Detectives from Frankston Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for information to locate a $160,000 vessel allegedly stolen from Carrum Downs earlier this year. The 2025 Stabi Craft Super Cab boat…
Two women have been arrested – one of whom is facing serious charges – over alleged drug trafficking in Melbourne’s bayside earlier this week. Following enquiries, detectives from the Moorabbin…
OPINION ONE Nation appears to have had second thoughts about its “similarities” with the fast-imploding right-wing populist movement spearheaded by Donald Trump. An article on One Nation’s website aligning itself…
CONSULTATION is underway on changes to Kingston’s Green Wedge. The proposed planning scheme amendment C220king will not alter the urban growth boundary or existing subdivision rules. In a statement, Kingston…
FREE and low-cost swim programs will run across Frankston’s major pools and beaches this summer. The free “Can Swim” water safety program will run at Frankston Beach in early January.…
MUMS Supporting Families in Need (MSFIN) is calling on the community to help provide pantry staples to families experiencing hardship this Christmas. MSFIN, a volunteer-powered charity based in Seaford, is…
A LETTER writing project designed to keep Frankston residents connected has been extended due to popular demand. The Letterbox Project, an anonymous letter exchange, launched on 4 August and runs…
PENINSULA resident Mathew Basso has secured the Wolfbrook Motorsport Foundation Scholarship after winning races, taking podium finishes and earning runner-up honours in the Australian Rookie Championship. Basso, who is 16…
SOCCER MARCUS Spivey is a priority signing for Skye United as it plans to bounce straight back from relegation from State 1 this year. Recently re-appointed Skye head coach Phil…
MPCA WOMENS PROVINCIAL BALNARRING has continued to show their dominance in MPCA womens’ Provincial Division, sitting on top of the table after defeating Somerville. Balnarring were sent in to bat,…
MPCA MENS PROVINCIAL BADEN Powell are sitting on top of the MPCA Provincial Division table after defeating Old Peninsula on Saturday (7 November). Old Peninsula won the toss and elected…
CALLING all Dolly fans! Get ready for a spectacular night celebrating the songs, stories and unmistakable sparkle of country music royalty, Dolly Parton! Starring Australia’s premier Dolly Parton tribute artist,…
THE works of Frankston-born artist Rick Amor are set to feature in a major exhibition at McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery from this month. From Frankston to the Cities: Five…
PERFORMERS from BAM Arts in Frankston were the stars of the 2026 Special Olympics Australia opening ceremony last week. BAM Arts is an inclusive performing arts organisation for people living…
THE sounds of saxophone will fill the air at Kingston City Hall next month during a free concert. Eight-piece band JAZZPARTY will perform a free concert at the hall on…
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…
