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…
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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…
THREE teenagers have been charged with alleged burglaries across Parkdale, Templestowe, and Doncaster East. Police allege they searched a stolen car in Doncaster East and found a number of wallets, purses, apple watch, air pods, cash, and a number of keys to vehicles that were allegedly stolen during a number of burglaries. A 19-year-old Pakenham man was arrested nearby and charged with theft of motor vehicle, burglary, and handle stolen goods in relation to burglaries in Parkdale and Doncaster East on 13 March. Two other Pakenham teenagers were arrested and have since been bailed. Detectives from Manningham Crime Investigation Unit…
A PERSON died in a motorcycle crash in Parkdale last week. Police say that a motorcyclist crashed into the fence of a home near the Warrigal Road intersection on the Nepean Highway just after 3am on 10 March. Emergency services attended, but the male died at the scene. Police say that they have established that the yellow Hyosung motorbike involved in the crash was “stolen” and that “a second male was on board at the time of the crash”. A statement from Victoria Police read “it’s believed [the second person] fled on foot towards Warrigal Road prior to police arrival.…