LANTERNS to help light the way to a more inclusive society will be on display this weekend. The Nairm Marr Djambana group is hosting a “Spirit Dreaming” lantern festival this week at the Aboriginal Gathering Place in Frankston. As part of the festival, nine lanterns will be unveiled. They represent the six Nairm Marr Djambana values – safety, positivity, integrity, respect, innovation, and trust. The last three lanterns represent NAIDOC, Treaty, and Nairm Marr Djambana. Chairperson of Nairm Marr Djambana Karinda Taylor said “we’ve invited members of the community to share their ideas and creativity to inspire the visual images…
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THE rainbow flag flew proudly over Frankston last week for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Intersex Discrimination. The flag was raised at numerous locations across the region on 17 May, including Frankston Hospital. Peninsula Health CEO Felicity Topp said “this isn’t something that we are committed to supporting once a year, but every single day.” Peninsula Health LGBTIQ+ community advisory group member Byron Croft said “we are now a community striving together, from the highest level, towards inclusion and understanding for us and every person. This will be achieved by education and guidance in a constantly evolving environment.”…
DROMANA and Langwarrin CFA brigades are among the first in Australia to receive cutting-edge, battery operated road rescue equipment. The three new tools include a cutter, spreader and hydraulic ram. They are battery operated and don’t require an external power source as well as being waterproof allowing greater access to road crash victims, including in drains and waterways. The tools costing $214,000 were funded by the Transport Accident Commission and the CFA. The two brigades are among the CFA’s 21 Road Crash Rescue Principal Providers across the state with specialised equipment to perform rescues. Last year the CFA responded…
WORK on the nearly $15 million redevelopment of the Mentone Life Saving Club begins next month. Construction work starts soon to replace the old building. The new facility will have a publicly-accessible roof top viewing deck, and changing facilities for people with high support needs. Kingston ratepayers will fork out $11.8 million for the works. Council is also receiving just over $2 million from the state government, and $500,000 in commonwealth government stimulus funding. Cr Chris Hill said “importantly the redevelopment of the Mentone Life Saving precinct will really open up the beautiful foreshore area at Mentone for…
NEARLY 4000 people enjoyed a night at the outdoor cinema at Sir William Fry Reserve last month. The outdoor cinema ran on eight nights, showing classics like The Fast and the Furious, Breakfast Club, and Dirty Dancing. The event raised almost $2,000 for the Kingston Charitable Fund, which supports local charities and community groups. The events featured live performers and food vendors. A statement from Kingston Council, which ran the event, read “it was the first time Kingston had run an outdoor cinema event and proved hugely popular with locals with many ticketholders expressing their support and appreciation.” “The outdoor…