CONSTRUCTION work has begun on an 80-metre bridge across the Patterson River to connect Bonbeach and Carrum as part of the level crossing removals project. State Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan visited the work site on Monday (26 March) to see construction works begin. An old pedestrian bridge will be demolished. Fishing and walking access will be available along river paths up to the Launching Way construction site. Detours along the Nepean Highway will mean walkers and cyclists can still visit the area. “The local community advocated for the new road bridge and we’re building it. Construction has started and…
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Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 14-year-old Stephanie Reaby. Stephanie was last seen on 20 March 2018 in the Frankston area. Police have concerns for her welfare due to her age and the length of time she has been missing. Stephanie has a slim build, fair complexion and red hair. Police have also released an image of Stephanie in the hope someone recognises her and can provide information regarding her current whereabouts. Anyone with information about Stephanie is asked to contact Frankston Police Station on 9784 5555. Source: Victoria Police News – Tuesday, 27 March 2018
STATE and federal police raided more than 40 properties including Nitro gyms in Carrum Downs, Mordialloc and Hallam in a money-laundering investigation involving the Comancheros outlaw motorcycle gang. Motorbikes, drugs, cash, computers and booze valued at more than $1 million were seized by police in the raid that also included a South Melbourne law firm and two accounting firms in Cranbourne and Eltham. Anyone with any information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au online. First published in the Frankston Times – 26 March 2018
LET there be lights was the declaration from state Liberal opposition leader Matthew Guy last week when he visited the Frankston Dolphins’ ground. Mr Guy and Liberal candidate for Frankston Michael Lamb pledged to spend $650,000 towards about $2 million needed for new lighting for night games and training at the newly monikered SkyBus Stadium if the Coalition wins government at November’s state election. “This lighting will vastly increase the versatility of the Frankston Dolphins VFL ground to cater for more games, training and events,” Mr Lamb said. The Liberal pair could not resist a kick at the Labor state government led…
THE federal government is partnering with Moonlit Sanctuary, Pearcedale to build an aviary for young orange-bellied parrots to survive their first winter. Research has shown that a high proportion of the endangered parrots born in the wild fail to survive their first migration across Bass Strait to Tasmania. “With only 50 adults left in the wild, and around 350 adult birds in captivity, we need to increase the breeding population – every bird matters here,” Flinders Liberal MP Greg Hunt said. “Using this technique, known as ranching, the birds will be released back into the wild population in Tasmania next…