Author: Bayside News

FINDING convenient car parking can become a headache for anyone who spends enough time in Frankston. A new “smart parking” trial designed to make the process of finding and paying for parking in Frankston easier begins next week. Work is underway to install signage and in-ground sensors across Frankston for the three year trial. A new mobile app will point drivers towards the nearest available parking space. New cashless pay methods are also being implemented. The free two-hour parking provision installed during the COVID-19 pandemic in some areas has also been reinstated. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said “we hope drivers…

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THE state government has been asked to look into ways to improve disability access at Kananook Station. At their last meeting, Frankston councillors agreed to ask the state government to commit to an evaluation of the site. They hope that planning will begin soon to introduce more inclusive access at the station. Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke has contacted public transport minister Ben Carroll about the issue. He confirmed that upgrades at Kananook are not included in the current budgeted works program, but that the matter had been forwarded to the Department of Transport for consideration. Frankston councillor Kris Bolam said…

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FIVE teenagers, including a 17-year-old from Carrum Downs, were charged last week over a series of aggravated burglaries. Police allege that they spotted two stolen BMWs in Ashburton on the afternoon of Tuesday, 2 August. They allege the cars were stolen in aggravated burglaries at Mount Evelyn and Mount Martha. Later that day police arrested two boys inside one of the BMWs, and another three at an apartment in Ashburton. A 17-year-old from Carrum Downs was charged with aggravated burglary, attempted aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle, commit indictable offence whilst on bail, and unlicensed driving. He was remanded to…

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THE planned upgrade of the Frankston Youth Prevention and Recovery Care Centre is another step closer to completion. Designs for the upgrade were released last week. The plans include upgraded main lounge living, kitchen, and outdoor areas. The outdoor space will feature barbecues and a sensory courtyard. The centres provide clinical care to people aged between 16 and 25, with focus on early intervention care. Construction is expected to start late this year and be complete by early 2024. The project will be delivered by the Victorian Health Bulding Authority. Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said the upgraded centre will “ensure…

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A PHOTOGRAPHER has been named the winner of Frankston Arts Centre’s open exhibition prize. Ceberio Johnson won the award for his self-portrait photograph Ceb and Early. The photo was taken using a remote and tripod. Johnson, who lives with blindness, said the photograph proved challenging because his dog kept trying to knock over the tripod. “I gave him a treat to make him good. He is a very beautiful dog but at one time no one wanted him and he wandered the streets. We feel happy because we are together and together we belong,” he said. Competition judge Suzette Weane…

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