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Hume Anglican Grammar students Luvyansh, Rohan and Aayan took part in the world record attempt. (Supplied)
From Lord’s to Donnybrook What do Lord’s and Donnybrook have in common? They are both the site of attempts to set a world record for the largest cricket lesson at a single venue. More than 1000 people made their way to Olivine Recreation Reserve on 18 November for the world record bid. Turn to page 9 to find out how it went.
Mayor urges respect By Laura Michell New Whittlesea mayor Lawrie Cox has urged his fellow councillors to treat the community, council staff and each other with respect – and called out online abuse directed at councillors. Cr Cox was elected mayor for 2025-26 on Tuesday 18 November, ahead of Cr David Lenberg. Outgoing mayor Martin Taylor did not nominate for the position despite announcing his re-election bid in a 856-word Facebook post on 15 November.
Cr Blair Colwell was selected as the city’s deputy mayor over Cr Michael Labrador – who was elected to council just three months ago. This Cr Cox’s second time in the mayor’s chair, having been Whittlesea mayor in 2018-19, while he also served as president of the Shire of Whittlesea in 1982. Speaking following his election as mayor, Cr Cox said Whittlesea was a diverse community. “Many of us have joined this great Australian community but we are all equal in standing. And I think that is important
to understand in terms of respecting our community and the people who elected us,” he said. “There are also many faiths ... but no matter where you come from or the faith you have, you are all to be treated with respect.” He also spoke of the need for councillors to treat council staff – and each other – with respect, and called out those who attack councillors online. “Councillors are creatures of the state ... we are not recognised as a separate level in the constitution,” Cr Cox said.
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“So many people don’t understand that we are directly governed by state acts and we have to comply to those requirements. “Too many attack local government unfortunately at the moment because they fail to understand that. “It is easy to yell at a computer screen or punch the keyboard. I don’t accept that and I don’t accept abuse or false claims without evidence. “This applies to all councillors and all employees of the City of Whittlesea.” Continued: Page 10.
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