TWENTY-four CFA volunteers from Hastings and Langwarrin have received a prestigious honour following their heroic rescue of a man trapped under a ten-tonne roller last July. The harrowing industrial accident occurred in Hastings where the worker had become unconscious, requiring crews to work under pressure to safely extract him after his legs were pinned under a massive roller. He luckily survived and has since recovered and returned to work. For their professionalism during the high-risk operation, the two brigades were awarded a Unit Citation for Service on 11 August. Incident controller and Hastings fire brigade captain Mike Willmott and rescue…
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Compiled by Cameron McCulloughNOMINATIONS for the annual shire elections closed yesterday. There are contests in the Frankston and Seaford ridings, but in the other three divisions no poll will be necessary.Election day is fixed for Thursday, 27th August, and the hours of polling will be from 8am to 7pm.The polling booth at Frankston will be at the Shire Hall, while the poll at Seaford will be taken at the Seaford Church Hall.Keen interest will be taken in both contests. Mr. E. W. Thomason, who is opposing the retiring councillor in the Frankston riding, is sure to receive very solid support,…
NEWLY donated life-saving machines at Frankston Hospital have been dedicated to the lives of the police officers killed in the 2020 Eastern Freeway tragedy. The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation’s peninsula branch has raised funds to install two Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation machines at the intensive care unit in Frankston Hospital. On Monday, 4 August, they unveiled commemorative plaques for the ECMO intensive care unit – it will be dedicated to Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Senior Constable Kevin King, Constable Joshua Prestney, and Constable Glen Humphris.The Police Memorial Dedication Ceremony at Frankston Arts Centre was attended by Victoria Police chief…
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…
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…