PERFORMING arts are used as a platform for young people’s health, sense of inclusion and feelings of wellbeing by members of Artzmartz, based at Mornington. The group is part of Smart Communities which believes in creating communities where children and young people are valued, respected and heard. It fosters projects designed by and for young people, which provide a platform for community connection and skill development, feelings of belonging and sense of purpose and control in life. “Our young people have enormous potential and, as an organisation, we hope to provide many opportunities for them to hold onto their optimism…
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FISHING By Paul Pingiaro WELL it’s fair to say Melbourne’s spring weather has been very typical. Four season in one day seems to be the norm at the moment, however when the weather gods shine the fishing has been quite good and the good news is it’s only going to get much better. This time of year the majority of anglers focus on snapper. While the large schools of fish are still a few weeks away, it’s very promising to see some great early catches. Anglers fishing off the Rocks at Mt Martha, Mornington and Brighton are catching some nice…
SOCCER By Craig MacKenzie ROSEBUD Heart cemented its claim as Victoria’s team of the year by clinching the State 5 grand final in a penalty shootout last Saturday at Murphy Reserve in Port Melbourne. The season finale presented Heart with the opportunity to continue its perfect record having won every league game in State 5 South and becoming only the third senior team in the past 54 years to achieve such a feat. Heart went into this clash with State 5 North champion RMIT as a firm favourite but the large group of travelling Heart fans soon found out that…
TRANSIT Crime Unit detectives are investigating an attempted armed robbery on a 20-year-old man outside the Cheltenham station earlier this month. As the man got off the train and was walking down the ramp towards Charman Rd he was approached by a man who demanded his wallet, 4am, Sunday 4 September. The victim refused and the man pulled out a knife – but did not get the man’s wallet. He then got into a taxi and was driven to the Brighton area. Police have released images of a man they believe can assist with their inquiries. He is of Middle…
TWO youths who allegedly stole liquor and graffiti-sprayed buses and cars in Mentone were later found to be on bail for more serious offences. The oldest of the pair, 16, of Cheltenham, allegedly stole an energy drink from Coles, 4.30pm, Tuesday 13 September. Later, he and a 13-year-old boy allegedly stole vodka from a Duncan’s outlet and wine from a BWS outlet in Mentone. On a bus to Mentone station the teens allegedly scrawled the graffiti along the inside and outside windows. When they attempted to mark a car parked at the station two men got out to grab them.…