AUGUST 18, 2020 \ STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
Virus cases give hope By Tate Papworth
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he number of active cases of COVID-19 in Brimbank dropped by 47 during the past week. As of Sunday night, there were 831 cases in the municipality, however Brimbank continues to have the second-highest number of active cases in the state, behind Wyndham (888). More than 155 cases have been linked to an outbreak at the Estia Aged Care Facility in Ardeer. Despite the high number of cases some residents continue to lout stage four lockdown restrictions. Last week police arrested a woman for allegedly operating an illegal brothel at a residence in St Albans. Oicers from the Public Order Response Team and Sex Industry Coordination Unit attended two addresses in Mintaro Way, Seabrook and Alfrieda Street, St Albans, as part of an ongoing investigation. A 44-year-old woman was arrested at the Seabrook address and was interviewed and released pending summons. Police found several people at the St Albans premises, including two women who were both issued a formal warning. Several males were also located on the premises. hree of the men, a 32-year-old hornhill man, a 26-year-old Delahey man and a 50-year-old Keilor Downs man were all found to be in breach of the Chief Health Oicer’s directions and each received a ine of $1652. Meanwhile, a man in Brimbank was caught breaching curfew restrictions. When he was asked why he was out ater 8pm, he claimed he was researching where to buy cheaper groceries in the area. It comes as Premier Daniel Andrews on Sunday announced the state of emergency in Victoria would be extended another four weeks, taking it to September 13. he Premier was optimistic the coronavirus case numbers were trending in the right direction. “hese numbers are heading in the right direction, but this is an endurance race, not a sprint,” Mr Andrews said. “While these numbers are positive, we don’t want Victorians to relax. “We need to be united to get to the other side of this.”
Taylors Lakes’ own Jax and Lulu have joined Australia’s irst-ever charity doggie dress-up competition and they’re barking out for more entrants. The event calls for all canine fashionistas and their humans to get dressed for a good cause – raising funds and awareness for assistance dogs for children in need. Entrants from across the country will take on weekly costume challenges throughout September in a bid to win prizes and score themselves special treats. Money raised goes to Assistance Dogs, a lifeline for children in need. Last inancial year, Variety – the Children’s Charity Victoria funded nine assistance dogs to help improve the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, anxiety and epilepsy. This year the charity has received applications for dogs totalling more than $195,000, with eight children on their waiting list. Variety chief executive Mandy Burns said it was a great cause. “We know how much pets are loved, but for our children in need, an assistance dog will change their life and that of their family. “When specially trained seizure-alert dogs pull a child into the recovery position or a highly skilled Autism assistance dog keeps a child from running on the street, it is life-saving and gives a gift of independence and safety that has been missing.” Details: www.petember.com.au Tate Papworth
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