THERE are no active cases of coronavirus cases among Frankston residents, as of 31 May. The last time a Frankston resident was recorded as having an active case of COVID-19 was on 25 May. Statistics from the Department of Health and Human Services have since been updated to show that there are no active cases among residents. A total of 41 Frankston locals had previously tested positive for COVID-19. There were also no active cases among people who live in the Kingston local government area. There is one active case on the Mornington Peninsula. Victorian Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
A WOMAN has died after being hit by a car while cycling on Beach Road last week. The 60-year-old Mentone resident was allegedly struck by a Holden Commodore in Beaumaris, around 5.25pm 24 May. She died at the scene. Police allege that the driver failed to stop at the scene of the incident. The next day they arrested a 35-year-old man from Armstrong Creek, who has been charged with culpable driving, dangerous driving causing death, fail to stop, and fail to render assistance. He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 26 May. The Holden Commodore was allegedly…
THE committee that managed the Patterson Lakes Community Centre has stepped down from its role. A statement on the PLCC Facebook page read that the “members had voted to hand over the management of the Patterson Lakes Community Centre to the City of Kingston.” “The committee has stepped down from its role. The centre currently needs to remain closed because of government regulations on COVID-19. City of Kingston will update you of any changes,” the statement read. A Kingston Council media release read that “the Patterson Lakes Community Centre Incorporation has informed council that its members have voted to cancel…
CONSTRUCTION being undertaken by the Level Crossing Removal Project in Seaford has caused a stir among residents keen to see long held plans for an arboretum come to life. The LXRP is working on a shared use path, which will span more than 11 kilometres from Edithvale to Frankston. They are currently working between Armstrongs Road and Station Street in Seaford, and have shut the Kananook Reserve Walking Trail from 6 May to 29 May to allow for that. Former president of the Kananook Creek Association, Robert Thurley, said that works at Station Street are at odds with plans for…
THE state government has confirmed that this year’s council elections will go ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic. Frankston residents will vote by mail on 24 October this year. A media release put out by the state government read that “the Chief Health Officer has advised that it is safe for the postal election to proceed this year.” “To ensure the election is safe, and in an acknowledgement of physical distancing requirements, longer candidate statements will be allowed in the Victorian Electoral Commission Voter Information packs and guidance will be available on suitable and safe campaigning methods,” the statement read. Local…