BEACHGOERS are being encouraged to look after Frankston’s shining sands this summer by helping ensure beaches are litter free. Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley hopes the best possible impression can be presented to visitors to Frankston over the summer months. “Over the years litter on our beaches has been an ongoing and costly issue, particularly given our high visitation numbers. To help curb this council has implemented education programs that have helped reduce the amount of litter on our shores,” Cr Dooley said. “Unfortunately the message hasn’t made it through to everyone, but we do appreciate those who do the…
Author: Bayside News
HOMICIDE detectives were called to a house in Cassia Grove, Frankston this afternoon (Friday) to investigate a report of an alleged aggravated burglary and a man’s death. Police say a male intruder died after “a confrontation” with “a nearby neighbour” who came to a woman’s aid when he heard her screams at about 1.30pm. “There was a confrontation between the neighbour and the male intruder and it appears that that male has lost his life in circumstances which are currently under investigation,” Homicide Squad detective Sergeant Robert Nazaretian said. The woman was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
A CHAMPION effort by Longbeach PLACE teacher Carrie Ewin has seen the 25 year old receive an Outstanding Youth Volunteer award as part of this year’s Premier’s Volunteer Champions Awards. Ms Ewin has run the Chelsea Personal Computer Support Group at Longbeach PLACE to help seniors develop IT skills for the past seven years. The award caps a memorable year for the Chelsea Heights resident. In January she was named Young Citizen of the Year by Kingston Council. Fifty one Victorian volunteers were given awards at a ceremony held at Government House late last month. “I’m very excited and grateful…
A MAN tried to stab another man with a 30cm knife during a racist rant at a Southland bus stop, 8pm, Sunday. Before the assault the victim and his mate were racially abused. The pair were sitting at the Karen St bus stop with a back bag when the man and his girlfriend approached and asked for a cigarette. They had none. The man turned to the girl and asked for a gun. He then reached into her pocket and pulled out the knife, which he swung at the victim’s stomach with his right hand. The victim blocked the blow…
CAFES and restaurants were crime targets last week – some possibly by the same offender. In the first raid, a thief used a gas cylinder to force entry to the Hattori Hanzo restaurant, Station St, Cheltenham, overnight Tuesday last week, stealing a quantity of cash. CCTV footage shows a man wearing light-coloured hoodie with a T-shirt wrapped around his face enter the restaurant and go directly to the front bar. He tried to jemmy open the till before picking it up and taking it outside, where the cash was stolen. The same man is believed to have unsuccessfully tried to…