Author: Bayside News

POLICE are urging young people to avoid drink-driving home from local football finals this weekend. Victoria Police road policing command acting assistant commissioner Justin Goldsmith has urged young drivers to be cautious this month. “End of football season celebrations are commonly associated with social events and alcohol consumption, so if you’re planning to drink, just leave the car at home and arrange a designated driver or utilise alternative transport methods,” he said. “We’re also appealing to parents to speak to their kids about planning safe ways to get home before going out, so they’re not tempted to drink and drive.…

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A KARINGAL cafe has introduced a weekly chat and catchup session to help people connect with each other. Karingal PLACE Neighbourhood Centre is hosting the Chatty Cafe program each Wednesday from 10am to 12pm. The centre is hoping to bring people together to make new friendships and connections. Frankston councillor Sue Baker visited the centre to launch the weekly event. She said “the Chatty Cafe initiative aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness by encouraging and creating opportunities for people to interact through conversation.” “The aim is to kick start conversations, get people chatting to increase social connections within a…

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TRADITIONAL Owners from the Bunurong Land Council helped work on the designs of the new Edithvale, Chelsea, and Bonbeach station precincts. A series of Indigenous references have been incorporated into the new train stations, which opened this year. The Level Crossing Removal Project worked with the Traditional Owners from the Bunurong Land Council on the project. Inspiration for the references came from possum skin cloaks and the shape of a carved shield. Patterns have been imprinted onto the new 11 kilometre walking track. Sculptures featuring the design of the possum skin cloak have also been installed. The Bunurong phrase “NER-BO-MALL…

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FRANKSTON Council has launched its “after dark” grants program to help local businesses trade at night. The grant pool totals $120,000. Council is offering up to 50 per cent of the costs of a night-time project. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said “enhancing Frankston City’s night-time economy through the establishment of a night-time activation grant will make an important contribution to the city in terms of economy, image, reputation, creating jobs and in improving the experience of residents and visitors.” “A thriving and dynamic night-time offering comprises a range of experiences including dining, performances, after-hours workshops, live music, events, extended opening…

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Police are urging Victorians to be alert to scammers following reports of widespread scam activity linked to the sale of puppies. Detectives from across the state are investigating reports of hundreds of people who have lost thousands of dollars after being scammed by fake puppy advertisements. Scammers are advertising puppies for sale on websites that appear to be professional and are advertised through online marketplaces. Once a buyer makes an enquiry with the seller, they are sent a photo of a puppy. Victims are generally asked to make cash deposits into a bank account for a puppy, which often includes…

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