KRIS Bolam has been elected mayor of Frankston for the third time. The newly-elected Frankston Council was sworn in at a public meeting last Wednesday, 20 November. During that meeting Bolam was elected mayor, and first-time councillor Steffie Conroy was appointed deputy mayor.Bolam says that over the next year, council will make cost-of-living a focus. “As candidates during the election campaign, we heard loud and clear the impact that rising costs have had on households in our community,” he said. “Council will explore options to help alleviate those pressures, stimulate increased investment and ensure continued services for those experiencing severe…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
PROVINCIALDROMANA have wrapped up a win over Pines in less than a day.Pines was sent in to bat first at Dromana Reserve on Saturday. They lasted just 33 overs – Pines was bowled out for just 124 runs.Jack Fowler and Sam Fowler took four wickets each for Dromana.Dromana comfortably reached their target before the close of play. They will start day two this weekend at 6/160.Sam Fowler and Jack Fowler backed up their bowling efforts by each scoring 39 runs.Red Hill have set Old Peninsula a huge target to chase down thanks to the incredible efforts of Simon Dart.Batting at…
POLICE officers at Frankston Police Station walked off the job last week to protest for a pay rise. Police Association Victoria members working at the station staged a 30 minute walk-out on 19 November as part of industrial action. They are seeking a six per cent pay rise per annum over the next four years, and an end to unpaid work.Police across the state staged walk-outs last week as part of the strike. Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt said “we don’t want Victoria Police to wash its hands of our members’ future, we want it to return to the negotiating…
A NEWLY elected Kingston councillor is already facing backlash after publishing the name and workplace of a person she alleges has been criticising her online.On 10 November, three days before being sworn in as a councillor, Jane Agirtan used her Facebook page to reveal the details of a person she believes authored an anonymous Reddit post about her. Agirtan published the details to her 3900 followers – The News understands that complaints about Agirtan’s post have been lodged with Kingston Council.The Reddit post, published earlier this month, referenced a Herald Sun story which alleged Agirtan posted racist memes targeting Aboriginal…
A FRANKSTON charity supporting struggling families is still recovering after a devastating storm badly damaged its warehouse last month. Mums Supporting Families In Need offers emergency material aid to local families, distributing clothing, toiletries, and baby items such as car seats and strollers. It works with more than 100 community support agencies across the Frankston, Casey, and Mornington Peninsula local government areas.MSFIN’s Seaford warehouse was hit by a huge storm in October. The roof of the mezzanine which is used to pack around 5000 Christmas gifts for children caved in, and the floor subsequently flooded. The ceiling of the office…