NAIDOC celebrations
The theme of NAIDOC Week (July 8-15) is ‘Because of her, we can!’ – to highlight the contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made to communities. Brimbank’s celebration will be held from 11am-12.30pm on Thursday, July 12 and will include a smoking ceremony and welcome to country, followed by a flag raising.
Deer Park robbery
Police have released footage of a man they are searching for following an armed robbery in Deer Park. The man entered the Neale Road shopping centre about 1.20pm on Thursday, June 7. He walked into a post office and produced a firearm, demanding cash. He was given a quantity of money and then left. He is believed to be of Pacific Islander or Maori appearance, about 175cm tall with a medium build and was wearing a dark hooded jumper and pants, with a black bandanna covering his face. Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000
Royal lecture
The Keilor Historical Society will hold the third installment of its winter lecture series on July 11 at 7pm. Guest speaker Dr Les Norton will be talking about Queen Victoria. Details: home.vicnet.net.au/~khis/index.html
