AN information session on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament will take place in Frankston later this week. The information session will feature a presentation by Dunkley MP Peta Murphy. It will take place from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on Thursday, 31 August, at Frankston High School’s performing arts building. Murphy said “the Voice to Parliament referendum will be a significant historical event, so it is important that the community is equipped with accurate information before we vote. That’s what these sessions are about.” “Across the community, locals are coming together to learn about the referendum to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
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A MAJOR music showcase, a film festival, and a New Year’s Eve celebration have received funding through Frankston Council’s “destination event attraction program”. The grant recipients have been informed of their successful applications. Through the program, event organisers can receive funding of up to $150,000 for major events. Among the events funded were the Sunset Twilight Markets, Friday Nights at the Waterfront, Lucky Day Out New Year’s Eve at Kinetic Stadium, the Stellar Short Film Festival, and an outdoor live entertainment venue called Kubik (pictured above). Stellar Short Film Festival organiser Jasmine Charles said, “we see this as another great step…
FOUR local students will take part in this year’s Victorian State Schools Spectacular at John Cain Arena. The school showcase features some of the most talented performing arts students in the state. Two students from Elisabeth Murdoch College will feature – Max Pollard and Gus Morrison will perform as a backing vocalist and trumpet player respectively. McClelland Secondary College student Hannah Dimic will be a principal dancer, and Patterson River Secondary College student Molly Duncan is part of the Victorian State Schools Choir. Dimic said that performance “benefits me in multiple ways, such as feeling fit and healthy, and being…
HAWTHORN FC AFLW captain Tilly Lucas-Rodd says the club is excited to make its return to Frankston next month. Hawthorn will play four matches in Frankston this AFLW season. Its first will be against Essendon under lights on 2 September. Lucas-Rodd said that Frankston’s Kinetic Stadium is becoming the home of some great memories for the Hawks. “We absolutely loved playing at the venue last season. The scenery was beautiful, the fans were loud and proud and we were able to play some entertaining footy,” they said. “Kinetic Stadium holds fond memories for a lot of my teammates, as it’s…
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal house fire in Langwarrin this morning. Emergency services were called to a property on North Road to reports of the blaze, about 6.20am. A deceased person, who is yet to be formally identified, was located inside the house. A dog who was also found inside, was uninjured and has been taken into care. A crime scene has been established and detectives are working to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the fire. Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au…