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…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
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…
PROVINCIAL LANGWARRIN has kept their season alive with an impressive win over Red Hill, as MPCA cricket returned for 2026 with double-header action. Red Hill hosted the Kangaroos at Red Hill Recreation Reserve in one-day cricket on Saturday. Langwarrin batted first, and looked refreshed and revitalised after the Christmas break. After initially stumbling out of the gates to 2/10, Langwarrin took control of the game. Skipper Matthew Prosser came in and smashed 88 from 87 deliveries. Langwarrin’s middle order was in fine form. The Kangaroos ended up scoring 8/227 from their 40 overs. Red Hill struggled during their run chase.…
THE planned redevelopment of Kingswood Golf Course in Dingley Village looks certain to proceed after Kingston Council missed its deadline to appeal. In mid-November last year, Kingston Council confirmed that it had lodged an appeal with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal addressing the state government’s approval of the Dingley Village golf course redevelopment. Council was later informed it had missed the appeal deadline by four days. The approved plans from developer Satterley will see the former golf course converted into 941 residential lots. (“Council calls for redevelopment review” The News 19/11/2025) Kingston Council CEO blamed the state government for…