THREE of the most recognisable artworks along the 39 kilometres of the EastLink tollway have been renovated and restored. The collection of public artworks includes 12 artworks along the tollway and shared use path. EastLink says the artworks set among 480 hectares of landscaping are “arguably [form] Australia’s largest sculpture park”. “EastLink’s much-loved art collection cost $5 million when the artworks were commissioned and acquired shortly before EastLink opened in 2008, so it’s important they are maintained properly,” The company’s corporate affairs manager Doug Spencer-Roy said. “Three of the artworks needed maintenance recently, and with renovation works now complete, they…
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A MAN has been charged with the murders of two people in Moorabbin more than 30 years ago. Doris McCartney and Ronald Swann were allegedly murdered in Moorabbin on 22 October 1989. On 8 April last week, police arrested a 58-year-old Rowville man and charged him with the murders. Last month police put out a public appeal for information and $1 million dollar reward to help with their investigation into the deaths. The man fronted Melbourne Magisrates Court on 8 April charged with two counts of murder. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 14 April 2021
WORK has begun on the $625,000 redevelopment of the Le Page Park pavilion. The project will include work on change rooms and kitchen facilities. Work will also begin later this year on a new children’s play space at Le Page Park. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said “we are thrilled to start work on this important upgrade that we hope will encourage greater numbers of girls to participate in the range of sporting codes offered at Le Page Park.” “Council will also improve accessibility to ensure that all members of our community, including those with a disability, are able to participate,…
AN exhibition opening at Shirley Burke Theatre this week reflects on the trials and tribulations of the last 18 months. The 2020 Shelter in Place exhibition features art and poetry which touches on the fires of 2019, the uncertainty of isolation in lockdown, and the emergence at the other end. The exhibition is a collaboration between visual artist Sharon Monagle and poet Rose Lucas. The key theme for their work was the importance of local community and the idea of place. The free showcase runs from 16 April to 15 May at the G3 Artspace in the Shirley Burke Theatre…
WORK has begun on the redevelopment of a Pines sporting ground. Pat Rollo Reserve is undergoing a $2.8 million facelift. Construction of a new pavilion is now underway. The existing Pat Rollo Reserve pavilion is more than 40 years old. The $2.8 million project includes two new female-friendly change rooms, umpires rooms, accessible toilets, a kitchen and kiosk, a meeting room, and a social room. The redeveloped space will be used by Pines Football Netball Club, Pines Junior Football Club, and Pines Cricket Club. Pines FNC women’s football vice president, Kim Jackson, said “we’re absolutely thrilled that council is investing…