Charge over double fatality
A man charged with killing two people in a head-on crash in St Albans recorded an alcohol concentration of between .225 and .226 after the collision, a Melbourne court heard last week. Nathan Long, 28, is also alleged to have been a disqualified driver speeding at 108km/h in a 40 zone at the time. Chuong Tran and Huong Tran died near the Western Ring Road at St Albans last October 15. Long appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court last Tuesday, charged with two counts of culpable driving causing death. He faces a total of nine charges that include driving in a dangerous manner that caused the two deaths. He is also charged with driving while disqualified. Long made no application for bail and was remanded in custody.
Outrage over ‘wrong’ uniform
A Brimbank secondary college sparked outrage after sending students home for not wearing the correct uniform. Up to 60 year 11 and 12 students at Victoria University Secondary College were sent home on their first day of term after failing to wear the new school uniform. Principal Genevieve Simson said parents and students were given sufficient warning that old school uniforms would be phased out. After three schools merged in 2010 to form the college, the new school council set up a uniform committee to choose a new uniform. Ms Simson said the school would stand by the new policy. “It’s a school rule and they’ve had two years’ warning.” Concerned parents are urged to contact the school on 8312 0200.
Meet with mayor
Melton residents can meet mayor Kathy Majdlik and councillors at community consultation sessions where they can discuss issues. The two-hour sessions include a sausage sizzle. More details: melton.vic.gov.au
