Author: Bayside News

SOCCER By Craig MacKenzie LANGWARRIN’S assault on the 2017 State 1 South-East championship will be powered by a raft of visa players. The Lawton Park outfit will throw down the gauntlet to local clubs Mornington and Casey Comets and cashed up Greek-backed opponents Malvern City, Clifton Hill, South Springvale and Caulfield United Cobras by backing the quality of its imports to take the league by storm. Central defender and former Macclesfield Town youth team captain Kieron Kenny has agreed terms with Langy and should arrive within a fortnight. Kenny, 23, is currently on the books of Congleton Town in the…

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Fresh off playing sold out shows nationally with Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals and blowing away audiences on the biggest festival stages around the World, Pierce Brothers are delighted to announced a special Summer run of Australian shows. Be the first to hear brand new music from their anticipated debut record & fan favourite live staples which have helped the Melbourne twins achieve huge success on the live stage. Strictly one night only & tickets selling fast from www.piercebrothers.com.au Pierce Brothers will be playing at The Grand Hotel, Mornington, on Friday 13 January. Special guest Josh Cashman. Doors: 8pm.…

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A MAN who lost his cheque book in Mentone last week later found it had fraudulently been used to withdraw almost $1000 from his account. The Highett man, 67, told police he was unsure whether the chequebook was lost or stolen from his car. However, on Wednesday 23 November, a cheque for $425 was cashed at the Frankston branch of the Westpac bank, and next day a cheque for $560 was cashed at the bank’s Mentone branch. A man and a woman then attempted to use the cheque book to withdraw a further $495 at the bank’s Hoppers Crossing branch.…

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AN elderly woman was swindled out of her $50,000 savings by a conman claiming to be from the Australian Taxation Office. The Dingley Village woman, 80, was told she owed the money in back taxes and that if she did not pay up immediately she would be taken to court and lose her home. In fear, the woman followed the man’s instructions and withdrew $50,000 from various locations and transferred the money via Western Union. The incident occurred in September but was not reported to Kingston CIU until last week. The ATO reminds people – especially the elderly – that…

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A HOT, three-course breakfast is making a difference to the lives of people in need every Wednesday thanks to the tireless volunteers at Chelsea Community Church of Christ Hall, 5 Blantyre Avenue Chelsea. The freshly cooked meals provide nutrition for people struggling to make ends meet, as well as the friendly, supportive company of the volunteers. Pastor Judi Turnham said everyone is welcome to come for a feed, including businesses people who could start the morning with a free, hot breakfast and hire one of the rooms for afterwards . Pastor Turnham said donations are always welcome to help continue…

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