Darkthorn’s Blog

FRANKSTON: SECURITY ON THE RISE
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By Rosemarie Herbert
Improvements to security at Frankston Train Station have included the establishment of a Safer City Centre (2002), the implementation of a Hoon Hotline (2005) and an Ambassador Program (2006).
Currently, gentle classical music is played throughout Frankston Train Station and Young Street in an effort to reduce [...]

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RSC MUSIC
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By Rosemarie Herbert
2008 has been a boom year for music at Rosebud Secondary College.
The opening of the Southern Peninsula Performing Arts Centre and associated music classroom upgrades last year have provided much needed space for students.
Five individual practice rooms as well as two larger classrooms provide space for both instrumental [...]

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THE CLOSURE OF MPSN
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By Rosemarie Herbert
After ten years of holding pilgrimage treks on the Peninsula and promoting alternative spirituality, Mornington Peninsula Spirituality Network has closed this month.
Events held by the network in 2007 included an opportunity to explore Muslim faith, and a celebration of the seasons and stages of life as well [...]

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