WAYNE Holdsworth has been named Frankston’s citizen of the year for his work in suicide prevention.Holdsworth’s 17-year-old son Mac died by suicide in October 2023 aged just 17. Mac Holdsworth was the victim of sexual extortion before his death.Since his son’s passing, Wayne Holdsworth has created SmackTalk. The organisation raises awareness about online threats, and campaigns for suicide prevention measures. Through SmackTalk, Holdsworth has spread his message in presentations nationwide. He was among the leading voices in last year’s campaign to introduce laws for minimum social media ages. On 26 January he was named Frankston’s best citizen.The 2025 young citizen…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
DONATIONS made to Kingston councillors during the 2024 local government elections have been revealed.Two successful Kingston candidates declared donations. Hadi Saab received a total of $10,500 from five individual donors, declaring $5000 from Sieman Raydan, $1500 each from Paul Smith, Sam Smith, and Mahrqan Shirvani, and $1000 from Assam Haydar. Deputy mayor Chris Howe declared a $362 donation from his son, outgoing councillor Cameron Howe.Incumbent Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley donated $2400 to her mother’s campaign in Como Ward.Unsuccessful candidate Alex Breskin also made a sizable donation of more than $12000 to his own campaign and donated $2900 to the campaign…
SOFIA’S Restaurant on the Frankston foreshore is set to close its doors next month after more than 20 years in business. Last week, the restaurant’s owners confirmed that their lease is due to expire. They will close the doors of the restaurant for good on 9 February.“We regret to inform you that our restaurant will be closing due to the expiration of our lease,” a statement on the restaurant’s Facebook page read. “We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyalty and support over the years. It has been an absolute pleasure serving you. “Thank you once…
DONATIONS made to Frankston councillors during the 2024 local government elections have been revealed.Seven candidates who took part in the Frankston Council election have disclosed donations. In the neighbouring Mornington Peninsula Shire, a handful of councillors and candidates have come under fire after disclosing donations from the “Friends of The Peninsula” group, which is backed by property developer Ari Lakman.Two successful Frankston Council candidates declared donations – deputy mayor Steffie Conroy declared a $1500 donation from Richard Starkins, and Emily Green declared three separate donations totalling around $7772. A total of $2792 was donated to Green by the Australian Greens…
PROVINCIALDROMANA moved to the top of the MPCA Provincial division ladder with a win over Old Peninsula away from home last weekend. MPCA cricket returned after a lengthy Christmas break on 18 January. Dromana travelled to Peninsula Grammar to take on the Pirates in a one-day match.Dromana batted first after winning the toss. Skipper Sam Fowler was completely in control, scoring 108 runs to help his side reach a final total of 201 from 40 overs. Sam Fowler’s brilliant century was supported by knocks of 39 and 32 respectively from Jack Fowler and Dale Irving. Old Peninsula battled hard to…