A TRAIL of public artworks and sculptures would make Frankston one of the state’s primary destinations for arts and culture, the Frankston mayor says. Frankston Council is advocating for funding for an arts trail which would run from the Frankston Foreshore to McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery in Langwarrin. It has contributed $2 million to the project, and is seeking matching commitments from both state and federal governments. The mayor Nathan Conroy said that the 7.4 kilometre trail would “significantly add to the transformation of our city into a vibrant destination for events, arts and culture.” “Frankston is renowned for…
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By Shelby Brooks FIELD hockey in Frankston is facing an uncertain future, with local clubs needing to find a new home by 2027. The Frankston Hockey Club, Mornington Peninsula Hockey Club and Peninsula Women’s Hockey Association (PWHA) have all been based at Monash University’s Peninsula campus for 20 years, at what is known as the Peninsula Hockey Centre. The clubs now have six years to lobby for new facilities elsewhere after the university advised the contracts for the facilities would not be renewed beyond 2027. Frankston Hockey Club president Chris Wall and Mornington Peninsula Hockey Club president Harley Freeman both…
A CAMPAIGN by a local teenager to secure funding for upgrades at Langwarrin Skate Park has found more success. A $20,000 grant for works at the skate park was handed out last year. Federal Labor has now committed to spending another $170,000 on the site if it wins the election. Caiden, a 13-year-old skater, has been one of the leading voices in getting the skate park upgraded. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “I’m pleased to be able to commit to this project if Labor wins the election this May, which will deliver a better Langwarrin skate park with facilities catering…
LABOR has promised to spend $1.3 million on works at Sandfield Reserve in Carrum Downs if it wins the federal election. The funding will be used to upgrade the playground, build a fitness station, expand the skate park, and build seating, paths, shades, lighting, and a multi-purpose court. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy, who is recontesting the seat for Labor at next month’s election, said “I’m pleased to be able to commit to this project if Labor wins the election this May, which will bring the Carrum Downs and surrounding communities together in such an inclusive space. The new Carrum Downs…
PENINSULA Health has won three prizes at the 2021 Healthcare Financial Management Association awards, which recognises talent and leadership in health organisation finance teams across Australia. Financial planning and analysis manager at Peninsula Health and winner of the innovation award, David Monaghan, said that as finance increasingly moved to organisational decision-making on healthcare, the finance division had become more intimately involved in the day-to-day operations of the organisation. “Our skill set is in analysing and interpreting large datasets to drive efficiencies in the service; to ensure hospitals and health services remain sustainable and operational now and into the future for…