GRANTS to stage major events in Frankston in the 2026/2027 financial year are now on offer. The latest round of applications for Frankston Council’s Destination Event Attraction Program is open until 8 March. Frankston mayor Sue Baker said the $250,000 grant pool will help stage similar events to previous recipients The Carlsberg Beach Club, The Australian Sand Sculpting Championships, and the Frankston Swim Classic. “With easy access from Melbourne, a stunning foreshore and a growing reputation for creativity, Frankston is perfectly placed to host events that surprise, delight and attract visitors from across Victoria and beyond,” Cr Baker said. “We’re…
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A CARRUM Downs man was among two people arrested in connection to a Dandenong South burglary late last month. Police allege that two men broke into a car detailing business on Discovery Road shortly before 11pm on 28 January. After the owner saw the incident on CCTV he called the police, and the duo allegedly fled in a Jeep Cherokee. One of the men was dropped off at an Illawarra Crescent address in Dandenong North, where police say they found him hiding in a cupboard. The other man continued driving the car, and was pulled over and arrested on Avon…
Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men following an alleged assault in Cranbourne yesterday morning. A man was allegedly struck with a hammer during a physical altercation with two other men outside a property on Wallace Road about 10am. The 51-year-old man was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Two men were arrested nearby. They were both taken to hospital for observation, under police guard. A 51-year-old Frankston man has since been charged with intentionally cause serious injury, assault with weapon and commit indictable offence whilst on bail. He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today…
3199 FRANKSTON Beach Patrol leader Peter Talbot has been named Frankston’s 2026 citizen of the year. The 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards were hosted at the Frankston Arts Centre last week. Talbot won the top prize; he was recognised for his work organising beach clean-ups, engaging with school groups, and advocating for litter reduction initiatives. Talbot said “it was a bit of a surprise, but it’s a big honour” to win the award. “It’s a wonderful area and it’s great to, in a little way, with the other volunteers, make it safer and cleaner,” Talbot said. “We remove litter…
A LANGWARRIN Fire Brigade stalwart has been recognised for four decades of volunteering with an Australian Fire Service Medal. The CFA confirmed the five recipients of the prestigious award last week. Among them was Langwarrin Fire Brigade life member Garth Johnson. Johnson has been a volunteer for more than 40 years, first joining the CFA in 1984 as a member of the Cranbourne Fire Brigade. He has since spent most of his time with the Langwarrin Fire Brigade, earning a life membership, and has also served at Pearcedale and Devon Meadows. Johnson helped develop the state’s first rescue unit and…