Next month, Frankston Arts Centre will welcome Duck Pond, the latest creation from Circa Contemporary Circus, renowned for pushing the boundaries of physical theatre with daring innovation and a playful spirit. Taking inspiration from the world’s most romantic ballet, Duck Pond transforms Swan Lake into a vibrant circus spectacular. The production blends breathtaking acrobatics, sumptuous aerial routines and Circa’s signature physicality with a mischievous sense of humour. Expect flipper-wearing ducks, a burlesque black swan and, of course, feathers – lots of them. Director Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa Ensemble have created a performance that is both visually spectacular and emotionally…
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A MAN wielding a knife allegedly threatened shoppers at Carrum Downs Shopping Centre yesterday.Police allege that at around midday on Sunday, 31 August, the man assaulted a woman and smashed car windscreens. He was carrying a knife, police say.The man was arrested by police. The alleged assault victim left the scene before the arrest was made, and police would like to speak to her.Any witnesses can assist police by contacting Senior Constable Crichton at Frankston Police on 9784 5555, or by calling Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 2 September 2025
THE heritage-listed Norman Lodge gatehouse on Nepean Highway, Mount Eliza, has commenced the process of being dismantled, before being rebuilt metres away from its original site. The dismantling comes a year after a demolition order for the gatehouse was issued by Mornington Peninsula Shire after a structural engineer’s report identified it as having suffered “total loss of structural integrity”.The protected gatehouse has been the subject of planning applications in 2013 and 2020 that would have seen the structure deconstructed and moved just metres away to be reconstructed on a concrete slab footing. The future of the building fell into doubt…
A FRANKSTON teenager has been charged over an alleged home invasion which left a man in hospital with serious injuries.Police allege that five offenders broke into a home on Oxford Street in Kew East at around 4am on 17 August. One of the occupants, a 39-year-old man, was allegedly stabbed multiple times and was later taken to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.A 34-year-old woman at the house was treated for minor injuries. A 69 and 70-year-old also in the house at the time were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two children, aged 2 and 3, and a fifth adult,…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughTHE first general meeting of the new Ranelagh Club at Frankston (Mornington Road) was held last week in the lounge at Scott’s. Hotel, Melbourne, for the purpose of directing the incorporation of the club under the provisions of the Companies Acts.As indicative of the intended spirit of this club, afternoon tea was served at the same time as the business of the meetings was being conducted.Brigadier-General Blamey was in the chair. It was decided that at the present stage no appointment would be made to the offices of patron, president or vice-presidents, but that such be left…