A CAR which struck a pedestrian in Dandenong last month was found abandoned in Frankston North. At around 11.30pm on 16 October, a man was hit by a white Toyota Corolla on Foster Street. The victim, a 41-year-old man, was taken to hospital with minor head injuries. The driver fled the scene in the car. The Toyota Corolla, which police say was stolen, was found abandoned on Pine Street in Frankston North shortly afterwards. The driver has not been caught. Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit…
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A MAN who allegedly committed a sex act on a bus in front of a teenage girl is wanted by police. The alleged incident took place on a bus travelling between Greenborough and Frankston, 9.35am on 22 September. Both the victim and offender boarded the bus at Greenborough Station, and the incident took place around Lower Plenty. Police say the man sat near the 17-year-old girl and performed a “lewd act”. He then moved seats to get closer to her and continued. A photo of a man police wish to speak to about the incident has been released. Police describe…
A RESIDENCY program for First Nations artists is being established at Langwarrin’s McClelland Gallery. The four artists selected to take part in the Bunurong Fieldwork Residency will work on concepts for a public artwork. Successful applicants will receive $17600, plus $2000 in travel expenses, to undertake a maximum three-month residency in the McClelland studio cottage between 2023 and 2024. McClelland Gallery director Lisa Byrne hopes that the program will address the “scarcity of First Nations cultural markers on the Mornington Peninsula.” “While the number of public art commissions available to Australian artists increases every year, only a small number of…
A LANGWARRIN teenager has released her first album at just 16 years of age. Kaiyah Mercedes’ debut album Hindsight launched this week. The young singer began writing the album in 2020, drawing from her personal experiences in life. “When writing this album, I found a unique sense of calm after so much hurt. I was able to look back and understand all that I’d been through by writing about my experiences and healing through the words. I wrote these songs for myself, a kind of therapy, but I hope other people can listen to my songs and relate, and learn…
THE Pines Pool opens for the summer season this week on 1 November. Peninsula Leisure CEO Kath Thom said that the organisation was looking forward to welcoming visitors back to the facility. “The pool is looking great for another big outdoor pool season,” she said. “Once again, the seasonal pools will be a great place to cool down and have some fun. There will be lots happening over summer from free community events, learn to swim opportunities and school swimming carnivals. Don’t forget to get your season pass for unlimited access to this award winning facility.” Frankston Council has been…