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…
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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
TWO Patterson Lakes residents have been hit with drug charges after they were allegedly found with methylamphetamine and GHB. Police pulled over a car on Legana Court, Patterson Lakes, last week. In a statement police said they found “a significant amount of methylamphetamine and GHB as well as a prohibited weapon.” Two people, a 34-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were charged with drug related offences, and were bailed to appear at the Moorabbin Magistrates Court. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 10 February 2021
BICYCLE thefts are on the rise. Last month a TREK brand bicycle, pictured above, was stolen from the front yard of a Bonbeach home. The offender had to jump a fence and cut locks to steal the bike on 19 January. A statement on the Kingston police eyewatch Facebook page read “Bayside suburbs in Kingston are experiencing an increase in the theft of bicycles from homes and public spaces. In most instances, bikes have been secured with locks. Police are aware that many of these bikes are being painted and resold via online sites such as Gumtree, Marketplace and eBay.”…
APPLICATIONS for Kingston Council’s 2021 grant programs have opened. The Annual Grants program offers up to $10,000 for not-for-profit community groups and organisations. Up to $5000 is available through the Arts Grants program, while groups that organise activities for Children’s Week in October can apply for up to $1,000 through the Children’s Week Grant. The mayor Steve Staikos said “these grants give local community groups a valuable boost to continue their good work. It’s also an equitable way for the community to seek funding assistance from council.” “There are so many fantastic community groups doing great work across Kingston and…