THE new vaccination hub at Bayside Shopping Centre is delivering up to 1200 COVID-19 vaccinations a day. The Frankston hub, operated by Peninsula Health, opened last month at the old Toys’R’Us location near Rebel Sport. The clinic is manned by a team of more than 100 immunisers, administration staff, pharmacists, doctors, security, cleaners, and concierge. Both Pfizer and AstraZeneca jabs are available at the hub. There are a small number of walk-in appointments on offer for people over age 60 to receive the AstraZeneca jab. Peninsula Health executive director of operations Helen Cooper said “we are pleased to have opened…
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A BANNER commemorating a man killed in Seaford last year has gone missing. Cameron Smith died aged 26 in November last year. He was stabbed to death. After his tragic death, a memorial banner was installed on Station Street. It went missing between Friday 23 July and 24 July. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny issued a plea for information on Facebook last week. “I am so saddened to report that the temporary memorial banner for Cameron Smith was removed from its site in Station Street Seaford without the family’s permission,” she said. “Cam’s family is heartbroken. They just want it back. …
FRANKSTON Council is one step closer to repealing its controversial ban on dogs in the city centre. As the rules stand, dogs are prohibited in the central activity area of Frankston. Under the new proposal, on-lead registered dogs would be allowed in the area bounded by Davey Street, Kananook Creek, and Fletcher Road. Council is also considering confining cats to their homes 24/7, and designating a section of the foreshore as a free roam area for dogs. Earlier this year, council sought feedback on the current local laws. The mayor Kris Bolam said that the 750 responses received showed that…
Southern Metro Division 4 Response Unit have charged two men and seized a large amount of cocaine and more than $65,000 in cash in Melbourne’s south yesterday. Officers were on foot patrol on Railway Grove and Ross Street in Mornington when they spoke to two men about 11.40am. A search of their vehicle located a large amount of cocaine and cash. Investigators then executed three search warrants at properties in Mornington, Seaford and Langwarrin. A large amount of cash, cocaine, cannabis and magic mushrooms and a homemade drug press were also allegedly seized. A 23-year-old Seaford man and a 23-year-old…
THE new Kingston Council is slightly outperforming the old one, according to the results of a community survey. Kingston ratepayers gave Kingston Council an overall performance score of 66 this year, up from 62 last year. The statewide average is 61. The survey was conducted by JWS Research in February and March this year for the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. Four hundred randomly selected Kingston houses took part. The mayor Steve Staikos said “the new council, which has been in place since November 2020, care passionately about supporting our community, working collaboratively, delivering high-quality services and providing value…