EMERGENCY service workers were kept busy last week as an “arctic blast” tore through Victoria.Frankston SES were on clean-up duty after wild winds and weather. On 24 June they attended a fallen tree at Yvonne Court in Langwarrin, which damaged a fence and house. Winds of up to 33 kmph were recorded in Frankston on 24 June.The Chelsea SES unit also had its hands full last week. On 25 and 26 June, Chelsea SES attended Gala Supreme Close in Mordialloc and Kangaroo Road in Chelsea to clean up issues with trees. It said it had been preparing for an “arctic…
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CONSTRUCTION has begun on a 2.3 kilometre pipeline to deliver recycled water across Frankston.The Monterey Recycled Water Scheme is a $1.3 million project paid for by the state government, South East Water, Frankston City Council, and the Long Island National Golf Club. The planned pipeline will be able to deliver 98 megalitres of recycled water each year. The recycled water will be used to upkeep Eric Bell Reserve, Monterey Reserve, Pat Rollo Reserve, and the Long Island National Golf Club course.South East Water acting managing director Karen Lau said “by irrigating these outdoor spaces with recycled water, we’ll deliver a…
MORDIALLOC resident Brendan Spencer is chasing a paralympic dream in blind football, backed by a lifetime of support from Guide Dogs Victoria.Born with vision impairment, Spencer has worked closely with the organisation with his guide dog, Gunner, playing a therapeutic role in his counselling work, as well as helping create calm and connection in sessions with vulnerable clients. “The organisation helped me navigate the world with confidence. Now, with Gunner, I’m not just finding my way, I’m helping others find theirs too,” he said.Spencer is now the face of Guide Dogs Victoria 2025 Tax Appeal, which will help support the…
IMPROVEMENTS to local bus routes are being sought by Kingston Council.Community consultation is underway to determine Kingston Council’s advocacy priorities for bus route improvements. Council has identified route 828 from Berwick to Hampton, route 708 from Carrum to Hampton, and route 903 from Altona to Mordialloc as services which should be scheduled more frequently.Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “we know there are gaps in the bus network, services that don’t run frequently enough, overcrowded routes, and a lack of connections to train stations and key destinations.” “We’re asking our community to share their ideas and show their support to help…
WITH the memory of his late cousin driving him, 11-year-old Hudson Gates will shave his head next month to raise money for pancreatic cancer care.Hudson Gates’ cousin Jaz died from pancreatic cancer aged just 39. The 11-year-old said “Jaz was so special to us. I’m doing this so that fewer families have to go through what ours did.”Hudson will be supported by Jaz’s three young children. He will shave his head in front of classmates at Derinya Primary School on 4 July.Within four hours of fundraising, Hudson raised $1000. That figure now stands at more than $4000.The Pancare Foundation, which…