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Tuesday, 12 September, 2023
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Mall puts on a 70s Show 50 years on for a staple site in Boronia, and it’s still going strong. Boronia Mall celebrated its 50th anniversary in the town centre with a big 1970s themed day for the community. Locals, young and old, took to the centre dressed in their best 70s brights and afros to enjoy what the Mall had to offer, and a range of local treats. Among the celebrations were local bands playing some of the classics, roving dance performances, a ‘best dressed’ contest, and plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Read more on page 11
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Road now ‘scary’ after a car rollover in February 2023. Maurizio Toneatto, who lives on Paternoster Road - said he tells his kids to avoid the aterial out of concerns for their safety. “There’s a considerable build up of traffic on that road,” Mr Toneatto said. “We still have the problem with excessive speed with that traffic late at night. “I won’t let my kids go near [the road] when we’re walking horses between properties. It’s pretty scary; I’ve had a dog killed in the front, and it’s becoming far more congested.”
A Cardinia Shire spokesperson told the Star Mail that recent surveys and investigations indicate most drivers on Paternoster Road drive under the speed limit, and the rate of crashes has fallen since the BlackSpot improvements were completed. “Council will continue to monitor safety on Paternoster Road and refer any issues relating to unsafe driving and enforcement to Victoria Police,” the spokesperson said. Monbulk MP Daniela De Martino said she has received one query regarding Paternoster
Road - which is now being investigated. “If residents observe dangerous driving, to assist police in the detection of hoon drivers they should report incidents to the Crime Stoppers Hoon Hotline on 1800 333 000 or the Police Assistance Line on 131 444. The public is a vital source of intelligence for Victoria Police by assisting in identifying ‘hotspot’ offending locations that require stronger police enforcement and monitoring,” Ms De Martino said. Read more on page 5
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Paternoster Road was named in a Liberal federal government BlackSpot improvement project in 2019 - with an investment of $364,000 put towards installing guardrails along sections of the road which were installed in 2020. Three years later, there are calls for evenmore safety precautions after vehicle accidents along the stretch of road between Beaconsfield-Emerald Road and Bailey Road and reports of hooning made by local residents. In December 2022, three cars were involved in a collision - followed by another close call
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