THE playground at John Monash Reserve in Skye is set to be refurbished. Council will spend $300,000 for refurbishment of the existing timber play unit, new swings, shade sails, park fencing, tree planting, garden bed improvements, and a new picnic area with a barbecue and shelter. Cr Suzette Tayler said “we know how critical green open spaces and outdoor recreation hubs are for overall wellbeing. We all certainly learnt to appreciate these spaces during recent lockdowns.” “Council is committed to continue developing our outdoor leisure spaces for locals to enjoy for generations to come.” Upgrade works at Weatherston Reserve in…
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WORK has been completed on a $4.63 million redevelopment of the Ballam Park South pavilion. The new pavilion at the ground hosts a new kitchen and kiosk, eight change rooms, umpire spaces, a social space, and new public toilets for park users. Peninsula Strikers Junior Club president Rob Harrington said “in our old facility, the girls all used to crowd in to the public toilets to get changed or arrive already changed so the new change rooms are already making a huge difference for them.” Senior club president Adrian Scialpi said “there is absolutely a wow factor when you turn…
A MAN is wanted for theft and weapon offences. Police want 28-year-old Bradley McCormack on warrants for theft, weapon, and fraud-related offences. Police say Mr McCormack is often in the Langwarrin, Bonbeach, and Melbourne CBD areas. They describe him as “Caucasian, 182cm tall with brown hair and brown eyes”. An image of Mr McCormack has been released (pictured above). Anyone who recognises him or knows about his current whereabouts can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 18 May 2021
POLICE arrested seven people after executing search warrants in Carrum Downs, 13 May. Police allegedly seized a commercial quantity of drugs, an imitation firearm, a large quantity of cash, and three motorcycles. At the scene of the raid, police arrested a 34-year-old Patterson Lakes man. He was charged with drug offences, driving whilst disqualified, and had his motorcycle impounded for 30 days. A 40-year-old Sandhurst man, 36-year-old Mount Evelyn man, and 31-year-old Carrum Downs man were charged with drug offences and bailed to appear in court at a later date. A 33-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman from Carrum Downs…
A FRANKSTON mum has thanked Frankston Hospital staff for looking after her during one of the longest stays ever in the Maternity Unit. Esther Freeman spent nearly 10 weeks at hospital during her pregnancy. Although it was a difficult journey, her son Banjo was eventually born happy and healthy on 3 March. This month, Ms Freeman visited the hospital midwives to thank them for their hard work. “It sounds like a cliche, but I could not have done it without them – everyone was just amazing,” she said. “I have so much gratitude for everyone: the midwives, the doctors, the…