THE federal government will provide a little under $744,000 to Frankston Council to improve local roads and infrastructure. Council can use the funds from July. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said, “this funding is a big win.” “We know what a difference good local roads and community facilities make,” she said. “I look forward to working with Frankston City Council to get on with the work of delivering the infrastructure our community needs and deserves.” First published in the Frankston Times – 28 February 2023
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AN ex-Olympian who was born in Frankston is overseeing a new group of Olympic hopefuls. Former athlete Craig Mottram is the head coach of On Athletic Team Oceania, a team of athletes hoping to compete at the highest level. Five members of the team have been announced – Olympian Ben Buckingham, World Championship competitors Claudia Hollingsworth and Tess Kirsopp-Cole, Commonwealth Games runner Keely Small, and 1500m hopeful Maudie Skyring. Mottram says it is an honour to be training the next generation. “I’m honoured to coach, train and guide these exceptional runners at a club like OAC that provides athletes and…
MORE than $6000 was raised for local community groups at a rubber duck race in Frankston earlier this month. The inaugural Duck Derby was organised by Rotary Peninsula 2.0. A little more than 600 rubber ducks were sent into Kananook Creek to race. Peninsula Rotary 2.0 president Richard Jones said that the event was a great success. “Enthusiastically supported by members of Frankston High’s Interactors, the Sweaty Ducks Peninsula 2.0 raised over $6000 to be distributed to local groups involved in the environment and activities around the waterfront and bay including Aware Animal Rescue, Dolphin Research Centre, Beach Patrol 3199,…
Police are investigating a fatal crash which occurred in Carrum Downs on Wednesday. Emergency services were called to Peninsula Link in Carrum Downs about 8pm on 22 February after reports a motorcycle had crashed. Investigators believe the motorcycle had exited from Eastlink and was travelling south along Peninsula Link before the rider lost control and crashed. The rider of the motorcycle, a yet to be formally identified man, died at the scene. Anyone who witnessed the crash, has dashcam footage or further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au…
A FREE skating event aimed at young people will take place in Chelsea this weekend. Skate of Mind 2023 takes place at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea on Sunday, 26 February. The event is for novices and seasoned experts alike. The event will feature competitions, food trucks, and live music from local young people. Competitors must be aged between 12 and 25 and live, work or study within the Kingston local government area. Skate of Mind 2023 is organised by the Kingston Youth Services FReeZA Platform 81 Events Committee. It runs from 10am – 4pm on 26 February. First published in…