REBECCA Maitland was looking forward to a dream trip to Europe in 2016 when a stroke changed her life. Maitland’s dog Nala helped her regain consciousness by licking her face. The Frankston resident then managed to use her phone’s voice activation to call an ambulance. Six years on from her stroke, Maitland has shared her story to shine a light on one of the lesser known long-term effects of stroke. Maitland now lives with post-traumatic stress disorder. “My technology and my dog literally saved my life. At first my family were told to say goodbye. It took weeks of recovery…
Author: Bayside News
YOUNG artists have been invited to submit their best drawings of houses into the KidsFest Competition for a chance to win prizes. The KidsFest Competition is for children aged four to twelve. The theme of this year’s competition is “ArtHaus”, with children asked to send in their A3 artworks of cool houses, treehouses, and more. Chosen works will be displayed at the Frankston Arts Centre. The first prize winner will receive $150. Five-year-old Leanne (pictured above with artwork below) won first prize in the competition in 2021. She said her favourite thing about the KidsFest Competition is “seeing other people’s…
A TEENAGER has been busted allegedly driving around an esky filled with marihuana. Police were called on 18 June after someone was spotted driving a motorised esky on Lyrebird Drive in Carrum Downs. With the help of the police helicopter, a police van was able to locate the esky. Police allege the 17-year-old driving the esky was using it as a “mobile marijuana unit”. Police seized marijuana, scales, and a bong. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 29 June 2022
KINGSTON Council has called on Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) to acquire the former Berkeley Living complex in Patterson Lakes to ensure the site is not left abandoned for years to come. Kingston Mayor Steve Staikos said the community and Council are deeply concerned that the privately-owned site, which was shut down in 2017, has attracted ongoing graffiti, vandalism and other concerning safety issues. “Unfortunately, until recently there were no provisions that gave CAV the power to pursue the sale of the land,” Cr Staikos said. “I have recently written to the Minister for Consumer Affairs, who has confirmed that following…
DELIBERATE damage to bus shelters on the Mornington Peninsula is costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. On Tuesday morning – 21 June – a bus shelter near the corner of Main and Barkly streets Mornington was vandalised, causing hundreds of dollars damaged. It is believed police have interviewed a suspect and charges are likely to be laid. However, residents say the damage to bus shelters is ongoing and more police patrols and better CCTV cameras should be installed in known hot spots. Another bus stop, near for football ground in Mornington was also allegedly damaged last week, as well…