Compiled by Cameron McCullough Strong dissatisfaction exists in both Mornington Shire and Frankston and Hastings Shire in regard to the charges made by the Electricity Commission for the supply of current in bulk to the municipalities.Arising from this feeling a deputation from the councils on Tuesday last conferred with the chief engineer of the Electricity Commission (Mr. Harper).Their chief request was that the maximum demand charges for electricity should be more equitably levied.Frankston and Hastings Shire was represented by Crs. Wells, Bradbury, McCulloch, and Mr. Ham (Shire Secretary), and Mr. D. J. Quartermain (electricity manager).Cr. Barrett, of Mornington Shire, said…
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Emergency services responded to a fire inside a unit in Frankston on Thursday afternoon. It’s believed witnesses called Triple Zero (000) with reports that a unit on Franklin Court was engulfed in flames about 4pm. During the evacuation of the property, a yet-to-be-identified person was located deceased inside. No one else was injured during the blaze. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. https://www.police.vic.gov.au/fatal-frankston-unit-fire
EDITHVALE Primary School student Evie Brandon-Cope has been named Kingston Council’s new junior mayor. The primary school student will attend council events and ceremonies over the next year. She was elected by her peers after a presentation on the topic “ What does an inclusive community look like to you?”The full junior council for 2025/2026 is: Paloma Lopez from Bonbeach Primary School, Mikayla Hipolito from Westall Primary School, Declan Charles from Christway College, Tia Pierce from St John Vianney’s Primary School, Olivia Shannon from St Patrick’s Primary School, Rohin Jain from Southmoor Primary School, Chloe Smith from Chelsea Heights Primary…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough A Frankston deputation representative of the Shire Council and Progress Association waited on the Minister for Lands (Mr. Downward) on Tuesday last with a request that portion of the foreshore adjoining the tennis courts be made available as a site for bowling green and croquet lawns.Cr. F. H. Wells said that the Council, at its last meeting, passed a resolution in support of the proposal only two councillors out of fifteen voting against.The Progress Association, which was thoroughly representative of the citizens, was strongly urging the proposal, and it was at the instance of the Association…
COMMUNITY members have been invited to help create the artworks which will feature at the newly redeveloped Frankston Hospital. Artists Richard Briggs, Dan Elborne, Hannah Quinlivan, and Jody Rallah will each work on murals and sculptures for the new hospital over the coming months. The artists have been tasked with creating works that align with the theme “Healing Country, Healing People”. Expressions of interest are now open to help Briggs and Elborne create their pieces. Briggs’ work will be a line drawing titled “Flourishing Forest” – he is asking for community members to share knowledge about kelp forests. Elborne’s piece…