A CHARITY leader and a stem cell scientist have been named joint winners of the Kingston Woman of the Year award for 2025.At an International Women’s Day event on 7 March, Leanne Maloni and Dr Nirali Shah each received the woman of the year award. They were named the winners from a group of 29 outstanding nominees.Maloni founded The Ladies of Lochiel in 2014, teaming up with other Edithvale residents to put together food packs for vulnerable people. The You Are Special food packs are an initiative of the Servants of the Two Hearts and Reaching Out Because We Can…
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THE intersection of Station Street, McLeod Road, and Nepean Highway in Carrum is set to receive a $3 million upgrade.The level crossing at Carrum was removed in 2020, but safety at the intersection has been a concern ever since. In November 2020 a 75-year-old woman was killed in a car crash at the intersection of Station Street and McLeod Road.After undertaking surveys and investigations in 2024, the intersection will be redeveloped. The federal government has put in $3 million for works. In a statement, Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said the project will include construction of a new left turn lane…
Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested two men in Port Melbourne this afternoon as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of offending in Melbourne’s southern and eastern suburbs between December 2024 and March 2025. Officers intercepted an allegedly stolen Lexus on Salmon Street about 12.35pm on 11 March. Three police cars were used to prevent the stolen car from driving away, before the Lexus allegedly rammed two of the police cars and a civilian’s vehicle. Detectives extracted the driver and the passenger from the Lexus. A taser and OC spray was deployed to effect the arrest of…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughON Saturday the Somerville Tennis Club was entertained by the members of the Naval Base tennis team. For some time this trip had been awaited with interest by our tennis enthusiasts, twenty-five of whom were able to avail themselves of a day’s enjoyment among the Navy players.The weather was all that could be desired, and the motor trip of thirteen miles proved a most interesting journey.On either side of the road the blushing Jonathans on the trees spoke of a bounteous ingathering, while the undulating country, with the beautiful Westernport Bay, forming a background, made a delightful…
LOW-cost pet vaccinations will be offered by the RSPCA in Pearcedale this week. The RSPCA will take over Pearcedale Community Centre on Thursday, 13 March. Cats and dogs can be vaccinated for $59.RSPCA head of prevention Rebecca Cook said “we want to help people care for their pets by increasing their access to preventative veterinary care, which supports lifelong bonds among families with their cats and dogs.”“At our last clinic in Clyde, we saw 21 pets from 17 local families, and we can’t wait to hit the road again and meet more furry friends,” she said. “RSPCA Victoria has run…