Frankston Embona detectives are appealing for information after an attempted armed robbery in Frankston last week. Police have been told a man entered a service station on Nepean Highway armed with a knife about 5pm on Wednesday 22 June. The man approached the attendant where he produced a knife and made demands for cash and cigarettes. The staff member was able to flee to a back room and lock the door. Police believe the man cut his hand when he stabbed the knife into a door, before leaving the scene empty handed. The staff member was not injured in the…
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SOUTHERN Port Phillip Bay anglers are invited to hear the “Big Fisherman” Rex Hunt and fisheries experts discuss the removal of commercial net fishing and the health of key bay species. They will be speaking at a conference, 5.30-9pm, Friday 12 August, at the Altona Theatre. “We’re keen to share the latest findings from our work in the bay and outline the substantial progress made this year in removing 33 of 43 commercial netters – the flagship commitment in the State Government’s $46 million Target One Million plan,” Fisheries Victoria executive director Travis Dowling said. “Presentations from experts will cover…
FRANKSTON line commuters are being asked to be patient during a 37-day closure of part of the rail line to remove level crossings at Bentleigh, Ormond and McKinnon. Passengers will have to hop on to buses supplied by Metro Trains between Caulfield and Moorabbin until works end on 31 July. “These level crossings were among Victoria’s worst, with boom gates down for more than a third of the morning peak. Those boom gates are history and we’re getting on with removing more crossings,” Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said. During the closure, 1000 construction workers will work around the clock,…
AUSTRALIA Red Cross is asking Frankston residents to dig deep and help those in need this winter. Red Cross state executive director Penny Harrison says Frankston people are “warm-hearted”. “We’re asking Frankston to help because we’ve a strong, loyal support base here, with more than 1700 generous Red Cross members, volunteers and donors, along with many more people who support our Red Cross shop and donate blood,” Ms Harrison said. People can help by donating winter clothing at the Frankston Red Cross Shop at 13b Thompson St (Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm; Sat 9.30am-1pm), donating blood at the Frankston Blood Service Centre (20…
A MORNINGTON family has created a modern, industrial-style art gallery and studio space aimed at supporting creative talent. Black Spot Gallery & Studios in Milgate Drive, has been opened by Allan and Lynne Stynes and their sons Cameron and Travis, after two years’ planning and research into the local art scene. “Our youngest son Cam has always had a great flair and interest in many aspects of art,” Mrs Stynes said. “His works have been on exhibition at many different shows and he has always loved the idea of having a studio or gallery to display his work. “Allan has…