Author: Brodie Cowburn

A MAN is fighting for life after being stabbed in the head in Chelsea Heights during the early hours of 18 June. Police were called to the car park of the Chelsea Heights Hotel at around 3.35am. When they arrived they found a man, believed to be in his 40s, with a stab wound to his head. The man was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries, and was still in a critical condition as of yesterday morning (18 June). Investigators were told that a man had been involved in a verbal altercation with two men and two women. Police…

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DIVISION TWO CHELSEA have put themselves in the box seat for a finals spot this season, after they scored an important win over Seaford away from home. Both sides have enjoyed similar fortunes for the year and came into the contest with six wins to their name. With just four points separating third place from seventh place, every win is becoming crucial for sides battling for a finals spot. Chelsea ensured they would get the win with a stunning first term. They booted eight goals to Seaford’s one, putting the contest almost beyond doubt right from the get go. At…

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DIVISION ONE PINES have put Sorrento through another day of misery at Frankston Park, taking all four points in a rematch of last year’s grand final. Both teams played off in one of the most thrilling grand finals in history last year, with Pines eventually claiming the win with a point after the siren. This is the first time the two sides have met since that day. Early on it looked as if things would end up close again, with the lead changing hands at each break of play. Neither side led by more than a kick at any break.…

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BUSKERS in Frankston will be subject to new restrictions after council revised their busking code of conduct. The revised code of conduct features numerous changes. Under the new code of conduct applicants must be vetted through a “quality lens” in order to be granted a free permit to perform. Performers will also now be required to submit links to video or audio of them performing in order to be granted a permit. A report from a Frankston Council officer reads that vetting will be introduced “keeping in mind that we are not auditioning for professional performers.” Applicants for permits will…

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POLICE are warning microbrewery patrons to watch their alcohol intake after they caught a number of brewery visitors driving close to the legal limit over the long weekend. Operation Regal took place over the Queens’ Birthday long weekend, with an increased police presence working across the state to try and catch drink drivers. Microbreweries have grown in popularity in recent years, with a number of popular spots open across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Frankston Police Senior Sergeant Phil Hulley said that visitors to the breweries might not be aware that drinks at the venues often contain a very high…

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