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AMELIA (TWIN)
Parents: Jassmine & Michael Nicholls Birth date: 22.01.2024 Birth weight: 2900gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
RIVER (TWIN)
Parents: Jassmine & Michael Nicholls Birth date: 22.01.2024 Birth weight: 3390gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
HARPER (TWIN)
Parents: Olivia & Brad Birth date: 22.01.2024 Birth weight: 2510gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
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Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn
Jet skis targeted
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MADELINE (TWIN)
NEWS DESK
Parents: Olivia & Brad Birth date: 22.01.2024 Birth weight: 3090gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
NEW cameras worn by water police officers will record jet ski riders. From now on, every water squad police member will be equipped with a body worn camera. More resources will also be directed to policing Mornington Peninsula beaches to monitor water vehicle use. Victoria Police southern metro region superintendent Fiona Bock said “we want everyone to enjoy our waters on the Mornington Peninsula this summer – but we want them to do it safely. That’s why we’re teaming up with water police to ensure our presence is highly visible and target those putting others at risk.” “We’ll be carrying out patrols and tasked to various beaches to ensure jet ski operators are adhering to the rules. Victorians can rest assured they will continue to see local units and Water Police out in force on the Mornington Peninsula throughout the entire summer to ensure safety,” Bock said. Water police squad acting inspector Lynden Blackley said “water police will be out in force with local officers throughout the entire summer to make sure everyone is doing their part in keeping the water safe.” “We’ve already seen far too many concerning jet ski incidents this year, resulting in operators and their passengers injuring themselves and ending their day in hospital. It’s also quite disappointing to see many jet ski operators travelling way too close to other vessels and swimmers, approaching shore at high speed or failing to follow such simple measures like wearing a lifejacket – which is mandatory and can save your life. “People need to remember jet skis are not toys – they are powerful vessels and can be
extremely dangerous if the operator has no control. Jet ski operators need to know the rules and adhere to them – if you don’t you will be held to account. So please help us out and make smart decisions out on the water this summer.”
Motorcyclist charged after ‘fast’ chase POLICE have charged a man who allegedly led them on a 200 kmph chase from Frankston to Spotswood on Friday, 26 January. Police say the man was spotted driving a Yamaha R6 motorcycle “fast” in Frankston a little before 11pm. After attempting to pull him over, the police helicopter tracked the man along the Nepean Highway and Peninsula Link, where he allegedly travelled at up to 200kmph. The motorcycle driver allegedly stole fuel from a Spotswood service station before stopping under the West Gate Freeway overpass at around midnight. The dog squad closed in and he allegedly fled on foot. The man was later arrested at a construction site. Police allege he was “hiding high up in steel work behind a dust curtain”, they said in a statement. The 22-year-old Frankston man, who holds a South Australian motorbike learners permit, has been charged with fail to stop on police direction, reckless conduct endangering life, reckless driving, drive at a speed dangerous, theft, drink driving, use an unregistered motor vehicle, and deal property suspected proceeds of crime. He has been bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 16 April.
LUKE
Parents: Melitta & Benjamin Birth date: 23.01.2024 Birth weight: 2540gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
Parents: Teagan & Ryan Shaw Birth date: 23.01.2024 Birth weight: 3780gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
AN electric piling rig in action at Kananook. Picture: Supplied
Machine for stabling project LOLA Parents: Jodie & Brent Birth date: 24.01.2024 Birth weight: 3030gms Born at: Frankston Hospital
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Frankston Times
6 February 2024
AN electric piling rig is being used to help build train stabling at Kananook. The Level Crossing Removal project says the electric piling rig is the first of its kind in Australia. They claim it will save 15 tonnes of CO2. The machine has completed 140 piles, each 18 metres deep and 900 millimeters in diameter. Piling rig supervisor James Nicholson said
“the machine works really effectively, it’s very responsive and for the team working on site no engine noise means it is a better environment to work in.” After finishing up at Kananook, the piling rig is expected to be redeployed to the North East Link project. The stabling at Kananook is set to expand from eight trains to 21 once works are complete.
