AN independent panel has recommended changes to the Endeavour Cove precinct planning controls to limit the height of future developments. The Patterson Lakes area is currently subject to complex planning restrictions, and has been the site of controversy. In 2021 the Ombudsman probed decisions made by Kingston Council within the precinct, but did not substantiate allegations of corruption. The planning controls at the site came into focus again last year when VCAT determined that no permission would be required to construct a ten-storey building within it. Kingston Council has since sought to change the planning rules to give itself more…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
MPNFL DIVISION ONE IT was a happy homecoming for former Mt Eliza junior Nathan Jones on Saturday. The former Melbourne Demons captain ran out for his first senior game for his junior club last weekend. Mt Eliza played Sorrento at Emil Madsen Reserve. Mt Eliza were in control all day long. At half-time they led by 32, and had restricted Sorrento to just three goals. The Redlegs went on to claim a comfortable 15.20 (110) to 6.7 (43) win. Jones booted two goals for the afternoon. He was joined in the best by Finlay Bayne and Declan Cole. Undefeated ladder…
A PROPOSAL to prevent Frankston serial killer Paul Denyer from ever applying for parole again has failed to gain the support of the state government. Denyer is now eligible for parole after serving a 30-year sentence for the murders of Elizabeth Stevens, Deborah Fream, and Natalie Russell. He has had his first application for parole denied, but can still apply again. Last week, the state opposition proposed a Bill to prevent Denyer from making further parole applications. It was not supported by the state government. Shadow corrections minister Brad Battin said the proposed legislation would “insert provisions into the Corrections…
MPNFL DIVISION ONE REIGNING premiers Frankston YCW have returned to the winner’s circle with a hard-fought victory over Red Hill. The Stonecats were looking to bounce back after a surprising defeat the week prior. Red Hill looked their equal though, and at half time the Hillmen were ahead. Frankston YCW established control in the third term, and took a seven point lead into the last quarter. The Stonecats wrapped up the win with a four goals to two last quarter. The final score read Frankston YCW 12.13 (85) to Red Hill 9.8 (62). Luke Paynter and Luca Goonan were excellent…
THE proposed extension of the Frankston line to Baxter is in serious doubt, with $225 million in federal funding for the project on the chopping block. The Liberal federal government committed $225 million towards the extension of the Frankston line in 2018. Since then the project has laid dormant, and no other level of government has contributed cash towards it. While releasing its first budget last Tuesday, the Labor federal government confirmed that an independent review into all Infrastructure Investment Program projects not yet under construction will be undertaken. The Times has confirmed that the Frankston line extension is one…