A STUDENT was killed after being hit by a car in Mentone last week, 15 August. Police allege that a car struck two teenagers on Nepean Highway at around 5pm. A 16-year-old boy tragically died at the scene. A 16-year-old girl was treated for minor injuries. A 31-year-old Dandenong man has been charged with culpable driving over the alleged incident. He was remanded to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 17 December. The victim has since been identified as Year 10 Mentone Grammar student Lachlan M. A statement on the school’s Facebook page read “the Mentone Grammar Community mourns…
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AFTER living through the terrifying blazes of late 2019, Edithvale firefighter Alison van den Dungen decided to make a difference. Ms van den Dungen was in East Gippsland during the 2019 fire season. She was urged to evacuate, and watched as the situation worsened. “Over the next few weeks, I was watching what was happening on fire grounds across Australia and I just knew I had to do something,” she said. “I didn’t want to go through another fire season thinking here I am, perfectly capable with the right skills to be able to put my hand up and am not doing…
FOUR sets of boom gates have been removed as part of Frankston line level crossing removal works. Last month between 26 July and 29 July, boom gates were removed at Edithvale Road, Chelsea Road, Argyle Avenue, and Bondi Road. Bonbeach, Edithvale, and Chelsea stations were all destroyed, with a rebuild imminent. Trains are now running express through Edithvale, Chelsea, and Bonbeach. This will occur until 13 September when buses will replace trains between Mordialloc, Frankston and Stony Point. The three rebuilt stations are expected to be open and operational by November. A statement on the Level Crossing Removal project website read…
A driver has been charged after a fatal crash in Mentone on Sunday 15 August. The charges come after a vehicle allegedly struck two pedestrians on Nepean Highway after 5pm. One of the pedestrians, a 16-year-old Parkdale boy, died at the scene. The other pedestrian, a 16-year-old Parkdale girl, was treated for minor injuries. The alleged driver, a 31-year-old Dandenong man, has since been charged with culpable driving. He was remanded to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 17 December. Anyone who witnessed the crash or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Despi O’Connor teamed up with Frankston Council mayor Kris Bolam at the studios of radio station RPP FM to encourage everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19. “Getting vaccinated is a positive step in keeping our community protected, safe and open for business,” Cr O’Connor said. Cr Bolam said the opening of a vaccination hub in Frankston and the increase in vaccines being made available, meant it was easy for people to book an appointment and get vaccinated locally. The mayors’ message is airing across the peninsula on RPP FM. To check eligibility and book a…