A SWATHE of accessibility measures were installed at Frankston Beach last week. Last Friday, 5 December, 70 metres of beach matting extending to the water’s edge was put into place.…
A GROUP of businesses and community groups has banded together to contribute nearly $200,000 to an accessibility pilot program at Frankston Beach. Last month, Accessible Beaches Australia unveiled its plans…
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a double fatal collision which occurred in Mentone on Wednesday evening. Investigators have been told a car and motorcycle collided on the Nepean…
A CONTENTIOUS plan to build a three-storey childcare centre has been rejected by Kingston councillors. The childcare centre was proposed for 93 – 95 Centre Dandenong Road in Cheltenham catering…
A GREAT relationship with the blokes at Chelsea Men’s Shed has led one woman to partner with them to launch a women’s program.Tamarin Young’s involvement with the Shed wasn’t about…
THE Pink Ladies Auxiliary have presented a cheque to Frankston Hospital for $360,000 from their fundraising efforts throughout the year.The Pinkies presented a cheque to Chief Executive Helen Cooper during…
STATE government grants for projects which improve the health of Port Phillip Bay are now open. There are $2.16 million worth of grants on offer through the 2025 Port Phillip…
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…
WOMENS DIV ONE A FANTASTIC half-century from Aimee Mellford helped Tooradin extend its unbeaten fun to four games on Sunday. Tooradin travelled to take on Crib Point. Tooradin was sent…
THREE major events will return to Frankston in the next year after receiving grants worth up to $150,000 from Frankston Council.The recipients of council’s Destination Event Attraction Program grants have…
KINGSTON City Hall’s historic organ will be in action this weekend.The Style 270 4/21 Wurlitzer at Kingston City Hall was installed at the State Theatre Melbourne nearly 100 years ago,…
MCCLELLAND Gallery in Langwarrin has unveiled its schedule of school holiday and Winter events.A series of glassblowing projects went on display last week as part of the Blowing in a…
FRANKSTON’S annual South Side Festival returns this month with an exciting 11-day program, delivering a captivating mix of performances, comedy, art installations, visual arts, and a few delightfully naughty surprises.…
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,…
By Jake Pike THE death of a family member or friend is never easy. COVID restrictions have highlighted the pain caused when those closest are not afforded closure around the…
