OFFENDERS shattered the glass front doors of three businesses causing more damage than the thefts would warrant, overnight 2-3 November. A home-renovation business in Chifley Drive, Mentone, was broken into overnight Thursday 2 November by offenders who smashed their way into the office. Nothing was taken. Offenders used a fire hydrant bollard to smash the glass front door of a motor repairer in Chesterville Rd, Moorabbin, 2am, Friday 3 November. They ran off when the alarm sounded. A vacuum cleaner and a carpet shampoo machine were stolen from a home appliance retailer in Parkdale Plaza, 2.53am, Friday 3 November. The…
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SUMMER is nearly here and Kingston Council preparing for action in case of emergency due to bushfires during the peak fire season. Kingston mayor Cr David Eden said summer posed the greatest emergency risk due to heat waves, bushfires and storms. “Council is working closely with other councils, the MFB, CFA local police and other emergency services to make sure we are ready to respond to any potential summer emergencies,” Cr Eden said. “Throughout the year we put our emergency response teams through their paces with training drills and simulated emergencies to make sure we.re ready to act if an…
KINGSTON Council is taking a leading role to tackle domestic and family violence in the community. Kingston mayor Cr David Eden said council will launch a family violence working group and roll out a practical action plan to support victims and reduce family violence in our community. “Councils are in a unique position to address this very serious issue at the local level and Kingston Council is committed to taking positive action,” Cr Eden said. The working group will include representatives from Victoria Police, health services, women’s support groups, community representatives and council officers. It will develop the Kingston Domestic…
A KINGSTON legend is celebrating 50 years of volunteering for Meals on Wheels this year. Long-time Moorabbin resident Bev Smith has devoted half a century of volunteering to help make her community a more supportive, caring place to live. “At first I tagged along with a friend of mine who was volunteering, I never dreamed I’d still be here 50 years later,” Mrs Smith said. “But I like people, I like being around them and meeting all kinds of people and hearing their stories.” Kingston mayor Cr David Eden paid tribute to Bev’s dedication over many years. “Our community would…
A CARRUM Primary School pupil has been recognised for her compassion, integrity and kindness with the awarding of a Fred Hollows Humanity Award. Year 6 pupil Amelia Godino, 12, was nominated for the award by teacher Amanda Carmichael for always thinking of others less fortunate than herself. “Amelia is genuinely concerned with the issues of the world and behaves in a caring and thoughtful manner towards others,” Ms Carmichael said. The Fred Hollows Foundation is a charity that is working towards ending avoidable blindness around the world. The foundation, established by the late Fred Hollows — a humanitarian and eye…