“The Voice of the Peninsula”, community radio station RPP FM, has opened its first pop-up studio, away from its Mornington base, at Frankston’s Bayside Shopping Centre. RPP FM’s new studio shop front at Balmoral Walk hit the airwaves for the first time last Friday (10 November). “Local radio depends on local people. RPP FM encourages people to get involved and for local businesses to utilise the station’s broadcast and production facilities when it comes to promoting their services,” RPP FM station manager Brendon Telfer said. “The reach of the station encapsulates the entire Mornington Peninsula and is also heard across…
Author: Bayside News
A NEWCOMER to the Skye community has got stuck right into helping fellow residents by volunteering for the local Country Fire Authority brigade. Camille Pola recently moved from Warrnambool to the Frankston suburb and was inspired to volunteer to learn new skills and pitch in to the community. The 26-year-old financial planner is the first woman to join the Skye brigade in a decade. “I’d just moved to the area and didn’t really know anyone and wanted to find something to do,” Ms Pola said. “I was going to join a netball team but I thought the CFA was better…
POLICE breath-tested about 14,000 drivers in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Shire council areas over the Melbourne Cup long weekend with 28 being found to be either drink-or-drug driving. Another 315 traffic offences were detected, but only two serious injury collisions were recorded, which police said was pleasing “considering the amount of traffic that flowed through the area”. A 46-year-old Mt Eliza woman was allegedly driving at 107 kph in an 80kph zone when Somerville Highway Patrol intercepted her on Nepean Highway, Mornington, 2am, Wednesday 8 November. She blew 0.117 per cent and lost her licence on the spot for…
SALES of a calendar showcasing illustrations by Frankston area preschool and primary school pupils will raise money for projects helping vulnerable children. The Awesome Kids Family Calendar was officially launched at Frankston Arts Centre last Thursday (9 November) by Anglicare Victoria. Funds raised will go towards a community chest for community projects. Anglicare Victoria’s communities for children program manager Cathie Valentine said “the amazing artists’ tales” in the 2018 calendar could make a great Christmas stocking filler that also helps a good cause. “The calendar aims to foster fun and positive learning. It is a useful resource for families and children…
Frankston Crime Investigation Unit is investigating a burglary at a tobacco store in a shopping complex in Frankston. It is believed the unknown offender forced entry to the store on Ashleigh Avenue, about 3.50am on Friday 3 November. The burglar stole a quantity of cash before fleeing the scene via a hole in the ceiling which he had entered through. The man was wearing black tracksuit pants, a dark-coloured hooded jumper and runners. Investigators have released CCTV of the man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries. Anyone who has information is urged to Crime Stoppers on…