Outdoor fitness classes have grown in popularity in Melbourne in recent years, and one of the most popular locations is the foreshore and coastline of Port Phillip Bay. With the number of groups operating such classes continuing to grow, Frankston City, like other councils such as Bayside, Kingston, Port Phillip and Mornington Peninsula Shire, has developed guidelines for their operation.

After a remarkable debut in October last year, which prompted George Lekakis, Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission, to describe the event as  "a beacon to the rest of Melbourne", the Frankston Multicultural Dinner Dance is returning for 2008, on 18 October at the Frankston Arts Centre.

Construction of the new Karingal Family and Children's Services Hub  began on Tuesday  (30 September), and Frankston City Mayor Alistair Wardle and local State MP Alistair Harkness  were there    to get things started.

While the bad news is that Dr Harry Cooper will be unable to attend this year's Pets' Day Out, the good news is that Dr Katrina Warren, his famous partner from the hit television series Harry's Practice, will be making her way down to Frankston on Sunday, 12 October, as the event's new special guest.

The new Keys Street public facility, unique in the range of amenities it offers residents and visitors,  was officially opened on Monday (29 September).

The Frankston Safe Boat Harbour is closer to becoming a reality with the State Government giving the project the green light on Monday, 15 September.

The St Kilda Football Club and Frankston City Council are pleased to announce the approval of plans for the Club to move its proposed community training and development facility from Frankston Park to Belvedere Oval in Frankston City, giving the Saints the green light to immediately commence planning and development.

Frankston Foreshore has won the Heritage and Culture award at the Keep Australia Beautiful Clean Beaches Awards, announced in Sydney last night.

Applications for grants from the 2009-2010 Community Facilities Funding Program, aimed at improving community sport and recreation facilities are now open for projects less than $200,000.

Thursday, 18 September is Come  'n Try Day at Aldercourt Primary School for Frankston North youngsters who would like to have try out a new sport. Pines Junior Football Club, Pines Soccer Club, Pines Cricket Club, Seaford Life Saving Club, Frankston and District Basketball Association and Aldercourt Little Athletics Club all running activities.

The new Keys Street public facility, scheduled to open later this month, will be unique in the range of amenities it offers residents and visitors.

Residents may see watering taking place at a number of parks and reserves in the coming months, and this is because Frankston City Council has received permission from South East Water to implement its new Water Conservation Plan.

With the school holidays upon us, Frankston City Council is running a range of activities to keep children of all ages amused, thanks to the Frankston Library Service, Youth Resource Centre and Jubilee Park Aquatic Centre.

Frankston City Mayor Alistair Wardle joined James Merlino, Minister for Sports, Recreation and Youth Affairs, Dunkley MP Bruce Billson, and Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Bev Colomb in opening the new pavilion at the Peninsula Hockey Centre last Saturday (6 September).

Frankston City Council's Animal Management Team urges residents to be careful of swooping magpies over the next few months.

Frankston City Council is initiating the VIC 1000 Seaford Greener Business program which will enable 36 local businesses to focus on sustainable business management.

Frankston City Council and key community stakeholders have come together for the Frankston Housing Summit to address the important issue of housing stress.