2009-2010 permits for boat launching and associated parking are now available, and cost just $35 for Frankston City residents, with prices again remaining unchanged.

Residents wanting to do that bit extra to help the environment no longer have to travel far from home. The Enviro Shop is launching its new store in Beach Street, Frankston on Saturday, 10 October, joining a long list of businesses who are helping revitalise the Central Activities District (CAD).

Philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer once said: "We must grow old and live long, in order to see how short life is." And while the Frankston Seniors' Festival 2009 runs for just 10 days, for the City's most experienced residents, it is jam packed with activities, tours, concerts, workshops and much more.

The unimaginable happened to Yvonne Bornstein. Whilst on a business trip to Moscow, Yvonne was kidnapped, savagely abused and held captive for 11 horrifying days. Now she is sharing the experience as a guest speaker at the Frankston Library on Wednesday, 7 October.

Council has strongly supported the work of the Department of Transport (DoT) to upgrade bus stops throughout the municipality. However, Council is now calling on the DoT to heed the RACV's call to make these stops accessible by connecting them to existing footpaths.

Beauty Park, already a magnet for runners and fitness enthusiasts in and around Frankston, has just added to its fitness credentials with the instalment of three outdoor fitness centres around the park's running track.

The 15/15 Film Festival returns for its eighth year, with eleven local groups and individuals venturing into the filmmaking business, and their finished products will be on show at AMC Cinemas in Frankston on Monday, 5 October, with free entry.

The library    now offers much more than books, and in the coming months you can catch a box office blockbuster or listen to some relaxing    live music    at Frankston Library in Playne Street    - and it's all free!

Council's Natural Reserve Rangers will be showing off the City's natural jewels these school holidays for nature buffs of all ages  - and everyone who takes part will receive a free coffee or pen.

Have you got something to say? You've got two minutes and a microphone Frankston, so slam it!

Frankston City has school holiday activities covered, with activities at the Library Service, Youth Resource Centre, Aquatic Centres, Community Centres  and  Centenary Park Golf Course.

Frankston City Council last night (7 September 2009) endorsed the City's revised and updated Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP).

Following an extensive review process by an external consultant, Philip Shanahan, it has been recommended to Frankston City Council that it increase remuneration for CEO George Modrich.

Frankston City's South West Ward Councillors will be holding a ward meeting on 24 September at Mt Erin Secondary College in Frankston. All residents and ratepayers are welcome to attend and discuss both local and municipal issues .

Tutti Fruity Playday is sure to be the big hit in Carrum Downs these school holidays, where kids can learn to create their own, healthy culinary delights.

From November of this year, Victoria's road safety rules are changing. These changes include new rules to help parents and carers ensure their children are in the safest child restraint or booster seat for their age.

Frankston City residents have answered the call for help in "emphatic fashion". While Meals on Wheels services around Australia are struggling to attract sufficient volunteer numbers to operate their service, for the first time in years Frankston City has close to a full book of volunteers.

Frankston City residents helped create the Frankston 2025 Community Vision, and now they can see it coming to life on DVD. The Frankston 2025 DVD can be viewed online at www.frankston.vic.gov.au or on YouTube by searching  'Frankston 2025'.

Children at Rowellyn Preschool in Carrum Downs will have the chance to become 'real-life dentists' this Thursday when Dental therapist Susan Ajnas and dental nurse Cherie Haegan from Frankston's Preschool Dental Team visit the school.