Whyte tips big finish for Strikers
5 Mins Read Aiming high: Alex Whyte in action for Peninsula Strikers earlier this season in an FFA Cup tie at Centenary Park. Picture: Darryl Kennedy Share
ALEX Whyte is confident that Peninsula Strikers can finish the season in style.
The 22-year-old is back at the club where his career kicked off and can’t wait for a season reboot.
“I think we’ve been unlucky in the majority of our games this year,” Whyte said.
“We’re just missing that one element that could turn our losses and draws into wins but I’m confident it’ll be coming soon.
Final budget spending approved
FRANKSTON Council has given the final tick of approval to its 2021/2022 budget.
The final budget includes multi-million dollar works at Jubilee Park, Monterey Reserve, and Pat Rollo Reserve. Other projects included as part of $65 million in capital works spending are the playground implementation program, the sporting grounds playing surface renewal program, a public park on Evelyn Street, the Ballam Park Athletic Precinct track redevelopment, local area traffic management in the Seaford precinct, and the sculpture and public artwork development program.
The mayor, Cr Kris Bolam, said that council had made some adjustments to its budget after the conclusion of a consultation period.
Voucher scheme features in draft budget
FRANKSTON residents could receive vouchers for the Frankston Arts Centre, PARC, or at-call hard waste collections under a new council scheme.
The proposal features in council’s draft budget, due to be considered on 10 May. The $1.1 million voucher scheme would equate in value to around $25 per ratepayer.
The draft budget also features an additional $2.86 million for COVID-19 recovery measures. These include providing two hours free parking in council owned off street car parks, fee relief for kerbside trading permit fees, and more.
The draft budget projects a $20.2 million surplus for the 2021/2022 financial year. Council says its adjusted underlying result less non-operating income and expenditure “is expected to be relatively breakeven with a minor surplus currently budgeted of $0.003 million”.
Rosebud in hunt for new coach
Picture: Darryl Kennedy
THE 40-day reign of Tommy McShane as senior coach of Rosebud ended abruptly last week.
Club president John Grbac confirmed on social media on Friday that McShane had been “stood down”.
“I won’t crucify the guy because he’s a good mate of mine,” Grbac said.
“We’ve come to an agreement and he understands that.
“It was a trial thing really and Tommy was new to it anyway.
“He thinks it’s better for the club too because if he’s not getting the respect from the players then it’s time to move on.
Rosebud in hunt for new coach
Coaching cameo: Tom McShane (back row, red and black cap) with Rosebud’s Wallace Cup squad at Monterey Reserve earlier this month.
Picture: Darryl Kennedy
THE 40-day reign of Tommy McShane as senior coach of Rosebud ended abruptly last week.
Club president John Grbac confirmed on social media on Friday that McShane had been “stood down”.
“I won’t crucify the guy because he’s a good mate of mine,” Grbac said.
“We’ve come to an agreement and he understands that.
“It was a trial thing really and Tommy was new to it anyway.