AN assault is being investigated by Chelsea Police. Police allege the incident happened around 6pm on 19 September on the Aspendale foreshore near Mordialloc Creek. Police are looking for two people as part of their investigation. They have described them as a “caucasian male in his mid-late 40s, approximately 185cm tall, with an obese build” and a “female aged in her mid 30s who has olive skin and long black hair”. The man was carrying a DSLR camera with a large lens, and they had two white and tan pomeranian dogs with them. If anyone has any information, they are…
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By Laura Green THE next Kingston Council is being asked to consider the local ban on fire pits. At the 21 September ordinary meeting, the last for the current term, councillors recognised the need to begin a “discourse” on the topic. They voted to begin community consultation about the current ban, but a vote to repeal the law will not be held until after council elections next month. Cr Steve Staikos said learning about the law was a “surprise” to many Kingston residents, who are allowed to light barbecues with fuel such as charcoal, wood and briquettes, but are unable…
THE Carrum foreshore area has been listed as a high risk COVID-19 location by the Department of Health and Human Services. Visitors to the foreshore’s surf life saving club on 18 September are being urged to monitor themselves for coronavirus symptoms. Anyone who comes down with symptoms should get tested immediately. There are two active cases of COVID-19 in the Kingston local government area as of 28 September. There have been 299 in the municipality since the pandemic began. A list of COVID-19 tests sites can be found at dhhs.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19 First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 30…
THE submission deadline for the annual OptiKA photography competition has been extended. Submissions can be made until 19 October. The winner will receive a $4000 cash prize. Kingston Council CEO Julie Reid said “OptiKA is an important way for council to support the development of local and budding photographers and videographers.” “Considering the challenges our communities are currently facing, we have decided to waive this year’s entry fee and extend the deadline for OptiKA 2020,” she said. “We encourage you to get your entry in by midnight Monday 19 October to go into the draw to win up to $6,000…
A WARRANT has been issued for 33-year-old Joel Callen. The man, who is known to frequent Frankston and Carrum Downs, is wanted for contravening a court order. Callen is described by police as “about 175cm tall, with a medium build and fair hair”. A photo (above) has been released of him. If anyone sights the man they are asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. First published in the Frankston Times – 29 September 2020