Peninsula Health is introducing a first-of-its-kind digital “health passport” at Frankston Hospital, developed with Monash University’s National Centre for Healthy Ageing. The tool captures patients’ values, needs and preferences, allowing staff to tailor care more consistently and giving patients a stronger voice in their treatment.
A Carrum man has been charged after a violent daylight robbery on Dyson Road. Police allege the victim was attacked with a metal pole at a public toilet near a local football club before his car was stolen.
Frankston City Council has doubled graffiti patrols, slashed response times and introduced a $10,000 cash bounty program to help the community crack down on vandalism.
Frankston Council is extending its Can Swim program with an extra $75,000 to tackle declining swimming skills and rising drowning deaths, giving local families free access to vital water safety lessons.
Frankston families will see safer and cooler play spaces after Council doubled shade funding, pledging $400,000 over four years. The investment follows a statewide award for Frankston’s Play Strategy, with recent upgrades across Carrum Downs, Frankston, Skye and Seaford, and more playgrounds scheduled for 2025–26.
Frankston City Council has unveiled its 2025–26 “Stronger Together” budget, delivering $1.7m in household relief, $465k in business support and nearly $73m in capital works — all while keeping average rates among the lowest in the region.
Six youths have been arrested after a violent home invasion in Rosebud, reigniting community fears about safety on the Mornington Peninsula. Police data shows two-thirds of aggravated burglary arrests involve children, with residents demanding the state government act before someone is killed.
Police seized half a kilo of cocaine and nearly $800,000 in cash from a Chelsea home during a raid, with three people arrested and major drug trafficking charges laid.
Nominations are now open for Frankston’s 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards. Residents can nominate local champions or join the selection panel. Entries close 31 October.
Frankston City Council has launched a 12-month trial offering free graffiti removal kits to residents. The program, running until September 2026, provides households with brushes, gloves, solution and instructions to help tackle vandalism on private property.
Frankston City Council has launched its biggest tree giveaway, with thousands of free trees and plants available for schools, households and community groups to expand the city’s green canopy.
Frankston Council has approved a $72.9 million capital works program for 2025–26, with funding for major projects including the Basketball and Gymnastics Stadium, new playgrounds, road and footpath upgrades, and local shopping strip improvements.
Overdose deaths in Frankston have surged by 72% over 15 years, with 81 lives lost since 2019. The Mornington Peninsula faces similar risks as overdose fatalities outpace the national road toll.
Frankston Council has stepped in with $45,000 for Community Support Frankston, funding meals, vouchers, and relief for over 2,000 residents hit by cost-of-living pressures.
Peninsula Health has introduced a ground-breaking Post-Endoscopy Pathway at Frankston Hospital, automating cancer detection and cutting treatment delays by 43%.
Frankston City Council has committed $100,000 to expand free legal services for young people and renters, funding school-based lawyers and tenancy support through Peninsula Community Legal Centre. The move comes as housing pressures and cost-of-living stress hit local residents.
Frankston Mayor Kris Bolam has condemned the defacement of children’s play equipment at Kareela Reserve after political propaganda stickers were discovered. Council crews swiftly removed the material, warning that vandalism will not be tolerated and urging residents to report incidents.
Former AFL player Aaron James has pleaded guilty to indecent behaviour after being caught in budgie smugglers with a naked woman and engaging in NSFW shenanigans behind beach boxes at Dromana earlier this year, landing a $1,000 fine at Frankston Magistrates’ Court. He still faces charges including drug possession, theft, handling stolen number plates, sexual exposure, and dangerous driving.
Frankston City Council is inviting residents to help shape its new four-year Domestic Animal Management Plan, featuring a proposed 24-hour cat curfew and updated dog park rules. Feedback is open until 7 September 2025.
Frankston City Council has approved a $91m redevelopment of the long-vacant former Frankston Cinemas site, delivering 144 apartments and adding to a $506m pipeline of seven major projects transforming the city centre.
Peninsula Health is tackling homelessness on the Peninsula with a holistic approach — combining housing, healthcare, and social support to keep at-risk patients off the streets.
Frankston City Council wants new planning laws to stop tobacco and vape shops from opening near schools and is calling for long-term funding to support its education and enforcement programs.
A boil-water alert affecting 1,200 homes in Frankston South has been lifted. South East Water confirms water is safe and has issued a $90 credit per household.
Frankston City Council has approved a $72.9 million capital works program for 2025–26, funding upgrades across roads, parks, childcare centres, sports facilities and arts precincts to support future growth.
Frankston City Council’s expanded graffiti patrols, rapid response times, and new $10,000 community bounty program are showing strong results—removing over 42,000m² of vandalism in just one year.
A 24-year-old Langwarrin man is in custody after allegedly ramming a police car and fleeing in a stolen vehicle. The chase ended in a crash and Dog Squad arrest.
Frankston City’s 2025–2026 events calendar features the Carlsberg Beach Club, Sand Sculpting Championships and Swim Classic, expected to attract 43,000 visitors and boost the local economy by $4.1 million.
Frankston City Council has endorsed a new Council and Wellbeing Plan for 2025–2029, shaped by extensive community input and designed to deliver lasting outcomes in health, inclusion, climate action and local development.
Construction has officially begun on the $60 million Frankston Stadium redevelopment — the largest infrastructure project in Frankston City’s history. The new Seaford sports hub will feature 10 courts, a purpose-built gymnastics hall, broadcast-ready infrastructure and improved community access.
Former AFL player Aaron James has been remanded after facing multiple charges at Frankston Magistrates’ Court, including sexual exposure and drug and theft offences.
