THE Liberals are expected to soon preselect a candidate to contest Dunkley at the next federal election. The Times understands that the party will choose its Dunkley candidate at a meeting at the Frankston Football Club next Tuesday, 15 October.Nathan Conroy, the incumbent Frankston mayor and unsuccessful candidate in the March by-election, is expected to put his hand up to run again. Former Carrum MP Donna Hope will also contest for the spot, The Times understands.Despite initially nominating for the upcoming Frankston Council elections, Nathan Conroy withdrew shortly before the cut-off date for nominations. His wife, Steffie Conroy, is now…
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NINE new mental health residential units have opened at Frankston Hospital. The $1 million refurbishment included upgrades to plumbing, electrical, roofing, and interior spaces. The nurse office, recreational room, and doctor’s office have also been upgraded.Mental health treatment at Frankston Hospital has been in the spotlight this year. Earlier this year two families began the process of taking Peninsula Health to court, alleging that their loved ones did not receive appropriate psychiatric treatment at Frankston Hospital prior to their deaths by suicide (“Hospital sued over suicides” The Times 2/9/2024).The redevelopment of the residential units was paid for by the state…
Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged a man after a police car was allegedly rammed and police officer injured in Seaford last week. Officers attempted to intercept an allegedly stolen car at a property on Seaford Road about 12pm on Friday, 4 October. It is alleged the male driver reversed into the police vehicle and rammed into it several times. He then got out of the vehicle while it was still moving and fled on foot. A male police officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident and was taken to hospital for treatment. A 34-year-old Seaford man has been charged…
THE Pink Ladies Auxiliary Group is Peninsula health’s longest-running volunteer group and has been a cornerstone of our health service for over 50 years. Since their inception in 1968, the Pinkies have impressively raised more than ten million dollars for Peninsula Health.If you are interested in making a difference in our community and joining a legacy of Pinkies past and present, Peninsula health is currently seeking volunteers to assist at their Frankston Hospital kiosk! As a ‘Pinkie,’ you’ll be helping sell food, drinks, and various merchandise to raise funds for the health service. If you’re interested in joining the team,…
By Brendan Rees MORNINGTON Peninsula-based screenwriter and crime author Christian White is excited to launch his new book, with events to be held at Frankston Library and Farrells Bookshop in Mornington. The award-winning thriller writer is back with his fourth book, The Ledge, which hit bookshelves on 24 September.Building on his reputation as the master of the twist, White’s latest offering is a coming-of-age story about a group of childhood friends, a dead body, domestic abuse, and loyalty. “Writing this felt much more personal than writing my other books. The Ledge is about a weird teenager which I was and…