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Cardinia is finalist for top sports award ■ Cardinia Shire Council has been announced as a finalist in the Victorian Sport Awards. The Council is a finalist for the ‘Mental Health in Sports Clubs’ program under the Bunnings Trade Local Government Initiative of the Year category. The Victorian Government VicSport’s an-
$5 million surprise ■ A Cranbourne man sayshe dropped to the ground and started screaming, shaking and crying when he checked his Oz Lotto ticket and was told he had won $5 million. He held one of the three Division One winning entries nationally. The winner plans to use his multi-million-dollar prize to look after his family. The winning marked fivegame entry was purchased at Cranbourne Authorised Newsagency, 105 High St, Cranbourne.
nual awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of those who have shown commitment and dedication to sport in Victoria. The Council’s Mental Health in Sports Clubs program was established to help build the capacity of volunteers through a recognised and accredited mental health first aid course, in partnership with Monash Health and the
Richmond Institute - an accredited provider and the education arm of the Richmond Football Club who partner with Mental Health First Aid Australia. Between October and December last year, 24 individuals from 15 clubs across eight different sporting codes?in Cardinia Shire completed the mental health first aid course.
SHIRE SPIN ON SPEED LIMITS
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■ MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has begun a new campaign to underscore its plans for lower speed limits on 33 local roads.
$300,000 for Skye
■ A new community play space is coming to life at John Monash Reserve in Skye from June. The $300,000 upgrade will include refurbishment of the existing timber play unit, new swings, spinner and nature play, shade sails, park fencing, tree planting and garden bed improvements and a new picnic area with barbecue and shelter. Cr Suzette Tayler said Frankston Council is passionate about protecting and developing playgrounds and open spaces.
Cardinia Shire Council Mayor Cr Brett Owen said it was a privilege to be nominated for such a prestigious award. “We are so pleased that our Mental Health in Sports Club program has been recognised at a state level. Council conducted a survey last year to see how we could best support our local sporting clubs,” Cr Owen said.
● Frankston has been recognised as one of 22 finalists in the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards, which are hosted by Victoria Tourism Industry Council. Mayor Cr Kris Bolam said: "There is a new energy in the city and it’s not only attracting more businesses, but more families are now calling Frankston home. It’s not only a great place to visit, but to live as well." Pictured: Frankston, part of the Big Pic Fest.
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The Council says an interim community sentiment study shows strong community support for the reduction of speed limits. According to the Council, 59 per cent of people support the speed trials, 21 per cent of people oppose, and 20 per cent of people are neutral. The Shire’s survey results indicate that 64 per cent agree that their chance of being involved in a crash on sealed rural roads is much higher at 100 kmh than 80 kmh. Some 21 per cent disagree. Some 57 per cent agree that reduced speed limits will result in less road crashes. Some 24 per cent. disagree.
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Council says 80kmh local limits supported
Mornington Peninsula Shire says that 54 per cent of respondents say that the speed limits are appropriate. Some 26 per cent disagree. Half of those taking place in the survey believe that reduced speed limits make the m feel safer,. Thirty per cent disagree. The survey was undertaken between early November and early December last year. There were 1059 respondents to the survey. A main component of the research was a survey that could be completed online or via phone, said a Council media statement.
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