Compiled by Cameron McCullough A LARGE deputation waited on the council on Friday last with the request that action be taken to provide adequate drainage for the residential area from Beach Street to Overton Road, Frankston.Cr. Gray read a letter from Mr. E. A. Evans, asking him to introduce the deputation of residents affected by the recent floods, and it was evident from the commencement that the deputation had the sympathy of the whole council.Under the circumstances it was extremely unfortunate that Mr. W. Milvain, who was absolutely “straining at the leash” in his eagerness to address the council, should…
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NEWLY donated works are now on display as part of a new McClelland Gallery exhibition.Visionary: Recent donations to the McClelland Collection opened on 30 March, and will run until 21 July. It features works from artists Rick Amor, Lauren Berkowitz, Peter Corlett, Lawrence English, Fiona Foley, Mark Galea, Mira Gojak, Julius Kane, Anne-Marie May, Sanne Mestrom, John Nixon, and Kerrie Poliness.McClelland Gallery artistic director Lisa Byrne said “philanthropic support is an important factor for all public galleries and can be a vital part of ongoing success.” “McClelland was founded through the generous gift of Nan and Harry McClelland, and has…
THE Kubik lights and music show has arrived in Frankston.Kubik got underway at the Frankston Waterfront on 5 April, and will run until 20 April. The event features a lineup of DJs, discos, food trucks, and more.DJs set to perform include Jani Ho, DJ Nelson, and Wolftrax. Special sets from JYDN, JÄMO, and KUMI are also scheduled.The festival takes place at 510 Nepean Highway. To view the full lineup visit kubik.live. First published in the Frankston Times – 9th April 2024
A SERIES of huge murals will transform Mordialloc’s industrial laneways this month. Street art festival Wall to Wall has teamed with Kingston Council for the project. Seven Australian street artists and three international artists will team up to paint murals along Lamana Road and its surrounding areas between 26 and 28 April.The project has been curated by Shaun Hossack from Melbourne street art collective Juddy Roller. He said “Melbourne is known as a mecca for street art but still lacks well-curated areas where major artworks can be viewed one after another, like an outdoor gallery. The scale of Wall to…
TWO vacant properties owned by Kingston Council could be redeveloped into social housing. Kingston Council is exploring a partnership with Launch Housing to develop 6 Lochiel Avenue in Edithvale and 33 Balcombe Road in Mentone. The two properties are proposed to be leased out to Launch Housing for 30 years.The motion to repurpose the two properties was agreed to by Kingston councillors late last month. It identified women over the age of 50 and single parents with children as potential priority tenants. The two properties are walking distance away from Edithvale and Mentone train stations respectively. They formerly housed the…