FRANKSTON mayor Nathan Conroy has taken part in a challenge to raise awareness about homelessess, going without a bed for a night and living on $10 for the day. Conroy said he took part in the “Roughin It Challenge” to encourage people to address the challenges of rough sleeping. “Homelessness is fundamentally a national human rights issue that not only needs to be spoken about, but addressed,” he said. “Behind the alarming homelessness statistics are real people facing hardship. It’s also not solely about inadequate access to a safe and secure house – there are other impacts such as disconnection…
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A MOTORCYCLIST sustained life-threatening injuries in a crash in Dingley Village last week. The crash occurred at around 6.30am on 20 May. Police believe a white RAV4 SUV and a motorcycle collided at the intersection of Boundary Road and Lake Drive. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with life-threatening-injuries. Police have asked witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage to get in contact with Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimstoppersvic.com.au First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 25 May 2022
A YOUNG boy with dreams of working in construction has been helping out at a level crossing removal site. Four-year-old Kai has been taking his Mum to Chelsea Station frequently to see how work on the station is progressing. The young man has visited so often that the team has brought him on board to help with traffic control on the footpath. The LXRP team has gifted Kai a hard hat and safety vest to commemorate his efforts. Kai’s mum Patchara says her son is obsessed with the construction work. “The diggers for the trenches and the big cranes being…
By Pippa Salmon “WHAT are you lot up to? Have you spotted anything yet?” Wearing bright orange vests, chunky binoculars and big grins (or looks of intense concentration), the Dolphin Research Institute (DRI) interns are easy to spot. I happen to be one of them. Every week we spend a few hours down by the beach, straining our eyes to see dolphins. And every week, regardless of what we spot in the water, we hear at least one dolphin story. “They always come when it’s calm; I think the rough water stresses them out.” “I was on a paddleboard once…
LOCAL sailors have a new place to call home. The construction of the Carrum Sailing and Motorboat Club’s clubhouse is complete. The clubhouse features a social space, kitchen, boat storage, a ramp, and decking. The state government contributed nearly $150,000 to the project. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said that the half-decade old organisation deserved a new home. “For more than 50 years the club has provided a range of sailing and boating opportunities for the community,” she said. “Carrum sailors and boat enthusiasts can look forward to planning their next water adventure from a brand-new clubhouse at the Carrum Sailing…