IN BRIEF

McArthur criticises shire over Winchelsea Tea Rooms
MEMBER for Western Victoria Beverley McArthur has criticised the Surf Coast Shire for its handling of the Winchelsea Tea Rooms, which were vacated by previous tenant Philomena Carney on Tuesday, April 30. Ms McArthur said it was a “great shame” the shire had decided to increase the amount of rent it charged “for dubious commercial reasons”. “Spending $20,000 of ratepayers money on facilitators to engage in ‘community consultation’ was a serious waste of money
because it was patently obvious that the Winchelsea community believed Philomena was providing an excellent service to both the community and Winchelsea visitors, while carefully looking after the building and its artefacts.”

Cheeseman works to bring mail to Ashbury Estate
SOUTH Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman says he has contacted Australia Post and the City of Greater Geelong in as part of his efforts to get a “genuine” household mail service to Ashbury Estate. He said it was “unacceptable” that residents in the development had been without household mail for eight months. “I am lobbying hard to get this service delivered for Ashbury Estate as soon as possible, because they shouldn’t have to wait another day for their mail.”

Geelong Youth Innovation Summit begins soon
THE Geelong Youth Innovation Summit will be held in Geelong from May 10-12. The free, interactive, educational event is designed specifically or secondary and early tertiary students with a focus on STEM, 21st Century career pathways, entrepreneurship and the future of work. Head to girledworld.com/youthinnovation-summit-program-overview.