Detectives from the Caulfield Divisional Response Unit executed a search warrant in Mordialloc on Wednesday, 31 March. As a result, police seized approximately 2,500 cannabis plants from a factory on De Havilland Road. At this stage, no arrests have been made. Police are continuing to investigate the seizure and are appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Victoria Police News – Wednesday, 31 March 2021
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SPARK Youth Dance Company will perform its eight-dance Circuit Breaker in the grounds of McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery, Langwarrin on Friday 9 April and Saturday 10 April. Members of the audience will be able experience McClelland’s artworks in a new light as they move through the park to find and watch the dancers “explore themes of and beyond their years”, director Alex Dellaportas said. The company’s dancers, aged 14 to 23, have been working together since February. Spark started in 2016, and its works have surprised and moved audiences with topical and emotive themes. Circuit Breaker tickets available at: sparkproductions.org.au/circuitbreaker First…
THE use of credit cards stolen from Parkdale late last year is being investigated by police. At around midnight on 21 December, a handbag was stolen from a car on Herbert Street. Credit cards were stolen from the handbag and later used by three people at stores in Camberwell, Abbotsford, Richmond, Fitzroy, and Melbourne East. Detectives have released images of three people, two men and a woman, who they wish to speak to about the crime. A statement from police read “the first man is approximately 180cm tall, slim build and believed to be aged in his mid-30s. The second…
THE winners of the 2020 OptiKa photo competition have been announced. Mark Forbes won the best photograph award, taking home a $4,000 prize. Amelia Jewell won the $1,000 portrait award and Emily Gough received the video award. The OptiKa photo competition is in its 13th year. The theme of this year’s competition was “connection”. Entrants in the 2020 competition are currently having their work displayed at DFO Moorabbin. The people’s choice award winner is still yet to be decided. The winner of the $1000 prize will be announced on 26 April. To see the OptiKa exhibition visit DFO Moorabbin, 250…
KINGSTON councillors have voted to approve a pay rise for the mayor. At their most recent meeting, councillors approved a motion to determine that “the mayoral allowance increase to $100,434 within the category three range, plus an amount equivalent to the superannuation guarantee contribution.” Council currently pays the mayor $94,282.96 a year, plus super. A report prepared by council officers read that “given the increased responsibility of the mayor with the changes to council structure of nine councillors to eleven and increased legislative responsibilities due to the Local Government Act 2020, it is proposed that the mayoral allowance increase from…