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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2021
Drop in centres open for storm victims ■ Drop-in centres at Emerald and Cockatoo are still open for residents affected by the storm. The drop-in centres are located at ■ Hills Hub, Emerald - corner of BelgraveGembrook and Beaconsfield-Emerald Rds. The Emerald Library, which is located next door to the Hills Hub, is also open for community use.
Footy, netball return without crowds
■ Cockatoo Community Complex - 79 Pakenham Rd The centres feature space for residents to warm up, charge their phones and grab a tea or coffee. Also available: ■ Hot showers ■ Drinking water pumping station (Hills Hub)
■ Support information ■ Waste disposal The centres are run by Cardinia Council team members and local volunteers. All are welcome to drop in, ask questions and seek support. COVID-safe measures are in place. Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Brett Owen and
PHOTO: ASH LONG
■ Local football and netball returned last Saturday - with no crowds allowed at most matches. AFL Outer East, Southern and Mornington Peninsula Nepean leagues were prevented from admitting spectators because of the State Government’s COVID-19 lockdown rules. The ban on crowds affected matches across the Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Greater Dandenong, Casey, Cardinia and Yarra Ranges municipalities. Only AFL Outer East Division 2 matches at Yea and Broadford could admit spectators, as they were in rural municipalities. Spectators said it was absurd that they were not allowed to watch at Powelltown, 70km away from the ● Luke O’Reilly tries valiantly to keep possession of the ball in AFL Outer East Melbourne CBD. Division 2 competition on Saturday, with no crowds allowed at remote Powelltown.
CAIDEN WINS $20,000 SKATE PARK PROJECT
■ FRANKSTON City Council has successfully applied for a $20,000 Federal Government grant to upgrade the Langwarrin Skate Park. Deputy Mayor Cr Nathan Conroy said the successful funding application is great news for young skaters including Caiden, who have lobbied for an upgrade of the park.
Cr Conroy met with Caiden at Langwarrin Skate Park earlier this year to discuss the project. The Council will contribute $60,000 for design and community consultation works to upgrade the park.
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Ranges Ward Councillor Jeff Springfield both visited centres to speak to directly affected residents and support volunteers. Cr Owen said: “It has been a challenging time for many of our residents in Cardinia Shire after the ferocious storm and the resultant and extensive power outages. I’d like to thank everyone involved in the efforts so far.”
TEEN’S EFFORT
● Cr Nathan Conroy with Langwarrin teenager Caiden.
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