News and media - City of Port Phillip

Kerbside bin education program launching soon
9 Jan 2025
Our Council will soon be launching a new bin audit and education program. This activity, expected to s…
South Melbourne Town Hall Restoration – hazardous material removal works underway
6 Jan 2025
The restoration of the historic South Melbourne Town Hall is progressing. During recent redevelopment…
An update on our kerbside waste services contract
30 Dec 2024
As part of our commitment to continuously improving the quality of our services, we’re establishing ne…
Play your part for a happy and safe New Year
27 Dec 2024
Port Phillip Council is rolling out its annual alcohol ban as part of its preparations for a safe and…
Acland Court Australia Post parcel locker installation
23 Dec 2024
New Australia Post Parcel Lockers have been installed at Acland Court.
Don’t waste this festive season
18 Dec 2024
We always seem to consume and waste more during the festive season. Often food gets thrown out, and th…
Service changes this holiday season
16 Dec 2024
With the upcoming public holidays, there are some minor changes to our services.
How to dispose of your Christmas tree
16 Dec 2024
We know that it’s not even Christmas yet! But once you are ready to dispose of your Christmas tree, it…
EcoCentre completion in sight
11 Dec 2024
Last year, we commenced construction of the new Port Phillip EcoCentre. Once built, it will be a leadi…
Vape recycling expands in Port Phillip
11 Dec 2024
The City of Port Phillip is continuing its vape recycling trial and has expanded drop-off points acros…
St Kilda Pier reopens: A new chapter for an iconic landmark
11 Dec 2024
The St Kilda Pier redevelopment is now complete, with the newly renovated pier officially open to the…
One-stop guide to waste and recycling available for pickup
11 Dec 2024
Looking for a quick guide to waste and recycling that will stay on your fridge?
Council meeting catchup - 11 December 2024
11 Dec 2024
Did you miss our last Council meeting? Here’s a recap of what was discussed.
Port Phillip’s theatres helping Melbourne’s arts scene thrive
10 Dec 2024
Melbourne’s arts and cultural scene is often defined by its flagship venues in the CBD, but a short tr…
Statement on Adass Israel firebombing
6 Dec 2024
The City of Port Phillip's Mayor and Ward Councillor on the incident.
St Kilda Foreshore Project Receives Major Funding Boost
6 Dec 2024
Funding for the proposed extension St Kilda pier to meet Jacka Boulevard and create an iconic visitor…
Exciting Upgrade for St Kilda Adventure Playground
5 Dec 2024
Funding boost to upgrade the beloved St Kilda Adventure Playground.
Jarra Karalinar Steel looks to the future as 2024 Rupert Bunny Fellowship recipient
3 Dec 2024
Jarra Karalinar Steel is the 2024 recipient of the City of Port Phillip’s Rupert Bunny Foundation Visu…
Celebrating women in Music next March
25 Nov 2024
A brand-new festival celebrating women in music is coming to St Kilda! The inaugural ROAR FEST Celebra…
Meet our new Councillors
15 Nov 2024
Returning Councillor Louise Crawford (Elwood Ward) is Port Phillip’s new Mayor for the next year.
A new era - creating the future together with the Plan for Port Phillip 2025-29
15 Nov 2024
City of Port Phillip is embarking on a new chapter with the development of the Plan for Port Phillip 2025-29.
Vaulting ahead
14 Nov 2024
A St Kilda landmark has become the ‘canvas’ for a creative First Nations artwork.
Creek collaboration
14 Nov 2024
Lower Elster Creek will be cleaner and greener under a $3.1 million partnership between our Council an…
Vote for a sculpture to commemorate Louisa Briggs' story in St Kilda
14 Nov 2024
Your vote is needed for a sculpture honouring the life and legacy of Boonwurrung nurse and activist Lo…

Kerbside bin education program launching soon

South Melbourne Town Hall Restoration – hazardous material removal works underway

An update on our kerbside waste services contract

Play your part for a happy and safe New Year

Acland Court Australia Post parcel locker installation

Don’t waste this festive season

Service changes this holiday season

How to dispose of your Christmas tree

EcoCentre completion in sight

Vape recycling expands in Port Phillip

St Kilda Pier reopens: A new chapter for an iconic landmark

One-stop guide to waste and recycling available for pickup

Council meeting catchup - 11 December 2024

Port Phillip’s theatres helping Melbourne’s arts scene thrive

Statement on Adass Israel firebombing

St Kilda Foreshore Project Receives Major Funding Boost

Exciting Upgrade for St Kilda Adventure Playground

Jarra Karalinar Steel looks to the future as 2024 Rupert Bunny Fellowship recipient

Celebrating women in Music next March

Meet our new Councillors

A new era - creating the future together with the Plan for Port Phillip 2025-29

Vaulting ahead

Creek collaboration

Vote for a sculpture to commemorate Louisa Briggs' story in St Kilda