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■ Nepean MLA Sam Groth has been reported as saying that he would be keen to take on the job as Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party in State Parliament. The Labor Party took the unusual step of reporting the development at the taxpapyerfunded website of Premier Jacinta Allan. “While we’re focused on delivering what matters for the people of Victoria, the Liberal Party is once again focused on themselves and their ongoing leadership struggle,” said the statement of Ms Allan’s website. “Liberal Party Member for Nepean, Sam Groth has sensationally challenged John Pesutto’s leadership, telling the Herald Sun that he wants to be Premier. “In the same interview, Sam Groth says he won’t destabilise the party, while openly declaring war on John Pesutto’s leadership while the Leader of the Opposition is overseas and can’t return serve.” The Government media statement referred to Mr Grioth’s “stunning treachery”.
Fitness trail complete
■ Stage Two of the Casey Fields fitness trail in Cranbourne East is now complete. City of Casey Chair of Administrators Noelene Duff and Chief Executive Officer Glenn Patterson were joined by Cranbourne MLA Pauline Richards, Casey Demons General Manager Peter Maynard and Melbourne City Football Club General Manager Ian Wilson on Mondaylast week (July 8) to celebrate the project’s completion. Stage 1 of the 4.1 kilometre trail was completed in early 2022, having delivered the initial 2.8 kilometres of granitic path, along with solar lighting, seating, exercise stations and canopy trees. Stage 2 completed the remaining 1.3 kilometres of path works, as well as the installation of two fitness nodes,
Teens at 200-kmh on Eastlink ■ Two teenagers have been arrested after an allegedly stolen car was driven recklessly while being followed by the Air Wing from Melbourne’s north to the southern suburbs. The white Mercedes was allegedly stolen in an burglary in Black Rock on Wednesday (July 10). The vehicle was sighted by the Air Wing in Templestowe about 12 Noon on Friday (July 12). The Mercedes was seen to be driving at excessive speeds, weaving in and out of traffic as it made its way through numerous suburbs. It reached speeds up to 200-kmh on Eastlink before stop sticks were successfully deployed at Seaford Rd in Seaford and two occupants were subsequently arrested. A 17-year-old Mornington boy and 17year-old Black Rock girl, who appeared substance affected, have since been taken to hospital under police guard for observation. Investigations into the incident remain ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the vehicle, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any other information that can assist investigators 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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● Cranbourne MLA Pauline Richards, Melbourne City Football Club General Manager Ian Wilson, City of Casey Chair of Administrators Noelene Duff and Casey Demons General Manager Peter Maynard. benches, water stations, light- and Casey Fields is an ideal ing, canopy trees and signage. location for these activities,” “Informal recreational op- Ms Duff said. The 4.1 km trail portunities such as walking and was identified in the Casey jogging are extremely popular Fields Master Plan
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