PERFORMING at the Frankston Arts Centre on Friday 20 September and Sunday 27 October, the Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to Australia with Swan Lake…the most loved classical ballet of them all. This masterpiece ballet is presented in two acts and follows the original storyline. Subtle revisions and variations have been introduced by Gediminas Taranda, Artistic Director of the Imperial Russian Ballet Company. Swan Lake crosses the world of magic and mystical creatures with that of the real world. It is a story where the virtues of love and forgiveness in the end conquer evil and betrayal. The Imperial Russian…
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BARRY Goldsmith has warned that this could be an “early year” for snakes. A wildlife controller, snake catcher and wildlife rescuer on the Mornington Peninsula for “close to four decades”, there’s not much about snake catching Mr Goldsmith doesn’t know. “Every year is different,” he said last week. “Some years, the season will start early … and the heavy rain we had in August has meant lots of vegetation growth as well as healthy populations of lizards, frogs and rodents [which snakes like to eat]. “I just want people to be aware in the garden and around the home as…
TWO pinball machines worth around $20,000 were stolen from a Seaford house, 6 July. Police are looking for information about the theft of the two machines. One was an Addams Family themed machine, which police said is “highly sought after by collectors”. A Playboy themed machine was also stolen. Police believe that at least two people would have been required to steal the machines and move them into a van given their weight. Any information about the thefts to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Senior Constable Jamieson on 5970 4942 First published in the Frankston Times – 26…
TWO Mount Eliza men have been arrested and interviewed as part of an investigation into “suspicious betting activity” in an esports league, 23 August. Police allege that video game players had been “arranging to throw matches and subsequently placing bets on those matches”. The matches were part of a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament, a popular multiplayer first-person shooter video game. The Mount Eliza men were among six people arrested as part of the ongoing investigation. Police believe five matches were affected, with over 20 bets placed on those matches by Australian punters. Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit detectives also arrested two…
BODY worn cameras will be worn by Frankston police officers starting from this week. Frankston and Carrum Downs police stations are next in line to receive bodycams. Victoria Police will deploy over 11,000 cameras by 2020. Assistant Commissioner Russell Barrett said “the introduction of body worn cameras is expected to deliver improved community safety, enhanced evidence gathering, increased police safety and accountability”. “The initial pilot we conducted in April 2018 showed us that camera usage policies, infrastructure and training for police had worked well and police were comfortable using the technology within their first one or two shifts,” he said.…