LANES on Lower Dandenong Road and the Mornington Peninsula Freeway will temporarily close in the coming weeks to accommodate works on the Mordialloc Freeway. The eastbound lanes on Lower Dandenong Road between Woodlands Drive and Howard Road will be closed from 7pm, Friday 21 May until 12pm, Sunday 23 May. The westbound lanes will close from 11pm Friday 21 May until 9am Saturday 22 May, 10pm Saturday 22 May until 12pm Sunday 23 May, 7pm Sunday 23 May until 6am Monday 24 May, and 9pm until 6am each night from 24 May until 28 May. Work to install new bridge…
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Homicide Squad detectives have arrested a man this morning following the death of a woman in Chelsea. A 53-year-old Chelsea man was taken into custody near his home address and will now be interviewed by police. The arrest follows the discovery of the body of a 78-year-old Chelsea woman inside her Drinan Road home about 10.30am yesterday. The parties are believed to be known to each other. The death is being treated as suspicious and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Victoria Police…
THE playground at John Monash Reserve in Skye is set to be refurbished. Council will spend $300,000 for refurbishment of the existing timber play unit, new swings, shade sails, park fencing, tree planting, garden bed improvements, and a new picnic area with a barbecue and shelter. Cr Suzette Tayler said “we know how critical green open spaces and outdoor recreation hubs are for overall wellbeing. We all certainly learnt to appreciate these spaces during recent lockdowns.” “Council is committed to continue developing our outdoor leisure spaces for locals to enjoy for generations to come.” Upgrade works at Weatherston Reserve in…
WORK has been completed on a $4.63 million redevelopment of the Ballam Park South pavilion. The new pavilion at the ground hosts a new kitchen and kiosk, eight change rooms, umpire spaces, a social space, and new public toilets for park users. Peninsula Strikers Junior Club president Rob Harrington said “in our old facility, the girls all used to crowd in to the public toilets to get changed or arrive already changed so the new change rooms are already making a huge difference for them.” Senior club president Adrian Scialpi said “there is absolutely a wow factor when you turn…
A MAN is wanted for theft and weapon offences. Police want 28-year-old Bradley McCormack on warrants for theft, weapon, and fraud-related offences. Police say Mr McCormack is often in the Langwarrin, Bonbeach, and Melbourne CBD areas. They describe him as “Caucasian, 182cm tall with brown hair and brown eyes”. An image of Mr McCormack has been released (pictured above). Anyone who recognises him or knows about his current whereabouts can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 18 May 2021