FRANKSTON basketballers David Andersen and Ryan Broekhoff have been selected to play in the 12-man Australian team at the FIBA World Cup in Spain. The players were farewelled last Monday before heading off on the Boomers’ pre-tournament tour of Europe. The team was announced on 28 July and will compete from 30 August-14 September. Their selection followed a week of internal trialling at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra where both Andersen, 34, and Broekhoff, 23, trained as teenagers. The talented pair began as five-year-olds with Frankston Basketball in introductory programs then played in the domestic competition. They were…
Author: Stephen Taylor
A SISTER’S generous gift is a potential lifesaver for Langwarrin man Darren Puleio. She is giving him one of her kidneys. Simone Lovitt, 42, of Lochiel Av, Edithvale, will donate the organ at The Alfred Hospital on 1 September in what Mr Puleio describes as “an awesome event”. The 44-year-old 183cm locksmith, who admits to previously being an overweight 150kg – and a heavy smoker – is now a much trimmer 112kg and is off the fags. He watches what he eats and “thinks healthy”. Mr Puleio’s condition became noticeable in August 2012. He sought medical treatment for breathing difficulties…
NEIGHBOURS frustrated and angry at the squalid living conditions and questionable behaviour of tenants at Frankston rooming houses have found there is little they – or the Frankston Council – can do about it. A 17-signature petition calling for a “review” of a rooming house at 17 Finlay St last week only served to remind councillors of their impotence in overseeing the planning and management of rooming houses under current state government legislation. The signatories – from Finlay and Taketa streets – have been advised there is no legislation to guide the council in dealing with the location or concentration…
STUDENTS at Patterson River Secondary College enjoyed the sights and sounds of an Anzac Day “community roadshow” on Tuesday. It was all part of the Anzac Centenary – Victoria’s Journey of Remembrance which included a visit by Premier Denis Napthine, Veterans’ Affairs Minister Damian Drum and Carrum MP Donna Bauer. Actors dressed as soldiers brought the flavor of the era into the classroom. The roadshow is an important part of the state government’s commemorations to mark 100 years since the start of World War I. It will travel to communities across the state throughout the year. The event includes a…
LOOKING for “something worthwhile” to do to help the community first attracted Langwarrin’s Marie Wright to volunteer at the former Citizen’s Advice Bureau in Frankston. Now – 45 years later – she thinks it might be time to take a break. Mrs Wright, who celebrated her 80th birthday and retirement from the now Community Support Frankston yesterday, said she had received “so much satisfaction” from her part-time role as well as making many friends. After five moves and three name changes since 1970 she says the service is working better than ever and admits she is sad to go. “But…