WHILE the football World Cup may be dominating the headlines worldwide, Australia’s blind cricketers are having a crack at a World Cup of their own. Australia’s best blind cricketers are currently in New Delhi playing in the T20 Blind Cricket World Cup. Among the squad members is Langwarrin resident Lachlan Hayward, a totally blind Frankston Council employee. The blind team is touring overseas for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Australia’s blind side has had a tough start to the tournament – the side has lost three times so far, but has also picked up a…
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A FRANKSTON teacher has won a $10,000 grant for professional development. Monterey Secondary College wellbeing and engagement lead Jeanette Kaindel was recently named a winner of the The Smith Family-NEITA award for powering potential. The award came with the $10,000 grant. Kaindel was named the award winner for her work with students experiencing intergenerational disadvantage. She said “Monterey Secondary College supports some of the most vulnerable students in Victoria. A number of students have experienced some form of trauma and many have unmet needs.” “Working alongside the South Sudanese communities in the Frankston area, as well as with the community…
OUTSTANDING volunteers got their moment in the sun last week on International Volunteer Day. Organisations paid tribute to the often-unsung heroes who give their time to important causes last Monday, 5 December. At Peninsula Health, thanks were given to the 550 volunteers who help keep the hospitals running smoothly. Peninsula Health chief executive Felicity Topp said that the day was to “recognise the amazing work, invaluable support and significant contributions that volunteers provide to Peninsula Health.” “We are proud of all our volunteers and consumer representatives; their selfless and compassionate actions allow us to continue to deliver exceptional care to…
WORK on the Western Port Highway upgrade is coming to an end. The road has been closed in sections between 1 December and 11 December to allow for crews to apply the finishing touches. Parts of Ballarto and Cranbourne-Frankston roads also closed overnight last week to allow for crews to undertake work. Asphalting was completed last week while the roads were closed. Major Road Projects Victoria program director Brendan Pauwels said that the work meant that the project was nearing its end. “Final asphalting works on the Western Port Highway Upgrade have started, signalling the completion of works to upgrade this…
A MAN has been charged with the murder of a woman in Sandhurst earlier this month. The 43-year-old woman was dead when emergency services arrived at the Wodolla Circuit house, around 11.40pm on 3 December. They were responding to reports of an assault. Police arrested a man and later charged him with one count of murder. The 45-year-old Sandhurst man is believed to be known to the victim. A teenage boy with non-life-threatening injuries was also taken to hospital. The charged man will face court at a later date. First published in the Frankston Times – 13 December 2022