LABOR has committed to spending $15 million on the redevelopment of the Frankston Basketball Stadium if it wins the federal election. The planned upgrade is expected to include the addition of two new basketball courts, the full redevelopment of courts seven and eight as multi-purpose basketball courts, refurbishment works on courts one to four, an improved foyer and office spaces, gymnastics facilities, and mezzanine spectator viewing. Frankston Council has committed $15 million to the project and asked for matching commitments from the state and federal governments. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy and shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers made the funding announcement. Ms…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
FOLLOWING the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal’s decision to grant pay rises to councillors, deputy mayors and mayors across Victoria, Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Anthony Marsh has released a statement to “set the record straight”. The mayor stated “the deputy mayor’s allowance has been increased from $34,588 to $59,659. However, this new allowance is not an increase but a correction”. Cr Marsh said the “correction” was in recognition of how the role of deputy mayor had evolved significantly over recent years. The article that sparked the response (“Councillors collect healthy pay rise” The Times 23 March 2022) stated the base rate…
A PLAN to slash annual grant funding for the Frankston Toy Library will make the service inaccessible to people who need it, the library’s president says. The Frankston Toy Library is a not-for-profit which has provided families and organisations access to toys for the last 44 years. A majority of Frankston councillors have given in-principle support to a proposal to cut the annual funding received by the Toy Library from more than $25,000 a year to $15,000. Frankston Toy Library President Amber Dick says that the proposed funding cut will mean that she has to reduce opening hours and increase…
CRICKET PROVINCIAL OLD Peninsula are the premiers of the MPCA Provincial division. Saturday’s Grand Final saw Old Peninsula take on Sorrento at Peninsula Grammar School. Old Peninsula batted first on the day. They put together a strong innings, finishing up at 7/217. Thomas La Brooy’s unbeaten score of 79 was his side’s best. Sorrento were competitive, but ended up falling short of their target. They were bowled out for 180. William Crowder was one of the difference makers. His five wicket haul (5/26) helped restrict Sorrento’s total. Old Peninsula emerged triumphant by 37 runs, securing them the premiership. PENINSULA A…
COUNCILLORS across Victoria will enjoy a pay rise this year. The Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal made the decision earlier this month. Councillors statewide are set to receive a pay increase, with deputy mayors the biggest beneficiaries. Frankston, Kingston, and Mornington Peninsula councils are designated category three councils. Under the new pay rate category three councillors will receive an allowance of $35,972, up from the previous amount of up to $31,444. The mayor’s pay has risen from up to $100,434 to $119,316. Deputy mayors will now be paid $59,659. The new allowance comes into effect retrospectively from 18 December last year.…