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…
Author: Bayside News
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.…
ALL ratepayers across Victoria could face higher rates bills, according to a peak councils body. The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has warned China’s ban on its import of certain recycling materials could see ratepayers across the state slugged with higher rates. Kingston Council has not as yet been impacted by the China ban but the MAV says major recycling firms with contracts with councils to accept recycling materials are “positioning for a statewide price adjustment”. “While rural councils have been the most directly affected to date, it has become clear that the impacts will be statewide, with significant cost…
Police are seeking assistance in identifying a deceased man found at Olivers Hill last week. A passer-by located the body partially submerged in water near the Olivers Hill boat ramp just after 6.30am on Wednesday 14 February. Police are preparing a report for the coroner; however the death is not being treated as suspicious. He is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged in his late 50’s, with a medium build, black wavy hair which is greying, and a moustache. The man was wearing a fluorescent orange high visibility top, dark coloured pants and black leather slip on shoes. A…
Saturday, 10th March, the Red Hill Showgrounds come alive with the festivities of one the State’s most popular agricultural shows. Entries for most categories close this week so visit our website and enter online: www.redhillshow.com.au/forms Aside from the remarkable array of animals including Clydesdales, cattle, sheep, alpacas, poultry, miniature goats, working dogs and more, the 2nd Red Hill Cider Show will be hosted by local published foodie Richard Cornish and offering tastings of the award-winning ciders. This year, we are thrilled to have the Australian Mountainboarders back with demos and free workshops. The Fly Dogs will astound you with their…