WILDLIFE officers have been told to watch out for people taking reptiles from the wild. Operation ‘Granite’ has been launched by the Department of Land, Water and Planning following an increase in snakes and lizards being taken from their native habitat. Compliance manager Glenn Sharp has called on the public to report anyone seen taking reptiles from the wild or disturbing their habitat, either on public or private land. “We are working with our partner agencies, such as Parks Victoria and local community groups to assist us with gathering information on this type of activity and investigate alleged breaches of…
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FRANKSTON nurse Jenny Macindoe has one of the most difficult jobs in healthcare – that of working exclusively with people with an incurable illness. Ms Macindoe, a specialist metastatic McGrath Foundation breast care nurse, has just been appointed to fill the much-needed role of supporting patients by providing an outlet beyond the family unit with whom they can talk to openly. Metastatic breast cancer refers to the stage of cancer that is incurable – it has spread beyond the primary tumour site of the breast to other parts of the body. A nurse for more than 30 years with significant…
TOUGH new legislation introduced into state parliament last week to get so-called “monkey bikes” off the streets gives police the power to seize and impound the miniature bikes and fine owners up to $3109. If police find a monkey bike and no rider comes forward to claim it, the bike will be impounded and crushed after three months. Riders found not to have a valid motorcycle licence will be charged with unlicensed driving. Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke said the legislation came about after monkey bikes were involved in an incident that claimed the life of Carrum Downs mother-of-two Andrea…
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 14-year-old boy Flynn Kirkwood. Flynn was last seen in the Carrum Downs area on 18 October. Police and Flynn’s family have concerns for his welfare due to his age and the length of time he has been missing Police have released an image of Flynn in the hope that someone may have information on his current whereabouts. Flynn is described as 170cm tall with a slim to medium build, fair complexion and short light brown hair. He is also known to frequent Frankston, Dandenong and the surrounding areas. Anyone with…
FOUR new coaches have been appointed to lead St Bedes/Mentone Tigers. Sam Anstey has been hired as the football club’s new senior coach and will be joined by new assistant coaches Luke Wintle and Anthony Scafidi. Peter Laspatzis who will also have a development coaching role. Anstey played for the seniors from 2006 until 2011 and contributed to premiership victories in 2006, 2007 and 2008 when AFL Western Bulldogs premiership winning coach Luke Beveridge was at the helm. He played for Collingwood’s VFL side in 2000, Port Melbourne 2001 -2003 and Frankston 2004-2005 before he moved to the Tigers. He…