TWO groups of Frankston based performers have progressed to the finals of the statewide Wakakirri performing arts competition. Performers from Mount Erin Secondary College and BAM Arts Inc will hit the stage on 11 September for Wakakirri’s Victorian Secondary Awards night. BAM Arts Inc is a Frankston South based performers group for people with disabilities. As part of the Wakakirri competition performers put together a three to seven minute production, incorporating elements of dance and drama. Performances this year centre around themes of the environment, mental health, technology, and more. Mount Erin Secondary College advanced to the final with their…
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THE mayor’s annual family picnic will be this weekend, 8 September. Banyan Reserve, Carrum Downs will play host to the day. Cricket, face painting, drumming workshops painting workshops, and market stalls will be there to enjoy. The mayor Michael O’Reilly said “it’s always such a fantastic day for the whole family and there’s such a warm community feel at the event. “This year we are excited to launch the Community Cup which involves getting a passport stamped at each activity you participate in, giving you a chance to win some great prizes and at the same time raise money for…
Mornington Peninsula Shire and Headspace Frankston will show the work of LGBTIQA+ people and their allies at next month’s Proud on the Peninsula Art Exhibition . The exhibition theme LGBTIQA+ Lives in the Frame celebrates the lives of LGBTIQA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, asexual and other terms) people across the peninsula and Frankston. Mornington mayor Cr David Gill said the council was proud to promote equality across the peninsula. “We’re committed to supporting a healthy and vibrant community that celebrates and values diversity,” he said. Applications are being sought from artists wanting to be part of the Proud…
FRANKSTON MP Paul Edbrooke revealed his father’s story of survival in an emotional defence of mandatory reporting legislation which would force priests to report confessions of sexual abuse. Mr Edbrooke took to the floor of parliament on 28 August to share the story of his father, Nick, who was sexually abused by a clergyman as a child. “It’s the late 1960s, you’ve just arrived here in Melbourne for a fresh start, and at 15 you’ve already had your innocence torn away,” Mr Edbrooke said. “My dad is a survivor and he said I could share this letter if it assists…
A 25-YEAR-old Keysborough man was among six people arrested as part of a 10 month operation into alleged drug trafficking. Four search warrants were executed on 22 August at houses in Annafee Ave, Keysborough, Spring Road, Springvale, Bellvue Court, Noble Park North, and Preston Ave, Endeavour Hills. Police allege that they seized methylamphetamine, cocaine, cash, and a pill press from the houses. The Keysborough man was charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of a drug of dependence and remanded to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 23 August. A 35-year-old Endeavour Hills man was also remanded to appear…