FOUR artists will headline a contemporary opera performance at McClelland Gallery later this month. Performers on the schedule include First Nations soprano Nina Korbe, soprano Jesse Linke, mezzo-soprano Syrah Torii, and baritone Aidan Hodder.McClelland artistic and executive director Lisa Byrne said it is an “absolute coup to have such a gifted group of young singers perform this operatic program in our acoustically attuned pavilion.” “Melba Opera Trust supports singers of exceptional ability, and our audience will be delighted,” she said.Melba Opera Trust CEO Amy Black said “we’re thrilled to be performing at McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery.”“Our artists spend their…
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A RECORD number of motorcyclist deaths on Victorian roads has prompted calls for greater caution. As of 28 June, 35 motorcyclists have died on Victorian roads in 2024. That figure is up 75 per cent from the same time last year, and 56 per cent higher than the five-year average. In May eight motorcyclists were killed, the highest number in a decade. In June so far, three have died – two of those deaths were in Chelsea and Highett.Victoria Police says the Kingston, Glen Eira and Bayside municipalities are the worst-affected by motorcylist deaths. Victoria Police road policing assistant commissioner…
CONDITIONAL approval for a multi-storey building on Young Street has been granted by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.Plans for a 22-storey mixed-use building at 89 Young Street in Frankston were submitted to council last year. The developer applied for VCAT to hear the proposal after Frankston Council failed to consider it in time – last December council informed VCAT it would have refused the proposal. Revised 18-storey plans were submitted to VCAT.Late last month, the tribunal approved the plans under the condition that four storeys are removed from that proposal. In its decision, VCAT wrote that it would “require…
A MAN was arrested in Keysborough last week in connection to an alleged heroin syndicate in Springvale.On Wednesday, 26 June, police raided a business and a factory on Bando Road in Springvale and a Keysborough home. They allegedly found heroin with an estimated street value of $40,000, and around 250 grams of methylamphetamine with an estimated street value of $35,000 during the searches. They also allegedly uncovered almost $45,000, mobile phones, a Subaru BRZ allegedly stolen from Doveton, passports, and security badges.Police arrested a 49-year-old man at the home on Princeton Drive in Keysborough. In a statement, Victoria Police identified…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughThe poll for Mornington was declared at midday today by the Returning Officer, Mr. Jas. Grice.The final figures were:Downward (C.P.) .. 4865Dowling (Lab.) .. 4195Majority for Downward 670The allocations of preferences began at midday, and took till 5.30 to complete.The poll was declared at noon today, Mr. Jas. Grice, the returning officer, declaring Mr. Downward elected.Messrs. Downward, Dowling, Hagelthorn, and Easton were present and returned thanks, a full report of the proceedings of which will appear in our next issue. Frankston’s Gas Supply – Extensions Proposed. £5000 Expenditure.The Colonial Gas Association, owners of the Frankston Gas Works,…