POLICE are looking for 24-year-old man Grant Gaut. A warrant has been issued for Mr Gaut’s arrest. He is wanted in relation to a theft. Police describe Mr Gaut as “181cm tall, with a thin build, hazel eyes, brown hair, and a fair complexion.” Police said that he frequents the Melbourne CBD, Mordialloc, Abbottsford, and Carlton areas. An image of the man (below) has been released to help police with their search. Anyone who recognises him can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. First published in the Frankston Times – 22 September…
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A MAN is in a serious but stable condition after a stabbing in Frankston last week. At around 12.05am, 19 September, police were called to Petrie Street after reports of a stabbing were made. They found a 35-year-old at the scene with a laceration to his neck. The man was taken to hospital in a serious condition. At a nearby house, police arrested a 38-year-old man. He is assisting police with their enquiries. Investigators believe that the parties are known to each other. Any witnesses are asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report…
MORE Victorians have been expressing an interest in learning sign language this year. Auslan interpreters have been in the public eye in 2020, with more people watching televised press conferences than ever before. Expression Australia estimates that there has been an 80 per cent increase in interest in its Auslan classes this year. Emma Roeschlein, a former Frankston Council employee, took up a Diploma of Auslan at Melbourne Polytechnic. “I chose to study a Diploma of Auslan at Melbourne Polytechnic because I wanted to contribute to increasing access and inclusion in my local community. The local government area of Frankston…
THOUSANDS of street lights in Frankston will be fitted with LED lighting from November this year. Frankston Council will switch the 7000 street lights from fluorescent to LED in November. “Council declared a climate emergency late last year and this project will reduce emissions by as much as removing 110 cars from the road each year,” the mayor Sandra Mayer said. “I am really proud we are taking this step in significantly reducing our carbon footprint, as we progress towards our target of zero net emissions by 2025. The LEDs are up to 53 per cent more efficient than the…
By Laura Green SIX of Frankston’s best volunteers have been celebrated for their contributions to the community across social, charitable, and sporting volunteering services over the last year. The Impact Volunteer of the Year awards were held on 20 September. Winners Gary Zeuschner, Helena Blomeley, Peter Lewis, Melissa Burgess, Tanya Thomas, and organisation Theodora’s Cheerful Givers were celebrated at an online awards show on the Frankston Council Facebook page. Donation Chain founder Helena Blomeley won an award for initiative for her work in providing showers, toiletries, and clothing for those who need it. She congratulated the winners and other nominees…