NEWS DESK Police patrol
Schools encouraged to apply for grant
with Brodie Cowburn
Guns seized
THE music program at Patterson River Secondary College has received a big boost. The school has been awarded a grant worth nearly $10,000 to upgrade its instruments and equipment. The grant was awarded through the federal government’s school upgrade fund grants program. Murphy has encouraged other local schools to apply for the grant. “The open grant round is worth $32 million and will be invested in things like new laptops and iPads, classroom upgrades and outdoor learning areas,” she said. “I want our local schools to get their fair share and so I’m encouraging them to apply.” Applications for the open grant close in February next year. For more information visit education. gov.au/schools-upgrade-fund
THREE guns were seized by police during a raid in Frankston last week. With assistance from the ABF and AFP, police searched a Frankston property on 13 December. There they seized three firearms, a firearm barrel, ammunition, firearm blueprints, drugs, and other weapons. Police charged a 38-year-old Frankston man with firearm and drug offences. The weapons were seized by the VIPER taskforce, who have also seized items from Craigieburn and St Albans this month. VIPER taskforce detective inspector Craig Darlow said “any firearm seizure is satisfying because it has an immediate impact on community safety.” “Taking these weapons out of the hands of criminals means they can’t be used to inflict further harm or commit further serious offences. These results also highlight how often we see firearms offences occurring in conjunction with drug offences,” he said. “VIPER taskforce will continue to target this activity and I urge anyone with information about illicit firearms or drugs to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.” Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
YOUNG musicians at Patterson River Secondary College. Picture: Supplied
Search begins for swim teachers FUNDING has been committed towards boosting the swim teacher workforce. Aquatic centres statewide have been affected by a recent shortage
of swimming teachers. Aquatics and Recreation Victoria has received funding through Jobs Victoria to recruit 150 new teachers. ARV has set up the Next Wave program to get people into the workforce. The program, which runs until June next year, will reimburse employers for training costs. To learn more about Next Wave visit aquaticsandrecreation.org.au/ jobs/next-wave/
London inspires pie shop A NEW pie shop is bringing the traditional tastes of London to the foreshore of Frankston. Uncle B’s Traditional Pie & Mash opened last month. Its owner, Barry Dobbins, said “I have always wanted to do this, as I grew up in the east end of London and pie mash was always on the menu as one of my favourite foods.” “For those who are not familiar with pie mash, I will explain. It consists of a mince pie with homemade top and bottom pastries, mashed potato on the side which is scraped on the plate, and then a parsley sauce called liquor poured over the top. You then have vinegar and white pepper all over it, which brings it together. Very unusual ingredients, but the flavours all work together when combined,” he said. The pie shop is at 53H Beach Street, Frankston.
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