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…
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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
A CAR with a mother and four children aboard was knocked onto its side during a three-car collision on Hall Road, Skye, 3.30pm, Tuesday 19 February. Busy school-pick-up traffic was slowly heading east towards the Western Port Highway when the driver of a Mazda BT50 utility slammed into the cars ahead, causing the Cranbourne West woman’s Toyota RAV4 to plough into the car ahead and then flip over. The driver of the Mazda, a 32-year-old Ashwood man, careered across the road and into a ditch. He was taken to hospital. His condition is not known. The mother and three of…
THE Waterfront playground area has opened back up to the public, signalling the end of $1.2 million works. Frankston mayor Michael O’Reilly said the previous equipment was demolished and replaced with “durable materials that are far more resilient to the harsh coastal environment.” “The new playground at the Frankston Waterfront is an awesome space for kids to play and enjoy,” he said. “I urge families in the Frankston area to get down there to check it out. Why not pack some snacks, or utilise the great new barbeques and make a day of it.” The Waterfront playground can be found…
A MAN and woman from Langwarrin and a Frankston man have been arrested in relation to the alleged assault of two police officers. The alleged incident took place in St Kilda at around 3am, Sunday 24 February. Police said that two officers were injured, and that OC spray was used during the arrest. Four people were charged with “two counts of assault police, affray, violent disorder, intentionally cause injury and other assault related offences.” Stonnington CIU detectives arrested a 26-year-old St Kilda man in relation to the incident, as well as the 27-year-old Langwarrin man, the 25-year-old Langwarrin woman and…