THE current measles outbreak in Victoria is growing with five further measles cases identified. Two of these cases are domestically acquired and linked to the recent domestic outbreak reported in February. Three cases acquired their infection overseas in Bali. These cases were infectious at multiple locations in Melbourne.The current outbreak has led to a list of exposure sites, including a number in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. The local exposure sites are: Anyone who has attended a listed exposure site during the specified times above should monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if symptoms develop for up to 18…
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A PROGRAM aimed at at-risk young women has received nearly $500,000 to continue its work. Frankston-based organisation Women And Mentoring – WAM Limited received the grant through the federal government’s “Youth Empowerment Program”. The money will be used to help the organisation expand its work in the Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Casey, Kingston, and Greater Dandenong local government areas.The WAM “Young Women’s Program” is designed to help young people create pathways away from the justice system. The program offers participants positive role models to work with, life skill training, and more.Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus said “every one of the 35 organisations…
A CHARITY leader and a stem cell scientist have been named joint winners of the Kingston Woman of the Year award for 2025.At an International Women’s Day event on 7 March, Leanne Maloni and Dr Nirali Shah each received the woman of the year award. They were named the winners from a group of 29 outstanding nominees.Maloni founded The Ladies of Lochiel in 2014, teaming up with other Edithvale residents to put together food packs for vulnerable people. The You Are Special food packs are an initiative of the Servants of the Two Hearts and Reaching Out Because We Can…
THE intersection of Station Street, McLeod Road, and Nepean Highway in Carrum is set to receive a $3 million upgrade.The level crossing at Carrum was removed in 2020, but safety at the intersection has been a concern ever since. In November 2020 a 75-year-old woman was killed in a car crash at the intersection of Station Street and McLeod Road.After undertaking surveys and investigations in 2024, the intersection will be redeveloped. The federal government has put in $3 million for works. In a statement, Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said the project will include construction of a new left turn lane…
Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested two men in Port Melbourne this afternoon as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of offending in Melbourne’s southern and eastern suburbs between December 2024 and March 2025. Officers intercepted an allegedly stolen Lexus on Salmon Street about 12.35pm on 11 March. Three police cars were used to prevent the stolen car from driving away, before the Lexus allegedly rammed two of the police cars and a civilian’s vehicle. Detectives extracted the driver and the passenger from the Lexus. A taser and OC spray was deployed to effect the arrest of…