MOORABBIN Highway Patrol ran an operation targeting illegal monkey bike riders last week. Police say that there has been a rise in people using bicycles with petrol engines in recent months. “Members of the public who use these vehicles (and their parents), need to be aware of the potential dangers and consequences of riding a bicycle that was not designed to have a motor. The frames are not designed to travel at consistently higher speeds, and the brakes are not adequate to stop a powered bicycle,” a police statement read. A bike motor has to have a maximum ungoverned power…
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LITTLE Athletics in Chelsea has received a $1300 grant to buy new hurdles. The grant came through Coles’ sports equipment grants. Chelsea Little Athletics Centre Co-President Paulo Lay said “Chelsea is looking forward to providing another season of ‘family, fun and fitness’ hot on the heels of the Tokyo Olympics.” “Last season our athletes achieved remarkable success, amassing more than 1,500 personal bests and setting 10 new centre records despite the on-going challenges from COVID-19,” he said. “Being able to replace our ageing equipment like high jump bars, shot puts and measuring sticks through a grant like this will assist…
FRANKSTON Dolphins FNC and Cranbourne FC will not be playing MPNFL football in 2022. The two clubs had applied to be admitted into the Mornington Peninsula competition. Cranbourne FC have previously tried to join the MPNFL, but have been unsuccessful. Before a meeting of the 22 MPNFL clubs last month, Cranbourne FC withdrew its application. The clubs took a vote on allowing Frankston Dolphins to enter, but the club did not gain enough votes to secure its place. Although a majority of clubs voted to include the Dolphins in the competition, it did not secure the required 75 per cent…
DOGS may be able to roam off-lead at some of Frankston’s beaches soon. There are five sandy sites being considered by council as potential off-lead dog areas. They are Keast Park in Seaford, Armstrongs Road in Seaford, Seaford Beach, Gould Street Beach near Wells St, and part of the beach from Olivers Hill to Frankston Pier. Any new dog beach is expected to be either 24 hours or from the hours of 7.30pm to 9.30am. Council will make a decision on the proposed dog beaches at its public meeting next month, 15 November. Frankston councillor Brad Hill said “the approved…
POLICE have allegedly seized $14,000 worth of cocaine as well as cash from a house on Lautrec Street, Frankston. Frankston Crime Investigation Unit executed a Drugs, Poisons, and Controlled Substance Act search warrant at the property. There they seized the drugs and money. Police have since charged a 27-year-old man over the discovery. He has been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates Court on 23 March next year. First published in the Frankston Times – 12 October 2021