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Round table: Mark Dreyfus with Amleht Saavedra, of Carrum Downs Secondary College, left, Kynen Teesdale (Parkdale Secondary College), Holly Adams (Mentone Grammar), and Daniel Andrew (Lighthouse Christian College). Picture: Gary Sissons
From little things big things grow THE third annual National Youth Week Leaders Forum was held at Parkdale Secondary College, Friday 22 April. “This forum has been a great success over the past two years,” federal Labor member for Isaacs Mark Dreyfus said. “I was very pleased to be able to hold my third leaders forum at Parkdale and I thank the school for hosting this great local event. “Young people in the Isaacs community have so much to offer and such great ideas to share, and I am glad that my forum offers an avenue for young local residents to talk to
community leaders and their local MP.” About 50 high school students from years 10-12 participated in a Q&A style forum, discussing issues that matter to young people today, with major themes being international development, environment, mental health and education. The students were joined by a panel of four young leaders from different organisations: Gemma Shea, Dean Levitan, Jacqui Teh and Hunter Johnson, who have a wealth of knowledge about the issues young people care about. National Youth Week ran from 8-17
April with the theme: ‘It Starts with Us’. The annual celebration of young people runs as a joint initiative of the Australian, state, territory and local governments. It aims to give young people an opportunity to express their ideas and views, and highlights the achievements of young Australians. Each year, events are hosted around Australia to celebrate and recognise the contribution of young people. More than 20,000 young people from metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria participate in National Youth Week activities. Details: youthcentral.vic.gov.au
Cigs stolen
Plates stolen
THIEVES broke into the Tobacco Station cigarette retailer at Southland Shopping Centre, 1.37am, Monday, stealing a large quantity of cigarettes. The three men smashed their way into the centre through a glass door leading from the level 5 car park, then forced open the store’s roller door. Inside, they used a jemmy bar and sledge hammer to break open locks to cigarette cabinets. It was unclear yesterday just how many cigarettes had been stolen. The sledge hammer was left behind and was being examined for fingerprints. Police said bakers and cleaners working overnight saw and heard the offenders, who were wearing black cloth over their heads, black clothes and gloves. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
A KEYSBOROUGH man, 40, has been charged with stealing number plates from a car parked at Southland shopping centre, as well as theft, handling stolen goods and possessing the proceeds of crime. A woman said she parked her parents’ Golf sedan on the level 4 car park on 21 April and, when she returned, both plates were missing. There was no sign of forced entry and nothing else was gone. In the early hours of 30 April police in Governor Rd Mordialloc pulled over a Holden Commodore in the factory area. It was sporting the Golf’s plates. Inside the car police allegedly found a new mountain bike, which they suspected was stolen, as well as house-breaking implements and an axe beside the driver’s seat. The man was also charged with going equipped to steal, possessing housebreaking implements and trafficking offences.
Licence, knife charges A MAN pulled over by police in Dingley village was allegedly driving on a suspended licence and with a large kitchen knife beside him. He will be charged on summons. The Mt Waverley man, 32, denied knowledge of the suspension and said the knife was for his own protection when apprehended, 4.45am, 29 April, near Boundary Rd.
Cannabis warning A CARDINIA man, 20, was found with 14gm of cannabis when Chelsea police approached two men and a woman loitering near a factory off Keys Rd, Cheltenham, 2.45am, Sunday. The cannabis was found under the car and a caution issued. The cannabis was seized.
Draft budget open for comment SERVICES will not suffer despite the Labor state government rate cap coming into force this year according to Kingston Council. Council has released its 2016-17 draft budget for community feedback before its formal adoption by councillors next month and mayor Cr Tamsin Bearsley says council’s financial prudence means council “is well-placed to respond to the Victorian government’s new rate capping policy which will see average rates rise by no more than 2.5 per cent”. “We’re investing $56million to ensure our community has access to wellmaintained quality infrastructure, that our local sports clubs are supported and that our children have access to quality early years learning,” Cr Bearsley said. “Council has again worked hard to
deliver a financially responsible and balanced budget.” Major projects to be funded by ratepayers include: n Major redevelopment of Mordialloc’s Ben Kavanagh Reserve with $1.4million allocated this year to commence work on a new double-storey pavilion and $360,000 for upgrades around the park. n Progressing the long-awaited Bay Trail project to provide a shared walk and bike path from Mentone to Mordialloc. Council will contribute $265,000 in this year’s budget and has earmarked a total of $3 million over the next five years to deliver this important project. n construction of the new relocated Chelsea Preschool ($1.9million towards $2million project) n 570,000 contribution in 2017/18 towards expansion at Chelsea Heights
Kindergarten playground upgrades totalling $630,000 including improvements at George Woods Playground, Keeley Park Playground and toddler play area at Peter Scullin Reserve n $1million towards Moorabbin Reserve redevelopment (overall $4million Council contribution) n $645,000 towards maintenance and upgrades at Waves and Don Tatnell Leisure Centres n A $1.2million upgrade of the G R Bricker Reserve Athletics upgrade n Increased funding for new sportsground lighting to $350,000 up from $220,000 annually. n Supporting the transition away from landfill use in Kingston’s Green Wedge through a $2.2million investment to remediate and landscape the former landfill site in Elder St, Clarinda, a furn
ther $665,000 for remediation works at four sites (Spring Rd, Heatherton Park, Argyle Avenue and Deals Rd) plus $600,000 for other Green Wedge improvements. n Protecting and enhancing the foreshore with more than $2.6million invested in projects including $500,000 towards Mentone Coastal Precinct Plan, $1m to complete the new $4m Mordialloc Life Saving Club and Aboriginal Gathering Centre plus $150,000 for a new carpark. Roads and footpath repairs over the next 12 months will cost $8.1 million, drainage works $3million and streetlight replacements $1.5million. “These vital works are part of Council’s ongoing and significant investment in community asset renewal,” Cr Bearsley said. Kingston Council will host a public
information session about the draft budget on Tuesday 10 May, 6pm at council’s Cheltenham offices at 1230 Nepean Highway. The draft budget can also be viewed at council’s customer service centres, at Kingston libraries and online at kingston.vic.gov.au Written submissions on the draft budget can be submitted before Friday 27 May, 5pm by email to info@kingston.vic.gov.au or mail to Manager Finance, Kingston City Council, PO Box 1000, Mentone, 3194. A special Council meeting will be held on Monday 6 June to consider written submissions and residents can speak to their submissions at this meeting. The draft budget will be considered for formal adoption at a special council meeting on Tuesday 14 June.
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