THE popular Christmas Festival of Lights lured tens of thousands to Frankston again last Saturday evening (28 November). Crowds flocked to Davey St and Beauty Park to be entertained by live stage shows and performances, carols by candlelight and a spectacular fireworks display. Mayor Cr James Dooley said the crowd had number about 45,000 again this year, in line with attendances in previous years. “It was impossible not to get into the Christmas spirit. The moment I arrived I was greeted by great entertainers including local dancers, angels on stilts and huskies who were all in the parade, and brought…
Author: Bayside News
THE Frankston Regional Basketball Centre expansion and redevelopment project will receive $4.95 million from the Australian Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund, boosting local jobs, community infrastructure and support programs, Dunkley MP Bruce Billson has announced. “Our energetic basketball fraternity and 7,000 members of the Frankston and District Basketball Association know that the growing popularity of the sport has seen the current facilities bursting at the seams,” said Mr Billson. The $12.5 million construction can now procced with the Frankston Stadium expanding to a 10 court facility including a show-court with spectator seating capable of hosting major events; multi-sport line marking;…
A BOARD will be established to oversee the Frankston Station Precinct Redevelopment. Construction on the $63 million state government project will begin in the first half of next year and is due to be completed in 2019. The board will be chaired by Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke and will include Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley, Frankston Business Network executive officer Karin Hann, Victoria Police superintendent Glen Weir, Peninsula Health CEO Sue Williams, Monash University vice-chancellor Professor Leon Piterman, Chisholm Institute CEO Maria Peters, South East Water managing director Kevin Hutchings and Bayside Shopping Centre manager Gabe North. The government…
SUMMER beach restrictions for dogs have come into effect this month meaning pooches are not allowed on Frankston or Seaford beaches between 9.30am and 7.30pm. Dogs are still allowed on beaches before 9.30am and after 7.30pm as long as they are on a lead at all times. Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley said the changed regulation times are needed so beachgoers can feel safe. “During the peak season, Frankston’s beaches are a favourite spot for families to visit. Council introduces the restrictions to ensure this quality time is not hampered by the threat of dog attacks,” Cr Dooley said. Dog…
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a two car collision which occurred in Carrum Downs yesterday (6 December) afternoon. Investigators have been told that a Holden Commodore was travelling south along Frankston-Dandenong Road around 1.45pm. The driver of the Commodore, believed to be a male in his 70s, lost control of the car which crossed onto the wrong side of the road and collided with a north bound Ford Roadster. The driver of the Ford died at the scene while her male passenger and the driver of the Holden were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Anyone who witnessed the…