Vehicle Crime Squad detectives have executed three warrants and arrested three people this morning in relation to the alleged theft of two Ferraris in November. Both of the Ferraris were allegedly stolen from an Industrial area in Braeside around 3.40am on 6 November. The vehicles were later located burnt out, one in Langwarrin and the second in Frankston. The Ferraris had a combined value in excess of $2 million dollars. Investigators made the following arrests this morning: A 34-year-old Frankston man; A 33-year-old Langwarrin woman; and A 36-year-old woman from Skye. A fourth man, a 32-year-old from Frankston, was also…
Author: Bayside News
A SURVEY conducted last year by the Australian Bureau of Statistics found 63.4 per cent of adults overweight or obese. That’s 11.2 million people. The prevalence of overweight and obese people is rising: in 2011-12 the figure was 62.8 per cent, and in 1995 it was 56.3 per cent. Around one in four (27.4 per cent) of children aged 5-17 are overweight or obese, which is slightly more than 2011-12’s 25.7 per cent. Holistic health coach Maddie Race, of Patterson Lakes, said the statistics were frightening – and that she was not prepared to allow them to keep increasing. Now…
A MAN entered the Fujiua House Japanese restaurant, Southland, before it opened Sunday 28 February, and stole two days’ takings valued at $5000-$6000 hidden in a cupboard. The elderly female owner had been washing rice and had left the door unlocked when she momentarily left the shop. Images from CCTV, above, show the thief entering the kitchen area and reaching for the cash bag. He is described as Caucasian, late 20s, wearing a dark hoodie and light colour shorts. Anyone with information should call Detective Senior Constable Susanna Hughes, Kingston CIU, 9556 6111. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone…
USERS of Port Phillip and Western Port are being asked to tell Parks Victoria about any risks they know about in either bay. The feedback may be added to the safety and environment management plan (SEMP) covering the two bays and Port Campbell. “Our local ports feature unique marine habitats that have been recognised internationally for their diversity and we want to make sure we are serving the community and our marine environment as best we possibly can,” Parks Victoria senior manager local ports and waterways Victor Teoh said. “We’re keen to hear from a whole range of people who…
ASPENDALE Primary School pupils gained an insight into paper art from Chinese master Jie Zhang, his wife Ying Wang, and Chinese artist Ning Cui, when they visited Melbourne as part of Chinese New Year celebrations last month. The artists were invited by principal Phil Anthony to demonstrate their special talents. Pupils in Class 6B were shown the art of paper cutting by Ning Cui, who has won many awards in Chinese and international art competitions. Her paper artworks are collected by admirers from around the world. They include detailed portraits of famous people, as well as more traditional Chinese-style art.…