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THE Tattooist of Auschwitz author Heather Morris will speak at the Frankston Arts Centre next month. Ms Morris has sold more than eight million books worldwide. She says that her…
MASSIVE amounts of food waste which could be turned into compost are being sent to landfill. Frankston Council estimates that half of the waste it picks up during kerbside rubbish…
News
A DRIVER has had his car impounded after being caught allegedly speeding on the new Mordialloc Freeway. Highway patrol members on the newly opened road allege that they spotted the…
TWO people have been caught after allegedly stealing a Mercedes Benz in an aggravated burglary. Police allege that a Mercedes Benz was stolen from a house in Mordialloc. Chelsea and…
A POTENTIAL site for a new pool in Mordialloc has been identified, but it could come at a huge cost to ratepayers. Kingston Council has been investigating sites to build…
ALL federal election candidates will be under pressure to agree to work towards adopting policies to tackle climate change, including opposing heavy industry around Western Port. Community groups, businesses and…
COVID-19
LIMITS on purchases have been reinstated across Woolworths stores nationwide. Customers will be limited to buying just two packs of toilet paper and painkillers during their shop. Woolworths has attributed…
MORNINGTON Peninsula and bayside businesses are experiencing the fallout from increasing COVID-19 infections, with some having to close at their busiest time of the year due to staff shortages. Hotel…
THE COVID crisis is escalating on the Mornington Peninsula as the population swells over summer and the health system buckles under enormous strain. Staff shortages at Peninsula Health and rising…
MOST COVID-19 restrictions have finally been lifted statewide. For vaccinated people, life has returned to close to what it once was. Capacity limits at venues and events have been lifted,…
Sport
Pandemic president: Langwarrin soccer club boss Tanya Wallace in full PPE during a shift in emergency at Royal Melbourne Hospital. Main picture supplied. Inset: Darryl Kennedy. SOCCER THE panic attacks…
HORSE RACING SHANE Nichols didn’t leave wondering ‘what could’ve been’ after forking out $800,000 to purchase the first foal out of his Group 1 winning mare I Am A Star.…
CRICKET PROVINCIAL AN unbeaten century from Simon Dart was the difference between Red Hill and Old Peninsula on Saturday. Playing at home, Red Hill chose to bat first. Thanks in…
LONG before cult cricket hero Scott Boland was starring for Australia in the Ashes, he was starring for Parkdale in junior cricket. Mordialloc born Boland played for Parkdale Cricket Club…
Entertainment
THE Waterfront Festival is back and your chance to play by the bay! Strap yourself in for a packed weekend of music, food, rides and entertainment at Frankston Foreshore on…
IF you look down the rabbit hole next month, you’ll find Cruden Farm in Langwarrin. The Langwarrin garden will play host to two performances of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by independent…
A POPULAR children’s book by a Frankston South author has been relaunched just in time for Christmas. Australian Bush Creatures by Myke Mollard is in print in hardback for the…
CHOCOLATIER Will Muddyman with a big chocolate bar. Picture: Supplied IN Ballina you’ll find the Big Prawn, on the Sunshine Coast you’ll find the Big Pineapple, and now in Carrum…
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…
