TWO Mentone Girls’ Grammar graduates have received a Premier’s VCE Award for their achievements in school last year. Ella Phillips and Emily Dunne received awards for their results in French and Creative Digital Media respectively. Principal of Mentone Girls’ Grammar Natalie Charles said “these results are a testament to fortitude, grace and mastery in a year that was otherwise filled with disruptions and change.” Ms Phillips, who now studies medicine at Monash University while volunteering with the Regional Education Support Network, paid tribute to her peers after receiving the award. “At Mentone Girls’ Grammar, I was surrounded by motivated peers…
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Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Frankston this morning. Police were called to a property in Petrie Street following reports a man had been injured about 3am. The man, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene. A crime scene has been set up while detectives work to establish the circumstances surrounding the man’s death. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Victoria Police News – Wednesday, 4 August 2021
GRANTS have been handed to 12 young local athletes to help them take part in competitions. The successful applicants for the Dunkley Local Sporting Champions grant program will receive between $500 and $700. The funding will go towards travel, accommodation, uniforms, or equipment. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “with all eyes on the Tokyo Olympic games, it’s a terrific time to recognise some of our upcoming local sporting talent.” “This round was particularly competitive, so I’d like to congratulate the successful applicants. Dunkley has a rich and varied sporting history and it’s great to see so many different sports represented…
MORE work will be done to combat the rising rate of local homelessness. There has been a 388 per cent increase in rough sleeping homelessness in Frankston since 2016, council says. As part of National Homelessness Week this week, a program will be launched that sees 14 local agencies team up to tackle the issue. Frankston Zero has been established by the Frankston City Strategic Housing and Homelessness Alliance. The chair of the alliance, Dr Gillian Kay, said “Frankston Zero will provide the sector and government with clear and specific information about the most vulnerable who are falling into rough…
THE new vaccination hub at Bayside Shopping Centre is delivering up to 1200 COVID-19 vaccinations a day. The Frankston hub, operated by Peninsula Health, opened last month at the old Toys’R’Us location near Rebel Sport. The clinic is manned by a team of more than 100 immunisers, administration staff, pharmacists, doctors, security, cleaners, and concierge. Both Pfizer and AstraZeneca jabs are available at the hub. There are a small number of walk-in appointments on offer for people over age 60 to receive the AstraZeneca jab. Peninsula Health executive director of operations Helen Cooper said “we are pleased to have opened…