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Counselling offered to a grieving community By Chris Brennan and Mike Hast A WAVE of emotion swept Hastings last week in the wake of the death of popular jewellery shop owner Dermot O’Toole. Police and town leaders offered support to anyone in the community struggling to deal with the tragedy. The awful events of Friday 12 July sparked a spontaneous public outpouring of grief, shock and anger, as evidenced by the hundreds of bouquets of flowers and messages of support adorning the front of the Jewel Shed, the High St shop owned by Mr O’Toole and his wife Bridget, who was injured during the armed robbery. But the most palpable emotion shared by members of the tight-knit community seemed to be one of deep sadness over the seemingly senseless death. Police have offered their sympathy and support to Mr O’Toole’s family, while also extending their offer of support to the broader community, particularly anyone who may have been directly touched by the events or those struggling to come to terms with the tragedy. Acting Senior Sergeant Chris Stock said it was encouraging to see the way the community had come together to support the O’Toole family as well as each other. He said the emotional fallout from
the murder would leave deep scars and some members of the community may need somewhere to turn. “Following the tragic event in Hastings, it has been very reassuring to see the level of concern and support by the community for the O’Toole family,� he said. “Anyone who witnessed the event or feels they have suffered from it can contact Hastings police and we will be able to refer them to suitable organisations for assistance.� Western Port Chamber of Commerce representatives visited businesses and
shops last week to offer support such as referrals to counselling services. Chamber of Commerce president Lisa Dixon said traders had been especially impacted by the deadly armed robbery and its traumatic aftermath. Not only did High St traders feel it could have easily been them to have suffered the fate of Mr and Mrs O’Toole, but they were also now on the frontline of the public outpouring of grief and anger, as shoppers from within and outside the community took the opportunity to talk to them about the events. On Monday 15 July, Gavin Perry, 26, of Crib Point, appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after being charged with murdering Mr O’Toole. Mr Perry, who hung his head below the level of the dock during the entire hearing, is also accused of intentionally causing serious injury to Bridget O’Toole. Court documents revealed Mr O’Toole was allegedly murdered for $200 worth of jewellery. The hearing was told police had Jewel Shed CCTV footage of the fatal armed robbery as well as CCTV footage of the accused man at a nearby supermarket before the crime. The accused man was remanded in custody and will next appear in court for a committal mention on 11 November.
Man and machine: Premier Denis Napthine briefly took the controls of an excavator at Frankston Hospital to turn the first sod and showed off his handiwork. Picture: Yanni
Premier dig for hospital WORK has started on the $81 million, third stage development of Frankston Hospital. The expansion will add 92 beds and a new emergency department. Premier Denis Napthine and Health Minister David Davis visited the hospital last Wednesday week for a sod turning ceremony. The new wards and emergency department are being built next to the new surgical precinct. “The aim of the design of the building was to deliver contemporary and innovative working spaces for staff to deliver the highest standards of care in attractive and comfortable space for patients,� executive
director of planning, infrastructure and information technology Simon Brewin said. The new emergency department will be underneath the new wards and include 49 general treatment cubicles, four treatment areas as well as an extra 28 specialised beds, treatment rooms and consultation areas. “Frankston Hospital already has one of the busiest emergency departments in the state. The new emergency department will be able to better handle the emergency needs of our growing population in the longer term,� Peninsula Health chief executive Dr Sherene Devanesen said.
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