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…
A NEW Reconciliation Action Plan designed to strengthen Frankston Council’s relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is being put into action. The “Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan” for 2026-2028 was…
A NEW $2.03 million play space at Banyan Reserve in Carrum Downs is now open. The upgraded play space features swings, slides, climbing structures, water play, and a new asphalt…
CARRUM MP Sonya Kilkenny has promised $3.24 million to upgrade Carrum Primary School if the state government is re-elected. The election promise was announced last week. Kilkenny said “Carrum Primary…
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…
PRE-SCHOOL children from Mordialloc have been making connections with aged care residents as part of a new program. The program, titled Jellyfish: Joining Enriching Learning Laughter Young Fun Intergenerational Supporting…
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…
SOCCER HAVING played, coached at junior and senior levels, been a team manager, sponsor and committeeman putting his hand up for the presidency seemed the next logical step in Travis…
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…
THE Spring Fair event returns to Keeley Park this Saturday, 17 October. Live music, dance workshops, food trucks, and rides are scheduled for the free annual event. Kingston mayor Georgina…
FANS of one of the world’s most iconic entertainers are invited to experience the music, story and spirit of Barbra Streisand when Simply Streisand comes to Frankston Arts Centre as…
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…
