Santa stopping at local landmarks THERE are just a few more stops on Kingston’s Tinsel Trail this year. The Tinsel Trail has seen activities and events take place across the Kingston area. Santa has also been making appearances. The last stops on the trail this weekend are at Dingley Farmers’ Market and Dingley Library, Saturday 18 December from 9am - 10am, and in Aspendale at Aspendale Shopping Centre and Station Street, Saturday 18 December from 11am - 12pm. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said “while we can’t bring you Carols by Kingston this year, there’s still plenty of fun to be had. Whether you’re shopping for gifts, out with the family, or catching up with friends, remember to support our local businesses across Kingston and along the Tinsel Trail.” “Featuring pop-up carollers, roving circus performers, Santa on a Segway, face painting and the distribution of shop-local bags, there will be plenty of opportunities to celebrate,” he said. “Little ones will be able to immerse themselves in the magic of Christmas by touring the city’s shopping centres or entering the colouring competition via one of the specially-marked Santa’s mailboxes. “Our businesses would really appreciate your support after the year we have had, and we hope the Tinsel Trail will help re-energise our local shopping strips.” For more information visit kingston. vic.gov.au/tinseltrail A CHILD on the Tinsel Trail in Mordialloc. Picture: Supplied
Golf worker tees up award A HARD worker from Patterson Lakes has been named the club employee of the year at the annual Community Clubs Victoria awards. Jessica Lien from the Patterson River Golf Club has been recognised for her hard work with the award. Community Clubs Victoria represents not -forprofit Victorian community clubs. The organisation’s CEO Andrew Lloyd said “clubs are the quiet achievers and real contributors to people’s lives through provision of social and sporting facilities in so many localities.” “Our industry achievement awards are a great opportunity for club leaders and volunteers to celebrate their unique contributions to their communities through the great work of not-for-profit clubs,” he said. “It’s fantastic to be able to recognise the contributions of staff from licensed clubs across Victoria, in light of their dedication supporting community groups throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Grants given out GRANTS have been handed out to 40 local organisations through the Dunkley volunteer grants program. Among the successful groups are AWARE wildlife rescue, Miscarriage Information Support Service, Beach Patrol Australia, Community Support Frankston, and Frankston Fire Brigade. Multiple other charities, sports clubs, and community services also received funding between $1000 and $5000. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “our local volunteers have worked tirelessly to support our community during the pandemic with many of them being on the frontline. This funding will assist them to purchase small equipment, as well as pay for fuel, transport and training costs.” “Our local volunteer groups play such an important role in our community, I’m very proud to be supporting them with this funding,” she said.
Grassfires move so quickly, it’s impossible to outrun them. This summer, significant pasture growth in paddocks and roadsides means that fast-moving grassfires will be a serious risk across Victoria. Rural grassfires can be just as dangerous as bushfires, and can actually spread even faster, travelling at speeds of up to 25km/h. If you live close to open paddocks or grasslands, you could be at risk and need to be prepared. On high-risk Fire Danger Rated days, the safest option is to leave early.
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