Frankston City Council is excited to launch the new Entrepreneur Program 2025–26, designed to help local individuals turn great ideas into thriving businesses. Whether you’re developing a concept, preparing to launch, or have started within the past year, this program offers tailored training, expert mentoring, and the chance to pitch your business idea to an expert panel.Local entrepreneur Andy Pater from Smart Yards in Frankston said “being an entrepreneur in Frankston means more than just running a business”. “It’s about building something meaningful in the community I grew up in,” Mr Pater said. “Through Smart Yards and other ventures, I’m…
Author: BaysideNews
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughTHE proposal of the Shire Council to dispose of its present offices in Bay street and erect spacious new buildings on the Davey street site is agitating the minds of a section of the ratepayers who, not quite conversant with all the facts, have visions of additional loan burdens staring them in the face.It is certainly a good sign to see the ratepayers on the alert to protect their own interests by applying the searchlight of public inquiry to all undertakings likely to involve them in financial responsibility.In the past they have been too docile, or perhaps,…
THE death of a man in Langwarrin has been ruled non-suspicious.The man’s body was found on Jarman Drive at around 2pm on 19 October. Victoria Police have since confirmed in a statement that the 68-year-old man’s death “is not being treated as suspicious.”A report will be prepared for the coroner by police. First published in the Frankston Times – 28 October 2025
Protective Services Officers (PSOs) have arrested two men allegedly breaking into cars at Seaford Railway Station yesterday. Officers responded to reports of men attempting to break into parked vehicles off Railway Parade about 1.50pm. Upon arriving, officers spotted the two men who fled the area. A 26-year-old Frankston man who fled on foot had no hope against the PSO, who put his recent marathon training to good use and chased the man down, taking him safely into custody. He was subsequently searched and found to be carrying small amount of suspected cannabis and methamphetamine, a knife, pickaxe and several car…
PRESENTS for the annual Frankston Life Community Christmas Lunch are now being accepted at drop-off points as part of a gift drive.Frankston Life caters to more than 500 guests each year at the Frankston Life Community Christmas Lunch. It is hoping to receive enough gifts this year to hand one to each young attendee at the lunch.The event organisers are asking donors to purchase a box, choose an age group, and fill it with three items: something to play with, something to be creative with, and something to read.Gifts can be dropped off at Bloom Cafe, 7A Station Street, on…