Compiled by Cameron McCullough STANLEY Rupert Brett, 23, motor driver, was charged at the City Watchhouse on Wednesday with the manslaughter of Perry Clarke, 55, carpenter, who was knocked down by a fast travelling car on the Point Nepean road, near Mornington, at 6pm on May 11.Allegations have been made that the driver of the car did not stop after he struck the man, and that the car, at the time, had no lights burning.Senior-Detective Piggott, Detective Ethell and Plain-clothes Constable Burns, who were detailed to make enquiries, arrested Brett at Caulfield at 3pm on Wednesday.His car – a double-seated…
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ATHLETES across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula have worn pink on gameday this month in memory of Peta Murphy. Murphy was the member for Dunkley between 2019 and 2023. She died from breast cancer last December.In partnership with Breast Cancer Network Australia, dozens of local sports teams have put on pink over the last two Saturdays to pay tribute to Murphy. The participating clubs ran fundraisers for breast cancer research.Clubs across the FDNA, the FDBA, and the MPFNL took part (pictured above). Among those that signed on were Frankston YCW FNC, Peninsula Waves, Red Hill FNC, Mt Eliza FNC, Sorrento…
SMOKERS and drinkers in public spaces will be targeted by Frankston Council’s compliance officers. Frankston Council has committed to increasing patrols around the Frankston CBD to enforce public smoking and drinking laws.The mayor Nathan Conroy said “with more people visiting, working and living in central Frankston, we want to create an enhanced sense of safety by increasing the presence of our local law enforcement officers.” “A variable message sign board will be on display for the duration, conveying council is enforcing local laws, no smoking/vaping, no drinking/open containers and penalties apply,” Conroy said.More officers will be directed towards Wells Street,…
KINGSTON Council is drafting a plan for the future of Chelsea. Council has been working on a structure plan for Chelsea over the last five years. The project was put on hold during level crossing removal works, but has now restarted.In a statement Kingston Council said the first round of consultation had identified “the beach and seaside lifestyle, the coastal village feel of the centre, the parks, wetlands, and open spaces, proximity to shops, transport, and the beach, and the sense of community and community connection” as top priorities for Chelsea residents.Kingston mayor Jenna Davey-Burns has encouraged residents to re-engage…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughA SMOKE social was held on Tuesday evening last, in the Frankston Mechanics’ Institute, at which a large section of the residents of Frankston and representatives of the travelling public were present, not withstanding the wet state of the weather, to bid farewell to Constable and Mrs Graham, he having being transferred to Goornong after a residence here of two years.Cr. Oates occupied the chair. After the usual loyal toast had been sung, Mr. Dodd gave a recitative song, which was well received, and for encore gave a humorous description of Frankston and its environs.Mr. R. Tait…