AN Australian music legend will perform in Frankston this week. John Williamson’s music is recognised around the country. His biggest hit, True Blue, was recently inducted into the National Film and Sound Archives Sounds Of Australia. Williamson’s Winding Back tour will take him to the Frankston Arts Centre on 11 February. He says that the tour is not a goodbye, but that he will be performing less in the future. “While I’m not looking to retire just yet, once I’ve completed the Winding Back Tour I’ll be scaling down my live appearances. I’ve always loved the connection I receive when…
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THE federal opposition will spend $440 million on upgrades and programs at schools to help kids recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic if it wins the election. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said last week that the funding would be used on better ventilation, building upgrades, and mental health support. “The past two years have been tough for families in Dunkley. Kids have missed out on activities and experiences, and many are struggling with their mental wellbeing,” Ms Murphy said. “Labor doesn’t want any Australian child held back because of the pandemic. Our plan will help make sure our…
MORE restaurants have opened outdoor dining spaces in Frankston. Grants from the state government’s outdoor dining program and from the Frankston Revitalisation Board have been helping businesses set up shop outside. Council has also been running a campaign, Do It Outdoors 2.0, to incentivize and encourage restaurants to set up outdoor dining. One restaurant that has recently opened their outdoor dining area to patrons is Gapfed. Its owner Greg Chronopoulis said “I feel like I am on a Greek Island somewhere, it’s just beautiful and our customers are loving it.” Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said that council was working to…
PENINSULA Aquatic Recreation Centre was a big winner at the Aquatics and Recreation Victoria awards this year. The Frankston pool and gym was named the health club of the year. PARC employee Pru Drago also won big on the night, taking home the award for personal trainer of the year. Award winner Pru Drago helps run PARC’s eight week challenge and small group personal training membership. She ran online programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms Drago said it was an “honour” to win the award. “In what was a really challenging year for us all to be recognised and take…
GRANTS of up to $10,000 are available through the South East Water 2022 community grants program. Successful grant applicants in 2021 included the Mornington Life Saving Club, Baxter Fire Brigade, Australian Marine Mammals Association, Nepean Conservation Group, Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association, and Food for Change. Food for Change CEO and founder Matt Donavon said that the grants helped fund a drip irrigation system to grow fruit, vegetables and herbs for donation. “We’re very grateful to have received the grant and the irrigation has already helped us to plant fruit trees which will help in our efforts towards providing much needed…