By Marg D’Arcy MY brother, Frank D’Arcy, had terminal cancer. He recently chose to end his life with Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). Frank had treatment and tried the whole range…
RSPCA Victoria has launched a new program to help victim-survivors of domestic and family violence keep their pets safe while fleeing unsafe situations. The SafePaws program provides practical support including…
AFTER a 24 hour delay due to a lack of councillors in attendance at a scheduled meeting, Kingston Council’s annual budget for the 2026/2027 financial year has been approved. A…
WITH the long-awaited opening of the Mordi Aquatic Centre coming up, work has begun to form the centre’s schedule of programs. Consultation is underway to shape the new facilities’ health,…
FUNDRAISING by the Blue Ribbon Foundation is underway to purchase two new life support machines for Peninsula Health.The extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machines cost $300,000. The new machines will be installed…
A MURAL of Victor The Goat now overlooks Olivers Hill.Victor (pictured) was a famous face in Frankston, and often welcomed visitors at his Olivers Hill home. He died in January.…
A MT ELIZA teenager who gave up his time during year 12 to create positive outcomes in the Mornington community has been nominated for a young achiever award.Finn Mackay, 18,…
PROVINCIAL A FANTASTIC century from Harley Peace-Stirling has put Pines in the box seat for its sixth consecutive victory. Pines hit the road to take on Red Hill in a…
SOCCER DAVEY Jones has been to hell and back – on and off the football field. He survived a vicious assault during an indoor soccer match in 2014 that left…
PROVINCIAL PINES have cemented their spot on top of the ladder with a hard-fought win over Heatherhill. After a day one washout the week prior, play was reduced to 40…
Soccer PENINSULA Strikers star Cooper Andrews is a wanted man. He trained with State 1 side Mazenod early this week and he’ll be at Strikers training on Thursday but may…
AWARD winning author Tricia Stringer will bring her book tour to Frankston later this month. Stringer’s latest book Back on Track touches on relationships and ageism in a story about…
PREPARE to enter a world of entertainment where your imagination will soar like never before, in this re-imagined modern circus spectacular. Silvers has been a household name since the 70’s…
A GROUP of actors young and old are working on a series of short plays on the history of Australian aviation. The performers, from Chelsea, Mentone and Mordialloc, are part…
KINGSTON City Council is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Seniors Festival throughout October. Celebrating positive ageing and the contributions of our older community members, the 2023…
