Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested two teenagers after a car allegedly crashed into a house in Highett after an extended follow this morning. Police allegedly spotted a vehicle running red lights in Dandenong CBD about 1.35am. With assistance from the Air Wing, the car was followed down Cheltenham Road into Braeside, then through Dingley Village, Moorabbin and Hampton East. Stop sticks were deployed at Bay Road and Mernda Avenue in Cheltenham. The vehicle allegedly continued for a short distance before losing control on Karen Street in Highett and crashing into the wall of a property. There were no…
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CHANGES to the controversial planning controls covering the Patterson Lakes Endeavour Cove precinct are one step closer to completion. The Endeavour Cove precinct has been the site of some controversial developments in recent years. A 2021 Ombudsman investigation probed decisions made by Kingston Council within the precinct, but it did not substantiate allegations of corruption. An independent panel made recommendations to Kingston Council on planning control changes for the precinct earlier this year. Its report read that “building heights should be mandatory in all precincts” (“Panel supports mandatory height limits at Cove” The News 23/5/23). Kingston councillors have now agreed…
WORKS by 11 Victorian First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and designers are featured in the Layers of Blak exhibition at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Mornington until 3 September. A news release from Mornington Peninsula Shire says the works are the result of their creators having “wrestled with colonial history to present their stories, layered with meaning – of healing, resilience, collaboration and empowerment. This is powerful storytelling through exquisite contemporary jewellery”. The exhibition, an outcome of the Blak Design program and being run in conjunction with NAIDOC Week, is presented by the Melbourne-based Koorie Heritage Trust to…
A PENINSULA Health stalwart was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia last month for her tireless work. Pauline D’Astoli is a former community advisory chair at Peninsula Health. Her work in the mental health field saw her recognised with an OAM. D’Astoli said it was an honour to be recognised for her efforts and a “privilege to serve the community”. “The Peninsula Health family is so committed to the care of our community in times of need, it enriches our lives when we serve and serve with love,” she said. Peninsula Health chief executive Felicity Topp said D’Astoli…
MCCLELLAND Gallery chair Simon Crean has died. Crean, a former leader of the Labor Party, passed away in Germany on 25 June. He was 74 years old. Crean was appointed chair of the McClelland Gallery board in April of 2022. He joined the board the year prior. McClelland director Lisa Byrne said that Crean made “an enormous contribution during his service to McClelland, through his wisdom, energy and experience.” “Simon Crean was a leading figure in the political, industrial and cultural life of Australia for many decades. As a former federal arts minister, he brought to the McClelland board an…