Clarification
Our January 28 front page story, ‘Bitter sweet liquidation’, incorrectly stated that Betta Foods has been placed into liquidation. Betta Foods has been placed in voluntary administration. Administrators have said they are confident the business can be sold as a going concern, which would preserve the jobs of current employees. Ernest Hillier is also in voluntary administration, not liquidation.
Mernda school go-ahead
Premier Dan Andrews was in town last Thursday to announce the fast-tracking of works on Mernda Central School’s primary school. He said the work on the new Breadalbane Avenue school would start later this year.
Sports grants deadline
Sports organisations are being urged to apply for funding through VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program before the second round of funding closes this Friday.
Man dies of stab wounds
Homicide detectives have been investigating a fatal stabbing that happened in Bundoora last Friday morning. The body of a 62-year-old man was found in a house in Janet Crescent about 9am. A few hours later, a Bundoora man was arrested at a nearby hotel and is helping police with their inquiries. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
