EDUCATION for all was the catch cry last week when Premier Daniel Andrews visited Aspendale’s Yarrabah School to announce a statewide investment of $61 million in programs and equipment for pupils with disabilities. The Premier said he had headed several roundtable talks with families of students with disabilities to find out what more can be done to strengthen inclusivity. Yarrabah School, a special needs school with the motto “A Little School with a Big Heart”, will directly benefit from a $7.5 million push to run after school hours care and school holiday demonstrations. The school will also receive specialised equipment…
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Compiled by Brodie Cowburn CR MASON drew attention to the disturbance that had occurred at Frankston on the previous Saturday, and the necessity that existed for additional police protection and also the installing of telephone service at the police station. It was false economy not to have the telephone at police station. The lack of it allowed men to get 50 miles away before the police could be informed, and cost the country pounds to effect their capture. He moved that the Council feel they have implicit confidence in the Officer in Charge, that he is tactful and one of…
THE body of missing Mt Eliza woman Kylie Phillips was found by a fisherman 500 metres off the pier at Indented Head, Tuesday 21 November. The police Air Wing, water police and emergency services crews had been searching for the missing kayaker, 44, who disappeared off Mt Eliza, Wednesday 15 November. Her kayak was found in waters off Altona, Friday 17 November. It is believed Ms Phillips had a medical condition. Mornington police said the family had been notified about the discovery of the body immediately. The Water Police will prepare a report for the coroner. Anyone with mental health…
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man exposed himself at Carrum Downs shopping centre last month. A man was allegedly seen with his pants down in a corridor leading to the toilets, 9.30am-10am, 30 October. The man is of Indian appearance, 20-30 years old, about 152cm tall with a bald head. He was wearing a white buttoned business shirt, black dress pants and white or light coloured runners. Police believe he may have exposed himself at shopping centres in other areas and are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au First published…
MORE than 300 people are expected to attend a symposium next month at the Baitul Salam Mosque, Langwarrin to explain that “Islam’s teachings” have no links to terrorism. The event is being run by the Victorian chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia to promote “peace and unity between all people”. The Langwarrin mosque is regarded as the largest in the state and Sunday 3 December will be the second annual event of its type at the mosque. Imam Syed Wadood Janud said the symposium’s theme “World crisis and the pathway to peace” will “focus on reaffirming that Islam is…