KINGSTON councillors have used their final ordinary meeting to send a message of support to marginalised communities. At their final meeting, councillors voted on a motion to reiterate “support for Indigenous Australians particularly those within our community and reiterate our commitment to working towards reconciliation, support for LGBTIQ+ Australians” and “support for our diverse multicultural community particularly in Kingston”. The motion also read that “hate speech and racism are not accepted or tolerated in our Kingston community”. The vote received unanimous support from councillors. The vote came after the Herald Sun uncovered racist memes allegedly posted by Kingston Council candidate…
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A MOTORCYCLE rider caught doing a mono on the wrong side of the road has had his bike impounded. At 4.40pm on 29 September, Somerville highway patrol officers patrolling North Road in Langwarrin spotted the driver. They tried to pull him over but the motorcyclist allegedly refused to stop. The driver went onto Bergman Road and then onto a dirt track. His bike stalled and the man tried to flee on foot, but was eventually caught by police. The man, a 27-year-old Langwarrin resident, had his bike impounded and will face court for charges including dangerous riding, riding whilst suspended,…
THE Aldercourt Primary School playground was torn up and wrecked earlier this year. Sometime between 6.30pm on 7 May and 1pm on 8 May, offenders damaged play equipment at the Frankston North school, and tore up synthetic grass to access the rubber underneath, Police are still hoping to catch the offenders who caused the damage. Anyone with any information about the crime is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 6 October 2020
DURING a normal year, children attending the First Learning Centre in Frankston South are able to visit their neighbours at the Benetas aged care home. Children and aged care residents would share music sessions together, an experience which was enjoyed by both. Aged care residents would also visit for morning and afternoon tea. Unfortunately this year has been far from normal, and children at the centre have been prevented from visiting the aged care facility during the pandemic. While lockdown restrictions are in place, the kids have been keeping busy thinking of ways to put smiles on the faces of…
POLICE wish to speak to a woman in relation to a theft from a service station this month. On 6 September, a mobile phone charger was taken from the station on Charman Road in Cheltenham. The theft is alleged to have occurred at around 8.20pm. An image of a woman (above) police wish to speak to has been released. She is described by police as “caucasian, 25 to 35 years old, with long black hair”. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News -…