THE Blessing of the Fleet for emergency services’ search and rescue vehicles has been held at Frankston Pier. The Blessing of the Fleet is an annual event that recognises the work of maritime emergency services on the water, including the volunteer Coast Guard, volunteer Marine Rescue, Victoria Water Police, Life Saving Victoria, and Victoria State Emergency Service. The event kicked off at St Paul’s Church before moving to the pier, when the craft were blessed prior to the beginning of their duties during boat season. The Blessing of the Fleet has been hosted by the Frankston Coast Guard for more…
Author: Bayside News
Two people have been arrested following a search warrant in Seaford yesterday. Mornington Peninsula based Southern Metropolitan Divisional Response Unit investigators in conjunction with Drug Enforcement Agency (USA) agents executed the warrant at a Fortescue Avenue house. Earlier in the day a 26-year-old Seaford man was arrested in Frankston, a 23-year-old woman was arrested at the Seaford house. The man has been charged with offences against the Commonwealth Criminal Code including attempting and conspiring to import a marketable quantity of border controlled drugs. He has been bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 22 January 2019. The woman was…
PLANNING Minister Richard Wynne MP has confirmed that there is no proposal in front of him to rezone Kingswood Golf Course. Kingston Council’s decision to deny a planning permit to the developer will for now be upheld. “Developers of the Kingswood golf course at Dingley Village have put their plans on hold following Kingston Council’s decision to abandon seeking an amendment to the planning scheme to re-zone the site,” Mr Wynne said. “The developer has issued a statement saying they accept the decision and do not plan to resubmit their proposal. As a result, there is nothing to consider. “It’s…
A POLICE car has been damaged after a ram at a hoon meet in Braeside. The ram occurred shortly before 11pm on 22 October. A patrolling police van noticed several vehicles heading towards the vicinity of Lakewood Boulevard, where 20 vehicles and up to 50 people were gathered. On police arrival, the crowd and vehicles have fled. A white Toyota Landcruiser drove at the stationary police car, swerving away at the last moment but side-swiping the van before driving off. It’s believed the vehicle was later seen driving erratically on Eastlink. No policeman was injured during the incident. Kingston Crime…
KINGSTON Councillors have voted to declare the municipality as a “termite prone” area. The decision, which was voted on at the 22 October council meeting, will see extra measures put in place to “increase community awareness about the risks of termites at properties and to increase measures to prevent them.” “CSIRO reports have revealed that termites are prevalent across Victoria. Being declared a termite prone area will ensure that developers put in measures to protect new properties against infestations,” Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos said. “Homeowners with existing properties who have any concerns, are encouraged to invite an expert to…