RECORD crowds are turning out for this year’s Australian Open, but things may look different if not for a series of tournaments in Frankston nearly five decades ago. 45 years ago, a pair of international tennis Grand Prix events at an indoor centre in Frankston helped pave the way for the modern day iteration of the Grand Slam. Although it was founded in 1905, for many decades the top stars of tennis decided against competing in the Australian Open. The long travel times and proximity to Christmas were often cited by international stars as reasons to stay home. As the…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
FRANKSTON Council’s new CEO has assumed her position. The former City of Greater Geelong executive director of placemaking was appointed Frankston Council CEO in November. She took over the job in mid-January, replacing interim CEO Cam Arullanantham. A statement issued by Frankston Council last week read that the new CEO “has been out and about meeting our people, getting across our services and spending time understanding the community we represent. It’s been a week of listening, connection and curiosity — setting the tone for strong relationships and shared purpose.” “Tennille joins us at an important moment for Frankston City. With…
A BURST water main caused traffic chaos in Patterson Lakes last week. On 22 January, a large sink hole formed and water exploded into the air on McLeod Road, opposite the Cove Hotel. On 23 January, South East Water confirmed that it had completed works on the site and had restored service to surrounding residents. While the water was flowing, McLeod Road was closed in both directions at Snapper Point Drive with motorists directed to Thames Promenade to the north as an alternative between the Nepean Highway and the Mornington Peninsula Freeway. Chelsea SES attended the scene. In a statement…
HEALTHCARE workers are scheduled to gather at Peninsula University Hospital on 20 January to call for better pay. The demonstration takes place on the same day that the hospital’s new 12-storey building officially opens its doors. The Health Workers Union’s negotiations with the state government for a pay rise have reached an impasse. The Victorian Hospitals Industrial Association is locked in negotiations with the Health Workers Union, with assistance from the Fair Work Commission. On 12 January the HWU announced that workers would close one in every four hospital beds, cease cleaning of non-clinical areas, and suspend the training and…
THE redeveloped Peninsula University Hospital has officially opened its doors. The former Frankston Hospital has been undergoing $1.1 billion redevelopment works. The new 12-storey tower is now open and operational. Peninsula Health confirmed that it would be moving patients into the new tower on 20 January. In a statement it said “throughout the day, patients and consumers (except those in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Westernport and our PAPU unit) will be transferred from our current building into the new inpatient wards. “During the move, visits are limited to essential support people only. Once patients and consumers are settled, families…