RADIO station RPP FM turned to television to hold a virtual gala ball that raised $75,000 for the Children First Foundation. Realising restrictions caused by COVID-19 would destroy its major 2020 event, foundation executive officer Elizabeth Lodge approached RPP breakfast host John Shore who arranged a TV broadcast of the big night. “We dared to dream, took a risk, and the outcome was awesome,” she said. Observing strict COVID protocols, the RPP crew of MC John Shore, co-host Amy Campion and technical producer Steve Meyers, used RPP’s TV broadcasting ability to stream the event live to a national audience. The…
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PENINSULA Health has teamed up with council to implement more infection control measures in Frankston’s rooming houses. Nurses have attended local rooming houses to offer COVID-19 swabs to residents. Residents have also been given disposable masks, high-grade disinfectant, hand sanitiser, disposable gloves, paper towel, and bin liners. Peninsula Health community health operations director Iain Edwards said “we’re pleased to be partnering with Frankston City Council in creating COVID safe environments.” “Peninsula Health and Frankston City Council are continuing to work together to minimise the spread of infection and protect rooming house residents,” he said. First published in the Frankston Times…
A FORD utility was stolen from Frankston last month. On 25 October, the car was stolen. The vehicle has the number plates 1RO8UX attached and a red number 80 on its side. An image of the car has been released by detectives (above). Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or make a report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au and quote the incident number 200392724. First published in the Frankston Times – 3 November 2020
THREE men have been arrested after allegedly attacking a car and house with weapons, but police are still looking for more offenders. Police allege that three men smashed windows of a house and car on Corlett Street, Frankston, around 3pm on 15 August. Police say the men were armed with weapons and caused extensive damage. It is alleged they fought with a fourth man, also armed with a weapon. Three people fled in a van, two of which are unidentified. Three people were later arrested after search warrants were executed in Bittern and Frankston. A 21-year-old Bittern man was charged…
THE state government has moved to make it easier for restaurants to expand their outdoor dining areas. The latest change to COVID-19 restrictions has given the green light for the hospitality industry to restart. 50 people will be allowed to dine outside compared to just 20 indoors, meaning many restaurants are looking to expand outside dining spaces. The state government has announced that it will “streamline” planning approvals by allowing exemptions for existing pubs, restaurants, and cafes to use existing outdoor spaces, nearby parks, and public land to serve patrons without the need for a planning permit. Business owners will…