Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE people of Mornington and district have been somewhat perturbed lately by the action of the Foreshore Committee removing the fireplaces which have been erected for a number of years along the foreshores for the convenience of the picnicking visitors. The custom of having a billy of water boiled at a fire of your own making has deep seated sentiment among Australians, and the imported man or woman soon becomes infected with the prevailing custom. And when the Foreshore Committee removed these places, and prohibited any fires being lit on the foreshores, they unwittingly furnished the…
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THE Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Good Sports team has announced Frankston Rovers Junior Football Club as the recipient of two Good Sports Awards, recognising its strong commitment to promoting positive health and wellbeing, including preventing and reducing harms from alcohol and other drugs. The Rovers were announced runner-up for the Good Sports Victorian Club of the Year Award, for going above and beyond the requirements of the highest level of the Good Sports program. Club treasurer, Mark Longley, has been announced as the Good Sports Victorian Volunteer of the Year, for his efforts in building and maintaining a strong family-friendly…
Detectives from Casey Crime Investigation Unit have charged three men following a series of incidents last month, including an armed robbery at a jewellery store in Berwick. It is alleged three masked male offenders, armed with hammers and bats, entered a jewellery store on High Street in Berwick about 12pm on Tuesday, 17 February. They allegedly assaulted the shop keeper and smashed glass cabinets before stealing jewellery. He was treated at the scene for minor injuries. It is alleged the three males fled in a waiting Toyota Kluger. The vehicle was allegedly stolen from Murrumbeena on 14 February. Police allege…
BICENTENNIAL Park in Chelsea will host Youth Fest this Sunday, 29 March. Youth Fest will feature live music from young local performers, skate and scooter competitions, workshops, sporting activities, food vendors, and community stalls. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said the new event “is all about celebrating our incredible young people; their creativity, their energy and the important role they play in shaping our community.” “We are proud to create opportunities for young people to feel valued, supported and heard. Events like Youth Fest send a strong message that our young people matter and that Kingston is a community where they can…
THE annual Kingston Pet Expo takes over Kingston Heath Reserve this Saturday, 28 March.The free event begins at 9am, with a line-up of pet competitions, kids’ activities, live demonstrations, and interactive talks with animal experts.Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “Kingston is a city that truly loves its pets, and the expo is a great opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the animals that bring so much joy to our lives.”“It’s a fantastic day out for families, packed with activities, expert advice and plenty of opportunities to spoil your pets,” she said. “Animal registrations are due by 10…