YOUNG parents who have dropped out of high school are finishing their educations thanks to a Chisholm Institute program. The Young Parents Program runs three times a week at Chisholm’s Frankston campus. The YPP is tailored to the needs of young parents who have not completed high school, Chisholm Institute says. Program participants can bring their children to class and have access to support staff. Elise used the program to help her finish her secondary education. She fell pregnant in Year 12, and thanks the support provided by the program for helping her complete her schooling. “As a young mum,…
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Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following the death of a cyclist in Bangholme on Friday 13 January 2023. It’s alleged a vehicle struck a cyclist before leaving the scene on Frankston-Dandenong Road, north of Thompsons Road. The cyclist was located by passers-by on the side of the road shortly before 6am. The 68-year-old Dandenong man was declared deceased at the scene. A 37-year-old Cranbourne East man has been charged with numerous offences including dangerous driving causing death and failing to render assistance. He has been bailed to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 22 May. Victoria…
A CARRUM woman’s contributions to the water industry have seen her named the 2022 water professional of the year by the Australian Water Association. Nina Braid is the Aboriginal partnership manager with Yarra Valley Water. Braid has led her team since 2018 – she introduced initiatives like campaigning on sorry business leave and cultural leave and changed the way the sector works with Traditional Owners. Braid said “I am truly humbled to receive this award – a special thanks to my team and colleagues for the nomination. These awards are important because they acknowledge the efforts of both individuals and…
FANS of the Big Banana and Big Prawn can now wash down those offerings with a visit to the Big Tinnie. The nine-meter-tall beer can has been unveiled at Wolf of the Willows Brewing in Mordialloc. The huge structure holds the brewery’s malt grain. Wolf of the Willows co-founder Scotty McKinnon said “we just figured that if you’re going to install a huge silo, you may as well have some fun with it, so we painted it up like a big beer tinnie, arranged a ribbon cutting ceremony, and invited the local mayor. Luckily for us, he’s got a sense…
Police are investigating following a fatal crash in Frankston this yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 10th January). It is understood a car crashed into a streetlight, tree and fence outside Franciscan Avenue about 4.30pm. Sadly the 34-year-old male driver, and sole occupant of the car, died at the scene. Police will prepare a report for the Coroner. Anyone who witnessed the crash, has dashcam footage or 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-0 Victoria Police News – Tuesday 10 January 2023