THE future of Australia Day events across the Kingston local government area is under consideration. Community consultation opened last week on council’s role in Australia Day events. Kingston mayor Georgina…
A NEW parcel locker will be installed in Frankston to accommodate online shoppers. Australia Post estimates that online shopping spending is up 13 percent from the year prior, and is…
By Molly Broadfoot* AS homelessness hits a record-high on the Mornington Peninsula, The Block has begun filming its latest season in Mt Eliza. In an $11m deal to purchase the…
TESS Law has resigned from Kingston Council. Law’s resignation was confirmed by Kingston Council in a statement last week. Law has resigned from her position as ward councillor for Melaleuca…
A PENINSULA Aquatic Recreation Centre teacher has been named the country’s best at a national awards night. Shannon Gardner was named the “swim teacher of the year” at the 2024…
FIRE Rescue Victoria has issued a plea for people to check their smoke alarms and make plans to prevent fatal house fires this winter.Children, elderly people, smokers, and people with…
MOONLIT Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park in Pearcedale opened its new reptile centre on Thursday, 4 July. The sanctuary’s newest attraction includes venomous snakes, pythons, a freshwater crocodile, green tree frogs,…
MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONEPINES piled on 20 goals last weekend to grab an impressive win over Mornington.After a tight opening quarter, Pines opened up a two goal lead in the…
BASKETBALLERS lining up on court five at the Frankston Basketball Stadium last week got more than they bargained for when Chicago Bulls star Josh Giddey was called in as a…
SOCCER THE revolving door through which senior coaches at Frankston Pines have been passing is spinning once more. Jason Grieve is the “new” Pines senior coach, the fifth man to…
MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONEPINES have handed Rosebud their first defeat of the 2025 season. A stirring final quarter comeback saw the Pythons topple Rosebud. Pines overcame a 22 point three-quarter-time…
BRONTË’S gothic tale of a spirited orphan in search of love, family and a sense of belonging will blaze its way to the Frankston Arts Centre in August. Audiences can…
JELLYFISH have moved from the water to the Frankston Arts Centre as part of a new exhibition. Striking Sea Change by Penelope Davis is now on display at Cube 37.…
INDIGENOUS songwriter Kutcha Edwards will perform his live show at Kingston Arts Centre this Friday. Edwards’ show explores the themes of country, birth, youth, politics, love, culture, healing, and hope.…
FLUORESCENT colours tend to catch the eye, which is why an exhibition running in Frankston has been turning heads. Artist Kate Rohde (pictured left) has prepared an exhibition of works…
