WHILE voters may have their focus firmly set on this weekends state election, a political position of a different kind will also soon be opening up soon. Applications are now open to appoint Frankston’s next youth mayor. The role includes advocating for projects that will benefit youth in the Frankston municipality and working with local council. The term runs for one year, and one candidate will be chosen. The youth mayor role was established last year, when Gerard Felipe was appointed as the inaugural representative in the role. His term is set will expire at the beginning of next year,…
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COMMUNITY Support Frankston have received a funding increase from the federal government. The community organisation will receive an extra $100,000 in government funding from January 2019 onwards. Dunkley MP Chris Crewther said “this funding increase of over $100,000 per annum, bringing the total funding amount to over $350,000, will enable Community Support Frankston to assist locals in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region even further. “Community Support Frankston is one of the busiest community support agencies in Victoria, with nearly 13,000 people contacting them for assistance last year. “Community Support Frankston has been helping residents with food parcels, clothes, bedding,…
Paul Edbrooke – Labor WHAT was your job prior to entering politics? “I was a professional firefighter based at Frankston, and prior to that a teacher and I taught in many Frankston schools. As a firefighter, there is no passing the buck, you have to get the job done, and I take that same attitude into my role as Frankston’s representative.” Why did you decide to get into politics? “I have dedicated my working life to helping my community and the only better way to serve the community as a firefighter is as its state representative and delivering for Frankston.…
A GUN lobby is believed to have taken aim at Premier Daniel Andrews by putting up a large billboard on Peninsula Link saying “Not.Happy.Dan” near the Eastlink off-ramp. The large advertisement, pictured, which is seen by voters from marginal seats Frankston, Carrum and Mordialloc, urges voters to put Labor last on their ballot papers at the 24 November poll. It is reportedly funded by the Shooting Industry Foundation of Australia (SIFA), which is backed by Australia’s largest firearms wholesalers. The billboard states on it that it is authorised by an R.Drew. Rodney Drew is the Executive Officer of SIFA. A…
MUSICAL theatre stalwart Marina Prior will be the main event attraction at the Carols by Kingston event on 9 December. The carols will be held a new location in Bicentennial Park, Chelsea. Alongside Marina Prior, Carols by Kingston will feature performances by Kate Amos, Alinta Chidzey, Bernard Curry, Nina Ferro, Patrick Harvey, Ross Irwin, Chelsea Plumley and Wendy Stapelton. Market stalls and food trucks will also feature. “This year we are delighted to announce that Australia’s ‘leading lady of musical theatre’, Marina Prior, will head the line-up,” said Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos. “Visitors will also enjoy the wide selection…