ACCIDENTAL entry into waterways is one of the most common causes of drowning, new statistics have revealed. Life Saving Victoria says that since 2000, 17 per cent of fatal drownings have been preceded by people walking near water and on rocks. LSV research and evaluation manager Dr Hannah Calverley said, “in the past decade, accidental entry accounted for 41 per cent of fatal drownings so even if you don’t intend to end up in the water, it is important to be prepared for all possible outcomes.” “The weather may traditionally start to cool down in Victoria as we mark the…
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NEARLY 250 traffic offences have been detected on high risk roads in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula this year. Somerville highway patrol police and the TAC have joined forces to conduct Operation SAST this year. Through the operation they have detected 241 traffic offences – 169 people were caught speeding. A statement on the Frankston eyewatch Facebook page read “this year the road toll is climbing rapidly to which police will be out in force targeting speed and distraction offences. Police urge all motorists to report dangerous or speeding motorists to 000 or Crime Stoppers. Please remember that road…
A MAN has been charged with 17 historical sexual offences by the Frankston Police sexual offences and child abuse investigation team. A 71-year-old Balnarring man was arrested in August last year. He is alleged to have committed offences against two victims on the Mornington Peninsula between 2001 and 2007. Police have now charged the man with 17 offences including sexual penetration of a child under 16, indecent act with a child under 16, and threats to kill. The man is scheduled to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 5 May. First published in the Frankston Times – 7 March 2023
FRANKSTON’S newly re-established business chamber is hosting an awards night to recognise the best of local businesses. The Frankston Business Collective was launched last July. It says its awards will “recognise excellence among businesses and also showcase businesses and operators who offer their customers and communities excellence in all that they do.” Nominees for the awards will be asked what makes their business unique, and what they implemented to address challenges that had come up in the last 12 months. Entries of award nominations will open in March and close in June. The awards will be presented in October. Frankston…
FRANKSTON NDIS has a new home. The NDIS agency has moved to the Services Australia Centre at Bayside Shopping Centre. The centre now hosts Centrelink and Medicare services as well. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy says she hopes the move will “enhance the face to face experience that NDIS participants have with important government services.” “The new Services Australia Centre is a terrific facility,” she said. The new NDIS home is near the Beach Street entrance of the shopping centre. First published in the Frankston Times – 7 March 2023