THE dangerous and congested level crossings at Warrigal Road, Mentone and Parkers Road, Parkdale are now gone for good and the new Parkdale Station is open to passengers.Two lifts at the station opened for commuters last week, marking another important milestone in delivering an accessible station for everyone. With lifts open on both platforms, the accessible taxi service will no longer operate between Mentone and Mordialloc.Crews are putting the finishing touches on the project, including completing the new station, constructing car parks, installing new walking and cycling paths as well as landscaping.Last week, 9 new car parking spaces opened in…
Author: BaysideNews
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughTHE date of Sergt. Culhane’s departure for fresh fields and pastures new is looming on the horizon of events, and while his promotion to other climes is wholly deserving, this most zealous and astute officer has, during his term in Frankston, made himself so extremely popular, that all concerned will join in regretting the loss which the town will sustain when he bids adieu to his many friends and well-wishers.As a rule the Chief of Law and Order, in any sphere, is generally looked upon by the community as a personage to be kept at a safe…
AFTER a long and distinguished tenure, David Friend has announced his retirement from the role as President of the Frankston Football Club, to spend more time with his family in their new home on the Mornington Peninsula. “David’s contribution has been immense,” said a statement issued by the club. “Since joining the board in 2017, David has overseen the club’s recovery and growth immediately following its darkest chapter. “David successfully led the club after it was placed in voluntary administration and lost its VFL licence. Through this period, David oversaw a regime which rebuilt the club from the ground up,…
Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Carrum Downs last night. It is understood the rider was travelling along Boundary Road when he hit and clipped a curb then a light pole before coming to rest under a tree on Boundary Road on Sunday, 22 September about 9.30pm. The rider, a 21-year-old man from Narre Warren South died at the scene. The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential…
KALA Petronijevic has been named the 2024 Kingston Young Citizen of the Year. Petronijevic lives with severe vision impairment. She has introduced a blind tennis program to Cheltenham to bring together other people living with impaired vision.The award was handed out at an event last week. At the same event the Dingley Venturers Group was named the Young Community Group of the Year. The Dingley Venturers Unit mentors younger scouts, volunteers at ANZAC Day services, and conducts park cleanups. 80 per cent of its members are pursuing the Queen’s Scout Award.Kingston mayor Jenna Davey-Burns said the awards “are a wonderful…