A BONBEACH man waiting to be picked up by friends on Nepean Highway in the late evening, Wednesday 25 January, was assaulted by three young men thought to be escapees from the Malmsbury youth justice centre. The 45-year-old told police a brown or beige four-wheel-drive pulled up and the men got out and approached him carrying a baseball bat and a knife. He said they demanded he hand over his bag and, when he refused, struck him in the stomach with the bat. The man then handed over the bag containing his mobile phone, laptop and clothing. He was not…
Author: Bayside News
AN adult bull seal that has become a regular attraction at Dromana is now also visiting Chelsea beach. Arcto has become a regular attraction for beachgoers, but the rules are: look but don’t touch. The adult bull seal first landed on the beach in Dromana two summers ago and this year took up residence for four days early in January. Last Friday (27 January) he decided to make the trip to Chelsea. On warm days beachgoers vying for their own bit of sand make it a bit hard to avoid the Australian fur seal, although Arcto seems happy enough to…
SOME of the City of Kingston’s most deserved community volunteers and advocates have been recognised in the 2017 Kingston Australia Day Awards. Four awards were announced during the Australia Day breakfast last Thursday (26 January) at the Kingston City Hall – Citizen of the Year, Outstanding Citizen Award, Community Group of the Year and Young Community Group of the Year. Presenting the awards, Kingston mayor Cr David Eden said the winners were selected from a fantastic group of nominees, all of whom had helped make Kingston a stronger community. “The winners, and indeed all of the nominees, have made outstanding contributions…
A COMMUNITY information session about a project to renourish Carrum beach will be held this month by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning at the Carrum Surf Life Saving Club. DELWP senior project manager Jill Garvey said sand renourishment is one of the most effective ways to protect Port Phillip Bay beaches from erosion. “The beach renourishment will assist in providing erosion protection for the foreshore along with a wider beach for the community to enjoy. “Beaches are a naturally dynamic environment and coastal erosion is a process impacting beaches around the world.” About 5000 cubic metres of…
SOCCER By Craig MacKenzie SKYE United gaffer Billy Armour has his sights set on more new signings as he prepares for the upcoming State 3 South-East campaign. Armour already has enticed Johnny Andrinopoulos and Jason Nowakowski to join last year’s State 4 South champion and has a number of triallists under the microscope. Andrinopoulos last played with Kingston City in 2015 and can play in central defence or as a defensive midfielder. “Johnny’s locked in which is good. His fitness levels are getting there and as soon as he gets his touch back he’ll be a really good signing for…