ORANGE ribbons will soon be popping up all around Frankston in support of ending violence against women and children. The municipality will soon be “ribbon bombed” as part of a “16 days of activism” campaign through until December 10. The ribbons are handmade by local organisation Zonta Melbourne South East. Zonta president Peta Simpson said “violence against women and girls is one of the most pervasive human rights violations and a global epidemic.” “During the 16 Days of Activism you’ll see our orange ribbons on Wells Street and down Shannon Mall in Frankston. We’d love people to take a selfie…
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Police are appealing for information following a theft from a Cheltenham jeweller last week. It is believed the man entered a jeweller at the Nepean Highway shopping complex shortly before 2pm on 20 November. While a staff member was distracted, the man lifted a glass panel and took six gold chain necklaces before leaving the store. Investigators have released a CCTV image of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries. He is perceived as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 30’s or 40’s with a thin build and a receding hairline. He was wearing a blue polo shirt,…
Kingston police are appealing for public assistance to help identify a burglar who broke into a Mordialloc business this month. The man used a metal bar to break into the premises on Lower Dandenong Rd about 3.30am on Monday 19 November. He rifled through the till before leaving. He had previously tried to break into the same premises without success on 17 November. Police have released images of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries. Anyone who recognises the man or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report…
POLICE are investigating the death of a woman who was involved in a car collision on 12 October. The women had caught a taxi from her home in Chelsea to go to a residence on Brighton. Police have been told the taxi was travelling westbound along the Nepean Highway when a red sedan exited a service lane and crossed all lanes of traffic to perform a U-turn. As a result, the taxi was forced to brake suddenly to avoid a collision. The red sedan continued driving east along the Nepean Highway. Police said the woman had experienced soreness and taken…
Mordialloc candidates Tim Richardson – Labor “LABOR is the only team with the proven track record, and the plan to keep Mordialloc and Victoria moving forward on our roads, rail, health, education, and cost of living. We’ve already started removing the Level Crossings at Cheltenham, Mentone, Edithvale, and Bonbeach, and if I’m re-elected, Labor will also remove every level crossing in Chelsea. “We’ll also build the Mordialloc Freeway, slashing local traffic and getting people home safer and sooner. It’ll connect the Mornington Peninsula Freeway to the Dingley Bypass and include on and off ramps for Thames Promenade Chelsea Heights, have…