KINGSTON Council has paid tribute to City Historian Dr Graham Whitehead who has dedicated 20 years of service researching, archiving and celebrating the area’s rich history. Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos formally thanked Dr Whitehead and presented him with a certificate of appreciation at December’s public council meeting. “For the past 20 years, Graham has shared his great passion and talent for local history with our community to ensure our rich past is celebrated and remembered,” Cr Staikos said. “We thank him for helping to bring Kingston’s past to life and keeping these important stories of days gone by fresh…
Author: Bayside News
UP to 10 offenders wearing balaclavas robbed a unit in The Ambassador complex, Frankston, 10.40pm, Saturday 9 December. A resident, 38, told police he answered a knock at his door and was shocked to see two men wearing balaclavas standing outside. They forced their way in before knocking him to the ground and beating him. The man managed to break free and escape and ran along Nepean Highway to the police station. Officers formed a cordon around the complex but the men had gone. Neighbours said they saw six men wearing balaclavas but police believe the number may be as…
A POLICE dog bit a teenager during an arrest after a pursuit along Peninsula Link, 12.19am, Tuesday 12 December. Somerville Highway Patrol had attempted to intercept a black Subaru with stolen number plates allegedly speeding through roadworks towards Springvale Rd. The teen, a boy, 18, and girl, 17, and another youth still at large, were spotted by the police helicopter after they dumped the car in a retirement village car park and attempted to hide. A dog from the Canine Unit cornered them in the front yard and bit the 18-year-old teenager, of Mill Park, who was recovering in Maroondah…
A GARDEN planned and planted to provide a soothing sight for vulnerable eyes opened its gate last Wednesday (13 December) in Langwarrin. The Rotary Club of Langwarrin transformed a vacant slab of land next to disability care organisation Wallara’s office at 409 McClelland Drive into a tranquil herb and flower garden. People with high support needs helped by Wallara will be able to enjoy warm weather this summer and “a sensory experience” in the wheelchair accessible garden. “They are some of the most vulnerable people in our community, many of whom are non-verbal, have limited mobility and require assistance with…
A FISHING group that hosts lessons for disadvantaged and disabled children is hoping to reel in some sponsorship and donations to keep spreading the joy of fishing. That’s The Thing About Fishing was established as a not-for-profit organisation about four years ago by Glenn Cooper and Brian Rowley. The group gets by on raising money from sausage sizzles, generous donations from the public and occasional government and council grants. Sponsors also donate bait, tackle and rods for children to use during group sessions held around Frankston and across the peninsula. Most of the money raised by the group goes towards…