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Auditor-General criticises poor management of racecourse Crown Land NEWS Celebrating Children in Victoria’s Auditor-General has heavily criticised the management, use and governance of GlenLocal Eiravolunteers honoured the Crown Land at Caulfield Racecourse. Open space — a high Communitypriority Safety Month

The Auditor-General tabled his 63 page The Report vindicates the concerns Report in Parliament on 17 September which Glen Eira City Council has put purposes in the Crown grant. The public GlenHave Huntlyyour say Reservoir on the — 2014. It contains 15 recommendations for to governments over many years to space is not easily accessible, entry a2014–15 new open Draft space Annual change. achieve public use of this public land. (This points and signage are inadequate, and Budget includes Council’s evidence to the All The Crown Land is reserved for three although the facilities within the reserve Party Parliamentary Select Committee in purposes — a racecourse, public have recently been upgraded, they do not 2008.) recreation ground and public park. The address the community desire for more audit examined the effectiveness of recreational facilities within the City of Glen In particular, there are more teams Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Trust’s Eira.” (Audit Summary, page X) wishing to play community sport than REGULARS management of the land and the there are grounds for. It is common “The Department of Environment and oversight provided by the Department practice around the world for the centres Arts News Primary Industries (DEPI) has failed to of Environment and Primary Industries of racecourses to accommodate sporting address significant issues that have been (DEPI). and recreational facilities so that the land Library News drawn to its attention by the government can benefit both the racing industry and [trustees] and Council trustees, such as The Auditor-General’s Report stated: the community — not one at the expense RecreationBusiness News News concerns over trustees’ conflicts of interest.” “In terms of meeting the three purposes of the other. (Page 41) BusinessYouth News News under the Crown grant, the trust has given The trust is currently in the process of “Contemporary governance arrangements preference to racing interests and paid negotiating new leases with Melbourne need to be urgently introduced over Recreation News insufficient attention to use of the reserve Racing Club for parts of the Crown Land. the management of the trust to ensure for recreational pursuits and as a public Council expects that all leases and licences it complies with the intentions of the park. This has resulted in a limited amount will give effect to the Auditor-General’s Crown grant … If trustees fail or are of space being available for community recommendations. use.” (Page 26) unable to agree to implement and abide by contemporary governance standards, Council will be asking both Government “The Trust has also failed to adequately the Department should consider other and Opposition to give unqualified manage its relationship and contractual

management arrangements over the commitments to implement all the HIGHLIGHTS arrangements with the Melbourne Caulfield Racecourse Reserve such as a Auditor-General’s recommendations Racing Club. This has prevented it from YouthGlen Eira Services City Council’s committee of management or a trust under during the next term of Parliament, in Victorian Seniors Festival appropriately controlling, when necessary, its own legislation.” (Page XV) order to achieve public use of public land. the impact racing-related activities have on — it’s your time! the access and use of the reserve for other “I intend to revisit the issues that my office The Auditor-General’s Report is available purposes.” (Page 26) has identified in this Report to ensure at www.audit.vic.gov.au they are being appropriately addressed.” “As a result, the amount of space available (Covering letter from John Doyle, for the community is limited and does not Auditor General, Page VIII) equitably meet the community-related

BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST Mayor’s column Returning lost pets back Throughout the month of October, Glen Eira City Council will host a range of events and activities that celebrate to their owners the diversity of our senior residents. Council’s 2014 Seniors Festival is a Owners are responsible for ensuring their pet is contained wonderful opportunity to demonstrate COUNCILLOR CONTACTS on their property at all times. our commitment to our senior residents. An animal found wandering will be Mr Bordignon said if your pet goes There is something for everyone in collected by Glen Eira City Council’s civic missing, the first thing to do is contact this year’s program, including concerts, compliance officers, who will make every Council’s Service Centre to find out seminars, walking tours, talks, library ROSSTOWN WARD effort to identify the owner and contact whether Council has impounded the activities and social and physical Cr Margaret Esakoff them to arrange the return of their pet. animal. activities. Ph/Fax: 9578 2877 Council’s Manager Building and Civic “If you find that your pet hasn’t been Detailed information can be found on Mobile: 0407 831 893 Compliance John Bordignon said the impounded, you will need to lodge a page eight and nine. [email protected] best way to ensure this happens is if the missing animal report,” Mr Bordignon said. pet is wearing an identification tag or is Community Safety Month will also be “If you have a photo of your lost pet, email implanted with a microchip. held during October, with Council Cr Karina Okotel it to Councils Civic Compliance Unit at hosting a number of activities, including Mobile: 0424 479 454 “If your animal is registered and wearing [email protected] and we will alert Responsible Service of Alcohol training [email protected] its Council tag, and we can contact you, our animal management officers. in most cases your animal may be easily for sporting clubs and CPR awareness “Alternatively, pictures of recently returned,” Mr Bordignon said. training. impounded animals are placed on Council’s Cr Neil Pilling You will also be able to dispose of any “During the 2013–14 financial year, website for identification.” Mayor 367 dogs and 125 cats were returned/ unwanted medicines at Council’s Service For further information about lost and Phone: 9524 3225 reclaimed.” Centre throughout the month, so please found pets, contact Council’s Service Fax: 9524 3358 take advantage. If the pet owner is unable to be identified, Centre on 9524 3333 or visit Mobile: 0428 310 919 Springtime Music 2014 will commence the pet will be impounded at the RSPCA www.gleneira.vic.gov.au [email protected] on Sunday 5 October with an exciting shelter in Burwood. series of free concerts. Prepare to relax TUCKER WARD Owners are responsible for all costs in the spring sun with Bohemian Nights, associated with impounding the animal. The Fenians, Gnarnayarrahe and Alinta Cr Jamie Hyams Waltairle, The MikMaks, Jen’s Sooper Ph/Fax: 9578 8314 In the case that your animal is not Dooper Music Show, Asanti Trio, Eamon Mobile: 0427 319 018 registered, you must register and and Dudi Project and Stiletto Sisters. [email protected] microchip the animal before it can be Details of dates, times and locations can released to you. This can be done at the be found on page 12. Cr Oscar C Lobo JP RSPCA prior to release. A fine may also be imposed. Ph/Fax: 9557 0108 Finally, Ride to Work Day will be held on Mobile: 0417 837 418 Wednesday 15 October. [email protected] Cycling is fast becoming the cheapest COUNCILLOR CONTACTS DEADLINES and easiest way to travel. There are Cr Jim Magee many positive benefits of cycling, Glen Eira Town Hall The deadline for the next edition (November) Ph/Fax: 9563 8360 including a reduced carbon footprint. Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads Caulfield of Glen Eira News is Wednesday 1 October for Mobile: 0427 338 327 Cycling does not produce greenhouse PO Box 42, Caulfield South VIC 3162 delivery 27 to 31 October (weather permitting). [email protected] gases, other pollutants or noise and Telephone: 03 9524 3333 Coming deadlines uses little road and parking space. National Relay Service: A phone solution The deadline for the December edition of With the warmer weather now upon CAMDEN WARD for people who are deaf or have a hearing Glen Eira News is Wednesday 29 October for us, why not give cycling a go. Visit Cr Michael Lipshutz or speech-impairment, TTY dial 13 36 77 delivery 1 to 5 December (weather permitting). www.ride2work.com.au for further Deputy Mayor or Speak and Listen 1300 555 727 or For advertising and Community Diary enquiries, information. Ph/Fax: 9530 0438 www.iprelay.com.au then enter 03 9524 3333 contact 9524 3333 or email Mobile: 0400 832 270 [email protected] Facsimile: 03 9523 0339 [email protected] To submit editorial material write to: Cr Neil Pilling Email: [email protected] Mayor Cr Mary Delahunty Glen Eira News, PO Box 42, Caulfield South www.gleneira.vic.gov.au Mobile: 0427 970 879 VIC 3162 or email: [email protected] [email protected] Disclaimer The information in this publication is of a general nature. The articles contained herein are not intended to provide a complete discussion on Cr Thomas Sounness each subject and/or issues canvassed. Glen Eira City Council does not accept any liability for any statements or any opinion or for any errors or omissions contained herein. Mobile: 0428 596 951 Copyright© Glen Eira City Council 2014 [email protected] The copyright for all material in this document is the property of Glen Eira City Council (unless otherwise noted). Other than as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part of this document may be reproduced, reused, copied, stored or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Glen Eira City Council. Contact Manager Public Relations and Marketing on 9524 3333. to theirowners Returning lostpetsback

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GLEN EIRA NEWS SEPTEMBER 2014 NEWS 02/03 CEO’s column Children find gardening creative and fun

Work is about to start on three open space projects. Memorial Park in Caulfield North will be upgraded to increase the grassed areas and bring the Park right up to Kooyong Road. It will create a larger and more useable open space for the neighbourhood. Amanda, a teacher from Wesley Anyone who has (or is planning to have) College’s Early Learning Centre, a vegetable patch, fruit trees, compost E-waste collection Bitumen will be replaced with park contacted Glen Eira City Council system, local indigenous plants, land at the intersection of Archibald Residents wishing to dispose of any following its registration in the water-wise features or chickens can join and Gisborne Streets, Elsternwick. The old TVs or e-waste should note Neighbourhood Sustainable Gardening the Program. new open space, although small, will be that Glen Eira City Council collects Program. an additional park in a suburb which is Registered gardeners will receive a electronic equipment (e-waste) for under provided for. Turning roads into The College has recently redeveloped its welcome pack, which includes a sign that recycling as part of its free kerbside parkland was done very successfully outdoor learning area. can be attached to their fence identifying 20 years ago with Gardenvale Park and hard rubbish collection. that they are part of the Program. They we intend to undertake more of these “The children love playing in their new, will be sent regular updates on local Every household is entitled to conversions in other parts of the City. green outdoor learning space,” Amanda events (run by Council and three free, on-demand hard rubbish said. Memorial Park and Archibald/Gisborne community groups) and specific local collections from your nature strip are both scheduled to be completed in “We have incorporated a worm farm, gardening information. each financial year. December this year. a rainwater tank, vegetable plots and To register for the Program, visit Work is about to commence to plants to attract birds and insects into www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/sustainable_gar- E-waste collected: convert the disused Glen Huntly the garden. den Reservoir to a large new park. Half • televisions; “There is also a creek with a recycled of the walls are being removed and For further information, contact water wall, a treehouse, digging patch • computers; half are being retained as a permanent Council’s sustainable education officer on and a sensory garden.” reminder of the site’s history as a 9524 3333 or email • printers; reservoir. Removals are scheduled to Are you interested in joining the [email protected] • faxes; be completed in 2014 when the site Sustainable Gardening Program? will look large but bare and then the • laptops; and specification will be finalised for public Council launched its Neighbourhood tendering. Work to build the new park Sustainable Gardening Program for • DVD players. will commence in the middle of next residents, schools, organisations and year and be completed in the first half businesses in Glen Eira, to encourage Please note: residents are of 2016. The new park will be about people to make their garden more responsible for removing private the same size as Hopetoun Gardens in sustainable. or confidential data from any Elsternwick or Halley Park in Bentleigh. equipment left out for recycling. Further details can be found on page 6. The Program is designed to tap into and build on the passion, knowledge and skills Guidelines apply. To book, contact Glen Eira City Council’s highest priority of residents as gardeners and managers Council’s Service Centre on is to provide more and better open space. of open spaces. 9524 3333 or visit The Program currently has more than www.gleneira.vic.gov.au and book Andrew Newton 440 members and the numbers continue online. Collection is complete Chief Executive Officer to grow. within four working days.

Caulfield: a Living City — a rare glimpse of times gone by

A request to the Australian Centre for Life in Caulfield is captured from all part of everyday community life. historical record of life in Caulfield in the the Moving Image (ACMI) has resulted in perspectives and in every possible early 1960s. It will be a great addition The scenes inside Town Hall with Council the discovery and preservation of a rare location, including Caulfield Racecourse, to Council’s History and Heritage staff hard at work provide a unique treat 1960s film of the City of Caulfield. sporting clubs, local parks and gardens collection,” Ms Triarico said. and clearly show how much has changed and churches. Caulfield: a Living City was produced in over the last 50 years — the telephonist ACMI’s Collections and Access Manager 1963 during the City of Caulfield’s 50th The many and varied local community at her switchboard, the busy typing pool Nick Richardson said they are thrilled anniversary. The film was made by the activities that feature include the and the building surveyor/planner looking to have uncovered this unique film, not Caulfield Film Society for the City of glamorous Caulfield Cup Fashions on the over some plans while casually smoking a held in any other national or international Caulfield. Field, sporting activities such as tennis and cigarette. collection. bowls and the intriguing Greco-Roman The film, originally in 16 millimetre colour Glen Eira City Council History and The film is available to view for free at wrestling. and now digitised to ensure its long-term Heritage Co-ordinator Elizabeth Triarico the Australian Mediatheque at ACMI. preservation, provides a rare glimpse of Council-run community services such said ACMI has provided Council with a what it was like to live and work in the as Meals on Wheels are also highlighted digitised copy of the film. thriving City of Caulfield in the early in the film, which shows that they were “This film is an important and unique 1960s. considered an important and valuable SENIORS FESTIVAL 04/05

Community Safety Month NEWS OCTOBER 2014 Glen Eira City Council, in partnership Responsible service of alcohol training Staying safe on the roads as we age Staying independent and mobile in the with other community agencies, is for sporting clubs community presenting a number of free workshops Does your sports club serve alcohol? Presented by Metro Trains and the and events to highlight safety and Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Transport Accident Commission, this improve the health and wellbeing of training provides people with the information session will provide tips the Glen Eira community. For further knowledge and awareness necessary to and advice about remaining safe on the information about community safety serve alcohol responsibly. roads as a driver, pedestrian, cyclist and or any of the activities listed below, Date: Wednesday 8 October public transport user.

contact Council’s Service Centre on GLEN EIRA NEWS Location: Glen Eira Town Hall — Date: Wednesday 29 October 9524 3333. Caulfield Cup Room Older drivers are more at risk of being Location: Carnegie Library — Boyd Council and Good Sports promote Time: 6.30pm–10.30pm (light killed or seriously injured on our roads. Room responsible drinking in sporting clubs refreshments provided) While the risk of crashes in young Time: 2pm–4.30pm Binge drinking and sporting clubs no Bookings: essential to Council’s drivers is risky driving behaviour, in Bookings: essential to Council’s longer go hand-in-hand. The Good Service Centre on 9524 3333 older drivers it is increased frailty and Service Centre on 9524 3333. Sports Program provides free support to issues associated with ageing that create Be medicine-wise during Community sporting clubs to change their culture the risk. Safety Month and reduce high-risk drinking. Many older people are perfectly capable A secure bin will be located at Council’s As part of the Program, clubs will focus of driving safely, yet physical and mental Service Centre throughout the month more on young people, families and changes that often come with ageing of October where unwanted and sport participation and less on drinking can affect how well older people drive. unused medication can be disposed of alcohol. This includes: safely. Around 25 sporting clubs in the City • slower reaction times; Medicines can be disposed of correctly of Glen Eira already participate in the • loss of clarity in vision and hearing; all-year-round at any pharmacy as Program and have reported positive 4 Steps for Life+ CPR awareness • loss of muscle strength and part of the National Return Unwanted outcomes in relation to alcohol training flexibility; and Medications Project. consumption. More than 4,500 sudden cardiac arrests • use of prescription drugs which The Project recognises that while For each level of accreditation with the occur in Victoria each year. When may cause drowsiness. medicines make a significant Good Sports Program, there is a: contribution to the treatment and someone suffers a cardiac arrest, As well as driving, older people need to • 15 per cent drop in short-term prevention of disease, they have the calling Triple Zero and performing CPR be cautious and aware as pedestrians. risky drinking, resulting in a drop immediately will help increase their potential to cause harm through Here are some areas to be mindful of in short-term harms like violence, chance of survival. accidental poisoning or medicine so you keep safe on the roads. injuries and assault; misuse. This presentation will teach participants • Use traffic lights, pedestrian • 14 per cent drop in long-term risky to recognise and manage a medical They can also damage the environment crossings, pedestrian refuges and drinking, resulting in a drop in emergency, as well as highlighting the if they are disposed of incorrectly, for over and under passes. long-term harms like cancer, liver important role the community play in example down the sink, toilet or in • Make sure traffic has stopped cirrhosis and related illness; ensuring patient survival. rubbish bins. before stepping off the kerb. Caulfield: a Living City — a rare glimpse of times gone by • 20 per cent drop in risky drinking Date: Thursday 23 October Be medicine-wise and dispose of all • Avoid crossing near the crest of a on match day; and Location: Glen Eira Town expired, unwanted or unused medicines hill or on a bend. • eight per cent drop in drink-driving H a l l — C a u l fi e l d C u p R o o m safely. risk for each season a club is with Time: 10am–11am • Avoid crossing between parked the Good Sports Program. Bookings: essential to Council’s vehicles. For further information about the Service Centre on 9524 3333. • Establish eye contact with the Program, contact 1300 883 817. driver to ensure you have been seen. • Keep looking for oncoming traffic while crossing the road. • Light coloured or reflective clothing is more easily seen by drivers than dark colours — especially at night. Free presentations on chooks and electric vehicles

Glen Huntly Reservoir — a new open space

Preparations are about to start to structural stability and to prevent access replaced in the new park by thousands convert the former Reservoir to a new to the top of these walls for safety of new plants ranging from large tree open space. reasons. The sluice gate at the mid-point species to shrubs and grasses. of the Reservoir on Booran Road will On the south and west sides, the Reusing 99 per cent of material GIVE GOLF A GO also be retained to reflect the original concrete walls and earth embankments JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS use of the site. Demolished material will almost all be will be removed to open up the site to reused on-site. The concrete will be used A great way for junior golfers to start their golf Glenhuntly and Booran Roads. Once The equipment and demolition life by learning the basic skills under where the hard surfaces are to the walls and embankments are down, techniques have been specified to JUNIORS 6 TO 9 YEARS go and the earth embankment material residents will be able to appreciate how minimise disruption, vibration and noise. Wednesday’s 15 October to 19 November where the grass and vegetation is to go. large the site is and the opportunity 4.00pm to 5.30pm Security will be managed by maintaining It helps that the base of the Reservoir for new open space. The new park will 6 x 90 minute sessions $99 as much of the existing perimeter is below the level of the footpath and be about the same size as Hopetoun JUNIORS 10 TO 14 YEARS permanent fence as possible and needs to be raised. Steel pipes and Gardens, Elsternwick and Halley Park, supplementing this with gates and fittings will be recycled as scrap metal. Tuesday’s 14 October to 18 November Bentleigh. temporary security fencing. The Alamar Mulch generated from tree removals will 4.00pm to 5.30pm At the northern end of the site there is Avenue roadway will be widened on the be delivered to Council’s mulch facility in 6 x 90 minute sessions $99 a River Red Gum, which is considered south side to facilitate vehicle and bicycle Neerim Road for residents’ use. All equipment supplied or bring your own indigenous, possibly remnant and more parking. For bookings and more information telephone Timing 9575 0595 or visit www.yarrayarra.com.au than 100 years old. In order to protect The nature strip trees on Booran Road that tree, the entrance to the new park The demolition works are scheduled 567 Warrigal Road, Bentleigh East and the north side of Alamar Avenue from the north has been moved west, to start this month and be completed will be retained. Trees along the eastern closer to Booran Road and away from before the end of this calendar year. This side between the Reservoir wall and the the tree. The tree will have a large works will allow final assessment of levels and adjacent properties in Roseberry Grove, exclusion zone around it throughout the other details to allow the open space will become an urban forest corridor, project. works to be specified in early 2015. fenced off from all public access. Those Keep up-to-date with There will be no activity visible onsite The entire eastern wall and most of trees, with the exception of one during this period. Public tenders will Council’s latest news the northern wall will be permanently hazardous tree, will be retained while need to be called for the landscaping retained as a buffer to nearby housing new planting is established. The trees and planting and the park will take shape and events! and to reflect the history of the site as which are growing in the embankments during 2015 to 2016. The project is on a reservoir. The earth embankments on of the Reservoir walls inside the fence on visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au track for the new park to be opened these sides will be lowered to reduce the south, west and part of the northern before 30 June 2016. weight on the walls for long-term sides need to be removed. They will be Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, Brighton East, Carnegie, Caulfield, Elsternwick, Gardenvale, Glen Huntly, McKinnon, Murrumbeena, Ormond, St Kilda East

Free sustainable presentations

Gardening on a shoestring budget sowing techniques; Presented by Alternative Technology Monday 13 October, 7pm to 9pm Association’s Damien Moyse, attendees • soilless garden beds; Carnegie Library — Boyd Room, will learn about: 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie • creating your own black ‘gold’ for • solar energy options for your home; your garden; • what questions to ask the providers; • making cheap potting mix work for you; and • what sort of performance you will get from the system; • re-using and recycling for your kitchen garden. • financial incentives and warranty arrangements; and Solar power • how to upgrade the system. Tuesday 11 November, 7pm to 9pm Glen Eira Town Hall — Theatrette, For further information and to Learn easy ways to bring fresh vegetables ground floor, corner Glen Eira and RSVP, contact Council’s sustainability and herbs straight from your garden Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield education officer on 9524 3333, email to the kitchen table. You don’t need to [email protected] or spend a fortune or have a large garden to Making the switch to solar power book online at www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/ be able to produce beautiful food. has many benefits, but there are also Community/Environment mistakes that can be made. Before My Green Garden’s Maria Ciavarella will you buy, it’s important to ask the right share tips on: questions so you feel comfortable with • easy vegies to grow from seed and making the right decision. News in brief 06/07

Save the date — Communities that goes far beyond reciting the alphabet, A great place to start is to talk to regular Working Together Conference counting and being “bright”. riders at your workplace. Ask their advice The fourth annual Communities Working on how to get to work and where to park Practical ideas and strategies will be Together Conference will be held on your bike. NEWS provided and include, the importance of Wednesday 12 November. self-expression, reaching out when you If you are new to cycling or are not a The Conference is an excellent opportunity need to, taking on challenges, meaningful confident rider, it can be a good idea for Glen Eira community groups and relationships and effective communication. to start riding on bike paths and have a organisations to come together and practice run on weekends. This session highlights the importance of connect in a way that mutually benefits the viewing life and success in a holistic way diverse and important community work that is not measured simply by money or we all do in the City of Glen Eira. career, but by opportunities, choices and a This year’s Conference will build on from positive self-esteem. OCTOBER 2014 the 2013 Conference, which focused on Date: Thursday 30 October asset-based community development. Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm October is Breast Cancer Awareness Location: Glen Eira Town Hall — Month Theatrette, corner Glen Eira and Breast Cancer Awareness Month provides an Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield opportunity for us all to focus on breast Cost: $7 per person cancer and its impact on the community. Places are limited. Registration and BreastScreen Victoria encourages all payment must be received prior to each women aged between 50 and 74 to have a session. No refunds or exchanges will be GLEN EIRA NEWS mammogram every two years. offered. One in nine Australian women are To book online visit affected by breast cancer in their lifetime. www.gleneira.vic.gov.au or contact The quick and easy screening process Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333. can detect abnormalities — and early Ride2Work Day detection means a better chance of Ride2Work Day encourages people to successful treatment. commute to work by bike and will be held For further information or to book an on Wednesday 15 October. appointment, visit breastscreen.org.au or Participating in the Day provides the contact 13 20 50. opportunity to have fun and experience Setting our children up for success the health, financial and environmental wPresented by Kathy Walker for parents benefits of cycling. Glen Eira City Council’s Towards and guardians of young children, this Sustainable Transport Strategy 2011–2014 Bicycle Network statistics indicate that 60 information session considers the and Bicycle Strategy 2010 seek to facilitate per cent of new riders who registered for complexities of life and what contributes and promote cycling. Ride2Work Day in 2013 were still riding to to success. work when surveyed five months later. For further information, visit It asks the question “what is success?” www.ride2work.com.au If you are frustrated by sitting in traffic and unpacks many features of what may then why not think about cycling as a constitute a successful and rewarding life better way to get to work?

Free sustainable presentations out and about

Sports Club Breakfast — Graeme Dellora Ogaki student delegation welcome reception — Cr Thomas Sounness, Bentleigh and Cr Jim Magee. Secondary College student Piper Harrington, Ogaki student Mao Nishiwaki and Cr Karina Photo: Photography by Michele. Okotel. Photo: Photography by Michele.

Glen Eira City Council’s Seniors Festival

Classic Tracks — free concert for Bookings: Essential Venue: Caulfield Park Pavilion Tour commences at 1.45pm seniors Contact: Book online at Balaclava Road, Caulfield North Aqua fitness class at 2.15pm Friday 10 October www.library.gleneira.vic.gov.au or at any (Mel ref: 59 C12) Venue: Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic 1.30pm to 3.45pm (doors open 1pm) Glen Eira library Cost: Free (afternoon tea provided) Centre, 200 East Boundary Road, Venue: Glen Eira Town Hall — Bookings: Essential by Tuesday Bentleigh East Barry Heard’s book Well Done, Those Men Auditorium, corner Glen Eira and 14 October Cost: Free is his account of his service in Vietnam Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield Contact: Council’s Service Centre on Bookings: Essential and has been described as one of the Cost: Free 9524 3333 Contact: GESAC on 9570 9200 or most moving war memoirs ever written. Bookings: Essential (open 10am Friday 26 [email protected] Former Chief Executive Officer of one of September) Caring for carers Australia’s largest age care organisations Also, from 5 to 12 October, older adults Contact: Council’s Service Centre on Tuesday 14 October Roland Naufal and his daughter Colette are invited to try some free sessions at 9524 3333 1.30pm to 4pm will provide an overview on: GESAC. Venue: DC Bricker Pavilion This year’s concert — Classic Tracks — Princes Park — Beech Street, Caulfield • managing your finances for the Staying active and mobile in your will feature great songs from the 50s to South long- term; community — information session today. Join us for a delightful afternoon (Mel ref: 59 C12) • local resources that keep you for seniors of entertainment cabaret style, reminisce Cost: Free connected and healthy; and Wednesday 29 October with great music and enjoy a lovely Bookings: Essential by Thursday • maintaining freedom and 2pm to 4.30pm afternoon tea. 9 October self-determination. Venue: Carnegie Library and Community Please note: allocated table seating is Contact: Council’s Service Centre on Centre — Boyd Room, level one Free morning walks in Glen Eira available on the main floor and balcony. 9524 3333 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie parks Theatre style seating (not allocated) is Cost: Free Do you provide care and support to a Monday 20 October available on the upper balcony. Bookings: Essential by Monday 27 family member or friend who is an older 9.30am to 10.30am October We’re Grand! person or who has a disability, mental Venue: Caulfield Park Contact: Council’s Service Centre on Stories to enjoy with grandparents illness or dementia? Balaclava Road, Caulfield (Meet at car 9524 3333 Tuesday 7 October park adjacent Caulfield Park sports You are invited to attend a free caring for 2pm complex) This session is appropriate for seniors carers afternoon with activities, ideas and Venue: Bentleigh Library Wednesday 22 October who drive a car, use a motorised scooter, advice on taking good care of yourself. 161 Jasper Road, Bentleigh 9am to 10am ride a bicycle or use public transport. Wednesday 8 October Please note: if you have specific support Venue: Hodgson Reserve, Higgins Road, 11am requirements or if you require assistance Bentleigh (meet at Bentleigh McKinnon ACTIVE SENIORS Venue: Elsternwick Library with transport or respite, please advise Youth Centre) One of the best ways to live a long and 4 Staniland Grove, Elsternwick us when you book. Cost: Free healthy life is through regular exercise — Wednesday 8 October Contact: Council’s Service Centre on of the mind and body. It is all about taking Online holiday planning 11am 9524 3333 good care of yourself! Wednesday 15 October Venue: Carnegie Library 10.30am to 12.30pm Please note: wear loose, comfortable 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie Venue: Glen Eira Town Hall — clothing and flat, non-slip, supportive Thursday 9 October Theatrette, corner Glen Eira and shoes. 11am Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield Venue: Bentleigh Library Cost: Free From Wireless to Wallabies 161 Jasper Road, Bentleigh Bookings: Essential (open Monday with author Janet Werkmeister Thursday 9 October 15 September) Wednesday 22 October 11am Contact: Book online at 2pm to 3.30pm Venue: Caulfield Library library.gleneira.vic.gov.au or at any Venue: Carnegie Library Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira Glen Eira library 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield Cost: Free Friday 10 October At this demonstration, seniors will see Bookings: Essential (open Monday 22 11am how to search and book accommodation September) Tai chi Venue: Carnegie Library and airfares, source holiday destination Contact: Book online at Sunday 5 October 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie information, advice and travel warnings. library.gleneira.vic.gov.au or at any 9am to 11am Cost: Free Erica McGilchrist Exhibition Glen Eira library Venue: McKinnon Public Hall This is event is for grandparents, parents 16 October to 2 November Janet is the granddaughter of Caulfield 118 McKinnon Road, McKinnon and young children. Thursday 23 October — floor talk by identity and radio star Norman McCance. Cost: Free Curator Diane Soumilas at 12.30pm Bookings: Essential Well done, Those Men Janet will discuss the book she has Venue: Glen Eira City Council Gallery — Contact: Tara on 9527 7377 with author Barry Heard Gallery Annexe, Glen Eira Road, Caulfield written on his life — From Wireless to Nordic walking Wednesday 8 October Cost: Free Wallabies. 2pm to 3pm Monday 6 October Venue: Carnegie Library and Community Living well, ageing even better — an Take a tour and an aqua class at 10am and 11am Centre — Boyd Room, level one information session for seniors Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Repeated: Tuesday 7 October 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie Friday 17 October Centre 1pm and 2pm Cost: Free 1.30pm to 3.30pm Friday 24 October 7pm 9pm to October Tuesday 14, 21, 28 Repeated: and Tuesday 7October Athletics Masters Victorian the with evenings —social Athletics 9579 on Gwen 4573 Contact: Free Cost: East Bentleigh Street, 1Derry Centre, Venue: East Bentleigh Senior Citizens Club: DJ Coakley Citizens Senior Club 1pm 15 Wednesday October Repeated: Tuesday 7October Indoor bowls 9578 on 4774 Keith or Minn Contact: Essential Bookings: Free Cost: 27 Parkside Street, Elsternwick Club Croquet Venue: Elsternwick 3pm to 12.30pm 11 Saturday October Repeated: 12pmTuesday to 10am 7October, Croquet park. car note: Please [email protected] or 9005 9530 Cathie Contact: Essential Bookings: lunch a light $20 includes Cost: 131 Murrumbeena Road, Poath Association Venue: Bridge Victorian 4pm Tuesday to 10am 7October, a day in play to —learn Bridge available. not is access disabled note: Please 596 110 0438 on David Contact: Free Cost: Arthur Street, Bentleigh Reserve Recreation Venue: Bentleigh Tennis Wattle Club: Club 2pm to 10am Tuesday 7October Tennis 0419 740 on Valmai 805 Contact: Free Cost: East Bentleigh Road, Boundary 70 East V1 Georg Reserve Venue: King Tennis Park Club Kings Club: Tuesday 9.30am 7October, Tennis 9579 on Gwen 4573 Contact: Free Cost: East Bentleigh Street, 1Derry Centre, Venue: East Bentleigh Senior Citizens Club: DJ Coakley Citizens Senior Club 9.30am 15 Wednesday October Repeated: Tuesday 7October Table tennis 9579 on Gwen 4573 Contact: Essential Bookings: Free Cost: East Bentleigh Street, 1Derry Centre, Venue: East Bentleigh Senior Citizens Club: DJ Coakley Citizens Senior Club 1pm 6October Monday Tai chi 8531 on 8000 Georgia Contact: Free Cost: Crescent) Park off park car at (meet North Caulfield Road, Balaclava Park Venue: Caulfield

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16 6.30pm October, Thursday Belly dancing 9557 on 5739 Cheryl Contact: Free Cost: Bentleigh Street, 2 Arthur Venue: Bentleigh Senior Citizens Centre Club Citizens Senior KGClub: Putt 16 1pm October, 4pm to Thursday Line dancing 9557 on 5739 Cheryl Contact: Free Cost: Bentleigh Street, 2 Arthur Venue: Bentleigh Senior Citizens Centre Club Citizens Senior KGClub: Putt 9.30am 16 October Thursday Repeated: Tuesday 14 7.30pm October, Square dancing 9557 on 5739 Cheryl Contact: Free Cost: Bentleigh Street, 2 Arthur Venue: Bentleigh Senior Citizens Centre Club Citizens Senior KGClub: Putt 7.30pm 16 October Thursday Repeated: Tuesday 14 October Table tennis 9557 on 5739 Cheryl Contact: Free Cost: Bentleigh Street, —2Arthur Centre Venue: Bentleigh Senior Citizens Club Citizens Senior KGClub: Putt 13 7.30pm October, Monday dancing Scottish 0419 on Audrey 467 676Contact: included) tea (afternoon Essential Bookings: $5 Cost: Caulfield Roads, Hawthorn and Eira Glen corner Auditorium, Town — Eira Venue: Hall Glen 3.30pm to 12.30pm 13 October Monday dancing Ballroom 2428 9584 on Jill Contact: Essential Bookings: Free Cost: Bentleigh Street, 2 Arthur Venue: Bentleigh Senior Citizens Centre Club Citizens Senior KGClub: Putt 11.30am 12.30pm to 13 October Monday Tai qigong and chi 9578 8996 Contact: Essential Bookings: Free Cost: — 419 Ormond Road, North Centre Learning Adult Eira Venue: Glen Repeated: 11am 10am 8 October, Wednesday classes try and —come iPad 9578 8996 Contact: Essential Bookings: Free Cost: 419 Ormond Road, North Centre Learning Adult Eira Venue: Glen Repeated: 11am 10am 8 October Wednesday Centre Learning Adult Eira Glen with chi tai stretch Move and 9555 on 4226 Andrew Contact: $4 Cost: Murrumbeena Roads, Murrumbeena and North corner Reserve Mackinnon Venue: Duncan

Centre Citizens Senior Venue: Caulfield 12 5pm Sunday October, concert Russian 0419 on Vince 471 366 Contact: Essential Bookings: $25 Cost: East Bentleigh Road, Bignell 92 Wing Koutoumas Chris Village Community Venue: Moorleigh 11Saturday 7pm 12am October, to Italian dinner dance or wheelchairs walkers for note: Please 4248 9558 on Lois Contact: Essential Bookings: provided) (refreshments $8 Cost: Road) North on gate front the at (meet East Brighton Roads, North and Hawthorn corner Cemetery General Venue: Brighton 10 10am Friday October, Brighton General Cemetery walk — cemetery Women the of 9579 on 5506 Colin Contact: Free Cost: Bentleigh Road, Centre 538 RSL Venue: Bentleigh 12.30pm to 10.30am 9October Thursday Project The Orangutan 904 999 0409 on Bill Contact: included) tea (afternoon $5 Cost: North Caulfield Road, Dandenong 530 Venue: Paul’s St Church 4pm to Tuesday 2pm 7October, MelodiesMerry 9557 on 5133 Gina Contact: Essential Bookings: $9 Cost: East Bentleigh Road, Bignell 92 Wing Koutoumas Chris Village Community Venue: Moorleigh 12pm 3.30pm to 6October Monday luncheon Italian www.jewishmuseum.com.au or 3600 8534 Contact: Essential Bookings: card) present (please holders card senior $5 Cost: Kilda St Road, Alma 26 Australia of Museum Venue: Jewish 4pm to 10am 5October, Sunday Tour Museum Jewish www.jewishmuseum.com.au or 3600 8534 Contact: Essential Bookings: $15Cost: Melbourne Streets, Swanston and Flinders corner Station Flinders Street 10.30am at clocks the under Venue: Meet 12pm to 10.30am 5October Sunday Australia of Museum Jewish the with Walk City Melbourne stated. otherwise unless and/ortoilets access have disabled section this in events All EVENTS COMMUNITY 9557 on 5739 Cheryl Contact: Free Cost: 2 Arthur Street, Bentleigh Venue: Bentleigh Senior Citizens Centre Club Citizens Senior KGClub: Putt

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Cost: $15Cost: South Caulfield Street, 8 Cedar An afternoon with author author with afternoon An 0413 on 220 Julia 990 Contact: Essential Bookings: $10Cost: East Bentleigh Road, Bignell 92 Wing Koutoumas Chris Village Venue: Community Moorleigh 2pm to 10am 16 October Thursday Greek luncheon 0412 on 339 681 Anastasia Contact: Essential Bookings: $25 Cost: East Bentleigh Road, Bignell 92 Wing Koutoumas Chris Village Venue: Community Moorleigh 11am 4pm to 15Wednesday October lunch Greek Ladies 9572 3928 on Judif Contact: Essential Bookings: Contact:: Tina on 9852 0940 0940 9852 on Tina Contact:: Essential Bookings: $4 Cost: East Bentleigh Road, Bignell 92 Wing Koutoumas Chris Village Venue: Community Moorleigh 12pm October, 22 Wednesday Kondia limnos lunch 9557 on 5739 Cheryl Contact: Essential Bookings: tea $15 afternoon Cost: includes 2 Arthur Street, Bentleigh Centre Citizens Senior Venue: KGPutt 3.30pm October, 20 Monday Melodies Afternoon 9557 on 1367 Jean Contact: Free Cost: Bentleigh Road, 497 Centre Church Uniting Venue: Bentleigh 4.30pm to 2pm Sunday 19 October Fest Hymn 9579 on Gwen 4573 Contact: Essential Bookings: $15Cost: East Bentleigh Street, —Derry Centre Venue: East Bentleigh Senior Citizens 18 11.45am October, Saturday luncheon roast Spit 9682 1682 275 959 0427 on or Julie Contact: Essential Bookings: Free Cost: Bentleigh Road, Centre 538 RSL Venue: Bentleigh 7pm 9.30pm to 17Friday October Trivia challenge 9682 1682 275 959 0427 on or Julie Contact: Essential Bookings: Free Cost: Bentleigh Road, Centre 538 RSL Venue: Bentleigh 4.30pm to 3pm 16 October Thursday McMullin Ross

GLEN EIRA NEWS OCTOBER 2014 SENIORS FESTIVAL 2014 08/09 COMMUNITY DIARY Community Diary

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MEETINGS AND CLUBS community who have suffered the death also be a music trivia quiz. Cost: $10. Garage Sale Trail: communities from all Australian Plants Society South East of a child. Regular monthly peer support Contact: 9528 2539. over Australia will come together on Melbourne Region meets on the first meetings, activities and social nights. Free Saturday 25 October to hold garage sales Murrumbeena Relay For Life will be Tuesday of every month from 8pm at lending library. as part of the Garage Sale Trail. held on Saturday 11 October and Sunday Hughesdale Community Centre, corner Contact: 0403 867 494. Contact: http://garagesaletrail.com.au/ 12 October at Duncan Mackinnon Reserve, Poath and Kangaroo Roads, Hughesdale. Life Activities Club Bentleigh offers a Murrumbeena. Register now. St Paul’s Primary School Fete will be Contact: 9578 3171. range of activities for people over 50. Contact: 1300 656 585 or visit held on Sunday 26 October from 9am to Association of Independent Retirees Contact: 0427 275 959. www.relayforlife.org.au 3pm at 122 Jasper Road, Bentleigh. There will be trash and treasure, cakes and jams, Melbourne-Bayside-Glen Eira Branch Ormond Angling Club Inc. meets on Melbourne Meccano Exhibition 2014 clothes and books, showbags, food stalls will meet on Monday 27 October at the first and third Wednesday of every will be held on Saturday 11 October from and rides. 9.45am at The Elsternwick Hotel. Jim month from 8pm at 462 North Road, 10am to 5pm and Sunday 12 October from Contact: 9557 7130. Andersen from the Department of Human Ormond. 10am to 4pm at Brighton Philatelic Society Services will be speaking. Contact: 0407 800 719. The Handmade Show will be held on Hall, corner Gardenvale and Magnolia Contact: 9578 2377. Saturday 18 October from 10.30am to Ormond Tennis Club, Foch Street, Roads, Gardenvale. Cost: family $10; adults 3.30pm at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, corner Bentleigh Bayside Parkinson’s Ormond, welcomes new players to join $5; school age $2; and preschool free. Grange and Neerim Roads, Glen Huntly. Support Group meets on the fourth Wednesday night social tennis from 7pm. Contact: Free entry. Monday of every month from 1.30pm to Non-members: $10. www.melbournemeccanoexhibition.com.au Contact: 3.30pm at Bentleigh-Bayside Community Contact: 9579 0451. Health, Gardeners Road, Bentleigh East. Team of Pianists concert Amazing Youth www.thehandmadeshow.blogspot.com Contact: 9581 8700. Phoenix Park All Ability Table Tennis Make Music will be held on Sunday 12 COMMUNITY Group meets Mondays and Thursdays October at 3pm at Rippon Lea, Bentleigh Ladies Probus Club meets Bentleigh seniors trivia challenge during the school term from 5.30pm to 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick. on the first Thursday of every month from will be held on Friday 17 October from 7pm. Coaching by Zvi Schweitzer and Contact: 9527 2851. 10am at the Uniting Church, 497 Centre David Segal. 7pm to 9.30pm at Bentleigh RSL. Bookings Road, Bentleigh. Contact: 0412 804 036. Spartan All Girls Cricket essential. Contact: 9557 4067. Competition will be launched on Contact: 0427 275 959. Phoenix Park Community Table Wednesday 15 October from 5pm to Carnegie Rostrum Club practices public Box Cottage Museum, Joyce Park, Tennis Club operates Mondays and 7.30pm. Murrumbeena Cricket Club and speaking on the first and third Monday Ormond will be open on Sunday Thursdays. Seniors: 9am to 1pm. Juniors: Bentleigh ANA Cricket Club are both of every month at 7.15pm at Carnegie 10 October and Sunday 26 October from (all ages and abilities) 5.30pm to 10.30pm. participating. Cost: $100. Library, 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie. 2pm to 4pm. Junior coaching held Mondays and Contact: bentleighana.com or Contact: 0404 813 806. Contact: 9557 3844. Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm with Paul www.murrumbeenacc.com Caulfield Garden Club meets on first Bronstein and David Segal. Caulfield Community Toy Library Tuesday of every month from February Contact: 0412 804 036. Time and New Vogue Dancing is now open at its new premises at 12 commences on Thursday 16 October at and the second Tuesday in November at Port Philip Life Activities Club offers Munro Avenue, Carnegie. Opening hours 1pm at 2 Arthur Street, Bentleigh. 8pm at 567 Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick. a wide range of activities for the over 50s. from week commencing 6 October: Contact: 9532 7848. Wednesdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm, Thursdays Contact: 9645 4061. Life Activities Club Bentleigh presents 10am to 11.30am and Saturdays 10am to Caulfield Over 50s Dancing Group author and historian Ross McMullin on Sandbelt Ladies Probus Club meets 12.30am. meets every Monday (except public Thursday 16 October from 3pm to 4.30 at on the first Monday of every month from Contact: www.cctl.org.au holidays) from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Glen 10am at Bentleigh RSL, 538 Centre Road, Bentleigh RSL. Bookings essential. Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira and Bentleigh. Contact: 0427 275 959. Elsternwick Toddlers Playgroup, Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield. Entry: $5. Foster Street, Elsternwick, has sessions Contact: 9557 3935. Music Lovers’ Society 55th Ida Contact: 9822 2064. Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm and Doubleday Bequest Recital will be Tuesdays, 3pm to 5pm, including school Glen Eira Brass Band rehearses every EVENTS held on Friday 17 October at 8pm at holidays. Great for babies and preschoolers Wednesday from 7.30pm at the back of 21st Annual Blessing of the Animals Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira (up to five years) and their parents/carers. the Caulfield Park Bowls Club. If you can will be held on Sunday 5 October from and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield. David Contact: etp-au.org play a brass instrument or would like to 2pm at St James the Great Anglican Soo (piano) will perform. Admission: $35; learn, then come along. Church, 435 Inkerman Street, St Kilda East. seniors $30; pensioners $20; students $15; Glen Eira U3A AGM will be held on Contact: 0408 354 398. All pets will receive an individual blessing. and families $70. Members free. Thursday 2 October at 2pm at Contact: 0435 997 037 or 9822 7292. 1151 Glenhuntly Road. Glen Eira Combined Probus Club There will be a sausage sizzle, animal nursery and afternoon tea. Free entry, but Contact: 0412 170 410. meets on the fourth Friday of every month Coatesville Uniting Church Annual donation appreciated. from 10am to 12pm at The Bentleigh Club, Fete will be held on Saturday 18 October Penguin Club: develop confidence and Contact: 9563 1949. Yawla Street, Bentleigh. from 9am to 2.30pm, corner North and learn to speak up. Friendly and supportive Contact: 9583 4822. Bentleigh Organ Music Club presents Mackie Roads, Bentleigh East. There will group for women in the Bentleigh East area. Jewish Bereaved Parents Support Bayside Swing on Monday 6 October at be crafts, cakes, books, a silent auction and Contact: 0459 186 670. Group is for parents in the Jewish 8pm at Coatesville Bowling Club, kids activities. 62 Mackie Road, Bentleigh East. There will Contact: 0419 886 659. Language Line 10 /11

Glen Huntly 水庫將改建新公園 για λόγους ασφαλείας. Θα διατηρηθεί επίσης το θυρόφραγμα - zona nord a quella ovest, più vicino a Booran Road e lontano На северной стороне площадки находится особое, Sluice Gate- στο μεσαίο τμήμα του ταμιευτήρα στο Booran Road dall’albero. Per tutta la durata del progetto, la zona in cui si возможно реликтовое дерево – приречный эвкалипт 前水庫變為新公園的準備工作即將開始。 για να θυμίζει την αρχική χρήση αυτού του χώρου. trova l’albero sarà ampiamente esclusa dai lavori. (River Red Gum), возраст которого более 100 лет. 南邊和西邊的混凝土牆及土堤將被拆除，讓該場地與 Glen Ο εξοπλισμός και οι τεχνικές κατεδάφισης έχουν καθοριστεί για να L’intero muro ad est e gran parte di quello a nord saranno Предполагается, что дерево сохранилось со времен, Huntly Road 和 Booran Road 相通。混凝土牆及土堤拆除 ελαχιστοποιηθούν οι διαταραχές, οι δονήσεις και ο θόρυβος. mantenuti per creare una zona cuscinetto con le vicine предшествующих первой застройке этой местности. В 後，這片場地將看上去非常開闊，可建成一個公園。新建成的 abitazioni e per ricordare l’uso storico del sito come bacino целях сохранения дерева, вход в новый парк с северной 公園規模將與Elsternwick 的 Hopetoun 花園和 Bentleigh 的 Η διαχείριση της ασφάλειας θα συνεχιστεί διατηρώντας όσο idrico. I terrapieni esistenti in quelle aree verranno abbassati стороны будет отодвинут дальше на запад, ближе к Booran Halley 公園相似。 το δυνατόν περισσότερο μέρος της υπάρχουσας περιμετρικής per ridurre il peso sulle mura permettendo così stabilità Road. На весь период строительства, вокруг дерева будет 北邊盡頭有一棵紅桉樹，這是一種本土樹木，樹齡大約一 μόνιμης περίφραξης και αυτό θα αναπληρωθεί με πύλες και создана большая охранная зона. προσωρινή περίφραξη ασφαλείας. Το οδόστρωμα στην Alamar strutturale di lunga durata e prevenendo l’accesso dalla 百多年。為了保護這棵大樹，公園的北門將移至西邊，近 sommità delle mura per ragioni di sicurezza. Anche la Вся восточная стена бывшего резервуара и большая часть Booran Road 而遠離大樹。施工期間，大樹周圍將劃出一塊 Avenue θα διευρυνθεί στη νότια πλευρά για να διευκολύνει τη στάθμευση οχημάτων και ποδηλάτων. paratoia, Sluice Gate, che si trova al punto medio del bacino северной стены будут сохранены в качестве буферной 非施工區。 sulla Booran Road sarà mantenuta per ricordare l’originale зоны между парком и жилыми домами, а также как LANGUAGE LINE 整個東牆和大部分北牆將予以永久保留，隔開住宅並反映這 Τα δέντρα στην πρασιά στο Booran Road και στη βόρεια utilizzo del sito. историческое напоминание о существовавшем здесь πλευρά της Alamar Avenue θα διατηρηθούν. Τα δέντρα κατά 塊地曾用作水庫的曆史。土堤將被削低，以減輕對牆體的壓 I macchinari e le tecniche di demolizione sono stati designati in резервуаре. Высота земляных насыпей с этих сторон 力，保證長期的結構穩定性，並可阻止人爬上牆頂，增加安全 μήκος της ανατολικής πλευράς μεταξύ του τοιχώματος του modo da minimizzare inconvenienti, vibrazioni e rumore. парка будет понижена, чтобы уменьшить нагрузку на 性。Booran Road 一側水庫中部的水閘也將予以保留，反映 ταμιευτήρα και των γειτονικών ακινήτων στο Roseberry Grove стены для поддержания структурной устойчивости, а 這塊場地原來的用途。 θα αποτελέσουν μέρος ενός αστικού δασικού διαδρόμου που La sicurezza durante i lavori verrà garantita mentenendo la также чтобы ограничить доступ к верхнему краю стен из 拆除所用技術和設備作了規定，以減少周邊正常活動的中斷、 θα είναι περιφραγμένος χωρίς καμία πρόσβαση στο κοινό. Αυτά maggior parte possibile del perimetro esistente protetta da соображений безопасности. Затвор шлюза (Sluice Gate) в 顫動和噪音。 τα δέντρα, με εξαίρεση ένα επικίνδυνο δέντρο, θα διατηρηθούν recinzione permanente e dotandola di cancelli d’ingresso e середине резервуара со стороны Booran Road также будет μέχρι να μεγαλώσουν τα καινούργια δέντρα. Τα δέντρα που recinzione di sicurezza temporanea. La zona carreggiabile di сохранен как историческое напоминание. 保安管理將利用現有的周邊圍牆、大門和臨時圍欄。Alamar υπάρχουν στα αναχώματα των τοίχων του ταμιευτήρα μέσα από Alamar Avenue verrà ampliata nell’ area sud per facilitare il Avenue 的南邊將予以拓寬，用於停放車輛和自行車。 την περίφραξη στη νότια, δυτική και μέρος της βόρειας πλευράς, parcheggio a veicoli e biciclette. Для проведения строительных работ было выбрано Booran Road 和 Alamar Avenue 北邊的路邊樹木將予以保 πρέπει να αφαιρεθούν. Αυτά τα δέντρα θα αντικατασταθούν στο оборудование и методы, позволяющие свести к минимуму Si manterranno gli alberi sul ciglio erboso di Booran Road e вибрацию, шум и неудобства для населения. 留。東邊水庫牆體與 Roseberry Grove 住宅之間的樹木將作為 νέο πάρκο με χιλιάδες καινούργια φυτά που θα κυμαίνονται από nella zona nord di Alamar Avenue. Gli alberi esistenti lungo 城區林帶圍起，公眾不可進入。這些樹木將予以保留，當然危 μεγάλα είδη δέντρων έως θάμνους και χόρτα. il lato est tra il muro del bacino e le adiacenti proprietà su Из соображений безопасности большая часть существующего 險樹木將被清除，同時另外栽種新的樹木。南邊、西邊和北邊 Roseberry Grove costituiranno un corridoio urbano alberato забора по периметру резервуара будет сохранена на время Επαναχρησιμοποίηση του 99% των υλικών OCTOBER 2014 部分圍牆內的水庫堤體上的樹木需被除去，新公園中將新栽數 осуществления проекта. Также будут созданы новые въезды Σχεδόν όλο το υλικό από την κατεδάφιση θα protetto dall’accesso al pubblico. Si manterranno gli alberi 以千計的植物，有大樹，有灌木，也有草類。 и временные заграждения. Проезжая часть на Alamar επαναχρησιμοποιηθεί στα έργα για το πάρκο. Το τσιμέντο θα esistenti, con eccezione di uno considerato pericoloso, e se ne Avenue будет расширена с южной стороны, чтобы облегчить 99%的材料將得到再利用 χρησιμοποιηθεί από κάτω όπου θα τοποθετηθούν οι σκληρές pianteranno di nuovi. Gli alberi che si trovano sui terrapieni 拆除的材料幾乎將全部再用於公園的建設。混凝土將用於鋪設 парковку машин и велосипедов. επιφάνειες και το χώμα από το ανάχωμα θα τοποθετηθεί εκεί delle mura del bacino all’interno della recinzione nelle aree sud 道路，堤土用於栽種草類和植物。水庫底面低於小道，因此需 που θα φυτρωθεί γρασίδι και φυτά. Βοηθάει που η βάση του ed ovest e parte dell’area nord devono essere rimossi. Verranno Деревья, которые находятся на Booran Road и с северной 要填土墊高。鋼管和配件將作為廢鋼鐵回收。砍樹生成的碎木 sostituiti nel nuovo parco con migliaia di nuove piante che стороны Alamar Avenue, будут сохранены. Деревья, 屑將運送到Neerim Road 的市政府設施，供居民使用。 ταμιευτήρα είναι κάτω από το επίπεδο του πεζοδρομίου και πρέπει να ανυψωθεί. Οι σιδερένιοι σωλήνες και οι συνδέσεις variano da tipologie di alberi alti a cespugli e arbusti. растущие между восточной стеной резервуара и домами 進程 θα ανακυκλωθούν ως παλιοσίδερα. Το φυτικό επίστρωμα που Riutilizzazione del 99 per cento del materiale на Roseberry Grove, составят зеленый коридор, доступ 拆除施工將於本月開始，年底前結束。這樣，地面高低和其 θα παραχθεί από τα δέντρα που θα αφαιρεθούν θα παραδοθεί di demolizione к которому будет временно ограничен специальными 他細節的最終評估可在 2015 年初進行，為公園的施工做好準 στην εγκατάσταση φυτικού επιστρώματος του Δήμου στο Quasi tutto il materiale di demolizione verrà riutilizzato in loco, ограждениями. Все деревья внутри этого коридора, 備。在這期間，場地上將無施工活動。景觀美化和樹木栽種將 Neerim Road για να το χρησιμοποιήσουν οι κάτοικοι. il cemento verrà utilizzato come base per le superfici dure e il за исключением одного, будут сохранены и затем 於 2015 年至 2016 年期間公開招標。工程如期進行，新公園 использованы при дальнейшем планировании и 將於 2016 年6月30日之前啟用。 Χρονοδιάγραμμα terriccio proveniente dai terrapieni verrà utilizzato laddove si pianterà la vegetazione. In tal caso torna opportuno il fatto che обустройстве этой зоны. Деревья, растущие внутри забора, Οι εργασίες κατεδάφισης προγραμματίζεται να ξεκινήσουν на земляных насыпях у стен резервуара с южной, восточной Ο ταμιευτήρας νερού Glen Huntly αυτό το μήνα και θα ολοκληρωθούν πριν το τέλος του la base del bacino si trovi sotto il livello del marciapiede per cui necessita di essere sollevata. Le tubature e la rubinetteria и, частично, северной стороны, будут удалены. В новом Reservoir – ένας νέος ανοιχτός χώρος τρέχοντος ημερολογιακού έτους. Αυτό θα επιτρέψει την парке их заменят тысячи новых растений самых разных verranno riciclati come metallo di scarto. Il pacciame creato GLEN EIRA NEWS τελική εκτίμηση των επιπέδων και άλλων λεπτομερειών για пород – от больших деревьев до кустарников и травы. Οι προετοιμασίες είναι σχεδόν έτοιμες να αρχίσουν για να να επιτρέψει να προσδιοριστούν οι εργασίες για τον ανοιχτό dalla rimozione degli alberi verrà inoltrato alle strutture μετατραπεί ο πρώην ταμιευτήρας νερού σε νέο ανοιχτό χώρο. χώρο στις αρχές του 2015. Καμία δραστηριότητα δεν θα comunali di Neerim Road per essere utilizzato dai residenti. 99% материалов будет использовано повторно Στη νότια και δυτική πλευρά, οι τσιμεντένιοι τοίχοι και τα είναι ορατή στο χώρο εργασιών κατά τη διάρκεια αυτής της Tempistica Практически весь материал, оставшийся от сноса αναχώματα θα απομακρυνθούν για να ανοιχτεί ο χώρος προς περιόδου. Θα γίνει διαγωνισμός για δημόσιες προσφορές για τα I lavori di demolizione avranno inzio questo mese e saranno резервуара, будет использован на месте для создания τις οδούς Glen Huntly και Booran Roads. Όταν κατεδαφιστούν έργα διαμόρφωσης και φύτευσης και το πάρκο θα αρχίσει να completati prima della fine di questo anno solare. Ciò парка. Бетон будет использован как основание для οι τοίχοι και τα αναχώματα, οι κάτοικοι θα μπορούν να διαμορφώνεται κατά το 2015 έως το 2016. Το έργο βρίσκεται permetterà una valutazione finale dei livelli ed altri dettagli utili твердых поверхностей; земля от земляных насыпей – для εκτιμήσουν πόσο μεγάλος είναι ο χώρος και η δυνατότητα που εντός του χρονοδιαγράμματος και το νέο πάρκο θα ανοίξει πριν alla specifica degli ulteriori lavori entro l’inizio del 2015. Durante создания газонов и мест посадки деревьев и кустарников. έχει για έναν νέο ανοιχτό χώρο. Το νέο πάρκο θα έχει περίπου από τις 30 Ιουνίου 2016. detto periodo non sarà visibile alcuna attività in loco. Saranno Эти материалы также пригодятся для повышения уровня την ίδια έκταση με το Hopetoun Gardens στο Elsternwick και το indette gare a procedura aperta per la progettazione degli площадки парка, так как дно резервуара находится ниже Halley Park στο Bentleigh. spazi verdi e per la vegetazione ed il parco prenderà forma tra пешеходного уровня. Стальные трубы и арматура пойдут Glen Huntly Reservoir — на металлолом. Дерновый грунт, оставшийся после Στη βόρεια άκρη του χώρου υπάρχει ένας ποταμίσιος Un nuovo spazio aperto il 2015 - 2016. Si prevede che il nuovo parco verrà aperto al pubblico il 30 giugno 2016. удаления деревьев, будет направлен в муниципальную κόκκινος ευκάλυπτος - River Red Gum - που θεωρείται γηγενές, Si sta dando inizio ai lavori di conversione del vecchio bacino установку для мульчирования на Neerim Road и затем будет πιθανόν απομεινάρι και ηλικίας άνω των 100 χρονών. Για να idrico in un nuovo spazio aperto. Резервуар Glen Huntly — новый парк использоваться жителями муниципалитета в садах на их προστατέψουμε αυτό το δέντρο, η είσοδος στο νέο πάρκο από τη участках. βόρεια πλευρά θα μεταφερθεί δυτικά, πιο κοντά στο Booran Road Sui lati sud ed ovest del bacino, verranno rimosse le mura di На месте бывшего резервуара начинаются και μακριά από το δέντρο. Το δέντρο θα έχει γύρω του μια μεγάλη cemento e i terrapieni per aprire il sito alle vie Glen Huntly подготовительные работы по превращению его в График работ έκταση αποκλεισμού εργασιών καθόλη τη διάρκεια του έργου. e Booran Road. Una volta demolite le mura e i terrapieni, новую парковую зону. Работы по разборке существующей структуры резервуара si renderà evidente ai residenti la larghezza del sito e начнутся в этом месяце и должны быть завершены к концу С южной и восточной стороны площадки бетонные Ολόκληρος ο ανατολικός τοίχος και το μεγαλύτερο μέρος του l’opportunità di un nuovo spazio aperto. Il nuovo parco sarà года. Затем будет проведено окончательное обследования стены и земляные насыпи, оставшиеся от резервуара, βόρειου τοίχου θα διατηρηθούν μόνιμα ως προστατευτική pressappoco della stessa misura dei giardini di Hopetoun уровней и других технических аспектов, и рабочий проект будут удалены, чтобы сделать выход на Glen Huntly ζώνη για τα παραπλήσια σπίτια και θα αντανακλά την ιστορία Gardens ad Elsternwick e di Halley Park a Bentleigh. по проведению работ на открытой площадке будет του χώρου ως ταμιευτήρας νερού. Το ύψος των αναχωμάτων Road и Booran Road. Когда это произойдет, станет видно, All’estremità nord del sito si trova un River Red Gum, подготовлен в начале 2015г. Пока готовится рабочий проект, σε αυτές τις πλευρές θα μειωθεί για να ελαττωθεί το βάρος насколько это большое пространство и каков его активных работ на площадке не будет. Контракт на создание στους τοίχους για μακροπρόθεσμη δομική σταθερότητα και να albero di tipo indigeno, un residuo storico che conta потенциал для создания парковой зоны. Новый парк approssimativamente 100 anni d’età. Allo scopo di парка будет выставлен на тендер. Парк будет сооружен в παρεμποδιστεί η πρόσβαση στην κορυφή αυτών των τοίχων будет примерно такого размера, как Hopetoun Gardens 2015-2016 и официально открыт к 30 июня 2016г. preservarlo, l’ingresso al nuovo parco è stato spostato dalla в Elsternwick и Halley Park в Bentleigh.

Community consultation

Consultation involves the community in Glen Eira City Council’s planning and activities and helps Council to understand the community’s priorities and issues. For further information, contact Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333 or visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au

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Underbelly of crime writing with Andrew Rule LIBRARY NEWS

Tuesday 21 October, 7pm to 8pm Glen Eira Town Hall — Theatrette, Halloween Online holiday corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield planning Since starting on a country newspaper in Melbourne Press Club Gold Quill Awards. spooktacular OCTOBER 2014 1975, Andrew Rule has worked on three Wednesday 15 October Bookings are required. Book online at metropolitan newspapers and in radio and 10.30am to 12.30pm library.gleneira.vic.gov.au at any Glen Eira television production. Friday 31 October Glen Eira Town Hall — library or contact 9524 3623. 6pm to 8pm (extended library Theatrette He has written, co-written, edited and opening hours) Seniors will learn how to search published numerous books, including the Bentleigh, Carnegie, Caulfield and book accommodation Underbelly true crime series, Chopper series and Elsternwick Libraries — which inspired the successful feature and airfares, source holiday film, and Sex, Death and Betrayal. destination information and Come dressed for Halloween fun and

advice, and learn about travel GLEN EIRA NEWS As a senior writer for The Age and The laughs! There will be spooky stories, warnings. Sunday Age, Andrew has won a Gold creepy songs and rhymes, and fun Walkley, two Graham Perkin Australian games. Make spiders, masks and bats. Bookings are required. Book Journalist of The Year Awards and two Treat bags, lucky dips and prizes to online at library.gleneira.vic.gov. be won! au at any Glen Eira library or contact 9524 3623. Please note: treat bags will contain lollies, chocolate will not be included. From Wireless to Wallabies Parents and guardians are responsible Discover local history for children with food allergies. with Janet Werkmeister news programs. Janet will discuss the with local history Wednesday 22 October book she has written on his life. groups 2pm to 3.30pm Bookings are required. Book online at Carnegie Library Thursday 23 October library.gleneira.vic.gov.au at any Glen 7.30pm to 8.30pm Janet is the granddaughter of Caulfield Eira library or contact 9524 3623. Carnegie Library identity Norman McCance, one of the stars of early radio in Melbourne. As part of History Week 2014, join this discussion on interesting Norman became immensely popular aspects of local history. during the second half of the 1920s for his radio broadcasts of wrestling. Bookings are not required. He was The Argus newspaper’s state political reporter for many years and reported for both The Argus and the Cut this out now! ABC on major events. Place under a Fridge Magnet ✂ For a decade in the 1930s, he wrote and STEEL FRAME broadcast one of the very first morning WINDOWS (KM) • Old winders repaired and serviced • Windows unstuck • Locks • New winders supplied and fitted We’re Grand! Storytimes • Old stays converted to winders

Celebrate Victorian Seniors Festival at Carnegie Library — Wednesday 30 years experience on-site service only StoryTime and share stories together 8 October and Friday 10 October VHS to DVD that connect the generations. Caulfield Library — Thursday TRANSFER YOUR 9 October Video Tapes & Films to DVD Acorn Winder This is the perfect event for Elsternwick Library — Wednesday Audio Tapes & Records to CD Replacements grandparents, parents and young 8 October Transfers from only $25 children to enjoy together. Update Digital www.windowwinders.com.au 2pm sessions 11am sessions Bentleigh Library — Tuesday Call 0412 525 444 0418 312 615 Bentleigh Library —Thursday 7 October 262 McKinnon Rd McKinnon Telephone: 9882 5966 9 October (near cnr Jasper Rd) 56 Auburn Grove, East Hawthorn www.updatedigital.com.au Think local first Week 20–25 October

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Give local a thought — explore and discover what Think local first is in your own backyard before supporting offshore and online retailers this festive season. Simple Makeover Madness Win a store visit! Take control of the customer Glen Eira Women’s experience — create a reason to encourage local consumers to Think Business Network local first. Grow loyal customers and raving fans Optimise your physical space and with simple systems. environment and provide visual cues and stimuli to transform your Your customers don’t just want business. their needs met, they want business relationships that delight and they Presented by: AUSVM’s are willing to pay more for those Carole Bagaric relationships.

Book into win an opportunity to have Danielle Storey is the co-owner and AUSVM’s Carole Bagaric attend your Sales and Marketing Director of the business to provide simple window international, million dollar success and store design tips. story The Cartridge Family. Danielle has http://www.ausvm.com.au/ created systems in customer delight in an industry that is strongly price Date: Wednesday 22 October driven with very narrow margins. Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start Cost: $20 Date: Thursday 23 October RSVP: Monday 20 October Time: 6.30pm arrival for 7pm start Where: Glen Eira Town Hall — Caulfield Cup Room, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield Cost: $20 per person (networking Think local first Launch event opportunity and light finger food on arrival) Make a splash in your own backyard — Monday 20 October RSVP: Monday 20 October leveraging your brand to Glen Eira Town Hall create local marketing that really works. 6.30pm for 7pm start Code of dress: for the fun of it, we Cost: $20 are committed to wearing a colour Presented by: Decisions Decisions’ (it can be an accessory) Steve Yolland RSVP: Thursday 16 October

Immunisation sessions

Bentleigh-Bayside Community 19 November 1pm–2.30pm and Tuesday 7 October and Tuesday Health 5.30pm–7.30pm 11 November 6pm–7pm Gardeners Road, Bentleigh East Saturday 18 October and Saturday DC Bricker — Princes Park Glen Huntly Maternal and Child 15 November 9am–11am Beech Street, Caulfield South Health Centre Wednesday 15 October and Wednesday Monday 27 October and Monday Corner Royal and Rosedale Avenues, 12 November 5.30pm–7.30pm 24 November 9.30am–11.30am Glen Huntly Thursday 30 October and Thursday Wednesday 29 October and Wednesday 27 November 5.30pm–7.30pm Glen Eira Town Hall Auditorium 26 November 9.30am–11.30am (entry via Glen Eira Road) Carnegie Library and Community Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn McKinnon Public Hall Centre Roads, Caulfield 118 McKinnon Road, McKinnon 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie Tuesday 14 October and Tuesday Monday 6 October and Monday Wednesday 22 October and Wednesday 18 November 9.30am–11.30am 10 November 9.30am–11.30am 14/15

Sounds of Glen Eira YOUTH NEWS

On Friday 12 September, Glen Eira City “The talent showcased on the night was Council’s Youth Leadership Team (YLT) exceptional and above expectations,” Moving Up with Parents — hosted its firstSounds of Glen Eira event Cr Pilling said. for young local musicians. parent information night It was the first year performing for first

Previously known as Battle of the Bands, place winner The FIBB’s (pictured above). Glen Eira Youth Services will be Her work has featured in The Sydney OCTOBER 2014 Sounds of Glen Eira attracted more than hosting the Moving Up with Parents Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph Glen Eira Women’s The FIBB’s won two full days recording 130 community members who cheered information night on Wednesday and national magazines, including in Council’s Youth Services Plugged In on eight performances. 22 October from 7pm to 8.30pm Australian Good Taste and NW Business Network music studio with a professional sound at Glen Eira Town Hall in the Magazine. The night was open to young performers engineer. Theatrette. with diverse musical talents from Moving Up with Parents is being Kujo Kings were the runners up and classical performances to solo and duo This is an opportunity for parents held to complement the existing the People’s Choice Award went to Paris performers and rock bands. and community members, to attend transition program Glen Eira Youth Griffs. a presentation that aims to equip Services delivers at local primary and Performances on the night included Albie Kujo Kings were also selected to play at them with knowledge, information secondary schools. Sands; 2013 Battle of the Bands winner GLEN EIRA NEWS Council’s Party in the Park at Packer Park and tips to better understand the Beneath the Lies; Kujo Kings; Madelin and Places are limited for this event and in January 2015. transition from primary school to Benjamin Ryan; 2013 People’s Choice bookings are essential. To avoid secondary school. Award winner Moss; Paris Griffs; Priya Youth Services and the YLT would like disappointment, contact Youth Frances; and The FIBB’s. to thank each performer and everyone This presentation is designed to give Services on 9524 3676. that came along and made the night parents a better understanding of the Glen Eira Mayor Cr Neil Pilling said memorable. processes involved in the transition it was inspiring to see the youths of and will empower them to help their Glen Eira coming together and being so child build the resilience needed to passionate about something they love. navigate this type of change. Guest speaker Dr Judith Locke will provide parents with knowledge, information and tips as well as some practical strategies to assist in this transition. Dr Locke has extensive national and international experience in teaching, workplace training and psychology with adults, children and families. Her most recent position was as a Senior Trainer for Triple P-Positive Parenting Program.

Youth Services invites young people aged 10 to 14 years to come and chill-out, be creative, get active, have fun and meet new people at its new Chill It program. Foundation for Youth Excellence program

Date: 27 October and 3, 10, 17 November Glen Eira City Council has recently Young people can now apply for: increased its funding for the Time: 4pm–5.30pm • up to $360 for state level; Foundation for Youth Excellence • up to $600 for national level; or Venue: DC Bricker Pavilion (Princes Park), program. The Foundation for Youth Social Room, Beech Street, • up to $1,200 for international Excellence program, which is run by level. Caulfield South Youth Services, recognises young people aged between 10 and 25 The Foundation Committee assesses To register interest or for further years who have achieved excellence applications quarterly each year. information, please contact in fields of: Applications for the fourth quarter Youth Services on 9524 3676. must be received by 31 October. • creative and performing arts; • education; Young people living in our City that are competing or performing at a • leadership; or state, national or international level • sport. are encouraged to apply. Grants are given out on a quarterly For further information or for an basis and awarded to young people, application form, visit to help them achieve further success www.gleneira.vic.gov.au or contact in their chosen field. Youth Services on 9524 3676.

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