FRANKSTON Council has ticked off its 2025/2026 budget, featuring a $73 million infrastructure bill and a $1.7 million “local support package” to ease cost-of-living pressures. The budget was approved by councillors at their meeting last week. An average rate rise of three percent was included, although a portion of that will be covered by a new differential rate on vacant properties in Frankston’s CBD.Vacant land within the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre and along Nepean Highway will be charged a rate three times higher than the general rate. The average increase in revenue from residential ratepayers will be 2.24 percent, and…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
A SCAM has been targeting commuters parked at the Frankston Railway Station car park. Fake infringement notices (pictured above) purporting to be from Frankston Council have been placed on windshields. Frankston Council has confirmed the fines are fraudulent.Last week Frankston councillor Brad Hill told social media “these fake parking “Infridgement” notices are appearing on car windscreens in Frankston. The one reported to me was at the railway station car park, which of course is free parking. “They are not from the council. It’s a scam. Throw them in the bin.”Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said “my office has been made aware…
STEPS to reopen the Frankston Motorcycle Park have been taken. The motorcycle track at 102R Old Wells Road, Seaford, has been closed since December 2017. 16-year-old Sebastian D’Imperio died in an accident at the track that month.Last week, Frankston Council announced it is seeking expressions of interest for a new operator to take over the site. In a statement it said “Frankston City Council is excited to launch the next stage for one of our most iconic facilities – Frankston Motorcycle Park.”“This 7.37-hectare site was historically a go-to for riders of all ages and skill levels. The park has been…
MEN’S DIV ONELANGWARRIN pulled off yet another miracle win on Saturday. The Kangaroos came into the game in third place thanks to a string of close wins throughout the season. They hosted Rosebud at Lloyd Park last weekend.Langwarrin and Rosebud played out an all-time classic. Rosebud were the better side for most of the day, and led at each break of play. Trailing by just eight points at three-quarter-time, the Kangaroos made their move in the final term. They hopped into the lead with three late goals, and held on for a thrilling three-point win. Langwarrin defeated Rosebud 12.5 (77)…
MORE struggling homeowners are accessing financial support from organisations like the Chelsea Community Support Service than ever before.With the cost of living crisis continuing to have an impact, the Chelsea Community Support Service is seeing more and more new faces through its doors. Centre manager Emerald Bourne said the demographics of people needing help is changing. “We are seeing an increase in people with mortgages, and an increase in people who work on minimum wages needing food or food vouchers. We often find they are hugely behind in bills, or have gone through a separation, and they can’t afford prescriptions…