Compiled by Cameron McCullough Last Saturday afternoon the Sixth Victorian Marathon race was staged by the Malvern Harriers, under the auspices of the Victorian Amateur Athletic Association, from Frankston to Melbourne and over the full distance of 26 miles 385 yards. There was a large attendance of the public at the Frankston park to witness the start, the Frankston Athletic Club being represented by Cr. F. H. Wells (president), Mr. Bloxham (vice-president), Mr. W. W. Young (secretary) and several members of the committee. The arrangements made for the race were very complete, and a credit to the organising ability of…
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THE Country Fire Authority have launched Get Fire Ready, a Victorian initiative to help communities prepare ahead of another potentially challenging fire season. The initiative with over 630 fire brigades involved will run through October until the start of November. Main Ridge was chosen for the launch due to the area not experiencing a major fire season since 1997, meaning there will be an added risk if the local community isn’t prepared. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the Get Fire Ready is about making sure Victorians understand their fire risk, to have a plan and know where to get…
MEMBERSHIPS for the new Mordi Aquatic Centre are now on sale. The new $87.5 million swimming pool is set to open at the beginning of 2027. It will include a 50-metre lap pool, gym, Reformer Pilates space, warm water pool, spa, sauna, steam room, and café. Kingston mayor Cr Georgina Oxley said “opening a brand-new aquatic centre is pretty exciting, and I know our community is looking forward to seeing Mordi Aquatic Centre come to life. Now you can be part of it from the very beginning by becoming one of our launch members. “Mordi Aquatic Centre will be a…
KINGSTON Seniors Festival is underway, with more than 100 events scheduled across October. Events on the line-up include author talks, social catch-ups, nature walks, retirement and aged care information sessions, movies, fashion, craft, fitness classes, live music, dancing, and games. Kingston mayor Cr Georgina Oxley “the Seniors Festival is a great chance to get out, try something new, learn something, meet people and have some fun.” “With more than 100 free and low-cost events and activities on offer, there really is something for everyone. But the Festival is about more than what’s on the program, it’s about people,” Cr Oxley…
KINGSTON Council is considering the best way to manage beach maintenance within the Patterson Lakes waterway system. Beach maintenance works within Patterson Lakes Waterways, which encompasses the Tidal Waterways and the Quiet Lakes, are currently undertaken by Melbourne Water with Kingston Council funding. At Kingston Council’s most recent meeting, Cr Tony Athanasopoulos proposed commissioning a report to assess “options to establish beach maintenance within the Patterson Lakes waterways as an ongoing municipal service of the City of Kingston, including the operational and contractual arrangements necessary to maintain the current or an improved level of service into the future.” A decision…