Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE agricultural and pastoral outlook in the Mornington district is most favourable, and one of the best for a considerable time. Early in the year it appeared that a serious drought was likely to be experienced, but in the past four months splendid falls have been recorded, and the ground has become splendidly soaked. Farmers then became jubilant about the outlook. There is now plenty of moisture to carry the crops on for several weeks. There have been some warm, sunny days and very few frosts. Crops show a vigorous growth. The area under cultivation is…
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FRANKSTON City will celebrate 60 years since its official declaration as a city on 24 August 1966, with a weekend of free events across the CBD from 21 to 23 August. The program will include live music, exhibitions, storytelling, author talks and historical displays, with more events to be added in the lead-up to the anniversary. The celebrations open on 21 August with Rising Creators: Your Frankston, Your Way at Frankston Library, where author Danielle Binks and illustrator Judy Watson will guide participants in writing and drawing their own version of the city, inspired by historic photos and local places. On…
CARRUM MP Sonya Kilkenny reportedly launched an eleventh-hour bid to replace Jacinta Allan as Victorian Premier last week. On the morning of the Labor caucus meeting to elect a new party leader last Tuesday, 28 July, Kilkenny put her hand up to replace Allan in the top job. Kilkenny has been a staunch supporter of Allan, and was promoted to the Attorney-General position under her leadership. Kilkenny reportedly withdrew from the leadership contest later the same day. Her withdrawal paved the way for Ben Carroll to be elected unopposed as the new Victorian Labor Party leader, avoiding a prolonged voting…
FRANKSTON Council’s mayor and CEO raised more $13,000 to help people experiencing homelessness by taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout. Last month, Cr Sue Baker and council CEO Tennille Bradley joined 350 strangers to sleep outside in an inner-city parking lot. The money they raised will fund the equivalent of 110 beds, 450 meals and more than 40 individual support programs. Council estimates that around 50 people sleep in Frankston’s streets and parks each night. After the CEO Sleepout event, Cr Baker said “hearing that women and children fleeing domestic and family violence are in the largest group experiencing…
RUGBY By David Burke WITH a weekend that produced perfect conditions for rugby league, the Peninsula Dolphins 3rd grade seniors met the Bendigo Crushers at Seabrook Reserve in Broadmeadows for Saturday afternoon clash on 1 August. In a game that had a lot of stoppages, the Peninsula Dolphins found it difficult to get into their usual tough “grind it out” style of rugby league. Despite this, they managed to put 20 points to nil on the Bendigo Crushers in the first half. The Dolphins allowed frustration to creep into the game with the stop start nature of it pulling them…