MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONEPINES piled on 20 goals last weekend to grab an impressive win over Mornington.After a tight opening quarter, Pines opened up a two goal lead in the second term. They put seven goals on the scoreboard in the third term to cement their lead. Pines kept up the pressure in the final quarter, and went on to grab a 14.12 (96) to 20.15 (135) win. Lachlan Sharp booted six goals for Pines, and Dylan Williams scored four. Kai Owens kicked four goals for the Bulldogs. Off the field, there was a strange sight on the sidelines. Mornington…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
A CONFLICT between Frankston Council and a Nepean Highway property owner who allegedly conducted illegal works on Frankston Beach may drag into court. Frankston Council issued a stop work order earlier this year, alleging the homeowner was conducting construction work without a permit. Last week, Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said the situation remains unresolved. “The proponent of illegal works on Crown Land has allegedly advised Frankston City Council (FCC) that he will not remove the encroachment and remediate the Crown land and he has retained legal representation,” he said in a social media post. “As the issue stands, engineers have…
RE-ELECTED Isaacs MP has lost the Attorney-General portfolio after reported factional infighting.Dreyfus has been Attorney-General since the 2022 federal election. He previously served in the role under Prime Ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard. Last week, the daily newspapers reported that Dreyfus’ position was in jeopardy as a result of a factional war. On Thursday it was reported that Dreyfus and fellow MP Ed Husic had been removed from the cabinet. Dreyfus had extensive experience as a lawyer prior to entering Parliament – he worked as a barrister for two decades, and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1999. Among the…
NEARLY $50 million for the Mordi Aquatic Centre project is the centrepiece of Kingston Council’s draft budget. Although the draft budget includes an average rate rise of three percent, a majority of councillors also voted to receive a report back assessing the possibility of a budget without a rate increase. The report will also investigate smaller rate increases than what is proposed in the draft budget. Council has set aside $103.6 million for infrastructure works in the 2025/2026 financial year. That includes $48.6 million for the Mordi Aquatic Centre, $20.5 million for community and sporting facilities, $20.2 million for roads,…
A PROPOSAL to release information about the standing down of Cr Jane Agirtan has sparked disagreement between Kingston councillors. Councillor Jane Agirtan was stood down under section 229 of the Local Government Act after being charged with breaching a personal safety intervention order. At Kingston Council’s 28 April meeting, councillor Chris Hill moved a notice of motion to “where possible, release details of the internal review that has taken place into the events that led to the standing down of a councillor” and “develop a robust process for the handling of similar matters in future that incorporates the principles of…