COOPER Smith is a 14-year-old living with cerebral palsy. He relies on a wheelchair to make his way around, but the young Seaford man doesn’t let his disability stop him from exploring Frankston. Cooper is one of millions worldwide who will be celebrated on International Day for People With a Disability on 3 December. His mother, Bronwyn Leeks, said “we have been living in Frankston for 12 years now and we love how much the area has grown, especially when it comes to developing more inclusive practises and making experiences and activities more accessible for people with a disability.” “Getting…
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POLICE are investigating the assault and robbery of a teenager in Dingley Village last month. An 18-year-old man was on a Dandenong-bound bus from Mentone railway station on 9 October. He got off the bus at around 5.20pm and was followed by an unknown man to Lee Andy Court. The offender attacked the man after demanding his shoes. He hit the victim multiple times, causing him to fall to the ground. Kingston crime investigation unit detectives believe the offender boarded the bus on Chapel Road near Herne Close in Moorabbin about 4.25pm. He is perceived to be of Islander appearance…
A BURGLARY from a Moorabbin dental surgery is being investigated by police. Kingston crime investigation unit detectives believe that an unknown offender broke into the Nepean Highway dental practice and stole a wallet sometime between 12.30 and 6.30pm, 11 November. Overnight, a man attempted to use a card from the wallet at a Highett petrol station at around 12.30am. Police have released an image of a man who they believe can help with their enquiries. The man is perceived as Caucasian in his early 20s, with a slim build. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800…
A ROLLER derby was the first event held in the local “16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign. The campaign is underway across the Kingston municipality, and aims to shine a light on the importance of calling out and preventing gender based disrespect and violence. Kingston City Rollers led the event at Keysborough’s Springers Leisure Centre. The mayor Georgina Oxley said “the roller derby event was about showcasing an inclusive, competitive and dynamic sport while sending out a strong message of diversity, equity and respect.” “We encourage the community to get involved in the 16 Days of Activism campaign,…
AN app to help keep boaties up to date with the weather and water conditions was launched last week. The Boating Vic app was unveiled by the state government at a press conference at Patterson River last week. The state government says that the app will include “ramp and carpark vision (live at selected locations), along with localised information such as, marine weather forecasts, warnings, notifications, facility information and safety advice from a range of agencies.” Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “with more people on the water as we head into summer, we want to make sure you’re prepared for…