VISITORS to Frankston Library can now enjoy a coffee or a meal from a new cafe. Writers Bloc Cafe has opened at the library. The cafe’s chef Shane Newell has encouraged residents to let the cafe know what menu items they would like to see moving forward “We encourage you to give us inspiration. It can be adventurous, but the main criteria is it needs to be delicious, something we can proudly place on our menu for all to enjoy.” Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy has welcomed the opening of the new cafe. “The team including chef Shane Newell and cafe…
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A MAN was pushed to the ground, punched, and kicked at Bayside Shopping Centre in March. Seven people, three males and four females, allegedly started arguing with the man at around 3.20pm on 13 March. As he entered the Frankston shopping centre one of the males pushed him over and he was attacked by the others, police say. Police have released images of people they wish to speak to in relation to the attack. Anyone who recognises them has been asked by police to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact Senior Constable Humber at Carrum Downs Police…
A WOMAN is wanted in relation to burglaries at two shops at Bayside Shopping Centre in Frankston. Police allege the burglary took place in the early hours of 6 April. An image of a woman (above) they wish to speak to about the incident has been released. Anyone who recognises the woman can contact Frankston CIU on 9784 5590 or Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000 to assist with the investigation. First published in the Frankston Times – 26 April 2022
THREE teenagers have been arrested after police allegedly discovered a stolen car in Carrum Downs. Police say they spotted the allegedly stolen Mercedes Coupe on 21 April. They attempted to pull the car over, and eventually stopped it on Tyntynder Drive with the help of the Air Wing. Police allege that two people got out of the car and entered a house on Allied Drive, where they were found in the roof. Two people from Bairnsdale were charged. A 15-year-old boy was charged with thefts, aggravated burglary, dangerous driving whilst pursued by police, driving in a manner dangerous, reckless conduct…
AN exhibition featuring black and white photos taken by two local photographers is running until the end of the week. Frankston Arts Centre is hosting the “Themes in Photo-documentary and Nature Photography” exhibition at Cube 37. Photos by Peter Dwyer and Max Lane are being displayed. Mr Dwyer, who is exploring photo documentary style photography, said that the black and white exhibition serves as a tribute to one of his mentors. “The black and white theme is a tribute to my most influential mentor, the late Richard White, a master of black and white photography, who taught me how to…