Detectives from the Cybercrime Squad are urging online shoppers to be vigilant and wary of scams impersonating well known Australian retailers over the upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale weekend. The National Anti-Scam Centre has detected a significant increase in the number of reports of fraudulent websites impersonating the genuine online retail stores belonging to many popular high street brands. Preying on loyal consumers, scammers will often impersonate popular brands using the latest technology to create convincing fake websites using the brand’s logo, designs and layouts. Generally, they’ll include a “.com.au” domain name, and likely the stolen ABN number…
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THE final designs for the new rail bridge in Mentone have been released. The level crossings at Warrigal Road in Mentone and Parkers Road in Parkdale are set to be removed. The new Parkdale Station will open next year. The level crossings will be replaced with rail over road. On Monday, the Level Crossing Removal Project released its “final designs” for the rail bridge (below). A media release from the LXRP read that the new station will “reflect the local character and village feel of the suburb featuring a station forecourt, gathering places for locals and warm-toned natural materials.” “The…
MORE than 60 walking and cycling-focused projects are set to be undertaken by Kingston Council in the next five years, according to a new strategy. Kingston Council has finalised its “walking and cycling plan 2023-2028”. The plan commits council to 40 new projects, and includes the completion of 28 projects already in their early stages. The plan features works on bike parking, repair stations, signage, crossings, footpaths, shared paths, bicycle lanes, traffic signals, and street and shopping precinct upgrades. New Kingston mayor Jenna Davey-Burns said the plan would help council address climate change. “We are in a great position to…
THE annual Christmas Festival of Lights returns to Frankston this weekend. The 25th edition of the Christmas event kicks off on Davey Street at 5pm on Saturday, 25 November. The event will feature live music, food, a PAW Patrol live show, a market, rides, fireworks, and an appearance from Santa. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said “there’s a lot to celebrate this year, as we mark our 25th year of the Christmas Festival of Lights. It’s a much-loved event for locals and visitors alike, with activities and performances for all ages.” First published in the Frankston Times – 21 November 2023
CONSTRUCTION has finished on a new $6 million childcare facility in Langwarrin. The centre at 60 Aqueduct Road will have the capacity for 76 children. The single level centre is 2320 square metres with a 916 square metre outdoor play area. The building was funded by Banner Asset Management and built by Bensons Property Group. Banner Asset Management chief lending officer Nick Lakin said “we recognise the importance of backing projects that provide benefit to the community, particularly given the need for quality childcare facilities.” First published in the Frankston Times – 21 November 2023