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Veteran support group celebrates century A CEREMONIAL torch was carried through Frankston last week to commemorate the 100year anniversary of the Legacy charity. The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023 began in April in France. The torch was then carried to London, where it was greeted by King Charles III, before travelling onto Australia to pass through the 44 national Legacy clubs. Last Wednesday, 27 September, the torch passed through the Mornington Peninsula. It began at Schnapper Point before travelling to Mornington Memorial Park, Rupert White Reserve, and finally the Frankston War Memorial for the lighting of the cauldron.
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This leg of the torch relay was completed by Anne Hill, Ron Chidgey, Roger Beacall, and Jim Dickson. Legacy was established in 1923 to support veterans and their families in the wake of World War I. It still supports the families of veterans today. For more information visit legacy.com.au
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CEO earns extension FRANKSTON Council CEO Phil Cantillon has had his tenure extended until 2026. Cantillon (pictured above) has been appointed for a further three years in the CEO role - his previous contract concluded on 15 September. He began in the role permanently in September 2019 after a short stint as acting CEO. Frankston Council’s most recent annual report, 2021/2022, revealed that its highest paid member of key management received remuneration between $380,000 and $389,999. Total remuneration includes salary, paid leave, superannuation, and contribution for the private use of a vehicle if applicable. Cantillon replaced Dennis Hovenden in the CEO role. Hovenden had been at council for seven years before resigning with just four months left to run on his contract. Brodie Cowburn
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