DRAGON’S Abreast Peninsula Dragonflys celebrated the blessing of their newest dragon boat, named Bella, on last Saturday (5 December) at their home base on the banks of the Patterson River in Carrum. The Dragonflys, part of the Dragons Abreast organisation, offer breast cancer survivors a chance to meet others with similar experiences and have fun while exercising by rowing boats along Patterson River. A traditional Buddhist blessing was performed by Buddhist Monk, the Venerable Thong Dang, and included the symbolic tying of string from the gold Buddha to Bella, followed by the blessing of the boat and all of the…
Author: Bayside News
BASKETBALL “like you’ve never seen before” will take over the Frankston Basketball Stadium this month for the annual Summer Slam tournament held by South Sudanese Australian National Basketball Association (SSANBA). The tournament not only features amazing sporting ability, raw athleticism and an impressive slam dunk contest, it is also an important cultural event for the Sudanese-Australian community; uniting them through basketball. The programs run by SSANBA, as well as its partner Helping Hoops, have empowered many Sudanese-Australian youth in Frankston, giving them a sense of purpose and motivation. The tournament will be held from December 18-20, finishing on a high…
UP to 30 offenders have been arrested and charged over the past fortnight in relation to thefts of cars, and from cars, in Carrum Downs, Frankston, Frankston South, Langwarrin and Seaford areas. The ease with which the crimes are committed amazes Frankston police, who say residents are “not doing the right thing” to ensure they are not victims of crime. They don’t know what else they can do to encourage residents to lock their cars, especially overnight, and keep any valuables out of sight. Senior Constable Ken Howard, of Frankston CIU, said more than 40 per cent of burgled cars…
BEACHGOERS are being encouraged to look after Frankston’s shining sands this summer by helping ensure beaches are litter free. Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley hopes the best possible impression can be presented to visitors to Frankston over the summer months. “Over the years litter on our beaches has been an ongoing and costly issue, particularly given our high visitation numbers. To help curb this council has implemented education programs that have helped reduce the amount of litter on our shores,” Cr Dooley said. “Unfortunately the message hasn’t made it through to everyone, but we do appreciate those who do the…
HOMICIDE detectives were called to a house in Cassia Grove, Frankston this afternoon (Friday) to investigate a report of an alleged aggravated burglary and a man’s death. Police say a male intruder died after “a confrontation” with “a nearby neighbour” who came to a woman’s aid when he heard her screams at about 1.30pm. “There was a confrontation between the neighbour and the male intruder and it appears that that male has lost his life in circumstances which are currently under investigation,” Homicide Squad detective Sergeant Robert Nazaretian said. The woman was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.