Man blown off scaffolding
A man was rushed to hospital yesterday morning after falling from scaffolding in Tarneit. The man was working on a two-storey house in Riversdale Avenue when he was blown off the scaffolding by strong winds. Emergency services were at the scene when Star Weekly went
to print.
Rubbish charges slashed
Wyndham residents will pay less to have their rubbish bins collected following the repeal of the carbon tax by the federal government. Councillors approved an $8.17 reduction in the annual waste management service charge, from $259 per bin to $250.83. The cost of a second bin will be cut by $8.17, from $249 to $240.83.
Cameras almost back in action
Two fixed speed cameras on the Western Ring Road will soon be reactivated after being switched off in February 2011 to allow a major road upgrade in the area. The cameras are about 560 metres north of Ballarat Road, Ardeer on the ring road’s southbound lanes and about 650 metres south of Ballarat Road, Deer Park on the northbound lanes.
New timetables for buses
Timetables for most bus services in Werribee and Hoppers Crossing have been changed after the introduction of new public transport timetables. The changes will improve bus and train connections. Routes 436, 437, 439, 441, 445, 446, 448 and 449 will have extended evening services on weeknights, while Sunday services have been introduced to route 441 and 445.
Search for stolen ute
Police are appealing for help to find a ute that was stolen after a Werribee house was broken in to on July 17. The car is a red, 2003 Holden Commodore ute with gold Chevy badges. Information to Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000
Become a puppy carer
Assistance Dogs Australia will hold information sessions for potential puppy educators, sitters and volunteers at the Plaza library in Hoppers Crossing from 11am-1pm on August 14. Assistance Dogs Australia trains dogs that provide freedom and independence to people with disabilities. For more details, email dmoore@assistancedogs.org.au.
Nominate a great dad
Nominations for YMCA’s community father of the year award close August 15. For more details, visit www.victoria.ymca.org.au/fathers.
