THE Pink Ladies Auxiliary’s five decades of help at Frankston Hospital is being celebrated this national volunteer week. The Pink Ladies Auxiliary is Frankston Hospital’s longest running volunteer group. They have been raising money for the hospital since 1968. The president of the volunteer group, Carole Thwaites, said she first joined in 2015 because she “likes to be busy”. “There’s always something going on. I had about three months at home after retiring and I couldn’t stand it. Volunteering and being around people help to keep me focused,” she said. “The most enjoyable part of my role is meeting people.…
Author: Bayside News
THE Chelsea SES has moved into its new $7 million headquarters. The redeveloped facility features a six-bay drive-through motor room, more storage, additional training space, and upgraded infrastructure for emergency response coordination. The state government spent $7 million on its construction. The official opening event for the Chelsea SES homebase was held on 30 April. In a statement, the Chelsea SES said that it was a “special” day. “It was such an emotional day for all of us, but especially unit controller Ron Fitch after the many, many years of work he has put in to make [the day] a…
POLICE continue to investigate the disappearance of a man from Cheltenham more than 40 years ago. Peter Christofidis was last seen on Cameron Street in Cheltenham on 14 March, 1983. Last week police issued a renewed appeal for information about his disappearance. Christofidis was 28-years-old at the time of his disappearance. His Volkswagen Beetle was found abandoned on Calder Highway near Ouyen a few days after he was last seen, but he was never located. To assist with the investigation, police have released two photos (pictured) of Christofidis. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333…
Detectives from the Cybercrime Squad are investigating an increasing series of reports of rental scams where a property is falsely offered for rent using online advertisements. With the current high demand for rental properties and an increase in rental prices, the rental market is becoming increasingly competitive, and properties are harder to obtain. Subsequently, well known property websites and online marketplaces are increasingly popular for offenders to utilise and deceitfully convince victims that a property is available for rent. Generally, victims are enticed with cheap rent and persuaded to act quickly by paying a deposit to secure the property. The…
FIREWOOD buyers and providers on the Mornington Peninsula are being reminded to source responsibly sourced wood, understand the rules of firewood collection and stay out of parks and reserves. As the cool weather approaches and residents stock up on firewood, the Conservation Regulator is urging people to help save wildlife habitat and protect Aboriginal scarred trees. The illegal removal and sale of firewood from parks and reserves causes lasting impacts, and can decimate the homes of the many birds, reptiles as native mammals that rely on hollows in standing and dead and fallen trees. Chief Conservation Regulator Kate Gavens said…