TENSIONS appear to be growing between some Frankston councillors, with a lengthy debate at last week’s public meeting prompting the mayor to warn councillors to behave. After a frosty meeting last week, The Times understands that Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy sent a memo to all councillors on the topic of their conduct. The central issue at the meeting was a notice of motion on the planned funding cut to the Frankston Toy Library. In a lengthy social media post, Cr Steven Hughes called out the mayor for sending the memo. He said that he believed the message targeted him and…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
SEVEN candidates will be on the ballot in the electorate of Isaacs at next month’s federal election. The deadline has passed for candidates to nominate for the federal election. Ballots were drawn last week. Mark Dreyfus will recontest the seat for the Labor Party. He has been the member for Isaacs since 2007. Labor has held the seat since 1996. Former Bridge Hotel operator Robbie Beaton is the Liberal Party candidate. There are no independents contesting Isaacs at this election. Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate Boris Sokiranksy drew the top spot on the ballot, and will appear first on the…
MPNFL DIVISION ONE SORRENTO kicked 26 goals to secure a dominant win over Edithvale-Aspendale last weekend. Sorrento were brilliant on their home deck. Goals flowed freely throughout the afternoon, with the Edi-Asp defence struggling to deal with Sorrento’s forward firepower. Leigh Poholke was awesome for the Sharks. He booted eight goals. Nick Corp also kicked a bag, finishing the match with five majors to his name. Sorrento ended up winning by 104 points – 26.16 (172) to 10.8 (68). Things were much closer at Baxter Park when Frankston Bombers took on Frankston YCW. The Stonecats had 13 more scoring shots…
MORE COVID-19 restrictions were lifted last weekend. Last week the state government moved to remove more restrictions in response to growing rates of vaccination. As of 11.59pm on 22 April people entering venues will no longer have to show their vaccination status or check in. The mask mandate in primary school, early childhood, hospitality, and retail sectors has been removed. Masks are still required on public transport, at airports, and in health and aged care settings. Close contacts of a positive COVID-19 case no longer have to quarantine, but must wear a mask indoors and record five negative rapid tests…
A CONSORTIUM has officially signed on to undertake the Frankston Hospital redevelopment. After entering exclusive negotiations with the state government to deliver the project earlier this year, Exemplar Health has signed on the dotted line. The hospital project, expected to cost $605 million, will include construction of a 12-storey clinical services tower. The redevelopment will result in 130 more beds and the capacity to treat 35,000 more patients each year. An operating theatre suite with 15 new theatres will be built. The redevelopment will also make room for new mental health, oncology, women’s and children’s, drug and alcohol, and medical…