By Marg D’Arcy MY brother, Frank D’Arcy, had terminal cancer. He recently chose to end his life with Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). Frank had treatment and tried the whole range of painkillers, but recently reached the stage where he could hardly walk and could not control his pain. His greatest fear was having to go into residential care. Frank fought so hard to hold on to his independence, trying when he could to manage a short trip up the street on his electric scooter to buy cigarettes. He wanted to live – to have time with his children and grandchildren.…
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Compiled by Cameron McCullough ON the 21st inst the Stony Point railway station was broken into during the night. An attempt was made to blow open the safe by means of fuse and cap, same having been tapped with clay, and wet bags put over the safe. The explosion was not successful, and although the lock was damaged, the safe could not be opened. A cash drawer was forced open and six shillings in money stolen. Detective Salter and Mounted-Constable Egan commenced enquiries which lasted for three days, and many miles of country were traversed, seeking information.’ On the 26th…
MENTAL health advocate Chelsea Frawley will speak at Cheltenham Library next week as part of Men’s Health Week. Chelsea Frawley is the daughter of St Kilda Football Club legend Danny Frawley, who died by suicide in 2019. Since her father’s death, Chelsea Frawley has dedicated herself to raising awareness for mental health. Frawley said that the Men’s Health Week was an opportunity to reflect on the importance of life-saving conversations. “I am looking forward to talking about early intervention and prevention and unpacking the skills needed to cope with life’s highs and lows,” she said. “Empowering the community to know…
WITH the long-awaited opening of the Mordi Aquatic Centre coming up, work has begun to form the centre’s schedule of programs. Consultation is underway to shape the new facilities’ health, fitness and aquatic programs. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “we are building this centre for our community, so it’s incredibly important that the programs and services offered reflect what people want and need.” “We know that health and wellbeing looks different for everyone. For some people it might be lap swimming or rehabilitation programs, for others it could be group fitness classes, learn-to-swim opportunities, social connection or simply having a…
FRANKSTON City Council is calling on residents, businesses, workers and visitors to get behind its Think Local campaign an initiative designed to celebrate and strengthen the city’s vibrant local business community. Delivered in partnership with the Frankston Business Chamber, Think Local encourages people to consciously choose local businesses when shopping, dining or sourcing services. The message is simple: when you think, look and shop locally, you are directly investing in the future of Frankston City. The campaign returns this June, shining a spotlight on the thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises that form the backbone of the local economy. From…