Frankston residents are being warned to look out for snakes and to take care if they cross paths with the potentially dangerous reptiles. Mayor Cr James Dooley says it is not unusual to see snakes in the Frankston region but he reminds people they are a protected species and are not to be harmed. “The Wildlife Act 1975 states that all native animals are protected, so harming a snake is not only devastating to local ecosystems, but it’s also highly illegal,” Cr Dooley said. Many of Frankston’s natural reserves help protect native wildlife, including snakes, which are more often seen…
Author: Bayside News
BUDDING and accomplished pianists are welcome to tinkle the ivories at The People’s Piano, a piano located on the forecourt of Frankston Library. The People’s Piano is the latest addition to the library forecourt featuring a huge Alice in Wonderland themed mural and a coffee shop with outdoor seating. “This all contributes to creating a welcoming and safe space in one of our city’s most important community hubs,” Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley said. The piano was bought for less than $100 by council and has been painted by Melbourne Murals duo Brigitte Dawson and Melissa Turner to match the…
A WOMAN was punched in the face by another woman during a road rage incident at Southland shopping centre, Wednesday. The victim, 55, of Cheltenham, had finished shopping and was driving in the north eastern car park, on level two, 5.55pm, 16 December, when she became lost and stopped briefly to get her bearings. The male driver of the car behind – a 2015 white Subaru WRX, registration number ADZ618 – began tooting the victim, who drove off slowly with the Subaru tailgating. The victim slowed and then stopped on the level four ramp, where the man got out of…
AN offender went to great lengths to burgle a house in Woodbine Gr, Chelsea, which is empty after being sold and with the new owners yet to move in. He removed flywire screens from three windows, and forced a window leading to the kitchen, knocking various items around but not stealing anything. He broke a doorknob trying to enter the main part of the house, then tried to enter a laundry without success, and pushed open a louvre window to a billiard room. Inside the main house, the offender rummaged through empty cupboards in bedrooms, but failed to force open…
NEW Kingston mayor Cr Tamsin Bearsley enjoyed last week’s Christmas dinner at Patterson River Golf Club with members of Mordialloc Chelsea VIEW Club, of which she is a member. She was in elevated company: Junior mayor Jasmine Warber was also there, with her grandmother, Elinore Williamson who is also a member. Jasmine, of St John Vianney’s Primary School and about to go into Year 7 at Kilbreda, gave an interesting insight into being junior mayor – and also offered some tips to new mayor Cr Bearsley, who began her term last month. She advised her to always know exactly what…