MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONEPINES have pulled off one of the upsets of the season by beating ladder leaders Dromana. Pines came into the game with just three wins to their name for the 2024 season. Dromana have fared much better – they had lost just once heading into the clash at Dromana Recreation Reserve on Saturday. Pines put on a defensive masterclass amid difficult weather conditions. They kept Dromana to just one goal in the first half.Dromana hit back in the second half, and drew level in the dying stages of the game. Pines proved up for the challenge of…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
SHOCK has swept through Frankston after a man was allegedly killed by a stranger at Frankston Pier last week.Just after 6am on Saturday, 29 June, police were called out to Frankston Pier to respond to an alleged assault. Emergency services arrived soon afterwards, but the victim could not be revived. The 45-year-old Cranbourne North man died at the pier.Later that day, police arrested 36-year-old homeless man Forrest Stevenson and questioned him over the alleged attack. On 30 June they charged him with murder. The victim has since been identified as Andres Pancha, a father of three. Tributes from his friends…
EVERY recommendation from an inquiry into historical sexual abuse at Beaumaris Primary School and other government schools will be implemented by the state government.The inquiry published its final report in March after hearing from nearly 70 abuse victims. Its work focused on allegations against four people employed by Beaumaris Primary School between 1971 and 1972 – Graham Steele, Darrell Ray, David MacGregor, and a person who cannot be named for legal reasons.Last week, the state government announced that all nine recommendations from the inquiry’s final report would be accepted. It will spend more than $48 million to take action. A…
MORE than 30,000 houses should be built in the Frankston local government area by 2051, the state government says.The Victorian government has set every council a housing target to reach by 2051. It has declared that 36,000 homes should be built in the Frankston municipality during that timeframe. It has set a target of 59,000 homes for the neighboring Kingston Council area.The state government is encouraging councils to undergo planning changes to accommodate housing development. In a media release accompanying the housing target announcement, it said “Victoria’s councils have the powers to unlock space for more homes by proposing changes…
MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONEDROMANA emerged victorious from their top-of-the-table clash against Mt Eliza last weekend. The ladder-leading Tigers travelled to Emil Madsen Reserve to take on second-placed Mt Eliza on Saturday. The Redlegs kicked out to an early lead, and were on top throughout the first half. At the main break, Mt Eliza led by 10 points.Dromana booted five goals in the third term to kick their way back into contention. They went four points ahead in the third term, and managed to hold on for the win. A late goal helped Dromana seal an 8.7 (55) to 9.14 (68)…