A PLAQUE memorialising Seaford tradie Cameron Smith has been installed near the site of his death. Cameron Smith was killed in an alleged stabbing last year while dining with his girlfriend, Natasha. He was just 26-years-old. Last week a bench and plaque installed on Station Street in Seaford in tribute to Mr Smith were unveiled. Cameron’s father, Mike Smith, spoke to attendees at the unveiling. He thanked everyone who had been involved in paying tribute to his son. “This has been a very difficult year and a very emotional day for Cameron’s family, his friends and his workmates,” Mr Smith…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
THE 2022 AFLW season will kick off in Frankston next year. The season opener between St Kilda and Richmond will be played under the new lights at SkyBus Stadium. The action begins on 7 January. St Kilda FC CEO Matt Finnis said that the redevelopment of the side’s regular homeground in Moorabbin would allow the club to “embrace the opportunity to connect with fans across its southern heartland” by playing in Frankston. “It’s exciting to add another chapter to our AFLW journey by returning Saints’ footy to the Frankston region,” he said. “SkyBus Stadium played a key role in the…
THE state government has confirmed that it intends to start work on the eastern section of the Suburban Rail Loop project next year. A commitment of $9.3 billion in taxpayer funding was announced last week towards SRL works. The funding will be used to build 26-kilometre twin rail tunnels and six underground stations between Cheltenham and Box Hill, and work on the precincts surrounding the stations. The state government says it has already committed $2.5 billion for “planning and development of SRL and for initial and early works on SRL East.” It has awarded a contract for early works to…
A PUBLIC art trail beginning at Patterson River is one step closer to fruition. At their November meeting, Kingston councillors voted to endorse “the staged delivery of a series of new interconnected public art trails across Kingston commencing at the Patterson River with up to 11 artworks, with 50 per cent of those artworks to be commissioned following detailed planning, being undertaken prior to work commencing on other areas of the trails, subject to approved funding in the 2022/23 budget and forward capital program.” Council will receive a report next year on the costs and options for installation. The report…
CRICKET PROVINCIAL THERE may have been only one run in the final score, but Langwarrin made easy work of Mt Eliza on Saturday. Mt Eliza batted first and managed 130 with the loss of four wickets in their 40 overs. Sam Glenn was their best with a knock of 36 before being dismissed LBW. Langwarrin made short work of their total, getting the job done in 33.5 overs with the loss of just one wicket. Chris Brittain managed a half century before being caught, and Matthew Prosser and Ian Cockbain 42 and 25 respectively. Sorrento had a bad day at…