SKATERS of all experience levels are invited to join in on the Skate of Mind 2022 event. The skating day is the first event for the year organised through the FReeZA program, a state government funded program for young people. People who have a connection to the Kingston area and are between 12 and 25 years old can compete. Kingston councillor Georgina Oxley says that the event is designed to cater for people of all skill levels. “Whether a practiced pro, or a novice just starting out, Skate of Mind has something to offer everyone interested in skateboarding and basketball,”…
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FIFTY Kingston lifesavers aged 35-74 competed in the 2022 Victorian Masters Championships at Lorne Surf Life Saving Club last weekend, with some masterful performances proving that the club can hold its own among some tough competition. Mordialloc LSC finished in second place overall for the beach events with 86 points, backing this up in the overall water events placing ninth with 51 points. A strong contingent of 26 athletes represented Mordialloc Life Saving Club, 20 hailed from Mentone LSC, two from Bonbeach LSC and Aspendale LSC and Chelsea SLSC each had one representative pulling on their club caps to showcase…
A FUNDRAISER set up to help one of the businesses devastated by the fire at Lakeview Shopping Centre in Patterson Lakes earlier this month has raised thousands of dollars. More than 50 people have shown their generous spirit to help the owners of The Famished Wolf get back on their feet. The fire forced the closure of the business. The fundraiser website, set up by restaurant owner Simon McNeilly, reads “for years we have worked hard at The Famished Wolf to provide the best possible food we can to all our wonderful customers. Our objective has always been to support…
POLICE are investigating the theft of registration plates in Frankston last month. The plates were stolen from Overton Road on 21 January. Police have released images of two men they believe can help them with their enquiries. Police have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 22 February 2022
A 16 YEAR old was caught riding a monkey bike with a blood alcohol reading of 0.047 last week, police say. Police allege that they spotted the money bike traveling towards Dimitrios Close in Seaford, 11 February. They attempted to pull the driver over, but he evaded and ran into the backyard of a property. Police say a 16-year-old they spoke to at the property admitted to riding the bike. He was allegedly not licensed to ride a motorbike, and the bike was not registered. He was taken to Carrum Downs police Station where he returned at evidentiary breath test…