ASPENDALE Primary School pupils gained an insight into paper art from Chinese master Jie Zhang, his wife Ying Wang, and Chinese artist Ning Cui, when they visited Melbourne as part of Chinese New Year celebrations last month. The artists were invited by principal Phil Anthony to demonstrate their special talents. Pupils in Class 6B were shown the art of paper cutting by Ning Cui, who has won many awards in Chinese and international art competitions. Her paper artworks are collected by admirers from around the world. They include detailed portraits of famous people, as well as more traditional Chinese-style art.…
Author: Bayside News
NEW laws introduced by the Labor state government to strengthen council governance and crack down on councillors doing the wrong thing are now in force. Under amendments to the Local Government Act passed last year, councils now have greater authority to deal with councillor misconduct internally – including improved procedures to address alleged code of conduct breaches. The changes provide a clear process for dealing with misconduct and empower councils and the Minister for Local Government to take action against councillors doing the wrong thing. Allegations of misconduct and serious misconduct will be dealt with by independent Councillor Conduct Panels,…
KINGSTON Council will begin major works this month on a $750,000 to upgrade the Wells Rd Bridge over Patterson River. The project includes strengthening of the substructure underneath the bridge, repainting of corrosion protection, resealing of the road, new line markings, routine repairs and a new set of crash barriers may also be installed if found to be necessary. Kingston mayor Cr Tamsin Bearsley said the project was part of council’s $12million infrastructure capital works program to maintain and upgrade vital community infrastructure. “The Wells Rd Bridge provides a vital transport route over the Patterson River and this project will…
Frankston Highway Patrol is appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Seaford last week. A car and motorcyclist collided on Seaford Road near the southbound Frankston Freeway on-ramp on Wednesday 24 February just after 9.30am. The male rider, a 39-year-old Seaford man, died at the scene. Police are appealing for the driver of a silver or brownish Ford sedan to come forward. It is believed the driver stopped beside the motorcycle at the Seaford Road and Hartnett Drive intersection shortly after the crash. They would also like to speak to the drivers, of a blue 4WD and silver Holden…
Police are concerned for the welfare of missing Carrum Downs woman Tania Scarlett as she has not made contact with her family for over a week. Tania was last seen leaving a relative’s home in Carrum Downs on Wednesday 17 February about 4pm. It is not known how Tania left the home whether it was on foot or with someone but her car, a 2001 BMW silver coupe with registration 1FQ 9KX , is missing. Police and Tania’s family are concerned and worried, as it is out of character for her to go this length of time without contacting her…