A FRANKSTON-raised pilot has lived out a childhood dream by leading a Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and United States Air Force mission of F-35A Lightning II jets.Flight Lieutenant Patrick Kane led the mission during Exercise Bushido Guardian 25 in Misawa, Japan. He said the experience was a dream come true.“It was always the fast jets – that’s the only flying I was interested in,” Kane said. The F-35A Lightning II is the ADF’s first fifth-generation air combat fighter. It is capable of supersonic flight while retaining stealth, has 9G manoeuvrability, and is also equipped with advanced…
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THE car park at 490 Nepean Highway has reopened after upgrade works. The car park offers two free hours of parking, and contains 49 spaces. Frankston Council hopes that the reopening will help nearby businesses.Frankston deputy mayor Steffie Conroy said “the growth in new businesses along Playne Street, Wells Street and Nepean Highway means more and more people are choosing to spend time in our city centre. The upgraded Frankston House car park supports that growth, giving locals and visitors the opportunity to spend more time enjoying everything our city now has to offer.”Cr Nathan Butler said “strategically located car…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughIN the presence of a representative gathering of Peninsula public bodies at the Mornington Shire Hall, on Friday afternoon last, Mr. F. Hansford, president of the Victorian Civil Ambulance, made the presentation to the Peninsula of a Ford ambulance wagon.The wagon has all the necessary inscriptions, also a first-aid kit.It will be stationed at the Mornington fire station, and by any person ringing Mornington 126 or 13, immediate service will be guaranteed.In the absence of the Mornington Shire president, Cr. P. McArthur, who has been ill for some time, Cr. J. G. Barrett occupied the chair.Cr. Barrett…
A FRESH take on the traditional market is arriving in Mount Eliza this November, offering the chance to explore handmade goods, connect with the community, and discover unique creations at affordable prices.Hosted by The Village Church in partnership with local creative collective Ninch Nabs, the one-day artisan market on Saturday 8 November will showcase a curated range of handmade products from local makers including ceramics, jewellery, candles, textiles, and art prints.But this market is about more than just shopping. The focus is on the often-overlooked pieces: seconds, samples, discontinued lines and one-off designs – items that are still made with care but don’t…
AT Kingsley Park Primary School, student-led initiatives like soup and smoothie days, along with their nutritious canteen, reflect their whole-school commitment to health and student wellbeing.Kingsley Park has achieved important health and wellbeing milestones through the free Achievement Program and Vic Kids Eat Well initiatives, with guidance from Kristen Young at Peninsula Health.Assistant Principal Matthew Brand said the school’s student-led “Smoothie Day” and “Soup for Everyone Day” have become much-loved regular events. “Healthy flavours and local connections are celebrated while reducing waste,” said Brand. “Our health promoter Kristen Young helped us get the soup day off the ground and Peninsula…