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Young swimmer leads the race
CARRUM MP Sonya Kilkenny said that level crossing removal works would see 6 PLAYBOOKS Monday May 20, 2019 the imminent closure of the Station Street level crossing. Picture: Supplied
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NINE year old Louis has been making a big splash in the pool lately. Louis joined the disability swimming program at Don Tatnell in Parkdale late last year, set on the goal of participating at his school’s swimming carnival. Louis managed to achieve his goal and then some, as he qualified for district and regional swimming
carnivals in backstroke. He has been training alongside teacher Denise Fitzsimons to compete at the State Carnival at MSAC. Last week his efforts were rewarded with a first place finish. LOUIS with swimming teacher Denise Fitzsimons. Picture: Supplied
Carrum crossing closing down THE Station Street level crossing is set to shut within days as level crossing removal works ramp up. The level crossing will close at 10pm on 17 May, with the pedestrian crossing remaining open until the construction of a new temporary one. Carrum Station will close on 5 July as works continue to build a new elevated station. A temporary track will be built around the existing
station and trains will run express through Carrum until the station reopens in 2020. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “the level crossing removal work in Carrum will create a modern, well connected and vibrant beachside suburb that celebrates its natural surrounds and makes it safer and easier for people to access the things they love about the area.”
“I thank Carrum residents and commuters for their patience while this work is underway and will keep the community informed about activity,” she said. “We are excited to have work underway removing Carrum’s level crossings, and we’ve carefully planned the project to minimise disruption to train services and the local community.”
Crime ‘spike’ in Seaford Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au RESIDENTS in Seaford are being reminded to stay vigilant and keep an eye out for suspicious activity after a crime “spike” in the area. Frankston police detective sergeant Rudy Marsilli said that residents should be aware of a rise in criminal behaviour. “We need people to be aware. If you
see people loitering around or looking into houses, be sure to ring us to come and check it out,” he said. “Keep an eye out for people loitering on foot or people riding their bikes without helmets. “There’s been a crime spike in Seaford, but often we’re catching them after the fact. We need people to report suspicious behaviour before it happens.” Det Sgt Marilli told The News that
there had been an attempted robbery from a Seaford Caltex on 10 April at around 5am. Two offenders forced their way through glass sliding doors and attempted to break into the cigarette cabinet. They were stopped by a smoke vapour deterrent which was deployed from the cabinet, and fled empty handed. Police believe the same offenders then targeted Seaford IGA on the Nepean Highway on 18 April, this time
successfully stealing cigarettes. It is believed the two balaclava wearing offenders committed the crime between 2am and 3am. Those offenders are still at large. Det Sgt Marsilli also said that around 11am on 18 April, a motorbike was stolen from Seaford. The Frankston Crime Investigation Unit are currently investigating. He also said on 6 March a home was broken into in Seaford, with jewellery stolen.
On 24 April a 42-year-old Seaford man was arrested and charged with seven counts of theft from motor vehicle and four counts of attempted theft from motor vehicle after witnesses observed him behaving suspiciously and called the police. The thefts are alleged to have occurred outside Seaford train station. On 21 April it was alleged a woman was sexually assaulted at Seaford beach.
Faulty airbags have no respect for age SPONSORED CONTENT AR manufacturers want owners of older vehicles to ensure they check whether their cars are affected by the Takata airbag recall. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive, Tony Weber, says thousands of older vehicles on Australian roads were affected by the recall. "Thousands of the outstanding vehicles are many years old. "Some are approaching 20 years old. They may be with their third, fourth or fifth owner," Mr Weber said. "Many of these vehicles will be in outlying suburbs and in regional and rural areas. "No vehicle is too old to check on and all necessary rectification work is free." Globally, there have been 26 reported
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deaths and more than 300 reported injuries attributed to the faulty airbags. "A faulty airbag can seriously injure and even kill," Mr Weber said. "It can pose a serious danger to vehicle passengers as well as drivers. "This includes children regardless of whether they are sitting in the front or the back of a vehicle."
AIRBAG RECALL WEBSITE He urged vehicle owners to check the recall status of their family vehicles by using the automotive industry's Takata Airbag recall website www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au and taking prompt action to arrange for the rectification of any affected vehicles. "It's a simple process - just go to the website and enter your vehicle's registration
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OR TEXT TAKATA "If you have children, friends or work colleagues with older cars, please make sure they have taken a couple of minutes to check on the industry website or by texting TAKATA to 0487 AIRBAG (247 224)," Mr Weber said. "We understand vehicle owners are busy people, but we are dealing with a major public safety issue which can cause serious injury and even death." Australian vehicle owners have identified more than 1.15 million vehicles affected by the recall since the industry website was launched in July 2018. ■ This is sponsored content for Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.
FCAI's Tony Weber is urging motorists to check their airbags even in older vehicles. Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News
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