SOUTH-eastern Metro MP Rachel Payne has joined residents in calling for the new metal barrier at Chelsea Station to be dismantled because of its potential danger to pedestrians. Ms Payne said the 350-plus-metre metal barrier effectively caged walkers on a narrow path. “Locals have told me that it’s an accident waiting to happen because all foot traffic is funnelled down this long narrow path,” she said. “The barrier was erected when the level crossing was moved, but I’ve seen scooters and skateboarders flying down that path – the barrier makes it difficult for pedestrians to get out of their way.”…
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SOUTH East Water and RMIT University’s ground-breaking method for producing green hydrogen from solar radiation and recycled water has won the 2024 Water Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge.The project, co-production of green hydrogen and oxidant from direct solar radiation, earned $113,000 in Victorian Government funding after taking the top honours. This world-first technology uses a floating modular platform to convert solar radiation and recycled water into green hydrogen and valuable oxidants like ozone and hydrogen peroxide. The project harnesses recycled water and solar power to reduce carbon emissions, tackle energy challenges, and improve water quality.South East Water Managing Director Lara Olsen…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough THAT “the pen is mightier than the sword,” is an acknowledged truism. Strong drink, so saith the Scriptures, stingeth like an adder of the “deaf” species, but when a powerful public organ, with a firmly established reputation, which rightful status belongs to “The Standard,” refuses to be “gagged,” and in the interests of the community deems it propitious to speak straight out from the shoulder, its trenchant and logical criticism, apparently, biteth after the manner of a serpent.In last Wednesday’s issue, and with a decreed sense of public duty, we published quite an extraordinary letter under…
DURING the monthly sitting of the Council on Friday last, what may be termed as the aftermath of the monster indignation meeting which eventuated in the Frankston Palais, on November 14, 1924 was conveyed in a communication under the signatures of Mr. T. J. McMurtrie (chairman) and Mr. L. J. Ward, secretary.The letter in question sounded forth the indisputable mandate of “John Citizen,” passed by resolution, viz.:-“Owing to the DEPLORABLE STATE into which the finances of the Shire have been allowed to drift, this meeting of ratepayers of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, have no longer confidence in their…
HUNDREDS of mourners gathered at Mentone Girls Grammar School last week to farewell Bianca Jones.Bianca Jones and her friend Holly Bowles died last month after falling victim to suspected methanol poisoning while on holiday in Laos. They were both aged just 19. Jones’ former high school hosted her funeral on Friday, 6 December. Mentone Girls Grammar principal Natalie Charles shared a statement from the Jones family prior to the funeral, which read “your kindness has been a source of strength and comfort for our family.”“Today is a profoundly significant day as we come together to honour Bianca’s life and to…