POLICE aboard the Mornington nightshift patrol van were busy on Friday night (21 April) processing three offenders within three hours for drink driving. All three drivers were intercepted by police in the Mornington area and taken back to the Mornington police station for a further breath test. A 52-year-old man from Tyabb returned a reading of 0.069 – resulting in a fine and loss of licence for three months. A 49-year-old Mount Martha man returned a reading of 0.092 – resulting in a fine and loss of licence for six months. A 21-year-old female P-plater from New South Wales returned…
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ROSEBUD Police are asking the public to help identify a dangerous driver in Dromana. On 20 April, a male driver failed to stop on police direction, taking off at a fast speed and running through a red light on Nepean Highway, Dromana. The vehicle was a white Ford Falcon utility with false registration plates 1JI2YN attached. Police are asking for information on the identity of the driver or the whereabouts of the vehicle. Contact the Rosebud Police Station on 5986 0444 with information and refer to incident number 230140949. First published in the Frankston Times – 25 April 2023
FRANKSTON Hockey Club has celebrated 50 years of fun and friendship within the City of Frankston. The club was founded in 1973 by a group of passionate local players that consisted of hockey greats Robert “Chicken” Howell and triple Olympian Des Piper. Together, the club took a trip down memory lane on Saturday 1 April for an anniversary celebration and shared stories and laughs as Teams of the Decades were announced. Joining in on the celebration were founding members Neil Rist, Russell “Hollywood” Whitney and triple Olympian Des Piper who were accompanied by a strong showing of Life Members and…
OVER 12,500 Frankston residents have so far received the state government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus. Billed as a way to ease the cost of living, the program encourages applicants find a better energy deal – with thousands of Victorians choosing to switch and save by changing their energy deal through the Victorian Energy Compare website. The Victorian Energy Compare website is an independent comparison website, making it easy for Victorians to find a cheaper offer and keeping big energy retailers in check. The Energy Assistance Program – a free service providing energy consumers experiencing hardship with one-on- one assistance –…
TREAT yourself and your pet to a fun-filled day of entertainment, activities and giveaways at the Pets’ Day Out at Ballam Park, Frankston. Pets’ Day Out is a fun and free community event which delights animal enthusiasts of all ages. This year you can experience face painting, an animal farm, pony rides, flyball, animal education and some great performances in the demonstration arena. Pets’ Day Out will be held on Saturday, 29 April 10am-3pm. Free entry. First published in the Frankston Times – 25 April 2023