A FRANKSTON-themed edition of Monopoly is in the works. The Frankston edition of the iconic board game will hit the shelves in May next year. Manufacturer Winning Moves says that community suggestions for locally themed squares are welcomed. Winning Moves’ Daniel Fuentes said “we are beyond thrilled to be celebrating Frankston with its own custom board. With a history dating back to the mid-19th century, we’re excited to incorporate the area’s unique heritage into the game’s design, offering players a taste of its past, while also honouring all of the modern elements of the town. We’re excited to hear from…
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Carrum Downs artist Jaq Grantford has been named as the Archibald Prize 2023 ‘People’s Choice’ winner for her winning portrait of former Playschool presenter and beloved Australian personality Noni Hazlehurst. This month, the highly anticipated Archibald Prize 2023 opens at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery – the only Victorian destination for this popular event. Thousands of art lovers and curious cultural adventurers will head to Mornington to see the 57 portraits hanging side-by-side, including Jaq’s now famous portrait and this year’s winning work of Montaigne by Julia Gutman. Portraits have always intrigued the viewer: the eyeline, the position of the…
A POLICE officer has been charged with assault in relation to an on-duty incident in Frankston. The alleged assault occurred in Frankston this January. In a statement, Victoria Police confirmed that the police officer was on-duty. The 47-year-old man, a senior constable, was charged with unlawful assault. He is scheduled to face court at a later date. First published in the Frankston Times – 12 September 2023
TWO teenagers have been charged in relation to an alleged armed robbery. The alleged armed robbery and attack took place in Glen Huntly on Monday 4 September, a little after 3.30pm. A 14-year-old boy was allegedly confronted by people in a Volkswagen, then forced inside. The car was driven down Neerim Road. The victim ended up outside the car near the Grange Road intersection with “significant injuries”, a Victoria Police statement read. He was still in hospital in a serious condition on 10 September. A 14-year-old Frankston South boy was arrested in Frankston on 7 September. He was charged with…
THE Rotary Club Of Frankston is hoping to draw one of its largest ever crowds to its annual Rotary Wranglers Charity Golf Day next month. The annual event takes place at Frankston’s Centenary Park Golf Course on 22 October. Proceeds raised on the day will be donated to Community Support Frankston. $20,000 has been raised so far through sponsorships and donations. The charity golf day event was first held in 1950. More than $1.2 million has been raised for charities since its inception. Rotary Club of Frankston president David Cross said “naturally, we are thrilled to be able to once…