A DOG has survived an all night ordeal stuck in the pipes under a Frankston sports ground. 14-year-old Jack Russell Terrier Tuppence was walking at Ballam Park with her owner when she ran off into some pipes. She became stuck inside, and spent the next 11 hours there. Tuppence’s owner Laura Sorraghan said she was overwhelmed with emotion when her dog was finally freed. “I was beside myself laughing and crying,” she said. “She went in just before 8pm and then they got her out at around 7am. She was fine, she was a bit stiff the next day but…
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KINGSTON Council has released its own alternative plans for suburban rail loop sites in Highett and Heatherton. Council’s plans feature an underground pedestrian connection to Southland Station and Westfield Shopping Centre and a green roof over the train stabling yards at Heatherton. The advocacy document adopted by council reveals that it is concerned about the “significant” loss of open space at Sir William Fry Reserve, where the new Cheltenham Station will be built. Its alternative plans include more open space, a new skate park, and the continuation of the Kingston Farmers Market. The location of stabling at Heatherton has also…
A FENCED dog park in Carrum is officially open. The new pay area for pooches is at Roy Dore Reserve, It is fully fenced, and also features a nature play activity area. The park cost $367,000, with funding coming from the state government. Kingston councillor Cameron Howe said “this shaded, play space for dogs in the heart of Carrum in a secure, fenced environment has become a popular addition to Roy Dore Reserve, with nearby picnicking, playground and sport amenities for a range of users.” The new park contains grass, gravel and mulch, a drinking fountain with a dog bowl,…
A MAN is wanted in relation to an alleged theft. Police say the man they wish to speak to visited a Clarinda 7/11 at around 1.50pm on 1 December last year. An image of a man (above) police wish to speak to as part of their investigation has been released. Anyone who recognises him can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 16 February 2022
CARRUM Downs Police impounded two cars off the roads last week. Night shift police members first impounded the car of a 29-year-old Seaford woman. She was allegedly driving without a license. Police pulled the woman over after seeing her exit a McDonalds drive through on Ballarto Road. The car was impounded just two days after being released from its prior impound, police say. “She will have some additional charges added to last month’s driving offences,” a police statement read. Night shift officers also impounded the car of another 29-year-old Seaford woman last week. Police allege that she was pulled over…