Ashes star rose from local league
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Free registration for new dogs NEW pet owners registering their pets for the first time can now do so for free. The first 12 months of pet registration has been made free for pet owners in the Kingston municipality. The change has been made as part of Kingston Council’s domestic animal management plan review. The new DAMP also mandates a review of the mandatory desex-
ing age for pets, the development of a new dog off-leash policy, and the provision of a temporary animal shelter to support domestic violence victims. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said that the changes to the DAMP would “promote responsible pet ownership and provide a safer environment for all members of the community.” “We pride ourselves on being ani-
mal and pet friendly here in Kingston and this contemporary strategic plan reflects the community’s needs,” he said. “The input we received from our community was particularly valuable and we believe the plan strikes the right balance and supports a safe co-habitation of people and our beloved pets.” The new DAMP is in effect until 2025.
LONG before cult cricket hero Scott Boland was starring for Australia in the Ashes, he was starring for Parkdale in junior cricket. Mordialloc born Boland played for Parkdale Cricket Club and Frankston Peninsula while rising through the ranks of the state cricket system. His journey culminated with his debut for the Australian Test team for the Boxing Day match. Boland’s stunning performance in the Boxing Day Test against England will go down in Ashes folklore. His stunning spell of 6/7 saw him named man of the match. The new cult hero’s exploits have been celebrated by the Parkdale Cricket Club on its Facebook page. The club declared 26 December “Scott Boland Day”. The fast bowler retained his spot for the Sydney Test and impressed again. Barring injury he is expected to play in the final Ashes Test in Hobart. Boland has still played intermittently for Frankston Peninsula in the last few years. His last game was in November 2020.
Summer pool program PENINSULA Aquatic Recreation Centre’s summer holiday program is underway. The summer holiday program runs from 10 January to 28 January. Visitors can ride one of the water slides,
play on the multi-level playground, take part in a scavenger hunt, or take on the Splashtown obstacle course. Activities will take place each day from 11pm to 3pm. Bookings must be made for the obstacle course. To book or find out more visit parcfrankston.com.au.
Leading the charge for EV stations NEW public electric vehicle charging stations will be installed across the Kingston municipality. Two new EV charging stations will be installed. The stations are jointly funded by Kingston Council and the state government. One will be installed in Mordialloc at Peter Scullin Reserve, and one at the car park behind Woolworths on Bath Street, Chelsea. Kingston Council hopes that the stations will help council reduce its C02 emissions to net zero by 2030. Cr Hadi Saab says that transportrelated carbon emissions make up 21 per cent of Kingston’s overall emissions profile, and the charging stations could help fix that. “We will continue to look at other opportunities to support community members to opt for zero emission transportation options and hope these new electric vehicle charging stations provide some incentive for further uptake of electric vehicles in the area,” he said.
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12 January 2022
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