ARTISTS from Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Germany, and France are set to touch down in Frankston shortly for the second annual Big Picture Fest. The 2019 festival runs from 22 March to 24 March, and will kick off with a free event that sees talented artists making their mark on the local streets. Frankston mayor Michael O’Reilly said “this is world-class street art right here in own on city.” “We’re talking renowned international, national and local artists all here to create timeless pieces of art that will not only attract visitors throughout the Festival, but also in the years to…
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Stonnington and Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a sixth person following an assault that left two police officers injured. Police were called to Fitzroy Street, St Kilda about 3am on Sunday 24 February following a report of an alleged assault. While a man was being arrested, several people intervened. During the course of the arrest, OC spray was deployed and two police officers were injured. A 26-year-old Frankston man was arrested in Frankston last night. He has been charged with assaulting a police officer, violent disorder, affray and other assault related charges. He was bailed to appear…
FRANKSTON resident and Monash University lead researcher Erik Denison has taken out the 2019 Peter Norman inclusion award at the Victorian Sport Awards on Wednesday 20 February. Denison landed the prize for his world-first research which looks into the prevalence of homophobic and sexist language within sporting clubs and how best to find a solution to the issues. The research, led by Erik Denison, from Monash University’s School of Social Sciences, was delivered during the 2018 season to teenage rugby teams by current and recently retired players from the Melbourne Rebels. Selected by a panel of industry representatives, Mr Denison…
SOME of Frankston Australia Clay Target Club’s and Australia’s top shotgun athletes competed at the annual Sydney Cup on Friday 15 February at the Sydney International Shooting Centre. After a two-year period as the national shotgun coach, FACTC men’s trap athlete Adam Vella made an impressive return over the weekend. Vella shot the second highest qualifying score of 120/125 to make the final and in second place behind New South Wales shooter, Matt Schiller, who shot a 122/125. Both athletes, together with Nathan Argiro, of Mildura, shot a benchmark score (BMS) allowing them to pre-qualify for the 2019 World Championships…
POLICE are seeking dash-cam footage after a 71-year-old Tyabb cyclist was struck from behind on Mornington-Tyabb Road, between Jones and Frankston-Flinders roads, Tyabb, 7.30am, Wednesday 13 February. He is still in a serious condition in The Alfred hospital. The footage can be forwarded to Senior Constable Anthony Deason, Somerville Highway Patrol, call 5978 1358, or go to Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 25 February 2019