Author: Bayside News

TRAE Carr is wanted by police. Police say the 21-year-old frequents the Frankston area. He is wanted in relation to three outstanding warrants for breaching court orders. Police describe Mr Carr as “170cm tall with a medium build, short dark brown hair and hazel eyes.” An image of Mr Carr has been released by police. Anyone who sees him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times – 16 March 2021

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AN electric bike was stolen from a Skye Road property last month. Police say that the bike was taken at around 10.30pm on Sunday, 21 February. The stolen bike is a black and red Mobility 48V Electric GUNSROSE model. It has mudguards and a black strap with the word “GRUNT” written on it. Frankston Police are looking into the theft. They have released an image of the bike (pictured below) hoping that someone may have seen it. Information to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times – 16…

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AN allegedly drunk driver will face charges after crashing into three parked cars in Langwarrin earlier this month. Police say that a 50-year-old Langwarrin woman drove into the vehicles just before 3pm on 3 March. A 51-year-old woman inside one of the parked vehicles was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The driver was breath tested by Somerville Highway Patrol officers. She allegedly returned an evidentiary breath test reading of 0.152. Police say the driver is expected to be charged on summons with driving offences and exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol. First published in the Frankston Times – 16 March 2021

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A NEW Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal facility has opened in Frankston. VCAT has moved into the office building on Balmoral Street. The site is expected to be primarily used for renting, consumer, and guardianship matters. VCAT president Justice Michelle Quigley said the new site would provide “greater capacity for dispute resolution across the South-East”. “VCAT’s new Frankston venue is an important part of VCAT’s vision to increase access to justice for local communities outside Melbourne’s CBD,” she said. Victorian Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes said “the new VCAT facility at Frankston will resolve more cases, faster – allowing those who use…

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THE home of the Mordialloc Sea Scouts is set for a big upgrade. The hall at George Woods Reserve will be refurbished. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said the $765,000 works would make the Sea Scouts’ home “accessible for all abilities”. “The existing Sea Scouts hall was built in the 1980s and was in desperate need of modernising to ensure it was safe, accessible and met the needs of the community into the future,” Cr Staikos said. “The refurbishment will support ongoing scouting activity in the Mordialloc area, with a particular connection to the creek and boating heritage of Mordialloc. Council…

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