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Queen’s Birthday honours accepted
layout and better equestrian facilities like sand arenas and wash bays.” Consultation closes on 10 July. Read more or make a submission at engagefrankston.vic.gov.au
TWO Frankston residents have been named on the Queen’s Birthday honours list for 2022. Sandra McCaw was awarded an AM for her contributions to golf. The Long Island Golf Club member represented Victoria and Australia in competitions when she was younger, playing on famous courses around the world. George Barber was also awarded an AM for his work on the Mornington Peninsula. Governor-General David Hurley congratulated the 992 people who were named on the list. “Recipients share some common traits – including selflessness, excellence and a commitment to service. They’re from different backgrounds, their stories are each unique, and each has served in different ways. This diversity is a strength and each has impacted their community and made it better,” he said. “For that, we thank them and, today, we celebrate them. Collectively the recipients, whose achievements span community service, science and research, industry, sport, the arts and more, represent the very best of Australia. “The Order of Australia belongs to all Australians. In addition to the characteristics of selflessness, excellence and service, each recipient in the order has something else in common. Someone has taken the time to nominate them for recognition. Please consider nominating someone outstanding from your community for recognition. The order belongs to each of us and we all have a part to play. The only way a person can be recognised through the Order of Australia is for someone to nominate them.”
PLANS are forming to redevelop the public park and equestrian facilities in Baxter. The master plans for Baxter Park and for the equestrian reserves at Baxter and Langwarrin are out for community consultation. The plan for Baxter Park features work on the oval and pitches, pavilion, spectator areas, training facilities, car parking, pedestrian crossings, and lighting. The tennis courts
are proposed to be turned into multipurpose courts, and a new playground with shelters and barbecues is being planned for. The draft equestrian master plan for Baxter includes a new sand area and water jump, walking trails, and an upgraded entry. A new clubroom and shed are planned for Langwarrin. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said “Baxter Park is one of our largest reserves and is home to a range
of sporting clubs and community groups including archery, horse riding, AFL, soccer, cricket, netball, walkers and trail runners, as well as remnant bushland, native birds and animals. Frankston City is also lucky enough to have not one but two equestrian reserves so we’re also taking the time to consult on how these sites could be upgraded so we can plan and budget for future works. This might include improved site
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