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THE re-elected state Labor government announced their new cabinet on 29 November, with local MPs being promoted to parliamentary secretaries. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny was appointed parliamentary secretary for early childhood education, while Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson was appointed parliamentary secretary for schools. Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke will also be working under Lisa Neville MP as the parliamentary secretary for police and emergency services. All three retained their seats at the state election with hugely increased majorities. Mr Edbrooke said in a Facebook post “it’s a huge honour to be appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Police and Emergency Services.
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Lisa Neville MP is an incredibly effective minister and I can’t tell you how much I am looking forward to working beside her. “I have worked alongside ambos, SES, police officers and firefighters for a long time. I know what it’s like for first responders because I have been one myself. Having been a firefighter for 14 years, working with all services on Black Saturday, spending weeks leading staff and volunteer crews at the Morwell Mine Fire and training at Fiskville has given me valuable insight into the challenges our police and emergency services face.” The appointment to the police portfolio is a twist of fate for Mr Edbrooke, who defeated serving police officer Michael Lamb to retain his seat.
Heritage decision deferred A DECISION on if Pompei’s Landing in Mordialloc is worthy of heritage status has been delayed until early 2019. The Heritage Council was due to hear submissions on the heritage application for Pompei’s Boat Works, but postponed that process until next year. A heritage overlay at the site would ensure that a planning permit is required to subdivide or consolidate land, demolish or remove a building, construct a building, externally alter a building, construct or carry out works, construct or display a sign, or externally paint an unpainted surface. A group titled ‘Save Pompei’s
Landing” has been lobbying to get the area heritage listed by Heritage Victoria. An application has already been made to have the area heritage listed by the Heritage Council of Victoria, but a recommendation report from executive director Steven Avery recommended that “the place NOT be included in the Victorian Heritage Register”. Kingston council decided in August to attempt to engage an independent consultant to determine whether “a State heritage registration or local Heritage Overlay” for Pompei Boatshed would likely be successful.
FREE EVENT
Australia’s leading lady brings Christmas cheer to Chelsea MARINA PRIOR
6.30PM SUNDAY 9 DECEMBER
BICENTENNIAL PARK * CHELSEA
new location!
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Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News
5 December 2018
MARINA Prior will head a star-studded evening to celebrate the Christmas season at the much-loved annual Carols by Kingston event on Sunday 9 December. This year Carols by Kingston will be held in a new location, Bicentennial Park in Chelsea. Mayor Steve Staikos said that Kingston has a reputation for booking outstanding performers at the free carols event. “This year we are delighted to announce that Australia’s ‘leading lady of musical theatre’, Marina Prior, will head the line-up,” said Cr Staikos. Alongside Marina Prior, Carols by Kingston will feature: • performances by Kate Amos, Alinta Chidzey, Bernard Curry, Nina Ferro, Patrick Harvey, Ross Irwin, Chelsea Plumley and Wendy Stapelton • the Mordialloc Jazz Orchestra • artisan Christmas market stalls including jewellery, homewares, ceramics, giftware and a range of handcrafted items • food trucks, offering a wide range of food
• accessible services including Auslan signing. The Christmas gift market will give visitors the chance to shop for last-minute gifts and a ‘Kids Zone’ will offer a range of activities for children as well. “Visitors will enjoy the wide selection of food available, including a community barbecue. And a spectacular fireworks display will finish off the night,” said Cr Staikos. The event is sponsored by Quest Cheltenham, Barry Plant, Costco Moorabbin and South East Water. Candles are available for purchase onsite, and the program is available to download online. Some reserved seating is also available for $15 per seat. Carols by Kingston 2018 will be held at Bicentennial Park on Thames Promenade in Chelsea, on Sunday 9 December. The market opens at 6pm and performances run from 6.30-9.30pm. Find out more at: kingston.vic.gov.au/carols