UPGRADE works at Banyan Reserve in Carrum Downs are underway. The $2.03 million project is being paid for by Frankston Council and the Victorian Government. When completed the upgraded reserve will feature a new play space, and a purpose-built pump BMX track. Frankston mayor Sue Baker said “as more families choose to call Carrum Downs and Skye home, it’s important that our parks and community spaces grow with them.” “We’re investing in places where children can explore, young people can be active, and families can spend quality time together as these are all critical to community wellbeing,” she said. “We’ll…
Author: BaysideNews
Police are investigating a serious collision Langwarrin last night. It is believed a motorcycle, which was travelling eastbound on Cranbourne-Frankston Road, struck a Toyota Yarris as it was making a right turn into a nearby carpark about 8.25pm. It is understood the motorcycle did not have lights on at the time of the collision. The rider, a 16-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene to render assistance. The investigation remains ongoing. Investigators are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, as well as anyone with dash cam…
KAITLAN discovered she was pregnant just one day after her sister Jackie had shared her own news, and the coincidence followed them right through to delivery. “I showed my partner a positive test the next day, and we were so excited, scared and feeling all the emotions at once. We were going to be parents too,” said Kaitlan. “It was amazing watching our bumps grow together. Having my sister reassure me every step of the way made everything feel less daunting.” Both women were expecting girls, and both gave birth in the maternity unit at Peninsula University Hospital, with Kaitlan’s…
AN exhibition showcasing First Peoples’ art is opening at the Kingston Arts Precinct for NAIDOC Week. The Water Bodies exhibition will showcase pieces exploring the significance of water, climate change, Country and culture. Artists featured in the exhibition include Nici Cumpston, Mandy Quadrio, Auntie Netty Shaw, Aunty Dyan Summers, Judy Watson, and Lisa Waup. NAIDOC Week runs from 5 July to 12 July, with this year’s theme “50 Years of Deadly”. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “the exhibition is an important part of Kingston’s NAIDOC Week program.” “Arts and culture help bring people together, and exhibitions like Water bodies give…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough MRS. Peebles has received word that her eldest daughter, Gladys, who left Australia on May 15, 1915, to “do her bit” in the Great War, is returning home early in July on the “Pakeha” with her husband and children. Nurse Peebles went on duty on July 1, 1915, and “carried on” all through those strenuous years. She joined Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Nursing Staff, and at the time of the signing of the Armistice had attained the rank of Sister. Leave was rare and scanty over there, but there are many of our returned men who met…