Compiled by Cameron McCullough The first storey of the brick structure is almost complete, and is easily picked out from Young and Wells streets, as it appears above the railway coal stage. Such fine progress is being made that the bulk of the work will be completed by Xmas time. The wooden building for manual and domestic arts has had a mushroom growth, the frame work and outer walls are now finished and the roof will go on in a day or two. There has been very little lost time through bad weather, the last heavy rains causing the men…
Author: BaysideNews
PEOPLE struggling with bills and debt often try to manage on their own until financial pressure becomes overwhelming, according to South East Community Links. The organisation is bringing its Bring Your Bills event to Frankston Arts Centre on Tuesday 20 October, giving residents free, face-to-face access to a range of services in one place. Data from previous Bring Your Bills events shows 73 per cent of attendees were seeking help for the first time, while 74 per cent had never contacted their provider about their debt. South East Community Links Head of Cost of Living, Mark Stilve, said uncertainty about…
THE Spring Fair event returns to Keeley Park this Saturday, 17 October. Live music, dance workshops, food trucks, and rides are scheduled for the free annual event. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “there’s something pretty special about a spring day spent outside with family, friends and your community.” “You can jump on the Ferris wheel, have a go at one of the activities, enjoy some live music or simply find a spot on the grass and enjoy a bite to eat. It’s also a great chance to discover some of the services and activities available across Kingston,” Cr Oxley said.…
KINGSTON councillor Caroline White has declared her candidacy for the upcoming state election, promising to “put City of Kingston into administration” if elected. Cr White, who is currently suspended from Kingston Council, will run as an independent for the seat of Clarinda currently occupied by Labor MP Meng Heang Tak. She has been a vocal critic of the state government during her time on council, particularly focusing on its handling of the Kingswood Golf Course redevelopment proposal. Cr White announced her nomination for Clarinda on social media last week. She said “following the Labor state government’s decision to ram through…
VICTORIA Police are urging caution on the roads after a “horror month” of fatalities. 40 people died on Victorian roads in September, up from 28 in September of 2025. Among them was an 83-year-old Frankston South woman killed in an alleged hit-run. Victoria Police road policing operations and investigations division, Supt Michael Kelly, said police would focus on protecting children with school holidays now at the end. “With kids heading back to school, we want everyone to take extra care when travelling around school zones. We have a collective responsibility to ensure kids are protected,” he said. “Each of us…