Feature
TEACHERS at St Jude’s in Langwarrin have a big job ahead of them as students return to campus this month, but they will have an extra set of paws on…
A LOCAL fishing legend is among those who have been honoured at the 2021 Frankston Volunteer of the Year awards. The winners of the 2021 awards were Glenn Cooper, Andrew…
News
POLICE are looking for a woman who has allegedly been driving around a car with incorrect plates. The woman pulled into Woolworths Caltex Petrol Station in Braeside at around 3.35pm…
A CYCLIST is being sought by police after an alleged road rage incident earlier this year. Police are looking for a man who was cycling on Nepean Highway near Station…
A LARGE piece of machinery has been stolen from a Braeside worksite. A Caterpillar Posi Track Skid Steer (pictured) was last seen at a construction site on Governor Road in…
DESIGNS for an updated pavilion at GR Bricker Reserve in Moorabbin have been approved. Council received $3 million from the state government three years ago to develop the facility. Another…
COVID-19
MORE than 85 per cent of Frankston residents aged 15 and over are now at least partly vaccinated against COVID-19. 57 per cent of Frankston residents aged 15+ are fully…
MORE than half of Frankston’s residents aged 15 and over are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. According to data published last week, 50.5 per cent of residents inside the Frankston…
NEARLY 84 per cent of Kingston residents aged 15 and over have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. As of 4 October, 55.3 per cent of Kingston residents…
STAFF at testing centres at Rosebud and Seaford have returned the highest number of positive COVID-19 test results “since the start of the pandemic”. Dr Sally Shaw said tests at…
Sport
HORSE RACING SHANE Nichols says he couldn’t have Streets of Avalon going any better heading into the Group One Manikato Stakes (1200m) on Friday night. Looking to land his third…
LITTLE Athletics in Chelsea has received a $1300 grant to buy new hurdles. The grant came through Coles’ sports equipment grants. Chelsea Little Athletics Centre Co-President Paulo Lay said “Chelsea…
FRANKSTON Dolphins FNC and Cranbourne FC will not be playing MPNFL football in 2022. The two clubs had applied to be admitted into the Mornington Peninsula competition. Cranbourne FC have…
HORSE RACING MATT Laurie’s Group 1 winning colt Portland Sky has been retired and will head to Widden Stud next year. Laurie, who announced the news on Thursday 7 October,…
Entertainment
A GROUP of young local musicians have recorded a compilation album, which is due for release soon. The Fresh Compilation Album 2021 is expected to release in September. It features…
THE car park of the Frankston Arts Centre became a temporary stage earlier this month when a crew used it to shoot footage for a short film. Answer your Phone…
FRANKSTON Arts Centre has enhanced its commitment to our arts community with artist grants now open to inspire, nurture and energise our creatives. North East Ward Cr Suzette Tayler said…
A SERIES of Sunday Soirees starts on a Sunday in September with a string quartet. McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park in Langwarrin is hosting the events. The musical program kicks…
Local History
THE Frankston Historical Society has prepared a curriculum package to help local students learn about Frankston’s rich history. Frankston Historical Society president Glenda Viner said the project was a “great…
MARJORIE Andrew celebrates her 108th birthday. Picture: Gary Sissons A WOMAN who has been a part of Melbourne’s growth and prosperity for more than 100 years celebrated her 108th birthday…
Six victims: Top left: Allison Rooke Top middle: Bertha Miller Top right: Catherine Headland Bottom left: Ann-Marie Sargent Bottom middle: Narumol Stephenson Bottom right: Joy Summers Pictures colourised by Cinta…
BEVERLEY and Ivan Guy. Picture: Supplied By Laura Green CARRUM Downs couple Beverley and Ivan Guy celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last Saturday, July 18. The couple, who met at…
