A SOMERVILLE man was one of five men arrested last month as part of a police operation targeting criminal behaviour in the construction industry. On 24 August Taskforce “Hawk” investigators raided houses in Somerville, Chirnside Park, Westbury, Gisborne, and Powelltown. They arrested five people, including a 37-year-old Somerville man. In a statement, Victoria Police said that “Operation Hawk was established in July 2024 to specifically target criminal behaviour linked to the construction industry and transitioned to Taskforce Hawk in June 2025. This was in response to a number of fresh allegations of serious and violent criminal behaviour.” “Taskforce Hawk is…
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AN alleged assault at a Frankston 7/11 is being investigated by police. The alleged attack occurred at the Young Street store at around 11.15pm on 21 August. Police allege that the incident began with an argument between two men, and another man. Police allege that one of the two men pushed the victim to the ground, then punched him in the head. Police allege the attack knocked out the victim. The two men allegedly fled on foot towards Wells Street. Last week, police released an image of a man (below) they wish to speak to in relation to the alleged…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE neat little home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Williams, of Langwarrin, was completely destroyed by fire last Monday. Many valuable tools were destroyed and Mrs. Williams’ artistic treasures and much valuable needlework, the work of a life-time, were consumed in the flames. We hear the house alone was insured. Much regret was expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Williams, who are very thrifty and industrious. Being without a home, Mr. L. Griffiths generously allowed them the use of his orchard cottage. *** “Ranelagh” Club Dance A charming and most friendly dance was held at the…
WITH the state election looming in November, the Victorian Liberal Party is locking in candidates to contest “sandbelt” seats. Most recently, the Liberals confirmed that former nurse Bree Ambry will stand in Frankston. The seat has been held by Labor’s Paul Edbrooke since 2014. The Frankston announcement follows prior confirmation that Jeff Shelley will stand for the Liberals in Carrum, and police commander Paul O’Halloran will stand in Mordialloc. Jeff Shelley’s profile on the Liberal Victoria website reads that “Jeff and his wife Melinda believe that every child should have the chance for a safe, successful and confident future. That’s…
Last week’s story ‘Two Kingston councillors sanctioned after arbitration’ contained a sentence “Agirtan was further found to have made comments Saab believed were referring to him, implying that Saab was following her, calling him a ‘little worm’ and a ‘chamber lurker’”. The term “little worm” was not made by Cr Jane Agirtan but was a comment by a third-party in response to her post. Agirtan also requested that further context be provided as to the arbitration outcome. Agirtan was found to have engaged “in misconduct by failing to comply with the standards of conduct” due to violations of Clause 2(1)(a)…