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25.01.2022 Yet another scam. Please be wary of phone calls asking for your personal details.

25.01.2022 With regard to an ABC investigation into a Chinese businessman, "Haha" Lui and reference to the the Australian Emergency Assistance Association that he has foun...ded as being a 'neighbourhood watch', please note that Neighbourhood Watch Victoria has no connection to the AEAA Inc. Suggesting that the AEAA is in some way a neighbourhood watch is misleading. The activities and policies of the 2 organisations are vastly different. Bambi Gordon. CEO. NHW Victoria.

25.01.2022 Exciting news! Graffiti Busters has been chosen as a finalist in the Keep Victoria Beautiful Sustainable Cities 2020 Awards! Winners will be announced during a virtual Awards Ceremony on Thursday 12 November 2020. Thank you to all our volunteers and supporters. ... Good luck Graffiti Busters.

24.01.2022 Remember: - Physical distance - Hand hygiene - Face mask... - QR code or sign in We’ve got this!

23.01.2022 CRIME UPDATE FROM POLICE - BEAUMARIS & BLACK ROCK 8th September In Bayview Crescent Black Rock overnight Registration plates stolen from front and rear of a vehicle. The plates were later used in the theft of tools from a cage in Hawthorn East. 18th September In Keith Street Beaumaris over two days An unlocked vehicle with the windows not closed properly was parked on the street outside a home address. An iPad, fuel cards and beer were stolen. CCTV footage has been given to police.

22.01.2022 *SCAM ALERT - PLEASE SHARE* A new scam alert. A local resident received this text. Scam texts are usually generic but this text is addressed to her. Fortunately she did not click on the link. If you receive a text like this, do not click on the link. Delete the text. Remember, never click on the link in a text or an email.

21.01.2022 Have you received your Neighbourhood Watch 3193 Newsletter yet? If not, fear not. Here it is! Lots of interesting articles, tips and advice.

21.01.2022 Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers in 1800 333 000.

20.01.2022 Do you recognise this man? Contact Crime Stoppers. 1800 333 000

20.01.2022 From your local police We've had quite a few thefts from cars over the last few days. Thieves are targeting residential areas mostly at night and looking for unlocked vehicles. They are removing number plates to fix to other vehicles to avoid being identified committing other crime. And they are looking for tradies' vehicles to steal expensive tools. Unlocked cars targeted mostly overnight:... Elm Grove Brighton - overnight on 20/5 Lawson Street Hampton - afternoon 22/5 Beenak Avenue Brighton East - overnight 22/5 Kent Avenue Brighton - afternoon 22/5 Hampton Street Brighton - overnight 22/5 Grosvenor Street Brighton - two vehicles overnight 22/5 Kinane Street Brighton - two vehicles overnight 22/5 Number plates stolen from vehicles: Beach Road Brighton - overnight 20/5 Cooke Avenue Hampton East - overnight 20/5 Harold Street Sandringham - overnight 21/5 Howell Street Brighton East - overnight 21/5 Head Street Brighton - afternoon 21/5 Nepean Highway Hampton East - afternoon 21/5 Tradies' vehicles targeted for tools: Mervin Street Brighton East - overnight 20/5 Towers Street Beaumaris - overnight 21/5 Rossmith Avenue Beaumaris - overnight 21/5 Get your free anti theft number plate screws at police stations.

20.01.2022 Have you seen Armani?

20.01.2022 Tonight at 11.59pm (8th November) COVID restrictions change in metro Melbourne tonight with some limits being lifted. Below is a brief outline with details available via the DHHS link below. Travel ... The 25km travel limit is removed The regional travel ban is lifted Hotels and other accommodation, including campsites, open across Victoria ( limited to two housholds mixing) Hospitality Cafes, restaurants, bars up to 40 indoor and 70 outdoor (subject to strict density limits) This is only a change to very large venues. Indoor sports & activities Gyms permitted to open (20 per venue, 10 per space subject to strict density limits) Indoor rollerskating, trampolining, community centres, neighbourhood houses, toy libraries can open (20 children per venue subject to strict density limits) Non-contact indoor sport for children permitted (20 indoor) Entertainment Indoor entertainment venues like cinemas, music and concert halls, museums, galleries (strict density limits apply) Gatherings Funerals & faith gatherings permitted with 20 indoor and 50 outdoors Unchanged Masks remain If you can work from home, you must work from home Limits on weddings stay at 10 outdoors Home visits remain at two adults (and dependents) once per day Public outdoor gatherings remain at 10 https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

17.01.2022 Gumboots for Gippsland Last week NHW 3193 delivered over 100 pairs of much needed gumboots to the fire victims in Cann River and surrounding areas. Back in June NHW 3193 sent 21 shipping containers to the area with much needed items but there was one particular request for gumboots due to the mud and ash present on all the burnt out sites. ... Bata shoes kindly donated 30 pairs and Bendigo Bank Beaumaris provided a grant enabling NHW 3193 to purchase a further 70 pairs. Many other items such as chains saws, blankets, jackets and a child’s bike, kindly donated by Black Rock and Beaumaris residents, were also sent. The gumboots and other donated items were generously shipped down by Victorian Freight Specialists (VFS). NHW 3193 has further plans with the donation of two 20 ft shipping containers being delivered to 3193 to allow us to gather further items for the fire victims. These containers will be available after the restrictions are eased. For further information please contact Philip Lovel or Geoff Bransbury by email - [email protected]

17.01.2022 *URGENT WARNING* Please read and share this post. Thank you.

15.01.2022 By now many Beaumaris residents would have found this little packet of Sunflower seeds in their letterbox. What a lovely, thoughtful initiative. Thank you Phoebe Thorburn! Look forward to seeing our beautiful bayside suburb awash with these happy flowers.

15.01.2022 *REMINDER* The first ever Neighbourhood Watch 3193 Zoom Community Meeting will be held on Monday 30th November at 10am. We will be discussing our bushfire relief program now underway, with Cann River volunteer Sherylle Holster to be interviewed by NHW President Phil Lovel. Also speaking will be New Bayside Mayor Cr Laurie Evans, Victoria Police and 3193 Traders. ... All welcome. Sign in from 9.30am for a 10am start using the link below https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85863919553

15.01.2022 If you would like to know more about Black Rock House, here’s some helpful information.

14.01.2022 Halloween is going to look a little different in 2020. Here’s a suggestion for an alternative way to enjoy the fun.

14.01.2022 Sandringham Hospital COVID-19 testing site queues are already several hours long. A new drive in site has been set up in the Royal Ave Bayside Council car park.

14.01.2022 Neighbourhood Watch Victoria Inc. are hosting a free webinar on how to spot and stop scams. Please see the details below on how to register. We're from the government and we're here to help you". Are you? Are you really?... There has been a huge increase in scams where the scammer claims to be from the State or Federal Government. Millions have been lost from scammers reporting to be from an authority aiming to help with COVID 19. Scams are costing Australians over $630 million per year. Do you know how to spot and stop scams? Join us for this free webinar on Wednesday October 14, 7.30pm. Register at www.nhw.com.au/webinars

13.01.2022 It’s going to be a bit wet out there. Take care.

12.01.2022 Happy New Year! Goodbye 2020! Hello 2021! We wish all our Neighbourhood Watch friends, followers, members and volunteers a very Happy New Year!.

11.01.2022 How safe are your car’s registration plates?

11.01.2022 Join us at www.youtube.com/VPBlueTube from 10am today, being 'National Police Remembrance Day', Tuesday 29 September, for the Victorian virtual 'National Police... Remembrance Day Ceremony' as we remember those who have dedicated their lives to community safety. Download the digital service booklet https://go.vic.gov.au/nwPHs6 Each year on 29 September, Victoria Police and the community pause to remember fallen police employees who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The service will remember and honour the lives the 23 Victoria Police officers, Protective Services Officers, Police Custody Officers, Victorian Public Service staff and Police Chaplains who died between 29 September 2019 and 29 September 2020. This includes Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Senior Constable Kevin King, Constable Josh Prestney and Constable Glen Humphris who were tragically killed in the line of duty on the Eastern Freeway in Kew on 22 April 2020. Their dedicated service to the community is respected, and they will never be forgotten. For more information about the virtual event, visit https://www.police.vic.gov.au/national-police-remembrance... #NPRD2020 #VictoriaPolice See more

11.01.2022 CRIME UPDATE FROM POLICE Black Rock - Beaumaris 22/10 - 9/11 B L A C K R O C K... 1st November In Ebden Avenue around 4.00pm Bike left unsecured near a park for about 10 minutes was stolen. 2nd November In Red Bluff Street overnight Graffiti written in thick black marker across 2 metres of front fencing. 2nd November In Half Moon Bay Drive around 9pm A drunk and aggressive male has approached a group having a picnic on the beach, looking for a fight. Threatened several victims and assaulted one . The group left the beach quickly and called 000, warning other beach goers to avoid the male. Police attended and he was arrested. 3rd November In Bluff Road overnight A brick fence was partly knocked over and had capping removed and thrown across the front lawn and roadway. Extensive damage caused. 6th November In Wall Street overnight A vehicle was left unlocked in the driveway. The tool box on the back was locked but forced open. Tools stolen. 6th November In Hepburn Avenue overnight A vehicle that was left locked on the street had its window smashed and was ransacked. B E A U M A R I S 3rd November In Oak Street overnight External lights were torn off the front of a house. 5th November In Balcombe Road between 11am and 5pm A thief has forced the front door of a home while the occupants were out. A laptop, speaker, passport and keys were stolen. A clothes basket was also taken, likely to carry the stolen items. 7th November In Oak Street over two days A home under construction had tools stolen. Premises is secured by temporary fencing which the offenders would have had to climb. 7th November In Beach Road between 7-9pm Both number plates were stolen from a car parked on the street. 7th November In Cannes Grove between 2-3.30pm A ute canopy had the lock forced and damaged, but thieves were not successful is gaining entry. CCTV has been given to police.

11.01.2022 Congratulations Graffiti Busters! Finalists in the 2020 Sustainable Cities Awards. Helping to keep our community beautiful.

10.01.2022 Neighbourhood Watch 3193 is hosting its first ever Zoom Community Meeting to be held on Monday November 30, 2020 10:00 -11.30 AM To Join our Zoom Community Mee...ting, just click on the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85863919553 or using Zoom App- enter Meeting ID: 858 6391 9553 (no password needed) Note: The line will open at 9.30 and we will start the meeting on time at 10.00 am. If you are new to Zoom, log on early. See you there!

10.01.2022 Tomorrow is Wear Orange Wednesday. Say thank you and show your support by wearing a touch of orange.

09.01.2022 Unsolved crime: Southland theft Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man after a shopper's bike was stolen at Southland Shopping Centre in June. It's believed the man stole the Diamond Back mountain bike from the closest entry to the train station off Bay Rd between 6.15pm on June 18 and 7am on June 19.... Police have released images of a man whom they believe may be able to assist in their inquiries. He is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance with short brown hair. At the time of the offence he was wearing a dark striped t-shirt, grey shorts, a black knee brace, black elbow brace and black shoes. Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

09.01.2022 *SCAM ALERT* PLEASE SHARE A new scam doing the rounds, they claim to be a company from Switzerland selling Apple shares. They ask leading questions looking for a yes or no response. Avoid answering with a simple yes or no. If possible, do not answer any calls from an unknown or No Caller ID number. ... A local resident received this scam call from the number in the image below.

09.01.2022 *SCAM ALERT* There is a new NBN scam circulating. A local resident received a call from someone saying they were from NBN and that they are upgrading the optical fibre in 3193. The caller promised to upgrade their NBN speed to 100mbs, but (coincidentally) having recently been on the phone to their NBN service provider, they were suspicious. Then when they were asked to download a program called "Anydesk", a remote access program, they suspected it was a scam caller. ... If you receive a call from someone that says they are from NBN and they want you to download a program that allows them remote access to your computer, hang up.

09.01.2022 *UPDATE* Great news. Missing lady has been found. *MISSING PERSON*... Please keep a look out. Possibly Beaumaris area.

07.01.2022 Is your letter box keeping your mail safe? Mail theft is becoming increasingly common. Unfortunately, most people don’t know they’re mail has been stolen until they discover someone is using their credit cards or their identity. Not all letter boxes are created equal, so we share our top tips for making sure yours is protecting your mail. 1. Put a lock on your letter box... Only around 1 in 5 people lock their letter boxes. If you’re among the other 80%, the simplest thing you can do is to buy a lock for it. Even a sturdy padlock may be enough to deter a thief. If your mailbox has a lock, but it’s been there forever, you don’t use it, or have lost the key, now’s the time to upgrade it. 2. Don’t rely on the lock that came with your letter box Most locks that come with your standard letterbox are easy for thieves to open. They either use a master key or a key that matches the code stamped on the lock. If the lock is poor quality, they can usually pick, jiggle or force it open. Replace it with a high security lock. 3. Get a strong, high security letter box lock Arrange for a locksmith to install a specialty letter box lock. These locks are harder to force open, are pick-resistant, don’t have a master key function and don’t have a number stamped on them. If you’re nervous about losing the key, ask your locksmith to supply an extra one. 4. Make sure your mail fits Make sure your letter box is the right size for the volume and shape of mail you receive. Get one that’s large enough to allow your postie to insert your mail all the way in, so it doesn’t stick out. The mail slot should be big enough for your mail ideally A4 width but small enough to keep thieves’ hands out. 5. Clear your mail An overflowing letter box can be an open invitation to a thief, so try to empty it at least once a day. If you’re going to be away for awhile, ask a trusted neighbour to clear your letter box daily, or arrange for Australia Post to hold or redirect your mail. A no junk mail sticker may also help. Alternatively, you may consider renting a mailbox at your local post office.

06.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day. 2020 has been a challenging year and it's important that we support one another by reaching out and checking in with our friends, family and colleagues. Sometimes starting a conversation can be difficult. Knowing how to keep the conversation going can be even harder. But there are resources to help. ... Visit www.ruok.org.au and download and share FREE resources and materials to help keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK.

06.01.2022 An important reminder that scammers are at work. Thank you Greg Earl for sharing.

06.01.2022 How safe is your car?

05.01.2022 Scam alert. Please read and share.

04.01.2022 CRIME UPDATE FROM POLICE Beaumaris & Black Rock 27th August Bayview Road Beaumaris between 2.00pm-5.30pm the console and glovebox of an unlocked vehicle parked on the street were rummaged through. Nothing taken. 28th August Beach Road Black Rock between 3.30pm-10.00am an unlocked vehicle with the window left partially open had a wallet stolen from the glovebox. ... 2nd Sept Scott Street Beaumaris overnight a house under construction at lock-up stage. Rear sliding door was forced and the lock broken. Cupboards were rummaged through but nothing taken. *Both vehicles in this update were left unlocked. Please lock your cars. Do not make it easier for thieves.

03.01.2022 Outdoor dining in Bayside. Have you been to any?

03.01.2022 A new exposure site in Black Rock.

01.01.2022 Did you manage to get to the Farmers Market today? Lovely atmosphere, great community feel. Wonderful to see it back.