THE new Frankston Tech School is on track to open in September. The school at the Chisholm Institute Frankston campus will cater for up to 60 secondary school students at a time, offering science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics programs.Chisholm associate director foundation and school pathways Ben Jenkinson said the Tech School “will help prepare secondary students for the jobs of the future”. “At a Tech School, students can learn STEAM skills to take on real-life challenges and design solutions that work towards a smart, sustainable and ethical future, in growing areas like sustainability, entrepreneurship, renewable energy, robotics and automation,”…
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A CHARITY which supports struggling families has received a $10,000 grant to continue its work.Mums Supporting Families in Need was awarded $10,000 through the Frankston Charitable Fund’s 2025 Community Connection Grants to provide essential material aid to families fleeing domestic violence. The other recipients were BAM ARTS INC ($9000), Pets in the Park Inc ($9000), First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing ($5000), McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery ($5000), and Scouts Victoria ($5000)Frankston Charitable Trust committee chair Abby Foster said “I’m proud to see this year’s grants go to organisations making a real difference in our community.” “These grants reflect our shared…
A RED Hill glass studio is celebrating the launch of its book at an exhibition, showcasing the family’s rich legacy and its place in global artistry and broader art world. The book Blowing In A New Era: Three Generations, One Family by Gordon Studio Glassblowers and Gallery is on show at the McClelland Sculpture Gallery and Sculpture Park in Langwarrin, which is also exhibiting more than 130 pieces of Gordon-Donaldson glass art.The event, which runs until 27 July, celebrates intergenerational artists on the Mornington Peninsula, as well as the launch of the book. As part of the exhibition, visitors can also view…
FOR all 21 kilometers of a half-marathon last weekend, Glen Dymond had his brother on his mind. Dymond’s twin brother Trevor suffered a stroke in 2009. Thankfully his wife identified the symptoms early and called for medical attention, which may have saved her husband’s life.Glen Dymond said “Trevor was lucky, his wife saw the drooping face, the slurred speech, and she acted fast. That quick thinking and the amazing treatment he received meant he was able to recover and continue living a full life. But not everyone is that fortunate.”On 13 July Glen ran a 21 kilometre half-marathon to raise…
Police have arrested a 19-year-old man following a series of armed robberies and burglaries across Melbourne earlier this month. Detectives from the North West Metro and Southern Metro Regional Crime Squads executed a search warrant at a Seaford address yesterday, where they made the arrest and seized a machete believed to have been used during this offending. Police will allege the man carried out seven armed robberies, four attempted armed robberies, two aggravated burglaries, and two attempted aggravated burglaries at businesses across Werribee, Tarneit, Truganina, Laverton North, Williams Landing, Oakleigh South, Vermont, Narre Warren South, Bentleigh East, Berwick, Beaconsfield, Clyde North,…