A WOMAN has died after being struck by a vehicle in Skye, 29 July. Emergency services attended the intersection of McCormick’s Road and Ballarto Road at around 6pm. A woman, believed to be in her 80s, died at the scene. Police had not determined the exact cause of the collision as of 29 July. A man is assisting police with their enquiries. The death takes the state’s road toll up to 173 in 2019. Anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 6 August…
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A MAN who allegedly twice rammed police patrol cars spent the night under guard in Frankston Hospital before fronting Frankston Magistrates’ Court last week. Police cornered the 21-year-old around 1.30am, Thursday 1 August, in a Moorooduc Highway service road near Humphries Road, Frankston South. They said he deliberately reversed the stolen car he was driving into them and attempted to run off but was caught after a brief chase. Police searched the vehicle and allegedly found a quantity of knives and stolen number plates. They said the man had earlier rammed a police car in Frankston South and attempted to…
PRE-REGISTRATIONS have opened to take part in the 2019 Garage Sale Trail. The trail, which takes place in October, is an annual event which encourages residents to reuse their items and reduce waste by hosting and attending garage sales. The Frankston Treasure Chest at the Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre hosted a sale for the trail last year. The centre’s gatehouse operator Di Shingles said “it’s a brilliant event and will stop a lot of reusable items from entering landfill. We often find ourselves drowning in possessions we don’t use anymore, so we end up throwing them out with…
FRANKSTON Council will make a plea to the state government to have greater protection placed on red gum trees. Council voted on 22 July to make “representation” to the Premier Daniel Andrews, energy minister Lily D’Ambrosio, planning minister Richard Wynne, Aboriginal affairs minister Gavin Jennings, and local MPS “requesting a special significant classification be placed over the native Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) population in the municipality of Frankston City. Of particular importance are the more mature trees ranging in age between 100 years and in excess of 500 years.” The passed motion also noted that “given the life span of…
A GENEROUS outpouring of support has helped to save the life of a dog injured in a car accident last month. On 19 July, a car collided with a tree in Langwarrin. Ambulance Victoria and CFA crews from Frankston and Langwarrin attended and rendered assistance to the man driving the car, before they turned their attention to injured American Staffordshire Ernie. Ernie, seven years old, was rushed to hospital suffering from a ruptured spleen. CFA station officer Sam McDonald said the dog was found “motionless” in the back seat. “I saw the dog in the backseat. He was awake, but…