Author: Brodie Cowburn

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…

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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…

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FRANKSTON Council’s attempts to finance the rehoming of the Frankston Tennis Club at a redeveloped Centenary Park look to be coming up short, with no commitments for funding being made at state or federal level. The 127-year-old tennis club currently play on land next to Frankston Hospital. Peninsula Health bought out their lease for $3 million in 2017 to plan for future expansion of the hospital. Council have been advocating for funding into Centenary Park to rehome the club, but their cries have so far fallen on deaf ears. Council have committed $11 million to the project and are asking…

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WHEN voters head to the polls on 18 May, they will have eight candidates to choose from for the seat of Dunkley. Nominations for the federal election closed last week, with the final lineup now set. Sitting MP Chris Crewther will contest the seat for the Liberal Party. His slim margin is set to be tested by Labor candidate Peta Murphy. The Greens will run Emily Green as their candidate. On the extreme opposite side of the political spectrum, far-right senator Fraser Anning will run a candidate for the seat. Mr Anning, who was censured by the senate for racist…

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KINGSTON Council has outlined a series of projects they would like to see federal parties commit to in the lead up to the 18 May election. One of council’s requests is for the development of a sporting facility at “the delta site,” a 34 hectare space in the green wedge on Kingston Road. Council is also asking for investment into the green wedge for a pipeline to pump recycled water for use on gardens, golf courses and parklands. Council is asking for investment into sports by way of an upgrade to Kingston Heath Reserve, home of the Bentleigh Greens. Transport…

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