THE theft of memorial plaques from a Cheltenham cemetery is being investigated by police. Police allege the plaques were stolen from the Charman Road cemetery sometime between 8 September and…
A MAN has died after a collision with a garbage truck in Cheltenham last week. The crash occurred on Nepean Highway near Cobham Street, around 3.45am on 13 October. A…
Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives continue to investigate a stabbing in Mordialloc last night. Investigators have been told a man sustained deep lacerations to his wrists during a brawl between…
KINGSTON councillor Caroline White has declared her candidacy for the upcoming state election, promising to “put City of Kingston into administration” if elected. Cr White, who is currently suspended from…
KINGSTON Seniors Festival is underway, with more than 100 events scheduled across October. Events on the line-up include author talks, social catch-ups, nature walks, retirement and aged care information sessions,…
PRIZES for cyclists will be on offer as part of “Biketober” next month, an event encouraging people to cycle. Kingston mayor Cr Georgina Oxley said Biketober is “a great way…
A FRANKSTON couple are undertaking the Camino de Santiago to raise funds for Miscarriage Information Support Service (MISS). Upali and Nina DeSilva set off from St-Jean-Pied-de-Port in France on 27…
THE Rotary Club of Frankston is inviting golfers from across the region to raise money for charity, while playing to win $10,000 for a hole-in-one. The annual Rotary Wranglers Charity…
MPCA WOMENS PROVINCIAL THE Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association’s 2026/27 women’s Provincial Division got their second week of play in on Sunday 11 October. Mt Martha had an easy win over…
MPCA MENS AFTER torrential rain caused the cancellation of all men’s first round games last week, play finally got underway on Saturday (10 October) for the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association’s…
SOCCER JAMIE Skelly has been re-appointed head coach of Langwarrin and Dave Kuhanez is the new head coach of Baxter. The contrast between the appointments is stark. Skelly has an…
STEELY Dan are a seminal part of rock history. Album sales in excess of 40 million and their 2001 induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are testament…
A FREE community event for pets and pet owners will be held at Ballam Park next month. The annual Great Pet-Together event, which was attended by more than 6000 people…
MONTY Python’s SPAMALOT will open at the historic Athenaeum Theatre this September. The Melbourne season will see this incredibly diverse and talented cast take to the stage, led by Australian…
FAMILIES looking for an unforgettable school holiday outing can blast off on an extraordinary adventure when acclaimed contemporary circus company Circa brings Wolfgang in the Stars to Frankston Arts Centre…
SCIENTIST Hans Brunner, who helped exonerate Lindy Chamberlain, died last week on Thursday, 25 April.A large portrait, that he has referred to as representing “the other me”, has been entered…
GEORGE MORBY INGRAM was born in Bendigo in 1889, but lived much of his life in Hastings. He died in 1961 and is buried in Frankston cemetery.On 4 October 1918,…
FORTY years ago on the 26 September the nation was transfixed by the race between the two 12 metres, Liberty and Australia II, that was unfolding at Newport, Rhode Island.…
ENVIRONMENTAL warrior Warwick Exton passed away last week, aged 100. Exton was a passionate advocate for preserving Frankston’s waterways and green spaces. His efforts saw him named the Frankston citizen…
