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Public displays of hope and change TWO public demonstrations are being held at Hastings this week. On Wednesday – White Ribbon Day – a march will be held as part of the national campaign to stop violence by men against women. The organisation White Ribbon Australia works to “change attitudes and behaviours that lead to and perpetuate men’s violence against women by engaging and enabling boys and men to lead social change”. As well as marches and meetings like those at Hastings tomorrow, the campaign raises awareness with youth, schools, work places and across the broader community. The “Western Port takes a stand” White Ribbon Day march will leave the car park near the Post Office in Victoria St at 11am. It will be followed by a meeting and free barbecue at Hastings Hall. In High St. On Sunday, a rally to persuade the federal government to increase its renewable energy target to 100 per cent will be held on Hastings foreshore. Organisers want participants to bring beach towels so that a message visible from the air – 100% RET - can be displayed on the foreshore. The demonstration is being held under the banner of Avaaz, an international organisation devoted to enabling people to influence “pressing global, regional and national issues, from corruption and poverty to conflict and climate change”. Launched in 2007, Avaaz says it has
a “simple democratic mission: organise citizens of all nations to close the gap between the world we have and the world most people everywhere want”. “Our model of internet organising allows thousands of individual efforts, however small, to be rapidly combined into a powerful collective force,” the organisation’s website says. It states that its name Avaaz, means "voice" in several European, Middle Eastern and Asian languages. Participants in the climate action “gathering” should meet on the foreshore at the end of High St, Hastings, at 10am. For details call Rupert Steiner, 0429 832 252. Keith Platt
Entrant’s fundraiser MISS Western Port entrant Hannah Swinnerton will hold an anti-bullying fundraiser at Hastings RSL, 26 King St, 2-6pm, Sunday 29 November. There will be entertainment by live band Transitions, raffles, finger food, silent auctions and door prizes. Tickets are $10 with proceeds going to Live Out Loud, Stand Up Stand Strong. Call Hannah for tickets 0468 798 582 or email hls27694@hotmail.com The event is being sponsored by Hastings Harcourts and Beauty Exposed Boutique Somerville.
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Early fire warnings and bans Continued from Page 1 During the fire danger period a written permit is required to burn off grass, undergrowth, weeds or other vegetation during. Details available from the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston municipal fire prevention officers. Lighting a fire in the open without a permit can bring a penalty of more than $18,000 and/ or 12 months imprisonment. Barbecues and fires for cooking and warmth do not require a permit, but must be lit in properly constructed fireplaces. Incinerators, chainsaws and lawn mowers, and
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vehicles and equipment that come in contact with vegetation are permitted subject to conditions. Farmers can find legal guidelines and practical advice at cfa.vic.gov.au/farming – this information is important especially for new farmers, bush block owners or hobby farmers. A total fire ban means no fires can be lit for the declared district for that day unless there is a specific exemption or special permit issued. This applies irrespective of the fire restriction status for a given municipalityDdetails: cfa.vic. gov.au/can
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Close call: Burnt trees in Warringine Reserve, Hastings, remain as a stark reminder of how close a fire came to houses in January 2014. Picture: Keith Platt
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Western Port News 24 November 2015
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