Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOSA rage-filled woman has accosted Anthony Albanese on mental health issues on the eve of the election launching an expletive-laden tirade at the prime minister Anthony Albanese was met by voters and volunteers of all varieties as he visited one of the busiest pre-polling booths of the campaign trail He arrived at the southeast Melbourne suburb of Carrum Downs The booth was flanked by about 20 blue-clad coalition volunteers and three trucks emblazoned with the Liberal candidate's face a woman went up for a handshake before launching into a diatribe on the federal government's decision to cut Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions from 20 to 10 and his relationship with former Victorian premier Dan Andrews thanks to your man Dan Andrews who ruined this state Later asked if she was a Liberal volunteer with local Nicole Criddle asking for a photo "We're so happy it's you and not Dutton," she said previously held by late Labor MP Peta Murphy voted in her successor Jodie Belyea at a 2024 by-election and is held on a 6.8 per cent margin But that hasn't stopped the Liberals throwing significant resources at the electorate before Australians take to the polls on Saturday Liberal volunteers tried to hijack Anthony Albanese's campaign on the final day (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)It was the second time a campaign event was soured for the prime minister on Friday after local Liberal volunteers in the Tasmanian seat of Braddon pulled up with anti-Labor posters and tried to take the spotlight they claimed Mr Albanese was telling "absolute lies" as he sat at the Devonport Banjo's Bakery Cafe with a coffee and pastries The prime minister started the day on the offensive in Peter Dutton's Brisbane-based electorate of Dickson Asked if he was trying to "play mind games" Mr Albanese said he was "trying to win a seat" before expanding on the differences between himself and his opponent Anthony Albanese revisited Dickson to help Labor candidate Ali France's bid to topple Peter Dutton (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)"We're very different people," he told reporters in Brisbane alongside Labor's Dickson candidate Ali France "My opponent is fearful of the present and petrified of the future." Mr Dutton has long fended off challengers and holds the north Brisbane suburban seat on a 1.7 per cent margin But Mr Albanese has maintained Labor could take the most marginal seat in Queensland from the coalition leader Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Thanks for following live developments on the final day of campaigning before polls open at 8am on Saturday The leaders have delivered their final pitches to voters as those Australians who haven’t cast their ballots at pre-polls prepare to vote The PM and Dutton also made their final pitches on Seven News tonight When asked if he was worried about losing his marginal Queensland seat of Dickson Dutton did not mention the Labor candidate trying to unseat him and instead focused his attacks on an independent challenger Betting markets suggest Labor’s Ali France is a better chance at unseating Dutton than independent candidate Ellie Smith France whittled down Dutton’s margin to 1.7 per cent But asked on Perth radio station 6PR moments ago if he “had one eye” on Labor trying to unseat him in Queensland Dutton spent little time talking about the threat that France posed “That’s continued on for a long period of time,” Dutton replied “I’ve got a teal candidate who’s actually a Green but I think people are smart enough to see through that “And the Greens in Sydney are obviously funding Kate Chaney’s campaign here as well Betting markets still favour Dutton to retain his seat The prime minister and opposition leader have given their final 60-second pitches to Nine’s political editor Charles Croucher Albanese slammed the opposition’s cuts and taxes and said Labor had invested and would continue to invest in cost-of-living relief today while “continuing to invest in our tomorrow” Dutton said this election was a “sliding doors moment for our country” and the Coalition was a better economic manager than Labor “Australians just can’t afford three more years of the Labor government,” he said The opposition leader has phoned in to Perth radio station 6PR in one of his last direct pitches to West Australian voters before tomorrow’s election Peter Dutton said a Coalition government would be best placed to support the state’s mining and farming interests Peter Dutton today with the Liberal candidate for Pearce Jan Norberger and Liberal senator Linda Reynolds.Credit: James Brickwood and we can make decisions to support WA: faster decisions to approve mines making sure that we support our sheep industry and agriculture across WA,” Dutton said is just not going to approve the projects that need to be approved so that we can keep WA pumping.” A heckler yelled at the prime minister as he campaigned in Carrum Downs Labor and Liberal volunteers were at an early polling both in Carrum Downs when Albanese arrived.Credit: Alex Ellinghausen A protester swore at the PM and slammed his mental health policies.Credit: Alex Ellinghausen The protester was held back as the PM passed.Credit: Alex Ellinghausen The PM and fiancee Jodie Haydon leave the early polling booth followed by major parties’ volunteers.Credit: Alex Ellinghausen Kangaroo Valley is a picture postcard piece of NSW it attracts visitors with its collection of antique dealers and cafes from nearby Sydney most weekends But the 600 or so voters of Kangaroo Valley will be pivotal in the battle for the ultra-marginal seat of Gilmore where sitting member is trying to fend off the Liberal Party’s Andrew Constance What sets apart Kangaroo Valley residents is that support for Phillips has grown sharply over the past two elections Phillips won Gilmore by just 373 votes last election with that support in Kangaroo Valley proving critical The community is an example of suburb or small population in many of the nation’s 150 electorates that could dictate Saturday’s poll Read more about all the others here. Far-right agitators have turned up at pre-poll voting centre in Melbourne setting up loudspeakers directly across the road from the polling station the men displayed a sign that said National Workers Alliance and played loud music before speaking out against Liberal candidate Tim Wilson and incumbent teal MP Zoe Daniel Matt Trihey of the National Workers Alliance at a pre-polling booth in Brighton on Friday.Credit: Cara Waters Police officers were seen speaking to the men One of the men was Matt Trihey, who gatecrashed a Kooyong candidates forum earlier in the campaign and began yelling about immigration Trihey and his self-described “nationalist” group, the National Workers Alliance, often hosts events frequented by neo-Nazis though Trihey has previously denied being a neo-Nazi himself Read more here. a woman heckled the PM as he arrived at a polling booth in Melbourne this evening Our reporter Mike Foley is following Peter Dutton around Western Australia today as the Coalition makes a final push for votes Watch his analysis of the Liberal leader’s change in rhetoric below The leaders have delivered their final pitches to voters as those Australians who haven\\u2019t cast their ballots at pre-polls prepare to vote Here\\u2019s a wrap of what happened today: Here\\u2019s what the opposition leader said Betting markets suggest Labor\\u2019s Ali France is a better chance at unseating Dutton than independent candidate Ellie Smith France whittled down Dutton\\u2019s margin to 1.7 per cent But asked on Perth radio station 6PR moments ago if he \\u201Chad one eye\\u201D on Labor trying to unseat him in Queensland \\u201CThat\\u2019s continued on for a long period of time,\\u201D Dutton replied \\u201CI\\u2019ve got a teal candidate who\\u2019s actually a Green And we\\u2019ve got a lot of money being spent \\u201CAnd the Greens in Sydney are obviously funding Kate Chaney\\u2019s campaign here as well And we just need to stare that down.\\u201D 60-second pitches to Nine\\u2019s political editor Charles Croucher Albanese slammed the opposition\\u2019s cuts and taxes and said Labor had invested and would continue to invest in cost-of-living relief today while \\u201Ccontinuing to invest in our tomorrow\\u201D Dutton said this election was a \\u201Csliding doors moment for our country\\u201D and the Coalition was a better economic manager than Labor \\u201CAustralians just can\\u2019t afford three more years of the Labor government,\\u201D he said The opposition leader has phoned in to Perth radio station 6PR in one of his last direct pitches to West Australian voters before tomorrow\\u2019s election Peter Dutton said a Coalition government would be best placed to support the state\\u2019s mining and farming interests making sure that we support our sheep industry and agriculture across WA,\\u201D Dutton said is just not going to approve the projects that need to be approved so that we can keep WA pumping.\\u201D is trying to fend off the Liberal Party\\u2019s Andrew Constance The community is an example of suburb or small population in many of the nation\\u2019s 150 electorates that could dictate Saturday\\u2019s poll who a Kooyong candidates forum earlier in the campaign and began yelling about immigration Trihey and his self-described \\u201Cnationalist\\u201D group Watch his analysis of the Liberal leader\\u2019s change in rhetoric below Find out what happens to your food scraps once your green lid bin is emptied and learn how you can complement this service with effective home composting practices we can support your recycling efforts and help reduce food waste in our community      Imagine Frankston Engage Frankston! Frankston Arts Centre Frankston City Libraries Frankston Youth Services PARC - Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre Transparency Hub Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region               Frankston City Council is a member of the Welcoming Cities network a group of more than 80 Councils who are committed to an Australia where everyone can belong and participate in social Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a man and are on the hunt for two more after an aggravated burglary in Carrum Downs on Christmas Eve.  It’s alleged three offenders armed with a knife entered a residence on O’Gradys Road about 6am The group encountered an occupant of the home and made demands for car keys which were used to steal a 2010 Holden Berlina station wagon Detectives acted swiftly in their investigation arresting a 26-year-old Langwarrin man just after 9am.  A 32-year-old Carrum Downs man has also since been arrested and both men will be interviewed The vehicle was recovered at an address in Carrum Downs this morning and investigations into the incident remain ongoing.  police are committed to holding these offenders to account,” Senior Constable Joel Warren said.  “We are keen to hear from any members of the public that may be able to assist and I would strongly urge those involved in this offending to hand themselves in.” Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auhttps://www.police.vic.gov.au/two-arrested-police-investigate-carrum-downs-aggravated-burglary Currently you have JavaScript disabled. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Mornington Peninsula News Group (MPNG) is a locally owned and operated MPNG publishes five weekly community newspapers: the Western Port News Frankston Times and Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News MPNG also publishes two glossy magazines: Peninsula Essence and Peninsula Kids The request URL is over the maximum size allowed THE LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE LEISURE INDUSTRY Back to Latest News back Australia’s first integrated pickleball bar dining and entertainment venue is counting down to opening its doors on 6th September the Royal Pickle Club combines the fast-growing sport of pickleball with a full-service bar and dining experience participate in leagues and join as members while enjoying food and drinks in a vibrant advised “with pickleball's rising popularity among groups throughout Australia we are eager to bring our first entertainment venue concept to the pickleball community Royal Pickle Club is more than just a pickleball venue We are creating a destination where the excitement of sport meets the comfort of a great meal and a fun social environment.” According to the USA-based Sports & Fitness Industry Association's Topline Participation Report pickleball has been the fastest-growing sport in America for the third consecutive year This growth trend has been mirrored in Australia where membership in the Pickleball Australia Association has surged from 7,500 in January 2024 to 12,648 by June 2024 fast-paced game that’s perfect for all ages and skill levels It’s played on a court similar in size to a badminton court with a net slightly lower than a tennis net let the ball bounce once on each side before volleying stay out of the 'kitchen' unless you let the ball bounce and aim to reach 11 points with a two-point lead to win The game is accessible for all ages and skill levels making it the perfect activity for friends Click here for more information.  courts (middle) and bar (below) at the Royal Pickle Club 21st June 2024 - California Sports Surfaces partners with Pickleball Australia and installs activation at National Sports Convention 28th February 2024 - Funlab to open Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel attractions in Canberra 26th February 2024 - Improved basketball, netball and pickleball courts for Sydney’s Northern Beaches community use 23rd February 2024 - PPA Tour Australia launches to showcase Australia’s elite and amateur pickleball players 18th February 2024 - Topgolf Gold Coast to reopen on 23rd February 16th February 2024 - Olympian Natalie Cook joins Pacific Pickleball board 1st February 2024 - Former cricket captain Steve Smith and Voyager Tennis invest in Major League Pickleball Australia team 27th November 2023 - Pickleball brand OK PICKLE sees potential of game for building sense of community 15th November 2023 - Pickleball added to sports available at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope 9th September 2023 - Major League Pickleball expands into Australia with first international partnership 13th July 2023 - Brisbane City Council to deliver new pickleball courts in four locations 7th October 2019 - Sydney Padel facility launch heralds potential growth for the short format racquet sport 18th January 2019 - Topgolf development plans halted following indifferent performance of first Australian venue we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news Click here to view our subscription options Click here to view our subscription options product and event updates delivered right to your inbox The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services See more see more See the directory see all Get your business noticed in our targeted directory Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week Website by Police have arrested two men in Port Melbourne this afternoon as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of offending in Melbourne's southern and eastern suburbs between December 2024 and March 2025 Officers intercepted an allegedly stolen Lexus on Salmon Street about 12.35pm on 11 March Three police cars were used to prevent the stolen car from driving away before the Lexus allegedly rammed two of the police cars and a civilian's vehicle Detectives extracted the driver and the passenger from the Lexus A taser and OC spray was deployed to effect the arrest of a 19-year-old Carrum Downs man and a 19-year-old Seaford man The Carrum Downs man was transported to hospital for assessment and the vehicles involved sustained moderate damage It is understood the Lexus was stolen during an aggravated burglary on Jamieson Court Cape Schanck between 10 March and 11 March It is expected both men will be interviewed by detectives this afternoon NINE people have now been charged after a near-fatal shooting in Frankston North earlier this month.A 36-year-old Dandenong man was found with a gunshot wound to his head on Armata Crescent just after 7pm on 4 November He was taken to hospital with life-threatening-injuries Victoria Police detective acting senior sergeant Dave Shannon said “the outcome of this incident has been devastating for a young family – a 36-year-old man remains in hospital with life altering injuries.”Police have arrested nine people in relation to the shooting and an alleged aggravated home invasion they believe is linked earlier in the day Police allege that the linked home invasion occurred on Raymond Avenue in Frankston just before 6pm on 4 November.Police spent the beginning of last week looking for a man allegedly involved in the home invasion Last week a 22-year-old Seaford man was arrested in Melbourne’s CBD and charged with aggravated home invasion He was scheduled to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court later that day.A 17-year-old Bentleigh boy and a 29-year-old Carrum Downs man have all been arrested and charged A 28-year-old Cranbourne North woman was arrested and released pending further enquiries Last Tuesday a 59-year-old Frankston North woman was also arrested and released First published in the Frankston Times – 26 November 2024 After months of complete knock-down re-build a beautifully upgraded Ritchies IGA opened back up to eager crowds in Frankston at 8am this morning and is just the latest in an impressive list of brands that are capitalising on Frankston City’s continued growth and prosperity Frankston City is home to the largest retail centre plus 15,000 registered businesses which generate an annual economic output of $16.62 billion and employment for over 67,500 people International fashion brand UNIQLO will open in Bayside Centre in the next few months whilst popular burger and fro-yo restaurant Yo My Goodness (YOMG) and Spanish chocolateria San Churro will cater to the hungry hoards in Frankston’s city centre Mexican kitchen Guzman y Gomez will be up and running in Carrum Downs by early 2024 Frankston City also recently welcomed surf and street-wear brand Ghanda Bayside Centre is due to soon unveil a brand-new larger TK Maxx and new-look store upgrades for Footlocker and Rebel Sports “Gone are the days where Frankston was content with being labelled a gateway to the Mornington Peninsula We are a designated Metropolitan Activity Centre and a destination for 800,000 visitors per year.” “These new openings are just the tip of the iceberg There is constant demand from major investors we have seen thousands looking at Frankston City for a sea and tree change Many people probably aren’t aware that we have over 1,300 hectares of parks as well as being home to a thriving hospitality and arts and culture scene.”    We’re bringing the Sandfield Reserve Master Plan to life by transforming this popular Carrum Downs open space into an exciting and accessible precinct for all ages With more and more families relocating to Carrum Down for the lifestyle and services this precinct revitalisation is another way council is supporting the health and wellbeing of this growing community The $4 million project is funded by Council is partnership with the Australian and Victorian Governments and is informed by feedback from the community we’ve completed an amazing youth space upgrade that includes:  And now we’re getting ready to roll out even more of the improvements you requested during the master plan engagement We’re kicking off these in January 2025 with upgrades to the play space along with amenity and safety improvements including new public toilets near the play space Sandfield Play Space upgrade site plan 2025 Carrum Downs residents will be able to enjoy: Works will be staged to reduce impacts as much as possible but partial reserve closure will be required for safety There will be no impact on the dog off-leash area that was constructed by council in 2021 We gathered community feedback for these upgrades during the development of the master plan and then again before upgrading the youth space (see the engagement reports below People were asked what would make them visit the reserve more often They were also asked what they would like to see in an upgraded play space: These have all been included in the revitalisation project If you need assistance or are having trouble with the website, please Contact Us Frankston City Council is a member of the Welcoming Cities network, a group of more than 80 Councils who are committed to an Australia where everyone can belong and participate in social, cultural, economic and civic life. Play Duration: 3 minutes 32 seconds3m 32sBrought to you by The thriving suburb in Melbourne's south east was built on a swampy marshland once a rich hunting ground for the local Bunurong people Drive listeners remember the Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple DJ recalls stories of their “dear mother growing up in Carrum Downs They had a chicken farm and she went to Carrum Downs primary school but one thing she told me has always stayed with me She used to play on the Frankston-Dandenong road...and hardly ever saw a car Her name was Maynard and she very much enjoyed her time at Carrum Downs.”Cyn remembers time spent “learning to drive at the 'in construction' sewerage farm in Carrum Downs - there were long flat channels and no traffic it was mid 60s.”As 'newly arrived migrants to Melbourne' Patel says he "first visited Carrum Downs in 2006 to visit the Shiva's temple - so for me Carrum Downs brings the memories of that beautiful place." Lauren “brought our babes (twin girls) home to our first home in Carrum Downs 10 years ago At the time it was the only place near our family we could get a house for $300,000 My mother-in-law called it the back of beyond when we moved from her house in Carnegie Now we are looking at moving on but Cazza Dee will always hold a special place in our hearts!” Another listener agrees - “my brother built a house down there in Currawong Drive Every second house had the cement tree stump letterbox that was so popular at the time I have noticed one or two on a recent-ish drive through the area There was no shopping centre on the corner on Hall Rd and Currawong Drive There were camels on the block of land on the corner of Hall Road and the Westernport Hwy Tim in Berwick: "it was in that car park that the famous many time memed 'I'm just waiting for a mate' footage from the Highway Patrol show." Drive with Raf Epstein wants to uncover in to the 'real' history of iconic Melbourne spots by hearing your stories. If you have a great suggestion of a location for us to delve in to, email us. The main entrance to the Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs, Victoria. The temple is one of the very few in the world that is dedicated to worship according to two 'denominations' of Hinduism. The priests at the Temple are attached according to denomination, but they are able to officiate on either 'side' when necessary. Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio Woolworths Group has worked hard to offer the best possible convenience range and quality to the 24 million customers we serve each week across our growing network of businesses sustainability means constantly improving the ways we work to have a positive impact on our team our customers and the communities we serve – and in doing so creating a better tomorrow news and information from Woolworths Group and its brands Woolworths Group is proud to have 372,000 shareholders many of whom are everyday mum and dad investors Millions more are also indirect shareholders in Woolworths Group through their superannuation funds Woolworths becomes the first retailer to deploy Takeoff micro-automation technology in Australia More than 150 team members to be hired to operate newly built site within Carrum Downs Supermarket Micro-fulfilment tech helps dispatch five times the online order volume of a standard Woolworths store Friday 9 October 2020: Woolworths has started picking the first online orders for Melbourne customers from its newly built e-com floor located at the back of its existing Carrum Downs Supermarket The 2,400sqm space uses state-of-the-art technology to sort and move products from automated storage units directly to team members hand picking customer orders These units can hold up to 10,000 of the most in-demand grocery products while fresh fruit and vegetables and meat will continue to be picked from the shopfloor Woolworths has appointed around 50 new online team members to help fulfil orders from the Carrum Downs eStore to date with 100 more to come onboard as the site ramps up to full capacity in the months ahead The automation dramatically improves the speed efficiency and accuracy of the picking process allowing thousands of online orders to be delivered to customers in south-east Melbourne suburbs each week Woolworths Group CEO Brad Banducci said: “The continued growth in online grocery gives us an opportunity to reimagine what the future of our stores will look like “As customer expectations continue to rise we’re investing in new technology to keep pace with the growth and focusing on building an ever more convenient online offer “The micro-fulfillment technology in this eStore is a potential game-changer It will help us deliver unparalleled speed and accuracy in the online picking process while keeping us close to our customers for faster and more flexible deliveries to the home “This speed and proximity is key to boosting the availability of the same day deliveries more and more of our customers want given their busy lives the eStore layout also helps reduce congestion in the aisles for our in-store customers as our personal shoppers pick most items in the back of house.” Woolworths’ online orders have more than doubled in Victoria in 2020 The Carrum Downs eStore will service a key growth corridor in Melbourne and help Woolworths keep pace with customer demand Woolworths first announced its partnership with Takeoff in August 2019 Carrum Downs is the first of three initial Woolworths Group sites to trial the capability with two more in Auckland and Christchurch Global technology firm Knapp has also helped with the fitout Aguerrevere said: “We’re incredibly excited to launch our first site with the Woolworths Group and we are thrilled to be working with them at a time when online grocery is taking off.”  Insitu Group was the builder and the project created up to 70 jobs throughout the construction Woolworths unveils micro-fulfilment tech with Carrum Downs eStore video We are on a mission to deliver the best in convenience Woolworths Group acknowledges the many Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia and pay our respects to their Elders past and present We recognise their strengths and enduring connection to lands waters and skies as the Custodians of the oldest continuing cultures on the planet We are committed to actively contributing to Australia’s reconciliation journey through listening and learning caring deeply for our communities and working together for a better tomorrow Read more about our commitment to reconciliation A stylish family home awaits a new owner at 33 Barnett Ave the five-bedroom house in the suburb’s Wattlewood Estate is packed with glamorous features reflective of the vendors’ recent build in 2020 A living or rumpus room is found off the entrance while a contemporary kitchen with stone waterfall-style benches and a butler’s pantry is towards the rear RELATED: Carrum Downs among rare ‘rising’ Melbourne suburbs Carrum Downs townhouses in demand after lockdown lifts Property where Delta Goodrem, John Butler, Tina Arena recorded awaits new owner This joins an open-plan lounge and dining room that opens out to a semi-covered outdoor entertaining area lush back yard and spa deck with built-in Merbau seating A double-car garage adds to the appeal and has direct access to the rear yard OBrien Real Estate Carrum Downs agent Michelle Stephens has the $900,000-$990,000 listing and said it was quite unusual to have a swim spa in the area “It’s in a new estate and has quite high quality finishes,” Ms Stephens said “These opportunities don’t come up a lot as people who build these tend to live in them for at least five or 10 years.” The kitchen leads onto the intimate dining area family friendly floorplan” with spacious bedrooms and was close to local amenities including Carrum Downs shopping centre “Carrum Downs is a really good spot for families,” Ms Stephens said is also near freeways that put the attractions of the Mornington Peninsula within a 30-minute drive Carrum Downs’ median house price sits at $700,000 but has seen significant growth in the past two years Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. halfway between the Mornington Peninsula and morning commuters flooding Flinders Street Station The suburb of Carrum Downs is rapidly coming into its own as a home base of choice for all kinds of residents particularly those looking for convenience and comfort Carrum Downs is close to the coast but doesn't come with the hefty price tags of other bay suburbs The best part? It’s a mere five kilometres from the coast but doesn’t come with the price tag of some of the bay’s more prestigious suburbs: the median house price in Carrum Downs is currently sitting at $685,000 and the median unit price is $540,000 Michelle Stephens from OBrien Real Estate has been working in Carrum Downs for the past 11 years Over that time she has sold properties spanning Seaford on the coast to Sandhurst further inland and has become something of an expert on the area Her in-depth knowledge has no doubt contributed to her recent win at the Annual REA Excellence Awards Ms Stephens said it’s an accolade that marks a considerable career milestone "It is such an honour to have received this award from one of the industry’s leaders," she said "It is such a big achievement to be up against so many agents who I have looked up to and aspired to be like my whole career." Ms Stephens observed that Carrum Downs’ affordability is attracting keen interest as is its proximity to many in-demand amenities and landmarks "[Carrum Downs offers] access to amazing golf courses easy access to many freeways and the Mornington Peninsula," she said "The roads are also improving tremendously which has been a huge bonus to most residences." there’s plenty more on offer to appeal to prospective residents Homes come on generous blocks and span older builds to new developments Residents love the extra space that tends to come with homes in the Carrum Downs area there are early learning centres and preschools multiple primary schools and a secondary college along with no shortage of parks and reserves eateries and amenities along Frankston-Dandenong Road (the suburb’s main thoroughfare) and Carrum Downs Shopping Centre boasts major retailers Dainton Brewery & Taphouse is one of the suburb’s highlights and a great spot for a locally-brewed pot or pint medical clinics and a bevy of fitness centres you can get to Melbourne's CBD in under an hour by car (or just over in peak-hour traffic) or via a direct train from nearby Frankston station The Mornington Peninsula is a mere few suburbs over with the main hub – Mornington – just a 20-minute drive from Carrum Downs Thanks to its convenience and central location Ms Stephens mentioned that Carrum Downs has started to attract a motley mix of residents: "It is a very mixed area with first-home buyers buyers looking for lifestyle changes such as golf courses and beaches and buyers wanting to be closer to their families." Homes in Carrum Downs have attracted buyers of all types to the area These and other local buyers are no doubt set to enjoy good growth over the coming years. According to PropTrack's Home Price Index Melbourne’s South-East – which encompasses Carrum Downs and surrounding suburbs – has grown an impressive 11% in the year up to March 2022 but you’ll need to get in fast to take advantage of the area’s relatively modest home prices: "It is still very affordable and a growing suburb," she said AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Caleb Jakobsson pleaded guilty to culpable driving causing death and failing to stop Link copiedShareShare articleA Melbourne man who killed a mother-of-two when he ran into her while riding a mini-motorbike through a pedestrian crossing has been sentenced to seven years' jail Caleb Jakobsson, 20, pleaded guilty to culpable driving causing death and failing to stop over the crash at Carrum Downs shopping centre was thrown almost 7 metres after she was struck by the mini-motorbike Bystanders came to her aid but she suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and later died in hospital Jakobsson will be eligible for parole after serving a minimum of four years in prison "Your actions were morally reprehensible," Justice Jane Campton said when sentencing "Her husband and two young children have been deprived of a wife and mother and will suffer grief for many years." was riding a homemade bike which had no front brakes and was capable of reaching 125 kilometres per hour said he was relieved the case had been dealt with sustained a severe traumatic brain injury in the crash (Supplied: Andrea Lehane fundraising page) Ms Lehane's death shocked the community, prompting hundreds of people to attend a candlelight vigil at the shopping centre to show their support for the family. Ms Lehane's sister, Adele Paraggio, said in a victim impact statement: "What I find most upsetting is that such an inhumane act was done to my little sister." "How can someone just leave her there? Jakobsson apologised for his actions in a letter read to the court by his lawyers at a previous hearing. "I do understand what I've done and words can't describe how I feel," he wrote. "I was a young kid making stupid choices." Outside court, James Lehane said he was relieved the case had been dealt with. (AAP: David Crosling) CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced A ‘paw effort’ by Frankston City Council and the State Government has delivered a fantastic outcome for furry friends and their owners with the opening of the Sandfield Reserve Dog Park at Carrum Downs Deputy Mayor Nathan Conroy was joined by the Minister for Energy community members and their much loved furry friends for a ribbon cutting event to open the dog park Cr Conroy thanked the State Government for its significant contribution of $87,000 towards the $206,000 project noting that Ms Kilkenny and the Federal Member for Dunkley had supported Council’s grant application The new dog park adds to the existing playground basketball court and recently upgraded skate park and reaffirms Council’s commitment to improving outdoor recreation opportunities in Carrum Downs Features include agility obstacles and a special second section just for our smaller furry friends Ms D’Ambrosio said: “Melbourne’s open spaces are at the heart of our city and bring enormous benefits to local communities We promised to build dog parks for families and their pets to enjoy – and that’s what we’re delivering.”  Ms Kilkenny said: “I’m delighted to be opening this new dog park which will provide all our local dog owners with a great new park to share with their furry friends.” Cr Conroy said: “I think we all know how important pets have become to our wellbeing over the past 18 months.” Cr Baker said: “There are 15,208 dogs registered in Frankston City but not everyone has a large backyard or suitable places where they can walk them off leash What we have created at the Sandfield Reserve Dog Park is an answer to that and it is a place for all ages.”  Cr Baker added: “There is more than 4,500 square metres of open space – in a designated zone packed with dog-friendly features which is what we are calling our playground for dogs platforms and posts for dogs and owners who like a challenge “There’s even a time-out area for dogs who might be over-excited or over-exhausted with seating for owners to relax as well,” Cr Baker said The Sandfield Reserve Dog Park complements the new Melaleuca Reserve Dog Park at Langwarrin and other ‘pawsome’ places for furry friends across Frankston City. For more information, please visit https://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Our-Community/Animals/Free-Roam-and-Prohibited-Areas-for-Dogs The Wattlewood townhouses in Carrum Downs have been popular since Victoria started to emerge from lockdown A townhouse project in Melbourne’s southeast has come out of lockdown with a bang Opened for public inspection for the first time in mid-May the 17-home development in Carrum Downs’ Wattlewood in-fill site had buyers queuing at safe distances for a look a further four sales are now being negotiated according to KR Peters director Peter Nicolls And while some property hunters were worried about their job security newly-built homes would soon be in short supply there won’t be any more built for a while,” he said “Banks are seeking 50 per cent equity from developers; they are becoming more selective in who they lend to.” Newly-built townhouses may become rarer in the Carrum Downs area as banks make development lending more restrictive Developed by Haven Home Safe and designed by D-Arc Architects the townhouses have attracted first-home buyers “The designs are very practical and have been well built by Bevnol Homes,” Mr Nicolls said “You walk through the house and you can feel it’s well built I’ve even had calls from people just wanting to know who the architects are.” Buyers have appreciated the multiple living spaces throughout the homes and the homes are built on blocks ranging from 170sq m to 312sq m with their own title The mix of single- and double-storey layouts include three bedrooms and open-plan living spaces Fisher & Paykel appliances ensure the kitchens are functional and attractive without pushing up prices The townhouses’ kitchens are functional as well as aesthetic Courtyard gardens allow natural light to flow into the homes and provide space to enjoy some fresh air The developer has also added a communal playground and barbecue area for residents the townhouses are surrounded by a number of newly built homes and close to Carrum Downs Shopping Centre while Carrum and Seaford beaches are a short drive away Glass doors at the rear of the floorplan invites sunlight and fresh air into the home Remaining townhouses are priced from $515,000-$565,000 A FIRE broke out at Frankie’s Coffee and Eats in Carrum Downs last week.The blaze was sparked at around 7.40pm on 2 May Five trucks from the Skye and Carrum Downs CFA units attended along with Fire Rescue Victoria crews They declared the scene under control a little before 8pm.In a statement the CFA said a bin was the cause of the fire “CFA responded to a structure fire at Carrum Downs at around 7.40pm on 2 May,” the CFA said “Crews extinguished a fire in a bin inside the structure Victoria Police was also called to the scene The incident was declared safe and under control at 7:55pm.” First published in the Frankston Times – 7th May 2024 Trilogy Funds Management has snapped up a south east Melbourne office/warehouse off market Cushman & Wakefield’s Andrew O’Connell and Robert Colaneri marketed the 5560 sqm facility The 1.3 hectare site is exposed to Eastlink (story continues below) The deal comes four months since Trilogy sold Aviator Capital an Ipswich investment Early last year the fund manager, for its Trilogy Industrial Property Trust, spent $12.05m on a Carrara asset tenanted to EDI Limited subsidiary CPG Resources Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login AN investigation is underway after a gun was fired in a Carrum Downs street last week Police have been told that a man walking along Cadles Road was approached by a person with a gun but was then run into by a driver in a stolen black Ford The alleged incident happened just after 8am The occupants of the stolen Ford abandoned the car after crashing it they jumped into a waiting vehicle and fled the scene Police believe that they escaped in a silver Toyota Camry was taken to  the Alfred Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries A police statement said that “Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses” who can help them with their investigation “Investigators believe the vehicles may have been in the area in the lead-up to the incident and are appealing to anyone who may have seen them to come forward,” the statement read “Detectives are investigating whether parties are known to each other.” Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information can contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000. Witnesses can submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au Established in 2006, Mornington Peninsula News Group (MPNG) is a locally owned and operated, independent media company. MPNG publishes five weekly community newspapers: the Western Port News, Mornington News, Southern Peninsula News, Frankston Times and Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News. MPNG also publishes two glossy magazines: Peninsula Essence and Peninsula Kids. Text description provided by the architects. The Carrum Downs Police Station is the third and largest in a series we have completed for the Victoria Police. As the next link in a civic network of modest buildings for this organisation it continues our earlier interest in the localization of a generic brief and the opportunity that a conventional project might present for a degree of innovation.  © Peter BennettsSo with this change in mind we sought to rethink the typology of the 24-hour station especially in plan and consider it as a community rather than an institution. In place of the usual long central corridor with cubicles either side we imagined this station as a mini city: a cluster of programmatic elements each figured as an individual volume, treated materially as a building and distinguished through a particular choice of brick.  © Peter BennettsAs a collection of elements they are united by the roof and the generous circulation spaces that at times overlap with and extend the adjacent program to form break out areas for informal exchange and overlaps between the organizational divisions. The inclusion of internal courtyards allows light, ventilation and aspect to interior spaces while maintaining privacy and security to the external street facades.  © Peter BennettsInternally the variation of the colour and texture of the brick expresses each of these zones as a discrete volume (as a mini building) and provides a means of orientation and identity Externally the brick face presents as domestic and references the adjacent suburban condition While the station is predominantly low in form the entry tower shifts the scale of the facility from domestic to civic heralds the presence of the Victoria Police on the highway You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email This is probably not the page you’re looking for