ASPENDALE Life Saving Club’s new $5.7 million clubhouse is complete. The lifesaving club officially opened its new facility last week. The two-storey building includes new toilets, a rainwater tank, LED lighting, training rooms, a kitchen, an observation room, and a first aid area. The project was jointly funded by Kingston Council, which allocated $3.7 million in funds to it, and the state government, which spent $2 million. Aspendale Life Saving Club has around 600 members who will share the new rooms. Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson said, “I’m thrilled that the Aspendale Life Saving Club has the dedicated spaces and resources…
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A teenager has been arrested after a pursuit in an allegedly stolen vehicle this morning. Police spotted an Audi driving erratically on Dingley Bypass in Clarinda about 1.05am. It is alleged the car was one of two vehicles stolen in an aggravated burglary at a property on Whyte Street in Brighton earlier this morning. With assistance from the Air Wing, the car was followed through Kingston and the south-eastern suburbs. Stop sticks were successfully deployed and the Audi came to a stop at the intersection of Thompsons Road and McCormicks Road in Carrum Downs. The male driver allegedly got out…
THE increasing threat of online scams has prompted calls for caution. The federal government estimates that each year, Australians lose $4 billion to scammers. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy hosted a scam protection forum at Village Baxter last month. She has urged residents to be careful about online safety to avoid scams. “Anyone can be victim of a scam. As a community it’s so important that we increase our confidence, skills, and online safety. That’s what this forum was all about.” Murphy said. “Protecting consumers is a top priority for the federal government, with a new National Anti-Scams Centre, tougher codes,…
ANTI-DOMESTIC violence campaigner Rosie Batty was the guest speaker at a Chisholm Institute graduation event last week. 128 students received academic awards at the 2023 Chisholm Institute graduation ceremony at the Frankston Arts Centre. Rosie Batty is a former Frankston Chisholm student. The 2015 Australian of the Year addressed the graduates, telling them her study helped her become an advocate for family violence victims after her son’s death. “One of the subjects that I studied during my diploma was family violence, and that gave me the theoretical understanding and foundational knowledge to assist me on my journey to raise awareness…
NEW major events for Frankston are being sought. Applications are open for Frankston Council’s destination event attraction program. Through the grant program, individuals or organisations staging local events can receive council funding and in-kind sponsorship. Three tiers of funding are available. Applications for significant commercial events and major community events will be considered. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said he hopes the program will help Frankston attract tourists and visitors. “We are thrilled to offer the destination event attraction program for a second year. Frankston is a creative city, and we want to continue to build its reputation as an arts,…