A SHARED parental leave policy has been introduced by Kingston Council. Kingston Council says it is the first metropolitan council in the state to implement the initiative. Parents who work for council who have children born after 30 June this year can now access up to 104 weeks parental leave, with 16 weeks paid. In a media release council said that “under the new policy partners can manage their leave flexibly and apply for it in the same way as annual leave. This will provide flexibility and further support in balancing family needs.” Acting mayor Jenna Davey-Burns said, “we are…
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THE safety of swimmers around jet skis is being considered as part of a Kingston Council survey. Residents have been asked to take part in community consultation on the issue of personal watercraft vehicles. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said that the survey would help council understand people’s thoughts on the safety of the vehicles. “Being next to the water is one of the great attractions of living, working and playing in Kingston, but it is vital locals and visitors alike can enjoy Port Phillip Bay in a safe and comfortable way,” Staikos said. “We spoke to the community when developing…
SCAMMERS are targeting parents by texting them pretending to be their children. Cybercrime squad detectives are looking into reports that scammers have been contacting parents impersonating their children. An example of a message sent by the scammers is “Hi mum, I’ve changed provider/lost/broken my phone – I’m temporarily using this number for now”. After conversing over text, the scammer will say they are in an emergency and ask for money. The offenders ask for a photo of the victim’s credit card, or a transfer to a bank account. The scammers also request more money after receiving the first payment. Police…
THE rebooted Frankston business chamber was launched at an event last month. The Frankston Business Collective launch event was attended by more than 150 representatives from local businesses. The business chamber’s aim is to create a network of local businesses and establish a “new voice” for Frankston industry. The board of the Frankston Business Collective met for the first time in June. Frankston Council agreed to spend $200,000 on the establishment of the business chamber last year, however it will be run independently of council. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said the Frankston Business Collective will “support a thriving local economy…
THE annual Wakkakiri Story-Dance performance festival comes to Frankston Arts Centre next week. Wakkakirri is a long-running program featuring performances from school children. The performances align with the theme “great stories inspire change”. Performances will be held at the Frankston Arts Centre on 23, 24, and 25 August. To buy tickets and see which school is performing on each night visit artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/Events-directory/Wakakirri-2022 First published in the Frankston Times – 16 August 2022