GRANTS of up to $25,000 are available to Victorian councils to boost cat desexing rates.A feline vaccine shortage in the last year has left the cat population vulnerable. Animal Welfare…
SEAFORD Primary School students learned valuable water safety skills from Life Saving Victoria’s rescue helicopter service team last month.The helicopter, operated by LSV on behalf of Westpac, and its crew…
BUSINESS grants, expos, and vouchers are on offer this month as part of a Frankston Council initiative to encourage its residents to shop locally.Frankston Council estimates that for every $100…
TWO vacant properties owned by Kingston Council could be redeveloped into social housing. Kingston Council is exploring a partnership with Launch Housing to develop 6 Lochiel Avenue in Edithvale and…
KINGSTON Council’s draft budget for the 2024/2025 financial year has been released for community feedback. The draft budget shows that Kingston Council projects an $8.2 million surplus for the next…
A PEDESTRIAN was killed on Frankston Freeway last week.At around 5.30am on 3 April, a truck hit a pedestrian on the Frankston Freeway near Seaford Road. The man died at…
As part of Operation Trinity, police have arrested two children following a collision in Frankston this morning. Officers first noticed a 2015 silver Honda CRV traveling at high speeds along…
DIVISION ONE FOOTY kicked off on Good Friday with reigning premiers, Dromana, heading to Red Hill. Red Hill ended the 2023 season in seventh place, so looked to be no…
SOCCER LANGWARRIN and Skye United are the only two local clubs remaining in the 2024 Dockerty Cup after last week’s fourth preliminary round. Both Peninsula Strikers and Chelsea have been…
PROVINCIAL RED Hill smashed Pines last week to claim the MPCA Provincial division premiership.Pat Rollo Reserve hosted the Grand Final last Saturday and Sunday. Red Hill batted first on day…
Soccer GUS Macleod has returned to senior coaching ranks in spectacular fashion after Chelsea’s stunning 8-0 thrashing of Brighton on Friday night. Edithvale Recreation Reserve was abuzz with high expectations…
SINGER Emma Donovan, a neon lights show, and a drag performance are among the headline acts at this year’s South Side Festival. The 2024 South Side Festival will take place…
IF laughter is the best medicine, local audiences are in for a healthy dose of endorphins when the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival embarks on its 26th annual road trip…
FRANKSTON came away with three big awards at the annual Australian Street Art Awards. The Big Picture Fest, which got underway this week, sees artists from across the globe paint…
A FLEET of sailboats is gearing up to set sail for the annual Long Beach Regatta Trophy competition. Chelsea Yacht Club will host the 2024 edition of the race on…
FRANKSTON’S oldest house has reopened after undergoing maintenance works. The Ballam Park Homestead, which was built in 1855, is now the home of a museum. The home received $250,000 in…
FRANKSTON and Susono in Japan have been sister cities for 40 years. The milestone was celebrated at an event at the Frankston Civic Centre. In 1983 as a Frankston high…
THE Frankston Historical Society has prepared a curriculum package to help local students learn about Frankston’s rich history. Frankston Historical Society president Glenda Viner said the project was a “great…
A WOMAN who has been a part of Melbourne’s growth and prosperity for more than 100 years celebrated her 108th birthday last week. Marjorie Andrew, a resident at Benton’s Lodge,…
