THE owner of the former Kingswood Golf Course in Dingley Village has abandoned its plans to redevelop the land and has begun the process of selling it. The golf course at 179-217 Centre Dandenong Road has been owned by AustralianSuper since 2014 – it acquired it for $125 million. The super fund has been planning for years to build around 800 dwellings on the land, but has failed to get the project approved. A report on the proposal was handed to the planning minister’s office 18 months ago, but a decision has yet to be announced. Last week, AustralianSuper announced…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
FRANKSTON councillor Steven Hughes has been suspended for three months. A councillor conduct panel has ruled that Hughes committed an act of serious misconduct. The suspension will be Hughes’ third since his election to council in 2020. Hughes received a one-month suspension in 2021 after making Facebook posts comparing Frankston Council’s local laws to those in North Korea. He was again suspended for a month at the start of 2023 for new Facebook posts, for deriding council staff, and for sending a heated email to Frankston’s mayor (“Councillor served with second suspension” The Times 31/1/23). Hughes’ social media use has…
THE future of Frankston Football club will be overseen by a new coach and CEO. Last week, Frankston Football Club confirmed it had parted ways with coach Danny Ryan. He was in the final year of a two-year deal. The week prior, the VFL club confirmed it had appointed a new CEO. Fraser Bayne has been appointed to the role of CEO. His tenure began on 18 August. Bayne, a former CEO of the Mornington Racing Club, took over from outgoing CEO Adrian Lloyd. In addition to his role at the MRC, Bayne has also served as president of Mount…
AFLW ESSENDON spoiled Hawthorn’s return to Frankston last weekend. Kinetic Stadium hosted the two sides under lights on Saturday. A huge crowd turned out to see a tightly contested game. The Hawks went into the half-time break ahead by a point. The Bombers pulled ahead in the third term, and managed to hold on to win by 19 points 4.6 (30) to 7.7 (49). Bonnie Toogood was the most influential player on the day. The Bombers star booted two goals and recorded 23 disposals. The Hawks return to Frankston on 22 September to play Melbourne. First published in the Frankston…
MPNFL DIVISION ONE DROMANA will cap off a brilliant 2023 season with a grand final appearance. The Tigers have had a brilliant year, losing just once during the home-and-away season. They finished top of the ladder, earning passage directly into the second week of finals. Dromana played Frankston YCW at Rosebud on Saturday, with the winner progressing to the big dance. The Tigers were impressive all day. They defeated Frankston YCW 17.14 (116) to 12.7 (79). Jordan Andrews, Jayden Tooth, Terry Wheeler, Ethan Johnstone, and Billy Quigley were Dromana’s best. Frankston YCW will play Mt Eliza in the preliminary final…