A PATTERSON Lakes man arriving home, 6.20pm, Sunday 19 February, noticed a carload of young men driving slowly by his Inner Harbour Dr house watching him. He went into his courtyard and began working on his motorbike. About 15 minutes later two men tried to kick in his front door. When one of the men pulled out a large machete and began prying open glass bricks on the side of the front door the terrified homeowner fled out the back, running to a neighbour’s house. By this time the two men had smashed a glass brick and used the machete…
Author: Bayside News
THE annual Mordialloc Food, Wine and Music Festival returns to Peter Scullin Reserve in Mordialloc next month. The two-day festival features a line-up of musicians headlined by The Delta Riggs on Saturday and Aussie music legend Richard Clapton on Sunday. Non-stop music will be heard across three stages amid roving performers, gourmet food and wine stalls, rides and children’s activities. “Mordialloc Food, Wine and Music Festival is a great place to spend the weekend to see fantastic musicians, up-and-coming bands and enjoy a wide selection of gourmet food, regionally-made wines and boutique beers,” Kingston mayor Cr David Eden said. The…
SOCCER By Craig MacKenzie SOUTHERN United is hoping to sign an international midfielder as it prepares to kick-off the 2017 NPL women’s season. The consortium club’s negotiations with the player are advanced but Southern has been careful to ensure that every new signing is a good fit for the inclusive culture the fledgling club is trying to nurture. It’s believed that the player has made over 100 appearances for her country but recently was granted permanent residency in Australia and is currently interstate. Southern’s sole visa player is Florida native Courtney Hueston, a midfielder who has played with the Miami…
Mt Martha will be playing the blues again on February 25th. What could be better than sunshine, the beautiful setting of The Briars homestead, the very best local food and drink, plus awesome fun stuff for the kids for a family day out? World class blues music – that’s what! Back for a fantastic fifth year, Blues at The Briars in Mount Martha on Saturday February 25 will be the biggest and best to date with a jaw-dropping, toe-tapping line-up. Watch out for Owen Campbell who captured the nation’s heart with his run on Australia’s Got Talent and Gail Page who…
Saturday, 11th 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 download a general entry form now: www.redhillshow.com.au/forms This year we encourage handlers of all ages get involved in our CALF FANCY DRESS – we’re looking for the calf most like its handler! Aside from the remarkable array of animals including Clydesdales, Pintos, cattle, sheep, alpacas, poultry, miniature goats, working dogs and more, we are pleased to announce the inaugural Cider Show with special guest wine reviewer Max Allen. There will be ciders…