UPGRADES are on the menu at Frankie’s Cafe. Frankie’s Cafe hosts Cafe Creations, a 10 week program aimed at teaching young people out of schooling and employment skills to help find them work. The volunteer program has had two batches of graduates so far. Frankston councillors voted to “include the installation of bi-fold doors and a servery with supporting HVAC system at Frankie’s Café at the Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre, to be referred for consideration in the 2020/21 Capital Works budget to increase the capacity of the training cafe for the benefit of the trainees, their customers and…
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PETA Murphy delivered her maiden speech as member for Dunkley on 24 June. She used the platform to pay tribute to her electorate as a “coastal paradise”, and thank her family and friends for their support in the wake of her recent cancer diagnosis. Ms Murphy was diagnosed with cancer shortly after being sworn in. She used the platform to remind others to be vigilant and look after their own health. “Let’s be frank, cancer sucks,” Ms Murphy said. “It changes the way your body feels and it changes the way you feel about your body. The treatments can make…
Police from Caulfield Divisional Response Unit have arrested a man and seized drugs as part of Operation Damper. Investigators executed a search warrant at an address on Dover Place in Parkdale just before 9am this morning. Large quantities of substances believed to be methylamphetamine, cannabis, heroine, ecstasy, GHB, and prescription medications were located within the premises. An amount of cash was also seized. A 41-year-old Parkdale man was arrested at the scene, he remains in custody and is assisting police with their enquiries. The investigation and search warrant remains ongoing and the man is expected to be charged with various…
TWO men are being hunted by police after the theft of suits from Chadstone Shopping Centre in June. Police said that two men entered a closed shop at around 10pm, 6 June and grabbed six suits. The men put the suits into bags and left the centre. CCTV images have been released of the men police would like to speak to. One man is perceived to be Asian in appearance, with a dark moustache and beard. A second man is perceived to be Caucasian with a beard. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000…
JULIE Reid has been announced as the new CEO of Kingston Council. Ms Reid replaces outgoing CEO John Nevins, who has been with Kingston Council since 2005. Her tenure will begin on 26 August. “I look forward to working in such a diverse council that has a positive reputation for quality service and delivery. I have a strong commitment to engaging with councillors, staff and the community to build on the great work of the council,” Ms Reid said. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “I am proud to welcome Julie Reid as the new CEO of the City of Kingston…