A POD of killer whales has caused excitement among wildlife watchers off Flinders and Phillip Island, although its arrival is probably not so welcome by the inhabitants of Seal Rocks. Known as the ocean’s apex predator, the killer whales, or orcas, were first seen by tour operator Wildlife Coast Cruises about 11am on 4 July. The Dolphin Research Institute’s David Donnelly said the news quickly spread with “eager whale watchers converging on the location, but you had to be quick as the pod was clearly on a mission”. “Shortly after arriving the killer whales quickly went about investigating the local…
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POLICE are appealing for public assistance to help locate 12-month-old Beau Lachmund. It is believed Beau is currently in the care of his parents, Dean Lachmund and Brooke Billing, whose whereabouts are unknown. Police have concerns for Beau’s welfare and would like to locate him as soon as possible. It is believed the trio are travelling in a fawn 2001 Ford Forte stationwagon with Victorian registration RES705. They have been known to sleep in their vehicle around the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston areas and they have limited access to money. Investigators have released images of Beau’s parents and a similar…
STARTLED bystanders dialled Triple 000 when they saw a 12-year-old boy driving a Ford Ranger utility along Cranbourne Rd, Frankston, 3.30pm, Saturday 2 July. The Seaford boy – who “could hardly see over the steering wheel” – ran three red lights putting himself and other road users in danger. The car was later found dumped in Nepean Hwy, Seaford. Detective Acting Sergeant Ryan Collins, of Frankston CIU, said the boy was remanded in custody Monday night and later charged with theft of a motor car and conduct endangering serious injury. He was bailed to appear at a children’s court next…
THREE men in a black Kia Soul wagon used a handgun and a sledgehammer to rob the 7-eleven store in Cranbourne Rd, Frankston, 5.20am, Sunday 3 July. Two men entered the store with the weapons, Detective Sergeant Al Hanson, of Frankston CIU, said, while the driver waited outside. The man with the handgun approached the counter, pointed it directly at the attendant and demanded money. The second man then smashed the glass counter top with the sledgehammer and demanded cigarettes. The attendant handed over cash and cigarettes and the men ran outside, jumped in the car, and were driven away.…
AFTER 48 years, Manyung Gallery has moved from its original home in a faux Tuscan castle on Nepean Highway to a shop in nearby Mt Eliza Village. In addition to this “boutique” gallery, directors David and Sharyn Wemyss-Smith have opened an art warehouse in Progress St, Mornington to house and display larger artworks. They also offer a mobile service, delivering artwork for on-site assessment at homes and offices. The Wemyss-Smiths also have “art spaces” at Sorrento, and Malvern. “We’ve found more and more that people want a hero piece in their home accompanied by smaller complementary artworks. This space allows…