A FRANKSTON athlete is set to take his talents to France to compete in the 2025 Ironman World Championships.27-year-old Zach Andrewartha competed in New Zealand earlier this year, earning Gold All World Athlete status and a place at the world championships. He first began serious training for endurance sports less than six months earlier.Andrewartha says qualifying to compete in France came as a surprise – he finished eighth during the world championship qualifiers, with the top eight going through. He says the trip will help him fulfill a childhood dream. “I watched the Tour de France with my Dad growing…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
EXPLOSIVES and ammunition were allegedly found last week as part of an investigation into motor vehicle thefts in Frankston.Victoria Police Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives raided a home in Cranbourne on Wednesday, 28 May. Police allege they uncovered approximately 15 kilograms of explosives, more than 40 kilograms of chemicals used in the manufacturing of explosives, and more than 60 detonation devices. The police bomb response unit was called in to make the scene safe.A 26-year-old Cranbourne woman was arrested by police. She was charged with possessing explosive substance, possessing cartridge ammunition, theft of motor vehicle, theft from motor vehicle, traffic…
THE new car park at Kananook Railway Station officially opened last week. The federal government spent $22 million to build the car park on Frankston Council-owned land. It features more than 300 car spaces, including dedicated bicycle parking. The multi-level car park is directly opposite the Kananook Railway Station and Frankston Stadium.Newly re-elected Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea said “this project is about making everyday life more affordable and convenient – whether people are heading to work, school, sport, or connecting with friends and family.”Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said the project is “a direct result of council’s strong and strategic advocacy…
MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONEA RUTHLESS Frankston YCW piled on 22 goals to claim an impressive win over Sorrento at David McFarlan Reserve on Saturday. The two peninsula powerhouses came into the contest in very different positions. The Stonecats have been good this season, and Sorrento have struggled to garner any momentum.A dominant first half put Frankston YCW in the box seat. The Stonecats were clinical in front of goal, booting 12.1 in the first half. Sorrento showed more fight in the second half, but the damage had been done. The Stonecats prevailed 15.11 (101) to 22.7 (139). Riley D’Arcy and…
THE state government’s 2025/2026 budget has allocated $165 million to put the finishing touches on the Frankston Hospital redevelopment.The budget reads that the total estimated investment for the project remains at just over $1.1 billion. Major works are on track for completion at the end of this year. The budget read that the state government has spent “an additional $165 million to open and operate the hospital. The redeveloped facility will transform services at the hospital, including initially expanding the emergency department to deliver more mental health and alcohol and other drug care and a dedicated paediatric zone”.“The Frankston Hospital…