AN investigation is underway after a fire engulfed the Frankston Visitor Information Centre. The vacant site at Pier Promenade went up in flames on Sunday, 13 September. Firefighters soon arrived to extinguish the blaze before investigators moved in. In a statement, Frankston mayor Sue Baker said “Frankston City Council would like to thank Victoria Police, Frankston Fire Brigade, and Fire Rescue Victoria for their response.” “Emergency services responded and brought the fire under control. Thankfully, no one was injured,” Cr Baker said. “The building has been secured, and an investigation is underway. We ask community members to avoid the immediate…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
MORE than 2000 people have signed a petition opposing plans to build more than 900 lots on the former Kingswood Golf Course in Dingley Village. The golf course is owned by developer Satterley, which is pushing ahead with the redevelopment and has begun advertising properties at the site. The state government approved a development plan for the Kingswood site in late 2025, and a subdivision planning permit application is currently being considered by the Department of Transport and Planning. The petition opposing the project was tabled in Parliament in June, and debated by MPs late last month. Liberal MP Ann-Marie…
PLANS for a new childcare centre in Frankston South have stalled after a legal battle which ended up in the Victorian Supreme Court. The site at 253 Humphries Road is currently owned by Tueno Investments Pty Ltd, which also operates Beachwood Early Learning Centres at 53 The Fairway in Bonbeach and 105 Humphries Road in Frankston South. Last month, the Supreme Court ruled on an ongoing contract dispute between site vendor Tueno Investments and developer Saltworks Investments FS, which was planning to buy the land and lease it back to the original owner. Last year, Tueno Investments agreed to sell…
KINGSTON Council has issued a renewed call for changes around planned Suburban Rail Loop stations in the Cheltenham/Highett and Clayton precincts. Council issued a statement last week saying that an independent Standing Advisory Committee report on the plans, published earlier this year, “raised several concerns that closely reflect issues we have been advocating for.” “Despite these findings, the Victorian Government has now proceeded to approve the planning scheme amendment,” the council statement read. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley says that council will continue advocating for “getting the planning and infrastructure right as the area prepares for significant growth.” “We’ve been very…
THE field of candidates for Frankston at the upcoming state election is growing. The seat is currently held by Labor’s Paul Edbrooke, who will stand again. The Liberals have preselected former nurse Bree Ambry to contest the election. Last week, Chrysten Abraham announced her intention to run as an independent. She said “people are searching for an alternative to the major parties, and many are aligning with One Nation as a result. But if voters have the choice of a strong Independent candidate, they have the opportunity to support a genuine alternative.” Abraham has previously stood as a Liberatarian candidate.…