A MAN allegedly carrying guns in his car was arrested in Aspendale last week. Police began pursuing a black Mercedes on the Monash Freeway near Ernst Wanke Road at around 1.50am on 8 September. Police arrested a man shortly afterwards in Aspendale. Police allege that they found four firearms, drugs, and cash inside the car. A 32-year-old man from Narre Warren has been charged with possession of a traffickable quantity of unregistered firearms, possess category C or D longarm firearm, contravention of a Firearm Prohibition Order, possess cartridge ammunition whilst not the holder of a licence under the Firearms Act,…
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KINGSTON Council has asked for help from residents as it drafts its submission to the Suburban Rail Loop’s Environmental Effects Statement hearings. Council has opposed the state government’s plans to put stabling for the rail loop on the site of a former landfill in Heatherton. The land had been earmarked for a regional sporting facility. An EES process is currently underway to evaluate the plans. Kingston Council is in the process of putting together its submission, and has asked for interested community members to contribute. Kingston councillor Hadi Saab said “we have assembled a team of experts to assist us…
VOUCHERS to be used at the Frankston Arts Centre or Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre are being sent out to Frankston residents. Frankston Council approved the intuitive in their most recent budget. It is estimated to cost $1.1 million to ratepayers. The voucher can also be used for a $25 at-call hard waste collection. Frankston councillor Brad Hill said “the vouchers will give ratepayers the opportunity to experience these facilities for the first time or for regular patrons to continue to enjoy them for a reduced price when restrictions ease. This is the first time council has issued vouchers since the…
MCCLELLAND Gallery has assembled an online program for the school holidays. Among the activities scheduled are DIY programs, wellbeing sessions, meditation sessions, and sound walks. McClelland director Lisa Byrne said that “arts can play an important role during this disruptive period by helping communities to stay connected”. “As successive lockdowns disrupt our lives in countless ways it is important for us all to develop coping strategies to survive and prosper in whatever the new versions of normal may become. McClelland has introduced a series of virtual and online initiatives designed to ensure that our focus on art with nature can…
LOCAL businesses are being encouraged to take their services outdoors coming into summer. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a bigger push towards outdoor dining and activities. Multiple outdoor sites owned by Frankston Council are available to be used for business in the next year. Twelve month licences are available now for the use of Foreshore Reserve, Ballam Park, Beauty Park, Station Street Mall, Clyde Street Mall, Sandfield Reserve, Southgateway Reserve and Lyrebird Community Centre car park. Frankston councillor Suzette Tayler said “when lockdowns are a thing of the past, the community will be ready to get out and about…