SHOCK has swept through Frankston after a man was allegedly killed by a stranger at Frankston Pier last week.Just after 6am on Saturday, 29 June, police were called out to Frankston Pier to respond to an alleged assault. Emergency services arrived soon afterwards, but the victim could not be revived. The 45-year-old Cranbourne North man died at the pier.Later that day, police arrested 36-year-old homeless man Forrest Stevenson and questioned him over the alleged attack. On 30 June they charged him with murder. The victim has since been identified as Andres Pancha, a father of three. Tributes from his friends…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
EVERY recommendation from an inquiry into historical sexual abuse at Beaumaris Primary School and other government schools will be implemented by the state government.The inquiry published its final report in March after hearing from nearly 70 abuse victims. Its work focused on allegations against four people employed by Beaumaris Primary School between 1971 and 1972 – Graham Steele, Darrell Ray, David MacGregor, and a person who cannot be named for legal reasons.Last week, the state government announced that all nine recommendations from the inquiry’s final report would be accepted. It will spend more than $48 million to take action. A…
MORE than 30,000 houses should be built in the Frankston local government area by 2051, the state government says.The Victorian government has set every council a housing target to reach by 2051. It has declared that 36,000 homes should be built in the Frankston municipality during that timeframe. It has set a target of 59,000 homes for the neighboring Kingston Council area.The state government is encouraging councils to undergo planning changes to accommodate housing development. In a media release accompanying the housing target announcement, it said “Victoria’s councils have the powers to unlock space for more homes by proposing changes…
MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONEDROMANA emerged victorious from their top-of-the-table clash against Mt Eliza last weekend. The ladder-leading Tigers travelled to Emil Madsen Reserve to take on second-placed Mt Eliza on Saturday. The Redlegs kicked out to an early lead, and were on top throughout the first half. At the main break, Mt Eliza led by 10 points.Dromana booted five goals in the third term to kick their way back into contention. They went four points ahead in the third term, and managed to hold on for the win. A late goal helped Dromana seal an 8.7 (55) to 9.14 (68)…
TENS of thousands of new homes should be built in the Kingston municipality by 2051 according to an ambitious state government plan released last week.The Victorian government has set every council a housing target to reach by 2051. The state government says 59,000 new homes should be built in the Kingston local government area in the next 27 years – as of 2023, there are a little more than 69,000 homes in the Kingston municipality. A target of 36,000 new houses has been set for the neighbouring Frankston Council area, and 57,000 is targeted for the Greater Dandenong municipality.Premier Jacinta…