TWO years on from her newborn’s near-death experience, Frankston South mum Samantha is thankful she listened to her instincts. Samantha took her two-week-old daughter Zara to Peninsula University Hospital’s emergency department concerned that she was not eating or sleeping properly. Zara was assessed and quickly rushed to the resuscitation area, where a defibrillator was used to reduce her heart rate from 290 beats per minute. Samantha said “when I walked in the doors she went quiet, even though she had just been crying inconsolably. I almost thought ‘she seems fine now, maybe I should take her home’. “It went from…
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Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three teenagers following a series of offending in the CBD and Frankston areas. The charges relate to the following alleged offending: Two teenagers were arrested at a residential address in Seaford on Friday 6 June. Detectives arrested a third offender, a 20-year-old man, during a search warrant in Frankston on Sunday, 7 June. An 18-year-old Frankston man was charged with attempted aggravated home invasion, theft of motor vehicle, aggravated home invasion, possess firearm when FPO applies, possess unregistered handgun, expose emergency worker to risk by driving and reckless conduct endangering life. He was…
By Marg D’Arcy MY brother, Frank D’Arcy, had terminal cancer. He recently chose to end his life with Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). Frank had treatment and tried the whole range of painkillers, but recently reached the stage where he could hardly walk and could not control his pain. His greatest fear was having to go into residential care. Frank fought so hard to hold on to his independence, trying when he could to manage a short trip up the street on his electric scooter to buy cigarettes. He wanted to live – to have time with his children and grandchildren.…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough ON the 21st inst the Stony Point railway station was broken into during the night. An attempt was made to blow open the safe by means of fuse and cap, same having been tapped with clay, and wet bags put over the safe. The explosion was not successful, and although the lock was damaged, the safe could not be opened. A cash drawer was forced open and six shillings in money stolen. Detective Salter and Mounted-Constable Egan commenced enquiries which lasted for three days, and many miles of country were traversed, seeking information.’ On the 26th…
MENTAL health advocate Chelsea Frawley will speak at Cheltenham Library next week as part of Men’s Health Week. Chelsea Frawley is the daughter of St Kilda Football Club legend Danny Frawley, who died by suicide in 2019. Since her father’s death, Chelsea Frawley has dedicated herself to raising awareness for mental health. Frawley said that the Men’s Health Week was an opportunity to reflect on the importance of life-saving conversations. “I am looking forward to talking about early intervention and prevention and unpacking the skills needed to cope with life’s highs and lows,” she said. “Empowering the community to know…