MORNINGTON Peninsula’s population will surge 20 per cent from the current 150,000 to nearly 180,000 in the next 20 years, research done for the shire predicts. The peninsula has long been regarded as a stable population area, which makes the newly calculated growth pattern a bracing challenge for Mornington Peninsula Shire and other authorities responsible for infrastructure such as roads and public transport. The strongest growth would occur on the Port Phillip side from Mornington to Dromana, Safety Beach and Rosebud and across to Fingal and Cape Schanck, stated the recently released demographic forecast undertaken by consultants Informed Decisions. Populations…
Month: May 2015
PASSERSBY copped an eyeful in Frankston on Thursday afternoon when a naked man casually strolled along Cranbourne Rd towards Karingal. The nude dude did not appear agitated as he took a solo brisk naked walk at 2.50pm on Thursday (30 April). The News contacted police late on Friday to ask whether the reason behind the naked walk had been investigated but there were apparently no complaints lodged with police. Anyone with further information about this naked man of mystery can contact The News at team@mpnews.com.au. Please: no bum steers. UPDATE: Frankston police have now confirmed there were numerous calls to report the naked…
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Burwood teen Jacob Fowlds. Jacobs was last seen at a property in Burwood on 20 April and it is not known where he was headed. Jacob is known to frequent the Croydon, Hastings and Doveton areas. Police are concerned for the 14-year-old’s welfare given his young age. Jacob is described as being perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, 160cm tall with a thin build and light brown short hair. He was last seen wearing a red hooded jumper, black jeans and a black cap. Police have released an image of…
Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the theft of property at a local basketball match on 8 April. It’s believed a woman attended the hall on Warrandyte Road, Langwarrin around 7.30pm while it was being used for competition basketball. The woman accessed a room where officials keep their belongings and stole a handbag and two mobile phones. It is believed the woman arrived and left the area in a grey Ford Territory. Some of the stolen property was located in the carpark of a fast food restaurant on Lee Street, Frankston later that night. Investigators have released images of…