HUNDREDS of mourners gathered at Mentone Girls Grammar School last week to farewell Bianca Jones.Bianca Jones and her friend Holly Bowles died last month after falling victim to suspected methanol poisoning while on holiday in Laos. They were both aged just 19. Jones’ former high school hosted her funeral on Friday, 6 December. Mentone Girls Grammar principal Natalie Charles shared a statement from the Jones family prior to the funeral, which read “your kindness has been a source of strength and comfort for our family.”“Today is a profoundly significant day as we come together to honour Bianca’s life and to…
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A NEW facility for radiation therapy opened at Peninsula Private Hospital in Langwarrin last week. The $8 million radiation therapy centre features a bunker insulated by 400 cubic metres of concrete. It is located next to the Acacia inpatient oncology ward, day infusion centre, and clinical trials unit.Peninsula Private Hospital CEO Austin Wills said the facility would help the older population on the Mornington Peninsula. “We’re pleased to welcome the team from GenesisCare to Peninsula Private Hospital, expanding the comprehensive services we provide. The addition of radiation therapy alongside our existing portfolio of diagnostic imaging and pathology, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, inpatient…
TWENTY alleged shoplifters were arrested during a police operation in Frankston last month. The police operation ran between 13 and 15 November. 20 people aged between 13 and 58 were arrested.A 28-year-old Frankston woman was charged with theft, and three counts of possess drug of dependence. She was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates Court on 16 December. A 46-year-old Frankston woman was charged with theft, handle stolen goods, and seven counts of obtain property by deception. She was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates Court on 10 December. A 36-year-old Frankston woman was charged with going equipped to steal,…
POLICE are targeting jet ski users at the Patterson River boat ramp this summer. A police operation took place in late November – the Water Police Squad, Public Order Response Team, and Road Policing Drug and Alcohol Section teamed with Safe Transport Victoria officers to conduct random licence and vessel checks at the boat ramp.A jet ski rider from Narre Warren South is expected to be charged with several marine offences after he was allegedly caught driving unlicensed while over the legal alcohol limit. Police say he blew 0.075 during a breath test.More than 135 vehicle and vessel checks were…
A MAN is wanted after allegedly driving a stolen car to try and rob a Carrum Downs house.Police allege that at around 10.50am on 20 November, a man went to a house on O’Gradys Road in a stolen 2022 grey Toyota Kluger with stolen licence plates 1MZ3FM. The man accessed the front and back doors of the house and victim’s car but left without taking anything, police say.Victoria Police has released an image of a man they wish to speak to about the incident. Anyone who recognises him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential…