FRANKSTON has once again been recognised for its street art. After winning the gold award last year, Frankston’s street art walking tours have again been nominated for a prize at the Australian Street Art Awards. Australian Street Art Awards director Liz Rivers said “this Frankston tour snagged the gold award in [the best street art tour] category last year. Being shortlisted in these awards again further cements Frankston’s reputation as an aspirational destination for everyone who loves to discover visually stunning experiences.” “The awards provide a platform where trailblazing destinations – cities, regional towns and precincts – can be recognised…
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FRANKSTON Police are trying to reunite a lost toolbag with its owner. The tools (pictured above) were handed into the police station after they were discovered alongside a Frankston road on 11 January. Inside the bag was a Matt Gas Gunkit, a Makita toolbelt, a shoulder bag with hand tools, a Bulldog rachet set, Dewalt drill extensions, an orange backpack with harness rope, and two orange edge harness belts. Anyone with proof of ownership can contact Contable Rambukkana at 9784 5555. First published in the Frankston Times – 31 January 2023
A RELIGIOUS temple in Carrum Downs was vandalised earlier this month. Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives believe the temple was vandalised with graffiti sometime overnight between 15 January and 16 January. In a statement, Victoria Police said “it is believed the damage includes graffiti slogans of a political nature.” “Victoria Police takes any political or racially motivated crime seriously, including in the form of graffiti, and we encourage anyone with information about this type of activity to report it to police,” Victoria Police said. “Prejudice-motivated crime undermines community harmony, reduces people’s perception of safety and makes people feel isolated.” Anyone…
100-YEAR-old Warwick Exton is Frankston’s citizen of the year. Exton is a passionate environmentalist who dedicates his time to preserving and restoring Sweetwater Creek Reserve. He has written a book, Action Sweetwater Creek, which details his love for the place and calls for the site to be officially proclaimed a nature reserve. Before working with the Action Sweetwater Creek group and the Frankston Primary School committee, Exton served in World War Two. He finished his service as a flight lieutenant in the United Kingdom. In his acceptance speech, Exton stressed the importance of looking after the environment. “I’d like to…
THE winners of the 2023 Frankston Gift have been crowned. Saye Morris was the winner in the men’s 70 metre gift, and Zoe Neale took out the women’s 70 metre gift. Corey Baker and Lincoln Barnes finished second and third in the men’s division respectively. In the women’s division, second place Kiara Reddingius and third place Grace O’Dwyer joined Neale on the podium. Neale ran an adjusted time of 8.525 seconds. Morris’ adjusted time was 7.55 seconds. Winners at the Frankston Gift have gone on to perform strongly at the Stawell Gift in the past. The 2023 Frankston Gift was…