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KINGSTON Your City SUMMER 2020

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Back together for the festive season

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Meet your new Council

NEWS

Delivering festive

cheer across Kingston

kingstoncitycouncil info@kingston.vic.gov.au PO Box 1000, Mentone, 3194

CUSTOMER CARE 1300 653 356 COUNCIL MEETINGS Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, our Council meetings will continue to be held via the Zoom platform. Anyone wishing to view the meetings can do so online via our live stream. The next Ordinary Council Meetings will be held on Monday 14 December, Wednesday 27 January and Monday 22 February at 7pm. The next Planning Committee Meetings will be held on Wednesday 9 December and Wednesday 17 February at 7pm. View Council Meetings live at stream.kingston.vic.gov.au WARD COLUMNS In this edition your new Councillors for the next 4 years introduce themselves. In each of our KYC quarterly editions you will hear from our 11 Councillors by way of a regular ward column to update you on what’s happening in your ward. KINGSTON YOUR CITY EDITOR comms@kingston.vic.gov.au Kingston encourages you to reprint articles and photographs from this publication but permission must first be sought from the Editor. Acknowledgement of the source must be provided. 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 The Perkins family enjoy some time together at their Parkdale home following the easing of restrictions.

Kingston's Family Support Services team in 2019. This year presents and hampers will be delivered to families.

For many families and individuals living in our community, this festive season may look and feel very different to any other year and we expect there’ll be more people in need of additional support after a tough 2020.

special Christmas Celebration for local families connected to the service. This year due to restrictions the team will instead host an online celebration with families. There’ll be a special appearance from Santa and entertainment by Hey Dee Ho. While the team can’t share a face to face celebration with the families this year, all children will receive a delivery of Christmas presents and a hamper.

Through its community grants program Kingston Council supports a number of social welfare groups that provide emergency and ongoing relief to those in need in the community. This year the demand has been even greater due to COVID-19.

As always, Kingston’s Delivered Meals team too will be continuing to provide the community with meals over the Christmas period.

At this time of year, many of these services would normally be planning their Christmas lunches for the community but this year instead they are busy packing hampers of food, toys and other gifts to deliver directly to the people they support. Other groups are organising food vouchers instead of the traditional free Christmas lunch. Each year Kingston’s Family Support Services team holds a

Want to help? If you would like to donate food, gifts or other Christmas items to any of Kingston’s social welfare groups, we encourage you to get in contact with them directly to find out where you can drop-off donated goods and what sort of items they may need at this time. You can find a list of social welfare services at kingston.vic.gov.au/foodrelief

NEWS

Meet your new Council Welcome to your new Kingston Council that will serve the community for the next four years. The community has re-elected five returning Councillors and welcomed six new Councillors to represent Kingston on the expanded 11-member Council. Following the introduction of the Local Government Act 2020, Kingston now has a new ward system with the former three wards (North, Central and South wards) replaced with 11 wards each represented by one Councillor. Your new wards and Councillors are: Banksia Ward Cr Cameron Howe Bunjil Ward Cr Steve Staikos Caruana Ward Cr George Hua Chicquita Ward Cr Tracey Davies Como Ward Cr Chris Hill Karkarook Ward Cr Hadi Saab Longbeach Ward Cr Georgina Oxley Melaleuca Ward Cr Tim Cochrane Sandpiper Ward Cr David Eden Wattle Ward Cr Jenna Davey-Burns Yammerbook Ward Cr Tamsin Bearsley One of the first jobs of your new Council will be identifying its priorities and goals for the next four years. This will help prepare the 2020-24 Council Plan, our roadmap for working with the community to build a great Kingston into the future. To find out more about your new Councillors, see pages 4-6 or visit kingston.vic.gov.au/councillors

Bunjil Ward Councillor Steve Staikos has been elected to lead the Kingston community for the next 12 months as the City’s Mayor.

Cr Staikos has served as a Kingston Councillor for 12 years and has been the Mayor twice before, in 2009-10 and 2017-18.

Karkarook Ward

Bunjil Ward

CR HADI SAAB DEPUTY MAYOR

CR STEVE STAIKOS MAYOR

0437 885 142 hadi.saab@kingston.vic.gov.au

0447 896 643 steve.staikos@kingston.vic.gov.au

I am a first-generation Australian born to Lebanese and Syrian parents who has lived in Clarinda for nearly 20 years. I hold a Bachelor of Software Engineering from Monash University and currently work as a Technical consultant. I am incredibly humbled and honoured to be given the trust of our community to represent them for the next 4 years and I will work tirelessly to prove that trust is not misplaced.

As a lifelong local, I have a deep understanding of the needs of our community and what locals want to see achieved in the future. During my previous three terms on Council, I have worked hard to deliver results for the Bunjil Ward area, including a significant investment in family and children’s services, the delivery of a district-level netball facility at Dales Park in Oakleigh South, the new Westall Hub in Clayton South and traffic-calming measures and improved parking management for safer streets. I have worked hard to protect the Green Wedge for agriculture, recreation and rural landscapes, and actively worked to close tips and waste transfer stations to improve amenity. In this term, I aim to further progress the Sandbelt Open Space - Chain of Parks project, specifically the delivery of the Elder Street South Reserve in Clarinda and the Victory Road Reserve in Clayton South. Council will undertake a Masterplan for the delivery of sporting facility upgrades at Namatjira Park, namely for cricket, gridiron and bowls. I will also work to preserve neighbourhood character with further strategic work being undertaken on the Housing Strategy.

My promise is, that I will not be a silent Councillor but proactively handle issues by listening to residents and working with community groups. Now is a pivotal time for our community to come together and overcome one of the biggest challenges we will have to face in our collective lifetimes. I am prepared to step up and work with all Councillors in addressing these next steps through a comprehensive Covid Recovery Plan to ensure we come out the other side stronger, more connected and prepared for the future. I look forward to supporting the delivery of key projects like the Moorabbin Renewal project, progressing the Chain-of-Parks project and working on the Housing Strategy as well as expand our support for our pensioners.

New Councillor and Karkarook Ward representative Cr Hadi Saab was elected as Deputy Mayor.

First elected in 2008, I have served as a Councillor for 12 years, including two years as the City’s Mayor in 2019-2010 and 2027-2018. Professionally, I have previously worked as a social housing policy advisor in the community housing section, a union official and political staffer. I am passionate about social participation, multiculturalism, the environment and the arts.

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COMMUNITY

Make a splash at Waves Waves Leisure Centre in Highett is now open for lap swimming, aqua classes, group fitness and gym sessions.

between regular terms. We're hoping to offer our Holiday Intensive Program in January, 2021. Our regular Term 1 2021 bookings will also open soon.

Visit us at kingstonactive.com.au or phone 9559 7111.

Don’t forget to book ahead!

At this stage, all sessions need to be pre-booked to allow for physical distancing and caps on numbers, but we'll continue to monitor the restrictions. Learn to Swim Holiday Intensive Program It's been a long time out of the water for many this year, and our intensive swim programs are a great way to introduce your child to lessons or provide continuous focus on skill development

Lap swimming is back in action at Waves.

Meet your new Councillors Banksia Ward

Caruana Ward

Chicquita Ward

CR CAMERON HOWE

CR GEORGE HUA

CR TRACEY DAVIES

0429 498 028 cameron.howe@kingston.vic.gov.au

0429 171 449 george.hua@kingston.vic.gov.au

0438 108 611 tracey.davies@kingston.vic.gov.au

Hello Patterson Lakes, Carrum and Bonbeach residents of Banksia Ward, thank you to each person who voted for me and supported me in the council election. It is much appreciated! Supporting local business: if you can please support our local restaurateurs and eateries, including Carrum Beach Shack and Yo-Gainz who recently opened on the Nepean Hwy. With many struggling, as Station Street's Freddie's Kitchen owneroperator, Farid Mansour said "it is not about the dollar spent, it is about the relationship." Co-owner, Nino Cuciniello of Patterson Lakes’ Ercolano enthused, "we are ready to embrace customers again in a new ‘COVIDnormal." Life after lockdown: a perfect lockdown escapade is the nearby Craft and Co winery and Melbourne Cable Park, which in addition to our beach, river and nearby wetlands, create an action-packed playground. One of our star attractions are the Christmas decorations adorning canalfronting properties, but please ensure that your navigational lights function. From ballet on the water to creating some spectacular airborne magic, Southern Waters Ski Show Team’s free Christmas event from 4-6pm on 20 December at the National Water Sports Centre, will keep many entertained. A little bit about me: I am a longtime Patterson Lakes resident, with an interest in waters sports, the arts and music. While I have already made representations on various issues, as one of six new Councillors I am still learning the processes. I wish everyone a happy Christmas and look forward to meeting you all.

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I have served as a Kingston Councillor for the last four years and worked hard to deliver the best outcomes for our community, from reduced council rates and protecting two-storey height limits to improvements to sporting and community facilities. As a local resident, family man and business owner, I understand the challenges which confront us especially as we move to post COVID-19 recovery. I will support local businesses which create more jobs and provide the environment for our families and businesses to thrive. I will also focus on managing the council budget effectively to continue delivering infrastructure and much-needed projects whilst keeping rates low, protecting our area against overdevelopment, continuing to transform our landfill sites into parks, fixing the recycling crisis, connecting walking trails and bicycle paths, upgrading sporting facilities and advocating for reducing the aircraft noise.

I am a small business owner and have been a resident of Kingston for over 30 years. I hold a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne. I am the current Vice Chair of the South Metro Junior Football League, Victoria’s biggest junior football league for boys and girls. I was a long-term volunteer at Mentone Little Athletics and Mordialloc-Braeside Junior Football Club, where I was honoured to be made a life member in 2012. I also served on Parkdale Secondary College School Council and am a past board member of Chisolm TAFE. I am committed to using my time to make a real change, by consulting and listening. I will listen to our residents and community groups and genuinely work on your behalf. I believe it is important council utilises its resources in an efficient and focussed manner to achieve the best outcomes possible. My focus is on ensuring that our sporting grounds, libraries, beaches, local parks and community facilities are well managed and at the best standard we can achieve. I understand the current pressure on local traders particularly in the difficult COVID environment. Shopping strips should be a place you want to visit with enough parking available. I am focused on making Kingston the best place for its residents.

COMMUNITY

Libraries welcome back visitors With the easing of restrictions, we have been able to welcome back the community to some of our libraries for pre-booked visits. We have been so excited to hear the squeals of delight and see smiles through the twinkling and crinkling eyes above masks, as young and old return to their libraries for the first time in months. It is still not business as usual just yet however as we have had to make changes to ensure we are following a COVID Safe plan. Bookings are via phone only, please call 1300 135 668.

Como Ward

Kingston's libraries reopen to the community.

Don’t forget all open branches are also offering a Click and Collect service. Return chutes are available at all nine library branches 24 hours a day.

Longbeach Ward

For more information about Kingston Libraries’ services and when your local branch is reopening visit kingston.vic.gov.au/library

Melaleuca Ward

CR CHRIS HILL

CR GEORGINA OXLEY

CR TIM COCHRANE

0437 913 851 chris.hill@kingston.vic.gov.au

0429 222 504 georgina.oxley@kingston.vic.gov.au

0437 843 837 tim.cochrane@kingston.vic.gov.au

I’m a local Dad who’s lived in Como-Ward for 15 years and have served as Chair of Save-the-Edgy since the Mentone Hotel closed. Save-the-Edgy successfully campaigned to protect the Heritage of the 130-yearold Mentone Hotel building, as well as dramatically reducing the scale of the residential development and securing a large hospitality space scheduled to open in mid-2021. I also founded Kingston-Save-Our-Streets (K-SOS), which saw Council receive approximately 1,600 submissions objecting to residential rezoning plans. I am committed to working on an improved Housing Strategy and better community consultation. My other priorities include a cleaner, greener and more accessible foreshore and streets, more open space and off-leash dog parks, improved safety and traffic management around schools, more funding for sporting clubs, more support for local traders to help

Thank you to the residents of Longbeach Ward for placing your trust in me once again, to continue to deliver for you. It’s been a pleasure to serve as Mayor for the past two years and deliver great outcomes for you and your family, such as upgrading local kinders, parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities and community centres, as well as completing drainage improvements, particularly through Chelsea, and planting over 10,000 trees. We have done this all within budget whilst maintaining a strong financial position. I will continue to fight for our community and to lower rates, whilst getting the basics right like improving traffic, parking, repairing roads and footpaths, protecting our environment, preventing inappropriate development, and supporting our community through economic recovery post-COVID. I’ll advocate for a purposebuilt local aquatic and recreation centre in the South of Kingston, as well as providing much-needed community facilities for our local sporting clubs and community groups. I’ll also advocate for enhancing community spaces to foster community connectedness by revitalising our shopping strips like Chelsea and Chelsea Heights, upgrading our playgrounds, walking and cycling tracks, and having more markets with local traders to support small businesses. If I can assist with anything over the next 4 years please don't hesitate to get in touch via phone, email, Facebook or even just say hello at the local shops. I look forward to working with you and achieving great outcomes for our great city!

I am an independent councillor who lives in Parkdale. My partner and I both serve the community in the emergency services. Marlie works as a local paramedic and I have a decade of service as a professional fire-fighter. I bring an open and balanced view in assessing our community’s needs, ensuring through extensive consultation you are always at the forefront of any decision making. I have a strong vision and will advocate for vital upgrades to our shopping precincts to help them grow during uncertain times, through better traffic and pedestrian management, parking and improved aesthetics. I will work to upgrade community facilities, childcare and elderly home care and install outdoor fitness equipment. Although rate rises are at times unavoidable, I will advocate for operational cost efficiencies, which is now more important than ever. I look forward to bringing about a transparent vibrant and functional Kingston.

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COMMUNITY

Ready to bowl-in the summer Prepare for a busy summer of local sport in Kingston with cricket, baseball and athletics clubs all ready to open for their seasons following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Local sports grounds are also being booked up quickly for use by many sporting codes that traditionally play over winter, to train after months of lockdowns. This year, Council supported clubs by waiving fees and has overseen the construction of millions of dollars of new or upgraded sports grounds and pavilions across Kingston. Sports projects Council is delivering, include: • new pavilion at Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground (currently in the design phase)

• new pavilion at Chadwick Reserve, Dingley (starting next year) and brand-new oval (completed and in use) • completion of the Roy Dore Reserve Pavilion, in Carrum • completion of the Dales Park Pavilion, Oakleigh South • $5 million in sports lighting projects (to be rolled out over the next couple of years). Council is delighted that Jack Grut Reserve, in Mordialloc is now available for use, as works were completed in March, just ahead of lockdowns.

Siblings Ben and Grace are thrilled to get back to competitive sport.

Meet your new Councillors Meet your new Councillors Sandpiper Ward

Wattle Ward

Yammerbook Ward

CR DAVID EDEN

CR JENNA DAVEY-BURNS

CR TAMSIN BEARSLEY

0422 557 917 david.eden.howe@kingston.vic.gov.au

0437 859 749 jenna.davey-burns@kingston.vic.gov.au

0430 170 210 tamsin.bearsley@kingston.vic.gov.au

I love our local community and been an amazing honour to serve as both Councillor and Mayor during my last term. During that time Council secured more open space locally, enhanced playgrounds, support the development of family and children hubs, increased tree plantings, refurbished community facilities and scout halls in need of disability and access improvements and supported local sporting clubs, including upgrades at local netball courts to enhance female participation. I will push to support local business through youth skills development and enhanced local employment opportunities and for Council to use local suppliers to support our local community. I will continue to fight on behalf of residents against inappropriatedevelopment, to supporting local festivals, markets and enhance local facilities (Including a new local aquatic centre). I also look forward to beautifying local footpaths, shopping strips and walking trails to beautify and enhance, along with upgrading disability access in community buildings.

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We are a resilient, thoughtful and active community and our sense of connection is our greatest strength. I am truly honoured by your decision to support me as your advocate for Wattle Ward. I will work hard to represent you, your views and be the change you want to see. We have an opportunity to build a collaborative, engaged Council with residents at the heart of decision making. I want to see you be a part of that. We are facing an unprecedented challenge with the significant impact of COVID. Now more than ever we need to see greater investment in our local shops. Investing in our community spaces matter also really matters. Facilities for our rapidly growing population of young families is vital. Last year I became a foster mum overnight to Kinder and school aged kids and I was struggling to find services until Kingston staff stepped up to help. It was life changing and that’s my vision for what Council can be. Climate change deeply concerns me. Green open spaces are so important - we need to see more spaces for us to come together as a community. Having worked with multicultural and Aboriginal communities I know firsthand why art is the lightning rod for community development and growth. Highett and Cheltenham are ready to take a big step up and become suburbs leading change for our future. We are stronger together and with our commitment to community building, I know we will achieve great things for Kingston over the next four years.

I’m a mother of two, wife, teacher and identical twin. I love Kingston and it has been my privilege to serve as your Councillor for the last eight years. Recently, we built new lifesaving clubs, planted over ten thousand trees, started new local sporting facilities, created a junior council and rolled out significant drainage projects. I enjoy sorting out issues that no-one else will and have a history of listening, fixing problems and implementing smart ideas. For a vibrant and active city, let’s make Kingston an exciting foodie’s capital, welcome innovation, support a bold Arts program, create new dog parks, cycle trails, adventure parks and improve sports facilities and playgrounds. I plan to push for no rate rises for two years and to reduce any red-tape and will be the go-to person for support small businesses through COVID. I will also be advocating for the development of the northern Aspendale Gardens wetlands to create new environmental spaces for our community to enjoy and provide cleaner water for the creek.

Supporting the during lockdowns

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Discover your local community hub Community hubs across Kingston look forward to welcoming you back through their doors when restrictions ease. Support your local centre and find out what they have on offer. You can make new friends, take up a new hobby, learn new skills and plenty more. Your local community centre is a one-stop shop for fun, friendships and learning. Sundowner Avenue Neighbourhood Centre Sundowner Avenue, 9551 8711 Mordialloc Neighbourhood House Main Street, 9587 4534

Working together to feed the community.

Volunteers and staff at Kingston’s community hubs rose to the challenge of COVID-19 lockdowns and found ways to continue providing support to our community during 2020. Mordialloc Community Centre had to shut their doors, so Café Manager Heather stepped in to assist with the program. This was made possible with additional support from our Bayside neighbours, Highett Neighbourhood House. volunteers and staff at Kingston’s community hubs rose to the challenge of COVID-19 lockdowns and found ways to continue providing support to our community during 2020. Kingston’s local community centres and neighbourhood houses embraced digital technology, delivery services and phone appointments to provide a range of contact-free services including: • information and health referrals • welfare checks

• free or low-cost exercise • free mental health information sessions • activities to keep children entertained and engaged • meals for those most vulnerable and living alone • seniors group online • social catch ups. This is in addition to managing farmers' markets and providing childcare and education services to the children of eligible workers. Kingston’s community groups acted as an important touch-point for hundreds of residents during the pandemic – providing not only services, but a friendly ear and a laugh.

Westall Community Hub Fairbank Road, 9581 3050 Aspendale Gardens Community Centre Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens, 9587 5955 Cheltenham Community Centre Chesterville Road, 9583 0095 Chelsea Heights Community Centre Thames Promenade, 9772 3391 Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre Marcus Road, 9558 1866 Longbeach Place Community Centre Chelsea Road, 9776 1386 Mordialloc Community Centre Warren Road, 9580 3675 Patterson Lakes Community Centre Thompson Road, 9772 8588

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Follow Kingston's Tinsel Trail to have a great time as you support local traders. There will be plenty of opportunities to celebrate the festive season while shopping local for loved ones with pop-up carollers, Santa on a Segway, neon installations and the distribution of shop local bags filled with trader incentives. Come and meet our friendly staff at the following times across Kingston:

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• Chelsea Nepean Hwy and surrounds Saturday 12 December 11am - 1pm • Dingley Village Saturday 19 December 11am - 1pm • Highett Farmers' Christmas Market Tuesday 22 December Sir William Fry Reserve 4 - 7pm

JOIN KINGSTON'S TINSEL TRAIL AND SUPPORT LOCAL SHOPS Our shopping strips are getting into the swing of the festive season, with shops open and cafes and restaurants again serving customers - many with new outdoor dining areas. However, with more than 16,000 Kingston small businesses affected by COVID-19 restrictions during 2020, it’s never been more important to support your suburb and buy what you can locally. Follow Kingston's Tinsel Trail to have a great time as you do all your shopping locally.

#supportyoursuburb

IT'S COMPETITION TIME! cityofkingston for all the details.

Decorate your home

To enter

Enter Kingston’s Christmas Decorating Competition for your chance to win a night’s accommodation at Quest Cheltenham, a $200 Hattori Hanzo restaurant voucher and $50 Peckish Café voucher.

Simply post a photo on Facebook or Instagram with #kingstonstinseltrail or email it to us at events@kingston.vic.gov.au

KINGSTON’S EXTRA SPECIAL POSTAGE SERVICE A number of exciting new mailboxes have been installed around Kingston's major activity centres. They’re for children to post letters to Santa and enter Kingston's Tinsel Trail Colouring Competition. Download colouring sheets and letter templates at kingston.vic.gov.au/tinseltrail and don't forget to include a return address for a special response in the mail.

Where's Holly Wednesday? Find our festivals and events mascot, Holly in a shop in one of Kingston's local activity centres and you'll go into the draw to win a Kids' gift pack and toy library voucher. Shop locally in Kingston Support local businesses. Post photos of your purchases for your chance to win some great prizes.

HELP SPREAD CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Kingston's Libraries are decorating their Christmas trees, and they need your help to make them extra special. Pick up a bauble at Chelsea, Cheltenham or Parkdale Library (or from us at a Tinsel Trail event) and write a message for the Kingston community. kingston.vic.gov.au | Page 9

COMMUNITY

Summer fun in Kingston OUTDOOR DINING This summer, support local cafes and restaurants. Visit your favourite local food venues and enjoy the ambience of outdoor dining in Kingston. From a buzzing piazza in Mentone or street side in Moorabbin, to Main Street and beach-side park pop-ups in Mordialloc, there are outdoor dining options throughout the entire City of Kingston. Tip: make sure you call ahead as many venues are now taking bookings to manage numbers.

WALKING & CYCLING Take a wander or ride through one of Kingston’s many cycling and walking tracks, which take you on a beautiful journey through parks, along beaches and rivers.

COAST Kingston is home to some of the best free entertainment in Melbourne: 13-kilometres of beautiful coastline where you can swim, paddleboard or just enjoy some downtime. Please remember to practice physical distancing at all times, stay safe and swim between the flags. Help us to keep Kingston beautiful by removing all rubbish from our beaches to put in the bin. And don’t forget: smoking is now banned on all Kingston beaches.

ARTS From online events to ‘Ghost Light’ interviews with artists, there’s something for everyone. There’re also a limited number of spaces opening up for bookings over the coming months. Call Kingston Arts on 9556 4440, or visit facebook.com/kingstonartsau

KIDS Looking for a cool retreat out of the sun for the kids over summer, then check out the Kids Activity page on the Kingston Libraries website: kingston.vic.gov.au/ library/kids There’s never a dull moment, with Kingston’s School Holiday Program. Over the summer, Southmoor Primary will be holding activities to ‘Farewell 2020’ from 21 to 23 December and both Southmoor and Chelsea Primary Schools will be running programs from 4 to 22 January. Enrolments at kingston.vic.gov.au/ holidayprogram

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OUTDOOR DINING Since the easing of restrictions in Victoria, local hospitality businesses have rushed to take up outdoor dining options offered by Council including free Outdoor Dining and Footpath Trading permits and dining pop-up licences.

The owners of two local businesses share their experience of getting ready to trade again. Chefs Scott Horton (pictured below) and his wife Debbie have owned and run Nachos Cantina in Aspendale for 32 years. After restrictions eased they worked with Council to create a 1.7m x 12m outdoor dining space to seat up to 20 patrons. With Council's help they were able to relocate bike racks and use the footpath area at the front of a neighbouring business, allowing them to transform the area into an exciting outdoor dining space with barriers and umbrellas. Mr Horton said it was a small step but they couldn't wait to reopen. The business has also been working on a contactless menu experience to make dining safer and more efficient. Owners of Mordialloc brewing company Wolf and the Willows Scott and Renae McKinnon,

took early planning advice to create an expanded outdoor dining area around their business which can increase its capacity to 100 when allowed. To reopen, they've installed outdoor furniture and picnic tables, made by neighbouring business, All Purpose Fabrication. Mr McKinnon said they were really excited to open and glad they could source locallymade furniture as well. He said 2020 had made them realise the importance of supporting business locally, so they reached out to their neighbours. To support local business recovery, Council has waived the fees for all Outdoor Dining Licences and Footpath Trading Permits until 31 July 2021. We are also offering outdoor dining options through dining pop ups on Council-owned land. For more information, visit kingston.vic.gov.au/ outdoordining

Keeping clearways clear The Department of Transport is introducing changes to clearways. From 1 December 2020, clearways on arterial roads within 20km of Melbourne’s CBD will also include a tow-away zone – so vehicles blocking roads during peak times can be removed, reducing congestion and keeping you moving. This will apply to 12 clearways in Kingston on Warrigal Road, Centre Road, Nepean Highway and Clayton Road. For more information visit vicroads.vic. gov.au/towawayzones

Pokies shutdown benefits community It's estimated over $59 million of gambling losses have been saved thanks to the COVID-19 enforced closure of poker machines in Kingston since late March. The shutdown has not only helped people experiencing gambling harm but may have provided a welcome boost to the local economy as those dollars are spent elsewhere. Kingston Council’s Enough is Enough campaign seeks to minimise harm caused by gambling and promote other activities for people to enjoy. As restrictions ease check out the MyCommunityLife website to find out how you can get involved in community life in Kingston. Join a group, learn a new skill, try a new activity or volunteer, there's plenty on offer in Kingston! If you need a bit of help to get back on track, Gambler’s Help offers professional, confidential and free support and advice, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1800 858 858.

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What goes in your bin? For a complete list visit kingston.vic.gov.au/foodwaste

Food and green waste bin Quick tip

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Meat, bones & dairy scraps

Vegetable & fruit scraps

Recyclable packaging

Pet poo & kitty litter

General leftovers

Soil & ash

Leaves & weeds

Liquid

Garden prunings

Pots

Small branches

Large stumps

To help reduce smells, place food waste into a compostable liner with this logo pictured and close your bin lid.

Compostable AS4736

Recycling Bin

YES

Aluminium cans foil & trays

Steel cans & aerosols

Hard plastic bottles & containers

Glass bottles & jars

Paper & cardboard

Quick tip

Bagged garbage

Recycling in plastic bags

Plastic bags & soft plastics

Clothing & shoes

Keep recycling loose,do not put it in bags or tie it up.

Landfill bin

Check it out! Interested in finding out more about waste and recycling? FOOD WASTE RECYCLING Workshop

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Nappies

Soft plastic packets & wrapping

Ceramics, crockery & glassware

Polystyrene foam

Quick tip

Needles

Soil & ash or building materials

Hazardous materials or liquids

Collect your soft plastics and take them to Coles or Woolworths for recycling when you do your weekly shop!

Visit kingston.vic.gov. au/waste_events to check out our calendar of free events!

Butt out before heading out Beaches and foreshore areas, parks and reserves and major shopping precincts across Kingston are now smoke-free. The maximum an individual can be fined is $500 (5 penalty units) however Council will be taking an educational approach to the implementation of the new law. Warnings will be issued in the first instance. Find out more at kingston.vic.gov.au/smokefree kingston.vic.gov.au | Page 12

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Did you know?

Council offers a free Christmas tree collection service? Bookings and conditions: 1300 653 356 or kingston.vic.gov.au/waste

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Your recycling and food and green waste bins are collected on alternate weeks on the same day as your garbage bin. Collections will take place on public holidays, including Christmas Day.

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SUMMER 2020 -

What's On -

DECEMBER

TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER

Sahaja True Meditation

Christmas Storytime Live Stream Kingston Libraries online event

Free daily online classes. De-stress and find your own inner peace, balance and wisdom. Formerly at Cheltenham Community Centre (returning asap), currently daily at freemeditation. com.au/webcasts/ WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER Seniors Bike Group Chelsea Heights Community Centre 9.30 - 11.30am Enjoy a ride with volunteer leaders. Improve your fitness, explore local paths and tracks and make new friends. On every Wednesday.

Join us as we read Christmas stories via live stream as part of Kingston's Tinsel Trail. Our regular Storytime live stream is also available on other weekdays, so there is always something to keep the kids entertained.

With the easing of restrictions and the weather warming up, it's the perfect time to try a new outdoor activity or sport. Visit mycommunitylife.com.au to find a range of tennis, running, cycling and other clubs in your local area. Some offer the first visit for free, others have a yearly membership.

SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER

FRIDAY 29 JANUARY

SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY

Dingley Village Farmer's Market 8.30am - 1pm

Art Classes Chelsea Heights Community Centre Every Friday 10am – 12pm

Building Resilience Through Gardening Kingston Libraries online event 10-11:30am

Improve your artistic skills, try new mediums. All aspiring artists are welcome and all levels. $13 per class. Contact 9772 3391

Nourish your mind and soul while nurturing your garden with The Veggie Lady, Toni Salter. Bookings required. Call 1300 135 668 or book online at kingston.vic.gov.au/library

Every third Saturday of the month you’re invited to visit the local Farmers' Market showcasing the best Victorian Farmers and Producers.

SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY Kid's Sushi Making Workshop Cheltenham Community centre 11am- 1pm | $25 for the class. Book at chelt.com.au

THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER Bowling with Babies Highett Bowls Club Every Thursday 10am - 12pm Brings new and expecting parents together to enjoy a coffee, a chat and a social roll. Older kids welcome. No skills required, volunteers are available to help teach you how to bowl.

Kingston Libraries' Summer Reading Club Until 31 January. The Summer Reading club is back with this year’s theme Dig Deeper: read, discover, investigate. Register either at the library or online at library.kingston.vic. gov.au

SATURDAY 30 JANUARY QiGong: 9 classes for Strength Flexibility Balance Cheltenham Community Centre Thursdays 9.30-10:.0am $5 per class. To book call 95830095 or email tammyr@chelt.com.au MONDAY 1 FEBRUARY

JANUARY SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER An Online Anniversary Celebration for All Seasons Mentone Public Library 11am-12pm Join authors Shirley Randles, George Ivanoff, Graeme Johnstone, Elsie Johnstone with Musician Mark McGurgan for the "Grand Finale: Celebrating the Grand Beginning of An Author for All Seasons" Contact Julia on 90056300 or email mentonepubliclibrary@ gmail.com

Parenting Anxious and Sensitive Children online workshop 13, 20 & 27 January 10am - 12pm Increase your capacity to support your child affected by anxiety, worry or stress. Over three weekly sessions, you will be guided through this solutions-based program and supported to address individual concerns effectively. Bookings required call 85995488 or visit heartlinks. com.au/workshops/parenting-anxious-and-sensitive-children-workshop/

FEBRUARY Social Tennis Chelsea Lawn Tennis club Mondays and Wednesdays 9.30am-12pm Come and try tennis with this fun group of adult members. First visit free (membership required afterwards) equipment provided. Find out more at tennis.com.au/chelsealawn Street tree pruning

Craft A Noon

Aspendale: Dec 2020 Aspendale Gardens: Dec 2020 - Jan 2021 Braeside: February 2021

Chelsea Heights Community Centre Every Monday 12-3pm

Edithvale: February - March 2021

Learn from others, exciting new crafts you may never have seen before. Bring your own handiwork or unfinished items, chat and have a cuppa.

We will undertake street tree pruning in your area at least 14 days, but no more than 60 days, prior to the planned day that pruning or removal is to occur.

$5 per session

Discover Kingston’s many fantastic community groups, events and activities with mycommunitylife.com.au It’s 100% local and easy to search by location, date or type of activity you’re looking for. There is no easier way to make stronger connections in your local neighbourhood.