A CYCLIST is being sought by police after an alleged road rage incident earlier this year. Police are looking for a man who was cycling on Nepean Highway near Station Street in Aspendale at around 12pm, 27 June. They believe he can help them with their investigation into the incident. An image of the cyclist (pictured) police want to speak to has been released. Anyone who recognises him has been asked by police to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 20 October 2021
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A LARGE piece of machinery has been stolen from a Braeside worksite. A Caterpillar Posi Track Skid Steer (pictured) was last seen at a construction site on Governor Road in Braeside. It was stolen sometime after 3.25am on 27 September. Police have asked anyone who sees the machine to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the Moorabbin Police Station on 9556 6556. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 20 October 2021
DESIGNS for an updated pavilion at GR Bricker Reserve in Moorabbin have been approved. Council received $3 million from the state government three years ago to develop the facility. Another $1.5 million of ratepayer funding has been allocated to the project as well. The ground is home to the Moorabbin Little Athletics Club, Omega Cricket Club, the Racing Rugby Club and the Moorabbin Dog Obedience Club. Kingston councillor Hadi Saab said “council have endeavoured to make sure all tenants, as well as the local community, have been able to have their say on the concept plans for the pavilion redevelopment.…
A NEW bus interchange will be built on Bay Road during construction of the Cheltenham suburban rail loop station. The bus interchange will connect passengers at the station to a new pedestrian overpass, which will lead to Southland Station and the Southland Shopping Centre. Six bus stops will make up the new bus interchange. It will also include parking space for 400 bikes. Executive general manager of rail and infrastructure Nicole Stoddart said the features at the new station would make life easier for commuters. “Access to SRL East stations will be quick and easy for passengers using all…
THE 2021 Carols by Kingston have been cancelled. Kingston Council called off the event last week, citing the “uncertainty around holding large-scale events during the COVID-19 pandemic”. Instead of the carols, local Tinsel Trail activities will return for Christmas this year. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said “we had some wonderful feedback about our Tinsel Trail last year and we are looking forward to spreading some festive cheer across Kingston again through a series of COVID-Safe community celebrations and activities. Details of the Tinsel Trail activities for 2021 will be shared in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on our…