FIVE race motorbikes have been stolen from a Honda Motocross Racing factory in Seaford. Thieves smashed in the front door of the factory at about midnight on Sunday 12 August. Keys were taken from the office to gain entry to the service area. A transit van was used to drive off with five stolen motocross bikes. The van was later found abandoned. Frankston criminal investigation unit Detective Sergeant Brett Daly said three of the bikes had no clutches or batteries. Anyone with any information on the theft of the bikes should contact Detective Sergeant Daly on 9784 5590. First published…
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A NEW multi-sports hub was officially opened last week and is set to be shared by soccer and footy players. The $4 million-plus centre, described as “state of the art” by Frankston Council, was funded by Frankston ratepayers ($2.7 million), state taxpayers ($1.05 million), a Melbourne Water living rivers grant ($55,000) and the Carrum Downs Junior Football Club ($50,000). Southern United Football Club pledged to pitch in $50,000 after a synthetic sports field is installed. Frankston mayor Cr Colin Hampton and state Carrum Labor MP Sonya Kilkenny opened the sports hub last Thursday (16 August). “This facility has been designed…
A FREE pets giveaway leads the latest Frankston Council push to reward responsible ownership of animals. Councillors at the 13 August public council meeting voted to back a proposal by Cr Kris Bolam to “give away” the first 15 animals adopted from council managed pounds in the month of October when the Pets Day Out event is held. Frankston dog owners who can provide evidence of accredited obedience training will be eligible for a 10 per cent discount on annual registration fees. There will be no registration fees for service animals such as guide dogs. “By having a joint emphasis…
A driver who sped away from police has been arrested and charged after his car ran out of petrol in Frankston overnight. Somerville Highway Patrol officers spotted the green Daewoo, which had allegedly stolen number plates, on Frankston-Dandenong Road about 11.30pm. Police attempted to intercept but the car took off. No pursuits were initiated. Police arrested the man shortly after his vehicle ran out of fuel on Peninsula Link. The 41-year-old man from Cranbourne was interviewed by police and charged with 26 offences including: theft from motor vehicle; handle stolen goods; dangerous driving; possess drug of dependence. He was remanded…
ENTRIES are now open for the annual Kingston OptiKA photography competition and in celebration of its 10 year anniversary a new category will be introduced. The OptiKA contest was previously known as the Lens Mist competition. “This year, photographers and video-makers will present scenes from Kingston that respond to the theme Architecture, space and home,” Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos said. “The winning entries will share in some impressive prizes and I invite everyone to enter.” In this year’s competition, four prizes are up for grabs with Best Photograph winning $5000, People’s Choice Award winning $1000, the Portrait Award winning…