BASKETBALL By Jarrod Potter WHEN your first word is “ball”, a life on court is probably in the making. Tom Bahen, 14, a Western Port junior, has been basketball-crazy his whole life. There’s no other way to describe a Frankston kid who was bouncing a basketball before he was walking and telling everyone about his sporting passion. But his isn’t the textbook tale of rising through the ranks and dominating at every turn. He hasn’t been in the Jamboree mix. He hasn’t featured in Southern Cross Challenge yet. Realistically, he has never been on “the pathway”. Instead, his first foray…
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Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 13-year-old girl Stephanie Reaby. Stephanie was last seen at her Frankston home on Wednesday 16 November. Police have concerns for her welfare due to her young age. It’s believed she may be frequenting the Bentleigh, Hampton and Frankston North areas. Police have released an image of Stephanie in the hope that someone may recognise her and provide information on her current whereabouts. Stephanie is described as about 160cm tall with a medium build and long brown hair. She was last seen wearing a blue hooded jumper, black tights and black…
Kingston Arts is holding the last Transmission show for 2016 this Saturday 26 November from 8pm at G3 Artspace (Shirley Burke Theatre) in Parkdale.There’s a great line-up of 3 acts brought together by video artist Jean Poole.Transmission will again take over G3 Artspace for a night of stunning live electronic music with amazing video projections in an intimate gallery setting. Bring your eyes and your ears for a feast of plenty and you’ll leave with a head buzzing with colours like a cage full of birds!Audego https://audego.bandcamp.com/ Dusty vocals, broken beat grooves and minor key aesthetics. Award-winning electronic duo Audego are…
Frankston based “That’s The Thing About Fishing” association who have taken 3000+ disabled people fishing this year is having its annual fundraiser this Sunday 27 November at Frankston venue ‘The Groove Train’. The Rock’n Roll action starts at 2pm featuring bands “Cover Up” and the “Wallarians” from Wallara school in Dandenong. Founder and President ‘Guru’ Glenn Cooper and his Vice Pres ‘Nui’ Brain Rowley will be on hand to MC the arvo. Lots of fun, prizes, dress-ups as Rock Stars and great rock music! Entry to exclusive upstairs room at the Groove Train in Wells St is $15. BE THERE!…
POPULAR singer Kate Ceberano will head a star-studded evening to celebrate the Christmas season at this year’s Carols by Kingston celebration. Kingston mayor Cr David Eden said Carols by Kingston is a great chance for the community to get together with friends and family before the holidays and relax in the park to the sounds of Christmas cheer. “This free, family-friendly community event has plenty on offer with fantastic performers, food vans, kids rides, market gift stalls, a visit from Santa and a spectacular fireworks finale,” Cr Eden said. “Carols by Kingston marks the start of our popular Season of…