MORE than 100 drivers have been charged as part of a three-month operation undertaken by Frankston Police and the TAC. Operation “Imminence” has been running throughout 2025. Since its commencement 122 traffic offences have been detected with 110 drivers charged. Police say five drivers were alcohol-affected and five vehicles were impounded. In total police spent an extra 286 hours on Frankston roads, performing 1397 breath tests.The final preliminary testing site for the operation was set up in Langwarrin. A man was taken to Frankston Police Station where he returned a reading of 0.152 after allegedly attempting to avoid the site.…
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MCCLELLAND Gallery in Langwarrin has unveiled its schedule of school holiday and Winter events.A series of glassblowing projects went on display last week as part of the Blowing in a New Era: Three Generations, One Family exhibition. The new exhibition celebrates seven family members of engravers and glassblowers. An artists’ talk with Hamish and Calum Donaldson will take place on Saturday, 19 July, at 2pm. During the school holidays McClelland Gallery will host Australian native animals including reptiles, mammals, and birds. “Funky Farm” events take place from 10.30am on 9 July and 16 July.Free school holiday drop in workshops include…
MORE than 60,000 trees have been planted since 2021 through a Frankston Council program which is coming to a close.Since council approved its “Urban Forest Action Plan” in 2021, it has planted 25,255 trees in bushland natural reserves, 13,816 street trees, 11,609 trees in parks and open spaces, 4,965 as part of infrastructure projects, and 4,580 in collaboration with schools and National Tree Day events.Frankston deputy mayor Steffie Conroy (pictured) planted a Golden Elm at Beauty Park in Frankston last week to bring this stage of the plan to an end. She said “every tree we plant is a long-term…
KINGSTON Council will soon revamp its funding model for emergency relief services, with grant recipients set to receive 10 percent more funding for the next two years.Organisations receiving an Operational and Partnership Grant will enjoy the increased funding. From July 2027, council will introduce a “new tiered funding model” for future grants. Under the new system, organisations will receive grants under four tiers: Basic for grants up to $15,000, Basic Plus up to $50,000, Comprehensive up to $80,000, and Holistic up to $110,000.Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said the changes are “about recognising and backing the incredible work of agencies who…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughOn Sunday last the hamlet of Baxter was surprised out of its usual calm, by the extraordinary sight of a body of eighteen well-dressed men tramping in orderly formation along the roadway.Speculation was rife as to the invasion, but it proved to be a peaceful one, consisting of members of the “Wallaby” Walking Club from Melbourne.They were on the tramp to view what sights Baxter and the surrounding country had to offer.After climbing the hill to Barrett’s, dinner was partaken of in real country style, all sitting on a large log.After this a visit was made to…