A SEARCH is underway to find a statue stolen from Parkdale Railway Station. The “Bronze Bather” statue was stolen from Como Parade West at around 2am on 12 November, police say. Cutting tools were allegedly used to remove it. The missing statue depicts a bather with a seagull on her head holding a boat. As of last week the statue remains lost, and the thieves have not been caught. Anyone with information about the theft can assist police by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc…
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LANGWARRIN Park Primary School students donned beach gear last week as part of a campaign to highlight the importance of water safety. The students took part in “Swim to School Week”. They spent the week learning dry-land water safety techniques, singing water-safety songs, and playing themed games. Langwarrin Park Primary School principal Deb Haddow said “with a Kingswim pool onsite, the school offers two learn-to-swim programs each year and aims to build competency so that by Years 5 and 6, students can safely take part in Beach Days and water activities at Cable Park.” “I strongly recommend schools get on…
THE mental health professionals at Peninsula Health were recognised for their efforts at the 2025 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. Peninsula Health was named the winner in the “Excellence in Mental Health and Wellbeing” category. The health provider’s elimination of seclusion and mechanical restraints in its inpatient services was a key reason behind its award win. Peninsula Health’s clinical director of mental health and wellbeing, Adjunct A/Prof Kerryn Rubin, said Peninsula Health is the only health provider in the state which has completely eliminated the use of seclusion. “While it was once seen as a way to keep people safe, seclusion…
IN the wake of two tragic deaths at Frankston Beach, more ratepayer money will be spent on water safety this summer. Frankston Council has announced it will spend $75,000 on the Can Swim program, which offers free beach-based swimming lessons. The all-ages program runs across Frankston Beach, Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre, and the Pines Forest Aquatic Centre. An additional $20,000 for lifesavers and beach patrol volunteers has also been committed by council. The money is expected to be shared between Frankston Lifesaving Club, Seaford Lifesaving Club, and the 3199 and 3198 Beach Patrol groups. Seaford Lifesaving Club president Darren McLeod…
THE Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula has announced that Phil Hayes-Brown and Ross Kilborn are the recipients of the committee’s first Annual Leadership Award. The awards were presented on 3 December at the committee’s Annual General Meeting. The head of disability support organisation Wallara, CEO Phil Hayes-Brown’s, recognition came during an important week for the disability community, coinciding with the International Day of People with Disability, which promotes awareness, understanding and acceptance. “I’m honoured by this recognition, but it belongs to the Wallara team and our partners across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula,” Hayes-Brown said. “It’s proof that inclusive…