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.” …
Author: Bayside News
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…
A WARRANT has been issued for the arrest of Jake McAuliffe in relation to criminal damage. The 29-year-old, pictured below is known to frequent the Mornington and Frankston areas. He is 180cm tall with a solid build and short, dark hair. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times – 5 October 2021
WOMEN wanting to head outdoors, improve their fitness, or who are craving some well-deserved “me” time may enjoy the free Walk 4 Wellbeing – an eight-week focus on recovery, self-care and reconnection that started last Saturday (2 October) and ends Sunday 28 November. Participants will be joined by an online community of like-minded women who are ready to get away from being overwhelmed, recover from the impacts of lockdowns and re-energise for the start of 2022. Women can join the event no matter where they are. Everyone’s journey is different, so participants choose their own experience by selecting their distance…