CARRUM MP Sonya Kilkenny has picked up a new portfolio. Kilkenny easily retained her seat for the re-elected Labor state government last month. This week it was confirmed that Kilkenny would be the new planning minister. Premier Daniel Andrews announced his new ministers on Monday, 5 December. He said, “Sonya Kilkenny will become minister for planning, as well as keeping her responsibilities for fishing, boating and the other activities that boost local economies and keep families active as minister for outdoor recreation.” One of Kilkenny’s first responsibilities will be to make an announcement on the fate of the planned Kingswood…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
A HELICOPTER crashed into the roof of a Mentone home last week. The helicopter crashed into the Tylden Court home just after 1pm on 30 November. Nobody was home at the time. The pilot was removed and transported to Alfred Hospital. He sustained lower body injuries, and was in a stable condition. A statement from Fire Rescue Victoria read that “crews arrived at the Mentone scene within 4 minutes to find a helicopter had crashed into a house.” “No one was at home during the time of the incident and the occupant will be temporarily relocated,” FRV said. “We worked…
A PLAN to conserve water and improve its quality in local waterways has been developed by Kingston Council. The “integrated water strategy” has been adopted by council. The strategy outlines goals for 2050, including to reduce the usage of potable drinking water usage per day to 130 litres per person. Council estimates that in 2019, 165 litres of water were used per person per day. Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said that council hopes to focus on ways to use water wisely, use more alternative water like rainwater, and protect local waterways from litter and pollution. “This important work builds on…
CRICKET PROVINCIAL A BRILLIANT century from Alex Browne wasn’t enough to get Red Hill over the line against Sorrento on Saturday. Red Hill came into day two needing to score 232 to win. Their run chase got off to a rough start when both openers fell for small totals. First drop batter Browne took control of the match. He was in electrifying form – scoring 113 from 91 balls. He smashed 11 fours and 7 sixes. Red Hill looked in a promising position at 2/135, but an awful collapse soon followed. They lost 5/30, letting any chance of a win…
A FRANKSTON business was blocked from advertising on Facebook for nearly half a year after its founder changed his surname when he married his husband. Nick McCabe-Schultz changed his last name on social media to incorporate his husband’s. He says that Facebook’s parent company Meta blocked features on his business page shortly afterwards, and didn’t reinstate them for five months. “Meta banned both my business and my clients from advertising on Facebook and Instagram because I changed my last name after marrying my husband. As a same-sex couple we are faced with enough discrimination and I was advised by Meta’s…