A PACK of peninsula electorates within close proximity are two of only a very small handful of state districts in which no women nominated as candidates. Across Victoria’s 88 electorates in the lower house, just six feature no female representation among the nominees this years. Two of those are Mornington and Nepean. Nine male candidates put their hand up for election in those two districts. Frankston features just one female candidate among its eight nominees, from the Transport Matters Party, this election. Mornington and Hastings are safe Liberal seats, held by David Morris MP and Neale Burgess MP respectively. 4…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
SEAFORD sports clubs are set to undergo a revitalisation as the last piece of their funding puzzle for a redeveloped home ground was secured this week. Work is set to get underway at RF Miles Reserve, home of Seaford Football, Cricket, and Netball Clubs, to revamp their facilities after $2.6 million in budgeted federal funding was announced on 18 November. The ground is currently out of use, having been taken over to complete level crossing removal works on the nearby train line. The club has been playing their home games at Belvedere Reserve in the meantime, which has caused a…
A SIX-week-old foal allegedly stolen from a Carrum Downs stable has been found dead after a two day search. The thoroughbred foal, named Holly, was born with contracted tendons, and was required to wear splints to help her stand upright. The horse was reported missing from its McCormicks Road property on 12 November. On the morning of 14 November, the horse was found dead at its drinking trough. The foal was the offspring of mare Zagenza, who has amassed nearly $23,000 in winnings during her racing days. Frankston CIU, who are investigating the incident, said that vets gave the foal…
CHELSEA SES unit have passed a significant milestone, as they celebrated their 65th birthday with an event on 9 November. SES volunteer Phil Wall said the event went well and was a great celebration of 65 years of hard work. “It was a lovely day. It all went really well,” he said. “I’ve been asked what Chelsea SES is, and I’ve been there for 15 years and we have a couple of members who have been there 25. Over my years and the 40 years I’ve lived in Chelsea, the area has changed so much in that time. “There is…
ALL roads lead to next week’s election, as both major parties look to traffic reducing infrastructure in their final push for votes. The state coalition has pledged to put $600 million into getting rid of traffic lights along the Dingley Bypass to create the new “Dingley Freeway”. In addition to the removal of six sets of lights, the intersection at Westall Road and Spring Road in Dingley Village is also on the chopping block. Three sets of lights in Clarinda and three in Springvale South will be axed under the state opposition’s plan. The opposition say that they will work…