ABUSE directed towards crossing supervisors needs to stop this year, Kingston mayor Jenna Davey-Burns says. Kingston Council manages 83 school crossings. It says last year it received multiple reports of cars running red lights, abuse directed towards crossing supervisors, and speeding. With school returning this week, the mayor is urging parents to exercise caution. Davey-Burns said, “we are again urging drivers slow down around our school crossings to keep our kids safe.” “Alongside our school communities we are pushing the importance of safe driving around our local schools, especially at drop-off and pick-up times. Council manages 83 school crossings, and…
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RSPCA Victoria’s low-cost pet vaccination clinic will come to Frankston this week. The event will see RSPCA experts provide affordable check-ups, dog vaccines, and advice on pet behaviours. It will take place on Thursday 1 February at the Ballam Park Scout Hall. RSPCA Victoria head of prevention Rebecca Cook said, “at our last clinic in Frankston, we met 22 local pets and their owners, and we saw 26 local pets and their owners the last time we visited Carrum Downs.” “By the end of January, we will have held a total of 46 low-cost vaccination events across Melbourne and saved…
A BUS driver was taken to hospital after crashing into a shop on Young Street in Frankston last week. The bus crashed into a shopfront at around 9.20pm on 22 January. The driver was taken to hospital for observation. The sole passenger on the bus was unhurt, and nobody inside the shop was injured. Police are now investigating what caused the crash. Anyone with information or dashcam footage can assist by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submitting a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times – 30 January 2024
POLICE are looking into a fire which broke out at a Nepean Highway building in Frankston. Fire Rescue Victoria crews were called out to the blaze on the corner of Nepean Highway and Beach Street at 12.47am on 24 January. They arrived four minutes later and began extinguishing the fire. Nearby residents were evacuated while firefighters fought the blaze. Firefighters managed to contain the fire to the top level of a two-storey industrial building. and eventually declared it under control a little after 2.15am. The scene was handed over to Victoria Police for investigation soon afterwards. First published in the…
A VOLUNTEER helping to support struggling families has been named Frankston’s citizen of the year. Alistair Leaver from Mums Supporting Families in Need is the 2024 Frankston citizen of the year. He was awarded the honour at a ceremony on 26 January. Leaver helped increase the charity’s volunteer network by 60 percent, and has improved its warehouse operations. He said he was “very humbled” to win the award. “I really enjoy helping out and I get a lot out of helping others,” he said. 2023 Frankston High School captain Kelly Gilbert was named the young citizen of the year. Her…