THE theft of memorial plaques from a Cheltenham cemetery is being investigated by police. Police allege the plaques were stolen from the Charman Road cemetery sometime between 8 September and 8 October. Around 150 plaques from graves, each valued between $600 and $2500, were stolen over the month. Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information about the thefts. Police have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 21 October 2026
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A MAN has died after a collision with a garbage truck in Cheltenham last week. The crash occurred on Nepean Highway near Cobham Street, around 3.45am on 13 October. A car and garbage truck collided. The man in the car died at the scene of the crash. The truck driver, a 42-year-old man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are now looking into the cause of the crash. Detectives have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News…
Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives continue to investigate a stabbing in Mordialloc last night. Investigators have been told a man sustained deep lacerations to his wrists during a brawl between two groups of youths on the Mordialloc Pier about 5.45pm on 18 October. Following the incident, the 18-year-old victim ran from the pier to a nearby Main Street supermarket where a passer-by called emergency services. The Rowville man was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. A short time later three male youths were arrested in relation to an affray inside the supermarket and police will investigate if this…
THE Rotary Club of Frankston is inviting golfers from across the region to raise money for charity, while playing to win $10,000 for a hole-in-one. The annual Rotary Wranglers Charity Golf Day is on again for 2026, with proceeds benefitting the work of Community Support Frankston who in the last 12 months, have assisted more than 17,000 financially disadvantaged and homeless people in the community. Golfers can register their team to play in the four-ball Ambrose event to win some great prizes while supporting a worthy cause. In addition to 18-holes of golf and the $10,000 hole-in-one prize, players will…
A NEW “bush food garden” opened at Moonlit Sanctuary last week as part of the park’s 25th anniversary celebrations. The new garden at the Pearcedale sanctuary features native Australian plants, and explores traditional uses. The garden is dedicated to Roland and Margaret Johnson, the parents of Moonlit Sanctuary founder Michael Johnson. Michael Johnson said the new garden “reflected the Sanctuary’s broader aim of helping people develop a deeper connection with the Australian environment.” “When we started Moonlit Sanctuary 25 years ago, the idea was to give people a chance to experience Australian wildlife and develop an appreciation for the natural…