A MAN was caught driving nearly four times over the alcohol limit in Frankston North, 11 December. A man in a Holden Commodore was breath tested on Monterey Boulevard. Police allege that he admitted to drinking half a bottle of vodka. The man allegedly returned an evidentiary breath test reading of 0.186. His licence was immediately suspended, and the car was impounded for a month. He is expected to be charged on summons with drink driving offences. First published in the Frankston Times – 22 December 2020
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A-LEAGUE side Melbourne City will move to the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne next year. The club has announced plans to move into Casey Fields in Cranbourne. The facility will serve as the team’s new training ground. The Melbourne City academy will move into Casey Fields in February, taking advantage of the already constructed facilities. The club will take full occupation of the site in early 2022. The Melbourne City W-League side will play four games at Frank Holohan Soccer Complex in Dandenong this season. Melbourne City FC CEO Brad Rowse said “Football is the number one participation sport in south-east…
A FUNDRAISER for the family of a man who died at Frankston Beach earlier this month has raised nearly $20,000. Justin Kasimu was found unresponsive at the beach on 12 December. Bystanders pulled him from the water and tried to revive him, but he sadly died. A Gofundme campaign has been set up to help pay for his funeral and to send his body to Kenya. Dominic Nzioka and Stephen Muli, contacts of the family who set up the fundraising page, wrote “Justin unexpectedly passed away on 12 December leaving behind his young wife”. “Justin was pulled out of the…
A RAMP is set to be built at Mordialloc Creek to give people with disabilities easier access to boats. Kingston Council has confirmed plans to build a ramp to link the existing promenade with a proposed eight-metre long and nine-metre wide floating pontoon. The mayor Steve Staikos said council is “committed to improving accessibility across Kingston and giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy our foreshore and the beautiful Port Phillip Bay.” “Boating and fishing is a popular past-time for many in our community and we want to make sure all residents can continue to access and enjoy our waterways well…
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…