Chelsea • Mordialloc • Mentone
Proudly published by Mornington Peninsula News Group Pty. Ltd
PHONE: 03 5973 6424 Published weekly
Circulation: 16,880
Audit period: Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
Source: AMAA; CAB Total Distribution Audit for further information visit www.auditedmedia.org.au
Editor: Neil Walker 0431 932 041 Journalists: Stephen Taylor, Neil Walker 5973 6424 Photographers: Gary Sissons, Yanni Advertising Sales: Anton Hoffman 0411 119 379 Real Estate Account Manager: Jason Richardson 0421 190 318 Production and graphic design: Maria Mirabella, Marcus Pettifer Group Editor: Keith Platt Publisher: Cameron McCullough REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS: Peter McCullough, Stuart McCullough, Andrew Hurst ADDRESS: Mornington Peninsula News Group PO Box 588 Hastings 3915 Email: team@baysidenews.com.au Web: baysidenews.com.au DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE: 5PM ON MONDAY 11 JULY 2016 NEXT ISSUE PUBLICATION: WEDNESDAY 13 JULY 2016
An independent voice for the community
We are the only locally owned and operated community newspaper. We are dedicated to the belief that a strong community newspaper is essential to a strong community. We exist to serve residents, community groups and businesses and ask for their support in return.
Light up for NAIDOC KINGSTON City Hall was lit up with projections by artist Josh Muir on Sunday to kick off the annual NAIDOC celebrations. Artworks by the multimedia artist and proud Yorta Yorta/ Gunditjmara man were projected onto the clock tower. Earlier that day, the month-long program was launched with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, and the opening of Indigenous artist Paola Balla’s exhibition Songlines Her: Stories. The mayor Cr Tamsin Bearsley said everybody was welcome to attend. “Come along and immerse yourself in the rich culture, history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,” Cr Bearsley said. “This is the seventh year running that Kingston Arts celebrates NAIDOC with a range of arts and cultural activities. It is a great time for all of us to learn about the rich social, cultural and spiritual contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.” NAIDOC Week runs to Sunday 10 July, but the full program of events runs until 2 August, including the exhibition Songlines Her: Stories by Paola Balla, at Kingston Arts Centre. In her Artist Floor Talk, 2pm, Saturday 16 July, Ms Bella will consider this year’s national NAIDOC theme of Songlines: The Living Narrative of our Nation. She will present a series of photographic and site-specific works as a love letter of respect and awe to her Aboriginal family and the
Artist talk: Paola Balla will talk about her Aboriginal heritage and inspiration for her art.
strong, beautiful women within it. Clock Tower Projections by Mr Muir will screen 6-9pm every day. The Baluk Arts Workshop for Kids is 2-4pm, Saturday 9 July, at Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale. This fun workshop offers traditional Indigenous storytelling and the opportunity for children to create their own ministorybook using Aboriginal symbols and designs. The Sapphires film screening and afternoon tea is 2-5pm, Saturday 23 July, at Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin. It offers patrons the chance to nourish their body, mind and soul with a celebration of Indigenous culture. They can relive the glitz, grit and gorgeous songs of The Sapphires and
Did you know... you can view our papers online
Adopted Budget Kingston Council has released its Adopted Budget for 2016-17 which features a host of fantastic new community facilities and quality services while delivering a modest rate rise. Budget2016 /17 2016 /17 Budget CITY OF KINGS TON CITY OF KINGSTON
Read more at kingston.vic.gov.au
NEWS DESK
www.baysidenews.com.au Bayside
JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016
hear stories from one of the originals, Aunty Lois Peeler, and actors from the movie. It will be followed by an Indigenous afternoon tea. The Baluk Arts Workshop for Adults is 2-5pm, Saturday 30 July, at Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin. Learn traditional Indigenous weaving techniques and create a bush sculpture creature. The Kingston Arts Centre is at 979985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin, and Shirley Burke Theatre is at 64 Parkers Rd, Parkdale. NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
...Don’t miss securing that wanted property ✓ Immediate access to Bond & Rent ✓ Move into that property now ✓ Fast prompt assistance ✓ Easy terms and conditions ✓ No upfront fees and charges ✓ Pre approval before finding a property ✓ We can assist with transfer of bonds between properties
WE CAN ASSIST YOU WITH IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO BOND AND RENT
✆1300 554 470
2-4 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea VIC 3196 Fax: 03 9776 2929 Email: info@bondassist.com.au
www.bondassist.com.au
leadership community inspired commu nity inspired leadership
New generation TOP-UP hearing aids now FREE* Eligible pensioners and veterans are entitled to FREE hearing aids through the government’s hearing services scheme*, or they can pay extra (TOP-UP) for hearing aids with additional or more advanced features or for a smaller size. As an EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFER, Hidden Hearing is providing eligible pensioners and veterans
with certain TOP-UP hearing aids incorporating the latest generation technology FREE OF CHARGE until the END OF JULY The choice is yours, either a discreet deep canal aid or a miniature receiver in canal aid. In both cases the aids will be small and discreet, and programmed to your specific hearing levels and unique personal needs. www.hiddenhearing.com.au
CALL NOW to book your FREE hearing assessment and start hearing better again.
FREE CALL
1800 717 717 HIDDEN,, UH EARING "A hearing loss is more noticeable than a hearing aid"
*Conditions and eligibility requirements apply under the Commonwealth Hearing Services Voucher System. Offer ends July 31, 2016.
BLAIRGOWRIE • DROMANA • MORNINGTON • ROSEBUD • SEAFORD • TOORAK PAGE 2
Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News
6 July 2016