THE state government will spend $250,000 on upgraded change rooms at Frankston Park. The money was allocated in last week’s state budget as part of the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund. The cash will be used to upgrade the facilities used by Frankston Football Club and Frankston Dolphins Reclink Football Team.Community sport minister Ros Spence said “from local netball competitions to play spaces and bowls clubs, local sports facilities play an important role in communities across Melbourne. “This fund makes sure communities can be proud of their facilities now and into the future.”The budget also featured $240,000 towards a play space…
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Compiled by Cameron McCullough Strong dissatisfaction exists in both Mornington Shire and Frankston and Hastings Shire in regard to the charges made by the Electricity Commission for the supply of current in bulk to the municipalities.Arising from this feeling a deputation from the councils on Tuesday last conferred with the chief engineer of the Electricity Commission (Mr. Harper).Their chief request was that the maximum demand charges for electricity should be more equitably levied.Frankston and Hastings Shire was represented by Crs. Wells, Bradbury, McCulloch, and Mr. Ham (Shire Secretary), and Mr. D. J. Quartermain (electricity manager).Cr. Barrett, of Mornington Shire, said…
Emergency services responded to a fire inside a unit in Frankston on Thursday afternoon. It’s believed witnesses called Triple Zero (000) with reports that a unit on Franklin Court was engulfed in flames about 4pm. During the evacuation of the property, a yet-to-be-identified person was located deceased inside. No one else was injured during the blaze. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. https://www.police.vic.gov.au/fatal-frankston-unit-fire
EDITHVALE Primary School student Evie Brandon-Cope has been named Kingston Council’s new junior mayor. The primary school student will attend council events and ceremonies over the next year. She was elected by her peers after a presentation on the topic “ What does an inclusive community look like to you?”The full junior council for 2025/2026 is: Paloma Lopez from Bonbeach Primary School, Mikayla Hipolito from Westall Primary School, Declan Charles from Christway College, Tia Pierce from St John Vianney’s Primary School, Olivia Shannon from St Patrick’s Primary School, Rohin Jain from Southmoor Primary School, Chloe Smith from Chelsea Heights Primary…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough A Frankston deputation representative of the Shire Council and Progress Association waited on the Minister for Lands (Mr. Downward) on Tuesday last with a request that portion of the foreshore adjoining the tennis courts be made available as a site for bowling green and croquet lawns.Cr. F. H. Wells said that the Council, at its last meeting, passed a resolution in support of the proposal only two councillors out of fifteen voting against.The Progress Association, which was thoroughly representative of the citizens, was strongly urging the proposal, and it was at the instance of the Association…