Men in court after bashing
A Footscray man is one of two men charged following an alleged assault in Melbourne’s CBD early on Sunday morning. The 23-year-old and an 18-year-old St Albans man were charged with recklessly causing serious injury and assault-related offences. The attack left the male victim on life support at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Croatians celebrate
The Croatian Cultural Festival returns to Footscray this Sunday with a petting zoo, folk dancing, cooking demonstrations, local Croatian bands, art exhibits, folkloric costumes and entertainment for all ages. The free outdoor festival is at 72 Whitehall Street, Footscray, 11am-8pm. Details: croatianculturalfestival.com.au
Help plan this park
The Footscray-Deer Park project team is seeking feedback on the future of Footscray’s Fordham Reserve, which has been fenced off since last September and occupied for Regional Rail Link construction. Share your views on what should be included in the reinstatement of the park at surveymonkey.com/s/FordhamReserve by March 20. Key findings will be presented at a community event at Fordham Reserve on Thursday, March 21. To be part of the working group reviewing proposed plans and finalising the design, email info@rrlfdp.com.au
Smarten up your business
Businesses and community organisations in the west can get a free IT check-up as part of a joint state and federal governments project. The Western Melbourne Regional Development Australia committee has launched an online survey, with participating businesses receiving a free report on how to use technology to improve their business. Details: ictmelsurvey.com
More than just a thought bubble
Youth Parliament returns to Melbourne in July to give 120 people aged 16-25 a chance to have their say. Youth Affairs Minister Ryan Smith said in the past many bills put forward by young parliamentarians had gone on to influence changes to the law. Applications close on March 29. More details: victoria.ymca.org.au or youthcentral.vic.gov.au
