FRANKSTON residents are being asked to contribute ideas to help mitigate the local effects of climate change. Frankston Council is drafting a climate change strategy for the next decade. The strategy will outline opportunities to reduce emissions and combat the growing danger of climate change. Last year a report released by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change spelled out the grave dangers of climate change. Global temperature is projected to reach or exceed 1.5 degrees of warming in the next 20 years. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy has encouraged residents to come forward and have a say on what…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
MPNFL DIVISION ONE MT Eliza gave their premiership hopes a huge boost on Saturday with a hard fought win over Sorrento. The Redlegs and Sharks are both in the mix for finals football this year. At David Macfarlane Reserve on Saturday, Mt Eliza started out the better side. The Redlegs went ahead with a three goals to one first term. They held onto their lead at each break of play, but couldn’t put the game to bed. The Sharks pushed hard in the final term, but couldn’t quite do enough to get the win. Mt Eliza held on to win…
A PERMIT has been granted to build a childcare centre on Overport Road. The proposal to build a childcare centre at 137 Overport Road was rejected by Frankston Council in November last year. Earlier this month the developer won its appeal to have the decision overturned. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has handed developer ASL a permit to use the land to build a childcare centre on, subject to certain conditions being met. The childcare centre will be capped at a capacity of 95 children. A previous proposal to build a childcare centre on the site for 116 children…
KINGSTON Council has asked the state government to stump up cash for the planned upgrade of Walter Galt Reserve in Mordialloc. Council has publicly called for the state government to contribute funding towards a redeveloped pavilion at Walter Galt Reserve. It is hoping to extend the existing building so it can host more female-friendly changerooms. The existing changerooms will also receive upgrades. The total cost of the upgrade is expected to be around $2.3 million. Council has asked the state government to contribute $775,000 and has applied for the money through the Community Local Sports Infrastructure Fund 2022. Through the…
MPNFL DIVISION ONE MPNFL top division football returned with a bang last weekend, with fans treated to an entertaining round. It was the battle of the Sharks on Saturday when Sorrento hosted Bonbeach. Both teams came into the game inside the top six. Bonbeach looked the better side throughout the game. They led at each break of play, with the lead standing at 27 at three-quarter-time. Bonbeach had to withstand a fierce final quarter fight from Sorrento. The home side booted four goals in the last quarter and kept Bonbeach scoreless, but it wasn’t quite enough to get over the…