A PLAN to build a new synthetic hockey pitch at Kingston Heath Reserve looks set to proceed. Kingston Council has approved a concept plan for Kingston Heath Reserve in Cheltenham. The first stage of the plan would see a new synthetic hockey pitch constructed, and the relocation of the cricket oval and nets. Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said that now the plan was approved, council would look to fund the works in future budgets. “Funding for stage one of the plan will now be prioritised in the development of future council budgets and the review of the long-term financial plan…
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WITH summer now underway, Nippers is back up and running. Nippers at Edithvale life Saving Club got started again last month (pictured). The Nippers program is for kids aged 5 to 14. It teaches them important life saving skills. For more information on how to get involved visit lsv.com.au/clubs-members/nippers/ First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 14 December 2022
WHILE the football World Cup may be dominating the headlines worldwide, Australia’s blind cricketers are having a crack at a World Cup of their own. Australia’s best blind cricketers are currently in New Delhi playing in the T20 Blind Cricket World Cup. Among the squad members is Langwarrin resident Lachlan Hayward, a totally blind Frankston Council employee. The blind team is touring overseas for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Australia’s blind side has had a tough start to the tournament – the side has lost three times so far, but has also picked up a…
A FRANKSTON teacher has won a $10,000 grant for professional development. Monterey Secondary College wellbeing and engagement lead Jeanette Kaindel was recently named a winner of the The Smith Family-NEITA award for powering potential. The award came with the $10,000 grant. Kaindel was named the award winner for her work with students experiencing intergenerational disadvantage. She said “Monterey Secondary College supports some of the most vulnerable students in Victoria. A number of students have experienced some form of trauma and many have unmet needs.” “Working alongside the South Sudanese communities in the Frankston area, as well as with the community…
OUTSTANDING volunteers got their moment in the sun last week on International Volunteer Day. Organisations paid tribute to the often-unsung heroes who give their time to important causes last Monday, 5 December. At Peninsula Health, thanks were given to the 550 volunteers who help keep the hospitals running smoothly. Peninsula Health chief executive Felicity Topp said that the day was to “recognise the amazing work, invaluable support and significant contributions that volunteers provide to Peninsula Health.” “We are proud of all our volunteers and consumer representatives; their selfless and compassionate actions allow us to continue to deliver exceptional care to…