BASEBALL pitcher Jackson Boyd, of Langwarrin, returned to Florida after representing Australia in the under-23s Baseball World Cup in Colombia on Sunday 28 October. The now 19-year-old, having had his birthday while competing in the World Cup, joined an Australian contingent of 24 players and competed against 12 international teams at the competition. The Australian team finished in ninth place overall, but Boyd said he still had an exceptional time representing his country. “The World Cup this year was an experience of a life-time,” he said. “To be able to travel to that part of the world and do what…
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A SEAFORD man is expected to be charged on summons with drink driving related offences after a car crashed into a Seaford home in the early hours of 4 November. A car was allegedly driving erratically along Wells Road before crashing into a home at 1.30am. The 25-year-old alleged driver was treated for minor injured, and returned a breath test result of .130.The alleged passenger, a 22 year old Noble Park man is helping police with their enquiries. The occupants of the home were a man and woman in their 30s. They were both left uninjured from the incident. First…
CARRUM Downs Police have nabbed a driver in Frankston driving more than four times over the legal limit. The man was pulled over at 6pm on 3 November for not wearing his seatbelt. He returned a breath test reading of .201. The 44 year old man had his vehicle impounded and his license suspended for a year. First published in the Frankston Times – 5 November 2018
A 27-year-old woman has been charged and remanded to appear in Frankston Magistrates Court after visiting Frankston Police station on 29 October to post bail. Upon arriving, police allege to have discovered that she had driven a Holden Commodore rental car to the station without a license. Police said they then discovered the car was rented using a fake identification. Frankston CIU said they searched the vehicle and uncovered 70 grams of methamphetamine, stolen identifications, and GHB. The woman will appear at Frankston Magistrates Court on 29 November. First published in the Frankston Times – 5 November 2018
IT’S Rosebud’s long history as a great place to enjoy summer lovin’ holidays that makes it the perfect place to revive the fun-filled ‘50s and ‘60s lifestyle. Rosebud RockFest, held over three days November 16-18, is a fun celebration of all things groovy; cool cars and hot bands, rock music dances and shows, retro clothing markets and a Pin-Up contest to boot! RockFest ‘18 starts on Friday evening at Rosebud Primary School with the first of many dances featuring the band Who Was That Cat who play 50’s and 60’s music with a Rockabilly twist. On Saturday morning the Rosebud…