Frankston among the best tourist destinations FRANKSTON has been named one of the best tourist hotspots in Victoria. Frankston took out the bronze prize at the 2022 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards. Bendigo won the top prize. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said that the award was acknowledgement for Frankston being a “beautiful blend of city, bush and bay”.
“Winning bronze is a fantastic achievement and speaks volumes not only about our wonderful city, but more importantly the direction we’re heading with our street art and other stunning attractions and in our progressive approach to reinvigorating Frankston with new and vibrant businesses and experiences,” he said. “More people are catching on that Frankston is be-
coming its own destination drawcard. The city has come a long way in the last 10 years. We’re seeing this in the crafters and innovators that are setting up shop and bringing to life to the streets. There is a new energy in the city. It’s not just businesses, but also families are flocking to this urban bayside destination to enjoy the best of all worlds.”
MEMBERS of Forest Fire Management Victoria at work. Picture: Supplied
Firefighters wanted
FRANKSTON at sunset. Picture: Supplied
FIREFIGHTERS for the Port Phillip region are being recruited. Forest Fire Management Victoria is looking for people to help assist during the next bushfire season. It is hoping to find 22 “project firefighters”, with roles as general firefighters, fire support officers, and rappel crew available. Forest Fire Management Victoria Port Phillip fire officer Tamara Beckett has encouraged people to apply. “These fixed term positions are a fantastic opportunity for people from all walks of life who are physically fit to get out in the bush, protect Victoria from bushfires and help to maintain public land right across the state,” she said. “You could be operating heavy machinery one week and responding to an emergency the next. The roles involve being on the frontline fighting bushfires, conducting planned burns, managing roadside vegetation, pest and weed control, maintaining access to fire trails and roads, and supporting other emergency work to help protect the community and environment. “Successful recruits will be fully trained and get the opportunity to work with experienced staff from a range of fire management agencies
right across the state, and potentially nationally and internationally if required.” Eighteen roles have been set aside for Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. A driver’s license and medical and fitness assessment is required. Applications close 31 July. Apply at jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/pff or call 136 186.
Jellyfish make a splash JELLYFISH have moved from the water to the Frankston Arts Centre as part of a new exhibition. Striking Sea Change by Penelope Davis is now on display at Cube 37. The exhibition features jellyfish made out of organic components like leaves and seaweed. The jellyfish are made using a silicone cast and hand sewn materials. Davis’ work has previously been displayed at National Gallery of Victoria, Artbank, ANZ Bank, DC Design China, Victorian College of the Arts, and the University of Melbourne. Striking Sea Change is on display until 27 August. It can be seen from the street front. Striking Sea Change by Penelope Davis. Picture: Supplied
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