Frankston City News November 2013

Frankston City

NEWS

Your guide to

Festivals and events in Frankston City

Create a magical family memory Saturday, 30 November 2013 5:00pm to 10:00pm Davey Street, Frankston (Melway Ref: 100A C8) You are invited to create a magical family memory at Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights. Be captivated by the sounds of Christmas, as Davey Street, Frankston is transformed into an enchanted land, where magic happens and dreams really do come true.

Celebrating its 16th year, Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights is a wonderful opportunity to bring family and friends together and celebrate the spirit of community.

Santa and Mrs Claus will join your host, Sonia Marinelli from Nine News, to start the evening and guide you and your family through a world of entertainment, fun, festivities and fantasy in an evening guaranteed to inspire the hearts and imaginations of everyone who attends.

santa’s grand arrival Proudly presented by Ash Marton Realty Look for Santa, Mrs Claus and their special guests, as they embark on their journey through the city centre from Frankston Railway Station to the festival site. Be a part of the excitement as Santa and his friends lead the way on a double decker bus for Santa’s Grand Arrival and help sing “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” with The MikMaks.

tree lighting ceremony Proudly presented

by EastLink

A family tradition, the fireworks and lighting of the 100-year-old Norfolk Pine promises to be a memorable moment. Make sure you and your loved ones don’t miss the fireworks display choreographed to an awe-inspiring theatrical sound and light show.

north pole - children’s activity centre Proudly presented by Somerville and Peninsula Christmas Tree Farm A world of wonder awaits you as the Frankston Arts Centre is transformed into Santa’s North Pole. Inside discover a hub of FREE children’s activities and entertainment where you can create a Christmas masterpiece, be a part of a traditional nativity scene or pre-purchase your real Christmas tree.

Art and Craft – Make a decoration to take home, decorate a Christmas tree or have fun with colouring competitions and activities with St Luke’s Anglican Church, The Gateway Family Church, South East Water and Masters Home Improvement.

St Luke’s Anglican Church and The Gateway Family Church – Live Nativity Scene – All children are invited to dress up and be a part of a traditional nativity scene. Make sure you bring your camera to capture the moment.

Proudly presented by Travis Honda Settle in with family and friends in front of the Travis Honda Entertainment Stage for a night of local and international acts set to entertain and have you singing along. Be inspired with performances by The MikMaks, Melbourne Gospel Choir, Australian Welsh Male Choir, PLOS Musical Productions, Tyler Wilford and Sue Pascoe-Johnson Trio. Don’t miss your opportunity to see Jackie Sannia from The Voice Australia, who will be performing for the first time at the festival.

5:00pm - Welcome MC Sonia Marinelli 5:05pm - The MikMaks featuring Santa’s Grand Arrival 6:00pm - Tyler Wilford (Young Talent Time 2012) 6:30pm - Australian Welsh Male Choir 7:00pm - PLOS Musical Productions – ‘Oklahoma’ 7:30pm - Sue Pascoe-Johnson Trio 8:00pm - Jackie Sannia (The Voice Australia) 8:30pm - Melbourne Gospel Choir 9:30pm - Tree Lighting Ceremony and Fireworks Display Proudly presented by EastLink Program correct at time of printing.

Go to www.frankston.vic.gov.au to read about our performers or find us on Facebook for updates before and during the event www.facebook.com/FrankstonChristmasFestivalofLights

santa’s house Santa’s House – Tell Santa what you would like for Christmas and receive a special gift when you visit Santa’s House at Cube 37. Colouring and face painting with Nine News and Ash Marton Realty will keep you entertained while you wait for Santa.

Children of all ages can meet Santa from 5:30pm to 9:00pm.

Brotherhood of St Laurence and Frankston Arts Centre – 37 Friends for Art’s Sake present the annual Christmas Window Exhibition at Cube 37. In the spirit of the festival the group has created five giant lanterns depicting festive images from stories shared at communal art gatherings.

Festival Charity – Purchase a candle at the festival for $3 and help light up the night. All proceeds go to the Frankston Charitable Fund, a charitable trust which assists local charities and community organisations.

Parents Retreat – The Parents Retreat area will be available in Cube 37 – including nappy change and microwave facilities, toilets and a member of the Breastfeeding Association in attendance.

at Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights live on stage

rudolph’s market place

Proudly presented by Goodlife Health Clubs Karingal

Just in time for Christmas, be sure to make your way to Rudolph’s Market Place where you can discover the perfect Christmas gift, treat or decoration. Over 20 stall holders will be offering artisan goods including children’s clothing, soy candles, cupcakes, jewellery and more! Get a head start on your Christmas shopping and pick up something unique for your family and friends.

The Smurfs 2 – Winter Wonderland They’re back and ready to deck the halls with Smurfland holly. So warm up your Christmas voices and get ready to celebrate the festive season with those loveable blue bundles of joy – The Smurfs. Smurfette has decided to take on the role of choir mistress for the Smurfiest Christmas Carols ever, but she is finding out that it might be a little harder than she thought. Rehearsals have started and it seems that Papa Smurf has a little stage fright.

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Will our team be able to convince Papa Smurf that the show must go on in time for the curtain to rise or will Smurfette’s Christmas Smurftacular come to a grinding halt?

Free performances of The Smurfs 2 Show start at 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm and 8:30pm at the Frankston Arts Centre.

Goodlife Health Clubs Karingal Visit Goodlife Health Clubs to have your body age tested, join the Group Fitness expo and receive heaps of free giveaways and prizes.

meet ‘n’ greet

Don’t miss your chance to meet everyone’s favourite Minions, Stuart and Jorge from Despicable Me 2. They will be waiting for you outside the Frankston Arts Centre from 5:00pm – 8:30pm, ready for high-5s, hugs and photos.

Despicable Me 2 is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universial Studios Licensing LLC. All Rights Reserved.

festival rides Be a part of the excitement of the rides and amusements at the Festival.

Little ones are invited to try the Bungy Tramp, Chair-O-Plane, Cup and Saucer, giant inflatable slide and many more and for those a little older the Kite Flyer, Hot Gun and Rock Wall will test your nerve and skills.

festival food court Proudly presented by Reddy Roasts Frankston Make sure you bring your appetite to the event and indulge in a wide range of tantalising treats to keep you going throughout the night.

Wraps, sushi, ice cream, fine coffee, healthy options and of course hot roast beef rolls will be available.

There will be something to suit every taste.

important information Festival Road Closures and Detours – Davey Street, between Nepean Highway and Baxter Street, and Young Street, between Playne Street and High Street, will be closed from 5:00am, Saturday, 30 November until 3:00am, Sunday, 1 December.

Suggested Parking – The immediate Festival area is off limits to traffic and parking. We suggest using the following public car parking areas: Frankston Railway Station, Frankston Waterfront, Young Street, Bayside Entertainment Complex and Bayside Shopping Centre.

Pets – Strictly no pets allowed at the Festival. Please ensure pets are safely restrained at home during the scheduled fireworks display at 9:30pm.

Alcohol and Smoke Free Event – Drinking alcohol within the Festival site is strictly prohibited and Festival Management and Victoria Police reserve the right to remove intoxicated persons. As this is a family-friendly event we ask patrons to refrain from smoking within the event site.

Public Safety – CCTV cameras will be in operation to assist Festival Management, Police and security to monitor anti-social behaviour to ensure a safe and enjoyable family event.

For more information visit www.frankston.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 322 322 during business hours.

Find us on Facebook for regular updates before and during the event www.facebook.com/FrankstonChristmasFestivalofLights

See the magic of Frankston's Christmas Festival of Lights.

Eden Gardens Children’s Zone

Make sure to visit the Eden Gardens Chil dren’s Zone, where children can take part in the interactive vegetable garden display and learn how to plant and care for their own vegetables and flowers. Fun and educati onal, parents can also take advantage of the expert horticultural ist who will be onsite to answer your gardening questions. Gar den experts can try the Eden Gardening Quiz for a chance to win great prizes.

Eden Gardens - Enriching People ’s Lives With Plants.

Water Activities - At the water’s edge you can start the weekend by trying something new. Everyone is invited to have a go at stand up paddle boarding, canoeing, sailing, out-rigging and skimboarding.

Swim with a ‘Mermaiden’ -

Meet and swim with Nerissa, a quirky fun-loving mermaiden who loves putting smiles on faces. Kids can see Nerissa in the water as she swims, dives and glides through the waves. See her shimmering tail dazzle in the sunlight as she performs, sings, and talks about life under the sea. This special event is guaranteed to delight and enchant festival-goers of all ages.

Youth Hangout at the Waterfront Exhibition Peninsula Arts Society and Friends

Place, Frankston Frankston Mechanics Hall, Plowman sales from a range Paintings, displays, demonstrations and insula Arts Society of local craft organisations including Pen ellery, McClelland Textiles, Brenda Pettit Mosaics and Jew ners Guild, Spinners and Weavers, Peninsula Woodtur and Mornington Frankston and Peninsula Lapidary Society free, the venue has Peninsula Embroiderers Guild. Entry is dly and there will parking available and is wheelchair frien ss. be refreshments provided by the Red Cro

Rides and Amusements Enjoy all the fun and excitement of the rides as you jump, slip, slide and scream your weekend away.

A range of rides and amusements for all ages will be available.

Catch a glimpse of the entire Festival and beyond from the top of the Ferris Wheel.

Chill out on bean bags during the day while watching some local acoustic performers and bands. A CD of the performers recorded at the Fresh Entertainment youth recording studio will be available for FREE on the day. In the evening (Saturday only) it’s time to party with the Silent Disco where you will be able to dance to music played on wireless headphones. Dance loudly in silence.

Sand Sculpting Australia Exhibition ‘Story Land’ - Avoid the queues

and pre-purchase your tickets to see ‘Story Land’ online at www.visitfrankston.com or purchase them at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre at the Frankston Waterfront on the day with EFTPOS, credit card or cash. Open daily during the Festival.

Important Information

Lifestyle Zone - Presented by Frankston Mornington Peninsula Medicare Local Take advantage of free skin consultations with the team from Know Your Own Skin, learn to plant your own vegetables and flowers, join in on activities from Friends Environmental Network and try your hand at n giant chess. Visit the team from Frankston-Morningto Peninsula Medicare Local to find out how they can help you connect with local health services.

Car Parking – The boat launching ramp and carpark along with Pier Promenade and the Waterfront Playground carpark will be closed from 12:30am on Friday, 17 January until midnight on Sunday, 19 January.

It is recommended that event patrons park at Bayside Shopping Centre or Entertainment Complex, Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston Civic Centre, High Street, Davey Street and Wells Street, all of which are within a 10 minute walk to the Festival.

Pets are not permitted on the Festival site during Festival operating hours.

Pet owners must obey the signs at the Waterfront at all other times. Due to the fireworks on Saturday night, please ensure that pets are kept away from the site and are safely restrained.

Alcohol and Smoke Free Event – Drinking alcohol is only permitted in the Beer & Wine Garden and is not to be consumed elsewhere. NO BYO. Victoria Police and security will be in attendance. As this is a family-friendly event we ask patrons to refrain from smoking within the event site.

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Sand Sculpting Australia’s Exhibition Opens Boxing Day at Frankston Waterfront Ticket Prices

Frankston Waterfront will again be transformed with spectacular sand sculptures open daily from 26 December 2013 to 27 April 2014.

Includes all-day entry into exhibition (pass outs available) • • • • •

Adult $12.50 Concession* $10 Children (3-12) $9 Children (under 3) No charge Family (2 adults & 2 children) $39 – Extra Child $6 • Groups of 15-19 people $7.50 per person • Groups of 20+ people $6.50 per person *Seniors Card, Disability, Student, Carers and Pension card Cash only at the gate or pre-purchase tickets, for yourself or as a gift from the nearby Frankston Visitor Information Centre, phone 1300 322 842 or www.visitfrankston.com

This year the team of talented international and Australian sand sculptors will carve in meticulous detail “Story Land.” Reality and fantasy will combine with popular Penguin book titles including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Mr Men and Little Miss Books, Angry Birds, Postman Pat, Angelina Ballerina, Flower Fairies and so many more!

Opening Hours 26 December 2013 to 26 January 2014 Monday to Sunday – 10:00am to 7:00pm (Last tickets sold at 6:00pm) Integrated with the sculptures will be speed carving demonstrations, sculptor tours and talks, along with a range of children’s activities including Sand Sculpting Workshops, Sand Art, Sand Bottles, Sand Pens, Sand Diggers, Giant Sand Pit, Children’s Activity Sheet, Lego Play Zone and the Channel 9 Summer Chill Zone.

Plus on weekends and school holidays, there will be roving entertainment and face painting.

www.frankston.vic.gov.au

For bookings phone (03) 5986 6684 or admin@sandstormevents.com.au

Saturday and Sunday –10:00am to 6:00pm (Last tickets sold 5:30pm)

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In this issue Festivals and Events Cover Wrap Sand Sculpting Australia Opens ........ Front page Your Council ...................................................... 2 Connected Community ...................................... 3 Building a Better City ...................................... 4-5 Our Community ................................................. 6 Proud and Safe ................................................. 7 Recycling and Garden Waste ............................ 8 Disability Access ................................................ 9 Responsible Dog Ownership ...................... 10-11 Frankston Arts Centre ...................................... 12 Neighbourhood News .................................. 13-15 Build Your Business ................................... 16-17 Tjuringa – Enviro News............................... 18-19 Sports Telecast ................................................ 20

Contact Details Customer Service Phone:

1300 322 322

Fax: 9784 1094 Email: correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au

An Eventful Year This is my final Mayoral column as we elect a new Mayor in November after this edition has gone to print.

Thank you to the community representatives who have welcomed me to numerous events and meetings throughout this year. Your commitment to improving our community is inspiring and demonstrates why we are so proud to live in Frankston City.

Also thanks to my Councillor colleagues for their support, Council staff for their hard work and most of all my family, particularly my sons, for their love and patience without which I couldn’t have performed this role.

During this Mayoral term I prioritised our leadership in promoting the changing face of Frankston City as the business capital of the south-east.

build on the great work to date and realise Frankston City’s potential.

Some colleagues and I recently met with the State Minister for Transport, The Hon Terry Mulder, to discuss local transport issues including the Overton Road rail crossing, the Wedge Road and Frankston-Dandenong Road intersection, Golf Links Road upgrade and pedestrian signals on Nepean Highway near Mile Bridge.

I also met with the Victorian Leader of the Opposition, The Hon Daniel Andrews when he visited Frankston recently. This was another opportunity to advocate on your behalf for our City’s future.

Cr Sandra Mayer Mayor

Council will continue to advocate to all levels of government for the projects we have identified as priorities (outlined below on this page) and keep this message consistent to improve our business case for financial support.

Congratulations to The Hon Bruce Billson on his success at the recent Federal election and his appointment as the Minister for Small Business.

Cr Sandra Mayer at the Mayor’s Picnic with Community Grant recipients ‘For Kids by Kids’ – which supports youth mental health

Website: www.frankston.vic.gov.au

The next Victorian state election is scheduled for 29 November 2014 and we look forward to working with our local representatives to help

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Frankston Beach Works for Summer

Civic Centre

Corner Young and Davey Streets, Frankston

Seaford Customer Service Centre 120 Nepean Highway, Seaford

Langwarrin Customer Service Centre Shop 6, Gateway Village Shopping Centre Cranbourne-Frankston Road, Langwarrin

Carrum Downs Library and Customer Service Centre 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs

Visitor Information Centre

7N, Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront Open 7 days, 9:00am-5:00pm Phone: 1300 322 842

www.visitfrankston.com

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A beach renourishment project is currently underway to help preserve Frankston Foreshore.

Recent storms have contributed to significant sand loss and Council is working with the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) to import 15,000 cubic metres of sand to help protect Frankston beach from coastal erosion.

The works are going to provide a wider beach space for the community to enjoy over summer and we appreciate your cooperation during beach closures in the meantime (Monday to Friday, 6:00am-5:00pm).

Advocacy Priorities Council is consistently advocating to other levels of government for financial support for the following projects: 1. Electrification and duplication of the train line from Frankston to Baxter 2. Safe boat harbour and new Coast Guard building 3. Health and Human Services infrastructure – to support the person centred response to mental health and drug and alcohol services

Full beach access should be available again by mid-late December.

This is one of many works helping prepare our Foreshore for summer. Frankston Pier is expected to re-open at the end of November.

The Kananook Creek Boat Ramp extension is also nearing completion along with Creek desilting works.

The Festivals and Events guide around this edition of Frankston City News details the activities available locally over the summer season starting with the Christmas Festival of Lights and including the Frankston Waterfront Festival and Sand Sculpting Australia.

We are fortunate to enjoy such a full program of major events in Frankston City.

Dennis Hovenden CEO

4. NBN rollout to commercial precincts to maximise the value of Frankston City’s industrial land 5. Regional sporting facilities for basketball, tennis and netball 6. Kananook Creek public space to complement South East Water head office 7. Frankston Arts Centre upgrade

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Connected Community November 2013 //

Spring Ball Supports Frankston Charitable Fund Thank you to everyone who attended the Frankston Charitable Fund Spring Ball at the Frankston Arts Centre on 12 October, raising over $12,500.

Frankston Charitable Fund

SPRINg BALL

Sponsors, politicians, business operators, councillors from around Melbourne and the people of Frankston City all put their support behind this event with proceeds used to support the work of local charities through an annual grants program.

The four recipients of the 2013 round of grants – the Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition, Pregnancy Assistance Incorporated, Operation Larder Incorporated and Youth Support and Advocacy Service – were all recognised on the night.

The Ball was proudly sponsored by Aiden J Graham Quarries & Sandpits with supporting sponsorship from Nepean Industry Edge Training.

Frankston Charitable Fund is a sub-fund of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation.

Major event sponsor

Connect With Us Online New Frankston City Website www.frankston.vic.gov.au In mid November, Council launches its new clearer and cleaner looking website helping you find information about Council services, pay rates online, advise maintenance requests, look up your bin night, find out about local events and much more!

Social Media Links to Council’s Facebook and Twitter pages are available from the website.

Frankston City Council currently has over 1400 Facebook Likes and over 1260 Twitter Followers. The community increasingly use social media to learn more about Council activities and provide feedback.

Community Directory yy The new site features an online Community Directory yy Community groups, sporting clubs and local non-profit organisations can manage their own listing on the website yy Existing users of this service have been notified by email yy Groups new to the service can visit the website and sign-up to be involved yy Residents can then access up to date contact details for local clubs and groups

Council Plan and Annual Report The 2013-2017 Council Plan outlines Council’s strategic direction and priorities.

The 2012-2013 Annual Report documents Council’s achievements against the Plan.

Copies of both publications are available online: www.frankston.vic.gov.au and from Council Customer Service Centres, or phone 1300 322 322 for a copy of the Council Plan or Annual Report to be sent to you.

www.frankston.vic.gov.au

Sand Sculpting Australia

Reader Competition Prize: Win one of 25 family passes to see the Sand Sculpting Story Land exhibition.

Your Name: Age: Address:

Phone: Email: ⃝ Yes, I would like to receive a new eNewsletter from Frankston City Council Post your answer to: Sand Sculpting Competition Media and Communications Frankston City Council PO Box 490, FRANKSTON VIC 3199 Or email: correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au Entries close: Friday, 6 December 2013 Winners will be notified by: 13 December 2013 Privacy Statement: Personal information will be used solely for the purpose of entering the Story Land competition.

Personal information will not be passed onto any third party without your permission.

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Building a Better City November 2013 //

New Residential Zones to be Introduced The State Government’s New Residential Zones apply across all of Victoria from 1 July 2014.

Council has prepared Amendment C95 to the Frankston Planning Scheme to apply the new residential zones locally.

This helps clarify the type of development that can be expected in residential areas. Residents have already had the opportunity to comment on the Frankston Housing Strategy which has helped shape the proposed residential zones.

As a result Council has already changed some of the proposed zones. For example, any highdensity development changes apply only in a small area just north of Frankston’s city centre, known as the ‘Ebdale precinct’.

The Neighbourhood Residential Zone is proposed to be applied to existing residential areas with established neighbourhood character, environmental constraints and limited access to services.

The General Residential Zone is proposed to be applied to existing residential areas with some opportunities for growth and development.

Further information will be available at Ward meetings: When

Where

Have Your Say

Thursday, 21 November North-East Ward

Your feedback is welcome

6:00pm – 8:00pm

St Jude's Parish Primary School, Warrandyte Road, Langwarrin

Tuesday, 26 November

North-West Ward

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Talbot Hall (Seniors Hall), Broughton Street, Seaford (next door to the Community Centre)

Written submissions are due by Friday, 13 December 2013. Submission forms are available online or from Council Customer Service Centres, phone 1300 322 322 or visit www.frankston.vic.gov.au or email: correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au (Please include – Amendment C95 in the subject line)

Thursday, 28 November South Ward 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Brotherhood of St Laurence, 24 High Street, Frankston

Post: Strategic Planning – Amendment C95

Frankston City Council

PO BOX 490

FRANKSTON VIC 3199 In person: Submission forms can be lodged at any Council Customer Service Centre

Proposed Residential Zones

The Residential Growth Zone is proposed to be applied to the Ebdale precinct in the Frankston Central Activities Area where residential growth is already occurring and there is access to services and transport.

The existing Low Density Residential and Mixed Use Zones, amended to align with the features of the new residential zones, were introduced to the Frankston Planning Scheme by the State Government in July 2013.

Subdivision controls are being transferred to the Low Density Residential Zone from another part of the planning scheme.

Neighbourhood Residential Zone Restricts housing growth and protects an identified neighbourhood character.

General Residential Zone Respects and preserves neighbourhood character while allowing modest housing growth and diversity.

Residential Growth Zone Enables new housing growth and allows greater diversity in appropriate locations.

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Building a Better City November 2013 //

City Centre Walkways

Frankston’s city centre will soon feature it’s first ‘shared zone’ where vehicles will need to slow down to 10 km and give way to pedestrians.

The shared zone in Park Lane is one part of the works which also include Gallery Lane and Park Walk – all popular ‘short-cuts’ where people are currently forced to walk on the road.

Aquatic Centre

The works will beautify the area, improve safety, create opportunities for kerbside trading and provide better access for people walking around some of the laneway areas. Art work and lighting elements will also brighten up the city centre at night time.

This initiative supported by the State Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure with a project budget of $1,132,000 aims to promote walking as a means of transport.

Construction is due to start February 2014.

Disruption during trading hours will be minimised as much as possible.

New Yacht Club Building Planned

Council’s new Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation Centre (PARC) is progressing well with construction already 38 per cent complete and on track to open in spring 2014.

Steel structural work is well underway, the 50m pool and the program pool concrete works are complete and construction of the slide tower is in progress.

The new Centre will be a significant employer in the local community with approximately 150-200 staff. Several senior management positions have been appointed and the Centre will be recruiting heavily around February and March 2014 for positions including lifeguards, gym instructors, cafe attendants, creche assistants and more.

Positions vacant will be advertised via www.frankston.vic.gov.au, SEEK and sportspeople.com.au For regular updates email aquaticcentre@ frankston.vic.gov.au with ‘join database’ in the subject line.

STOP PRESS: Council has appointed a new Board of Management to oversee the PARC.

This is the latest artist’s impression for the exciting development proposed for the Long Island site at Frankston Foreshore.

As well as offering cafe, dining and community facilities, the building will house the Frankston Yacht Club. Their current home is due to be demolished as part of these improvement works.

New Bathing Box Coming Soon Thanks to the Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise a new beach bathing box is under construction on Frankston Foreshore using the Club’s architectural and building expertise.

This follows the successful sale of the first bathing box the Club built in Spring 2012, raising $115,000 which was shared by the Club and Council for community programs and projects.

Beneficiaries included the Frankston Charitable Fund, Frankston South Community Centre and the Frankston Special Developmental School.

This new bathing box should be complete by the end of November 2013 when auction details will be announced.

Net proceeds will go towards a fund held

by Council for projects and programs to be delivered by the Rotary Club.

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Thanks to sponsors who have donated toward this project: »» Womersley’s Mitre 10 »» Wimbledon Homes »» White Cleland Lawyers »» Thomas Anderson Design »» Engtruss Pty Ltd »» Armistead Security Fencing »» All Timber Windows & Doors »» Apex Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise members constructing a new bathing box to auction on Frankston Foreshore

Council is currently finalising details including car parking, liquor licenses, and building materials to ensure they are suitable for extreme coastal conditions.

Construction is planned to start mid 2014 and will greatly enhance this prominent waterfront location.

New Public Toilets George Pentland Botanic Gardens New improved public conveniences are currently under construction at one of Frankston's premier destinations.

This new public toilet replaces the former bluestone toilet block at the Foot Street end of the George Pentland Botanic Gardens.

The new facility is due for completion in December and will include two unisex fullyaccessible toilets with baby change table, a separate male and female toilet and a family disability care room with hoist and mechanical bed funded by Peninsula Access Support and Training (PAST).

A new all weather shelter – complementing the toilet design – will also be installed in the same area during the first half of 2014.

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Our Community November 2013 //

L2P Success

Family Day Care Family Day Care offers high quality education and care for small groups where qualified and experienced educators, registered with Council, provide care in their own homes.

Care can be provided for up to seven children at any one time including four preschool aged children and up to three school aged children.

Thanks to Frankston Toyota for donating the second of two vehicles now available under the L2P learner driver mentor program.

L2P has been very successful with 22 local young residents already obtaining their P plates following 120 hours on road driving experience, including Jamela (pictured right above) who said “It’s amazing. Before this program I’d only been able to drive six hours in two years as my mum didn’t have her full licence.”

Another recent L2P graduate, Chantelle (second from right), said she wouldn’t have her licence without the program and that her mentor was “very helpful, calm and patient”. More mentors are wanted - training starts in February.

Free sausage sizzle and live entertainment!

BYO picnic rug or table and chairs, sunscreen and hat!

Bookings: 9784 1046 or 9784 1943

L2P is funded by the TAC, managed by VicRoads and coordinated locally by Council’s Youth Services. This program is possible thanks to volunteer driver mentors and sponsors: yy Frankston Toyota yy Carrum Downs Bendigo Bank yy Frankston Autobarn yy Simply Red Signs yy Maurice Blackburn Lawyers yy Travis Honda

Play is integral to children’s learning and development and the curriculum encourages children to: yy explore and learn about the world around them yy develop communication skills yy develop early literacy and numeracy skills yy discover, imagine and create Family Day Care is flexible and offers: yy full-time and part-time care yy overnight care – subject to approval yy weekend care yy before and afternoon care yy respite care Council supports a quality service by providing regular home visits, professional development, administrative assistance and support to educators and parents.

If you are looking for quality child care the service is currently taking enrolments for 2014 or if you are interested in becoming a Family Day Carer and have a minimum Certificate III in Children’s Services, phone 9784 1965.

Details: www.frankston.vic.gov.au (search ‘L2P’) or 9768 1366.

10 Cheap Ways to Keep Cool at Home During a Heatwave When it’s too hot for too long the summer heat can become a serious problem. If your home gets really hot during a heatwave and you don’t want to spend a bucket of cash on keeping the place cool, then this information is for you.

Free Air Conditioning Place a bowl of ice on a chair in front of a pedestal fan for an instant air conditioning effect.

You can also angle a couple of fans in a room to create a cross breeze.

Forest Canopy Plants have a chilling effect both inside and outside your home and can help help block sunlight through windows.

Egyptian Method Run a hand towel or a shawl under cold water and place it around your neck. When it dries out or if the towel starts to get hot, rinse and repeat.

Turn it Off Lights generate heat – keep them off.

Clothing ‘Au Naturel’ Wear loose-fitting natural fibres like cotton around the house to stay comfy and cool.

Draw the Blinds Close your blinds and curtains from 9:00am– 5:00pm to keep cool air in and the hot air out.

Eat Cool Avoid turning on the oven or stove to cook a hot meal. This will lower the temperature in your home as well as your energy bills. Eat high water content foods like fruit and salad.

Water Makeup Keep a spray bottle filled with water in the fridge to spritz yourself and your pets or enjoy an ‘icy’ pedicure by popping your feet in a bucket of cold water.

Icy Shots Fill ice trays with juice, cover the trays with foil and put a toothpick in each square then place in the freezer. One hour later, you have mini icy poles you can enjoy throughout the day!

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forget about your pets – make sure their water bowl is full. Another smart move is to drink your beverages cool but not ice cold. Very cold drinks can cause stomach cramps.

For more information on staying safe during heatwaves, visit: www.frankston.vic.gov.au and search ‘Heatwave’

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Council Prepares for Fire Season It is important that all properties are in a fire ready state prior to the fire danger period (usually 1 December) to avoid receiving a notice. Contractors are extremely busy in the lead up to summer, so it is important to book a contractor early.

Council also conducts controlled burning in some parks and reserves during spring and autumn and maintains over 5,500 fire hydrants across Frankston City.

Frankston City’s Natural Reserves Rangers and Municipal Fire Prevention Officer do all they can to manage fire risk while balancing local conservation needs. Each year Council and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) carry out extensive work to ensure any local bushfires can be quickly contained.

Residents are encouraged to maintain their fire hydrants by mowing the surrounds to ensure the hydrant is visible from both sides and avoid parking within one metre of hydrants.

For information about Frankston City’s Adopt a Hydrant Program contact the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer on 1300 322 322.

Firebreak maintenance works are underway in all 55 reserves and along roadsides including grass slashing, debris removal in designated firebreaks and ongoing maintenance throughout summer.

Open Air Burning is Illegal Backyard incinerators are banned. Permits to burn must be obtained from Council as conditions apply to ensure everyone’s health and safety.

A fire in a chiminea is acceptable as heating.

Wood-fired barbecues or pizza ovens can only be used for cooking purposes, and never on days of total fire ban.

Council Officers also work along side the CFA and Victoria Police in patrolling reserves on days of high fire danger and on weekends during the fire danger period. This is to provide rapid response in the event of a fire and to reduce the risk of arson.

Council also undertakes Fire Hazard Assessments on all vacant land within the municipality – over 1,400 properties. Fire Prevention Notices are issued as part of this program and failure to comply can result in heavy penalties.

Pick up/Drop off Only Zones Three safe pick-up/drop-off zones are available in Frankston’s city centre.

If you park your car in any of these zones you will be fined – please leave free for people transporting others.

Wells Street, near Park Lane and Cinemas

All current open air burning permits become void as of Saturday, 30 November 2013, 4:00pm.

Any illegal burning during the Declared Fire Danger Period could result in criminal charges.

For more information on what you can and can’t do during the Fire Danger Period and on days of Total Fire Ban please visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au

Keys Street, just off Wells Street, first zone on the right

Graffiti Prevention Best Presented Bathing Box 2013 Congratulations to Peter and Jillian Dwyer who have consistently maintained their Frankston Foreshore bathing box number 17 to an excellent standard.

Nepean Highway, two zones in front of Quest – Peninsula on the Bay

Council invites Karingal locals to help address and remove graffiti in Ashleigh Avenue, Frankston by joining the ‘Residents Against Graffiti’ group. With schools, community services and two shopping centres, residents want this busy area to look its best.

Residents, schools and businesses in and around Ashleigh Avenue are welcome to contact Council which has been funded by the Department of Justice to coordinate this project.

Contact: melissa.king@frankston.vic.gov.au or 9784 1049.

The Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer presented the 2013 Award to Peter Dwyer in early October.

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Graffiti currently costs Council around $370,000 annually to clean and maintain.To report any information on graffiti vandals, please phone police on 000.

Snake Safety Snakes are coming out of hibernation and basking in the sun. Snakes are native animals protected by law and help keep down the rat and mice population.

Snakes will avoid people. If you encounter a snake, stay still and wait for the snake to move on.

Wear strong boots and loose fitting long trousers if walking in bushland reserves and keep dogs on a lead. In the unlikely event of snake bite, apply pressure to the bite site and phone 000. Wrap the limb firmly and keep as immobile as possible.

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Recycling and Garden Waste 2014

RECYCLING & GARDEN WASTE CALENDAR 2014 Your recycling bin and your garden waste bin will be collected on alternate weeks on the same day as your garbage bin.

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»» Place your bins near the kerb, about 50cm between bins »» Put your bins out the night before collection is due and bring them in within 24 hours of collection »» Make sure bins are at least one-metre clear of other objects, such as cars, poles or trees »» Do not overfill your bin, the lid should close »» Bins are still collected on public holidays including Christmas Day Bin collection day information is available via www.frankston.vic.gov.au Do the right thing – use the right bin! yy yy yy yy yy

Recycling bin (Yellow lid): Plastic bottles, containers and lids Glass bottles and jars Steel and aluminium cans and aerosol cans Aluminium foil Cardboard and paper

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Garden Waste bin (light green lid): Grass clippings Small branches (up to 10cm diameter) Garden prunings Leaves Weeds, ivy, bamboo, blackberry Flowers

NOTE: Blue Area recycling collection dates also apply to Frankston’s Central Activities Area.

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Disability Access November 2013 //

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FREE Hire Available seven days, 9:00am–5:00pm, Frankston Visitor Information Centre, 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront Assistance from a family/friend companion is recommended.

Details: 1300 322 842 or www.visitfrankston.com

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4,000,000 Australians live with disability 2013 is the 21st anniversary of International Day of Persons with disability.

Monday, 2 December 10:00am to 2:30pm

Assistive Technology Forum 2013 call 1800 440 385 TTY users please call 1800 555 677 and ask for 1800 440 385

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For allied health professionals to find out about emerging and existing assistive technologies that can enhance the lives of people with a disability. Meet other service and industry providers and join in the discussion.

Topics: yy National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) yy Electronic communication aids yy Environmental controls yy Emerging technologies yy State Wide Equipment Program (SWEP)

Wednesday, 27 November 9:30am for a 10:00am start until 2:00pm Frankston location

Light refreshments at 12:30pm Bookings essential: frankstonassistivetechnologyforum2013. eventbrite.com.au Details: 9784 1955.

Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre 37 Davey Street, Frankston FREE art and craft workshops for all abilities including: yy Wire art yy Beading yy Felting yy Affirmation art yy Paper making yy Mono printing yy Zen circles Workshops run from: 10:00am to 12:00noon and 12:30pm to 2:30pm Light refreshments provided Bookings essential: artsfest2013.eventbrite.com.au Details: 9784 1955 or email malcolm.merrett@frankston.vic.gov.au

New Accessible Signage at Visitor Information Centre Staff at Council’s Australian Tourism Award winning Frankston Visitor Information Centre have helped provide better access to information for visitors with disability.

A major barrier for visitors is information that is difficult to read and hard to understand.

A simple low cost way to improve the quality of their service was to update the brochure wall signage in the Visitor Information Centre.

A variety of universal symbols and tourist road signs also helps support better communication.

A workshop with staff and volunteers has helped develop a ‘communication board’ which helps people point to the sort of information they want, if they have difficulty expressing themselves.

Details: www.visitfrankston.com, 1300 322 842 or drop in at 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront (next to Sofia’s), open seven days, 9:00am–5:00pm.

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Volunteer Helen Cowen and Natalie Nash with some of their new materials supporting disability access at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre

Staff and volunteers at the award winning Frankston Visitor Information Centre located at Frankston Waterfront offer friendly advice

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There are over 21,000 dogs

Dogs on Beaches

Keep Dogs Secure at Home

Summer Restrictions Dogs are not permitted on Frankston or Seaford beaches between 9:30am and 7:30pm during: » December » January » February » March

»» By law, all dog owners are required to adequately confine their dog to their property »» Your yard must have an escape-proof secure fence and a closed (preferably locked) gate »» Legally you are required to provide safe access to your front door.

Visitors to your home must be able to enter your property safely, without being stopped by your dog »» The only way to ensure your dog is properly confined is to lock it in the backyard of your property

Dogs are permitted at other times – provided they are under effective control of a chain, cord or leash.

There are no free roam beach areas in Frankston City.

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Scoop the Poop! »» Pet owners are legally required to carry a plastic bag or item to clean up after dogs – failure to do so can result in an infringement being issued »» Council provides 62 dog waste bins / dog waste bag dispensers in popular areas »» Uncollected dog waste washes down drains and into the Bay – so bin it, don’t swim in it!

»» All dogs must be on a lead at all times in a public place »» This includes walking to and from dog free roam areas You may believe your dog might not hurt anyone or that it is your dog’s right to walk-free. This behaviour is illegal and you will be fined and/or prosecuted.

It is in your interest and your pet’s interest to do the right thing by everyone in our community.

Free Roam Areas »» Frankston City Council has a number of designated reserves called Free Roam Areas where dogs can be exercised off leash, provided they are under effective control of the owner »» Some conditions apply at certain locations as signage indicates Free Roam Area brochures are available from Customer Service Centres or www.frankston.vic.gov.au

Training All dogs should be taught to: »» Walk on a lead »» Sit on command »» Greet new people calmly »» Stay or wait »» Come back when called

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Secure your dog Firework Events: »» 30 November – Frankston City Centre »» 15 December – Carrum Downs »» 18 January – Frankston Waterfront

Summer Care Your pet needs: »» Cool, shady areas in your house or backyard »» Cool drinking water – try dropping some ice blocks into their water bowl »» Pink noses can become sunburnt – special pet sunscreen is available »» Warmer months are prime time for fleas and ticks – keep treatments up to date »» Walk in the early morning or evening

Dogs die in hot cars »» It takes six minutes or less for an animal to suffer severe heat exhaustion in a car and die »» It is much better to leave your dog at home where they are comfortable and have access to water than leave it alone in a car, even if parked in the shade »» If you find a pet left in a hot car, please phone police 000

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Pet Registration

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»» By law your dog must be registered with Council once aged three months »» No more than two dogs are to be kept on a residential property without a permit »» Your dog must wear registration tags when in a public place »» Pet registration is NOT the same as microchip registration »» All newly registered dogs must be microchipped and desexed

Dogs are prohibited from the Frankston city centre (Central Activities Area), in the area bordered by Fletcher Road, Baxter Street, Davey Street and Kananook Creek.

The National Pet Register maintains microchip information which can help locate your animal if it goes missing.

Update your details with Council and the Pet Register if you move house, change phone numbers or take on responsibility for an animal.

Pet Register 1300 734 738 or www.petregister.com.au Frankston City Council 1300 322 322 or www.frankston.vic.gov.au

Looking after pets in Emergencies Emergencies can happen at any time, however there are steps pet owners can take to prepare themselves and their pets for the unexpected.

Animal owners and carers have a ‘duty of care’ to plan and provide for the needs of animals in their charge.

Pet owners can not expect the Police, hospital staff or animal welfare agencies to make emergency arrangements for your pets. »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »»

Ensure your own safety before the safety of your pets Have a well-prepared plan for your animals Relocate pets to a safe place as early as possible Bring food, water, bedding and woollen blankets, a pet first-aid kit, collar and lead and any medications Keep your pets immunisation records If you choose to keep your pets at home, keep them inside a secure room, on a lead or in a carrier Give them plenty of drinking water In a storm act as normal and reward calm behaviour

Dogs are also prohibited from: »» Bunarong Park »» Casuarina Reserve »» George Pentland Botanic Gardens »» Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve »» Studio Park

Desexing Voucher Scheme for Concession card holders A pension or concession card holder may apply to Council for a desexing voucher to assist in registering their dog. The dog owner receives a discount on the desexing service at a participating vet.

The voucher is conditional on registration.

Please Report Aggressive Dogs in the Community – Dob in a Dangerous Dog hotline: 1300 101 080 Any instances of dog attacks or irresponsible pet ownership can help investigations. Contact Council: 1300 322 322 or correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au

Local Law Compliance Council officers conduct: yy Random patrols of hotspots and reserves yy Door knocking to detect unregistered dogs and cats You can and will be fined for breaking the law and taken to court. Dog cases which go to court range from failing to register a pet to wandering at large and attacks.

Since May 2012, 112 people have been charged locally: Offence Number of charges »» »» »» »» »» »» »»

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You are also responsible for ensuring the safety of people around your dog and are at risk of personal law suits should your dog hurt anyone.

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Frankston Arts Centre

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Daytime Music and Theatre

Large groups are welcome, however it’s best to book early as lunch sells out fast, especially our Christmas in June lunch with plum pudding and all the trimmings.

In the New Year Frankston Arts Centre patrons will be able to enjoy our newly programmed Daytime Music and Theatre.

Denis Walter, will return to the stage, plus performances from Silvie Paladino, Jackie Love, Simon Gallaher + Carmel Parente, along with your all time favourites in Pirates to Pinafore.

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Book one performance before 20 December and mention Frankston City News to go into the draw to win a double pass to a performance of your choice in the 2014 Daytime Music and Theatre Program.

Why not make a day of it and enjoy lunch and a show with a group of friends?

Hot Arts for Cool Kids Thinking of a fun way to keep your children entertained over the summer school holidays?

Hot Arts for Cool Kids is a fun and creative art and craft program for children aged 4 to 12 years and their families.

Activities include painting, sculpture, stop motion animation, sewing, and more, giving children the opportunity to explore their inner artistry and harness their imaginations.

Performances are monthly (except January and July) on a Friday at 10:30am and 1:30pm and ticket holders will enjoy a delicious complimentary Devonshire tea for each show served by Black Tie Catering.

To find out more, or book in your child/ren for the summer school holiday program contact the Frankston Arts Centre Box Office, phone 9784 1060.

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Neighbourhood News November 2013 //

The Battle of Gretana

Investing in our Future

Cross With Care

By Cr Glenn Aitken

By Cr James Dooley

By Cr Rebekah Spelman

As of the Council meeting of 21 October the voice of Karingal has been heard. A Chamber packed with Karingal residents with banners and badges and key speakers who presented on behalf of the community, successfully swayed Council’s view and had an amazing victory which preserves Gretana Park for the local community for both now and future generations.

Ballam Park Council has been working with the Karingal Bulls Football and Netball Club Committee to address issues and plans for Ballam Park’s eastern oval pavilion and car parking.

An issue that has long been plaguing Frankston North and Seaford residents is an unsafe pedestrian crossing over a service lane that runs down Frankston-Dandenong Road. The crossing sits near the corner of Ballarto Road and is situated on a ‘blind’ corner where neither pedestrians nor motorists can see what’s ahead.

The Karingal Committee has a vision with a number of future possibilities. All three Ward Councillors have pledged to work with the Committee to bring this vision to fruition.

It was a pleasure to help community members with the petition and I was particularly impressed with the cross section of the community who I met at local shopping centres and the strength of their determination to keep open space in Karingal.

When I presented the petition at Council there were in excess of 1,400 signatures, however, further sheets are still coming in which means the petition has achieved about one and half thousand signatures which would be one of the biggest petitions ever received by Frankston City Council.

Belvedere Bushland Reserve For many years a Friends group has steadfastly carried out weeding and maintenance work on this section of land that has been preserved for native vegetation and wildlife. Their voluntary work is greatly appreciated.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Alan 9786 3552. Meet at Ti-Tree Crescent, the first Sunday of the month, 9:30am–11:30am.

Frankston Chess Club This Club has increased in popularity and numbers in the last few years. Catering for all ages and abilities – everyone is welcome. They meet Fridays, 5:00pm to about midnight at Leawarra House, 200 Beach Street, Frankston.

For details: www.frankstonchessclub.com or Russell, 5978 7316.

Under Investigation: Pedestrian Crossing Needs at Nepean Highway near Mile Bridge Options are being considered to improve pedestrian safety at this site.

Council has recently graded the carpark to help reduce pot holes and upgraded the gas and water supply to the football pavilion umpires’ rooms. Plans have also been approved to improve the pavilion’s roof and install fencing and gates to protect the pavilion.

The Ballam Park Football Pavilion is identified as the second highest priority to be funded for Council in the Sports Development Plan and Council is working with the Club to design and construct a new building and carpark over coming financial years.

Keast Park Landscape Works New works were recently completed at Seaford’s Keast Park further enhancing this beautiful beachside location for residents and offering an outstanding ‘impression’ to visitors travelling along Nepean Highway.

Council’s $86,000 investment has provided two electric barbecues, two custom built picnic tables and seats, drinking fountain, foot shower, tree planting and an upgraded path to the beach.

Garden Beautiful Thank you to the 13 locals and Monash Peninsula students who recently helped design and plant five garden beds at the new Mahogany Integrated Services Hub (MISH) in Frankston North. The garden was jointly funded by the Department of Human Services Community Renewal Program and Council as part of the development of this Hub, next to the Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre.

Child Care Award Win Congratulations to Council’s Mahogany Rise Child and Family Centre in Frankston North for winning a Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Early Years Award 2013.

For years and years, one determined Frankston North resident has been trying for Council to address this dangerous crossing, and when I met her for the first time at the beginning of this year the issue was brought to my attention.

Since then, I have been working with officers to find an outcome that will make this crossing safer for everyone.

After several site visits with officers and the General Manager of Assets, a plan was hatched and refined, and in September 2013 it was sent out for consultation with residents who live in the direct area.

At the time of writing this, if all goes well construction of the new safer crossing will begin soon, and in not too long the pedestrians who use this busy intersection will have one less obstacle between them and a safe journey.

That is what I like to call a good day’s work by a great team (okay, so it took a little longer than a day, but... you know).

Speaking of a good day’s work, if you happen to be passing through Peninsula Reserve Park on Frank Street in Karingal, you might notice a new park bench that was installed a few months ago.

It was at the request of an elderly resident I met while I was down there one day, and if there’s one thing Councillors are here for, it’s helping residents with simple requests like this. So take a seat folks, and enjoy! :)

Pines Forest Aquatic Centre Now Open Monday to Friday, 6:00am–7:00pm; Weekends, 8:00am–6:00pm; Forest Drive, Frankston North Enjoy outdoor swimming in a 50m pool heated to 28°C, toddler’s pool and slide open on hot days.

These Awards recognise outstanding achievements and this Centre offers a range of integrated services for children aged 0-6 years and their families including maternal and child health, early education and care.

Picnic areas and kiosk open.

Details: 9786 4568 or www.frankston.vic.gov.au

Some vacancies are open at this excellent Centre for 2014. Phone: 8773 9520.

North-West Ward

Seaford // Karingal // Frankston North // Frankston

Cr Glenn Aitken

Cr James Dooley

Cr Rebekah Spelman

Phone: 9786 3274 Email: councillors.office@frankston.vic.gov.au

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

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

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Neighbourhood News November 2013 //

Neighbourhood Improvements Frankston South & Waterfront Frankston & Tourism Growth

By Cr Brian Cunial

By Cr Darrel Taylor

By Cr Suzette Tayler

Gweno and Somme Avenue Steps

I have good news for the residents of Frankston South whose properties are within the northern area of Sweetwater Creek and the wider environs. Planning scheme amendment C78 has been passed by Council. This further protects the neighbourhood character of the area and provides further protection from over development. I will be contacting Planning Minister Matthew Guy urging him to sign the amendment. Another proposed amendment C91, that covers the southern area of Sweetwater Creek, has been through a Planning Panel and will be considered by Council soon.

I am coming into my eighth year serving the residents of Frankston City and believe this year, above any other, has demonstrated how we are moving toward such a positive phase of growth and opportunity.

Council has recently approved the relocation of the Frankston War Memorial to Beauty Park. This will include an Avenue of Honour along Baxter Street and a Memorial Walk. We are now in advocacy mode for funding and, once constructed, Council will form a War Memorial Committee to advocate for funding on a continuing basis for other initiatives and programs for the War Memorial. The eastern end of Beauty Park will become a much visited War Memorial Precinct which visitors can spend time walking through to reflect and be moved. It is a very exciting project.

Local tourism is important to many of our businesses – not just accommodation, cafes and attractions – but also suppliers, manufacturers and service providers.

I first became involved with this project following several emails from local residents who were disappointed that the stairway linking Cliff Road to Somme Avenue at the intersection of Gweno Avenue had been closed for around 12 months after falling into a state of disrepair.

After an on site resident meeting with Council staff, plans were drawn up for the renewal of the steps and the work was recently completed. The project cost $40,680 including some new treated spotted gum timber stairs, additional bracing, columns and footings and a new retaining wall – all meeting structural and building requirements.

Residents can now access the beach via the steps to Somme Avenue leading to Nepean Highway.

Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre:

New Garden Beds Thank you to the group of 18 volunteers from the Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise and local community who blitzed the front garden significantly improving the entry way to this busy community facility. Thanks also to Overport Primary School students who have helped water the garden while the native plants establish.

Cr Brian Cunial (third from the left) and Rotarians who helped plant new gardens at the Frankston South Recreation Centre in Towerhill Road

Renovations Works are due to begin mid November improving the Centre further including: yy Opening the entry: installing an automatic door to improve access, relocating the office to the current foyer creating a large indoor/ outdoor social area yy Extending the relaxation room yy Creating more storage space yy Creating a new youth space: opening up the rooms behind the basketball courts for the Frankston South Youth Hangout

South Ward

There are a number of projects underway on the foreshore with the upgrade of the Boat Ramps, dredging of Kananook Creek, and the Beach renourishment program. These projects are to make some much needed improvements to our greatest assets. The weather has caused a few delays; however, it is hoped that the projects will be completed by the time summer is upon us.

I don’t know about you, I personally cannot wait for some warmer weather.

Congratulations to the Frankston Relay for Life volunteer organising committee on an incredibly successful event where 1200 participants together with the local community raised a massive $185,000 for the Cancer Council.

With the Peninsula Aquatic Regional Centre opening approximately spring 2014 we will experience a new chapter in growth particularly in tourism. We will have two major water slides as part of our Aquatic Centre, one of which is a world first and exclusive to Frankston that I am sure will bring many visitors to our wonderful city.

When a community works together everyone benefits. Frankston Tourism Inc is a member based local tourism association and membership can benefit your business.

There are currently more than 200 members located in Frankston and surrounds enjoying benefits including: yy Invitations to attend at least six free industry networking functions held at various tourism properties and attractions and opportunity to host at your venue yy Opportunity to promote your business via the Australian Tourism Award winning Frankston Visitor Information Centre at Frankston Waterfront yy Free listing on www.visitfrankston.com yy Opportunity to promote your business in the Frankston Visitor Guide, Frankston Tourism Industry News, school holiday guides, Facebook and more.

I encourage all business owners to be part of Frankston Tourism and the Greater Business Chamber to maximise growth for your business.

The Greater Frankston Business Chamber offers regular networking opportunities, support, promotional opportunities, training and more.

Details: info@frankstonchamber.com.au or 9781 1422.

Seasons Greetings

Cr Darrel Taylor, Jane Taylor, The Hon Inga Peulich, Cr Sandra Mayer and The Hon Bruce Billson at the Frankston Relay for Life

This will be the last newsletter for 2013 so I will take this opportunity to wish all our residents and families across the Frankston municipality a wonderful, safe Christmas and New Year. It has been a real pleasure serving our community and I look forward to 2014.

Langwarrin South // Frankston City Centre // Frankston South // Frankston

Cr Brian Cunial

Cr Darrel Taylor

Cr Suzette Tayler

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

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

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

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Neighbourhood News November 2013 //

Our Vibrant and Active Community

Abbott Stops Council Grants

By Cr Sandra Mayer – Mayor

Council is disappointed with the news from the new Federal Government that funds promised to Frankston City by the former Federal Government will no longer be forthcoming.

Cr Colin Hampton – Deputy Mayor

Over recent weeks I’ve represented Council at a number of community and corporate events including:

Frankston City’s concern is shared by councils across Australia as we have all learnt that money committed under the Labor Government’s Regional Development Infrastructure Program and other projects, no longer appears forthcoming.

yy National Police Remembrance Day at the Frankston RSL – acknowledging the enormous contribution of police officers yy BayMob Aboriginal Health and Education Expo at Monash University Peninsula Campus – promoting lifelong learning and an active lifestyle

This equates to over $1.2 million which will no longer be invested in Frankston City.

yy Frankston Yacht Club’s 77 Season Opening – congratulations to the Club for attracting events locally including the prestigious F18 Catamaran National Titles at Frankston Foreshore in January th

Council planned to put these funds toward capital works projects including: Baxter Park Cricket Club Pavilion Men’s Shed in Langwarrin Bicycle path extensions Skye Recreation Reserve works including sports ground lighting, new turf and irrigation system Council will now fund these works from our own budget. However it does impact on our ability to deliver additional capital works in our City, which will now have to remain on hold. yy yy yy yy

yy Meet the Buyer event to assist local businesses seeking opportunities to work on the Frankston Hospital redevelopment yy Meeting the Wuxi delegation visiting from our Sister City in China as a further opportunity to strengthen the friendship between our two cities and seeing Frankston’s potential as a great place in which to live, learn, visit and invest yy Welcoming the Cook Islands Christian Church General Assembly at the Frankston Arts Centre in October yy Presenting Junior Community Award recipients to students at Aldercourt and Mahogany Rise Primary Schools – thanks to the support of the Frankston North Rotary Club yy Mayor’s Reading Challenge celebration – this Library activity helps encourage reading skills from a young age yy I Love Frankston Fun Run – thank you to the volunteers on the committee who work so hard to make this event happen every year

Residents are responsible for reducing the fire risk to their own properties by ensuring it is clean and well maintained.

Some tips for preparing your home and garden before summer: yy Keep grass cut (to no higher than 75mm) – fire can ignite and travel quickly through long grass yy Clear out gutters yy Remove fallen branches, long dry grass, fallen leaves, twigs from around your home – anything that helps fuel fires yy Move wood piles away from your home

Fire Ready Kit

Twilight Golf Special Play unlimited golf after 2:00pm for $15 during Daylight Saving

Open seven days New precision fitting centre now open www.centenarypark.com.au Cr Sandra Mayer helped present prize winners at the I Love Frankston Fun Run

www.frankston.vic.gov.au

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) advises that Victoria is one of the most fire-prone areas and suburban homes can burn down in a bushfire too. Everyone should be fire ready, regardless of where they live.

Council regularly lobbies with other levels of government and will continue to advocate for funds to help achieve our vision for a sustainable regional capital on the bay.

Centenary Park Drive, off McClelland Drive, Frankston

Phone: 9784 1825 Mobile: 0400 236 107 Email: crmayer@frankston.vic.gov.au

While Council undertakes fire season preparation works – it is up to all of us to maintain our properties to help reduce the risk of fires and be prepared in case of emergencies.

yy Is your property clearly numbered so emergency services can find it easily?

Centenary Park Golf Club

Cr Sandra Mayer – Mayor

Cr Michael O’Reilly

Whilst our local Federal Member, The Hon Bruce Billson, has made a number of election promises supporting local projects, Council will continue to work with him to see if we can reinstate this funding.

Bookings advised a week in advance, phone 9789 1480

North-East Ward

What you can do to Prepare for the Fire Season

yy Do you have a written and rehearsed survival plan that takes into account family members, visitors and pets?

CFA has produced the Fire Ready Kit to help you understand your risk, prepare your property and develop a Bushfire Survival Plan.

Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fireready-kit or phone 1800 240 667.

Smoke Alarms

Please check your smoke alarms are working – test weekly by pushing the test button with a broom handle to make sure it beeps. Smoke alarms have a lifespan of about 10 years, so you may need to replace them.

By law, every home must have at least one working smoke alarm installed on each level.

For more information:

Victorian Bushfire Information Line 1800 240 667 Country Fire Authority www.cfa.vic.gov.au Facebook: cfavic Twitter: @CFA_Updates

Langwarrin // Carrum Downs // Sandhurst // Skye

Cr Colin Hampton – Deputy Mayor

Cr Michael O'Reilly

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

Mobile: 0418 721 679 Email: croreilly@frankston.vic.gov.au

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Build Your Business November 2013 //

It’s time to visit Wells Street A $20,000 campaign to reactivate Wells Street by boosting foot traffic and encouraging more people to visit this important precinct is nearing completion.

In the past six months Wells Street has hosted a new weekly farmers’ market. The retail, entertainment and dining strip has its own website and Facebook page and a raft of branding and advertising programs have been implemented.

The local colourful street banners have been complemented with two billboards on Nepean Highway showcasing Wells Street, Frankston as a ‘’must visit’’ destination.

The billboards at Edithvale and Aspendale have been funded from the State Government’s Streetlife program, which Council secured to help reactivate Wells Street.

The businesses use the site as a platform to promote their business and post offers and highlight events to a wide audience base.

The site also diverts traffic to the businesses’ social media sites, including Facebook and Instagram.

Frankston City Council was recently awarded another $20,000 Streetlife grant to help reactivate the Heatherhill Village shopping strip.

Streetlife funding is competitive and is awarded to the best submissions received from councils across Victoria.

The Victorian Government initiative is aimed at providing small retailers with the skills and opportunities to improve their businesses.

Frankston City Council has a FREE job matching service that can target employment opportunities to an extensive database of local young people and students seeking employment/careers. This service is available exclusively to businesses offering employment opportunities in Frankston City.

My City is My Business

Council is also in the process of adapting its procurement policy to encourage the use of local content in tenders.

The Frankston Industry Participation Plan (FIPP) which is scheduled to take effect in early 2014 will assess tender and procurement applications above $100,000 on the amount of local products and services in the project.

This initiative is part of Council’s Buy Local program which aims to capture public and private expenditure within the municipality to encourage business growth and create employment opportunities. Businesses will be able to access subsidised tender writing courses in 2014 to help them compete for Council and public tenders.

For further information about Buy Local – My City is My Business, visit: www.BuildYourBusiness.net.au

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Current and new Chamber members are welcome to celebrate an eventful year and another to come in 2014 with events planned including women’s luncheons, business breakfasts, seminars and social networking nights. For more information or to join contact: info@frankstonchamber.com.au or 9781 1422.

Seeking young staff to grow your business?

The website was built by a Frankston company on behalf of the traders with funding from the Streetlife program.

Frankston City Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer spoke at the event where businesses from Frankston City and the south-east region received a project briefing from Cockram Constructions the project manager and had the opportunity to network with stakeholders in the project.

The Greater Frankston Business Chamber is hosting its annual Christmas Networking night at the Frankston RSL on Tuesday, 10 December where the overall winner of the Alan Richards Business Awards will be announced and presented with a cheque for $2500 and trophy

by Christine Richards.

Job Matching Service

Thousands of commuters will see the branding, which carries the visitwells.com.au website, as they travel north and south on the highway.

In October, Council hosted a Meet the Buyer event for the Frankston Hospital with the Industry Capability Network (ICN) and Cockram Constructions. The event was an initiative by Council and ICN to open up opportunities for local businesses to work on the $48 million project.

Local Business Networking Night

My City is My Business and the Industry Capability Network (ICN) The Industry Capability Network (ICN) is a business network that connects Australian and New Zealand companies to small and large projects across both countries.

It is an independent organisation funded by the State, Territory, Australian and New Zealand Governments and has assisted local suppliers in finding more than $20 billion worth of contracts.

Frankston City Council works closely with the Victorian branch of ICN to open up opportunities on Council and other major projects through listing work packages and tenders on the ICN Gateway.

Businesses can list on the ICN Gateway to receive email notifications of tender and procurement opportunities in their area of expertise for free. If you are a project manager or supplier this could be a useful tool.

If your business is new to writing and preparing tenders, Council will be hosting workshops assisting local businesses to understand and prepare tenders in 2014 as part of its Build Your Business Workshop Series.

Visit www.gateway.icn.org.au to register today.

To take up this opportunity email the Business Development Unit at business@frankston.vic. gov.au with the following information: • Job Description/Advertisement • Application Instructions (including contact details for enquiries) • Company Logo/Image (preferably in JPEG/ JPG format)

Find Your Trade Expo Exhibitors Wanted!

Frankston Council is running a ‘Find Your Trade’ expo on Tuesday, 25 February from 9:00am – 1:00pm at the FDBA Frankston and District Basketball Association in Seaford.

This Expo is for students and young people who want to know more about jobs and trades in the building and constructionrelated industries.

Would you volunteer your time to come along and represent your business and industry?

Phone 9784 1861 or email learningcity@frankston.vic.gov.au

To find out about local business visit www.businessfrankston.com.au

Build Your Business November 2013 //

Business Awards Winners The winners of the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Excellence in Business Awards 2013 were announced at the Gala Awards dinner on Thursday, 24 October at Mornington Racecourse.

Congratulations to all the outstanding businesses recognised below.

The awards will be running again in 2014 so watch this space for details.

To find out about local business visit www.businessfrankston.com.au

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tjuringa Enviro News November 2013 //

Future Friends for Seaford Foreshore Help Look After our Wildlife during the Heat

If you are one of the many Seaford residents who LOVE your local beach, dunes and coastal vegetation, you may like to join other likeminded people who plan to give a little of their time to help look after it.

Seaford Foreshore Photo: Alison Kuiter

Find out how you can help at a public meeting at the Seaford Life Saving Club on Wednesday, 19 February 2014, 6:00pm.

As we move into another hot, dry summer, spare a thought for our local native animals – they need a reliable source of water just like we do. Dehydration can be fatal.

You will meet the Council Rangers and locals who want to help protect and enhance this special area. No long-term commitment is necessary, you can just come along to find out more and decide if you’d like to join in occasional or regular events. No experience necessary!

You can help them by leaving out shallow dishes of water in shaded areas that provide some protection and screening from predators such as birds of prey or domestic pets.

We look forward to meeting lots of future Friends who can join forces to make a difference to your local natural environment.

Put dishes securely in a tree or hanging birdfeeder for possums, bats and birds and provide water for lizards on the ground under cover of bushes. If using a larger tub or container, put stones or rocks in it to make it secure and to provide a means for the animal to climb out.

For more information about this or other Friends groups in Frankston City, phone 9784 1768 or visit www.frankston.vic.gov.au

New Friends of Botanic Gardens Frankston’s George Pentland Botanic Gardens has some enthusiastic volunteers who help Gardens staff with hand weeding, mulching, watering and other tasks.

If you would like to join them on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings 10:00am – 12noon phone Paula 0417 108 748 for details.

Local Legend Honoured Congratulations to Kathleen Hassell on winning the Outstanding Individual Achievement Award at the recent Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence.

A member of the Frankston Beach Association (FBA) since 1983, Kathleen has been described as “the backbone of the Association”.

Her passion for protecting and maintaining Frankston’s beach dune ecosystems has seen her involved in propagating and planting over 90,000 indigenous plants since 1995. Her skills at securing Government grants has secured over $140,000 in funding to help conserve and enhance this fragile environment.

Kathleen has encouraged and engaged with countless students and community volunteers over the years and the results of her work with other dedicated FBA volunteers can be seen on any stroll along the beautiful foreshore boardwalk.

Kathleen was named Frankston City’s Citizen of the Year in 2000 and she was also honoured

by Frankston City in 2010 as an Environmental Pioneer. She also received the Dame Phyllis Frost Award at the Keep Australia Beautiful Awards 2011 for her dedication to protecting and enhancing Frankston City’s natural environment.

Thank you again Kathleen for all your work to help look after Frankston’s precious natural coastal environment.

Kathleen Hassell receiving her award for Outstanding Individual Achievement from The Hon Ryan Smith MP, Minister for Environment and Climate Change

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Tawny Frogmouth

A vet or licensed carer is needed for some heat stressed animals such as nocturnal animals out during the day or tree dwellers on the ground.

If you take the animal to the vet or carer yourself, make sure you: • pick it up with a towel and place in a well ventilated box or pet carrier • take note of exact location where you found the animal so it can be later returned to its home Local wildlife carers can help.

For emergency wildlife assistance contact: AWARE, phone 0412 433 727 or Animalia Wildlife Shelter, phone 0435 822 699.

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children” Chief Seattle www.frankston.vic.gov.au

tjuringa Enviro News November 2013 // The Halve Our Waste Program is supported by the Victorian Government’s Metropolitan Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Fund managed by the Metropolitan Waste Management Group.

Waste Management currently costs Council close to 10 per cent of the annual budget. Council will also pay around $1.6 million to the State Government this year as part of the landfill levy and this ‘tax’ is expected to continue to rise.

Reducing waste going to landfill is a Council priority and will benefit all ratepayers.

Halve Our Waste (HOW) is an exciting

new program for families that aims to keep food waste out of the rubbish bin by teaching you HOW to shop smart, live smart and be smart with handy tools like meal planners, automatic shopping lists and educational resources.

It’s easy It saves you money Act local, think global

Register to be eligible for: yyA free compost bin with a compost turner

OR a subsidised worm farm

yyA kitchen caddy to collect food scraps

in the kitchen yyA $20 reward to celebrate your achievements yyAccess to online tools such as recipe databases, meal planners, automatic shopping lists, composting and worm farming tutorials and more yyFree workshops yyA regular email newsletter

Choose a Smaller Bin and Save

Council also sells compost bins for $35 and worm farms for $70.

To change your bin size or order additional bins, contact Council’s Customer Service, phone 1300 322 322.

Sign up now and be the change…

Help halve our waste and make a whole lot of difference!

To find out more and to register for the HOW program, visit

www.frankston.vic.gov.au

and search ‘Halve Our Waste’.

Visit Council’s website for links to a range of solar resources including the Clean Energy Council Consumer Guide for solar photovoltaic (solar PV) that tells you everything you need to know including government incentives: www.frankston.vic.gov.au

It is $50 cheaper per year to have an even smaller rubbish bin which holds 80 litres.

Green Waste bins collected fortnightly cost $119.30 for the year. Additional recycling bins can also be arranged for an annual fee of $50.

HOW participants’ rubbish bin lids will be changed from dark green to red. The red rubbish bin is collected fortnightly. If you see other red lids around Frankston City – they are part of the HOW program too!

Summer is a great time to go solar, as the days are long and sunny. Council is developing a community solar program to make it easier to compare solar options. Previously described as the Solar Bulk Buy, the program has a new format. To keep up to date, please email environment@frankston.vic.gov.au

Most residents currently have a 120 litre rubbish bin – which is smaller than the 240 litre recycling bin (with the yellow lid).

If you are unsure what size rubbish bin you currently have, your latest rate notice will advise litre capacity.

Are you eligible?

This program is designed for families and larger households whose rubbish bin is currently more than half full each week.

Thinking of Solar?

Did you know that there are different rubbish bin sizes available and reducing the amount of waste you generate can save you money!

The bin looks the same size as the 120 litre bin but may be slimmer or have a false bottom. It is still collected each week and is an ideal option for residents who want to reduce their waste or save money.

Families with children are among the biggest wasters of food, along with 18-24 year olds and households with an income of more than $100,000 per year.

A Green Christmas – Less is More yy If you love Christmas lights, choose LED globes – they use only a fraction of the energy. Better still use solar powered LED Christmas lights, and once the batteries fail, recycle them at the Frankston Civic Centre or Frankston Library yy Choose rechargeable batteries rather than disposable ones – it takes a lot less energy to recharge a battery than to manufacture a new one yy Don’t have a Christmas tree? Put some twigs in a vase and decorate for a stunning centrepiece More environmentally friendly ideas at Planet Ark’s “12 do’s of Christmas” planetark.org/campaigns/12dos.cfm

Go Alternative

Consider the long-term impact of gift choices and avoid items that can’t be repaired or recycled. How about giving plants, a wormfarm or organic produce hampers? They are a great gift alternative with low ‘product miles.’

Give a goat or chicken to a disadvantaged community or sponsor a dolphin.

Perfect for the person who has everything: www.oxfamunwrapped.com.au or www.dolphinresearch.org.au/adopt.php ’Tis the season to commit to reduce, reuse and recycle

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Buy good quality decorations that can be reused or make your own. I will do this

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Check that your work Christmas party organiser sets up well-signed recycling options for the event.

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Give low impact gifts like experiences or practical, durable items that meet a need.

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Compost or worm farm your unavoidable food scraps.

Sports Telecast November 2013 //

New Robinsons Park Pavilion Home of the Frankston Baseball Club and Frankston Softball Association

The Frankston Softball Association Inc was established in 1977 and has more than 100 members playing in five teams.

Council recently opened the $1.4 million Robinsons Park Sports Pavilion featuring a function room, kitchen, canteen, bar, new change rooms, toilets and a new carpark.

This caters for the relocation of the Frankston Baseball Club Inc, which has moved from Samuel Sherlock Reserve for the construction of the Regional Aquatic Centre.

“I congratulate everyone from the Club and Council who have made this transition as smooth as possible,” said the Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer.

The Frankston Baseball Club, known as the ‘Tomatoes’, was established in 1945 and currently has over 200 members playing in seven junior and senior teams.

Skye Recreation Reserve Council works start soon at the Skye Recreation Reserve improving the capacity to cater for increased demand for the sporting facilities used

by Skye Cricket Club and Skye United Football Club.

Works include:

Frankston Softball Association players Scott Jansen and Katherine Laemmle with The Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer at the new Robinsons Park Sports Pavilion, Robinsons Road, Frankston

Planning for Basketball Courts An additional four to five indoor courts are required over the next 20 years according to Council’s feasibility study into demand for local basketball facilities.

The study considered participation levels, indoor sporting trends, potential regional facility developments and demographic projections.

Basketball has the highest participation rate among all sport played in Frankston City with approximately 6,753 players.

The additional courts required are based on the courts used in local schools continuing to be available for community use.

Concepts are now being prepared to determine how to incorporate these additional courts with possible inclusion of other indoor sports. The site of the existing six court basketball stadium at Bardia Avenue in Seaford is being reviewed as the preferred location.

yy New sportsground Hayley from Skye lighting United Football Club yy Upgrading the playing surface with laser levelling and instant turf yy Reorienting the oval to accommodate two full size soccer pitches yy Installing a new irrigation system Works commence in November and the oval will be ready in January and the lights working by April.

Council is investing $480,000 at this site, which includes $100,000 towards new lighting from the Victorian Department of Sport and Recreation.

Centenary Park Golf Club Pay as you Play Centenary Park Golf Club is a long standing private club based at the Council-owned Centenary Park Golf Course, off McClelland Drive, Frankston.

The course is recognised as one of the best public golf courses in Melbourne, and also one of the longest at 6122 metres, par 73.

Membership fees are very reasonable.

For $240 you can join the Club, and only have to pay green-fees when you play.

Discounts also apply.

New Play Space at Jubilee Park

The Club will also enable you to have an official handicap you can use Australia wide. Competition days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Natural style play, indigenous heritage and artistic creativity are coming together in an expanded play space currently being designed for Jubilee Park.

The Club welcomes new members. www.centenaryparkgolfclub.org Phone 9789 1480 or 0408 558 220 Ask for full membership.

Play space designers are working with Baluk Arts and the Jubilee Park based Indigenous Gathering Place to design an innovative new play area inspired by the principles of “natural play” to encourage creativity.

Local schools, preschools and the resident Scout group have also been involved in sharing their ideas. Especially popular from the start are plans for a cubby house, either on the ground or in a tree.

Green fee players are welcome at all times outside club competition times.

The play space will be located at the site of Jubilee Park’s existing play ground at the northwest end of the Eastern oval. There is currently only one double swing and a basketball half court. Construction is anticipated to occur by mid 2014.

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Saturday, 18 January 11am-10pm Sunday, 19 January 11am-6pm • • • • • • • • •

Over two exciting days, bring family and friends together for a weekend of entertainment, activities, market stalls, food, wine and more at the Frankston Waterfront Festival 2014.

Beer & Wine Garden -

Experience boutique Mornington Peninsula beer, wine and cider ideally located near the Live ’n’ Local stage, promising you prime positioning for the weekend’s live music. Mornington Brewery, T’Gallant Winemakers and Cheeky Rascal Cider will be serving the best Mornington Peninsula produce while you enjoy your weekend with friends.

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Live ‘n’ Local Main Stage

Taste, See and Explore Market Place

The Taste, See and Explore Market Place is a new addition to the festival, expanding on the displays from local tourism operators to include a range of stallholders selling home-made art, craft, wine and local sweets and treats.

This is a great opportunity to find the perfect souvenir of your summer time at the Festival and in Frankston.

Waterfront Dining - A weekend on the waterfront

is not complete without delicious food and at the Festival there will be plenty to keep you wanting more. Tantalise your tastebuds with a range of gourmet food from across the region. From Filipino barbecue skewers to tacos, kangaroo and crocodile burgers to crepes and ice-cream and of course quality coffee vendors, there is something for everyone.

Stand Up Paddling – Australian Open

le Proudly supported by Peninsula Stand Up Padd the You’re in for a treat when you get front row seats to ston Frank the at Stand Up Paddling – Australian Open Waterfront Festival. a range Novice and experienced paddlers can choose from enging chall a of events over the two days of racing – from well as 10km downwind event to a shorter 1500m race, as e wher race X races for the kids. There will also be a SUPtwisting Victoria’s best SUP racers will battle it out around a and turning course. , Pro-SUP surfer Roger Saunders from northern NSW will again be attending the event to hold clinics and demonstrations and kids up to the age of 16 will be able to try their hand at SUP racing. There will be lots of SUP boards available.

For more information and programming times visit www.frankston.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 322 842.

The Live ’n’ Local stage is the ideal spot to settle in for two-days of jazz, funk, indie, pop and rock music . The live music continues through Sunday, so make sure you get there early and sec ure your spot up front and in the sun.

Saturday, 18 January

11:05am Shoot the Me ssenger 11:40am Heidi Luckhurs t 12:15pm The Mere Po ets 1:15pm The Fuzzbirds 2:15pm Nikhail 3:15pm Stellarcaster

4:15pm While the City Sleeps 5:15pm Gossamer Pri de 6:15pm Brighter at Night 7:15pm The Ash Ball Project 8:15pm INXSIVE: The INXS Show 9:45pm Fireworks display

Sunday, 19 January

11:10am Peninsula Fol k Club 12:15pm Erik Parker 1:15pm Ripple Effect 2:15pm The Corner Shop Kids 3:15pm BlackWater Riff 4:15pm Superjuice 5:15pm Andy Phillip s & the Cadillac Walk

Challenge Arena – Presented by Goodlife Health Clubs Karingal

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ FrankstonWaterfrontFestival Sponsors: The Frankston Waterfront Festival is proudly produced by Frankston City Council and sponsored by:

Live ‘n’ Local stage Beer and Wine Garden Children’s garden activities Challenge Arena Taste, See and Explore Market Place Stand Up Paddling - Australian Open Sand Sculpting Australia ‘Story Land’ Exhibition Peninsula Arts Society and Friends Exhibition Rides and amusements

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by Frankston City

Stay tuned to the Festival Facebook page for programming information and updates throughout the event www.facebook.com/FrankstonWaterfrontFestival

Challenge yourself at the Goodlife Health Clubs Karingal, Challenge Arena. Watch the demonstrations then jump in and have a go yourself. Discover your love for Latin dance, get tips to perfect your bowling, relax with yoga and enjoy stacks of high energy performances from local dance and performance groups.

See the celebration at the Frankston Waterfront Festival

Don’t the fi miss at 9:4 reworks Satur 5pm night day .

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Peninsula Toy Run

events calendar 2013-2014 Peninsula Toy Run 7 December 2013 Frankston Waterfront, Nepean Highway, Frankston

Lyrebird Community Christmas Festival and Carols 15 December 2013 Lyrebird Community Centre, Carrum Downs

Saturday, 7 December 2013, 7:30am – 9:30am Frankston Waterfront Head to the Frankston Waterfront to see up to 500 motorcycles leave for Rosebud for the annual Peninsula Toy Run to help create a brighter Christmas for our less fortunate families. With all proceeds going to Food for All, you can help by bringing donations of unwrapped new toys or canned food to help the cause.

Sand Sculpting Australia ‘Story Land’ Exhibition

Lyrebird Community Christmas Festival and Carols

26 December 2013 – 27 April 2014 Frankston Waterfront, Nepean Highway, Frankston

Sunday, 15 December 2013, 5:00pm – 9:45pm Lyrebird Community Centre Carpark, 203-205 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs

Blessing of the Waters

Join in the celebration of the festive season with lots of fun community and family friendly activities such as rides and amusements, craft activities, delicious food stalls and of course, music, entertainment and carols. This is a great night out with family and friends. Admission is free. Christmas carols from 8:30pm and the evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display (weather permitting).

This is strictly an alcohol, drug and dog free event. Please BYO chairs and/or rugs to enjoy the entertainment.

6 January 2014 Frankston Waterfront, Nepean Highway, Frankston

Frankston Waterfront Festival 18-19 January 2014 Frankston Waterfront, Nepean Highway, Frankston

2014 Australian Formula 18 Catamaran National Titles 24-27 January 2014 Frankston Yacht Club, Frankston Waterfront

Sand Sculpting Australia – ‘Story Land’ Exhibition

Survival Day Picnic

Thursday, 26 December 2013 – Sunday, 27 April 2014

26 January 2014 Frankston Waterfront, Nepean Highway, Frankston

Frankston Waterfront

Twilight Jazz at Cruden Farm 22 February 2014 Cranhaven Road, Langwarrin

Teddy Bears Picnic 23 February 2014 George Pentland Botanic Gardens, Williams Street, Frankston

Ventana Street Fiesta 15 March 2014 Wells Street, Frankston

Pines Pride Day 16 March 2014 Monterey Community Park, Frankston North

IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne 23 March 2014 Frankston Waterfront, Nepean Highway, Frankston Program correct at time of printing.

Wander through the spectacular sand creations at Sand Sculpting Australia’s ‘Story Land’ Exhibition. Open daily, immerse yourself in a world where reality and fantasy combine as popular Penguin book titles including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Mr. Men and Little Miss Books, Angry Birds, Postman Pat, Angelina Ballerina, Flower Fairies and so many more are brought to life. For further information visit www.sandsculpting.com.au Avoid the queues and pre-purchase your tickets online at www.visitfrankston.com or in person the Frankston Visitor Information Centre on the Frankston Waterfront on the day with EFTPOS or credit card.

Summer time in Frankston promises to be full of excitement and fun for everyone. There will be Christmas celebrations, a Greek festival, F18 Catamaran National Titles, Sand Sculpting, twilight jazz and family fun days in the park. Add Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights in November and the Waterfront Festival in January and you have no excuse not to head outside and enjoy the sunshine with friends and family.

Festival of the Epiphany – Blessing of the Waters

DON’T MISS

Monday, 6 January 2014, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Sculpture

Frankston Waterfront

From December, everyone is invited to visit the Frankston Arts Centre to see the life-size bronze sculpture of the much loved Dame Elisabeth Murdoch. Peter Corlett of Corlett Sculpture has been commissioned by Council to create a life-size sculpture as a celebration of the contribution Dame Elisabeth Murdoch made to Frankston City.

Over 3000 people are expected to visit Frankston Waterfront to celebrate the annual Blessing of the Waters. The event coincides with Epiphany Day each year and is one of the most important on the Greek community’s calendar.

The highlight is the rush to retrieve the blessed cross, thrown from the pier into the water as Greek tradition says the person who retrieves the cross will be blessed with good fortune for the coming year. A traditional Greek festival with dancing and food will be held on the Frankston Waterfront.

2014 Australian Formula 18 Catamaran National Titles

Frankston Arts Centre

Peter has a long history of creating high-profile, well-loved sculptures around Melbourne and internationally including the Weary Dunlop Memorial at both St Kilda Road and the Australian War Memorial, and the Four Premiers at Treasury.

The bronze casting of the sculpture will be unveiled in the foyer of Frankston Arts Centre at the end of November 2013 and will be on display in this location for all to visit.

Friday, 24 January – Monday, 27 January 2014 World Champions will compete in the 2014 Australian Formula 18 Catamaran National Titles from 24 - 27 January 2014, sponsored by Quest Frankston on the Bay and Frankston City Council. This worldwide off the beach class offers spectacular and exciting racing for competitors and spectators alike.

Frankston Yacht Club will host the event, which will include up to 12 races over four days, involving around 30-35 boats.

Come and see the spectacle, get hooked on sailing and start racing ‘cats’ at Frankston.

Survival Day Picnic Sunday, 26 January 2014, 11:00am – 3:00pm Frankston Waterfront Celebrate Australia Day at the Frankston Waterfront with the Survival Day Picnic, an Indigenous concert celebrating diversity and survival of Aboriginal culture in Frankston City.

Presented by Baluk Arts.

save the date Ventana Fiesta

28 February – 29 March 2014 Various locations You don’t need to leave Frankston to take a peep into the vibrant world of Latin America, Portugal and Spain. Travel the globe with the annual cultural experience of Ventana Fiesta!

As Frankston’s boutique cultural festival, now in its eighth year, this celebration creates an intimate and authentic experience through dance, music, food, arts, crafts, film, poetry, educational workshops and six weekends of beach soccer from 8 February!

For a full list of programming including the Ventana Film Festival, FEVA Beach Soccer and Ventana Street Fiesta visit www.thefac.com.au.

Pines Pride Day

Twilight Jazz at Cruden Farm

Sunday, 16 March 2014, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Saturday, 22 February 2014, 4:00pm – 8:00pm

Monterey Community Park, access via Monterey Boulevard or Lehmann Crescent, Frankston North

Cruden Farm, Cranhaven Road, Langwarrin Head to Cruden Farm in Langwarrin for a balmy summer’s evening guaranteed to have you up and dancing. Enjoy a sausage sizzle while you relax on the lawns and take in some sweet jazz music. (This is a ticketed event. For more information please go to www.mcclellandgallery.com)

Teddy Bears Picnic

Celebrate Pines Pride Day at Monterey Community Park. There will be plenty of free entertainment, activities and fun for all, as well as food stalls, market stalls and an animal farm. Please note this is an alcohol and dog free event.

IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne Sunday, 23 March 2014

Sunday, 23 February 2014, 11:00am – 4:00pm

Various Locations, race starts at 7:30am at Frankston Waterfront

George Pentland Botanic Gardens, Williams Street, Frankston

The IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship is returning to Frankston City for a third year and this is your opportunity to see the world’s best IRONMAN triathletes in the ultimate test of endurance.

Local residents and visitors to Frankston City are invited to be a part of the action taking place throughout the City over the weekend, be in the front row to see the athletes perform.

Stay tuned to www.visitfrankston.com for updates on businesses open during the event, park and walk options, the best vantage spots to see the athletes, live sites and road closures across the weekend. To volunteer, email frankstonevents@frankston.vic.gov.au.

The Frankston Toy Library will be holding their annual fundraiser at George Pentland Botanic Gardens.

A great excuse to spend the afternoon in the sunshine with the kids. Everyone can enjoy live entertainment, rides, face painting, craft and much, much more! Entry to the event is $2 per person, children under 12 months free.

Don’t forget to bring your favourite teddy to the event and participate in the teddy bear competitions.

For more information visit www.frankston.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 322 322 during business hours.

Find Frankston Events on Facebook for more information www.facebook.com/Frankstonevents

colour in and win lunch for 20 family and friends Reddy Roasts Frankston is excited to be back for the 4th year at Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights.

Colour in the picture and tell us in 25 words or less “What it would mean for you to have a lunch with all the trimmings” Thanks to Reddy Roasts Frankston one lucky family will have the opportunity to WIN!* Entries close Wednesday, 27 November 2013 at 5:00pm and the winner must be able to attend the event on 30 November to collect the prize.

Send your entry to: Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights Reddy Roasts Competition PO Box 490 Frankston VIC 3199 Name: Age: Phone: Email: Address: Parent/Guardian Name: What would it mean to you to have lunch with all the trimmings? (Tell us in 25 words or less)

* Delivery not included, must be used for one function and not available Christmas Day.

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In addition, the following organisations are acknowledged for their community support: Frankston Police, Frankston CFA, Frankston SES, VicRoads and Frankston RSL. For more information visit www.frankston.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 322 322 during business hours. 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. The North Pole Children’s Activities Centre and Santa’s House will continue regardless of weather conditions.

Frankston Events are giving away the opportunity to WIN the Ultimate Frankston Events VIP Pack. Tell us in 30 words or less why you love Frankston Events and go into the draw to win the following prize pack, valued at over $800 • U nlimited Rides Pass for two at Frankston's Waterfront Festival 2014

Name: Age:

Phone:

Email: Address: Parent/Guardian Name:

• Invitation to VIP Opening of Sand Sculpting Australia 'Story Land' and a Family Pass to the 2014 event • Frankston Arts Centre Dual Membership 2014 • P eninsula Stand Up Paddle - Lesson for two people • T wo Tickets to Twilight Jazz at Cruden Farm (22 February 2014) • Channel 9 News Experience for four people • Taste of the Region Hamper

Why l love Frankston Events:

Entries must be received by Friday, 13 December 2013. Send your entries to Ultimate Frankston Events VIP Pack, PO Box 490, Frankston VIC 3199 or email your entry to frankstonevents@frankston.vic.gov.au All thanks to Frankston City Council, Frankston Arts Centre, Sandstorm Events, Wittingslow Amusements, McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, Peninsula Stand Up Paddle, Channel 9 News and Frankston Visitor Information Centre.

Personal information is being collected for the sole purpose of entering you into the Frankston Events VIP Pack promotion and keeping you informed about Frankston events and will not otherwise be disclosed without your consent or as required or permitted by law. You may apply to Council for access and/or amendment of the information by contacting the Privacy Officer on 1300 322 322. *Conditions Apply 1. Ride passes suitable for children under 12 years old.

2. Channel 9 News Experience children must be 15 years or older.