MORE than 85 per cent of Frankston residents aged 15 and over are now at least partly vaccinated against COVID-19. 57 per cent of Frankston residents aged 15+ are fully vaccinated. As of 15 October there are 330 active cases of COVID-19 among Frankston residents. TLC Healthcare, which operates an aged care home in Frankston, has rolled out rapid antigen testing to every visitor, staff member and contractor. CEO Lou Pascuzzi said “in the four weeks since mandating our rapid antigen testing program, two people have returned positive tests. They have subsequently taken PCR tests, and one was confirmed positive.…
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MORE CCTV cameras have been installed around Frankston in a bid to increase community safety. It is estimated that the number of CCTV cameras in the Frankston local government area has increased by 20 per cent in the last two years. CCTV now covers the Nepean Highway from Davey Street to Fletcher Road, and the Seaford waterfront area. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said “council’s community safety team works closely with local police to identify sites for the new cameras, based on the location of incidents the police have had to attend. The CCTV program has assisted Victoria Police in responding…
PENINSULA Community Legal Centre’s Street Law project is continuing its mission despite the impact of COVID-19 restrictions and amid concerns its funding will dry up at the end of the year. The colourful van delivering free legal services, free coffee and material aid will be back on the road at the end of this month. The Street Law philosophy is to deliver legal services when and where its clients need them – for free. There are no suits or ties, just a smile, a warm “cuppa” and advice if needed. Discussing legal issues in this environment is comforting to those…
POLICE are investigating a burglary which took place in Moorabbin last month. At around 7.55am on 26 September, a man allegedly smashed a front glass door to a business on Roberna Street. He had visited the shops earlier that day. The man allegedly stole audio equipment, including a guitar foot pedal. Police say the man arrived in a silver Toyota Aurion with bags over the licence plates. An image of a man police want to speak to has been released. An image of a vehicle of interest has also been released. Anyone with information can call 9556 6121. First published…
MOORABBIN Highway Patrol ran an operation targeting illegal monkey bike riders last week. Police say that there has been a rise in people using bicycles with petrol engines in recent months. “Members of the public who use these vehicles (and their parents), need to be aware of the potential dangers and consequences of riding a bicycle that was not designed to have a motor. The frames are not designed to travel at consistently higher speeds, and the brakes are not adequate to stop a powered bicycle,” a police statement read. A bike motor has to have a maximum ungoverned power…