MORE than half of Frankston’s residents aged 15 and over are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. According to data published last week, 50.5 per cent of residents inside the Frankston local government area have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. A little under 81 per cent of residents have received at least one dose. In neighbouring Mornington Peninsula Shire, more than 88 per cent of residents aged 15 plus have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine. 83.9 per cent have in Kingston. As of 7 October there are 138 active cases of COVID-19 among Frankston residents.…
Author: Bayside News
MORDIALLOC Freeway works got back underway this week after the conclusion of the two week construction shutdown. Work began again on 5 October. Multiple road closures are expected in the next few weeks as work ramps up, with detours in place. Lower Dandenong Road will close in both directions between 6am and 6pm from 6 October to 18 October, then from 7pm to 6am each night between 18 October and 23 October. Springvale Road will close in both directions between Wells and Pillars roads, 8pm to 6am between 5 October and 15 October. Crews will close access to the Mornington…
CHELTENHAM Community Centre will receive a $10,000 grant through Australia Post’s 2021 community grants program. The centre was chosen for a grant because of its work in mental health. It will fund the CCC Chatty Cafe project, providing a cafe space for people to connect in. Australia Post head of community Nicky Tracey said “this has been another challenging year for many Australians, and we know that when we connect with others, we feel better, which is why the community grants program is so important – helping communities build better connections and mental wellbeing. It’s also an incredibly diverse group…
AN Aspendale Gardens home suffered more than $50,000 worth of damage during break ins last month. Police believe that the Wells Road house was broken into multiple times throughout September. It was unoccupied. Police say that an offender or offenders have trashed the home, leaving it “completely ruined”. Windows and walls have been destroyed, surfaces have been graffitied, light fittings and wires have been torn out, and small fires have been set. Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating. A pair of football shorts (above) they believe may have been left at the house by an offender are of interest.…
A FACTORY in Cheltenham went up in flames on 24 September. The blaze was attended by nearly 30 FRV firefighters, who arrived at the scene on Ambrose Avenue at around 2pm. When they arrived they found the 60 x 30 metre double storey brick factory ablaze. Using breathing apparatus and high-pressure hoselines, firefighters quickly brought the fire under control. The scene was handed to Victoria Police to investigate. A statement from FRV read that “firefighters believe the fire may have started under suspicious circumstances”. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime…