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● At Chapel Off Chapel City of Stonnington's Chapel Off Chapel is a finalist in the 'Energy Efficiency Achievement' category of the 2021 Cities Power Partnership Climate Awards. Chapel Off Chapel has been taking major steps towards improving environmental sustainability, including reducing energy use by 55 per centover the last three years. Single use plastics including straws, coffee cup lids, plastic containers and bottled water have been removed from the bar and water taps have been installed so visitors can fill their own containers. A 23kW solar system has been installed on the roof and over 470 lights across the site have been replaced with energy efficient LEDs.
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St Kilda is re-emerging as a vibrant home of art and culture. Easing of restrictions means Melbourne artists are eager to get back to the creative work that helps define Port Phillip. The Council has artnered with Department of Transport, VicRoads and Yarra Trams to engage 71 Melbourne artists to complete murals across the St Kilda Junction area. Artworks will be themed ‘Welcome to St Kilda’ providing an instantly recognisable sense of place and pride in our community’s heritage, culture and history. One of the flagship pieces of the project will be painted across the St Kilda Junction tram stop which is ideally positioned for these artworks to provide a ‘gateway’ to St Kilda, reflecting our community’s culture and values.
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Yarra City Council is partnering with a number of cafes around the municipality to get commuters and home office workers alike on their bikes today (Wed., Nov. 10). Yarra with your bike helmet and mention National Ride2Work Day to claim your free coffee. This offer is valid on Wednesday 10 November and includes a limit of one coffee per rider. Yarra Mayor, Cr Gabrielle de Vietri, said Ride2Work Day highlights the many benefits of cycling as a form of transport. “Cycling is a wonderful way to get around our beautiful area, benefitting both riders and the broader community,” said Cr de Vietri. Tucker Ward Councillor Li Zhang, who is serving her first term on Glen Eira Council, was last week elected Deputy Mayor for the 2021–22 Council year.
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● North East Ward Cr David Asker (left) and Mainline Developments Director Daryl Henwood at the site for the Clifton Rise development in Pagett Road, Carrum Downs. A major residential development in Carrum Downs unanimously approved by Frankston City Councillors will provide a huge economic boost and affordable housing options for homebuyers. Councillors approved a planning application for 135 residential dwellings to be developed on Pagett Rd, Carrum Downs. During their discussions, Councillors noted that development will increase housing availability and affordability, with two, three and four bedroom properties on offer.
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The Local Paper - Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - Page 3
Local News
Stonnington celebrates arts
■ The City of Stonnington is presenting So Soiree, featuring eight days of performances across comedy, cabaret and circus, celebrating the local art scene. Presented in partnership with Melbourne Fringe, So Soiree takes place at the well-travelled intimate pop-up performance venue, The Parlour, located in Grattan Gardens, as well as at Chapel off Chapel. Highlights include, Tulliah, who will kick off Chapel Fringe Sessions, singing songs from her new EP recorded during lockdown. She has garnered lots of international press and attention in the UK where she was named 'One to Watch 2021' by The Independent and “Breaking Act” by The Times. Zimbabwean-born, London-raised artist Kye will perform her modern take on R&B, fuelled by her formidable song writing, timeless vocals and finely curated selection of crossgenre collaborators. Vocalist John Floreani from Trophy Eyes will perform his signature highly metaphorical lyrics and melodic riffs. Mayor, Cr Kate Hely said: 'I'm thrilled that Stonnington will be hosting the So Soiree Festival, it gives the community an opportunity to come together and celebrate comedy, cabaret and circus.”
Constable charged
● Zimbabwean-born artist Kye
● Martin Pakula, Recovery Minister This program aims to boost foot traffic on weekdays. This $5 million round of rebates will allow diners to claim up to $150 off their bill, with the 30 per cent saving up from the 20 per cent offered midyear. More than 200,000 rebates will be up for grabs at restaurants, cafes and bars where meals are served across the
City of Melbourne – including the CBD, Lygon Street, North Melbourne, Southbank, South Wharf and Docklands. A total of $10.4 million will go towards bolstering businesses, also including support for outdoor trading and dining through permit fee waivers and new infrastructure, and initiatives to boost the night-time economy. An allocation of $15.7 million will bolster the city’s events calendar, with an expanded Christmas Festival starting two weeks earlier than usual – on Friday (Nov. 12). New attractions include a Christmas Carnival at Birrarung Marr, floating art installations on the Yarra, a Christmas maze at Docklands, a Christmas night market at the Queen Victoria Market and augmented reality ‘Elfie Selfie’ stations across the city.
New Mayor at Glen Eira
■ Tucker Ward Councillor Jim Magee was elected Mayor of Glen Eira for the 2021–22 municipal year, at last week’s Council meeting. Cr Magee is serving his fourth term on Council. He served as Mayor in 2015 and Deputy Mayor in 2017 and 2020. Cr Magee said that it was an incredibly proud moment to be elected as Mayor: “To represent the residents of Glen Eira on a Councillor level is a privilege, but representing our Council as Mayor, is truly an honour,” he said. “Over the next 12 months, I am looking forward to seeing a number of important capital works projects take shape, including the commencement of the Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool redevelopment, and the completion of Lord Reserve Pavilion, Murrumbeena Community Hub and the Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub. “It will also be very exciting to see Moongala Women’s Community House move into a new home at Moorleigh Village in Bentleigh East.” Cr Magee’s family emigrated from Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1970. He is married with two sons and has lived in Bentleigh East since 1988. His weekdays involve work and Council commitments, and on weekends he is a keen bowler with the Coatesville Bowls Club.
■ Parking limits will be reinstated across Boroondara residential areas from this week. The limits will return to time restricted zones near hospitals and medical centres, Centrelink offices and shopping centre car parks. “We relaxed our parking enforcement due to the recent COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. But we're now seeing the community open up again and the demand for parking has returned,” said a Council representative. “With the increase in movement around Boroondara, the return of limits and enforcement will ensure vehicle turnover in high traffic areas and help maintain balanced access for all,” the representative said. ■ A detective senior constable from the eastern region has been charged following an internal investigation. The 32-year-old male officer was charged with two counts of unauthorised access to Police information. The charges relate to incidents that allegedly occurred while the officer was on duty between November and December, 2020. He has been summonsed to appear at a magistrates’ court at a later date.
Boost for CBD venues
■ A boost for cafes and restaurants, bigger Christmas events, pop-up attractions and new business support will turbo-charge the CBD’s recovery as workers and visitors return to Melbourne’s heart. A $44 million package unveiled by the State Government and the City of Melbourne will inject renewed life into the city over summer. First initiatives from the $200 million jointly-funded Melbourne City Revitalisation Fund include a new Midweek Melbourne Money scheme, which follows the successful Melbourne Moneyprogram that generated $40 million in revenue for city cafes and restaurants in June and July. From Monday (Nov. 15) diners will be enticed into the CBD with significant savings when they visit destinations like Flinders Lane between Monday and Thursday.
Local Briefs B’dara limits return
● Cr Jim Magee, Glen Eira Mayor
Funeral for Bert
■ The State Funeral for Hawthorn East resident Bert Newton will be held this Friday morning (Nov. 12) at St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne. The service will be televised by Channel ● Editor’s tribute, Page 19 10.
Budget at S’ton
■ The City of Stonnington will consider its 2020-21 Annual Report at the Council meeting on Monday(Nov. 15), starting at 7pm. The meeting will be streamed live on the Council’s website and is open to the public. The Annual Report will be available on Council’s website prior to the meeting.
Projects begin
■ Construction began on more infrastructure projects fully or partially funded by an Federal Government program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Projects under the Federal Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program include: ■ Wattie Watson Oval at Elwood Park ■ Point Ormond Reserve ■ Garden City bike corridor connection upgrade ■ Landscape Improvements at the McGregor and Patterson Street intersection, Middle Park ● From Page One
Bayspeak winners
■ The competition was adjudicated by Bayside Toastmasters, whose President, Janet Gray, congratulated the successful speakers on the passion and thought-out arguments displayed in their speeches. The last round of the competition had been repeatedly delayed by lockdowns but this did not diminish the enthusiasm of the participants or the high standard of their presentations. The event was chaired by Julie Avery, President of the Rotary Club of Brighton. Five schools competed in the final round: Brighton Secondary College, St Leonard’s College, Star of the Sea College, Firbank Grammar School and Mentone Girls’ Grammar School. The successful finalist from the Junior competition (Years 7 – 9) was Anastasia Zaytseva (Brighton Secondary College); runner-up Nathan Stanford (Brighton Secondary College). The Bayspeak Public Speaking Competition was organised by the Rotary Clubs of Brighton, Brighton North and Sandringham and sponsored by the Bendigo Bank, Church St. Brighton. - Geoffrey Dobbs with Cheryl Threadgold
