KINGSTON residents are being asked about potential changes to the current outdoor fire pit ban. A contentious ban on outdoor fire pits currently stands across homes in the Kingston municipality. In response to community feedback, council is currently consulting residents about changes to the law. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos says that council has “received a lot of feedback from people who would like to legally and safely use a fire pit in their backyard”. “We also understand that our local ban was first introduced to address health concerns around open fires and burn-offs,” Cr Staikos said. “We have taken this all…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
CRICKET MPCA WOMENS AFTER a thrilling battle at Eric Bell Reserve on Sunday, nothing could separate Pines and Balnarring. The two sides have both been impressive in the MPCA Women’s league so far. A win for either would have put them in the mix for the top of the table spot. Balnarring were sent in to bat first and put a good score on the board. Opener Abby Trezise top scored with 27, with her side going on to make 139 before their 20 overs were up. Pines were impressive with the bat, but their run rate was what cost…
MORE free TAFE courses have been promised by Labor if it wins next year’s federal election. Chisholm TAFE in Frankston will offer more free courses on top of the free courses already offered by the state government. Dunkley Labor MP Peta Murphy said that the new free courses would be in industries “with a recognised skills shortage”. “Labor’s free TAFE will provide opportunities for a solid career path for people of all ages, while also bolstering Dunkley’s future by delivering a pipeline of skilled workers to meet future demand. Labor will also provide $50 million for a TAFE Technology Fund…
A PLANNED community park in Chelsea will open later than expected. In August 2020, Kingston Council splashed out more than $5 million on a 3500 square meter block in Chelsea. The parcel of land is on 19 Tarella Road in Chelsea. Kingston councillors were told in February and June this year that the park would be open by September, but that date has since come and gone and the park is not ready. COVID-19 delays saw the opening date pushed back to December but there have been further delays. Kingston councillors have now been told by council officers that the…
CRICKET MPCA WOMENS LANGWARRIN picked up a good win last weekend in MPCA Women’s cricket, getting the better of Tootgarook. Tootgarook won the coin toss and elected to bat. They put a total of 99 runs on the board from their 20 overs. Langy’s run chase started well, with openers Kiah Laughlin-Glen and Brittany Partington both putting runs on the scoreboard. Langwarrin hit the winning runs with six overs left to play and seven wickets left to spare. Pines secured a win on Sunday on the road against Rye. Rye struggled at the crease, only managing to put 56 runs…