A WOMAN “sleeping rough” in Carrum overnight Sunday 5 March was bashed by a man who inflicted “considerable” facial injuries, police said. The homeless woman, 39, was asleep on a park bench at the corner of Progress Avenue and Nepean Highway when the man woke her and asked for a cigarette. She said she didn’t have any and went back to sleep. Half an hour later the man returned and put his hand over the woman’s face. He then began to repeatedly punch her face and head without saying a word. The woman tried to fight the man off and…
Author: Bayside News
KINGSTON Council’s mayor David Eden and his furry friends are encouraging residents to take the family and pets to council’s mega pet expo on Saturday 25 March. Cr Eden said the expo was a terrific way to celebrate the benefits of responsible pet ownership and “our love for animals and pets within the community”. Pet owners are welcome to bring their animals, but all dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in secure cages. There will be pony rides, a reptile display, face painting, giant animal farm, demonstrations, ferret races, herding, sniffer dogs, cat show and competitions including…
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 16-year-old Eboni Rooks. Eboni was last seen on the 20 February in the Frankston area. Police have concerns for her welfare due to her age and the length of time she has been missing. Eboni is decribed as having a medium build, fair complexion and dark brown hair. She is known to frequent the Dandenong and Frankston areas. Police have released an image of Eboni in the hope someone recognises her and can provide information regarding her current whereabouts. Anyone with information about Eboni is asked to contact Frankston Police…
SOCCER By Craig MacKenzie A BROKEN leg, a 9-0 thrashing, send-offs and melees involving players, both benches, coaches and spectators – the 2017 FFA Cup had it all last weekend. Rosebud Heart veteran Simon O’Donnell suffered a broken fibia and tibia of his right leg during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Dandenong Warriors at Knox Regional Centre. “That’s my career over. I don’t want my son ever seeing that again and will just focus on my weekends with him,” said O’Donnell on Sunday awaiting surgery at Knox Private Hospital. Heart was 2-0 up after 11 minutes thanks to a sizzling strike…
Welcome to the wonderful musical illusion that is BABBA! For 21 years, BABBA have been thrilling audiences with their superb re-creation of 70’s super group ABBA and the legacy of hits they gave us. With glitz and glamour served up with Swedish accents and enough musical memories to fill 2 hours to overflowing, BABBA will take you on a journey through time to when satin was King and Dancing Queens ruled. For two hours, Benny, Bjorn, Agnetha and Frida can be yours once again and all you have to do is believe. This enticing mix of sights and sounds allows…