Monthly Archives: February 2019

Residents will ‘keep fighting’ for Eel Race Road

February 27, 2019 no comments

WORKS on removing the Eel Race Road level crossing may be set to get underway soon, but those calling for the road to stay open aren’t giving up without a fight. Michael Tellesson, co-founder of the ...

Dog safe after Mentone ute theft

February 27, 2019 no comments

A DOG has had a lucky escape after falling from a stolen ute in Mentone. Medusa, a border collie, escaped from the car shortly after it was stolen from Cedar Street at around 9.30am, Sunday 24 Februa...

Beach Road trucks cut off

February 27, 2019 no comments

NEW restrictions are in place on Beach Road that are set to cut off access for trucks between Port Melbourne and Mordialloc. Roads Minister Jaala Pulford said the state government’s new 24/7 restrict...

Negotiations to save Kingston recycling from landfill

February 27, 2019 no comments

KINGSTON Council has made an urgent deal with recycling provider Polytrade to save some of the municipality’s recycling waste from landfill.  The Kingston municipality is one of 20 councils caug...

Alex Fraser looks to extend permit

February 27, 2019 no comments

THE Alex Fraser Group has asked Kingston Council for a 10 year extension to their permit to operate their site in Clarinda. A brochure delivered by the Alex Fraser Group to council, seen by The News,...

Sixth person charged following violent assault in St Kilda

February 27, 2019 no comments

Stonnington and Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a sixth person following an assault that left two police officers injured. Police were called to Fitzroy Street, St Kilda...

Moorooduc in pole position against Crib Point

February 25, 2019 no comments

PENINSULA MOOROODUC have put themselves in pole position to claim a win over Crib Point with a good performance on day one of their clash at Crib Point Recreation Reserve. Having been sent in to bat ...

Baxter bravehearts walk tall

February 25, 2019 no comments

SOCCER BAXTER soccer club discovered 14 heroes on Saturday and set a benchmark of commitment for the upcoming season that threatens to silence the naysayers and confound its critics. In one of the mo...

Frankston researcher scores VicSport inclusion award

February 25, 2019 no comments

FRANKSTON resident and Monash University lead researcher Erik Denison has taken out the 2019 Peter Norman inclusion award at the Victorian Sport Awards on Wednesday 20 February. Denison landed the pr...

Shooters score gold at Sydney Cup

February 25, 2019 no comments

SOME of Frankston Australia Clay Target Club’s and Australia’s top shotgun athletes competed at the annual Sydney Cup on Friday 15 February at the Sydney International Shooting Centre. After a two-ye...