Sick Day Delay: Community Updates, School Stoppage and Local Wins

In this slightly belated Wednesday edition, I shake off a nasty bug and catch you up on what’s happening around Mill Park. I share updates on the petition for toilets and bins at Telopea Reserve (I’ll be out with a clipboard this week—come say hi) and give my take on the Education Union’s planned one‑day stoppage next Tuesday, focusing on the real impact last‑minute decisions have on families and carers. We also look at the welcome revitalisation of Peter Hopper Lake at Redleap Reserve, reflect on a recent troubling incident in Mernda and the role our community can play in setting standards, and note the significant cost of last year’s commission of inquiry into Whittlesea Council. To round things out, I flag a few local happenings at Yarra Plenty Regional Library, including Storytime, Chatty Café, a writers’ group, and an Italian comedy night with James Liotta. I’m still a bit crook but back behind the mic—thanks for sticking with me—and you can stay in the loop at millpark.blog for show updates and neighbourhood news.