BURGLARS came away empty handed after breaking into Karingal Hub shopping centre, 1.24am, Wednesday 10 May. Detective Senior Constable Richard Brown, of Frankston CIU, said two men used a jemmy bar to force glass doors near the post office and then tried to smash their way into Prouds jewellers. Unsuccessful, they jumped the counter at the Free Choice tobacco outlet and tried to force doors into the cigarette cabinet, fleeing with a “couple of cigarette lighters”. The men wearing hoodies and gloves drove off in a stolen silver Commodore. First published in the Frankston Times – 22 May 2017
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A RAINBOW flag was raised at Frankston Council’s Davey St offices last Wednesday (17 May) in support of this year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). The flag raising ceremony to celebrate sexual and gender diversities within the community was part of the day to raise awareness of challenges around homophobia, biphobia and transphobia prejudices. Frankston mayor Cr Brian Cunial said it is the third year council had shown support for IDAHOBIT Day. “Displaying a rainbow flag proudly in Frankston’s city centre demonstrates our ongoing commitment to maintaining an inclusive and supportive community where all are welcome,” Cr…
FIVE medical clinics in the Dunkley electorate will be part of a nationwide trial of a Health Care Home program enabling people with difficult and complex health problems to remain at home rather than be forced to stay in a hospital. The program was announced as part of this month’s federal budget. Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said Health Care Home services will tailor care to individual patients’ health circumstances in consultation with GPs. “This is an Australian first and although I will be guided by our GPs and those patients taking part, I am hopeful that if the program…
FIVE weeks on, WorkSafe Victoria is still investigating a Rye Easter carnival tragedy in which a six-year-old boy was killed. Eugene Mahauariki, of Dromana, died when he fell from the Cha Cha ride, 5.15pm, Monday 17 April. WorkSafe last week made the call for witnesses as their investigation into his death continues. They have been told the boy fell from a ride that was operating after the carnival had closed to the public. He suffered serious head injuries and was flown to the Royal Children’s Hospital where he died four days later. Call 1800 136 089 or email info@worksafe.vic.gov.au with…
FORTY years of bringing people together in the name of community will be celebrated at Orwil Street Community House next month. The small, not for profit community house offers daytime and evening activity programs including arts and craft and computing. Orwil Street Community House coordinator Georgina Portelli said neighbourhood houses are “not just for women doing macrame” and several male-focused activities are available. “We are very proud of the fact that 40 percent of people that come to the House are males,” she said. “We have a dedicated team of staff, committee and volunteers, who have all been involved in…