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Near Cranbourne West

History

Cranbourne is a picture of the rich past, peaceful present and promising future. But before it became one of the favorite places of many Australians and foreigners, the city was first inhabited by the Boonwurrung Aboriginal people. The very first business was called as the Cranbourne Inn which was opened in 1836 by the Ruffy brothers. Today, the population has reached more than 20,000 with majority of them born in the country. Immigrants have penetrated the area where people from India, England, New Zealand, and Philippines make up a good percentage. With a diversity of people, one can expect different languages spoken and various cultures contributing to the existing tradition of Cranbourne.

Aspire Childcare Cranbourne West

Children who receive early childhood education have better social skills, enhanced attention span, have fewer behavioral problems and become lifelong learners. The data come from years of research and if you are a parent, you definitely want to give the best foundation to your child. Aspire Early Education offers an education program to prepare your children to school. The curriculum is perfectly designed to suit every child’s age and needs. The overall nurturing environment offers a safe place for your child to explore and discover. They have complete amenities to support all their learning activities. The children are taught and supervised by experts in child care who genuinely care for their welfare.

A baby in Melbourne has been rushed to hospital in a ‘serious condition’ after being mauled by a greyhound

A baby has been rushed to hospital after being severely mauled by a greyhound at a Melbourne family property. The baby is believed to have suffered bites to the upper body at a property on Raisell Road in Cranbourne West shortly after 9am this morning, Nine News reported. Paramedics and police swarmed the home as the baby was rushed to the Royal Children’s Hospital. Read more here

Incidents of greyhounds biting children and adults and attacking smaller animals have been reported several times. The news article concerning a baby as the newest victim should be an eye opener for those thinking of adopting this breed of dog especially if they have kids at home. While there are many articles encouraging people to adopt one, the different perspective of expert vets should be considered. In a study that look into different breeds of animals, greyhound ranked fifth with behavioral problems along with Mastiff, Maremma sheepdog, German short-haired pointer, and Belgian Shepherd breeds. Experts say that greyhound are not suitable as pets. They are trained for racing and best handled by experienced dog trainers.

Great Otway National Park in Victoria Australia

If you wish to experience the beauty of the sea and land in just one place, the Great Otway National Park is the most recommended place to visit. The park features sandy beaches, great rock formations and nice coastlines. In the northern part, there are preserved forests, refreshing waterfalls and beautiful spring wildflowers. The natural environment is best enjoyed on horseback or on a mountain bike. However, you may need to secure permit so that staffs can assist you. For families with kids, there are picnic grounds with lovely scenic settings and camping areas for those who wish to spend the night in the park.

Link to map

Driving Direction

3 h 29 min (257 km)

via M1

Fastest route, the usual traffic

This route has tolls.

Great Otway National Park

Cape Otway VIC 3233, Australia

Take C119 and Cape Otway Rd to Princes Hwy/A1 in Mount Moriac

1 h 38 min (117 km)

Take M1 to Thompsons Rd/State Route 6 in Lyndhurst

1 h 31 min (135 km)

Continue on Thompsons Rd/State Route 6. Take Evans Rd to Quarters Blvd in Cranbourne West

7 min (4.6 km)

Aspire Childcare Cranbourne West

90/84 Quarters Blvd

Cranbourne West, VIC, 3977