Elderly residents raised cuppas for Cancer Council

Vic, Marilyn, Keith, Elizabeth and Edith with Margaret Gassow at Garden Villages. Photo: Joe Mastroianni

Elderly residents in Brookfield raised cuppas and money for the Cancer Council at a fundraising breakfast.

The residents of Brooklyn and Coburns Gardens retirement villages hosted an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event last month, raising more than $700.

A spokeswoman for the two villages said: “There was a fantastic turnout with residents, their friends and family making generous contributions to a great cause.”

Image: Star Weekly
Image: Star Weekly

Game on for reserve

Sports clubs are warmed up and ready to use the newly opened hockey and athletics facilities at the Bridge Road Recreation Reserve in Melton South. The $11.3 million reserve development features a synthetic athletics track and field, hockey pitches, a multi-purpose competition venue with a training area, and a community pavilion.

Measle fears

There could be a potential spread of measles infection in Melbourne’s western suburbs, the health department has warned. Three cases of measles in Victoria have been confirmed in the past week, and while the department said there was no direct connection between the three, investigations suggested there could be a potential spread of infection in Geelong, the Surf Coast, and Melbourne’s west and north-west suburbs. The three victims were aged between 18 and 30, became infected in early to mid-June and none had recently travelled overseas.

Calling all candidates

Moorabool residents who are considering running for council can hone up on what’s involved at an information session. Council will also host a public information session on July 12 at its Ballan office. Details: www.standforcouncil.com.au