NEWS DESK Police patrol Parkdale crash
‘Chop shops’ raided
A WARRAGUL man, 40, was arrested in Parkdale after crashing an allegedly stolen car into a fence at about 11.40pm on Tuesday night (23 July). Emergency services attended the crash site at the intersection of Warrigal Road and Como Parade after reports a car mounted the kerb, crashed into a fence and caught fire. Police arrested the alleged driver after he tried to run from the scene. No-one was injured during the incident. The arrested man is expected to be charged with theft of a motor vehicle, driving while disqualified, careless driving, failing to exchange details, leaving the scene of an accident, possessing a drug of dependence and refusing an oral fluid test. Anyone who saw the Red 2007 Holden Calais in the lead up to the collision should contact Crime Stoppers at crimestoppersvic.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.
THREE men were charged after police raided two properties in Carrum Downs just before 8am on Wednesday morning (18 July). Three Holden SS Commordore cars and a Ford Courier utility, all understood to be stolen, were recovered after the police raid conducted after search warrants were obtained. A car frame, engines, number plates and vehicle spare parts were also found at the two properties on the corner of Shearwater Drive and Lyrebird Drive. Equipment allegedly used to change vehicle identification (VIN) numbers was also seized. Four men were arrested and three were charged. A Carrum Downs man, 37, was charged with handling stolen goods and possessing a drug of dependence. He will appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in October. A Carrum Downs man, 38, was remanded on seven outstanding warrants to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in August. A Carrum Downs man, 33, was charged with theft of motor cars and handling stolen goods. He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in November. A man, 42, and woman, 31, were detained and subsequently released without charge. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au online.
Shooting arrest
A FRANKSTON man, 31, has been arrested in relation to a shooting in Clayton South last month. It is alleged a man fired into the fence of a Westall Road building site at about 3.30pm on Thursday 21 June. The man was arrested without incident during a planned arrest at a property in McMahons Road, Frankston on Friday 20 July with the help of the Special Operations Group and Fugitive Task Force. He has been charged with possessing a prohibited firearm, prohibited use of a firearm, reckless conduct endangering life and drug possession offences.
Guards march off job at naval base GUARDS employed by Wilson Security walked off the job at HMAS Cerberus, Crib Point last week to protest changes to workplace rules. The action resulted in bans on visitor checks, on-site patrols, bag and vehicle checks and training. Industrial action elsewhere affected Defence sites across the state as well as at hospitals, offices, stations, and factories. The guards, members of United Voice, are angry at what they claim are “broken bargaining rules in the security industry and across the workforce”. They say they have been negotiating with Wilson on pay and job security for a year and a half. United Voice Victorian secretary
Jess Walsh said Wilson had imposed a two-year pay freeze on the guards and sought to introduce a two-tier pay structure as a way of pushing new guards on to the award minimum. He said it was the third time guards had taken industrial action in recent months, and was “the most widespread action to date”. “These guards are highly-trained, professional staff who do incredibly important work protecting our men and women in uniform, as well as patients and health professionals, and yet their pay has been squeezed for the last two years,” Mr Walsh said. “They do not deserve this kind of disrespect.
“They will do whatever it takes to win jobs they can count on.” Mr Walsh said the action caused significant disruption at HMAS Cerberus as well as at other Defence sites, including the Australian Geospatial Intelligence site at Bendigo, Simpson Barracks, Defence Fisherman’s Bend and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Maribyrnong. “There is a risk that if the action escalates, operations on some bases would be shut down,” he said. Wilson Security was invited to comment on the action. HMAS Cerberus would not comment. Stephen Taylor
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Falling In Love Again JENNIFER Ward-Lealand pays tribute to the iconic actress and singer Marlene Dietrich, in Falling in Love Again. Devised in collaboration with musical director and pianist Grant Winterburn, Falling in Love Again recreates iconic moments of performance from one of the greatest screen legends of the twentieth century. Showcasing highlights from Dietrich’s films, concerts and recordings, Jennifer will perform a program including classic songs by Cole Porter, Pete Seeger, Frederic Hollander and Edith Piaf. Beautifully lit by lighting designer Andrew Malmo and featuring an exquisite recreation of one of Dietrich’s famous gowns and fur coat, this acclaimed show vividly captures the style and glamour of Hollywood’s golden age. A star in her native New Zealand for over 35
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years, Jennifer’s award-winning career spans film, television and stage as an actor, singer, director and industry pioneer. The current president of Equity New Zealand, Jennifer is a respected patron to a number of arts organisations including The Auckland Performing Arts Centre. Tour presenter Andrew McKinnon is proud to be introducing Jennifer to Australian audiences. “Through my frequent trips to New Zealand, I became aware of Jennifer Ward-Lealand’s immense talent. She truly is a world-class performer, and I believe would be much better known in Australia if the huge demand for her at home didn’t prevent her touring more” Falling in Love Again, FAC Theatre, Thursday 2 August, 7.30pm. Bookings: 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au
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Duos hit the stage CONCERT goers will be able to enjoy two shows for the one ticket. This amazing touring event featuring the music of Simon & Garfunkel and Roy Orbison & Willie Nelson is coming to the Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday 11 August. Mark Shelley and John Robertson have been performing together, touring the nation and overseas for 25 years. As a celebration of this milestone, and the fact that this year celebrates 50 years since the release of the movie The Graduate, and 30 years since the passing of Roy Orbison, they decided to tour both of their shows in one amazing concert. ‘Simon & Garfunkel The Concert’ opens the evening including classics such as Mrs Robinson, The Boxer, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Feelin Groovy, Me & Julio, Homeward Bound, Scarborough Fair and Sounds of Silence. This wonderful concert is a celebration of the times, the stories, the music, the harmony & the Songs that reflected the mood of the 60s and defined the term “folk rock”. Feedback includes: “Great! Such a walk down memory lane I wanted to be wearing cheesecloth with wild hair, leather plaits and JC sandals. Thanks for stirring the memories.” – Jennifer, Tamworth And then after intermission ‘Willie & Roy The Legends’ including On the Road Again, To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before, Always on my Mind, Seven Spanish Angels, Pretty Woman, Crying, Running Scared and Only the Lonely. John Robertson as Willie Nelson and Mark Shelley as Roy Orbison are so effective in their characterisation, vocals, musicianship and storytelling that audiences no longer see
Mark and John, but Willie and Roy. You will sing, laugh, shed a tear, clap…and most of all believe! As Ray Hadley put it: “It’s the must-see show of the season”. See thefac.com.au or call Frankston Arts Centre on 9784 1060 for tickets to the show on Saturday 11 August, 8pm.