MORE infrastructure needs to be built to support planned housing developments around Suburban Rail Loop train stations, Kingston Council says.The state government has been exhibiting its “precinct” plans for the Suburban Rail Loop stations this year – public submissions closed last month. The state government plans to allow major housing projects to be built in the areas surrounding the railway stations.Last week, Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said that council had made a submission to the Suburban Rail Loop outlining serious concerns about the plans in Cheltenham and Clayton. She said that the planned infrastructure and services would not meet the…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
KINGSTON Council has reportedly joined forces with six other councils across the south-east suburbs of Victoria to demand more state government funding for community safety. Mayors from Kingston, Glen Eira, Bayside, Port Phillip, Monash, Stonnington, and Boroondara councils signed the letter, the state opposition says. They asked for money to address growing crime rates in their communities.There were 12,633 offences recorded in the Kingston municipality offences in 2024, a small increase from the 2023 figure. Steal from motor vehicle was the most common offence, and Cheltenham was the worst-affected suburb. Statewide, recorded offences increased by a whopping 13.2 percent. (“Crime…
MEN’S DIV ONEROSEBUD notched up another win on Saturday, getting the better of Frankston YCW.A five-goals-to-one first term put Rosebud in control. The Stonecats fought back in the second quarter, but their hopes were dashed after half-time. The Stonecats were held goalless in the third term. Rosebud ran out winners 11.9 (75) to 7.8 (50). Callum White booted four goals for Rosebud. Zac Maynard, Liam Tidd, William Hartung, Campbell Hustwaite, and Mitchell White were named their best. Christian Tsiampas scored four goals for the Stonecats. Rosebud sits on top of the ladder with five wins to their name. Edithvale-Aspendale sits…
MORE money from other levels of government is needed to improve safety on the road near the Little Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre in Moorooduc, according to the shire’s mayor. The childcare centre sits on the corner of Moorooduc Highway and Eramosa Road. Last week Mornington MP Chris Crewther called for a zebra crossing to be installed to improve safety for children crossing the road (Action needed on childcare road, The News 13/5/2025). The Department of Transport asked that questions about the road be directed to the Mornington Peninsula Shire. Last week Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said, “speed…
MORE than $2 million worth of cannabis plants were seized during a raid at a Mordialloc factory last week.After a public tip-off, police raided a factory on De Havilland Street at around 7am on Friday, 16 May. They allegedly found a hydroponic set-up of cannabis plants, including seedlings and mature plants.Police say they seized 850 plants with a total estimated street value of $2.5 million. No arrests were made during the raids, with the police investigation still ongoing. Victoria Police Caulfield divisional response unit sergeant Stuart Burnham praised the member of the public who first came forward. “This investigation started…