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,…
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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…
A FRANKSTON barber has been helping the homeless with free haircuts. Warwick Smith, from Breathe Hair salon, has been providing vouchers for homeless people to get their hair cut. “If we can all do a little bit we can make Frankston amazing,” he said. “Since a child I’ve wanted to be part of making a better world. I feel that is possible – just start small and local. Let’s make it happen together.” Mr Smith’s hard work has been recognised with a certificate of appreciation from Frankston councillors. Cr Liam Hughes said “whether Warwick is giving haircuts to the homeless,…
THE state government is spending $33.7 million on technology that can detect drivers using their mobile phones. Legislation will also be introduced to back up the methods being used to detect “distracted” drivers. A three-month trial assessed 679,438 vehicles and found that one in 42 drivers were illegally using a mobile phone while driving. The trial was conducted while stage four coronavirus restrictions were in place, leading authorities to believe the rate of offending could be higher when roads are busier and movement is not restricted. Using two portable cameras across several metropolitan and regional locations, the trial found the…