An unaccompanied Clyde North learner driver has shocked police after being clocked doing 200km/h in Cranbourne North in the early morning of Sunday 30 March.
Police were patrolling along Thompsons Road when they spotted two vehicles allegedly racing each other at about 1am
One of the vehicles, a blue Volkswagen Golf R, was detected doing more than double the 80km/h speed limit, travelling at exactly 200km/h.
The driver allegedly turned off his headlights and fled the scene.
Officers have located the driver in a nearby street as he was exiting the vehicle.
The 18-year-old Clyde North man’s vehicle has been impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1138.10.
On top of that, he can expect to be charged on summons with numerous offences including speeding, participating in an unlawful street race, unaccompanied learner and failing to drive with headlights at night.
Investigations into identifying the driver of the second vehicle remain ongoing.
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An unaccompanied Clyde North learner driver has shocked police after allegedly being clocked doing 200km/h in Cranbourne North in the early morning of Sunday 30 March
was detected doing more than double the 80km/h speed limit
The driver allegedly turned off his headlights and fled the scene
Officers located the driver in a nearby street as he was exiting the vehicle
The 18-year-old Clyde North man’s vehicle was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1138.10
police say he can expect to be charged on summons with numerous offences including speeding
unaccompanied learner and failing to drive with headlights at night
Investigations into identifying the driver of the second vehicle remain ongoing
Early voting for the federal election will begin next week
providing an easy opportunity for many to miss the line on election day
early voting will begin on Tuesday 22 April and run until Friday 2 May
centres will be open from 8.30 am – 5.30 pm
centres will be open from 9am – 4pm and from 8.30 am – 6pm on Friday 2 May
A 20-year-old Cranbourne North man has since been charged following an alleged hit-and-run collision in Seaford on Saturday 22 February
Officers were told that a cyclist was travelling at the rear of a group of other cyclists along the Nepean Highway when he was allegedly struck by a blue VW Gold at around 7:55am
The 53-year-old cyclist came off his bike and was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries
Police have alleged that the driver of the VW Golf fled the scene after the collision occurred
The Cranbourne North suspect has since been charged with reckless conduct endangering life
the failure to render assistance and the failure to exchange details
He was bailed to appear before Moorabbin Magistrate’s Court on 3 April
An unregistered Cranbourne builder was fined $16,000 with a conviction for accepting payments of more than $108,000 but failing to supply the goods and services
the sole director of Melbourne Landscape Design Pty Ltd
was sentenced in the County Court on 6 March to one roll-up charge of wrongly accepting payment of $108,568.75 for residential renovation works from seven victims over 18 months between March 2021 and December 2023
The court revealed that Rayes was never a registered builder
Rayes practised fraud by first requesting an unlawfully high deposit
which ranged from 30 per cent to 50 per cent of the contract price
According to Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)
if the total contract price is less than $20,000
or five per cent if the total contract price is $20,000 or more
He then requested extra payment for additional work
provided excuses for not showing up to work
one victim believed Rayes had demonstrated “discrimination when speaking with women and had also made some racist remarks”
Rayes allegedly verbally abused the victim
He refused to leave the property when asked to and allegedly harassed and abused the victim which caused her to call the police
who attended the scene and directed Raynes to leave
Raynes was also found to enter contracts without being a registered builder or giving the building owner a contract information statement
The court discovered Rayes refused to attend an interview with CAV in 2023
Rayes was found to have prior convictions as CAV issued two infringements to him in 2019 for wrongly accepting payment for accepting payments from consumers and failing to provide a service
Judge Trevor Wraight took Rayes’ personal and financial circumstances into account when sentencing
as the court acknowledged that he experienced difficulties arising from needing social benefits and drug use
“You admit that the difficulties you were facing during the pandemic coincided with your poor business management and unprofessionalism ultimately leading to your significant financial liabilities,” Judge Wraight said
Judge Wraight said Rayes showed “little evidence of remorse” while pleading guilty
He said that Rayes had not repaid any amount to victims despite being ordered to
Judge Wraight was concerned that Rayes had “guarded” prospects of rehabilitation
“You have a lengthy prior criminal history containing numerous dishonesty related offending
and you have served a number of terms of imprisonment for such offending,” he said during the court
“Your prior history also reveals numerous breaches and court orders.”
Police have arrested a woman and two men after a number of goods were allegedly stolen from Cranbourne discount warehouse Panda Mart earlier this week
It is alleged two men and a woman entered the store on Thompsons Road at about 11.05am on Wednesday 26 March
The offenders allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for a range of items
Security grabbed one of the men and a passer-by intervened
The remaining offenders and a third man returned in a white van
got out of the vehicle and produced what appeared to be metal bars
Threats were made before security released the person they were holding
All the offenders then got into the vehicle and fled the scene
Investigators attended a property in Arnott Street in Cranbourne North on the morning of Friday 28 March and arrested two men and a woman
A 24-year-old woman and two men aged 26 and 29
are in custody where they will be interviewed
Three other people at the address were arrested in relation to unrelated matters
The white van was located and seized at a separate Cranbourne North address on Thursday 27 March
International retailer Panda Mart is opening its first store Australia-wide in Cranbourne on Thursday 27 February
The warehouse-sized store is located at the ex-Masters site at the Cranbourne Homemaker Centre along the South Gippsland Highway
The site had been sitting empty since 2016 before the retailer secured a lease late last year
The bargain retailer started its business first in South Africa more than a decade ago and expanded the global empire over the years into South America
The Australian leg will first see two big stories opening this year in Cranbourne and Preston
Owner John Chen said the Cranbourne store features homewares
offering a variety of 28,000 products that cater to the needs of the local market
A walk around the store will expose the community to row after row of goods from kitchenware
and cleaning supplies to home decoration and outdoor sports equipment
When asked how the store competes with Australia’s major homewares players
Mr Chen said Panda Mart provides customers with more price options
Mr Chen also said the store would gradually expand the product range to over 50,000 varieties to give customers a wider selection
Speaking of why Cranbourne was selected as the retailer’s first destination in Australia
Mr Chen noted that the area had been developing quickly with a growing influx of immigrants and a high demand for shopping
The ample supply of parking and the easily accessible location were also attractive factors
Panda Mart Cranbourne will offer a 20 per cent discount in the first four days of opening
from Thursday 27 February to Sunday 2 March
It will open seven days a week from 9am to 8pm
A huge panda logo will be painted outside of the warehouse in the coming weeks
Police have charged a man after a group allegedly attempted a home invasion in Cranbourne North last night
The 35-year-old Pakenham man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle and bailed to Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 26 May
along with two 57-year-old Berwick men are expected to be charged on summons
several men demanded entry and shouted threats outside a home in Strzelecki Court about 11.15pm on Tuesday 18 February
The group didn’t enter the home but allegedly grabbed a dirt bike from the rear yard and loaded it into a minibus
which had two front tyres damaged by police stop-sticks
It came to a halt at the intersection of South Gippsland Highway and Thompsons Road
Three of the four men inside the minibus surrendered to police while the fourth
The minibus was stolen from Springvale on 3 January
The incident at the home appeared to be targeted
Any information or dashcam vision to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au
Three most important issues for your ward:
Describe your involvement in the local community:
I have not had much to do the Casey community but I do volunteer for a couple of organisations this is a 24/7 “job”
I am also a speaker for National Breast Cancer /Inherited Cancers Australia (formerly known as Pink Hope) and Young Pink Sisters Charity
I am also an unpaid director of Young Pink Sisters Charity
Very good question since I am not political at all but I do have something to say and I want to try and improve things here in the City Of Casey
Nil – I am not doing flyers or posters just word of mouth
MPs or ex-MPs have assisted or advised your campaign
None but I will say Gary Rowe has introduced himself to me
Suburb of Residence: Narre Warren South in excess of 26 years
Previously the State Member for Cranbourne for 10 years 1992 to 2002 for the Liberal Party
Retained active membership for a short time perhaps 5-6 years
including establishing Bendigo Community banks at Carrum Downs and Marriott Waters
I was initially the Chair of Carrum Downs Financial Service the management of the Community Banks for seven years and then steeped back
 I continued as a Director for 3 more years when Bendigo offered me a role within the Bank as a Business Development Manager
I remained in that roll for 10 + years and have recently stepped back and accepted a new role as Board Member responsible for Business and Community Engagement
I am a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and hold a Diploma of Financial Services and I am Registered Company Director
No current interest outside my current role and Casey and Cranbourne Community in general
Three most important issues for Correa Ward: 
as a former VIC Pol member Community Safety in the Home and in the Streets is of the highest priority
Security of Employment and developing a City that welcomes industry and oppurtunity
Extension of the Cranbourne rail Line with the establishment of two to three new stations
A project close to my heart having achieved it from Dandenong to Cranbourne
Cranbourne and its communities have always been my love and work for over 30 years
I started As a Councillor for the Shire of Cranbourne
to being the Member for Cranboune in Parliament to a Councillor it has been a huge part of my life
we achieved a lot in the roles I have taken on and there is much more needed with Casey having the highest number of new citizens of many different back grounds
Cranbourne and Casey have been a huge part of my adult life and they are will continue to be for many years to come
Its what I can provide without impacting the family budget
I have spent just over $6,000 ask me again in two weeks
I do have friends within the community that convinced me to run and are helping with walking the streets
I have received no assistant from any MP’s
but I only have one that is worthy and I don’t know the rest
Community Support Coordinator and Bi-Cultural Support Practitioner
Road safety and addressing local infrastructure needs
I have been actively involved in the community
working as a Community Support Coordinator and Bi-Cultural Support Practitioner
My experience has given me deep insight into the needs of our community
I am passionate about addressing these needs and providing meaningful support to young people
I’ve seen firsthand the challenges they face
especially around issues like drug addiction and lack of political awareness
My goal is to create opportunities for our youth to learn about how the council works and to encourage their future involvement in local decision-making
I want to ensure that our community’s needs are met and that we have a safe
supportive environment where young people can thrive
or ex-MPs have assisted or advised your campaign
Mayor Lana has been a great support throughout my journey
She has offered invaluable guidance and provided essential information about the election process
business/employer name: Bright tiling & stone
Property interests: Own our home in Cranbourne East
Three most important issues for your ward: commuting
Describe your involvement in the local community: I used to be an interpreter with Home Affairs and Centrelink
Founder and former President of Nawin cultural and social associations
I am running the council election for integrity
and addressing key issues that matter to residents
I am committed to ensuring that decisions are made openly
and that the concerns of the community such as infrastructure
and service quality are addressed fairly and responsibly
My donors will be public and they will donate around $15000k
I have received advice from ex councilors Dale Wilson 
I will Direct my preference to Shegofa Naseri
Political party (past and present): None so far
business/employer name: Bus Driver & Disability Support Worker
Three most important issues for your ward: 1
Describe your involvement in the local community: An active dad who is dedicated to sports
Older son plays for soccer club and I help organise events
Also for local group’s elders gathering events
Suburb of residence: I live in the Cranbourne East
We are not talking about State or Federal Elections here
I am a registered teacher and previously I was teaching in Special School
Property interests: I own my house with Mortgage
Three most important issues for your ward:  List is long and that’s what happens when people’s voices are unheard since last 4 years
Describe your involvement in the local community: 
guidance and advice to children and their parents in a rather difficult and uncertain time during COVID 19 when the education system failed to provide certainty
Being an ardent and vocal supporter of community service
I counselled people who had lost their jobs and were impacted by COVID-19
by assisting them in making smooth transitions in their respective careers
I helped to organise an online ‘Maths Olympiad Scholarship Test when NAPLAN was cancelled and donate $300 as scholarship prize for the winner
I am empathetic and community-driven and celebrated my son’s first birthday in an age-care home in a rather unorthodox manner by donating presents to senior-citizens
spending time with them and bringing them joy and happiness
I was awarded with the ‘Women Leading locally Fellowship,’ which is a program designed to provide a platform to exemplary women
enabling them to advance in public offices and assume leadership roles
to advocate for my local community and especially for those people who ‘s voices are unheard since a long time
wisdom and vision and I am fortunate enough to have all those skills developed through out my life
I am still learning and taking life lessons which will continue further
Spending my hard earned money at the moment
May be $200 from my family and friends and 2 bars from a kind person while I was standing  out in a market to meet and greet residents
They say that it takes a whole village to raise a child
Same it takes a whole village or community to help a woman to grow and thrive to foster a strong
I believe in empowering voters to make informed decisions
I encourage everyone to support candidates who align with their values and vision for our community and who have skills and passion for the community service
Five men were arrested after an alleged attempted home invasion in Cranbourne North
The incident at the home appeared targeted
Police have charged three Casey men after two firearms were allegedly seized in Cranbourne on the night of Thursday 13 March
Officers on patrol caught sight of a grey Volkswagen Golf travelling outbound on the Monash Freeway
Investigators allege that the Volkswagen had been involved in failing to pull over and evading police in Cheltenham on 9 March
The Volkswagen was tracked through Springvale
Police kept their distance and observed the Volkswagen pull into a service station on Westernport Highway in Cranbourne
One of the alleged occupants got out of the car and went inside the service station
Officers swiftly moved in to arrest three men
Due to two of the men allegedly resisting arrest
The trio were arrested and police searched the vehicle
The Volkswagen was impounded at a cost of $1120.50
A 26-year-old Hampton Park man was charged with firearm
A 21-year-old Cranbourne North man and a 23-year-old Clyde North man were charged with firearm offences
All three were remanded to appear before the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on Friday 14 March
Police have charged three Casey South men overnight following the seizure of a tiny home during a warrant at the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) clubhouse in Alphington on Friday 29 November
Five search warrants were executed on Sunday 1 December at residential addresses in Cranbourne North
Clyde and at a storage facility in Cranbourne West
believed to be a chapter president of the Hells Angels OMCG
possessing steroids and prohibited persons possessing firearms
He was remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Monday 2 December
A shotgun was located under the tiny home and a quantity of white powder
steroids and a signal jammer were seized from his Cranbourne North address
A 31-year-old Cranbourne South man was charged with possessing ammunition and possessing a drug of dependence
He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 20 January
A 35-year-old Clyde man was charged with possessing a drug of dependence
He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 17 January
The charges follow the execution of a warrant at the Heidelberg Road address shortly after 10am on Friday
29 November with assistance from the Special Operations Group
which is alleged to have been stolen from a Campbellfield business in June this year
As part of the investigation into the theft
police identified that it had been transported to the OMCG clubhouse in Alphington
Anyone with information on OMCG activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Police have charged five Casey people following an alleged assault at the Casey ARC Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Narre Warren last month
It is alleged that a 19-year-old male lifeguard on duty was approached and assaulted by a group of youths around 5.50pm at the Park Road premises on Sunday 19 January
He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment
detectives executed search warrants at properties in Cranbourne North and Narre Warren South
They were charged with affray and assault and bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 23 May
Three teenagers were also arrested during the search warrants
Two 17-year-old boys from the Casey area have been charged with affray and assault
Both have been bailed to appear at a children’s court on 3 March
A 15-year-old boy from the Casey area was released pending further enquiries
an 18-year-old Cranbourne North man self-presented to the Narre Warren police station
He has been charged with affray and assault and bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 23 May
Four federal election candidates are so far vying for the seat of Holt
which includes parts of the Cranbourne area
More candidates are likely to enter the race as the campaign unfolds
The declared candidates so far are the incumbent Labor MP Cassandra Fernando
and Trevor Hammond of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation
Labor’s Cassandra Fernando won Holt in 2022 with a notional post-redistribution margin of 7.1 per cent over the then-Liberal candidate
It has been considered a fairly safe seat for Labor
The boundary of Holt was realigned last year
and it lost around 7,000 voters in Cranbourne North to Bruce with no change to the Labor margin for Holt
Labor is the projected likely winner with a 4.4 per cent margin
Casey Crime Investigation detectives have charged four teenagers after a series of alleged burglaries and robberies in the southeast last week
A stolen Hyundai Accent sedan had been seen in the vicinity of a series of cigarette burglaries and other offences between 15 and 17 January
Patrolling officers sighted the vehicle entering the Monash Freeway from Eastlink about 1.30am on 17 January
The Air Wing was called in to follow the vehicle and stop sticks were successfully deployed
causing the car to come to rest at Broad Oak Drive in Cranbourne
Police seized approximately 920 packets of cigarettes from the vehicle as well as a number of other suspectedly stolen items
Four people were arrested at the scene and interviewed in relation to the following alleged incidents
– Fail to stop for police Camms Road
A 15-year-old Cranbourne East boy has been charged with attempted armed robbery
A 17-year-old Sandhurst boy has been charged with attempted armed robbery and burglary offences
A 14-year-old Cranbourne East boy has been charged with robbery and burglary offences
All those charged will face a children’s court at a later date
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Five men in a mini-bus have been arrested following an attempted home invasion in Melbourne’s south-east overnight
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ranging in age from 35 to 56 were arrested
after stop sticks were used to pull over a mini-bus in Cranbourne North
Police have been told a group of men gathered outside a Strzelecki Court home just after 11pm last night
demanding entry and shouting threats aimed at those inside
taking a dirt bike and loading it into the mini-bus
where a dramatic chase with police ensued before the arrests were made
The Federal Government is investing $41.75 million into the jointly funded Thompsons Road Intersection upgrade in Clyde North
The project will upgrade the intersection of Thompsons and Berwick-Cranbourne roads
replacing the existing roundabout with traffic lights and completing associated works to the bus bays and shared user pathways
The upgrade is expected to increase capacity and improve traffic flow at the congested roundabout by installing additional through lanes and dedicated turning lanes
It will also improve safety and enhance freight productivity by cutting time off the freight trips around Melbourne’s south-east
The project will deliver new walking and cycling paths to improve connections through the area
along with upgrades to several bus stops near the intersection
The Federal and Victorian governments are jointly funding the project
with the Victorian Government already committing its half
Construction timeframes will be determined in consultation with the Victorian Government
investing in Victoria’s road network to make it safer and more resilient
“There are more than 110 active major projects across Victoria and the Federal Government is getting on with delivering all of them.” 
“The Federal Labor Government is treating Victoria fairly
and fixing this terrible intersection is community priority
Numerous locals have raised it when I’ve been doorknocking in Cranbourne North so I’m pleased to champion funding to fix this.”    
“I am pleased that after listening to frustrations from many in our community about the Thompsons and Berwick-Cranbourne Road roundabout
I have been able to successfully advocate for this crucial road upgrade
“This $41.75 million investment by the Federal Government will ease one of our community’s worst bottlenecks
“This means less time on the roads and more time spent with your family.” 
Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure
“We are glad to have a partner in Canberra with Federal Government that will help deliver projects that change the way people move across Victoria.” 
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Construction for the long-awaited Clyde Road upgrades has begun
after an official announcement on the morning of Friday 13 December
and bridge over the Princes Freeways were attended to by Bruce MP Julian Hill and Major Road Project Victoria representatives for the declaration
Hill said for those who live or “move around the area regularly
this intersection has been a growing nightmare for a very long time”
the congestion point that limits people’s movements for kilometres either way
This project comes after the City of Casey welcomed the outcome of the Federal Government’s 90-day review in 2023 of the Infrastructure Investment Program which recommended $250 million for the construction
the bridge over the freeway will be widened to include two additional main road lanes – with longer turning lanes – additional offramp lanes
and upgrades to the walking and cycling paths in the area
“This is one hundred per cent a Federally-funded project
a really complex project that is going to take two or three years but it’s going to make an enormous difference then for decades to come,” Hill said
regional development and local government minister
said that these upgrades “will relieve bottlenecks
“The upgrade will provide more reliable travel times along Clyde Road in the Berwick area
improve traffic flow and access to local facilities and streets
The intersection at Kangan Drive will also be upgraded
Clyde Road itself serves as a vital link between the northern suburb of Berwick
these latter suburbs have seen exponential growth
which in turn has led to higher vehicle ownership and presence on local roads
therefore creating a greater demand on the transport network
“This is particularly important considering the projected growth at Federation University
St John of God Hospital and all the other major community facilities,” Hill said
MRPV Program Director Brendan Pauwels was also present during the announcement and took Minister Hill through the key project areas
“With site establishment and early works wrapping up
we’re well placed to get stuck into major works on the Clyde Road Upgrade in early 2025,” Pauwels said
this area will be experiencing some disruptions
starting with the Clyde Road exit ramps at Princes Freeway Warragul-Bound and Princes Freeway Citybound
Both will be closed from Sunday 15 December until Monday 16 December
Clyde Road will also be closed from that Monday
Princes Freeway is also set to have some lane closures from Wednesday 18 December to Thursday 19 December
There will also be lane and pedestrian crossing closures at Clyde Road until mid-2025
the project has a completion timeline of 2027
with Hill adding that the allocated $250 million would be sufficient funding to get the job done
“The project managers are telling us that they’re on time and they’re on budget at this point
so that is our expectation that will continue to be the case,” he said
Merinda Park Station in Cranbourne North has recently completed its addition of amenities
Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas recently welcomed the minister for public and active transport Gabrielle Williams MP to the station
which now has 119 new and upgraded car parking spaces as well as a zebra crossing
This comes after a $10 million investment from the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) fund
with other safety improvements included CCTV and lighting upgrades
“The continued investment in our public transport infrastructure and services helps everyone get where they need to go easier
“These improvements to our transport network and great news for our community
they ensure that Merinda Park Station can continue to cater to our growing population well into the future.” 
Bus passengers will not benefit from the three-bay bus interchange
with shelters and information displays to make transfers more comfortable and easier
Current routes 863 Endeavour Hills SC to Cranbourne West via Hallam Road and 881 Merinda Park Station to Clyde North have also had minor route and timetable changes to coincide with services that are beginning to use the new interchange
“This work complements investments in the Level Crossing Removals and new stations for Hallam Station and Narre Warren Station which service our area,” Mr Maas said
Building on other improvements made in the area
the station upgrades compliment the new introduction of the Route 881 bus service from the station to Clyde North
as well as the extension of the Route 863 service which now connects to Cranbourne West Shopping Village
Bus services were also improved with Routes 897 Clyde North to Lynbrook via Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre and 898 Clyde North to Cranbourne Station via Cranbourne Park SC extended to the growing areas along Heather Grove and Pattersons Road in Clyde North
“It was fantastic to welcome the Minister for Public and Active Transport to our area to inspect the completed works at Merinda Park Station,” Mr Maas said
the Labor Government’s Level Crossing Removal Project rebuilt Merinda Park Station with two new platforms
which was part of the Cranbourne Line Duplication
Following a string of incidents where shots were fired in Hampton Park earlier in April
Homicide Squad detectives have released CCTV footage and are appealing for further information
they involve the death of one 30-year-old man
Aaron Toth who was fatally shot inside his vehicle parked outside a residential address on Bride Avenue
Hampton Park at 12:24am on Saturday 27 April
A 21-year-old Cranbourne North man was charged with murder on Saturday 29 June
Investigators believe that Toth has no involvement with the previous incidents
and his death is being treated as a case of mistaken identity
said that “a young man senselessly lost his life on this night”
“Aaron’s family faces a lifetime of grieving
and his unborn child will grow up never having met their father.” 
The death follows the first incident on Friday 27 April
a black Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback and a white Toyota Camry sedan were captured on CCTV driving at high speeds along the Parkway in Hampton Park around 9:21pm
the black Volkswagen drives onto the grassland
at which point the sound of two gunshots can be heard before all three vehicles sped away from the area
a stolen white Mitsubishi Outlander SUV is captured on CCTV chasing a stolen black Audio Q7 through Andrew Street
David Street and Jeffrey Street in Hampton Park
As these vehicles were travelling at high speeds on Jeffrey Street
a person can be seen on CCTV leaning out of the passenger side window of the white Mitsubishi Outlander and firing a shot as it drove behind the black Audi Q7
“The release of this CCTV follows an intensive investigation from the Homicide Squad and is a testament to Victoria Police’s strong focus on holding those who commit acts of violence and who carry firearms to account,” Detective Inspector Thomas said
the black Audi Q7 was driven into the driveway of residential premises on Grammar Way in Hampton Park; two men
both wearing light-coloured pants and hooded tops exited the vehicle carrying jerry cans
Both men then proceeded to empty the jerry cans onto the Audi
before setting it alight and fleeing the scene in a dark coloured sedan waiting nearby; the vehicle has not yet been identified
investigators have established that he had been travelling alone from Melbourne CBD and only arrived at the address a minute earlier
CCTV has captured a stolen grey Ford Ranger utility turning left from Pound Road into Bride Avenue
Occupants from the vehicles discharged shots into Toth’s vehicle as they drove past
we know there are others out there who were involved
we are determined to hold everyone who played a part in this to account
“If you have any knowledge of any of these events which unfolded in Hampton Park over the 26 and 27 of April
now is the time to do the right thing and speak to police.” Detective Inspector Thomas said
the white Mitsubishi Outlander and the grey Ford Ranger utility drove in convoy to Sweeney Reserve
Berwick’ at 2:32am the Ranger was set alight
and at 2:34am the Outlander fled the scene
Investigators believe that all of these incidents are linked and that there are still people who have not yet been identified; the only vehicle not yet recovered is the black Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback
“It’s critical that those who choose to engage in this kind of violent behaviour understand that they will be identified
police will ensure that all necessary resources are utilised to identify those who are responsible and bring them to justice,” Detective Inspector Thomas said
Police are urging anyone with any knowledge of those involved or the whereabouts of the black Golf to come forward and speak to police or submit an anonymous report via Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000
or an online submission at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
A ninth person has been charged over the alleged shooting of a Dandenong man in Frankston North this month
A 22-year-old Seaford man was arrested in Melbourne’s CBD just after midday on Wednesday 21 November
Armed Crime Squad detectives charged him with aggravated home invasion
violent disorder and two counts of criminal damage
The man was expected to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court that day
A 59-year-old Frankston North woman was also arrested by police last night
She was interviewed and released pending further enquiries
The activity follows a public appeal for information by police on Tuesday
19 November as part of their investigation into a linked home invasion and non-fatal shooting
A 36-year-old man from Dandenong was shot during what police will allege was an altercation with a group of people at a park on Armata Crescent about 7.15pm on Monday
The victim was taken to hospital where he remains with life altering injuries
Eight people were previously charged with a range of offences in relation to these incidents
A 28-year-old Cranbourne North woman was arrested and released pending further enquiries
Police have released CCTV and images in their appeal for public assistance over the shooting of a Dandenong father-of-three this month
was found with a gunshot wound to his head in Frankston North
He remains in hospital with “life-altering injuries”
Armed Crime Squad detectives say Jesse was involved in an altercation with a group at a park on Armata Crescent about 7.15pm on Monday 4 November
The victim and the group were known to each other
and it was a “targeted” offence
Jesse’s mother Michelle visits her son in hospital every day since the shooting
He’s lost functioning in the left side of his body
with surgeons unable to remove the bullet from his head
She described Jesse as a “family man”
He’ll give them his last $5,” Michelle said
“Words can’t describe how it felt (to hear of Jesse’s injury)
“It’s going to be a long road for Jesse
Police say they wish to speak to a man depicted in the released images as part of their investigation
The man in the images was described as Caucasian appearance
light brown hair and a distinctive tattoo on the outside of his lower right leg
He was believed to have been involved in an aggravated home invasion in which a group broke in and confronted a female in Raymond Avenue
Investigators believe the incidents are linked
with Jesse meeting people about the earlier break-in
who is believed to have not been involved in the shooting
“The outcome of this incident has been devastating for a young family – a 36-year-old man remains in hospital with life altering injuries,” Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Dave Shannon said.
“Investigators are very keen to speak to anyone with knowledge of this incident – particularly anyone who recognises the man in the images
“We ask that people look closely at the images and the CCTV and if you have any information
please come forward and speak to police and as always
this can be done anonymously via Crime Stoppers.” 
Michelle also implored for the man to “come forward”
“Be a man and just come forward and help us as a family
I’m sure your family would like you to come forward.”
Police have charged eight people over the incident in the park – a 17-year-old Bentleigh boy
a 26-year-old Carrum Downs woman and a 29-year-old Carrum Downs man
Two were charged with firearm-related offences
the remainder charged with affray and assault
Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au
Out of Victoria’s more than 2.56m households
526,929 households are experiencing mortgage stress and 572,653 are living in rental stress
A shocking 1.1 million Victorian households are living in mortgage or rental stress
with some postcodes home to almost 10,000 families struggling to keep the roof over their head
Research group Digital Financial Analytics (DFA) latest Stress Update report shows more than half of the state’s mortgage holders and 77 per cent of renters are facing tough times and are anxiously awaiting Tuesday’s Reserve Bank interest rate call
Prominent economist Dr Shane Oliver from AMP Capital agreed there were vast numbers of Australians and Victorians now struggling and said Tuesday’s rate decision could be “make or break”
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with more than 9000 homeowners in each postcode classed as living in mortgage stress
Hoppers Crossing and Tarneit and Sydenham’s postcodes each have more than 7000 households experiencing hardship
areas with the lowest levels of mortgage stress include Elsternwick
Park Orchards and several Mornington Peninsula and Surf Coast postcodes
based on more than 52,000 Aussie household surveys conducted until the end of January
showed people were facing high levels of cashflow pressure because of high living
The report defined households as stressed where they have more outgoing expenses than income
“Households who are under pressure are more likely to spend less
none of which solves their real issue,” Mr North said
some are giving up on essentials like dental treatment
good quality food – junk food is cheaper – and other items.”
Digital Financial Analytics principal Martin North
This Narre Warren house recently sold for $741,000
A typical 80 per cent loan on the home would cost $3874 per month with a typical 6.15 per cent interest rate
according to Moneysmart.com.au’s online mortgage calculator
But some relief could be in sight with the Reserve Bank of Australia due to meet on Tuesday
with some experts tipping a cut to the nation’s 4.35 per cent cash rate – which traditionally leads to banks lowering home loan interest
Westpac this week lowered its short-term fixed rate mortgages in anticipation of the RBA decision
after NAB did the same earlier in the year
“I think there is a lot hanging on this rate cut on Tuesday and there would be thousands of homeowners hoping for it,” Dr Oliver at AMP said
The economist noted as long as employment remained strong and Australia did not slip into a recession
a rate reduction was usually positive for real estate
the property market should look a bit stronger,” he said
Dr Oliver also noted that a rate decrease meant that new borrowers would generally be eligible for slightly higher home loans
This three-bedroom Craigieburn house sold for $630,000 in December 2024
A typical 80 per cent loan for that figure would cost $3294 per month to replay
one out of every four calls made to the Melbourne-based Consumer Action Law Centre’s its helpline have been about mortgage arrears
The centre’s Financial Counselling Practice assistant director Claire Tacon said this had been top reason for people to get in contact since interest rates started to rise in 2022
prior to 2022 the top reason for people calling us was always credit cards
we know that the increase in our calls is directly related to the rise in interest rates and the pressure that is putting on people
The Consumer Action Law Centre’s Financial Counselling Practice assistant director Claire Tacon
This Cranbourne house sold for $660,000 in November last year
A typical 80 per cent loan for the sum would cost $4313 per month with a 6.15 per cent interest rate
struggles with mortgages were not the norm
and when people were struggling it was often because they had experienced a change in their personal circumstances – often due as ill health
the people we are speaking to have had no change in their circumstances
they are more likely to be working with a stable income
but interest rate rises mean they are unable to meet their obligations,” Ms Tacon said
She said that many callers to the centre did not realise they could ask a lender to change their loan terms due to financial stress
“Often people will call us saying that their bank would only give them a three-month break or reduction in payments,” she said
“People are grateful the bank is offering them three months
but we tell them you have the right to have your contract varied and that variation does not have to be only short term.”
The DFA figures show that more than 1.8m Australian households are living in mortgage stress and more than 2.3m households are experiencing rental stress
with more than 1.1m of these households in Victoria itself
Melbourne-based mortgage broker and Tulip Finance’s founder and chief executive
Vinay Bhardwaj said that if a 0.25 percentage points’ rate cut was announced
it would reduce home loan repayments by approximately $19 a week
“Given the significant interest rate hikes over the past two years and the ongoing rise in the cost of living
first-home buyers will need more than just one rate cut to feel a meaningful impact on their monthly budget,” Mr Bhardwaj said
any rate reduction will be warmly welcomed – while it may not drastically ease their monthly commitments
it will undoubtedly generate positive sentiment in the first-home buyers’ market.”
Mr Bhardwaj said that a rate cut would also attract more people to the property market
reflected in the growing number of pre-approval inquiries,” he said
Mortgage interest rates started rising across Australia in May 2022
For households worried about mortgage stress
Mr Bhardwaj advised them to review all monthly expenses
looking for subscriptions no longer in use
unnecessary purchases or opportunities to adjust spending such as dining out versus cooking at home
He also recommended revisiting home and car insurance policies to ensure you were getting the best deal
“A thorough review of their current mortgage
to determine if debt consolidation might offer a more manageable solution.”
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s online Moneysmart.com.au calculator shows that typical mortgage repayments in the most stressed mortgage postcodes would vary between roughly $3200 to $4500 a month for a median-priced house
based on a 25-year loan with a 6.15 per cent interest rate
wage growth has not kept pace with the cost of living
+ Even if you’re managing to pay your mortgage
but you’re struggling to juggle all your other bills and debts
+ Don’t be frightened to ask to speak to your bank’s hardship department;
+ Tell the bank what you need in an ideal situation
they have to consider your request and if they don’t agree they need to tell you why;
The banks don’t tend to offer this if the customer doesn’t ask;
There are so many people in this circumstance and financial counsellors are there to assist you can call the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 and speak to a free financial counsellor who is independent from the banks and on your side;
Source: Consumer Action Law Centre’s Financial Counselling Practice assistant director Claire Tacon
This three-bedroom Roxburgh Park house sold for $615,000 in January
A typical 80 per cent loan for this amount would cost $3215 per month with a 6.15 per cent interest rate
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 9784
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 9507
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 9046
This Berwick house fetched $853,000 when it sold in January
A typical 80 per cent loan for the home would cost $4459 per month with a 6.15 per cent interest rate
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 9001
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 8929
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 8169
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 7321
This Pakenham house sold for $584,000 last year
A typical 80 per cent loan at this price would cost $3053 per month to pay
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 7144
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 7074
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 6508
PropTrack figures show that Australians <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/news/salary-you-need-to-afford-home-every-suburb-revealed/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=herald_sun&amp;campaignPlacement=article" title="www.realestate.com.au">need to earn more than $170,000 a year </a>to afford the repayments on an average house in Australia’s five major capitals
while more than $120,000 is needed to buy a unit
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 15,729
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 10,521
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 10,133
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 8186
Suburbs where Melburnians are struggling to pay rent vary from the inner city to the city’s outskirts
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 7752
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 7020
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 6645
While many renters would like to purchase a house
saving a deposit can be tough while also paying rent and other living expenses
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 6369
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 6333
Number of households in mortgage stress within that postcode: 6164
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Nine alleged patched members of the Hells Angels bikie gang have been arrested during raids in the South East as part of a national joint-police agency blitz last week
106 people and 259 charges were laid during 68 police raids and 130 firearm prohibition order (FPO) compliance checks across the country on 5-9 August
tobacco and vapes and more than $100,000 as part of the “national week of action”
police executed seven search warrants in Cranbourne East
Mt Eliza and Hastings as part of a joint Australian Border Force and VIPER Taskforce investigation
and illicit drugs including liquid steroids
prescription drugs amphetamine and methylamphetamine
The nine alleged Hells Angels members arrested were charged with offences including possessing a firearm as a prohibited person
manufacturing/trafficking steroids and drug possession
Two clandestine steroid laboratories were located and dismantled at the Mount Eliza and Sydenham properties
742 explosives or various types of ammunition and 18 weapons 
more than 75kg of looseleaf tobacco and more than 125kg of shisha 
A further 72 traffic offences were detected
with 29 defect notices issued and one vehicle impounded
explosives as well as outlaw motorcycle gang members involved in family violence matters
“The social and economic impact of outlaw motorcycle gangs on our communities is significant,” Acting Commander Jason Kelly from Victoria Police’s Crime Command and chair of National Taskforce Morpheus said
“They are motivated by greed and profit and we know that they have a culture of secrecy and intimidation and a greater propensity for extreme violence.” 
Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) research found the average costs of crime and prison alone add up to about $1.3 million per OMCG member
“Research has found that four in five Australian OMCG members have a recorded criminal history
and they were nearly three times as likely to have contact with the criminal justice system by age 33 as other men,&#8221; AComm Kelly said
Taskforce Morpheus was a joint initiative between state and territory police
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre
I am a member of and endorsed by the Libertarian Party
Three most important issues for your ward:  
Core services are not being prioritised so ratepayers are not seeing value for money
Casey Council needs to focus on ensuring the roads are fixed
rubbish is collected and footpaths are maintained
The council must cut down on wasteful spending so ratepayers can keep more of their hard-earned money
Community engagement is poor and holding better council meetings is a clear way to improve this
That starts with having them at appropriate times
reading out all public questions and allowing residents to stand up and ask questions themselves if they wish to
Describe your involvement in the local community:  
I regularly attend the council meetings and keep informed about local issues
I have lived in Casey for almost my entire life
have worked here and genuinely care about our local community
I want to see the City of Casey become a more affordable area to live and a clear way to make that happen is to reduce the rates
I want ratepayers to feel like they are getting value for money when they look around the municipality at the roads
I have had guidance and mentoring from Paul Barker
and recently interned with David Limbrick MP
I will not be providing a how-to-vote card
I encourage voters to read what each candidate stands for and preference them based on who will best represent the community
Political party (past and present): ALP member
business/employer name: Council Officer at a local council in the western suburbs of Melbourne
Three most important issues for your ward: Advocating for better roads and road networks is important for residents in the ward
as we are surrounded by some roads that urgently need upgrading
Residents also want to see core services delivered more efficiently
residents want to see better community cohesion
so that we can feel safe and secure in our neighborhoods
Describe your involvement in the local community: Over the last 9 years
I have been involved with various community groups including the Casey Multi-Faith Network and the Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association
I have been a strong advocate for our community
I have served on various council advisory committees and reference groups including for Environment and Sustainability
I know that I can make a positive difference for our community with my background
There is more work to be done in our municipality to ensure that we build the community we deserve
and I know I have the right skills and vision to be a strong voice to make this happen
I have a broad range of community members who have advised me on my campaign
I will direct my preferences to other candidates who have been active in the community
are running for the right reasons and want what is best for the community above their self-interest
Suburb of residence: I live in Cranbourne North
I&#8217;ve been proud to call Casey home for over 10 years
I&#8217;m running as an independent and have never been a member of any political party
I am an Investigator for the Victorian Building Authority
I don’t have any commercial property interests
just my family home here in Cranbourne North
I believe in a council that truly listens and acts on what the community needs
I would work hard to be a transparent and responsive councillor
making sure Casey residents&#8217; voices are heard and your concerns are addressed promptly
The community&#8217;s feedback will drive my decisions and actions
We need to make sure every dollar of your rates is spent wisely
I would be dedicated to ensuring those funds are managed responsibly
and investing in projects that offer Casey residents&#8217; real value
we ensure that your money is working hard for our community’s benefit
and creating more green spaces for everyone to enjoy
and provide better recreational facilities for our community
I’ve been involved in local sporting clubs
I&#8217;m passionate about fostering a strong sense of community and connection among residents
After four years of Casey being under administration
I’m running to bring accountability and transparency back to local government
I will ensure that our community’s needs are heard and more importantly addressed
I believe in Casey’s potential and by working together
I’m running a very modest campaign with a small budget
My focus is on connecting with the community
it&#8217;s more about engagement and getting to know what really matters to residents
I’ve chosen not to accept any external donations
This allows me to campaign with integrity and remain focused on what really matters
serving the community without any outside influence
I haven’t sought advice from any current or former councillors or MPs
My focus is on listening to the community and making sure their concerns and ideas are at the center of this campaign
It’s important to me that their voices drive the decisions I’ll make if elected
I haven’t decided on any specific preference deals
My focus is on connecting with residents and ensuring their concerns are heard
I believe that candidates should stand in the Ward where they live
rather than choosing another Ward which they may see as an easier path to becoming a Councillor
I have lived in Casey for the past six years
I will be in Ward every day over the next four years
I believe that Local Government works best if Councillors are not dictated to by outside political interests
a person appointed to decide a dispute as an alternative to going to Court)
No business interests other than as part of my occupation
and restoring the community&#8217;s trust in their elected representatives
Describe Your Involvement in the Local Community:
My involvement with the local community is through my work as a lawyer
and through pro bono legal work for those who cannot afford legal representation
Casey City Council is the largest council in the State by population
and one of the largest in terms of its revenue
The elected Councillors are like a Board of Directors who oversee its expenditure
In order for the Council to achieve its most efficient and effective outcomes
the Councillors need to have the necessary training
experience and skills to fulfil their roles; learning &#8216;on the job&#8217; is not enough
I am standing for Council because I am determined to see a Council that delivers first class outcomes not just for the electors in my Ward
proper planning outcomes and better health services are all achievable if our resources are efficiently and effectively managed
but I estimate that it will come out at around $10K
I will make this decision after I have been able to hear from
The Australian Greens  (State Candidate -HOLT 2014 ) -2 Years 
Manhari Metals ( Metal Recycler and Waste Management ) 
Training and Assessment programs ideas etc
Falling Trees / Some times council do not permit for dangerous trees to be taken off/ Property Damage due to tree/ More dry leafs around the front due to the council trees are very close to the house and they spend lots of time during the weekends etc
More population and good schools do not have enough spaces
Few Kindergartens issues and play ground insufficient equipments etc
All above &#038; Kowan ward CLEANUP  is required
( Some areas are very smelly and lots of mess around)
Lobby for continuing major roads and traffic improvements
Recently (Aud 2024)  won the bravery award for the life saving effort from ST John Ambulance
Our community is happy about that effort and achievements
Continuously involved with Cranbourne North
Narre warren and Berwick various community groups
Member of casey council group of survey and Improvement
Involved in NABO &#038; NEXT DOOR Social networks as a Leader
I am standing to become stronger local voice and represent our local each common man to make sure during my time they are happy to be on this council with the improved cost of living
Also I would like to make sure their safety through wellbeing and crime prevention programs
I am committed to supporting and recognition of all ,regardless of race,faith
Spending this much amount to make sure I will reach people to be their voice
Jude Perera (Until Jan 2024 ) has guided me
Construction on the highly-anticipated Clyde North Police Station has officially begun
The site is located on the corner of Newgrange Boulevard and Matterhorn Drive
Police Minister Anthony Carbines visited the site on Tuesday 17 September to inspect progress on the build following the commencement of preparatory ground works in August
The project is part of a $78 million State Government investment for Melbourne’s South East
The police station will accommodate uniform police officers and include interview rooms
discrete public consultation facilities and a high-level of security
Clyde North is being serviced by existing police resources in the area
including the 24-hour Cranbourne Police Station
so does our need for the best possible facilities
especially when it comes to safety and wellbeing
I look forward to following the progress of the station’s construction as it develops,” Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards said
“The Clyde North and surrounding community is well serviced by existing police resources in the area and this new 24-hour station investment will provide a physical base to further support our community,” Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said
Clyde North was first proposed in 2018 with an original completion date in 2022
NINE people have now been charged after a near-fatal shooting in Frankston North earlier this month.A 36-year-old Dandenong man was found with a gunshot wound to his head on Armata Crescent just after 7pm on 4 November
He was taken to hospital with life-threatening-injuries
Victoria Police detective acting senior sergeant Dave Shannon said “the outcome of this incident has been devastating for a young family – a 36-year-old man remains in hospital with life altering injuries.”Police have arrested nine people in relation to the shooting and an alleged aggravated home invasion they believe is linked earlier in the day
Police allege that the linked home invasion occurred on Raymond Avenue in Frankston just before 6pm on 4 November.Police spent the beginning of last week looking for a man allegedly involved in the home invasion
Last week a 22-year-old Seaford man was arrested in Melbourne’s CBD and charged with aggravated home invasion
He was scheduled to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court later that day.A 17-year-old Bentleigh boy
and a 29-year-old Carrum Downs man have all been arrested and charged
Last Tuesday a 59-year-old Frankston North woman was also arrested and released
First published in the Frankston Times &#8211; 26 November 2024
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A Cranbourne North man has been charged over a deadly drive-by shooting following a two-month police hunt
Homicide squad detectives charged the 21-year-old with murder on Friday 28 June over the death of a man on 27 April
A 30-year-old Cranbourne man was found with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle at Hampton Park
A ute was seen driving away from the suburban street after the shooting
before a burnt-out vehicle was found at a reserve in Berwick hours later
Police have also charged the alleged shooter with conduct endangering life
attempted murder and conspiracy to commit kidnap over separate incidents
He was expected to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates&#8217; Court on Saturday 29 June
The report by the Australian Electoral Commission finds that elector enrolment in the current Division of Bruce is projected to be lower than the minimal number required by the Electoral Act in 2028
while the projected enrolment in the neighbouring Division of Holt and La Trobe will be higher than the maximum number
It acknowledges that Bruce must gain electors from Holt and La Trobe
will be transferred to Bruce with 7,866 electors
The existing boundary along Berwick-Cranbourne Road and Narre Warren Road will be extended further south to Thompsons Road
will be redistributed to Bruce with 8,250 electors
The eastern boundary will deviate from Clyde Road
and rejoin the existing border with the Division of Casey
Monash University politics expert Dr Zareh Ghazarian said Holt losing part of Cranbourne North would be a really small change and he would not expect there to be much of a difference in voting patterns
“I don’t think that’s going to have a massive impact on the margins based on what the MPs hold them by
I don’t think this changes the political fortunes of the current MP,” he said
He also believed part of Berwick going into Bruce might impact the margin “slightly” and make the seat a bit more marginal
“I don’t think it’s going to be so much that it causes any problems for the current MP,” he said
Bruce MP Julian Hill said the draft boundaries in South East Melbourne showed relatively little change this time
and I’d be delighted to represent more of beautiful Berwick and surrounds
though what ultimately happens is up to the Australian Electoral Commission,” he said
“Everyone will take time to work through the details and make public submissions to inform the final boundaries
“One of the great things about Australia’s democratic system is that electorate boundaries are set by the independent Australian Electoral Commission
and I encourage anyone interested to have their say.”
The proposed redistribution report is open for comments until 28 June
Visit aec.gov.au/redistributions/2023/vic/index.html
A Filipino father-of-three has been revealed as the fisherman who was allegedly stabbed by a homeless man in a random and unprovoked attack at Frankston Pier on Saturday
A 45-year-old Cranbourne North man who was allegedly stabbed in an unprovoked attack on Saturday has been revealed to be Filipino father-of-three Andres Pancha
Mr Pancha was fishing on the Frankston pier in the early hours of Saturday morning when he was targeted in what a witness described as a random unprovoked attack
Police have charged 36-year-old homeless man and self-proclaimed artist Forrest Stevenson with murder over the incident
A traumatised witness told the Herald Sun he saw the unprovoked ambush just before dawn on Saturday
The outlet was told the fisherman was randomly targeted and it seemed the attacker intended to kill the first person he saw
&ldquo;He (came) to kill,&rdquo; the witness said
&ldquo;He didn&rsquo;t come here just to let out some anger or fight &hellip; he knew what he wanted to do before he even got here
The witness said there was no argument or talking
and the fisherman did not &ldquo;stand a chance&rdquo;
He said he checked on the 45-year-old victim before calling police and chasing down the attacker
Victoria Police confirmed the attacker and the victim did not know each other
Acting Premier Ben Carroll described the stabbing as an &ldquo;incredibly harrowing incident&rdquo; as he offered his condolences to Mr Pancha&rsquo;s family
&ldquo;My heart goes out to that man and his family,&rdquo; Mr Carroll said
&ldquo;This is a horrific crime that has occurred&hellip;
Someone that&rsquo;s literally just gone out to do a recreational activity that they love and enjoy (fishing)
It is understood that family and friends of Mr Pancha gathered at his family home in Cranbourne North on Sunday to grieve for their loved one
A friend of the deceased father-of-three told the Herald Sun the family were &ldquo;too distraught&rdquo; to speak to the media and were awaiting the outcome of the police investigation
The alleged murderer appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Sunday
with police telling the court they would need 12 weeks to compile a brief of evidence in the case
Mr Stevenson has been remanded in custody until November 6they would need 12 weeks to compile a brief of evidence in the case
will be replaced with a $1 billion-plus housing estate after selling to footballer-turned-developer Fraser Brown
The <a href="https://www.lawd.com.au/commercial/750-glasscocks-road-cranbourne-north-vic-3977/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">70.42 hectare Cranbourne Golf Course at 750 Glasscocks Road</a>
is trading for c$190 million – far more than the c$150m expectation when it hit was listed in February
The Jewish owned Cranbourne Country Club was the seller; it paid £20,000 in the mid-1950s
Some $10m from the sale will be tipped into a (c$120m) makeover of the nearby Huntingdale Golf Club
which Cranbourne Golf Club merged with two years ago
It will vacate 750 Glasscocks Rd in mid-2026 – after scheduled settlement
LAWD’s <a href="https://www.lawd.com.au/people/peter-sagar/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peter Sagar</a>, <a href="https://www.lawd.com.au/people/darcy-tobin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Darcy Tobin</a> and <a href="https://www.lawd.com.au/people/paul-callanan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Callanan</a> acted for CCC
Charter Keck Cramer’s Patrick McNulty and Tom Byrnes were transaction advisers
The Cranbourne North acquisition comes nine years since Mr Brown’s Brown Property Group acquired the ex-Amstel Golf Club
In a show of how fast property values have moved for this kind of product in the City of Casey
that 48ha parcel cost c$40m (story continues below)
CCC listed the Cranbourne Golf Club after a rezoning allowing for residential
in a master-planned community also with public space
commercial and possibly essential services such as childcare and a medical centre
The deal comes a month since <a href="https://www.realestatesource.com.au/developer-pots-melbourne-golf-course-after-rezoning-windfall/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Perth based Satterley paid a speculated $220m</a> for the former Kingswood Golf Club
outlaid $125m in 2014 before pushing through a rezoning allowing for low and medium density housing – all up
Fraser Brown retired from the AFL in 2000 after 11 years with Carlton
with which he won a premiership in 1995 and the Best &amp; Fairest three years later
By value, the Glassrocks Rd purchase is believed to be the second biggest yet for Brown Property Group, which he has grown since. The priciest was a 116ha Clyde farm <a href="https://www.realestatesource.com.au/brown-property-group-picks-up-another-clyde-site/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">which cost c$230m in 2021</a>
Cranbourne North is about 39 kilometres south east of Melbourne&#8217;s CBD
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Cranbourne Golf Club in growing Cranbourne North, Victoria, is a development site of about 70 hectares. This is about the same size of inner-city Melbourne suburbs Cremorne and Balaclava at 70 and 76 hectares respectively.
General residential zoning is in place on a site capable of holding about 1000 to 1300 residential dwellings, subject to council approval. The campaign includes an artist’s impression of what a new housing estate could look like.
</a>The parcel sold on May 14, for a sum that is undisclosed. The agents have been contacted for comment, in regard to the price and whispers of the buyer.
Peter Sagar, who holds the listing alongside Paul Callanan and Darcy Tobin of LAWD, confirmed the price hopes at the time the listing went live, earlier in the year, via an expression of interest campaign.
The listing says it is a rare opportunity to “acquire one of Australia’s most significant infill residential sites” in the City of Casey. Infill development refers to the construction of buildings or other facilities on underutilised land in urban areas.
A purchase by a developer could provide a blueprint for what is possible with unused, colossal tracts of land, while the nation contemplates how to solve the lack of housing.
Demographic research body Id predicts the population of the City of Casey will grow to 574,124 by 2046. Population forecast for 2024 is 411,158.
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Cranbourne Golf Club was formed in 1951 by Sydney Kaufman, Harold Lasky and Harry Cohen. It was built for Melbourne’s Jewish community and officially opened in 1954.
The course is described on the club’s website as being “consistently rated in the top 70 golf courses in Australia”.
The course is 39km southeast of Melbourne’s CBD. The site has more than 1.7km of dual road frontage and is close to major transport links.
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The new Kowan Recreational Reserve in Cranbourne North is more than just a welcome addition
but also a hard-fought victory spanning multiple years of community action and legal battles
as its opening was officially announced on Tuesday
The local residents’ struggles initially began in 2019 when the 6.8 hectares of land on 1955 Alisma Boulevard
with the promise to surrounding homes of sports fields
A Casey Council document stated that Konann applied for a planning permit on 132 residential allotments in 2015
which was met with resistance in the form of more than 1200 signatures by Tulliallan Estate residents at that time
It was due to a legal loophole that the building of the estate had begun before there was any formal written agreement for a sports field
a mum of two and key resident who played a pivotal role in mounting the community effort
expressed her joy on a recent Facebook post
saying that she was “so happy to see the full process”
to all the friends and connections along the way
to the celebrations of when the land was secured by the council,” Ms Hyland said
The project was part of the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund
where Casey received $3.3 million for the project
Casey’s chair of administrators Noelene Duff PSM said that they are committed to providing the required infrastructure for all clubs across the municipality
saying that “local sport is such a vital part of our community and something council is very proud to support”
“The growing Cranbourne North community now has even better access not only to local sport but also for a range of other community activities and celebrations that will no doubt occur in this space,” she said
Council contributed $1.1 million towards the $10.7 million project
with $6.3 million received through developer contributions
not just for the residents but for the council and Konann as well
Konann lodged a claim to the minister of planning and the council for financial loss which were both rejected
Council then offered to purchase the land for $15.48 million but the developer declined
stating that the value was double according to council documents
The case then went to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in May 2019
with negotiations between the council and developer bearing no fruit
Local residents then lodged an application to the ACCC with Ms Hyland commenting to Star News then that “residents are furious with the latest news and want to seek legal advice
as any reduction should not be negotiated”
Residents sought legal advice from consumer law firm Slater and Gordon
adamant on the fact that the surrounding land was advertised with material that stated a future sports field
While Ms Hyland confirmed on 24 June 2019 that the ACCC said the case fell outside of the laws that they administer
she told the Star then that her and the residents were “prepared to sit on that land to prevent the bulldozers”
Both council the Konann Pty Ltd reached an agreement for the former party to purchase the land for sporting facilities in July 2019
with construction that began in the financial year of 2020-21
The previously undeveloped green field has since been transformed into a sporting precinct
car parking and a public art piece called Space Knot by Benjamin Storch
“The construction of the new reserve and surrounding facilities will increase participation in soccer and cricket
and allow maximum use of this reserve,” MsDuff said
Ms Duff and council CEO Glenn Patterson were joined by members of the Cranbourne United Soccer Club
the Eastern Rebels Cricket Club and representatives from the Tulliallan Resident Group and Tulliallan Primary School to open the reserve
With the Kowan Recreation Reserve finally open to all
“We needed this green space as it’s essential for the wellbeing of everybody
it’s packed all the time [and] even when it’s raining there are kids playing soccer because they love it so much,” she said
The new reserve also features a multi-use pavilion
Cranbourne United Soccer Club secretary Navpreet Saini said the club is committed to creating a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone
the kids come to the ground to train and have fun
the parents are also actively involved in club activities and enjoy having a place to meet and socialise,” he said
“it will always be Tulliallan Sports Fields in our hearts
and seeing all the people in the community using the fields &#8211; sometimes it’s so busy I can’t see how any more people could fit; thank you to everyone in my community“
A Cranbourne North woman and a Carrum Downs man are facing a raft of drug and weapons charges as police across Melbourne’s outer south-eastern suburbs executed two unrelated early morning search warrants on Tuesday 8 November
Police say they seized drugs alleged to be methylamphetamine
two knives and several allegedly stolen number plates
Supported by the Dandenong Divisional Response Unit
Cranbourne police executed a search warrant at approximately 5.50am at a residential address in Llewellyn Court
Cranbourne North where they arrested a 38-year-old Cranbourne North woman
Mornington Peninsula Divisional Response Unit detectives uncovered traffickable quantities of illicit substances during a search warrant at a residential address in Portland Drive
&#8211; Approximately 135 grams of what is alleged to be methylamphetamine with an estimated street value of $27,000
&#8211; Approximately nine and a half litres of what is alleged to be 1,4-butanediol with an estimated street value of $23,750
&#8211; Approximately 30 tablets of what is alleged to be ecstasy
&#8211; Approximately one gram each of what is alleged to be ketamine and cannabis
&#8211; Several allegedly stolen number plates and allegedly stolen bank cards
Dandenong Divisional Response Unit Sergeant James Frost said the seizure of these illegal items will benefit the community at large
“Every day police see the harm drugs and weapons cause
road trauma and family violence incidents,” Sgt Frost said
“The drugs and firearms seized today are now on a one-way ticket to being destroyed without ever causing harm to our community.”
The 39-year-old Cranbourne North woman has been charged with traffick commercial quantities of methylamphetamine and 1,4-butanediol
possess property suspected of being the proceeds of crime
make false documents and failure to provide access to storage devices
She has been remanded to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 9 November
The 20-year-old Carrum Downs man has been charged with traffick ketamine and ecstasy
and possess property suspected to be proceeds of crime
He has been bailed to appear before the Frankston Magistrates Court on 16 February 2023
Cranbourne Golf Club at 750 Glasscocks Road in Cranbourne North, Victoria, is a development site of about 70 hectares. This is around the same size of inner-city Melbourne suburbs Cremorne and Balaclava at 70 and 76 hectares respectively.
General residential zoning is in place with the site capable of holding about 1000 to 1300 residential dwellings, subject to council approval, as stated on the listing.
Peter Sagar, who holds the listing alongside Paul Callanan and Darcy Tobin of LAWD, confirmed the price hopes, with the expression of interest campaign to end at 3pm on Tuesday, March 26.
</a>The listing says it is a rare opportunity to “acquire one of Australia’s most significant infill residential sites” in the City of Casey. Infill development refers to the construction of buildings or other facilities on underutilised land in urban areas.
A purchase by a developer could assist with Australia’s housing crisis. Demographic research body Id predicts the population of the City of Casey will grow to 574,124 by 2046. Population forecast for 2024 is 411,158.
Multiple reports suggest the club was purchased in the 1950s for £20,000 ($38,643).
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Cranbourne North has fetched $2.35 million at auction
A GRAND Cranbourne North manor has eclipsed its reserve by more than $350,000 to comfortably become the suburb’s most expensive house
A Narre Warren South family snapped up the Georgian-style mansion at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-cranbourne+north-127922766">160 Wheelers Park Drive</a> for $2.35 million at auction
First National Neilson Partners Berwick selling agent Peter Watson said
Mr Watson said the property’s generous vendors
businessman Peter White and his wife Lyndy
planned to donate all proceeds from the sale to charity via their foundation
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went head-to-head with one other bidder for the six-bedroom
five-bathroom residence on 3200sq m of parklike grounds known as Tulliallan
An opening $1.9 million bid that was $100,000 above the low end of the property’s quoted range knocked out a few other contenders
CoreLogic records indicate the highest price previously paid for a single home in Cranbourne North was $1.08 million for <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-cranbourne+north-126583394">6 Huon Park Rd</a>
which sold as a development site in November
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Despite it becoming the suburb’s priciest pad
Tulliallan represented value compared to similar mansions in Melbourne’s blue-chip areas
“The purchaser had a real estate agent assisting them from closer to Melbourne city and he said if a property like this was offered in the Waverley area
it would sell for $7 million,” Mr Watson said
“I don’t know what it would have got in Toorak — substantially more.”
The lavish home was designed by renowned architect Nicholas Day and built using Mt Gambier limestone on the vast site of an old homestead in 1997
The agent said people had been surprised to learn the home wasn’t older
its garden of 100-year-old trees and the fact a heritage-listed shearer’s quarters was nestled on the property
formal lounge room with marble open fireplace
sauna and rooftop deck are among its other features
160 Wheelers Park Drive from another angle
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