THREE more high-rise buildings along the Nepean Highway in Frankston have been given the green light to proceed. At a meeting last week, Frankston councillors unanimously approved plans for a 10 storey building at 347-349 Nepean Highway and a 14 storey building at 431 Nepean Highway. Councillors also ticked off amended 14-storey plans for 424-426 Nepean Highway; the initial plans were greenlit by VCAT late last year. Earlier this year, construction got underway on the planned 14-storey apartment building at 446-450 Nepean Highway. Council also approved plans for a 14 storey mixed-use building with 144 residential apartments at 438-444 Nepean…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
SUE Baker has been elected the new mayor of Frankston. Cr Baker was elected to the top job by councillors on 10 December. She defeated Cr Nathan Butler to win the role – Crs Cherie Wanat, Michael O’Reilly, Brad Hill, and Steffie Conroy voted for Cr Baker, and Crs Kris Bolam, David Asker, and Emily Green supported Cr Butler. The newly elected mayor said “I have been preparing for this responsibility for many years and will continue to ensure council’s decisions reflect the real needs and aspirations of our residents.” “With over five years’ experience across two terms in the…
PROVINCIAL BADEN Powell handed Pines their first defeat of the season on Saturday. After bowling Pines out for 159 on day one, Baden Powell came into day two last weekend full of confidence. They looked in control all day, going on to reach their target with six wickets to spare. Dale Elmi and Aidan Wheeler put together the winning partnership. Elmi scored 58 from 98 deliveries and Wheeler scored 32 from 49. Despite the loss, Pines remains top of the ladder. Baden Powell are fourth. Mornington and Red Hill finished the weekend in second and third respectively. Mornington enjoyed their…
UP to $10 million in ratepayer funding is set to be put towards a project to transform Nepean Highway and surrounding pedestrian areas. Frankston Council ticked off a “Nepean Boulevard Precinct Revitalisation” masterplan in early 2025, outlining a series of projects to improve the road and its surrounds. Proposed works include intersection upgrades at Overton Road; the redevelopment of the Kananook Creek Gateway; upgrades at Davey and Fletcher Streets prioritising pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport; Ring Road safety improvements; central median greening; use of the Comfort Station; construction of shared user paths linking Olivers Hill, the Bay Trail, and Frankston…
YOUNG adults swimming on the Mornington Peninsula pose the highest drowning risk in Victoria, a new report has revealed. Life Saving Victoria’s 2024/2025 drowning report was released last week. It reveals that between 2015/2016 and 2024/2025, there were more drownings on the Mornington Peninsula than in any other part of the state. The 25-44 age group suffered the most number of drownings on the peninsula. Drownings most commonly occurred while swimming at beaches. LSV estimates that there is a 99 percent likelihood of a drowning in any given year on the Mornington Peninsula. 36 percent of drowning victims on the…