THREE new visitors to White Street mall are catching people’s attention, as three 2.2 metre sculpted bunnies have hopped into the area. The giant rabbits are part of a competition organised by council, who are offering $100 for the best picture taken with the sculptures and posted to Instagram during the month of April. The mayor Cr Michael O’Reilly said “the bunnies are great, they’re huge and the kids will love them.” “Make sure you upload your photos to Instagram using the competition hashtags for your chance to win this month. One lucky winner will win $100 for their Easter…
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THE bell has officially rung to signal the start of the federal election contest. Voters will head to the polls on 18 May after Prime Minister Scott Morrison called the election on 11 April. Five candidates have so far put their hands up to contest the seat of Dunkley, which is currently held by Liberal MP Chris Crewther. The incumbent Mr Crewther was elected in 2016, replacing outgoing Liberal MP Bruce Billson who had held the seat since 1996. The Labor candidate for the seat will be Peta Murphy, who ran unsuccessfully in the 2013 election campaign. Despite not winning…
POLICE are hunting a man alleged to have assaulted a boy at a speaking event organised by far right senator Fraser Anning in Moorabbin on 16 March. After an incident in which a 17-year-old cracked an egg over the 69-year-old Queensland senator’s head, the 17-year old Hampton boy was dragged to the ground by bystanders. It is alleged a man then approached the boy and kicked him in the body several times. Investigators have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on…
POLICE are searching for a boat stolen from Parkdale sometime between 4am and 10.30am on 30 March. Police said a boat and trailer were stolen from Ilma Court, and it is suspected it was then moved to the Nepean Highway in Cheltenham where it was further damaged with an angle grinder. The boat was displaying the registration TN 344. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au and quote incident number 190115807. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 10 April 2019
THE Mordialloc Sailing Club will be helped out of troubled waters after receiving $15,000 from Kingston Council for “emergency repairs.” Council resolved on 25 March to approve the funding boost. The mayor Georgina Oxley said “for many years the club has played an active role in our community by offering a range of sailing programs.” “Council is happy to step in to provide funding for emergency repairs to take place,” she said. The club will contribute over $8000 of their own money towards the repairs. “The emergency repairs will ensure programs including the tackers sail training for 7-12 years olds,…