THE federal government will spend more than $6.5 million to fix roads across Frankston in the next five years. The $6.546 million commitment from the federal government is roughly a $2.8 million increase from the prior five years. The money will be handed to Frankston Council for projects including “road and traffic management device renewal” along Heatherhill Road from Frankston Flinders Road to Valley Road, a federal government media release read.“Significant road pavement deterioration and traffic management device failures are evident along this section of the road, creating unsafe driving for road users and an ongoing maintenance issue. The works…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
PENINSULA Health has been grouped in with five other health services to form the “Bayside Local Health Service Network” as part of a controversial state government restructure.Last Friday, 10 January, the state government unveiled 12 new “health networks”. It has grouped together health services statewide into geographic regions – health minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the reformed system would “mean stronger referral pathways between health services – freeing up beds in busier hospitals, taking pressure off our dedicated workforce, and ensuring Victorians get care sooner, closer to home.”“Victoria’s health system is one of the best in the world, and these reforms…
CARRUM MP Sonya Kilkenny has been promoted to the Attorney-General position.Kilkenny assumed the position after former Victorian Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes was named the new treasurer. Kilkenny will retain her role as planning minister in addition to her new responsibilities.The state government’s new cabinet was unveiled the week prior to Christmas. The resignation of treasurer Tim Pallas sparked the re-shuffle.Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said Kilkenny will “serve as our state’s new Attorney-General – making sure our justice system continues to hold offenders to account, and keep Victorians safe.”Kilkenny was first elected in 2014. She was handed her first portfolios in mid-2022,…
CARMEL Russell was farewelled by mourners last week following her death aged 81 in the days before Christmas. Carmel Russell was the mother of Natalie Russell, who was killed in Frankston in 1993. Since her daughter’s death, Carmel Russell and her husband Brian have become vocal advocates for justice.On 22 December 2024, Carmel Russell passed away surrounded by her loved ones. Her funeral was held on 2 January at St Francis Xavier Church in Frankston.Russell had six children: Lisa, Janine, Natalie, and Damien, and two step-children with her husband Brian, Darren and Jane. Darren Russell was among the speakers at…
PROVINCIALOLD Peninsula faced a hefty total on Saturday after Baden Powell notched up a tidy 221 last week. But apart from a single early wicket, with Zak Bauer getting caught LBW for seven, it was an easy day with Old Peninsula scoring 5/224.Wade Pelzer top scored for Old Boys with 62 off 87 balls, and the visitors trotted home to pass Baden Powell’s total with over eight overs spare and for the loss of just five wickets. Baden Powell remain without a win for the season.Sorrento haven’t been much better this season, with only a single win, and their fortunes…