FRANKSTON High School was sent into lockdown on Friday after it received a “threatening email”. Alarms were heard ringing from the school a little after midday on 7 March. They had ceased by 1pm. Victoria Police has confirmed that it is investigating a threatening email sent to multiple schools around Frankston. It says that there is unlikely to be a genuine threat. “Police are aware of a threatening email which has been sent to a number of schools across the state. The circumstances are being investigated however at this time it is not believed to be linked to any genuine…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
THE destruction of century-old trees at Groves Reserve in Aspendale has prompted fury from Kingston Council.The banksias and surrounding vegetation are being removed as part of the level crossing removal works. Last week Kingston councillors agreed to call for the state government’s ministers to intervene.Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “the removal of these trees is an unacceptable environmental loss for our community. Groves Reserve holds immense historical and ecological value, and it is devastating to see trees continue to be cut down despite our repeated calls for a reprieve.”“Our community has made it clear – they want these trees protected.…
KINGSTON councillors are considering cutting promised grant funding for seven community groups.At a meeting last week a majority of councillors voted to receive a report in the next few months assessing options to cut funding for the next two years of its “festival, events, and creative activities” grants stream. The money would be reallocated to “Community Support Services that are currently underfunded and demonstrating significantly increased community need”, the council motion read.The affected groups and events are: Australia Mission of SAI – Diwali Festival of Lights, L’Chaim Chabad – Chanukah at the Foreshore, Parkdale – Beachside Gift, Waterways Residents Association…
PROVINCIALSORRENTO wrapped up a dominant win over Heatherhill in no time at all on day one of their two-day clash last Saturday.Heatherhill was sent in to bat first at David MacFarlane Reserve last week, and failed to make any impact on the scoreboard. They were bowled out in the 39th over for just 58 runs.Jake Wood did the damage for Sorrento – he finished the day with figures of 5/20 off 11 overs.Wood backed up his bowling efforts with a knock of 42. He was supported by Mitchell Bench and Rhys Musgrave, who each finished the day unbeaten on 51…
A STOP work order has been issued to a property owner who has allegedly been conducting illegal construction work on Frankston Beach.Over the last week, observers have spotted vegetation removal and construction work taking place behind 636 Nepean Highway. On Monday, Frankston Council confirmed that it had contacted the landowner to demand a stop to works on Crown land.Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon said “since becoming aware of the activities two weeks ago, council has been working closely with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, while conducting multiple site visits and issuing formal notices to the landowner, demanding…