FRANKSTON is the third-best tourist destination in the state, according to a public vote. At the 2023 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards, Frankston won the bronze award for best town with a population of more than 5000 people. It is the second year running Frankston has taken out the bronze in that category. Ballarat and Bendigo won gold and silver respectively. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said the result reflected a “new energy” in Frankston. “We’re seeing this in the crafters and innovators that are setting up shop and bringing life to the street. It’s not just businesses, but also families…
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A NEW playground has opened at Yarralumla Reserve in Langwarrin. The new park features upgraded play equipment for all ages, new barbecues, new paths, upgraded seating, and a basketball court. The playground was officially opened by Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy and Hastings MP Paul Mercurio. Yarralumla Reserve is at the corner of Yarralumla Drive and Cranbourne Frankston Road. First published in the Frankston Times – 8 August 2023
YEAR 7 and 8 students at Monterey Secondary College are using virtual reality technology to complete a creative project. The school was awarded a Creative Victoria learning partnership grant last year to undertake the project. Students are teaming with VR artists Susannah Langly and Warren Armstrong to design and bring to life virtual worlds. Monterey Secondary College head of art and technology Rob Oakley said that students are hard at work on the project. “Together we will co-design and create virtual worlds – FutureMe – with the students using 3D scanning software, Tilt Brush drawing, and audio recording and building…
AN immersive deep sea exhibition has opened at the Karingal Hub shopping centre. The Under The Sea exhibition features an interactive maze and rooms with glowing inflatables and murals. The artworks were completed by artists Sahil Roy, Melanie Caple, Chuck Mayfield, David Lee Pereira, Cax One, and Maria-Rosa Szychowska. Karingal Hub centre manager Richard Devlin said “our Under The Sea art maze is one-of-a-kind and truly celebrates the local landscape. We can’t wait to see our regular customers and welcome the new as they visit Karingal Hub and explore our ocean escape.” Under The Sea opened last week, and runs…
RECIPIENTS of this year’s Kingston Council annual grants program have been chosen. Council has boasted that more than $1.6 million will be distributed to local community groups and charities this year. Among the 115 recipients are the Mordialloc Men’s Shed Inc, Kingston Toy Library, Mentone Community Garden Club, and Peninsula Dragonfly’s Dragon Boat Club. This year’s arts grants recipients have also been selected. Among the projects funded is a multi-media performance by artist Judith Dodsworth, a mosaic project by Yarrabah and Kilbreda schools with artist Kimberly Taylor, a sculpture exhibition and workshop by artist Heather McConnell, a public workshop for…