Loot to meet its match
Thieves stole $20,000 of cigarettes after forcing their way into a supermarket at Woodgrove shopping centre last Thursday. It’s believed the thieves were driving a Nissan X-Trail.
Arsonists hit bikie clubhouse
An unoccupied clubhouse belonging to bikie gang Satan’s Soldiers on Norton Drive, Melton, was set alight last week. Police said two offenders were involved. Information to Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000
Algae plagues reservoir
Residents are being urged to avoid water at Melton Reservoir following an outbreak of blue-green algae. Details: 1300 139 510 or srw.com.au
Premier rejects meeting
Moorabool Council’s request for a meeting with Premier Denis Napthine over plans for Bacchus Marsh’s eastern interchange has been knocked back. “It’s extremely disappointing for such a significant issue for the area,” mayor Cr Pat Toohey said. Moorabool will receive $908,043 through the federal government’s Roads to Recovery program, with Navigators Road getting $43,000 to mark centre and edge lines.
Footy legend strides out
Former Essendon star Michael Long will visit Melton and Moorabool next week as part of a walk relay with the goal of having Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recognised in Australia’s constitution. The walk will begin at the MCG and finish in the Northern Territory. A community breakfast will be held at Melton Civic Centre at 8.45am on Monday. Walkers will arrive at Bacchus Marsh Visitors Centre at 2pm, Monday, and at the Ballan Council offices from 3.30pm the next day for a traditional smoking ceremony, followed by performances and a community barbecue.
