Author: Brodie Cowburn

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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DIVISION ONE DROMANA’S impressive start to life in the first division of the MPNFL has come to an end, after they were defeated by Frankston YCW on Saturday. The Tigers so far had an unbeaten start in 2019, but were bested by the powerhouse Stonecats at John Coburn Oval. YCW were decent to start with, but Dromana stuck in and stayed within reach. The hard fought contest saw both teams struggle to hit the scoreboard, with the Tigers behind by ten points at half time. After the main break YCW broke the game apart, getting the upper hand with a…

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DIVISION TWO BRENDAN Fevola ran out for his MPNFL debut on Saturday in front of a big home crowd at Hastings. The Blues took on Devon Meadows, who were looking to spoil the occasion. Devon Meadows started well and led at quarter time, but were eventually made to pay for inaccurate kicking. Coleman medallist Fevola was getting plenty of the footy for the Blues, and ended up kicking five goals for the game. Had he been more accurate in front of goal, it would have been a lot more. Both sides struggled to convert on their chances, but eventually it…

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EIGHTEEN months on from their last annual hard rubbish collection, Frankston Council have confirmed the dates for their next collection. The collection service will run from late April and continue through until June. The mayor Michael O’Reilly said “council appreciates that the change to the timing of the regular hard rubbish collection has been frustrating for some residents. While the city-wide hard rubbish collection has previously taken place progressively throughout October and November, the annual service will begin in late April and residents will be notified two weeks ahead of their collection period.” “The hard rubbish collection was moved later…

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FRANKSTON RSL president Kevin Hillier is “frustrated” by Frankston Council’s decision to pull in-kind support for their ANZAC Day memorial service. Mr Hillier said that the sudden pulling of council support would prove a $35,000 hit for the RSL. “Frankston Council have been helping us for as long as I can remember, and I’ve been here for 16 years. The service has grown since then, but this year they’ve basically decided to stop all the funding. This has suddenly become a $35,000 expense. They’ve told us after this year we’ll get nothing,” he said. “ANZAC Day is a national day…

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