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…
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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…
THE state Labor Government have directed their attention towards sport in their last push to claim the win in the 24 November state election. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny announced the latest batch of sporting funding would be directed towards Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve upon re-election. The promised funding would go towards implementing female-friendly change rooms for the Skye Football Club, as well as a rebuild of the pavilion. “Our local clubs know how much this investment is needed and I’m proud to help deliver this vital upgrade,” Ms Kilkenny said. Sports minister John Eren MP said “local sport is about…
ISAACS MP Mark Dreyfus has boasted that local schools will be millions of dollars better off if Labor win government at the federal election. Mr Dreyfus claimed that “local public schools will be $15.96 million better off under a federal Labor Government”. The Labor website fairgoforschools.com.au says that Chelsea Heights Primary School will receive $480,000 in extra funding over three years. The website also says Parkdale Secondary College will be “$2.14 million better off” over three years, while Cheltenham Secondary College will receive $1.18 million over three years. “Labor will provide an extra $14 billion for public schools across the…
Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the theft of a valuable foal from a racing stable in Carrum Downs on Monday. The incident occurred on McCormick Road when the six week old foal named Holly was discovered missing from the property. The foal was in a paddock with a brood mare and was receiving veterinary treatment which required the foal to wear splint boots. Investigators found the splint boots in the paddock and believe the foal was carried to a waiting vehicle. Anyone with information is urged is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit…