A CAR with a mother and four children aboard was knocked onto its side during a three-car collision on Hall Road, Skye, 3.30pm, Tuesday 19 February. Busy school-pick-up traffic was slowly heading east towards the Western Port Highway when the driver of a Mazda BT50 utility slammed into the cars ahead, causing the Cranbourne West woman’s Toyota RAV4 to plough into the car ahead and then flip over. The driver of the Mazda, a 32-year-old Ashwood man, careered across the road and into a ditch. He was taken to hospital. His condition is not known. The mother and three of…
Author: Bayside News
THE Waterfront playground area has opened back up to the public, signalling the end of $1.2 million works. Frankston mayor Michael O’Reilly said the previous equipment was demolished and replaced with “durable materials that are far more resilient to the harsh coastal environment.” “The new playground at the Frankston Waterfront is an awesome space for kids to play and enjoy,” he said. “I urge families in the Frankston area to get down there to check it out. Why not pack some snacks, or utilise the great new barbeques and make a day of it.” The Waterfront playground can be found…
A MAN and woman from Langwarrin and a Frankston man have been arrested in relation to the alleged assault of two police officers. The alleged incident took place in St Kilda at around 3am, Sunday 24 February. Police said that two officers were injured, and that OC spray was used during the arrest. Four people were charged with “two counts of assault police, affray, violent disorder, intentionally cause injury and other assault related offences.” Stonnington CIU detectives arrested a 26-year-old St Kilda man in relation to the incident, as well as the 27-year-old Langwarrin man, the 25-year-old Langwarrin woman and…
WORKS to remove level crossings at Carrum Station are underway, with the project set to temporarily wipe out parking at the station. During February the station car park will be partially closed, before being closed entirely from March 9 until the completion of construction. The station itself will be closed after the construction of a temporary rail track between Karrum Karrum Bridge and Eel Race Road. Trains will run express past Carrum Station, while buses will be arranged to take passengers from Carrum to Seaford and Bonbeach stations. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said the works would “see trains running on…
RESIDENTS of Collins Street in Mentone have spoken up to object a development of an aged care residence. Collins Street resident Adrianna Pavlekovic said that “neighbours are outraged” that a proposal is before council to construct a four storey development “in a quiet dead end street”. “I am representing a large group of objectors in relation to an application to amend an existing permit in Mentone. The site is located in Collins Street and has a planning permit for a 126 bed aged care facility over 3 levels plus basement,” she said. “The applicant has applied to amend the permit…