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Business partners: Frankston Council mayor Cr Sandra Mayer is pleased council backs fledgling companies such as Spicy Web with a grants program. Picture: Yanni
Grants part of web for small business in enquiries and jobs. As Spicy Web had an increased budget for advertising and new hardware, this allowed us to invest in the establishment of a new office space.” Spicy Web has hired three permanent staff and now rents an office in Peninsula on the Bay Building on Nepean Hwy. Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer says the program was launched to create employment, build a resilient economy, improve commercial occupancy rates, activate city precincts and help change perceptions about Frankston. “Given that small businesses make up 98 per cent of our local economy, we are delighted that this program offers opportunities to give local operators a helping hand to take the next step and support local employment opportunities,” Cr Mayer said. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of any community and when they thrive, the whole city reaps the benefits.” See frankston.vic.gov.au/business for grant guidelines and application forms.
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Arrests after drugs raid 1300 668 PHONE: SIX people were arrested by drug squad detectives on Saturday morning and charged with trafficking and possession of the drug ice. The three men and three women – all in their 30s – were arrested in a Frankston hotel room by detectives executing a drugs warrant. Detective Senior Constable Chris Sweet, of the Frankston Tasking Unit, said police would allege the group was found with a “large quantity” of ice, two firearms, and a quantity of cash. Police also allegedly recovered a stolen motorbike in the raid. Two were remanded in custody with court dates and times to be decided. Four were bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 1 December.
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FRANKSTON Football Club officials will “reserve our final decision” on the two clubmen involved in a physical altercation at the ground on Sunday 2 August. General manager Simon Green on Wednesday said the ongoing police investigation into the fiery half-time clash between former coach and champion player Robbie Mace and president Bruce Cass meant they would hold off on commenting “at this stage”.
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START-UP businesses are being encouraged to apply for funds from this year’s Frankston Council Small Business Grants Program. The grants, which began in 2012, have helped emerging businesses to finance a number of expenses, including capital works, marketing, re-branding, training, web services and the purchasing of specialist equipment. Many previous recipients have flourished in their chosen field, including Tony Sambell from online busines sites designer Spicy Web, who received a $10,000 home-based graduation grant. “Prior to receiving these funds, I was working out of home and was finding it difficult for my business to grow, as I was struggling to meet with new clients and to set up the space needed for my staff to work with me,” Mr Sambell said. The grant money he received was used to take his business to the next step and to advertise. “The grant money directly led to an increase
BEING asked for a cigarette is often the prelude to a punch in the face. That’s what a Frankston man must have thought after being set upon by a group of six teenagers as he walked home from work along Cranbourne Rd near Coprosma Avenue, 9.50pm, Wednesday 22 July. One of the teenagers asked the victim for a cigarette but, when he said he didn’t have any, he was struck to the right side of his head resulting in facial injuries. Two of the youths then grabbed the victim by his arms and pinned him to a fence, threatening further violence. Detective Senior Constable Catherine Mussared, of Frankston Embona Taskforce, said the offenders threatened to stab the victim if he did not hand over his mobile phone, which he did. The group then fled towards Paton St. The victim, 18, suffered a cut and scarring from his ear along his jaw line along the right side of his face, and a vertical fracture to a tooth which later had to be extracted. “He is shocked by the whole incident,” Detective Mussared said. “He was just trying to walk home and he is traumatised by the incident. “It was very confronting, very scary, for him, and it has affected him; he is trying to move on.” The teenagers are described as Caucasian, aged 1516, and 170cm tall. They were wearing hooded tops or baseball caps with jeans. One was wearing a Nike hoodie. Detective Mussared is appealing for witnesses on 9784 5555. The Crime Stoppers number is 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
The club’s committee met on Tuesday 4 August to discuss the incident outside the social club during the game against Geelong. Green said Cass has stepped down from his position as president, and resigned from the committee. He said Mace has been suspended from the club indefinitely. “Upon release of the findings of the investigation the committee will make final decisions surrounding what disciplinary actions will be taken with regards to the matter,” Green said. “There were no injuries to my knowledge and the police were in attendance on the day and nearby so were able to intervene quickly.” Asked what prompted the incident, Green said: “It could have been a clash of personalities, with two other guys trying to break it up.” But The Times understands the fracas followed comments involving Mace’s father, Brian, who has had a lifetime’s involvement with the club. Sergeant Phil Marshall, of Frankston police, said Cass had been interviewed “but Mace may not even be interviewed”. No charges had been made late last week. He said police at the match had intervened after a complaint was made by a member of the public. “We interviewed witnesses and took statements. We believe threats were made to Mace but it could be a case of one man’s word against another’s.” It is believed AFL investigator Gerry Ryan will conduct an investigation after police finish theirs.
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Frankston Times
24 August 2015