MOUNT Eliza North Primary School student Ella Seaburgh will compete in the School Sport Australia Championship as part of the 11 to 19 years and under Victorian team in Queensland in September. The 12-year-old participated in a structured trial process to be selected for the aquathon/triathlon. She is dedicated to her sport, competing as a nipper every summer at Mornington Life Saving Club, training in open swimming, boarding and beach running. During winter she continues with her swimming (in the pool) and running and plays netball and football. Ella is hoping to raise around $2000 for the trip, which includes…
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NEWLY re-elected Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus has been appointed attorney-general of Australia. The widely expected appointment was confirmed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last week. Dreyfus served as shadow attorney-general while Labor was in opposition, and was the attorney-general under Prime Ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard the last time Labor was in power. Dreyfus said that his first move as attorney-general would be to address “the need to repair and strengthen the keystone of our democratic system – the rule of law.” “A crucial aspect of this will be legislating before the end of this year Labor’s commitment to…
PRELIMINARY designs for the planned skyrail in Parkdale have been released. The Level Crossing Removal Project will build rail over road to replace two level crossings at Warrigal Road and Parkers Road. A new Parkdale Station will be built. Concepts for the elevated rail and precinct underneath it have been released by the LXRP. In a statement the organization said “we’ve heard from locals about what they love about their suburb, and how they want the project to feature new trees, landscaping and greenery, walking and cycling paths, community gathering places, and recreational and sporting facilities.” “Feedback from the community…
KINGSTON has a new junior mayor. Eli Murphy (pictured left with mayor Steve Staikos), a student from Carrum Primary School, has taken on the responsibility. In his presentation for the role he said that eradicating litter, particularly cigarette butts, to protect marine life was his main goal. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said the junior mayor initiative is a “positive grassroots democratic program.” “This year students were asked to present on the topic: If you had a time machine and could travel 5 years into the future, what do you hope your community would look like? The students gave some wonderful…
THE lighting at Seaford North Reserve will receive a big upgrade. The reserve is the home of the Seaford United Soccer Club, The state government has committed $200,000 to upgrade the lights at the pitch, and Frankston Council has also put in funding. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said that the upgrade would encourage people to sign up to play soccer. “I’m proud to see more funding to upgrade the sports lighting at Seaford North Reserve. I know this upgrade will make a big difference to the Seaford United Soccer Club and help to boost participation in the great game,” she…