AN application to expand an existing quarry in Langwarrin has been refused by the Minister for Planning. On 7 October, Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny refused a Development Facilitation Program planning application for a quarry expansion onto a site on Valley Rd, Langwarrin. Local community groups and residents have been advocating against the expansion, which was proposed on green wedge land, for years. The proposed quarry would have impacted a recognised wildlife corridor that links The Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve with Cranbourne Botanical Gardens. Elizabeth Cester, who lives in the area, said they first received notice about the proposed…
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Police have arrested a third teenager following a serious stabbing in Langwarrin early this morning. It is alleged a group of boys were trying to break into a vehicle outside a property on Govan Street when a man confronted them about 12.20am. Investigators will allege a confrontation occurred and the 41-year-old Langwarrin man was stabbed before the offenders fled. The victim was taken to hospital with critical injuries. Police arrested two 16-year-old boys, both from the Casey area, about 4am. This evening, officers have arrested a 17-year-old boy from the Frankston area. The trio are in custody and will be…
Police have arrested two teenage boys following a serious stabbing in Langwarrin early this morning. It’s alleged a 41-year-old man confronted a group of boys trying to break into a vehicle outside his Govan Street home about 12.20am. Investigators will allege a confrontation occurred and the Langwarrin man was stabbed before the offenders fled. The victim was taken to hospital with critical injuries. Police arrested two 16-year-old boys, both from the Casey area, about 4am who will now be interviewed in relation to the incident. Enquiries remain ongoing to locate a third teen. Anyone who witnessed the incident, with vision…
AUSTRALIA’S “Queen of Carols,” Silvie Paladino, will bring Christmas joy and grace the stage at Cruden Farm on Saturday the 13 December. Silvie will perform more than two hours of beloved Christmas carols and festive favourites, delivered with the warmth and brilliance that have made her one of Australia’s most beloved musical theatre stars. Dame Elisabeth Murdoch’s beautiful gift to her community, Cruden Farm, is the perfect setting for this Christmas spectacular. Her enduring love for the natural world and lifelong commitment to creating spaces where people can gather and feel connected is her legacy and exemplified no better than…
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Langwarrin this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Jarman Drive following reports the man’s body was located inside a property about 2pm. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident, including the cause of the the man’s death, are yet to be established. A crime scene has been established. Homicide Squad detectives are attending to assist with the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a woman in Langwarrin this morning. Emergency services responded to reports that a woman was stabbed at a Wood Duck Court address about 6.30am. The yet to be formally identified woman was declared deceased at the scene. Officers arrested a 63-year-old man at the address who is known to the woman. A crime scene has been established while detectives investigate to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report…