The Victorian State Government has announced plans to close Albert Park for up to 21 days during the Australian Grand Prix. New legislation ‘Australian Grand Prix Amendment Bill 2025’ has been drafted to allow the longer race-period closures, increase funding for park maintenance and open the door for non-motor sport events in the area. This will clearly impact on many residents and concerned members of the community held a protest on 2 August. Make sure you provide your feedback via the Engage Victoria website.

Lakeside Ward is unique in Port Phillip for its high-rise buildings and beautiful parks, and it has a unique set of needs and challenges. Watch this space as Cr Bryan Mears provides residents with an opportunity to participate in creating Lakeside Ward's future.

Over 500 people marched for community safety in St Kilda in February of 2025. We are targeting 2000 signatures on our petition for safer streets to help support Cr. Rod Hardy's encampment motion. Please encourage everyone you know to join with us in conveying community concerns to Council via this important petition.

At a special council meeting on 23 June 2025, three councillors—Beti Jay, Rod Hardy, and Deputy Mayor Bryan Mears—took a principled stand and voted NO to Council’s proposed increase in rates and charges.   We extend our sincere thanks to these councillors for championing ratepayers and small businesses by rejecting another hike in costs and standing firm against wasteful spending. Their vote reflects what so many in our community are asking: Where is the value in the $286 million Council expects to raise this year? Read on to learn more.