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The Northern Health Foundation is calling on the Whittlesea and Hume communities to dig deep to help ensure Northern Hospital can provide the best possible care for COVID-19 patients. The foundation has launched a COVID-19 rapid response fund, designed to “accelerate and increase” Northern Health’s capacity to care for COVID-19 patients. Northern Health said it was playing a central role in responding to coronavirus across the northern suburbs. “We are preparing for a signiicant increase in patients needing support and treatment in our fever clinic, respiratory unit and intensive care unit over the coming weeks and months. “Our dedicated staff are working hard to keep our community safe, and they need your help.” The foundation said donations would support Northern Health fund 27 high-low oxygen machines for COVID-19 patients who require higher than normal volume of oxygen and buy two additional ultrasound machines to support the monitoring of lung changes in patients. To donate call 8405 2313 or visit nhfoundation.org.au. Laura Michell
Relief package revealed By Laura Michell Whittlesea ratepayers will be able to apply for payment plans, and in serious cases, defer their rates payments under the council’s COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy. he council will also triple the number of business mentoring sessions it ofers to help local businesses navigate the pandemic, and has provided $50,000 to Whittlesea Community Connections to support its work. he council’s coronavirus response plan was adopted by administrator Lydia Wilson at the
April 7 council meeting – the irst council meeting since Whittlesea’s councillors were sacked by the state government. Ms Wilson said the plan was the irst stage of the council’s support for residents and businesses, with more announcements to be made in due course. “We understand that COVID-19 has caused signiicant emotional and inancial stress across our community,” she said. “It is our commitment to all residents and businesses in the City of Whittlesea to provide assistance during this unprecedented time.”
Ms Wilson said the COVID-19 inancial hardship policy would be available to all individuals and businesses experiencing inancial hardship due to coronavirus. he policy removes penalties and costs that would otherwise be incurred under normal conditions, via an application process. Ms Wilson said that in serious cases, the council will consider deferring rates payments, without incurring interest, until June 30, 2021. “[he] policy rightfully goes beyond what we would normally do,” she said. “his community has faced challenges before, such
as the tragic Black Saturday bushires … the City of Whittlesea provided relief then; now, the community needs help … once more. his time, however, council must go further in its inancial support as it is unlikely that many people will go unafected by COVID-19 in some way. Experts are saying we might not see the light at the end of a dark tunnel for some time yet.” Ms Wilson said the council had provided extra funding to Whittlesea Community Connections, to help it continue its frontline support for residents.
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City of Whitlesea The City of Whittlesea is rolling out inancial and in-kind support for residents and businesses that complements Australian and Victorian government initiatives. We have localised our support to help our community in need, and will continue to adapt as this situation evolves. Here is a snapshot of the support available by the City of Whittlesea. This complements the support provided by the Australian and Victorian government.s.
Thank you for following the Australian and State government advice by staying home so we can save lives. This is certainly uncharted waters for us all. The City of Whitlesea is sill operaing, sill delivering important services, and providing relief and support where we can. While we have closed our physical doors at the Civic Centre (South Morang), Wesfield oices and Epping depot to allow our staf to work from home as much as possible, we are sill very much open for business. Lydia Wilson Administrator
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Services coninuing • Bin and waste collecions • Mowing and tree pruning in parks, gardens and open spaces • Immunisaion sessions* • Delivered meals • Family Day Care
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Home support for aged care clients Environmental health** Animal management Road maintenance Construcion projects Kindergartens
Services changing • Maternal and child health appointments, via phone • Libraries – visit yprl.vic.gov. au/eLibrary to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and stream ilms
• Youth Services Support, via phone • Building and planning services, available online • Disability parking permits, via post or email • School Crossing Supervisors – adjusted to each school’s needs.
Temporarily closed • Council oices – Civic Centre, Wesfield and Epping Depot • Community centres • Libraries (services online) • Playgrounds, skate parks and barbecue areas • Pools and gyms (indoor and outdoor)
• Plenty Ranges Arts & Convenion Centre • Golf courses and tennis courts • Landill and recycling faciliies All events, programs and aciviies are cancelled unil further noice.
$2M COVID-19 Community Recovery Fund to be co-designed with local businesses, community groups, sporing clubs and residents. $200,000 Emergency Relief Fund for non-government organisaions including Whitlesea Community Connecions and the Whitlesea Emergency Relief Network. $90,000 local business support package including extra mentoring sessions, educaional webinars, business development programs and shop local iniiaives. COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy for individuals and businesses to arrange a payment plan for rates, fees and charges. We will also consider deferring payments for those experiencing serious hardship. Support for vulnerable people including: • Data SIM cards for enhanced maternal and child health clients to access online appointments and other support • Distracion Packs for our local Aboriginal community focused on mindfulness, mental health, family games and gardening • Informaion and support to residents with disabiliies and carers, including changes to NDIS and service delivery aciviies • Translated Council informaion for our mulicultural communiies • Remote support program for vulnerable families • An outreach program for isolated groups and individuals in partnership with local support agencies. Expanded library digital oferings including online programs, ebooks and audiobooks. Addiional resources for community organisaions through deployment of City of Whitlesea staf. Increased cleaning and disinfecing at outdoor public spaces.
* Some locaions have been suspended for the remainder of 2020. Check the imetable and book online at whitlesea.vic.gov.au/immunisaion. ** Our environmental health oicers are helping businesses adapt to social distancing requirements, and coninue to carry out health and safety inspecions of food businesses.
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Council funds care package By Laura Michell Families, businesses and sporting clubs struggling with the inancial impact of COVID-19 will receive a helping hand from Hume council. As part of the second stage of the council’s coronavirus stimulus package, councillors last week approved $250,000 to create and distribute food and essential goods packages to families in need. he packages will be distributed by local charities and organisations.
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he council will also not charge interest on unpaid rates until December 31. Businesses can apply for a share in $1 million in quick response support grants for small to medium businesses; while sporting clubs can apply for grants for up to $5000 to cover their
operating costs. Cr Joseph Haweil said the coronavirus had taken a inancial and psychological toll on the community. “Council understands that many residents are experiencing inancial hardship during these diicult times,” he said. “Our local economy has also taken a big hit and the weeks and months ahead will be challenging for everybody. “I know these measures will support many families to put food on the table and will support local businesses to remain viable – and
perhaps even to grow – and will also assist to help connect people in this time of need.” Cr Drew Jessop described the COVID-19 pandemic as a “humanitarian crisis”, which was afecting everyone in the community. He said the council’s stimulus package was designed to support those who were “most afected”. “We have asked ourselves ‘Who is most afected? Who can we best support?’,” he said. “I have the sense this is just the start of what we are going to have to do to support our community over an extended period of time.”
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“his week, we have delivered 70 food parcels to 21 suburbs,” she said. “We are working around the clock.” Ms Donato said the charity, which is supported by Encompass Church, had spent thousands of dollars keeping its pantry stocked, while generous community members have also been dropping of donations and volunteering their time. She said the organisation was preparing for
an increase in demand for its services as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. “It would be fantastic if people could donate … it’s such a privilege to be able to support other people,” Ms Donato said. To donate, visit: https://bit.ly/2xr70AL If you are in need of support, call Encompass Care’s crisis hotline on 0422 461 847
Finding a parking space near Epping station is about to get easier ater Whittlesea council approved construction of a new carpark 100 metres from the station. he carpark, which will be built on the Wedge and Campbell streets road reserves, was given the green light by administrator Lydia Wilson earlier this month. he carpark will provide an additional 64 commuter parking spaces and is part of a state government plan to boost parking around train stations across Victoria. he council’s partnerships, planning and engagements director, Julian Edwards said the carpark would improve access to the station and reduce congestion around the station precinct. A report to the April 7 council meeting said the carpark would be within the Epping Central Metropolitan Activity Centre and would contribute to the area’s development as a public transport hub. “he proposal seeks to provide an appropriate level of car parking for users of the station and to further facilitate the use of public transport for longer distance trips,” the report stated. “he project will provide additional parking capacity in Melbourne’s northern suburbs whilst encouraging higher rail patronage and reducing on-street parking demand near the station.” Mr Edwards said the council received two objections to the proposal, which raised concerns about safety, an increase in crime in the area, the decline of property values and a reduction in green space. Laura Michell
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Pen pals back in vogue Whittlesea children are penning letters to the municipality’s isolated older residents to help them remain connected to the community. he letter-writing initiative is part of the council’s intergenerational project. Community service director Belgin Besim said remaining connected is important for everyone’s wellbeing. “he need for many older people to be placed in isolation during this pandemic will, for some, exacerbate their sense of loneliness,” Ms Besim said. “Using our intergenerational approach, we have contacted our local schools to see if they can arrange for students to write/draw letters for our older residents. “his might be nursing homes, but it will
also include older people accessing our aged care services who live independently at home, oten living alone.” he council’s intergenerational project is inspired by a televised social experiment, which involved elderly people in a retirement community joined by a group of four-year-olds. It strives to connect the municipality’s younger and older communities. To take part in the program, send your letter to Aged and Disability Services, City of Whittlesea, Reply Paid 60758, Bundoora MDC, 3083. Details: Catherine Simcox 9407 5966 or via Catherine.simcox@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Whittlesea council has changed the starting time for its council meetings. Until October, council meetings will begin at 3pm, instead of 6.30pm. The council’s governance manager Michael Tonta said the change was in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in meetings being conducted by live stream.
Search for a name Whittlesea residents are being encouraged to think up a creative name for the municipality’s composting mascot. The new mascot will join the council’s other mascot Reggie the Recycler, and will help launch Whittlesea’s food recycling service from July 1. Entries close Friday. Details: whittlesea.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly
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Anzac spirit lives on at home By Laura Michell Hume and Whittlesea residents are being encouraged to get behind a campaign to mark Anzac Day from their homes. RSL Australia is urging people to ‘light up the dawn’ and pay their respects by standing in their living rooms, at the end of their driveways, or on their porches or balconies at 6am on Saturday. People are being asked to take photos and share them on social media under various hash tags including #ANZACspirit,
#lightupthedawn and #standto. Craigieburn War Memorial and Remembrance Committee (CWMRC) president Kevin O’Callaghan said that while there would be no public Anzac Day services, people could still mark the day. “he key message is for people to take an opportunity on the 25th to remember family and friends in their own house, own yard or own driveway and it will still have as much meaning as any community service,” he said. “Standing at the end of your driveway at 6am is a great idea. Nearly all of our members are
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considering having two members raise the lags at the Craigieburn war memorial at Anzac Park and lay a single wreath just before 6am, subject to police approval. Meanwhile, Epping RSL is urging veterans in need of assistance to reach out and ask for help. he RSL recently dropped of Easter food packages to local veterans. “Remember to please check on your elderly friends or relatives, and those you know that may not be coping too well at this time and make sure they are OK,” a post on the RSL’s Facebook page said.
New book unlocks past he Craigieburn War Memorial and Remembrance committee hopes its new children’s book will spark conversations about Anzac Day between grandparents and their grandchildren. he book, called Hope’s Anzac Adventure, was written by committee member and Craigieburn Salvation Army captain Jo Brookshaw, and was illustrated by local artist Betty Maher. Ms Brookshaw said the book is about a girl and her grandfather who go on an adventure in Craigieburn and discover the war memorial at Anzac park along the way. She said the book features local landmarks that will be familiar to children. Ms Brookshaw said the book aimed to encourage children to learn more about Anzac Day and for grandparents to share their stories. “For us, the most important thing was to help the older generations to connect with the
younger generation about Anzac Day,” she said. “It is important to share the stories of Anzac Day with the next generation.” Ms Maher said the book gave young children an insight into Anzac Day. “I think it is a very worthwhile cause, it is a lovely story,” she said. he Craigieburn War Memorial and Remembrance Committee has gited two copies of the book to libraries, primary schools, kindergartens and child care centres in Craigieburn, Mickleham, Greenvale and Roxburgh Park. “I think that is a wonderful thing … for young children to be able to see and read this book,” Ms Maher said. Laura Michell Jo Brookshaw with her book. (Damjan Janevski) 207278_01
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Community grants to combat virus By Laura Michell Hume council has made $450,000 in grants available to community groups and residents to help them adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic and continue building social connections. Councillors last week approved a one-of COVID-19 community grants category, which will form part of its annual community grants program. he COVID-19 grants are available in four categories: arts activation, community connections and partnerships, community
adaptation and partnerships, and technology access and support. Charitable organisations and neighbourhood houses can apply for up to $20,000 under the community adaptation and partnerships category for projects addressing social isolation and service delivery during COVID-19. Community groups can apply for up to $2000 under the community adaptation and partnerships category to help them adapt to social distancing requirements and to help build resilience in the community. he council has also made up to $1000
available for residents who do not have access to adequate technology at home to enable them to access virtual education or undertake retraining to ind employment. Artists can apply for up to $3000 to develop new works. Cr Naim Kurt said there had never been a more important time for council to support community groups to provide activities, programs and services. “Over the last few weeks, I have been inundated with community requests for support as a result of the restrictions placed on
movement due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said. “We are approving a new one-of COVID-19 community grant program which will provide an opportunity for individuals and groups across Hume to adjust to the physical distancing requirements whilst continuing to build social connections and participation throughout the community. “he community should be assured … that we are here with them.” To apply for a COVID-19 community grant, visit: hume.vic.gov.au/humetogether
Brides embrace technology Brides across Australia had plans for their special day thrown into disarray ater the government announced tight restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. Weddings can be conducted with no more than ive people; including the couple, the celebrant and the witnesses. But like so many industries during these times, people are adapting. Aneta Pazeski who owns Bridesmaids Dressing Room in Keilor East said technology has played a massive part in helping brides plan their weddings. “We’ve taken measurements over video chat, shown colour and designs … pretty much everything we’d do in person,” Ms Pazeski said. “Some brides have opted to actually even have their weddings online, some have had smaller ceremonies, while others have postponed.” Bride-to-be, Lauren said she was still unsure what to do.
“I was supposed to get married in July, so it’s not far away, but there’s so much information constantly changing, that it’s hard to follow. “When reality hit I was let wondering if we want a ive person thing or do we wait and do it properly? “For now we’re planning as if it might happen, but aware it might not … there’s a lot worse things happening in the world right now and ways to get around these things.” For Bianca Spagnolo it was a diferent story. “We were meant to get married in Italy in June, so that’s deinitely cancelled,” Ms Spagnolo said. “We had over 100 people coming and 30 of my family members all booked lights … we’re scrambling for refunds at the moment.” Ms Spagnolo has rescheduled her pending nuptials for June, 2021. Tate Papworth
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Life in lockdown Residents across the north and west have been getting creative and spreading the message of hope during the COVID-19 lockdown. On our Facebook pages, Star Weekly last week asked readers to submit photos of what they have been doing during the pandemic, and we were overwhelmed by the responses. Kathy has set up an LED multi-coloured snowball tree and some signs in her front windows. “I run a succulent business and a recycle project from home, and have plenty of admin to do, but of course my Gumtree ads are paused and there are no customers coming to my door,” Kathy said. “But I wanted to ind some way I could catch the attention and cheer my neighbours and passersby. “I racked my brains and realised that as I had two large, full-length windows in the front of my house, I could do something there. “As daylight fades, I turn the tree on and it twinkles away until I go to bed. “I often wake before daylight, so I switch it on again … for the many workers who leave home early and drive past.” Kathy has encouraged other residents to decorate their windows and doors with messages of hope.
Liz, who calls herself an “amateur photographer” snapped this gorgeous photo of rainbow nature-strip art. See @LizEllisPhotography54 on Facebook or lizellisphotos for more photos.
Left: Renee snapped this picture of Cooper, aged seven, and Lucas, aged four, who have made their own McDonald’s drive-through. Right: Jo sent us these snaps of her daughters, 12 year-old Ella and nine year-old Lily, who gave their father Mick a haircut. The girls gave Mick a handlebar moustache, trimmed his hair and even shaved his legs. Three year-old Harper drew some rainbows on the path near her family’s home for people to enjoy when they walk past. Left: Radhika submitted these photos of some lawn art, created by her husband Sohil and daughter Gauhar. Right: The Stewart Family created this window art. “Many people have been stopping by to see the window, especially at night. We have loved seeing people taking photos and sharing the colourful picture around social media,” the family said.
Several residents have drawn chalk illustrations around the local park and estate. The trail has been dubbed the “walk of positivity”. Nas, who sent in the images, said: “We have had many cases where people say it brought them smiles. “The community have gone out and purchased chalks and wrote on the footpath. Each time the rain washes it away, we go and write again. This is our contribution. “As a community, we ran competitions to keep our sanity intact – we had bin isolation day competitions, colouring competition and few more organised for the next few weeks.” Chalk art, above, sent in by Georgia. 8 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 21 April, 2020
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Chemists urge lu shots By Laura Michell People should consider ordering medications online and booking a lu shot as soon as possible to stay healthy during the coronavirus crisis, according to a local pharmacy. Senior Amcal pharmacist Brinley Hosking is urging people to do all they can to stay protected during COVID-19 by practicing good hygiene and social distancing. She said many pharmacies, including Whittlesea Amcal, have online ordering and click and collect services, which help people reduce the amount of time they need to spend away from home. Ms Hosking said online ordering also helped those with medical conditions ensure they were prepared for extended periods of self-isolation. “Amcal remains committed to helping the community with their health and wellness needs, as many are seeking additional guidance and advice as we navigate these uncertain
times,” Ms Hosking said. “We have a range of ways we can help and provide advice, either in-store at your local Amcal Pharmacy, on our website or by using our Amcal app which allows locals to fulill their prescription needs from home.” Ms Hosking said while pharmacies, like supermarkets, were experiencing stock shortages as a result of panic buying, they were working with suppliers to replenish the shelves quickly. “here is no need to buy in bulk,” she said. “If we work together, there will be enough for everyone.” Ms Hosking said getting a lu shot was especially important this year, with the vaccination expected to be available from this month. “Having the lu and COVID-19 at the same time can make you very ill. It is therefore important to reduce the risk of the lu, which can be done by receiving a lu vaccination,” she said.
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Youth Projects extends its reach he COVID-19 pandemic is taking its toll on youth living in Melbourne’s northern and north-western suburbs, with hundreds of young people reaching out to Youth Projects for help each week. he charity provides frontline support to young people experiencing disadvantage, unemployment, homelessness, alcohol and other drug issues, and runs a number of education, employment and drop-in services. Youth Projects chief executive Ben Vasiliou said the organisation was conducting about 300 to 350 telephone appointments per week with young people living in Hume and Whittlesea, who were in need of support during the coronavirus crisis. He said some youth support agencies have closed their doors in response to the pandemic, but Youth Projects was continuing to ofer all of its services. “We need to listen to [young people] and listen to their needs. We want them to know this is going to end … we are here and we are hopeful,” Mr Vasiliou said. Youth Projects has noticed a spike in young people who are unemployed or homeless since the crisis began. Mr Vasiliou said many young people had turned to couch-suring or living on the streets because they did not have a safe place to isolate, and there were not enough refuge beds available. Mr Vasiliou said Youth Projects was trying to ease the impact on young people by ofering online employment and mindfulness sessions to help them prepare for life ater the virus. However, he warned support services would see a rise in young people seeking help when the pandemic is over. “We need to start the road to recovery now … we need to start transitioning young people back to normal life,” he said.
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Buy a pint for later and save local jobs Nobody likes nursing a beer, but buying a pint today to drink later could save your local haunt. Carlton and United Breweries has teamed up with the Australian Hotels Association to launch the ‘For the Love of Your Local’ campaign. Locals nominate their participating local establishment and buy a pint of Carlton Draught. he cash goes to the venue immediately and Carlton & United then matches the purchase with a free pint, meaning people get two pints for the price of one when their local re-opens.
Carlton and United Breweries chief executive Peter Filipovic said it was a gesture to help keep a great Australian tradition alive. “Some venues are facing the prospect of never opening their doors again if they don’t get cash low. It is an unprecedented challenge, not even during the world wars or he Depression did the pubs close,” he said. “But we know Australians want pubs and clubs to keep their place at the heart of many local communities once this crisis is over. “So if you love your local, or just want to help save the great Aussie tradition of going to the
pub, buy a pint of beer in their hour of need.” For the Love of Your Local is running across the country and numerous establishments across the north, including Whittlesea and Hume, are taking part. More than 10,000 venues, which employ many of the nation’s one million hospitality employees, have been forced to call last drinks for now. To buy a pint and view participating pubs visit: https://loveofyourlocal.com.au
Online library storytimes, encouraging use of open spaces and live streaming itness classes are just some of the ways Hume council is countering the impacts of social isolation as part its #HumeTogether campaign. Mayor Carly Moore said council is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Regular programs, such as supported playgroup sessions or visiting one of the many community centres for a senior’s event, are all about improved wellbeing outcomes,” she said. “While these activities are not currently taking place and social distancing is a necessity at this time, we do not want it to lead to loneliness and isolation. “he Hume Together campaign seeks to support Hume residents during these diicult times by creating other ways for them to participate in positive and upliting activities. Visit www.hume.vic.gov.au/hume together for programs and services. Laura Michell
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he state and federal governments are being urged to provide more support for family violence support services, with women’s health groups anticipating a surge in family violence incidents as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Women’s Health in the North, which supports women in Hume and Whittlesea, has joined 49 other women’s health and gender equity groups in calling for more funding for specialist family violence services. he groups, led by Gender Equity Victoria, issued a joint statement raising concerns that women will be at risk of family violence while self-isolating at home. hey say the research shows that family violence incidents spike during and ater “catastrophic” events. “Family violence incidents are anticipated to rise, as is the severity of those incidents as forced isolation during the pandemic puts further stress on families,” the statement said. “he increased risk of family violence across the whole community is high.” Gender Equity Victoria said the state and federal governments needed to fund specialist support services and emergency responders to help services respond to requests for help. It comes as the Interface Councils, which includes Hume and Whittlesea, call on the state government to open Orange Door Hubs in growth areas. he hubs and their associated outreach services are a recommendation from the Royal Commission into Family Violence and provides support to people experiencing family violence. Interface Councils spokeswoman Karen Egan said there are currently no Orange Door Hubs in the Interface Councils region.
Dog owners and their furry pooches are being encouraged to hit the pavement in their own backyards and neighbourhoods as part of the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk. he annual public walk, scheduled for May 17, has been cancelled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the RSPCA is asking people to put on their walking shoes and take their four-legged friends on a walk in their local area during May, while still following the rules of social distancing. he new event format, now known as Million Paws Walk: Walk his May, encourages people to spend time with their dogs while still providing a pathway to support RSPCA’s work to help end animal cruelty. RSPCA Victoria chief executive Liz Walker said participants can still donate and raise money for the organisation. “While the revised format means we can’t physically bring people together, we can still connect to fundraise for animals in need where possible,” she said. hose who have already purchased tickets to the event can request a refund or have the ticket cost transferred to a tax-deductible donation. Details: millionpawswalk.com.au/ SHANNON WITH HER MOODLE ELVIE
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MY PLACE Broadmeadows artist Yosef Al-Mussawi is the chairperson of the Hume-based Victorian Arabic Artists Association. He speaks with Laura Michell. What’s your connection to Hume? I live in Broadmeadows and sometimes draw and paint en plein air locally. I am the chairperson of the Victorian Arabic Artists Association. What do you like about where you live? It is a beautiful area. What, if anything, would you like to change about Broadmeadows? Our beautiful area needs more variety of stores. It is a multicultural area that requires an artistic painting to publicise its cultural, peaceful coexistence. I would like to see drawing exhibitions and markets for cratsmen to introduce diferent cultures. Tell us about the Victorian Arabic Artists Association. he Victorian Arabic Artists Association brings the Arabic community together through creative art projects and celebrations. I have been involved since February 2003 (Damjan Janevski) 204731_01
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Charges laid over chemical blaze By Laura Michell he company at the centre of a massive chemical ire in Campbellield in April 2019 has been charged by WorkSafe. Bradbury Industrial Services was charged with three ofences under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Dangerous Goods Act. WorkSafe alleges the company, which is now in liquidation, failed to provide workers at the hornycrot Street warehouse with the information, instruction, training and
supervision they needed to perform their work safely and without risks to health. WorkSafe has also accused the company of failing to take reasonable precautions to prevent ire or explosion at the site in circumstances where it knew that failure would endanger the safety or health of people, property or the environment. It is also alleged that Bradbury failed to take reasonable precautions for the prevention of ire or explosion involving dangerous goods in its ownership, control or possession. he ire at the chemical storage warehouse
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- WorkSafe statement on April 5, 2019, blanketed the northern suburbs in thick black smoke and resulted in the closure of schools and roads in the surrounding area. he Environment Protection Authority had suspended Bradbury’s licence 15 days before the ire ater an investigation found the company
was storing more waste than permitted under its licence. In the weeks following the blaze, Hume council called for the state government to ensure chemical storage companies were abiding by the conditions of their EPA licences. In a statement, WorkSafe said the charges followed 35 charges already iled in the Melbourne Magistrates Court in relation to alleged chemical stockpiles at other Bradbury sites in Campbellield and Craigieburn. he new charges will be heard at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on April 29.
Stories to inspire For Epping’s Lisa Jane Hussey, writing down her story was a rewarding experience. Ms Hussey is one of 10 authors who contributed to a new book, A Message to Your Younger Self, sharing the stories of the moments in their lives that helped make them who they are today. he book is the second in Antoniette Pellegrini’s We Inspire Now anthology series. Ms Hussey penned her story – set in 1997 when she was in year 12 – on the advice of a friend who wrote for the irst book in the series. “Since I was 25, I have been working out what my story is … it wasn’t until Antoniette that I realised I needed to tell my story,” Ms Hussey said. “As scary as it is, I knew I had to share.” While the book is Ms Hussey’s irst published work, she has had a passion for writing and sharing stories for a while.
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Subaru has launched fuel-saving, emission-reducing petrol-electric hybrids to its two biggest selling models – the XV and Forester. One XV Hybrid AWD variant is ofered and two Foresters: Hybrid L AWD and Hybrid S AWD. Subaru XV Hybrid ofers more than 14 per cent improvement in fuel eiciency over equivalent petrol variants in the urban cycle and more than seven per cent improvement in the combined cycle. Forester ofers improvement of more than 19 per cent in the urban cycle and more than nine per cent in the combined cycle. hese numbers are compared to 2.5-litre petrol variants. Both hybrid models feature what Subaru terms e-Boxer power. A 2.0 litre horizontally opposed Boxer engine linked via Motor Assist to a high voltage lithium ion battery. he four cylinder 2.0 litre engine produces 110 kilowatts of power at 6000 rpm and 196 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. he electric motor produces 12.3 kW of power and 66 Nm of torque, and is self-charging, via kinetic energy captured by regenerative braking and coasting. he e-Boxer logic adjusts the power split between petrol and electric to match driving conditions. It automatically changes between three modes: Motor Assist EV driving; Motor Assist electric (EV) + petrol engine driving and Petrol engine driving. From standstill or at low speed, the vehicle is powered by the electric motor only, for quiet, zero-emission driving. Depending upon driving environment, vehicle and battery condition, it can operate in fully electric mode up to 40 km/h. When driving in fully electric mode (both forward and reverse), the Pedestrian Alert
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