KINGSTON Council has posted a surplus of $25.5 million for the 2024/2025 financial year, a $17.3 million improvement on the adopted budget’s projection of an $8.2 million surplus. The surplus…
KINGSTON Council is calling for the state government to provide more support for life saving groups. Water safety has been at the front of mind for many after two people…
FRANKSTON Council posted a surplus of nearly $16 million in the last financial year, its 2024/2025 annual report has revealed. A final surplus of $15.871 million was posted by Frankston…
CARLA Atkins’ first child, Genevieve, came into the world in unusual circumstances earlier this year. Last week the happy family reunited with the paramedics who helped deliver the child on…
PRESENTS for the annual Frankston Life Community Christmas Lunch are now being accepted at drop-off points as part of a gift drive.Frankston Life caters to more than 500 guests each…
A FUNDRAISER for children living with heart disease will take place in Frankston this weekend. The annual Two Feet & A Heartbeat walk takes place at Ballam Park Primary School…
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…
Soccer SOMERVILLE Eagles attacking midfielder Alessio Izzo flies to Thailand in a fortnight for a professional trial. The 32-year-old contacted a player agency through social media and now has a…
PROVINCIAL SORRENTO played Red Hill in a nailbiter on Saturday, with the Sharks winning by the finest of margins. Red Hill was sent in to bat first on their home…
PROVINCIAL Langwarrin batted brilliantly to claim a hard-fought win over Sorrento at David MacFarlan Reserve on Saturday. The Kangaroos headed into day two with a tall mountain to climb. Sorrento…
SOCCER Langwarrin has signed Northcote City aces Alun Webb and Zac Bates but has lost star striker Archie Macphee to Dandenong City. Macphee has proven himself at the second and…
PAULIE Stewart has a lot of stories to tell, and he is heading to Frankston Library this week as part of AusMusic Month for an afternoon of tales and music.…
EXPERIENCE the wonder of Roy Orbison in this brilliant theatrical portrayal of the man, his music, his voice, and his life. Only the Lonely…Crying…You Got It…Penny Arcade…Working for the Man…Pretty…
A FRESH take on the traditional market is arriving in Mount Eliza this November, offering the chance to explore handmade goods, connect with the community, and discover unique creations at…
Next month, Frankston Arts Centre will welcome Duck Pond, the latest creation from Circa Contemporary Circus, renowned for pushing the boundaries of physical theatre with daring innovation and a playful…
SCIENTIST Hans Brunner, who helped exonerate Lindy Chamberlain, died last week on Thursday, 25 April.A large portrait, that he has referred to as representing “the other me”, has been entered…
GEORGE MORBY INGRAM was born in Bendigo in 1889, but lived much of his life in Hastings. He died in 1961 and is buried in Frankston cemetery.On 4 October 1918,…
FORTY years ago on the 26 September the nation was transfixed by the race between the two 12 metres, Liberty and Australia II, that was unfolding at Newport, Rhode Island.…
ENVIRONMENTAL warrior Warwick Exton passed away last week, aged 100. Exton was a passionate advocate for preserving Frankston’s waterways and green spaces. His efforts saw him named the Frankston citizen…
