A BUILDER has been suspended after inspectors allegedly uncovered 70 building defects at a Carrum Downs townhouse. Inspectors from the Building and Plumbing Commission looked into the site late last…
THE monitors appointed to oversee Kingston Council are set to stay for another six months at ratepayers’ expense. Last year the state government appointed two monitors to report on the…
Two men have been arrested as police continue to investigate a series of alleged ATM ram raids across Victoria over the last two months, including incidents in Frankston and Baxter.…
THE planned redevelopment of Kingswood Golf Course in Dingley Village looks certain to proceed after Kingston Council missed its deadline to appeal. In mid-November last year, Kingston Council confirmed that…
MENTONE and Mordialloc lifesavers were recognised for their efforts in the water last week at Life Saving Victoria’s Awards of Excellence.In front of more than 500 people at the Sofitel…
NEWLY donated life-saving machines at Frankston Hospital have been dedicated to the lives of the police officers killed in the 2020 Eastern Freeway tragedy. The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation’s…
A DONATION drive to help struggling families will be held at Jubilee Stadium throughout August. The Frankston District Netball Association, Mums Supporting Families in Need, and the Frankston RSL have…
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…
SOCCER CHARLIE O’Connell hopes to celebrate Baxter’s 50th anniversary next year with promotion from State 4 South-East. The 27-year-old returned to Baxter Park last season after winning successive promotions with…
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.…
THE South Side Festival returns to Frankston next month. The festival will make a comeback between 8 May and 18 May. Neon lights will illuminate Beauty Park this year, in…
A MOVE from premises in Mentone to new digs in early 2016 was the impetus for an art group to paint a picture of its own history in book form.…
OBITUARY John Aylmer Leaver AO RFD ED 1930-2018 School chaplain THE Reverend John Aylmer Leaver AO RFD ED died on 15 May at the age of 87. It was estimated…
FAMILY and friends celebrated the centenary of long-time Baxter and Somerville resident Mabel Grace Blum at Somerville Bowling Club on Sunday 24 June. The mother of five, grandmother of 10,…
OBITUARY Rogan John Ward 25/7/1943 – 3/4/2018Real estate agent THERE’S no doubt Rogan Ward liked to talk. He was also an accomplished musician. A man who travelled through life to…
