Police are appealing for information after a man stole liquor worth more than $600 from a store in Frankston. It is understood the man walked into a store on Nepean Highway about 3pm on both Saturday 18 February and Sunday 19 February. Investigators were told the man placed spirits and wine into a shopping bag before walking out of the store without paying. Investigators have released CCTV and images of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Victoria…
Author: Bayside News
CHISHOLM Institute is incredibly proud to have won the Teacher Professional Development Award at the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) 2023 Awards of Excellence. The Award recognises an institution or institutional association that has demonstrated excellence in teacher professional development. Chisholm was nominated alongside two other finalists, Kenya Technical Trainers College and the NPTC Group of Colleges, based in Wales. Chisholm CEO Stephen Varty said that teacher development was integral to student success and the Award was testament to the hard-work and commitment of its staff. “We’re incredibly proud to receive such a prestigious award and to be…
Frankston’s South Side Festival 2023 will dazzle audiences with stunning visual arts and striking installations. Prominent Australian artist, writer and film maker Shaun Tan’s Rules of Summer exhibition features original paintings made for the picture book of the same title. Shaun is excited to participate in South Side Festival, adding: “I grew up in the northern suburbs of Perth, in a place which bears some resemblance geographically and culturally to the landscape of Frankston. “Many of my stories refer to suburban, coastal communities, where the most fascinating things happen not in faraway lands, but in everyday suburban backyards and kitchens.…
A BOLD vision to transform Frankston’s Nepean Highway into an iconic and vibrant boulevard has been unveiled by Frankston City Council. Mayor Nathan Conroy said the transformation of Nepean Highway has been discussed for many years. “It’s time to get on with the job. Council is focused on delivering the best for residents and visitors with this visionary plan.” Council has developed a Draft Nepean Boulevard Vision to outline the aspiration for this city-shaping project. A Master Plan will guide the prioritisation and development of three sections of Nepean Boulevard covering 3.7kms from Mile Bridge through the Frankston Municipal Activity…
CITY of Kingston will join with five other councils to deter unsightly illegal graffiti by commissioning a series of vibrant street art murals on public spaces. The Urban Canvas Mural Festival will see 30 artists each create a large-scale mural on some of Melbourne’s most graffiti prone areas over 14 days. The participating councils, Bayside, Boroondara, Glen Eira, Kingston, Port Phillip and Stonnington, make up the Inner South Metro Mayors Forum (ISMMF). The Mural Festival, launching on 17 April at a dedicated Festival Hub at 254 Carlisle Street, Balaclava, includes an art exhibition, art workshops, a youth mentoring program and…