A KANGAROO has died following a rescue at Aspendale Beach, sparking concern over protecting wildlife at the Edithvale Wetlands where it is believed to have escaped from. The incident occurred…
An alleged serial car thief has been hit with more than 60 charges after using third party electronic key reprogramming devices to steal at least 25 cars across Melbourne. The…
THE state of the Peninsula Link has come under fire from Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie, who has accused the state government of poor planning and causing ongoing disruption for commuters…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor, and Briars Ward councillor Anthony Marsh has joined the Liberal Party and has confirmed with The News he has nominated for preselection as the Liberal Party’s candidate for…
A PARKDALE resident celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends last week. Catherine Erickson, known to many as Kath, was born on 20 January 1924 in Shepparton. She reached…
THE Langwarrin South home of an iconic author will be opened to the public next month to showcase a personal Valentine’s Day collection. Joan Lindsay, the author of the 1967…
By Anthony Albanese* THIS week I was back in Frankston to ask Jodie Belyea to be Labor’s candidate for Dunkley. Jodie is a local Frankston mum who has put her…
BEAUMARIS tried to prize Adam Jamieson from Mornington’s grasp just when he was weighing up his options for 2025. “For the first time in a long time I had offers…
HASTINGS FNC has appointed a new senior coach. Hastings is looking to bounce back after a tumultuous 2024. Financial issues at the Hastings Club have put the football club in…
SOCCER ADAM Jamieson (Mornington), Gus Macleod (Chelsea), Mark Larner (Somerville) and Gerry McDonagh (Mount Eliza) are among a host of local coaches expected to stay put for season 2025. As…
AFTER a long and distinguished tenure, David Friend has announced his retirement from the role as President of the Frankston Football Club, to spend more time with his family in…
THE music of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Roy Orbison will reverberate through the Kingston City Hall next month. Sons of Sun tells the tale of Sun Records…
BIG Picture Fest 2021 is scheduled to kick off next month. The annual festival sees artists come to Frankston to create giant murals. Frankston councillor Suzette Tayler says “the Big…
CARRUM Downs Library is completing an unlikely transformation into a late night hangout spot. The library will now open until 10pm on Thursday nights. The Libraries After Dark program welcomes…
TWO short films exploring mental health have taken out the top prizes in Frankston Arts Centre’s LockDown short film competition. 21-year-old James Griffith took out the top prize for his…
