PETA Murphy delivered her maiden speech as member for Dunkley on 24 June. She used the platform to pay tribute to her electorate as a “coastal paradise”, and thank her family and friends for their support in the wake of her recent cancer diagnosis. Ms Murphy was diagnosed with cancer shortly after being sworn in. She used the platform to remind others to be vigilant and look after their own health. “Let’s be frank, cancer sucks,” Ms Murphy said. “It changes the way your body feels and it changes the way you feel about your body. The treatments can make…
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Police from Caulfield Divisional Response Unit have arrested a man and seized drugs as part of Operation Damper. Investigators executed a search warrant at an address on Dover Place in Parkdale just before 9am this morning. Large quantities of substances believed to be methylamphetamine, cannabis, heroine, ecstasy, GHB, and prescription medications were located within the premises. An amount of cash was also seized. A 41-year-old Parkdale man was arrested at the scene, he remains in custody and is assisting police with their enquiries. The investigation and search warrant remains ongoing and the man is expected to be charged with various…
TWO men are being hunted by police after the theft of suits from Chadstone Shopping Centre in June. Police said that two men entered a closed shop at around 10pm, 6 June and grabbed six suits. The men put the suits into bags and left the centre. CCTV images have been released of the men police would like to speak to. One man is perceived to be Asian in appearance, with a dark moustache and beard. A second man is perceived to be Caucasian with a beard. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000…
JULIE Reid has been announced as the new CEO of Kingston Council. Ms Reid replaces outgoing CEO John Nevins, who has been with Kingston Council since 2005. Her tenure will begin on 26 August. “I look forward to working in such a diverse council that has a positive reputation for quality service and delivery. I have a strong commitment to engaging with councillors, staff and the community to build on the great work of the council,” Ms Reid said. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “I am proud to welcome Julie Reid as the new CEO of the City of Kingston…
KINGSTON Council will put $2.9 million into the creation of bigger decks at Cheltenham and Mentone Stations as part of their redevelopment. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said council was “proud to partner with the LXRP to deliver a greater community outcome beyond removing the level crossings.” “Council has been happy to work in partnership with the Victorian government to leverage their $3 billion investment along the Frankston line and have been proactively advocating for the best outcomes for the Kingston community,” she said. “Our $2.9 million contribution will have inter-generational benefits, by increasing the open space in Mentone, bringing Cheltenham…