SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 \ STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
Tribute for crash victim By Laura Michell
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A young chef killed in a double fatality in Point Cook at the weekend has been described as “caring”, “gentle” and “passionate”. Family and friends have taken to social media to share tributes to 27-year-old Gauravdeep Narang. “He was a gem of a person,” one friend said. “His friends are shocked and cannot process it. He was such a good friend, a caring, mature, understanding and beautiful human being and very hardworking and helpful.” Emergency services were called to the intersection of Palmers Road and The Strand about 10.55pm on Saturday, following reports of a crash. Police believe a silver Nissan Skyline and a white Hyundai Accent collided at the intersection. Nearby residents rushed to the aid of the drivers but were unable to save them. Both drivers were the sole occupants of their cars. Some residents who live near the crash site have labelled Palmers Road “notorious” and urged police to increase patrols in the area. There are calls for the speed limit to be reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h. The road was also the scene of a two-car collision on Christmas eve in 2017, which left three people dead. “The speed limit on that road, like much of [Melbourne’s West], is way too high. Three killed there in 2017, so it’s not a one-off,” one resident wrote at the weekend. Point Cook CFA, whose members were called to the accident, took to Facebook on Sunday to urge drivers to take care on the roads. “[This is] a gentle reminder to always drive safe on our roads, following the rules and regulations,” the post said. “Our thoughts go to the families involved in this accident.” The fatal collision followed another serious accident in Tarneit on Saturday night which resulted in two men being taken to hospital. Police said a green Mazda 2 and a silver CX7 collided at the intersection of Leakes and Davis roads about 10.10pm. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash cam or CCTV footage of either incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Melbourne has been named the 15th dog-friendliest city in the world, according to an international study. The online survey, by pet insurance company Coya, focused on canine-friendly infrastructure such as parks, pet stores, veterinary practices and hotels; the costs involved with looking after an animal; abandonment rates; and the number of people fined for not picking up their dog’s poo in public. San Francisco placed first in the study, achieving a score of 100 per cent. Melbourne scored 87.10, while Sydney placed 34th with a score of 78.19. Melbourne ranked second-highest in the world for the amount and quality of its dog parks, behind New York. Founder and chief executive of Coya, Andrew Shaw said, said that while dogs were usually happy if they were well-cared for by their owners, canines also enjoyed plentiful green spaces and other places they could socialise with puppy pals. “We conducted this study to help inform dog lovers and owners alike about the dog-friendliness of their local cities, and how they may compare to others around the world.” Wyndham councillor Heather Marcus said the council has temporarily fenced-off some of its off-lead dog parks due to the pandemic, to help people maintain social distancing. “There are still some open off-lead areas accessible to the community, that may be within your five-kilometre radius,” she said. “Off-lead open spaces such as the ones in Hoppers Crossing and the open area of Presidents Park, to name a few, are still open to the public.” CHELSEA, 7, AND BONNIE
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