FORMER Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove will speak to Frankston library members at a free virtual event next month. Sir Cosgrove served as Australia’s Governor-General for five years, from 2014 to 2019. He will be talking to library members about his new memoir You shouldn’t have joined. Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon said “we are absolutely honoured to be welcoming General Sir Peter Cosgrove virtually to our region alongside Mornington Peninsula Library Service.” “Libraries have taken on a life of their own during the coronavirus pandemic and are proud to provide a platform for Australian authors to promote their works as…
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FRANKSTON businesses can apply now for $5000 grants to help create outdoor dining spaces. Outdoor dining will be encouraged as part of Melbourne’s exit from stage four lockdown restrictions. Funding through the state government’s Outdoor Eating and Entertainment Package business grants program is now available for businesses to help them get ready. Jim Derzekos, owner of Seaford restaurant 38 South, is working on a grant application. The restaurant opened a year ago and he hopes the funding will help it get back on its feet. “The first six months were enjoyable, building up the business and establishing ourselves but obviously…
NOMINATIONS have opened for the 2021 Frankston citizen of the year awards. The four categories at the annual awards are citizen of the year, young citizen of the year, senior citizen of the year, and community event of the year. Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon said “we all know those unsung heroes who are always putting others first so let’s make sure they are rewarded and thanked for their efforts.” “Whether it’s fundraising for bushfire affected communities, adapting existing services to support our community during a pandemic, creative ideas helping give a boost during lockdown or any number of ongoing…
TELEPHONE scams have been on the rise lately, police say. Scam victims are told that they have an outstanding tax debt, and are asked for their personal information or bank account details. A statement on the police eyewatch Facebook page read “often the number displayed on the caller identification is that of a local police station or other government agency, such as the ATO. The scammers reportedly ask for personal information or bank details, and in some examples request the victim purchases online music vouchers or similar products to pay supposed fines.” “If you receive a phone call requesting personal…
A 13-YEAR-old boy has been assaulted and robbed by a group of people at the Frankston Pier. Police say that the boy was approached by a group of 10 to 15 people at around 5pm on 2 October. They say that the group consisted of both men and women aged between 15 and 25. The victim was followed along the foreshore before being assaulted. The victim’s property was stolen and the group fled the scene. Police have provided descriptions of three of the males they are looking for. They describe them as a “20 year old Caucasian, 5 foot 7…