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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022
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HEID. WEST DEATH PROBE Variety presents bikes at Ruthven
■ Variety’s Bikes for Kids Program presented seven bicycles to kids in need at William Ruthven Primary School in Merrilands Rd, Reservoir, on Monday afternoon (Oct. 24). The children’s charity is now in its 20th year of their iconic program which has delivered more than12000 new bikes for kids who are sick, disadvantaged, or living with disability. Variety ran this week’s Bikes for Kids building session with partner Invotec, where the team gathered to build the bikes, before presenting them to the kids directly. “This is one way we know we can spread kindness and bring light with long-term impact,” said Variety CEO Mandy Burns.
■ Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Heidelberg West. Emergency services were called to North Crescent just after 3.30pm on Sunday (Oct. 16) following reports a man had been stabbed. The man was attended by paramedics but he died at the scene. Exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined and no arrests have been made at this stage. www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Local Briefs $7115 per week
■ The top salary at the City of Whittlesea, led by CEO Craig Lloyd, equals $7115 per week. The $370,000-$379,999 annual remuneration was listed in the Annual Report, just released. Other key management personnel received packages of at least $310,000 (one), $290,000 (one), $270,000 (one), $260,000 (one), and $240,000 (two). Some 37 senior officers received remuneration greater than $151,000.
Events at Nillumbik
■ Children’s Week (Oct. 22-30) events in Nillumbik Shire nclude the Diamond Valley Miniature Railway, Pram Walking with Maternal Child Health, Family Zumba, Storytime with Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Watch it Grow, Playgroup in the Park, Intergenerational Cupcake Decorating and Nature Treasure Hunt. nillumbik.vic.gov.au/childrens-week
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