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…
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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…
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.…