ABC News | St Kilda Beach drinking banned by Melbourne council after recent violence ABC News Beachgoers in St Kilda will no longer be allowed to drink alcohol this summer, thanks to a booze ban introduced in response to a string of recent fights and assaults. Key points: The City of Port Phillip voted to ban alcohol on the beach last night ... Port Phillip Council place permanent alcohol ban on St Kilda Beach after increased violence Police to deploy “significant resources” at St Kilda tonight amid fears of further violence Famous Aussie beach bans alcohol on foreshore for summer |