FRANKSTON MP Paul Edbrooke says he has “no plans” to open a safe injecting facility in Frankston, despite a leading researcher saying it could be beneficial. A report published recently by the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre found that distance barriers are preventing people from accessing safe injecting rooms. However, Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke told The Times that recent evidence does not suggest a local facility is needed. “My number one priority is community safety and I have no plans to see medically supervised injecting rooms in Frankston based on recent data,” Edbrooke said. “With other harm reduction initiatives…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
THE Level Crossing Removal Project says it will work with council to “refine” its sky rail plans at Parkdale. Despite opposition from Kingston Council and hundreds of residents, the LXRP is persisting with its plans to build sky rail at Parkdale. Elevated rail will replace the level crossings at Warrigal Road and Parkers Road. Last month Kingston Council released its own plans for the Parkdale Station area, hoping to influence the LXRP’s final project. In response, an LXRP spokesperson told The News that “early designs” for the project “will be refined following extensive community consultation including feedback from locals, traders,…
PHIL Wall is a man of many talents. To some, Wall is a stalwart of the Chelsea SES. To others he is the man who was celebrant for their wedding. To rugby fans he is even the man who penned the Melbourne Storm theme. Last year a sudden health scare saw Wall take on a new title – stroke survivor. On 25 July last year, Wall was rushed to hospital after suffering a major ischemic stroke on the left side of his brain stem. The stroke left the right side of his body temporarily paralysed and affected his speech and…
MPNFL DIVISION ONE PINES face an uphill battle to make finals after a close defeat last weekend. Pines hit the road to take on Red Hill. The Hillmen and Pythons traded blows in a tight first half, with Pines ahead by seven at the main break. Red Hill flexed their muscle in the second half, taking back control of the game with a four goals to one third term. Pines were better in the last quarter, but couldn’t get back in the lead. Red Hill ended up defeating Pines by 15 points 13.11 (89) to 11.8 (74). James Fletcher, Jonah…
BOXING legend Johnny Famechon has died aged 77. Famechon, a Frankston resident for five decades, was born Jean-Pierre in France. He moved to Australia as a young child with his family and quickly took to boxing, making his pro debut at Festival Hall aged just 16. In the ring, Famechon was a plucky and skilled boxer who fought with heart. He skipped amateur boxing and rose through the ranks quickly after debuting, with his strong defensive style setting him apart from the rest. Famechon’s crowning glory came in 1969. In front of a huge crowd in the main event at…