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…
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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…
By Isabelle Harris THE disco music has stopped, the lights are off, and no wheels can be heard on the floor. But online, colourful skates abound, retro music astounds, and skaters share new tricks. Since the onset of coronavirus and subsequent “iso trends”, roller-skating has hit a new high with more people than ever buying skates. Previously hugely popular in the 80s and 90s, roller-skating and rollerblading has made a comeback via social media. This interest has mainly been fuelled by videos posted to Instagram and TikTok, showcasing people demonstrating new tricks and “aesthetic” or highly colourful and fashionable skates.…
IT’S time to start preparing for the upcoming fire season. Fire Action Week was last week, an initiative which aims to remind people to conduct fuel reduction measures. Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon said residents should share their fire season plans with neighbours to keep each other safe. “Talk to your family members and neighbours about the risks in your area, as well as what you will do and where you will go in the event of a fire or high risk day,” he said. “October is the best time to prepare. Don’t leave it too late to put fire…