COVID cases on the rise
A CLUSTER of COVID-19 cases has broken out in Patterson Lakes. Of the 75 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Victoria on 29 June, three were linked to a family outbreak in Patterson Lakes. The Depa...
Category Archives: COVID-19
Pool and libraries reopen
PENINSULA Aquatic Recreation Centre reopened this week after closing during the coronavirus pandemic. The easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria allowed the pool to reopen after a three month cl...
Covid case at clinic
A DISABILITY service provider in Chelsea has shut its doors after a client tested positive for COVID-19. The state government confirmed on 10 June that one case had been reported from a client at Sco...
Keeping clean during COVID-19
TEAMS of cleaners have been hard at work keeping Frankston safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. A team of 25 cleaners have walked over 6000 kilometres during the pandemic sanitising Frankston’s hand ra...
No active virus cases in Frankston
THERE are no active cases of coronavirus cases among Frankston residents, as of 31 May. The last time a Frankston resident was recorded as having an active case of COVID-19 was on 25 May. Statistics ...
Grants open for struggling businesses
APPLICATIONS for two grant programs aimed at local businesses have opened. The 2020 kerbside dining encouragement and façade improvement grant programs are set to get up and running. The kerbsi...
Shoe company steps up for health care workers
MORNINGTON footwear manufacturer Bata is donating shoes to health care workers fighting COVID-19. The offer is part of the company’s global effort to provide one million pairs of shoes to healt...
Restaurants may open doors soon
RESTAURANTS and cafes may soon be able to reopen their doors. Premier Daniel Andrews last week outlined a pathway for hospitality businesses to start seating patrons again. The first step will see ca...
Expanded virus relief package approved
A SUPPORT package worth over $6 million has been set aside by Frankston Council to deal with the local financial fallout from COVID-19. The measures taken to provide relief to businesses during the p...
Back to school date scheduled
STUDENTS are set to get back into school classrooms next week. Students statewide have been undertaking remote learning during Term 2 while the coronavirus pandemic has been ongoing. The state govern...