MULTIPLE cars were found alight in Mentone and Laverton last week in what police believe are linked incidents.A car was found alight at the intersection of Nepean Highway and Swanston Street in Mentone at around 3.20am on 30 July. Around 20 minutes later emergency services were called to multiple car fires on Triholm Avenue in Laverton.Police believe the incidents are linked. They say a person was seen fleeing the second incident while partially on fire.Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au to assist police.
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THREE major events will return to Frankston in the next year after receiving grants worth up to $150,000 from Frankston Council.The recipients of council’s Destination Event Attraction Program grants have been announced. The Carlsberg Beach Club, Sand Sculpting Championships, and Frankston Swim Classic have each received grants to be staged in 2025/2026.The Carlsberg Beach Club will return to Frankston Pier every Friday to Sunday from December 19 through March 29. The Sand Sculpting Championships will run from April 3 to 27, and the Frankston Swim Classic will return as part of the annual Waterfront Festival.Frankston deputy mayor Steffie Conroy said…
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…
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…