NEPEAN School pupil Cody Wallace will take centre stage at the MCG this week to promote disability inclusion. Cody, 10, has been chosen as junior mascot for Collingwood when they play the Western Bulldogs in the 2016 Robert Rose Cup on Sunday (29 May). He will lead the team through the banner before the match on Sunday 29 May. Naming rights sponsor, law firm Slater and Gordon, selected Cody who has developmental delays caused by a brain tumour detected when he was 22 months old. Parents Tracy and Scott Wallace are thrilled he has been given the opportunity. “Cody and…
Author: Bayside News
WORKS are well under way on the Carrum Family and Children’s Centre at Roy Dore Reserve. The $3.6 million centre will provide high-quality kindergarten, childcare and maternal child health services. It has been jointly funded by Kingston Council with a grant of $2 million and the state government, $1.6 million. The mayor Cr Tamsin Bearsley said the project was part of Kingstonl’s ongoing $20 million investment in early learning facilities across the municipality. “In addition to upgrading many existing kindergarten facilities, Kingston Council has also built fantastic centres at Parkdale and Edithvale, and construction is now under way at Carrum…
SOCCER By Craig MacKenzie BAXTER’S bubble burst in a spiteful State 5 top-of-the-table away clash against Rosebud Heart on Saturday. A melee erupted just before half-time and threatened to spill into the crowd until the warring parties were kept at bay and order restored. When the dust settled Baxter striker Mark Pagliarulo and midfielder Liam Kilner were red carded and during the half-time break referee Neil Byrne confirmed that they had been dismissed for violent conduct. This was a much anticipated clash between the only teams in the league with perfect records in 2016 and it took a controversial goal…
Woodlock is comprised of three members; Kiwi brothers Zech and Eze Walters on guitar and vocals and their mate Bowen Purcell, who provides the percussion. Zech, Eze and Bowen formed a strong friendship after meeting whilst travelling overseas. From there, Woodlock was born. They’ve worked hard to perfect the sounds they craft in the studio for a live setting. Their efforts focus on strong, energetic and creative live shows to take their performance to the next level. Now based in Melbourne, the boys have gained some great recognition and created a strong following after tirelessly busking on every corner of…
A SHOT was fired into house in Langwarrin, 9.30pm, Wednesday 11 May. It is believed to have been fired from a car in the street. Detective Sergeant Gary Richards, of Frankston CIU, said a .22 calibre bullet ricocheted off a verandah post and through the lounge room window of the house in North Gateway. Neighbours thought they heard a shot at 9.30pm but the windy night made confirmation difficult. The residents were home at the time but the damage was not discovered until the next morning when glass was found on the floor. Anyone with information is urged to call…