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…
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MCCLELLAND Gallery chair Simon Crean has died. Crean, a former leader of the Labor Party, passed away in Germany on 25 June. He was 74 years old. Crean was appointed chair of the McClelland Gallery board in April of 2022. He joined the board the year prior. McClelland director Lisa Byrne said that Crean made “an enormous contribution during his service to McClelland, through his wisdom, energy and experience.” “Simon Crean was a leading figure in the political, industrial and cultural life of Australia for many decades. As a former federal arts minister, he brought to the McClelland board an…
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman found in Frankston overnight. Her body was sighted by a passer-by drifting in the water near Frankston Pier about 8.45pm. Officers and police Air Wing responded and located the woman, perceived to be of Asian appearance, who was pulled from the water. She is yet to be identified and the cause of death is yet to be determined. Investigators are keen to speak to anyone in the area with CCTV that may capture the woman’s movements prior to the incident. At this stage, the death is not being treated…
THE top professional wrestling stars of Japan will soon have a new contender to grapple with, a self-proclaimed “Loose Ledge” from Dingley Village. Adam Brooks is a 13-year veteran of the Australian professional wrestling scene. He is packing his bags for Japan to make his debut for Pro Wrestling NOAH, one of the country’s biggest wrestling companies. Brooks, inspired as a child by iconic daredevil wrestler Jeff Hardy, began training at age 15. He had his first official match a few years later, and has since gone on to become one of the biggest names in Australian wrestling. He said…
AN app to help Kingston residents remember which bin is due to be picked up each night has been released. “Binston” has been developed by Kingston Council. It features a customised bin pickup schedule and tips on how to best dispose of household waste. It also contains links to other services such as hard rubbish collection. Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said, “You’ll never miss bin day again, accidentally put out the wrong bin or have to do a panicked early morning dash in your dressing gown when you hear the truck rumble into the street.” “Binston also takes away any…