WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026
Cold Water Crazies
MAN CHARGED OVER LOCAL COPPER THEFTS BAYSIDE ARREST
● The Frankston Swim Classic returns this Saturday (Feb. 7) as part of the Frankston Waterfront Festival, alongside one of the most recognisable local swim groups on Port Phillip Bay, the Cold Water Crazies. They are a women-led cold-water swim group that formed during COVID. One friend joined, then another, then strangers walking past asked to take part. What started as a quiet ritual within 5km lockdown limits has grown into a tight-knit and supportive community. These days, 25–30 swimmers regularly gather on the sand, instantly recognisable in tutus.
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■ Mornington Peninsula Crime Investigation Unit members have arrested and charged a man after executing a warrant in Hastings as part of an ongoing investigation. Officers attended an address in Villawood Drive about 8.45am on Friday (Jan. 30) and arrested a 26-year-old man He was interviewed in relation to a number of copper thefts from power poles in the Hastings area since August last year. Officers located a large amount of copper wiring at the property during a search. The 26-year-old has been charged with theft, dealing with property suspected to be the proceeds of crime and commit indictable offence whilst on bail. He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on April 21. The investigation into the thefts is ongoing and investigator urge anyone with any information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crime stoppersvic.com.au
● Frankston Magistrates’ Court.
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