Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following a robbery in Langwarrin last week. Police have been told an 87-year-old woman was on her mobility scooter on Southgateway, near a reserve which intersects with Hornsby Drive, when she was approached by six to eight young boys on Wednesday, 29 June about 10.30am. The teens asked the woman for some money for breakfast before she took out her purse to assist. The victim intended to provide the boys with a small amount of cash. One of the boys then grabbed the woman’s purse and a $100 note and struggled with the…
Author: Bayside News
RSPCA op shops are appealing for more donations to help vulnerable people keep warm through winter, and to help animals in need. Liz Irvine, RSPCA Victoria’s op shop network supervisor, said RSPCA Victoria’s op shops relied on donations and community support to continue their critical work of caring for animals. “To support us in our work we’re calling on the local community in Mornington and surrounds to consider clearing out unused items this winter and donating them to the RSPCA op shop,” Irvine said. “We have recently experienced a significant drop in the donation of goods across the state, including…
MOUNT Eliza author Gaby Chase (above) has written a coming-of-age story that has an unusual focus on cooking and ambition, which helps it resonate with both the target audience of young readers, as well as their parents. Chase says the story, Joe Turns Pro, is about the importance of finding your true passion. “I love the story of Billy Elliott and I wanted to write an equally inspiring story about an average kid, one with no obvious talent, and how they go about finding something they’re good at and find that they love – discovering their passion,” she said. “In…
MORE than 400 driving offences have been detected in the last four months by Somerville Highway Patrol officers. The offences occurred across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Highway Patrol members caught 176 drink and 61 drug drivers, and charged 125 drivers with speeding. Among those arrested recently was a 45-year-old Frankston North man. Police pulled him over on Skye Road in Frankston at around midday on 21 June for a breath test. He allegedly returned an evidentiary breath test reading of 0.223, and had his license revoked for a year. Somerville Highway Patrol acting inspector Melissa Nixon said that lives…
THE search has begun to find Frankston’s best volunteer. Nominations for the 2022 Frankston City Volunteer Awards have opened. The annual awards are hosted by Impact Volunteering. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy has encouraged residents to nominate hard working volunteers for the awards. “I encourage you to nominate a special volunteer who is doing great things in our community in one of five categories: service, leadership, initiative, youth and teamwork. By nominating them you’ll be highlighting their great work and dedication as well as creating awareness of the fabulous community organisations out there,” he said. “We have over 16,800 volunteers in…