THE highest statewide drowning figures in nearly two decades have prompted calls for caution. In Victoria, 13 people have drowned since Christmas Day. Life Saving Victoria said that it is the highest holiday death toll recorded in the state for 18 years. 17-year-old Nick Maan was one of the people who tragically died over the holiday period. He died in the waters of Mordialloc Beach on Boxing Day. Life Saving Victoria is calling for people to be careful around water, even if it looks calm and still. “Victoria has stunning waterways and it is understandable people are eager to enjoy…
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THE rising cost of living is causing people to surrender their pets. PetRescue founder Vickie Davy says that she has seen “great dogs coming into rescue care”, and has encouraged prospective pet owners to consider adopting them. “The fact is that only a small percentage of pets are surrendered due to their behaviour which – like any animal – can be negated through dedicated training,” she said. National Pet Adoption month takes place throughout March. Petspiration Foundation charity and events lead Sherralea Cassidy says her charity is “on a mission to have cats, large dogs, adolescent dogs and bonded pairs…
THREE teenagers from Carrum Downs, Frankston, and Bonbeach have been arrested after allegedly crashing a stolen car. Police allege the stolen Nissan Pulsar was used to ram a police car at a Bonbeach car park at around 1.30pm on 1 February. The police helicopter spotted the car on Nepean Highway in Carrum at around 3.50pm that day. They say it was later seen driving onto the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at speeds of around 150 kmph. After travelling onto Warrigal Road, the driver crashed on Fairchild Street in Heatherton. The car hit a tree. All three people inside were taken to…
A CARER peer worker has begun working at Peninsula Health to help the families and carers of people living at Frankston Hospital’s community care unit. Peninsula Health says it is one of the first health services in the state to offer peer worker support to families of carers. Carolyn McConnell is the first person to be appointed to the role. McConelll says that her new role has a “direct impact on the lives of carers”. “[The role] also supports the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health system that recognises carers as partners in recovery and deserving of…
Detectives from the Illicit Firearms Squad seized drugs and almost $60,000 cash during a Firearm Prohibition Order (FPO) search in Carrum Downs yesterday. A 34-year-old Carrum Downs man, who is subject to an active FPO, was intercepted by police and a search of his vehicle and home was conducted. During the compliance search police located a quantity of cocaine and steroids, as well as a significant quantity of cash. The man was charged with drug and possess proceeds of crime offences. He has been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 24 April. Since they were introduced in May…