THE Carrum Coast Guard has received over $50,000 in taxpayer funding to upgrade old equipment. The funding is expected to be used to replace and upgrade old vessel navigation systems. The state government allocated the money through its emergency services refurbishment fund. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “this vital project will improve the condition of critical infrastructure and ensure the Carrum Coast Guard will be able to continue their incredible work keeping the community safe.” “The emergency services refurbishment fund will extend the life of existing facilities and resources, while developing job opportunities within the local community,” she said. “The…
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JAMES Peart is wanted by police. The 33-year-old man is wanted for obtaining property by deception and breaching a court order. A warrant has been issued. Mr Peart frequents the Bonbeach, Chelsea and Malvern East areas. Police say that Mr Peart is “perceived to be Caucasian in appearance and described as 175cm tall, with short light brown hair, a light brown beard and distinct tattoos on his neck.” An image of Peart has been released (above). Anyone who sees him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Chelsea…
A CHELSEA Heights intersection will shut for nearly a month to facilitate works on the Mordialloc Freeway. The roundabout at Wells Road and Thames Promenade will close from 2 January to 27 January. During that time it will be demolished. The road will be widened and traffic lights will be installed for when the intersection reopens. While the intersection is shut, detours will be in place via the Mornington Peninsula Freeway and Springvale Road. Major Road Projects Victoria says that “replacing the roundabout with traffic lights to allow traffic to flow more smoothly to and from the new freeway access…
“WE are all connected to food that is local, healthy and abundant” is the ethos, or “Community Aspiration” of The Community Plate (TCP). This collective of Frankston and Mornington Peninsula people is working together to bring the best of the peninsula’s produce to the tables of everyone. Over an 18 month period TCP held discussions with a wide range of interested parties to develop an authentic, local vision that will guide all of its future work. Community Plate’s Rodney Mackintosh said: “We spent a lot of time ensuring that we got our Community Aspiration right. “We spoke with many, many…
POLICE are investigating theft of drinks in Frankston last month. At around 7.30pm, 9 November, three females stole drinks from a Bayside Shopping Centre supermarket. They then stole drinks from a bottle shop by putting them under their jumpers. Police have released images of people they wish to speak to about the thefts. Anyone who recognises them can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au and quote the incident number 200412756 or 200412754. First published in the Frankston Times – 15 December 2020