#448: 11 candidates for by-election, walk for more police, Ngargee Tree no go zone and Midsumma kicks off

Monday 20 January - Sunday 26 January

Jan 19, 2025

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Eleven candidates in race for Prahran

Residents of parts of postcodes 3182, 3183 and 3004 will need to allocate preferences to eleven candidates in the up-coming by-election. With no ALP candidate, the Liberals and Greens are the only major parties standing.
Other candidates include the principal of Prahran High School, a former Green turned actor, the former ALP MP for Prahran, a Jewish Libertarian, a teal style social entrepreneur, plus sustainability and animal justice campaigners. [Read more]

Meet the candidates at the TWiSK forum

TWiSK has invited all the candidates to a special forum to meet you. Hear their pitch for your vote and ask questions. It’s at the Betty Day Centre in Argyle Street, St Kilda. Free. [Book now]

Australia Day divides, the long weekend unites

TWiSK reveals the costs of the Australia Day trifecta in St Kilda. Guess how much Council will spend on protecting the restored Cook statue? [Read more]

Volunteers told to stay clear of Ngargee Tree

TWiSK has been told that the Ngargee Tree has become a no go zone for about 8 weeks following the use of the area by rough sleepers. Police and fire brigade have been called to the camp on numerous occasions. Trees have been damaged, fires started and rubbish strewn around, including an assortment of probably stolen goods. [Read more]

More walk & less talk, more cops & less crime

A walk supporting calls for more police resources has been organised by a variety of people involved in a Facebook group. It will start in Fitzroy Street near the Bowlo and walk to Acland Plaza. Monday 20 January, from 6.30 pm. [Read more]

Midsumma starts at Theatre Works

There’s a lot happening in St Kilda for Midsumma. Theatre, music, disco and more. [Read more]

Mamma Mia and more - the wild life is free

It’s outdoors, it’s for a short time only, it’s cinema in the gardens. [Read more]

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