NEWS DESK ‘Carbon neutral’ shire MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is one 13 Australian municipalities certified as a carbon neutral business after meeting the requirements of the Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Organisations. The shire’s carbon neutral policy adopted in 2016 confirmed a commitment to operate with zero net emissions by 2021 and become certified as carbon neutral. Since introducing the policy, the shire's total emissions have been reduced by about 16,679 tonnes CO2-e, 36 per cent of the previous emissions. “I could not be happier and prouder to share the news that the shire is now operating with zero net emissions, fulfilling our commitment to becoming carbon neutral,” the mayor Cr Despi O’Connor said. “Climate change is a global issue affecting everyone. We prioritise local offset projects and seek out Victorian offset projects where available. Our offsetting activities have contributed to reducing emissions in New South Wales, Queensland, abroad in India and China, as well as preserving and enhancing biodiversity in Victoria. “We can still do more and we are committed to doing even more. This is just the beginning for us.” Measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions included keeping an emissions inventory, limiting emissions where possible by making new buildings energy efficient, reducing the need to travel and reducing waste, implementing best value actions to reduce emissions, and offsetting residual emissions by funding projects that reduce emissions locally, nationally and internationally. The shire has reduced emissions by installing LED street lights and installing rooftop solar panels and energy efficient lighting, heating and air-conditioning in buildings. It has also required its supply chain to reduce emissions, buys carbon neutral products and has diverted more waste from landfill and captures landfill gas.
NORTH Melbourne midfielder and former Rye player Luke Davies-Uniacke is right behind the Your Choice raffle. Luke is pictured with Rye senior coach Adam Kirkwood. Picture Barry Irving.
Raffle goes for gold
Working for a cause: Sorrento Boomerang Bags members Joan Little, Gay Musgrove, Helena Condon and Lorraine Rome. Picture: Supplied
High praise for helping hands SOUTHERN Peninsula Community Support CEO Jeremy Maxwell says a “huge thank you” to the Sorrento Boomerang Bags team for its $2000 donation to the centre. The team raises money by hand-making and selling reusable bags with the dual aim of reducing the amount of plastic in the community and raising money for community causes, such as Southern Peninsula Community Support. “These guys have supported us over a number of years and are great contributors to our community,” Mr Maxwell said.
“As CEO I find it inspiring to have people who are so committed to helping their community that they find a way to do it that’s meaningful to them. Joan Little also volunteers in our fresh food program.” Those interested in making the bags can call Boomerang Bags Mornington Peninsula Collective, 0417 467 734. Southern Peninsula Community Support is at 878 Point Nepean, Rosebud, call 5986 1285.
THE Rye Football Club raffle has a range of prizes valued at $40,000. First prize is a choice of either gold bullion, boat, vehicle, airfares or accommodation, spending spree with gift cards, “environment package” including solar panels, water pumps, grey water system, or school fees, each valued at $35,000. Second to sixth prizes includes a $1000 gift card from a choice of retailers. The raffle has 800 tickets at $100 each and will be drawn at a barbecue at the club, 4pm, Sunday 24 October. Tickets are available online at Rye Football Club Raffle, or ryefootballclub.com.au or by calling Mick O’Rourke, 0419 583 378.
Bike raffle now running FIRST prize in the McCrae Lions Club’s Spokes for Folks bike raffle is a $5000 voucher from Brain Chain bike shop Dromana. Proceeds from the raffle go to supporting local community needs, which has been very demanding since the Covid19 pandemic. Tickets will be on sale from 23 October to 23 January and the raffle will be drawn on Australia Day.
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Call your GP to check if they are offering vaccinations or speak to your pharmacist. Call the vaccine hotline 1800 675 398 or visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccine to book your vaccination.
Where can I get vaccinated locally? At your GP or some local pharmacies Frankston Community Vaccination Hub at Bayside Shopping Centre Peninsula Health Vaccination Clinic at Suite 5, 1533 Point Nepean Road, Capel Sound Peninsula Vaccination Centre at 1391 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud (0436 033 507)