NEWS DESK
TREASURER Bentons Square Community Centre - Mornington VIC Bentons Square Community Centre is seeking a volunteer Treasurer to join the Centre’s Committee of Management. The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s financial management, the maintenance of all records pertaining to the organisation’s financial affairs and ensuring that the financial processes of the organisation conform to best practices. The position requires a person who is passionate about empowering people’s lives in their local neighborhood through active participation in an inclusive, social, and learning environment. Type of volunteer work: • •
Suitable for a professional person who has financial experience
Committed to the role for at least a one- year term commencing October 2021
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In addition to the responsibilities of the Ordinary Members, we seek an experienced person in the maintenance of financial records available for committee members and auditors, best practice financial processes, oversee of staff payments including taxes, superannuation, leave entitlements etc. Australian Taxation Office, Work Cover Authority and Superannuation Guarantee Fund requirements that are met, payments and receipts, investment recommendations, prepare and present annual budget, ongoing budget monitoring against budget and advise.
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Time required up to 2 hours per month and available for 2 hourly meetings each quarter •
Personal qualities include community spirit, integrity, credibility, and diplomacy •
A Police Check and WWC is required Application Process
Should you wish to apply for this local community volunteer role that does great work within its neighbourhood, please contact Bentons Square Community Centre’s Manager for the Position of Finance application form manager@bentonssquare.org.au Completed forms noting the position to be mailed to Benton’s Square Community Centre PO Box 3613, Bentons Square Mornington, 3931 Applications close 14 October 2021 All applications will be notified by 21 October 2021 via supplied email address
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Offices evacuated after earthquake FRANKSTON Civic Centre was evacuated and a member of Mount Eliza Bowling Club was injured during last week’s earthquake. The epicentre of the 5.9-magnitude earthquake was about 10km below Mansfield, 81km from Melbourne. It was the largest recorded in Victoria and was felt in Tasmania and New South Wales. On the Mornington Peninsula houses, shops and factories shook for about 10 seconds. Two smaller quakes were recorded at 9.30am and 9.54am and there were no other reports of injury or property damage on the peninsula. The Mount Eliza man, in his 70s, was treated at the scene for upper body injuries after structural work fell on him about 9.45am, Wednesday 22 September. He was later taken to Frankston Hospital for further treatment. Ambulance Victoria reported the man to be in a stable condition the next day. Frankston mayor Cr Kris Bolam said the initial earthquake caused some superficial damage in the Davey Street civic centre He said the building was evacuated and “importantly, no one was injured”. Cr Bolam said the building was reopened after being “thoroughly investigated” by a building surveyor and structural engineer. “An audit of other council facilities for damage is ongoing and I urge residents with concerns or who witness damage to these facilities or infrastructure managed by council such as footpaths to contact us via the Snap Send Solve App,” he said. “Our teams will always respond as quickly as
possible and for more information.” Cr Bolam said he was “acutely aware the earthquake has undoubtedly added to the stress and uncertainty we’re all feeling due to the current lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic”. “These feelings of stress and anxiety have been exacerbated by the recent protests in central Melbourne. “Yesterday’s earthquake is another hurdle, but is not insurmountable. We’re a resilient community and together we’ll come out of this stronger than before. “In the meantime, stay safe and look out for each other.” Property damage can be reported to the State Emergency Service (SES) or visit www.ses.vic. gov.au/ For further information about the earthquake, visit emergency.vic.gov.au Keith Platt with Stephen Taylor
Blazing bins RUBBISH bins were set alight at Capel Sound last week. Detective Senior Sergeant Eddie Lagonder, of Somerville CIU, said three bins and their contents were burnt in Swans Way and Tern Avenue, late Tuesday night, 21 September. There are no descriptions of the culprits who could also be fined for breaking the 9pm curfew. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
COUGH OR COVID COUGH? The only way to be sure is with a test at the first sign of any symptom.
For testing locations, visit CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne
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Mornington News
28 September 2021