DEAGAN Newman will have his Dad on his mind when he takes part in the World’s Greatest Shave this year. Ten-year-old Deagan’s father Sam died from blood cancer in 2017. This year, Deagan will have his head shaved to raise funds for cancer research. Sam Newman worked at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre before his death. The swimming centre has hosted World’s Greatest Shave event since 2018 to commemorate Newman and raise money for an important cause. Deagan will visit the pool this week to have his head shaved. Deagan Newman says he is taking part in the charity event because…
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FRANKSTON mayor Nathan Conroy has not signed the Mayors for the Voice to Parliament public statement. Last month Kingston mayor Hadi Saab announced he had signed the statement, pledging his support for an Indigenous Voice in Australia’s constitution. Kingston Council also publicly announced its support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart. At least 38 other mayors across Australia have signed on to support the Voice. When asked if he would also sign the statement supporting the Voice, Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said “the Indigenous Voice to Parliament will go to a referendum and be determined by the community. At…
THE Grand Kyiv Ballet will perform in Frankston this June. The dancers from the Ukrainian ballet company have not been able to return home since last year’s invasion. They have instead travelled the world performing for audiences in Europe, the USA, China, and South America. The Grand Kyiv Ballet will begin its tour of New Zealand and Australia next month. The ballet company performs at the Frankston Arts Centre on 29 June in its penultimate show of the tour. Ukrainian work Forest Song will be performed alongside pieces from Don Quixote. The Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine was founded in…
Acting on a community tip-off, Mornington Divisional Response Unit (DRU) detectives have today seized 1,500 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of $2.5 million. Police swooped on a commercial property in Keppler Court, Seaford at about 8am this morning, uncovering a sophisticated hydroponic set up where they seized the cannabis plants. During the warrant police seized: No arrests have been made at this time and investigation remains on-going. Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or lodge a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. Quotes attributed to Mornington Divisional Response Unit Acting Detective Sergeant Chris…
NOMINATIONS have opened for the 2023 Kingston citizen of the year awards. Nominations are also being accepted for the community group of the year award. The mayor Hadi Saab is encouraging people to nominate volunteers and community groups for both categories. “The tireless work of our volunteers and community groups helps make Kingston such a great place to live, work and play,” Saab said. “We certainly wouldn’t be as successful and connected without the spirit of volunteerism we have in our city. “The Kingston Community Awards aims to showcase fantastic community members – we’re looking for nominations for people young…