Trees poisoned
Police are seeking information about poisoning of four trees on nature strips in Fischer Street, Torquay. Surf Coast Shire Council arborists investigating the poor condition of the trees discovered holes drilled near their bases, believed to be for administering of poison between two and four weeks ago.
The two young ironbarks and two semi-mature yellow gums are located on the nature strip just north of Inshore Drive on Fischer Street. Information to Leading Senior Constable Joseph Anderson at Torquay Police on 5264 3400.
School upgrade
Grovedale’s Nazareth Primary will receive a $3 million upgrade, state government has announced.
The funding is part of the government’s Non-Government Schools Capital Fund.
South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman said the funding will enable the school to refurbish the learning and administration building which will include four general learning areas, collaboration spaces, pupil and staff amenities, administration areas and associated spaces.
The work will also include a new pedestrian entrance.
Finals dates changed
The Geelong Football League season will end this weekend, with finals set to begin next week.
In a statement, AFL Barwon said the change would provide the league with two additional weeks to complete the season if the region is forced into any more lockdowns over the coming six weeks.
