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…
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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…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough WHEN it was learned at the High School Council meeting on Wednesday night last that the Minister of Education, Sir Alexander Peacock, was at Sorrento attending the A.N.A. Conference and would be returning to Melbourne the following day, it was decided to arrange for a “hold up” at Frankston. Mr. Bishop, head master of the High school, got Sir Alex on the phone, and acquainted him with the intention of the Frankston people. The Minister laughed, and the phone survived; so did the plan of campaign. Yesterday afternoon at about 4.30, Sir Alex’s car slowed down…
A KINGSTON councillor is calling for a parliamentary inquiry investigating the approval of the Dingley Village Kingswood Golf Course redevelopment. The state government approved the controversial plan to convert the golf course into 941 residential lots last year. Kingston Council later confirmed that it would lodge an appeal with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, but missed the deadline for submission. (“Council misses crucial Kingswood deadline” The News, 14/1/2026) Cr Caroline White, who is currently on council leave and not expected to return until May, issued a personal statement not speaking on behalf of council last week confirming she had…