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 endorsed earlier this year. The plan was officially launched last week; Frankston mayor Cr Sue Baker said “our Innovate RAP provides us with a clear roadmap for the next two years, with measurable actions and outcomes that will help embed reconciliation into the way council works, makes decisions and serves our community.” “Reconciliation is about more than words. It is about the actions we take, the relationships we build and…
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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 every Tuesday at Frankston Library. Frankston Council’s positive ageing officer Kelleigh Lane has been one of the project’s organisers. She said it has “grown into something far more meaningful than we ever anticipated.” “The Letterbox Project was originally due to conclude on 27 October, however the response from participants has been so overwhelmingly positive that we have made the decision to continue the program indefinitely,” Lane said. “What started as…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough VERY good progress is being made with the high school building. The bricklayers are well on the second storey of the brick building, which is now sufficiently advanced to give a good impression of the magnificent structure it is to be. In the days to come the people of the district will realise how extremely fortunate they were in having such a complete and up-to-date college placed in their midst. The wooden building, for technical subjects, is almost complete. It has been roofed in with a nice arrangement of tiles, which presents a pleasing mottled appearance.…
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 bike track. Construction, which began earlier this year, was paid for by Frankston Council and the Victorian Government. Frankston mayor Cr Sue Baker said “as our community grows, it’s important that we continue investing in places that support wellbeing, encourage recreation and help create vibrant neighbourhoods for people of all ages.” “Quality public spaces give people opportunities to be active, spend time outdoors and connect with family, friends and neighbours…
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 School is such an important part of our local community, and this investment will make this wonderful local school even better.” “By completing the school’s modernisation, we’re making sure students have great classrooms and outdoor learning spaces where they can learn, grow and thrive,” she said. First published in the Frankston Times – 3 November 2026