FRANKSTON Council will be hosting four “drop-in” consultation sessions about the proposed breakwater at Oliver’s Hill. The four events will allow people to “view the proposed plans for the Olivers Hill precinct, learn more about the project, have your questions answered and provide feedback to help inform future plans.” The proposed plans have been met with backlash from organisations such as the Frankston Beach Association. A report released last month detailed the impact a breakwater may have on the sand at Olivers Hill (“Breakwater for boats passes another hurdle”, The Times, 26/11/18). The location of the breakwater would also serve…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
A YOUNG Seaford North Primary School student has made the brave decision to cut off his long locks to raise money for the Cancer Council. Bailey Thompson, 10 years old, had seen family members fall ill and decided he would do something to help out. His mother said that once Bailey had decided to chop off his hair, there was no changing his mind. “Bailey said he wanted to help, and we explained to him there’s not a lot you can do. So he grew his hair for 12 months and we decided to raise money for the Cancer Council…
FRANKSTON Environmental Friends Network say they are “disappointed” at the consultation process surrounding the construction of a non-powered watercraft launch at the Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve. The group’s chair David Cross said his organisation were one of many interested stakeholders that were left out invitations to the consultation process. A notice sent out by Parks Victoria signalling plans to “provide a non-powered watercraft launch facility for the 10-hectare reservoir” stated that “75% of respondents were supportive of kayaking and canoeing on the reservoir.” While 75% of those that responded to the Parks Victoria signalled support for kayaking and canoeing, a…
KINGSTON Councillors have voted unanimously to make a push to minimise the negative impact of pokies on the municipality. Councillors voted on 26 November to “prepare a report for the first ordinary meeting of council in 2019 that outlines an advocacy strategy to curtail this issue and minimise harm caused by electronic gaming machines in the city of Kingston.” The gaming machine industry is regulated by the state government. Councillors outlined their plan to call for reform, which they said could include capping the total number of pokies allowed in Kingston at 898. There are currently 898 pokies machines in…
PROVINCIAL SORRENTO have worked hard to restrict Mornington to a total of just 160 in their clash at Alexandra Park. Defending a total of 205 runs away from home, helped by a brilliant 77 from Liam O’Connor, the Sharks started well to claim the first two wickets of the innings for just 19. Mornington’s middle order steadied the innings to put their side back on track, but once their wickets fell the rest collapsed quickly. Jake Wood was the best of Sorrento’s bowlers, taking 4 wickets for 26 runs from his 16 overs. At Emil Madsen Reserve, Langwarrin’s total of…