THE Australian Sand Sculpting Championships are scheduled to return to Frankston from 28 March. The event will run from the end of March until 26 April. 18 large-scale sculptures carved from more than 400 tonnes of sand are set to be completed, with 10 Australian sculptors and five international artists ready to get to work at McCombs Reserve on the Frankston Waterfront. Sandstorm Events founder and director Sharon Redmond said “we’re thrilled to be back in Frankston for the 2026 Championships.” “This year will be bigger and better than ever, with more fun for families and more affordable access for…
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Compiled by Cameron McCullough To the Editor Sir, Not so many months ago the finances of the Shire were in such a pitiable condition that the Council had to seek “special bank accommodation” to enable them to pay their sanitary contractor in Frankston and Hastings. Has that statement any “foundation in fact,” Mr Editor? If so, will you be good enough to inform me who the financial wizard is in Frankston who not only apparently squares the ledger, but has been able to rake up a surplus of £250 (and cries because he has £500 to spend and cannot spend…
ON Saturday, 7 March, McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery will transform into a sonic sanctuary as Sculpted Sounds debuts. This one-day festival has an impressive lineup set against native bushland and world-class sculpture. Leading the charge is Ball Park Music, the Brisbane indie-rock icons whose latest album Like Love soared to number one on the ARIA charts in 2025. With five ARIA Top 5 albums and platinum singles un-der their belt, expect a set brimming with euphoric energy and heartfelt lyricism. Sharing the spotlight is Sarah Blasko, a voice that has shaped Australian music for over two decades. Her seventh…
Police are investigating after counterfeit currency was used to purchase goods from a Frankston business last year. Investigators have been told an unknown woman attended the Nepean Highway second-hand store about 1.20pm on 25 November and purchased compound bow. She paid cash for the bow, handing over six $100 notes. On inspection, the notes were later deemed to be counterfeit. Police have released an image of a woman who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
PATIENTS at the redeveloped Peninsula University Hospital were successfully transferred to the new 12-storey building last week, with the first baby born in the maternity and birthing suite on the morning of 20 January. More than 200 patients were moved from the former Frankston Hospital building into the new 12-storey Peninsula University Hospital clinical tower on 20 January. Patients began to be moved at 7.30am, and the first surgical procedure and birth each took place in the new building before 10am. Carmen Simpson, the mother of the first baby born in the new tower, is a Peninsula Health staff member.…