A CAST of talented performers is gearing up to perform Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom at the Frankston Arts Centre later this year. The show will be staged by PLOS Musical Productions. The cast members for the show were announced last week. The lead role of Scott Hastings will be played by Mitchell Smith. The character Fran will be played by Guada Bañez. Since returning to the stage after the COVID-19 pandemic, PLOS has staged successful productions of Chicago and The Boy From Oz. Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical will open at the Frankston Arts Centre on 28 July. For…
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THE Frankston serial killer who murdered Elizabeth Stevens, Deborah Fream, and Natalie Russell in 1993 will remain behind bars. Paul Denyer was handed a life sentence for the three murders in 1993. After an appeal, he was given a non-parole period of 30 years. 51-year-old Denyer is now eligible for parole, but has been unsuccessful in his bid for freedom. Families of the victims were told last Wednesday that his parole bid had been rejected. News of Denyer’s potential parole was met with widespread community backlash. A change.org petition opposing his release garnered more than 50,000 signatures. Frankston MP Paul…
THE Pink Ladies Auxiliary’s five decades of help at Frankston Hospital is being celebrated this national volunteer week. The Pink Ladies Auxiliary is Frankston Hospital’s longest running volunteer group. They have been raising money for the hospital since 1968. The president of the volunteer group, Carole Thwaites, said she first joined in 2015 because she “likes to be busy”. “There’s always something going on. I had about three months at home after retiring and I couldn’t stand it. Volunteering and being around people help to keep me focused,” she said. “The most enjoyable part of my role is meeting people.…
THE Chelsea SES has moved into its new $7 million headquarters. The redeveloped facility features a six-bay drive-through motor room, more storage, additional training space, and upgraded infrastructure for emergency response coordination. The state government spent $7 million on its construction. The official opening event for the Chelsea SES homebase was held on 30 April. In a statement, the Chelsea SES said that it was a “special” day. “It was such an emotional day for all of us, but especially unit controller Ron Fitch after the many, many years of work he has put in to make [the day] a…
POLICE continue to investigate the disappearance of a man from Cheltenham more than 40 years ago. Peter Christofidis was last seen on Cameron Street in Cheltenham on 14 March, 1983. Last week police issued a renewed appeal for information about his disappearance. Christofidis was 28-years-old at the time of his disappearance. His Volkswagen Beetle was found abandoned on Calder Highway near Ouyen a few days after he was last seen, but he was never located. To assist with the investigation, police have released two photos (pictured) of Christofidis. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333…