Eight people have been arrested – five of whom have been charged – after police dismantled a sophisticated cannabis crop in Melbourne’s southeast, with thousands of plants seized worth $15mil. Officers from the Springvale Divisional Response Unit were assisted by multiple units and executed simultaneous search warrants at a home on Havenstone Drive, Keysborough, and a property on Meadow Road, Devon Meadows, at 7.30am on Tuesday 7 October. At the 20-acre property, it will be alleged eight suspects fled upon police arrival, however, all were arrested at the scene shortly after. Five of them have been charged: All five were…
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THE final stage of works to upgrade the Kananook Train Stabling Yard has been completed, with Frankston Line trains now able to be serviced, washed and stabled at the facility, helping to deliver more reliable services for passengers.The upgraded yard comprises a modern new train wash, a new train maintenance facility, staff facilities and increased stabling capacity, from 8 trains to 21. An additional rail connection to the Frankston Line has also been built to enable trains to easily enter and exit the site.It follows the first stage of upgrade works, completed in May 2020 as part of the Carrum…
THREE men have been charged over their alleged involvement in the trafficking of cannabis across Melbourne’s southeast. The three-month long investigation culminated in the discovery of 400kg of cannabis, as well as traps that were allegedly set up inside the factory.Detectives from the Caulfield Divisional Response Unit executed two search warrants – one at a factory on Mill Street, Cheltenham, and another at a unit on Windsor Avenue, Springvale – at about 7am on Wednesday 24 September. Inside the factory, police dismantled a sophisticated set up, where they seized more than 500 cannabis plants of varying maturity, weighing approximately 400kg…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughAT the last meeting of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings the Electric Light Committee submitted the following report:Consideration was given to the request of the Frankston Traders’ Association that energy should be supplied at a reduced rate for block lighting, and it was decided, in view of the financial position, to recommend the applicants to again apply in about three months.Consideration was given to the request of the Frankston Traders’ Association for improved street lighting, and it was decided on the motion of Cr. Oates, seconded by Cr. Bradbury, that the street lighting be improved by…
THE Pink Ladies Auxiliary have presented a cheque to Frankston Hospital for $360,000 from their fundraising efforts throughout the year.The Pinkies presented a cheque to Chief Executive Helen Cooper during Peninsula health’s 2025 Annual General Meeting, where this and their many achievements were celebrated.“The volunteer group is going from strength to strength despite facing some challenges over the past year – from egg shortages, to the changing volunteer workforce,” a Peninsula health spokesperson said. “However, their ongoing dedication and passion for serving our community makes their continued fundraising efforts possible. “These funds directly benefit our local area through enhanced patient…