Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate 56-year-old man Christopher Jenkins. A warrant has been issued for his arrest in relation to stalking and breaching court orders. Jenkins is described as being about 165cm tall with a thin build, blue eyes, short grey partially balding hair, pale complexion and a grey beard. He is often a rough sleeper and was last known to be staying in a tent at Lake Bolac, however he also frequents the Frankston, Seaford and Ararat areas. Investigators have released an image of Jenkins in the hope that someone may have information on his…
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CHANGES to Frankston Council’s communications policy are now in effect. The revised guidelines will allow for the mayor to direct a councillor to remove content from social media for up to 24 hours while potential breaches of the policy are investigated. The guidelines instruct councillors using social media to “not actively undermine any decision or position already taken by council or bring council into disrepute”. Councillors are also asked to ensure they “only share information that is already publicly available” and “notify the mayor and CEO of any comments made.” The changes were opposed by Crs Steven and Liam Hughes.…
STORIES of war are being told through an exhibition at the Frankston Arts Centre. Changed Forever: Legacies of Conflict is being exhibited at Frankston Arts Centre’s Cube 37. One artwork on display has been completed by peninsula resident James Farquharson. He served in the Army and Army Reserve for 14 years. “To have an artwork selected [for the exhibition] is a huge honour,” he said. Changed Forever: Legacies of Conflict is on display until 8 May. For more information, please visit www.thefac.com.au or phone 9784 1896. First published in the Frankston Times – 27 April 2021
JUNIOR sports clubs in Frankston will stop giving out fast food vouchers as rewards as part of a new health initiative. Some clubs have signed up for the VicHealth Healthy Sports Reward initiative, which will see takeaway coupons replaced with vouchers for things like pool sessions or tennis court access. VicHealth CEO, Dr Sandro Demaio, said “rewarding children with vouchers for fast food during sport builds powerful brand associations at a young age and contribute to poor health, now and into adulthood.” “Families are telling us they want healthier rewards for their children. We’re excited to partner with local Victorian…
EMERGENCY services rushed to assist an elderly man trapped inside his car after driving over an embankment at Two Bays Road, Mount Eliza last week. Baxter Fire Brigade captain Damien Willmott said the station was among the first to respond, 3pm, Tuesday 20 April. They were assisted by Moorooduc CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria Frankston and other brigades, the High Angle Rescue Team, SES Frankston Unit, police and Ambulance Victoria. The high-angle team rescued the 82-year-old driver, of McCrae, who had been visiting friends whose house, with gravel driveway, is at the top of a steep hill. He failed to take…