KINGSTON Council is drafting a new “Youth Strategy” to shape its future priorities for young residents. The first stage of consultation on the policy has begun. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “young people are a huge part of our community, and we know that supporting wellbeing means more than just the basics. Their ideas, experiences and hopes for the future are vital.” “Council plays a key role in connecting people to social, educational, cultural, health and leisure opportunities that help them feel supported, included and confident about their future. This consultation is our opportunity to hear directly from the community…
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Compiled by Cameron McCullough A COMMITTEE meeting was held on Monday evening last when there were present: Messrs. T. Ritchie, P. McArthur, A. D. Kerr, J. E. Somers, E. Swift, T. J. McMurtrie, A. Bartlett, G. Bidgood, C. D. Robertson, J. Houfe, J. Kelleher, P. Olsen, and H. Downward, secretary. Messrs. R. C. Holman, H. Golds, and Cr. J. L. Pratt represented the Frankston Returned Soldiers’ branch. The preliminary balance-sheet of Cup meeting showed a profit of about £256, the race books returning a clear profit of £56. The secretary reported an excellent entry of 116 entries to date for…
MOONLIT Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park has officially opened a new Aquatic Fauna Conservation Facility, marking a significant step forward in its 25 years of wildlife conservation. The purpose-built facility in Pearcedale will support the conservation of threatened freshwater species through long-term care, research and breeding programs. It features advanced environmental controls and adaptable tank systems, allowing staff to closely replicate natural freshwater conditions including management of water quality, temperature and habitat structure. The first species to be housed in the facility is the endangered Eastern Dwarf Galaxias (Galaxiella pusilla), a small native freshwater fish found in parts of Victoria, Tasmania…
ANOTHER attempt to rescind a Kingston Council grant awarded to the Druze Community Charity of Victoria has failed. Last year Kingston councillors assessed the possibility of cancelling the three-year grant, but ultimately voted to retain funding for the community group on the condition that “events funding in years 2 and 3 must be held in Kingston and that additional support be provided to groups should they require assistance to find suitable Kingston venues”. The Druze Community Charity of Victoria is based in Keysborough inside the neighboring Greater Dandenong municipality – it was deemed eligible for the Kingston grant because more…
A NEW park is set to be built on Young Street across from Frankston Railway Station. 76 Young Street was purchased by Frankston Council in 2025. At its most recent council meeting, council advanced a proposal to demolish the existing building and install a community garden. A motion at the council meeting read that “Urban Design completed concept options for the new 76 Young Street Laneway, which were presented to council through a Hot Topics report. The endorsed concept will be referred for consideration through the Long Term Infrastructure Plan for inclusion in the 2026–27 Capital Works budget.” The final…