DIVISION TWO BRENDAN Fevola ran out for his MPNFL debut on Saturday in front of a big home crowd at Hastings. The Blues took on Devon Meadows, who were looking to spoil the occasion. Devon Meadows started well and led at quarter time, but were eventually made to pay for inaccurate kicking. Coleman medallist Fevola was getting plenty of the footy for the Blues, and ended up kicking five goals for the game. Had he been more accurate in front of goal, it would have been a lot more. Both sides struggled to convert on their chances, but eventually it…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
EIGHTEEN months on from their last annual hard rubbish collection, Frankston Council have confirmed the dates for their next collection. The collection service will run from late April and continue through until June. The mayor Michael O’Reilly said “council appreciates that the change to the timing of the regular hard rubbish collection has been frustrating for some residents. While the city-wide hard rubbish collection has previously taken place progressively throughout October and November, the annual service will begin in late April and residents will be notified two weeks ahead of their collection period.” “The hard rubbish collection was moved later…
FRANKSTON RSL president Kevin Hillier is “frustrated” by Frankston Council’s decision to pull in-kind support for their ANZAC Day memorial service. Mr Hillier said that the sudden pulling of council support would prove a $35,000 hit for the RSL. “Frankston Council have been helping us for as long as I can remember, and I’ve been here for 16 years. The service has grown since then, but this year they’ve basically decided to stop all the funding. This has suddenly become a $35,000 expense. They’ve told us after this year we’ll get nothing,” he said. “ANZAC Day is a national day…
KINGSTON Council has fired a warning shot to developers and is preparing a campaign to let residents know where to turn to if they spot red flags in poorly built homes. The mayor Georgina Oxley said that council officers are currently preparing a report that will look into improving protections for occupants of “shoddy” developments. “For most people their home is their biggest asset and their livelihood, it’s important that we’re able to support families and home owners in protecting their homes. We want developments to comply with the relevant standards. Anything short of this is simply unacceptable,” she said.…
DIVISION ONE SORRENTO have edged out Mt Eliza in a thriller at David Macfarlane Reserve to back up their impressive victory over the Stonecats last week. The Sharks were once again made to fight back from behind, after a five goal to zero second term had the Redlegs 29 points up at the main break. After not making much progress chipping away the deficit in the third term, Sorrento required a massive final quarter to win. A six goals to zip surge in the last quarter saw the Sharks drag themselves over the line in a hard fought 11.13 (79)…