Author: Bayside News

PLANS for a new eight-storey building at Bayside Shopping Centre have been unveiled. The approved plans for 12 Balmoral Walk show a large building with around 14,000-square metres of office space across its eight floors. The building will be mixed use, with offices occupying most of the space and the ground floor occupied by a retailer and hospitality businesses. Vicinity Centres owns the Bayside Shopping Centre. Vicinity chief development officer Carolyn Viney said the new building is “the first step in the transformation of Bayside and forms part of the evolution of Frankston’s business district, offering a new workplace solution…

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A MOTORCYCLIST allegedly driving a whopping 100 kmph over the speed limit in Carrum Downs has had his bike confiscated. Police say that they recently detected a bike travelling along Thompsons Road at 180kmph, a long way over the 80 kmph speed limit. The police helicopter tracked the bike to Seaford, where police swooped in and arrested a man. He was remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on dangerous driving and speed-related charges, as well as other outstanding matters. In a statement on the eyewatch Facebook page, police said “our roads are not built for racing. Police have a…

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A MAN who allegedly broke into a Langwarrin tobacco store is wanted by police. Police say the man broke into the shop in the Gateway on 25 November. An image of the man police wish to speak to has been released. Anyone who recognises the man is asked to contact Detective Senior Constable Nicholas Fletcher at Frankston CIU on 9784 5555 First published in the Frankston Times – 21 December 2021

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A MAJOR electricity provider has warned residents to be prepared for power outages this summer. Major storms and winds have already caused power outages across Victoria this year. United Energy head of customer experience, Adam Nason, said that people planning to go to the Mornington Peninsula for summer holidays should plan ahead for what they would do in case of a power outage. “Extreme weather events and bushfires can both cause extended power outages and are more likely to occur in the summer months,” Mr Nason said. “In June and October, severe weather ripped through parts of our network, causing…

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CHRISTMAS is just a few days away. As part of Christmas celebrations in Frankston, carols filled the air and the 100-year-old Norfolk Pine lit up the streets. The local carols were last weekend at SkyBus Stadium. A crowd of thousands turned out to watch the event on Saturday, which was headlined by Bonnie Anderson. There were also performances from Mick Harrington, Team Dream, PLOS Musical Productions, Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir, and the Frankston City Band. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said “what a journey we have all been on over the past 12 months. Since my time on council, I…

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