THE waiting area of the new Mordialloc Station is nearing completion. The station’s buildings are being built off site and then delivered. The waiting area will feature porcelain tile with “natural colours”, a statement from Big Build Victoria read. “The new station will be in the heart of Mordialloc and feature modern facilities, all-abilities access, improved lighting, public spaces, and enhanced landscaping,” Big Build Victoria said. “An entrance at each end of the station will provide easier and convenient access for commuters. “With the Bear Street boom gates already gone for good, the two remaining level crossings will be removed…
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A FRANKSTON man has been reunited with a stolen medal he received for saving a family from a wrecked car. 72-year-old Michael Brown was one of four people who helped pull a mother and two-year-old girl to safety after a semi-trailer and car collided head-on in Langwarrin in 2005. After jumping in the backseat to help free the woman, the car burst into flames and left Brown with facial burns. For his heroic efforts, Brown was awarded the Star of Courage by the Governor-General and a medal by the Royal Humane Society Australasia for bravery. In May this year, brazen…
CONSULTATION is underway on an upgrade to the Thompson Road and Mornington Peninsula Freeway interchange in Patterson Lakes. The western side of the road is set to be redeveloped as part of the state and federal government’s joint $1.2 billion “Road Blitz”. Consultation on potential changes are now open, and will be accepted until 30 November. A project design will then be developed, followed by detailed traffic analysis and on-site investigations. Planning work is expected to finish next year. Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea said “the community have made it clear they want to be consulted on the project which will…
On Saturday, 7 March 2026, the Mornington Peninsula will welcome a bold new cultural experience: Sculpted Sounds, an outdoor music festival set against the breathtaking backdrop of McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery in Langwarrin. This one-day event promises more than just music; it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and connection. Festival goers will enjoy performances by some of Australia’s most acclaimed artists while immersed in native bushland and surrounded by world-class sculpture. With ticket proceeds supporting McClelland’s exhibitions, education programs, and cultural preservation, Sculpted Sounds is as much about giving back as it is about entertainment. It’s a festival where…
THE redevelopment of Sandfield Reserve in Carrum Downs is now complete. The federal government, state government, and Frankston Council each contributed money towards the $4.95 million project. The finished precinct includes a multi-sports court and skate park upgrades which were completed late last year, an upgraded play space with water and nature play, outdoor fitness equipment, walking and running circuits, public toilets, barbeques, and improved lighting and pathways. Frankston deputy mayor Steffie Conroy said “the first Sandfield Reserve play space was built 26 years ago, then another added in 2004 and fenced in 2015, so it’s great to see the…