A POLICE operation targeting drivers over the Melbourne Cup long weekend caught more than 5000 people. Operation Furlong ran for five days. During that time police caught more than 2000 people speeding, 295 people drink-driving, 187 drug-driving, and 232 on their phones. Victoria Police acting road policing assistant commissioner Justin Goldsmith said “it was a challenging weekend on Victorian roads, with widespread wet weather and ongoing flooding putting a dampener on people’s travel arrangements. However, it did not deter police enforcement efforts, with over 5000 offences detected during our five-day road safety operation.” “What was extremely concerning to us was…
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A FRANKSTON man has been questioned over a fatal shooting in Beechworth. The shooting allegedly occurred at around 8.45pm on 27 October. Police arrived at a property on Buckland Gap Road and found the body of one 60-year-old man, and another 60-year-old man seriously injured. The injured man was taken to hospital and released on 2 November. After his release he was charged by police with possess unregistered handgun, possess handgun with no serial number, cultivate cannabis and possess cannabis. Police believe the parties involved in the alleged shooting were known to each other. A 27-year-old Frankston man was interviewed…
A CONTENTIOUS clause in Frankston Council’s code of conduct will be removed. The clause concerns councillors’ use of social media. “Councillors undertake to comply with the council’s communications policy and to respect the roles of the mayor and chief executive officer as the official spokespersons of the council,” clause three of the code of conduct reads. “Although any councillor is entitled to communicate his or her views to the media, constituents and others, they should not in doing so criticise or actively seek to undermine any decision or position already taken by the council.” Councillors approved a new code of…
THE state opposition will put taxpayer money towards a new Baxter CFA headquarters if it wins this month’s election. The Liberals have pledged $2.5 million towards a new three-bay drive-through station for Baxter CFA. The CFA will be relocated to allow for expansion. Liberal candidate for Hastings Briony Hutton said Baxter CFA “deserves facilities that are fit for purpose, and that is exactly what this announcement under a Matt Guy Liberals and Nationals Government will provide, through a purpose-built three-bay drive-through facility, with ample parking for volunteers.” “Baxter CFA is a pillar of the local community, and I thank these…
A SUPPORT network for people struggling with mental health will launch in Frankston in the next year. The state government has announced the establishment of five “social inclusion action groups”. One will be based in Frankston. The support groups will bring community members together to create and deliver initiatives to improve mental health and wellbeing. Acting mental health minister Colin Brooks said it was important to engage local people through the program. “We’re supporting more people feel connected to their community, with programs developed by locals who know their communities,” he said. The groups are a response to a Royal…