FRANKSTON residents who chose not to vote in last year’s council elections will be sent “please explain” notices by the Victorian Electoral Commission. The VEC says it may send an infringement notice and a penalty of $83 to anyone who doesn’t respond to the letter, or doesn’t provide a sufficient reason for not voting. Around 350,000 letters will be sent out statewide. The letters are due back to the VEC within 28 days. “This notice is not a fine. It’s your chance to explain why you appear not to have voted, if this is the case. This is a question…
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A MURAL in memory of Natalie Russell will be installed on the Frankston North track named after her. Natalie Russell was walking home from school on what is now known as Nat’s Track in 1993 when she was taken and killed. Works will soon begin to improve the track, which is still used by students today. Ms Russell’s parents Brian and Carmel praised the plans to improve the track. “We are pleased and honoured about the works – it’s what we have wanted and they will improve safety,” Brian Russell said. Frankston Council recently approved spending another $87,000 on the…
NEARLY $4000 for breast cancer research has been raised by the City of Frankston Bowling Club. The club’s inaugural Pink Pennant Bowls Day featured donation tins and a raffle. A total of $3700 was raised for Breast Cancer Network of Australia. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy, who was diagnosed with breast cancer herself in 2019, said the Breast Cancer Network of Australia “does a terrific job raising awareness of breast cancer and supporting people with the illness”. “In Victoria, breast cancer claims the lives of over 740 women every year. The City of Frankston Bowls Club should be very proud of…
BIG Picture Fest 2021 is scheduled to kick off next month. The annual festival sees artists come to Frankston to create giant murals. Frankston councillor Suzette Tayler says “the Big Picture Fest was initially held in 2018, with the artworks transforming drab walls in high profile locations and hidden laneways into an epic spectacle of storytelling, colour and vibrancy.” “Showcasing Frankston’s evolving arts and culture edge, Frankston City is now home to over 30 larger than life street art pieces and murals created by some of the world’s best street artists. Dotted throughout the city’s streets and laneways, these artworks…
POLICE are investigating the theft of jewellery in Cheltenham. The theft took place on 15 November, 2020. An image of a man, above, police wish to speak to about the theft has been released. Police say the man was wearing “a black jacket, brown pants, black beanie and white runners.” 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 Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 10 February 2021