Frankston City Council in the news

Free financial support, including help with debt, fines, loans, and housing rights, will be available to Frankston residents on October 26, 2026.

Frankston City Council received the Social Wellbeing award at the 2026 Victorian Tidy Towns and Cities Awards for its 'Australia's Most Accessible Beach' project, an initiative making Frankston Beach accessible for people with disabilities or mobility challenges.

A Frankston trader claims the city center is plagued by human faeces, public drug use, and biohazards despite residents feeling safer at night.

This document highlights the hidden nature of homelessness through a woman's experience, showcasing how a collaborative initiative provided crucial support and emphasizes the need for continued funding for such programs.

Frankston City Council's stadium redevelopment is 60% complete, set to deliver 10 courts and a gymnastics facility by mid-2027.

Frankston City Council reports a fire at its Visitor Information Centre, which is now under investigation.

Frankston Arts Centre received Australia's Performing Arts Centre of the Year award, recognizing its excellence in arts, innovation, and community engagement.

Frankston City Council's Community Connectors program successfully supported thousands of people, prevented incidents, and improved community safety perceptions in 2025-26, leading to a call for continued State Government funding.

Frankston Arts Centre received a national award for being Australia's Performing Arts Centre of the Year, recognizing its community impact and artistic contributions.

Frankston City Council's Community Connectors program significantly improved public safety, supporting thousands of individuals and reducing incident rates, earning national recognition and prompting calls for continued government funding.

Frankston City Council is building a new Changing Places facility at its waterfront to enhance accessibility for people with high support needs, expanding on the success of its accessible beach program.

Frankston City Council is hosting the Mayor’s Great Pet-Together on October 4th at Ballam Park, a free community event celebrating pets with various activities and stalls.

A community outreach program in Frankston has significantly reduced antisocial behavior and connected vulnerable people with support services around the railway station.

Frankston City Council's Community Connectors program prevented hundreds of incidents and supported thousands of people, leading to improved community safety and a call for continued government funding.

Public order offenses in Frankston, Australia dropped by 44% near the railway station due to the Community Connectors program providing support.

The Community Connectors program at suburban train stations, including Frankston, uses social workers to build trust and connect vulnerable people with support, leading to reduced crime and improved community safety.

Frankston City Council is offering a free wildlife-safe fruit tree net in exchange for illegal netting to protect wildlife and ensure compliance with Victorian regulations.

Frankston City Council is transforming Monterey Reserve into a more accessible community destination through a staged program of improvements, starting with a Youth Space in early 2027.

H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Victoria, prompting Frankston City Council to monitor potential local cases and collaborate with state agencies while advising residents that public health risk remains low.

H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Victoria, with Frankston City Council assisting in the response, while the public health risk remains low.