Hairdresser’s helping hand for homeless
A FRANKSTON barber has been helping the homeless with free haircuts.
Warwick Smith, from Breathe Hair salon, has been providing vouchers for homeless people to get their hair cut. “If we can all do a little bit we can make Frankston amazing,” he said.
“Since a child I’ve wanted to be part of making a better world. I feel that is possible – just start small and local. Let’s make it happen together.”
Mr Smith’s hard work has been recognised with a certificate of appreciation from Frankston councillors. Cr Liam Hughes said “whether Warwick is giving haircuts to the homeless, running a vegan sausage sizzle at Bunnings to promote a more sustainable lifestyle or picking up rubbish around Frankston, he doesn’t do it to be seen – he does it out of the kindness of his heart. Warwick is an unsung hero of Frankston.”
Teenagers in allegedly stolen car arrested
Picture: Gary Sissons
THREE teenagers were arrested after being caught by police in an allegedly stolen car last week.
Police intercepted the allegedly stolen Land Rover Discovery at the intersection of Frankston-Cranbourne Road and McClelland Drive in Langwarrin at around 2.30pm, 5 April.
Two 13-year-old boys and one 14-year-old boy were arrested. One of the boys was arrested when police intercepted the car, while the other two allegedly fled into Peninsula Private Hospital. The two boys were subsequently arrested as well.
Police allege that while the arrests were being made, an attempt was made to carjack a pregnant woman. Police say nobody was injured during the incident.
Pat Rollo pavilion works begin
(L to R) COUNCIL CEO Phil Cantillon, deputy mayor Nathan Conroy, mayor Kris Bolam, minister for community sport Ros Spence, Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke, Pines Cricket Club president Brad Saunders, and Pines FNC president Jeff Svigos with (front) Aldercourt Primary School students Rishaylen and Taylah.
Picture: Supplied
WORK has begun on the redevelopment of a Pines sporting ground.
Pat Rollo Reserve is undergoing a $2.8 million facelift. Construction of a new pavilion is now underway. The existing Pat Rollo Reserve pavilion is more than 40 years old.
The $2.8 million project includes two new female-friendly change rooms, umpires rooms, accessible toilets, a kitchen and kiosk, a meeting room, and a social room. The redeveloped space will be used by Pines Football Netball Club, Pines Junior Football Club, and Pines Cricket Club.
Statue to honour officers
2 Mins Read Attention: A statue depicting a saluting officer cadet has been unveiled at Point Nepean National Park by Major General David J McLachlan, left, and Lieutenant Colonel Robin A McBride. Picture: Barry Irving Share
A BRONZE statue has been unveiled at Point Nepean National Park to commemorate former graduates of the Portsea officer cadet school who died during active service.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions the 18 March unveiling by former graduates Major General David J McLachlan AO and Lieutenant Colonel Robin A McBride, was broadcast online.
Of the 22 names on the statue’s plaque fixed to a granite base, 15 lost their lives in south Vietnam, four in the Philippines, two in Malaysia and one on the Thai-Laos border.