SIX arts projects have been awarded Kingston Council annual arts grants. Diverse projects including carers’ art classes, historical storytelling, a Chinese Cultural Festival and sci-fi workshops “to imagine the future” are among the grant recipients. The 2018 Kingston Arts Grants have been awarded to: Weekly tutored art classes run by artist Alison Pilcher through the Central Bayside Community Health Service for carers of family members with a disability ($3000) Artist Yanni Mougos will draw on historical photographs to create a series of interactive pieces on changes in the area ($5000) Artist Robert Scholten will explore ideas about Kingston’s future through…
Author: Bayside News
ABOUT $1.3 million has been handed back to ratepayers in the form of annual community grants dished out by Kingston Council. Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos said grants help not-for-profit groups deliver services, programs and special events to the community. “There are so many fantastic community groups doing great work across Kingston, council is proud to be able to support their efforts,” Cr Staikos said. The mayor was on hand last Tuesday evening to also thank Chelsea Rotary for its efforts in partnership with council to raise money for the Mentone Scouts group from proceeds of the joint rotary and…
A WARRANT has been issued for the arrest of Bonbeach man Nathaniel Bierton, 36, right, after he failed to appear in court. He frequents the Bonbeach, Seaford and Frankston areas. Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au online. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 1 August 2018
POLICE are seeking public help to find a Cheltenham man known to frequent the Cheltenham, Bonbeach, Seaford and Frankston areas. Kayne Ritchie, 28, failed to appear in court in relation to theft and criminal damage offences and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Ritchie, below, is described as 185cm tall with a solid build. Anyone who sights Ritchie or has information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au online. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 1 August 2018
ST Kilda Football Club has lodged plans for the second stage of the Moorabbin Reserve redevelopment. Plans can be viewed at Kingston Council’s website online and council will consider submissions before assessing the permit application. The AFL club’s stage two plans include: new AFLW change rooms, a treatment room, and an expansion of existing administration facilities to accommodate women’s football league at Moorabbin Reserve, which will begin in January 2020. an eastern building extension for a second indoor sports court. a western building extension along Linton Street for a new aquatic facility, including a 25-metre lap pool and a hydrotherapy…