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ANZAC service goes online THE Frankston RSL hosted an online ANZAC Day service last weekend. The service was live streamed on the RSL’s Facebook page, with the event taking place at a vacant Beauty Park. The mayor Sandra Mayer said “although we are unable to attend Anzac Day services in person this year, we can still honour those who have served our great country.” “In the midst of all that is happening, it’s important that we stand tall, maintain tradition and never forget those that fought for our freedom,” she said. Picture: Supplied
PLANS for a redeveloped Ballam Park. Picture: Supplied
Plans for Ballam Park on show PLANS for a $3.4 million redevelopment of Ballam Park are out for community consultation. The proposed changes in the precinct include public art sculptures, new pathways, a junior playground, water play facilities, a terrace, gardens, and picnic lawns with shelters. New car parking is
also included in the plan. The mayor Sandra Mayer said the ratepayer funded redevelopment would make the precinct “an even bigger drawcard for visitors and locals when this redevelopment is complete. We’ll even have a bowl to host outdoor performances.”
“Due to the coronavirus pandemic we are unable to hold in-person information sessions at the moment so jump online to view the plans, complete our survey and have your say,” she said. Visit frankston.vic.gov.au to make a submission. Feedback closes 5pm, 30 April.
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Fireworks show to go on
ing to endorse continuing fireworks displays at the Christmas Festival of Lights and the annual Waterfront Festival. A council-conducted analysis looked at the comparative costs of different displays based on one event. They found that a fireworks display would cost between $7000 and $10,000, while a drone display would cost upwards of $170,000. They determined that a laser show would cost between $20,000 and $100,000, and a projection show would cost between $50,000 and $100,000.
Event remembers lives lost A FRANKSTON-based group will host an online event this weekend to commemorate National Miscarriage Awareness Day. Miscarriage Information Support Service is a not-for-profit volunteer group which provides resources to people affected by miscarriages. At midday, Sunday 3 May, the group will post a video of the event to their Facebook page. The group is offering lemon ribbons and candles to people to help commemorate the lives lost. To receive the complimentary ribbons email info@miss.org.au Visit facebook.com/miss.org.au to watch the event. A MURAL and plaque at Frankston Memorial Park remembering lives lost to miscarriage. Picture: Supplied
FRANKSTON Council has agreed to continue using fireworks for their local events after completing a cost analysis into alternatives. In January council considered cancelling the fireworks display for the 2020 Waterfront Festival in the wake of the bushfire season. They decided to go ahead with the display, and last week reinforced that decision by vot-
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