NINE young people aged between 12 and 18 have been arrested over a series of car thefts across Melbourne’s south-east suburbs. Police allege that the car thefts, as well as other property crime, occurred across Keysborough, Cheltenham, Clayton, Oakleigh, Dandenong, Toorak, Forest Hill, Malvern, and Narre Warren. Four cars were allegedly stolen – two Volkswagens, a Porsche, and a Suzuki. They have been recovered. The alleged crimes occurred between 11 February and 23 February. Nine young people have been arrested. Police say they face 63 charges. A 15-year-old boy from Frankston was among those arrested. Also arrested by police was…
Author: Bayside News
MENTONE Life Saving Club was runner-up at last weekend’s Victorian Senior Championships organised by Life Saving Victoria. The state championships were hosted over three days at Ocean Grove. 800 athletes from 25 clubs competed in swimming, board, ski, beach, rowing, and lifesaving events. Mentone LSC finished second behind host club Ocean Grove SLSC. Life Saving Victoria senior manager sport Chris Schleusener said the day was a great display of the state’s lifesaving abilities. “Victorian lifesavers are among some of the top lifesaving athletes in the nation, and it is incredible that the skills and comradery they put on display this…
THE state government is offering $1.4 million in grants to community groups and organisations who help protect Port Phillip. Grants of up to $100,000 are available for large-scale projects which will protect the bay. Up to $25,000 is on offer for smaller projects. Community groups, non-government organisations, research institutes, councils, schools, and youth groups are eligible to apply. A statement from the state government’s Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action read “Port Phillip Bay faces a range of environmental pressures including the impacts of climate change and pollution, and these grants are open to groups who are tackling these…
Police from the Kingston Tasking Unit seized an allegedly loaded firearm, drugs and cash following an intercept in Patterson Lakes last night. Officers first spotted the car in an underground carpark in Gladesville Boulevard following a report of a suspect vehicle in the area about 7.35pm. The 31-year-old driver of the BMW 320i sedan was intercepted and his vehicle subsequently searched. An allegedly loaded sawn-off rifle, quantity of suspected GHB, alleged methylamphetamine, cash, power tools and drug paraphernalia were all found in the vehicle. The Blind Bight man has been interviewed by police and charged with a range of offences…
DERRIMUT Weelam Gathering Place in Mordialloc has organised free water safety lessons for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The program was run by Mordialloc Life Saving Club lifeguards. Students learned about ocean conditions and water safety. Derrimut Weelam Gathering Place program officer Kalie Kent said the program was a success, and that another is planned for late March. “We’re extremely proud of the programs we design that focus on our community aspirations, connections to country and our culture,” Kent said. “What an amazing opportunity this project has been for our children to learn about water safety in the…