DRUGS alleged to be cocaine and magic mushrooms were seized by police in a series of raids across the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne last week. On Wednesday, 8 February, police raided homes and properties across Carrum Downs, Braeside, Narre Warren South, and Cranbourne. They later charged a 35-year-old Cranbourne man and a 35-year-old Carrum Downs man with traffick large commercial quantity methylamphetamine and other offences. In a statement police say they found an “industrial sized clandestine laboratory” at Braeside, a “second large scale clandestine laboratory” in Narre Warren South, and “further laboratory equipment” in a shed at the Carrum Downs…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
CRICKET PROVINCIAL AN unbeaten century from opener Corey Harris has guided Sorrento to a victory. Sorrento was chasing Long Island’s total of 161 on day two of their match at David Macfarlane Reserve. Led by Harris, Sorrento reached their target comfortably. Harris scored 110 from 200 deliveries. He spent nearly five hours at the crease, and hit 18 boundaries in that time. Sorrento passed their target with seven wickets to spare. Baxter batter Daniel Warwick also scored a century this Saturday, but his efforts weren’t enough to get his side over the line. Baxter played Pines at Baxter Park. Pines…
THE highest statewide drowning figures in nearly two decades have prompted calls for caution. In Victoria, at least 13 people have drowned since Christmas Day. Life Saving Victoria said that it is the highest holiday death toll recorded in the state for 18 years. 17-year-old Nick Maan was one of the people who tragically died over the holiday period. He died in the waters of Mordialloc Beach on Boxing Day. Life Saving Victoria is calling for people to be careful around water, even if it looks calm and still. “Victoria has stunning waterways and it is understandable people are eager…
A MAN alleges he was sexually abused while under the care of the state in Mentone during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Slater and Gordon Lawyers is looking into allegations of abuse made against a man named Graham Johnston. The law firm says that Johnston and his wife were employed by the Sisters of Mercy to reside as “cottage parents” at Sisters of Mercy Home in Mentone. Johnston was the “cottage father” during the late 1960s, Slater and Gordon Lawyers says. He is now deceased. Slater and Gordon abuse lawyer Katherine Munt says that the law firm’s client alleges…
CRICKET PROVINCIAL PINES are in pole position to defeat Baxter. Baxter Park hosted day one of the two-day clash between Baxter and Pines. Pines batted first, and had an excellent time at the crease. Harley Peace-Stirling was Pines’ best. He blasted 108 runs from 138 balls, including 14 fours. Jack Peace-Stirling contributed 80 runs to the scoreboard. Declan Jackson also scored a half century. Pines finished the day with a huge total of 7/336. Baxter has a lot of work to do to avoid a loss. Ladder leaders Old Peninsula are staring down the barrel of defeat. They were bowled…