Holding Ground for Arthurs Seat
2 Mins Read Silver Leaf Art Box’s Chiara Finnigan, artist Rosie Weiss and Holding Ground curator Penelope Gebhardt at Silver Leaf Artbox. Picture: Elizabeth Clancy Share
Rachel Derum’s ‘Improbable, Beautiful as though I had wings’, 2021 paper collage
WORKS by 76 contemporary artists come together in Holding Ground, an online art exhibition and fundraiser being held to stop the proposed expansion of a contentious granite quarry at Arthurs Seat.
Charitable organisation the Ross Trust, and the company it owns, Hillview Quarries, plan to dig the quarry on the north face of Arthurs Seat which would destroy remnant old-growth bushland that is home to koalas and 27 threatened or endangered species.
Gambling addiction ‘society’s blind spot’
ALTHOUGH gambling has become part of mainstream society, deeply entrenched within the Aussie culture, it has many losers.
“For most, gambling is fun, but for others a loss can be devastating,” Peninsula Voice chairperson Peter Orton said.
In a bid to highlight gambling’s downside Peninsula Voice has organised a forum next month called Is gambling harm our blind spot?
“Gambling has a built-in addictive component and to break the cycle can be extremely challenging,” Mr Orton said.
“The glib advertising statement that you should gamble responsibly is grossly inadequate for some and illustrates a lack of accountability by betting organisations.”
Mykey O’Halloran moved into his bungalow on Phillip Island, VIC, in February
In March, a group of neighbours allegedly threatened him about his paint plans
They allegedly made death threats, with police later arresting a 23-year-old man
More than 100 locals showed up Saturday to help the hair artist paint his home
Mr O Halloran said he was overwhelmed and amazed by the community support
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Kangaroos and Demons continue undefeated starts
2 Mins Read Refusing to let go: After being level at three quarter time, Mornington kicked away to a 13 point win against Hastings.
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LANGWARRIN have gone 3-0 to start the 2021 season.
The Kangaroos took on Karingal at Ballam Park Reserve on Saturday. Both sides wrestled for control throughout the day in a scrappy affair.
Karingal went into half-time with a one point advantage. By three-quarter-time, Langwarrin had put themselves three points ahead.
Both sides only managed to put one goal each on the scoreboard in the final quarter. Langwarrin held on to win 8.4 (52) to 7.16 (58).