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MORE than 200 requests for proposed building height limits near Kananook Creek to be reduced have been denied by Frankston Council officers.The FMAC structure plan, which outlines new preferred height limits of up to 16 storeys in Frankston’s city centre, has been out for public consultation. Frankston Council received 429 submissions on the plan – nearly half of them focused on proposed 12 storey height limits near Kananook Creek.Council officers wrote in their report that 215 submissions were made objecting to the proposed height limits in the precinct bordered by Nepean Highway, Beach Street, Wells Street, and Kananook Creek Boulevard.…

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Moorabbin Highway Patrol officers are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Carrum this morning. It is believed the male driver was travelling along the Nepean Highway when he lost control and crashed into the brick fence of a house about 2.15am. The 44-year-old Seaford driver and sole occupant of the vehicle sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to hospital for treatment. No one else was injured. The circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a…

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A FLEET of sailboats is gearing up to set sail for the annual Long Beach Regatta Trophy competition. Chelsea Yacht Club will host the 2024 edition of the race on 6 April. The six clubs set to compete are the Beaumaris Yacht Club, Parkdale Yacht Club, Mordialloc Sailing Club, Chelsea Yacht Club, Carrum Sailing and Motor Boat Club, and Frankston Yacht Club.The Long Beach Regatta is named after the 23 kilometer stretch of beach between Beaumaris and Frankston. A total of 60 boats are expected to compete on the day. Chelsea Yacht Club commodore Paul O’Conner said the Long Beach…

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THREE teenagers have been charged over a string of alleged thefts and burglaries across Baxter, Seaford, Mordialloc, Bayswater, Blackburn, Cheltenham, Cranbourne, Cranbourne West, Croydon Hills, Donvale, Hughesdale, and Ringwood.Police allege that cigarettes, cars, and money were stolen from supermarkets and petrol stations between 24 February and 3 March. Three teenage boys were arrested in Dandenong on 3 March. A 13-year-old Springvale boy has been charged with aggravated burglary, theft from shop, criminal damage, burglary, armed robbery, attempted aggravated burglary and theft of motor vehicle, a 15-year-old Doveton boy was charged with aggravated burglary, theft from shop, criminal damage, robbery, burglary,…

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CHARGES have been laid against a building company after the 2022 death of an employee working in Cheltenham.In February 2022, a 69-year-old man working on commercial units fell and died. WorkSafe alleges he fell while descending from the mezzanine level via an unsecured ladder.Minoan Constructions Pty Ltd has been charged under section 26(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing to ensure a workplace under its management or control was safe and without risks to health.A court date was set for 8 March at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 13th…

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