TRADITIONAL Owners from the Bunurong Land Council helped work on the designs of the new Edithvale, Chelsea, and Bonbeach station precincts. A series of Indigenous references have been incorporated into the new train stations, which opened this year. The Level Crossing Removal Project worked with the Traditional Owners from the Bunurong Land Council on the project. Inspiration for the references came from possum skin cloaks and the shape of a carved shield. Patterns have been imprinted onto the new 11 kilometre walking track. Sculptures featuring the design of the possum skin cloak have also been installed. The Bunurong phrase “NER-BO-MALL…
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FRANKSTON Council has launched its “after dark” grants program to help local businesses trade at night. The grant pool totals $120,000. Council is offering up to 50 per cent of the costs of a night-time project. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said “enhancing Frankston City’s night-time economy through the establishment of a night-time activation grant will make an important contribution to the city in terms of economy, image, reputation, creating jobs and in improving the experience of residents and visitors.” “A thriving and dynamic night-time offering comprises a range of experiences including dining, performances, after-hours workshops, live music, events, extended opening…
Police are urging Victorians to be alert to scammers following reports of widespread scam activity linked to the sale of puppies. Detectives from across the state are investigating reports of hundreds of people who have lost thousands of dollars after being scammed by fake puppy advertisements. Scammers are advertising puppies for sale on websites that appear to be professional and are advertised through online marketplaces. Once a buyer makes an enquiry with the seller, they are sent a photo of a puppy. Victims are generally asked to make cash deposits into a bank account for a puppy, which often includes…
WITH costs of living rising, the Greens have called for a nationwide rent freeze. Last week, Greens housing spokesperson Max Chandler-Mather said that a two-year rent freeze should be implemented across the country. The party also wants to see the enforcement of ongoing rent caps, at 2 per cent every two years, and an end to no grounds evictions. “An emergency rent freeze will give wages and incomes time to catch up to rents, which over the last 12 months have grown seven times faster than wages in capital cities, Chandler-Mather said. “With more and more people renting long term,…
THE signal box at Frankston Train Station has turned 100. The century-old signal box is one of the oldest pieces of infrastructure still operating in Frankston. Metro Trains Melbourne CEO Raymond O’Flaherty said that the signal box “plays a critical part in our network operations and continues to stand the test of time as we bring our network into the future.” MPs, councillors, Metro Train officials, and a representative from the Frankston Historical Society attended a celebration event for the signal box last week. Historical Society president Glenda Viner said that the railway is an important link to Frankston’s past.…