Detectives from Taskforce Hawk have today charged a fourth man as part of an investigation into an alleged $6.6M extortion of a Melbourne construction company in October last year. A 44-year-old man from Frankston South was arrested this morning. He has since been interviewed by investigators and charged with extortion and refuse to comply with a data access order (provide passcode). He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 5 November. Three men were previously charged on 24 October – a 51-year-old Melbourne man, a 45-year-old Southbank man and a 45-year-old Hillside man who were all charged with…
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Frankston City Council is excited to launch the new Entrepreneur Program 2025–26, designed to help local individuals turn great ideas into thriving businesses. Whether you’re developing a concept, preparing to launch, or have started within the past year, this program offers tailored training, expert mentoring, and the chance to pitch your business idea to an expert panel.Local entrepreneur Andy Pater from Smart Yards in Frankston said “being an entrepreneur in Frankston means more than just running a business”. “It’s about building something meaningful in the community I grew up in,” Mr Pater said. “Through Smart Yards and other ventures, I’m…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughTHE proposal of the Shire Council to dispose of its present offices in Bay street and erect spacious new buildings on the Davey street site is agitating the minds of a section of the ratepayers who, not quite conversant with all the facts, have visions of additional loan burdens staring them in the face.It is certainly a good sign to see the ratepayers on the alert to protect their own interests by applying the searchlight of public inquiry to all undertakings likely to involve them in financial responsibility.In the past they have been too docile, or perhaps,…
THE death of a man in Langwarrin has been ruled non-suspicious.The man’s body was found on Jarman Drive at around 2pm on 19 October. Victoria Police have since confirmed in a statement that the 68-year-old man’s death “is not being treated as suspicious.”A report will be prepared for the coroner by police. First published in the Frankston Times – 28 October 2025