NEWS DESK
School’s poll reward A $2.36 million grant to Dromana Secondary College will go towards knocking down and rebuilding outdated classrooms. Money for the works was allocated in the recent state budget. It forms part of a $5.5 million package to schools in the Nepean electorate which MP Chris Brayne says “represents the biggest investment in schools in Nepean in the seat’s history”. “These numbers seem to just roll off the tongue and, in politics, numbers seem to be thrown around all the time,” Mr Brayne said. “But this is genuine, good quality funding to a school that needs it.” Mr Brayne said Dromana Secondary was the first school he visited after being elected in November. “We wrote to principals to ask that
they get in touch, when convenient, so that we could come and visit their school,” he said, adding that principal Dromana Alan Marr “got in touch before we could even drop the letter off at Australia Post”. “Mr Marr has spoken to me about the constant struggle with funding and that, in all his time, he’s never had a visit from the education minister to talk about his school and school community. We will change that.” Mr Marr said the school council was “incredibly appreciative of Mr Brayne and his advocacy to the state government on behalf of our school”. “Having modern and up-to-date learning areas is fundamental to ensuring all our students have the best possible education.”
Top marks: Nepean MP Chris Brayne with Dromana Secondary College students Lachlan, Ruby, Patrick, Charlie, Liam and Temeka. Picture: Supplied
Police patrol
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Speed, wet road combine in epic fail “DRIVING too fast on a wet road – what could possibly go wrong?” asked Somerville Highway Patrol’s Greg Wolfe. Well, you could run off the road, crash into a tree and roll your car, like the driver of this HSV Maloo ute did in Watt Road, Mornington, 7.30pm, Thursday 20 June. “The mid-30s Langwarrin man had just overtaken a mate before the collision,” Senior Constable Wolfe said. “He was extremely fortunate to climb out of the vehicle with just a blood nose. “Alcohol and drug tests were both negative. However, the driver is facing a range of other road policing charges and is likely to be summonsed to court at a later date.” The roads were wet and driving conditions poor at the time of the crash. “Please slow down, drive according to the conditions and within the speed limit,” Senior Constable Wolfe said.
Fatal near Flinders A MAN died in a two-car collision near Flinders on Wednesday afternoon. He was driving one of two vehicles which collided on Boneo Road near Mornington-Flinders Road just before 4.30pm. The man was the only occupant of one of the vehicles and died at the scene. A man and woman in the other vehicle were treated for minor injuries. The cause of the collision is being investigated.
Help find suspect DETECTIVES are calling for public assistance as they hunt for New Zealand national Alex
Big bang: The ute crashed into a pole in Watt Road, Mornington, last week. Picture: Supplied
Manuel following a fatal stabbing at Chelsea Heights, Monday 17 June. Homicide Squad detectives say the 27-yearold Frankston man, pictured right, is probably being harboured by an associate. He is wanted following the death of 44-yearold Bonbeach man Ricky Thompson after the pair was involved in an argument in the car park of a hotel on Springvale Road, 3.35am. Thompson was stabbed in the incident and died in hospital next day. It’s believed the men knew each other. Manuel is known to frequent the Frankston area, although police are keen to hear from anyone who thinks he may be elsewhere. “We think Manuel has gone to ground and I would strongly reiterate that if he is being harboured by someone, then that person risks committing a serious offence as well,” Detective Inspector Andrew Stamper, of the Homicide Squad, said. “There will be people out there who know
where Alex is – that could be family, friends or other associates – and we are calling on them to do the right thing and come forward. “We are also calling on Alex to make contact with police who are actively searching for him. It is only a matter of time before we catch up with him.” Manuel is described as 180cm tall with a medium build, blue eyes, short dark hair and an olive complexion. Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach but to call triple zero immediately. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic. com.au
Slept through robbery A BRAZEN burglar stole a credit card while a woman was asleep in a unit at Dromana Holiday Village, Nepean Highway, Dromana, overnight Wednesday 26 June.
On the run: Alex Manuel is wanted for questioning over stabbing. Picture: Supplied
Detective Senior Sergeant Eddie Logonder, of Somerville CIU, said the 65-year-old woman’s card had already been used by the time the theft was reported.
Car break-ins A SPATE of car break-ins at Safety Beach, Capel Sound and Mt Martha is annoying police – and keeping them busy. Detective Senior Sergeant Eddie Logonder, of Somerville CIU, said owners were playing into thieves’ hands by leaving cars unlocked and valuables in full view. While nothing major has been taken, thieves had bought several items on stolen credit cards, he said.
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Mornington News
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