THE planning minister’s decision to intervene in the planned redevelopment of Rossdale Golf Course in Aspendale has left Kingston Council blindsided.In 2024 the golf club unveiled plans to replace large…
South East Water has lifted the Boil Water Advisory for Frankston South – the water is safe to drink. Customers and community who are in the affected streets no longer…
CARRUM Downs CFA has appointed its first ever female lieutenant. Claire Maloney was named the Carrum Downs brigade’s first female lieutenant last week. She is also the first fifth lieutenant…
FRANKSTON Hospital has been upgrading its services for liver cancer patients over the last year. The hospital now has two new liver clinics running each week, and has received funding…
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…
BADEN Powell Park Scout Group are stepping up to protect the environment, inspired by a bold bird mosaic made from beach plastic waste that hangs in their Mt Eliza beach…
THE annual mayor’s reading challenge will return in August, with a series of free events scheduled across Frankston’s libraries. Preschoolers who read 60 books, and students between Prep and Year…
ROAD safety was at the top of the agenda during the statewide AFL Road Safety Round last week.Players across the state wore blue armbands to honour those who have died…
MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONE DROMANA picked up a hugely important win on Saturday at home against Edithvale-Aspendale. Dromana were the better side from the get-go. A five-goals-to-one first term put…
Soccer ALEX Van Heerwarden’s transfer deadline-day return to Skye United played a crucial role in Friday night’s 2-1 win over near neighbours Peninsula Strikers. There was much to play for…
THE Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League is under fire for scheduling its women’s football finals matches on a Sunday night. Last week the MPFNL announced that the Women’s Division One…
THREE major events will return to Frankston in the next year after receiving grants worth up to $150,000 from Frankston Council.The recipients of council’s Destination Event Attraction Program grants have…
KINGSTON City Hall’s historic organ will be in action this weekend.The Style 270 4/21 Wurlitzer at Kingston City Hall was installed at the State Theatre Melbourne nearly 100 years ago,…
MCCLELLAND Gallery in Langwarrin has unveiled its schedule of school holiday and Winter events.A series of glassblowing projects went on display last week as part of the Blowing in a…
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.…
SCIENTIST Hans Brunner, who helped exonerate Lindy Chamberlain, died last week on Thursday, 25 April.A large portrait, that he has referred to as representing “the other me”, has been entered…
GEORGE MORBY INGRAM was born in Bendigo in 1889, but lived much of his life in Hastings. He died in 1961 and is buried in Frankston cemetery.On 4 October 1918,…
FORTY years ago on the 26 September the nation was transfixed by the race between the two 12 metres, Liberty and Australia II, that was unfolding at Newport, Rhode Island.…
ENVIRONMENTAL warrior Warwick Exton passed away last week, aged 100. Exton was a passionate advocate for preserving Frankston’s waterways and green spaces. His efforts saw him named the Frankston citizen…
