The free Detox your Home household chemical collection is coming back to Cheltenham on Sunday 6 March. If you have any unwanted or out-of-date household chemicals around your home take advantage of this safe, free and easy-to-use disposal service without harming your health or the environment. The Detox Your Home program is provided by Sustainability Victoria and funded by the Victorian landfill levy. The service collects potentially dangerous and unwanted household chemicals that are subsequently recycled for recovery and diverted from landfill. Household chemicals can harm your family and your pets, add extra fuel to a house fire, release toxic…
Author: Bayside News
Major Collision Investigation Group detectives are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was struck by a truck in Langwarrin this morning. Detectives have been told the 17-year-old was crossing the road at the intersection of Cranbourne-Frankston Road and Long Street when she was hit by a garbage truck about 8.10am. The Langwarrin teen was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries. A 54-year-old Frankston man, the driver of the truck, is in custody and assisting investigators with their enquiries. Investigators are appealing for anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the collision to call police. Anyone with information is…
A woman has died after she was struck by a car in Boneo late on Saturday evening. Investigators have been advised the 22-year-old from Carrum Downs was walking along Browns Road, in between Truemans Road and Boneo Road with a group of friends having left a wedding when at about 11.45pm she was struck by a car. The driver of the Mazda, a 61-year-old man, who was heading west, stopped and is assisting police with their enquiries. The man from Fingal, and his female passenger were not physically injured in the collision. Police are investigating and will prepare a report…
ROSEBUD’S own Ron Vincent bears an uncanny resemblance to singer Cat Stevens. But it doesn’t stop there. Ron has been a life-long fan of Stevens and his tribute show has been applauded both here and overseas. Next week Sorrento will enjoy the entertainment of Ron Vincent at the Spiegeltent on February 26 and 27. Ron’s Cat Stevens tribute show is a trip down memory lane exploring Stevens’ remarkable musical career. His folk-influenced, melodic tunes strike a chord with audiences today and Ron’s heartfelt performance sets the scene for an intimate musical journey. A very talented singer, songwriter and musician Vincent…
By BILLY DIXON “IN the first few years we were playing, getting to play a show at the Oxford Art Factory in Sydney was a dream… when you actually get to a milestone like that, you’re pinching each other and giving high fives!” It’s a sentiment that many newer bands can relate to, as they hop from bar to pub to club, trawling the suburbs of their home state for fans. For RÜFÜS, it’s a reality that constantly surprises with generous bounties of love and recognition for the indie dance trio, consisting of Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George and James Hunt.…