PENINSULA Health has joined the lobbying group Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula as a community partner.The membership of the health service comes at the same that the committee “welcome” the state government’s $1.1 billion “investment into Frankston Hospital”. The committee, which said it would continue to lobby “for better health outcomes for our region” works at the hospital would “deliver a multi-storey tower with additional bed capacity, new operating theatres, enhanced mental health and oncology services and expanded maternity and paediatric services”. The committee’s CEO Josh Sinclair said the hospital project was “being delivered under a public-private partnership and…
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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council is being accused of not “staying in its lane” after revealing a proposal to charge higher rates for homeowners who do not go solar.Social media pages have been flooded with posts calling the plan “discriminatory” and “unfair”. Under the plan suggested by council officers, ratepayers who do not install new solar panels would pay more to subsidise those who go solar.The council is seeking feedback on its proposal to introduce a 20 per cent rate discount to households that install, replace or upgrade solar systems over 5kw after 1 July. The discount would be applied for…
By Will Jeffares VFL DESPITE a promising fightback, Frankston fell to a four-point defeat to the Northern Bullants as part of the VFL’s Standalones Practice Match Carnival on Saturday afternoon at Kinetic Stadium.A slow start, in which the visitors opened a 23-point buffer at quarter time, and inaccuracy in front of goal proved costly for the Dolphins despite more than doubling the Bullants’ scoring shots and getting the game back on their terms after the first break.After quarter time, Frankston were able to move the ball much quicker, with an intent to link up from defence to attack as they…
Elector selectors can change team in October Wonderful to recall the halcyon days of the Mornington Peninsula Shire with “Captain Brian” leading the First Eleven and getting the job done in an honourable and non-political way (History repeats, Letters 27/2/24).It’s more like the Second Eleven with this latest crop of inexperienced batters and under arm bowlers.One of the current crop has been dropped already for upsetting the leadership team last year over the use of flags beyond the boundaries (Suspended without apology, The News 27/2/24). That poor member has had to sit it out in the pavilion probably having to…
MEMBERS of Somerville Highway Patrol are investigating an accident that occurred on Monday 26 February at 10.18 pm on Koetong Parade, Mount Eliza, near Bambra Street.A white Toyota Landcruiser was reported as travelling at high speed before losing control and hitting a brick wall. The three female occupants were taken to hospital for treatment.Anyone who witnessed the collision, or has CCTV or information, is urged to contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au