FOOTBALLERS across the Mornington Peninsula donned blue armbands last weekend to commemorate lives lost on the road. The TAC and AFL Victoria teamed up for the annual road safety round last weekend. Clubs statewide were encouraged to wear armbands to raise awareness for road safety and remember those who have died in road accidents. Heading into the weekend the state’s road toll stood at 168, up more than 27 percent from the same time last year. First published in the Frankston Times – 25th July 2023
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CENTENARIAN Peggy Tucker celebrated her birthday in a unique way last week. Tucker (pictured) turned 103 last Tuesday, 18 July. A birthday party was held for her at Carrum Downs Senior Citizens’ Club. Tucker celebrated the milestone with an unorthodox afternoon – she was taken for a spin in a Harley Davidson. With 103 years of experience behind her, Tucker has accomplished a lot in life. She has been a performer with the Brotherhood Singers, and even appeared on the iconic show Hey Hey It’s Saturday in the 1990s. She says the key to happiness is to “get out, be…
A SERPENTINE sculpture has been installed at the Frankston Arts Centre’s Glass Cube gallery. Caroline Graley’s Resurgence is a multimedia exhibition centered around a large swirling sculpture. The sculpture was created using painted MDF panels, and is illuminated by video projections and accompanied by music. Graley’s work Curve has been displayed at the gallery previously. Her latest work is part of an ongoing series exploring the movement of dance. Graley has studied classical ballet and creative dance. Resurgence can be seen from the street at the Glass Cube Gallery, 37 Davey Street in Frankston. The exhibition closes 26 August. For…
A CARRUM kindergarten has become one of just 35 centres nationally to be awarded the top rank from the Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority. Carrum Family and Children’s Centre has been awarded an “excellent” rating from the ACECQA. Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said the outcome reflected the quality of local kinders. “Our educators should be justly proud of this rating which shows how they lead and inspire the wider education and care sector,” he said. “The new Carrum rating and the ‘exceeding’ rating already achieved by all three Family and Children’s Centres, reflects their hard work and ongoing emphasis…
A CARRUM DOWNS teenager was one of four children charged over two armed robberies at fast food restaurants last week. The alleged armed robberies took place in the early hours of 14 July. Police allege a group of seven people targeted a restaurant on Westernport Highway in Skye at around 2.25am, and a restaurant on Berwick-Cranbourne Road in Clyde North around 15 minutes later. The group was allegedly armed with a knife, and stole cash from the restaurants. One injury was recorded – a staff member in Skye was left with facial injuries after an alleged assault. Police have now…