EVERY day across Victoria 16 people need emergency care because their heart stops beating. Paramedics across Victoria last Monday (16 October) helped people understand what to do in a life-threatening emergency as part of a global effort on Restart a Heart Day. Bayside Shopping Centre visitors and people at Frankston Pier were among Victorians learning about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Ambulance Victoria acting CEO Mick Stephenson said only one in 10 people survived a cardiac arrest. “This Restart a Heart Day we’re encouraging everyone to make sure they know what to do when a loved one’s heart stops beating so more lives can be saved,” Mr Stephenson said. “Paramedics…
Author: Bayside News
A SPATE of thefts of tradies’ tools is frustrating detectives. A nail gun and a Makita drill were stolen from a Nissan Navara parked in the driveway of a Wallum Rd, Edithvale, property, overnight Thursday 12 October. They are valued at $3000. Two drills valued at $300 and three batteries valued at $550 were stolen from a Toyota Hilux parked outside a property on Gladesville Boulevard, Patterson Lakes, overnight Sunday 15 October. The owner said he went outside next day and saw his workbox open and beer bottles strewn around the ute. His toolbox had been cut open and the…
A HIGHETT man who drove his car into the Patterson River at Bonbeach last week is facing charges of burglary, attempted burglary, possession of cannabis and a range of traffic matters following the incident. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Cashman, of Moorabbin police, said the 31-year-old, who had recently bought the car, failed to stop at bollards at the end of Station St, Bonbeach and ran into the river, 4.45am, Tuesday 10 October. Soon after, a Nepean Highway resident awoke on hearing noises in his kitchen and confronted a man who ran off. About 45 minutes later another Nepean Highway resident…
TWO 17-year-olds walking to the bus in Sutton St, Chelsea Heights last week, were robbed by a large man brandishing a tyre iron. The 195cm tall man, described as having dark skin and black crinkly hair, was standing behind his car. When the boys, from Mordialloc, approached he opened the boot and brought out the tyre iron and demanded their belongings. The victim gave the man $5 but he also took his iPhone valued at $200. Anyone with information is urged to call Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Cashman, of Moorabbin police, 9556 6111. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone…
KINGSTON households, schools and community groups are set to join thousands of people across the country taking part in the Garage Sale Trail this month. The annual event will be held on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday 21-22 October and is a great way to pass on preloved goods to others looking to snap up a bargain. Garage Sale Trail co-founder Andrew Valder said waste is a growing issue for Australia. “As a nation, the amount of waste we churn out has grown six times faster than the population and in fact, the average Australian family now produces enough…