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A WOMAN was punched in the face by another woman during a road rage incident at Southland shopping centre, Wednesday. The victim, 55, of Cheltenham, had finished shopping and was driving in the north eastern car park, on level two, 5.55pm, 16 December, when she became lost and stopped briefly to get her bearings. The male driver of the car behind – a 2015 white Subaru WRX, registration number ADZ618 – began tooting the victim, who drove off slowly with the Subaru tailgating. The victim slowed and then stopped on the level four ramp, where the man got out of his car and approached the victim who lowered her window. The man, described as having olive skin and black hair, yelled: “What the f*** are you doing?” and walked back to his car. The victim got out of her car to write down the man’s registration number and then got back into her car. At this point, the female passenger of the Subaru got out and ran up to the victim’s window, swore and punched the victim in the mouth, causing cuts and swelling. The attacker returned to the Subaru, which reversed down the ramp and drove off. She is described as Caucasian, 30 years old, with light coloured hair which was pulled back. Anyone with information is urged to call Cheltenham police on 9583 9767.
PARKDALE Beach Café has been raided by thieves – only a week after being hit by vandals who smashed several windows. About 3am Monday an offender smashed a beach side window to gain entry to the popular cafe after trying unsuccessfully to force open the front door. The owner was alerted by the security company that the alarm had been activated, but assumed it was the bread delivery and did not call police. The offender climbed in through the broken window and rifled through the cash register, which was empty. He then found a small drop safe under a counter containing a quantity of cash, and left via a door on the eastern side of the building, leaving the handle broken. Kingston police are viewing CCTV footage. Anyone with information should call them on 9556 6111.
Jemmy entry THIEVES entered a house in Sutherland Av, Aspendale Gardens, Monday afternoon, by jemmying open a metal framed glass sliding door to the garage and stealing a screwdriver. They then used the same tactics to enter the house and steal a fire safe from the main bedroom containing a quantity of cash, wedding ring, pearl necklace, passports and personal papers. They also stole a pair of twoway radio sets and opened draws in the kitchen area. Anyone with information should call Kingston police on 9556 6111.
River warning as nine rescued Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au CARRUM beachgoers are being warned to avoid swimming or paddling near the mouth of the Patterson River after a weekend rescue saw six people saved from drowning by lifeguards. Carrum Surf Life Saving Club secretary Ben Rooks said lifesavers pulled nine people in total out of the water on Saturday (19 December) as a heatwave hit Melbourne and its suburbs. In the most serious incident a 12-year-old boy got into trouble near the mouth of Patterson River, a 16-year-old girl who went to help also got into strife and four adults who jumped in also had to be saved. Mr Brooks says dredging of the river makes water depths uneven near the river mouth off the beach. “You can go from being knee-high in water to it being over your head in the space of a metre or two,” he said. Children can be picked up by a wave and then panic when they cannot put their feet back on sand under the water. “Stay well away from the mouth of the river,” Mr Brooks said. The six rescued on Saturday had a lucky escape since the incident occurred at about 6.30pm, an hour after lifesavers have usually stopped patrols for the day. “The rescue occurred at a time we ordinarily wouldn’t be there but thankfully the club made the decision to stay back [due to weather forecast],” Mr Rooks said. “We’re lucky because it could have been a lot worse.”
Watchful eyes: Lifesavers at Carrum beach saved nine people in trouble in the water on Saturday. Pic: Gary Sissons
Mr Rooks says conditions off bayside beaches can change quickly and wind changes, especially when there is a cool change coming through, means currents can abruptly change direction. “Ensure young children are within arm’s reach at all times and be aware of changing conditions,” he said. Swimmers should always swim between the flags off beaches so lifesavers can see them if they get into trouble.
Lifesavers patrol on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays been midday and 5.30pm. On the same Saturday that six people were plucked out of the sea near Patterson River, Carrum lifesavers also rescued two people who had jetski problems and another man swimming offshore. The nine rescues topped last summer’s total of five throughout the summer period.
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NEW YEAR’S EVE | 2015 - 2016
NO ENTERTAINMENT NO NONSENSE There are no organised public events or activities on the Mornington Peninsula on New Year’s Eve. Venues operating on New Year’s Eve will only be accessible by people who have pre-purchased tickets.
People are reminded to be extremely vigilant There are no organised public events or activities of fires: and particularly fire-safe on the on the Mornington Peninsula on New Year’s Eve. peninsula. More information about fire safety Venues operating on New Year’s Eve will only be can be found at: www.cfa.vic.gov.au or accessible by people who have pre-purchased www.depi.vic.gov.au tickets.
Alcohol bans apply from December 30 to midnight 1 January 2016. Possession of sealed and unsealed containers of liquor in public places is prohibited (unless sealed containers are being transported from point-of-sale to vehicle or private residence for consumption). Possession of any glass container while in a public place is prohibited.
The Rye Carnival will be closed on New Year’s Alcohol bans apply from December 30 to Eve (day and night). midnight 1 January 2016. Possession of sealed and unsealed containers of liquor in The Rye Pier car park will be closed public placesfrom is prohibited (unless sealed approximately 4.00pm on New Year’s (ortransported from containers are Eve being at Police discretion). Minor road closures are or private residence point-of-sale to vehicle expected in Rye from 11pm - 1am. for consumption). Possession of any glass container while in a public place is prohibited.
People are reminded to be extremely vigilant of fires: and particularly fire-safe on the peninsula. More information about fire safety can be found at: www.cfa.vic.gov.au or www.depi.vic.gov.au
Mornington Peninsula Shire is continuing to take a ‘No Entertainment - No Nonsense’ approach for the upcoming New Year’s Eve on the peninsula, working in partnership with a community-based steering committee, police and residents to reduce the negative impact of celebrations in the area. CAR PARK CLOSED
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The Rye Carnival will be closed on New Year’s Eve (day and night).
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The Rye Pier car park will be closed from approximately 4.00pm on New Year’s Eve (or at Police discretion). Minor road closures are expected in Rye from 11pm - 1am.
Bus Service - Portsea to Safety Beach A free, one - way bus service will operate from Portsea to Safety Beach. *For route information please visit www.mornpen.vic.gov.au Security will be onboard at all times.
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