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SEX CRIMINAL ON No. 6 TRAM ■ Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a sexual assault which occurred on a tram in Brunswick East. Investigators have been told a 25-year-old woman was on the Number 6 tram travelling towards Moreland Rd, Brunswick from the city at about 6.05pm on August 7. At about 6.40pm, a man got on at Blyth and Lygon Sts and sexually assaulted the victim whilst sitting next to her on the tram. The victim got off the tram at the next stop while the offender stayed on. At this stage detectives are yet to determine where the offender left the tram. Investigators have released a computer-generated image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquires. The offender is perceived to be Mediterranean/Middle Eastern in appearance, 173cm tall, about 35-45 years of age and of medium build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black jacket, dark pants with a white stripe, red or orange shoes and had with him a black backpack. Anyone who recognises the man or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
‘COOINDA’ OPENS
■ A new community-led Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Centre called ‘Cooinda’ has been officially opened in the City of Brimbank. Brimbank Council joined with Cooinda Community Group to provide what its says is a culturally safe and welcoming space that offers programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Brimbank. “We are delighted to have a place where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Brimbank can connect on a regular basis,” Brimbank Mayor Cr Bruce Lancashire said. “Cooinda is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘Happy Place’ and this is indeed the intention.” This is the first dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Centre in Brimbank. It will be led by members of the local Aboriginal community, the Cooinda Community Group. Located in Furlong Rd, Sunshine North, Cooinda is a place where communities can come together to connect with each other and enhance reconciliation, healing and
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ADVANTAGE BIN HIRE ● Cooinda has opened in North Sunshine. “We thank the Victorian wellbeing. Cooinda is currently operating three days a Government for the funding week, offering a Koorie Home- which has assisted Council to work Club, Elders’ group, art work alongside Aboriginal Elders and community leaders to classes and yarning circles. Over time the Centre will provide a much-needed welprovide a diverse range of pro- coming space for programs grams, events and activities to and activities,” Cr Lancashire said. the whole of Brimbank. Cooinda Community Brimbank Council has welcomed the $184,000 in State Group representative and AbGovernment funding for Coun- original Elder Graham Cooper cil to work in partnership with (Uncle Boots) also offered the local Aboriginal and thanks and said: “We’re enjoyTorres Strait Islander com- ing having a meeting place munity to establish the where the Aboriginal and ‘Cooinda’ Centre. This fund- Torres Strait Islander commuing is over two years under the nity can connect, heal and learn Neighbourhood House Coor- from each other and for the Elders to pass on knowledge.” dination Program.
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