PLANS for a massive revamp of train stations in Mentone and Cheltenham have been unveiled. Level crossing removal works are set to send trains underground, with the rail line to be lowered into trenches. The works are expected to be complete by the end of 2020. As part of the new station construction, the station garden will be expanded into a bigger open space. Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson said “getting rid of these level crossings has been talked about forever. We are getting on with the job and preserving the historic Mentone Station as well.” “The heritage listed stations at…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
KINGSTON mayor Georgina Oxley has praised a police crackdown on the operation of illegal brothels in the area. In the last month two illegal brothels in Moorabin had proscription orders placed on them. The last two years has seen court action lead to prosecution against 15 illegal brothels in the Kingston municipality. In October 2017 Kingston Council spearheaded a push to call for a clamp down on the rise of illegal brothels in Victoria. At a Municipal Association of Victoria state council meeting, Kingston won the support of other councils in urging the state Labor government to focus more time…
PENINSULA BADEN POWELL have put themselves in pole position for a grand final spot with a good day one performance against Moorooduc at Overport Park. Three batsmen made scores of over 40 runs, with Rhys Elmi passing his half century off 130 deliveries. Although slow scoring at times, Baden Powell will be happy to finish the day at 6/200 off their 80 overs. The semi final between Main Ridge and Red Hill looks set to go down to the wire, with Red Hill batsman Simon Dart holding the fate of the match in his hands. Main RIdge opened the batting,…
TO All Whom It May Concern. I WILLIAM WILLIAMS, of “Rupertstan”, Langwarrin, desire to inform the Cattle Buyers of this district that a Cow, forming one of my well known Jersey herd, was, in December last, sent to the yards of Messrs Brody and Mason, in Langwarrin, for sale by auction. Mr Mason directed my representative to return the cow to “Rupertstan”, stating that the cow was diseased. This statement came to the knowledge of several buyers, and I immediately had the cow examined by Mr S. Sherlock, Veterinary Surgeon, of Frankston, who pronounced her in good condition and showing…
NEWLY appointed youth mayor of Frankston Aaron Quarrell said he is “happy and honoured” to have been given the role. Mr Quarrell, from Frankston North, was made the second youth mayor of Frankston on 12 March, taking over from outgoing youth mayor Gerard Felipe at the end of his one year term. “I’m really happy and honoured for this opportunity, but it’s definitely outside my comfort zone. It’s an enormous responsibility, but I’m up for the challenge and looking forward to learning as much as I possibly can about how local government works,” Mr Quarrell said. “I’m passionate about engaging…