KINGSTON councillor Hadi Saab is calling for the federal government to offer help to Druze civilians fleeing violence in Syria. Druze and Bedouin militants have been fighting in Sweida in southern Syria throughout July. More than 100 civilians have been killed, and a United Nations report states that at least 93,400 people have been displaced as of 20 July. Saab, a committee member with the Druze Community Charity of Victoria, said that the Australian government should step in to assist civilians escaping the conflict. “We have called for material aid and for humanitarian aid pathways to be opened. We have…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
FRANKSTON Council is escalating its dispute with a Nepean Highway homeowner to stop him from illegally building a seawall on Frankston Beach. The property owner came under fire earlier this year when it was revealed he was allegedly conducting illegal works on public land at the back of his property. Last week, the ABC reported that the property owner had ignored the stop-work order and continued to build the wall. The Times understands that Frankston Council has resolved to send the resident a notice of demand. Councillors considered the matter during the confidential section of last week’s public meeting —…
MEN’S DIV ONE Mt Eliza kept their season alive last weekend with a win over fellow finals contender Dromana. Both sides have suffered from mixed results in season 2025. Mt Eliza hosted the match with Dromana at Emil Madsen Reserve on Saturday afternoon. Poor goalkicking cost Dromana badly. The Tigers failed to kick a goal in the second and third quarters, allowing Mt Eliza to build an unassailable lead. Dromana played some better footy in the final term, but the damage was done. Mt Eliza secured a comfortable 14.12 (96) to 5.11 (41) win. Robbie Elliott booted four goals for…
CAR thieves using electronic key reprogramming devices to steal vehicles are being targeted by police.Three people have been convicted recently for using the devices. A 34-year-old man received a two-year sentence after stealing a Nissan Patrol from a dealership on Dandenong Road in Frankston, which was later found in Seaford with an electronic key reprogramming tool inside. A 27-year-old man was sentenced to eight months in prison after stealing a 2016 Holden Clubsport wagon parked on Cliff Road in Frankston. He used a key mimicking tool to break into the car. A 34-year-old man from Cranbourne North was also seen…
FRANKSTON Council has tapped its infrastructure and operation director to serve as interim CEO.Cam Arullanantham has been appointed to succeed outgoing CEO Phil Cantillon on an interim basis. Arullanantham will begin on 18 July. Arullanantham has worked at Frankston Council as director of infrastructure and operations since 2020. Before that he was council’s acting director of community assets and manager of buildings and facilities during the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre construction. Frankston Council will begin searching for a permanent CEO next month. The interim CEO has been appointed for up to six months.Arullanantham said “I’m truly honoured and humbled by…