NEWS DESK
Dead man ‘never lived at house’ HOMICIDE Squad detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a Hastings man in Frankston on Friday 11 December (‘Intruder killed chasing woman’, The Times 14/12/15). Police were told a woman disturbed a burglar at her house in Cassia Grove, Frankston, about 1.30pm. It is alleged the burglar assaulted the woman and, when her neighbour came to her aid, there was an altercation. The 44-year-old man died at the scene. The 33-year-old woman was taken to The Alfred hospital with head injuries. The 42-year-old neighbour assisted police with their investigation after the incident and was released pending further inquiries.
Police confirmed that the dead man had never lived at the house and had no association with the woman. They are still trying to establish whether the dead man had any connection with previous occupants. “There is a possibility this was a random burglary, not targeted at this occupant or previous occupants,” Sergeant Sharon Darcy, of police media, said. “Speculation in relation to the cause of death is premature and should be tempered until the full facts are understood. The investigation remains active and ongoing.” Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers, 1800 333 000, or to send a confidential report to crimestoppersvic.com.au
Hawk collects rig and heads out THE oil and gas drilling rig that towered over the low lying foreshore of Phillip Island before appearing to hover for days in the early morning mists of Port Phillip is finally on its way back home to Singapore. With its drilling duties for Origin and Hibiscus Oil in Bass Strait completed, the rig was last week taken on board by the heavy lift vessel Hawk before heading out of Port Phillip on Tuesday. Equipment was taken from the rig before it was welded to the Hawk’s deck for transport. The 223 metre, 44, 700 tonne Hawk sails at about 12 knots compared with the three knots that would be achieved if the rig was towed by tugs to Singapore. The rig is owned by Seadrill Ltd
Warm welcome: Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke, left, Water Minister Lisa Neville and Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny at South East Water’s new headquarters in Frankston. Picture: Gary Sissons
SEW HQ open for business and is scheduled to be back at its Singapore base in early January. The Hawk is owned by OHT (offshore heavy transport). Picture: Yanni
THE new headquarters for South East Water was officially opened by Environment, Climate Change and Water Minister Lisa Neville last Monday (14 December). The minister was joined by her Labor colleagues, Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke and Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny, to welcome South East Water employees to Frankston. More than 700 staff based at the new head office for the water authority are expected to bring job and business opportunities to the area.
“This is an exciting new era for South East Water with a new headquarters and board in place to meet the challenges of the future such as climate change and population growth,” Ms Neville said. “I want to see our water corporations play a leading role in their communities and it’s great to see South East Water embracing that through new customer service and community participation initiatives.” Mr Edbrooke hailed “a great boost” for Frankston’s economy.
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NEW YEAR’S EVE | 2015 - 2016
NO ENTERTAINMENT NO NONSENSE 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. 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. 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.
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No camping is permitted in any public park or reserves.
There are no public displays of fireworks on New Year’s Eve. A person must not possess or discharge fireworks (fines apply).
The Rye Carnival will be closed on New Year’s Eve (day and night). Discharge of flares is prohibited except in cases of an emergency. CAR PARK CLOSED
Mornington Peninsula Shire working in collaboration with Victoria Police
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.
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
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.
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Have a safe New Year