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Woman killed A MAN has been charged with the murder of a woman in Sandhurst earlier this month. The 43-year-old woman was dead when emergency services arrived at the Wodolla Circuit house, around 11.40pm on 3 December. They were responding to reports of an assault. Police arrested a man and later charged him with one count of murder. The 45-year-old Sandhurst man is believed to be known to the victim. A teenage boy with non-lifethreatening injuries was also taken to hospital. The charged man will face court at a later date.
Camry taken from Frankston. Police allege that the youths are connected to multiple aggravated burglaries and theft of motor vehicles which occurred in Frankston South on 6 December. A 17-year-old Cowes boy was charged with seven counts of aggravated burglary, attempted aggravated burglary, five counts of theft of motor vehicle, three counts of theft, theft from motor vehicle, conduct endangering life, and unlicensed driving. A 15-year-old Mornington boy was charged with theft of motor vehicle,
Teens arrested over car thefts SEVEN teenagers have been arrested over alleged thefts and burglaries in Frankston South, Mount Martha, Sunshine West, Lysterfield, and Dandenong. Police arrested the seven teenagers at a home in Bonbeach last week, 7 December. They recovered four allegedly stolen cars from the home, including an Audi and a Toyota
Victoria, you know fire. Our regions have been hit hard with extreme wet weather over the past few months. But Victorians know how quickly the conditions can change. Increased rainfall causes vegetation to grow, so there’s more fuel on the ground. It’s important Victorians plan and prepare this fire season.
Plan. Act. Survive. Go to vic.gov.au/knowfire Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne
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Frankston Times
13 December 2022
handle stolen goods, and bail offences. A 15-year-old Frankston boy was charged with burglary, two counts of theft of motor vehicle, theft, and bail offences. A 17-year-old Carrum Downs boy was charged with theft of motor vehicle and bail offences. A 15-year-old from Morwell, 14-year-old from Dromana, and an 18-year-old from Narre Warren were also hit with charges. The 18-year-old will face Frankston Magistrates’ Court next year, and the others will face a children’s court.