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Children charged with thefts A 15-YEAR-old girl from Frankston has been charged over a spate of alleged car thefts and burglaries. Police allege that the girl stole car keys and vehicles from fitness centres in Burwood, Narre Warren, Bentleigh East, Oakleigh South, Brighton, Clayton and Camberwell between 14 and 30 October. On 2 November, police confirmed they had charged a 15-year-old Frankston girl with three counts of burglary, one count of theft of motor-vehicle, and one count of commit indictable offence whilst on bail.
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MARNI REID Parents: Rachel Edwards & Andrew Reid Birth date: 24.10.2023 Birth weight: 3260gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
Parents: Kate & Ross Brownscombe Birth date: 16.10.2023 Birth weight: 3480gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
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Parents: Neha Ojha & Rajesh Shrestha Birth date: 24.10.2023 Birth weight: 2720gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
Parents: Nicole & Daniel Birth date: 29.10.2023 Birth weight: 3060gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
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Parents: Tracey & Nick Birth date: 31.10.2023 Birth weight: 3900gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
Parent: Jessica Hine Birth date: 31.10.2023 Birth weight: 3628gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
A FRANKSTON man won $1 million last month from a lottery ticket. The man won the Monday and Wednesday Lotto draw on 25 October. He said his win was “bonkers” and “cool”. “I don’t know how to feel. I noticed I had a few missed calls and I was told to check my Monday and Wednesday Lotto ticket. I thought it was odd, but I decided to do it anyways and that’s when I saw the $1 million win,” he said. “I can’t believe it. I’ve been playing for years and never expected to ever receive this news.”
Hall works get underway FRANKSTON Mechanics Institute is operating at a reduced capacity. Works are ongoing on “improvement works” at the hall, Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said. “While these works are underway, the space is still available to hire in a reduced capacity. Booking enquiries are welcome and will be considered on an individual basis,” Conroy said. “We anticipate these works to be completed within the next 12 months.”
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GRANTS of up to $100,000 for men’s sheds are now on offer through a state government program. Carers and volunteers minister Ros Spence said that men’s sheds “provide a place to learn new skills, share interests, make friends and contribute to local communities.” “This investment will support upgrades throughout the state and create more opportunities for Victorians to get involved with their local men’s shed,” she said. The last round of grant money was allocated to sheds on the Mornington Peninsula and in ColacOtway, Swan Hill, Baw Baw, and Echuca. Applications for this round close at 5pm on Friday, 8 December. Visit vic.gov.au/mens-shedfunding-program for more information.
Screens divide council KINGSTON Council has divided itself from the public gallery by installing huge glass screens in its council chambers. The glass screens (pictured below) cost nearly $40,000 to install. They sit between the councillors and the public seating at the Kingston Council building in Cheltenham. Kingston Council customer and corporate support general manager Dan Hogan said safety concerns were the reason for the installation. “Kingston is committed to holding council meetings in person whenever possible, to ensure our community can be present to observe proceedings,” Hogan said. The move has raised some eyebrows among the councillors. Georgina Oxley said “the fence in the chamber is unnecessary, from my experience there have been no incidents that would warrant its installation.”
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Police allege two others were also involved. A 17-year-old girl Mulgrave girl and a 16-year-old Springvale girl were both charged with theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods, and reckless conduct endangering life. An 11-year-old Cranbourne girl was cautioned for three counts of burglary and theft of motor vehicle. The Frankston girl will face a children’s court at a later date. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
AN article in The Times last week on $225 million in federal funding for the Frankston train line erroneously called Prime Minister Anthony Albanese the opposition leader in 2018. Albanese was the shadow infrastructure and transport minister at the time, and became opposition leader after the 2019 federal election.
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