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…
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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…
CARRUM Bowls Club has received $200,000 from the state government for the construction of female friendly facilities. Labor MPs John Eren and Sonya Kilkenny visited the club to announce the funding, which will be drawn from the state government’s 2018-19 Female Friendly Facilities Fund. The redeveloped pavilion including new female change facilities provides an opportunity for the club to better cater for female competition bowlers as well as training and barefoot bowls. “This is a great example of how the Andrews Government is making sport and recreation more accessible, welcoming and inclusive for all Victorians,” Mr Eren said. “The Andrews…
Police have arrested Caleb Pavlovic who was wanted on warrant after he allegedly escaped from the Frankston Magistrates’ Court yesterday (23 October). The 20-year-old Hastings man had been remanded in custody and was awaiting transfer from court when he allegedly ran from the court complex about 4pm. Pavlovic was arrested in Hastings just before 1am on Tuesday 24 October.