POLICE are making a renewed appeal for information relating to the 1992 murder of Michelle Brown. Ms Brown was last seen at Frankston railway station between 8pm and 9pm on 1 March, 1992. Her body was found later that month in an old shed on Playne Street in Frankston North. In a statement released by Victoria Police last week, detectives released the facts of the case. They say that from around midday to 7pm on 1 March, 1992, 25-year-old Michelle Brown spent time at a friend’s house in Frankston North. Ms Brown and her friend left the house to walk…
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MORE than 85 per cent of Frankston residents aged 15 and over are now at least partly vaccinated against COVID-19. 57 per cent of Frankston residents aged 15+ are fully vaccinated. As of 15 October there are 330 active cases of COVID-19 among Frankston residents. TLC Healthcare, which operates an aged care home in Frankston, has rolled out rapid antigen testing to every visitor, staff member and contractor. CEO Lou Pascuzzi said “in the four weeks since mandating our rapid antigen testing program, two people have returned positive tests. They have subsequently taken PCR tests, and one was confirmed positive.…
MORE CCTV cameras have been installed around Frankston in a bid to increase community safety. It is estimated that the number of CCTV cameras in the Frankston local government area has increased by 20 per cent in the last two years. CCTV now covers the Nepean Highway from Davey Street to Fletcher Road, and the Seaford waterfront area. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said “council’s community safety team works closely with local police to identify sites for the new cameras, based on the location of incidents the police have had to attend. The CCTV program has assisted Victoria Police in responding…
PENINSULA Community Legal Centre’s Street Law project is continuing its mission despite the impact of COVID-19 restrictions and amid concerns its funding will dry up at the end of the year. The colourful van delivering free legal services, free coffee and material aid will be back on the road at the end of this month. The Street Law philosophy is to deliver legal services when and where its clients need them – for free. There are no suits or ties, just a smile, a warm “cuppa” and advice if needed. Discussing legal issues in this environment is comforting to those…
POLICE are investigating a burglary which took place in Moorabbin last month. At around 7.55am on 26 September, a man allegedly smashed a front glass door to a business on Roberna Street. He had visited the shops earlier that day. The man allegedly stole audio equipment, including a guitar foot pedal. Police say the man arrived in a silver Toyota Aurion with bags over the licence plates. An image of a man police want to speak to has been released. An image of a vehicle of interest has also been released. Anyone with information can call 9556 6121. First published…