KINGSTON Council is calling for the state government to provide more support for life saving groups. Water safety has been at the front of mind for many after two people died in the water at Frankston and one is presumed to have died in Mornington during a wild storm last month. At Kingston Council’s 27 October meeting, councillors voted to advocate for the state government to “provide immediate funding for paid lifesavers at Carrum to enhance public safety during the peak summer season” and “recognise Life Saving and Paid Lifeguards under the Emergency Service and Volunteer Fund to provide an…
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Compiled by Cameron McCullough AN outstanding feature of the annual Palais ball, held last Friday evening, was the magnificent decorations. Never before had such an elaborate decorative scheme been attempted in Frankston, and the effort speaks volumes for the enterprise and enthusiasm of the Palais management. From the centre of the ceiling to the four walls of the building were ropes of pink flowers, joined up with lattice work, bearing rose leaves, red roses and poppies. The effect was very beautiful, and won the admiration of all beholders. The floor had been specially prepared for dancing, and proved a delight…
CARLA Atkins’ first child, Genevieve, came into the world in unusual circumstances earlier this year. Last week the happy family reunited with the paramedics who helped deliver the child on the side of the road. On 27 March, the Carrum Downs mother went into labour. Things progressed quickly, prompting a call to 000 to help get her to hospital. Paramedics soon arrived to take Atkins to hospital to deliver her baby. Young Genevieve wasn’t so keen to wait though – the ambulance ended up pulling over on the side of the road so the baby could be safely delivered in…
Detectives from Taskforce Hawk have today charged a fourth man as part of an investigation into an alleged $6.6M extortion of a Melbourne construction company in October last year. A 44-year-old man from Frankston South was arrested this morning. He has since been interviewed by investigators and charged with extortion and refuse to comply with a data access order (provide passcode). He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 5 November. Three men were previously charged on 24 October – a 51-year-old Melbourne man, a 45-year-old Southbank man and a 45-year-old Hillside man who were all charged with…
EXPERIENCE the wonder of Roy Orbison in this brilliant theatrical portrayal of the man, his music, his voice, and his life. Only the Lonely…Crying…You Got It…Penny Arcade…Working for the Man…Pretty Woman..so many more…Mark Shelley is simply brilliant in his characterisation of Roy. He not only has the vocal range and tone to honour his songs, he also has the sensitivity and artistic ability to ‘be’ Roy. His seven piece live band are the finest of Australia’s musicians.“I am both a massive fan and admirer of Roy’s immense talent, singing and song writing ability. There has been no one like him…