THE high number of unregistered “monkey bikes” in streets, reserves and parks throughout Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula is a worry to Somerville Highway Patrol. They say residents complain about the bikes’ noise, possible damage to the environment and sometimes the riders (pictured) are considered a danger to other road users. A tragic example of what can happen as a result of this illegal behaviour occurred at the Carrum Downs shopping centre (“Hit-run mum death charges” The Times 28/9/2015). “Given the places these bikes can access that police vehicles can’t, and the tendency of the riders not to obey police…
Author: Bayside News
BLUESCOPE is exporting tens of thousands of tonnes of steel to the United States from its Western Port base in a growth surge the company says has helped it create 150 jobs over the past year. Last week 10,000 tonnes of steel was shipped from Hastings to the West Coast port of Longbeach – later to be galvanised or pre-painted for various applications, such as building, general manufacturing or car making. BlueScope is able to sell to the US through its Steelscope joint venture because Australia has, so far, escaped tariffs imposed on other countries’ steel exports by US President…
NEW lighting will be installed for the Aspendale Stingrays Jack Grut Reserve after being granted a joint $190,000 from the state government and Kingston Council. This new funding has become available after the Labor state government doubled The World Game Facilities Fund (TWGFF) from $2.5 million to $5 million. “This lighting will provide us an additional 15 hours per week of training and will double our current access to flood-lit grounds,” Aspendale Stingrays committee president Derrick Berends said. “Aspendale Soccer Club was formed only 12 years ago by a dedicated group of parents looking for an opportunity for their young…
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…
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…