ONE hundred women from across the Dunkley community came together at Patterson River Golf Club on 8 August for a special Louisa Dunkley Network Women’s Health and Wellbeing Forum hosted by Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea. The special guest, Jodie Haydon, the PM’s wife, joined local women for an afternoon focused on connection, wellbeing and the practical ways women can support themselves and each other through challenging times. Held under the theme “Women Being Well”, the forum continued the legacy of the Louisa Dunkley Network, founded by the late Peta Murphy MP to bring women together, build connections and create a…
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Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a man following two stabbings in the past 24 hours in the Frankston area. The first incident occurred on 16 August about 1.15pm, where it is alleged the victim was struck from behind with a sharp implement as she walked on Young Street. The 53-year-old Skye woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The offender fled the scene. The second incident occurred on 17 August on Playne Street about 7.45am.It’s alleged the victim was approached from behind by the offender who allegedly stabbed her before demanding her bag and phone.The offender allegedly…
THE City of Kingston is rolling out the welcome mats, four in total, to create accessible beach pathways along the foreshore. Following a successful trial at Aspendale during the 2025–26 summer period, the project has progressed to Phase Two, with new pathways installed at Mentone, Mordialloc and Chelsea. Mayor Georgina Oxley said the project is about removing barriers so more people can enjoy one of Kingston’s greatest natural assets. “Our beaches are where so many special memories are made. They’re places where families come together, friends catch up, people exercise, relax and simply enjoy being outdoors,” Cr Oxley said. “Something…
BROTHERS Blake and Max Jackson launched HalfCourt, a new social 3×3 basketball competition, at Mount Erin Secondary College in Frankston South on 9 August, becoming the second league of its kind in Australia (after Adelaide) and the first in Victoria. Blake, 23, and Max, 21, grew up in Langwarrin and now live in Frankston South. Both have played for the Frankston Blues NBL1 team, with Blake continuing to play while Max has recently stepped back from the club. The pair came up with the idea for HalfCourt after struggling to find anywhere to play 3×3 basketball regularly – a faster-paced…
FRANKSTON City Council has launched community consultation on the future of Frankston City Libraries, seeking input to guide the next 20 years of library services, spaces and experiences. The consultation will help inform a new Library Master Plan, which will shape future planning and investment across the library network. Community members are encouraged to share what they value about their local library and what they want to see in the future, whether they are regular users, occasional visitors or have never used a library. Frankston City mayor Cr Sue Baker said libraries had evolved well beyond places to borrow books…