FRANKSTON Library will be displaying Martin Shaw’s famous Three Well-Known Australians until 19 April. The artwork has toured Australia since 1983 garnering opinions and guesses as to the identify of the mystery figures. Viewers of the painting are encouraged to record their guess as to the identity of the figures, and the accumulated guesses tour around with the display as a living testament to Australia. “The painting goes to big cities, provincial towns, and small villages. It’s like the torch relay in the Olympic games,” said Shaw. “Your opinions form the portrait of Australia in the pages; that’s what you’re…
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A NEW parcel locker will be installed in Frankston to accommodate online shoppers. Australia Post estimates that online shopping spending is up 13 percent from the year prior, and is installing nine new parcel lockers across the state to meet demand. Australia Post head of Last Mile Victoria, Theresa Smith, said “what we’re seeing in Victoria is a growing demand for more flexible and secure delivery options. Our latest Annual eCommerce Report shows online spending in Victoria reached $20 billion in 2025.” “The report highlights how delivery preferences are evolving alongside this growth. More customers are seeking greater choice, with…
By Molly Broadfoot* AS homelessness hits a record-high on the Mornington Peninsula, The Block has begun filming its latest season in Mt Eliza. In an $11m deal to purchase the site, the show plans to construct five luxury houses across 1.35 hectares on Old Mornington Rd. While the show may bring excitement and publicity to the area, critics argue it highlights a broader issue: a focus on luxury property while the region’s housing crisis remains unaddressed. The Mornington Peninsula now has the highest number of rough sleepers out of any local government area in Victoria – including Melbourne City. Despite…
FRANKSTON mayor Sue Baker will work closely with the local government minister this year after her appointment to the 2026 Local Government Mayor Advisory Panel. The 11 mayors appointed to the panel will advise local government minister Nick Staikos on “a range of legislative, regulatory, strategic and policy decisions which impact the local government sector, and present ideas and opportunities to improve it”, a Frankston Council statement read. Cr Baker said she is “looking forward to working alongside my fellow mayors, learning from them, and establishing methods and procedures to benefit local government and communities, including Frankston City.” “Frankston City…
SOCCER THERE are no local sides left in this year’s Dockerty Cup. The competition doubles as qualification for the prestigious Australia Cup but over Easter the three remaining local outfits were dumped from the knockout competition. Langwarrin lost 1-0 away to Westvale, Mornington lost 2-1 away to Western United and Skye United was thumped 5-0 at home by Brunswick Juventus. On the back of a short turnaround Langwarrin made eight changes to its starting line-up and the bench was made up of under-20 and under-23 players. It was a scrappy contest but an error from young Langy keeper Branten Kindler…