ACTIVE COVID-19 cases in the Kingston municipality have risen past 100 for the first time. There are 104 active cases of coronavirus among Kingston residents as of 10 August. There have been a total of 177 since the start of pandemic. Updated postcode data was released on 6 August. Confirmed active cases among residents living in the postcode 3196 doubled last week from 18 to 36. Postcode 3196 encompasses Chelsea, Chelsea Heights, Edithvale, and Bonbeach. Confirmed cases in Carrum and Patterson Lakes have dropped to just one, while cases in Mentone remain stable at just two. First published in the…
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Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses following an affray in Frankston this afternoon. Investigators have been told a woman attended a café on Beach Street just before 12.20pm and was spoken to by another woman at the café as she was not wearing a mask. The incident escalated into an assault and police were called. On police arrival the woman refused to state her name and assaulted a police officer. The 58-year-old Frankston woman was arrested at the scene and currently remains in custody assisting police with their enquiries. Investigators believe there were a large number of…
POLICE are looking for a man who allegedly damaged a Langwarrin fast food restaurant in June. The man allegedly damaged the glass doors to the Cranbourne-Frankston road restaurant using a traffic cone. An image (above) has been released by police in the hope that someone may recognise the man. Anyone who does is urged to contact Carrum Downs Police on 8770 4100 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 10 August 2020
LANGWARRIN will soon be home to a new fenced dog park. The park will be at 95 Southgateway, Langwarrin. The project has been coordinated by the Langwarrin Community Centre Nearly $17,000 in funding through the Dunkley Stronger Communities Program will help the park come to life. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “we really love our dogs. And at a time when getting out to exercise with our pets has never been so important, a secure off leash dog park is the perfect location.” “This is great news for our local community and our four legged friends. Congratulations to the Langwarrin…
COUNCIL is looking for input to shape the future of local playground projects. Frankston mayor Sandra Mayer said “we know that families have different expectations about play areas than they did a decade ago. Many prefer nature-based and adventurous play and inclusivity is also a major consideration when creating new playgrounds. That is why we’re updating our play strategy and would love your input.” “Play is an integral part of a child’s development and the way they learn about the world they live in. We want to provide the best possible spaces for them to do that,” she said. Frankston…