Incumbent MP Jodie Belyea will contest Dunkley for Labor. Former mayor Nathan Conroy is the Liberal candidate. Robert Thurley and Andrew Gatley have declared their intention to run as independents. Matt Maber has been named as The Greens’ candidate, Jessica Davis will be One Nation’s candidate for Dunkley, and Family First will run pastor Peter Nicholes as its candidate. The election will be held on 3 May. Nathan Conroy – Liberal I’m a proud Frankston local—elected to council in 2020, then honoured to serve as Deputy Mayor and Mayor between 2021 and 2024. During that time, I worked every day…
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EARLY voting is well underway ahead of the 3 May federal election. Four early voting centres have opened for voters in Dunkley: First published in the Frankston Times – 29 April 2025
A LEGENDARY local fisherman is the subject of a new mural at Mordialloc Railway Station. The mural, painted by renowned street artist Smug, depicts Terry Titchener. Titchener wears many hats, but he is most at home on the water. His fishing has taken him across the globe. “I fish all around the world, originally I was running a charter boat out of Hastings,” he said. “I have sailed to New Zealand since then. I go over there to the international fishing competition. This will be my 49th year without missing that competition. “I’ve fished for New Zealand in Hawaii, and…
DOZENS of people gathered at the Wells Road intersection in Chelsea Heights last week to conduct “dangerous” burnouts, police say. The alleged hoon meet-up took place at around 11pm on 15 April. In a statement, Victoria Police said “multiple vehicles were spotted driving dangerously.” Police soon arrived to direct the drivers to move on. Victoria Police says their investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 23 April 2025
KINGSTON councillor Jane Agirtan will not have to follow council’s code of conduct for the period she is stood down. Agirtan was stood down from council after appearing in court on 7 April. She has been charged with breaching a personal safety intervention order, and is due to face Moorabbin Magistrates Court on 20 June over the matter. Soon after Agirtan was stood down under section 229 of the Local Government Act 2020, she took to social media to raise the possibility that she is now longer required to adhere to council’s code of conduct. On 13 April, Agirtan raised…