Frankston City News September 2015

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Artist's impression of the new Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre

Mayor Cr Sandra Mayer and Council's Peter Cownley inspect plans on-site in Skye

New recycling and recovery centre opening soon

The new Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre opens the week commencing Monday 12 October 2015 Local residents will benefit from discounted fees: • Hard waste per cubic metre: • $65 Frankston City residents • $75 non-residents • Green waste per cubic metre: • $35 residents and non-residents • Mattresses: • $25 residents and non-residents • Christmas trees: • $5 residents and non-residents • Recyclable material such as cardboard and scrap metal will be accepted free of charge

“We were determined to make sure the new facility is affordable, while setting prices that factor in the increasing costs of disposal councils face with the state government’s landfill levy,” said the Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer.

KTS Recycling has been appointed to conduct the sorting, recycling, and recovery operations at the $12.3m centre for the next two years.

The Centre is located on Harold Road, Skye and will be open seven days a week, 8am–4pm.

Offering a modern facility, the Centre is in an ideal position to service the entire region and is expected to appeal to residents from other areas including Pearcedale, Cranbourne, Clyde, Carrum, Chelsea and beyond.

For further details: • Visit frankston.vic.gov.au • Like 'Frankston City Council' on Facebook • See the 'Your Council Our Community' advertisement in the local newspapers • Phone 1300 322 322

They will also operate the re-sale shop, where recovered furniture, household goods and bric-a-brac will be available to purchase.

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Frankston Seniors Festival 1–31 October 2015

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Festival of Rugby at Frankston Park

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Pets' Day Out – see inside for competition details

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Kerbside waste collection on its way

Seaford >> Frankston >> Langwarrin >> Karingal >> Skye >> Frankston South >> Frankston North >> Carrum Downs >> Langwarrin South >> Sandhurst

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Your Council

In this issue Recycling centre opening 1 Your Council 2 Frankston Seniors Festival 3 Our Community 4–5 Liveable City 6–7 Enjoy Every Moment 8–9 Pets' Day Out 10 Your Pet Our City 11 Sustainable City 12–13 Frankston Arts Centre 14 Neighbourhood News 15–17 Build Your Business 18–19 Sport and Leisure 20

Contact details Customer Service Phone: 1300 322 322 Email: correspondence@ frankston.vic.gov.au Interpreter: 131 450 frankston.vic.gov.au Civic Centre 30 Davey Street, Frankston Monday to Friday, 8.20am–5pm Seaford Customer Service Centre 120 Nepean Highway, Seaford Langwarrin Customer Service Centre Shop 6, The Gateway Shopping Centre, CranbourneFrankston Road, Langwarrin

Securing jobs for our region As the Chairperson of the South East Melbourne Group of Councils, I recently launched the group’s Regional Plan to help support advocacy with other levels of government.

The group is made up of councils from Bass Coast, Cardinia, Mornington Peninsula, Casey, Frankston, Kingston and Greater Dandenong. This region is welcoming around 120 new families each week, with our population expected to pass one million by 2030.

This means we need the state government committing to infrastructure and job-generating projects now.

The areas of high-speed internet and transport linkages are classic examples where well-placed investment can help our community and generate local business and employment growth.

Thirty-three per cent of full import containers to the Port of Melbourne end up in south-east Melbourne, compared to 26 per cent in western Melbourne. Export activity is also very high in the south-east, due to its status as Victoria’s manufacturing hub.

Hoon Driving 1800 333 000 (Crime Stoppers) Graffiti Removal 1800 66 8247 (1800 NO TAGS) Printed on stock sourced from sustainably farmed forests.

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I was fortunate to see some of the world’s best women’s basketball players at Frankston stadium recently when the Australian Opals beat Japan. This sold-out event was another example of the popularity of this sport locally. We’re working closely with the federal government to secure funding for the stadium’s expansion which would not only support participation, but would enable more events of this kind to come to Frankston.

Cr Sandra Mayer Mayor

The Mayor Cr Sandra Mayer (third from left), pictured with Mayors from neighbouring councils: Cr Geoff Gledhill, City of Kingston; Cr Bev Colomb, Mornington Peninsula Shire and Cr Sean O'Reilly, City of Greater Dandenong

Message from the CEO

Carrum Downs Library and Customer Service Centre 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs Visitor Information Centre 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront Open 7 days, 9am–5pm Phone: 1300 322 842 visitfrankston.com

Frankston City made its presence felt in the Victorian Parliament recently when they were debating the Port of Melbourne sale. The CEO and I sat in on the discussions and also met with the Leader of the Opposition Matthew Guy and other MPs. Frankston City is also a member of the Association of Bayside Municipalities which has a charter to protect the health of Port Phillip Bay. We recently met with the state government to ensure the Port of Melbourne lease conditions include principles to protect the health of the bay.

It’s been a pleasure working with members of the Frankston Station Precinct Redevelopment taskforce and an honour to represent Council and residents on this project which is so crucial to our city. The taskforce has presented its final report to the Premier, proposing a station rebuild, not just an upgrade, along with a high quality pedestrian streetscape and public plazas.

I recently attended a very moving service run on Vietnam Veterans' Day which included a plea to Veterans' Affairs to provide adequate support for returned servicemen and women.

The release of the report from the Frankston Transit Interchange Taskforce provides a real opportunity for action to take place in and around the Frankston Station. The report's findings have an eye on the future recognising that not all of the

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community's desired outcomes will be achieved immediately but are being planned for nonetheless.

Council has been given a key role in the implementation of the plan, so together with the community the future success of this project is in our hands.

The opening of the recycling and recovery centre is an achievement that Council has undertaken on behalf of the community. It demonstrates our commitment to provide the services you need despite tightening financial circumstances.

I encourage residents to use the facility and play your part in continuing to enhance our reputation as Victoria's most sustainable city.

Federal government • National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout to local business precincts Council is currently advocating to other levels of government on behalf • Basketball stadium funding of the community, to help grow local State government jobs and address the following priorities: • Port of Hastings

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Council's capital works program continues with the Frankston Yacht Club starting to take shape and once completed, will be an added attraction to Frankston's Foreshore.

Thank you to everyone in the community that has contributed to the success of our aquatic centre. It has been a great first year and everywhere I go people speak highly of the facilities at PARC. The Mayor and I have enjoyed meeting with residents at our regular sessions and I encourage you to take the time to speak with us about your isssues or projects.

Dennis Hovenden Chief Executive Officer

• Ballarto Road interchange with proposed Western Port Freeway • Robinsons Road intersection with Western Port Highway • Frankston station precinct improvements including impact of pharmacotherapy distribution

Frankston City Council presents

Bookings essential – open from 14 September

Frankston Seniors Festival 1–31 October 2015 Monday

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Thursday • Frankston branch CWA open day • Zumba Gold • Sweetwater Creek guided walk

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• Belvedere Park tennis come and try • Laughter Club in Karingal • Frankston North seniors come and try • Ethical supermarket tour • Cyber safety for seniors • Frankston Filipino Seniors Support Group

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• Scooter information session • Laughter Club in Karingal • Frankston North seniors • Frankston Law Courts tour • Social tennis at Yamala Park

• Golf clinic • Restorative Yoga • Healthy habits iPad training – start of six week course • Wills and Power of Attorney info session – presented in Greek

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• Golf clinic • Restorative Yoga • Healthy habits iPad training • U3A Frankston open day • Frankston to Seaford Foreshore ramble

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• Hastings Western Port • Ageing Well Expo Museum • Grandparents • Grandparents storytime with storytime grandkids • Social media session • Bunnings garden • Mad Hatters tea party nursery tour • Healthy ageing and Pilates class • Night tennis Carrum Downs • Cooking for one • Introduction to Kodak machines

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• Hastings Western Port Museum • Cooking for one • Introduction to Kodak machines • Devonshire tea at Lyrebird • Dialogues on healthy ageing – seminar

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• Wicked Widows – Frankston Arts Centre • Flow-on effect – exercise class • Tai Chi at Belvedere • Pines Men’s Shed • Come and try Carrum Downs Over 55s Club • Learn to play croquet • Advanced Style film

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• Come and try Probus Club of Frankston • Old Time/New Vogue dance lessons

• Old Time/New Vogue • Tennis open day dance lessons at Kananook • Cyber safety for seniors • Melbourne Rhythm Project • Older adults aqua aerobics – PARC • Bird watching • Coombe – The Melba Estate day trip • Langwarrin Men's Shed open day • Old Time/New Vogue • Strength training at dance lessons Snap Fitness • Older adults aqua aerobics – PARC • Frankston Law Courts tour • Seniors afternoon tea in Langwarrin

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• Joy of the Earth Community Garden • Peninsula Folk Club • Hastings Western Port Museum

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• Hastings Western Port Museum • Frankston City Band – Brass Ablaze • Tennis at Frankston South • Hymns of praise

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• Hastings Western Port Museum • The Dolly Sisters performance • East Frankston Over 55s Club activities

Orwil Street open house week 19–23 October 19

• Laughter Club in Karingal • Frankston North Seniors • Parkinson’s Support Group morning tea • Ballam Park Homestead tour • Artist demonstration • A celebration of sporting memorabilia

• Laughter Club in Karingal • Come and try Frankston North Seniors • Legal matters and ageing • Bron’s workshop – gift card making

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• Golf clinic • Restorative Yoga • Healthy habits iPad training • Seaford Wetlands ramble

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• Golf clinic • Restorative Yoga • Healthy habits iPad training • Chinese cultural experience • Montsalvat — artist’s colony day trip

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• Hastings Western Port • Strength training at Museum Snap Fitness • Cooking for one • Personal style • Introduction to Kodak workshop Machines • The Wonka Walk – storybook pathway • Falls and Balance education session • McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery tour • Springvale Botanical Cemetery day trip

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• Hastings Western Port Museum • Cooking for one • Introduction to Kodak machines • Bron’s Workshop – gift card making

Full details in the Frankston Seniors Festival 2015 brochure available from Council Customer Service Centres, Seniors Clubs, Frankston Arts Centre and online, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au

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• Old Time/New Vogue dance lessons • Older adults aqua aerobics – PARC • Curves women’s circuit training • Interfaith tour – places of worship day trip

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• Ballam Park • Seniors Festival Tea Homestead tour Dance – sponsored • George Pentland

by Stockland Botanic Gardens tour Retirement • Prostate Cancer Living Support group • Older adults aqua • Frankston South CWA aerobics – PARC open day • Afternoon tea with • Jewish Museum and Seaford Senior Synagogue day trip Citizens • Try bowls

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• Hastings Western Port Museum • European dance experience • Peninsula Folk Club

Frankston Seniors Festival is part of the Victorian Seniors Festival (1–31 October), a state-wide Victorian Government initiative, visit: seniorsonline.vic.gov.au

Enjoy your 2015 Frankston Seniors Festival 1300 322 322 frankston.vic.gov.au Frankston City News September – October 2015

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Our Community

Satisfaction survey another tick for Council Frankston City Council’s overall performance has again been rated above the state average by residents in the 2015 Community Satisfaction Survey, continuing the trend of the previous three years.

Highlights include: • 92% of residents rate the municipality as liveable, up 10% on last year and 13% on 2013 • In six of the seven major areas, Frankston City residents rated Council above the state average • 57% described Frankston as safe — a 5% increase over the past three years

• Council’s overall rating was 62 — with 88% of residents rating Council’s performance as good, very good or average — two points above the Victorian average

• Rating of 70 in Customer Service makes Frankston equal with the Victorian average • Frankston City Council was well above the state average for maintaining sealed roads — the rating of 64 significantly better than the Victoria-wide mark of 55

The survey, conducted by an independent research company on behalf of Local Government Victoria, telephone interviewed 400 randomly selected residents from each participating municipality.

Results were scored on a scale from zero to 100.

The full survey results are available online, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au

Remembrance Day services Sunday 8 November, 10.30am Frankston Memorial Park Cemetery, corner of Moorooduc Highway and Cranbourne Road, Frankston Wednesday 11 November, 10.50am NEW VENUE The Frankston RSL Memorial, 183 Cranbourne Road, Frankston Details: frankstonrsl.com.au or secretary@frankstonrsl.com.au Hosted by the Frankston RSL ‘Lest We Forget’

Spring Art Show

Frankston North community

Melbourne Cup weekend

Redefining Telopea Reserve

Saturday 31 October to Tuesday 3 November, 10am–5pm Peninsula Arts Society 159 Overport Road, Frankston South Free entry. Affordable art, fabulous textiles and Devonshire tea available to purchase.

Details: peninsulaartssociety.org.au or 9775 2640

Frankston North residents are now enjoying a new and improved Telopea Reserve following extensive support and involvement from local school students and residents.

This large park has been completely rejuvenated thanks to local young people who were involved from the design phase through to hands-on planting.

Year 5 and 6 students from Mahogany Rise and Aldercourt Primary Schools contributed more than 30 creative design submissions which have led to improvements including: • New play equipment • Half basketball court • Line marking for outdoor games • New picnic benches • Barbecue area Local community members have worked alongside Council staff at two working bees to plant 120 trees, spread mulch, paint and stain furniture, mark lines and construct play equipment.

Help stop family violence The Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Family Violence Network is bringing the internationally renowned Clothesline Project to the region to help raise awareness about the high levels of family violence.

The Network brings together local organisations that are working towards the prevention and reduction of family violence and increasing the safety of women, children and families.

The Network’s key message is that family violence is a violation of human rights and is unacceptable in any form.

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The Clothesline features a t-shirt display with anti-violence messages created by local women who have survived family violence.

See the Clothesline in the front window of the Frankston Art Centre’s Cube 37 in Davey Street during the Week Without Violence from Saturday 10 October to Tuesday 13 October. The display will also feature at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court from Friday 20 November to Friday 4 December.

If you are experiencing family violence and want to seek help, phone 1800 015 188 (toll free) or visit: asksomeone.org.au

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Students also participated from Monterey Secondary College, Aldercourt Primary School, Frankston High School and McClelland Secondary College.

A final weekend working bee attended by 15 families helped with the finishing touches.

Jointly funded by Council and the Victorian Government this has been a great community project with some fantastic outcomes the local community will cherish.

Preparing for the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme Wednesday 7 October Practical information for people with 10.30am–12.30pm or 1.30–3.30pm Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre, 37 Davey Street, Frankston

Free session presented by Christine Scott, Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with a Disability (VALID).

a disability, families and carers, addressing: current concerns and issues, NDIS strengths and potential plus question time.

RSVP with your preferred session: Malcolm Merrett, phone 9784 1955

Our Community

Australia Day Awards 2016

Nominations now open

Nominations are now invited for the Frankston City Australia Day Awards 2016.

On Australia Day (26 January) we come together to celebrate what’s great about our nation and being Australian.

It’s a day for us to recommit to making Australia an even better place for the future.

The Australia Day Awards celebrate the achievements and contributions made by members of our community during 2015, who through their efforts make us proud to be Australian.

Awards will be presented in four categories: • Citizen of the Year • Young Citizen of the Year • Senior Citizen of the Year • Community Event of the Year Nomination forms are available from Council’s Customer Service Centres or on the Council website.

Nominations close at 5pm, Friday 20 November 2015.

Please forward all nominations to the: Chief Executive's Office Frankston City Council PO Box 490, Frankston VIC 3199 michelle.tipton@frankston.vic.gov.au

Frankston City’s Australia Day Award recipients from 2015 Community Event: Lyrebird Community Christmas Festival and Carols representative Fiona Dannock

Senior Citizen: Marion Beattie Young Citizen: Hayley Russell Citizen of the Year: Glenda Viner

2015–2016 Rate Notices

Mentors making a difference

First rate payment due 30 September

Sixty young learners have successfully obtained their P plates through Frankston City’s L2P learner driver mentor program — thanks to more than 33 volunteer mentors.

L2P mentors provide on-road driving experience to learners who would otherwise find it difficult to accrue the 120 hours of experience required to apply for their P plates.

This program makes a big difference to young people’s lives, improves road safety and the mentors also find their role very satisfying.

L2P is largely funded by the Victorian Government through the Transport Accident Commission, managed by VicRoads and supported locally by Council.

Thank you to sponsors whose support keeps this program on the road in Frankston City:

• Payments by instalment only • First instalment due Wednesday 30 September 2015 • Payments can be made in advance at any time • Any amount in arrears is due immediately; interest is charged on overdue amounts • Landowners who have not received their annual rate notice should contact Council to update address details Details: frankston.vic.gov.au

Direct debit • Applications for direct debit must be received by Council at least 10 working days before the instalment due date • If you currently have a direct debit arrangement in place with Council, this will continue unless advised otherwise in writing

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Grants program giving back to the community Council’s Community Grants program will help support 115 local community groups, service clubs and essential services during the 2015–2016 financial year.

The types of organisations receiving Community Grants include fire brigades, community gardens, senior citizens clubs, sports groups, art and music clubs, local community event organisers and support services.

Recipients are being presented with their cheques at the Mayor’s Family Picnic on 13 September acknowledging

the valuable role they all play in the lives of local residents.

These are just some of the groups being supported in their fundraising efforts through these grants: • City Life Christmas Day lunch • Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands community day • 1st Langwarrin Scout Group • Carrum Downs Over 55s Club bus trip support • Frankston Athletics Club strengthening equipment • Frankston Historical Society

• Langwarrin District Girl Guides volunteer training • New Hope Foundation support for older people from all cultures • Peninsula Arts Society carer’s respite program • Seaford Life Saving Club rescue tube replacement • University of the Third Age (U3A) Frankston seating A full list of Council’s Community Grants Program recipients is available on the website: frankston.vic.gov.au

• The Lions Club of Frankston • Bendigo Bank Carrum Downs Community Bank Branch • AutoBarn Frankston • VACC Auto Apprenticeships • Simply Red Signs • Maurice Blackburn Lawyers • Lumley • Rotary Frankston Peninsula 2.0 • Fresh Start Organic Cafe

Volunteer L2P mentor Ron Van Taarling with new P-platers Faith and Jaz

Ebdale Hub Open Day Friday 23 October, 11.30am–2pm Ebdale Community Hub and Learning Centre, 20 Ebdale Street, Frankston Jumping castle, sausage sizzle, children's storytelling and book exchange, women's friendship group, Frankston Toy Library, animal farm, music and much more. All welcome.

Details: 9293 7102

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Liveable City

Langwarrin Men’s Shed

The Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer with Men's Shed members Mohamed Hussein and Laurie Jones

The Langwarrin Men’s Shed had its official opening in July, following five years of work from community members.

The idea of a men’s shed in Langwarrin was first raised in 2010 when the community met with Council to develop their Local Area Plan.

“The opening is a credit to the people who have done so much work to secure funding from all levels of government," said the Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer, "along with the fundraising they have done within the Langwarrin community itself”.

To build the Shed, the Australian Government contributed $225,000,

Langwarrin Community Centre $160,000, Council $100,000, Victorian Government $60,000 and the Langwarrin Township Committee $30,000, while the Langwarrin Community Centre has committed a further $40,000 towards ongoing programs.

Located next to the Langwarrin Community Hall in Lloyd Park, Langwarrin Men’s Shed President Laurie Jones said: “The shed provides mateship, mentoring and meaning to men's lives by increasing social and leisure opportunities in a safe, alcohol free environment”.

The Langwarrin Men’s Shed is open Monday to Friday, 10am–2.30pm.

Details: 0434 506 768 or thejonesfamily@saintly.com

Improving access to community services in Seaford Seaford Community Centre works Council is redeveloping the Seaford Community Centre at the corner of Station Street and Broughton Street to provide an updated, modern facility featuring: • Full service library with free Wi-Fi and public computers • Council customer service • Improved meeting room • Updated toilets Access and parking During works, there may be changes to parking in the area. Please check local signs for updates.

Groups with existing bookings for the main hall will still have access.

The meeting room and kitchen at the front of the hall will not be available.

Please don’t mind the works Works should be finished by this coming summer. There may be an increase in noise levels at times, however inconvenience will be minimised as much as possible.

Plans are on display at the Seaford Customer Service Centre, 120 Nepean Highway, Seaford or online, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au Once works are complete Council's Customer Service Centre will relocate to the upgraded Seaford Community Centre.

New improved library and customer service area coming to the Seaford Community Centre

New War Memorial commemorative events for veterans.

This project is jointly funded by Council, the Australian Government, Frankston RSL and donations from the community.

All features from the current War Memorial at the Frankston Civic Centre — such as plaques, badges, The final design is underway for the obelisk and the eternal flame — will new Frankston War Memorial with be part of the new design, while as an construction expected to be ongoing project, names of returned completed in time for Anzac Day 2016.

Frankston City servicemen and The new location in Beauty Park will women will be engraved on the new better cater for the large crowds memorial. which are now common at

Union Road works

Improving access in Langwarrin Works to re-open Union Road, between Mathew Court and Cosy Valley Road, Langwarrin are planned to start in November 2015.

The project includes constructing a new road pavement and footpath as well as associated works such as a retaining wall, guardrail and speed humps.

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The works will take approximately three to four months during which there may be some changed traffic conditions and minor delays, however inconvenience will be minimised as much as possible.

Once complete, Union Road will be open to through traffic helping local residents access Cranbourne Road and North Road.

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Please report hoon driving to Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au Crime Stoppers is the lead agency for reporting hoon driving and will replace the service formerly provided by the Hoon Hotline.

• Intentional loss of traction on one or more wheels • Inciting, encouraging or organising any of the above

Crime Stoppers collects crime When you contact Crime Stoppers information reported by the public you will be asked for the incident and passes it on to Victoria Police details. This may include the date, for further investigation. time, address of the issue, type of Hoon driving includes high-risk vehicle and registration, along with driving and anti-social behaviour any other relevant information. such as: To report hoon driving happening • Excessive dangerous speeding now, please phone Victoria Police • Illegal drag racing on triple zero (000).

• Overloaded vehicles

Liveable City During the works, access to businesses remains open at all times.

“Please support local traders by continuing to shop and visit the cafes in the area,” said the Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer.

An artist’s impression featuring Wells Street improvements, looking west from Young Street

New lease of life on Wells Street Change is in the air in Frankston’s city centre with businesses planning to take advantage of the benefits associated with the current works underway in Wells Street.

Council is planning for increased foot traffic in the area, particularly with 700 new South East Water staff working in Frankston.

The streetscape project will make the area more attractive and will also improve pedestrian safety. In addition to wider footpaths with new paving, more Plane trees are being planted to

complete the tree-lined avenue, alongside additional planting, new street furniture and pedestrianfriendly lights.

Designs unique to Frankston are incorporated into practical features including high quality sculptural seating and feature LED lighting crafted from stainless steel.

Council is working in conjunction with world renowned artist Darryl Cowie, to create bespoke pieces tailored specifically for Frankston’s status as a bayside city.

“The end result will be worth the temporary disruption. We’re all looking forward to the completion of Wells Street as a lot of planning and work has gone into this project.

“It’s also exciting that the design palette has potential to be used in the future upgrades of Young Street,” said the Mayor.

Works are being staged to minimise inconvenience including work after-hours as much as possible.

Construction is scheduled until late October/early November 2015.

Jointly funded by Council and the Victorian Government, more than $3.5 million is being invested beautifying Wells Street.

A number of new businesses have recently opened in Wells Street including Stereo Espresso (café), Equinox Dreams (pop culture and gaming collectibles), Flight Centre (travel consultants), Japonica Day Spa (beauty and healthcare), Skin Deep Tattoos (tattooists), Beehive (a honey specialty retailer) and The Living Earth Co. (gift shop).

Poppyseeds Deli at 59 Wells Street is one of the traders looking forward to the expanded outdoor dining opportunities that will be available with new wider footpaths, currently under construction as part of the streetscape improvements.

“The ‘new look’ footpath will create a fresh, clean space for our outdoor diners,” said Michael Stuart from Poppyseeds.

“Wells Street is a must for people in Frankston, with all the banks, Post Office and popular cafes and restaurants represented here.

"The completion of these streetscape works will improve opportunities for local business and will provide a modern and aesthetically pleasing environment,” Michael said.

Major project updates Frankston Yacht Club precinct This new $10.6 million development at Frankston Waterfront is taking shape and is on track to open this coming summer.

The precast panel walls have been installed for the main building.

Structural steel to the ground floor is complete and is progressing on the first floor. The boardwalk and decking in front of the building is well underway and hints at more enhancements to come to this iconic site which will be a great asset to residents and visitors including more waterfront dining options.

Frankston Basketball Stadium Council has submitted a grant application to the Australian Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund for a major contribution towards the much needed basketball stadium expansion. Should the project be successful in attracting funding, Council will then continue design development. The outcome is expected to be known in early 2016.

Frankston Park Function Centre Due to open late September, Council and the Frankston VFL Football Club have been completing final fit-outs.

The club is taking expressions of interest to book the venue space, Baxter Park contact: info@frankstonfc.com.au Temporary facilities are being installed on-site while works continue or 9783 7888. on this $1.4 million project improving This project has been jointly funded in a partnership including: football and cricket pavilions in • Australian Government $200,000 Frankston South. Thank you to the • Victorian Government $1.5m football and cricket clubs for your patience while some additional works • Frankston City Council $1.506m to the cricket club facility have had an • AFL $250,000 • AFL Victoria $250,000 impact on the building schedule.

Olivers Hill jetty at sunset by Komang Suryawa, Focus on Frankston 2015

Olivers Hill Boat Ramp and Jetty

Have your say

Council invites community feedback on the proposed improvements to the boat ramp and jetty at Olivers Hill, Frankston South.

The proposed works include: • Changing the ramps so there is one either side of the jetty • Extending and improving the jetty • Providing a dedicated boat trailer manoeuvring and queuing area

• Improving pedestrian access and safety The draft concept is available at Council Customer Service Centres and online. Visit the ‘have your say’ page of Council’s website: frankston.vic.gov.au Feedback in writing closes Wednesday 30 September 2015.

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Frankston Enjoy Every Moment

Our cultural community Frankston is cementing itself as a destination for arts and culture, attracting artists and performers from across the nation and abroad.

There have been strong attendances recorded at the Frankston Arts Centre, attracting more than 125,000 patrons to performances in the 2015–2016 financial year. The recent Sand Sculpting Australia exhibition attracted record numbers, with more than 140,000 visitors.

Frankston Library’s forecourt has recently been covered in murals featuring scenes from Alice in Wonderland and The Nutcracker, which have attracted positive feedback from community members, delighted to see art in public spaces.

FRANK Create Inc. has attracted a large number of artists by offering personal, shared and interactive spaces to artists who do not necessarily want to take on a full lease.

FRANK Create spaces can be hired out to the community or to artists who would like to exhibit their works as a unique place to learn, develop, work and connect.

FRANK Create 31 Beach Street, Frankston frankcre8.org.au 9784 1049 Suggested itineraries for local arts and cultural tours including the 'Enjoy Contemporary Culture' map are available from the: Frankston Visitor Information Centre 7N Pier Promenade Frankston Waterfront visitfrankston.com 1300 322 842

I love Frankston in the spring Come in to see new spring season stock at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre. Their Australianmade gifts and souvenirs embrace the floral inspiration of spring.

School holidays also bring a flurry of activities to help keep everyone entertained so visit the website or drop-in to the Centre to collect your copy of the School Holiday Guide including the ever popular Ranger activities and walks.

Frankston Visitor Information Centre 7N Pier Promenade Frankston Waterfront 1300 322 842 or visitfrankston.com

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Sunday 22 November

12–4pm, Frankston Park Corner of Young Street and Plowman Place, Frankston Featuring James Morrison and his Academy Band along with Frankston High School Stage Band. Catering by Wise Choice and wines from Quealy, Elgee Park and Baillieu. Bookings: thinkingpeople@bigpond.com or 0417 351 568

Image: Ben Quilty, Kuta Rorschach No.2 2014, oil on canvas, 220 x 550 cm Collection: Bendigo Art Gallery, Purchased 2014 © Courtesy of the artist and Tolarno Galleries, Melbourne

Australian Artists in Bali: 1930s to now 20 September– 29 November 2015

Battle of the Bands winner Congratulations to Along Shorelines — winner of Fresh Entertainment’s Battle of the Bands 2015.

Long Lazy Lunch

They now move on to represent Frankston City in the south-east regional finals.

Runners-up were Static Revenue, with South End coming in third.

Fresh Entertainment is a group of young volunteers who organise drug and alcohol free live music events under the Freeza banner, in conjunction with Frankston Youth Services. For details, like ‘Fresh Entertainment’ on Facebook.

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The lure of the enchanted isle is the focus of this exhibition that centres on the response of Australian artists to Bali.

Encompassing paintings, works on paper, sculptures and video, Australian Artists in Bali presents more than 40 works by some of Australia’s most celebrated artists.

As part of the exhibition, visitors will be welcome to attend events including the opening celebration, talks by the curator and artists, and invited to share their experiences of Bali.

Featured artists include Ian Fairweather, Tina Wentcher, Adrian Feint, Vincent Brown, Arthur Fleischmann, Guelda Pyke,

Donald Friend, Brett Whiteley, Affandi, Matthew Sleeth, Deborah Williams, James Smeaton, Toni Wilkinson, I Wayan Bendi, Mary Lou Pavlovic and Ketut Suaka, Adam Rish, Lisa Roet, Rodney Glick, Ben Quilty and Laith McGregor.

McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–5pm mcclellandgallery.com 9789 1671 Opening event: Sunday 20 September, 3pm RSVP by Thursday 17 September rsvp@mcclellandgallery.com or 9789 1671

Frankston Enjoy Every Moment

Frankston is hosting the Festival of Rugby Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October, Frankston Park

Wanted...

Stallholders and performers

• National Rugby Union Championships match between Melbourne Rising and the Sydney Stars on Sunday 18 October, 1.30pm • International 7s tournament competition (featuring 16 men's teams and 8 women's teams) plays all day Saturday with the semi-finals and final for the Bowl, Plate and Cup on Sunday morning

Featuring the best teams from Fiji, Samoa, New Zealand, Queensland, NSW and Victoria.

The tournament will also feature the Pacific Island Expo with cultural foods, performers, stalls and atmosphere.

Frankston local Sione Tuipolotu is part of the squad on the Sunday for the Melbourne Rising game.

General admission tickets are $15 per day or $25 for a weekend pass, with kids under 12 free.

Tickets: melbournerising.com.au or at the gate Did you know? Rugby 7s for men and women will feature for the first time as an Olympic sport at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.

Apply to join in the Frankston Waterfront Festival Applications are now open for local business, market stallholders, performers and food vendors at the Frankston Waterfront Festival on the weekend of 16 and 17 January 2016 Applications close Friday 16 October Details: 1300 322 322 or frankstonevents@ frankston.vic.gov.au

Residents morning tea

The next morning tea event for residents is on Tuesday 22 September, 10–11am at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre.

All welcome to come along and learn more about what is available in our city and become better connected with your local community.

Council staff can tell you about the area, new developments and provide a tasty morning tea and opportunity to meet other local residents.

Register by Friday 18 September, as numbers are limited: 1300 322 842 or tourism@frankston.vic.gov.au

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Frankston City Council presents

Sunday 11 October 2015 10am–3pm

Ballam Park, Cranbourne Road, Frankston

Demonstration arena

Treat your playful pet and the whole family to a fantastic FREE day of fun with lots of entertainment, activities and giveaways.

10am 10.05am 10.30am

Learn about responsible pet ownership from Council’s Animal Management team.

10.45am 11am

Pet parade Nine News’ Peter Hitchener encourages you to groom your pets and let them strut their stuff in the 12pm Pet Parade.

Peter will be hosting the parade and is looking for the best dressed pet.

Registration is essential and opens at 11am in the information marquee.

Discounted microchipping National Pet Register will be providing discounted microchipping for $25 per pet at the event. Bookings and pre-payments are essential and must be made before the event, visit dogshome.com/npr-events or phone 1300 734 738.

Pre-paid bookings close Friday 9 October, 3pm.

On the day any non-booked customers will have to pay $30 cash.

Priority given to pre-paid customers.

Pet's Day Out is proudly sponsored by:

Our MC for the day, Tony Knight is an internationally-renowned dog trainer, lecturer and public speaker. He travels all over the world, helping desperate dog owners and their equally stressed dogs to understand each other and achieve the relationship they truly deserve.

Entertainment

• Victorian Fly Ball Competition • • • • • • • • • •

(dog relay racing), hosted by Hastings Dog Club Over 40 stalls with a wide range of pet advice, products and services Miniature horse display Animal farm Native animal display Marine Life touch tanks Lure course for all dogs Pony rides Children’s workshop with Bunnings Luxurious five-minute doggy makeovers with Groom-Me by Lisa-Marie including dog manicures, face tidy and a quick brush PETstock VET free five-minute animal health checks

Pet Photo Booth Make sure you visit the Pet Photo Booth, proudly supported by Telstra Store Karingal.

Come and have your photo taken with your pet at our photo booth and learn about the NBN rollout in the area.

Giveaways include fetch-balls and your souvenir photo from the day.

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Frankston City News September – October 2015

11.50am 12pm 1pm 1.15pm 1.30pm 2pm 2.30pm

MC Welcome – Tony Knight Native animals presentation – stage show Australian Rat Fanciers – pet rat display Howling Huskies – bob sled demonstration Barx Active – fitness session wth your dog Mayor Cr Sandra Mayer announces The Face of Your Pet Our City Best Dressed Pet Parade with Peter Hitchener That Dog Dancing Guy – come and try session The Lost Dogs Home – pet adoption information session W.A.G.S Dogs grooming presentation Miniature horse display Western Port Dog Club demonstration

Information Free parking is available at the Cricket Club located at Ballam Park. Enter from Naranga Crescent via Karingal Drive off Cranbourne Road, Frankston.

All dogs must be inoculated. All dogs must be on a lead and all other pets must be securely contained.

Animal’s actions are the responsibility of the owner.

For more information contact Frankston City Council on 1300 322 322, visit frankston.vic.gov.au or like Frankston Events on Facebook.

Program correct at time of printing and subject to change without notice, in the case of inclement weather some aspects of the event may change.

Your Pet Our City

Dog free roam areas Dogs may only be exercised off-leash in one of Council's 33 designated free roam areas • Your dog must be under effective control at all times in free roam areas. This means immediate recall response and if necessary, put back on the lead

Don’t let this place go to the dogs Pick up your dog's waste Council has had a spike in complaints about dog owners not picking up after their dogs and also dumping dog waste bags in reserves instead of in the bin.

• Owners are legally required to pick up after their dog and take their waste home if there is no bin available • Council officers will issue infringement notices

• Do not allow your dog to chase, rush at, bite or attack any person or animal • Dogs must be on-leash within 10 metres of a playground, barbecue/ picnic area and organised sporting event — even in a free roam area

Did You Know?

• Ignoring your dog may lead to unsafe behaviour and your dog's actions are always your responsibility

Around 900,000 dogs in Victoria produce 90 tonnes of dog waste each day.

This can be washed through the stormwater system into natural waterways and Port Phillip Bay, which may contribute to excessive E. coli pollution readings on beaches following heavy rainfalls.

Bin it — don't swim in it.

The search is on for Frankston City's most responsible pet owners Enter this competition online by Wednesday 30 September for your chance to be The Face of Your Pet Our City Council wants to find our city's most responsible pet owners and invites you to enter a competition to become The Face of Your Pet Our City.

Local residents with a cat or dog registered in Frankston City are eligible to enter the competition with the winners being announced at this year’s Pets' Day Out event at Ballam Park on Sunday 11 October.

Frankston City Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer said that while some owners continue to act irresponsibly, there is also a large group of residents who consistently do the right thing and deserve to be celebrated.

“We want to reward those owners who do the right thing and would like all pet owners to have a chance to be The Face of Your Pet Our City,” said the Mayor.

The rewards for responsible pet ownership will not end at the major prize.

When Council’s Compliance Officers see responsible pet ownership in action they will have some on-the-spot rewards e.g. organic gourmet pet food courtesy of Nature's Gift.

The Face of Your Pet Our City will win: • A prize package valued at $2,500 thanks to Viva! Photography Frankston including a two-hour professional photo-shoot with their pet • Features in Council’s print and promotion as The Face of Your Pet Our City • A gourmet hamper from the Frankston Visitor Information Centre • Two tickets to a theatre show of their choice in 2016 and a VIP invitation to the 2016 launch event at the Frankston Arts Centre Runner-up prizes also available from Viva! Photography Frankston

“We know our city is full of pet owners who are sick and tired of those who break the rules. This is their chance to put up their hands to lead by example and show others how to be a responsible pet owner,” said the Mayor.

Entering The Face of Your Pet Our City competition will take five minutes and can be done online via Council’s website, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au To enter, simply answer a few questions, provide pet registration

details and two references. Entrants also need to upload a clear photo of themselves and their pet, preferably demonstrating an act of responsible pet ownership.

The Face of Your Pet Our City is possible thanks to the generous support of the following partners: • Viva! Photography Frankston • Frankston Standard Leader • Frankston Arts Centre • Nature's Gift

To enter the competition visit: frankston.vic.gov.au

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Sustainable City

Recycling myths — busted Myth 2

Myth 1 You can put anything into your kerbside recycling bin because someone will sort it at the recycling plant This is not true.

When you put rubbish or ‘contaminants’ like plastic bags in your recycling bin — perfectly good recyclable materials may end up going to landfill.

Please never put hazardous materials, food, plastic bags, soft plastic wrapping, nappies or syringes into your recycling bin.

For details on what you can and can’t put into your kerbside recycling bin please visit: frankston.vic.gov.au

Please never put recyclables into plastic bags — place items loosely in the recycling bin

If an item has a recycling code or a triangle recycling symbol, it means it can be recycled This is not true.

Recycling codes have caused a lot of confusion for residents.

All hard plastic containers can be recycled in Frankston City whether or not they have a code.

Semi-hard plastics such as biscuit trays can also go in your recycling bin.

Soft plastics like bread bags, cling film, frozen food bags and chip packets do not belong in your recycling bin, even if they have a recycling code.

All soft plastics (bags) can be recycled at all Victorian Coles and Woolworths supermarkets or at one of Council’s specialty recycling hubs at Frankston Library or the Civic Centre (pictured below).

New Friends always welcome Frankston City is fortunate to have a network of Friends groups working in partnership with Council to look after local natural reserves.

Members of Action Sweetwater Creek Inc at a recent working bee

It’s not easy being grey Southern toadlet

The southern toadlet, Pseudophryne semimarmorata, is a small frog (2–3.5 cm long) that can be easily identified by its attractive grey and black mottled skin, striking red legs and throat and a distinctive black and white marbled belly.

The species occurs in small populations on private and public land throughout Frankston City including natural reserves such as the Flora and Fauna Reserves in Langwarrin and Frankston North.

Listed as vulnerable to extinction by the Victorian Government, the key threats to the species include

Beach Patrols revving up There is some good news for the local environment with two new volunteer groups committed to helping remove litter from our beautiful beaches before it washes into the bay.

Frankston and Seaford Beach Patrols have joined a growing number of similar groups around Port Phillip Bay, from Werribee to Rye, defined by their postcode and a different t-shirt colour.

Inspired to do something practical to help our local environment, these enthusiastic volunteers are giving one hour of their time on a Saturday morning each month to help clean up the foreshore and prevent plastics and other rubbish harming marine life.

They have had several beach clean ups so far and have been surprised

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These environmental heroes are always in need of more helpers. If you would like to do something practical to help look after your local natural reserve contact a Friends group near you. Some groups meet on weekends while others work on week days.

If you're not physically able to help in a working bee, there are still many other types of assistance that are appreciated, like record keeping, photography, administrative tasks, writing newsletters, grant applications and much more. Details: 1300 322 322 or frankston.vic.gov.au

changes in drainage and water courses, habitat clearance, drought/ decreased rainfall, poor stormwater quality and water pollution, bushfire and disease.

You can help preserve the health of frog populations by: • Contributing data to Melbourne Water’s Frog Census to help plan for the protection of important populations, visit: frogs.melbournewater.com.au • Only use biodegradable ecosafe cleaning products to reduce pollution in drains and waterways • Report to Council any areas within creeks, lakes or wetlands that appear to have particularly poor water quality • Ensure that no fish, frogs, plant materials or other aquatic animals are released into creeks or waterways to reduce transmitting frog diseases

Why your butt litter matters about how much fun they have while picking up litter, making new friends and making a difference.

Thank you to John and Juanita, the two Beach Patrol leaders whose support, passion and commitment has been crucial in forming these groups.

For more information and to register your interest visit beachpatrol.com.au and search for either the 3198 Seaford or 3199 Frankston Beach Patrol groups. Everyone welcome.

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Cigarette butts make up around 50 per cent of all litter in Australia.

Cigarette butts enter the stormwater drains and eventually end up in our creeks, rivers and beaches. Not only do butts look dirty they also cause a great deal of toxic harm to the surrounding water, land and air.

What you can do about cigarette butt litter: If you smoke, please carry a personal ashtray or stub out your butt and toss it in a rubbish bin.

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria can fine people who throw butt litter from their vehicles.

Report vehicle registration plate details: 1300 372 842 or epa.vic.gov. au/get-involved/report-litter

Sustainable City

Kerbside collection coming soon Hard waste and bundled green waste

Photo by Hailey Cummins, Focus on Frankston

Vegetation vandalism Trees and vegetation within Frankston City are highly valued by residents and visitors. Council and the community have a long-term goal to be a greener city.

Vegetation vandalism, particularly to trees, is an ongoing problem and includes illegal damage such as cutting down a tree to improve a view or poisoning a tree on the nature strip.

Council takes this issue very seriously in order to help protect neighbourhood character and all the other community benefits trees provide such as air and water purification, wind reduction, shade and the ‘feel good’ factor.

Mature trees in urban environments also have positive social benefits including improved health and better mental wellbeing and are also linked to community safety.

Serious acts of vandalism can incur a penalty of up to $184,000 and possible criminal convictions.

Council is seeking your assistance.

If you see any acts of vegetation vandalism please contact Council and/or police.

If you are unsure whether you require a permit to undertake works on or around a private or public tree please contact Council on 1300 322 322.

Greening our Future events Follow your Waste Tour November* Visit a landfill site and a recycling processing facility to see what really happens to what we throw 'away'.

Resourceful Gardening Saturday 10 October, 9.30–11am Frankston Indigenous Nursery 7 McMannis Way, Seaford (Next door to the SES Unit, off McCulloch Avenue) Kick start your garden this spring.

Learn great tips for creating superb compost and soil, plus fabulous home grown vegies or a native garden. You will also be able to check out the Indigenous Nursery and buy a few native plants likely to thrive in your home garden.

Free session.

Bookings essential: frankston.vic. gov.au/EnvironmentalEvents or leave a message on 9768 1628

Council’s residential kerbside hard waste and bundled green waste collection service starts Monday 19 October and continues until Friday 20 November 2015.

Each household will receive a brochure in their letterbox approximately two weeks prior advising neighbourhood collection dates and details about what will and will not be collected.

Please place your hard waste out on the nature strip no more than two days prior to the Monday of your collection week.

During the collection each household can place up to two cubic metres, stacked into three neat piles on the nature strip.

1. Hard and Metal Waste including up to two mattresses 2. Televisions and computers including equipment such as printers and keyboards. Other electrical items should be placed in the hard waste pile 3. Bundled garden waste and greenery Metal waste, mattresses, televisions computers and equipment will be recycled and the bundled green waste will be turned into high quality mulch.

Renovation material, builder’s rubble, tyres, hazardous waste and unwrapped broken glass are some of the items that will not be accepted.

Hard waste, mattresses and metal waste will be collected by one truck then sorted at the new Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre to identify recyclables prior to

going to landfill. Goods are manually lifted onto the collection truck, so it is important that all items can be lifted to shoulder height by one person.

Please think of those doing the lifting.

For more information phone 9721 1915 or hardrubbishmelbourne.com.au Visit frankston.vic.gov.au to find: • Hard waste collection dates for your address • Recycling and Safe Disposal directory • Search ‘charity’ for local stores which offer a pick-up or drop-off service for quality goods • Frequently asked questions on hard waste

Council may issue on-the-spot fines for early placement of waste along with unauthorised removal of hard waste.

Unauthorised removal of hard waste from the nature strip is theft.

To report scavengers please phone 9768 1500.

If you have good quality items you would like to save from landfill, please donate them to charity or post a free listing online to sell or give away: • gumtree.com.au • freecycle.org • ziilch.com

Your Free Native Plant The Value of Frogs October* An evening celebrating fabulous frogs and their importance to waterway health, hosted by Melbourne Water. *To learn details about these events, please subscribe to: frankston.vic.gov.au/environews

Bring this voucher into the Frankston Indigenous Nursery to collect your FREE native plant*.

Offer available: Saturday 3 October 2015 9am–1pm and Wednesdays 7 and 14 October 2015 9am–3pm Frankston Indigenous Nursery 7 McMannis Way, Seaford (Next door to the SES Unit, off McCulloch Avenue) Phone: 9768 1513 *One plant per household

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Frankston Arts Centre

2015 Program

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 Monday 21 September, 8pm Pre-show talk 7pm

Left Bauer Productions Master Class Thursday 24 September, 8pm and Friday 25 September, 1pm

Bell Shakespeare Hamlet Tuesday 6 October, 8pm

ATA Allstar Artists The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Frank Sinatra Songbook Wednesday 7 October, 7.30pm

Tickets $30–$44

Tickets $30–$48

Tickets $30–$66

Tickets: $84.90–$89.90

Daytime Music + Theatre

Daytime Music + Theatre

Exhibition

For Kids,

By Kids The Russian National Ballet Theatre Swan Lake Thursday 5 November, 7.30pm

Gina Hogan Woman of the 60s Friday 13 November, 10.30am One show only

Tickets: $49–$69

Tickets: $18–$20 Lunch additional $19.50

Exhibition

Gaslight Company Spirit of Christmas Friday 4 December, 10.30am and 1.30pm Christmas lunch at 12pm additional $25 Tickets: $18–$20

Until Saturday 26 September Cube 37 Gallery Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm Saturday, 10am–4pm Local young people promoting the importance of positive youth mental health through fundraising and support. Art works for sale.

Photo credit AWM E01236

Australia Will Be There:

Victorians in the First World War (1914–1919) Thursday 29 October to Saturday 12 December Curved Wall Gallery, Frankston Arts Centre Opening event Thursday 29 October, 10.30am–12pm RSVP: 9784 1896 Find out about the hardships that our men and women endured and the battles that they fought — from the landings at Gallipoli to the battles in Palestine, Passchendaele and Fromelles.

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Also features the experiences of the people in Victoria, their contribution to the war effort and the growing social divisions which climaxed in the bitterly contested, and unsuccessful conscription referenda in 1916 and 1917.

Frankston City News September – October 2015

Live theatre captioning

Bookings: 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au

Frankston Arts Centre is a business unit of Frankston City Council

Neighbourhood News Scam warning

The begging bowl

‘From little things big things grow’

By Cr Glenn Aitken – Deputy Mayor

By Cr James Dooley

By Cr Rebekah Spelman

Beware of telephone scams. In the past few days I had a call from someone posing as a representative of the Australian Tax Office. On returning their call I was requested to provide further details to assist them with their enquiries.

I informed them that the assistance I would give was to call the police immediately.

Frankston Police referred me to the Federal Police who advised me that no details should be given to these people. This behaviour is predatory and unwittingly people may feel bullied into giving out their tax file number, account number or other personal information which can then lead to finance and identity theft. I was also referred to Scamwatch phone 1300 795 995 or visit: scamwatch.gov.au

I joined the Mayor and Cr Taylor in June in Canberra to attend the Australian Local Government Conference and also to lobby for money for muchneeded capital works projects. However Frankston continues to come up empty-handed.

Supporting homeless people Thank you to a local resident who has generously donated $5,000 to the homeless project along with former Mayor Christine Richards and her sister Penny who have generously donated $10,000 in memory of their much-loved mother Dulcie.

Including my allocation, all of my Councillor colleagues have most creditably allocated various amounts from the Council discretionary funds totalling a further $59,000 towards this humanitarian project.

I am very grateful that they have been so supportive. Any further donations from the community will continue to strengthen the project.

The need is great.

History event There was an astonishing response to the recent history celebration day held at the Frankston Mechanics Institute hall with more than 300 attending. People were fascinated with the short film which was presented for the first time that day showing images of historic Frankston and interviews with local residents. See it now: frankston.vic.gov. au/A_Brief_History_of_Frankston_Video Thank you to Council’s planning department for organising this event.

If there's one project I've been proud to be a part of as a North-West Ward Councillor (and there are many), it's the rejuvenation of the old tennis courts on Gretana Crescent in Karingal.

In 2013 I started spending time with the Karingal Local Area Planning Committee, a group of In the opening speech at the Conference the fiercely dedicated Karingal locals who had a goal Deputy Prime Minister, The Hon Warren Truss, to retain the old tennis courts and turn them into reiterated the sentiment that councils should live a recreational space for the community. They within their means. dreamed big — this dilapidated block had huge He spoke about the freezing of Commonwealth potential to become an idyllic family park, and why Financial Assistance Grants and said that councils shouldn't it? should stop asking for money for projects that are For those who aren't aware of the story, in 2013 their constitutional responsibility.

Council identified this land as an asset that could You could say that it’s ‘tough love’, but it’s also be sold as prime land for development. The local a repeat of the sentiments coming from state community fought hard against the idea of the sale, governments, as illustrated by the Victorian and Council eventually voted in their favour to keep Government’s directive that councils cap rate rises the land for the community. The land was saved by to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 2016–2017. hard working locals who knew what they wanted I understand this, as we feel inflationary pressures and made sure they got it. from all sides, particularly from insurance, Two years later, things are coming up out of the telecommunications and utility costs such as ground in Gretana Crescent. Plans for the new electricity. It’s therefore appropriate that state park have been sketched, a little bit of money was and federal governments should make a full fisted included in the 2015–2016 Capital Works budget, attempt to rein in at least one of the pressures on and Council and the community are working our wallets. together to turn the dream into a reality. The As such I was surprised to learn that Frankston Karingal locals are willing to go the extra mile and City was only one of six among the 80 councils in contribute what they can to create this park, Victoria to acknowledge the Victorian Government’s and I have so much respect for them all. directive and foreshadow a budget within the CPI In July, Cr Aitken and I joined locals, school kids increase. from McClelland College and Council officers to The other directive to come Council’s way is to find plant the first of the trees and saplings in the new park at Gretana Crescent, as well as install a new more efficiencies and other sources of income.

Frankston City has a head start over other councils park bench. I'll never be a gardener, but I really enjoyed being a part of the day and working further given we have already made some significant with Karingal residents on this epic project. management decisions to help reduce costs.

The park is going to be a fair few more years in the One of these decisions was to direct money making, but it's getting there. And when Karingal towards solar panels. As a result, we’ve saved has a completed, beautiful park to enjoy, everyone money by generating a significant amount of our own electricity. If we keep this up, in future years we will be able to thank all the locals who stood up and will save even more money that we would otherwise refused to let go of what's important to them.

Thank you, guys. have had to spend purchasing electricity.

The irony is that if we had a direct feed-in tariff, we would have the incentive to create an alternative source of income and we may even go some way in achieving an accelerated carbon neutrality goal at no cost to the state and federal governments.

‘Planting in the rain’ at Karingal were Cr Glenn Aitken, Cr Rebekah Spelman, Phil Lodge, Gerry Smith, Amy Akers, Ryan Akers, (front row:) Tricia Gavin, Kathleen van der Weerden and Chris Tebble

Pictured at the history event are Council’s Kathy Richardson with Glenda Viner and Sue Creasey from the Frankston Historical Society

Cr Glenn Aitken – Deputy Mayor Phone: 9786 3274

North-West Ward

Cr James Dooley Mobile: 0428 246 861 Email: crdooley@frankston.vic.gov.au

Cr Rebekah Spelman Mobile: 0427 714 370 Email: crspelman@frankston.vic.gov.au

Seaford >> Karingal >> Frankston North >> Frankston

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Neighbourhood News Monitoring underage cigarette sales Enjoying our diverse city

Do you see what I see?

By Cr Brian Cunial

By Cr Darrel Taylor

By Cr Suzette Tayler

Council recently conducted a test purchasing program on tobacco retailers to monitor illegal tobacco sales to children under 18 years.

Tobacco retailers are required to ask for proof of age when young people are attempting to buy cigarettes.

From 45 test purchases, there were 10 unlawful sales to minors. This shows that while most traders are to be commended for doing the right thing, more than 22 per cent were caught out still selling cigarettes to children and now have penalty infringement notices of $607.

This compares to testing of 98 sites over two occasions last year where there was just one sale of cigarettes to a minor.

Given the research shows 80 per cent of long-term smokers take up the habit as children, Council takes a strong stance on this community health issue.

Fines of up to $36,360 for a person and $181,800 for a company can be imposed by the Frankston Magistrates’ Court and retailers can also lose their right to sell tobacco.

Anyone with concerns about a retailer selling cigarettes to a person under 18 years can contact Council’s Environmental Health team on 9768 1317.

Council runs similar test purchasing programs in relation to spray paint sales to minors, to help prevent graffiti.

The cold weather and the flu didn't stop me getting out and about in our wonderful city. On 22 May I had the pleasure of hosting the Mayor of Wuxi and his delegation. Wuxi is our Chinese Sister City.

The Mayor was very impressed with Frankston and commented on our natural assets and lifestyle.

The delegation had a great time and took many photos especially of the waterfront.

My family and I recently witnessed a magnificent performance by the Frankston Music Society and The Mornington Peninsula Chorale's The Armed Man – A Mass for Peace. This was an incredible performance of very high quality that we enjoyed immensely and they received a well-deserved standing ovation. I am so proud that we have such talent in our city. Well done to the Frankston Music Society and The Morning Peninsula Chorale for a brilliant and highly professional performance.

On 12 June I attended the Rotary change over dinner where Graeme Gordon took the reins as President from John Wright. John had a very good year with a high number of new members joining.

Rotary makes a significant contribution to the local and international community. Anyone wishing to join please go online to find your local club — they will warmly welcome you with open arms.

In July I had the pleasure of attending the NAIDOC Dinner and it was a great night. I had the honour of presenting young Tommy Corrigan with the Frankston Mornington Peninsula NAIDOC Sports award. This talented young footballer may have a great footballing career ahead of him and is one to keep an eye out for.

I don’t like concluding my columns on a negative; however, I have to say how disappointed I am at the state government for cancelling the Port of Hastings project. Thirty million dollars of taxpayers money had been spent so far and they have walked away. With our unemployment rate skyrocketing above eight per cent it is just not good enough to be ripping this multi-billion dollar investment out from under our feet. I do urge you all to contact your local state member to express your disappointment. This is such a lost opportunity for so many young people who need the skills and work.

Road safety Thanks to all those in the community who have been vocal in their support for road safety improvements at the Robinsons Road and Western Port Highway intersection in Langwarrin.

I was among many who signed the online petition and Council also supported the case for VicRoads to install a roundabout at this location.

VicRoads is also in the process of planning for a roundabout, however they need to secure state government funding before they can proceed. We are eagerly awaiting their road safety improvement plans for the interim.

Cr Brian Cunial Mobile: 0400 236 977 Email: crcunial@frankston.vic.gov.au

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Cr Darrel Taylor with Mr Trevor Nock at the Long Island Tennis Club's Wimbledon Garden Party in July

Cr Darrel Taylor Mobile: 0428 137 268 Email: crtaylor@frankston.vic.gov.au

Langwarrin South >> Frankston City Centre >> Frankston South >> Frankston

Frankston City News September – October 2015

I’ve been a proud resident of Frankston since 1956 and have seen many changes and improvements since that time.

One of our greatest assets is our beautiful foreshore which attracts visitors to our region while also being a major destination for local residents.

To help enhance the experience of visiting our foreshore I have proposed that Council improve the Olivers Hill lookout by installing binoculars so people can better enjoy the scenic views.

This would be complemented with signage that captures some local history. People new to the area often aren’t aware that Frankston has for many years been a popular resort and summer playground, partly because of its easy access by train. I am one of many with very fond childhood memories playing on Frankston beach and along Kananook Creek.

Councillors voted unanimously to support this initiative’s inclusion in the Coastal Management Plan which is currently being drafted for presentation to Council later this year.

The Coastal Management Plan helps identify future priorities for the foreshore. A number of residents contributed to a survey earlier this year and this feedback is being considered as part of the draft Plan, which will also be released for feedback.

Delivering on promises Residents made it very clear to Council that a new waste transfer centre was the number one priority locally. Next month’s official opening of the Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre (FRRRC) is most welcome given it is almost five years since Frankston City has had its own facility.

This is a great outcome for residents who will also benefit from discounted fees. Councillors and residents are very much looking forward to the opening. I hope we will see a decrease in the amount of dumped rubbish which costs the community considerably each year.

Cr Suzette Tayler Mobile: 0428 448 081 Email: crtayler@frankston.vic.gov.au

Neighbourhood News Greening our city

Improving car parking

Carrum Downs community

By Cr Sandra Mayer – Mayor

By Cr Colin Hampton

By Cr Michael O'Reilly

I’ve been joining in lots of tree planting lately and continue to be overwhelmed with the response from volunteers.

Despite the wild weather, more than 60 local residents joined Council at Seaford Reserve to celebrate National Tree Day in July. Their help meant 1,600 native plants could be established on the day. This support is testament to how much the community values our parks and trees. Thank you also to the Lions Club for their barbecue on the day.

I also enjoyed working with students from Frankston Heights Primary School, along with a number of their parents, in helping plant native grasses and shrubs at Wallace Reserve in Frankston. This Schools Tree Day event was hosted by the Friends of Wallace Reserve under the guidance of Council rangers. This is a great example of the school and community working together with Council and has been ongoing since 2006. In that time they have helped establish and grow more than 3,000 plants at Wallace Reserve.

Car parking in Frankston’s city centre and beyond is a priority for many residents and Council is always looking for opportunities to improve parking options.

I recently introduced two notices of motion to offer solutions to address some of our parking issues.

Thank you to local residents who volunteered their time in June to plant more than 150 trees and plants at the Carrum Woods Reserve.

The volunteers were mostly members of the local community who are part of the Carrum Downs, Skye and Sandhurst Local Community Plan Working Group. This was their second hands-on activity in recent months working with Council to help beautify their local area.

This small reserve off Carrum Woods Drive, next to the Carrum Downs Secondary College, is home to many birds and small lizards. Frankston City maintains 536 reserves and community support like this makes improvements possible. These small reserves are precious pockets of green space which makes our neighbourhoods more liveable for us all.

Local area community planning helps identify resident priorities and the community then works with Council to help achieve local initiatives like this. For more information, contact: Council’s Community Strengthening, phone 1300 322 322 or correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au

The Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer, with children from Frankston Heights Primary School planting at Wallace Reserve in Frankston

Mayor’s Reading Challenge Thanks to all the families who joined in the fun at Carrum Downs Library for the launch of the Mayor’s Reading Challenge. More than 210 families joined the challenge which ran during August. It’s never too early to start reading to your children.

Frankston City’s libraries are much loved by the community and it is great to see the work underway at the Seaford Community Centre that will also make a full library service available at that site.

Carrum Downs traffic safety It’s great to see VicRoads has further progressed with its plan to upgrade the intersection at Frankston-Dandenong Road and Wedge Road.

We have been advised that VicRoads expects to start works in November 2015 and be completed mid 2016. This is a state government project and any queries can be directed to Sonya Kilkenny’s office.

Cr Sandra Mayer – Mayor Mobile: 0400 236 107 Email: crmayer@frankston.vic.gov.au

North-East Ward

1. Cash-in-lieu car parking The current state government parking policy for Melbourne is designed to move people out of cars and onto public transport. This can work well in inner suburbs where public transport is abundant.

However, given the limitations of public transport in Frankston City, car numbers are growing locally at a rate of 2.4 per cent a year.

Previous planning policy meant developers in Frankston’s city centre were required to either provide sufficient car parking or make a payment in lieu, to help Council fund additional car parks.

Since this policy was abandoned by the Kennett Government, Frankston City has lost revenue.

Council is now working on a business case to allow for a return of the cash-in-lieu of public parking arrangement in Frankston. This will help generate revenue to fund a new car park facility in our city centre. The business case will be prepared by early next year for Council’s consideration in order to present it to the state government.

2. Multi-dwelling visitor car parking Unfortunately the car parking guidelines under the Frankston Planning Scheme do not satisfactorily allow for visitor parking at multi-unit developments.

The rules also tend to assume households only have one car.

Consequently, too many cars are spilling over into our suburban roads which were not designed to accommodate parked cars. This is creating a number of safety concerns as well as complaints from neighbouring residents who are experiencing difficulty accessing their street due to parked cars.

Councillors voted unanimously to prepare an amendment to the Frankston Planning Scheme that will incorporate appropriate visitor car parking standards for all residential zones.

This would then carry more weight when development applications are challenged at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

This will take some time to finalise as it will also need approval by the Planning Minister.

Again, the car parking policy was designed for inner Melbourne and not the outer suburbs. Common sense would say one car space provided on-site for every bedroom in a development. Will the government listen?

Free immunisations Council offers 16 free childhood immunisation sessions a month across a variety of locations and times including four locations in Carrum Downs and Langwarrin.

Langwarrin Customer Service Centre Gateway Shopping Centre, Cranbourne Road Friday 25 September, 9.30–10.30am Banyan Fields Child and Family Centre 90A Cadles Road, Carrum Downs Monday 28 September, 9.30–11.30am Langwarrin Community Centre 2 Lang Road, Langwarrin Wednesday 14 October, 10.30am–12pm Lyrebird Community Centre 203–205 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs Wednesday 21 October, 9.30–11.30am No need to book, just bring along your Medicare card and Childhood Health Record Book. Details: 1300 322 322 or frankston.vic.gov.au/Immunisation

Cr Colin Hampton Mobile: 0400 236 109 Email: crhampton@frankston.vic.gov.au

Cr Michael O'Reilly Mobile: 0418 721 679 Email: croreilly@frankston.vic.gov.au

Langwarrin >> Carrum Downs >> Sandhurst >> Skye

Frankston City News September – October 2015

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Build Your Business

Broadband critical for local job creation Council has been working with regional partners to advocate for the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout within local business precincts.

With unemployment critically high (8.3 per cent in Frankston City) and the demise of automotive manufacturing, the economy in Melbourne’s south-east is in need of a significant boost.

As it stands, business precincts (particularly industrial) in Melbourne’s south-east are not part of the federal government’s three year plan for the NBN rollout.

There is also speculation that the cost of rolling out fibre to premises will be passed on to businesses.

Together with the cities of Kingston, Greater Dandenong and Regional Development Australia, Frankston City commissioned a study to demonstrate the economic opportunities associated with the high speed broadband rollout to industrial precincts. The study included a survey, undertaken by 60 per cent of businesses in the industrial pockets of Carrum Downs, Dandenong South and Braeside.

The outcomes of the study were compelling: • Access to high speed broadband would create 1,024 additional full-time equivalent jobs across the three industrial areas (increase of nine per cent) • Access to high speed broadband would create up to $186m in increased productivity • More than 30 per cent of enterprises reported that they have poor or very poor internet speed and reliability • 25 per cent of enterprises would consider relocating to gain access to high speed broadband Council has written to the Federal Minister for Communications, The Hon Malcolm Turnbull and the Federal Minister for Small Business, The Hon Bruce Billson, highlighting the results of the study and enquiring about the Australian Government’s position on the NBN rollout to help generate employment in Frankston City. To express your support for more NBN locally, contact them via: • malcolmturnbull.com.au • brucebillson.com.au Council’s advocacy on the NBN rollout follows pre and post-election commitments by the Australian Government to include Frankston City’s business precincts.

If you would like a copy of the study in full, please email: business@frankston.vic.gov.au

Business networking event Frankston Business Network, Frankston Tourism Inc and Bloom Networking Frankston Business Network, Frankston Tourism Inc and Bloom Networking group are jointly hosting a networking night, at the Gateway Worship & Performing Arts Centre in Seaford.

This is a great opportunity for Frankston networking groups to come together and meet like-minded business people.

Council is a proud partner of these organisations and encourages local business to engage in local networking and business development opportunities.

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Wednesday 23 September 5.30–8pm Gateway Worship & Performing Arts Centre, 107 Seaford Place, Seaford Bookings: frankstonbusinessnetwork.com.au

Frankston City News September – October 2015

Attracting new investors Council has a new look website for property developers, investors and anyone else wanting to keep up with Frankston City’s progress.

The site contains information about current and future developments, the Frankston Station Precinct

upgrade, Council planning policies and a range of investment-related news articles. You can also subscribe to receive regular investment news updates.

Visit: investfrankston.com.au

Invest Frankston — progress in the city centre Despite media rhetoric about a difficult economic climate and declining corporate sentiment, Frankston City appears to be an attractive proposition amongst business owners and developers.

On 13 July 2015, Councillors approved the first private office development in Frankston's city centre in 25 years at 65A Wells Street, Frankston. This three-level development will include retail space on the ground floor and two levels of office floor space. The proposal has been welcomed as a key addition to the city centre, especially as the South East Water development is forecasted to generate an additional 489 jobs, on top of the 700 within the organisation.

Frankston city centre's first residential building has just been constructed at 44 Beach Street, and is now at lockup stage. In addition to 14 apartments, this three-level

Equinox Dreams is new to Wells Street

Stereo Expresso recently opened towards the Young Street end of Wells Street

development offers two retail spaces on the ground floor. All apartments were pre-sold prior to development.

This has helped shift momentum with four more apartment developments now approved for the city centre, which will deliver more than 200 new dwellings.

Through Council’s Small Business Investment Program, Wells Street is now home to two new businesses, Stereo Expresso and Equinox Dreams.

The program, aimed at assisting operators looking to establish a new business, expand or relocate, has now helped create 69 jobs and more than $17 million in gross revenue.

The operators of both businesses were guided by Council with site selection and early regulatory advice.

Build Your Business

Small Business Grants now open Council’s Small Business Grants Program is back. Businesses can apply for a grant of up to $15,000 to help grow their business.

The program aims to generate employment and build a resilient local economy.

Applications are open until Friday 16 October.

For application guidelines, forms and other resources, visit: frankston.vic. gov.au/BusinessGrantsProgram

Start-Up

Frankston City's economy Frankston has been formally recognised as a Health and Education Precinct. One in every four local jobs is in the health sector.

The health sector will service 62,000 people aged over 65 by 2021 and more than 72,000 by 2031.

The Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer, pictured with Tony Sambell, a former business grant recipient. Tony’s company Spicy Web now employs three permanent staff and is located in the Peninsula on the Bay building, with views overlooking Port Phillip Bay

An agile industrial sector continues to underpin the local economy. Our manufacturing sector is making a natural transition toward niche markets.

The area generates well over $2 billion per annum Pop ulati o n 1 35 , 2 4 3

G ro s s Reg i o na l P ro d u c t $ 4 .79b

For any Start-Up business located (or planning to locate) in Frankston City.

In 2012, Frankston City became the first Council area outside of the Home Based Graduation Melbourne CBD to offer a structured For home based businesses located in Small Business Grants Program in Victoria. Since then $180,000 has Frankston City who have moved into commercial premises or are planning been issued to 15 small businesses, resulting in the creation of more than to make the move.

100 jobs and an additional $15 million Relocation to the local economy each year. The For any business relocating to program is now the centrepiece of Frankston City from outside the Council’s efforts to support small Southern Melbourne region. business.

Several past grant recipients have Green Business gone on to become some of Frankston For new or existing businesses in City’s most well-known and loved Frankston City that have a core small businesses. Among them are offering that involves manufacturing eeny meeny café, The Alley Barber, goods, or providing a service, that Humdinger and Spicy Web. reduces carbon emissions or has Council offers a wide range of positive environmental impacts. programs to assist small business Emerging Exporter through its Build Your Business program. Many of the services For new or existing businesses available are low or no cost. To find located in Frankston City that have recently begun or are about to export out more, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/ business or phone 1300 322 322 goods or services.

To p 6 i n d u s t r i e s o u t p u t $ v a l u e $ 9 . 4 8 b i l l i o n Manufacturing

$2.48b

Construction

$1.24b

Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services

$1.11b

Health Care & Social Assistance

$787m

Retail Trade

$609m

Professional, Scientific & Technical Services

$442m

To t a l n u m b e r o f j o b s 3 6 , 6 3 1 W h e re a re t h e j ob s ?

Health Care & Social Assistance 7,023 or 19.2%

Un emp loy men t R ate 8 . 3%

Retail Trade

5,843 or 16%

Manufacturing

3,852 or 10.5%

Education & Training

3,541 or 9.7%

Construction

3,177 or 8.7%

Accommodation & Food Services

2,397 or 6.5%

Fra nks to n h a s 0. 29 j o b s p e r re s i d e nt

52% of people working in Frankston City also live locally

Education levels of people working in Frankston Ed ucation level

Pictured (left to right): Representatives from 2014 Small Business Grant recipients; Karisha Trading, Peninsula Larder, Clair de Lune, Container Save & Drum Savers and Grateful Harvest

Postgraduate Degree Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree Advanced Diploma and Diploma Certificate No Qualification

Workforce

1,111 1,092 5,774 4,069 8,472 16,113

0 hours 1–15 hours 16–24 hours 25–34 hours 35–39 hours 40 hours 41–48 hours 49 hours or more

Frankston City News September – October 2015

1,392 5,465 4,202 4,730 6,078 6,257 3,274 4,751

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Sport and Leisure

Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve

Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) Celebrating a successful first year PARC reached a significant milestone on 6 September 2015, celebrating one year since the Centre first opened its doors.

In its first year PARC has attracted more than 7,000 members in addition to casual visitors and participants in services such as PARC Swim (learn to swim program) and the Wellness Centre.

During the winter school holidays, record-numbers attended PARC, showing people love to swim all through the year.

Also proving popular is the PARC Fit eight-week boot camp style program.

Run by highly qualified trainers, PARC Fit is about to enter its fourth season, attracting a diverse range of participants, with differing skill and fitness levels.

The program offers the opportunity to fast track your way to fitness in a challenging, fun, safe and team based environment.

Details: parcfrankston.com.au or 9781 8444

Long Beach Power Play Bowl Series An innovative night competition under lights The ‘Long Beach Power Play Bowls Series’ is an initiative driven by local bayside bowling clubs for people wanting to play competition lawn bowls during the week but can’t commit to day games.

The night pennant competition is a fast paced game with three teams of four playing three sets of five ends, each with a power play.

The series will begin on Tuesdays in October 2015, 7–9pm with each participating bowling club hosting a night of competition.

It promises to be both a social and enjoyable experience and costs $10 per person per week.

For more information or to register your Club, contact Carrum Bowling Club President Phil Kelly on 9772 2437 or enquiries@ carrumbowlingclub.org.au

2015 Seaford Wetlands Fun Run Sunday 22 November Start and finish at Seaford North Primary School 2km, 5km or 10km run and walk Hosted by Rotary Peninsula 2.0 and Seaford Little Athletics in support for the Kindred Clubhouse program. Early bird entries close Sunday 25 October.

Register: wetlandsfunrun.com.au

START / FINISH

Sunday 22Nd November 2015

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SEAFORD

Frankston City News September – October 2015

WETLANDS FUN RUN

Hosted by Rotary Peninsula 2.0, in conjunction with Seaford Little Athletics

2km, 5km or 10km

Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve on Wedge Road is home to cricket, Australian Rules Football, tennis, a playground, walking track with fitness trail and more.

Council has allocated significant funds to improve the sporting facilities at this reserve which is the main recreation venue for Carrum Downs and Skye residents.

The new cricket nets are almost complete and the following work is about to commence on the main oval (Steve Thompson Oval): • Ground renovation including earthworks to reshape the oval, a new drainage and irrigation system, a boundary fence, a new cricket wicket in the middle of the oval and a ball catching net • Sports ground floodlighting upgrade The new and improved reserve will meet current codes and standards and make a significant difference to the playing conditions.

This reserve is not a dog free roam area. Residents can exercise their dogs off-leash at any one of the 33 free-roam areas in Frankston City including these three locations in Carrum Downs: • Banyan Reserve, Luscombe Avenue • Sandfield Reserve, Sandfield Drive • Boggy Creek Link, between Paddington Avenue and Lyrebird Drive

Women’s cricket — give it a go Frankston Women’s Cricket Club is hosting a Registration and Come Try Day on Sunday 20 September, 11am at the East Seaford Reserve, 1B Brunel Road, Seaford.

Girls aged 13 and over are welcome to come along to give cricket a go and find out more about this fun and social club. Wear sports clothing — coaching and equipment is supplied along with a barbecue lunch.

The cricket season starts early October leading up to finals in March.

For more information, visit: frankstonwcc.vic.cricket.com.au or phone 0433 164 968 or like Frankston Women’s Cricket Club on Facebook.

Karingal Bowls Club Open Day Sunday 20 September, 10am–3pm 248 Skye Road, Frankston Come along to try out lawn bowls.

Wear a flat pair of shoes (or just socks), bowls and free coaching provided.

There will be a sausage sizzle, free tea and coffee plus the bar will be open.

Just turn up or if you require any further information phone 0427 978 917 or 9781 3931.

Everyone welcome.