A DRAFT plan for the planned aquatic centre in Mordialloc has been released. The $79.2 million pool will be built near Jack Grut Reserve. Kingston Council made a deal for the land worth $14.6 million in late 2021. Detailed concept plans have now been drafted and released for community consultation. The plans feature four pools – a 50 metre lap pool, a learn to swim pool, a leisure pool, and a warm water pool with spa. It also features a sauna and steam rooms, a gym, and a café. Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said that 5200 submissions had been received…
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Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested two teenagers after a car allegedly crashed into a house in Highett after an extended follow this morning. Police allegedly spotted a vehicle running red lights in Dandenong CBD about 1.35am. With assistance from the Air Wing, the car was followed down Cheltenham Road into Braeside, then through Dingley Village, Moorabbin and Hampton East. Stop sticks were deployed at Bay Road and Mernda Avenue in Cheltenham. The vehicle allegedly continued for a short distance before losing control on Karen Street in Highett and crashing into the wall of a property. There were no…
CHANGES to the controversial planning controls covering the Patterson Lakes Endeavour Cove precinct are one step closer to completion. The Endeavour Cove precinct has been the site of some controversial developments in recent years. A 2021 Ombudsman investigation probed decisions made by Kingston Council within the precinct, but it did not substantiate allegations of corruption. An independent panel made recommendations to Kingston Council on planning control changes for the precinct earlier this year. Its report read that “building heights should be mandatory in all precincts” (“Panel supports mandatory height limits at Cove” The News 23/5/23). Kingston councillors have now agreed…
WORKS by 11 Victorian First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and designers are featured in the Layers of Blak exhibition at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Mornington until 3 September. A news release from Mornington Peninsula Shire says the works are the result of their creators having “wrestled with colonial history to present their stories, layered with meaning – of healing, resilience, collaboration and empowerment. This is powerful storytelling through exquisite contemporary jewellery”. The exhibition, an outcome of the Blak Design program and being run in conjunction with NAIDOC Week, is presented by the Melbourne-based Koorie Heritage Trust to…
A PENINSULA Health stalwart was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia last month for her tireless work. Pauline D’Astoli is a former community advisory chair at Peninsula Health. Her work in the mental health field saw her recognised with an OAM. D’Astoli said it was an honour to be recognised for her efforts and a “privilege to serve the community”. “The Peninsula Health family is so committed to the care of our community in times of need, it enriches our lives when we serve and serve with love,” she said. Peninsula Health chief executive Felicity Topp said D’Astoli…