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Safer places set By KATH GANNAWAY BURRINJA in Upwey is one of four new Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSPs) designated by Yarra Ranges Council. The cultural centre was added, along with Healesville RACV Club, Millgrove Recreation Reserve and Woori Yallock Reserve, to the shire’s current 11 NSPs at Yarra Ranges Council’s 10 December meeting. But it was not without discussion about whether they should be more correctly called Places of Last Resort.
Councillor Samantha Dunn said calling the designated buildings or areas Neighbourhood Safer Places sent the wrong message to the community. She welcomed Mayor Fiona McAllister’s move to have the matter, originally listed as a confidential item, discussed openly before the gallery. “I will not be happy until these are called Places of Last Resort - to call them Neighbourhood Safer Places is completely flawed,” she said. “They are not safe, and this gives a completely wrong message.”
She said the council should continue to push for the more accurate description, but said it was good to see another four places had been assessed as appropriate for designation. “I think residents will be pleased to see more across the shire, but there is no guarantee of survival if you use one of these places, so it is always with mixed feelings when we designate these that we do need to emphasise there are no guarantees.” Cr McAllister said the designation of NSPs was a critical issue for the
Yarra Ranges communities and that there had been an incredible amount of work involved in making the 15 places available. The recommendation which was passed unanimously noted that the 11 current NSPs had passed the annual audit and so would remain designated for the coming fire danger period. The council is also required to provide signage at the sites and ensure the sites are maintained over the fire danger period. The report is to be made available to the public, minus any confidential information.
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Car races home POLICE have located a stolen rare race car in Belgrave South worth $320,000. The car, which was stolen from a factory in Rowville last month, was found by a passerby on the side of Courtneys Road in Belgrave South about 12.30am who then called police. Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in finding the car. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.
Feel good for Rotary MONBULK and District Rotary Club will again be holding its annual breakfast on Australia Day at the Monbulk Community Hub. The Australia Day breakfast will be a fun and entertaining morning, if only for the chance to hear guest speaker Doctor Feelgood (Dr Sally Cockburn), the well known radio compere of Pillow Talk and current health presenter on Good Morning Australia. The event raises funds to allow the local Rotary Club to assist community projects and local residents in need. To book email phayne@ redp.com.au. 1098738-LN44-13
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By JODIE SYMONDS CAME one, came all, Macclesfield Primary School’s market had it all. The day finally came for Macclesfield Primary School grade five and six students as their annual Enterprise Market was held on Friday 6 December.
Macclesfield raised more than $2000 in just two hours at the event. There were a number of stalls from popcorn popping to sponge throwing and even face painting. The grade five and six students were assigned a task to design a small business over a school term and then run the stall at the market.
Students were given the opportunity to choose their businesses based upon their interests and then were guided to structure the business. “It usually brings a big turn-out,” Macclesfield Primary School teacher Cheryl Grambau said. “The Enterprise Market is a great way for our students to learn about
business management and especially team work,” she said. A portion of the money would go to the Grade 6 formal and the rest would support a number of charities. This year’s event supported World Vision in the Philippines to help those who are visually impaired.
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