Fatal Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Maroubra

A tragic incident unfolded in Malabar Road, Maroubra 10 pm on Sunday, April 14, resulting in a fatal motorcycle crash.



Emergency services responded immediately to reports of a motorcycle crash. Upon arrival, police discovered a severely damaged motorcycle and its rider lying on a nearby grassy area. It appears the rider was ejected from the vehicle during the incident.

Despite the swift response of NSW Ambulance paramedics, who administered immediate treatment at the scene, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead. The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

A crime scene was established at the location, and police have commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the crash. As part of their inquiry, they are appealing to the public for any information that might assist in determining the cause of the accident.



Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online. The police have assured the community that all information will be treated with strict confidentiality.

As the investigation continues, a report will be prepared for the coroner. The Maroubra community awaits further details and reflects on this tragic loss of life on their local streets.

Published 15-April-2024

Former Convenience Store on Malabar Road Could Become a Pet Clinic

For 30 years, a convenience store on Malabar Road in Maroubra traded and served the locals. Since the business closed, a plan has been lodged to develop the commercial site into a pet clinic.

Shane Abood and Dr Sally Pegrum, the owners of the Pyrmont Vet Clinic, filed a development application with the Randwick Council to change the former EzyMart store into a veterinary facility. It will be named the Coogee Veterinary Hospital.  



The proposal, filed in March 2019, indicated that there won’t be any structural changes made to the site but there will be some internal changes once the Council approves the application.

Specifically, the two-storey building will be divided into two consulting rooms, treatment rooms, x-ray area, wet prep room, an operating theater, grooming area, pet store, and the reception.

Photo Credit: Randwick Council

“The site is suitable to accept the proposed development and the design is sympathetic to the surrounding sites. As there are no nearby veterinary hospitals we feel it is an excellent opportunity to maintain herd health and the entire community,” the proposal stated.



A decision has not yet been made regarding this plan. In the middle of May 2019, Randwick Council has referred the matter to engineering for further assessment.

If approved, however, the Coogee Veterinary Hospital will have around two to four staff and its hour of operation will be from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the weekdays, and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.