still up for grabs
The home straight: Liberal candidate Chris Crewther, Labor candidate Peta Murphy and other political parties hand out flyers to early voters in Dunkley. Picture: Gary Sissons
tiring after 20 years, this is our chance to change that with positive new policies that build and share opportunity. I want to be the first ever female representative of an electorate named after a pioneering woman. Like Louisa Dunkley, I will encourage girls and women to aim high, and I’ll also fight for fair pay.” “I will fully fund and deliver our re-
gion’s top sports priorities such as the Frankston Basketball Stadium expansion, regional netball pathways and the Karingal Football Netball Club Pavilion.” Mr Crewther said he “will carry on from the hard work of Bruce Billson” if elected. “Locally I am committed to helping small business, tackling the scourge of ice in our community, creating opportunities for our young people and improving local transport infrastructure,” he said. “The Turnbull government and I are also committed to supporting and protecting the important work of over 60,000 CFA volunteers in Dunkley and Victoriawide. “As a local small business owner living in Frankston with my wife Grace and baby daughter Yasmin, my first priority is to see jobs created for Dunkley families.
“I ask for your support to continue to make Dunkley a great place to live, work and raise a family, with the best of the country, the city and the coast right on our doorstep.” Nine other candidates will be listed on the ballot paper in Dunkley. Jeanette Swain (Greens), Tim Wilms (Liberal Democrats), Ruth Stanfield (Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party), Michael Rathbone (Family First Party), Sally Baillieu (The Arts Party), Jeff Reaney (Australian Christians), Lin Tregenza (Rise Up Australia Party), Jack Tyson (Animal Justice Party) and independent Joseph Toscano could see their preferences, where allocated, get either Mr Crewther or Ms Murphy over the line in Dunkley.
Talking bay fishing SOUTHERN Port Phillip Bay anglers are invited to hear the “Big Fisherman” Rex Hunt and fisheries experts discuss the removal of commercial net fishing and the health of key bay species. They will be speaking at a conference, 5.309pm, Friday 12 August, at the Altona Theatre. “We’re keen to share the latest findings from our work in the bay and outline the substantial progress made this year in removing 33 of 43 commercial netters – the flagship commitment in the State Government’s $46 million Target One Million plan,” Fisheries Victoria executive director Travis Dowling said. “Presentations from experts will cover kingfish and southern calamari research, which has been funded by fishing licence fees, along with habitat improvement efforts in the bay, such as shellfish reef restoration and recreational fishing reefs.” VRFish’s Dallas D’Silva will discuss the results of the latest Ernst and Young economic study on recreational fishing in Victoria. Radio 3AW’s David Kramer, who presents the Talking Fishing segment, will share his views on the removal of commercial net fishing “and the exciting times ahead for saltwater anglers in the bay”. A panel discussion will take questions from the audience allowing everyone an opportunity to have their say on all things fishing. Mr Dowling said the bay conference would build on the success of last year’s Talk Wild Trout conference at Mansfield, which attracted hundreds of freshwater anglers from across the state. “We’ll be repeating that conference in November and adding a third to the calendar focusing on Murray cod, at Shepparton, in December,” he said. Those attending the bay conference should register to assist with event logistics and help organisers cater for a light meal at the interval. Visit improving.fishing@ecodev.vic.gov.au Learn more about the bay conference, including speakers and themes, at vic.gov.au/bayconference.
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