TWO Kingston Council decisions deemed invalid by lawyers have been reassessed and approved by councillors. After Kingston councillor Jane Agirtan was stood down last month, council received legal advice that two decisions made while she was sitting on council were invalid. The two invalidated votes were the approval of a conditional permit for an electronic billboard at Westfield Southland, and a decision to refer grants awarded by the previous council in June 2024 to the Local Government Inspectorate. Both were narrowly decided with Agirtan’s supporting vote earlier this year. Both matters were reconsidered at Kingston Council’s 28 April meeting. Despite…
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Compiled by Cameron McCulloughLegal argument had postponed a claim at a previous court for £20 for an assault by a dog on a child at Chelsea, Mr. P. Cohen, P.M., having reserved his decision.It arose over the biting of a child of Robert Joseph Lambert while on his way to school.Mr. J. M. Hickford, of Hickford & Murray, appeared for Mrs. Amy Chittenden, a widow, the owner of the dog in question. Mr. Reg. Wadham spoke for Lambert.The case was heard on Monday at the Chelsea Court.Mr. Hickford submitted that an infant could not sue in Petty Sessions except (and…
FRANKSTON’S annual South Side Festival returns this month with an exciting 11-day program, delivering a captivating mix of performances, comedy, art installations, visual arts, and a few delightfully naughty surprises. Whether you’re a local or a visitor to Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, the festival offers something for everyone, sparking creativity, challenging perceptions, and creating vibrant opportunities for community engagement. One of the highlights this year is the return of Neon Fields, transforming Beauty Park into a mesmerising, glowing fantasy world. This interactive light installation invites both children and adults to explore a magical space, encouraging play and engagement within…
SESSIONAL kindergarten will be discontinued at the Carrum Family and Children’s Centre. Kingston Council will no longer offer the service at the Carrum centre from 2026. It will continue to offer its extended day kindergarten program at the centre. Kingston Council has come under fire for the decision. Council CEO Peter Bean said “demand for sessional kinder has fallen across the combined Carrum/Bonbeach/Patterson Lakes catchment and it is essential our services reflect the changing needs of our community.” “This change will enable us to meet the growing, stronger demand for extended day kinder programs – which reflects the growing number…
Mark Dreyfus – Labor I am proud to have represented the people of Isaacs since 2007 and I want to continue to serve them as a member of the Albanese Labor Government. If re-elected, we would boost bulk billing, provide tax cuts for every taxpayer, make free TAFE permanent and slash HECS debts, cut energy bills, and make it easier to buy a first home. As Member for Isaacs I’ve already delivered significant investments for the community, including funding for vital road safety improvements, upgrades to the new Dingley Reserve Pavilion, $20 million for the new Mordialloc Aquatic Centre, upgrades…