February
HAVE YOUR SAY: Ferntree Gully delay a sticky situation
People can’t move into this complex because balconies are not properly waterproofed.
SCORES of needy and disabled residents can’t move in to the new Ferntree Gully social housing development because balconies were not properly waterproofed.
The blow comes as new figures show a 0.7 per cent rise in the number of people on the Ringwood public housing waiting list, which includes Knox.
February
HAVE YOUR SAY: Ferntree Gully delay a sticky situation
People can’t move into this complex because balconies are not properly waterproofed. Picture: CARMELLO BAZZANO N33KN106
SCORES of needy and disabled residents can’t move in to the new Ferntree Gully social housing development because balconies were not properly waterproofed.
The blow comes as new figures show a 0.7 per cent rise in the number of people on the Ringwood public housing waiting list, which includes Knox.
December
Christmas blessing
WHEN little Tobey Mitchell put the angel on top of the family Christmas tree on December 1, the emotion was too much for his parents Tatum and Paul.
Only a year ago, Tobey, right, was in the neo-natal intensive care unit at Monash Medical Centre fighting for his life after being born 12 weeks premature with chronic lung disease.
December
Packages of kids’ cheer
Becky Howell from The Colour Lab, where they are selling Koala Kids Christmas hampers. Photo: STEVEN CRABTREE
THE Colour Lab in Prahran is rallying to help Koala Kids bring some joy to families who will spend Christmas Day at one of Victoria’s children’s cancer centres.
Hampers are being packaged to be delivered to families at the Royal Children’s Hospital’s new Kookaburra Ward, Monash Medical Centre and the Peter Mac Cancer Centre.
December
Plan for summer fire risk – CFA warns
AUTHORITIES are warning all Victorians to write down a fire survival plan.
Recent rains have boosted the chance of grass fires this year and with summer starting tomorrow, CFA chief officer Euan Ferguson said ideal growing conditions for grass and other vegetation had created a real fire risk.
November
Local players hit big time
FOOTBALLERS from several Melbourne leagues are celebrating today after being picked up in last night’s AFL national draft.
November
Putting family pieces together at The Basin Theatre
Jan West (right) with stage granddaughter Kylie Gray from The Basin Theatre’s latest production.
FAMILIES can be like jigsaw puzzles – great when all the pieces fit, but infuriating when they don’t.
This is the theme of Perth playwright Jennifer Rogers’ 1980s drama, Jigsaws, which charts the highs and lows of a family of five women.
November
Carols by Candlelight – Saturday 3 December 2011
Bring the family along with a picnic tea or purchase a low cost Christmas dinner complete with plum pudding and celebrate Christmas with a FREE evening of carols and entertainment under the stars. The night gets underway at 4pm with a free children’s fairground courtesy of FTG Holden, free art and craft activities for children, roving performers, face painting followed by an exciting line-up of guest artists, national choirs, an appearance by Father Christmas and the magical fireworks show.
November
Wantirna South teacher’s brush with royalty
Award-winning teacher Gisella Benetti, pictured with her Knoxfield preschool class, saw the Queen close up but did not get to speak to her. Picture: CARMELLO BAZZANO
AN award-winning Wantirna South preschool teacher has told of her once-in-a-lifetime invitation to meet the Queen.
Knoxfield Preschool teacher Gisella Benetti attended a reception with the Queen and Prince Philip at Government House on October 26, but didn’t get to chat to Her Majesty.
“I got to within six feet of her, but it was protocol to stand where we were, and the Queen approached who she wanted to talk to,” she said.
November
FOOD FOR FAMILIES: TV cook opens campaign
Masterchef finalist Callum Haan is getting behind this year’s Food for Families appeal.
MASTERCHEF finalist Callum Hann will launch this year’s Food for Families Appeal at the Melbourne Town Hall today.
“It’s a fantastic charity because it helps more than 20,000 families at Christmas time and through the year,” Haan said.
