A HASTINGS man awaiting sentence in Frankston Magistrates’ Court last week allegedly jumped from the dock and fled before being recaptured early next morning. Caleb Pavlovic, 20 years old, was facing charges of criminal damage and assault, was about to be returned to the cells when he ran from the court complex about 4pm, Tuesday 23 October. A protective custody officer was allegedly injured in the incident. He was arrested at a fast food outlet in Hastings just before 1am, Tuesday 24 October, and further charged with escaping from custody. The man will return to the court on Wednesday 31…
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COMMUNITY Support Frankston and the Frankston Homelessness Network have joined forces to hold an event commemorating Anti-Poverty Week. The event, held on 18 October, was designed to encourage members of the community to engage with Community Support Frankston’s services. The non for profit, volunteer based service helps provide people in need with emergency food, grocery vouchers, and help with bills. CSF says they helped 13,000 people last year. CSF manager Steve Phillips said “close to 3 million Australians are living below the poverty line. It’s important to strengthen the understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship.” “The…
FRANKSTON Council is on the lookout for more than 20 school crossing supervisors to help children get home safely from school. Frankston mayor Cr Colin Hampton said that the job would make for an excellent part-time career for applicants of all ages. “Gone are the days when only retirees looking to top up their pensions are applying for these roles. More and more we are experiencing younger people taking up the opportunities,” he said. “For many university students, the working hours fit well with their studies, and for stay at home parents the hours are also ideal.” University student Meghan…
A $62 MILLION dollar expansion of Karingal Hub shopping centre has been given the green light by council. The major redevelopment of the centre is set to introduce more space for retail outlets and restaurants, a “town centre with a community meeting room”, and an additional 762 free car parking spaces. The centre is managed by ISPT Property, who had their application approved by Frankston Council at the 22 October meeting. “This is excellent news that our city is attracting investment on this scale which will bring jobs and visitors to our region. The community will really be able to…
CRIME Stoppers’ Dob in a Dealer campaign has made a stop in Frankston to make an appeal to locals. The campaign aims to encourage residents to report any information they may have about drug dealing offences. The Frankston leg of the campaign was launched at Frankston Police Station on 25 October, with Crime Stoppers CEO Erika Owens in attendance. “Public support is crucial in assisting Victoria police intervene with criminals and organised crime gangs responsible for the manufacture and supply of these drugs and alleviate the cost to Australian communities.” she said. “Criminal drug related activity is not only costing…