Police seek offenders after road rage incident POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a road-rage incident, 15 May. Investigators were told a 27-year-old man in a silver 2018 Ford Ranger ute was tailgated and threatened from Cranbourne to Keysborough by the driver of a blue 2006 Holden Berlina sedan. Police believe the offender was travelling with a female passenger and attempted to swerve into the victim’s vehicle near Hammond Road and Eastlink in Dandenong South about 9.45am. The offender continued to tailgate the victim to the end of the Dandenong Bypass. Investigators were told the offender continued to stop beside the victim at intersections and threaten the driver before they went separate ways at 10am. Police said the Holden driver was perceived to be “Maori or Pacific Islander in appearance with a slim build, black wavy hair pulled back in a ponytail and aged in his 30s.” Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with dash cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au
The fire brigade attended and extinguished the fire. Frankston Police Senior Sergeant Warren Francis-Pester said “although the building is in disrepair, the structure has historical meaning to many in the Frankston community.” He appealed for witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
Woman punched A woman loading groceries into her car at Rosebud on Mother’s Day was punched to the head by a man who stole her handbag. The woman told police the man approached her on a bicycle in the McCoomb Street car park, 3.30pm, Sunday 12 May. The man asked for directions and then reached into the car and grabbed her bag containing $120 cash and credit cards. During a short physical altercation the woman said the man punched her and she fell to the ground. The man rode off via the McCoomb Street exit. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Whitehead 5978 1400 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au
Car found in flames after chase A CAR has been found burnt out after a “dangerous” police pursuit on 8 May. Police observed a white Ford Ranger driving on the center of the median strop and veering onto the wrong side of the road, causing the other drivers on the road to swerve to avoid collision. A Give Way sign was also observed to be lodged under the car. Police followed the car into Lee Street and attempted to intercept the driver. Police said the driver continued to drive down the wrong side of the road and was displaying “dangerous
behaviour” and the chase was called off. At around 10.30pm, the car was found on fire and abandoned by Jubilee Park in Frankston. CFA were called and extinguished the blaze. Witnesses said they saw a man exit the vehicle and set the car alight, before getting into a blue ute and fleeing the scene. Two other witnesses saw the blue ute at a McDonalds earlier in the night. Any other witnesses are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Car troubles: A car found burnt out at Jubilee Park after a police pursuit. Picture: Gary Sissons
Fire started at Playne Street site FRANKSTON Police are appealing for information after a fire was started at a “disused” site on Playne Street. Police were called after fire was lit by unknown offenders at around 4pm, 12 May. It is believed the offenders accessed the building and used cardboard to ignite a blaze. Smoke from the fire entered the second story of the building.
LIGHT AND SOUND ARTIST AND ACTIVISM THROUGH CRAFT FROM 17 May until 21 July Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is presenting two unique exhibitions. Ross Manning is a Brisbane-based artist and musician who uses everyday objects to create mesmerising light and sound experiences for audiences. His exhibition ‘Dissonant Rhythms’ transforms the space at MPRG and visitors can be amazed at kinetic forces at play. Also on display at MPRG is ‘Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms’. This exhibition presents 17 contemporary
Australian artists who utilise craft based materialities with a political intent. ‘Craftivism’ addresses ‘the personal as political’ and explores gender representation and identity, Visit mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au to find out more about exhibitions and events and to listen to podcasts and videos with exhibiting artists. MPRG. Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington. Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10am–5pm. Exhibition admission fees: $4 adults / $2 concession. Phone: 5950 1580. mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au
ROSS MANNING: DISSONANT RHYTHMS 17 MAY – 21 JULY
AT MORNINGTON PENINSULA REGIONAL GALLERY
A travelling exhibition organised by Institute of Modern Art (IMA), toured by Museums & Galleries Queensland. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, and supported by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian Federal, State, and Territory Governments. Queensland venues are further supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. The IMA is a member of Contemporary Art Organisations Australia (CAOA). Ross Manning is represented by Milani Gallery, Brisbane.
Ross Manning, Spectra XIII 2017, fluorescent lights, fans, timber, acrylic paint, and steel cable, Installation view, Dissonant Rhythms, Institute of Modern Art, 2017, Photograph: Carl Warner
mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au adults $4 concession $2
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