THE Bear Street level crossing has closed permanently to vehicles as part of level crossing removal works, with the Mordialloc Stabling Yard underpass soon to follow.Work is underway to remove the level crossings at McDonald Street in Mordialloc and Station Street in Aspendale. Overnight on 4 August, the Bear Street crossing was permanently removed to allow for the construction of rail bridges. The Big Build Victoria website directs motorists to access Nepean Highway via McDonald and White streets now the crossing is closed. “Pedestrian access through Bear Street will be maintained, with temporary detours in place at times.“Closing Bear Street…
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AN image of a man police wish to speak to about a burglary and attempted burglary in Chelsea Heights in May has been released.Police say the burglary and attempted burglary occurred on 10 May and 14 May. Police have been told that the alleged offender attended a Wells Road business twice, stealing the victim’s keys the first time and unsuccessfully gaining entry the second time.Detectives have released an image (above) of a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries. Anyone who recognises the man can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report…
A DONATION drive to help struggling families will be held at Jubilee Stadium throughout August. The Frankston District Netball Association, Mums Supporting Families in Need, and the Frankston RSL have teamed up to collect essential items. They are specifically focusing on socks and underwear.Mums Supporting Families in Need provides essential items to people fleeing family violence – it has supported 750 families this winter. The organisation is calling for people to donate new socks and underwear at the Jubilee Park collection bins.MSFIN fundraising manager Charlotte Davies said “we’re incredibly grateful for the support of FDNA throughout August. Partnerships like this…
CARRUM Downs CFA has appointed its first ever female lieutenant. Claire Maloney was named the Carrum Downs brigade’s first female lieutenant last week. She is also the first fifth lieutenant in the brigade’s history.Maloney said she will also serve as protective equipment manager, as the brigade welcomes a new breathing apparatus truck.“It’s fun to be at the decision table with the brigade management team and get a peek behind the curtain,” she said. “I don’t think I started off with that in mind but it has definitely grown on me.”Maloney ran a confidence course for crew trainers prior to her…
FRANKSTON Hospital has been upgrading its services for liver cancer patients over the last year. The hospital now has two new liver clinics running each week, and has received funding for two specialist nurses to coordinate liver services for patients. Peninsula Health head of gastroenterology, associate professor Marcus Robertson (pictured above), said “over the last 15 months we’ve started a brand new service at the hospital for people with liver cancer – and we now offer every treatment available for liver cancer for patients in this area, which is fantastic.”“We have tried to establish our liver clinics to make them…