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P-plater off the road MOORABBIN Highway Patrol police nabbed a P-plater driving at more than double the speed limit in Cheltenham, 8pm, Monday. Leading Senior Constable Melissa Seach said the Honda Civic was clocked at 150 kph in a 60kph zone on Centre-Dandenong Rd. The 22-year-old male driver, of Berwick, was found to be disqualified and his car was impounded for 30 days. He is expected to be charged on summons with driving while disqualified, exceeding the speed limit and other traffic offences.
Cyclist hits the deck KINGSTON police warn of the dangers of heat stress after a cyclist, 43, passed out while riding north along Beach Rd, Mentone, 7.36pm, Saturday. The driver later told police he felt “wobbly” before falling to the road unconscious. He was found by a jogger with no pulse and not breathing. The jogger performed CPR and managed to revive the rider, of Glen Iris, before an ambulance arrived to take him to The Alfred hospital. A bike helmet saved him from crash injuries. Sergeant Arran Ferguson, of Kingston police, warns riders to drink plenty of water – especially on hot days like today, Wednesday. “We do our bit to make riders safer – now you do yours,” he said.
Assault charges A PATTERSON Lakes man, 19, and a Frankston teenager, 17, have been charged with unlawful assault after
PSOs told them to stop drinking at a taxi rank outside Mordialloc station, 8.30pm, over the Christmas period. The pair allegedly became aggressive, confronting the PSOs and challenging them to fight. They have been bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court at a date to be fixed.
bles from other areas to come to our areas to steal.”
Items taken from cars
While you were sleeping… A MORDIALLOC woman was woken by police, 11.30pm, Boxing Day, and told her $35,000 Mazda had been stolen. The car had been intercepted while being driven erratically by a Carrum Downs man, who allegedly took the keys from a hook by the front door of the Bay St house while the woman, 43, was asleep. Police say investigations are ongoing.
Garage remote stolen THEFTS from unlocked cars a continuing to frustrate police. It is believed some drivers prefer to leave their cars unlocked and robbed, rather than have a window smashed by a thief to gain entry and robbed anyway. Sergeant Arran Ferguson, of Kingston police, said a garage remote control was rifled from the centre console of a Holden Captiva parked in the driveway of a house in Conti Ct, Mentone, 9pm, Friday. “We can only broadcast the message so many times. People must learn to lock their cars. The only reason someone would take a garage remote is that they intend to come back at another time,” he said. “The lure of easy pickings is attracting undesira-
AN unlocked car in Gale St, Aspendale, was broken into and robbed of items valued at $1500, overnight 3 January. The haul included a fuel card, two sets of headphones, MP3 player, and two pairs of high-end sunglasses. Anyone with information should call Mordialloc police, 9588 2988. A LAPTOP and two suits valued at $2700 were stolen from an unlocked car in Scarlett St, Mordialloc, overnight Wednesday. A SOCKET set and an inverter were stolen from a tradie’s ute, parked outside a house in Bowman St, Mordialloc, Wednesday, while he was in hospital. Thieves smashed a rear window to gain entry. A NAVMAN direction finder valued at $239 was stolen from an unlocked car parked in the driveway of a house in Hannah St, Cheltenham, overnight, Friday. The owner later noticed the car’s door was ajar and saw the centre console and glove box open. Cheltenham police are examining a neighbour’s CCTV footage. Their number is 9583 9767.
Container missing A SHIPPING container was reported stolen from outside a warehouse in Taunton Dr, Cheltenham, Friday. The empty 12-meter container could only have been taken using special lifting equipment and a semi-trailer. Anyone with information should call Kingston police, 9556 6565.
Crash snaps power pole
A SEAFORD woman was lucky to escape serious injury when her car hit a power pole in Nepean Hwy, Carrum, 10pm, Sunday. The woman, 47, was driving south when she possibly blacked out and hit the pole, snapping it at the base and leaving it teetering dangerously over the road. Her car careered over the highway into Progress Av where she was able to get out and await treatment. A MICA ambulance later took her to Frankston hospital. Live power poles hug low over Nepean Hwy and a transformer exploded, causing small grass fires. Parts of Carrum and Seaford were blacked out for several hours. Patterson River CFA, Chelsea police, United Energy and the SES attended. The incident affected traffic flows, with Nepean Hwy closed between Eel Race Rd and McLeod Rd, and Station St used as a bypass. Both lanes were closed to traffic until 6am, Monday. Pictures: Gary Sissons
New Year makeover for Kingston City Hall Kingston City Hall will undergo a major refurbishment in early 2016 to ensure the iconic building continues to meet the needs of the Kingston community. The $575,000 project will improve the links between indoor and outdoor areas by installing glass door panels in the north wall to connect the Kingston City Hall with the neighbouring Kingston Arts Centre. Other upgrades will include: n foyer, box office and cafe upgrade n replacement of the passenger lift n improved access for people with disabilities
n upgrades
to heating and cooling. Kingston mayor Cr Tamsin Bearsley said the Kingston City Hall was a focal point for community events including concerts, expos, markets, school performances and graduation ceremonies. “This extensive refurbishment will breathe new life into is a grand old building that hosts thousands of visitors each year,” Cr Bearsley said. “It will also make it easier for our elderly residents and people with a disability to get out and about and enjoy the many great shows on offer at Kingston Arts throughout the year.”
Facing the future: Kingston City Hall will get a much-needed facelift and refurbishment. Picture: Gary Sissons
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