AN exhibition opening at Shirley Burke Theatre this week reflects on the trials and tribulations of the last 18 months. The 2020 Shelter in Place exhibition features art and poetry which touches on the fires of 2019, the uncertainty of isolation in lockdown, and the emergence at the other end. The exhibition is a collaboration between visual artist Sharon Monagle and poet Rose Lucas. The key theme for their work was the importance of local community and the idea of place. The free showcase runs from 16 April to 15 May at the G3 Artspace in the Shirley Burke Theatre…
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WORK has begun on the redevelopment of a Pines sporting ground. Pat Rollo Reserve is undergoing a $2.8 million facelift. Construction of a new pavilion is now underway. The existing Pat Rollo Reserve pavilion is more than 40 years old. The $2.8 million project includes two new female-friendly change rooms, umpires rooms, accessible toilets, a kitchen and kiosk, a meeting room, and a social room. The redeveloped space will be used by Pines Football Netball Club, Pines Junior Football Club, and Pines Cricket Club. Pines FNC women’s football vice president, Kim Jackson, said “we’re absolutely thrilled that council is investing…
A FRANKSTON barber has been helping the homeless with free haircuts. Warwick Smith, from Breathe Hair salon, has been providing vouchers for homeless people to get their hair cut. “If we can all do a little bit we can make Frankston amazing,” he said. “Since a child I’ve wanted to be part of making a better world. I feel that is possible – just start small and local. Let’s make it happen together.” Mr Smith’s hard work has been recognised with a certificate of appreciation from Frankston councillors. Cr Liam Hughes said “whether Warwick is giving haircuts to the homeless,…
THE state government is spending $33.7 million on technology that can detect drivers using their mobile phones. Legislation will also be introduced to back up the methods being used to detect “distracted” drivers. A three-month trial assessed 679,438 vehicles and found that one in 42 drivers were illegally using a mobile phone while driving. The trial was conducted while stage four coronavirus restrictions were in place, leading authorities to believe the rate of offending could be higher when roads are busier and movement is not restricted. Using two portable cameras across several metropolitan and regional locations, the trial found the…
THREE men will appear at the Frankston Magistrates Court after being charged with offences dating back three years. On 2 April, police charged a 21-year-old Cranbourne man with 54 offences relating to nine hoon events across the Cranbourne area in the last three years. Charges laid include reckless conduct endangering life, possess MDMA, and possession of an imitation firearm. An 18-year-old Cranbourne man was charged with 12 offences including reckless conduct endangering life and incitement. A 20-year-old Cranbourne West man was also charged with 12 offences including conduct endangering life and conduct endangering serious injury. Two vehicles have been seized…