Police are searching for a man who allegedly exposed himself whilst travelling on an outbound Frankston line train on Wednesday, 19 October 2016. The man boarded the train from Flinders Street Railway Station at around 8.40pm. Whilst on board, the man exposed himself in full view of other commuters. He then got off the train in Frankston. Police have released CCTV images of a man whom they believe may be able to assist in their inquiries. He is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, in his 30s, with a solid build and short brown hair. He was wearing a black…
Author: Bayside News
THOUSANDS of people flocked to the Frankston waterfronts on Friday (6 January) to join in the Blessing of the Waters celebration, and to escape the 33-degree heat in the cool waters of Port Phillip Bay. The Blessing of the Waters is celebrated every year at Frankston by followers of the Greek Orthodox faith to celebrate Epiphany Day and the Baptism of Jesus. Divers of different ages and energy levels dived off Frankston Pier after a wooden cross was blessed by Greek Orthodox Bishop Iakovos before being tossed into the bay. Theo Demetriou, 28, from Clayton was first to snatch the…
A GROUP of Frankston and Mornington Peninsula residents are making a difference to the lives of leprosy sufferers around the globe, and are inviting others to join the cause. The Peninsula Leprosy Mission Support Group, a group of 12 people from around the peninsula, has raised more than $12,500 this year, beating its target and fully funding four projects in India, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and Nepal. Hastings member Don Johnston, who joined the group in 2008, said he was moved to tears when he and fellow members travelled to Nepal and saw the suffering and social rejection of…
MORE rubbish bins have been installed along Frankston and Seaford foreshores to discourage littering. An extra 19 mobile waste bins will be in place until the end of the Easter holidays along the foreshore boardwalk and at Frankston and Seaford piers. Councillors supported a suggestion by the 3199 Frankston Beach Patrol group to ensure extra bins are in place during the summer season when more residents and visitors frequent foreshore areas. “Frankston’s beaches are extremely popular during summer, with local residents and visitors from neighbouring municipalities travelling to Frankston and Seaford beach to cool off with family and friends,” Frankston…
A new twilight cinema experience comes to the peninsula this summer as Mornington Racecourse presents Sunset Cinema. Popping up on Thursday January 12, Sunset Cinema at Mornington Racecourse is a one night only outdoor cinema event perfect for the whole family. In addition to the feature film, Finding Dory, screening from 7pm, there’ll also be rides and activities for the kids, catering and snack bar options from the Mornington Racecourse team, and a stocked beer and wine bar for the parents. Supported by local businesses Jacobs & Lowe, Peninsula Kids, Wignall Ford, Decking Out Melbourne and Ambient Lounge and set…