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VOLUNTEERS are constantly improving Coal Creek at Korumburra. A restored train carriage is the newest feat by the team. The team of Bill Klauer, Geoff Measom, Ben Peachey and Doug Martin have been working hard to transform an old dilapidated train carriage back to its former glory.
The team has put countless volunteer hours into restoring the fantastic piece of history and plan for it to be a lookout over the park. Park coordinator Rowena Ashley is more than impressed with the work of the volunteers. “The ‘A Team’ has done a wonderful job with the carriage and it looks fantastic,” she said. “They have practically rebuilt the
whole thing and it will be a great addition to the park.” Ms Ashley said volunteers make the park so great and the work and effort they put in is astounding. “They really are the backbone of the park,” she said. “Having them here just helps the park run smoothly and look fantastic.”
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Marcus Bond: recognised for his 10 year contribution to the Chartered Accountancy Rebecca Bond: recognised for her 10 year program pictured with, left, Duncan Pittard, contribution to the Chartered Accountancy general manager (Vic./Tas.) of the Institute program, pictured with Duncan Pittard. of Chartered Accountants.
Proud workers: Bill Klauer and Geoff Measom have put a lot of hard work into one of Coal Creek’s train carriages.
Push for coastal trail Accountancy high achievers CARDELL Chartered Accountants (Cardells) congratulate Stacey O'Malley and Tracey McFee for being accepted as new members of the Institute of Chartered Accountantsin Australia. The Chartered Accountant designation is the hallmark of a highly qualified, ethical accounting professional who is well regarded by business, regulators, and members of the public. After completing a University degree, four years working in their field and two years of post-graduate studies, Cardell’s is very proud of both Tracey and Stacey having completed the most rigorous accounting examination process in Australia, and becoming newly Qualified Chartered Accountants. Barry Hughes, a partner at Cardells said that “local accounting practices face similar challenges to local medical practices where it is difficult to attract qualified professionals
to the area”. To fill this growing need to provide professional accounting services to the local area, Cardells offered two trainee accountant positions back in 2007 to Stacey and Tracey. The strategy has proven challenging and rewarding for both women and the firm. In looking to the future Cardells currently have five trainee accountants in the process of working, studying and on their own path to joining the profession. They include John Kilsby from Inverloch, Jason Kennedy from Leongatha, Taylor Holub from Surf Beach, Surya Kondanapanny from San Remo and Jessica Kemp from Leongatha. The firm also recognises the continuous contribution made by both Marcus Bond and Rebecca Bond to the Chartered Accountancy program over the last 10 years. The award ceremony was held at Crown Casino recently.
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Dr Neil Shaw, president of the Sandy Point Community Group, urged South Gippsland Shire councillors to support the path when he briefed them last Wednesday. The 4.5km pathway is mooted along the route of the existing fire track behind the sand dunes, and the concept had been “dragging on for some years”, Dr Shaw said. He said a rail trail engineer had costed the project at $180,000. “I possibly have a benefactor that may support it but I can’t guarantee that,” Dr Shaw said.
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He urged council to add the proposal to its Paths and Trails Strategy, to “reflect the community’s support for such a path”, enabling the community to seek funding. Dr Shaw said the fire track is currently managed by council and DSE, and said some people would object to the proposal, citing infringement of privacy. Jan Martin, council’s director of community services, said the proposal sounded “exciting”. She said the paths strategy includes close to 90 projects and while a full review of the plan was not due until 2015, the Sandy Point to Waratah Bay proposal could be included as part of an annual review. Mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy said council would discuss the prospect of including the path within the strategy before 2015. The path would begin at the start of the existing fire track at Sandy Point and end at The Gap at Waratah Bay. Dr Shaw suggested council remove the proposed bike path from Manuka Street to Shallow Inlet, saying the popular Roy Henderson pathway duplicates that path. He also called for council to drop a proposed bike loop path around Sandy Point in place of Sandy PointWaratah Bay trail, saying the loop was along the edge of busy roads, posing a danger.
Tony, Josie and staff wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy & prosperous New Year.
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Stacey O'Malley: a new member of the Tracey McFee: a new member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia is congratulated by one of Cardell's partners Marcus Bond. Australia with Cardell's Marcus Bond.
A WALKING and cycling path linking Sandy Point with Waratah Bay is still on the community’s agenda.
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