Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE monthly meeting of the Frankston Traders’ Association was held at “The Tangerine” last night (Thursday). In the unavoidable absence of the president (Cr. J. Bradbury) the vice-president (Mr. C. J. Pope) occupied the chair. Other members, present were: Mrs. T. Marshall, Messrs. C. Meredith, L. Davis (secretary), C. Parnell, Moore, McFarlane, Royle, J. Nolan, H. Hiscock, G.Apthorpe, H. C. Barclay, and L. J. Ward. On the right side A balance-sheet of the recent carnival, concerts, etc., was presented by Mr. C. Meredith and proved to be very satisfactory. The chairman stated that though perhaps the…
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MEMBERS of Parkdale Tennis Club have been saving up for clubroom upgrades, raising nearly $500 by collecting drink bottles and cans for the Container Deposit Scheme. The club has used the money to purchase and install recycled plastic seating to replace its worn-out seating around the courts. Parkdale Tennis Club digital co-ordinator Carolyn Watters said she used the club website and social media to encourage members to take part in the Container Deposit Scheme drive.“The scheme helps offset costs the club would normally need to budget for separately,” she said. “For smaller clubs like ours, that makes a real difference.…
IMPROVED accessibility measures will be introduced at the year’s Frankston Waterfront Festival with money from a federal government grant. This year’s Waterfront Festival will feature large LED screens on the main stage to enhance sightlines and publish real-time accessibility information, safety messaging, and program updates. The screen has been paid for using part of a $95,000 “Revive Live” grant from the federal government. The 2026 Waterfront Festival, held over 6 and 7 February, will be headlined by Hockey Dad. Joining the Australian rock group on the lineup are Jack Botts and Gordi, Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir, John Course, The…
A MAN sustained a broken nose and fractured eye socket during an alleged assault at a Keysborough car-wash last week. On 10 January, a 49-year-old man was allegedly assaulted while waiting in a queue at a car-wash on Cheltenham Road. The victim suffered a broken nose and fractured eye socket, which required surgery. Police allege the two people were involved in an “altercation” before the assault. The male offender left the scene in a Silver Haval H6 SUV, police say. CCTV images (below) of a man and vehicle of interest to police have been released. Anyone with information can assist…
FRANKSTON’S most dedicated volunteers have been recognised for their hard work at an awards ceremony. AWARE Wildlife Rescue, which provides 24-hour care for injured wildlife in Frankston, won the Outstanding Volunteer Organisation Award at the 2025 Volunteering Frankston Awards. AWARE Wildlife Rescue’s 31 volunteers band together to rescue wildlife and return them back into our habitats. It won a $1000 prize for its work. The 2025 Volunteering Frankston Awards also recognised community leaders across six categories: Service, Leadership, Environmental and Animal Welfare, Youth Community, Senior Community and Teamwork. The winners were Len May from Mornington Railway Preservation Society Inc, Aaron…