VOLUNTEERS converged on Keast Park and the surrounding foreshore last week to conduct a clean-up effort. 196 Chelsea BeachPatrol, 3198 Seaford BeachPatrol, and the Carrum Down Adventures and Pathfinders came together to clean up trash from the sand and scrubs. In total, more than 100 people donated their time. Seaford BeachPatrol leader Jaqui O’Leary said “when groups like BeachPatrol and the Pathfinders unite, we don’t just clean the beach. We send a message that we care about our backyard.” “Even with all this effort, we are still seeing too many bottles and cans ending up in our dunes,” O’Leary said.…
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NEARLY $2 million is set to be spent on road upgrades on Beilby Street. Kingston Council has awarded a $1.93 million contract to improve the Moorabbin road. The project will encompass the full reconstruction of the asphalt road pavement, construction of new drainage pipes and pits, and the improvement of nearby footpaths, crossings, and kerbs. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “good roads, safe footpaths and reliable drainage are essential services that support our neighbourhoods every day.” “This upgrade will not only improve the condition of Beilby Street but will also strengthen the drainage network to better manage stormwater and changing…
MARINA Kyriakou, the founder and CEO of Fight ENDO Foundation and Adenomyosis Australia, has been named Kingston’s Woman of the Year. Kyriakou was handed the award at an annual International Women’s Day event at Kingston City Hall last week. She was recognised for her work providing education, support, and advocacy for women living with complex gynaecological conditions. Awards for Courageous Commitment, Excelling in Arts or Sport, Impact in STEM or Innovation, and Young Woman of the Year were also presented last week. The winners were founder and director of GA Industrial Gabriela Ammendola, Little Swim School owner Jessica Adkins-Barber, We…
ONE of Australia’s largest home safety service providers has welcomed Mornington MP Chris Crewther’s support for stronger oversight of rental property safety checks in Victoria, warning that current gaps are putting tenants at risk. Detector Inspector Detector, a leading provider of residential safety services, backed Crewther after he raised concerns in Parliament this month about shortcomings in the way smoke alarm, gas and electrical safety checks were being carried out across the state. Crewther urged the Consumer Affairs Minister for Nick Staikos to address loopholes that allowed unsafe practices to continue, despite requirements set out under the Victorian Residential Tenancies…
BONBEACH Primary School students watched on as Life Saving Victoria’s helicopter landed at the school last week. The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service visit was part of the inaugural “National Red & Yellow Day” last Wednesday, 4 March. After landing, helicopter crew members delivered a water safety lesson to 350 students. WLRHS crew member Wayne Cartwright said “as a crew member of the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service, it’s an incredible feeling to bring this iconic service into the classroom and inspire the next generation.” “When we land the helicopter at schools, it’s an opportunity for students to learn about lifesaving, …