THREE local groups have been awarded for their efforts towards environmental sustainability. Natured Kids, the Frankston Beach Association, and the Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre were recognised at the 2019 Keep Victoria Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards on 6 September. Narelle Debenham from Natured Kids was awarded the 2019 Dame Phyllis Frost Award in the community section for running environmental education programs. She said she was “delighted her work via Natured Kids has been recognised as a program impacting social, cultural and environmental change.” “Children learn so much about their natural world by being in it,” she said. “I praise…
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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…
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…