News and media - City of Port Phillip

Play it forward with our Youth Access Grants – applications now open!
13 Nov 2024
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for this year’s Youth Access Grants Program.…
Be an ally on International Day of People with Disability
12 Nov 2024
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held on 3 December each year. It aims to promot…
Getting back to basics this National Recycling Week
11 Nov 2024
It’s easy to get hung up on what we may not know about recycling, but the good news is that we’re gett…
We’re having conversations that matter during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
8 Nov 2024
We all deserve to be safe, equal and respected.
Remembrance Day services in Port Phillip
1 Nov 2024
Every year at 11 am on 11 November — the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month — we…
Play Your Part: St Kilda foreshore alcohol ban now in play
1 Nov 2024
An alcohol ban along the St Kilda foreshore is now in force until 31 March as part of Port Phillip Cou…
Start saving on energy bills with Solar Savers
31 Oct 2024
City of Port Phillip has joined the Solar Savers program to give you access to quality solar systems,…
Supporting the switch to reusable nappies
31 Oct 2024
This November, we’re continuing our reusable nappy education program for residents. It’s free – and at…
How to play your part this summer
29 Oct 2024
Summer is upon us and so are the summertime restrictions, here’s what you need to know.
Entries open for 2025 St Kilda Film Festival
13 Sept 2024
Entries are open until 31 January for the always anticipated 2025 St Kilda Film Festival (SKFF).
What a feeling! Jam-packed program for 2024 City of Port Phillip Seniors Festival
10 Sept 2024
A record number of diverse events and activities will be showcased at the 2024 City of Port Phillip Se…
Explore the future with our new 3D Maps at Port Phillip
9 Sept 2024
We’ve just launched our 3D Maps at Port Phillip for planning applications – a new 3D web tool that let…
New Spring Graze Southside event serving up a month of unique drinks and dining
9 Sept 2024
A major new food and wine event, Spring Graze Southside, is coming to more than 40 Port Phillip venues…
Learn about changes to aged care
9 Sept 2024
The Australian Government is making changes to aged care.
Council meeting catchup - 4 September 2024
6 Sept 2024
Did you miss our last Council meeting? Here’s a recap of what was discussed.
Waste truck fires spike due to batteries in bins
5 Sept 2024
Over the last three months, our waste contractor has seen a significant increase in fires in garbage t…
A guide to the upcoming Election Period
3 Sept 2024
Ahead of the 2024 local government elections, Council will enter caretaker – also known as the Electio…
New Music Competition seeking Australia's next big thing at St Kilda Festival
29 Aug 2024
The hunt is underway to find Australia’s next music star with entries now open for the popular New Mus…
Vape recycling trial collects over 2000 vapes
28 Aug 2024
In February 2024, the City of Port Phillip launched its first vape recycling trial – and we’ve been th…
Council meeting catchup - 21 August 2024
26 Aug 2024
Did you miss our last Council meeting? Here’s a recap of what was discussed.
Stepping out with new footpath trading guidelines
14 Aug 2024
New footpath trading guidelines have been adopted in our City.
Save the date: St Kilda Festival returns in 2025
9 Aug 2024
The iconic St Kilda Festival will return in 2025 for a weekend of summer celebrations featuring some o…
Entering a new chapter of Multicultural Storytimes
9 Aug 2024
We’re working with Space2b to bring you a new series of Multicultural Storytimes in four languages - A…
Council meeting catchup - 7 August 2024
9 Aug 2024
Did you miss our last Council meeting? Here’s a recap of what was discussed.

Play it forward with our Youth Access Grants – applications now open!

Be an ally on International Day of People with Disability

Getting back to basics this National Recycling Week

We’re having conversations that matter during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Remembrance Day services in Port Phillip

Play Your Part: St Kilda foreshore alcohol ban now in play

Start saving on energy bills with Solar Savers

Supporting the switch to reusable nappies

How to play your part this summer

Entries open for 2025 St Kilda Film Festival

What a feeling! Jam-packed program for 2024 City of Port Phillip Seniors Festival

Explore the future with our new 3D Maps at Port Phillip

New Spring Graze Southside event serving up a month of unique drinks and dining

Learn about changes to aged care

Council meeting catchup - 4 September 2024

Waste truck fires spike due to batteries in bins

A guide to the upcoming Election Period

New Music Competition seeking Australia's next big thing at St Kilda Festival

Vape recycling trial collects over 2000 vapes

Council meeting catchup - 21 August 2024

Stepping out with new footpath trading guidelines

Save the date: St Kilda Festival returns in 2025

Entering a new chapter of Multicultural Storytimes

Council meeting catchup - 7 August 2024