Reception centre destroyed
Fire has destroyed the Greenville Receptions centre in Thomastown causing about $1 million damage.
Fire investigation authorities and the police are working to discover the cause of the blaze, which broke out about 1am Friday. An MFB spokesman said firefighters arrived to find the building ablaze from “back to front”. It took them 20 minutes to bring the fire under control.
Airport crash spurs review
Melbourne Airport management is reviewing its roadside pick-up and drop-off system following a crash outside the international departures terminal on Wednesday in which a man was crushed between two vehicles. Another suffered head and shoulder injuries in the crash between a taxi and a van. The crushed man was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition. The incident caused traffic chaos for hours around the airport. Witnesses are asked to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Inspiring women on a roll
The search is on for 20 outstanding women to be added to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women, which recognises and celebrates the great achievements of inspirational women in the community. A total of 538 women have been inducted to the honour roll since the awards began in 2001. Nominations for 2015 close on September 5. Visit www.dhs.vic.gov.au/womenshonourroll