Fringe festival finale at Flinders A BYO picnic with love entertainment in the grounds of St Johns Anglican Church will be the finale at this year’s Flinders Fringe Festival. The entertainment will be headlined by Indigenous singer-songwriter Jess Hitchcock and Kee’Ahn. The community-focussed event will run from midday to 3.30pm, with tickets at $15 adults and $5 children and concessions. Picnic-goers can take their own food and beverages or buy from the Flinders Pre-School barbecue stall. Curated and produced by Sally Baillieu and a team of volunteers, the fringe finale will start with a welcome to country by Bunurong Land Council, and welcome by the Rev Keiron Jones. Artistic festival director Melissa Jackson said the festival, back for its second year, was an event designed to bring people together. “It’s important to celebrate talent and businesses connected with the Mornington Peninsula while showcasing local food and wine producers,” she said. “What better way to finish a busy and eclectic three-day program than with Flinders’ biggest BYO picnic and a host of live entertainment in the stunning grounds of St Johns Anglican Church.” For Flinders Fringe Festival tickets and events visit: flindersfringe.com.au
On the bus for Q&A THE ABC is running a free return bus trip from Mount Eliza and Frankston for anyone who wants to be in the audience for its Q+A program on Monday 19 February. Q+A is broadcast live from the ABC’s Southbank studio and aims “to provide a platform for diverse communities to engage in important discussions”. Hosted by Patricia Karvelas and a panel of decision-makers and commentators discussion will centre on “what matters to you”. Those who decided to climb aboard the free bus can “participate in the national discussion and watch live TV in action”. Anyone who wants to join the Q+A audience for the 9.30pm 19 February program can register online at abc.net.au/qanda/studio-audience/
White moth mayhem THE SUDDEN influx of white-winged butterflies on the Mornington Peninsula has some people reaching for the insecticide, but experts say there is no need to be alarmed. The white butterfly invasion has been sparked by recent hot weather and the rapid growth of food source for the butterfly larvae and is occurring all over the country. Some gardeners are taking extra precautions to protect their vegie patches, but the butterflies – also known as cabbage moths – won’t be around for long, and provide a source of food for birds. President of the Filed Naturalists Association of Victoria, Max Campbell, says fine netting over vegetables was the best and safest solution for the weeks are butterflies are around. “There is not much to worry about as they don’t live long, and the thing to do is net vegies so they can’t stop and lay their eggs on them,” he said. He said killing insects with insecticides usually backfired, with the “good” insects being killed and pollinators then not available for crops.
INDIGENOUS singer/performer Jess Hitchcock is known for her powerful voice and knack for storytelling through song across genres. Picture: Supplied
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Western Port News
14 February 2024
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