A FREE information session for seniors will be hosted by the Peninsula Community Legal Centre next month. The free session will cover wills, powers of attorney, and medical decision making. Speakers from the Peninsula Community Legal Centre and Seniors Rights Victoria will attend.The Wills, Medical Decision Making and What to Do When A Loved One Dies event takes place at the Safety Beach Sailing Club and Community Centre, 185 Marine Drive Safety Beach, on Thursday 5 June. The event runs from 10am to 1pm. Free transport can be arranged by calling Frankston Council on 1300 322 322, or the Mornington…
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AFTER raising more than $8000 for cystic fibrosis research last year, a young rugby fanatic is gearing up to do it all again. Nine-year-old Spencer Quinnell and his younger brothers Teddy and Stanley have each been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Last year Spencer and his parents organised a charity rugby game in Seaford, which raised around $8500. The money raised was donated to Cystic Fibrosis Community Care and MonashCF. On Sunday, 25 May, Peninsula Reserve in Frankston will host Spencer’s second rugby league charity match. The under 10s kick off at 11am and the masters kick off 12:30pm. Cystic fibrosis…
THE Salvation Army has been out in force across Frankston and Mornington to raise money for the 61st annual Red Shield Appeal. Nationwide the Salvation Army hopes to raise $38 million this year. Funds raised locally will “will stay in the local community and will be used to meet the specific needs faced by the most disadvantaged and vulnerable”, the Salvation Army says. “Earlier this year, The Salvos released their Social Justice Stocktake; a survey which polled over 16,000 Australians and provided national, state and electoral reports highlighting the biggest issues faced by communities. Within the electorate of Flinders, it…
AN allegedly stolen van was found ablaze at Baxter Park last month, with a police investigation now underway. Police allege the van was stolen from Franciscan Avenue sometime after 8pm on 19 April. The stolen vehicle was a white 2010 Isuzu FRR with registration XV20YM. At 9.52am that night, the car was reported to police after it was found on fire at Baxter Park. Police have released images of the stolen van – anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times – 13 May…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough Despite the repeated assurances that have been received from men in high places to the effect that the construction of the new High School building at Frankston would be proceeded with during the current year, there still appears to be considerable doubt as to whether hopes in this connection will be realised.Disquieting rumors are current this week to the effect that the Mordialloc claim is being pushed in certain quarters, and that the High School there is likely to be commenced before the Frankston building.It is also stated that Mr. Frank Groves, M.L.A., is displaying more…