Southern Metro Regional Crime Team detectives have arrested a man following an aggravated burglary in Mordialloc overnight. Investigators have been told the man allegedly stole a Ford Ranger ute from an address on Purtel Close sometime overnight. The owner of the car woke to find his car missing and tracked his vehicle to Dandenong, whereby he notified Police. Police, with the assistance of the Air Wing, followed the car through several suburbs, before the offender stopped at a shopping centre in Narre Warren. An 18-year-old North Melbourne man was arrested without incident inside the shopping centre. He has been charged…
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WATER police were assigned statewide for Melbourne Cup Day, with an increased number of boaties expected to take to the water. Inspector Greg Barras from the Water Police Squad said “the weekend before Melbourne Cup is traditionally one of our busiest and this year we’re bracing for an even bigger influx of boaties as they return to the water after lockdown.” “Our team will be out across the state to make sure everyone stays safe, but we need your help. Check your vessel is in working order, carry the right safety equipment and always wear a lifejacket,” he said. “Too…
THE Electoral Boundaries Commission has finalised its redistribution of Victorian electorates. Among the big changes made by the EBC is the abolishment of the Keysborough electorate, currently held by minister Martin Pakula. A chunk of the Keysborough electorate has been absorbed into Mordialloc, which has lost its top section above Lower Dandenong Road. The Carrum electorate loses its southern section after Seaford Road, but gains parts of Lynbrook and Lyndhurst. The changes made by the EBC will come into effect at the 2022 state election. Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately said “redivisions are a key part of Victoria’s electoral system, as…
THE amount of money in the Kingston Arts Grants pool has roughly doubled since last year. Council will spend $48,000 on arts grants in this financial year, an increase of $25,000 from the previous year. A public art mural project led by Anna Wheeler will receive $5,000 in grant funding. An artwork featuring local birds, dogs, and scenery will be put up in Cheltenham. Other grant recipients were Angharad Neal-Williams, Kate Ashforth, Mikaela Stafford, Sarah Matthews, Kieran Carroll, Peter Vadiveloo, Alexander Luciano, Nic Clarke, and Aurelien Gilfeather. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said that continuing COVID-19 restrictions inspired council to increase…
A SKYE school was damaged by a group of people earlier this month. Police say the group caused damage to buildings and shade sails at the education facility on 2 October. They say the damage was “significant”. An image of people (pictured) police wish to speak to about the matter has been released. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 First published in the Frankston Times – 2 November 2021