SHOPPERS at Carrum Downs Coles helped raise more than $40,000 for MND research in the last six weeks. As part of FightMND’s Big Freeze7 campaign, the store sold beanies and donated money from pork sales. A total of $43,000 was donated from the store. FightMND raised $14.6 million during its Big Freeze campaign this year. The money will be used to fund research into motor neurone disease. Two Australians are diagnosed with MND each day on average. Around two people die with it each day. FightMND campaign director Bec Daniher said “on behalf of FightMND, I would like to extend…
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JOBS Victoria Advocates will set up shop in Frankston in a bid to connect unemployed people with work. The program is funded by the state government. It is now running from Frankston Library and local community centres. The first drop in event will be at Frankston Library, 60 Playne Street, on Wednesday 7 July from 10am to 1pm. Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said “this important partnership between council, the Victorian Government and key organisations places Jobs Victoria Advocates in Frankston community spaces where they will offer face-to-face support to job seekers. Jobs Advocates will provide tailored, personalised support to ensure…
A MAN is wanted over an alleged sexual assault on the Frankston line, 5 May. Transit Safety Division Criminal Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident, which occurred in the city loop. An image of a man police believe can help them with their enquiries has been released (above). Anyone who recognises him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Incident number 210153127. First published in the Frankston Times – 6 July 2021
LOCAL artists can go in the running for a $1000 prize through the Frankston Arts Centre’s Open Exhibition. This year’s theme is Change, inspired by the events of the last 18 months. Competition winner in 2019, Karina Laird, said “it was great to have my work seen and recognised by others. It has encouraged me to continue photographing things I love. It’s a great feeling to get your work out of the house and into a supportive environment like the Frankston Arts Centre.” Ms Laird will hold a solo exhibition at the Arts Centre later this year, opening on 4…
Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after a man was assaulted on a train between Frankston and Kananook railway stations in March. Police have been told the victim boarded the city bound train at Frankston on Sunday 28 March, before he was approached by another man, about 1.50am. The 51-year-old victim was then assaulted by the other commuter while the train was in motion before getting off the train at Kananook railway station. As a result of the unprovoked attack, the victim received serious facial injuries that were treated in hospital. Investigators have released images and…