ROADS should be a priority for candidates at this year’s state election, Kingston Council says. In a statement, Kingston Council has called on local political candidates to commit to building the Westall Road extension between the Princes Highway and Monash Freeway, duplicating Governor Road between Boundary Road and Springvale Road, and duplicating the Thompson Road bridge in Patterson Lakes. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos says that completing the projects will “greatly benefit our city and the broader south-east road network.” “Now is the time for the state government, the opposition and the minor parties to show their support for our community…
Author: Bayside News
A YOUNG football superstar from Carrum had a special moment on the biggest stage of all last weekend. 10-year-old Mabel Pearce is learning her footy craft at Auskick Carrum. Her hard work this year paid off when she was named a nominee for the 2022 NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year award. The 21 nominees for the award have been a fixture during the AFL’s Grand Final weekend. The young superstars in the making took part in the Grand Final parade on Friday and were given the opportunity to present premiership medals to the winning players at the game on…
HOCKEY A FRANKSTON Hockey Club stalwart’s epic scramble to score in a sudden death penalty shootout has seen the Stingrays secure premiership glory in the men’s Vic League Three grand final. After missing his initial chance early in the shootout, Brendan Taylor’s penalty goal gave the Stingrays a 3-2 lead in the shootout. Scores were tied 1-1 with RMIT at full-time in last weekend’s grand final at the State Hockey Centre. Frankston’s Nicholas Nixon scored early in the second quarter, with the Stingrays overall dominating the first half. In the second half RMIT played quick counter-attack hockey and evened the…
WARNINGS have been issued to be wary of wildlife on land and at sea for their protection and to avoid personal injury. The Conservation Regulator wants visitors to keep their distance from whales following as videos of dangerous interactions increase on social media. Videos of swimmers, surfers and people in boats getting too close to whales posted on social media encouraging behaviour which threatens the animal’s health and welfare. Investigations are being made into nine reports of boats being too close to whales this season as well as individuals seen in several videos posted online. Water patrols are being carried…
SURFERS, paddlers, and other aquatic board and craft riders are being urged to prioritise their safety around water after new research from Life Saving Victoria showed the activities were a leading cause of drownings. Last summer dozens of incidents involving stranded water users were recorded on the Mornington Peninsula by water rescue operators, including LSV, the SES, water police and the coast guard. In January, two teenage paddle boarders had to be rescued at Mount Eliza after being blown nearly five kilometres offshore, and a 12-year-old boy at Frankston had to be rescued after he was unable to paddle to…