WORKS on the multi-deck car park at Frankston Station are ramping up. Early works on the project began last year. Last week federal infrastructure minister Catherine King said that “major works” were underway. “Frankston Railway Station is a major transport hub, with more than 700,000 passenger trips on the line each year,” she said. “As Frankston continues to grow, this new multi-deck carpark will deliver widespread benefits to the community, helping ease congestion on local roads.” The federal and state governments each contributed $43.5 million towards the project. Victorian public transport minister Gabrielle Williams said the car park “is all…
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THNDO is set to headline a free music festival in Moorabbin this weekend. The inaugural Moorabbin Music + Arts festival will take place at the Kingston Arts Centre in Moorabbin between 23 and 25 February. Thndo, Kee’Ahn, Jarabi Band, Rita Satch, Polite Mammals, and Trash Puppets are among the performers. The event will also feature markets, talks, pottery workshops, art competitions, a kids disco, and mini golf. To view the full lineup for the free event and book sessions visit kingstonarts.com.au/upcoming-events/all-events/moorabbin-music-and-arts. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 21 February 2024
MORDI Fest will return to Peter Scullin Reserve next month. The Pierce Brothers, Teen Jesus and The Jean Teasers, The Vanns, and Tim Rogers & The Twin Set will headline the event. Entry into the festival is $5. The event will run from 11am on 2 and 3 March. For more information visit kingston.vic.gov.au/community/events/upcoming-events/mordi-fest First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 21 February 2024
WILD storms knocked down trees and damaged homes across Victoria last week. The storm hit on Tuesday, 13 February. Kingston mayor Jenna Davey-Burns said that damage was found across the municipality. Last week she said the weather had “caused significant disruption across Kingston, with reports of damage to homes and sheds, dozens of trees down and power outages still impacting a large number of our residents and businesses.” “We are working around the clock to help clean up and get things back to being safe as quickly as possible,” Davey-Burns said. “If your property has damaged trees and vegetation that…
The teenage driver of a stolen car, who has been linked to a number of aggravated burglaries, has been arrested by police after he crashed into a number of vehicles in Chelsea yesterday. Police first became aware of the stolen vehicle following reports to Triple Zero (000) that a car was driving erratically in Carrum about 6.40pm. Officers on patrol were making their way to the area when they received reports of a collision at the intersection of Nepean Highway and Maury Street shortly after. It is believed the driver of the stolen car was travelling north on Nepean Highway…