EDITHVALE Fire Brigade has notched up 100 years of saving lives.Late last month, 150 people gathered to celebrate the fire brigade’s centenary. Past members, current members, friends, families, and the community were in attendance to mark the 100 year birthday.Edithvale captain Sean McGuckin now leads a team of 120 volunteers, who respond to more than 300 fires and emergencies each year. He said “we wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for each and every volunteer who’s contributed to the brigade in some capacity.”“Fires aren’t the only emergencies we face. We respond to high angle rescues, missing persons reports and…
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A TEENAGER has been arrested after an alleged affray at Bayside Shopping Centre on 8 July.Police allege a 17-year-old boy was speaking to four other people at the Frankston shopping centre just before 2pm, telling them he had a machete. The group of four allegedly chased the teenager, who was brandishing the machete, through the shopping centre. The 17-year-old was allegedly assaulted. The group of four fled after the public stepped in to restrain the teenager.The 17-year-old was remanded by police in relation to weapons and assault related offences, and the others are still outstanding. Anyone with information can contact…
Soccer Skye United has blown the State 2 South-East promotion race wide open after Friday night’s 2-0 away win over Casey Comets. Skye became the first team this season to do the double over Comets having beaten Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor’s men 3-1 in their round 4 clash at Skye in April. It took just nine minutes for Skye to open its account on Friday when Varmah Mgoneh pounced on a loose ball after a long throw-in and lashed home the opener. It was Mgoneh at the double in the 26th minute when Sharmeit Sharma’s ball across the face evaded everyone…
UPGRADES to Frankston Youth Prevention and Recovery Care mental health unit have been completed. The Frankston centre offers 24/7 clinical care for young people aged 16-25 experiencing mental health challenges. The upgrade added refurbished bedrooms and a bedroom pod, a new shared kitchen, living spaces, and more outdoor spaces – the first stage was completed last year, and the second stage has just wrapped up.After the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System was completed, the state government announced it would spend $141 million to increase the capacity of Victoria’s YPARC centres. It committed to five new 10-bed YPARC centres…
SAGES Cottage Farm is already home to miniature ponies, pigs, alpacas and goats, and now the farm’s workers are on the lookout for two miniature donkeys.Wallara’s Sages Cottage Farm in Baxter is run by people living with disabilities. The 40-acre farm is home to a cafe, animals, and gardens.Wallara senior manager Lisa Laing said that the addition of donkeys to the farm would help clients manage anxiety and improve their knowledge.“Welcoming new animals to Sages will provide our staff with more species to learn how to feed, groom and take care of – expanding their animal care knowledge,” Laing said.…