EXTRA water police officers have been rostered on to monitor dangerous jet ski behaviour. Victoria Police has confirmed that its water police squad has already responded to more than 500 incidents statewide this summer. With the weather heating up, more proactive patrols have been deployed to Victorian beaches. As part of Operation “Summersafe”, police will keep a closer eye on jet-ski riders to ensure they are not endangering swimmers. Police will also converge on boat ramps to conduct breath tests and licence checks, and carry out vessel inspections to check for lifejackets, torches and fire extinguishers. Over the Australia Day…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
A PERSON has escaped unharmed after his boat caught fire off the coast of Carrum. The fire broke out in Port Phillip Bay before midday on 29 January. Victoria Police have confirmed that one person was evacuated from the vessel uninjured. “Emergency services were called to a boat fire off Chelsea Beach about 11.40am,” A Victoria Police statement read. “There was only one person on board the 12-metre vessel at the time and they were brought to shore by the occupants of a nearby boat. He has been checked by ambulance crews and has no injuries.” By 12.45pm, Vic Emergency…
RECORD crowds are turning out for this year’s Australian Open, but things may look different if not for a series of tournaments in Frankston nearly five decades ago. 45 years ago, a pair of international tennis Grand Prix events at an indoor centre in Frankston helped pave the way for the modern day iteration of the Grand Slam. Although it was founded in 1905, for many decades the top stars of tennis decided against competing in the Australian Open. The long travel times and proximity to Christmas were often cited by international stars as reasons to stay home. As the…
FRANKSTON Council’s new CEO has assumed her position. The former City of Greater Geelong executive director of placemaking was appointed Frankston Council CEO in November. She took over the job in mid-January, replacing interim CEO Cam Arullanantham. A statement issued by Frankston Council last week read that the new CEO “has been out and about meeting our people, getting across our services and spending time understanding the community we represent. It’s been a week of listening, connection and curiosity — setting the tone for strong relationships and shared purpose.” “Tennille joins us at an important moment for Frankston City. With…
A BURST water main caused traffic chaos in Patterson Lakes last week. On 22 January, a large sink hole formed and water exploded into the air on McLeod Road, opposite the Cove Hotel. On 23 January, South East Water confirmed that it had completed works on the site and had restored service to surrounding residents. While the water was flowing, McLeod Road was closed in both directions at Snapper Point Drive with motorists directed to Thames Promenade to the north as an alternative between the Nepean Highway and the Mornington Peninsula Freeway. Chelsea SES attended the scene. In a statement…