OVERFLOWING bins at Frankston’s beaches have prompted council to double its foreshore bin collections. Huge waves of people have hit local beaches this month as COVID-19 restrictions ease and the weather warms up. Bins on the foreshore were filling quickly, but now they will be emptied more frequently. Temporary bins have also been installed to help keep up with the influx of beachgoers. Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon said “Victorians are being encouraged to enjoy their downtime outdoors, having more picnics and can now travel further and take advantage of our beautiful beaches. Unfortunately this meant that we saw a…
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FRANKSTON’S maternal and child health centres have reopened with COVID-19 prevention measures in place. Nurses are now transitioning back to in-person consultations, after the pandemic forced them to conduct their work over the telephone. New mother Hayley said the service had helped her and her eight month old daughter Ginny (pictured) during the lockdown. “The nurses went above and beyond to answer all my questions. I didn’t feel rushed and they’ve been incredibly supportive,” she said. To learn more about Frankston’s maternal and child health team or to book an appointment visit frankston.vic.gov.au/MCH First published in the Frankston Times -…
THERE are no recorded active COVID-19 cases in Frankston for the first time in months. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed on 8 November that there were zero active cases in the Frankston local government area. The last time there were zero active cases in the municipality was on 26 June, more than four months ago. On 12 October there were just three active COVID-19 cases in Victoria, and the state had gone nearly two weeks with no new infections. The remaining active cases are in residents from the Casey and Greater Dandenong municipalities. First published in the…
LIBRARIES have finally reopened for keen book lovers to visit. People can now visit Frankston and Carrum Downs libraries for 30 minute sessions. The libraries’ full offering can be browsed, and printing, scanning, and computer services can also be used. The click and collect service will continue to run at the Frankston, Carrum Downs, and Seaford branches. Frankston Libraries manager Tammy Goodwin said library staff have been “moved by messages of support sent by residents during lockdown.” “We’d like to thank locals for the heartwarming messages sent to us over the past six months. They’ve meant so much to our…
LIBRARIES and recreation centres across the Kingston municipality have begun to reopen. From 9 November, the doors to Parkdale, Chelsea, Clarinda, and Cheltenham libraries reopened for pre-booked visits by phone appointment only. Dingley and Patterson Lakes libraries will open from 30 November. Local tennis clubs and bowls clubs are also back in action. Council says that sporting grounds are beginning to be booked up for use over the winter. Waves Leisure Centre also reopened on 9 November for lap swimming, classes, and gym sessions. All visits need to be pre-booked at kingstonactive.com.au. In neighbouring Frankston, the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre…