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New junior mayor elected EDITHVALE Primary School student Evie Brandon-Cope has been named Kingston Council’s new junior mayor. The primary school student will attend council events and ceremonies over the next year. She was elected by her peers after a presentation on the topic “ What does an inclusive community look like to you?” The full junior council for 2025/2026 is: Paloma Lopez from Bonbeach Primary School, Mikayla Hipolito from Westall Primary School, Declan Charles from Christway College, Tia Pierce from St John Vianney’s Primary School, Olivia Shannon from St Patrick’s Primary School, Rohin Jain from Southmoor Primary School, Chloe Smith from Chelsea Heights Primary School, Emily Marshall from Parkdale Primary School, Damian Roufail from Cheltenham East Primary School, Claire O’Donnell from Aspendale Gardens Primary School, and Romeo Emmett from Yarrabah School. KINGSTON mayor Georgina Oxley with junior mayor Evie Brandon-Cope. Picture: Supplied

$2.5 million drug bust at factory Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au MORE than $2 million worth of cannabis plants were seized during a raid at a Mordialloc factory last week. After a public tip-off, police raid-

ed a factory on De Havilland Street at around 7am on Friday, 16 May. They allegedly found a hydroponic set-up of cannabis plants, including seedlings and mature plants. Police say they seized 850 plants with a total estimated street value of $2.5 million. No arrests were made during the raids, with the police in-

vestigation still ongoing. Victoria Police Caulfield divisional response unit sergeant Stuart Burnham praised the member of the public who first came forward. “This investigation started out as a tip-off from a member of the community and has culminated in a significant seizure of cannabis,” he

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said. “The community often acts as our eyes and ears, and this just shows how important it is to share any information you have with us. “This is a good reminder for landlords to be aware of renters who may be using your property for criminal enterprises and to ensure regular checks are conducted. Removing a

commercial quantity of drugs before they could be distributed on the street is a win not only for police but for the entire community.” Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.


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