THE drive through COVID-19 testing clinic at Frankston Hospital will temporarily shut this week. The testing service will close from 29 June to 2 July. Resurfacing works will take place while it is shut down. While the drive through service is closed, walk throughs will still be accepted. More pop-up testing locations have opened while the hospital drive-through is on hiatus. COVID-19 testing is available at Frankston Scout Hall on Nursery Avenue on 29 June, 30 June, and 2 July from 8.30am-4pm. People experiencing coronavirus symptoms can also get tested at Baxter Community Hall, 211 Baxter-Tooradin Road, on Wednesday 30…
Author: Bayside News
A SEARCH is underway for 19-year-old Camaryn, who went missing on 19 June. The teenager was last seen at around 1.50pm. She lives in Highett and is known to frequently visit the Mornington Peninsula, Bayside, Melbourne, and their surrounding areas. A description of Camaryn released by police reads “she is described as being about 172cm tall with a slim build, long brown hair. She has a rose tattoo on her upper-left arm, and a roman numeral on her left forearm”. Anyone who sees Camaryn (pictured) can contact Bayside Police Station on 8530 5100. First published in the Frankston Times -…
A FRANKSTON man has gone missing. Silas, 48-years-old, was last spotted at a house on Fairway Street on 16 June. Police have since issued a plea to the public to look out for him. They say “family have concerns for his welfare as his disappearance is out of character”. The missing man has a medium build, blue eyes, blonde hair, and a tribal tattoo on his right wrist. An image of Silas has been released by police. Anyone with information about Silas’ whereabouts can call Frankston Police Station on 9781 2754. First published in the Frankston Times – 29 June…
STAFF working at the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Bruce Park Hall have been hailed as “excellent”. Frankston residents Jeanni and Jude were vaccinated against COVID-19 at the clinic. Jude said “it was important for us to get vaccinated to protect and support each other, our family and friends. We love spending time with our grandchildren and want to ensure we continue to play an active part in their life.” “The staff at Bruce Park Hall were excellent and we felt confident with our decision,” she said. “Nobody wants to put themselves, loved ones or the community at risk. We have…
THE Frankston Arts Centre has reopened after the latest COVID-19 shutdown. The stage will once again fill up with talented performers. Audience members will have to wear masks, and cannot consume food or drinks in their seats. Frankston Council arts and culture manager Andrew Moon said some shows have been unable to be rescheduled, but that negotiations have continued to find dates for other shows. “If there is a silver lining to this lockdown it is that we have done this before and can quickly assess, communicate and reschedule,” he said. “Each lockdown has a significant impact on the industry,…