REPAIR works at the Patterson River boat ramp will be undertaken soon. The state government will spend $60,000 on works at the ramp. Repairs will be made to the ramp surfaces and pontoons. Two hoists will also be installed in a bid to make the ramp safer and more accessible. Newly appointed boating and fishing minister Sonya Kilkenny said that as well as the repairs, other projects to improve boating across Port Phillip Bay are also underway. “We’re giving boaters and fishers more opportunities to get outdoors and spend time on the water by upgrading these boating facilities and continuing…
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JELLYFISH have moved from the water to the Frankston Arts Centre as part of a new exhibition. Striking Sea Change by Penelope Davis is now on display at Cube 37. The exhibition features jellyfish made out of organic components like leaves and seaweed. The jellyfishes are made using a silicone cast and hand sewn materials. Davis’ work has previously been displayed at National Gallery of Victoria, Artbank, ANZ Bank, DC Design China, Victorian College of the Arts, and the University of Melbourne. Striking Sea Change is on display until 27 August. It can be seen from the street front. First…
FRANKSTON has been named one of the best tourist hotspots in Victoria. Frankston took out the bronze prize at the 2022 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards. Bendigo won the top prize. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said that the award was acknowledgement for Frankston being a “beautiful blend of city, bush and bay”. “Winning bronze is a fantastic achievement and speaks volumes not only about our wonderful city, but more importantly the direction we’re heading with our street art and other stunning attractions and in our progressive approach to reinvigorating Frankston with new and vibrant businesses and experiences,” he said. “More…
FIREFIGHTERS for the Port Phillip region are being recruited. Forest Fire Management Victoria is looking for people to help assist during the next bushfire season. It is hoping to find 22 “project firefighters”, with roles as general firefighters, fire support officers, and rappel crew available. Forest Fire Management Victoria Port Phillip fire officer Tamara Beckett has encouraged people to apply. “These fixed term positions are a fantastic opportunity for people from all walks of life who are physically fit to get out in the bush, protect Victoria from bushfires and help to maintain public land right across the state,” she…
POLICE impounded a dirt bike after receiving reports of dangerous driving in Frankston North last week, 11 July. Police were told that two dirt bike riders were driving erratically through Flora Park, with one bike allegedly nearly striking a pedestrian. At around 4.45pm police pulled over one of the alleged dangerous drivers on Excelsior Drive. Police say they will charge a 43-year-old Queensland man with unlicensed riding, use unregistered vehicle, and refuse a drug test. The Honda Solo bike has been impounded for a month at a cost of $1280. First published in the Frankston Times – 19 July 2022