LIFESAVERS from Mordialloc and Mentone were among the winners at the 2026 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. The event saw more than 7000 competitors from 316 clubs compete in about 550 beach and ocean events. Mordialloc Life Saving Gold competitors were big winners. Gold medal winners from the club were Harrison Scurrah for U19 Male Beach Flags; Samantha Barrow in 45-49 Female Beach Flags; Swayde Cole, Pippi Barrow, Archie Minster, and Harrison Scurrah for U19 Mixed Beach Relay; Zane Eddleston, Flynn Curry, Archi Minster, and Harrison Scurrah for U19 Male Beach Relay; and Daniel Hulme, Ian Bennett, Winston Burger, and…
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A POLICE operation targeting major shopping centres, including Frankston’s Bayside Shopping Centre, has resulted in more than 1000 arrests. Operation Pulse has been running since December. During that time, police have made more than 1000 arrests and laid more than 2000 charges; half of the charges laid are for retail theft, and around 350 drug and weapon seizures have been completed by police. Victoria Police superintendent Matt Baynes said “over 1000 arrests in four months sends a very clear message – there is no place for criminal behaviour at shopping centres.” “Police and PSOs have been identifying and arresting shop…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough OVERPORT road residents wrote asking the Council to have road construted as private street. A communication was also received from the Mt. Eliza Progress Association re this matter. Cr. Bradbury moved that notices be prepared, also that the whole scheme be drawn up, and portion of the work done. Seconded by Cr. Montague. Cr. Oates: These people want a road, not footpaths. Cr. May supported the motion, and said he was pleased to see that the residents were unanimous. This road would open up a valuable lot of property. Cr. Oates: We have laid roads down…
A NEW pipeline delivering recycled water to green spaces across Frankston is now in operation. South East Water’s $5 million Monterey Recycled Water Scheme is up and running. The National Golf Course – Long Island is the first site to connect, with more expected to follow later this year. The 2.3 kilometer pipeline will supply nearly 100 megalitres of Class A recycled water each year. South East Water managing director Carla Purcell said “we’re delivering for our customers by providing a secure, sustainable recycled water source for local sporting clubs, keeping community spaces greener, thriving and more liveable.” “Using recycled…
A $320 million redevelopment of the Vasey RSL site in Frankston South has been approved by the state’s planning minister. A permit has been granted to build a residential aged care facility with 80 beds and a retirement village with 414 units at 85 Overport Road. A statement from Vasey RSL Care read that the decision “will deliver more homes for veterans and their families, and for the broader community in Frankston South.” “This development in an attractive location in Frankston South will offer quality homes for those retirees looking for a friendly community where they can stay involved. The…