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Other key projects include the completion of the Mentone and Aspendale Lifesaving Clubs, new disability access paths along the foreshore, and a range of sustainability initiatives to address the climate and ecological Andemergency.ourservices will continue to run at a high standard, with Council investing in the things that really matter - aged care services, our delivered meals program, childhood immunisations, maternal and child health support, senior citizen centres and much more. next Ordinary Council Meetings will be held on Monday 26 September, Monday 24 October and Monday 28 November and a Statutory Meeting will be held on Wednesday 9 November. The next Planning Committee Meetings will be held on Wednesday 19 October and Wednesday 23 November. City of Kingston proudly the Bunurong the Kulin Nation Traditional Owners land, respect Elders, present emerging. cyclists joggers exercising the Bay Trail, at the site of the new Raindrops Sunbeams Hazel Pierce Reserve Mordialloc. more the installation of this other public art Kingston, page
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Kingston’s budget for 2022-23 will deliver high-quality services and a record $80.4 million investment in capital works for the coming year.
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Please note - permits are not valid in Governor Rd (Chute St) carpark, Mordialloc. Beach parking permits are posted with your rates notice. If you are a renter in Kingston, or for any reason did not receive a permit in your rates notice, please apply here.
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Don't Forget!
A big shout out to the Kingston businesses who have now diverted more than 330 tonnes of waste from landfill through ASPIRE, an online match-making marketplace that allows them to trade their trash as a resource. Local businesses can upload their waste items and, with the click of a button, find another business wanting to exchange or purchase items that may have otherwise been sent to landfill. Kingston Council is not only a proud partner of ASPIRE, but played an important role in the project's development. au/sustainable-businesskingston.vic.gov.
and work together. If you haven’t been there in a while, you can enjoy new solar lighting, netball courts, improved car parking, an adventure playground, a new outdoor exercise area, petanque pistes and vibrant new artwork created by artists Abbey Rich and Beci Orpin.
Just a reminder to make sure you mow your lawn ahead of the fire season. Under Council’s Community Local Law, homeowners are responsible for ensuring that grassed nature strips are regularly mowed and that grass does not exceed 30 centimetres in height.
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Kingston produces 28,000 tonnes of rubbish each year, equivalent to 11 Olympic swimming pools! But what happens to it all once it's collected? We're talking all things trash on our new waste education podcast – Trash Talk. Scan to listen!
Kingston Council has called on Consumer Affairs Victoria to acquire the former Berkeley Living complex in Patterson Lakes, to ensure the site does not remain abandoned. The privately-owned site, which was shut down in 2017, has attracted ongoing graffiti, vandalism and other safety issues.
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Scan here to find out more about our tree planting program.
We were recently joined by the Mordialloc Netball Team and students from the Mordialloc Beach Primary School to celebrate the upgrades at Ben Kavanagh Reserve. This $2.95 million project is a great example of the outcomes that can be achieved when all levels of government contribute
Not sure about what’s allowed on your nature strip? Council has introduced new Nature Strip Guidelines which provide plenty of great design ideas for planting and advice about how to make sure your nature strip complies with legal safety requirements.
Saving waste from landfill
Hard rubbish collection is in full swing. Check out the dos and don’ts at gov.au/hard-wastekingston.vic.
Earlier this year, we asked our community whether they would like our hard waste service upgraded to two free collections per year (at whatever time is most convenient for you!) Find out more: com.au/hard-waste-reviewyourkingstonyoursay.
Ben Kavanagh revamp
Trash TALK
This year Council has committed to planting and establishing more than 4200 street and park trees to help increase canopy coverage across Kingston. Trees play an important role in our environment. They provide shade, reduce daytime temperatures, improve air and water quality, mitigate storm water run-off, absorb pollutants and help conserve energy. From October we'll be taking care of a whopping 7000 recently-planted trees, which are all aged two years, or under.
The title refers to the two naturalelements required to form a rainbow, with raindrops representing the struggles and sadness experienced through the pandemic and sunbeams representing the light and hope at the end of the tunnel. The wording on each post refers to seven shining values - which you can read which you can read about below.
In Moorabbin, Artists Mike Makatron and Damien Vick have partnered to create the wonderful new art at the Horscroft Place Pocket Park.
The Butterfly Renewal murals by Makatron and assisting artists shows the stages of the Monarch butterflies' rebirth - much like Horscroft Place Pocket Park
The project was funded by Kingston and the Level Crossing Removal Project. Scan the QR code to download our public art trail map or visit public-spacesau/visual-art/public-art/art-in-kingstonarts.com.
Butterfly Renewal and The Monarchs at Horscroft Place Pocket Park, Moorabbin.
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community participants, including 300 students from Bonbeach Primary and Chelsea Primary Schools. The beautiful work is in the walkway between the Shopping Precinct and Safeway carpark.
Horscroft renewal
The Horscroft Place Pocket Park was developed by Council in partnership with the Victorian Government through the Suburban Parks Program.
Collaborative effort
Our shining values
When Chelsea Station was demolished we called on artist Anu Patel to create a mural in homage of The Art Pass - the mural that was in the station underpass.
Our developing public art trail reflects and celebrates our history, stories, cultures and sense of place.
which has undergone significant Vick'stransformation.sculpture The Monarchs continue the narrative with the butterflies emerging from their chrysalides to bathe their newly formed wings in the sun. The work adds an additional and playful dimension to the space.
The Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation has provided the traditional language translation for each of the key values on Raindrops and Sunbeams:
• Leadership – Murrun
• Honesty – Kopin
We recently added three new public artworks to the trail and encourage you to explore it, and discover a treasure trove of murals, sculptures and more.
• Kindness – Kunar
• Respect – Ngarnurngate
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• Happiness – Pert-Burn-Min-Un
For The Art Pass Reimagined project, Anu again worked with
The Raindrops and Sunbeams sculpture by Deb McNaughton at Hazel Pierce Reserve in Mordialloc features seven arched posts, which symbolise a rainbow.
• Equality – Bungarlook
Explore Kingston
Enjoy a game while you picnic in the park this spring. We’ve added more picnic tables (with game boards on top!) to several parks across Kingston – so you can enjoy a picnic while you play a game of chess, checkers or noughts & crosses. BYO game pieces to enjoy this outdoor fun. kingston.vic.gov.au/lovelocal
Local artist Deb McNaughton is well known within art circles, with her colourful signature style featured on a range of media, from paintings and murals to fabrics and jewellery. Recently, we collaborated with her to install her iconic new piece Rainbows and Sunbeams at Hazel Pierce Reserve. But it’s not the only piece of public art that she loves in Kingston.
• community groups
Picnic tables and blankets will also be available, with food vendors onsite. BYO snacks are also welcome.
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• Carols by Kingston at Bicentennial Park
• Mordi Fest at Peter Scullin Reserve
• Pet Expo at Kingston Heath Reserve.
• kids activities
• music
“I like to hang out at Braeside Park with my boys. There are some beautiful mosaic walls and carved tree sculptures there, as well as a brilliant playground and plenty of space to kick the footy or have a picnic. But our favourite place is right in our own backyard – Aspendale Beach. With colourful beach houses, crystal clear water and the grainy Aspendale sand, it’s the perfect place for natural inspiration and just a short stroll to Mordialloc to visit the ‘Raindrops and Sunbeams’ sculpture on our way to get an ice cream at the kiosk and explore the rocks for crabs at the pier.”
Spring Fair is Gamebackon!
Join us at Spring Fair on Saturday, 22 October, 10am-2pm at Clayton South’s Keeley Park and learn about all the wonderful programs and services available to you in Kingston. You’ll enjoy a familyfun day out with a range of FREE activities for all ages, including:
• workshops
• local performers
Spring Fair will kick off Kingston’s festival season over the warmer months, which includes:
Further details at festivals-and-eventskingston.vic.gov.au/
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• amusement rides
In case you missed it…. We’ve made the Highett Village Common and Owen Street Piazza permanent! So while you shop and dine locally, don’t forget to stop by these vibrant outdoor spaces. You can snap a selfie with the neon fairy wings in Highett or from November, relax in the new and improved Owen Street Piazza.
• giant games
• giveaways
SENIORS
Volunteering is a fantastic way for people of all ages to benefit their local community, gain skills and experience, and meet like-minded people. Access Care is currently looking for Theyvolunteers.runa number of programs including assisted gardening and walking, delivering meals, transport services, community activities and day trips. Find out more: volunteerkingston.vic.gov.au/
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Saturday 22 October
have fun and most importantly, meet others.
Bring your craft, scrapbooking or sewing and join the Chelsea Activity Hub "Crafty Crafters" for a crafty day in a bright and friendly atmosphere. Plenty of room for sewing machines and laying out quilts.
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Bookings are essential, contact Waves Customer Service 9559 7111 or active@kingston.vic.gov.au
Active Seniors Yoga hosted by Kingston Active
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The Kingston Seniors Festival returns this October, featuring a month-long program of free and low-cost events and activities for people aged 55+.
People and Plants are Winners with Jane Edmanson OAM hosted by Kingston Libraries
Wednesday 5 October | 2- 3pm | Free
Free Public Transport for Victorian Seniors Card holders
Designed for active seniors, this workshop focuses on gentle movement emphasising physical postures, deep breathing, mindfulness and connecting to your body.
Monday 10 October 9.30am - 4.30pm | Free
To find out more, including where to pick up a copy of the booklet, visit seniorsfestivalkingston.vic.gov.au/ or call 1300 653 356.
Rich with fabulous gardening tips from the ground up. Jane Edmanson OAM, a well-known Australian gardening personality, author, teacher and presenter will provide tips on composting, plant choice, plant care and many more ways to ensure a thriving and beautiful garden. Bookings are essential, contact Kingston Libraries: 1300 135 668 or library@kingston.vic.gov.au
Queenie van de Zandt and Scott Harrison on the Mighty Wurlitzer hosted by the City of Kingston
10am - 3pm | $5 Chelsea Activity Hub, 3-5 Showers Avenue, Chelsea
Pick up your official Seniors Festival Booklet 2022
Wednesday 28 September 12 - 2pm | $10
are essential, contact Box Office 9556 4440 or kingstonarts.com.au
The Festival celebrates ageing positively and recognises the important contribution older people make to our community. This year will see the return of live events and is a time to safely connect with our community and celebrate our older population.
There are 95 wonderful options in this year’s action-packed program. This is a great opportunity to get out and about, pick up new skills,
Bookings are essential, contact Chelsea Activity Hub 9581 3045 or gov.auchelseaactivityhub@kingston.vic.
Kingston City Hall, 985 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
Kingston Seniors Festival 2022
Interfaith Bus Tour hosted by Kingston Council in collaboration with Kingston Interfaith Network Committee
Wednesday 12 October 11.30am - 12.30pm | Free Waves Leisure Centre, 111 Chesterville Road, Highett
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To help make the most of the Victorian Seniors Festival, the Victorian Government is providing eight days of free travel for Victorian Seniors Card holders on all Victorian public transport from Sunday 2 October to Sunday 9 October. This includes all V/line, regional and metropolitan rail, tram and bus services.kingston.vic.gov.au
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music that will transport you back to an era of pure panache and grace with songstress Queenie van de Zandt and her swing trio. The event will commence with a virtuoso performance on the Mighty Wurlitzer by organist Scott Harrison. The Kingston Seniors Festival will be launched at this event by Mayor, Cr Steve Staikos. Afternoon tea will be
Crafty Crafters Pop Up Sewing Day hosted by Chelsea Activity Hub Crafty Crafters
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Clarinda Community Centre, 58 Viney Street, Clarinda
We will host our annual bus tour to provide an opportunity for the public to learn about different faiths. A guided tour of different places of worship will occur and participants will be able to ask questions in a respectful and welcoming environment. Buses will depart from Westall Community Hub and Chelsea Railway BookingsStation.areessential, contact the Community Development Team 9581 4783 or community@kingston. vic.gov.au
Pick up your copy of the Seniors Festival Booklet to learn what’s on offer, and enjoy reading articles about active older people, health and wellbeing information and stories from our local community.
Paula Westhead and Bronwyn Currie our joint winners of the Kingston Woman of the Year Award for 2022.
Junior Mayor
Congratulations to Kingston's Junior Mayor 2022-23, Carrum Primary School's Eli Murphy. Eli, and the new Junior Council were appointed at an election event, held during Youth Week. This long-running initiative provides primary school students with the opportunity to learn about local government and the democratic process. It is run in partnership with the Chelsea Rotary Club.
Congratulations to the winner, Bo Gurks in Edithvale. Congratulations also to Jumply, the winner of the Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Bendigo Bank Highett and WCM Digital.
With (almost) every shop or service along the Follett Road shopping precinct female-owned or operated, this local hub is a great demonstration of the integral and important leadership roles that women play within our community.
Women kicking goals
Find out more at kingston.vic. gov.au call 9581 4648 or community@kingtson.vic.gov.auemail
Almost every business in the local shopping strip on Follett Road is owned or run by a female operator.
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COMMUNITY
Congratulations to this year’s recipient, Alice Ho, who was recognised for her work advocating for youth mental health and the leadership skills she demonstrates within youth committees and leadership groups.
Youth Awards
Earlier in September, we celebrated the achievements of young residents, workers and students (aged 12-25) at a Youth Awards event held at Platform 81. We had a hard time selecting a winner from five exceptional nominees for the Young Citizen of the Year Award.
Celebrating local women
This shopping strip is one of several sites which have received streetscape improvements in recent months - with more works planned for local shopping strips in the future.
Local Business Awards
Nominations can be in a range of categories, including Courageous Commitment; Excelling in Arts and Sport; Inspiring Innovation and Success in STEM.
Council was delighted to sponsor the New Small Business Award category at this year's Kingston Collective Business Awards.
Nominations are now open for Kingston Women of the Year Awards 2023, celebrating the community,arecontributionoutstandingwomenmakingtoindustry,andsociety.
The Beachside Gift is one of the many recipients of this year’s Community Grants.
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The recipients, include:
Community Grants
Council is supporting the Beachside Gift with a $10,000 annual grant. This televised event attracts some of Australia’s best athletes to Kingston to compete, and is a significant event on the athletics calendar.
These will allow the kids who participate in the bush kinder program to jump in puddles and play in mud and enjoy time outside no matter the weather.
Council awards $1.6 million to 196 local community groups, through our annual Community Grants Theprogram.program
COMMUNITY CARE CHURCHES OF CHRIST
Local Taj Shambrook, recipient of a Kingston Individual Development grant, recently won in the under 13 category at the Australasian Scooter Championships. Following his win, Taj will go on to compete for the Junior World Titles in Arizona in October this year. Go Taj!
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Since its inception in 2007, Kingston’s Charitable Fund Grant Program has provided around $800,000 in funding to dozens of charities and hundreds of projects.
$1,800 for 30 splash suits
is all about supporting our local not-for-profit groups and organisations to enable them to continue to provide services, opportunities and activities for all residents in Kingston.
2022 recipients include Food for Change, Pantry 5000, Making a Difference Dingley Village and South East Community Links.
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Providing an invaluable service to those most in need, Community Care Churches of Christ has received $10,000 to continue supplying brekky hampers “nurturing the hungry”.
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Through a variety of annual grant programs, we will be providing around $1.6 million in support to community groups, social welfare groups, schools, theatres, artists and sporting clubs across Kingston this year.
Thanks to the 180+ people who contributed feedback to Council’s draft concept designs to advocate for the best outcome for the
year, with a huge number of community consultations undertaken, resulting in almost 80,000 visits to our consultation page yourkingstonyoursay.com.au
• hosting information and feedback sessions at schools, shopping strips, events and markets
• providing contact details of staff to call or email to discuss each policy/project/issue that we’re consulting on.
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For several years Kingston Council has been working with our community to develop new residential planning rules, as required by the Victorian NewGovernment.residential zones and overlays will direct key issues including building heights, setbacks and landscaping in our Aneighbourhoods.sixweekconsultation period is just closing. This was held to ensure the community was able to make submissions on the proposed new housing zones.
• consideration of green roof at stabling site
A NEW AQUATIC AND LEISURE CENTRE
Thanks to community feedback, we’ve made some significant progress in the delivery of a new district-level aquatic and leisure centre for Kingston! We have now purchased a site for the new centre on Governor Road, Mordialloc, received invaluable design feedback and we are close to appointing a Community Reference Group who’ll help us work through plans.
Kingston is committed to collaborating with our community on key projects and initiatives. Some of the ways that we consult •include:running the consultationdedicatedwebsite yourkingstonyoursay.com.au
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While we are disappointed that the train stabling yard will go ahead in Heatherton, we did achieve a number of improved outcomes •including:commitment to replace lost open space
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• stronger construction guidelines to reduce impact on neighbours.
Whether you contributed to one, or many, of these consultations, you have made a difference - as your feedback is helping us to shape our Therecity.are too many to list but, here are a few of the varied consultations we’ve been undertaking in 2022:
• wider pedestrian bridge at Sir William Fry Reserve
• mailing out information bulletins and postal surveys
Suburban Rail Loop projects planned for Sir William Fry Reserve in Highett and the proposed stabling yard in Heatherton. Your feedback was included in our submission to the Environmental Effects Statement process.
• improved pedestrian connections
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• issuing dedicated emails, targeted community groups and individuals
Students listen to plans for a new Aquatic and Leisure Centre on Governor Rd, Mordialloc.
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We also use a number of platforms to get the word out about our consultations, such as social media, posters, footpath decals, rates notices, school newsletters, emails, brochures and TV screens at our customer service centres and libraries. And in August alone, we’ve received 14,000 visits to Your Kingston Your Say.
• protection of vegetation at Bradshaw Park.
TARELLA ROAD RESERVE, CHELSEA ‘NO DOG ZONE’
IMPROVING ACCESS TO PARKDALE BEACH
Council staff chatting to the community in Parkdale about the Level Crossing removal.
• conversation zones including a new space closer to the station / village precinct
For more projects and further detail visit yourkingstonyoursay. com.au
• public toilets in the station precinct
feedback we are calling for:
With the Victorian Government pushing ahead with an elevated rail option, Kingston has developed ideas for improved outcomes for the Followingproject.community
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• additional active play facilities including multiuse half court, skate and children’s playground
• safety elements including lighting design and errant vehicle management
We asked for community feedback on 38 local shopping strips to help us prioritise future investments. Work on collating and presenting this report to council is underway.
The best place to stay across everything is on yourkingstonyoursay.com.au
Come and say ‘hi’ and have your say at Spring Fair. We’ll be set up at one of the Kingston marquees all day on Saturday 22 October, at Keeley Park, Clayton South.
Register your details by 31 October for your chance to win an iPad.
We asked if you wanted us to keep dogs out of Tarella Road Reserve in Chelsea and you told us that we need to protect the significant native vegetation there. Council agreed and adopted a policy at the July Ordinary Meeting and the reserve opened in August.
We sought community feedback on plans for improved car parking, completion of shared path and an accessible pedestrian ramp to the foreshore at Parkdale Yacht Club. Thanks to your feedback, we’ve also added more seating, bike racks, additional greenery, a drinking fountain and picnic tables. We anticipate work to begin in autumn 2023, after the yachting season.
Over several months this year, Council staff met with students, parents, teachers and carers to find out what they wanted in the next Youth Services strategy. With almost 1000 responses, work continues on this important document that will shape how we best work with young community members.
• extra drinking fountains, bike maintenance and waste facilities
2022 - 2026 YOUTH SERVICES STRATEGY
IMPROVING KINGSTON’S SMALL SHOPPING CENTRES
PARKDALE/MENTONE URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK
Prior to joining Council, other concerned residents and I campaigned to protect the neighbourhood character and amenity of our quiet residential streets and ensure future population growth is primarily housed around Kingston’s key activity centres, close to public transport, shops and services.
We also know that our community wants to know what it means for them – and have provided tools to look up what it means for your property. I encourage everyone to visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/c203 to see if the proposed new zones impact your area.
infrastructure Stimulus Program, allows a wide variety of local sports codes to safely play/train
As part of our ongoing commitment to improve open spaces and meet growing demand for sport and recreation upgrades in the area, we are just winding up a community consultation on a concept plan for Kingston Heath Reserve. This followed a sporting needs analysis (which identified an additional hockey field is required within Kingston) and a subsequent site feasibility assessment, which identified Kingston Heath Reserve as the preferred location. Stage One of the concept plans includes the construction of the new synthetic hockey field and supporting infrastructure (including lighting) on the existing cricket field; the construction of new cricket nets; the relocation of the cricket oval to coexist with the existing baseball field; and new emergency access.
All feedback we have received from the community will inform the final plans. And in other hockey-related news: Congratulations to the local hockey players who represented Victoria in the under 12’s SSV team in Canberra recently. This was the first junior interstate hockey championship since 2019, and a great opportunity for our youngsters to test their skills and get experience representing our state on the national stage.
CR TRACEY DAVIES 0438 108 tracey.davies@kingston.vic.gov.au611 CR GEORGE HUA 0429 171 george.hua@kingston.vic.gov.au449
Lighting up our sports grounds
Kingston Heath Reserve continues to glow as the sun sets, thanks to the rollout of sports lighting at this and nine other locations across the city.
After many years and numerous drafts, considering direction from the Victorian Government and feedback from residents, Kingston’s proposed new Housing zones are currently being exhibited for six weeks, with consultation closing on 29 September.
In recent months we submitted a report to the Government’s Golf Course Redevelopment Standing Advisory Committee Hearing, which reinforced our firm position that it remain undeveloped –but also but also advocated for community facilities and consideration of local needs in the event, in the event that it is allowed to be rezoned and developed for housing.
Council remains committed to securing a positive and sustainable future for the Moorabbin Airport. Early this year, we welcomed the Australian Government’s refusal of the draft masterplan, having argued it posed safety risks and further threatened to squeeze out aviation businesses. The airport now has until March to refresh the masterplan. We expect that process will allow for meaningful stakeholder and community consultation.
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These include Parkdale Bowls Club, Edithvale Baseball Field, Keeley Park Oval, Bonbeach Reserve Oval 1&2, GR Bricker Reserve Oval, Highett Reserve, Doug Denyer Reserve, Clarinda Tennis Club and Heatherton Reserve. This $4.7m project, which was joint-funded by Council and a grant through the change to Government’sVictorianSports
Councillors George Hua, Tracey Davies and Chris Hill celebrate the great new lighting at Kingston Heath Reserve with local sports clubs.
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We have recently written to all homeowners in Kingston about our proposed new housing zones Amendment c203. Following the adoption of the Neighbourhood Character and Housing Strategy in 2021, these new residential zones and overlays will direct key issues including building heights, setbacks and landscaping in our Councilneighbourhoods.knowsthat we need to find the right balance between meeting population growth and state planning requirements and maintaining our neighbourhood character in smaller residential areas.
into the night, including: hockey, cricket, football, tennis and baseball.
To ensure homeowners are well informed on how proposed changes may impact their properties, letters have been sent to every household explaining the changes and giving homeowners the opportunity to share their views. If you haven’t done so already, I encourage you to visit yourkingstonyoursay. com.au/c203 for more information and to make a submission. Not many of us are planning experts. So to better explain the impacts of the changes and to assist with submissions you can call 1300 653 356.
As the Councillor for the Caruana Ward, I am waiting to see what the Minister for Planning decides is the outcome for the site of the former Kingswood Golf Course. The proposed redevelopment is a major issue of concern for the local community and would have a significant impact on the area if it proceeds. In 2018, Council refused an early proposal for the site after we received a record 8000+ community submissions rejecting the proposal.
I am excited about our decision to support two important events here in the Como Ward: the Beachside Gift and the Sand Classic. The Beachside Gift (formerly Parkdale Gift), is one of the country’s premier athletic meets and a ‘must-visit’ on the athletics calendar. We provided a community grant of $10,000 and have sponsored ‘the Gift’ since its inception. Council will also partner on the creation of the Sand Classic, which will invite the community to walk, jog or run of 4 or 8km, between Mentone and Mordialloc.
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• further consideration of a right-hand turn from/into Kingston Road to mitigate the closure of Old Dandenong Road
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Our community had also been looking forward to the Delta site on Kingston Road in Heatherton being acquired for a regional sporting facility. We were deeply disappointed to learn that the site will instead be used for train stabling for the Suburban Rail Loop project.
Incommunity.additionto replacing lost open space, we gained commitments to:
Residents in Karkarook ward, and surrounding areas, had been eagerly awaiting creation of the Chain of Parks, to deliver important open community space.
• a pedestrian crossing on Kingston Road
• landscaped vegetation buffer and
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While disappointed, we’ve worked hard to achieve improvements to the stabling yard project to minimise impact on the local
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to the 196 community groups who took a share of $1.6 million recently awarded through our city’s Annual Community Grants program.
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It’s been a busy time in the lead-up to the Victorian election, with Council playing an active role to advocate for our community. We welcomed funding announcements for some key local projects - including a recycled water pipeline, additional funding for Patterson River, and commitments towards local sporting upgrades. Council also achieved some important changes on key projects taking place in Kingston, with significant time dedicated to advocate for improvements to the Victorian Government’s Suburban Rail Loop project, which will impact the Delta site in Heatherton and the Sir William Fry Reserve in Highett. While we did not achieve all we would have liked, with the train stabling yard proceeding in Heatherton, we did secure a broad range of improvements to improve the visual appearance, traffic management and open space impacts at the two sites.
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We have called for an alternative sporting site to be urgently secured in Kingston’s Green Wedge so we can provide muchneeded, female-friendly and regional sporting facilities to meet growing demand.
Council will soon start upgrades at Elder Street South Reserve and has completed community consultation for a Masterplan to guide future works at Spring Road Reserve.
• consideration of a green roof to improve the look
Key successes include a commitment to replace lost open space, consideration of a green roof at the train stabling site and improved accessibility at the Highett site. Council has been working to identify alternative sites for a regional sporting facility, which had been earmarked for the Heatherton site. We also secured a strong role for Council with membership of the Public Open Space Expert Panel (an unprecedented outcome in Victoria) and the urban Design Advisory Panel. We will use these positions to continue to advocate for improved outcomes for our community as the project designs continue. Ward councillors for the Heatherton site (Cr Hadi Saab) and the Highett site (Cr Davey-Burns) have been strong voices for their local communities and will cover further details in their ward columns.
My recent motion for debate creates a philanthropist outreach program providing funding for community projects. Meanwhile, the new Patterson Lakes beach maintenance agreement with Melbourne Water, will now include the performance objective of less than 10% weed growth and a clear schedule. Our 2022 infrastructure delivery schedule includes the Patterson Lakes Primary School car park plus Roy Dore Reserve tennis and netball courts, while the Carrum SLSC extension will start prior to Christmas. Joining the 2023 schedule, thanks to state support, is an extra Bonbeach Reserve cricket net.
The festival kicks off on October 1 –International Day of Older Persons - and is sure to include something you’ll love.
Council has added $1.5 million to the State Government’s $3 million for a multifunctional sporting pavilion at GR Bricker Reserve to be shared by the Dog Obedience Club, Moorabbin Little Athletics Club, Omega Cricket Club and the Racing Rugby Club. It has been a privilege to negotiate on the Environmental Effects Statement for the Suburban Rail Loop, achieving great community outcomes including a Victorian Government commitment to replacement open space, consideration of a green roof at the Heatherton Stabling yards and other environmental wins. I am continuing to have productive meetings with Transition Kingston about our Climate and Ecological Emergency Response Plan and engaging with other Victorian Councils as a member of Kingston’s Gender Equality Advisory ICommittee.havehanded the Mayoral reigns back to Cr Staikos but as Deputy Mayor and representative of Wattle Ward, I continue to work hard for our communities.
On a personal note, I am excited about my debut ‘solo exhibition’ as an artist at Frankston Arts Centre. My childhood was frequented by my mother’s concert piano pieces being played for up to five hours, she was taught by Michael, son of famous Russian virtuoso and concert pianist Jascha Spivakovsky. By email: I am keen to hear from businesses wanting to inject creative energy locally. FB (pages): Cameron Howe. IG: @camhowe.
For example, our wonderful Aspendale Gardens Community Centre is hosting chair yoga and mindfulness sessions, a knitting and crocheting group and ‘Crafternoon’ sessions. If you love live music, Aspendale Senior Citizens Club has you covered.
So, this October try something new, hook up with old friends or improve your digital literacy. And, importantly, have fun while you do.
The group is volunteer-run and costs $2 per session.
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Following two years of cancellations, I am thrilled to say the Kingston Seniors Festival is back for 2022. It’s a great opportunity for our 55+ year-olds to reconnect, learn new things, or even rediscover old hobbies. We have a month of free and low-cost activities, workshops and classes in venues right across Kingston, including our libraries and Arts Centre.
The Ageing Well in Victoria 2022 report says older people who are socially engaged are happier and healthier.
Libraries offers face-to-face workshops, making you a confident user of your smartphone, computer, or iPad. You’ll be Zoom calling, texting, web-searching and more in no time.
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Activities range from exercise and sports classes, games and hobby groups and free social activities such as Chatty Café and movie club. Councillors recently visited the sewing group who meet every Saturday from 9:00am –2:00pm, to work on projects, pick up tips and tricks and socialise with like-minded people. It also helps to develop fine motor skills,
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Patterson Lakes Community Centre is one of Council’s many community centres running a variety of programs and activities which encourage connection and belonging and support physical and mental health.
Cr Jenna Davey Burns and Cr Tamsin Bearsley visit the Patterson Lakes community Centre’s sewing group.
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I have loved stepping up to act as Mayor while Cr Steve Staikos was away. It has been an honour representing Council at so many Kingston events. I was delighted to open the revamped Hendon, Sherbrooke Avenue and Harbour Town playgrounds. Play areas are important spaces for children’s development and great places for families to enjoy time together. We spent $30,000 on the new playgrounds and received $645,000 from the federal Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. I recently joined Moorabbin Obedience Dog Club for their 50th anniversary celebration where we also looked forward to the new purpose-built building they will soon move into.
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There is so much on offer and I encourage you to get out and enjoy as much of it as you can. If you feel a little overwhelmed by technology, there are workshops dedicated to getting you tech savvy or upgrading your digital skills. There are also free digital literacy classes for our over 55s throughout the Kingstonyear.
improves concentration, focus and promotes creativity and wellbeing.
Hello Patterson Lakes, Carrum and Bonbeach residents. After successfully campaigning for state funding for Patterson River maintenance and upgrades, further funding is being sought from the responsible state agencies for a replacement litter trap, rock walls and the overall Masterplan. Meanwhile, the condemned Berkeley Living complex awaits state direction to force the sale or be transformed into parkland, and a $5m state co-contribution towards the Bonbeach Reserve masterplan, would turn the vision into reality for a new eastern two storey clubhouse.
group will help educate the community about the native species growing here. So, if you want to get involved. We’d love your help. Just call 1300 653 356
Keeping Kingston clean is critical to ensuring our beautiful open spaces are enjoyable places. That can be easier said than done with more than one thousand bins across our foreshore, reserves and shopping villages. However, a recent innovative solution to keeping all those bins regularly emptied is proving a great success and you - our vigilant Kingston community – are playing your part in that.
While the project is still in its early stages, we’re identifying ways to re-energise the site, including: establishing a new beach arrival place and connection to the Chelsea Surf Lifesaving Club, increasing the space for pedestrians and cyclists, enhancing indigenous coastal
• greater emphasis on vegetation and protection of Bradshaw Park
Kingston’s newest park, Tarella Road Reserve, is open and ready for you to visit. Council purchased this block of land a few years ago to preserve the incredible vegetation and save it from development. It’s now a beautiful nature pocket park open to the public to enjoy the wildlife and vegetation. Following community feedback, the Park will be a no-dog zone to help its precious vegetation to survive and thrive.
• drinking fountains, bike maintenance and waste facilities
• a potential additional parking area to the south of Parkers’ Road.
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all involved in developing the new system. And a big thanks to our engaged community for recognising its value and making it a success.
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Councillors Tim Cochrane, Georgina Oxley and David Eden at The Strand,
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Kingston has continued to advocate for improved outcomes on the proposed Parkdale/Mentone Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP). We know many community members would prefer a rail-under-road option, while the Victorian Government has announced that a rail-over-road solution will be used.
Situated between Chelsea Train Station, the Nepean Highway and Chelsea Beach, The Strand is a key location for rejuvenation works which will create a welcoming access point into Chelsea.
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planting and increased canopy cover and creating a sustainable and cooler design. We are seeking government support for this project.
The ‘Bin Evolution’ project has also won Council top honour at the 2022 MAV Technology Awards and a nomination for the international Linked Organisations of Local Authority Achievement of the Year
The project is a new labelling system for our public bins. Attached QR codes can be scanned by residents to let us know a bin needs emptying.
To prevent damage to the flora, the trail will be designed in consultation with an Keepingecologist.the reserve free of dogs will add an extra layer of protection to this sensitive natural habitat.
• preferred location for public toilet in the station precinct
• use of graffiti resistant materials
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• provision of smaller conversation zones including a new space closer to the station / village precinct
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• a multiuse half court, skate area and children’s playground
I am committed to ensuring a balance of land use within Kingston, meeting the diverse needs of our community while protecting our biodiversity. I have no doubt everyone will enjoy this slice of precious Aland.friends
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Thanks to your feedback we’ve updated our vision, to include:
I know our local dog owners love to let their four-legged friends run free sometimes, so please note one of Kingston’s 30 off-leash dog parks is at nearby Bicentennial Park.
• added safety details including lighting design and errant vehicle management
Following a community consultation, I am delighted we are closer to delivering accessible beach pedestrian ramps at Parkdale Beach. We’re also adding an accessible pedestrian beach ramp, as part of the Mentone Life Saving Club redevelopment.
Council’s 2018 Biodiversity Strategy shows Tarella is home to 11 locally significant vegetation species. Two are endangered, two are vulnerable, two are rare and five are poorly known. A planning permit has been granted for the removal of the abandoned buildings, new fencing and for the creation of a bush trail.
The pandemic had normalised the public use of QR codes and we integrated automation allowing people to log a binemptying request, bypassing Council staff and alerting our waste contract directly. Crucially, the automated requests go to the right waste contractor for the area in which the bin is
has it been garnering all that attention? Well, as MAV awards judge Catherine Thompson remarked it’s because of its “ingenuity and simplicity”. She said Council has solved a complex problem with a “seemingly simple solution that was beautifully executed for the customer”.
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Chat to around 30 service providers to find out about the programs and services they offer to our older residents. For Enquiries, contact 0409 767 438 or email kingston.vic.gov.aualina.urbanczyk@
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craft for preschool aged children in the beautiful chamber at the gallery.
Keep childrenyourstimulated, while saving money and reducing waste. This communitybased organisation opens Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays.Find out more at kingstontoylibrary.com.au
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Movie screenings
12 October | 12-3pm Mordialloc Football Club at Ben Kavanagh Reserve. Enjoy a two-course lunch, champagne and performances by ‘Elvis’. Tickets: $38.
Guided tours, free native plant and free sausage sizzle. For enquiries call 0403 587 611.
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A free class every Wednesday 11am-12pm | Melbourne PC User Group Inc., 479 Warrigal Road, Suite 26, First Floor, LearnMoorabbinhow to safely select, download and use applications on your smartphone, tablet or Detailscomputer.atmelbpc.org.au
Senior Services Expo
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Nominations are open until 31 October. Read more, including eligibility requirements, at kingston.vic.gov.au/kwa
The International Day of Older Persons (IDOP)
KOGO Knitting and Crocheting Group 4 October | 12.30-2pm Aspendale CommunityGardensCentre, 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens. Join in on this event which is part of the Knit One Give One initiative, which includes more than 5,000 knitters across Australia. Help others by knitting or crocheting items of clothing, beanies, scarves or simple squares which can be sewn together to create warm blankets.
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Kingston has more than 30 off-leash open areas for dogs and they are also permitted on our foreshores during set hours.
1 October - The theme of this year’s IDOP is ‘The Resilience and Participation of Older Women’. IDOP kicks off a month of activities across Kingston as part of our Seniors Festival. We are delighted to bring back face-to-face events after two years online due to Covid lockdowns.
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Take a Virtual Trip 13 October | amazingEnjoyParkdale20CheltenhamLibrary.3-4pmOctober|3-4pmLibrary.a‘virtual’triptoplacesaround the world using green screen technology.
Safely dispose of unwanted toxic chemicals at the Detox your Home event. homekingston.vic.gov.au/detox-your-Checkfordetails.
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SPRING 2022 Discover Kingston’s many fantastic community groups, events and activities with mycommunitylife.com.au
To book call 1300 135 668 or email library@kingston.vic.gov.au
WALKING YOUR DOG
10am - 12pm | Westall Community Hub, Clayton South
Nominate an amazing woman for Kingston Woman of the Year Awards 2023
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Learn English skills through Conversation Circle at Westall Community Hub. These classes are for very basic conversation and for those with limited skills who want to communicate to increase their confidence.
The Grange Heathland Reserve, Osborne Avenue, Clayton South
11amyour five senses garden designer Kaye Roberts-Palmer. Bookings at gardeningkingston.vic.gov.au/event_library.orcall1300135668
While Council does not manage the City’s canal systems and waterways, it is important for residents to note these are not off-leash dog areas. Please keep dogs on a leash around canals and waterways so we can help keep wildlife safe and the water clear of dog droppings, which affect the health of the water and the ecosystem. Find out more about our off leash dog areas and restrictions at kingston.vic.gov.au/offleash
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Mordi Munch
Bored of the television? Come and enjoy a new release or classic film on the big screen at the Centre! Bookings are not required, but BYO refreshments. All welcome.