POLICE investigating Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs conducted firearm prohibition order searches in Mentone and Parkdale last week. Across 10 September police undertook an operation targeting OMCG members, including the Mongols, and their associates. They conducted FPO searches, and also focused on affray and drug offences.In addition to Parkdale and Mentone, police also conducted searches in Narre Warren, St Kilda, Hallam, Hoppers Crossing, Docklands, Diggers Rest, South Kingsville, Clyde North, Point Cook, South Morang, Craigieburn, Smythes Creek, Tatura, and Shepparton. They arrested nine people and laid 42 charges.Victoria Police detective acting inspector of the Echo Taskforce, Ben Oakley, said “this day of…
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A YOUNG advocate for accessibility has been named Kingston’s young citizen of the year.Mikail Liakos was born with vision impairment. He is a public advocate for greater accessibility measures, has shared his story to break down stigma, and has raised thousands of dollars for causes such as the Royal Children’s Hospital. Last week he won the Kingston Young Citizen of the Year award.The Mordialloc Life Saving Club Youth Committee was named Young Community Group of the Year for its work contributing to public safety through patrols, running successful fundraisers, and encouraging young women to take on leadership roles.Kingston mayor Georgina…
MORE state government investment into Sir William Fry Reserve is needed once Suburban Rail Loop works wipe out parts of the parkland, Kingston Council says. The Cheltenham Suburban Rail Loop Station will be built under Sir William Fry Reserve. The skate park and other southern areas at the reserve will be removed during construction works.The state government has recently concluded its most recent stage of consultation into proposed improvements to Sir William Fry Reserve. Kingston Council was among the submitters – it has asked for an upgrade to the playground, greater clarity on the size of the skate park, relocation…
NOMINATIONS have opened for the annual Frankston Citizen of the Year awards. Categories open for nominations include citizen of the year for people aged 24 years and over, young citizen of the year for people aged under 24 years, and community group of the year. The winners will be announced at an event in January.Frankston councillor Sue Baker has encouraged people to nominate outstanding citizens – she said “the Citizen of the Year Awards are a wonderful way to shine a light on the individuals and groups who quietly go above and beyond for our city.”“If you know someone who’s…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughTHE Grand Final between Naval Depot and Seaford was played at Somerville last Saturday, in the presence of a good gathering of spectators.The game, as in the previous one the week before, was a hotly contested one; first one side getting the lead, then the other, and the issue was always in doubt right up to within a minute or two of time.With the bounce of the ball, Seaford kicking down the hill, attacked strongly, and soon had play in the Depot’s territory, and quickly added two singles, but the Depot ruck, forcing the play from the…