PLANS for the redevelopment of Young St have been given the go-ahead by Frankston Council at its latest council meeting. “Council is delighted to announce its support of the Victorian Government’s Design and Development Report of the Redevelopment of Young Street,” Mayor Cr James Dooley said. With works set to commence in July 2016 and be completed by March 2017, this is the first stage in the $63 million Victorian Government commitment towards the revitalisation of the Frankston Station Precinct. “Young Street is a very important gateway in our city centre and we look forward to it being transformed into…
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TWO-TIMES Frankston mayor and current councillor Sandra Mayer has recorded a song highlighting the plight of women trapped in an abusive relationship. Cr Mayer, under the artist name Shania Mayer, will launch the song Getaway at a domestic violence candlelight vigil held by Safe Steps at Federation Square Wednesday 4 May, 6pm. Cr Mayer says the song’s lyrics encourage women to leave the abusive relationship. “Many people who have heard it have had an emotional reaction. It seems to strike a chord in people. I called it Getaway rather than Runaway, because leaving an abusive relationship can be an extremely…
CROWDS turned out in force again this year to commemorate Anzac Day with dawn services and marches throughout Kingston. Chelsea Longbeach RSL president Michael Weissenfeld said attendance numbers were slightly down on last year’s Gallipoli centenary high but there was still a strong turnout to honour those who have served Australia in war. Pictures: Gary Sissons [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”6″ gal_title=”ANZAC PIcs 2016″] First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 27 April 2016
THE Environment Protection Authority has ranked Port Phillip Bay beaches and Yarra River locations over summer and nine beaches are named in equal first place for the best recreational water quality. Hampton, Seaford, Portsea, Canadian Bay, Sandringham, Elwood, Rosebud, Santa Casa and Black Rock all offered the best recreational water quality, while Half Moon Bay, Portarlington, Carrum and South Melbourne beaches equalled 10th spot. EPA Group Manager of Applied Sciences Anthony Boxshall said each of Port Phillip Bay’s 36 beaches was ranked according to EPA and Melbourne Water’s weekly water quality monitoring data from 1 November 2015 until 10 April…
CHILDREN at Parkdale Preschool are climbing to new heights thanks to a Kingston Council community grant. The Alameda Place kindergarten has successfully gained a $2000 grant to revamp its large outdoor play area. As a result of fundraising efforts of parents and the community grant, the preschool has been able to remove an aging timber climbing frame and purchase new equipment. Parkdale Preschool Director Megan Miller said parents banded together at a working bee to remove the old structure. “We have now purchased new portable climbing frames and a crash mat for jumping with the grant,’’ Ms Miller said. “We…