A YEAR 6 student from Toorak College has finished second in her age group in the BMX Victoria state titles. Julijana Vrapcenjak trains most days, sometimes twice a day. Her mother, Zoe Vrapcenjak, said Julijana’s “hard work, grit and determination” had helped prepare her for the challenges of competitive BMX racing. As well as from her family, she gets a lot of support from her teachers and the wider school community. “Toorak has provided me with the platform and encouragement to pursue my passions, no matter what they may be,” Julijana said. “Not many girls compete in BMX racing so…
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POLICE are enforcing the new 40 kmph speed limit in the Frankston CBD On the Frankston eyewatch Facebook page, police said “the new speed limit will assist with safer outdoor dining. “Most locals would be aware of the highly visible fixed Red Light Speed Camera at the intersection of Nepean Highway and Davey Street,” police said. “Please slow down and obey the signs otherwise your picture will be taken, resulting in speeding fines you didn’t expect or want.” The new speed limit is also in effect on Nepean Highway between Fletcher Rd and Davey Street. First published in the Frankston…
TWO valuable birds have been stolen from their home in Frankston South. Two scarlet macaws were allegedly stolen from a home on Poinciana Street. Offenders broke into the home via the front door sometime between 5pm on Sunday 28 November, and 12.30pm on Monday 29 November. The stolen birds belonged to the owner’s deceased father. Police say that they are worth $30,000 each. The missing birds have their flight feathers clipped. They are named Bubba and Pippa. An image of the missing birds has been released by investigators (pictured). Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000…
AN Indigenous artist has painted a new mural in Frankston. The artwork is being completed as part of a partnership between Wilson’s Car Park in Frankston and First People’s Health and Wellness. Artist N’Dene Riley is overseeing the mural project. She said that she “will be doing the designs of Aboriginal symbols and story. It’s a bay ocean theme gathering together to live as one”. Work on the mural began at Wilson’s Car Park on 9 December. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy attended the opening. “Reconciliation in action at 7 Station St Frankston. First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing and Wilsons Parking…
A SISTER city relationship has been set up between Frankston and another waterfront location, Suva in Fiji. A memorandum of understanding has been signed to establish the sister city relationship between Frankston and the Fiji capital. Frankston has sister city relationships with Wuxi in China and Susono in Japan. Frankston councillor Kris Bolam says that sister city relationships are important as they provide “greater enrichment within our communities, with Wuxi Way located on the Frankston Foreshore offering many residents a delightful outdoor walk, Susono Way and Japanese Friendship Garden located outside Frankston Private Hospital, opposite Monash University’s Peninsula Campus and…