Thieves hit where it hurts
More than $5000 stock and equipment was stolen when thieves broke into the Diggers Rest Junior Football Club rooms last Tuesday. Club spokeswoman Michelle Ryan said thieves chiselled a lock off a door before forcing their way in. Canteen stock, cooking equipment, first-aid kits and game day equipment, including stretchers, were among the items taken, upsetting members like Robert (pictured). A damaged floor will cost $3000 to replace. “We’re a small club who struggle for numbers but work hard to raise funds to keep the costs of playing down for our members families,” Ryan said.
Water site’s on the level
Residents can keep closer tabs on water storage levels via Southern Rural Water’s revamped website. Performance manager Lincoln Eddy said improvements in data collection meant storage levels could be updated daily instead of weekly. Details: srw.com.au
Questions keep hall afloat
The Lions Club of Ballan and St Johns Anglican Church will hold a trivia night at the church hall on May 10. Tables of six to eight people cost $10 a head, with proceeds going to Lions projects and the upkeep of the Ballan church’s hall. Details: 0402 390 080
Environment grants offered
Local environment groups are being encouraged to apply for one of five $1000 grants on offer as part of Melton Council’s World Environment Day celebrations. To be eligible, groups must be working on public land in Melton or running community programs. Details: melton.vic.gov.au
