Six of nine councillors voted to adopt the controversial Roadmap to Zero - Safe Travel Strategy and action plan at the City of Port Phillip Council meeting on 5 August. The other three councillors: Cr Beti Jay; Cr Rod Hardy; and Deputy Mayor Bryan Mears, voted against the motion. The ratio of the number of residents speaking against the motion to the number supporting it should have made councillors stop and think. Councillors appear to have approved the measure for opaque reasons that reflect ulterior agendas – and which erode trust in local government. Read on to learn how the heated debate unfolded.

When Matthew spoke at the 5 August City of Port Phillip Council meeting on behalf of St Kilda Park Primary School (SKiPPS), his message wasn't about taking funding away from another school. Quite the opposite. The SKiPPS community is pleased neighbouring schools have secured much-needed investment. Every local child deserves a properly funded school. The issue Matthew raised was the extraordinary percentage difference between what SKiPPS received and funding provided to other local schools — and whether Council was prepared to advocate for a fairer outcome. Read on learn exactly which Councillors are actively going to bat for their wards, and how they are going about it

A new planning application for a 7‑storey, 23.5‑metre-high storage facility has sparked significant concern among South Melbourne residents, who say the proposal is completely out of step with the South Melbourne Precinct Plan and the future vision for the neighbourhood. Local landlords and residents, who have been actively engaging with Council since 2025 on zoning issues along Moray Street, have called for broader community awareness and support to ensure the proposal is properly scrutinised. Read on to learn more about this troubling challenge to local amenity.

Are you looking to snazz up your wardrobe without breaking the bank? Look no further than the Elwood pre-loved Clothing Sale, to be held between noon and 5 pm at the Elwood Angling Club at 3 Warrain Lp. There will be a great array of fashion on offer at attractive prices, so come have a browse.