Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE official opening of the new Shire Hall was performed by Mr. C. Calder, chairman of the Country Roads Board, on Friday afternoon last in the presence of a large number of ratepayers. The pupils of the Frankston school were also present, in charge of Mr. J. D. Jennings, headmaster, who arranged for the cheering reception which was given Mr. Calder. The Shire president (Cr. F. Wells) introduced Mr. Calder, and said that the Council was very pleased to see him present to perform the ceremony. They were glad to have him because of the good…
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CONSULTATION on a “draft waste strategy”, guiding the future of waste and recycling services for Kingston residents, is now open. Kingston’s waste services have been in the spotlight as of late, with reports of dumped rubbish in Clayton South. Kingston Council also recently took a firm stance against the state government’s plans to roll out a fourth bin statewide, claiming that the ongoing costs of about $1 million every year would be passed onto ratepayers. A statement from Kingston Council read that its initial consultation last year found that “while current services are generally working well, there are opportunities to …
A FREE winter event promising fire, food and live entertainment is coming to Frankston Waterfront on Saturday 13 June, with the inaugural Frankston Fire Festival running from 4-8:30pm. Festivalgoers can gather around fire pits, enjoy boutique market stalls and warm up with flame-cooked food, mulled beverages and winter comfort food from a range of local vendors. As the sun sets, the event will culminate in the lighting of a monumental fire sculpture created by Pyromancer and Co, alongside roving fire performers and live ice sculpting by internationally renowned artist Kevin Kapusi-Starow. State of Nirvana saunas will also be on-site for…
Police are investigating a suspicious factory fire in Carrum Downs overnight. Emergency services were called to a large fire at a car paint business on Brett Drive about 2.10am. No one was inside the premises at the time. Officers were told three offenders fled the scene in a dark-coloured Jeep utility. Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the incident. Anyone who witnesses the incident, with vision or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
EDITHVALE CFA has been using drones to bolster its firefighting intelligence for the last year, with the pilot program being hailed a success. Edithvale and Rowville fire brigades hosted the 12-month Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) trial. During that time, drones were used for identifying hot spots, hazmats, rope rescue and urban search and rescue, aerial thermal imaging, impact assessment, fire investigation, searches, and training. The drones were used to help battle a blaze in Phillip Island in January. Incident controller Damien O’Connor that the discovery of several hot spots outside of the main fire “prevented the fire restarting in…