A CRIB Point man has been arrested for allegedly performing a Nazi salute at a protest earlier this year.The 63-year-old Crib Point man allegedly attended the protest at the Land Forces Expo in Melbourne on 11 September. On 22 October police arrested the man – last week they confirmed that they plan to charge him on summons with performing the Nazi salute in a public place.Victoria Police have arrested 12 people since the 11 September protest, and charged and fined 89 on the day. In a statement, Victoria Police said “during the protests, which occurred outside the Melbourne Convention and…
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WAYNE Holdsworth has been nominated for the Australian of the Year award. The Frankston District Basketball Association CEO has become one of the country’s leading advocates for suicide prevention. His son Mac died by suicide aged just 17 last year after he was sexually extorted online.In the year since his son’s death Wayne Holdsworth founded SmackTalk, a charity dedicated to suicide prevention. A statement from the FDBA read “Wayne’s nomination is a testament to his tireless advocacy and profound impact in raising awareness about sexual extortion and suicide prevention.” “Following the loss of his 17-year-old son, Mac, Wayne founded the…
Police are investigating the circumstances following a fatal car crash in Frankston North on Sunday morning. It is believed a car veered off McClelland Drive and crashed into trees before catching fire just after 2am. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, who is yet to be formally identified died at the scene. Anyone with dashcam footage or any other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au For the current provisional lives lost tally please see – https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety https://www.police.vic.gov.au/fatal-car-crash-frankston-north
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal house fire in Frankston South. Emergency services were called to a house on fire in Goldborough Court on Sunday November 3 around 6.40pm. The fire was extinguished and sadly a body was located inside the property. A crime scene has been established. At this stage the cause of the fire is unknown and an investigation is ongoing. Detectives from Frankston Crime Investigation Unit and an arson chemist are expected to attend the property in the morning. Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800…
A FRANKSTON North mother has gone back to school to complete her VCE aged 44. Melissa Carling dropped out of high school to have a child. Now a mother of four, Carling has returned to complete her schooling.Carling has studied one subject a year for the last four years. This year marks the end of her studies. She said “I felt supported, guided and encouraged” to undertake the effort. “Doing my VCE has opened doors to better opportunities,” Carling said. After finishing her VCE exams, Carling has her sights set on finishing further education in disability care and leaving her…