PROTESTERS have turned up in numbers to oppose state government plans to put train stabling on a former landfill site in Heatherton. In late 2020, the state government confirmed that the former Delta site in Heatherton was its preferred location for suburban rail loop stabling yards. The move was slammed by Kingston Council, which had eyed off the land for a new regional sporting facility (“Train stabling decision devastated community”, The News, 3/2/21). Protesters visited Heatherton on Saturday to voice their opposition to the plans. Heatherton Residents Against Inappropriate Development Inc president Andrew Dawson said “as a Heatherton resident of…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
CRICKET PROVINCIAL SORRENTO have won the Provincial Grand Final by just two wickets. Baden Powell was sent in to bat first on Saturday in wet conditions. Opener Beau Anthony made a good contribution of 32 runs, but he didn’t get much support from his teammates. A late showing from the tail end helped Baden Powell reach a final total of 125. Sorrento’s run chase got off to a steady start. Opener Corey Harris and first drop Robert Wilson combined for a 68 run partnership. After that partnership fell, Sorrento started to struggle. Wickets fell quickly, and the side went from…
CAMERON Smith’s life was tragically cut short last year. In November 2020, 26-year-old Cameron Smith was stabbed to death in Seaford. A memorial is now set to be installed on Station Street as a permanent tribute to him. Frankston Council have approved a request from Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny to install a permanent feature to remember the young man. Ms Kilkenny said “Cam’s father, Michael, reached out to me about a permanent memorial for Cam – somewhere to sit and reflect on a young life cut short and somewhere to sit and reflect on the preciousness of life. I put…
A PUSH to move government departments into Frankston has begun. Frankston councillors have written to state and federal MPs asking them to open discussions to relocate departments to Frankston. Cr Brad Hill said South East Water’s move to the area in 2015 brought an estimated annual economic benefit of $850 million to the municipality. “I acknowledge that both the state and federal governments have delivered some fantastic and much-needed major projects, which have significantly helped to revitalise our city. However, it’s crucial that we focus our attention on how we can support these efforts and create more local jobs,” he…
PLANS for a bottle shop on Young Street near the train station have been shot down. The shop was planned for 88 Young Street, directly across the road from the Frankston train station entrance. The proposal to sell liquor at the shop was put to Frankston councillors at their 9 March meeting. A permit was rejected with a 7-2 vote. The proposal put to councillors read that liquor would have been sold at the shop from Monday to Sunday, 11am – 7.30pm. A report prepared by Frankston Council officers read that “Victoria Police have objected to the application” because “the…