Author: Bayside News

WILD storms knocked down trees and damaged homes across Victoria last week. The storm hit on Tuesday, 13 February. Kingston mayor Jenna Davey-Burns said that damage was found across the municipality. Last week she said the weather had “caused significant disruption across Kingston, with reports of damage to homes and sheds, dozens of trees down and power outages still impacting a large number of our residents and businesses.” “We are working around the clock to help clean up and get things back to being safe as quickly as possible,” Davey-Burns said. “If your property has damaged trees and vegetation that…

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The teenage driver of a stolen car, who has been linked to a number of aggravated burglaries, has been arrested by police after he crashed into a number of vehicles in Chelsea yesterday. Police first became aware of the stolen vehicle following reports to Triple Zero (000) that a car was driving erratically in Carrum about 6.40pm. Officers on patrol were making their way to the area when they received reports of a collision at the intersection of Nepean Highway and Maury Street shortly after. It is believed the driver of the stolen car was travelling north on Nepean Highway…

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THE federal opposition has promised to spend $2 million on upgrades to the Len Phelps Pavilion at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve if it wins government next year. The promise is the latest in the Liberals’ campaign to win Dunkley off Labor at the 2 March by-election. The project would need matched funding from the state government and council to proceed. Liberal Party Dunkley candidate Nathan Conroy said the project “forms part of my long term vision for delivering for the people of Frankston and I know the people of Carrum Downs are keen to see this upgrade delivered.” “We will…

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THE queen of soul Aretha Franklin’s life story will be told on the Frankston Arts Centre stage next month. RESPECT follows the iconic singer’s journey from the 1960s to the 1980s. The show will feature hit songs Natural Woman, Think, Say A Little Prayer, and Son of a Preacher Man. Show producer Monique Cribb said, “this is a story about family, loyalty and victory, layered with glorious harmonies and sassy repartee. I wanted to connect people to Aretha through an authentic mind, body and soul experience. The show takes you on an intimate musical odyssey through Aretha’s interesting life.” Aretha…

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TASMANIAN Aboriginal artist Caleb Nichols-Mansell will deliver a talk at McClelland Gallery this weekend. Nichols-Mansell is cultural adviser to Dark Mofo and the founder of Blackspace Creative Arts and Cultural Hub, Tasmania’s first Aboriginal-owned art centre. He is also one of four First Nations artists recently selected to undergo a residency at McClelland Gallery’s studio cottage. Nichols-Mansell said the residency “allows me to continue my work in the space while expanding my networks and connection within the arts and cultural scene”. McClelland director Lisa Byrne said “McClelland looks forward to a significant First Nations commission arising from this program being…

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