KINGSTON and Bayside police members teamed up with the SES and Parks Victoria for a missing person search simulation last Monday, 29 July. Police said the exercise was run in response to the “growing number” of reported missing persons. “Exercises like this give us the opportunity to practice and test important skills police use on a daily basis when searching for missing persons,” Senior Sergeant Campbell said. “It’s a great opportunity to build on the great relationships we have with other agencies such as SES and Parks Victoria.” Over 25 police officers took part. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc…
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A DRIVER has been caught driving over 50 kmph over the speed limit on the Dingley Bypass. On 29 July, Moorabbin highway patrol members clocked a vehicle driving at 132 kmph in the 80 kmph zone between Tootal Road and Boundary Road. The car was intercepted by police. Police said the “driver allegedly explained the reason for his speed was because he was wearing steel-capped work boots.” The car was impounded for 30 days and the driver will be charged on summons. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 7 August 2019
WORKS to revamp Roy Dore Reserve in Carrum have been scheduled for late 2019. The project will see the reserve get a new main pavilion, tennis pavilion and courts, and lighting upgrades. The project is to be completed in stages, with the final stage scheduled to finish by 2023. Kingston ratepayers contributed $4.8 million to the project, while the state government allocated $4 million of taxpayer money to the works. The mayor Georgina Oxley said “this incredible new facility will benefit a whole range of local groups and help provide Carrum with high-quality facilities to enjoy for decades to come.”…
A DAY’S fishing will be cheaper from next month with the abolition of parking and launching fees at public boat ramps. Better Boating Victoria is overseeing the introduction of free parking and launching by 1 September, and upgrading and maintaining ramps at Mordialloc, Queenscliff, Point Richards, Hastings, Rhyll and Cowes jetty. The state government made a big splash about freeing up boating and fishing fees in the lead up to the November election, saying “every dollar of licence and registration revenue [will] go towards improving boating facilities and safety”. “Boat launching fees cost Victorian families hundreds of dollars a year…
NATIONAL tree day was celebrated on 28 July, with locals getting involved by getting their hands dirty and doing some gardening. Over 5000 seedlings were planted by 278 volunteers in the Kingston municipality. Plantings took place at Namatjira Reserve, Edithvale Common, Mordialloc creek, Bonbeach foreshore, and Carrum foreshore. The day is organised by not-for-profit group Planet Ark. Planet Ark deputy CEO Rebecca Gilling said “it’s heartening to hear that Australians think that individual action can make a positive impact on our environment. National Tree Day is an excellent opportunity to work together on a local level to benefit your community…