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…
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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…
A MAN has miraculously escaped alive after a nasty smash in Dandenong South last week. The man struck a pole on Abbotts Road while leaving work at around 11.30pm on Thursday, 24 June. The car was severely damaged by the crash. A statement on the police eyewatch Facebook page read “police and emergency services feared the worst when they arrived but fortunately located the driver still conscious with serious but not life-threatening injuries.” “Police urge all motorists to drive safely and consider the road conditions when getting behind the wheel. Investigations are continuing.” First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone…
SPRINGVALE Road between Wells and Pillars roads will shut this week to allow for more works on the Mordialloc Freeway. From Friday 2 July until Tuesday 6 July, the road will shut from 8pm to 6am weeknights and from 8pm to 7am on weekends. While the road is shut, bridge beams will be installed over the road. Project crews have recently finished building bridge abutments and centre supports for the bridge. Motorists will have to take detours via Wells Road and Lower Dandenong Road while works take place. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway will still be accessible travelling southbound on Springvale…
FANCIED competitors in the Australian Ninja Warrior TV show which returned to Channel 9 last week train together on the Mornington Peninsula. The show aired on Sunday 20 June with Zak Stolz making it into semi-final one on Tuesday 29 June and Charlie Robbins heading straight into the grand final after winning the Power Tower in Heat 4. Ashlin Herbert also heads straight to the grand final after winning the Power Tower in Heat 2 and Troy Cullen makes it to the semi-finals. Sarah Blackmore doesn’t make it but will cheer on the Mornington ninjas from the sidelines. As one…