A WINTER street party will light up the streets of Moorabbin this weekend. Moorabbin Junction After Dark will take place on Station Street between 11 and 13 August. Visitors will see neon light artworks (pictured above), late-night food offerings, silent disco dancing, and live music. The neon artworks are designed by Carla O’Brien. She has been hard at work transforming Station Street into an interactive neon space. For more information on the all-ages event visit kingston.vic.gov.au/community/events/upcoming-events/moorabbin-junction-after-dark First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 9 August 2023
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CARRUM Downs Secondary College has received grant funding to set up a native food garden and cultural meeting place. The school has received $4200 to complete the project from South East Water’s community grant program. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said that the native food garden will be Aboriginal-inspired, and that the new space will help students “celebrate and fundraise for future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander initiatives.” “Supporting projects such as these, which have educational, environmental and cultural significance, helps to create an inclusive future where every student can thrive and contribute to the prosperity of their communities,” she said.…
FRANKSTON is the third-best tourist destination in the state, according to a public vote. At the 2023 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards, Frankston won the bronze award for best town with a population of more than 5000 people. It is the second year running Frankston has taken out the bronze in that category. Ballarat and Bendigo won gold and silver respectively. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said the result reflected a “new energy” in Frankston. “We’re seeing this in the crafters and innovators that are setting up shop and bringing life to the street. It’s not just businesses, but also families…
A NEW playground has opened at Yarralumla Reserve in Langwarrin. The new park features upgraded play equipment for all ages, new barbecues, new paths, upgraded seating, and a basketball court. The playground was officially opened by Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy and Hastings MP Paul Mercurio. Yarralumla Reserve is at the corner of Yarralumla Drive and Cranbourne Frankston Road. First published in the Frankston Times – 8 August 2023
YEAR 7 and 8 students at Monterey Secondary College are using virtual reality technology to complete a creative project. The school was awarded a Creative Victoria learning partnership grant last year to undertake the project. Students are teaming with VR artists Susannah Langly and Warren Armstrong to design and bring to life virtual worlds. Monterey Secondary College head of art and technology Rob Oakley said that students are hard at work on the project. “Together we will co-design and create virtual worlds – FutureMe – with the students using 3D scanning software, Tilt Brush drawing, and audio recording and building…