THE future is here now at two Kingston libraries. 3D printing is accessible to library members at Parkdale Library and Westall Library. New more affordable technology means plastic can be shaped based on a digital design to create three-dimensional everyday objects. The 3D printing technology has been available in commercial circles for nearly 30 years but has now made the breakthrough to more widespread use. “The printers have proved popular with the community and has been used for creative projects, by students preparing school assignments and even homeowners replacing broken items,” Kingston Council community sustainability general manager Mauro Bolin said.…
Author: Bayside News
A THIEF found a credit card lost at Mentone on Friday 2 February and used it to buy items at businesses in Mentone, Cheltenham, Highett, Windsor and the Melbourne CBD. Police have released images of a man, right, they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries. He is described as about 40 years old, 183cm tall with a medium-to-solid build, wearing a dark hoodie, dark runners with bright blue laces and blue jeans and carrying a backpack. Anyone with information or who recognises the man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential…
THIEVES broke into a tradie’s tool box in a Mitsubishi Triton utility parked in Mascot Avenue, Bonbeach, and stole items valued at $2050, overnight Thursday 15 February. Taken were a Stihl chainsaw, Stihl combination powerhead, Aeg reciprocal saw with 18-volt battery and Aeg tradie’s radio and battery. In another robbery, tools valued at $950 were stolen from a work site in Montrose Avenue, Edithvale, overnight Tuesday 14 February. Thieves removed steel fencing and cut a padlock with bolt cutters to steal a Makita circular saw and Paslode nail gun. Later, loose change, wallet and a Makita drill valued at $100…
OFFENDERS smashed the front window of a Mentone hairdresser and stole cash and hair products, 2am, Monday 19 February. The alarm was activated at the Como Parade business and security was on the scene within minutes. Neighbours said they saw a red Mazda hatch driving north along Como Parade and turning right into Balcombe Road. Police attempted to intercept the car but it became too dangerous, they said. They are looking for a man wearing a dark-coloured hoodie or beanie and gloves and another man who was waiting outside the salon. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers…
AN EMERGENCY services volunteer named City of Kingston’s Outstanding City of the Year who “has seen it all” has some simple advice for people wanting to avoid a visit from Chelsea’s SES unit. In the wake of receiving the award from Kingston Council at Moorabbin Town Hall on Australia Day last month (26 January), Chelsea SES controller Ron Fitch got back to basics when giving advice to avoid fire or flood. “Clean out your gutters,” Mr Fitch says. The SES controller’s council award follows his induction as a life member of the Victoria State Emergency Service in August last year.…