This week I wrote to #bencarroll, following up on my previous email, regrading the increasing violence in our neighbourhood. I hope this time he acknowledges the genuine fear of his constituents and isn't too busy now as Deputy Premier, to acknowledge us.

"Dear Mr Carroll,

I write to you today to follow up on my correspondence dated 30.09.23 and attached below. As of today, I have still not received a reply from you with regards to the traumatising incident, that occurred in Keilor. Many are still trying to cope with the events of that day, but worse still, since I wrote to you we have experienced a second shooting; which happened to occur just two streets away from where I live, and the fatal hit and run of a 16 year old boy in Taylors Lakes.
Residents are terrified! We rightfully want to know what our government is doing to protect us and our families and it is unfathomable to me, that you have remained silent on the issue and failed to reach out, or even acknowledge residents impacted by these violent attacks in our suburban streets. Are you now too busy to address your own constituents?

I sincerely hope that you consider meeting with these impacted communities as I originally invited you to do, but at the very least, I hope to receive a reply from you this time.

Regards,
Shannon Meilak"

#community #stoptheviolence #neighbourhoodviolence #communitywelfare #melbswest #vicpol #gangs #violence #streetviolence #guns #keilor #brimbank

This is what all the sirens were about this morning! This is absolutely terrifying. I hope members of the community were not harmed in this incident! Such a busy and popular local cafe too!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12498251/Keilor-Village-shooting-One-person-dead-one-injured-drive-shooting-Melbourne-suburb.html?fbclid=IwAR1od5I6C6WNxll7bQ6bTuNXgIjaFQ-vqZK8_OEoXB3uuGtA_W81YqjVuqc

#Brimbank #Keilor #KeilorShooting #NeighbourhoodWatch #CommunityUpdate #Safety #MelbsWest #Westside

Original toot date: 16 April, 2023

I had an amazing afternoon at the Harricks Precinct open day and meeting with my fellow members of the #KeilorHistoricalSociety. This amazing event is hosted by Keilor Historical Society & Brimbank City Council.

Become a member of the Keilor Historical Society today 👇
https://keilorhistoricalsociety.org.au/membership/

Photo 1:
Top Left: left to right: Shannon Meilak, John La Mendola (Keilor Historical Society Treasurer), Aaron Magro (Keilor Historical Society Secretary) holding publications available for purchase from Keilor Historical Society.

Top Right: Left to right: Shannon Meilak and Natica (Brimbank Heritage Advisor) outside of the Policemen's Hut.

Bottom Left: Deputy Mayor Ranka Rasic giving her speech at the presentation.

Bottom Right: Keilor Historical Society President Susan Jennison giving her speech at the presentation.

Photo 2:
Top Left: Harrick's Cottage exterior.

Top Right: Bedroom inside of Harrick's Cotlttage.

Middle: Policeman's Hut exterior.

Bottom Left: Original interior of the Policeman's Hut.

Bottom Right: Reconstructed side of the Policeman's Hut interior.

#wearebrimbank #history #historyvictoria #keilor #Brimbank #localhistory #localhistorymatters #KeilorPark #Naarm

I had an amazing afternoon at the Harricks Precinct open day and meeting with my fellow members of the #KeilorHistoricalSociety. This amazing event is hosted by Keilor Historical Society & Brimbank City Council.

Become a member of the Keilor Historical Society today 👇
https://keilorhistoricalsociety.org.au/membership/

Photo 1:
Top Left: left to right: Shannon Meilak, John La Mendola (Keilor Historical Society Treasurer), Aaron Magro (Keilor Historical Society Secretary) holding publications available for purchase from Keilor Historical Society.

Top Right: Left to right: Shannon Meilak and Natica (Brimbank Heritage Advisor) outside of the Policemen's Hut.

Bottom Left: Deputy Mayor Ranka Rasic giving her speech at the presentation.

Bottom Right: Keilor Historical Society President Susan Jennison giving her speech at the presentation.

Photo 2:
Top Left: Harrick's Cottage exterior.

Top Right: Bedroom inside of Harrick's Cotlttage.

Middle: Policeman's Hut exterior.

Bottom Left: Original interior of the Policeman's Hut.

Bottom Right: Reconstructed side of the Policeman's Hut interior.

#wearebrimbank #history #historyvictoria #keilor #Brimbank #localhistory #localhistorymatters #KeilorPark #Naarm

The news you have been wanting to hear. I have finally got an answer for you all regarding fares for users of the new East Keilor/Keilor Park/Airport West station..

FARES WILL BE AT PUBLIC TRANSPORT RATES!

Minister Jacinta Allen has advised:
"While fares to the airport on Melbourne Airport Rail are expected to be comparable to other airport services across Australia, stations along the route not traveling to the airport will be in line with the existing metropolitan / regional fare structures."

I have attached the letter in full for your consideration. Thank you to everyone who supported me in my campaign for community transparency. I have replied to Minister Allen with my message of thanks for providing me with this information.

Also, thank you to Minister Ben Carroll MP for forwarding my email to Minister Allen.

#communitypower #communitymatters #communityfirst #Community #mooneevalley #brimbank #srl #arl #publictransport #victoriasbigbuild #publictransport #melbourne #keilor #eastkeilor #keilorpark #airportwest #melbourneairport #niddrie

Last week, I finally received the below response from Ben Carroll (MP), regarding my enquiry relating to access to the new East Keilor (Keilor Park) train station, that was sent 4 weeks earlier.
I find the response inadequate given that I am asking for a commitment that the station will be accessible on the public transport network & not exclusively on the new Airport Rail Link, not about the cost of the ticket itself.
As such, this morning I sent a reply & CC:'d Jacinta Allan (MP), which is also included below.

#WeAreBrimbank #Brimbank #mooneevalley #keilor #keilorpark #eastkeilor #keiloreast #publictransport #investinthewest