A FUNDRAISER for the family of a man killed in a shooting earlier this month has raised nearly $6000. Two people were killed in the alleged shooting in Mordialloc on 13 January. Police have arrested a 73-year-old man and charged him with two counts of murder, conduct endangering life, and assault police serious. A Gofundme has been set up to help the family of one of the alleged victims, Sau Gasio. The fundraising page reads that “anyone who knows the Gasio family knows they are the kindest most generous family and deserve nothing but the best.” “Sau has left behind…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
CRICKET WOMENS A HARD FOUGHT victory saw Langwarrin go two wins clear on the top of the MPCA Women’s division ladder last weekend. Langy took on Balnarring at Lloyd Park. Both sides have had good seasons, and the contest proved to be a close one. Langwarrin chose to bat first and were in good form. An excellent knock of 74 from Kylie Walters was the highlight of the innings. By the end of their innings, Langwarrin had put 165 runs on the board. Balnarring’s run chase got off to a great start. They only lost one wicket for their first…
A FRANKSTON man has been arrested in relation to an alleged group assault in Cranbourne earlier this month. Police allege that a man parked on Stawell Street was approached and attacked by a group of around 20 people at around 1.40am on 7 January. The group allegedly assaulted the 21-year-old victim then left in a stolen 2012 Mercedes sedan. On 18 January, police executed a search warrant at a Frankston home. They subsequently charged an 18-year-old Frankston man with aggravated carjacking, armed robbery, violent disorder, intentionally cause injury, theft of a motor car, and assault. He was remanded to appear…
A POTENTIAL site for a new pool in Mordialloc has been identified, but it could come at a huge cost to ratepayers. Kingston Council has been investigating sites to build a new aquatic centre on. The process started when structural issues forced the permanent closure of the Don Tatnell Leisure Centre in Parkdale at the start of 2020. Specialists engaged by council have identified a parcel of land at 1-7 Wells Road in Mordialloc as the highest ranked site for a new aquatic centre. The land is currently privately owned, and is expected to cost council $14.6 million if it…
TWO people have died after an alleged shooting in Mordialloc. A 73-year-old man from Mordialloc has been charged over the alleged shooting. He has faced the Melbourne Magistrates Court charged with two counts of murder. Police allege that a gun was fired on McDonald Street at around 9.10pm on Thursday, 13 January. When police arrived at the scene they found two people with critical injuries. Despite treatment, the two people died at the scene. Police arrested the man after a search of the area. In addition to two counts of murder, he has also been charged with conduct endangering life…