FUNDING has been secured for the expansion of the Carrum Surf Life Saving Club. Kingston Council has agreed to spend $800,000 of ratepayer’s money to renovate the building. The state government will put in $1.5 million. Expansion works will include an expanded ground floor storage capacity, more changing facilities, a first-floor deck for lifesaving activity, additional office and dry storage space, and other minor refurbishments. Construction is expected to begin in March 2022, to be completed by the end of the year. Kingston councillor Cameron Howe said “in the past five years, Carrum had the highest median number of rescues…
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Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a man following an incident in Langwarrin where two police officers were assaulted last week. Officers had been patrolling the Langwarrin area when they located an unoccupied stolen car on Aqueduct Road. A man and a woman approached the officers and allegedly attempted to get into the stolen car. A fight ensued during which a female officer was punched in the face. It is also alleged that the male offender attempted to grab a police firearm while threatening to kill officers and encouraged his counterpart to get into the car and run the…
KIDS at the Frankston Arts Centre will leave with a few more tricks up their sleeves this school holidays. Leading circus company Circa will host circus workshops at the Arts Centre next month. From 3 July to 8 July. Circa’s Danger Club students will work together to create and perform while exploring the art of danger. Teenager Teagan signed up for Danger Club after training with the former Hip Cat Circus Program out of Frankston Arts Centre. “I like circus because it gives me a way to express myself. I have missed performing during lockdowns and am looking forward to…
A MAN who forced entry into Chisholm TAFE, Frankston, last month stole a number of hand held power tools from a store room. The man entered Building B through a construction area by removing a plywood board, 1.35-2.17am, Wednesday 19 May. He is described as Caucasian, mid/late 60s, medium build, grey hair with receding hairline, wearing a long navy blue raincoat, navy pants, black boots and carrying a green reusable shopping bag. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Senior Constable Brendan Fontana at Frankston CIU, 97845535 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times…
A LANGWARRIN man is wanted in relation to alleged serious assaults on police and threats to kill. Police are searching for 40-year-old Lex Pierce, who is wanted on warrants. Police say Mr Pierce is “about 185cm tall with a shaved head. He is known to frequent the Langwarrin, Dandenong, Hawthorn, Cranbourne, Sale, Lakes Entrance, Traralgon and Seymour area.” An image of the wanted man has been released. Anyone who recognises him or has information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times – 15 June 2021