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■ A 20-year-old man has died in hospital following a head-on crash in Hampton Park on May 7. A Toyota Hilux ute and Toyota Corolla hatchback collided on Glasscocks Rd about 7.15am. The driver of the hatchback, a 35-yearold woman from Narre Warren South, died at the scene. Her passenger, a 34-year-old Narre Warren South woman, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The Hilux driver, a Narre Warren South man, was taken to hospital however died on May 19. Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
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● Bev Henwood, Award winner Dot Griffin, and Cardinia Mayor Jack Kowarzik. ■ The Stan Henwood Award for lifetime achievements in community service and volunteering has been awarded to Dot Griffin. “Dot has played a pivotal role in various community initiatives, demonstrating her leadership and dedication to the betterment of Cockatoo ■ The official name has been announced and its residents,” said a Cardinia Shire reprefor the new Southern Peninsula Youth Hub sentative. being constructed in Rosebud. “She works tirelessly to ensure the best outcomes for her community, collaborating with It is Tounnin Wominjeka which means various stakeholders at all levels of government. ‘warm welcome’. “Dot is known for her unique blend of deterThe naming process for the Youth Hub mination, kindness, and leadership. She can rally saw a huge amount of involvement from losupport from others, even those who may not cals. The name was decided after consultatypically volunteer while maintaining a warm tion with more than 360 young people, the and approachable demeanour. Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corpo“Dot is an inclusive and empowering leader ration and the general community. who mentors and encourages young volunteers “The naming of the Youth Hub is one of to take on leadership roles within the community. the final stages of the development, with the “Dot has been instrumental in proposing and completion and opening expected in the sechelping establish a Bendigo Community Bank, ond half of 2024,” said a Mornington Penincontributing significantly to local economic desula Shire representative. velopment. Mayor Cr Simon Brooks said: “Using “She also played a vital role in preserving the Traditional Owner Language for the naming McBride Street Kinder, ensuring its recognition as a heritage site by the State Government. Dot of the Southern Peninsula Youth Hub not has earned a number of awards in recognition only honours the past and ongoing custodianfor her community work.” ship of land in the municipality by the Cardinia Shire Mayor, Cr Jack Kowarzik, Bunurong People, but also serves as a beacongratulated Dot and thanked the Shire's many con of inclusivity and cultural connection for volunteers for their ongoing efforts.? our young community.” "We warmly thank Dot for her continuous Seawinds Ward Councillors Deputy dedication and commitment to our local comMayor Antonella Celi and Debra Mar said: munity. The significant contributions Dot has “We’re very excited about the new Southmade to the Shire make her a well-deserving ern Peninsula Youth Hub that will offer serrecipient of the 2024 Stan Henwood Award," vices to better support and meet the needs of Mayor Kowarzik said. our local young people and their families in a "I would also like to formally show my apwelcome and inclusive environment. preciation to all the award nominees, Jagtar “A big thank you to all the local young Singh, Binita Maskey, Dr. Mary Cole, Rachelle Mechielsen, Margaret Gemmel, your dedication people, schools and residents who particiand passion for serving others is truly amazing, pated in the naming of the Southern Peninand we cannot thank you enough for your resula Youth Hub.” markable efforts.”
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