AFTER two years of COVID-19 cancellations, the Frankston Christmas Festival of Lights returns this weekend. The festival has been running for more than two decades. This year’s event kicks off with live performances, fireworks, food vans, carols, a Bluey show, and a visit from Santa. The event begins at 5pm on 26 November at Davey Street in Frankston. The star atop the 130-year-old Norfolk Pine Tree will be lit to finish the evening. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said “sharing special moments with family and friends is what Christmas is all about. Finally, after two years of COVID restrictions, we’re able…
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A MAN was taken to hospital with critical injuries after being hit by a car in Frankston, 11 November. The pedestrian was crossing Frankston-Cranbourne Road near Beach Street at around 6.45pm when they were hit. Police say the car involved was a white ute, and that the driver stopped to help. The man was in a critical condition as he was taken to hospital. Anyone who witnessed the incident can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au to help police with their investigation. First published in the Frankston Times – 22 November 2022
A WOMAN involved in a serious car crash in Pearcedale this month has died. Police believe the woman was in a car waiting to turn right from North Road onto Middle Road. A car on North Road allegedly ran into the back of her car, pushing her into oncoming traffic. The 45-year-old Pearcedale woman was taken to hospital with critical injuries, and later died. The crash occurred at around 4.25pm on 10 November. Police have asked any witnesses to come forward to help with their investigation. To contact police call 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at…
RPP FM has begun broadcasting from its brand-new Frankston studio. The popular local radio station usually broadcasts from Mornington. It has set up a Frankston studio to provide more coverage on Frankston topics. RPP FM station manager Brendon Telfer says that the new studio is “momentous for us”. “We can now directly involve Frankston in our programming. Our Frankston presenters and supporters are thrilled to be working from their home town, and Frankston even has its own frequency of 98.3 FM. The city of Frankston is developing rapidly, and we want to be part of the city’s future.” The studio…
A FUNDRAISER for a mother with a dangerous lung disease has raised more than $2000. Jennifer Mihailidis is a mother of four children. She has been diagnosed with LAM Disease, an incurable illness which affects the lungs. LAM Disease causes cells to grow in a person’s lungs, lymph nodes, and kidneys. This affects breathing and lung capacity. Some of the symptoms experienced by Mihailidis include shortness of breath, lethargy and chronic fatigue, weight gain, painful coughing, a burning feeling in her chest, lung pain, raspy voice, and fluid retention in her legs. Mihailidis has been put on a health plan…