WOMEN’S DIV ONEMORNINGTON are the MPFNL Women’s Division One premiers. Mornington played Warragul Industrials in the Grand Final at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The two sides have been evenly matched all season – in the first final Mornington narrowly beat Warragul by five points. It was a different story on Saturday, as Mornington was in control for most of the day. After a goalless opening term, the Bulldogs took the game by the scruff of the neck. Warragul had a tough day at the office, failing to score a goal. Mornington claimed the win 5.4 (34) to 0.5 (5).…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
FRANKSTON mayor Kris Bolam says he is “uncomfortable” about an upcoming ratepayer-funded trip to Canberra. The trip, scheduled for 25-26 August, has been facilitated by the Committee For Frankston and Mornington Peninsula. Bolam said he is cautious about council’s ties to the advocacy group. “I am not comfortable participating in a delegation led by what is, in effect, a lobbyist organisation,” Bolam said. “I believe the city council should maintain an appropriate and professional distance from special interest groups to ensure impartial decision-making. “Although I have reservations about the optics, as mayor I remain committed to respecting the majority view…
A 24-HOUR cat curfew in Frankston will be rolled out by 2027 if council’s proposed animal management plan proceeds.Frankston Council’s Domestic Animal Management Plan has been released for community consultation. Among the measures proposed are a 24/7 cat confinement order, which will be rolled out between 2026 and 2027 after an amnesty period and education campaign.Frankston Council’s current cat curfew requires cats to be secured to a resident’s property between dusk and dawn. The draft DAMP read “findings from a 2021 community survey of 764 participants indicated strong support for responsible pet ownership. 73 percent of respondents supported the confinement…
THE state government accepted a request from the Rossdale Golf Course’s owners to refer the proposed redevelopment of the site to a planning committee for assessment.The planning minister’s decision to refer the redevelopment proposal for the Aspendale golf course to the Priority Projects Standing Advisory Committee blindsided Kingston Council, who were expected to have final say on the plan. Last week Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “council had previously been assured by the minister that we would be the decision-maker. We followed every direction provided – including commissioning critical environmental assessments – and were in ongoing discussions with the Victorian…
NEW laws to prevent tobacco shops from opening near schools should be introduced as soon as possible, Frankston Council says.Last week, council publicly called for the state government to introduce legislation to ensure tobacco outlets are banned from opening near schools, or clustering in ways that negatively impact surrounding businesses. It has also called for “funding certainty” for tobacco education and compliance beyond June of next year.Frankston deputy mayor Steffie Conroy said “we don’t need tobacco or vape stores near places where our children learn and play. We’re calling for common-sense reforms that protect young people and improve community safety.…