PENINSULA-FRANKSTON-GREATER DANDENONG EDITION MORNINGTON PENINSULA • SOUTHERN PENINSULA • WESTERN PORT • FRANKSTON • CRANBOURNE • DANDENONG Local and Independent. Not associated with any other publication in this area.
Phone: 1800 231 311.
www.LocalPaper.com.au
‘The Local Paper’ is published by Local Media Pty Ltd
www.AdvertiseFree.com.au
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022
BILLY, OAM, IS A CHAMPION PHOTO: ASH LONG
Emerging writers meet ■ The Emerging Writers’ Festival (June 15-25), one of Australia’s most established and well-respected literary festivals, is returningtoGreaterDandenongLibraries. A series of workshops and talks will explore storytelling and give emerging writers the opportunity to develop professionally. All of the events are part of Libraries After Dark, a program designed for ages 16+ years. Liminal founder and editor Leah Jing McIntosh will be in conversation with fellow Liminal writers and editors tomorrow (8pm9pm, Thu., June 16)at Springvale Library to discuss how to create spaces for marginalised voices, the importance of working within your community, inter-community collaborations and advice for emerging writers. A live streamed workshop will be held by Zoom, from 7pm8.30pm on Thursday, June 23.
● Billy Baxter OAM, of Mornington, with Michelle Van Raay. His colleagues Ian Cover, Geoff ■ Mornington entertainer Billy He has been a key member of the Baxter has been recognised in the Coodabeen Champions, which airs Richardson, Andy Bellairs, Greg Queen’s Birthday Honours with the Friday afternoons on Mornington Champion and ‘Torch’ McGee have been similarly honoured. Medal (OAM) of the Order of Aus- Peninsula radio station 3MP. Billy’s radio career started in 1981 tralia in the General Division. The comedy team have been preHe has been cited for his service senting on radio stations 3RRR, 3AW as a 3RRR disc jockey. He has coauthored a number of books. to the performing arts, and to radio. and ABC Victoria since 1981.
Open Space at Village ■ The Casey Safety Village in Cranbourne East has been transformed into a welcoming and accessible open space for the whole community to enjoy. Now open on the corner of Main St and Race Drive, works undertaken include: ■ the removal of existing buildings and cubby houses; ■ the lowering of the existing 1.8 metre fence to 0.9 metres; ■ landscape works including new grassing and concrete surfaces, and the planting of trees and shrubs; and ■ the installation of new seating. The existing miniature road circuit has been retained, which will provide a unique experience for park users. Kids can explore the park and follow the line markings while having fun on their bike or scooter. There are also barbecue facilities and plenty of parking nearby at Casey Complex.
UNWANTED VEHICLES? Cars, trucks, vans and utes We pay and remove them for free We also sell genuine used auto parts
Panorama Cabinets specialise in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Laundries, BBQ Areas, Wardrobes and All Your Cabinetry needs. Con Anagnostopoulos (Director) 0402 080 910 for all quotes & enquiries Office: 9793 3991 4 Linley St, Dandenong info@panoramacabinets.com.au www.panoramacabinets.com.au
Contact us on 0403 493 754 for free quote LMCT0011889
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE FRONT-PAGE FROM JUST $28 PER WEEK Your business can have front-page prominence in a local edition of The Local Paper for just $28 per week if you order a 45-issue pre-paid package. Limited offer. First-in basis.
The Local Paper
Phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932 editor@LocalPaper.com.au
GARY’S RUBBISH REMOVALS Same day service. No job too small.
We do all the work
✆ 0414 566 273 Pensioner Discount Applies
E & M Concrete Cutting Servicing Bayside and Peninsula area. Concrete cutting, minor demo work to doors, floors, walls, windows. No obligation/free quotes. No job too small.
With more than 30 years in the game, Mike Rowley and the team have been successfully servicing clients with jobs on all seals, from small repairs in huge car parks and everything in betwee.
Call Eddie 0418 995 023
for all your asphalting needs. Tootagrook. E: mike@mrasphalt.,net.au
Call Mr Asphalt on 0411 412 707