DUE to popular demand across Australia, Abstract Entertainment is proud to announce Michael Jackson – The Legacy Tour will return in 2018 for a national tour. This world class production has toured the world to rave reviews and is the one and only Michael Jackson show that features actual Michael Jackson staff, singers and band members. The show is produced and directed by its star performer, William Hall. William Hall embodies the voice the dance character and persona of the legendary MJ to perfection. The Texan has been performing since he was three and is an accomplished dancer, choreographer and…
Author: Bayside News
THERE’S an old saying that some musicians look more like the artist than the artist themselves. This could not be truer of Ron Vincent who happens to be the spitting image of Cat Stevens, with his wild dark mane, haunting voice and gentle demeanour. “I am not imitating Cat Stevens but simply sharing his music with others who have been influenced as much as I have,” says Maltese-born Ron, who describes himself as a Sharman with his long dark hair and beard. Whatever the reason, one thing’s for sure – all the hard work and dedication that Ron has put…
AN ORGANISATION that wants the law in Victoria changed to protect victims of domestic violence gathered in Frankston this month to spread its message. Red Rose Foundation members held up signs on Young Street on Wednesday 15 August highlighting the plight of women attacked by husbands and partners. The Queensland based group, headed by CEO Betty Taylor, says a previous strangulation attempt is a danger sign that a woman may subsequently be murdered by a partner. The Red Rose Foundation is pushing for laws to recognise strangulation as a specific offence with its own strict penalties to better protect women…
A NUMBER plate left at the scene of a collision on Cranbourne Road, Langwarrin, was an easy pointer for police to the car’s owner and address. Soon after midnight on Saturday 18 August, Somerville Highway Patrol found a light pole knocked down in the centre median strip near Centre Road. It was blocking an east and westbound lane. The car involved had left the scene, but inquiries led police to a nearby house where they found the vehicle and its 20-year-old owner. The man, who was not injured, said he was making a right-hand turn from Centre Road into Cranbourne…
FIERY debris from a home-made explosive device detonated in Karingal in the early hours was scattered up to 70 metres and “could have killed or seriously injured someone”, police said. Detective Senior Constable Bernard Dowling, of Frankston CIU, said neighbours alerted by fiery rumblings in the street, 1am, Friday 17 August, called police to the scene on Karingal Drive. They arrived to witness three explosions in which petrol-filled aerosol cans were set alight and “firing like rockets”. The explosions sent shrapnel flying through the air and melted bitumen beneath. A 16-year-old Karingal youth was charged with making an explosive device…