AN Edithvale pub has been given the green light to open an outdoor summer lounge. At the end of last year, The Crowded Hour’s plans for outdoor dining were thwarted when Kingston Council rejected its proposal (“Council shuts down outdoor dining plans”, The News, 16/12/20). Crowded Hour owner Rogan O’Shannessy says that council has since backtracked, and granted him permission to open Friday to Sunday from 6 February until Easter. “This is all down to people power. The support we’ve received from the locals has been amazing and to see them publicly stand up for us speaks volumes about why…
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A SPORTS-THEMED mural is planned for Ben Kavanagh Reserve in Mordialloc. Kingston Arts is looking for an artist to take on the project. A total budget of $17,000 has been allocated for the commission. Kingston Arts acting cultural producer and partnerships coordinator Victoria O’Shea said “Kingston Arts is thrilled to provide this vital funding opportunity for the arts and is looking forward to supporting the selected artist throughout the development of the work and community engagement.” The mural will be painted on the proposed rebound wall and next to the cricket nets adjacent to Bear Street. The Mordialloc Sporting Club,…
A MISSING man was last seen in Chelsea on 4 January. Police are working to find 44-year-old Preetpal. The Springvale resident was last seen in Chelsea. There was an unconfirmed sighting of the missing man in Clayton on 22 January. A Victoria Police statement read that Preetpal is “described as 180cm tall with a slim build, black hair, brown eyes, and usually wears a baseball cap.” “Police and family have concerns for his welfare due to the length of time he has been missing.” Anyone who sees the man can contact Oakleigh Police Station on 9567 8900. First published in…
TWO men are expected to be charged over an alleged drag race on the Monash Freeway, around 7pm 29 January. Police allege that a white Mercedes coupe and grey Mitsubishi Lancer weaved in and out of traffic while racing at speeds of 201 kmph. The Mercedes was pulled over and the driver allegedly returned a breath test reading of 0.065. The driver, a 30-year-old man from Keysborough, had his licence immediately suspended and his car impounded for 30 days. The next day, police arrested a 25-year-old Carrum Downs man who they believe was driving the Mitsubishi. Both drivers are expected…
A PERSONAL trainer who has raised thousands for charities has been named Kingston’s citizen of the year. Daniel Maitland organised a 28 kilometer charity relay run last year to raise money for the Stroke Foundation. The cause is one close to Mr Maitland’s heart – his sister suffering a stroke at just 28 years of age. Through his Training With Mates group, he has raised upwards of $20,000 for charity. At the annual 26 January ceremony, Yvonne Hong was handed the Outstanding Citizen Award and Pantry 5000 was named Community Group of the Year. Ms Hong runs Pets of the…