Standing up for what matters
The Port Phillip Greens are excited to announce their lead candidates for this year’s Local Government Election: Ogy Simic for Gateway Ward; Katherine Copsey for Lake Ward; and Tim Baxter for Canal...
View ArticleThe Liberal challenger: Dr Owen Guest
Melbourne Ports is an area that is full of diversity, opportunity and has a strong sense of community. I have been involved in the electorate for many years, from back in the day playing cricket at...
View ArticleThe Greens challenger: Steph Hodgins-May
St Kilda is a wonderful place to call home. We’ve got scenic parks, a picturesque bay, and a sense of community to be proud of. But I believe that with some resourcefulness and creativity, we can build...
View ArticleThe Labor incumbent: The Hon Michael Danby MP
As the federal election approaches, there’s one sentiment that I’m hearing above all others – disappointment. As the signs around St Kilda cheekily illustrate, even street artists know Malcolm Turnbull...
View ArticleThe independent challenger: Peter Holland
I, Peter Holland, am standing as an Independent in Melbourne Ports. I am a long-standing local activist. I was Convenor of the St Kilda Foreshore Conservation Group and a ‘Turn the Tide’ Councillor in...
View ArticleNumber ones and number twos
By Henry Shires If you don’t like toilet humour the following will not be for you!!! I recently discovered the joys of “flushable toilet wipes” (“Change What You Mean By Clean”, I kid you not). Only to...
View ArticleI’m fined how are you?
Many of us received at least one infringement notice in the last 12 months. Last year alone 5.32 million infringements were issued in Victoria. Just over 3 million were in relation to traffic...
View ArticleJourney of Friendship
By Cr Serge Thomann, Deputy Mayor Over the past few months, I have had the honour of being involved in several events which made me proud to be part of an inclusive, welcoming city like Port Phillip....
View ArticleCo-working: A new trend and how “times there are a changin”
As written in a new book Innovation Melbourne, by Melbourne’s own Taylor Tran, over half of the future workforce will be self-employed. The fact that 2 million Australians are currently leaving their...
View ArticleNext stop: Jacka Boulevard
By Celia Drummond A crazy storm hit Melbourne’s peak hour the other day. The apocalyptic conditions caused frantic Melbournians to wade through the torrents and maim each other with their flailing...
View ArticleA Green Tide
By Steph Hodgins-May, Federal Greens candidate for Melbourne Ports As the Greens candidate for the seat of Melbourne Ports, I have been overwhelmed and humbled by the support and encouragement of our...
View ArticleDanby declares victory for Labor in Melbourne Ports
By The Hon Michael Danby MP After months of fierce competition for the honour of representing Melbourne Ports in the 45th Parliament, it is now beyond any doubt that Labor’s Michael Danby will retain...
View ArticleCampaign Diary
By The Hon Michael Danby MP Continuing Instability is the outcome of this election: As well as the re-election of Senator Pauline Hanson; election of Senator Derryn Hinch; (who is urging a vote...
View ArticleHow to handle yourself with police
By St Kilda Legal Service It’s likely that every person will be approached by a police officer at some point in their lives. It is important to know what your rights and responsibilities are. Police...
View ArticleOPENvoice for local government and the community
By Simon Barnett On Saturday 22 October 2016, Port Phillip Council elections will be held with changes recommended by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC). The VEC recommendation as approved by the...
View ArticleTo hell in a (high priced) handbag
By Henry Shires Is it just me or is “H” an angry letter? HELL, HITLER, HATE for starters. Hezbollah and Hamas for seconds. But then of course there are also “happiness” and “hope”. And “hamsters”. To...
View Article2016 Electoral Commission: Not as bad as the Bureau of Statistics
By The Hon Michael Danby MP The 2016 Melbourne Ports election results have – at long last – been finalised, with Melissa Chan, the AEC Deputy Returning Officer confirming that as Labor candidate, I had...
View ArticleA transport suggestion for St Kilda
By John Kerrens In recent times there has been a considerable amount of discussion/hair-tearing over St Kilda’s public transport future. One potential solution that does not appear to have been...
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