Compiled by Cameron McCullough Last Saturday, Frank Robert Broderick, a well known resident of French Island, was found dead in tragic circumstances by his brother. Mounted Constable Egan, of Hastings, proceeded to the island to make enquiries ,and on Monday a magisterial enquiry was conducted by Mr. R. T. McGuigan, J.P. On the evidence submitted it was shown that the deceased headed off in the morning with the professed intention of working on his farm. Having failed to return at the usual time, a search was made by his brother, who found him dead with his throat cut in an…
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$65,000 IN federal government grant money has been awarded to 27 volunteer organisations across the Dunkley electorate. Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea said that the money “will help volunteers access new equipment, resources, training and other practical support.” “Our volunteers are the heart of Dunkley. They coach our kids, support our neighbours, bring people together and step up when they are needed most,” Belyea said. “These grants are a small thank you to the people who give so much of their time to make our community stronger, more connected and more caring. “Being on the ground across Dunkley, meeting the people…
THE Mornington Peninsula Record Fair returns to Frankston next month. The vinyl sale event will be held at The Cheeky Squire on 17 October. Up to 20,000 records are expected to be on display. Event organiser Scott Sheedy said the event “is about more than buying records. It’s about bringing together music lovers, collectors, local venues, sellers, and artists in one room and creating an event that feels exciting, social, and distinctly local.” The free event runs from 11am to 4pm.
By Harrison Borthwick CRIME across the Kingston local government area has dropped by over 12 per cent in the year ending June 2026, according to newly released figures from the Crime Statistics Agency. There were 9129 criminal offences recorded in the Kingston LGA in the year ending June 2026, down from 10,417 offences in the previous year; a drop of 12.4 per cent. Despite the drop, crime has still risen in the Kingston LGA by over 25 per cent since 2022. Cheltenham was the suburb most affected by crime, with 1796 offences. Moorabbin had 1175 offences, up from 1118 in…
By Harrison Borthwick CRIME across the Frankston local government area has dropped by nearly 11 per cent in the year ending June 2026, according to newly released figures from the Crime Statistics Agency. There were 12,241 criminal offences recorded in the Frankston LGA in the year ending June 2026, down from 13,725 offences in the previous year, a drop of 10.8 per cent. Despite the drop, crime has still risen in the Frankston LGA by 46 per cent since 2022. Frankston was the suburb most affected by crime, with 6645 offences, followed by Seaford with 1713 and Carrum Downs with…