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■ A by-election will be held next month for Watson Ward within Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. The March by-election was triggered due to the election to Victorian Parliament of Cr Paul Mercurio and will be held by post. Acting Electoral Commissioner Dana Fleming issued a call to Watson Ward residents and ratepayers to be ready to have their say. The roll closed on Friday, 4 pm on Friday, January 20. “As this is a postal election, it’s important to check your address details are correct – this includes any alternative postal address,’ Ms Fleming said. “Those who are not Stateenrolled voters for Mornington Peninsula Shire Council (that is, those who reside outside the local council area or are nonAustralian citizens) and have purchased a rateable property, or occupy and pay rates for a property (including a business

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■ Winners of the 2023 Frankston City Citizens of the Year Awards were announced at a special ceremony at the Frankston Arts Centre. The 2023 Frankston City Citizen of the Year is Warwick Exton, who was nominated for his contribution to the community, particularly through his work protecting our precious environment. The 2023 Young Citizen of the Year is Jack Lyons, who has a heart for helping those in need. He has run many marathons to raise money to support the charity Blessing Bags, which provides essentials to the homeless in the Mornington Peninsula region. The 2023 Community Award was presented to the Women’s Spirit Project, which grew out of a grass roots community initiative established by women for women within Frankston. It currently has 27 volunteers and was founded by local resident Jodie Belyea.

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