Author: Bayside News

A WOMAN is wanted for allegedly stealing and using a credit card around the Frankston area. Police have released an image (above) of a women they wish to speak to about the credit card deception. Anyone who recognises her can contact Frankston CIU on 9784 5590 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 14 June 2022

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A WOMAN has had her car impounded after being caught driving while allegedly unlicensed and on drugs. Somerville Highway Patrol pulled the woman over in Carrum Downs last week, 5 June. They say the driver, a woman in her 40s, was unlicensed and then failed a roadside drug test. Police impounded the woman’s car for a month. She is expected to be charged on summons with traffic offences. Two hours after that incident, Somerville Highway Patrol members pulled over another car in Seaford. The driver, a woman in her 30s, also failed a roadside drug test. The driver is expected…

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MOUNT Eliza North Primary School student Ella Seaburgh will compete in the School Sport Australia Championship as part of the 11 to 19 years and under Victorian team in Queensland in September. The 12-year-old participated in a structured trial process to be selected for the aquathon/triathlon. She is dedicated to her sport, competing as a nipper every summer at Mornington Life Saving Club, training in open swimming, boarding and beach running. During winter she continues with her swimming (in the pool) and running and plays netball and football. Ella is hoping to raise around $2000 for the trip, which includes…

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NEWLY re-elected Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus has been appointed attorney-general of Australia. The widely expected appointment was confirmed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last week. Dreyfus served as shadow attorney-general while Labor was in opposition, and was the attorney-general under Prime Ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard the last time Labor was in power. Dreyfus said that his first move as attorney-general would be to address “the need to repair and strengthen the keystone of our democratic system – the rule of law.” “A crucial aspect of this will be legislating before the end of this year Labor’s commitment to…

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PRELIMINARY designs for the planned skyrail in Parkdale have been released. The Level Crossing Removal Project will build rail over road to replace two level crossings at Warrigal Road and Parkers Road. A new Parkdale Station will be built. Concepts for the elevated rail and precinct underneath it have been released by the LXRP. In a statement the organization said “we’ve heard from locals about what they love about their suburb, and how they want the project to feature new trees, landscaping and greenery, walking and cycling paths, community gathering places, and recreational and sporting facilities.” “Feedback from the community…

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