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Frankston North, " The Pines ", had a reputation during the 1970s and 1980s for being a " high crime " suburb.

Leader Community Newspapers records show that car theft, assaults, vandalism and drug related crime were commonplace.

There was continual rivalry and fighting between pupils of Monterey Technical and High schools.

It was commonplace to witness on-field violence at home games of the ' Pines Football Club '.