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.…
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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…
NOMINATIONS have opened for the 2022 Kingston Woman of the Year award. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos has encouraged people to put forward nominations. “This will be our fourth Kingston Woman of the Year Award and each year we are overwhelmed with the quality of the nominees,” he said. “These are women who make incredible contributions to their community every day, are passionate and devoted to what they do.” 2021 award winner Simone Hardham said “if you know a woman in your community who is making great contributions and inspiring others, I strongly encourage you to consider nominating her for this award.” …
Homicide Squad detectives have today charged a man following a fatal shooting in Frankston last month. The 43-year-old Frankston man was charged with murder and faced a bedside remand hearing. The charge relates to the death of 34-year-old Frankston man on 18 September. The 43-year-old man was arrested at a home in Sarno Court, Cranbourne on Friday 24 September, following a week-long search by police. He was treated by paramedics at the scene and has remained under police guard in hospital since. Investigations by Crime Command detectives into a range of other serious offences linked to this incident are ongoing.…
CONSTRUCTION on all level crossing removal projects will resume from today (Tuesday 5 October), after a 2-week industry-wide shutdown to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Workers on major transport infrastructure projects have spent the past two weeks getting vaccinated to help keep worksites and the community safe. Strict processes will be in place to check and record the vaccination status of workers entering construction sites. Over the next few days, Victorians may notice some workers returning to site to prepare for work starting again next week. The Level Crossing Removal Project is currently resequencing their construction schedule to determine new…