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THERE will be rides, music, and food on offer to visitors at Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights event this week. The event is in its 22nd year, and will feature the switching on of the lights at Frankston’s centuryold Norfolk Pine Christmas Tree followed by a display of fireworks. The lights have been rigged by arborist Derek Lyn. “It’s an honour to be involved in rigging the tree this year,” he said. Vuk (left), age 6, was offered a chance to check out the lights before they went up. He said “it was so cool. I can’t wait to see the star again when it’s on top of the big tree at the festival. There were so many lights but we loved the star the most.” The festivities kick off at 5pm, 30 November at the Frankston Arts Centre precinct, Frankston Library, Davey Street and surrounds. The tree lighting ceremony begins at 9.15pm. Entry is free. More information christmasfestivaloflights.com.au Picture: Supplied
Concerns on climate voiced Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON councillors have voted unanimously to declare a climate emergency. The move was put forward by new mayor Cr Sandra Mayer, who said she was “so proud” that her fellow councillors supported it. “This is a credit to the volunteers, council staff, and councillors,” she
said. “Leaders all over the world now need to step up.” “As part of our decision, council made a commitment to review and update our Climate Change Impact and Adaption Plan, which is now eight years old. Once finalised, the plan will provide us with a clear roadmap of how we, as a city and a community, can continue to prioritise initiatives, infrastructure and projects that positively impact our planet. “The bottom line is that year af-
ter year we are seeing the increasing impacts of climate change. Our local natural water sources are drying up, resulting in the death of countless native animals each year, particularly in summer. As a bayside suburb we need to consider and implement ways to ensure we are mitigating and minimising the risk of coastal erosion.” Frankston Environmental Friends Network chair David Cross said “the Frankston community is very engaged on environmental issues and
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Frankston Council already has strong environmental credentials when you examine what they are already doing.” “There are many environmental groups throughout Frankston suburbs, including ours that have been campaigning for greater action on climate change for a long time now, so council’s decision is one we very much welcome,” he said. “The Frankston Environmental Friends Group, along with the broader environmental community, will be
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watching council’s progress closely and look forward to collaborating to find tangible and sustainable ways to combat climate change.” Some members of the public gallery at council’s 18 November meeting rose from their seats to give councillors a standing ovation after the vote. Five members of the public made submissions to council at the meeting supporting the move. Continued Page 3
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