bride fights for refund
A woman who booked her wedding reception at a venue that had been banned from hosting functions has applied to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal seeking a refund. Keilor Downs resident Lizelle Magayanes, who is getting married next month, made a $6200 booking with Boyd Baker House in September last year. She said the Long Forest function centre’s operators took her booking, despite being temporarily banned by Moorabool council for not having appropriate planning permits. Ms Magayanes said the operators offered her a refund in January, saying they couldn’t promise the venue would be running in time. But when she didn’t get the refund, Ms Magayanes contacted Consumer Affairs Victoria, which told the venue’s operators they had until March 17 to repay her. “I still haven’t received my money and they’ve now asked for an extension until April 8. I find that unacceptable,” she said. The venue’s operators could not be reached for comment.
time to register your pet
Brimbank dog and cat registrations are due this Thursday. By law, all dogs and cats aged three months or over must be registered with the council every year. Animals being registered for the first time must be microchipped and desexed. More details: brimbank.vic.gov.au or 9249 4000
blaze starts as man sleeps
An Ardeer man escaped a fire at a Ballarat Road house last Wednesday. He was asleep when his bedding came into contact with a heater about 3pm and the blaze took hold of the front bedroom. MFB firefighters contained the fire to the room, but the rest of the house was affected by heat, water and smoke. The man wasn’t hurt.
smoking banned at kids’ sport
New laws banning smoking at public playgrounds, skate parks, swimming pools and sports venues during children’s sport came into effect last week. People caught flouting the law can be fined $144.
get your 15 seconds of fame
Brimbank residents aged from 12 to 25 are being invited to record a 15-second video about fame for National Youth Week. Budding filmmakers can use a digital camera, tablet or phone and post their video via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. The winner will receive an iPad Mini. Entries close at midnight on Monday, April 21. Details:
on.fb.me/QxixUp
