THE sale of public land on Evelyn Street will be discussed at a two hour consultation session on 9 May. The sale of the land was to be debated behind closed doors at Frankston’s 18 February council meeting, but the debate was brought into open council. A “community drop-in session” will be held at the Frankston Civic Centre from 5pm until 7pm on 9 May. The mayor Michael O’Reilly said “residents are welcome to attend a drop-in session to speak with council officers one on one about the sale of the Evelyn Street land.” “I encourage residents to have their…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
KINGSTON councillors have voted unanimously to advocate for “changes and improvements to the level crossing removal project plans for Cheltenham and Mentone”. As part of the motion passed at the 23 April public council meeting, Kingston Council will seek “further discussion” about expanded decking areas at both stations. The successful motion stated that council would “authorise officers to negotiate for the additional decking at Cheltenham and Mentone up to a maximum financial contribution by council.” The amount of that financial contribution was kept confidential. The council officer’s report read that “LXRP wrote to council on 12 March 2019 advising the…
SIX candidates have nominated to contest the seat of Isaacs at this year’s federal election. Voters will head to the polls on 18 May to have their say about who will represent the area going forward. The Isaacs electorate spans from Carrum to Moorabbin and encompases Dingley Village, Dandenong South, and Lyndhurst. A redistribution of the seat saw a small percentage of Labor voters from the last election moved into the Dunkley electorate. Shadow attorney-general Mark Dreyfus has held the seat for Labor since 2007, with his party winning it in 1996. Mr Dreyfus will again contest the seat. His…
DIVISION ONE PINES have kept their unbeaten 2019 record intact with a big win over Bonbeach away from home. Playing against a very capable Bonbeach outfit, Pines faced some difficulties and were only three points up heading into the final term. Although the game threatened to go down to the wire, Pines put together an impressive final term to claim a comfortable win. Brendan Barfoot booted three goals for the Pythons, as his side secured victory 8.10 (58) to 13.7 (85). Trent Dennis-Lane worked hard for Bonbeach and booted three goals of his own, At David Macfarlane Reserve, Sorrento were…
DIVISION TWO THERE is plenty to smile about at Red Hill at the moment, as the Hillmen secured their second consecutive victory by over 100 points on Saturday. After pumping Crib Point last week, Red Hill looked as if they woudl face a bigger challenge this week against Hastings. The Blues had locked in star forward Brendan Fevola to make an appearance on the road to bolster their chances of a win. Despite their forward firepower, Hastings were completely overwhelmed from the get go. Red Hill went into quarter time with a 44 point lead, holding the Blues goalless. Red…