At 5:44AM on the 26th July unknown offender/s have stolen a 2025 Stabi Craft Super Cab 6.2 meter boat with registration XY979 from an address in Coleman Rd, Carrum Downs. An Isuzu flatbed Truck was observed towing vehicle away. Investigators have released an image of the boat for the public to keep a look out for.Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Author: BaysideNews
Major Collison Investigation Unit detectives have charged a woman following a fatal collision in Seaford earlier this week. A Toyota RAV4 and Holden Captiva collided on the Nepean Highway, near Station Street, just after 2.30pm on Monday, 27 July. The 72-year-old male driver of the RAV4, from Seaford, was taken to hospital in a critical condition where he sadly died. The female driver of the Captiva was not injured. The 64-year-old Frankston East woman was interviewed by detectives and has been charged with culpable driving. She was remanded overnight to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court today.
Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE Advisory Council of the Frankston High school consists of five government nominees, one representative of the Shire council, and three members elected by the parents of scholars attending the school. Last month all members of the council retired by effluxion of time and on Monday evening last a meeting of parents was held to elect three new members. There was a very large attendance, and great interest was taken in the proceedings which were conducted by Mr. Bishop, B.A. The three retiring members were Mrs. W. M. Hanton, Cr. Bradbury, and Mr. W. C. Young.…
A NEW mural on Excelsior Drive’s long-standing milk bar marks the arrival of recycled water to Frankston North’s sporting reserves and community facilities. The artwork was painted by street artist Jimmy Dvate, who has been creating large-scale public murals since 1997 and is known across Australia and internationally for his photo-realistic style. The mural depicts the local sporting clubs and The National Golf Course – Long Island, which benefit from the scheme. “I was proud to undertake this project to help tell the story of the importance of water in our everyday lives,” said Dvate. The mural was commissioned as…
FRANKSTON resident Jack Matthewman celebrated his 100th birthday last week. Matthewman was born in England in 1926. He and his family migrated to Australia just six months after his birth, and he has since spent most of his life on the Mornington Peninsula. As a young man Matthewman played electric organ and was a regular attendee at local dances. He later went on to work for a toolmaking business. Matthewman resides at Regis Frankston, which hosted his 100th birthday party last week. He still enjoys a friendly chat, and watching Essendon play football. First published in the Frankston Times -…