THREE teenagers have been charged with alleged burglaries across Parkdale, Templestowe, and Doncaster East. Police allege they searched a stolen car in Doncaster East and found a number of wallets, purses, apple watch, air pods, cash, and a number of keys to vehicles that were allegedly stolen during a number of burglaries. A 19-year-old Pakenham man was arrested nearby and charged with theft of motor vehicle, burglary, and handle stolen goods in relation to burglaries in Parkdale and Doncaster East on 13 March. Two other Pakenham teenagers were arrested and have since been bailed. Detectives from Manningham Crime Investigation Unit…
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A PERSON died in a motorcycle crash in Parkdale last week. Police say that a motorcyclist crashed into the fence of a home near the Warrigal Road intersection on the Nepean Highway just after 3am on 10 March. Emergency services attended, but the male died at the scene. Police say that they have established that the yellow Hyosung motorbike involved in the crash was “stolen” and that “a second male was on board at the time of the crash”. A statement from Victoria Police read “it’s believed [the second person] fled on foot towards Warrigal Road prior to police arrival.…
KINGSTON Council has released a draft response plan to decide how it will tackle the issue of climate change. In January 2020, Kingston Council called a “climate emergency” and committed itself to minimising its impact on the environment. A draft response plan has been released for community consultation. The mayor Steve Staikos said “we want our community to let us know if they agree with our priorities for urgent action or have other ideas about how we can respond to this climate crisis, because it affects all of us. We also want to hear how you want to be involved…
PET adoption proved popular last year as lockdowns kept people apart. But now that restrictions have eased, some four-legged friends have found themselves stranded. Local animal shelters have begun filling up with abandoned pets, Kingston Council says. The mayor Steve Staikos has urged residents struggling with the demands of owning a pet to seek support and advice. “Some pet owners may have found themselves grappling with time constraints, or behavioural changes in pets, that don’t have you all to themselves anymore,” he said. “If these problems are addressed early, it is possible to achieve a good outcome for everyone involved.…
A NEW multipurpose synthetic sports facility has been completed at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve. The facility is home to a new central cricket wicket, sportsfield lighting, fencing, safety netting, and line markings. The ground is accredited for use by three sporting codes – football, cricket, and Australian rules football. The $2.85 million facility was jointly funded by the state government and Frankston Council. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “I am so excited to have been able to help deliver this project for clubs like the Carrum Downs Junior Football Club and the Carrum Downs Cricket Club.” “The new synthetic pitch…