EVERY day in Australia, an average of nine people die by suicide. In their memory, dozens of people plunge into the cold water at Oliver’s Hill each morning for nine minutes. Members of the Oliver’s Hill Running Club and the Cold Water Club meet at the boat ramp each weekday at 6am for a nine-minute swim. Visitors are encouraged to talk to each other about their mental health and forge social connections. Connor Sahely, who is in charge of the running club, is among those that regularly take to the water. He said “we do nine minutes in the water…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
CRICKET WOMENS DELACOMBE Park closed their season with a thrilling win over Mt Eliza. Mt Eliza scored 123 runs from their 30 overs. Ingrid Harvey top scored with 38 not out. The wickets were shared evenly among the Delacombe Park bowlers. They would have to bat well to chase down their target and grab a win. A brilliant 38 run ninth-wicket partnership between Trish Hawkins and Melissa Newham won the game for Delacombe Park. They hit the winning runs with an over and two wickets to spare. Hawkins, who returned to the game after the scorching weather forced her from…
FRANKSTON councillors have called for acting mayor Liam Hughes to resign amid what they call a “leadership crisis”. With mayor Nathan Conroy on leave contesting the Dunkley by-election for the Liberals, deputy mayor Liam Hughes has been appointed the acting mayor. Hughes has been overseas, leaving Frankston Council without a present leader. Last week, a majority of Frankston councillors passed a no confidence motion against Hughes demanding he step down to allow someone else to fulfill the mayoral responsibilities. Hughes contacted councillors soon afterwards informing them he would not be standing down and would be returning to the deputy mayor…
NOMINATIONS for Kingston’s citizen of the year awards are now open. The awards for citizen of the year and community group of the year will be handed out in May. Kingston mayor Jenna Davey-Burns has encouraged people to nominate others. “Whether it’s someone quietly supporting our most vulnerable, an inspiring mentor, or someone excelling in their particular field, we want all those making a real difference recognised,” she said. “The awards aim to showcase fantastic community members – we’re looking for nominations for people young and old, from high-flyers to quiet achievers, and for individuals and groups. “I am personally…
LIFESAVERS are urging beachgoers to be careful around waterways after a tragic quadruple drowning at Phillip Island. Last Wednesday, 24 January, four people drowned in the water off Phillip Island. Their deaths brought the state’s summer drowning toll to 19 people. Residents in beachside municipalities face an increased risk of drowning. Between 2013/2014 and 2022/2023, more people died from drowning in the Mornington Peninsula local government area than any other. Frankston ranked 8th out of 79 LGAs, Bayside ranked 7th, and Kingston was 12th. In the Kingston municipality, older swimmers are most commonly the victims of drowning. More swimmers aged…