FRANKSTON line passengers face more weeks of bus replacements as works on the line continue. Crews are in the process of constructing a temporary train line through Parkdale Station to allow trains to pass through while major redevelopment works take place. Buses replace trains on the train line between late October and early November to accommodate the works. Roads in the vicinity will also close during that time. Level crossing removal crews are building rail over road to replace the two level crossings at Warrigal Road, Mentone and Parkers Road, Parkdale. By the end of October Parkdale Station will close,…
Author: Bayside News
FRANKSTON restaurant Foodstar is shutting its doors for good. The all-you-can-eat venue will serve its last meals this week on 20 September. It has been operating for 23 years. A statement on the restaurant’s Facebook page read that it would close for family reasons. “We want to express our profound gratitude for your unwavering support over the years. Your patronage has been the backbone of our success and the source of countless cherished memories. We have been privileged to share in your celebrations, milestones, and everyday moments. While saying goodbye is never easy, we want you to know that our…
KINGSTON Council is reviewing its grant programs. A second stage of community consolation is underway on proposed changes to council’s community grants. Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said he hoped that changes will ensure “our new model is inclusive and most importantly, fair. We want to ensure the distribution of grants is equitable and representative of Kingston’s diverse community.” “We have heard from our community and the groups they represent that we need to reduce red tape and offer a more straightforward application process and that is what we have put forward with these changes,” he said. “While our grants budget…
APPLICATIONS are open to join Frankston Council’s “Social Inclusion Action Group”, one of the first of its kind in Victoria. The group will bring together a diverse group of residents who will develop mental health and social inclusion initiatives. Frankston Council began setting up the group in response to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said, “we want group members from all walks of life, who bring different skills and perspectives, and can learn from each other’s expertise.” “Led by the community, this group will provide a unique opportunity to change people’s lives through…
NOMINATIONS have opened for the annual Kingston Woman of the Year award. This is the sixth edition of the awards night. Nominations in four categories are being accepted: courageous commitment, excelling in arts and sport, inspiring innovation, and success in STEM. Kingston mayor Hadi Saab is encouraging people to nominate outstanding women for the awards. ““These will be our sixth Kingston Women of the Year Awards and each year we are blown away with the quality of the nominees,” he said. “In each case they are women who contribute significantly to the day-to-day lives of our community members, through their…