A man has been charged following an alleged assault in Langwarrin last week where a ride-share driver was injured. The 37-year-old Safety Beach man was charged with recklessly causing injury, unlawful assault, wilful trespass and unlicensed driving. The charges relate to an incident where a 59-year-old Frankston man picked up a female passenger from a Safety Beach just before 8.30pm on Thursday, 10 November. It is alleged the 37-year-old man approached the vehicle and verbally abused the pair, before getting into his car and following them to a storage facility on McClelland Drive. The man allegedly assaulted the driver, then…
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A YOUNG brain cancer survivor from Mentone was a winner at the 2022 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards. Liam Costello was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 2 in 2009. He was later diagnosed with an acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and haemophilia. After a period of remission, his cancer has recently returned. Costello received some better news last week when he was named the winner of the Carbine Club Marg Angel Junior Sportsperson of the Year award. Costello has been training six nights a week this year to prepare for athletics competitions. He has competed at the Australian…
MORDIALLOC life savers took out the top prize at this month’s Life Saving Victoria beach carnival event. Mordialloc Life Saving Club finished first for the day. They were propelled to the top spot by their performances in the open women’s, under 17 women’s, under 15 women’s, under 15 mixed, under 14 women’s, under 14 mixed, and under 12 boy’s events. Mornington Life Saving Club finished the day in second place. Life Saving Victoria aquatic sport acting manager David Potter said, “this weekend, lifesavers at many locations across Victoria raised the red and yellow flags to mark the start of patrol…
LABOR has promised to make safety upgrades at Hall Road in Carrum Downs if it wins next weekend’s state election. The state government says it will install new pedestrian crossing signals near Rowellyn Avenue. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said, “a re-elected Andrews Labor Government will deliver safer roads and improved traffic flow for families in Carrum Downs, with new pedestrian signals near Rowellyn Park Primary School.” First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 16 November 2022
THE state opposition has made a $1.3 million promise at Sandfield Reserve. The money will be spent to upgrade the playground, paths, lighting, fitness equipment, seating, and amenities at the open space. Liberal candidate for Carrum Bec Buchanan said “delivery of new facilities is necessary for the growing community in the south-east. This is an important commitment for users of Sandfield Reserve and only the Liberals and Nationals will deliver it for the Carrum Downs community.” The funding depends on the Liberals winning the state election next week. The Carrum Bowls Club’s home will also receive $300,000 in upgrades if…