FORMER Dunkley MP Chris Crewther has come up short in his bid to be elected to the senate. Mr Crewther was eliminated in the first round of voting. Sarah Henderson was instead chosen by Liberal colleagues to fill the vacancy left by Mitch Fifield. He told followers on social media “unfortunately I didn’t get across the line, but it was an honour to stand and I thank all the delegates and members of the Liberal Party who I was able to meet, speak with and who supported me over this journey from across Victoria.” “Particular acknowledgement goes to my wife…
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The Police Airwing and Somerville Highway Patrol (HWP) removed a speeding drug driver from our roads in Frankston early this morning. Police from the air detected the black Holden SS Commodore travelling at excessive speeds on the Monash Freeway, EastLink and then towards the Peninsula about 4.15am. Somerville HWP caught up with the 36-year-old woman on Sky Road who was detected by the air wing travelling in excess of 180km/h in a 100km/h zone. The woman also furnished a positive preliminary oral fluid test for drugs. The Frankston woman, who told police she wanted to get home to her kids,…
A THEFT and deception in Mentone are being investigated by police. Kingston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident. They were told that a man stole a wallet from a car parked on Condor Way overnight on 12 August. In the morning it is alleged that the credit cards from the wallet were used at a fast food restaurant and service stations. An image has been released of a man police believe can assist them with their inquiries. Anyone who recognises the man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online…
POLICE are searching for an unknown man who stole a bicycle from Moorabbin station, around 8.40am 8 May. The man stole the bike from the bicycle rack at the station. Police have released an image of a man (below) who may be able to help them with their inquiries. The male is described as Caucasian, in his 20s-30s, wearing a dark blue cap with a white Nike tick and a grey hooded jumper. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc…
KINGSTON Council will seek to work with the state government to reduce pollution in Mordialloc Creek. On 26 August, council voted to “write to Tim Richardson MP to seek written clarification on Victorian state government’s roles and responsibilities specifically related to the management and reduction of pollutants within state controlled creeks and waterways.” The successful motion, moved by Cr Geoff Gledhill, read that council officers would “liaise with government departments to advocate for the implementation of measures that will reduce the volume of pollutants, such as litter and silt, flowing into Mordialloc Creek.” Council officers have also been directed to…