NOMINATIONS have opened for the 2026 Kingston Sustainable Business Awards. The annual awards recognise local businesses which display sustainable practices. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “whether you’re just starting your sustainability journey or leading the way in your industry, we want to hear your story.” “Across Kingston, businesses are leading through innovation, leadership and community impact, while continuing to embed sustainability into the way they operate,” the mayor said. “These awards are about celebrating those efforts and sharing the stories of businesses that are helping shape a more sustainable future. “It’s a simple application process, and it’s a great opportunity…
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ROADSIDE banners are being installed across the Kingston municipality to encourage people to drive safer around schools. The “Safe Around Schools” campaign, run by Kingston Council, coincides with the beginning of Term 2. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “by promoting safe driving as the norm, we’re helping to build a culture where looking out for one another, especially our children, is second nature. “Roadside banners will be installed at school crossings and surrounding areas during the April school holidays and into early Term 2. Participating schools will also receive campaign kits, including posters, social media content and newsletter materials, to…
By Sarah Halfpenny MOTORISTS across the Mornington Peninsula are enduring extreme delays as a combination of concurrent roadworks and road closures affect the area’s main arterial routes. A southbound lane closure on Nepean Highway outside the Bata site in Mornington, where private developer Neue Space is overseeing the construction of a new slip lane and bus stop to service its development, has become the flashpoint for widespread frustration at the state of the local road network. The closure is scheduled to remain in place until 22 June 2026. Compounding the disruption are ongoing works associated with Peninsula Link, which has…
A LANGWARRIN student was among a group of young advocates who met with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during their recent trip to Australia. Ruby-Jewel Burchell-Robins from Langwarrin met with Prince Harry and Meghan during a workshop facilitated by youth mental health organisation batyr. 16 youth advocates discussed mental health matters with Prince Harry and Meghan in a round-table format. batyr CEO Patrick Darcy said the organisation’s work highlights the prevalence of youth suicide in regional, rural, and remote communities. “We say mental ill-health doesn’t discriminate, but for young people in regional and rural Australia it does,” Darcy said.…
FRANKSTON Sharks BMX Club has seen three riders crowned Australian Champions, with the club taking home the 2026 AusCycling BMX Racing Nationals Club Champion title. The GWM BMX Racing National Championship took place in Shepparton from 16-18 April and brought together top riders from around Australia. The Sharks managed to separate themselves from 112 clubs and brought home the title. “[The title] was a really nice surprise. It just goes to show the breeding ground we have for elite level riders in the Peninsula area,” club spokesperson Mick Sinclair said. “We’ve got great coaches. We’ve got a really good facility…