NEARLY 800 family violence offences have been uncovered statewide since the beginning of police operation “Ribbon” last month. The operation commenced on 13 April. Since it started, nearly 2500 checks have been conducted by Victoria Police, including 748 on “high risk perpetrators”. 100 people have been charged and remanded for family violence related and other criminal offences during the operation. A further 98 people were also arrested and will appear in court. In 2019 nearly 2500 family violence incidents were reported in the Frankston municipality. The rate of family violence in Frankston per 100,000 people was 1730 in 2019, much…
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POLICE are looking for a man and woman they believe were involved in an attempted theft from a car in Frankston last month. Around 7.45pm, 21 April, the window of a Silver Hyundai i20 parked on Beach Street was smashed, and offenders gained access to the car. Police drove past the car shortly after the window was smashed, and nothing was stolen. Images of two people (pictured) that police wish to speak to have been released. Information to Frankston Police Station on 9784 5555 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 18 May…
A FRANKSTON woman with Huntington’s disease and her husband have paid tribute to Peninsula Health staff for helping them receive new equipment through the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Fiona Winsborough has received a new wheelchair, as well an air mattress and other specialised care items including hip protectors, a falls sensor alarm, and a tilt-in-space shower commode. Her husband Karl said that he “was struggling to get anything done for Fiona” before her equipment was overhauled. Mr Winsborough said the equipment upgrade had allowed him to return to work part-time. He said he was “extremely impressed” with the work done…
By Lily Kristanto FORCED to close their doors to dine-in customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, cafes have had to adapt in order to remain afloat. Mikaela Keysers, owner of Karingal cafe Two Boys, One Beagle and A Coffee Shop, said “changing the way you do business” is the key to getting through the pandemic. “It’s a lot different to what we were doing before. It’s a lot to work out, not hard, just something to get used to,” she said. Ms Keysers said that support from the community had helped cafes like hers stay open. “Heaps of locals [are] coming…
STUDENTS are set to get back into school classrooms next week. Students statewide have been undertaking remote learning during Term 2 while the coronavirus pandemic has been ongoing. The state government has now announced a path back to onsite learning for Victorian students. On 26 May prep, grade one, grade two, VCE, and VCAL students will return to schools. Specialist school students will also return to onsite learning at the same time. Students in years three to ten are scheduled to return to onsite learning on 9 June, although can return to schools before then if their parents or carers…