Compiled by Cameron McCullough A SHOCKING fatality occurred at the railway crossing over the Mornington railway line on the Somerville road near Baxter, on Friday evening last. The victim was Herbert Melville Prosser, aged 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. H Prosser, of Frankston. Deceased was in the employ of Messrs. Sherlock & Hay, timber merchants, and at the time of the accident was returning to Frankston with an empty motor lorry. He was attempting to cross the line at the point referred to when the steam train from Mornington crashed into him. When picked up the unfortunate young man…
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A MAN has been charged with murder after a fatal alleged assault in Cheltenham. A man was allegedly seriously assaulted at a property on Warrigal Road just before 10pm on 16 December. Emergency services soon arrived, but the 27-year-old Berwick man was declared dead at the scene. Police arrested a 28-year-old Cheltenham man at the scene in relation to the alleged assault. In a statement, Victoria Police said “investigators allege the two men were known to each other. “A crime scene has been established and Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.” On 17 December, Victoria Police…
Things got turned upside-down for this unlucky couple in the early hours of Thursday morning. The P1 driver hit two parked cars in Seaford, flipping his vehicle on its roof. Both driver and passenger were lucky to escape with only minor injuries. Police are investigating if alcohol, distraction or speed were contributing factors. Police are reminding all drivers to drive safely and make good decisions, for your safety and every other road user.
Police are searching for, and appealing for public assistance to help locate, missing boy Jack. The 10-year-old was last seen on Violet Street in Frankston on Thursday night about 8.30pm. Although there is no suggestion of foul play, police and family do have concerns for his welfare due to his age. Jack was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with a white motif, white shorts and black sneakers. Police have shared an image of Jack in the hopes that someone may have information on his whereabouts. Anyone who sights Jack is urged to contact Triple Zero (000).
CORNISH College has opened a new STEM Centre for its students. The “Design Futures Studio” opened last week at the Bangholme school. The new facility has the capacity for early learning, primary, and secondary students. In a statement, Cornish College said “a key focus of the Design Futures Studio will be conservation research and environmental innovation, inspired by our 100 acres of Bunurong Land. This includes our unique wetlands, extensive indigenous plant life, award-winning EcoCentre and abundant birdlife.” “Students will take part in projects that have real impact, from developing sustainable design solutions to completing field-based investigations and using technology…