Final figures in for Paris trip TWO Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors who attended a United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris late last year have fulfilled their requirements to report on the trip and itemise their expenses. Councillors Hugh Fraser and the mayor Graeme Pittock spent 10 days in Paris and attended several other sessions, including the climate summit for local leaders and seminars on renewable energy, smart cities, waste, urban agriculture, low carbon development and water and climate finance. At the Monday 11 July council meeting, Cr Pittock said it was worth noting that there had been no conference fees, no public transport costs, and that many things on the trip had been largely “gratis”. The itemised expenses, which included $2976 each on accommodation and $2400 each on airfares, came to $6769.60 for Cr Pittock, while Cr Fraser's came to $6225.99. The amounts have
been attributed to the councillors' conferences and seminars account. The shire’s renewable resources team leader, Jessica Wingad, also attended. The councillors provided a public presentation in the council chambers at Rosebud on 12 December and provided conference material and a summary of their experience. The pair's attendance saw the shire invited to commit to a Compact of Mayors – a global coalition of mayors and city officials committed to reducing greenhouse gas emission and other efforts to reduce climate change. A report by mayor and councillor support officer Tracie Cook noted that by providing an itemised list of expenditure, the pair had fully complied with requirements of a council directive on 23 November last year that they provide “a fully itemised expenditure report” after their trip. Liz Bell
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Have a heart: Associate Professor Jamie Layland is one of few doctors to have inserted an absorbable heart stent into a patient.
Heart stent a world first AN absorbable heart stent was inserted in a Peninsula Health patient. This breakthrough for the health service was achieved by Associate Professor Jamie Layland, one of a few cardiologists in the world who has inserted this new absorbable stent. He and fellow cardiologist Robert Lew, also of Peninsula Health, are part of a worldwide team investigating the use of absorbable stents in patients with heart disease. A stent is a small mesh tube used to treat narrow arteries in the heart. Traditionally, a metalbased stent is placed in an artery of patients undergoing a coronary angioplasty – a procedure which opens blocked arteries and restores normal blood flow to the heart. “The absorbable stent is similar to the traditional version, but it has the benefit of dissolving
after the device has served its purpose,” Prof Layland said. "This is a revolutionary advance in the treatment of coronary artery disease. "The absorbable stent will open an arterial blockage just like a metallic stent, but then it dissolves over time, allowing the artery to return to a more natural state.” The radical new stent dissolves in around two years – compared with traditional metal stents which remain in a patient’s body for life. The stent is made of a degradable material which is designed to stay intact before breaking down over the years. Coronary artery disease is a major health concern with absorbable stents expected to benefit many patients in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula.
Age no barrier to business A WORKSHOP later this month will suit those aged over 50 who are looking to start a business, change careers or start a social enterprise. The Seniorpreneurs workshop will discuss how to take an idea, validate it as a potential business or service, take it to market, and explore technologies available to support it. The workshop will help aspiring and motivated seniors achieve their goals – whether it’s launching a business, undertaking activities to supplement retirement, or staying in work. Michelle Homa will present the workshop, 5.30-7.30pm, Tuesday 26 July, at Mornington Peninsula Shire’s office in Queen St, Mornington. Tickets: $15. Bookings: trybooking. com/203597
Business breakfast MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire’s economic development and tourism manager Tania Treasure will talk about the peninsula’s economy at a Rotary business breakfast, Wednesday 27 July. Those attending can display business cards and brochures and make a 60-second introduction about themselves and business. The breakfast is being held at Tillys at Tyabb, 1552 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Tyabb, with a 7am start for the meeting which runs to 8.15am. Cost is $10 a head which includes breakfast and tea or coffee. Bookings at trybooking.com/214442 by 2pm, Tuesday 26 July.
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