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Mum’s the word for a great prize

Show your appreciation for your mum for a chance to win food and drink valued at $500 at Galli Estate Winery in Plumpton. Simply place a Mother’s Day message in your local Star Weekly publication telling mum how special she is or thanking her for everything that she does. Messages will be published in our April 27 edition.
Call 1300 666 808.

Ambo reform feedback

The state government has released the interim report of its ambulance performance and policy consultative committee, set up to hear first-hand from paramedics and make recommendations to improve Ambulance Victoria’s service performance and culture. Yan Yean MP Danielle Green will host a forum in Doreen about the proposed reforms at Laurimar Community Activity Centre, 110 Hazel Glen Drive, Doreen, on Wednesday, April 22, 7.30-9pm.

Save your number plates

Thefts from cars and stolen number plates are ongoing problems in Hume. Craigieburn and Sunbury Bunnings, along with Victoria Police, will run a free SAFEPL8 Day on April 18 so that one-way anti-theft registration screws can be fitted to vehicles, 10am-2pm.

Men’s Shed grants on offer

Grants of up to $60,000 are available to build new Men’s Sheds in the Broadmeadows area. Applications close June 19. Information online at: bit.ly/1ya2WOQ.