AFTER a long and distinguished tenure, David Friend has announced his retirement from the role as President of the Frankston Football Club, to spend more time with his family in their new home on the Mornington Peninsula. “David’s contribution has been immense,” said a statement issued by the club. “Since joining the board in 2017, David has overseen the club’s recovery and growth immediately following its darkest chapter. “David successfully led the club after it was placed in voluntary administration and lost its VFL licence. Through this period, David oversaw a regime which rebuilt the club from the ground up,…
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Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Carrum Downs last night. It is understood the rider was travelling along Boundary Road when he hit and clipped a curb then a light pole before coming to rest under a tree on Boundary Road on Sunday, 22 September about 9.30pm. The rider, a 21-year-old man from Narre Warren South died at the scene. The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential…
KALA Petronijevic has been named the 2024 Kingston Young Citizen of the Year. Petronijevic lives with severe vision impairment. She has introduced a blind tennis program to Cheltenham to bring together other people living with impaired vision.The award was handed out at an event last week. At the same event the Dingley Venturers Group was named the Young Community Group of the Year. The Dingley Venturers Unit mentors younger scouts, volunteers at ANZAC Day services, and conducts park cleanups. 80 per cent of its members are pursuing the Queen’s Scout Award.Kingston mayor Jenna Davey-Burns said the awards “are a wonderful…
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Anthony Mao. The 34-year-old Frankston man is wanted in relation to several offences, Unlawful Assault, Stalking and Use Carriage Service to Offence. Mao is known to frequent the Frankston, Ferntree Gully, Dandenong, Springvale, Cranbourne, Noble Park, Keysborough areas. Investigators have released an image of Mao in the hope that someone may be able to provide information on his current whereabouts. He is described as Asian in appearance, black hair and medium build. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au…
MORDIALLOC life saver Jemma Holt was part of the winning side at the 2024 Lifesaving World Championships National Teams event.Holt is part of Australia’s Youth Simulated Emergency Response Competition team. At the World Championships earlier this month, the Australian team defended their title and won the gold medal.After winning, Holt said “there’s no better feeling than to get the gold medal in the first event of the championships and to do our country proud on our home soil, it’s just something that I think we’re all ecstatic to have achieved.” “This was our first time coming together because I’m from…