ROAD safety was at the top of the agenda during the statewide AFL Road Safety Round last week.Players across the state wore blue armbands to honour those who have died on the road.At Ben Kavanagh Reserve, home of the Mordialloc Redbacks Junior Football Club, police visited to address attendees about road safety. Detective senior sergeant Paul Lineham from the major collision investigation unit shared facts with players, families, and supporters – he said “every second and every metre counts.” Lineham told attendees that at 100 kmph a vehicle takes 98 metres to stop, but at 110 kmph this distance increases…
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POLICE have allegedly seized $40,000 worth of methylamphetamine from a Moorabbin business.Police raided a property on Alex Avenue at about 8am on Monday 28 July. They say they seized 150gms of methylamphetamine, and cash.A 38-year-old man was arrested and subsequently charged with trafficking methylamphetamine, possessing proceeds of crime, and possessing methylamphetamine, ecstasy, MDMA and cannabis. He was bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court on 21 October.Victoria Police Caulfield divisional response unit acting detective sergeant Stuart Burnham said “anytime we can remove drugs from the hands of traffickers, we are making our streets safer for residents and visitors. Illicit drugs…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughTHE Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) paid a short visit to Ferntree Gully on Monday, and was entertained by the Shire Council at luncheon.In reply to the toast of his health, which was proposed by the President (Cr. W. Treganowan), and supported by Cr. Chandler, M.L.C., and Cr. Alexander, Mr. Bruce said he had heard with astonishment a rumour to the effect that he would leave Flinders at the next election and stand for Balaclava or some other constituency.He desired to assure his hearers, and through them the constituency of Flinders as a whole, that he would fight…
Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for dashcam footage after a cyclist was struck in Seaford this morning. A male off-duty police officer, who was cycling to work, was located with serious injuries on the side of the Nepean Highway, north of Gould Street about 6am. It is understood he was hit by a vehicle. The 61-year-old was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The driver did not stop at the scene. Police believe the vehicle will have damage to the front and left side. Detectives are appealing for anyone driving on the Nepean Highway between Frankston and Carrum…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughAT the Frankston Court on Monday last, John Cregan, Dorrit street, Carlton, appeared on a charge of having had possession of a tumbler suspected of having been stolen from a railway carriage on the Frankston Mornington line, on April 18.The Bench was occupied by Messrs. C. Grant, J. W. Brown and W. Armstrong, J.’sP.Dorritt, with a party of friends was returning to Melbourne after working in Mornington, when the glass was discovered in his possession.Ticket-Checker Goulie: I was checking the 5.10pm “up” train from Mornington on April 18, when I noticed a glass missing from the compartment.I…