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…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
A PUSH for former employees of the Bay Hotel in Mordialloc to be paid is gaining momentum, after workers made public claims that they are still owed wages. The hotel suddenly shut its doors last month. Workers have now gone public with allegations that they are still owed pay from their time in employment at the restaurant. A social media campaign titled “#MakeTheBayPay” has gathered momentum, with an online petition gathering over 1500 signatures. Hospo Voice, a hospitality union, has been advocating for workers at the Bay Hotel to be paid the wages they claim they are entitled to. They…
DIVISION ONE ROSEBUD came within a whisker of succeeding in a brilliant comeback effort against Sorrento on Saturday. The contest, played on Sorrento’s home turf, see sawed throughout the first half. Rosebud went into the second half down by just three, and looked to be a good chance of getting a win. The third quarter was a Sorrento blitz, as they kicked six goals and established a 31 buffer heading into the final term. The five goal gap looked to have all but sealed their victory. The Buds were determined to not take the loss lying down though, and stormed…
DIVISION TWO CRIB Point have finally got off the mark for 2019, recording a big win over Pearcedale in front of their home crowd. Supporters at Crib Point Recreation Reserve were treated to a brilliant first half display from their side, as the Magpies piled on 11 goals to two. Pearcedale performed better in the second half but the damage was done, and the Magpies finally got their first victory for the year on the board. A stunning performance from Thomas Panich helped the Magpies win. He kicked nine goals. The final score read 18.16 (124) to 11.7 (73). At…
FRANKSTON Council have backed out of a move to sell a parcel of public land on Evelyn Street to the Department of Justice. Council voted on 18 February to negotiate the sale of the land in a vote that was intended to take place behind closed doors. Councillors voted to bring that debate into the public section of the meeting. On 3 June council moved to reverse the decision to negotiate the sale of the land, voting to ensure “the Evelyn Street site 17R and 19R-21R will not be sold and is to be retained as open space for the…