NOT even international travel restrictions will stop Santa from coming to town this year. Although the Kingston Carols by Candlelight have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will still be plenty to do to get into the Christmas spirit. Activities and competitions are being prepared for this year’s local Christmas celebrations. The Kingston Tinsel Trail is being set up this year, with plenty to do all across the local area. Council CEO Julie Reid said “Kingston’s Tinsel Trail is a terrific opportunity to support local businesses as they rebuild after a challenging year.” “Featuring pop-up carollers, Santa on…
Author: Bayside News
DANIEL Maitland’s sister Bec was just 28-years-old when she suffered a stroke, changing her life forever. Inspired by his sister’s story, the Cheltenham resident will be completing a “hop on hop off style” 28 kilometer relay next month to raise money for the Stroke Foundation. The relay will be completed with support from his family, friends, and gym clients. “I did not realise stroke could strike people in their 20s, but it changed Bec’s life in an instant,” Mr Maitland said. “The stroke has had a big impact on Bec’s mental health and caused memory loss and personality changes. There…
A ROAD safety operation has been launched by Victoria Police after a horror week of fatalities. Seven people died on Victorian roads in the week following 14 October. Operation “Saturn” has now been launched, with more resources going towards road policing. Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Libby Murphy said “we expect that road trauma will increase as more people get back on our roads. It is devastating to me that in the last week seven people have already fallen victim to this.” “Operation Saturn comes at a critical time for the Victorian community, with easing of some restrictions coinciding with…
A CREDIT card from a stolen car has been used to buy alcohol in Seaford. Just before 1pm on 19 September, a card that had been taken from the car was used. An image of a man police wish to speak to in relation to the use of the card has been released. Police describe the man as “Caucasian, between 20 to 30-years-old, wearing a hi-visibility jacket, and football club beanie.” The stolen car was recovered on Old Wells Road at 3.30pm on 20 September. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or…
A MAN is wanted by police in relation to an alleged theft and assault in Frankston. Police allege that at 4.15pm on 27 September, a man entered a drive through bottle shop and grabbed a slab of alcohol. He pushed past a woman working at the store and ran away. The man police wish to speak to is described as “Caucasian in appearance and aged in his 30’s-40’s with a solid build”. Police believe he may have a tattoo on his left thumb. He was wearing an LA Lakers beanie, orange jumper, green cargo pants, and Nike sneakers. An image…