A WOMAN was knocked unconscious after being hit by an e-bike in Patterson Lakes last week. Police say that on the morning of 18 February, a woman on an e-bike with a dog on a lead came up behind two women and knocked one to the ground. The woman was knocked over by the lead after the e-bike rider rode her bike one way and the dog went the other. The woman who fell was knocked unconscious. She injured her arm and received medical attention from an ambulance. The incident took place at around 5.30am. Police are hoping to speak…
Author: Bayside News
ARTWORKS are set to be installed at the new Edithvale, Bonbeach, and Chelsea stations. An art piece made using recycled plastics will be put up on a station wall at Edithvale. The piece will feature five black wings and four feathers, a tribute to the story of the black crow passed down by the Bunurong people. Artist Jenna Lee says “I wanted the work to show abundance and movement, to hopefully get people interested and asking more about what used to be here.” “The work grew and evolved so much from the support and guidance from the Bunurong traditional owners,…
SKATERS of all experience levels are invited to join in on the Skate of Mind 2022 event. The skating day is the first event for the year organised through the FReeZA program, a state government funded program for young people. People who have a connection to the Kingston area and are between 12 and 25 years old can compete. Kingston councillor Georgina Oxley says that the event is designed to cater for people of all skill levels. “Whether a practiced pro, or a novice just starting out, Skate of Mind has something to offer everyone interested in skateboarding and basketball,”…
FIFTY Kingston lifesavers aged 35-74 competed in the 2022 Victorian Masters Championships at Lorne Surf Life Saving Club last weekend, with some masterful performances proving that the club can hold its own among some tough competition. Mordialloc LSC finished in second place overall for the beach events with 86 points, backing this up in the overall water events placing ninth with 51 points. A strong contingent of 26 athletes represented Mordialloc Life Saving Club, 20 hailed from Mentone LSC, two from Bonbeach LSC and Aspendale LSC and Chelsea SLSC each had one representative pulling on their club caps to showcase…
A FUNDRAISER set up to help one of the businesses devastated by the fire at Lakeview Shopping Centre in Patterson Lakes earlier this month has raised thousands of dollars. More than 50 people have shown their generous spirit to help the owners of The Famished Wolf get back on their feet. The fire forced the closure of the business. The fundraiser website, set up by restaurant owner Simon McNeilly, reads “for years we have worked hard at The Famished Wolf to provide the best possible food we can to all our wonderful customers. Our objective has always been to support…