CASES of Ross River virus have been confirmed in Frankston and Casey, prompting health officers to warn residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites. Victoria’s chief health officer Professor Charles Guest said the virus had affected six residents and been detected in mosquitoes trapped nearby. In a worrying sign, the virus appears to have made its own way to Frankston. “None of the people diagnosed with Ross River virus have travelled to areas where mosquitoes carrying the virus are usually found,” Professor Guest said. Symptoms for Ross River virus include fever, headache, aching muscles and joints as well as fatigue.…
Author: Stephen Taylor
POLICE are searching for a white Mitsubishi Lancer Coupe with distinctive rims and body kit after a shot was fired at a man outside a milk bar in Havana Cr, Frankston, in April last year. The victim was waiting to meet friends when the car drove slowly past and a single shot was fired from the front passenger side window, narrowly missing him and hitting the shop window, 8pm, 28 April 2016. Detective Senior Constable Mark Garrett, of Frankston CIU, said detectives had interviewed a number of suspects and were seeking public help in identifying the car. Anyone with information…
AUSTRALIAN Air Force Cadets 406 Squadron is holding an open day, 10am-2pm, this Sunday 5 February, at their base at 35 Robinsons Rd, Frankston South. Those interested are invited to experience first-hand what the cadets do in their training, such as bivouacs, training weekends, flying training, rifle training and social functions. Cadets meet for three hours on Wednesdays during school term, with their first training night at 6.30pm, Wednesday 8 February. The Australian Air Force Cadets celebrated their 75th anniversary last year and have a vision of reaching 10,000 cadets throughout Australia by 2020. They are looking for young, enthusiastic people…
A MORDIALLOC resident whose partner was fined for breaching a four-hour limit at Westfield Southland shopping centre says the parking signs are non-conforming and cannot be enforced. The man, who requested anonymity, said the supposed breach of parking rules occurred in 2012 when his partner received a $70 fine. She refused to pay and he wrote to Kingston Council to complain that the signs did not conform. It took several letters and photographs of the signs – as well as illustrations of what “proper signs” should look like – to have the matter quashed, he said. The council replied saying…
SERVICE stations and fast food outlets are being targeted and staff threatened by armed robbers across the south east suburbs. A 19-year-old Pakenham man will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 31 January charged over burglaries at a service station in Chelsea Heights and a McDonald’s restaurant in Carrum Downs. In the early morning raids on Tuesday 25 October, police will allege two men wearing balaclavas and dark clothing smashed their way into the Wells Rd, Chelsea Heights service station using a crowbar. They forced a staff member to open the console door and stole cigarettes and cash before fleeing when…