Author: Bayside News

THREE men have been arrested over a series of aggravated burglaries last week at Mount Martha, Mount Eliza, Glen Iris, Toorak, Camberwell and Malvern. Detectives from the Southern Metro Crime Team executed two warrants at addresses in Frankston, Friday 30 April, seizing items allegedly linking those arrested with the break-ins. A 21-year-old Frankston man has been charged with 13 offences, including aggravated burglary, burglary, theft of motor vehicles and theft. An 18-year-old Frankston man has been charged with 18 offences, including aggravated burglary, burglary, theft, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, possessing a drug of dependence, theft of motor vehicles and…

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AN exhibition drawing inspiration from the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of 2020 is ready to go on display at the Frankston Arts Centre. The works on show aim to capture life as it was a year ago – truly a time like no other. The Time, Last Year opens at the Arts Centre this month. The event will feature the launch of a community anthology, Stories at the End of the Line, on Friday 14 May. Anthology contributor Susan Chapman has written a prose piece titled Beach Cleaner. “Beach cleaning became an important part of my day. I’d go out…

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IF you delve deep into your past, who knows what you may find? An opportunity to learn more about your family history will be offered at Langwarrin Community Centre this month. A group has formed to help people research and discover more about their past. Starting this month, participants will listen to guest speakers and share resources in the quest for information. The group was formed by Kate Storey and Diane Wise. Ms Wise said “I’m an enthusiastic newbie to family history. I love finding out who’s who in my family tree.” “We’re not experts, but we’ll have knowledgeable guest…

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FOLLOWING a hugely successful 2019 sell-out tour, Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody are returning with a Brand New show in 2021 combining Queens ‘Greatest Hits’ and a few of the most popular songs on their albums. The hit movie QUEEN – Bohemian Rhapsody exposed this fantastic band to a much wider audience making QUEEN more popular than ever. Without a doubt, Queen is amongst the greatest rock bands of the twentieth century and Freddie Mercury is hailed by many as the most charismatic and flamboyant performer in contemporary rock. Queen is amongst the greatest rock bands of the 20th century and…

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KINGSTON Council has issued a public apology for a Kingston Youth Services program which ran at Parkdale Secondary College. On 26 April, council released a statement on its Facebook page which read “council is deeply sorry that a recent diversity and inclusion session delivered by Kingston Youth Services at Parkdale Secondary College has caused hurt and anguish to students and parents. It is clear the program had the opposite impact to what was intended and we understand the serious concern of the school and wider-community.” “Please be assured we are investigating this as a matter of urgency and will take…

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