THE Moorabbin Junction After Dark event will return next month.The 2024 edition will feature interactive neon light installations, rides, a creature hunt, a giant snow globe, a silent disco, glow-in-the-dark games, live music, and food and drink options. It is run by Kingston Council.Moorabbin Junction After Dark takes place on Saturday, 10 August from 5pm to 9pm. To see the schedule of free events visit kingston.vic.gov.au/moorabbin-junction-after-dark First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 30 July 2024
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UPGRADED changing rooms, toilets, and a shared function room are features of the newly opened Ken Lyons Pavilion in Aspendale.The completion of the pavilion was marked with an opening event earlier this month. The $9.25 million rebuild was paid for by Kingston Council and the state government.The pavilion opening was attended by Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson, Kingston mayor Jenna Davey-Burns, councillor Tamsin Bearsley, council CEO Peter Bean, and representatives from sporting clubs.Regents Park is tenanted by Edithvale Aspendale Senior Football Club, Edithvale Aspendale Junior Football Club, Edithvale Aspendale Netball Club, Aspendale Cricket Club, and Aspendale Tennis Club. First published in…
THE Women’s Spirit Project is launching a 10-week Spirit of Transformation Program for women on the Mornington Peninsula. The free program runs from September to November for women aged 25 years or older who have experienced such life challenges as isolation and loneliness, domestic and family violence and mental health.The program aims to improve participants’ fitness, health and wellbeing; increase their social circle and sense of connectedness; boost their wellbeing and resilience; learn tips and strategies to achieve goals and aspirations.A fortnightly walking group will be coached by a team of female volunteer mentors.The program will be delivered every Friday…
FRANKSTON councillors have given approval to a high-rise apartment building in Frankston, but its fate will ultimately be decided by VCAT.The application submitted was for a 14-storey building at 424-426 Nepean Highway, Frankston. A planning permit for the site was first issued in September 2018, but the proposal has since undergone numerous changes. Earlier his year, the developer applied for the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to consider its amended 14-storey plans (pictured right).At a meeting last week, a majority of Frankston councillors agreed that council would have issued a planning permit for the proposal had it not been for…
THE best young netballers in Victoria will come to Frankston next year to compete in Netball Victoria’s 2025 State Titles. The state competition will be held at Frankston’s Jubilee Park Stadium between 8 March and 10 March next year. Frankston previously hosted the event in 1990 and 2004.Netball Victoria CEO Andrea Pearman said that Jubilee Park Stadium’s $36.6 million redevelopment made it a perfect choice to host next year’s tournament. “We’re grateful for the support of Frankston District Netball Association and Frankston City Council for hosting the 2025 State Titles and investing in the sport that reaches so many people…