POLICE have made 20 arrests at the notorious Ambassador Hotel since December last year. Police operation “Diplomat” has been running at the hotel for just over two months. In the week ending 9 February, five arrests were made at the apartment complex. One of those arrests was made on 6 February when police charged a 31-year-old Frankston man who allegedly drove a stolen car towards detectives, forcing them to take evasive action. The man was charged with two counts of theft of motor vehicle, reckless exposure police by driving, resisting police, and committing indictable offence while on bail. He was…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
THE process undertaken to act on changes to Frankston’s Green Wedge management plan has been referred to an audit for review. On 14 October last year, Frankston councillors voted to reject a proposal to open up Green Wedge land in Carrum Downs to allow for the expansion of the industrial estate. More than three months later, a new motion was brought before council seeking to reverse that decision. Although the renewed push to open up Green Wedge land failed, councillors at the meeting expressed concern that their previous resolution to authorise council officers to write to the planning minister about…
THE latest proposed amendments to Hawthorn Football Club’s Dingley Village training base plans have been released for community consultation. The Hawks had their Dingley Village home ticked off by Kingston Council and purchased the 28 hectare site in 2016. The project has been expected to cost around $130 million. The latest proposed amendments to the project would allow for the addition of a six court basketball stadium, medical centre, shop, café, and museum at the site. On 26 August 2019, Kingston Council voted to put those proposed changes to the planning minister for authorisation (“Hawks change Dingley plans”, The News,…
A 24 HOUR alcohol free zone is set to be implemented on the Mordialloc foreshore. A ban on drinking alcohol on the foreshore is currently in place from 9pm – 7am. Kingston Council has approved a change which will see that period extended to 24 hours. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “the alcohol-free zones are about supporting Victoria Police to ensure our popular public places can be enjoyed by all the community.” “The decision to extend the current alcohol-free ban follows a request from Victoria Police to consider a year-round 24-hour ban to assist officers in tackling an increase in…
PENINSULA A BRILLIANT knock of 86 not out from Simon Dart helped Red Hill to a big total against Moorooduc on Saturday. Choosing to bat first at home, Red Hill were impressive. Opener Matthew Merifield also played a big part for his side, passing his half century. Red Hill finished the day at 266, setting Moorooduc a formidable target to chase down on day two of their match. Tom Shayler was the pick of the bowlers for Moorooduc. He took a five wicket haul, and posted final figures of 5/70. Shayler is in good form, and has taken two 5…