A WOMAN is wanted for allegedly using a stolen credit card in Parkdale. Police say that the card was stolen from a Parkdale op shop at around 3pm on 9 August. The card was later used at other shops in the area. Police have released an image of the woman who used the card. Police describe her as “in her 50s and has a European accent”. Anyone who recognises the woman can contact Mordialloc Police on 9588 2988. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 23 November 2022
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FOR a third year running, Mordialloc’s Dan Maitland will lead a group in the Stride4Stroke fun run. The run is a personal one for Maitland. His sister Bec survived a stroke in 2016, one she suffered aged just 28. Maitland said that seeing his sister have a stroke was “incredibly life changing for all of us”. “To see her fighting for her life and her whole life flipped upside down – career, relationship, everything – was massive,” he said. “The biggest reason why we wanted to do this was to support Bec and spread awareness by showing others how stroke…
FRANKSTON Arts Centre has launched its 2023 season. Personal, a show which spotlights people living with disabilities, is scheduled to hit the stage next year. Silence and The Sunshine Club, stories from First Nations people, will also be performed. Frankston Arts Centre head of programming Heidi Irvine said that the 2023 season will be “one of hope, passion, inspiration and most importantly, joy.” “We welcome back some of our favourite companies and are thrilled to introduce you to some new faces. You’ll have the opportunity to see some of Australia’s best contemporary dance, engage in fun and fantastical family theatre,…
AFTER two years of COVID-19 cancellations, the Frankston Christmas Festival of Lights returns this weekend. The festival has been running for more than two decades. This year’s event kicks off with live performances, fireworks, food vans, carols, a Bluey show, and a visit from Santa. The event begins at 5pm on 26 November at Davey Street in Frankston. The star atop the 130-year-old Norfolk Pine Tree will be lit to finish the evening. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said “sharing special moments with family and friends is what Christmas is all about. Finally, after two years of COVID restrictions, we’re able…
A MAN was taken to hospital with critical injuries after being hit by a car in Frankston, 11 November. The pedestrian was crossing Frankston-Cranbourne Road near Beach Street at around 6.45pm when they were hit. Police say the car involved was a white ute, and that the driver stopped to help. The man was in a critical condition as he was taken to hospital. Anyone who witnessed the incident can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au to help police with their investigation. First published in the Frankston Times – 22 November 2022