THE Frankston Football Club has referred financial discrepancies in its accounts to Victoria Police for investigation. A Herald Sun article last week outlined allegations that the VFL club was facing two police and WorkSafe investigations, and that the president and a treasurer had recently resigned from their volunteer positions. The article referenced missing funds and “misogynistic attitudes towards female members of management.” Since the initial reports last week, Frankston Football Club volunteers have contacted The Times expressing serious concerns about the club’s culture and the deteriorating relationships between its senior figures. The Times asked Frankston Football Club how many board…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
APPROVED plans for a bottle shop near Young Street is drawing the ire of nearby residents. The bottle shop has been approved for 14 Balmoral Street. Frankston Council initially denied the permit, but its decision has been overturned by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Frankston councillor Brad Hill has slammed the bottle shop plans. He said “of all the crazy ideas, this has to be a candidate for worst one ever. The last thing we need down there is easier access to alcohol.” “Someone applied for a planning permit to sell packaged liquor. The police opposed the permit -…
BODYSLAMS and piledrivers will be handed out at the Chelsea Heights Hotel next month when professional wrestling takes over the venue. After a successful first event in Mornington earlier this year, Dominion Wrestling will stage a night of professional wrestling at the Chelsea Heights Hotel on 7 March. Event promoter Chey Jenkins, who also wrestles under the name Drop Dead Gorgeous, says the show will offer fun for all ages. “It is a family friendly event,” Jenkins said. “We provide a couple of hours of live pro wrestling – there will be big characters, big moves, and it’s going to…
KINGSTON Council has received legal advice that a Supreme Court challenge of the state government’s approval of the Dingley Village Kingswood Golf Course redevelopment is unlikely to succeed. Developer Satterley plans to convert the former Dingley Village golf course into 941 residential lots. Planning minister Sonya Kilkenny approved the proposal in October last year. After confirming it would lodge an appeal at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in November last year, Kingston Council was later informed that VCAT would not hear its objections because it had filed its application after the required deadline. Kingston Council acknowledged the blunder, with…
PROVINCIAL PINES defeated Mornington in a hard-fought battle at Eric Bell Reserve on Saturday. Pines have been the team to beat all season, but Mornington are also enjoying a good 2025/2026 campaign. Pines batted first against the Bulldogs last weekend. After a shaky start, Pines batter Harley Peace-Stirling came in and took control. He hit an unbeaten 67 from 102 deliveries to help his side reach a final total of 9/171. Mornington’s run chase was going well before Ricky Ramsdale took the ball. He tore through the middle order and tail end to send Mornington packing for 142 runs. Time…