THE state government is warning Victorians about a coming spike in the number of dodgy door-to-door tradespeople trying to rip off people. Consumer affairs minister Jane Garrett said summer was the peak time for con men offering cheap “today only” cash deals on jobs such as painting, roof and driveway repairs. In 2014-15, Consumer Affairs Victoria received 486 reports of travelling con men, with reported losses totalling $1.35 million. Reports spike between January and March. Ms Garrett said con men often ask for cash payments up front, then take the money and run. They leave behind unfinished or poor quality…
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MATES Day on the Bay participants on Sunday again enjoyed good weather, enthusiastic guests and volunteers and even a haul of some big, red snapper… Organisers Lynette and Trevor Hogan, who have hosted Mates Day from Launching Way on the Patterson River for the past 16 years, were thrilled that 60 boat owners arrived to take 150 guests and their carers out for a day’s fishing. They were assisted by about the same number of generous volunteers. “Rex Hunt was here, too,” she enthused, as well as Chelsea police with lights flashing and sirens blaring, Parks Victoria staff, and members…
A WOMAN found asleep in her car in Church Rd, Carrum, Thursday afternoon – with the engine running – has been charged with drug possession, theft, handling stolen goods, and possessing the proceeds of crime. The 29-year-old, of Frankston, seemed confused when woken by police who searched the car, allegedly finding 15ml of the drug GHB, two syringes in a handbag, two new TVs, new bedding, computers, mobile phone accessories, car seat covers, stationery and shoes. Police say the woman could not provide an explanation for the goods nor produce proof of purchase. She was taken to Chelsea police station…
THREE Patterson River Secondary College students are all aspiring to reach high levels in the world of football – or, as it is better known in Australia – soccer. Brandon Smith, 17, is on track to become one of the youngest A-League referees in the country. He has officiated at soccer matches since he was 11 years old. So far, the Year 12 student has overseen club matches, NPL, and even occasional Youth National League games – which are just one level below A-League. The only thing stopping him officiating in the top level is his age. “You have to…
ST LOUIS de Montfort Primary School in Aspendale has received a 5 Star ResourceSmart Certification for its award-winning Sustainability Precinct. The award was presented this week by Education Minister James Merlino and Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson. The certification represents a big milestone on the school’s sustainability journey, and recognises the hard work of teachers, staff and students. The Sustainability Precinct features an outdoor kitchen, vegetable gardens, compost, worm farms, propagating house, wetlands, permaculture area, aquaponics, orchard and animal enclosures with chooks, ducks, geese, rabbits, guinea pigs and birds. It was developed in 2013 and has since been recognised as one…