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…
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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…
THE Patterson River road bridge will be opened to traffic in time for snapper season. The bridge is due to open by the end of September as part of works to remove three level crossings in the area along the Frankston line. Construction of the bridge began in early 2018 when an 18.5-metre barge was towed 30 nautical miles from Queenscliff. A 250-tonne crane was placed on the barge and has been used for initial piling work and lifting the final beams onto the bridge. Victorian Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said the Patterson River bridge works are “months ahead…
THE annual Battle of the Sounds contest will be held at Cheltenham Hall on Friday evening (17 August). Music lovers can join in and cheer young singers on in a fierce but friendly competition of musicians battling it out to become the winning act to represent Kingston at the regional final. Winning that final will hand a band the chance to reach the grand final at next year’s St Kilda Festival. Melbourne based metalcore band Pridelands are headlining on Friday and last year’s Battle of the Sounds winner Sienna Rose will be back on stage as the opening act. The…