A PARKDALE Secondary College student got a one-week preview of university study in Sydney last week. Emma Downward is a Year 12 student at Parkdale Secondary. She took part in University of Sydney’s Tahgara residential program, which is designed to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students partaking in higher education. As part of the five-day program, students attend workshops on exam preparation, scholarship applications, and university pathways. Downward said she was thankful to have the chance to attend .”I’m so grateful I got to learn so much because all the information can be a bit overwhelming…
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Detectives from Mitchell Crime Investigation Unit are seeking information into the final movements of Jodus Murphy. The 18-year-old went missing from Frankston on 12 May and investigators believe he made his way to Seymour shortly after. Jodus was located deceased beside the Goulburn River on 14 June. Investigators are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen or had any interaction with Jodus between 13 May and 14 June. His death is not believed to be suspicious. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
FRANKSTON Police officers have visited 26 schools since the start of last year to deliver “safety messages”. Visits have been made to early learning centres, as well as primary and secondary campuses. Victoria Police chief commissioner Shane Patton said the talks “highlight our commitment to strengthening relationships with young people and their families.” “We don’t want our first contact with young people to be when they’re in trouble – which is why we’re continuing to deliver important safety messages to have a positive impact,” he said. “This model ensures schools can get the best out of their police both now…
THE future of Long Street Reserve is expected to be considered at Frankston Council’s next public council meeting. In October 2022, Frankston councillors unanimously supported making Long Street Reserve in Langwarrin council’s preferred site for a new kindergarten. The vote was taken behind closed doors. Once the decision was made public, protests and backlash soon followed. A report on the kindergarten development plans is expected to be debated by councillors at their 31 July meeting. The matter was originally set to be decided in June, but was delayed to allow for “further investigations” (“Long Street Reserve decision delayed” The Times…
MAJOR works at the intersection of Hall and McCormicks Road are underway. Crews are close to completing work on the westbound lanes on Hall Road between McCormicks Road and Western Port Highway. Traffic will begin to be allowed into the lanes this month. The intersection of Hall and McCormicks Road will close from 21 July to 21 August to allow for the redevelopment. Major Road Projects Victoria program director Brendan Pauwels said that the project was ready to move into its next stage. “We are set to switch traffic onto the newly built westbound lanes and start our construction blitz…