Oct 1, 2024 · AN abandoned Frankston building that has become a hotspot for squatters will be knocked down to make way for offices, shops and apartments under a plan endorsed by Frankston City Council. Councillors approved an amendment to an existing planning permit for 35 Playne St, which proposed to increase the height of the building from nine

Oct 21, 2024 · FRANKSTON was flooded during a wild storm on Friday, 18 October.In the two hours up to 11.45am, more than 35 millimetres of rain were recorded in Frankston. The Victorian SES says it was one of the worst affected areas in the state. In a statement, the SES reminded residents to take care during flooding events.

Nov 22, 2024 · A NEWLY elected Kingston councillor is already facing backlash after publishing the name and workplace of a person she alleges has been criticising her online. On 10 November, three days before being sworn in as a councillor, Jane Agirtan used her Facebook page to reveal the details of a person she believes authored an anonymous

Dec 17, 2024 · PENINSULA Health chief executive Helen Cooper has announced that Peninsula Health intends to merge with Alfred Health and Kooweerup Regional Health to create a new entity, tentatively named Bayside Health. A statement supplied to The Times said the merger will come into effect from 1 January 2026, and “is an important step in improving health

Oct 10, 2024 · CRIME in Frankston is on the up, increasing by nearly 20 percent in the 2023/2024 financial year. The Crime Statistics Agency released its yearly figures last week. It revealed that there were 16,252 offences recorded within the Frankston municipality in the year ending June 2024. That figure is a 19.2 percent increase on the year

Oct 31, 2024 · THE Australian Conservation Foundation (Mornington Community Group) is calling on the state government and the Environmental Protection Authority to immediately implement sustainable procedures to ensure roadside cleanliness in Victoria on an ongoing basis. The organisation believes roadside litter has significantly increased since Covid, and is creating traffic hazards, drain blockage issues ...

Nov 12, 2024 · THREE experienced Frankston councillors have won their bids for election, with the rest of the results set to be confirmed this week. Late last week, the Victorian Electoral Commission confirmed the results for Ballam, Centenary Park, and Derinya wards. Kris Bolam, Michael O’Reilly, and Brad Hill have each been elected for a four year term

Sep 25, 2024 · THE dangerous and congested level crossings at Warrigal Road, Mentone and Parkers Road, Parkdale are now gone for good and the new Parkdale Station is open to passengers. Two lifts at the station opened for commuters last week, marking another important milestone in delivering an accessible station for everyone. With lifts open on both platforms,

Nov 19, 2024 · THE victim of a fatal car crash in Frankston North earlier this month has now been identified. The man crashed his car on McClelland Drive in the early hours of 3 November. He died at the scene, and police were not able to identify him for a week. After a public appeal for information, Victoria

Jun 5, 2024 · PLANS for a huge water park in Dingley Village have been approved by the state government. The “SurfnPlay” water park is proposed for 321 Old Dandenong Road. Plans for the $120 million development show a giant outdoor pool, and indoor water slides and playgrounds. The plan was given the green light by the state government