PERFORMERS from BAM Arts in Frankston were treated to a visit from entertainment royalty last week. In March the BAM Arts crew was scheduled to perform in front of Moomba Monarch Emma Watkins, the former yellow Wiggle now performing under the name Emma Memma. Extreme weather at the Moomba Parade brought those plans to a halt.Last week, Watkins made a visit to BAM Arts to meet the performers. The BAM Arts cast was overjoyed to see her and put on their planned performance. They showed off four dances for the crowd. Watkins joined in with the performers for their final…
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A MAN is wanted over a sexual assault on a Frankston-bound bus in Scoresby. The assault took place on the 901 bus at around 3.40pm on 29 April. The man police want to speak to got off the bus at Dandenong Train Station.In a statement, Victoria Police said the man is “perceived to be Indian sub-continental in appearance, of medium build with dark hair”. They have released an image (below) of the man they wish to speak to – anyone who recognises him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughABOUT two years ago a Park Improvement Committee was formed, consisting of representatives of the various sporting clubs and kindred associations in Frankston.They started out with the idea that a substantial sum could be raised by public subscription, and that the Shire Council would expend at least £ for £.The hon. secretary (Mr. R. Fairnie) reported last night that the amount in hand, representing money subscribed by the public was £15/16/6.Those present at last night’s meeting were: Cr. Oates (chairman), Messrs. Fairnie (hon. sec.), Reg Coxall, E. K. McComb, H. Morrison, H. McComb, J. D. Jennings, J.…
AWARD-winning play The Visitors will be performed at the Frankston Arts Centre later this year.The Visitors is directed by Quandamooka man Wesley Enoch, and won the awards for best mainstage production and best ensemble at the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards. Moogahlin Performing Arts and Sydney Theatre Company have teamed up to take the show on tour this year.The play is set in January of 1788. The story follows seven clan leaders who wrestle with the decision of what to do when a fleet of giant nawi amasses at the harbour. The seven leaders are faced with the choice to send…
A CHARITY is helping local children stay involved in sport if their parents cannot afford to pay fees.Team Sports 4 All has partnered with Kingston Council to launch the “Fair Play Project”. Council is helping the organisation identify children who need assistance to keep playing sport. The charity funds children signing up to sports teams for the first time, and helps them cover fees beyond the first season.Team Sports 4 All director Cameron Dare said that the organisation had helped keep more than 100 kids involved with sport in the Kingston municipality so far. “Over 100 financially disadvantaged children will…