7 ways to spend the ultimate day in Port Phillip this summer

With restrictions lifted and the best weather of the year in Australia’s most liveable city, why not escape the hustle and bustle and change your postcode to your heart’s delight? With restrictions lifted and the best weather of the year in Australia’s most livable city, isn’t it time to get out and explore? For... Read More

Ten must-see homes for sale in Victoria right now

Make an appointment to inspect this selection of must-see properties. 13 Caraar Creek Lane, Mornington VIC 3931 Hugging Beleura Hill, this glamorous trophy home boasts stunning coastal views with the town looming in the distance. The living areas, terrace and wrap-around pool make the most of the view. Designed to entertain, the home features... Read More

Aspiration for Queer Space: Victorian Pride Center

May 24 2016, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews stood in front of state parliament to issue a historic apology for a law that made same-sex acts punishable by a maximum prison sentence of 15 years until 1980. He noted, “It is the primary responsibility of a government to keep people safe. But the government failed... Read More

Australian Day alcohol ban in Port Phillip

The ban applies from 8 p.m. on January 25 to 12 p.m. on January 27. Port Phillip Council urges anyone planning to enjoy the parks and beaches over the three days to play their part in keeping the town safe and clean. “We had a hugely successful Christmas and New Years period with generally... Read More

Pontoon in St Kilda

Pontoon is a glamorous model posing as a breezy beach hut. George Livissianis’ layout, whose stamp is on hip Sydney Apollo joints and the Dolphin Hotel, strikes a nautical-yet-pleasant Scandinavian vibe with consummate ease. Thick rope is wrapped around pillars on the deck, gazing down at the beach a few feet away, while inside... Read More

St Kilda Festival program extended to nine days for COVID safety

St Kilda Festival, presented by the City of Port Phillip, will this year move from the one-day format of recent years to allow for social distancing – with the extended nine-day program of live music and entertainment providing more time and space to enjoy this popular event. Over 50 artists will perform on multiple... Read More

Stokehouse Precinct Receives Five Star Green Rating for Sustainability Initiatives

The Stokehouse district of St Kilda has been awarded the Green Star Design & As Built 5 stars “Australian Excellence” by the Green Building Council Australia. The City of Port Phillip worked with owner Frank van Haandel and the Stokehouse team to help restore the building to contemporary form after it was devastated by... Read More

Melbourne’s most iconic must-see spots, according to you

This summer, we are slowing down completely. No more overwhelming checklists, filled calendars or FOMO – we’re back to basics. Because that’s the good life. So we asked what are your epic everyday moments in Melbourne, and we have to say you have a great taste. From a classic weekend at the Moon... Read More

St Kilda Festival 2022 announces free headliners and awesome venues

St Kilda Festival 2022 might just be one of the best festivals the city of Port Phillip has ever had, with a massive lineup spread across three venues and nine days. St Kilda Festival returns in a new COVIDsafe format in 2022, which will expand the festival into a nine-day live music and entertainment... Read More

Vespa Day Around the Bay to be held on December 19

Vespa day around the bay 2021December 19 – Geelong to Yarraville The Vespa Day Around the Bay 2021 starts on the morning of Sunday December 19, but there is only one question: how far will you go? One stage, two stages or all around Port Phillip Bay for a total of 322.6 km?... Read More

Guide to the St Kilda area | A local guide in St Kilda

St Kilda’s past is as colorful as its present. Long considered Melbourne’s seaside playground, it was first known for its elite holiday culture in the mid-19e century, before moving on to its chapter of red light entertainment district in the 1950s and 1960s. The suburb quickly became a haven for artists, musicians, and a... Read More

Middle Brighton Pier open for summer

The wait is over for lovers of sunset walks, swimming and sailing with vital repairs to Middle Brighton Pier now complete and public access restored in time for summer. A ten-month work program reinforced a 340-meter section of pier piles and ties and replaced deteriorating deck hatches between the foreshore and the entrance... Read More

Huge new St Kilda pier is coming soon with penguin gazebo

Work on the new St Kilda Pier will begin soon with the appointment of the main construction partner following a two-stage public tender process. Ports and Freight Minister Melissa Horne today announced that Simpson Constructions will complete the $ 53 million St Kilda Pier redevelopment project and that off-site work will begin shortly.... Read More

Soon the new St Kilda pier

Work on the new St Kilda Pier will begin soon with the appointment of the main construction partner following a two-stage public tender process. Simpson Constructions to complete $ 53 million Redevelopment of St Kilda Pier project with off-site work starting shortly. Construction along the existing St Kilda Pier is expected to begin... Read More

St Kilda’s new pier is coming soon

Work on the new St Kilda Pier will begin soon with the appointment of the main construction partner following a two-stage public tender process. Ports and Freight Minister Melissa Horne today announced that Simpson Constructions will complete the $ 53 million St Kilda Pier redevelopment project and that off-site work will begin shortly.... Read More

New life for Fitzroy Street

The second extension of the Renew program is in the form of a gallery and several new restaurants are opening in Fitzroy Street and the Victorian Pride Center (VPC), already a major landmark for locals and visitors, recently reopened after the locking. RFS’s new property, 77 Fitzroy Street, is easily recognizable as it has... Read More

Grants offer more reasons to love my place

A mural of drag legend and St Kilda identity Renee Scott (1951-2012), which will be painted near the Victorian Pride Center in Fitzroy Street, is also part of this year’s $ 100,000 fundraising fund. This follows a mural by St Kilda cultural legend Mirka Mora funded under the previous LMP cycle, delighting passers-by... Read More

Play your part for a safe summer

Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to our foreshore every year during the warmer months. The numbers are likely to be even higher this summer, as some people who may have gone interstate or overseas for vacations may decide to stay in Victoria due to continued travel uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic. Still... Read More

St Kilda Foreshore Alcohol Ban Begins Today

Alcohol is prohibited along the St Kilda Foreshore from November 1 to March 31. Beach and foreshore reserves (including Catani Gardens) from Langridge Street to Thackeray Street are included in the ban. Alcohol restrictions on the St Kilda Foreshore now include all sealed and unopened containers. Visitors and residents can still drink responsibly... Read More

Choose a park for the picnic season

The town of Port Phillip offers many great places to lay a rug and feast on some goodies from the local businesses. Try Catani Gardens where the historic Canary Island palm boulevards line the walking trails, while nearby Fitzroy Street offers plenty of dining options and the Acland Street area is a short... Read More

Fears that bicycle theft from apartment buildings “is increasing rapidly”

By Brendan Rees Concerns are growing that bicycle thefts from apartment buildings and city parking lots are “rising rapidly”, despite the growing number of people working from home. New research undertaken by Bicycle Network has found the city of Melbourne to be at the top of the list for reported bicycle thefts in... Read More

City of Port Phillip offers new 3,000 capacity concert hall for St Kilda

The City of Port Phillip in Melbourne has submitted a proposal to build a 3,000-seat concert hall near the St Kilda foreshore. As part of the Council’s St Kilda Triangle redevelopment project, the proposal will see the City of Port Phillip lobby for funding to develop the land adjacent to the famous Palais Theater,... Read More

13 of the best properties for sale in Victoria right now

Add this selection of must-see properties across the state to your wishlist. 41 Stanhope Grove, Camberwell VIC 3124 This perfect family home has a lot of appeal. Set in manicured gardens with a curving driveway, the Federation elegance of the house is well preserved. Orwell, circa 1903, features a beautiful return verandah, chants,... Read More

Eleven of the best Victorian places for downsizers

Put away your worries, along with your oversized home, and embrace life like a downsizer. Whether you are looking for a riverside walk in town or amazing restaurants right on your doorstep, a breathtaking beachside lifestyle or the serenity of the countryside, these 11 Victorian places are the perfect places to experience the... Read More

Victoria COVID cases could lead to a similar increase in NSW cases

Loading Faced with a more infectious and less compliant strain than last year, Prime Minister Daniel Andrews tightened the Melbourne lockdown on Monday. In line with national strategy, he is pushing to eliminate community transmission in order to reopen Victoria and avoid a repeat of what could be months of lockdown in NSW. Professor... Read More

Sex worker among Victoria’s COVID-19 cases | Review of northern beaches

A sex worker in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne has tested positive for COVID-19. The St Kilda woman has tested positive for the virus after going to the emergency room in recent days. “I stress that there is no evidence that transmission has occurred due to this person’s sex work activity,” Health Minister... Read More

“We’re back baby”: how this first Australian Pride Center gives hope to a neighborhood | Australian way of life

Fitzroy Street St Kilda has a shiny new centerpiece – the Victorian Pride Center has finally opened to the public with the lifting of the state lockdown. The queer community center, which is the only one of its kind in Australia and one of the largest in the world, will be home to... Read More

Six winter date ideas in the interior south to impress your special someone

in partnership with It may not be pretending to long, balmy summer evenings, but winter still has a lot to do when it comes to romance. And if you’re looking for the perfect destination to woo that special someone, we can assure you that cute and cozy options abound in South Melbourne, even... Read More

Upscale suburb with something for everyone

If Toorak seems a bit too exclusive and St Kilda a bit bohemian, South Yarra, tucked in between the two, might be just the ticket. Craig Lawson, aka Mr Fashion Man, moved to South Yarra nine years ago, drawn to the references of suburban fashion and food. He runs his business Craig Lawson... Read More

Victoria falls short of historic piers protection target

“Once loses that commercial power, it seems to be seen simply as a piece of infrastructure around the bay. But these things take on new life in terms of social value – it’s a place to walk around and enjoy the sea. The pier is the crown jewel, it’s the focal point... Read More

Understand the country in which we reside

The notion of Heal the country – this year’s theme for NAIDOC Week – aims to recognize the importance of the land and calls for stronger action to recognize, protect and maintain all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage. So for all of us Heal the countryit is important to... Read More

Visit Port Phillip | Melbourne urban list

Melburnians, we have a little secret: you don’t have to travel far from the CBD to treat yourself to a lush micro-escape. And after the unpredictability of the blockages, we are so ready to escape our four walls and support local businesses once again. Boasting a plethora of winter pop-ups, creative exhibits, food... Read More

Renew Fitzroy Street is a local project to revive St Kilda’s main street

Culture. Petty crime. Charm. Sex work. Night life. Problematic drug use. Throughout its history, St Kilda’s Fitzroy Street has been a lot to a lot of people. But even those with an undying love for stripping would agree that it has seen better days. According to one estimate, the current vacancy rate is... Read More

Dry Jane Harper author puts St Kilda apartment up for sale

It’s a long way from the drought-stricken farming town of Kiewarra to the St Kilda waterfront, but fans of Jane Harper’s The dry might want to see if their imaginations can take the plunge with the sale of the apartment in which she wrote the international bestseller. Just listed by Belle Property, the two-bedroom... Read More

St Kilda Road precinct ‘great site’ for sale – JLL

One of the largest and last remaining development sites within the precincts of St Kilda Road is being offered for sale in a move that is expected to attract overseas interest and the attention of local developers most important in the country. Totaling 6,966m² on a triple development, 50-52 Queens Road, Melbourne is located... Read More