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Side-by-side images of Frankston mayor Kris Bolam and Mornington Peninsula mayor Anthony Marsh, symbolising the growing political rift between the two councils.

Mornington Peninsula mayor Anthony Marsh’s attack on Frankston Council has backfired, with mayor Kris Bolam labelling the comments a deflection. The row has exposed Marsh to claims of hypocrisy over his own travel while highlighting Frankston’s progress under Bolam’s leadership.

Jay Scicluna
28/08/2025

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Canberra Trip Highlights Leadership Divide and Souring Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Relations

Frankston Mayor Kris Bolam and Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Anthony Marsh split on travel vote for Canberra trip

A late-August Canberra trip is set to highlight both a leadership divide and souring relations between Frankston City Council and Mornington Peninsula Shire. Frankston Mayor Kris Bolam refused to vote on his own travel, while Peninsula Mayor Anthony Marsh debated and approved his — a stark contrast that comes amid a breakdown in the councils’ regional partnership.