A DANDENONG man was seriously assaulted after coming to the aid of a woman who was being abused in a McDonald’s car park, 12.15am, Saturday 24 February. Detective Senior Constable Helen Vanzetta, of Frankston CIU, said a row erupted between the alleged attacker and a woman inside the Frankston restaurant and escalated into the car park. When the woman’s defender called for calm he was allegedly kicked and punched unconsciousness by the man and two others. The main attacker is described as Caucasian or southern European, of medium build with scruffy, dark hair, wearing a fluoro shirt, tradie boots and…
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THREE masked men who forced their way into a Skye house last week fled empty handed. Detectives from Frankston CIU said the men, who were not carrying weapons, were disturbed by a man sleeping at the front of the house in Selwyn Court, 11.30pm, Tuesday 27 February. The man received minor injuries in the confrontation and was treated by paramedics at the scene. Another man and woman asleep in the house were not injured. The offenders ran off towards Skye Road. Detective Sergeant Al Hanson said there was no indication those involved knew each other. Anyone with information is urged…
ELECTRIC Fields and The Black Sorrows are set to headline this year’s Mordialloc Food, Wine and Music Festival, which will take place this Saturday and Sunday (3-4 March) at Peter Scullin Reserve. Close to fifty acts will take to the stage across the two-day festival, with a mix of local Victorian and international performers lined up. Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos said this year’s event is expected to be the biggest yet, with thousands expected to attend. “We’ve got a vibrant and eclectic program packed with something for absolutely everybody,” Cr Staikos said. “Mordi Fest is our flagship event, providing…
ANDY and Terry’s treehouse just keeps on growing. With yet another 13 levels, it’s now got a Scribbletorium, a high-security potato chip storage facility (guarded by one very angry duck!) and even an open-air movie theatre. Speaking of movies, our friends are going to be famous! The legendary Mr Big Shot has arrived to make a Hollywood blockbuster! But when his first step is to fire Andy and replace him with a monkey – well, a gibbon named Mel Gibbon – the battle is on. Will the Treehouse Blockbuster ever get made? Who will win the battle of Andy and…
A JET ski rider died after falling into the Patterson River, Carrum on Monday 26 February. Police said a report will be prepared for the coroner after the man’s body was found, 6pm, to try to determine the cause of death. Emergency services crews responded to the incident and recovered the body. The Coast Guard later pulled a jet ski from the river. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 28 February 2018