KINGSTON Council is the latest Victorian council to consider implementing a 24/7 cat curfew.Council’s 2026-2029 Domestic Animal Management Plan has been released for community consultation. The draft plan includes investigation…
A CONTROVERSIAL proposal to prevent Kingston residents from building gates to public parks and foreshore areas on their own properties has been scrapped.Kingston Council passed a swathe of new local…
Three people have been arrested – one facing serious drug trafficking charges – after police seized half a kilogram of cocaine and a suitcase full of cash from a home…
KINGSTON’S mayor says that council does not require a state government-appointed municipal monitor to effectively function. The municipal monitor appointed to oversee Kingston Council began his tenure on 25 August.…
MENTONE and Mordialloc lifesavers were recognised for their efforts in the water last week at Life Saving Victoria’s Awards of Excellence.In front of more than 500 people at the Sofitel…
NEWLY donated life-saving machines at Frankston Hospital have been dedicated to the lives of the police officers killed in the 2020 Eastern Freeway tragedy. The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation’s…
A DONATION drive to help struggling families will be held at Jubilee Stadium throughout August. The Frankston District Netball Association, Mums Supporting Families in Need, and the Frankston RSL have…
MPFNL MEN’S DIV ONE LANGWARRIN has made a habit of great escapes this year, but their luck finally ran out against Mt Eliza in Sunday’s elimination final. The Redlegs and…
Soccer BAXTER’S 3-0 derby win over Somerville Eagles on Saturday has secured the winner’s league status while condemning the loser to relegation. A major State League restructure next season has…
MEN’S DIV ONE Dromana have missed finals by percentage after a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of Pines on Saturday. With other results going their way, Dromana only needed to…
Soccer Mount Eliza and Seaford United have two games left to try and hold on to their State 5 status. The top two teams in their league will remain in…
FRANKSTON’S annual South Side Festival returns this month with an exciting 11-day program, delivering a captivating mix of performances, comedy, art installations, visual arts, and a few delightfully naughty surprises.…
THE South Side Festival returns to Frankston next month. The festival will make a comeback between 8 May and 18 May. Neon lights will illuminate Beauty Park this year, in…
A LARGER-than-life hot-air balloon sculpture – the giant Skywhale and Skywhalepapa – will grace the skies over Mornington in what promises to be a sunrise spectacle. Created by leading Australia…
WATCH in amazement as Australia’s top sand sculptors bring the most iconic literary and film villains to life with 300 tonnes of sand! Plus, have your say on who should…
OBITUARYDorothy Meadows, 27/6/28 – 29/4/23Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands founding member, author, teacher By Linda Meadows DOROTHY Elizabeth Meadows OAM who recently passed away is being hailed as a community legend,…
A WORLD War II veteran received three certificates honouring him for his service at a special event this month. 103-year-old Geoff Bydder lives in Seaford with his wife Normie. At…
FRANKSTON’S oldest house has reopened after undergoing maintenance works. The Ballam Park Homestead, which was built in 1855, is now the home of a museum. The home received $250,000 in…
FRANKSTON and Susono in Japan have been sister cities for 40 years. The milestone was celebrated at an event at the Frankston Civic Centre. In 1983 as a Frankston high…