A BID to keep open space near Mentone Station out of the hands of developers has been launched by Kingston Council. In January of this year, the state government rezoned…
THE Level Crossing Removal Project has unveiled plans for an “interpretive trail” which will run throughout Groves Reserve in Aspendale. The removal of coastal banksias and vegetation from Groves Reserve…
WITH the state election looming in November, the Victorian Liberal Party is locking in candidates to contest “sandbelt” seats. Most recently, the Liberals confirmed that former nurse Bree Ambry will…
Last week’s story ‘Two Kingston councillors sanctioned after arbitration’ contained a sentence “Agirtan was further found to have made comments Saab believed were referring to him, implying that Saab was…
AN exhibition showcasing First Peoples’ art is opening at the Kingston Arts Precinct for NAIDOC Week. The Water Bodies exhibition will showcase pieces exploring the significance of water, climate change,…
CHELSEA SES members were joined in orange by X-Wing pilots during a Star Wars-inspired training day last week. The 501st Legion Knightfall Garrison visited the SES unit last week, complete…
EVERY second Friday night, a food trailer pulls into the Young Street car park in Frankston, and the smell of a barbecue drifts into the dark. No invitation is needed,…
FRANKSTON South golfer Will Veitch has taken home silver at the US Kids Golf World Championship. The championship took place in Pinehurst, North Carolina from 30 July to 1 August.…
MPFNL MEN’S DIV ONE SEN THE biggest footy drama of the week occurred not on the field, but in the backrooms at MPFNL HQ after the previous week’s draw between…
SOCCER FOUR games remain for Mornington to cling onto second spot in State 1 South-East and earn a play-off with its State 1 North-West counterpart for the right to play…
RUGBY By David Burke WITH a weekend that produced perfect conditions for rugby league, the Peninsula Dolphins 3rd grade seniors met the Bendigo Crushers at Seabrook Reserve in Broadmeadows for…
THE Western Port Writes Literary Festival is returning in 2026, and to kick off the festival year, they are thrilled to welcome celebrated TV presenter and journalist Lisa Millar for…
FRANKSTON will shine as a hub of arts and culture when South Side Festival returns next week, bringing 10 nights of performances, installations and community experiences to the heart of…
THE Frankston Skate Park is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary this month. A celebration will be held at the skate park on 18 April to commemorate the occasion. From…
FRANKSTON Library will be displaying Martin Shaw’s famous Three Well-Known Australians until 19 April. The artwork has toured Australia since 1983 garnering opinions and guesses as to the identify of…
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…
By Laura Green CARRUM Downs couple Beverley and Ivan Guy celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last Saturday, July 18. The couple, who met at Marysville Football Club in 1946, were…
