POLICE are investigating the causes of two separate fires which broke out at a Frankston convenience store last week. The Wells Street shop was “the target of a suspicious fire”…
A SOMERVILLE man was one of five men arrested last month as part of a police operation targeting criminal behaviour in the construction industry. On 24 August Taskforce “Hawk” investigators…
AN alleged assault at a Frankston 7/11 is being investigated by police. The alleged attack occurred at the Young Street store at around 11.15pm on 21 August. Police allege that…
Last week’s story ‘Two Kingston councillors sanctioned after arbitration’ contained a sentence “Agirtan was further found to have made comments Saab believed were referring to him, implying that Saab was…
COMMUNITY group and cold-water swimming enthusiasts – the Aspendale Otters – are taking part in Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day Dip, committing to a cold-water swim every day throughout August to…
FRANKSTON’S waterfront has a striking new attraction, with the installation of Flyway on the iconic Frankston Pier as part of the Frankston Regional Arts Trail.The new sculpture enhances one of…
FRANKSTON City will celebrate 60 years since its official declaration as a city on 24 August 1966, with a weekend of free events across the CBD from 21 to 23…
MPFNL MEN’S DIV ONE SEN IN the second round of finals, Rosebud were able to secure a win against Dromana after a close game. The game begun with the Tigers…
SOCCER PENINSULA Strikers and Football Victoria are at loggerheads over the decision to play a catch-up game against Mooroolbark at Jack Thomas Reserve in Berwick on Tuesday night. Strikers’ recent…
MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONE SEN DROMANA managed to best Langwarrin in their clash in the first round of finals. The Tigers entered the game strongly, scoring 6.2 in the first…
SOCCER BAXTER and Rosebud go head to head on Saturday in a local derby that seems certain to relegate the loser. With the bottom two sides in State 4 being…
FAMILIES looking for an unforgettable school holiday outing can blast off on an extraordinary adventure when acclaimed contemporary circus company Circa brings Wolfgang in the Stars to Frankston Arts Centre…
FRANKSTON resident Steven Gallop will return to the stage on 23 August as Melbourne Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi’s Il Trovatore. Gallop will play Ferrando in the production, which will run…
ART lovers are invited to experience creativity in action when local artist Lily Walker paints live at Kingston Arts’ G3 Gallery in Parkdale on Saturday 8 August. Visitors will have…
A NEW exhibition of oil paintings has opened at Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale.Lily Walker’s exhibition Home Show (artworks pictured) explores connection and care in suburban Melbourne. The exhibition opens…
FRANKSTON resident Jack Matthewman celebrated his 100th birthday last week. Matthewman was born in England in 1926. He and his family migrated to Australia just six months after his birth,…
OBITUARYRoger Hardinge Redston23 March 1938 – 13 April 2026 ROGER Redston, who served as a physician on the Mornington Peninsula for over 35 years, died peacefully on 13 April 2026,…
RECORD crowds are turning out for this year’s Australian Open, but things may look different if not for a series of tournaments in Frankston nearly five decades ago. 45 years…
A WORLD War II veteran living in Parkdale will celebrate his 100th birthday this week.John Davis will celebrate the milestone with friends and family at Bentleigh RSL Club.Davis is a…
