STUDENTS from Edithvale Primary School have organised their own “Big Freeze” event to raise money for motor neurone disease research. The fundraiser was held last Friday, 9 June. Among those who slid into the ice water was school principal James Whitla, Kingston mayor Hadi Saab, and Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson. Whitla, who made the slide dressed as Angus Young from AC/DC, said the fundraiser was “just another amazing Edithvale Primary School community event. It’s amazing what happens when the kids have a vision, staff support it, the community supports it, families support it – the result of that is just…
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TWO archers from the Frankston Archery Club represented Australia at the Asia Cup tournament in Singapore last week. Jai Crawley and Madeline Boyle have been representing Frankston Archery Club internationally over the last two months. After winning silver medals in team events in Taiwan, they travelled to Singapore for the Asia Cup. In Singapore, the two teams were ranked second after qualifying. They went on to win bronze medals. Frankston Archery Club president Robyn Mortimer said both archers are “excellent role models in the sport.” “One of these archers will also represent Australia in the World Cup and the World…
A MAN has been caught allegedly driving more than three and a half times over the legal blood alcohol limit in Carrum Downs. Police pulled the driver over on 3 June. They allege that he crashed his boss’s car into a metal barrier after failing to turn right onto Thompsons Road near Eastlink. The man blew more than three times over the legal limit when asked to take a breath test, police say. The scene was attended by police, firefighters, and paramedics. The driver, a 37-year-old man from Blackburn North, had his license suspended for a year. Police say he…
A LOCAL Aboriginal artist has designed a new uniform for healthcare workers at Frankston Hospital. The new uniforms were designed by artist Eamon Roberts. Peninsula Health says the new scrubs will “recognise and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Indigenous community and help us to establish a stronger connection between Aboriginal patients and healthcare providers.” “As part of our commitment to National Reconciliation and promoting inclusivity within our organisation, we are excited to unveil our bright new Aboriginal Health uniforms,” a Peninsula Health spokesperson said. “This initiative aims to recognise and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Aboriginal…
A MURAL by an Indigenous artist will be installed at Frankston East Primary School to mark Reconciliation Week. The artwork was painted by Indigenous artist Kellie Congues. The mural depicts seven classrooms, each completed with help from the students. Frankston East Primary School acting principal Warren Bull said the “story of the mural is all about community, with students at the centre, and parents and teachers around them.” “There are seven classrooms depicted, with each student putting their fingerprint on their class, and each staff member has also put their fingerprint on the mural,” he said. “This is all part…