A NEW round of grants is open for projects which will protect Port Phillip Bay. Grants of up to $300,000 are on offer for large projects, and $25,000 for small projects. A total of $2.3 million is available for community groups, non-government organisations, Traditional Owners groups, research institutes, local councils, schools, or youth groups that apply.State government environment minister Steve Dimopoulos said that the grants would “continue to ensure the long-term health of Victoria’s environment and waterways.” “Port Phillip Bay is iconic to Victoria and these grants will support groups and researchers who are working to preserve and protect the…
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A FRANKSTON man has been charged for allegedly running from police with around $50,000 worth of drugs in his bag.In a statement, police say they spotted a BMW motorbike speeding on Clyde-Five Ways Road at 12.30pm on 8 March. After intercepting the bike, the driver allegedly ran away. Police chased the driver on foot and arrested him at a petrol station. They say they found drugs in his bag with a street value of $50,000.A 34-year-old Frankston man has been charged with 15 offences, including traffick and possess drugs of dependence, resist a police officer, drive whilst disqualified, possess fraudulent/altered…
IF laughter is the best medicine, local audiences are in for a healthy dose of endorphins when the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival embarks on its 26th annual road trip around the country. With Frankston Arts Centre one of the first venues on the tour, comedy fans can expect a showcase of some of the finest talents handpicked from the 2024 festival.Multi-award-winning UK comedian, Carl Donnelly, takes the reins as the MC after performing at prestigious comedy festivals around the world. As seen on television shows such as ‘Mock the Week’, ‘Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled’ and more, Donnelly is…
KINGSTON mayor Jenna Davey-Burns has been asked to provide advice on local government matters to the Victorian local government minister Melissa Horne.Davey-Burns is one of 10 Victorian mayors to be appointed to the “local government mayoral advisory panel.” The panel advises the local government minister on legislation, regulations, strategies, and policy issues within councils.Davey-Burns said she hopes to shine a light on housing and equality. “The value that local council brings to tackling big issues faced by Victoria, including coastal inundation, urban heating and increasing social and affordable housing, is immeasurable,” she said.“On a personal level, I am hopeful that…
FRANKSTON came away with three big awards at the annual Australian Street Art Awards. The Big Picture Fest, which got underway this week, sees artists from across the globe paint murals and artworks around Frankston. The festival won Frankston the silver medal for street art festival or event. Frankston street art walking tours showing off around 80 local murals won the gold award for best street art tour for the third year running.The award wins earned Frankston a place in the Australian Street Art Awards “hall of fame”. Awards co-director Liz River said the award winners “contribute significantly to making…