Frankston City News 12 September 2016

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Photography by Steve Brown

A vibrant Frankston Waterfront Construction of the new Frankston Yacht Club is now complete and more improvements are underway to further enhance the popular Frankston Waterfront.

The new Yacht Club building is a stunning addition to the waterfront precinct, architecturally designed to complement the Frankston foreshore landscape and the natural beauty of the bay.

The building boasts a 5 Green Star energy rating, natural timber curved lines, expansive decking overlooking the beach, accessible public toilets alongside landscaping and car parking.

Inside

Council has funded the majority of the $10.7 million project. Thanks to the Australian Government for their contribution of $1.25 million and the Victorian Government which contributed a further $333,020 via the Melbourne Water Living Rivers program.

Frankston Yacht Club representative, Commodore Meaghan Densley, said the improved venue means the Club will be able to expand the sailing programs on offer to the community.

“The new building is gorgeous, we’re very excited to be moving in. The new elevated site means we can see much further and will provide a great venue for spectators,” said Ms Densley.

For more information about the Club, membership expressions of interest, community open days and events, please visit fyc.yachting.org.au Council has gone back out to tender to secure a suitable operator to lease the on-site restaurant and café. The community expects and deserves a new vibrant waterfront dining experience in Frankston.

The current works to renew the Olivers Hill boat ramp and jetty along with forthcoming upgrades to the Frankston Waterfront Playground and adjoining toilets will also improve this location for residents and visitors.

One of 10 new sculptures installed at various locations across Frankston City, 'Mirage' by Deirdre Mair and Harry Stitt, is located on Frankston Foreshore in front of the new Yacht Club building

FREE

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

Sunday 9 October 2016, 10am–3pm Ballam Park, Cranbourne Road, Frankston

Free activities

Demonstration arena

Best Dressed Pet Parade with Peter Hitchener Meet and greet with Peter Hitchener at the Nine News marquee after the parade Telstra Store Karingal Pet Photo Booth Pony Rides and Miniature Horse Display

MC: Julia Grainger

Julia is a dog lover, advocate of responsible dog ownership and agricultural presenter.

10.05am 10.30am

Nine News’ Peter Hitchener encourages you to groom your pets and let them strut their stuff in the 1pm Pet Parade.

Watch the Victorian Fly Ball Competition

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

Luxurious mini pet makeovers

12pm

Pony Pantomime Show

Puppy/dog training tricks and tips to get your pooch into shape and showbag giveaways with PetStock

12.30pm

Western Port Dog Club

1pm

Best Dresssed Pet Parade

2pm

Miniature Horse Display and Demonstration

2.30pm

Reptile Education and Display

11am 11.30am

Unique pop-up pet stalls

Reptile Display Children’s animal themed face painting Animal Aid lure course

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Think Big Frankston City

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Australian Rat Fanciers Society

Presentation on responsible rat ownership

Animal Farm

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

Our Stories

Groome Me with Lisa Marie

Grooming demonstration

Best Dressed Pet Parade

Reptile Education and Display Flipping Disc Dogz

Stunt dog show team

Dog obedience demonstration

with Peter Hitchener

Doghouse Café Australia’s first pop-up doggy café at Pets’ Day Out 2016, proudly brought to you by Doghouse Café.

Dogs on the day will be able to enjoy a dogachino, dog muffin or even some ice cream. The rest of the family will be able to select from a range of choices from the on-site food and drink trucks.

Pet registration and free microchip checks

Frankston Seniors Festival 2016

Got a new pet or are you a new resident of Frankston City? Register your cat or dog at the event for half price. Speak to Council’s Compliance and Safety Team at the information marquee to take advantage of this special offer.

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Information

Pets are welcome but owners are responsible for their animals at all times.

Dogs must be inoculated and on leads and other pets securely contained.

ATM available at the event.

Event may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Pets' Day Out 2016

Free microchip checks at The Lost Dogs’ Home marquee.

Free parking at the Cricket Club in Ballam Park.

Enter from Naranga Crescent via Karingal Drive off Cranbourne Road, Frankston.

Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

Pets’ Day Out Sponsors

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Exciting new playgrounds

Seaford >> Frankston >> Langwarrin >> Karingal >> Skye >> Frankston South >> Frankston North >> Carrum Downs >> Langwarrin South >> Sandhurst 1300 322 322

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In this issue A vibrant Frankston Waterfront 1 Your Council 2 Our Community 3 Sustainable City 4 Enjoy Every Moment 5 Build Your Business 6 Pets' Day Out 7 Our Community 8–9 Liveable City 10–11 Sport and Leisure 12

Contact details

Customer Service Phone: 1300 322 322 Email: correspondence@ frankston.vic.gov.au Interpreter: 131 450 frankston.vic.gov.au Civic Centre 30 Davey Street, Frankston Monday to Friday, 8.20am–5pm Seaford Customer Service Centre Seaford Community Centre, corner of Station Street and Broughton Street, Seaford Langwarrin Customer Service Centre Shop 6, The Gateway 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, 9am–5pm Phone: 1300 322 842 visitfrankston.com Hoon Driving 1800 333 000 (Crime Stoppers) Graffiti Removal 1800 66 8247 (1800 NO TAGS) Printed on stock sourced from sustainably farmed forests.

Connect online Like ‘Frankston City Council’ Follow @FrankstonCity frankston.vic.gov.au/enews

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Council elections

Help choose your community leaders Local government elections are held every four years in Victoria and will be conducted across most of the state in October 2016.

Frankston City Council’s elections are by postal vote, conducted by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC).

Ballot packs will be distributed from 4–6 October to every resident and ratepayer enrolled to vote and include a reply paid envelope.

For your vote to count, completed ballot papers must have been posted by 6pm on Friday 21 October.

You can also hand deliver to the VEC at Frankston Mechanics Institute, 1N Plowman Place, Frankston by 6pm on Friday 21 October.

The VEC will accept postal votes received up until 12pm on Friday 28 October — provided they were posted by the 21 October deadline.

Local government election results will be declared between 31 October and 4 November 2016.

Compulsory voting applies and you may be fined if you do not vote.

The VEC is offering a new free text or email messaging service to remind you to vote. To register for ‘Vic Election Alerts’ visit: vec.vic.gov.au Make sure your voice is heard this October.

Caretaker arrangements in the lead up to the Council election Councils must comply with special arrangements in the lead up to local government elections, known as the caretaker period. This is to help reduce any perceived advantage of current Councillors over other candidates standing for Council.

This has an impact on how Council operates between Wednesday 21 September and Saturday 22 October

2016, 6pm, including: • Making certain types of decisions • Materials published by Council must not contain matter that will affect voting at the election Changes you may notice during the caretaker period include: • The opportunity for the community to post comments on Council social media pages will be removed

• Certain pages on Council’s website will not be available • There are no columns from your Councillors or Councillor contact details published in this edition of Frankston City News The caretaker period does not affect Council services in any way and all facilities will be open as usual.

Gearing up for Frankston City's events season Council has again been successful in advocating on behalf of the community during the recent federal election with many election commitments made by the new member for Dunkley, Chris Crewther.

We look forward to working with Chris and indeed all Members of Parliament to deliver results for you.

While Council moves into Caretaker mode, day to day operations will continue to ensure projects and services are provided to the community.

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Caretaker mode limits the current Council, in that they can not make major decisions in the lead up to the local government election.

The newly elected Council will be sworn in during the first week of November and then it will be down to business to continue to work hard on behalf of the community.

There are many wonderful community events coming up for all tastes and I hope you will get out and about to enjoy these activities.

Dennis Hovenden Chief Executive Officer

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‘Think Big Frankston City’: join in the community conversation

Milton Parr, Meals-on-Wheels volunteer

We all love Frankston City, so let’s work together to make sure it continues to be a wonderful place for everyone.

Over the coming months residents, business owners and community groups are invited to share their ideas and priorities to help shape our city’s future.

We need your help to create Community, Council and Health and Wellbeing plans that will deliver great outcomes for us all.

Louise Holtzinger, Frankston Youth Council member

This is your chance to get involved, have your say and make a difference in your local community.

Be inspired

Watch videos and read stories of local people including those pictured.

Learn about their hopes, dreams and personal achievements.

Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/thinkbig

Register now and save the date Register to attend the ‘Think Big Frankston City’ community

Sharyn Cassano, Frankston local

Tony Samball, small business owner

conversation on Saturday 3 December.

Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/thinkbig and click the blue registration button.

Phone: 9784 1035

Share your ideas

Before the community conversation, share your vision via the ‘Think Big Frankston City’ website available from Sunday 23 October 2016.

You can also see what is important to others and vote for their ideas.

Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/thinkbig

Not online?

Phone the automated hotline to leave a message with your ideas.

These will be transcribed and uploaded to the online forum.

Lines open Sunday 23 October.

Phone: 9020 4503

Together we will work out what matters the most and how we can achieve our goals as a community.

Frankston City Council presents

Frankston Seniors Festival 1–31 October 2016

Frankston City’s older residents can experience low-cost, high quality events designed just for them!

Bookings essential — open Monday 12 September Full details in the Frankston Seniors Festival 2016 brochure available from Council Customer Service Centres, Frankston City Libraries and Frankston Arts Centre. Printable booklets are available online, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au

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Frankston Seniors Festival is part of the Victorian Seniors Festival (1–31 October), a state-wide Victorian Government initiative, it offers something for all residents aged over 55 to come and try. Visit: seniorsonline.vic.gov.au Enjoy your 2016 Frankston Seniors Festival

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Sustainable City

you know?

Sustainable school of the month Did It is estimated: Contributing to Frankston City’s sustainability

June Naranga School

July Frankston East Primary School

The students' commitment to sustainability goes beyond the classroom as the children take their sustainability knowledge with them into their homes. They harvest school fruit trees to make marmalades, which are then sold to the community. Naranga School is a fantastic example of a dynamic school engaging students of all ages in holistic sustainable practices.

All students compost, recycle and re-use as much as possible. The school’s vegie garden is a joint effort and produce is often turned into soup and sold as an environmental fundraiser. They also have a native garden designed to attract local wildlife. Frankston East’s annual Christmas trash and treasure stall sells pre-loved toys, books and games to raise money to help overcome poverty.

Council's solar savings Council is charging towards its long-term goal to power its facilities with alternative energy and has recently reached a solar power capacity of 307 kW (kilowatts), saving approximately 500 tonnes in greenhouse gas emissions each year.

A further 477 kW of solar power systems are scheduled over the coming five years, which aim to significantly reduce electricity costs, as well as result in an estimated 1,000

tonne reduction in greenhouse gas emissions each year.

The largest solar site is at Council’s Operations Centre in Seaford, with a 96.5 kW system. The most innovative installation is at the Langwarrin Hall, with a battery system which charges during the day for use at night.

Council’s solar installation program includes community buildings and helps keep running costs down for local community services and sporting activities.

HARD WASTE

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• Half a billion plastic straws are used each day globally • Plastic makes up 90 per cent of marine debris pollution • One million plastic bags are used around the world every minute • Six billion plastic bags a year are used in Australia • Around half the plastic we buy is used once then discarded Soft plastics can be recycled in collection bins outside most major supermarkets or at one of Council’s Specialty Recycling Hubs

Specialty Recycling Hubs are located at the Frankston Civic Centre foyer and Frankston Library

Source: earthcarers.org.au

Greening our future events Resourceful gardening

Friday 16 September, 10–11.30am Belvedere Community Centre 36 Belvedere Road, Seaford Revitalise your spring garden with great tips for creating superb compost, soil and vegie gardens.

Eco-makeover your home

Saturday 29 October, 10am–12pm Eco Living Display Centre The Briars Park 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha Learn how to save money on energy and water bills and make your home more comfortable.

Follow your waste tour

Friday 18 November, 9.15am for 9.30am departure — returning approx 1.30pm Visit a recycling processing facility and a landfill site to see what really happens to what you ‘throw away’.

Refreshments provided.

CARDBOARD & PAPER

Location for bus departure advised upon registration.

Before going solar

Tuesday 6 December, 1.30–3pm or 6–7.30pm Frankston Library 60 Playne Street, Frankston Independent, factual advice to help choose the best solar power system for your needs.

All sessions are free-of-charge but bookings are essential: frankston.vic.gov.au/ environmentalevents Leave a phone message on 9768 1628

SCRAP METAL

Sort your load and save Sorting and separating your load before you arrive makes it easy to identify what’s recyclable, and will save you money at the gate. Clean up at FRRRC, the all new Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre. Details at FRRRC.com.au Visit FRRRC.com.au for details, terms and conditions.

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Resident Morning Tea

What’s On at Frankston Arts Centre Circus Oz Saturday 8 October, 1.30pm and 7.30pm Sunday 9 October, 1.30pm Extraordinary skills, hilarious mayhem, fabulous live music and jaw-dropping daredevil acrobats.

Tickets: $17–$49

Free event June – Scott M July – Alana S

Educating Rita Thursday 13 October, 7.30pm Comedy/drama “Simply a marvellous play, painfully funny and passionately serious: a hilarious social documentary.”

The Sunday Times Tickets: $46–$52

Photography competition

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

Bookings: 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au

Friday 11 November, 7.30pm As featured in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Tickets: $85–$89

Frankston Arts Centre is a business unit of Frankston City Council

Friday 23 September and Thursday 24 November, 10–11am, Frankston Visitor Information Centre, 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront The friendly team at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre welcomes residents to an informal morning tea.

Find out more about local services, facilities and activities while meeting other local residents.

Please RSVP for catering purposes.

Bookings: 1300 322 842 or tourism@frankston.vic.gov.au

Closes Monday 31 October 2016 Congratulations to the two recent winners of the Visit Frankston photography competition.

June – Scott M July – Alana S visitfrankston.com/contest

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Build Your Business

Business Grants up to $15,000 Applications open until Friday 7 October 2016 Frankston City Council’s Small Business Grants offer a longterm boost to the local economy by supporting businesses with potential to expand and grow job opportunities.

In the past five years, the Small Business Grants Program has generated more than $60 million a year within the local economy and created more than 200 jobs.

Applications are now open for the 2016–2017 round of Small Business Grants.

Apply for up to $15,000 for your business in one of five categories: • Start-up • Home-based graduation • Relocation • Green business • Emerging exporter Contact the Economic Development team before Monday 26 September about attending a compulsory information session. business@frankston.vic.gov.au 1300 322 322

Dan Dainton at the new microbrewery business in Carrum Downs

Business Investment Program Council recently welcomed a new microbrewery business relocating from Kialla to Carrum Downs, providing support through the Business Investment Program.

The program supports local start-ups and existing businesses that want to expand or relocate to Frankston City, by assisting with site selection and regulatory processes such as planning, environmental health, building and local laws.

Dainton Family Brewery is now open at 560 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs, led by father-son team Kevin and Dan Dainton. Council was also able to assist Dainton Family Brewing by helping recruit local staff through its job-matching service.

In the past two years the Business Investment Program has assisted 19 businesses, creating 200 plus jobs and more than $50 million a year in revenue.

Frankston’s future looking bright Jobs in Frankston City are on the rise with unemployment falling to a five year low, continuing a welcome trend for the local economy.

The unemployment rate is now at 6.1 per cent, the lowest rate since 2011.

Since March 2015 when unemployment peaked at 8.3 per cent, the rate has fallen in each of the subsequent four quarters.

Carrum Downs alone has seen significant employment growth in this time. More than 200 jobs were

FMP Business Breakfast Guest speaker: Simon McKeon AO

Thursday 10 November, 7–9am Frankston Park, Corner Young Street and Plowman Place, Frankston

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Simon McKeon’s is Chancellor of Monash University, Chairman of AMP and In2Science, a Director of Red Dust Role Models and a member of the Big Issue Advisory Board.

He has previously been Chairman of CSIRO, MYOB, MS Research Australia and Business for Millennium Development.

created in the retail sector when new stores opened for business in 2015 including Bunnings and Kmart.

The Carrum Downs/Seaford industrial precinct has become one of the largest and most progressive industrial areas in Melbourne’s south-east. The precinct is the economic centre of Frankston City, generating $2.8 billion a year, up from $2 billion in 2011.

Source: Department of Employment Small Area Labour Markets, June 2016

In addition to his business career, Simon McKeon has contributed significantly to sport and philanthropic causes. He was named Australian of the Year in 2011 and appointed an Office of the Order of Australia in 2012.

Bookings: fmpbrekky.com.au or 9781 1422

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FREE

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

Sunday 9 October 2016, 10am–3pm Ballam Park, Cranbourne Road, Frankston

Free activities

Demonstration arena

Best Dressed Pet Parade with Peter Hitchener

MC: Julia Grainger

Julia is a dog lover, advocate of responsible dog ownership and agricultural presenter.

Meet and greet with Peter Hitchener at the Nine News marquee after the parade

10.05am

Telstra Store Karingal Pet Photo Booth Pony Rides and Miniature Horse Display

10.30am

Groome Me with Lisa Marie

Grooming demonstration

Australian Rat Fanciers Society

Presentation on responsible rat ownership

Best Dressed Pet Parade

Animal Farm

Nine News’ Peter Hitchener encourages you to groom your pets and let them strut their stuff in the 1pm Pet Parade.

Watch the Victorian Fly Ball Competition

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

Luxurious mini pet makeovers

12pm

Pony Pantomime Show

Puppy/dog training tricks and tips to get your pooch into shape and showbag giveaways with PetStock

12.30pm

Western Port Dog Club

1pm

Best Dresssed Pet Parade

2pm

Miniature Horse Display and Demonstration

2.30pm

Reptile Education and Display

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

11am 11.30am

Unique pop-up pet stalls

Reptile Display Children’s animal themed face painting Animal Aid lure course

Reptile Education and Display Flipping Disc Dogz

Stunt dog show team

Dog obedience demonstration

with Peter Hitchener

Doghouse Café Australia’s first pop-up doggy café at Pets’ Day Out 2016, proudly brought to you by Doghouse Café.

Dogs on the day will be able to enjoy a dogachino, dog muffin or even some ice cream. The rest of the family will be able to select from a range of choices from the on-site food and drink trucks.

Pet registration and free microchip checks Got a new pet or are you a new resident of Frankston City? Register your cat or dog at the event for half price. Speak to Council’s Compliance and Safety Team at the information marquee to take advantage of this special offer.

Free microchip checks at The Lost Dogs’ Home marquee.

Information Free parking at the Cricket Club in Ballam Park.

Enter from Naranga Crescent via Karingal Drive off Cranbourne Road, Frankston.

Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

Pets are welcome but owners are responsible for their animals at all times.

Dogs must be inoculated and on leads and other pets securely contained.

ATM available at the event.

Event may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Pets’ Day Out Sponsors

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Our Community

Community satisfaction survey another tick for Council • The community consultation and engagement score remained consistent at 57, above the Victorian average of 54 • Advocacy scored 56, making community decisions scored 58 and sealed local roads scored 63 Results show: — all significantly higher scores • Council’s overall performance than the state average achieved a score of 61, outperforming • Frankston performed well with the state average of 59 questions relating to Liveable City • Overall direction scored 57, which — Council’s long-term community was favorably higher than the outcome — with 90 per cent of Victorian average of 51 respondents agreeing that • Residents rated Council’s customer Frankston City is liveable service as 71, again rising above the state average of 69 Frankston City Council’s performance has again been rated above the state average by residents in the 2016 Community Satisfaction Survey, continuing the trend of the previous four years.

Giving back to the community Council’s Community Grants program will help support 95 local community groups and clubs during the 2016–2017 financial year.

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

Recipients are being presented with their cheques at the Mayor’s Family Picnic on 11 September acknowledging the valuable role they all play in the lives of local residents.

These are just some of the groups being supported in their fundraising efforts through these grants: • AWARE Wildlife Rescue • Cancer Patients Foundation • Frankston Croquet Club • Frankston Peninsula Multiple Birth Association

• Frankston Photographic Club • 3198 and 3199 Beach Patrol groups • Senior Citizens Clubs • Joy of the Earth Community Garden • Kananook Creek Association A full list of Council’s Community Grants Program recipients is available on the website: frankston.vic.gov.au

2016–2017 Rate Notices First rate payment due 30 September

• Payments by instalment only 10 working days before the instalment due date • First instalment due Friday 30 September 2016 • If you currently have a direct debit arrangement in place with • Payments can be made in advance Council, this will continue unless at any time advised otherwise in writing • Any amount in arrears is due • Landowners who have not immediately; interest is charged received their annual rate notice on overdue amounts should contact Council to update Direct debit address details • Applications for direct debit must Details: frankston.vic.gov.au be received by Council at least

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• The overall image of Frankston scored 60, with 58 per cent of respondents agreeing that Frankston is safe, an increase of six per cent over the past four years The survey, conducted by an independent research company on behalf of Local Government Victoria, telephone interviewed 400 randomly selected residents. Results were scored on a scale from zero to 100.

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

Positive ageing event

Making the most of Consumer Directed Care Come along to this free information session to learn about managing your current and future aged care services, including: • What is Consumer Directed Care • How to take control of your life and your choices • What you can do to make the most of your Home Care Package • Information about how to access assistance to guide your decisions When: Tuesday 20 September, 10.30am–12pm Where: Lyrebird Community Centre, 203 Lyrebird Drive Carrum Downs Bookings: 9784 1046

Remembrance Day services Hosted by the Frankston RSL in memory of fallen and since departed comrades who served their country during past wars and conflicts.

‘Lest We Forget’ Sunday 6 November, 10.45am Frankston Memorial Park Cemetery, corner of Moorooduc Highway and Cranbourne Road, Frankston Wednesday 9 November, 1.30pm For local students, features the Royal New Zealand Artillery Band Frankston War Memorial, Beauty Park, High Street, Frankston Friday 11 November, 10.45am Frankston RSL Memorial, 183 Cranbourne Road, Frankston Details frankstonrsl.com.au

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Bands do battle

From Impact Volunteering: Tim Jerram, Chairperson; Melissa King, Coordinator; Craig Stephens, Treasurer; Liz Daley, Board member; Jim Schaefer, Board member; and Kim Kearsey, Secretary

Congratulations to X-Minus — winner of Fresh Entertainment’s Push Start Music competition 2016, formerly known as Battle of the Bands.

They will represent Frankston in the south-east regional finals which will be held at the Frankston Mechanics Institute Hall on Saturday 3 December.

There was a great turn out and positive vibe at this year’s event, and the judges voted TV Dinners as runners-up.

This event is coordinated by Fresh Entertainment — a group of young volunteers who organise drug, alcohol and smoke free live music events

Making an impact in the community Impact Volunteering is a not-forprofit organisation that provides a free matching service for people looking to volunteer and local organisations recruiting volunteers.

If you would like to volunteer for a local organisation or you’re needing volunteers for your agency, phone 9770 6492 or visit the Impact Volunteering desk at Frankston Library 9am–4pm weekdays.

Register now for 3-year-old kindergarten in 2017 Registrations are now open for next year's 3-year-old kindergarten in Frankston City. Register by Friday 30 September 2016 to be considered for the first round of offers. Register online: frankston.vic.gov.au/kindergartens

Spring Art Show Melbourne Cup weekend

under the Freeza banner, in conjunction with Frankston Youth Services.

Like ‘Fresh Entertainment’ on Facebook.

Introduction to Volunteering Forthcoming information sessions with guest speakers: Wednesday 28 September, 10–11am, Community Support Frankston Wednesday 26 October, 10–11am, Extended Families Venue: Frankston Library, Long Room, 60 Playne Street, Frankston RSVP: info@impactvolunteering.org.au

Frankston City’s Australia Day Award recipients 2016 Senior Citizen: Alan Quaife. Citizen of the Year: David Cross. Community Event: Colour of Hope exhibition representatives Pastor Ulli Rothstein de Roldan and Reverend Angel Roldan

Australia Day Awards 2017 Nominations now open

Nominations are now invited for the Frankston City Australia Day Awards 2017.

The Frankston City Australia Day Awards celebrate the achievements and contributions made by members of our community.

Awards will be presented in four categories:

• Citizen of the Year • Young Citizen of the Year • Senior Citizen of the Year • Community Event of the Year Nomination forms are available from Council’s Customer Service Centres or on the Council website, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au

Nominations close at 5pm, Friday 11 November 2016.

Saturday 29 October to Tuesday 1 November, 10am–5pm Peninsula Arts Society, 159 Overport Road, Frankston South Affordable original art, textiles and daily demonstrations. Free entry and parking. Devonshire tea by Frankston Red Cross. peninsulaartssociety.org.au or 9775 2640

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Liveable City

Maintain your elm trees Treat elm-leaf beetles

The elm-leaf beetle is a consistent problem in Melbourne’s suburbs including Frankston City and can have a serious impact on local elm trees with European origins.

Trees affected by elm-leaf beetles can lose their leaves mid-summer, so there is no summer shade or autumn colour, reducing energy for next year’s growth and weakening the tree.

The yellow and dark brown beetles are mostly seen from mid-October and create a series of small holes in leaves during October and November.

The beetle larvae, also yellow and brown, destroy all but the veins of leaves, creating a ‘skeleton’ effect.

The larvae descend the tree trunk during December and are visible on the ground below the tree.

Total eradication of elm-leaf beetles is extremely difficult. Ongoing treatment is required to maintain elm trees, to contain beetle numbers and reduce damage.

Chemical treatment options include:

Elm-leaf beetle photo from Museum Victoria, photographer Alan Henderson

above the ground. Spray monthly from November to January. Reapply the spray after wet weather.

Soil injection* Inject insecticide around the tree’s root zone between September and November.

Stem Injection* Drill 10mm holes in the trunk and inject the insecticide directly into the tree when it is in leaf, preferably during mid to late spring.

Bark banding

*These techniques should only be performed by a suitably qualified and experienced arborist.

This is the easiest option using small amounts of chemical. Spray a contact insecticide in a half-metre band around the tree trunk, at least 1.5m

Council recommends you seek the advice of a suitably qualified arborist to determine the best treatment for your trees.

New sculptures arrive in Frankston City Ten new sculptures have been installed at popular locations including the Waterfront, parks, community centres and libraries.

A full list of locations is available online, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au

'Intervention' by Mike Van Dam at Seaford Life Saving Club

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'Transfiguration link mobius XV' by Mitsuo Takeuichi, Kananook Creek Boulevard, South East Water Building

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Carrum Downs War Memorial Lyrebird Community Centre

The War Memorial was officially dedicated at a ceremony held on Tuesday 19 July 2016. This was established following the demolition of the former Carrum Downs Memorial Hall and includes the refurbishment of the Honour Board now hanging in the Lyrebird Community Centre and the placement of a rock and plaque at the former hall site.

Cut out and collect…

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

Offer available: Saturday 1 October 2016 9am–1pm and Wednesdays 5 and 12 October 2016 9am–3pm Frankston Indigenous Nursery 7 McMannis Way, Seaford (Next door to the SES Unit, off McCulloch Avenue) Phone: 9768 1513 *One plant per household.

Exciting new playgrounds • Frankston Waterfront • George Pentland Botanic Gardens Council is upgrading the playgrounds at some of our community’s most popular destinations and welcomes your feedback on the designs.

The plans for both include: • Access for children of all-abilities and all ages • Nature based play elements that encourage imagination and discovery such as rock scrambles, rope nets and sandpits • Swings, spinning carousels, slides and towers • More seating, picnic tables, trees and landscaping Council is investing $900,000 in the Frankston Waterfront playground upgrade which will also include some water-play elements, and $600,000 at the George Pentland Botanic Gardens.

Have your say See concept plans and provide feedback by 5pm on Tuesday 20 September: frankston.vic.gov.au/ haveyoursay There will also be an opportunity to view the playground plans and provide feedback at the George Pentland Botanic Gardens on Wednesday 14 September, 11am–1pm.

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#FrankstonCity Artist’s impression of the Frankston Basketball Stadium upgrade

Investing in local infrastructure Frankston Basketball Stadium The Frankston Basketball Stadium redevelopment is progressing with the final design approved by Council.

An expression of interest process is currently being conducted to construct the stadium upgrade.

A shortlist of selected builders will be invited to tender for the project in October, with construction likely to commence in January 2017. Works are expected to take 18 months and will impact on commuter parking at Kananook Reserve.

More than 700 teams per week use the stadium and this project will deliver a vital sports and recreation facility for the region.

The total cost of the project is $12.45 million including contributions from the Australian Government $4.95 million, Victorian Government $2.5 million, Council $4 million and the Frankston Basketball Association $1 million.

Ballam Park

The $1 million playground upgrade at Ballam Park is also well underway and continues through to the end of October 2016.

Carrum Downs Council’s 2016–2017 budget includes $1.3 million to complete the project design and start construction of a new community sporting pavilion at the Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve on Wedge Road.

Council has endorsed the final design and authorised the project team to commence the tender process to begin construction in early 2017.

The multipurpose facility will service the needs of reserve users and include a hall which will be available for community groups to hire.

The Victorian Government is contributing $1.05 million towards this project which in total, is estimated to cost $3.8 million.

McClelland Reserve

Council’s extension to the sporting pavilion is progressing well. Final Council has committed to demolishing works are nearing completion and and reconstructing the Ballam Park the project is due to be completed East Pavilion to accommodate the late 2016.

Karingal Bulls Football Club and Long The new female-friendly change Island Cricket Club. rooms will support a growth in The initial schematic design has females playing soccer – as well as been approved by Council and the overall works improving facilities for final design development drawings all players. are underway. Work is expected to commence on-site in early 2017. The Thank you to the Victorian project received an election promise Government for contributing $100,000 towards this $1 million project. from Chris Crewther MP.

Young Street improvements The Victorian Government’s $13 million upgrade of Young Street, Frankston has commenced with the new roundabout at the intersection of the Fletcher Road extension and Dandenong Roads.

This was a vital first stage to support bus access to the improved Young Street interchange to come.

VicRoads expects to finalise the contract for the Young Street Redevelopment works by the end of August, with construction due to commence late September.

During the works, some bus services will be temporarily relocated, and VicRoads will advertise details closer to the start of works.

During September VicRoads will host a community hub in Young Street to help answer questions about the project.

Council has been working closely with the state government and VicRoads to ensure that this important project is delivered with the overall city centre plan in mind and with minimal disruption.

Details: 1800 858 520 or youngstreet@roads.vic.gov.au

works to access the business resilience package. The package will provide businesses in the affected area access to skills and knowledge development as well as individual mentoring. This support is designed to help businesses manage through any disruptions they experience as a result of the construction works.

Contact Council’s Economic Development team: 1300 322 322 or business@frankston.vic.gov.au

Open for business

The Victorian Government is about to commence the design stage of the Frankston Station redevelopment.

This will involve an expression of interest process being advertised nationally and overseen by the Office of the Victorian Architect.

Please continue to support city centre traders during construction. Access to businesses will remain open.

Council encourages traders affected by the Young Street Redevelopment

Frankston Station

A city centre map detailing all construction activity, festivals and events providing advice on impact on the community, is also available online, visit: investfrankston.com

Considering an extension or sub-dividing your property?

Talk to a Planner information session Wednesday 16 November, 6–7pm Frankston Library, Long Room An opportunity for local home owners to speak face-to-face with Frankston City Council officers, ask questions about the Frankston Planning Scheme and the statutory planning process.

This event is free-of-charge.

RSVP: 1300 322 322 or town.planning@frankston.vic.gov.au

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Sport and Leisure

Improving access for all-abilities Council recently installed a new wheelchair-friendly public barbecue at Frankston Waterfront — the first of its kind in Australia.

The design-award winning A-series barbecue enables wheelchair users to reach the cooktop with ease, while hot surfaces remain safely out of reach of children.

The barbecue means all park users can now enjoy the Australian tradition of outdoor cooking.

This innovative design was created by a family-owned Australian business Christie Parksafe Barbecues — which recently re-located to Carrum Downs.

Anthea was the first to try Australia’s first all-abilities public barbecue at Frankston Waterfront

Guided Ranger activities Guided Ranger Walks Open to all-ages

Kananook Creek Reserve, Seaford

Tuesday 20 September, 1–3pm

Astronomy Night Star Talk Open to all ages. BYO folding chair or picnic rug and small torch.

Overport Park, Frankston South

Old dogs can learn new tricks It’s never too late for your dog to learn how to behave and the Frankston Dog Obedience Club is a great place to start.

All dogs benefit from training and this Club makes training fun. A poorly behaved dog is an issue for everyone and training helps dogs become happy and healthy members of their family and community.

In addition to weekly classes, the Club offers active pursuits for energetic dogs including agility, tracking and flyball — where the Club competes at the national level.

The Club already boasts more than 400 members. New members are welcome or if you’d like to drop-in to find out more, visit them on Saturdays, 12.45pm at Centenary Park, McClelland Drive, Frankston.

The Club is hosting a competition on Friday 30 September and kindly requests people avoid Centenary Park on that date where possible, as it will be extra busy.

Details: fdoc.org.au or 0438 788 256 (before 9pm)

Summer business opportunities in local parks and foreshore

Tuesday 27 September, 6.30–8pm

Apply now to operate your commercial venture in public places

Wednesday 21 September, 10am–12pm

Seniors Festival – free events

Seaford Wetlands

Energetic walks for people aged 50+

Spotlight Walk

Thursday 6 October, 9.30–11.30am

Council invites applications from suitably qualified individuals or organisations to conduct regular commercial activities in Frankston City’s parks, foreshore reserve or other open spaces during the 2016–2017 summer season.

Such activities might include sports hire and instruction, outdoor cinema, sky diving, rock climbing or other recreational pursuits in the great outdoors.

Stringybark Reserve, Langwarrin

Wednesday 28 September, 10am–12pm

Frankston-Seaford Foreshore Ramble

Open to all-ages. BYO torch.

Seaford Wetlands Ramble

Paratea Reserve, Frankston South

Bookings essential

Tuesday 20 September, 6.30–8pm

Junior Explorer Activities Join the ranger and become a bush detective for a day. For children aged 6–12.

Upper Sweetwater Creek, Frankston South Tuesday 27 September, 1–3pm

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Thursday 13 October, 9.30–11.30am • Children must be accompanied by an adult • Cost per event: $5 adult; $3 concession; $2 child; free for children aged under 3 Bookings: Frankston Visitor Information Centre, Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront, phone 1300 322 842 or visitfrankston.com

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Application forms are available online and close Friday 30 September 2016.

Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au

Photo by Steve Brown

Seaford Wetlands Fun Run Sunday 27 November 2016

Hosted by Rotary Peninsula 2.0 in conjunction with Seaford Little Athletics

2km, 5km or 10km Family-friendly morning mini fair at start/finish line inside Seaford North Primary School.

Proceeds support Kindred Clubhouse

Early bird discount entry closes Sunday 30 October.

Includes running top for all competitors and medal for all finishers. wetlandsfunrun.com.au

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