NEWS DESK
Run rematch for fireys’ cause A RERUN is on. Federal Labor Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus will run against state Labor Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson this month to raise money for Edithvale CFA. The comrades faced off last year in the Edithvale CFA All Fired Up Fun Run and are set to compete again on Sunday 25 March over 5km. “Tim just beat me home last year, but I’ve been in training, running on Mordialloc beach and am quietly confident I’ll be able to turn the tables this year,” Mr Dreyfus said. “The CFA is one of the great
institutions of our community and whatever happens I’ll be pleased to do my bit to support this great community organisation.” Mr Richardson won the three-way race against Mr Dreyfus and Edithvale CFA brigade captain Graham Fountain last year. “I’m still feeling alright about holding first place – I’ve been running up and down Bicentennial Park and the training definitely feels good, but you never know what might happen,” Mr Richardson said. “Win or lose, this event is all about supporting the great work of
our local CFA and I’m especially proud to be helping them move in to their brand new fire station soon.” The 2018 Edithvale CFA All Fired Up Fun Run will be held on 25 March and Registrations can be made at allfiredupfunrun.com.au online.
Get set: Mark Dreyfus, left, and Tim Richardson prepare to race in the Edithvale CFA All Fired Up Fun Run. Picture: Yanni
Developer’s ‘last chance’ saloon offer rejected Continued from Page 1 Fellow South Ward councillor Georgina Oxley disagreed saying a substantial part of the community had made its view known via the Save The Edgy campaign. “We need to fight for our community and we need to fight for the community that used to enjoy what the Mentone Hotel was who are pretty sure they wouldn’t be able to enjoy what the Mentone Hotel would be with 227 square metres. That’s, I think, our job as a council to fight for our community.” Cr Rosemary West feared the cafe would be little more than “a kiosk”.
Crs Bearsley, Brownlees and Geoff Gledhill voted to effectively accept the developer’s offer of a 227-squaremetre cafe. Crs David Eden, Oxley and West voted against the proposal. Cr Tamara Barth and the mayor Cr Steve Staikos abstained. Cr George Hua was absent from the meeting. The planning application is due to be heard at VCAT in October. The main building facade cannot be altered due to a listing on the Victorian Heritage Register. Tribunal time: A development plan for the site of the Mentone Hotel is heading to VCAT later this year. Pic: Gary Sissons
FRANKSTON HIGH SCHOOL
2019 Enrolment Information and School Tours A learning culture that money cannot buy
Frankston High School has an outstanding reputation as a high performing school, particularly in the areas of academic achievement, music and sport. Prospective parents are encouraged to attend an information session and tour of the school on the following dates:
• Monday 23 April • Tuesday 24 April • Thursday 26 April • Wednesday 2 May • Friday 4 May
All tours to start at 9.15am For parents unable to attend through the day, an information evening will be held on Wednesday 2 May at 7.00pm As places are limited, bookings are required for all tours. Please book via our website at www.fhs.vic.edu.au From Monday 19 March 2018 PAGE 6
Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 21 March 2018