PENINSULA A CENTURY from Jake Theobald got Heatherhill over the line in a nail biter against Pines. Chasing 253 to win on day two, Heatherhill had a tough task ahead of them. Heatherill ended up in a difficult position at 7/156 before Theobald took control. He scored 102 not out. Heatherhill ended up getting over the line with just two wickets in hand and four balls left to spare. Things were more comfortable for Somerville on Saturday, as they put Moorooduc to the sword. Somerville had already wrapped up a win on day one, and were looking for an outright…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
FRANKSTON Council has agreed to call for a report outlining “any opportunities to be further investigated regarding changes to processes, strategic position and policy that could aid with the creation of more employment opportunities”. The move was ticked off at council’s most recent ordinary meeting. Debate about the motion divided councillors, with discussion quickly turning to the recent decision to reject a move to open up Green Wedge land in Carrum Downs. The proposal, backed by lobby group Committee for Greater Frankston, would have allowed for the expansion of the industrial estate. Former Frankston councillor Christine Richards made a submission…
RESIDENTS rallied at Seaford Station last week to voice their anger at the destruction of vegetation caused by level crossing removal works. Vegetation was removed between Seaford RSL and Armstrongs Road as part of LXRP works in January. Further vegetation removal between Armstrongs Road and Eel Race Road is also scheduled for the coming months. A Frankston councillor delivered a “proclamation” at the site of the damage on 23 February, condemning the removal of vegetation. Cr Glenn Aitken read from a lengthy scroll, proclaiming “today is an opportunity to send a clear message to parliament and authorities that our natural…
THE expansion of public transport services in Frankston has been listed as a “priority initiative” in a newly released Infrastructure Australia document. Infrastructure Australia’s updated priority list reads that “optimising the existing bus network, increasing bus service frequency and coverage” and “upgrades to rail services and infrastructure” have been identified as potential improvements to Frankston. The list of projects and initiatives identified as “priority” or “high priority” by Infrastructure Australia features nearly 150 proposals from across the country. The listed proponent for the public transport initiative was the Committee For Greater Frankston, an independent lobby group. Committee for Greater Frankston…
OPPOSITION to the eviction of Launching Way from the Patterson River boat ramp has been voiced on the floor of state parliament. Trevor and Lynette Hogan, owners of Launching Way, have been told to vacate their site by 31 March. The order came after a lease dispute with Melbourne Water (“Community rallies at boat ramp”, The News, 19/2/20). Liberal Democrat David Limbrick addressed the Legislative Council on 18 February about the eviction. “This is unacceptable bureaucratic bungling, hardly supportive of the recreational boating and fishing enthusiasts that frequent our beautiful bay,” he said. “With no plan seeming to exist for…