THE City of Kingston is rolling out the welcome mats, four in total, to create accessible beach pathways along the foreshore. Following a successful trial at Aspendale during the 2025–26 summer period, the project has progressed to Phase Two, with new pathways installed at Mentone, Mordialloc and Chelsea. Mayor Georgina Oxley said the project is about removing barriers so more people can enjoy one of Kingston’s greatest natural assets. “Our beaches are where so many special memories are made. They’re places where families come together, friends catch up, people exercise, relax and simply enjoy being outdoors,” Cr Oxley said. “Something…
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BROTHERS Blake and Max Jackson launched HalfCourt, a new social 3×3 basketball competition, at Mount Erin Secondary College in Frankston South on 9 August, becoming the second league of its kind in Australia (after Adelaide) and the first in Victoria. Blake, 23, and Max, 21, grew up in Langwarrin and now live in Frankston South. Both have played for the Frankston Blues NBL1 team, with Blake continuing to play while Max has recently stepped back from the club. The pair came up with the idea for HalfCourt after struggling to find anywhere to play 3×3 basketball regularly – a faster-paced…
FRANKSTON City Council has launched community consultation on the future of Frankston City Libraries, seeking input to guide the next 20 years of library services, spaces and experiences. The consultation will help inform a new Library Master Plan, which will shape future planning and investment across the library network. Community members are encouraged to share what they value about their local library and what they want to see in the future, whether they are regular users, occasional visitors or have never used a library. Frankston City mayor Cr Sue Baker said libraries had evolved well beyond places to borrow books…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough At last Friday’s meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council further discussion took place relative to the financial position of the electric light undertaking. ELECTRIC LIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING The committee met on the 30th July, 1920. The committee considered the report of the Shire secretary and electric light manager upon the electricity undertaking. Moved by Cr. Brown, seconded by Cr Miles: That the committee adopt the recommendation. The causes of the drift are: (1) That owing to loan funds being exhausted extensions have had to be made out of revenue. (2) That the majority of…
FRANKSTON Fire Brigade member Melissa Gourley has been formally commended by Ambulance Victoria following her response to a GoodSAM alert in Frankston South on 9 July. The attending MICA Paramedic praised Gourley’s exceptional actions at the scene of a cardiac arrest, particularly the compassionate emotional support she provided to the patient’s fiancé during an incredibly confronting and time-critical situation. Her support eased the burden on emergency crews, allowing paramedics to focus their full attention on patient care. Before ambulance crews arrived, Gourley provided care to the patient while relaying critical information to the 000 call-taker. She then delivered a clear…