A SERVICE for Indigenous job seekers in the Melbourne south east region was launched this week. Elder Uncle Chris West hosted a welcome to country and smoking ceremony at the Narim Marr Dihambana (Frankston Gathering Place) on Monday (28 May) to launch the Deadly Yakka program. The program is a MatchWorks employment agency two-week course specifically designed for Indigenous people. MatchWorks executive general manager Renae Lowry said the program aims to build a network for job seekers to find a job they are passionate about. “It covers goal setting and personal development, life skills for work, interview skills, cultural awareness…
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KINGSTON Council says it is cracking down on unauthorised activities in the Green Wedge including action on non-compliant waste transfer stations, truck storage businesses and non-approved signage. Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos said council is committed to stamping out illegal practices in the Green Wedge and protecting the area for vital open space and agriculture. “Council is committed to seeing the end of the waste industry in our Green Wedge, enhancing the area with new parklands and encouraging legal activities including market gardens,’ Cr Staikos said. “We’re taking a tough approach to ensure that any unauthorised activities are quickly identified…
KINGSTON Council wants state government support to upgrade sports facilities for soccer, netball, football, cricket and bowls clubs. Applications are now open for a number of sports facilities grants programs and Kingston Council has put forward a range of projects for investment. Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos said council and the Victorian government had a strong track record of working together to fund new and improved facilities for sporting clubs. “We’re keen to continue our strong partnership of investing in top-quality sporting facilities to transform ageing buildings into modern accessible multi-use centres that meet the needs of everyone including juniors,…
THE third time’s a charm(er) for a volunteer at Frankston Hospital who welcomed the birth of grandson Charlie this year. Pink Ladies secretary Heather Watts gave birth to second daughter Dayna at Frankston Hospital 28 years ago and this year it was Danya’s turn to welcome son Charlie to the world. Chelsea resident Dayna chose Frankston Hospital for the birth of Charlie. “It’s close to home and my friends all said how good Frankston Hospital was,” she said. “Charlie had a hard time coming out but it all worked out well. “He was facing the wrong way, so they took…
BASKETBALL DIVISION One was full of nail-biters in week nine of the Big V, with every game from the Bayside clubs resulting in one-point victories. Chelsea Gulls notched up two of those wins as they clutched one-point victories over Geelong Supercats (88-87) and Whittlesea Pacers (96-97). The Gulls survived an overtime scare at home to pip the Supercats, with Corey Standerfer’s (15pts, 11rbs, 11ast) free throw proving pivotal in the side’s success. Matt Brasser (22pts) and Mitch Riggs (22pts) also delivered for the Gulls, while the visitors managed 16 points out of Lewis Varley. The Gulls backed it up on…