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Multimedia migrant tale An Eynesbury film-maker and musician has been awarded money by the City of Melbourne to stage a live show documenting the lives of post war migrants at the Bonegilla migrant camp. Simon Reich was inspired to create his show, Bonegilla - The Migrant’s Journey after learning about his father’s experience immigrating to Australia from war-torn Berlin. Reich’s father was one of 500,000 people who passed through the Bonegilla migrant camp. The multimedia show runs for 1.5 hours and features filmed interviews with people from various European countries, migrants’ own photos and videos, and a soundtrack of live string quartet and piano music. Reich said the show is “nothing like a dry and dusty history lesson”. “It is a multimedia presentation and the migrants tell of their war experiences, why they wanted to travel to the other side of the world and how they fared in their new adopted country. “At times it’s tragic, disheartening and racist, but ultimately it’s a feel good story of gutsy and inspirational people who created the backbone of Australian society.” The show will open in December.
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Leakes Road in the dark Copper wire theft has put street lights at Leakes Road, Rockbank, out of action and Melton council is appealing to the state government to provide a temporary solution until they can be fixed. At a council meeting on Monday, May 29, Cr Steve Abboushi moved for council to contact the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to request the temporary installation of streetlights along the state-owned road. Cr Abboushi said he is aware temporary
lights are a “Band-Aid” solution but the interim measure could “save lives and prevent a fatality”. “This is a significant issue in this street, there’s been a number of accidents on Leakes Road at the interchange at the Western Freeway off ramp,” he said. Cr Abboushi said he has heard from community members who have reported the lights at Leakes Road have been out for almost two years. Melton police acting Senior Sergeant Mick Conway said police are aware of the Leakes Road copper theft, and that the issue
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is widespread. He said the theft can lead to street lights shutting down as well as train-line disruptions. “[Copper wire theft happens] pretty much across any developing residential area and along railway networks,” he said. “It’s a concern for us because of the safety issue and the inconvenience to the public.” Acting Senior sergeant Conway said police are automatically alerted when there is interference with the wire pits, and people have been caught posing as workers in the middle of the night. He encouraged anyone who sees suspicious
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behaviour to call triple-0. A DTP spokesperson said the department will reinstate street lighting at Leakes Road and Western Highway in Rockbank after copper wire was stolen from the interchange. “Copper cables can carry up to 1500 volts can cause serious injury or death when interfered with. We will deter vandalism where possible and prevent future thefts on our network,” the spokesperson said. DTPis are currently engaging contractors to repair the damage and will consider whether suitable temporary lighting is available to be used in the interim.
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