A BACKPACK has been stolen at the Bayside Shopping Centre. Frankston Police are investigating the theft. On 19 March they released an image of a man they believe can assist them with their investigation. Police describe the man they are looking for as “in his 30s with a sleeve tattoo on his right hand and was wearing a black top, beige hat and black pants.” Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times – 23 March 2021
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MORE mental health services are set to be established in Frankston. The state government has named Frankston one of six “priority sites” for mental health services statewide. The area had one of the highest per capita suicide rates from 2011 to 2020. A statement from the state government read that the “Department of Health will immediately investigate options to establish services within each priority region. This will involve a consultation process with established local providers. The first of these local services would open from mid-2022, with all six of the initial services open by the end of 2022.” “The new…
THE JobKeeper program is set to conclude at the end of this month, affecting nearly 10,000 local workers. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy says the removal of the federal government program will “impact nearly 10,000 workers and 3,000 businesses” in her electorate. “9,800 local workers and 3,184 local businesses are still relying on JobKeeper. The Morrison government’s removal of the wage subsidy risks leaving too many people in our community behind,” she said. “The transition from JobKeeper must ensure that our workers aren’t forced into unemployment. Our community deserves a comprehensive jobs plan to support our recovery.” JobKeeper is set to…
THE lineup for the Frankston Arts Centre’s 2021 season has been unveiled. The 2021 program was revealed at an event last week. Highlights on the 2021 calendar include the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Sydney Dance Company’s Impermanence, Opera Australia’s Carmen, new works performed by The Australian Ballet School, and a production of George Orwell’s Animal Farm. The season launch event was hosted by Jimmy Rees, best known by his stage name Jimmy Giggle. Frankston Arts Centre head of programming, Tammy Ryan, said “as 2021 unfolds and after working with artists, touring companies and arts organisations…
THE Frankston Dolphins will play their first match under the new lights at Skybus Stadium this week. The first night game played under the new lights will be a practice match between the Dolphins and the Northern Bullants on Thursday. The light towers cost $2.8 million to construct. The federal government allocated $850,000 to the project, while the state government put in $650,000. Frankston ratepayers contributed $1.3 million. Frankston Football Club CEO, Adrian Lloyd, said “we are excited as a club to play our very first game under our new broadcast quality lights against the Northern Bullants.” “We look forward…