FOUR people have been arrested after an alleged arson attack on a vacant building in Moorabbin.The fire broke out at the Nepean Highway building at around 12.40am on 17 September. Emergency services attended and extinguished the blaze, leaving the building with moderate damage.After the fire, police followed an allegedly stolen Subaru Forester to Berwick-Cranbourne Road in Clyde North. They used stop sticks to pull the car over at around 1.20am.A 22-year-old Carrum Downs man, a 20-year-old Noble Park man, a 21-year-old Noble Park man, and an 18-year-old Frankston man were arrested and charged with criminal damage by fire, going equipped…
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FREE and low-cost events for seniors will return next month for the annual Kingston Seniors Festival.The festival runs throughout October. Printed programs are available at Kingston Council’s customer service centre, Kingston Libraries, community centres, and at Coles and Woolworths supermarkets.Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “our older residents are the heart of Kingston — they help shape our neighbourhoods, share their knowledge and stories, and bring warmth, strength and wisdom to our community.”“The Seniors Festival is a chance to recognise and celebrate those contributions, while encouraging all older people to stay active and engaged,” she said. “Most importantly, it’s about connection.…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough A SPECIAL meeting of the Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, on Monday morning last. Cr. F. H. Wells, Shire president, was in the chair. Other councillors present were: Crs. G. May, P. Montague, W. Armstrong, R. F. Miles, D. Hoban, J. L. Pratt, W. J. Oates, Alden and J. Brown, and Mr. J. A. P. Ham (Shire secretary).The meeting was convened to finalise the electric light loan which the Council decided to borrow in May last.All matters pertaining to the loan were dealt with at this meeting, and the following day the Shire…
Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an armed robbery and assault in Carrum on 4 September. It is alleged a 46-year-old man parked his vehicle in the vicinity of a football club on Dyson Road in Carrum on around 1pm. He entered a toilet block to use the facilities when he heard a banging on the toilet door. The victim opened the door, and a male began assaulting him with a metal pole, demanding his car keys. The Narre Warren man ran from the area and called for help. The alleged offender drove away in the…
POLICE investigating Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs conducted firearm prohibition order searches in Mentone and Parkdale last week. Across 10 September police undertook an operation targeting OMCG members, including the Mongols, and their associates. They conducted FPO searches, and also focused on affray and drug offences.In addition to Parkdale and Mentone, police also conducted searches in Narre Warren, St Kilda, Hallam, Hoppers Crossing, Docklands, Diggers Rest, South Kingsville, Clyde North, Point Cook, South Morang, Craigieburn, Smythes Creek, Tatura, and Shepparton. They arrested nine people and laid 42 charges.Victoria Police detective acting inspector of the Echo Taskforce, Ben Oakley, said “this day of…