AN underpass constructed as part of the $523 million Mordialloc Freeway project has been officially opened. The underpass between Braeside Park and the Woodlands Industrial Estate is part of the eight-kilometre walking and cycling track which will run beside the freeway. The rest of the path will open once the freeway is complete. It is expected to feature pedestrian lights and crossings at each intersection, seating, bicycle racks, drinking fountains, and signage to key crossing points and destinations. Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson said “it’s fantastic to see the new pedestrian underpass now open – the first element of the Mordialloc…
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FOUR people have been charged after a series of alleged aggravated burglaries and car thefts. The alleged crimes took place across Cranbourne, Narre Warren, Berwick, Malvern, Parkdale, Sassafras, and Belgrave. Police arrested four people in an allegedly stolen car outside Berrima Court in Cranbourne at around 12.30pm, 17 March. An 18-year-old Pakenham man was charged with three aggravated burglaries, two theft of motor vehicles, two theft from motor vehicles, and handle stolen goods. A 16-year-old boy from The Patch was charged with 14 aggravated burglaries and theft of motor vehicles, 12 theft from motor vehicles, and six counts of aggravated…
THREE local beach rescue organisations have received grants to help upgrade equipment. Carrum Surf Life Saving Club has been given nearly $3000 for an inflatable rescue boat engine lifter assister and a powered hand truck lifter. Seaford Life Saving Club will receive $1380 for branded personal flotation devices and more than 20 jackets, while Carrum Coast Guard VF7 will receive just over $2500 for the replacement of its existing CCTV system. The grants were secured through the state government’s 2020-21 volunteer emergency services equipment program. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “these important projects will give our dedicated local volunteer life…
THE boundaries of the Isaacs electorate may slightly change soon under a proposed redistribution. The Australian Electoral Commission released its new proposed electorate boundaries last week. If the changes are made the southern portion of Dandenong would drop out of the Isaacs electorate, while the majority of Lyndhurst would move into it. The electorate’s boundary in Dandenong would move from the train line to the Dandenong Bypass. In Lyndhurst the boundary would move from the Western Port Highway to the train line. Electoral commissioner, Tom Rogers, said “under the proposal, the boundaries of all but nine of Victoria’s existing electoral…
By Steve Taylor CRICKET PENINSULA Veterans Over 50s Cricket team capped off an exciting first year by defeating Garfield/Tynong in their grand final at Frankston on Sunday 21 March. Batting first the peninsula team scored 3/223 in their 40 overs. Henry Dolphin, Chris Lanting and Al Davie all retired at the compulsory 40 runs. They were backed up by Brendon Gardner, 18, David Martin, 26, John Harrison, 23 not out and Brian Parton, 17 not out. In reply Garfield only managed 97 with all bowlers playing their part backed by some excellent fielding. John Harrison, 1/11, and Craig Burch, 2/25,…