PENINSULA Community Legal Centre has established a fines clinic to help people unable to pay fines. The move was necessary because of “the alarming increase in the number of people coming to our centre with out-of-control outstanding fines”, the centre’s principal lawyer Victoria Mullings said. “The financial and social costs of this problem are wide-ranging, and may include severe penalties such as loss of driver’s licence, wheel-clamping, cancellation of registration and potentially even imprisonment.” Ms Mullins said a “growing tide” of people in Frankston had run up thousands of dollars in fines and associated administrative fees. “The scale of the…
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THE sand sculpture exhibition at Frankston’s waterfront could become an all-year round display thanks to a $750,000 federal government grant to build a weatherproof shell to house the sand sculptures. The grant, part of a federal nationwide $3.6 million Tourism Demand Driver Infrastructure program, will see exhibition owners Sandstorm Events build a ‘clear span structure’ at the sand sculpture exhibition’s Nepean Hwy home. “I am beyond excited that Sand Sculpting Australia has been a successful recipient of the latest TDDI grant – and am both proud and thrilled with the belief in sand sculpture as a national tourism product for…
THE 3199 Frankston Beach Patrol is embarking on a “same but different” challenge on Clean Up Australia Day – Sunday 6 March 2016. The group’s manager, John Billing, said members would clean up around the base of Oliver’s Hill with a focus on the rocks that collect and hold litter washed down drains. The litter makes its way into the bay via the storm water drains and the currents and waves do the rest, bringing it on to beaches. “We are looking for people to register and join us,” Mr Billing said. “As well as the rocks, we will also…
SPECTACULAR views from Olivers Hill are now even better with the installation this month of a public telescope that is free to use. It offers a fresh look across Port Phillip Bay at Melbourne, the You Yangs and Mount Macedon from this stunning perspective. “Hopefully locals and visitors will use the telescope to educate their children about proximity, the beauty of our coastline and the importance of protecting and preserving our natural environment,” Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley said. “We plan to include signage highlighting the unique history of Olivers Hill and the Frankston area, which will be a great…
A MENTONE woman has lost her licence for 12 months and had her car impounded at a cost of $873 after allegedly being caught drink-driving early Monday (15 February) morning. Police nabbed the 37 year old at 2.30am in Park Rd, Cheltenham. She blew 0.262. Sergeant Kris Hamilton, of Police media, said the woman would face court at a later date. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 17 February 2016