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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
Interview by Kate Hennessy

A local’s guide to Frankston: ‘It’s popping off right now’

A postcard-style composite image featuring a wide shot of the town of Frankston in Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, with the word 'Frankston' laid on top in block lettering.
‘There’s characters coming in from everywhere… I love it.' Illustration: Guardian Design

I live in Eltham, Melbourne now, but I kept my sculpture studio in Frankston. Frankston is about 50 minutes south of Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula, on land traditionally owned by the Boonwurrung people.

The town centre isn’t cute; it’s not like, “Oh, look at those beautiful old buildings.” It’s at the end of the metro line so there’s characters coming in from everywhere and it has a colourful energy. I love it for all those reasons. And it’s popping off right now; there are so many cool new places.

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