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FOOTBALL THE 2022 AFLW season kicked off in Frankston on Friday night with a big win for Richmond. Played under lights at Skybus Stadium, Richmond were trailing by a point at quarter-time. They then put the foot to the floor, denying St Kilda momentum and keeping them goalless in the second and third quarters. Richmond racked up nine consecutive goals in a clinical performance, walking away 38-point winners. Richmond’s dual code athlete, Monique Conti, starred with 29 disposals, nine clearances and 17 contested possessions. The talented Conti also plays for the Southside Flyers in the Women’s National Basketball League. First…
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash in Carrum Downs, 1 July. A car and motorbike collided at the intersection of Frankston-Dandenong Road and Centenary Street just after 5.30pm. The motorcyclist, a 61-year-old man from Carrum Downs, had to be airlifted to hospital for treatment on life-threatening injuries. The driver of the car, a 44-year-old woman from Seaford, stopped to assist and is now helping police. Any witnesses or anybody with dashcam footage can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times -…
HAILED as the international ‘Queen of 70’s Pop’ Helen Reddy was Australia’s very first truly international superstar. In 1973, her iconic song I Am Woman became the unforgettable anthem of the women’s liberation movement and made her the very first Australian to ever win a Grammy Award. During her remarkable career she placed three #1 hits on the US Billboard charts and six more in the US top 10. She sold over 25 million albums and played to sellout concert houses right around the world. She even hosted her very own prime time series on U.S.Television. Then, all…