MCCLELLAND Gallery in Langwarrin has unveiled its schedule of school holiday and Winter events.A series of glassblowing projects went on display last week as part of the Blowing in a New Era: Three Generations, One Family exhibition. The new exhibition celebrates seven family members of engravers and glassblowers. An artists’ talk with Hamish and Calum Donaldson will take place on Saturday, 19 July, at 2pm. During the school holidays McClelland Gallery will host Australian native animals including reptiles, mammals, and birds. “Funky Farm” events take place from 10.30am on 9 July and 16 July.Free school holiday drop in workshops include…
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MORE than 60,000 trees have been planted since 2021 through a Frankston Council program which is coming to a close.Since council approved its “Urban Forest Action Plan” in 2021, it has planted 25,255 trees in bushland natural reserves, 13,816 street trees, 11,609 trees in parks and open spaces, 4,965 as part of infrastructure projects, and 4,580 in collaboration with schools and National Tree Day events.Frankston deputy mayor Steffie Conroy (pictured) planted a Golden Elm at Beauty Park in Frankston last week to bring this stage of the plan to an end. She said “every tree we plant is a long-term…
KINGSTON Council will soon revamp its funding model for emergency relief services, with grant recipients set to receive 10 percent more funding for the next two years.Organisations receiving an Operational and Partnership Grant will enjoy the increased funding. From July 2027, council will introduce a “new tiered funding model” for future grants. Under the new system, organisations will receive grants under four tiers: Basic for grants up to $15,000, Basic Plus up to $50,000, Comprehensive up to $80,000, and Holistic up to $110,000.Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said the changes are “about recognising and backing the incredible work of agencies who…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughOn Sunday last the hamlet of Baxter was surprised out of its usual calm, by the extraordinary sight of a body of eighteen well-dressed men tramping in orderly formation along the roadway.Speculation was rife as to the invasion, but it proved to be a peaceful one, consisting of members of the “Wallaby” Walking Club from Melbourne.They were on the tramp to view what sights Baxter and the surrounding country had to offer.After climbing the hill to Barrett’s, dinner was partaken of in real country style, all sitting on a large log.After this a visit was made to…
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…