MPNFL DIVISION ONE SORRENTO have bounced back from a crushing loss to take the points from Rosebud. The Sharks were looking to rebound on Saturday after a 122-point drubbing at the hands of Dromana the weekend prior. Rosebud suffered a 126-point loss of their own that day, meaning both sides had a lot to prove. Sorrento and Rosebud played at Olympic Park on Saturday. After a tight opening half, Rosebud went into the main break ahead by eight points. An eight-goal third term put Sorrento in the box seat. They turned an eight point deficit into a 26 point lead…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
THE state government has moved the construction of rail bridges on the Frankston line between Mordialloc and Aspendale forward by three years. The level crossings at McDonald Street in Mordialloc and Station Street in Aspendale will be replaced with sky rail by 2026, the state government confirmed last week. They were originally scheduled to be removed by 2029, along with all other remaining Frankston line level crossings. The level crossing at Bear Street in Mordialloc will also be removed by 2026, with a redeveloped Mordialloc Station expected to open that year as well. Victorian transport and infrastructure minister Jacinta Allan…
A GROUP of dancers who perform at aged care homes across Frankston is on the lookout for new recruits. The Ruby Red Dancers perform for residents at aged care homes in Frankston, Edithvale, and on the Mornington Peninsula. The six dancers range from age 62 to 88. Ruby Red dancer Christina Howell has been performing since 2001. The group is now looking for more dancers to join so they can keep entertaining people for years to come. Howell says the group does a variety of dances to take viewers “around the world” from the comfort of their seats. “We started…
WORK is underway to complete the redevelopments of Jubilee Park Stadium and St Kilda Football Club’s former training ground in Seaford. Both major projects were left in limbo after the collapse of construction company Lloyd Group. The builder had been contracted to complete the projects, but entered voluntary administration earlier this year. Frankston Council has now confirmed that works have resumed on the Healthy Futures Hub project, which will occupy St Kilda FC’s former homebase. It has also confirmed that works are expected to recommence soon to put the finishing touches on the Jubilee Park Stadium redevelopment. A statement from…
SWIMMERS and boaties face an increased risk of drowning this weekend. Life Saving Victoria has issued a warning to people heading out in the state’s waterways this King’s Birthday weekend. It says that Victorians are 68 per cent more likely to drown on a public holiday compared to other days of the year. LSV research and evaluation manager Dr Hannah Calverley says that the colder weather can make people complacent. “With Melbourne winter getting underway, your risk of death by drowning may be the last thing on your mind, especially if you are fishing or boating and don’t plan on…