THE Waterfront playground area has opened back up to the public, signalling the end of $1.2 million works. Frankston mayor Michael O’Reilly said the previous equipment was demolished and replaced with “durable materials that are far more resilient to the harsh coastal environment.” “The new playground at the Frankston Waterfront is an awesome space for kids to play and enjoy,” he said. “I urge families in the Frankston area to get down there to check it out. Why not pack some snacks, or utilise the great new barbeques and make a day of it.” The Waterfront playground can be found…
Author: Bayside News
A MAN and woman from Langwarrin and a Frankston man have been arrested in relation to the alleged assault of two police officers. The alleged incident took place in St Kilda at around 3am, Sunday 24 February. Police said that two officers were injured, and that OC spray was used during the arrest. Four people were charged with “two counts of assault police, affray, violent disorder, intentionally cause injury and other assault related offences.” Stonnington CIU detectives arrested a 26-year-old St Kilda man in relation to the incident, as well as the 27-year-old Langwarrin man, the 25-year-old Langwarrin woman and…
WORKS to remove level crossings at Carrum Station are underway, with the project set to temporarily wipe out parking at the station. During February the station car park will be partially closed, before being closed entirely from March 9 until the completion of construction. The station itself will be closed after the construction of a temporary rail track between Karrum Karrum Bridge and Eel Race Road. Trains will run express past Carrum Station, while buses will be arranged to take passengers from Carrum to Seaford and Bonbeach stations. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said the works would “see trains running on…
RESIDENTS of Collins Street in Mentone have spoken up to object a development of an aged care residence. Collins Street resident Adrianna Pavlekovic said that “neighbours are outraged” that a proposal is before council to construct a four storey development “in a quiet dead end street”. “I am representing a large group of objectors in relation to an application to amend an existing permit in Mentone. The site is located in Collins Street and has a planning permit for a 126 bed aged care facility over 3 levels plus basement,” she said. “The applicant has applied to amend the permit…
A LOCAL act has been confirmed to rock the upcoming Mordialloc Festival, with the Tanya George Band set to take the stage. Lead singer Tanya George lived on Beach Road for two years, while bass player Swithin Oliver grew up in Mordialloc. The band has had a big year already, having performed at the Australian open and the Midsumma Festival. They have also played at the St Kilda Festival, the Adelaide Fringe Festival, and the Queenscliff Music Festival. They will be performing on the Beach Stage at 3pm, 3 March. The festival will run across the weekend of 2 March…