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Submissions open for art competition THE Frankston Arts Centre is accepting submissions for its yearly open exhibition competition. Artists who submit their work into the competition will be in the running to win $1000 in prize money. The Arts Centre will host an exhibition and opening event for the winning artist next year. The theme of this year’s event is “Belonging”. Works entered into the competition must align with that theme. The winner of last year’s open exhibition competition was Ryan Lee. He submitted a video artwork titled Wonnarua. Judge Simon Lawrie said that
the piece “captures well how things change at different speeds and often out of step with each other – while threatened by the industrial exploitation of traditional lands by non-Indigenous inhabitants, the cultural identity of the Wonnarua Nation remains strong. This is a powerful and sensitive meditation on two seemingly irreconcilable approaches to land and country.” Submissions close on 10 July. Works submitted to the competition will be displayed at the open exhibition at Cube 37 between 28 July and 25 August. A $16 fee is charged to entrants. To apply visit artscentre.frankston.vic.
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RYAN Lee’s winning artwork Wonnarua. Picture: Supplied
$500,000 tool theft charges TWO people have been arrested and charged in relation to the theft of around half a million dollars in power tools across suburbs in Melbourne’s south-east. The tools were allegedly stolen from unlocked trailers, cars, and shops in Chadstone, Cheltenham, Dandenong, Frankston, Melbourne, Mornington, and Narre Warren. The alleged thefts took place between March and May this year. On 24 May police arrested a 33-yearold Cranbourne man and a 28-year-old Cranbourne woman. They were both charged with nearly 50 theft related charges including handling of stolen goods, going equipped to steal, theft, and committing an indictable offence
Sent – 15th Feb
Sent – 23rd Feb
On the mend.
Greg (work) – 1st Feb
How are you?
while on bail. Police also seized more than 100 power tools, golf clubs, a bike, and more. Detective Sergeant David Measham said “theft can sometimes seem like a victimless crime however the financial pain and burden on victims can far outlast any physical damage caused.” “We have absolutely no hesitation in tracking down and arresting anyone targeting the trade industry,” he said. “We ask all members of our community, please lock up your cars and help stop opportunistic thieves in their tracks.” The duo were remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates Court on 28 June 2022.
Glad I’m back!
Greg (work) – 20th Feb
See you soon.
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Frankston Times
7 June 2022
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