THE crime rate in Frankston has increased significantly in the last year. The increased crime rate defies a four-year trend of decreasing crime in the Frankston local government area. Figures released last month by the Crime Statistics Agency reveal that the number of criminal incidents in the Frankston LGA climbed by more than 14 per cent in the period between March 2022 and March 2023 when compared to the same timeframe the year prior. The criminal incident rate has decreased in Frankston each year since 2019. There were 9500 criminal incidents in Frankston between March 2022 and March 2023. The…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
CONSTRUCTION on the new rail bridges between Mordialloc and Aspendale is expected to begin next year. The state government is removing the level crossings at Station Street in Aspendale and Bear and McDonald Streets in Mordialloc. Rail bridges will be built by 2026 to replace the Station Street and McDonald Street crossings. Consultation on the project has now opened. The Engage Victoria website confirms that construction is expected to commence next year. Last month the state government announced that work on the project had been moved forward by three years (“Frankston line sky rail works brought forward” The News 13/6/23). Kingston…
MPNFL DIVISION ONE A HUGE crowd turned out to watch Brownlow medalist Dane Swan debut for Pines on Saturday. Swan, a premiership player with Collingwood at AFL level, signed for Pines during the week. He had previously been playing for St Kilda City in the Southern Football League. It was a big celebration for Pines, who hosted Frankston Bombers on Saturday. The Pythons went ahead by four goals in the opening term, and never looked back. Three final-quarter goals from Swan was the cherry on top of an excellent afternoon for the Pythons. Pines defeated the Bombers 14.15 (99) to…
A BILL which would keep Frankston serial killer Paul Denyer behind bars for good has been rejected by the state government. Denyer murdered Elizabeth Stevens, Deborah Fream, and Natalie Russell in 1993. He is now eligible for parole having served a 30-year sentence. The bill would have prevented Denyer from making repeated parole applications – similar restrictions have been placed on Julian Knight and Russell Street bomber Craig Minogue in the past. The bill was voted down 19 votes to 17 in the upper house last Wednesday. Labor, Greens, and Legalise Cannabis Party MPs combined to reject the proposal. Denyer…
MPNFL DIVISION ONE FRANKSTON Bombers picked up a narrow win over Bonbeach on Saturday. Bonbeach has been struggling this year. They have picked up just one win for the season, but have played better football in recent weeks. The Bombers have their sights set on finals, and came into the match as strong favourites. Bonbeach came out swinging, and went into the quarter-time break ahead by five points. The Bombers hit back in the second quarter, and led by four at half-time. After another close quarter, Bonbeach took back a two point lead heading into the final term. Despite some…