Stories from our community

Russell Rees, beloved Kingston personality and former president of the Mentone Life Saving Club, unsurprisingly loves “being on the beach with the sun going down on a warm summer night, watching families and groups relax and paddle in the water.” For Russell, Kingston's best-kept secrets include the Kingston Heath Botanical Gardens with its beautiful paths, trees, and abundant bird life. He also surprises us with Moorabbin Airport: “Despite what people think, it’s a great place to visit, watch planes, have a drink at the Aero Club, and go to the museum.” And the next 30 years? Russell hopes Kingston will preserve its older buildings, create more traffic-free hubs, and provide additional public facilities for everyone to enjoy, especially on the beach and foreshore. The future of Kingston is bright! Here’s Cheers to 30 Years!