THE extension of the Frankston line to Baxter is still included as a “key project” in the federal budget, despite being at a standstill for a year. A business case assessing the electrification and duplication of the Frankston line to Baxter was completed in October last year. Despite pressure from the opposition and state government, the federal government have not released the finished business case. The state government has also not committed funds to the project, leaving it in limbo. The federal government’s $225 million commitment to the project was first announced more than two years ago by former prime…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
BUPA has declared the COVID-19 outbreak at its Edithvale aged care home “closed”. The first COVID-19 case at the site was made public on 19 July. A total of 44 Bupa Edithvale residents ended up contracting the virus and 17 lives were lost, a Department of Health report released on 2 October read. Including staff, the total number of cases linked to the aged care home was 79. On 17 September, Bupa declared the outbreak “officially closed”. Bupa released an online statement on 2 October saying that “no Bupa Edithvale team members or residents have tested positive to COVID-19 for…
BALLOT packs are being mailed out this week for the council election. There were 35 nominations for Frankston Council this year. Voting will close at 6pm on 23 October, with results declared on 13 November. David Asker What is your occupation? Currently working for Harvey Norman. Worth noting that I’ve served 2 terms on Council previously. Are you a member of a political party? If so, which one? None. I used to be a member of the ALP. However I discontinued my association two or three years ago. What suburb do you live in? Been very happy living in Karingal,…
BALLOT packs are being mailed out this week for the council election. There were 35 nominations for Frankston Council this year. Voting will close at 6pm on 23 October, with results declared on 13 November. Justin Turner What is your occupation? I am a director of a small business & Estate Agency in the city of Frankston. Are you a member of a political party? If so, which one? Im not affiliated with, a member of or endorsed by any political party. What suburb do you live in? I live in Frankston North and have done so since 2012. What…
BALLOT packs are being mailed out this week for the council election. There were 35 nominations for Frankston Council this year. Voting will close at 6pm on 23 October, with results declared on 13 November. Brad Hill What is your occupation? IT and telecoms engineer Are you a member of a political party? If so, which one? I’ve been a Labor member – but just a member. Not an endorsed candidate. What suburb do you live in? Frankston What is the biggest issue facing council? Value for our rates! And stability – and end to infighting What do you hope…