THE WESTERN Port Steelers will lead the way when it comes to mental health and wellbeing for basketballers in Victoria as they commence their new resilience project on Tuesday 11 December. Becoming the first basketball association in Victoria to implement this initiative, the Steelers will hold a “resilience project” information session that looks at building resilience within sporting clubs, schools and work places as well as opening up conversations about mental health and positive health habits. The program is targeted towards the junior basketballers, in particular the representative players due to the perceived extra pressure of competing at that level,…
Author: Bayside News
FEW districts in Victoria have been so much neglected as the Mornington Peninsula, more especially the hilly country situated towards the southern end, and known as Red Hill. The costal strip, in which are the favourite seaside resorts of Flinders, Cape Schanck, Dromana, Rye and Sorrento, is familiar to tourists and holiday makers, but the central district is still practically unknown. It is a picturesque country, possessing a fertile soil and an equitable climate. Late frosts are rarely experienced, and the district is particularly suitable for orchards and root crops. Strawberry culture is carried on extensively allotments of not more…
OUTGOING Frankston mayor Cr Colin Hampton has highlighted a recent trip to Frankston’s “sister city” Susono as a success. Cr Hampton travelled to the Japanese city alongside 23 other representatives. “For 36 years the two cities have maintained a close relationship, with regular delegation visits to each other, and there are many people in our community who give up their own time to ensure the relationship remains strong and equitable,” CrHampton said. “The sister city relationship is based on cultural understandings and volunteer members of each community with a passion for other cultures. We hope that the relationship lasts for…
POLICE are investigating a vehicle that appeared in flames on McKays Road, Langwarrin. At 4.55am on 10 November, a loud explosion sound could be heard from Yarralaumla Drive which neighbours the street. A Ford Ranger was then found engulfed in flames. Police and firefighters attended and the severely damaged vehicle was put out. The car was found to be displaying stolen plates. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times – 19 November 2018
A VEHICLE was found ablaze on Perry Road in Bangholme at 3.30am on Friday, 2 November. The 2002 Holden Acclaim was found unattended and in flames in the early hours of the morning. Police investigations revealed the vehicle to be an outstanding stolen vehicle. Police said they believe the car may be related to other crimes committed in the area. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times – 19 November 2018