PET adoption proved popular last year as lockdowns kept people apart. But now that restrictions have eased, some four-legged friends have found themselves stranded. Local animal shelters have begun filling up with abandoned pets, Kingston Council says. The mayor Steve Staikos has urged residents struggling with the demands of owning a pet to seek support and advice. “Some pet owners may have found themselves grappling with time constraints, or behavioural changes in pets, that don’t have you all to themselves anymore,” he said. “If these problems are addressed early, it is possible to achieve a good outcome for everyone involved.…
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A NEW multipurpose synthetic sports facility has been completed at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve. The facility is home to a new central cricket wicket, sportsfield lighting, fencing, safety netting, and line markings. The ground is accredited for use by three sporting codes – football, cricket, and Australian rules football. The $2.85 million facility was jointly funded by the state government and Frankston Council. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “I am so excited to have been able to help deliver this project for clubs like the Carrum Downs Junior Football Club and the Carrum Downs Cricket Club.” “The new synthetic pitch…
THERE is a packed schedule of events around Frankston this weekend. The new Live and Local event, The Big Picture Fest, Graze Frankston City, Ventana 2021 Reimagined, Do It Outdoors Family Fun, and Yoga in the Park are all set to take place from 19 – 21 March. Council’s event coordinator Jessica Schuyler said “Frankston’s Do It Outdoors Bumper Weekend is the perfect place for your adventures. The action-packed weekend brings the Live and Local Event Series with great live music and entertainment at four key locations in Frankston and Seaford.” “Live and Local features captivating live music from performers…
THE redeveloped Karingal Hub shopping centre is on track to open by the end of this year. Construction began on the project a little over a year ago. The $160 million project will add new retailers, dining, entertainment, playgrounds, and 650 more free parking spots to the centre. The centre’s owners ISPT had its plans ticked off in 2018. ISPT retailer services general manager, Sam Curry, said “we have reached a significant number of milestones including the unveiling of our new food court, a refurbished Woolworths store, opening of the new lower ground carpark along with upgrades to our existing…
POLICE are investigating the use of a stolen card at the Karingal Shopping Centre on Christmas Eve last year. Images of two men police wish to speak to have been released. One of the men has a distinctive tattoo on his right leg. Anyone who recognises the men or with information can call Frankston Crime Investigation Unit on 9784 5590, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 16 March 2021