BONBEACH Primary School students watched on as Life Saving Victoria’s helicopter landed at the school last week. The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service visit was part of the inaugural “National Red & Yellow Day” last Wednesday, 4 March. After landing, helicopter crew members delivered a water safety lesson to 350 students. WLRHS crew member Wayne Cartwright said “as a crew member of the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service, it’s an incredible feeling to bring this iconic service into the classroom and inspire the next generation.” “When we land the helicopter at schools, it’s an opportunity for students to learn about lifesaving, …
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Southern Metro Region Crime Squad detectives have charged an additional two men following an extensive investigation into a series of incidents across Melbourne between 23 February and 2 March. It is alleged offenders attempted to gain access to a home on Honeyeater Way in Pakenham on 23 February about 4am. A resident home at the time went to their front door and observed multiple alleged offenders, carrying machetes and baseball bats. It is alleged one of the offenders was also in possession of a firearm. The alleged offenders did not gain access to the home and fled the scene. Shortly…
IN the heart of Frankston, free mental health support is available from people who truly understand what it’s like. Mental Health and Wellbeing Local Frankston supports adults aged 26 and over, along with their families and carers. All services are free, with no referral or Medicare card required — you can simply reach out or drop in. A key feature of the service is Peer Navigator support. When you connect with Local Services, you have the option of starting your journey with a Peer Navigator — someone with their own lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges, or…
EXPANDED Australia Day celebrations are being considered by Kingston Council, with public consultation to get underway soon. At last week’s public meeting, councillors approved a proposal to “undertake community consultation, including through Your Kingston Your Say, to understand community sentiment in relation to establishing public Australia Day celebrations commencing 26 January 2027.” The proposal was passed with the support of Crs Georgina Oxley, Chris Howe, Georgia Erevnidis, Sarah O’Donnell, and Jane Agirtan. The consultation will include “targeted engagement with youth groups, to understand community interest, expectations, and preferred celebration formats; targeted engagement with multicultural organisations, community groups, sporting clubs and…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough A WELL organised concert, resulting in a profit of over £20, was held in the Mechanics’ Hall, Mornington, on Friday evening last, in aid of the Bush Fire Relief Fund. As a choral concert, this entertainment stands unsurpassed in Mornington. The audience was indeed fortunate to hear such talented singers as Mrs. Holman, of Frankston, and Mr. William Cadrou, a leading tenor from Melbourne. It was a most inspiring feature during the evening to see about forty singers seated on the stage, giving their services free to raise funds for the alleviation of the unfortunate persons…