AN alleged robbery using a machete in Chelsea Heights last week has contributed to an increasing crime wave in the Kingston area. Figures unveiled by Crime Statistics Australia last month show that there were 10,209 criminal offenses recorded in Kingston between March 2024 and March 2025. That figure is a whopping 9.2 percent increase on the year prior, and the highest the Kingston crime rate has been in the last 10 years. A store on Thames Promenade in Chelsea Heights was targeted during an alleged crime spree on Tuesday, 22 July. Police allege that an SUV left a Wonga Park…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
MEN’S DIV ONE FRANKSTON YCW have held on to defeat rivals Sorrento in a classic shrouded in controversy. Frankston YCW led at each break of play, but just couldn’t put the game to bed. When the final siren went, scores were tied on the scoreboard, only to have the umpires confer and then correct the scores, showing a one-point win to the Stonecats. The final result was 10.10 (70) to 10.9 (69). Blake Mullane, Patrick Bloink, Max Gregory, Heath Bidgood, and Matt Hill were YCW’s best — Bloink booted three goals. Ryan Clarke kicked three goals for the Sharks. Ladder…
KINGSTON councillor Hadi Saab is calling for the federal government to offer help to Druze civilians fleeing violence in Syria. Druze and Bedouin militants have been fighting in Sweida in southern Syria throughout July. More than 100 civilians have been killed, and a United Nations report states that at least 93,400 people have been displaced as of 20 July. Saab, a committee member with the Druze Community Charity of Victoria, said that the Australian government should step in to assist civilians escaping the conflict. “We have called for material aid and for humanitarian aid pathways to be opened. We have…
FRANKSTON Council is escalating its dispute with a Nepean Highway homeowner to stop him from illegally building a seawall on Frankston Beach. The property owner came under fire earlier this year when it was revealed he was allegedly conducting illegal works on public land at the back of his property. Last week, the ABC reported that the property owner had ignored the stop-work order and continued to build the wall. The Times understands that Frankston Council has resolved to send the resident a notice of demand. Councillors considered the matter during the confidential section of last week’s public meeting —…
MEN’S DIV ONE Mt Eliza kept their season alive last weekend with a win over fellow finals contender Dromana. Both sides have suffered from mixed results in season 2025. Mt Eliza hosted the match with Dromana at Emil Madsen Reserve on Saturday afternoon. Poor goalkicking cost Dromana badly. The Tigers failed to kick a goal in the second and third quarters, allowing Mt Eliza to build an unassailable lead. Dromana played some better footy in the final term, but the damage was done. Mt Eliza secured a comfortable 14.12 (96) to 5.11 (41) win. Robbie Elliott booted four goals for…