DOGS are now banned from being off-leash along most beaches on the Kingston foreshore after 10am.The new guidelines for off-leash dogs came into effect on 1 November. At Carrum, Bonbeach, Chelsea, Edithvale, Aspendale, Mentone, Parkdale, and Mordialloc, dogs can only be off-lead between sunrise and 10am. No dogs are allowed on the sand at all between 10am and 7.30pm. Between 7.30pm and sunrise they are permitted on-leash.Dogs are entirely banned on the foreshore between Bay Street and Mordialloc Creek. Between Charman Road and Plummer Road dogs are allowed off-leash on the foreshore 24 hours a day. The new guidelines will…
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VICTORIA Police is sending out officers to aged care facilities to inform staff about the dangers of elder abuse. The police presentations are designed to educate aged care workers on different forms of abuse, signs of occurrence, and advice on how to deal with it.Victoria Police priority and safer communities division commander Jo Stafford said the “partnership with the aged care sector to hold these visits is a crucial new way to ensure workers recognise the signs of abuse and have the confidence to speak up about any concerns.” “Any form of abuse against an older person is completely unacceptable…
A CRIB Point man has been arrested for allegedly performing a Nazi salute at a protest earlier this year.The 63-year-old Crib Point man allegedly attended the protest at the Land Forces Expo in Melbourne on 11 September. On 22 October police arrested the man – last week they confirmed that they plan to charge him on summons with performing the Nazi salute in a public place.Victoria Police have arrested 12 people since the 11 September protest, and charged and fined 89 on the day. In a statement, Victoria Police said “during the protests, which occurred outside the Melbourne Convention and…
WAYNE Holdsworth has been nominated for the Australian of the Year award. The Frankston District Basketball Association CEO has become one of the country’s leading advocates for suicide prevention. His son Mac died by suicide aged just 17 last year after he was sexually extorted online.In the year since his son’s death Wayne Holdsworth founded SmackTalk, a charity dedicated to suicide prevention. A statement from the FDBA read “Wayne’s nomination is a testament to his tireless advocacy and profound impact in raising awareness about sexual extortion and suicide prevention.” “Following the loss of his 17-year-old son, Mac, Wayne founded the…
Police are investigating the circumstances following a fatal car crash in Frankston North on Sunday morning. It is believed a car veered off McClelland Drive and crashed into trees before catching fire just after 2am. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, who is yet to be formally identified died at the scene. Anyone with dashcam footage or any other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au For the current provisional lives lost tally please see – https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety https://www.police.vic.gov.au/fatal-car-crash-frankston-north