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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023
GLEN EIRA ‘YES’ FOR THE VOICE ■ Glen Eira Council is supporting a ‘Yes’ vote for the Voice referendum being held by the Federal Labor Government. In a Mayoral Statement issued by Cr Jim Magee, he said: “Glen Eira City Council supports a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament for First Nations peoples. “The Voice is a positive step forward in achieving greater equality. “It will enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to have their say to government on the policies and decisions that affect them. We believe communities thrive when they control their own destiny. “We welcome and support the Federal Government’s pledge to hold a referendum in late 2023. This will enable Australians to vote on whether to change the Constitution to recognise First Peoples of Australia by enshrining the Voice. We honour the rich histories and cultures of First Nations’ peoples. We recognise and value the important contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in enriching our community.” www: oliveraltermatt.com
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TOBACCO STORES ARSON CHARGES ■ Police have charged four people as part of an investigation into a series of arson attacks on tobacco stores across Melbourne. A 33-year-old Epping man was charged with criminal damage by fire (arson), possess anything with intent to destroy or damage property, two counts of theft of motor vehicle, burglary and possess drug of dependence. He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on November 10. A 40-year-old Kilmore man was charged with criminal damage by fire (arson), possess anything with intent to destroy or damage property, two counts of theft of motor vehicle, three counts of handle stolen goods and commit indictable offence whilst on bail. He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on November 10. A 31-year-old Flemington woman was charged with criminal damage by fire (arson), possess anything with intent to destroy or damage property, two counts of theft of motor vehicle, burglary and possess drug of dependence. She was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on August 25. A 43-year-old Melton man was charged with possess synthetic cannabis. He was bailed to appear at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on March 28. A 28-year-old Altona North man, who was also arrested, was released pending further enquiries. The charges follow a series of 11 linked arson attacks on tobacco stores dating back to March this year.
● Cr Tim Baxter with members of the Port Phillip Multifaith Network at a National Tree Day planting.
■ The Port Phillip Multifaith Network is hosting an event ‘Sharing Voices: belonging, harmony and spirituality’ which will explore the intersecting issues faced as a community. This free event is open to all ages and will take place on Sunday, September 10, from 3 pm to 5.30 pm at St Kilda Town Hall. The Multifaith Network promotes interfaith dialogue and advises Port Phillip Council on all issues relating to interfaith and faith communities in Port Phillip. It comprises of representatives from diverse religions and faith groups in Port Phillip and is concerned with inclusivity, spiritual health and wellbeing, social justice and re-imagining religion. Members include representatives from the Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim faiths, as well as members of spiritual and community organisations.
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Warrants were executed on Friday morning (Aug. 18) by the Arson and Explosives Squad, VIPER Taskforce and Echo Taskforce with assistance from North-West Metro Police and the ABF at properties in Heidelberg, Kilmore, Flemington, Derrimut, Broadmeadows, Pascoe Vale and Glenroy. Earlier last week, VIPER Taskforce members arrested two men also connected to the Finks OMCG and seized two firearms during warrants linked to this investigation. Investigators are looking into a range of motivations for these fires and links to a range of organised crime syndicates. As a result of these arson attacks, Victoria Police will also look to partner with its federal counterparts including theABF,AFP and the ATO to identify opportunities to ensure the community is kept safe and those involved in this criminality are targeted. Police do not believe these fires are directly linked to a second series of fires related to an ongoing organised crime dispute, which included a fire at a Collingwood business in June. Police are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed any of these incidents.
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