Bayside Police have arrested a man after more than 120 cars were allegedly keyed in the south-eastern suburbs over the last two months. It is alleged that the vehicles, located in the Bayside and Kingston areas, were keyed or scratched at various times throughout the days and evenings between May and July this year. Officers believe up to 120 vehicles may have been damaged in this time, on dozens of streets from Aspendale to Brighton. The vehicles were allegedly branded with deep scratches into the roadside doors / panels. Officers executed a search warrant at a residential address in Hampton…
Author: Bayside News
TICKETS are available now for the highly anticipated 2023 Archibald Prize at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, the exclusive Victorian destination for the popular event. Opening 15 September, MPRG will welcome enthusiastic art lovers for the prestigious prize with a display of 57 portraits, including this year’s winning portrait of singer songwriter Montaigne by Julia Gutman alongside the notable Packing Room Prize 2023 winning work of Cal Wilson by Andrea Huelin. As the first stop on the Archibald Prize 2023 regional tour, visitors to the exhibition can see portraits of public figures and cultural identities from all walks of life, reflecting…
A LOCATION for a satellite SES location in Skye has been chosen. The new facility will be built on Ballarto Road near Carrum Downs Police Station. The state government is spending $125 million on new SES facilities statewide. The new Skye building will act as a satellite facility for Frankston’s SES unit. The Community Safety Building Authority website reads that the project is expected to be completed by the end of this year. “Population growth in Frankston City Council is predicted to increase by almost 20 percent by 2041, placing increased pressure on surrounding VICSES units to respond effectively to…
A DRAFT plan for the planned aquatic centre in Mordialloc has been released. The $79.2 million pool will be built near Jack Grut Reserve. Kingston Council made a deal for the land worth $14.6 million in late 2021. Detailed concept plans have now been drafted and released for community consultation. The plans feature four pools – a 50 metre lap pool, a learn to swim pool, a leisure pool, and a warm water pool with spa. It also features a sauna and steam rooms, a gym, and a café. Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said that 5200 submissions had been received…
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…