THE state opposition will scrap the suburban rail loop if it wins the November election. When complete, the suburban rail loop will link every major rail line with Melbourne Airport. The first stop on the railway will be at a new Cheltenham Station on the Frankston line. Last week the Victorian Liberals announced that they would put a stop to the project to divert the funding into the state’s struggling health system. Shadow treasurer David Davis said “instead of tying up hundreds of billions for decades to come, we will shelve this project and put every cent into fixing the…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
A LEGAL stoush between two Frankston councillors has cost ratepayers more than $30,000. The costs were incurred during a recent councillor conduct panel hearing. Frankston councillor Steven Hughes initiated the panel, alleging that former mayor Kris Bolam had bullied him. The panel dismissed every allegation. Frankston Council has since revealed that the conduct panel cost ratepayers $30,500, inclusive of panel sitting fees. That figure also includes $4300 in legal fees incurred by Bolam during the process, which councillors have agreed to reimburse. Bolam said that Frankston ratepayers are owed an apology for the situation. “Although I regret Frankston ratepayers potentially…
AFTER three decades of use, the pavilion at Bruce Park in Frankston has seen better days. Bruce Park is home to three clubs – Frankston Rovers Junior Football Club, Bruce Park Tennis Club, and Heatherhill Cricket Club. Members of the clubs are pushing for a pavilion upgrade to help boost participation and welcome more female players. Frankston Rovers JFC committee member David Bolton is advocating for the upgrade of the pavilion. He said that the current facilities are affecting levels of youth participation, particularly among girls. “Our footy club is struggling to attract new kids and female participants. We lack…
THE state government will investigate new opportunities for open space to replace the planned chain of parks site in Heatherton, which is now going to be used for train stabling. An independent advisory committee has produced a report on the environmental effects of the eastern section of the planned suburban rail loop. The state government has assessed the findings of the report and chosen to continue with the project. Suburban Rail Loop East is the planned 26 kilometre stretch of rail between a new Cheltenham Station and Box Hill. The completed suburban rail loop is expected to connect every major…
MPNFL DIVISION ONE PINES are still in the hunt for finals after a thrilling win over Sorrento on Saturday. The Pythons looked good from the start at David Macfarlane Reserve. They took a healthy 26 point lead into the final term. Sorrento worked hard in the final quarter to get back into the contest. Pines were able to do enough to keep them at bay. Despite the late scare, Pines ended up winning 7.9 (51) to 8.12 (60). Nick Boswell booted five goals, making him one of the best on ground. The Pythons will go into the final home-and-away round…