News and media - City of Port Phillip

The art of Japanese gift wrapping
8 Dec 2023
In Japan, the art of wrapping items using fabric is called ‘Furoshiki’, and the tradition is more than 1200 ye…
Council meeting catchup - 6 December 2023
8 Dec 2023
Did you miss our last Council meeting? Here’s a recap of what was discussed.
Changes to waste collections this Christmas
8 Dec 2023
As usual, our kerbside waste collections will be modified in the week commencing 25 December 2023.
5 Ways to be waste-wise this Christmas
8 Dec 2023
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hannukah or simply the prospect of time at the beach – the festive seaso…
Preparing your home for summer
8 Dec 2023
Nine out of ten homes in Victoria have unwanted draughts, which often leads to using air conditioning and push…
FOGO and glass recycling hub rollout complete
7 Dec 2023
Since July 2023, we have more than doubled the number of communal glass and FOGO hubs across our City.
The next steps for the St Kilda Triangle
1 Dec 2023
Port Phillip Council’s vision to transform the St Kilda Triangle into a 5000 person standing capacity live mus…
November 2023: Help shape our City
30 Nov 2023
We're providing an overview of proposed Council projects that we're seeking your feedback on as well as a list…
Celebrating International Day of People With Disability
27 Nov 2023
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations observed day on 3 December each year. …
Play it forward with our Youth Access Grants
23 Nov 2023
Youth Access Grants help young people aged 12 to 18 in our community enjoy more recreational activities. We're…
Hop-on hop-off free community bus
17 Nov 2023
Our Council is committed to bridging the gap in accessible transport by providing reliable, sustainable transp…
Carlisle Street Murals
17 Nov 2023
Since late yesterday, Council has received a large volume of community complaints regarding some portraits tha…
Council meeting catchup - 15 November 2023
17 Nov 2023
Did you miss our last Council meeting? Here’s a recap of what was discussed.
Beat the heat this summer
16 Nov 2023
Don’t get caught out in the heat. Use our tips to survive it instead.
National Recycling Week – it’s about more than recycling
16 Nov 2023
This week is Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week. Established in 1996, this annual campaign aims to raise awa…
Where do you stand this 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence?
16 Nov 2023
This 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, we're encouraging our community be active bystanders a…
Waste review underway
15 Nov 2023
An independent external review is currently underway to investigate the circumstances surrounding the kerbside…
A lively new George Lane
15 Nov 2023
Let us introduce you to the newly refurbished George Lane, including a brand-new street mural entitled QUEEN.
Balaclava is ready to Boogie
13 Nov 2023
Balaclava Boogie is set to take over the Carlisle Street precinct in a fun-filled weekend of live music and en…
Breaking down bioplastics this National Recycling Week
13 Nov 2023
Bioplastics have been created as a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional single use plastic…
Catch-up Immunisation Program: here today, gone in December
13 Nov 2023
Did your child miss some of their secondary school immunisations between 2020 to 2022? We’re offering a free C…
Supporting positive ageing in Port Phillip
10 Nov 2023
Helping older people in Port Phillip to live at home for longer
Heather Cunsolo re-elected as Mayor
9 Nov 2023
Heather Cunsolo (Gateway Ward) is serving the Port Phillip community as Mayor for the second consecutive year …
Finding inspiration in unusual places - Elsa's story
3 Nov 2023
A graduate of the City of Port Phillip's Environmental Leader course last year, South Melbourne artist Elsa Th…

The art of Japanese gift wrapping

Council meeting catchup - 6 December 2023

Changes to waste collections this Christmas

5 Ways to be waste-wise this Christmas

Preparing your home for summer

FOGO and glass recycling hub rollout complete

The next steps for the St Kilda Triangle

November 2023: Help shape our City

Celebrating International Day of People With Disability

Play it forward with our Youth Access Grants

Hop-on hop-off free community bus

Carlisle Street Murals

Council meeting catchup - 15 November 2023

Beat the heat this summer

National Recycling Week – it’s about more than recycling

Where do you stand this 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence?

Waste review underway

A lively new George Lane

Balaclava is ready to Boogie

Breaking down bioplastics this National Recycling Week

Catch-up Immunisation Program: here today, gone in December

Supporting positive ageing in Port Phillip

Heather Cunsolo re-elected as Mayor

Finding inspiration in unusual places - Elsa's story