Michaela Meade
A 19-year-old man from Broadmeadows and a 14-year-old boy from Wallan have been charged following an alleged burglary in Kalkallo on Tuesday.
Police allege two males went to a property on Graves Court, Kalkallo on Tuesday, April 6 in a stolen vehicle about 7pm, before forcing their way inside.
There was no one home at the time of the incident.
Police said the man and the boy were arrested on Wednesday about 1am.
Police allege the pair were in a vehicle containing stolen property.
Both have been charged with burglary and theft of a motor vehicle.
The 14-year-old was remanded in custody to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
Michaela Meade
Craigieburn Central is treating kids to Easter holiday fun with a variety of workshops and activities, running until Friday, April 16.
A nine hole mini golf course is open from Monday, April 12 until Friday, April 16 from 10am to 2pm to let kids test their putting skills against friends and family.
An online booking system is set up to ensure safety and convenience for attendees.
Kids craft workshops are running daily at the Big W quadrant from 11am to 2pm until Friday, April 9.
Marketing manager Monique Mete said: “we’re excited to bring a family classic mini golf to central for all to enjoy these school holidays.
Michaela Meade
Wyndham businesses are playing a waiting game, with the full impact of the end to JobKeeper payments unlikely to be felt for a few months, community and business leaders say.
The federal government introduced the JobKeeper financial subsidy last year to help businesses cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The subsidy came to an end on March 28.
Committee for Wyndham chief executive Barbara McLure said she expects some businesses to struggle with the conclusion of the financial assistance, especially the “hardest hit” industries of hospitality and tourism.
“The next quarter will be interesting… to see how businesses will be coping without it,” Ms McLure said.
Residents and Wyndham council have raised concerns that people with mobility aids, senior citizens, parents with prams, cyclists and others will not be able access the station platform, and have called for station access ramps to be included in the project. 208385 01
Michaela Meade
Installing ramps at Hoppers Crossing station as part of the Old Geelong Road level crossing removal is “not feasible”, according to the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP).
The level crossing at Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing is being removed as part of a $355.5 million state government project.
The project will result in the existing crossing being closed to traffic and a new road built over the rail line, connecting Princes Highway to Old Geelong Road.