TOUGHER bail conditions will be imposed on offenders as part of sweeping changes proposed by the state government, but some experts have warned that marginalised communities may be unfairly affected. The state government introduced its bail reform to Parliament last week. It is seeking to amend the Bail Act to remove the principle of “remand as last resort” for youths, and introduce bail offences. The state government plans to introduce “commit an indictable offence while on bail for an indictable offence” into the Bail Act, and make the offence “breach of condition of bail” a summary offence. They will be…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
PROVINCIALRED Hill have beaten Langwarrin in a huge upset to book their spot in this weekend’s Grand Final.Langwarrin entered the two-day clash on Saturday in first place. Red Hill qualified for finals in fourth, a fair way back from the ladder leaders.Red Hill batted on Saturday, and put a good total on the board. They scored 212 runs from their 80 overs – Simon Dart top scored with 72.Langwarrin struggled with the bat on Sunday. A few of their top order batters made good starts, but couldn’t capitalise.Langwarrin’s Brodie Matthews and Aaron Bardwell were each dismissed for one, and Trav…
UNEMPLOYMENT, health issues, and homelessness are among the challenges that a group of women will tackle with force later this year when they participate in the “Spirit of Transformation” program.The Women’s Spirit Project’s Spirit of Transformation is designed for women aged over 25 who are overcoming life challenges. The ten-week program, which helps empower women who have lived through poverty, health issues, or violence, is now accepting applications.The free program is available for women in the Kingston and Frankston local government areas. It will feature an hour of exercise each week, along with sessions covering learning and behavioural styles, goal…
PROVINCIAL LADDER leaders Langwarrin will head into this weekend’s final series off the back of a loss, after Dromana put them to the sword on Saturday.Langwarrin had a disastrous day on the road against Dromana. They got off to a nightmare start when opener Jack Marget was clean bowled by Dale Irving with the first delivery of the day.Each of Langwarrin’s first five batters failed to reach double digits. They collapsed to 7/43, and looked in a world of trouble.The tail offered some resistance, but Langwarrin was soon bowled out. They scored just 96 runs.Dromana made short work of their…
THE field of contestants for Dunkley in the upcoming federal election is growing.Although Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has yet to announce an election date as of 16 March, the local campaign is already well underway. The Labor and Liberal parties have had their candidates locked in for months – incumbent MP Jodie Belyea will contest for Labor, and former Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy will get a second crack at the seat for the Liberals. Belyea and Conroy were the two major party candidates at the March 2024 by-election. Belyea emerged victorious with a slim 2.7 percent margin on the two-party-preferred…