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.…
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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…
CRIME across the Kingston local government area has dropped by over eight per cent in the year ended March 2026, according to newly released figures from the Crime Statistics Agency. There were 11,906 criminal offences recorded in the Kingston LGA in the year ending March 2026, down from 12,986 offences in the previous year, a drop of 8.3 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 2197 offences. Mentone had 919 offences, up from 888 in the previous 12…
THE by-election to fill the vacancy on Kingston Council is coming up, with nominations for candidates closing this week. Melaleuca Ward has been vacant since the resignation of former councillor Tess Law in March. A by-election will be held to elect a new councillor. Nominations opened for the by-election on 15 June, and closed on 23 June. Ballot pack mail-outs begin on 13 July, and voting closes on 31 July at 6 pm. Nominations for candidates closed shortly after publication deadline. As of Saturday 20 June, declared candidates on the VEC website are Gavin Nolan, Bronwyn Currie, David Baker, Lachlan …
A NEW purpose-built facility in Frankston is helping older people stay in their homes for longer by allowing them to trial new technology. The National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA), a partnership between Bayside Health Peninsula and Monash University, has established six research simulation facilities in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula regions. Among them is the Independent Living Laboratory, a simulated home equipped with new technologies including robotics and AI-powered glasses that can be trialled by prospective users. Professor Velandai Srikanth, the director of the NCHA, director of research at Bayside Health Peninsula, and professor of medicine at Monash’s Peninsula…