Local People

MURRINDINDI: Yea High School 1964 Form 2 reunion planned

Sunday, February 23, 2025

A class reunion for the Yea High School students from Form 2 in 1964 is being organised for Saturday, April 12, at the residence of Ian Sichlay, 17 Sichlau’sd Rd, Yea.The reunion is being organised by Ian Sichlau, Rob McGregor and Terry Cooper.The class photograph, taken at the Racecourse Rd campus in its earelier years,…

FRANKSTON: Nod to Seaford Life Saving Club

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Work of the Seaford Life Saving Club has been highlighted by local MP, Sonya Kilkenny (pictured): “I joined local families at the Seaford Life Saving Club for Friday night nippers. It was also an opportunity to take part in the club’s inaugural art competition. The artwork was incredible – so many ideas, so much creativity…

FRANKSTON: Vale Gemma Boucher of Seaford

The memory of Seaford resident, Gemma Boucher, has been honoured in State Parliament by Sonya Kilkenny, MLA.“ I would like to acknowledge Gemma Boucher, a dear neighbour, a kind and generous friend, awesome school mum and beautiful work colleague to so many at the Department of Transport and Planning and the Level Crossing Removal Project,”…

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: Top citizens praised

Mornington Peninsula’s top citizens have been praised in State Parliament by Nepean MLA Sam Groth (pictured):“ I want to acknowledge the recipients of Order of Australia Medals on the Mornington Peninsula and in my electorate: Mrs Judith Patricia McKee OAM for her service to the community of Melbourne, Ms Deborah Rae Mellett OAM for her…

PEOPLE: It’s curtains for family business

The doors will shut this weekend at Curtain City – a landmark in Waterdale Rd, Heidelberg Heights.Curtain City’s leader Linda Jenkins (pictured) is still working at 81.Linda reflects back to Melbourne in 1965, when new homes, with bigger windows, were being built.The previously popular venetian blinds were lacking in insulation and aesthetics. Lined drapes were…

WYNDHAM: Vale Bob Fairclough

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Kororoit MLA Luba Grigorovitch has paid a tribute in State Parliament to the late Bob Fairclough (pictured):“I had the great pleasure of meeting the late Bob Fairclough in 2008 when I was first elected to Hobsons Bay City Council,” Ms Grigorovitch.“Bob was also a councillor, elected to Wyndham City Council, and he was a pillarof…

YARRA RANGES: MP congratulates locals

Yarra Ranges local people have been congratulated by Evelyn MLA Bridget Vallence (pictured) on receiving local community awards.“Harry Moyle and Sue Thompson were jointly awarded the Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award – two people who havehad a great impact in our local community,” Ms Vallence said.“Harry dedicated almost three decades to volunteering his financial expertise to…

HOBSONS BAY: Vale Carole Marple

State Parliament observed a moment in memory of the late Carole Marple, former MLA for Altona.Speaker Maree Edwards said Ms Marple member for Altona from 1992 to 1996.“I ask members to rise in their places as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.” Members stood in their places.“Thank you, members. I will…

HOBSONS BAY: Marta is Kororoit Local Legend

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Kororoit MLA L:uba Grigorovitch has told State Parliament about her annual Kororoit Christmas barbecue.“This event provides a wonderful opportunity for the entire community to come together and share their thoughts,” Ms Grigorovitch said.“It is also an opportunity where I get to honour and recognise individuals who have gone above and beyond in our community, presenting…

OBSERVER: Death of Philip Brady, 85

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Sad news. Much-loved entertainer Philip Brady died overnight, aged 85. I valued our friendship which went back 50 years, when he was part of GTV-9’s Ernie Sigley Show in 1975. Lots of projects since including the Nightline magazine, Mansfield’s Melbourne TV program, and Remember When. So proud of the Melbourne showbiz media. We all honoured…