A driver has been arrested after a fatal crash in Mentone Sunday 15 August that has left one person deceased. It’s believed the vehicle, a white Toyota Hilux ute laden with furniture, was seen driving erratically on the Nepean Highway before driving into a shopping centre loading dock just after 5pm. The vehicle struck two pedestrians and stopped at the scene. One of the pedestrians, a yet to be formally identified male, died at the scene. The other pedestrian was treated for minor injuries. The male driver was arrested at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries. Anyone…
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CASH was stolen during a break-in at a gaming venue in Cheltenham, 1 August. Police say that an unknown offender broke into the Centre Dandenong Road venue by smashing a rear glass door at around 6.30am. When inside, two men stole what police say was “a large amount” of cash. The two men fled into a waiting car, which police believe may have been driven by a woman. She was in a white Range Rover. The car was last seen moving south on Centre Dandenong Road. In a statement police said that “the first male offender was wearing a black…
UP to 30 hours a week of community access to Hawthorn FC’s new Dingley training facility has been sought by Kingston Council. The memorandum of understanding signed by Kingston Council last month means that council has agreed to provide the club $5 million for the project, subject to some conditions. Kingston Council has confirmed that it expects 20-30 hours of community access of a “community oval” in exchange for the funding. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said the project is a “cost-effective way to meet the growing demand for sporting facilities while providing good value for money for ratepayers. Developing community sporting…
FRANKSTON Arts Centre has enhanced its commitment to our arts community with artist grants now open to inspire, nurture and energise our creatives. North East Ward Cr Suzette Tayler said the Artist Project Grants – proudly supported by Frankston City Council – are now open to artists and creatives living, working or with strong connections to Frankston City. Cr Tayler said: “This is a brilliant opportunity to bring a creative project to life. If you have an innovative idea and the capacity to deliver upon your vision we’d love you to apply. “Frankston City Council has continued its commitment to…
A NEW mural has been completed on the side of Karrum Karrum Bridge at Carrum. The mural was commissioned as part of level crossing removal works at Station Street, Eel Race Road, and Mascot Avenue. Street artist Matt Adnate finished work on the mural last month. He is also behind large scale murals on silos at Sheep Hills and a 20 storey piece on a public housing tower in Collingwood. The work in Carrum features a child’s face and a dolphin. Level Crossing Removal program director, Adam Maguire, said “we’re pleased to have been able to secure this respected artist…