A KINGSTON councillor is calling for a parliamentary inquiry investigating the approval of the Dingley Village Kingswood Golf Course redevelopment. The state government approved the controversial plan to convert the golf course into 941 residential lots last year. Kingston Council later confirmed that it would lodge an appeal with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, but missed the deadline for submission. (“Council misses crucial Kingswood deadline” The News, 14/1/2026) Cr Caroline White, who is currently on council leave and not expected to return until May, issued a personal statement not speaking on behalf of council last week confirming she had…
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STREET artists transformed Frankston’s public spaces last week during the annual Frankston Street Art Festival. Spanning nine years and 100 murals, the Frankston Street Art Festival annually brings in internationally-renowned artists. Artists featured this year include Arina Apostolova, Buff Diss, Creature Creature, Father Marker, Jack Rowland, Juzpop, Kitsune Jolene, Mick Russell, Sam Absurd, and Shaun Devenney. Frankston Council public art officer Rebecca Gendron said the Frankston Street Art Festival “has completely transformed the look and feel of our CBD over the past nine years.” “100 artworks is a huge milestone and it’s a reflection of the talent we’ve attracted, the…
A CONSTRUCTION company has been charged after a worker suffered serious injuries in a fall at a Carrum Downs worksite. A WorkSafe statement read that a 28-year-old man on an a-frame ladder fell roughly four metres to the ground in March 2024, leaving him with serious head and spinal injuries. He was allegedly using a chainsaw to cut a tree branch. Last week, WorkSafe confirmed that IntraAust Properties Pty Ltd had been charged under section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing to provide and maintain, so far as reasonably practicable, a working environment that was safe…
SOCCER MORNINGTON set out on the long haul to VPL glory with a convincing 3-0 win over Collingwood City last weekend. The match was played at Civic Reserve which Mornington will use for State 1 South-East home games this season while a major redevelopment of its usual headquarters at nearby Dallas Brooks Reserve takes place. This was a composed and clinical display by the Seagulls who lifted their intensity after an even first half and the impact of their substitutes proved significant. They broke the impasse in the 64th minute when Keiran Dover finished a well-worked move heading home a…
Carrum Downs uniform officers have charged two men following a search warrant at a property in Skye which allegedly uncovered drugs, gel blaster handguns, stolen mopeds and a jet ski. Police executed a search warrant at a property on McCormicks Road on Tuesday 17 March about 10am. Five people were present inside the property and two men were taken into custody. Officers searched the residence and the following items were seized: Both a 31-year-old and 54-year-old man were charged with an array of offences including drug possession, possession of prohibited weapons, and property offences. They were bailed to appear at…