THE Parkdale Yacht Club has reopened to the public after the completion of $2.9 million upgrade works. The new facility will also be used by Kingston District Girl Guides and Beach Patrol Australia. It features a water storage unit on the roof to capture water to wash down yachts, a new race control room to increase visibility and improve safety, and energy-efficient lighting and air conditioning. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said “this fantastic project has been several years in the making and was designed in collaboration with the clubs and wider community.” “This large modern design is a space that…
Author: Bayside News
RESIDENTS on Lochiel Avenue say they have been fined for parking outside their own homes. Edithvale resident Deon Vlotman has taken issue with new parking restrictions on his street. He says that residents on the street have been receiving fines of $165 from parking inspectors in the last five weeks. “My neighbours are getting a ticket for $165, but if you take it to court they still make you pay the court costs. We pay [Kingston Council] to look after us, but this has become a cash cow to them,” he said. “This is a residential area, but we get…
NEW COVID-19 restrictions have been imposed across Melbourne in response to virus cases uncovered in the northern suburbs. From 6pm on 25 May, private gatherings in homes are limited to five visitors per day, and public gatherings will be limited to 30 people. Face masks must be worn indoors by anyone 12 years and older, including at work and school. Schools and workplaces are expected to remain open, and current density limits for hospitality and events remain. The restrictions are touted to end on 4 June. Four cases of coronavirus were reported on 25 May in the northern suburbs of…
Frankston Police have charged a man following an alleged burglary in Langwarrin South last night. The man was arrested after the victim returned home to his Shepherds Hut Road property about10pm. He observed a silver Nissan Maxima in the driveway of the property with the doors and boot open. The victim, a 79-year-old, called Triple Zero (000) and before police arrived, he and his neighbour, a 53-year-old man, confronted the alleged offender in the driveway of the property. Police arrived shortly after and arrested a 44-year-old Frankston South man. A search of the Nissan located a loaded 12-gauge shotgun, a…
RE-LIVE the era of Dr Hook with the show band Hooked – Dr Hook and the Medicine Show Tribute as they take you back to the songs and antics that Dr Hook were well known which made them one of the greatest bands in the world. Remember when you were ONLY 16, Dr Hook songs were all over the radio! Some of you could’ve been in a STONED and I MISSED IT situation? But if you WALK RIGHT IN to the Hooked Show, with those SEXY EYES, you’ll know only GIRLS CAN GET IT and most likely will want a…