FRANKSTON has received national accreditation as a “welcoming city” for people of all backgrounds, cultures, and faiths. Frankston Council signed up to the Welcoming Cities network in October 2023. Earlier this year it underwent a successful national accreditation assessment, scoring a 4.4 out of 5 for its practices embedded across policies, services and community programs. Frankston mayor Sue Baker said the accreditation, paired with Frankston’s status as a “refugee welcome zone”, affirmed a local commitment to inclusion. “Frankston City is home to people from many cultures, backgrounds and life experiences, and this accreditation recognises the work being done to ensure…
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Compiled by Cameron McCullough On Sunday a fire started on the old Langwarrin camp site, and taking a course from Robinson’s Road, on the Langwarrin side, swept through the property of Mr. Alex. Russell and entered the paddocks of Messrs. Geo. Young and Harry Docwin, where the fire-fighters succeeded in stopping the advance. A great body of fire rushed down on the property of Mr. Newton Holdsworth, and although valiant efforts were made to combat the flames the homestead and adjoining buildings were soon ablaze, and in an incredibly short time were reduced to ashes. Mr. Holdsworth made several unsuccessful…
DIVERTED stormwater is set to be used to revitalise GR Bricker Reserve. Last week Kingston Council confirmed that Entracon Civil Pty Ltd had been contracted to undertake stage one of the project at the Moorabbin park. The first stage will include diverting stormwater from a main drain servicing a 205-hectare catchment, installing a pump station, and constructing new drainage pipes, pits, and a vegetated filter basin. A large storage tank will also be installed under the oval to store the treated water from the Melbourne Water main drain. The completed project will provide a year-round water source for the reserve and…
A PROJECT to improve water quality in Frankston South has been completed. South East Water has installed a new floating cover and dewatering system at the Rosedale Grove basin. The water storage cover is designed to improve water quality by reducing sunlight exposure, preventing algal growth and limiting evaporation. South East Water is also planning to upgrade the floating cover at its Eliza Drive basin in Mount Eliza. South East Water managing director Carla Purcell said “we know getting the basics right is important to our customers.” “Maintaining critical storage infrastructure is essential, and these upgrades help us keep delivering…
An alleged serial car thief has been hit with more than 60 charges after using third party electronic key reprogramming devices to steal at least 25 cars across Melbourne. The alleged thefts occurred across Melbourne’s east and southeast from Malvern East, Hawthorn, Clayton, Pakenham, Ferntree Gully, Frankston, Narre Warren to Bayswater between September and January this year. Police will allege the thief used key mimicking tools to access, reprogram and steal vehicles parked in train station carparks. Some were also stolen from residential driveways and streets. Following an investigation, detectives from the Maroondah Crime Investigation Unit executed a search warrant…