IT’S Rosebud’s long history as a great place to enjoy summer lovin’ holidays that makes it the perfect place to revive the fun-filled ‘50s and ‘60s lifestyle. Rosebud RockFest, held over three days November 16-18, is a fun celebration of all things groovy; cool cars and hot bands, rock music dances and shows, retro clothing markets and a Pin-Up contest to boot! RockFest ‘18 starts on Friday evening at Rosebud Primary School with the first of many dances featuring the band Who Was That Cat who play 50’s and 60’s music with a Rockabilly twist. On Saturday morning the Rosebud…
Author: Bayside News
THREE out of five board members of Peninsula Leisure have been replaced in a significant shake-up. Frankston Council confirmed that, three new “non-executive directors” have been appointed to the board. Mr Paul Faulkner, Mr Scott Nathan and Mr Rob Hines will replace outgoing board members Ms Barbara Cook, Mr David Shilbury and Mr Simon Allatson. The terms for new board members run until 31 October, 2021. Mr Roseanne Healy and Mr Phillip Johnson remain on the board. Peninsula Leisure operates the PARC swimming centre, and the Pines Forest Aquatic Centre on behalf of Frankston Council. Outgoing Frankston mayor Cr Colin…
THE Blessing of the Fleet for emergency services’ search and rescue vehicles has been held at Frankston Pier. The Blessing of the Fleet is an annual event that recognises the work of maritime emergency services on the water, including the volunteer Coast Guard, volunteer Marine Rescue, Victoria Water Police, Life Saving Victoria, and Victoria State Emergency Service. The event kicked off at St Paul’s Church before moving to the pier, when the craft were blessed prior to the beginning of their duties during boat season. The Blessing of the Fleet has been hosted by the Frankston Coast Guard for more…
Two people have been arrested following a search warrant in Seaford yesterday. Mornington Peninsula based Southern Metropolitan Divisional Response Unit investigators in conjunction with Drug Enforcement Agency (USA) agents executed the warrant at a Fortescue Avenue house. Earlier in the day a 26-year-old Seaford man was arrested in Frankston, a 23-year-old woman was arrested at the Seaford house. The man has been charged with offences against the Commonwealth Criminal Code including attempting and conspiring to import a marketable quantity of border controlled drugs. He has been bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 22 January 2019. The woman was…
PLANNING Minister Richard Wynne MP has confirmed that there is no proposal in front of him to rezone Kingswood Golf Course. Kingston Council’s decision to deny a planning permit to the developer will for now be upheld. “Developers of the Kingswood golf course at Dingley Village have put their plans on hold following Kingston Council’s decision to abandon seeking an amendment to the planning scheme to re-zone the site,” Mr Wynne said. “The developer has issued a statement saying they accept the decision and do not plan to resubmit their proposal. As a result, there is nothing to consider. “It’s…