REGULAR McClelland Guild of Artists tutor and demonstrator, Jenny Croom of Patterson Lakes, has won the first Australian Portrait Artist of the Year competition screened by the ABC. An exhibition of her portraits was opened on Sunday (1 Feb) at the Art House Gallery, within Tyabb Packing House, and is on show until 28 February. The ABC’s Portrait Artist of the Year is a spin-off from the popular British program now in its 13th series. The local version was judged by three Australian art experts – Director of the National Portrait Gallery Bree Pickering; award-winning multidisciplinary artist Abdul Abdullah; and…
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Members from Somerville Highway Patrol were left shaking their heads after they pulled over a driver on Klauer St, Seaford on Tuesday 10th February. They gave the driver a preliminary breath test which showed the presence of alcohol. A secondary test returned a breath alcohol concentration of .171% at 10.30am! On top of that, the driver was currently unlicensed. A 52-year-old Seaford man has had his vehicle impounded for 30 days and is expected to appear before the Frankston Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
KINGSTON Council is drafting a new “Youth Strategy” to shape its future priorities for young residents. The first stage of consultation on the policy has begun. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “young people are a huge part of our community, and we know that supporting wellbeing means more than just the basics. Their ideas, experiences and hopes for the future are vital.” “Council plays a key role in connecting people to social, educational, cultural, health and leisure opportunities that help them feel supported, included and confident about their future. This consultation is our opportunity to hear directly from the community…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough A COMMITTEE meeting was held on Monday evening last when there were present: Messrs. T. Ritchie, P. McArthur, A. D. Kerr, J. E. Somers, E. Swift, T. J. McMurtrie, A. Bartlett, G. Bidgood, C. D. Robertson, J. Houfe, J. Kelleher, P. Olsen, and H. Downward, secretary. Messrs. R. C. Holman, H. Golds, and Cr. J. L. Pratt represented the Frankston Returned Soldiers’ branch. The preliminary balance-sheet of Cup meeting showed a profit of about £256, the race books returning a clear profit of £56. The secretary reported an excellent entry of 116 entries to date for…
MOONLIT Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park has officially opened a new Aquatic Fauna Conservation Facility, marking a significant step forward in its 25 years of wildlife conservation. The purpose-built facility in Pearcedale will support the conservation of threatened freshwater species through long-term care, research and breeding programs. It features advanced environmental controls and adaptable tank systems, allowing staff to closely replicate natural freshwater conditions including management of water quality, temperature and habitat structure. The first species to be housed in the facility is the endangered Eastern Dwarf Galaxias (Galaxiella pusilla), a small native freshwater fish found in parts of Victoria, Tasmania…