Kingston Your City - April/May 2018

Official Journal of the City of Kingston • April / May 2018

KingstonYourCity Family fun

returns to Carrum!

SAT 12 MAY

Anzac Day services Page 2

Early Years enrolments Page 7

Kingston NEWS

Contact us kingston.vic.gov.au cityofkingston kingstoncc kingstoncouncil

kingstoncitycouncil info@kingston.vic.gov.au PO Box 1000, Mentone, 3194 CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1300 653 356 COUNCIL MEETINGS Everyone is welcome to attend our Council Meetings, which are held at the Cheltenham office at 1230 Nepean Highway. The next Ordinary Council Meetings will be held on Wednesday 23 April and Monday 28 May at 7pm. The next Planning Committee meetings will be held on Wednesday 18 April and Wednesday 23 May at 7pm.

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Anzac Day commemorations pay tribute to Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who have fought and died for their country. Anzac Day is marked annually on the anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign of World War I in 1915.

Local RSL and Rotary Clubs in Kingston will hold ANZAC Day services on Wednesday 25 April 2018.

Cheltenham Moorabbin RSL 5.45am dawn service at the RSL 289 Centre Dandenong Road

1.50pm afternoon march from the corner of Grange and Centre Dandenong Roads, followed by ceremony at the RSL. t 9583 1775 w cheltenhamrsl.com.au

Clayton RSL 5.45am dawn service in the Memorial Park Remembrance Garden on Clayton Road. t 9544 1035 w claytonrsl.com.au

Dingley Rotary Club

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5.30am dawn service at Dingley Village Memorial 31 Marcus Road, Dingley.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council acknowledges the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the municipality is a part and pays its respects to the Elders past and present. Council is a member of the Inter Council Aboriginal Consultative Committee (ICACC).

COVER PHOTO Family fun returns to Carrum on Saturday 12 May at Roy Dore Reserve.

See pages 8-9 for more details.

m 0477 682 576 w rc-dingley-village.org.au

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5.45am dawn service to march from the corner of Henry Street and Highett Road followed by service at Highett RSL 1 Station Street, Highett. t 9532 1357 w highettrsl.com.au

Longbeach RSL 6am dawn service held at the cenotaph outside LF Payne Hall in Station Street in Chelsea.

9am march (9.30am departure) from Swanpool Avenue and Station Street to the cenotaph outside LF Payne Hall in Station Street in Chelsea. The laying of floral tributes and ceremony will commence immediately after the march. The service will continue inside the Town Hall and this year’s Anzac Day speech will be presented by two year six students from a local primary school.

Mentone RSL 6am dawn service at the memorial park 9 Palmero Street, Mentone.

8.40am March 9am commemorative Service t 9583 2841 w mentonersl.com.au For further information, please contact the RSL or Rotary Club directly.

t 9772 1873 w longbeachrsl.com.au

Pitch no. 2 at the Kingston Heath Regional Soccer Complex will be replaced with a brand new synthetic surface in 2018.

The new synthetic pitch will be leaguestandard and ensure the facility will continue to serve the region’s soccer community for years to come.

People of all languages can now contact Kingston’s Language Line on one number 131 450

Highett RSL

Kingston Heath pitch set for renewal

The original synthetic pitch at Kingston Heath was installed in mid2010, however the surface has worn heavily from years of use and needs to be replaced.

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Detailed design work underway on Bay Trail Council is as committed as ever to progress the longawaited project to finish the missing link of Kingston’s Bay Trail.

park entrances to accommodate the new path.

Detailed design work for the missing link through Kingston of the Altona to Frankston Bay Trail is now underway to provide an off-road shared path for cyclists and pedestrians.

The adopted Bay Trail plan strikes a balance between motorists, road cyclists, path users and the environment while providing plenty of car parking and protecting the most environmentally significant areas of vegetation.

Council is keen to finally see the vision for a Bay Trail that runs from Seaford right through to Port Melbourne finally completed.

However, the timing of construction for the project may be delayed by a VCAT appeal lodged by Beach Road residents over the planning permit, which is required to remove foreshore vegetation and make changes to car

Council will keep the community informed about when construction may occur, which won’t be known until after the VCAT hearing in mid-2018.

The project meets Australian safety standards, has been designed to standards approved by last the three Victorian Government Roads Ministers and has been fully assessed by independent traffic consultants. The concept plans have also been signed off

by VicRoads.

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Edithvale and Bonbeach Environmental Effects Statement released

Works begin on Carrum level crossing removal

The Victorian Government has released the findings of its Environmental Effects Statement (EES), stating that trenches are feasible at both Edithvale and Bonbeach and that level crossing works would not impact the EdithvaleSeaford Wetlands.

Works to eliminate the dangerous and congested level crossing at Station Street in Carrum will begin in early 2018 as construction of the new Station Street road bridge across the Patterson River begins.

The bridge is key to the removal of three level crossings along the Frankston line.

It is on public exhibition from 19 March to 2 May 2018 and open for submissions. The Victorian Minister for Planning will appoint an Inquiry to consider any submissions made on the EES. Towards the end of 2018, the Minister will give his assessment of the environmental effects of the project.

The crossing itself will be removed by raising the rail onto a bridge, with those works expected to start in 2019.

A new Carrum Station will be also built and McLeod Road will be extended right through to the beach to provide safe access.

Submissions on the EES must be made in writing and received by 5pm on Wednesday 2 May 2018. Online submissions are preferred and can be lodged at engage.vic.gov.au.

Carrum will be transformed into a modern, connected and vibrant bayside suburb with new community spaces including a beach promenade and village square.

For more information visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/ees For more information visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/ station-street-carrum

The planned Carrum Station Image courtesy of Level Crossing Removal Authority.

To allow for the safe construction of the new Station Street road bridge in Carrum, the Patterson River pedestrian bridge has been closed and detours will be in place until the new bridge opens in late 2018.

Kingswood Golf Course proposal to be formally exhibited The community will have its say on the proposed rezoning of Kingswood Golf Course in Dingley Village if the Minister for Planning gives the go-ahead to begin a formal planning scheme amendment process for the site.

Council recently lodged a request with the Minister for Planning to authorise the amendment process to ensure the community is given the chance to make formal submissions on the proposed rezoning and development.

If authorisation is granted by the Minister, the amendment process will include a call for public feedback on the proposed development.

Council will then need to review all submissions received and determine whether or not to refer the submissions to an independent planning panel for further review.

Council is keen to make sure the community were given a chance to make formal submissions about the plans.

For some time, the Dingley Village community have been keen to see all the details of the proposed development and to have their say on the plans The Minister for Planning will now consider whether to authorise Council to publicly exhibit the proposed amendment and consult with the community. If approved, Council will widely advertise the submission period of six weeks including a direct mail-out to all residents in Dingley Village.

The proposed Planning Scheme Amendment seeks to: • rezone the site from part Special Use Zone (Golf Courses) and part General Residential Zone (Schedule 3) to a General Residential Zone (Schedule 2) to allow for redevelopment of the site for residential purposes • subdivide the land into 514 lots including 6 superlots and approval for buildings and works on lots less than 300 square metres • apply a new Development Plan Overlay (Schedule 7) to the site to guide the future use and development of the land • apply a Vegetation Protection Overlay, Environmental Significance Overlay and Significant Landscape Overlay to protect significant vegetation on the site.

• apply Environmental Significance Overlays to address potential impact of ground water contamination and landfill gas migration.

Interested community members can register to be kept informed about the different stages of the Kingswood Golf Course planning process.

Register your interest by emailing strategicplanning@kingston.vic.gov.au

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Council calls for stronger enforcement of odourgenerating waste industry Council has welcomed stronger monitoring and enforcement of waste industry operators to ensure residents in Kingston’s north are not subjected to foul odours.

While we’re pleased to see the end of the waste industry in Kingston with former landfills now being rehabilitated and turned into parkland, the impacts of the waste industry will not disappear immediately.

Council and the EPA have been working closely to ensure sites producing odours are identified, inspected and action taken against any breaches.

The EPA has been conducting regular site visits and handed out fines in recent months and has identified a number of odour source sites: • Victory Road, Clarinda – green waste transfer station expected to close later this year, rehabilitation of some areas already underway. Late

last year Council issued a Planning Contravention Notice against the operators over stockpiling of green waste material at the site. In January the EPA fined operators almost $8,000 for failing to cover waste as required under its EPA licence.

• Enviromix, Dingley Village – site will close in near future as it is located on the site of the future Mordialloc Bypass. In the meantime, EPA is working to reduce volume of green waste/compost on site.

• Clayton Regional Landfill – odours caused by landfill gas have been emitted during rehabilitation works as the extraction system was temporarily unengaged.

Rehabilitation due for completion in late 2018 and EPA working to improve gas management during the works.

• Fraser Road Landfill – increasing the amount of landfill gas extraction to reduce odours in the area.

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Dales Park netball courts open again

Looking after our public art Kingston has a fantastic and wide variety of art located in open spaces or facilities that is accessible to the public.

Public art comprises any medium that has been planned and executed with the specific intention of being sited, performed or staged in the public domain. This could include sculptures, monuments, memorials, mosaics, murals, paintings, new media, land or earth art, kinetic works, or functional art such as street furniture.

Public art can be commissioned by professional artist(s) or be community inspired collaborations between artists, multi-disciplinary teams and members of a community.

Public art offers a range of benefits to the Kingston community, including enhancing the aesthetic value of the built and natural environment, maximising the community’s understanding and ownership of their culture, history and identity, providing a variety of experiences and opportunities for community engagement and creating opportunities for increased tourism to our city.

Council regularly inspects public artworks and undertakes maintenance using an annuallyallocated maintenance fund. We also quickly respond to reports of general wear and tear or vandalism from the community.

• Temporary: any work that has a limited life, such as at a special event or less than five years.

Council also regularly assesses works in the city’s public art collection for conservation. Items for priority conservation are listed annually according to the budget allocation.

Priority works and items are assessed and treated by professional conservators where required. Council also appropriately insures all its public artworks.

• Ephemeral: any art form that is transitory, changing and exists for a brief time only in the public domain.

These processes ensure that Kingston’s public art collection is adequately preserved for everyone to enjoy.

There are three types of public art, including: • Permanent: any work that is permanently sited in the public domain.

Lease agreement landed for Pompei’s Kingston Council and Mr Leon Pompei have reached agreement on a lease for parts of land at the Mordialloc Creek.

Council is pleased that an agreement had been reached and that months of legal action has now been resolved.

Mr Pompei has entered into a formal lease and licence arrangement that ensures the ongoing presence of the Pompei family on the Mordialloc Creek.

The nine-year lease clearly sets out the areas where Mr Pompei can operate from and also allows for joint use of the boat ramp with the Mordialloc Boating and Angling Club.

The lease agreement, at the community rate of $104 per annum, is similar to one offered to Mr Pompei

by Council in December 2015, with a longer term and slightly increased lease area.

Under the agreement, Council will also build a new public pathway to the north of the lease area, and erect a fence to clearly mark the site.

Council is pleased to see the end of the long-running legal action that had cost Council around $800,000 since the matter commenced in 2016.

Legal action had been commenced by the previous Council in 2016 as Mr Pompei had not signed a lease to use the space and Council was seeking vacant possession of the site.

Netball players and local residents will benefit from a $2.12 million upgrade that includes new car parking spaces.

Netball training resumed at Oakleigh South’s Dales Park in late February as the recreational reserve opened following a $2.12 million refurbishment.

New facilities include eight realigned and re-sealed netball courts, which have been resized to meet Netball Victoria standards, and new floodlights on all courts to allow for winter training.

Local netballers and residents will now be able to use the five new spectator shelters, while the provision

of 140 formal, paved vehicle spaces will improve traffic flow and protect the surrounding green open space.

The parking spaces are located in the southern and south-western sections of the park, adjacent to Warrigal Road. Vehicle access to the park will only be available via Washington Drive.

Landscaping works around the new facilities are still being completed.

Future works planned for Dales Park include an enhanced playground, retention of the off-lead dog area and new park infrastructure such as parks, exercise stations and barbecue areas.

Dales Park is located at 570 Warrigal Road, Oakleigh South.

Mayor Cr Georgina Oxley and Cr Mayor Cr Steve Staikos, Deputy students st speaker Fiona McCormack and Rosemary West OAM with gue Muniat Ali and Danielle Gower.

Kingston celebrates International Women’s Day Kingston celebrated this year’s theme, #PressforProgress, by reminding us we can all make a difference.

Kingston celebrates IWD and the achievements of women every year and invited Fiona McCormack, the CEO of Domestic Violence Victoria, to deliver the event’s keynote speech on Thursday 8 March at Kingston City Hall.

Domestic Violence Victoria provides family violence services to women and children across the state.

The organisation also provides advice to government and political advocacy for violence prevention and systematic change.

Each week, an average of one woman is murdered in Australia due to family violence.

During her speech to more than 100

Kingston community members, Ms McCormack reminded Australians that one in three women were subjected to partner violence in their lifetime.

Kingston’s Deputy Mayor, Cr Georgina Oxley, told guests that there was still much work to be done on equality.

Kingston’s Mayor, Cr Steve Staikos, and Cr Rosemary West also attended the event.

Kingston has formed a Family Violence Working Group with members of the community, specialist services and Council representatives.

The group’s priority is to develop an Action Plan to reduce family violence and gender inequality in Kingston.

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New public jetty to attract visitors to Patterson Lakes Construction works are nearly complete on the muchanticipated new public jetty at Patterson Lakes’ Inner Harbour.

The jetty is located on waterways managed by the Victorian Government and connects to the privately owned Harbour Plaza Shopping Centre.

Boat owners will soon be able to moor at the short-term jetty and enjoy shopping and dining in the area thanks to a joint project between the Victorian Government and Council.

Once completed, the jetty will include:

The jetty is nearly complete and should open to the public in coming weeks. It will provide short-term spaces for boats used by the general public, boost the local economy and promote Patterson Lakes as a visitor destination.

• a dedicated berth for shared use by Victoria Police and the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard. `

• public boating berths with four-hour boat parking.

The project has been funded with $499,000 from the Victorian Government, $35,000 from Melbourne Water, with Council contributing design and construction of the project and overseeing ongoing maintenance at the site.

Crs Geoff Gledhill, Ron Bro wnlees OAM and Rosem ary West OAM at Ben Kavanagh Reserv e Crs David Eden and Tamsin Bearsley and Deputy Mayor Cr Georgina Oxley at Regents Park

New Masterplan for Regents Park Aspendale’s residents are on track to receive two new netball courts at Regents Park following Council’s adoption of a new masterplan for the site.

Council adopted the Regents Park Masterplan at a Council Meeting in March, and referred its implementation to be included in Council’s future budget processes.

It also prioritised the allocation of funding in the 2017/18 Budget towards upgrades to floodlighting at the park.

The new facilities will make it easier for young people to get involved in physical activity, particularly for local teams like the Aspendale Arrows who currently have to travel to Chelsea for netball practice.

Council will also continue to work with local residents and clubs regarding car parking needs in the local vicinity.

Ben Kavanagh Reserve pavilion nearing completion The Ben Kavanagh Reserve pavilion in Mordialloc is edging closer to completion, with Council also offering a 21year lease to the Mordialloc Sporting Club.

Construction of the main pavilion is nearly complete, with most of the main structure finished and internal fit out underway.

The new pavilion features quality, accessible facilities for both male and female athletes to enjoy. It also provides expanded social areas, rooms for umpires and medical staff, storage and a home base for the St John Ambulance service.

Future upgrades of the Ben Kavanagh Reserve will include improved walking paths, exercise stations, landscaping, playground improvements and a new netball court.

At its Ordinary Meeting on Monday 26 February, Council moved to offer a 21-year lease to the Mordialloc Sporting Club for the Ben Kavanagh Reserve pavilion. Council is currently advertising its intention to enter into that lease in accordance with section 190 of the Local Government Act. Community submissions on the lease can be directed to PO Box 1000, Mentone 3194 or emailed to info@kingston.vic.gov.au no later than Tuesday 17 April.

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Upgrades pinned for Doug Denyer Reserve We’re working closely with sporting clubs in Mordialloc to reach a shared use agreement for Doug Denyer Reserve and deliver much-needed sporting infrastructure.

Council has invited the Mordialloc Football Club and Aspendale Stingrays Soccer Club to meet with Central Ward Councillors and officers to explore shared use arrangements at Doug Denyer Reserve for the 2018 season.

With the redevelopment of the nearby Yarrabah School and restricted access to sportsgrounds at Parkdale Secondary College, space for both teams to meet is becoming scarce.

Council has also approved the allocation of $23,000 to upgrade the reserve with AFL-standard goal posts, soccer goals and cricket wicket cover, subject to both the Mordialloc Football Club and Aspendale Stingrays Soccer Club agreeing to a shared use arrangement.

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Autumn Autumn has arrived!

Make the most of this beautiful season before you bunker down for the colder months. Our parks and gardens are looking great, the days are still long and there’s plenty to do outdoors. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of the next few months.

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Get into the garden

• Rake up leaves. Clear gutters. Professional leaf collection services can help you keep on top of things.

• Mulch your garden and fertilise your lawn for a year-round healthy garden.

• Plant bulbs for a splash of colour in spring.

• Fruit trees grow best when planted in autumn.

Enjoy the outdoors

Kingston has over 100 parks and playgrounds.

Discover the City’s walking trails, dog-off-lead areas, botanical gardens and children’s play areas.

Start a new exercise routine. Enlist a training buddy to help keep you motivated as the weather gets colder. Join a gym or exercise group. Take up a new sport.

Wear reflective clothing when walking in the dark, especially near roads.

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Protect your pets

Fit your dog or cat with a reflective collar so they are visible at all times.

Ensure pets left outdoors have somewhere warm and dry to shelter.

Think home safety

Have your heaters serviced. They are going to get a workout soon.

Fix leaks and drafts to save energy costs.

Eat Autumn superfoods

Apples are full of antioxidants and dietary fibre and taste their best during autumn. Eat fresh or bake into pies.

Brussels sprouts aren’t on the top of everyone’s list, but they contain vitamin C & K, folic acid, minerals and dietary fibre. Try them in stir fries, roasted or add the leaves to salads.

Pumpkins are packed with zinc, vitamins and antioxidants and are at their golden best during autumn. Roast them, add to winter salads or bake mashed or diced pumpkin into cakes and breads.

Dads in the driver’s seat Is your family firing on all cylinders? Maybe it’s time to book in for a parenting tune-up.

Kingston Family Support Service has partnered with Better Men Australia to bring the Pit Stop Parenting Program for men to the City in 2018.

This life-changing course is designed and delivered by men and helps fathers get a better handle on raising happy, healthy children. Pit Stop has something for dads with children of all ages.

The program provides strategies to: • Develop healthy parenting styles • Improve family communication • Steer children through stressful stages

• Provide strategies to help address challenging behaviours • Balance life, work and family • Motivate dads to be committed, confident, capable and caring.

The next Pit Stop Parenting Program runs for six weeks commencing on Tuesday 24 April. Sessions run from 7pm to 9pm and are at held at Kingston Council’s Mentone office, 34 Brindisi St, Mentone.

For more information go to kingstonyouth.org.au/parentingprograms/

One-stop job shop Looking for work? Or workers?

Kingston Jobs provides employers and job seekers with a one-stop shop for people looking for work and employers keen to fill a job vacancy.

It’s a simple, cost-effective way to match local jobs to local people.

The initiative, launched by Council in 2017, provides employers with efficient and effective ways to access staff and talent in the community.

Employers can post vacancies for free on the Kingston Jobs community and

find the right local person for the job.

The free service aims to link qualified job seekers with real job opportunities in the community.

There are more than 66,000 jobs in Kingston, which has a thriving manufacturing hub, bustling retail areas and plenty of corporate offices.

That adds up to thousands of career opportunities each year.

Visit

kingstonjobs.com.au

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Applications for 2019 kindergarten opening soon

Applications for four-yearold kindergarten places in Kingston in 2019 will open soon.

Council offers a central enrolment scheme, which covers 27 local kindergartens and ensures a fair allocation process based on a series of set criteria, including residential proximity and prior connection to the service.

Parents can nominate their three preferred kindergartens. Last year, 97 per cent of families received a place at their first choice of kindergarten.

Applications for the 2019 first-round allocation will be accepted from 1 May to 30 June. All applications that meet this deadline will be included regardless of the date they are received.

To be eligible for funded four-yearold kindergarten, children must turn four by 30 April in the year they start kindergarten.

Remember to enrol!

Enrolments are open for Kingston’s three and four-year-old sessional kindergarten places for 2019.

Enrol your pre-schooler in one of Kingston’s leading Family & Children’s Centres at Carrum, Edithvale or Parkdale.

All kindergarten enrolments are administered through the Central Enrolment Scheme, which aims to ensure the allocation of eligible children to available sessional kindergarten places is transparent, fair and equitable.

Kingston also offers a range of other early years education and care services at our centres, including child care and the Kindergarten PLUS program.

kingston.vic.gov.au/ Visit centralenrolment to enrol today

For more information or to complete an Enrolment Application Form go to: kingston.vic.gov.au/kindergarten For more information visit kingston.vic.gov.au

Fantastic new facilities for Mentone’s Acacia Avenue Preschool Works are set to begin on the new Acacia Avenue Preschool after Council appointed a local builder to complete the exciting $2.19 million project.

The joint project is part of Council’s and the Victorian Government’s ongoing investment into quality early learning centres in Kingston.

The project has been funded by Council with a $650,000 contribution from the Victorian Government, and will deliver terrific facilities that will give local children a great start in life.

Construction works will begin in

coming months with the kindergarten to continue to operate from its existing building while the new facilities is built next door. Once it is completed the current building will be demolished and a new outdoor play space built in its place.

The much-loved community kindergarten has served local families over many years but the building is old and is unable to meet the needs

of the growing community into the future.

Clayton South’s Dura Constructions has been awarded the contract to complete the works, with Council proud to support local businesses and promote local job creation.

For more information visit kingston.vic.gov.au

Improvement works for Washington Drive Preschool The much-loved Washington Drive Preschool in Oakleigh South will receive funding to refurbish the ageing building and provide quality facilities for local families.

The Washington Drive Preschool will be refurbished to improve the ageing facility and allow for a small increase of eight extra children to be catered for at the centre.

The project will be funded thanks to a $335,000 grant from the Victorian Government and $112,000 from Council. The improvement works are expected to be completed in time for the start of the 2019 kindergarten year.

Cr George Hua with Mayor Cr Steve Staikos at Washington Drive Preschool

A wide range of local kindergartens have been upgraded in recent years to provide quality facilities to meet the needs of local families for years to come.

Projects have included: • Refurbishment and expansion of Chelsea Heights Kindergarten – works currently underway • New Chelsea kindergarten – opened November 2017 • Westall Community Hub – opened November 2017 • New Carrum Family and Children’s Centre – opened December 2016 • New Clayton South kindergarten – opened 2015.

For more information visit kingston.vic.gov.au

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Saturday 12 May Roy Dore Reserve Carrum $2 entry

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More information kingston.vic.gov.au/beatsandeats

The family fun is returning to Carrum's Roy Dore Reserve, with the inaugural Carrum Beats & Eats!

Join headliner Wilbur Wilde and the Trouble Makers for a day of family entertainment in Kingston’s south.

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funky beats

street theatre all day entertainment

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join the event on facebook for updates

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Showcasing the community’s heART Come along to celebrate the heart of our community during Neighbourhood House and National Volunteer Weeks!

Kingston’s nine Neighbourhood Houses and their volunteers have collaborated with Council to hold a month-long exhibition at the Kingston Arts Centre throughout May. The living exhibition will showcase the amazing range of personal stories shared at Neighbourhood Houses.

Exhibition Wednesday 2 May – Friday 25 May Venue Kingston Arts Centre, 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin.

Tickets Admission free Free workshops See the full list below For more information, call 9581 community@ 4809 or email kingston.vic.gov.au

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Come to see the diverse works and stories created by our city’s residents, and join in ‘tasters’ of Neighbourhood House activities, hosted for free at the gallery throughout the month.

Living exhibition free workshops at Kingston Arts Centre in May

Prime Ball participants at Mordialloc Community Cen tre.

Photograph by Yavor Stame nov (see his story opposite)

Everyone is invited to join our free workshops - held at Kingston Arts Centre, 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin.

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Slide show of activities and programs

Theatre Room (upstairs)

Mordialloc Community Centre

Kathy: 9580 3675

Thurs 3

11am – 2pm

My Community Life – support session

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Michelle: 9581 4629

Wed 9

12pm – 1pm

Chi Yoga

Chamber Room (upstairs)

Cheltenham Community Centre

Martha: 9583 0095

10am – 12pm

Desktop publishing – beginners

Gallery 2

Pam: 9558 1866

1pm – 3pm

Create your own Memory Book

Gallery 2

Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre

10am – 2pm

Watercolours and Community Garden Art Project

Gallery 2

Chelsea Heights Community Centre

Lynne: 9772 3391

10am –12pm

Woven by Design – jewellery making

Gallery 2

1.30pm – 4pm

Woven by design – creative sewing

Gallery 2

Tues 15

1pm – 3pm

Knit One Give One – knitting for charity

Gallery 2

Aspendale Gardens Community Service

Cathy: 9587 5955

Wed 16

10am – 12pm

Art for Pleasure

Gallery 2

Mordialloc Neighbourhood House

Leanne: 9587 4534

10am – 12pm

Creating Art Works On Paper

Gallery 2

Mordialloc Neighbourhood House

Leanne: 9587 4534

2pm – 4pm

Mosaic Workshop

Gallery 2

Cheltenham Community Centre

Martha: 9583 0095

6pm – 8pm

Volunteer Workshop

Gallery 1+2

Kingston

Jane: 9581 4905

Mon 21

1.30pm – 3.30pm

Writing Creatively

Gallery 2

Longbeach Place

Rebekah: 9776 1386

Wed 23

11am – 12pm

Slide show of MCC activities and programs

Theatre Room (upstairs)

Mordialloc Community Centre

Kathy: 9580 3675

Thurs 24

10am - 12pm

English as an additional language

Gallery 2

Longbeach Place

Rebekah: 9776 1386

Thurs 10

Fri 11

Mon 14

Thurs 17

Sundowner Neighbourhood Bronwyn: 8551 1200 Centre

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Council offers a range of volunteer programs to the community.

There are over 350 volunteers contributing their time and efforts to a range of diverse programs offered by Council including: • Delivered Meals • Community Transport • Home Library • Advisory Committees • Kingston Arts Centre volunteer program • Skilled Volunteer Program.

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Yavor’s story

This is the story of Yavor, a participant in the newly established Skilled Volunteer Program.

Yavor joined Council as a photography volunteer in 2017. During his volunteering journey, he has taken many high quality photos for many community events that were organised by the Social Development team.

His involvement with the Neighbourhood Exhibition Project this year is a highlight of his passion for photography and volunteering.

As a volunteer photographer for the project, he has assisted Neighbourhood Houses to take professional photos to capture the importance of their programs and activities in the Kingston community.

His contribution to the community is a great example of giving, selflessness and community spirit.

For more information on volunteering in Kingston, visit mycommunitylife.com. au or contact us on 1300 653 356.

My Community Life is a free online guide to what’s happening on your doorstep.

You can discover all that our city has to offer.

Visit mycommunitylife.com.au to find or list an event, volunteer opportunity or community group in Kingston, including all of our Neighbourhood Houses.

Discover your community with over: • 300 community groups • 75 volunteer opportunities • 120 events listed.

Its 100% local and easy to search by location, date or type of listing.

Discover your local community today and get involved at mycommunitylife.com.au

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Kingston Your City - April / May 2018

Which Ward do you live in?

Your Councillors’ individual views on the various issues and events in your community.

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Cr Tamara Barth - North Ward 0417 870 350

Free mental health services for Kingston residents I was so pleased to recently hear about a free mental health support service that’s now available to all Kingston residents. The service is available to residents who have a mental health care card, or those who cannot afford traditional mental health support services.

It’s just as simple as calling the South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN) on 1800 862 363.

Anyone can refer, including selfreferrals.

This program is part of a $11 million funding package for mental health services across South Eastern Melbourne by the Federal Government.

tamara.barth@kingston.vic.gov.au

It’s important that as a society we tackle the issue of mental health in our community. Men who are diagnosed with a mental health condition can expect to live 10.2 years less than those who aren’t, according to recent research. The life expectancy gap for women with mental illness is 7.3 years earlier than those without.

Pet Expo Kingston’s Pet Expo is just around the corner! The annual celebration of our city’s love of animals will be on Saturday 28 April from 10am – 3pm at Corrigan Oval in Dingley Village. It’s a great day to see so many members of the community come together and enjoy their similar interests and meet the four-legged residents of the area.

I hope you get the chance to attend and maybe even find yourself a new furry friend!

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Moorabbin Reserve Over in Moorabbin, the St Kilda Football Club has just moved into the brand new north wing of the Moorabbin Reserve Pavilion, which just finished construction. The south wing will begin construction shortly, and will be complete around September/October 2018. The ground will be known as RSEA Park.

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The pavilion along with the new park will provide our community with a fantastic new facility to keep healthy, fit and happy!

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Kingston Arts Autumn is a great time to get down to Kingston Arts for a fantastic range of shows for the whole family to enjoy.

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the kids such as The Listies - Ickypedia Live and The Gizmo!

Make your way to the Kingston Arts website at kingstonarts.com.au to find out more.

Stay safe this autumn With the weather cooling down, winter is definitely on the way. This is a great time for you to ensure your heaters have been serviced – if they are poorly maintained there is a risk of them leaking carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide poisoning can happen in any home or building with gas heating appliances and is not just exclusive to older appliances.

I hope you all have a wonderous and enjoyable autumn in Kingston!

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South Ward NORTH WARD Suburbs: Moorabbin, Highett, Oakleigh South, Heatherton, Clarinda, Clayton South, Dingley Village.

CENTRAL WARD Suburbs: Cheltenham, Mentone, Parkdale, Moorabbin Airport, Mordialloc, Braeside.

SOUTH WARD Suburbs: Aspendale, Aspendale Gardens, Waterways, Edithvale, Chelsea Heights, Chelsea, Bonbeach, Carrum, Patterson Lakes.

on the site of the future Mordialloc Bypass and will need to make way for construction of the road.

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I have been contacted by a number of residents about odour issues and I encourage them to report odour to Council on 1300 653 356 and to the EPA on 1300 372 842.

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Cleanaway, Victory Road, Clarinda Stockpiles of green waste are present at the site from green bin collections.

The green waste is chipped and moved offsite to produce compost, and this should be done quicker. Council is encouraging Cleanaway to relocate this transfer station. Rehabilitation works on older cells is currently being conducted.

Enviromix, Dingley Village Compost odours from Enviromix have been confirmed. They must improve onsite processes to reduce odour and decrease volumes of green waste/ compost on site. The facility has a shortterm future in Kingston as it is located

Clayton Regional Landfill, Clayton Road, South Clayton This site has been found to be a considerable odour source in the area.

The odour is from landfill gas which is being emitted due to rehabilitation works on site. This should be resolved in late 2018 when works are completed.

Cleanaway Fraser Road Landfill, Clayton South The site has been found to be a considerable odour source in the area.

Cleanaway are extending the landfill gas extraction system which should resolve the odour issue. The site is no longer accepting waste and will begin final rehabilitation works in the second half of this year. Some odour issues may be caused by these works.

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Cr Ron Brownlees OAM - Central Ward 0418 172 725

The last few weeks have been busy with one of the highlights being able to attend the Vice Regal reception held for Rotary International President, Ian Riseley OAM. Ian is only the fifth Australian to be given the honour of leading Rotary at an International level in the past 100 years, and it was a pleasure to be part of the occasion to recognise Ian who is a local Rotarian from Sandringham and a colleague I have known for almost 50 years.

Rotary is one of several service organisations that provide support and assistance in the field of peace, health, humanity, education, and welfare to those in need in our local community and throughout the world.

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I recently attended one of our regular Citizenship Ceremonies to welcome over 100 residents who have made the decision to be formally recognised as Australian citizens. It was a pleasure and privilege to witness the joy and excitement expressed by all on the night as they are congratulated by their families and friends on their new status.

Last week I proposed a motion to support the amended the formal application proposal by the owner of the Mentone Hotel to provide a food and beverage (café/restaurant) facility as part of the redevelopment application for the hotel.

This was to be part of the existing building to undergo restoration in line with its heritage listing, with the majority of the new townhouses to be built over the existing car park. The proposal was not successful so the final determination will now be made by VCAT.

Cr Geoff Gledhill - Central Ward 0427 102 926

The next few months will see several high profile local issues in Kingston finally resolved. For the Central Ward, the decision by a group of residents to appeal Council’s unpopular decision to narrow Beach road through the VCAT means a final decision will not be made until the second half of this year. It also demonstrates the depth of feeling amongst residents, given they are funding these actions themselves, I applaud their determination and resolve in what has become a protracted debate.

The Mentone Hotel debate may finally be reaching a conclusion as the applicant and objectors continue to negotiate something of a compromise, let’s hope for the sake of this wonderful heritage building and all it means to our community that’s the two parties can get this done.

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The Highett Gasworks site is also undergoing a planning scheme amendment process although in this case it is under the direct control of the State Government, not Council. We can only make submissions to what appears to be an ambitious plan by the government to have the area rezoned and developed as quickly as possible. I will be watching this process closely as I would not wish to see a so called ‘fast track’ process cut corners in terms of community amenity.

Council’s own neighbourhood character study continues to gather the opinions of planning professionals and residents alike. This work will inform us on how best to plan our suburbs for the future in order that despite our growing population. Considerations will also need to include the provision of adequate open space for both passive and active recreation. As any of these matters progress please feel free to contact me with any concerns or ideas.

Cr Rosemary West OAM - Central Ward 9776 2819, 0418 554 799

Environmental Effects Two of Kingston’s environmental jewels are under threat. Braeside Park is impacted by the proposed Mornington Peninsula Freeway Extension (aka Mordialloc Bypass); Edithvale Wetlands and the remnant banksias on Bonbeach foreshore are jeopardised by grade separation trenches at Edithvale and Bonbeach rail crossings and by the freeway’s impact on groundwater feeding the wetlands.

Environmental Effects Statements (EES) are underway in efforts to mitigate these potential environmental disasters. Submissions to the scoping study for the freeway close on 9 April. . The EES for the Edithvale and Bonbeach crossings is on the LXRA website with written submissions due from 19 April to 2 May.

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Cr Tamsin Bearsley - South Ward 0430 170 210

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Patterson Lakes will benefit from new public mooring facilities thanks to a community led campaign by the Carrum and Patterson Lakes Forum.

Mooring at the town centre to dine out or catch up with friends is now a real possibility. Now in use, this boating destination is springing to life!

Big blues beats Carrum welcomes home its day of blues wafting through the air, with the Carrum Beats & Eats returning to Roy Dore Reserve this year. Pencil in the 12th of May and get ready to let your hair down to take part in this country-style music event, which will also satisfy foodies, with an eclectic mix of foodie delights.

No EES inquiries are planned for Mentone or Cheltenham, where Council proposes to offset the cost of decking the trenches by facilitating 6-8 storey developments above them..

Talking termites Expert Dr Don Ewart believes that Kingston should be declared termite prone. Residents continue to report infestations that could have been mitigated with measures during construction. I am pursuing a policy to introduce these measures, which will be discussed at an upcoming Council Meeting.

Mentone murder A mysterious Miss Marple inspired murder will take place at the Mentone Public Library at 11am on 28th April. Are you able to solve the mystery? To book your place - email mentonepubliclibrary@gmail.com

Cr David Eden - South Ward 0422 557 917

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Beats & Eats The festival action is returning to Carrum’s Roy Dore Reserve, with the inaugural Carrum Beats & Eats on Saturday 12 May. I hope you can come on down and enjoy the festivities, with a range of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Naturally, this will include plenty of funky beats and delicious eats!

Hello autumn!

Summer is long gone, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of things to do in Kingston’s great outdoors. Take a stroll on one of our pristine beaches, or enjoy some wildlife spotting in our natural reserves like Braeside Park or the Ramsar listed Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands.

Budget coming soon Consultation on the City of Kingston’s 2018/19 Budget will be open in the coming months. I strongly encourage all residents to take a read when it is released - it will be able at Council’s libraries and customer service centres, as well as yourkingstonyoursay.com.au - and make a submission. It’s important that we check in to see if we’ve got it all right.

Perhaps even get involved and help protect and preserve Kingston’s beautiful natural environment? Join in the fun at a park near you for an enjoyable day out meeting people in your community, while helping make a positive difference. Volunteer events are held at a number of locations across Kingston throughout the year - visit kingston.vic.gov.au and search for ‘how you can help’ for more information.

Cr Georgina Oxley - South Ward 0429 222 504

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Submitters will be able to present in person in June to a public EES panel that will report to the Planning Minister before he approves these projects..

Please make submissions if you are concerned about these impacts or want the government to adopt alternative solutions. Or if you are concerned that the freeway will carve through the market gardens, nurseries and wetlands of Kingston’s Green Wedge and will cause harmful noise and health impacts for residents of Aspendale Gardens (east), Waterways and Dingley Village. Or that the1 km long trenches will act as dam walls across the groundwater flowing to the sea, risking flooding inland, dieback on the foreshore.

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International Women’s Day I was extremely proud to attend and address the audience at Council’s International Women’s Day community event on Thursday 8 March at Kingston City Hall.

CEO of Domestic Violence Victoria Fiona McCormack delivered the event’s keynote speech, reminding us that that 1-in-3 women are subjected to domestic violence in their lifetime.

Australian society still has a long way to go in addressing family violence, but we’re making headway here in Kingston with the recent creation of a Family Violence Working Group with community, specialist services and Council representatives.

The group is developing an Action Plan that will help to reduce family violence and gender inequality in our city.

Help us out with planning and development This Council has a renewed focus on protecting our suburbs from inappropriate development, but we need your help! Council processes thousands of planning applications each year, so it’s important that you share any concerns about planning applications with us. Please get in touch with Council staff, lodge an objection and contact your local ward Councillors to get your voice heard.

What's On April

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Monday 16 Kingston Toy Library: Bilingual Story Time 10.30 am

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Parkdale Library: Meet wimmera author Mark Brandi 6.30-7.30pm see opposite for details

Easter Sunday public holiday

Mentone Public Library: Page Turners with Elsie Johnstone & Paul Karp 10.30am-12pm Bookings: 03 9583 8494

Tuesday 17 Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: First Aid including CPR (Level 2) 6.30pm - 9pm Bookings www.trybooking.com/TIJW

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Join us for epic holiday fun!

School Holiday Program Chelsea PS

Tuesday 1 4-year-old kindergarten applications open see page 7 for details

National Volunteer Week: 21 - 27 May see pg 10-11 for details

Council Immunisations

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Thursday 24 Cheltenham Library: Creative writing classes with Anna George - How To Write a Page Turner 1.303.30 pm see opposite for details

Wednesday 2 Living Exhibition at Kingston Arts Centre Free workshops and information sessions 2 - 25 May see page 10 for details

Saturday 26 Mentone Public Library: An Author for All Seasons with Liliane Grace 11am Bookings: 03 9583 8494

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Thursday 31 Parkdale Library: Creative writing classes with Anna George - Writing Believable, Engaging Dialogue 1.30-3.30 pm see opposite for details

Wednesday 18 Mordialloc Neighbourhood House: ESL 9am (every Wednesday - bookings 9587 4534)

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Mordialloc Neighbourhood House: Future Pathways 9am (every Tuesday - bookings 9587 4534), Playgroup 9.30am (every Tuesday - bookings 9587 4534), Intro to Hospitality 1pm (every Tuesday - bookings 9587 4534)

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Auslan Storytime 11AM CHELTENHAM LIBRARY

Thursday 19 Mordialloc Neighbourhood House: Drawing for Beginners 10am (every Thursday - bookings 9587 4534), German 6pm (every Thursday bookings 9587 4534)

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CRAFT MARKET • plants • crafts • arts • • cards • soap • jewellery • • terrariums • herbs • and much more !

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First Saturday of the month Clarinda Community Centre

Friday 20 Mordialloc Neighbourhood House: Sewing 9.45am (every Friday bookings 9587 4534)

Roy Dore Reserve 11am - 10pm

Tuesday 24 Pit Stop Parenting Workshop for dads 7pm - 9pm see pg6 for details

Monday 9 Shirley Burke Theatre: The Listies – Ickypedia Live 2pm & 6pm (see opposite for details)

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Kingston Arts Centre: From Broadway to Ballroom 1pm (see opposite for details)

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Chelsea Library: Creative writing classes with Anna George Point of View and Perspective 1.303.30 pm see opposite for details

Animal Registrations due kingston.vic.gov.au/pay

Shirley Burke Theatre: The Listies – Ickypedia Live 10am & 1pm (see opposite for details)

Friday 27 Kingston Arts Centre: All My Love 8pm (see opposite for details)

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Auslan Storytime 11AM CHELTENHAM LIBRARY

Mentone Public Library: Miss Marple Murder Mystery Special 11am Bookings: 03 9583 8494

Volunteer Training: Volunteer Information Session 6-7.30pm at Kingston Arts Centre Bookings essential 9581 4905 or jane. yang@kingston.vic.gov.au

Friday 18 Shirley Burke Theatre: Eisteddfod by the Bay

Monday 30 Neighbourhood House Week: 30 April - 6 May see pg 10-11 for details

Aspendale Gardens Community Centre Kearney Dve, Aspendale Gdns 9587 5955

Chelsea Activity Hub 3-5 Showers Ave, Chelsea 9581 4956

Chelsea Heights Community Centre Beazley Res, 160 Thames Prm, Chelsea Heights 9772 3391

Cheltenham Community Centre 8 Chesterville Rd, Cheltenham 9583 0095

Clarinda Community Centre 58-70 Viney St, Clarinda 8551 1200

Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre 31B Marcus Rd, Dingley Village 9558 1866

Highett Neighbourhood Community House 2 Livingston St, Highett 9555 3797

Longbeach Place Inc 15 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea 9776 1386

Mordialloc Community Centre Warren Rd, Mordialloc 9580 3675

Mordialloc Neighbourhood House 457 Main St, Mordialloc 9587 4534

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Patterson Lakes Community Centre Thompson Rd, Patterson Lakes 9772 8588

Sundowner Community Centre 24 Sundowner Ave Clarinda 9551 8711

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Keep up with technology at Kingston Libraries In this fast-paced world, we can all use a little help to keep up with technology. Kingston Libraries is running a series of eLearning presentations covering online shopping and banking, buying and selling on eBay, online job searches, booking holidays online and much more.

The free events will be held from April to June and run by technology tutoring group Stay in Touch.

The presentations aim to keep the community up-to-date with growing technology.

Come along to hear simple, easy-to-understand introductions to a wide range of technologies that can be used for business or home.

It’s a great chance to learn new things, ask questions and give new technologies a try.

Presentation topics include: • Transferring, managing & storing photos

• Introduction to WhatsApp and Snapchat • How to think smart and act safe online • Planning your holiday online Sessions will be held at various branches. For session details see the What’s On listings at kingston.vic.gov.au/library or ask for information at your local library branch.

The events are free, however bookings are required.

Book by phoning 1300 135 668, in person at any Kingston Libraries branch or online at kingston.vic.gov.au/library

• Shopping and banking online • Introduction to buying/selling on eBay

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Meet wimmera author Mark Brandi Parkdale Library Monday 16 April 6.30-7.30pm

Mark Brandi’s debut novel Wimmera – a murder mystery set in rural Victoria - was the winner of the 2016 UK Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger.

A coming of age story and a mystery. Brandi explores not just the crime itself but social reactions to it. Talk followed by book sales and signing.

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Creative writing classes with Anna George Point of View and Perspective Chelsea Library Thursday 17 May 1.30-3.30 pm How To Write a Page Turner Cheltenham Library Thursday 24 May 1.30-3.30 pm Writing Believable, Engaging Dialogue Parkdale Library Thursday 31 May 1.30-3.30 pm

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New ebooks! Cloud library Bookings essential Kingston Libraries has a new eBook app!

Download the CloudLibrary app onto your device via the Apple App Store or Google PlayStore or install it directly onto your Windows PC or Mac. Cloud Library is also available for Kindle Fire and Nook devices.

Bookings essential

Check out our other activities listed in the calendar (left).

Further information at library.kingston.vic.gov.au or 1300 135 668

Kingston Libraries Chelsea: 1 Chelsea Rd Clarinda: 58A Viney St Highett: 310 Highett Rd Parkdale: 96 Parkers Rd

Cheltenham: 12 Stanley Ave Dingley: Harold Box Hall, 31C Marcus Rd Moorabbin: Shop 5, 1 Taylor St Patterson Lakes: 54 Thompson Rd

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Culture that captures the imagination

Theatre, Music, Film, Visual Arts, Public Programs, Creative Development

The Listies – Ickypedia Live Australia’s best loved kids’ comedians will bring their hilarious stage show to Kingston on 9 and 10 April.

This April, The Listies are coming to the Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale with their hilarious mix of clowning, slapstick and improvised chaos that parents and kids alike will love. For the answer to fundamentally unimportant questions such as ‘How do you take a smelfie?’ and ‘What are udderpants?’ come along to ‘Ickypedia Live’. Book early to avoid missing out.

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Literary icons’ secret history in All My Love

From Broadway to Ballroom sweeps into Kingston

The forbidden love affair between Henry Lawson and Mary Gilmore comes to Kingston on 27 April.

A magical night of ballroom dancing, opera and classic melodies will take audiences to new heights on 15 May.

Revered poet Henry Lawson and radical literary socialist Mary Gilmore entered into an intense affair and secret betrothal at the end of the 19th Century, only for this match made in literary heaven to be thwarted by a devastating deception. Inspired by the couple’s surviving letters, ‘All My Love’ explores their relationship for the first time on the professional stage.

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With dazzling dancing, world class singing voices and spectacular costumes, ‘From Broadway to Ballroom’ is sure to sweep audiences off their feet. Join us at Kingston City Hall for this captivating double bill, with light refreshments provided to make an afternoon of it!

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Kingston Arts Centre (G1 and G2) 979 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin Shirley Burke Theatre (G3) 64 Parkers Rd, Parkdale Kingston City Hall 985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin

BiggeSt Mordi Fest eveR! The City of Kingston proudly presented its premier event – the Mordialloc Food, Wine & Music Festival – on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 March, drawing huge crowds for two fabulous days in the early autumn sunshine.

The 2018 event was Kingston’s biggest to date, with headliners Electric Fields and The Black Sorrows taking main stage by storm, a selection of over 35 food, drink and market vendors and huge programme of local and international talent to entertain attendees.

Congratulations to the students at Mentone Grammar for raising money for the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave.

Images courtesy Mentone Grammar mentonegrammar.net