Bayside police officers have arrested the alleged driver of a speeding vehicle in Melbourne’s southern suburbs early hours this morning. Police caught sight of a white Holden Commodore in the back streets of Brighton about 1.30am. The Holden was allegedly spotted at speeds exceeding 200km/h on the Nepean Highway. The vehicle was later seen entering a carpark on Jamieson Street in Cheltenham before the occupants left the car. Officers searched the area and arrested the alleged driver. A search was conducted on the 44-year-old Seaford man and police seized keys alleged to belong to the Holden as well as a…
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THE recipients of Frankston Council’s latest round of community grants have been announced, with $130,000 set to be shared between 34 not-for-profits. Grants worth between $1500 and $7500 were awarded to groups whose work includes food relief, inclusive sport, seniors’ wellbeing, arts and culture, Aboriginal wellbeing, and support for pets. Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation was among the grant recipients. Its executive officer Farrah Buckland said “this funding will enable the Foundation to offer scholarships to individuals within the Frankston community who are experiencing financial hardship.” “By removing the cost barrier to education, these scholarships empower recipients to pursue meaningful learning…
NAIRM Marr Djambana has signed a 50-year lease at its Jubilee Park home, allowing the not-for-profit to continue its work improving outcomes for First Nations people. The Gathering Place launched in 2016. Last week, Frankston Council confirmed it had agreed a half-century lease with Nairm Marr Djambana as part of its reconciliation action plan. Nairm Marr Djambana CEO Deb Mellet said the fifty-year lease “is more than land — it’s a promise that our culture, our stories, and our children’s children will always have a place to belong. It anchors our past, empowers our present, and ignites hope for a…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough AFTER addressing six other meetings during the day, Mr. Bruce arrived at Frankston at 9 o’clock and received a demonstrative welcome from a crowded audience which packed the main hall and gallery of the Palais. As he entered the hall, accompanied by Mrs. Bruce, the Prime Minister was greeted with cheer after cheer. The president of the Shire (Cr. F. H. Wells) presided, and he was supported on the stage by Mrs. Lambie (president of the Frankston branch of the A.W.N.L.), Cr. J. L. Pratt (president of the Returned Soldiers’ Association), Mr. F. S. Bell (president,…
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…