A 27 YEAR old Langwarrin man under police guard at Frankston Hospital has been released from care and charged on a number of burglary related charges. The man was bitten on the leg by a police dog and had to be transported to hospital for treatment to his injuries. The man has been charged with 4 aggravated burglaries, 1 attempted aggravated burglary, 14 burglaries, 14 thefts, 4 thefts from a motor vehicle, 6 instances of unlicensed driving, and 2 make false documents. Police recovered jewellery and cameras from the man. He is due to face Frankston Magistrates Court on 31…
Author: Bayside News
TASTY eucalyptus leaves, lots of naps, cuddles from mum – welcome to the world of Banjo, the first koala joey born at Moonlit Sanctuary, Pearcedale. Banjo arrived after months of suspense for sanctuary staff. Now, energised by his mother’s nourishing pap, Banjo is ready to ride on her back and see the world through the leaves of the gum trees. In his first days, Banjo spent a long time in his mother’s pouch attached to her teat. As he grew bigger he would appear from time to time, occasionally poking out a leg, then an arm, or his head. Some…
RESIDENTS in Frankston are getting prepared to say goodbye to old trinkets and knick-knacks with the annual Garage Sale Trail around the corner. The trail, taking place on 20 and 21 October, encourages people nationwide to hold garage sales. Chris Exell of Frankston East said she can’t wait to see what the event will bring. “I have been collecting on and off for years, and some of the items I am selling will be hard to part with, but it’s time for me to pass them on to someone who will appreciate them as much as I have,” she said.…
FRANKSTON councillor Lillian O’Connor has returned to council after a prolonged leave of absence. Cr O’Connor stepped down as deputy mayor and had a leave of absence granted in June, with “personal reasons” cited. Cr Michael O’Reilly was subsequently voted in as deputy mayor by his fellow councillors. Ms O’Connor returned to council for the 1 October meeting. “Council is delighted to have councillor Lillian O’Connor back in the chamber following her leave of absence. Lillian’s passion for her community is stronger than ever and we look forward to working together as a Council to achieve great outcomes for the…
POISONOUS fumes from an LPG heater are being blamed for the deaths of a man and his pets asleep in a campervan at Rye last week. The man, 57, was living in the van behind a friend’s house in Sydney Street with his kelpie dog and pet bird. The friend told police he had spoken to the man about the need for proper ventilation if he was using the heater in the days leading up to his death. However, all were found dead when he checked on them, 10.30am, Monday 24 September. Leading Senior Constable Brendan Richardson, of Dromana police,…