THE Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula has announced it will present an “Annual Leadership Award” at their Annual General Meeting this year. The committee’s “Annual Leadership Award” will recognise a community leader who has shown exemplary regional leadership and made a significant contribution to the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula community.Committee CEO, Josh Sinclair, said the award is about recognising leaders within our community who have made a significant contribution across different sectors. “Our members see exceptional leadership across community sectors, healthcare, education, business, environment and volunteer organisations every day – and we think that exceptional service to our region…
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FRANKSTON City Council is renewing its commitment to community safety ahead of the warmer months, reaffirming that prevention is better than reaction. Working closely with Victoria Police, and the community, Council aims to keep local streets and public spaces safe and welcoming for everyone.With spring and summer typically bringing more activity on local roads and in public spaces, Council is highlighting the strong local laws and partnerships already in place to deter hoon gatherings and illegal monkey bike riding.Councillor Cherie Wanat said Council was proud to take a proactive stance to deter unsafe behaviour before it becomes a problem. “Frankston…
Eight people have been arrested – five of whom have been charged – after police dismantled a sophisticated cannabis crop in Melbourne’s southeast, with thousands of plants seized worth $15mil. Officers from the Springvale Divisional Response Unit were assisted by multiple units and executed simultaneous search warrants at a home on Havenstone Drive, Keysborough, and a property on Meadow Road, Devon Meadows, at 7.30am on Tuesday 7 October. At the 20-acre property, it will be alleged eight suspects fled upon police arrival, however, all were arrested at the scene shortly after. Five of them have been charged: All five were…
THE final stage of works to upgrade the Kananook Train Stabling Yard has been completed, with Frankston Line trains now able to be serviced, washed and stabled at the facility, helping to deliver more reliable services for passengers.The upgraded yard comprises a modern new train wash, a new train maintenance facility, staff facilities and increased stabling capacity, from 8 trains to 21. An additional rail connection to the Frankston Line has also been built to enable trains to easily enter and exit the site.It follows the first stage of upgrade works, completed in May 2020 as part of the Carrum…
THREE men have been charged over their alleged involvement in the trafficking of cannabis across Melbourne’s southeast. The three-month long investigation culminated in the discovery of 400kg of cannabis, as well as traps that were allegedly set up inside the factory.Detectives from the Caulfield Divisional Response Unit executed two search warrants – one at a factory on Mill Street, Cheltenham, and another at a unit on Windsor Avenue, Springvale – at about 7am on Wednesday 24 September. Inside the factory, police dismantled a sophisticated set up, where they seized more than 500 cannabis plants of varying maturity, weighing approximately 400kg…