PRIZES for cyclists will be on offer as part of “Biketober” next month, an event encouraging people to cycle. Kingston mayor Cr Georgina Oxley said Biketober is “a great way to make cycling part of everyday life while having a bit of fun along the way.” “You don’t have to be a serious cyclist to take part in Biketober, you just need a bike and a reason to ride. Cycling is a great way to keep active, get some fresh air and clear your head, and it can be as simple as swapping a short car trip for a ride,”…
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Compiled by Cameron McCullough Last Saturday, Frank Robert Broderick, a well known resident of French Island, was found dead in tragic circumstances by his brother. Mounted Constable Egan, of Hastings, proceeded to the island to make enquiries ,and on Monday a magisterial enquiry was conducted by Mr. R. T. McGuigan, J.P. On the evidence submitted it was shown that the deceased headed off in the morning with the professed intention of working on his farm. Having failed to return at the usual time, a search was made by his brother, who found him dead with his throat cut in an…
$65,000 IN federal government grant money has been awarded to 27 volunteer organisations across the Dunkley electorate. Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea said that the money “will help volunteers access new equipment, resources, training and other practical support.” “Our volunteers are the heart of Dunkley. They coach our kids, support our neighbours, bring people together and step up when they are needed most,” Belyea said. “These grants are a small thank you to the people who give so much of their time to make our community stronger, more connected and more caring. “Being on the ground across Dunkley, meeting the people…
THE Mornington Peninsula Record Fair returns to Frankston next month. The vinyl sale event will be held at The Cheeky Squire on 17 October. Up to 20,000 records are expected to be on display. Event organiser Scott Sheedy said the event “is about more than buying records. It’s about bringing together music lovers, collectors, local venues, sellers, and artists in one room and creating an event that feels exciting, social, and distinctly local.” The free event runs from 11am to 4pm.
A WOMAN has died after a house fire in Frankston. The fire broke out at a home on Stanley Street just before 5pm last Thursday, 24 September. A woman was later found deceased inside the house. Emergency services soon attended to extinguish the blaze. They did not find anyone else inside the house. An investigation into the cause of the fire has now begun, with a crime scene established. Police have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.