KINGSTON Council will seek to work with the state government to reduce pollution in Mordialloc Creek. On 26 August, council voted to “write to Tim Richardson MP to seek written clarification on Victorian state government’s roles and responsibilities specifically related to the management and reduction of pollutants within state controlled creeks and waterways.” The successful motion, moved by Cr Geoff Gledhill, read that council officers would “liaise with government departments to advocate for the implementation of measures that will reduce the volume of pollutants, such as litter and silt, flowing into Mordialloc Creek.” Council officers have also been directed to…
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THE state government has called on Kingston Council to work with them to abolish boat ramp fees in Mordialloc. Fishing and boating minister Jaala Pulford said that Mordialloc and Queenscliff were the only public boat ramps in the state which still charge parking and launching fees. The state government promised that those fees would be abolished in the leadup to last year’s election. Ms Pulford said she called on “the City of Kingston to work with government to remove fees as soon as possible”. “Getting rid of parking and launching fees is a massive win for Victorian families, who can…
Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance to identify a thief who used a stolen credit card in Melbourne’s south last month. Police have been told a credit card was stolen from a car in Carrum Downs sometime between 6pm on Thursday 8 August and Friday 9 August. The victim’s credit card was later used between 2am and 8am on 9 August at stores in Seaford, Patterson Lakes, Dandenong, Dingley and Mentone. The male made more than 30 transactions valued at more than $3000. Police have released an image a man who they believe may be able…
HE was crowned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. as the world’s ‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’ in Memphis, making history as the only artist from outside the USA to win the prestigious title – and Ben Portsmouth returns to Australia this October with his sell-out 2019 world tour, Taking Care of Elvis – The King Is Back. Tickets are now on sale for shows across Australia – Taking Care of Elvis – The King Is Back including Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston on Tuesday 15 October 2019. Fans including David Letterman declare Ben Portsmouth as the closest they…
ADRIAN Lloyd has been appointed the new CEO of the Frankston Football Club. Mr Lloyd has experience working at the Carlton Football Club, Melbourne Victory, and the Melbourne Rebels. He takes over the role from departing CEO Mick O’Neil. Frankston Dolphins president Peter Geddes said the appointment “represents a full circle for Adrian who played for Frankston throughout the seventies, was club secretary in our 1978 premiership year and served as full time manager for over a decade from early 1980’s to 1994.” “Club members will be aware that Adrian had committed to support the commercial side of our club…