A DOG ban is now being enforced around Frankston’s playgrounds. The ban was first introduced during council’s budget process in 2022. Signs have now been erected and council officers have been directed to enforce the rule and issue fines for non-compliance. The new signs installed at Frankston Council’s playgrounds state that dogs are banned from being within 10 metres. Fines of up to $200 apply – Frankston Council has confirmed that no fines have been handed as of 12 April.Frankston councillor Kris Bolam said that an incident where a dog attacked a child at a local playground showed why the…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONESORRENTO came from behind to pip Frankston YCW in a thriller last weekend. Sorrento hosted the Stonecats at David Macfarlane Reserve. Frankston YCW were the better side early on, and took a three-goal lead into the first break. Sorrento managed to chip the lead back to two points at half-time, but were still trailing by the final break. The Stonecats went into the final quarter ahead by 13 points.Sorrento stormed home to claim a nail-biting four point win. They held the Stonecats to just one goal in the final term. Sorrento beat Frankston YCW 11.12 (78) to…
KINGSTON Council’s draft budget for the 2024/2025 financial year has been released for community feedback. The draft budget shows that Kingston Council projects an $8.2 million surplus for the next financial year. Ratepayers will be hit with a 2.75 per cent increase in total average rates and municipal charges, the maximum allowed amount under the state government’s rate cap. The total amount raised through general rates is expected to increase by around 3.7 per cent.More than $85 million of ratepayers’ money is set to be spent on council’s infrastructure works in 2024/2025, up from the $53 million set aside for…
DUNKLEY MP Jodie Belyea has identified women’s health, gambling reform, and housing among her top priorities in her maiden speech.Belyea delivered her maiden speech in federal parliament on 27 March. Belyea, who founded the Women’s Spirit Project charity, said that she would continue to focus on women’s health and wellbeing while serving as an MP.“I wish to champion the development of policies and programs for women that strengthen their health and wellbeing—for women recovering from domestic and family violence and sexual abuse, mental health barriers, poverty, and addiction,” Belyea said. “I wish to support initiatives that address menopause, because pardon…
MPNFL DIVISION ONE FRANKSTON YCW has fired a warning shot to the rest of the competition with a big opening round win over Mt Eliza.The Stonecats controlled the game from the outset. They took a five goal lead into the first break, and didn’t let the Redlegs get back into the contest.Frankston YCW went home with a comfortable 45-point win 6.10 (46) to 13.13 (91).Luca Goonan, Lane Meyer, and Darcy Murr were among the Stonecats’ best. Brenton Lambert and Joshua Patullo scored two goals each.Frankston Bombers pipped Langwarrin to open their season with a win last Saturday.Both sides suffered from…