NARANGA School in Frankston celebrated its 50th anniversary last week. Teachers, students, friends, and family visited the specialist school on Wednesday, 26 November, to celebrate the half-century milestone. Naranga School student engagement and wellbeing leader Michelle Spence said that “countless hours of planning and preparation” went into the event. “It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout. The rolling photo displays stirred many treasured memories, and we received heartfelt messages from past students who shared how deeply Naranga shaped their lives. The atmosphere was warm, joyful and full of connection—a fitting tribute to the school’s proud history. For those…
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A man has been arrested after crashing an alleged stolen moped in Seaford on 30 November.The nightshift crew from Somerville Highway Patrol spotted a moped carrying a pillion passenger, driving south on Hartnett Drive, about 4.10am.Police attempted to intercept the moped before it allegedly pulled away from police, ran a red light at the intersection of Klauer Street and crashed. It’s alleged the rider picked the bike up off the road and attempted to drive west on Klauer Street, before mounting the kerb and crashing into a wire boundary fence. The pillion passenger, who was left behind, was arrested by…
THE annual Frankston Christmas Festival is set to take place this weekend. The event on 29 November will feature music, food, and entertainment across Frankston’s CBD. The Little Beauty Christmas Twilight Market will take place at Beauty Park, the Smurfs Winter Wonderland Live Show will take the stage at the Art Centre, and a Christmas Parade will run through Davey Street. The day will be concluded by the Norfolk Pine tree lighting ceremony, and finally a fireworks display at 9.15pm. Frankston deputy mayor Steffie Conroy said “for my two children, nothing says ‘Christmas is coming’ quite like the Frankston Christmas…
PLANS to redevelop and reopen the motorcycle park at Old Wells Road in Seaford are taking shape. The Frankston Motorcycle Park first opened in 1980. The track has been closed since the death of 16-year-old Sebastian D’Imperio in December 2017. In June Frankston Council began seeking expressions of interest for a new operator to take over the site, and has now announced the redevelopment is moving ahead. Motorsport veterans Yarrive Konsky and Cheyne Boyd have been chosen to lead the project. Konsky said “this is the first track I ever rode on, so being part of the team bringing it…
THE waiting area of the new Mordialloc Station is nearing completion. The station’s buildings are being built off site and then delivered. The waiting area will feature porcelain tile with “natural colours”, a statement from Big Build Victoria read. “The new station will be in the heart of Mordialloc and feature modern facilities, all-abilities access, improved lighting, public spaces, and enhanced landscaping,” Big Build Victoria said. “An entrance at each end of the station will provide easier and convenient access for commuters. “With the Bear Street boom gates already gone for good, the two remaining level crossings will be removed…