First of year’s art trail openings
1 Min Read ARTIST whose studios will be open at the end of this month are, from left, Jennifer Buntine, Jennifer Fletcher and Peninsula Studio Trail group president, Lisa O’Keefe. Picture: Supplied Share
ARTISTS along the Peninsula Studio Trail are opening their doors at the end of this month for an open studios weekend (29, 30 May).
Visitors are invited to visit the studios, speak with the artists about their creative process, see new artworks and satisfy curiosity about what goes on in the creative artist’s mind.
The group has new branding with signs showing the way along the trail designed by portrait and graphic artist, Marta Gola.
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Public Health Alert – Victoria
NSW Health continues to closely monitor the situation in Victoria as local health authorities investigate the COVID-19 case detected in the Greater Melbourne community.
People arriving in Sydney from the Greater Melbourne area from 6am on Wednesday 12 May must complete a declaration which confirms they have not attended a venue of concern. These declaration forms will be available on the Service NSW website.
We require all travellers who have arrived from the Greater Melbourne area since Thursday 6 May to check the Victoria Department of Health and Human Services website and immediately follow the outlined public health advice. If they have attended any of the venues identified at the times listed, they must also contact NSW Health immediately on 1800 943 553.
‘Wonder woman’ takes life in her stride Share
A MORNINGTON resident described as a “very fit lady who is completely independent” is about to turn 100.
Norwegian-born Olga Viken, who will reach the milestone on 19 May, is well regarded by her many friends and has no shortage of admirers.
Indeed, her native country’s former Consul General Tomm Paulsen describes her as the “wonder woman from Mornington”.
“In my 45 years in business and 22 years as Consul General in Melbourne and Victoria, I have met a number of royals, dignitaries and famous people from all over the world,” Mr Paulsen said.
“I have rarely been more impressed than I was meeting with Olga at her home in Mornington last month. Arriving there, she came bouncing down the stairs like a local kangaroo and was just as fast going back upstairs. The coffee was ready: Norwegian coffee of course, and freshly baked cakes.
Yabbies struggle against Sharks
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TYABB’S dominant start to the SEWF Premier season has come to an end at the hands of the St Kilda Sharks.
The Yabbies were dominant in their first two games of the year, but faced a tougher challenge at home against the Sharks. St Kilda piled on the pressure early with a six goals to zero opening term.
Tyabb were able to stop the onslaught throughout the second and third quarters, but play opened up again in the final term.
A five goals to zero quarter saw St Kilda run out dominant winners over Tyabb 2.6 (18) to 13.7 (85).
Specialist staff to help recovery
2 Mins Read Dromana Potters Group’s Judi Singleton with Chandos Ford. Judi teaches ceramics to adults with disabilities through Focus Individualised Support Services. An exhibition of the group’s work is on show at the Mornington Library. Share
THE state government has given Mornington Peninsula Shire money to hire 41 temporary staff as part of its Working for Victoria campaign.
The new jobs are in volunteering, community houses, business liaison, health and wellbeing, events, seniors’ inclusion, township activation, community engagement, youth employment and creative industries.
They come under a $500 million program which aims to help jobseekers find work and employers find workers.