Environmental fine for recycler
A Laverton North recycling company has been fined more than $7000 for breaching environmental standards. The Environment Protection Authority issued an infringement to Norstar Recycling when traces of petroleum hydrocarbons were found in a dam on the premises. The EPA’s Robyn Box said seven Victorian companies received fines on April 10.
Pool to stay open year-round
Werribee Olympic Outdoor Pool will remain open all year, allowing residents to keep swimming while Wyndham Leisure and Events Centre is upgraded. From May 1 to October 31, the pool will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5.30-7.30am and 5-7pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 5-7pm and Saturday from 8-10am. Wyndham Council has spent $650,000 on upgrades to the pool, including a new heating system to make it more comfortable during winter.
Sign up for Auskick experience
Budding footballers are being urged to sign up for a new Auskick program at Tarneit’s Goddard Street Reserve. The program, designed to provide boys and girls with a fun and safe football experience, begins this Sunday at 9.30am. Details: aflauskick.com.au
‘Neighbours’ star to drop by studio
Actor Jenna Rosenow will visit Werribee’s Screen Actors studio this weekend to give students acting tips and workshop Neighbours scripts. Ms Rosenow, 21, studied at a Screen Actors school and made her debut on the show as Amber Turner earlier this year. She will visit the studio at 93 Watton Street on Saturday morning. Details: 8742 3626
