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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021
Melbourne tax hoax ■ One victim of a tax hoax deposited $44,500 into various different accounts, and then the next day met with the scammer and handed over a further $25,000 in cash on Bourke St, City. Police have revealed details on how the elaboprate scam operates. ● Turn To Page 3
Electric vehicles ■ Glen Eira Council has added two new electric vehicles to its fleet. Bev is a Hyundai Ioniq and Zoe is a Renault Zoe. A charging station has been installed at Glen Eira Town Hall which uses renewable energy from solar panels.
$1.4m for Hawthorn ■ Boroondara Council received four tenders for the Rathmines Rd Reserve works in Hawthorn, last week’s City meeting was told. A recommendation was put to Councillors that the tender go to Bowden Constructions Pty Ltd. ● Turn To Page 6
Hunt for man after Lonsdale St shock stabbing ■ Detectives from the Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit have released an image as part of their investigation into a stabbing in the Melbourne CBD. Investigators have been told a man was walking with friends down Lonsdale St when he was approached by an unknown man about 2.30am on December 7. A fight broke out during which the victim sustained a stab wound to the upper body. The offender fled the scene in a southerly direction on Lonsdale St. A 28-year-old man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives have released the image of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries. He is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, aged in his early 30s, with a thin build and blonde hair. He was wearing a dark coloured jumper, black jeans with rips at the knees and black sneakers. Anyone who recognises the man, may have witnessed the incident or has any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crime stoppersvic.com.au
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NORTH PORT PROJECT AT RISK
CEO signals snag with upgrade
■ A REPORT due to be delivered tonight (Wed.) to Port Phillip Council describes the North Port Project as ‘at risk’.
● Police want to speak with this man.
“Ongoing preliminary design work has contributed to a delay in confirming the project scope. The design work includes perimeter fencing, sports field lighting location and public access gates,” Mr Smith says. A sum of $25,000 had been earmarked to be spent in the current financial year. In his report, Mr Smith also identifies the $178,000 ‘In Our Backyard’ project to also be at risk, because of State Government funding problems.
● Peter Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Port Phillip Council
$400,000 contract blow-out ■ Costs for a new $743,442 ramp at Hawthorn Rowing Club have blown out, and the Boroondara Council has been asked to cover up to $400,000 more. Last week’s Council meeting was advised that the contract had been awarded to
Walcon Marine Australasia. “The project scope includes the demolition of the existing fixed rowing boat ramp and the construction of a new floating pontoon structure at the Hawthorn Rowing Club, 2-4 Burwood Road, Hawthorn,” said the report.
Melbourne Water has asked for extra works, and this means that the new cost will be $1,027,029 (excluding GST). Consultation with Melbourne Water, seeking approval to replace the existing ramp has been ongoing since 2018
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