man arrested over drone
A man has been arrested for allegedly flying a drone in the vicinity of the Metropolitan Remand Centre in Ravenhall on Sunday. A man and woman were found in a car on Middle Road near the prison about 4.30pm with what was believed to be a drone and a small quantity of drugs. The man, 28, from Lalor, was charged with possessing a drug of dependence and attempting to commit an indictable offence. He has been bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court next Monday.
grant for business
A Laverton North business has received a $250,000 state government grant to increase its exports and employ more people. A & J Australia – which designs, manufactures and markets rigid plastic and paper products for the chemical and hospitality industries – will use the grant to buy a new injection mould machine. The new system is expected to boost the company’s exports by $75,000 and allow it to employ five extra staff.
school hosts country fair
Little River Primary School’s annual country fair is on this Sunday from 10am-3pm. Included will be sideshow alley games, an animal farm and an all-day barbecue. Money raised will go towards school building works.
leader reappointed
Southern Rural Water (SRW) has reappointed managing director Clinton Rodda for five years. Board chairman Terry Burgi said the company faced several challenges and believed Mr Rodda was the best person to lead SRW through the next five years.
kidz talk
A new support service has been launched for children who are at risk of developing or are experiencing emotional, mental health or behavioural difficulties. Kidz Talk will be run by South Western Melbourne Medicare Local in partnership with Drummond Street Services and will be available to children aged up to 11 in Wyndham and Hobsons Bay. Details: 9663 6733
road safety upgrade
Safety has been improved at the intersection of Old Geelong and Forsyth roads, following a $1.2 million upgrade. Traffic lights, wire rope safety barriers and street lights have been installed as part of the works. The intersection was the site of six casualty crashes in the five years to June 2013.
