Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged a man after a police car was allegedly rammed and police officer injured in Seaford last week. Officers attempted to intercept an allegedly stolen car at a property on Seaford Road about 12pm on Friday, 4 October. It is alleged the male driver reversed into the police vehicle and rammed into it several times. He then got out of the vehicle while it was still moving and fled on foot. A male police officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident and was taken to hospital for treatment. A 34-year-old Seaford man has been charged…
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THE Pink Ladies Auxiliary Group is Peninsula health’s longest-running volunteer group and has been a cornerstone of our health service for over 50 years. Since their inception in 1968, the Pinkies have impressively raised more than ten million dollars for Peninsula Health.If you are interested in making a difference in our community and joining a legacy of Pinkies past and present, Peninsula health is currently seeking volunteers to assist at their Frankston Hospital kiosk! As a ‘Pinkie,’ you’ll be helping sell food, drinks, and various merchandise to raise funds for the health service. If you’re interested in joining the team,…
By Brendan Rees MORNINGTON Peninsula-based screenwriter and crime author Christian White is excited to launch his new book, with events to be held at Frankston Library and Farrells Bookshop in Mornington. The award-winning thriller writer is back with his fourth book, The Ledge, which hit bookshelves on 24 September.Building on his reputation as the master of the twist, White’s latest offering is a coming-of-age story about a group of childhood friends, a dead body, domestic abuse, and loyalty. “Writing this felt much more personal than writing my other books. The Ledge is about a weird teenager which I was and…
REVITALISING Chelsea’s shopping strip and increasing its greenery are among the community’s top two ideas to breathe new life into the suburb.The City of Kingston received 481 submissions from the public about what they value and what they believe could improve Chelsea as part of the council’s This is Chelsea community consultation summary report. The report, presented to councillors at their September 23 meeting, is set to play a key role in informing the development of a Chelsea draft structure plan.Community consultation took place between May 8 and June 21, with people sharing their thoughts on the area’s seaside lifestyle,…
By Brendan Rees A PETITION has been launched to replace a popular boardwalk in Mordialloc’s Epsom wetland reserve after the City of Kingston backed away from plans to repair the aging structure.The Epsom wetland boardwalks provide a scenic route for walkers, joggers and birdwatchers who enjoy the natural beauty of the wetland’s surroundings. But the Kingston Council has abandoned any plans to pursue repair work on the boardwalk saying it was no longer feasible, prompting a resident to raise concerns.Resident Lindsay MacDonald started a change.org petition earlier this year calling for the council to “follow through on their commitment to…