Paws for school holiday fun

Springvale and Cranbourne will host Greyhound Holiday Fun Days this school holidays.
Keysborough MP and Racing Minister Martin Pakula announced a joint funding package of more than $126,000 to support the free family fun program at 10 venues across the state on Monday 3 April.
Greyhound Racing Victoria will host the events, including one at Sandown on Thursday 13 April and Cranbourne on Wednesday 12 April.
There’ll be big-screen interactive video games, face painting, karaoke, sporting activities and four-legged friends from the Greyhound Adoption Program.
Greyhound Racing Victoria mascot Turbo will also make a special appearance.
Turbo-themed activities will include a jumping castle, inflatable slide, activity bags and photo opportunities.
Greyhound Holiday Fun Days entry is free and kids will receive a complimentary meal and drink.
The State Government is contributing more than $63,000 towards the program, with Greyhound Racing Victoria matching the contribution.
The Cranbourne event will run from 2.30pm to 6.30pm and Sandown’s day will run from 6pm to 10pm.
Visit grv.org.au/greyhound-holiday-fun-day for more information.