FRANKSTON Bowling Club has appointed a principal contractor to deliver its $2.5 million “Frankston Wave” canopy project, marking the start of construction on one of Victoria’s most ambitious bowling facility upgrades. MakMax Australia, internationally recognised for its tensile membrane and large-span canopy structures, has been engaged to build the covered bowling green. TigerTurf Australia will install a new synthetic surface on what will be named the Peta Murphy Showgreen, honouring the late Federal Member for Dunkley, who was a Patron of the club. Murphy represented Dunkley from 2019 until her death from cancer in December 2023. She celebrated her 2022…
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Compiled by Cameron McCullough On Monday night last at 9 o’clock, Mr. Clapp and his fellow Commissioners accompanied by a large staff, arrived at Frankston by a special train. The trip along the bayside line was made with the object of testing the new pilot light which it was proposed to affix to railway engines to safeguard against accidents at railway crossings. The rays from the new light can be seen for a distance of twelve miles, and it’ is understood that the Commissioners are well pleased with it. Mr. Clapp took advantage of the trip to inspect the Frankston…
FRANKSTON Council and the Frankston Business Chamber are calling on residents to prioritise local spending throughout June as Think Local month returns for another year. The initiative asks community members to consider businesses within Frankston before purchasing goods or engaging services from surrounding local government areas. More than 40,000 businesses are registered in Frankston City, with 98 per cent classified as small businesses with an annual turnover of less than $10m. “Think Local month is a terrific opportunity for community members to show their support for their favourite local businesses and encourage their friends and family to do the same,”…
A DEDICATED volunteer helping to run a food relief program has been named Kingston’s citizen of the year. Marlene Nanscawen won the award at a National Volunteer Week event hosted by Kingston Council last week. Nanscawen is a volunteer working with Make a Difference Dingley Village to help local families facing hardship. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley presented the award to Nanscawen. She said “Marlene embodies the spirit of volunteering and community care. She quietly gives her time, energy and compassion to support others without expecting recognition in return, and her work is helping people feel supported, connected and valued.” The…
FRANKSTON Council has endorsed a new “Circularity Roadmap” – a five-year plan to reduce waste, support local businesses and build a more resilient local economy. The roadmap signals a move away from the traditional “take, make, dispose” model, toward one where materials are reused, repaired and repurposed to deliver environmental, social and economic benefits for the whole community. Frankston mayor Cr Sue Baker said the roadmap reflects a community ready to embrace change. “This isn’t just a strategy – it’s a community story,” Baker said. “We’ve heard from residents and businesses who are already finding smarter, more sustainable ways to…