NEWS DESK ‘Albo’ by the bay THE federal opposition’s spokesman for infrastructure, transport, cities and regional development Anthony “Albo” Albanese, will get the lowdown on Frankston when he attends a “roundtable lunch” at the McClelland Gallery on Thursday 27 July. Mr Albanese will address members and guests of the Committee for Greater Frankston, including Frankston and Mornington Peninsula local government representatives, and is likely to outline more about his recently announced City Partnerships program, which he said would foster “genuine collaboration between the three levels of government” to tackle “urban sprawl, traffic congestion and a shift towards greater population density”. Committee CEO Ginevra Hosking said Mr Albanese would be asked how a Labor federal government would assist decision-makers deal with
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“Frankston’s hot issues, including access to jobs, nurturing successful competitive industry sectors in health and advanced manufacturing, extending the metropolitan train line, and improving car parking”. Details: trybooking.com/WYVL
Taking a new look at visual arts KINGSTON Arts will host a meeting to discuss a new visual arts program model at arts centres. Artists, art teachers, students and art lovers are invited to discuss any challenges to accessing or participating in arts programs. The Kingston Visual Arts Network Meeting will be held at G1 & G2, Kingston Arts Centre, 979-985 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin on Wednesday 25 July, 6-7.30pm. Attendance is free but attendees should RSVP to michelle.james@ kingston.vic.gov.au or by calling Michelle James on 9556 4462.
Can do: Federal Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus, back left, and state Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson, back right, and locals collect food during last year’s Homeless Week fundraiser. Picture: Supplied
Food and funds to help homeless CHELSEA Care Works is calling on schools, businesses and residents to help the homeless ahead of Homeless Week running from 6-12 August, with the theme “Ending Homelessness Together”. Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson is again partnering with Chelsea Care Works and the Mentone Community Assistance and Information Bureau to help support the homeless and
struggling people in the community. “I know the people of Mordialloc can be generous,” Mr Richardson said. “Last year’s food drive and fundraiser was a massive success and I know this year’s will be too.” Groups and individuals can donate a can or coin or more for Homeless Week during the month of August. Food and funds will go to the Free
Food Pantry managed by Chelsea Care Works and the emergency relief supply run by the Mentone bureau, staffed by volunteers. Contact Reverend Judi Turnham of Chelsea Care Works, on 9773 0301 or Tim Richardson on 9772 4544 or at tim.Richardson@parliament.vic. gov.au for more information and to coordinate donation drop-off times and locations.
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Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 18 July 2018