FRANKSTON Police are pleading for a missing woman to come forward to let her family know she is safe. 45-year-old Julie Williamson (pictured) was last seen by family on 15 January leaving an address in Seaford. Police said she has a young daughter who she has not made contact with. Police said her family are concerned for her wellbeing, and encouraged her to come forward to let them know she is okay. She is believed to frequent food vans. Anyone with information can phone Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 4 March 2019
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SCHOOL is out for the eight students of the Cafe Creations program at Frankie’s Cafe, as they celebrated their graduation last week. The program is designed for students between 15 and 24 years old, who are not currently employed, at school, or learning a trade. Frankie’s Cafe at the Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre plays host to the program which enables participants to gain their Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate, their Food Handlers Certificate, and experience working in a hospitality environment. Program graduate Courtney said “when I came into this program I had very low confidence and self-worth,…
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…
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…