14 AUGUST, 2024
Finding inspiration Jess Fairfax is enjoying the opportunity to sit down and focus on her next project as part of Create [SPACE] Wyndham. Fairfax is one of four local artists who are part of an inaugural artist-in-residence program which gives artists a space to work, a small grant and support by the Wyndham council arts and culture team over a three-month period from July to September. Fairfax, who is a sound artist and creative producer, said it was a really great initiative. “Artists don’t have a lot of time and resources to do things like this,” she said. “To be able to have time to do things and what you want to do is really rare.” Fairfax does a lot of work with sound, including making podcasts and soundscapes, and has spent nine years in broadcasting. She said the environment plays a big influence in her work. Part of the focus of this project will be how the environment helps people find a sense of themselves. Fairfax said she wanted to be based at Point Cook library which has an amazing collection of books for inspiration.
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Food safety convictions The owner of a Werribee food premises has been convicted of 26 charges relating to unsafe food practices and ordered to pay fines and costs of $126,000. Wyndham council said the proprietor pleaded guilty to all charges at a County Court of Victoria hearing, relating to the cleanliness of the premises, unsatisfactory food handling practices and assaulting an authorised officer performing their duties under the food act. Council said the specific offences over an extended period included, but were not limited to: failure to handle food that was intended
for sale in a safe manner; failure to maintain a level of cleanliness to prevent a build-up of food waste, grease or other visible matter; failure to take all practicable measures to eradicate and prevent pests from the premises; storing or packaging food in a manner that did not prevent its contamination and may have affected its safety and suitability; failure to have easily accessible hand washing facilities for food handlers; failure of food handlers to take all practicable measures when handling food to ensure that food is protected from contamination; and failure to ensure the food
premises, fixtures, fittings and equipment were in a good state of repair and working order. Mayor Jennie Barrera welcomed the conviction. “Safe food handling practices is a matter Wyndham City takes very seriously, and council inspects all 1718 food premises across our city regularly,” Cr Barrera said. “While the vast majority of food premises comply with regulations, council has no hesitation in prosecuting proprietors who do not meet our high hygiene standards because
the health and safety of our community is our priority. “In this instance, prosecution was undertaken due to an extended history of non-compliance with relevant legislation. “All food premises operators have a responsibility to ensure the appropriate food safety and hygiene practises are in place.” Council’s public and environmental health unit is available to provide advice to operators who are unsure of their responsibilities. Details: 1300 023 411 or, wyndham.vic.gov. au
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