The enduring music of Simon & Garfunkel will be celebrated in a special live performance when The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel comes to the Frankston Arts Centre next month. Described as memory set to song – gentle, honest and impossibly beautiful – the performance will feature many of the duo’s most beloved classics, including Mrs Robinson, Homeward Bound, The Sound of Silence, Scarborough Fair, The Boxer, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Feeling Groovy, El Condor Pasa, I Am a Rock, Kathy’s Song and Cecilia, along with many more favourites. Their songs captured the ’60s – the questions, hopes, social musings…
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CHELSEA SES members were joined in orange by X-Wing pilots during a Star Wars-inspired training day last week. The 501st Legion Knightfall Garrison visited the SES unit last week, complete with X-Wing pilots, stormtroopers, and Kylo Ren. A statement from Chelsea SES read that the unit “has had a long running relationship with Knightfall through the Isabella and Marcus Foundation Car Show event held at Bicentennial Park, and with that in mind, the invitation to join the SES members for training went out.” “It was such a fantastic night, and Chelsea Deputy Controller for Training, Cameron, was in his element,…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough At the Frankston Court on Tuesday last before Mr. Smith, P.M., and Messers. C. Grant, C. Gray, W. Armstrong, J. Brown and J. Nott Marsh, J.’sP. a number of motorists were fined for having travelled on the wrong side of the road in Bay street, Frankston. Senior-Constable Elliott proceeded against Walter D. Scott for having driven a car on the wrong side in Bay Street, and for not having stopped when called upon to do so. Defendant was fined 10/- with 5/ costs. Constable Anderson informed the Bench that Charles Deaker also travelled on the wrong…
A COMMUNITY panel is being formed to provide consultation and advice to Kingston Council. Kingston Council’s “Kingston Represent Community Panel” will feature 330 residents, who will provide feedback on council’s projects, services and strategic decisions. Kingston mayor Cr Georgina Oxley is encouraging residents to apply for the role. “Our community brings a wealth of experience, perspectives and local knowledge, and we are proud to involve residents in the decisions that help shape our city. Kingston Represent gives everyday people a genuine opportunity to have their say on important issues and contribute to the future direction of our community,” she said.…
The Mornington Peninsula region which includes Frankston is preparing to welcome the golfing world, with Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club announced as the host venue for the 2027 Australian Open. One of Australia’s most prestigious sporting events, the Australian Open will bring the nation’s best golfers and international stars to the Mornington Peninsula, placing the region firmly in the spotlight as one of the country’s premier golf destinations. Set among the world-renowned Melbourne Sandbelt, Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s finest golfing venues. In 2027, its championship fairways will provide the stage for…