PLANS for a huge water park in Dingley Village have been approved by the state government. The “SurfnPlay” water park is proposed for 321 Old Dandenong Road. Plans for the $120 million development show a giant outdoor pool, and indoor water slides and playgrounds.The plan was given the green light by the state government last week. In its published decision it wrote that the water park would boost the state’s economy and promote tourism. “The [planning scheme] amendment will allow for the use and development of the land for an aquatic park facility that will deliver considerable economic benefits in…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
UNPRECEDENTED numbers of women are seeking legal aid to escape family violence, the Peninsula Community Legal Centre says.The number of arrests for family incidents rose by more than 17 per cent in the Frankston municipality last year. The Peninsula Community Legal Centre, which offers free legal services in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula, says there has been a “dramatic increase” in the number of women seeking legal help on family law matters.Around 60 per cent of the legal centre’s clients have experienced family violence. PCLC CEO Jackie Galloway said “the alarming spike in the number of women being killed…
A CHARITY rugby match in Seaford last weekend raised more than $8000 for cystic fibrosis research and care. The match between Frankston Raiders and Eastern Raptors last Sunday was the brainchild of eight-year-old Spencer Quinnell. The young rugby fanatic lives with cystic fibrosis – his two younger brothers Teddy and Stanley also have the genetic disorder.Approximately $8500 was raised for CFCC and MonashCF last weekend. Spencer Quinnell’s mother Liv said that she was “truly blown away” by the support. “Spencer’s dream became reality. The day was phenomenal – the grounds were filled with people smiling, cheering him on, digging deep,…
MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONEPINES and Mt Eliza shared the points after a thrilling final quarter at Eric Bell Reserve last weekend. The Pythons and Redlegs traded blows in a close first half. Mt Eliza took a seven point lead into half-time, which stretched into 20 points at the three-quarter-time break. Pines pushed hard in the final quarter to get back in contention. They chipped away at the lead, and found themselves within striking distance with just minutes left on the clock. The Pythons managed to hit the front with a late goal but the lead didn’t last long. Mt Eliza…
KINGSTON’S mayor is encouraging more women to put their hands up for local government elections later this year. The mayor Jenna Davey-Burns and deputy mayor Tracey Davies are the first all-female leadership team in Kingston Council’s history. Women are historically underrepresented on council – only four out of 11 serving Kingston councillors are women.At a recent meeting with outgoing junior mayor Alexandra Shewan and deputy junior mayor Vanessa Comarmond, Davey-Burns stressed the importance of young women getting involved in leadership roles. With council elections looming in October, Davey-Burns said “women deserve to be at the decision making table. Despite the…