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The O’Brien family left Nagambie for a holiday of a lifetime to Bali, the night after they attended the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the MCG with an 86000 strong crowd. They were aware of the Covid19 situation but along with many others didn’t expect the pandemic to escalate as quickly. “Jo and the kids went to the Women’s T20 World Cup the night before we left and at that stage they let 86000 people sit together, so although Covid19 was ramping up, along with many people we didn’t understand the immediate threat,” said Mr. Jason O’Brien. When in Bali the O’Brien’s stayed at Febris in Kuta, “we have stayed there a few times. We holiday every second year with another family from Avenel so there are 4 adults and 8 kids,” said Jason. “The weather was humid and hot and great for swimming. We went to Waterbom Bali, a water theme park, rode 4 x 4 motorbikes and overall had a fantastic time. Waterbom Bali was closed the second week we were there due to Covid19 and the lack of attendance,” said Mrs. Joanne O’Brien. The O’Brien’s first heard of the changes to international travel restrictions via Facebook and from the airlines.
“I think most people we spoke to felt a little bit lost and confused with no government notification. The airline and Facebook posts alerted us to what was about to happen. We tried to go home early but the cost and ability to get 12 people on a plane was almost impossible,” said Joanne. “Our initial thought was to try and get home but with all that was happening it was out of our control so we relaxed and enjoyed a bit of time around the pool,” added Joanne. Finally, the O’Brien’s were back on the plane heading to Australia. “I think the wives were relieved to get on the plane, I have never seen Bali or the airport as quiet as what it was, it was surreal,” said Jason. Back in Nagambie and in isolation, life is good for the O’Brien’s. “Isolation with 2 adults and 5 kids is fun and I think everyone should enjoy the time together. I’m sure that people have been putting things off around the home for years so it’s probably an opportunity to get them done,” said Jason. “The school has sent work home for the kids which is good, although the boys were not impressed,” laughed Joanne. Jason has been working from home and the families 14 days of isolation will finish on Saturday, “Jo and I will be able to work which is a relief and we will put some normality back into our lives. We’ve enjoyed this time together as a family and backyard cricket has never been as good!” finished Jason.
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A LETTER TO OUR READERS To all our readers, I hope you are all well as we are all adjusting our lives to ensure we get through this current crisis in the best way we can. Information and communication are key elements in ensuring we stay safe and informed as we navigate our way forward in our day to day living. One thing you can be certain of is that the Community Voice will continue to be published every two weeks and be available for our community to stay informed. What may change is how we get this out to you and it may be in a different hard copy format or, at worst, we may have to restrict it to a digital version only. This will be kept under review over the coming weeks as we look at every option available to us. This is against the background that the Voice is only funded by the valued support of our advertisers and our Go Nagambie members. We intend for the Voice to be a key information provider during this difficult period and if you are a business or a community or sporting group then we ask you to use the Voice as a vehicle to get your messages out there.
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THAI BY THE LAKE
Thai by the Lake is still looking after Nagambie community in this trying time with our take away and home delivery offer of Thai cuisine. Following the closure of any group gathering announced by the government due to the COVID-19 which include dining out in restaurants. This has altered people’s habits in their everyday life. At Thai by the Lake, we are determined to continue keeping ourselves as a kitchen for the community. We still offer our unique taste of Thai food with the highest attention in the safety measures and hygiene following the Victoria Health Guidelines.
COME IN OR PHONE IN FOR TAKE AWAY OR HOME DELIVERY. We are open on Tue - Sun. Lunch at 11.00 am - 2.00 pm. Dinner at 5.00 - 9.00 pm.
*Take away get 10% off.( Order above $50.- for dinner order only and promotion finished on 15 April 2020) *Lunch special from $10.*Home Delivery on Tue - Thurs. 5.30 - 8.30 pm. ( Nagambie areas only).
Tel: 5794 2200 We promise to be with you all the way and serve you with the pleasure of good food, one of not many in this situation. Tan and her local team are waiting and hoping to see you soon. "We are one in the community"’
KEEPING SEPARATED, SANITISED AND SANE!
As we head into the COVID19 containment “lockdown” here’s a idea to keep us sane and the kids occupied outside, in the sun and fresh air, away from TV and phone screens and growing good tucker for ourselves and others.
We are so well off being in the country compared to those in high rise apartments in cities. Most of us have access to soil, our own or from friends ....two 30cm (12”) pots raise the seedlings to provide some protection from pets, snails (if in a tray of water) and sprained backs from bending over! Some mulch or clippings keep the weeds at bay and conserve moisture ....Seasol is a wonderful fertilizer. The lower pot can contain bricks or better still, more soil, so that the top one drains more slowly. Placed against a wall or fence provides some shelter from wind and careering children. Drippers are readily installed and checked. An astonishing amount of good greenery can be grown in pots and, when serially planted, can keep providing for months. Winter growers like spinach can be picked
in 6-8 weeks.
which, being porous, assists in germination
We must all face the reality that this epidemic will not be contained for months or eradicated until a tested vaccine is universally available. Anyhow we should be growing our own, if we can, irrespective of pandemics.
and root development (available from Pharmacies).
The best outcome however is be able to share some veggies and herbs around to those of us who are vulnerable to COVID19 and who are not able to readily head to the supermarkets where such greenery will be costly and maybe not available anyhow. The challenge however is that seedlings and seeds are already nearly sold out. So keep a watch out for new supplies. Share with neighbours and friends. A small packet of spinach has 500 seeds: cos lettuce 1250 seeds ....not a bad investment for $2-$3.50. Spread small seeds in a row on the kitchen bench and use 3M Transpore medical tape
Later on in spring one can plant the summer growers ...I recall a huge rockmelon plant producing dozens of melons of about a kilo each growing from one of these double pots (the base of the top one being partly removed to double the soil available and the bottom one on gravel or slats to allow drainage). So if you have some ideas and experiences to offer please let me know by email and we can keep passing them around by The Community Voice. Sandy MacKenzie Burnt Creek Landcare sandymackenzie@ozemail.com.au
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IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NOTICE: Strathbogie Shire Council is closely monitoring the impact coronavirus (COVID-19) is having across Australia. This follows the global spread of the virus, which resulted in a pandemic being declared by the World Health Organisation on 12 March. The following information is provided for all Strathbogie Shire residents and is correct as of 23 March 2020.
How is Council responding to the situation? • Council undertakes regular business continuity planning to ensure we are prepared to respond to a range of situations. • Council is working closely with the DHHS as the lead agency responsible for the COVID-19 response. • Council is closely monitoring the situation.
• Regular updates will continue to be provided to workers, volunteers, contractors and customers. • Council will continue to review operations. • Council services continue to operate normal business hours. • Council is encouraging workers to follow the latest recommended guidelines for hand-washing and hygiene.
What Council services remain unaffected? The majority of our services remain operational with some changes: 9 Your bins will be collected as normal 9 Roads and community infrastructure will be maintained
9 Capital works will continue 9 Building and planning applications will be processed
WHAT WE ARE DOING DIFFERENTLY: Events Council will be following the advice of the Australian Government and DHHS for its own events and appropriate numbers of people. Council is liaising with external event organisers and encourages them to also follow and implement recommended risk mitigation measures as directed by the Australian Government and DHHS.
Council meetings Council meetings from April onwards will be shown via video link. In the interests of public safety, people are encouraged to view the meetings through video link where possible. It should also be noted that Councillors and staff will be practicing social distancing. Details of the video link will be widely promoted.
Euroa Community Cinema The cinema will be closed until further notice. This will be reviewed in mid-April.
Public toilets Our public toilets remain open and maintained as normal, however we are affected by the national shortage of toilet paper and there may be times when you find the amenities do not have adequate stocks. We appreciate your understanding.
Customer service Our customer service offices are open, however we would encourage people to try and contact us via phone or email where possible. Please make payments online or via phone if possible.
MCH Services
Community funding
All appointments will be as follows; • We will be replacing face-to-face home visits and centre appointments with telephone or online consultations • We are establishing a priority of access for young infants (newborn, two week, four week and eight week), Aboriginal parents, infants and children and those with additional needs or complexity • We are undertaking essential faceto-face home or centre visits for up to 15 minutes ONLY (these would be for prioritised/enhanced clients when deemed necessary via clinical assessment) • Our MCH nurses will be using full Personal Protective Equipment when visiting families with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases Additionally all group and open sessions will be suspended until further notice. These include: • Weekly Open Sessions • Sleep and Settling • First Time Parent Groups • Supported Playgroup Program The 24 hour/seven day a week Maternal Child Health Line will continue to operate and provide telephone advice to parents and families across Victoria. It is contactable on 13 22 29.
We have postponed our community grants and sponsorship programs until further notice.
Libraries The libraries, including the mobile library, have been closed by Goulburn Valley Library Corporation. Scheduled community programs, workshops and the Home Library Service have been suspended.
Community meetings We have written to all community groups who meet on Council premises advising them to postpone or cancel non-essential meetings and events until further notice.
CONTACT US Our website will be updated regularly:
strathbogie.vic.gov.au info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au 1800 065 993 facebook.com/StrathbogieShireCouncil/
DHHS has daily updates of information available at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
LIFE AS WE KNOW IT In just one month, the coronavirus pandemic has caused swift and dramatic disruptions to life in the Strathbogie Shire as most people are confined to their homes for work, school, and leisure. The time has come for us to hunker down at home as much as possible to try to “flatten the curve” as far as the exponential spread of COVID-19. This past weekend, our surrounding communities started to slow down, the streets were empty, the cafe doors closed, all sports had been cancelled and life as we know it had changed forever.
Pleas from public health experts to avoid public spaces and practice social distancing to limit the spread of the highly infectious virus have been listened to as we adapt to a new way of living. Businesses in both Avenel and Nagambie have modified their work environment to meet the rules and regulations set out by the State and Federal Governments, and to continue to provide the community with essentials and glimpses of normality.
With the government ordering a halt to dine in trade in restaurants and cafes, local businesses are now offering takeaway menus, drive through, food delivery and service through windows as they fight to survive and to keep community members in employment. Of course no one knows exactly what the future holds, or how long this will go on for, but we can help our local favourites through this tough time by ordering takeaway instead.
We all want things to go back to normal quickly but the reality is that the pandemic is reshaping the world and some things will be changed forever. We have come through wars and recessions, droughts and floods, a summer of extreme bushfire and lessons have been learnt along the way. One being that our community residents and organisations are never more important than in times like these.
It is precisely in times like these that we need to stay connected, pick up the phone and check on your neighbours, take the opportunity to smell the roses, spend time with your family and embrace what we so often take for granted - the simple things in life.
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FREE ONLINE ASHLEIGH TAKES HOME COMMUNITY MEETING BANK SCHOLARSHIP PLATFORM AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY GROUPS
Nagambie branch of Bendigo Bank are pleased to announce that their 2020 Tertiary Scholarship recipient is Ashleigh Butcher. Ashleigh is studying Advanced Science Global Challenges (honours) at Monash University and has received a Scholarship of $3,000 towards her studies.
Nagambie branch of Bendigo Bank know the value of community connection. That’s why they’re offering up the use of their account with an online meeting platform to all local community groups. “We know how important it is to stay at home at the moment, but it’s also really important to feel connected� says Stephen Trompp, Chairman of the Community Bank Board.
“This course has always meant a lot to me, ever since I heard about it in 2017. I chose Global Challenges because I am passionate about preserving our natural environment and educating others on how they can do that too, so this seemed like a well-suited university course for me. It has a small cohort of 30 students and incorporates units of Science Communication, Leadership, Networking (Both online networking and face to face) and entrepreneurship. It includes an internship program in your third year and mentors throughout the program.� Ashleigh says. Nagambie branch of Bendigo Bank
“The meeting platform that we’re using allows our community groups to continue to meet regularly from the comfort and safety of their homes using their computers, tablets or mobiles�. “People in the meeting can see each other if they choose, hear each other and share images to the group from their screen such as files, presentations, photos etc.� Mr. Trompp said. This service is being provided free to all local community groups with the costs being covered by the Community Bank. For more information please call the branch on 5794 2565 or visit www.heathcotenagambie.community
Manager Michael Prowse said “It’s because of our customers that we’re able to run programs like this, without their support the funds wouldn’t be available. We’re really proud to be supporting Ashleigh and we look forward to following her studies� Ashleigh has had an interesting start to her university studies due to the current Covid-19 pandemic.
Ashleigh said.
Strathbogie Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced contractors to assist with upgrading works on various multi-use tracks and trails throughout the municipality. These works relate to Council?s drought recovery initiatives funded through the Australian Government?s Drought Communities Programme. The funding is targeted to stimulate local community spending, use local UHVRXUFHV EXVLQHVVHV DQG VXSSOLHUV DQG SURYLGH ORQJ ODVWLQJ EHQHÂżW WR communities. The works generally involve the upgrading of tracks and trails surfaces, clearing, minor works to improve accessibility and the installation of supplied interpretive and directional signage. It is important to note that this work involves the supply and use of hand tools, power tools, manual and mechanical materials placement capacity (such as gravel, stone rock, timber) and specialised machinery able to access and work on narrow and remote tracks and trails with minimal
Have your say: Waterways review Strathbogie Shire Council is the waterways manager under the Marine Safety Act for the Goulburn River between Hughes Creek and the Goulburn Weir, including Lake Nagambie, but excluding creeks and streams owing into the river and storages. The role of the waterway manager is to ensure the safe operation of vessels and minimise the risk of environmental damage in the waters under its control. The increasing numbers of people using the waterway means new challenges for how the safety of users is managed. It is important to us that you have your say through the following ways: Complete our survey at surveymonkey.com/r/786C27C Pick up hard copies and drop them off at Visitor Information Centre at 293 High St Nagambie, open 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday or post to ‘Boating Survey’ Strathbogie Customer Service Centre - 293 High Street, Nagambie VIC 3608
Have your say by 5pm Friday 17 April 2020
“This greatly eases my pressure to find employment that works around university classes and commitments and gives me more time to study, research and excel in my studies. Thus, increasing not only my university grades but also my mental health.�
"Beginning university in 2020 has unique challenges. Studying completely online with no face to face classes and no opportunity for teacher contact or in person study groups means extra time studying and researching individually.�
Expressions of Interest Tracks & Trails Upgrades
Email to: boatingsurvey@strathbogie.vic.gov.au
Ashleigh will use the $3,000 Scholarship to support her on-campus accommodation costs and compulsory university camps.
track and vegetation impact. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of previous works on tracks and trails would be highly advantageous. Responses to Expressions of Interest must include, at minimum: - A detailed list of relevant tools and machinery with hour and day rates where applicable - Hour and day labour rates Responses could also include: - Demonstrated experience and knowledge of previous works on tracks and trails $Q\ WUDLQLQJ FHUWLÂżFDWHV XQGHUWDNHQ UHOHYDQW WR WUDFNV DQG WUDLOV W\SH ZRUNV - Any partnering propositions with other contractors to deliver works Council may engage one or more contractors to work on various sites. The lowest or any Expression of Interest may not necessarily be accepted. Expressions of Interest will be received until 4.00pm on Thursday 16 April 2020 endorsed with Contract No. 19/20-41 Water Infrastructure Project - Tracks & Trails Upgrades. Submissions must be made via TenderSearch www.tendersearch.com.au/strathbogie Julie Salomon &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2IÂżFHU
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TAURUS MEATS
Now delivering meat packs to Avenel, Nagambie and surrounds.
PICK UP A BURGER AT MA FORBE'S KITCHEN
DID SOMEONE SAY DRIVE THRU PARMA'S + MILK, BREAD & BUTTER?
Offering customers a full takeaway only breakfast, lunch, dinner + booze menu!
Welcome To The Top Drive Thru Convenience Store.
Orders can be placed over the phone for pick up, or in person at our venue. A full range of Brewery Burgers available on our Takeaway menu at Ma Forbes. Open 7 days | 9:00 - 7:30pm Phone Orders - 7019 8170 0HQX RQ )DFHERRN RU FDOO XV WR ¿QG RXW Located next door to Nagambie Brewery.
Along with our stock standard Drive Thru products we are now pleased to be able to offer you a variety of ‘Staples’ for your household. Including bread. Milk. Butter. Cheese. Fruit and Vege. Plus more. Yes we’ve even got toilet paper. So drive thru. Stay in your car and let us serve you in a unique and healthy environment. See you Thru The Top.
PHONE ORDERS WELCOME: 57991 909 OR SMS YOUR ORDER 0427 940075
TRAFFIC LIGHT CHICKEN
Phone Orders - 5794 2488
Pick up Nagambie's best Hot Chook DW 7UDI¿F /LJKW Chicken. Great lunch and dinner packs available. 5794 2337 Open 7 days.
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A new adventure. Caitlin will be working hard to provide the locals with coffee, toasties, cakes, slices, VRIW GULQNV PXI¿QV ERWWOHG ZDWHU DQG D OLPLWHG DPRXQW of deliver dinners.
Zephyrz plan for the community is to offer everybody a comfort style take-away menu including pizzas, pastas, soups and a few Zephyrz favourites.
TEXT TAP and TAKEAWAY - 0423 040 200 Just add your name and time of pick up to your order 0HQX RQ )DFHERRN RU FDOO XV WR ¿QG RXW 6.30-10.30am 7 days. Dinner delivery Daily announcement - Limited serves and ever-changing menu due to product availability. Add a dollar for a meal for a stranger to be delivered to those in need.
All under $20 | Wed - Sun This gives the community the opportunity to feed their families at an affordable price during this trying period. At this point in time, we are currently offering pick-up only, however in this changing environment we're living in, we may soon offer delivery to your door. Please follow our Facebook page to see our weekly menu and to keep in touch for further information. Phone Orders - 0490 185 665
BILLY'S BURGERS
We're still open. Fish, chips, steak sandwich, burgers - the lot. 5794 2775 Open 7 days.
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What’s Open at Tahbilk
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FREE LOCAL DELIVERY
The Wetlands View Restaurant (formerly called The Wetlands Cafe) is closed in line with government regulations. But, there is no reason to run short of your favourite Tahbilk wine. The Cellar Door is open for purchases only; wine tastings are suspended. Note: Social distancing guidelines are adhered to and visitors’ temperatures are scanned.
CONTINUE TO WINE WITH US
Cellar Door Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Weekends and public holidays 10am - 5pm
FREE Direct Drop to Door deliveries to our locals If you’re unable to visit us right now and want to shop all your favourite Mitchelton and Preece wines, our Cellar Door is continuing its online orders with 20% OFF + FREE local delivery. The Mitchelton Cellar Door will be servicing our locals with ‘Direct Drop to Door’ deliveries on straight cases of 6 bottles or more, within the Nagambie surrounds (25km radius). Shop Now: www.mitchelton.com.au/shop or call our Cellar Door team between 10am - 5pm to place your order: (03) 5736 2221
If you know what you want to buy, please phone ahead on 5974 2555 and we’ll have your order ready for you.
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AVENEL NEWSAGENCY AND POST OFFICECOVID 19 INFORMATION
OLD TYRES – A FIRE HAZARD YOU CAN REMOVE WITHOUT BURNING
(QYLURQPHQW 3URWHFWLRQ $XWKRULW\ 9LFWRULD (3$ VD\V ZLWK ZHDWKHU HDVLQJ DQG ¿UH restrictions lifted in some areas, farmers conducting hazard reduction burns should also consider removing any stacks of old tyres on their land. EPA North East Region Manager Renee Palmer says a pile of waste tyres is a fire hazard and a threat to the environment. “You can stockpile up to 40 tonnes or 5,000 standard passenger tyres without needing a permit from EPA, but there are common sense reasons for most property owners to get rid of old tyres,” Ms Palmer said.
also an environmental hazard; providing a breeding ground for vermin while the tyres begin to decay and contaminate the soil and groundwater. “Past practices of using old tyres to contain soil erosion or around newly planted trees are no longer accepted, and it’s illegal to burn or just dump them,” Ms Palmer said.
“A stack of waste tyres is a pile of chemicals waiting to burn; it doesn’t catch fire easily but if it is overrun by fire it will generate toxic smoke, and burning tyres can be very difficult to extinguish,” she said.
EPA urges landholders to inspect any tyre stockpile and make a decision to either manage it properly for the good of your farm and your community or send the tyres for recycling or legal disposal in landfill.
Any abandoned stockpile of waste tyres is
EPA’s website has good advice on how tyres
HONEYSUCKLE CREEK WARD Congratulations to Councillor-elect Chris Raeburn who will join Strathbogie Shire Council after being the successful candidate in the Honeysuckle Creek Ward. Cr Raeburn was declared the successful candidate a short time ago. We will keep you updated about when he will be sworn in.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to review as it evolves.
The tyre stockpile regulations are also available online, at: ref.epa.vic.gov.au/ business-and-industry/guidelines/wasteguidance/storage-of-waste-tyres-in-victoria.
MECHANIC'S INSTITUTE On behalf of the Nagambie Mechanics' Institute, are you able to put a public notice in the next issue of The Community Voice announcing that the Op Shop is closed, and gates have been locked until it is safe to re-open. We also request that people DO NOT leave their donations on the footpath. Many thanks Christine Schindler Nagambie Mechanics' Institute
If you suspect someone is illegally stockpiling or dumping waste tyres, contact EPA’s 24-hour pollution hotline on 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372 842) – the offenders can face a fine of more than $8,000, or hundreds of thousands if the case goes to court.
NEW PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE FOR NAGAMBIE New parking time limits in High St, Nagambie, are being introduced, aimed at making the High Street precinct more accessible to visitors and residents of the town. Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Amanda McClaren said that the new parking limits were in response to direct feedback from business-owners and Nagambie residents. “With increased visitation to Nagambie in recent years, the two-hour restrictions to the parking means that people coming to town should find it easier to find shortterm parking in the busy High St area,” Cr McClaren said.
Euroa Community Cinema - CLOSED In response to the declared State of Emergency and the recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services in regard to the Novel coronavirus, the Euroa Community Cinema will be closed until further notice.
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Avenel Newsagency is offering this service to people aged 70 and over, or who require mandatory isolation due to Covid 19. Home delivery of newspapers, bread, milk etc will now be available. Social distancing rules will be obeyed during delivery. Delivery will take place on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Orders are to be taken by 10am on the day of delivery. Delivery will occur sometime after 12 mid-day on the same day. Orders can be placed by calling Linda or Geoff on (03) 57962246. To qualify for this service, folks must live in the Avenel township. Payment can be organized weekly or over the phone via card.
“Over the years, there were different parking limits in the street and so this will make all the parking conditions the same and end any existing confusion about what can be done.”
Cr McClaren said the two hour time limits would be in place from 8am to 5pm seven days a Week.
of the parking bays in Nagambie.
“This means that visitors enjoying the tourism accommodation in Nagambie will be able to legally park their vehicles overnight,” she said.
“We would also like to reiterate that there is ample long-term parking available in the town in the side streets so we would ask that anyone who needs this to support the changes by parking their vehicles in these areas.
“This is a similar arrangement to what we have in place in other towns in terms of timed parking and this has worked well, providing a good balance for all parking users.”
“We would also encourage our business owners and Nagambie residents to support this initiative by directing people who are staying in the town for a longer time period to park in the appropriate bays.”
Cr McClaren said the decision to change the parking was the result of a review over several months to provide a clear understanding about the need and turnover
Cr McClaren said that signs notifying people about the new arrangements would be erected during March.
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STRANGE DAYS INDEED At the time of writing this article Australia was progressing towards total lockdown. I wonder where it will be when you are reading this. Things are changing by the hour and this is being written on Wednesday 25th. March. The cynics have faded into obscurity and the world is changing.
NAGAMBIE SENIOR CITIZENS - UPDATE FROM THE LAST MONTH OF NORMAL ACTIVITIES. The Tahbilk Great Grape Stomp, successfully delivered by a hard working team of over 24 members from the Seniors and some from the Nagambie Petanque Club. Many thanks to all those who contributed their time and energy (which was required, in varying degrees!) We almost got it right by the end of the day, steep learning curve, but hopefully the participants all enjoyed the day. We were proud of our wonderful town, and so pleased to have been a part of the annual event to showcase what Nagambie is all about. The Tramboat Cruise on Tuesday 10th March was a great success. The bus took 49 members to Victoria Harbour, where we boarded the unique Tram boat, the World’s First Floating Tram! The weather was absolutely perfect, and we headed down the Yarra and on to
Williamstown. The Cruise was so interesting with the excellent commentary by the crew, and showing us extra highlights. Especially great to watch the tugs working to push a container ship into dock. We wandered around Williamstown for an hour, then enjoyed super fresh fish and chips onboard. Some of us sat up on the top deck and had our picnic lunch there with a glass or two of bubbly. The excellent weather, the company, the super friendly crew both on the boat and the bus added to our special day.
The Newsletter has been circulated, all those with email hopefully you have received it, and we are working on the deliveries around town, so watch your letter box. As you are all aware, we have had to go into suspension during the Virus Crisis, so we will endeavour to get notices to you via email, and social media when the club is able to start activities again. Stay safe during this time, and we look forward to all being able to enjoy the Seniors community when this is over.
Thanks to The Tramboat and to Seymour Bus Lines for giving us the experience.
ATIC STRONGLY BACKS $130 BILLION JOBKEEPER PACKAGE The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) has strongly backed the Morrison Government’s eye-watering $130 billion JobKeeper package.
Mr Westaway said for tourism firms, from sole traders to small or larger enterprises, to be directly incentivised to retain valued personnel as our industry faces its greatest ever challenge, is strongly welcomed.
ATIC represents thousands of local tourism enterprises, where a feature of our industry is over 90% of 300,000 still registered tourism businesses are small to medium enterprises and sole traders that collectively employ 1 million people.
“We naturally urge for the return of Federal Parliament and address this package of major significance swiftly and with appropriate scrutiny but bipartisan backing,” Mr Westaway said.
ATIC Executive Director Simon Westaway said today’s package, once passed by Federal Parliament, represented a genuine lifeline and offer of hope to Australian tourism enterprises, most already facing their darkest hour.
“Nobody is kidding themselves. The road back for many Australian tourism businesses is going to be incredibly tough. Our international border still remains closed and a number of States and Territories have shut themselves off to interstate visitors,” Mr Westaway said.
“The solution is simple. For our industry to again prosper to its once lofty heights we need to get on top of COVID-19. But we also need a tourism industry still with oxygen in its veins to effectively pivot and seize the genuine future opportunity the visitor economy is for our nation and the 1 million people we employ,” added Mr Westaway. “The public health, safety and well-being of our fellow Australians must always remain our number one national priority and none more so than at this time. Our industry has stood solidly as one behind the all-ofgovernment decisions that are designed to ensure this remains the case in facing the headwinds of COVID-19,” Mr Westaway concluded.
I spoke to my daughter today; she works for Centrelink. She told me of some of the horrific situations that people are being faced with; never been on the dole before, huge mortgages, no income.
This wasn’t meant to be the reason for this article, I got sidetracked. This was supposed to be an update on the RSL. In my previous article I detailed the new committee for the RSL and omitted two important committee members: newly elected Doug Proud (he’s the postie who drops the bills into your letter box) and standing again was Michael Smith. Welcome boys. All committee meetings, luncheons, social meetings, Anzac Day activities (Mechanics Hall and the Cenotaph) have been cancelled because of the Corona Virus. Selling of Anzac Day badges will not be going ahead this year. Apologies to all however the welfare of all is of paramount importance. Members will be kept up to date through the “Voice,” emails and phone. For further enquiries contact Larry King on 0477 485 109. Any RSL members needing welfare assistance please contact Reg Dickinson on 0402 093 189 or Bev Benson on 0467 000875. One phone call can make a difference. RSL President, Larry King wishes all members to stay well and stay safe. Reg DickinsonNagambie RSL
NAGAMBIE OUTDOORS
We have unfortunately made the tough decision to close our doors due to the new restrictions. Our hours may vary on a weekly basis as new information comes forward. We thank you for your support and understanding in these uncertain times. We look forward to seeing you all again soon when our favourite outdoor activities are allowed to be enjoyed once again.
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THE KINDNESS PANDEMIC The other day I read something online which stuck with me and made me feel rather uneasy. It was a short statement about how the previous fires and droughts we suffered from brought out the best in us. We cared for each other, supported one another and rallied in humanity and kindness. The current Covid-19 pandemic however, has done exactly the opposite; it has caused us to become selfish, inconsiderate, rude and cruel. Someone else commented stating it was because previously, our generosity only required us to give from our surplus. We simply didn’t have to give anything up, make personal sacrifices or risk going without when we chose to help. Hence, it was easy. Now however, we don’t care if our hoarding of toilet paper leaves someone else without. We don’t care if a person with previous health conditions gets sick from us moving about freely in society. We don’t care if another mum’s baby goes without nappies as long as ours doesn’t have to… I thought about all this for a while. Sort of pondered it in my heart and felt sad. Could this really be true? Is this our true character?
Is this as far as we’ve come? And then I read about Father Berardelli… Don Giuseppe Berardelli had been a priest for 47 years and was serving as the Archpriest of Casigno in the area of Northern Italy which has been hit the hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. The Mayor of Beradelli’s home town spoke about his character to an Italian newspaper, saying the priest was always full of enthusiasm, sharing peace and joy to his parishioners. “He was a priest who listened to everyone”, Mayor Polis stated. “He knew how to listen.” Because Berardelli had been suffering from a respiratory condition for some time, his parishioners had previously purchased a breathing apparatus for him. However, as he contracted the virus, a health care worker reported that the old priest refused to use the ventilator. Instead he told hospital staff to give it to someone younger than him. Don Giuseppe Berardelli soon thereafter passed away in a hospital in Lovere, Bergamo. I’m not sure if I would have been able to make the same sacrifice as Father Berardelli
and I certainly don’t value a younger person’s life more than an old person, but something about this story healed my heart just a little bit. It restored something in me, or removed that little splinter of doubt in humanity that had been pestering me. And then someone else invited me to a Facebook page called the ‘Kindness Pandemic’… If you are not familiar with Facebook it is a social media platform which you can access online, and it contains different groups you are free to join. The Kindness Pandemic is one of its newest groups and its sole purpose is to share good stories. Stories of people making sacrifices to help, support or encourage someone else. Just this week I’ve read about the Cole’s employee who gave away her own toilet paper to a desperate elderly lady who found the shelves empty. I’ve read about the autistic son who told his recently un-employed mum that she could use all his savings from working in retail to get through this pandemic. I’ve read about the landlord who offered free rent; about the 100 dollar someone put in an envelope and anonymously slipped under the door of a person in need. I’ve read story after story of
people making sacrifices to help others; stranger or friend or family member and it reminds me of who we are. Of who we can be: kind, generous, gracious, unselfish and just absolutely beautiful people. Thinking about Nagambie, I know these stories are taking place all over town, whether I read or hear about them or not. I know that, because I’ve seen your hearts. I know who you are. Thank you. - Anna Coordinator at the Nagambie Lakes Community House
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S BREAKFAST TO ADD TO THE RECORD It was a lovely sunny, if yet crisp morning in Nagambie when the annual International Women's Breakfast was set to take place. Fifty people had signed up to attend the Community House event, this year located at Zephyrz restaurant in Nagambie. Amongst the many people attending this year, there was an increased number of men, which was undoubtedly very encouraging to see. Gender inequality is an international issue, which requires both men and women to step up to the plate and working towards finding solutions and constructive changes. Speaker at this year’s event was Strathbogie Shire Mayor Amanda McClaren. The Mayor spoke on the history of the International Women’s Day, but also shared some of her own, and her family’s stories. Many attendees shared how her speech was both interesting and inspiring. The Community House is already looking forward to next year's event!
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Nagambie PRIMARY SCHOOL
NAGAMBIE PRIMARY SCHOOL
TEE BALL WAS A ‘BIG HIT’ DURING TERM 1. It’s a great job when you can combine being a country school Principal and the PE teacher, especially with such beautiful school grounds to play in. The main unit in Grade 1 to 6 PE during term 1 was tee ball. While the younger students developed their skills in a variety of activities, the Grade 5&6 students loved getting out each Friday morning and playing a full on game. One of the games was so competitive it actually went for a month! The senior students showed great skills and really improved as the term progressed. The high quality equipment purchased through Sporting Schools has made a big difference. We hope to enter some teams in inter-school tee ball later in the year.
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ST. JOSEPH’S FEAST DAY
Each year on the 19th of March, we celebrate the feast day of Saint Joseph, who our school is named after. We gathered for a prayer where we learnt about Joseph and his life. The students then worked in their buddy groups on some special activities and later enjoyed some hot chips for lunch.
EASTER RAFFLE
Thank you to Abdullah’s family for donating a 1kg milk chocolate Easter egg to our school, which we raffled off on the last day of term. Congratulations to Sebastian who won the giant egg!
HAPPY EASTER
We hope to see everyone back at school on Wednesday the 15th April, but will have to wait and see what is happening in Australia! This week we have been preparing for the possibility of remote schooling. We thank you for all of your support this term and wish you all a safe, happy and holy Easter and holiday. Stay safe and well!
AVENEL PRIMARY SCHOOL I would like to thank the Avenel School community for their patience and understanding as we work through these unprecedented times with the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is a global issue and as such, much of what we do is being guided by the Department of Education and Training who are working closely with Victoria’s Chief Health Officer.
JUNIOR SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS – Thank you to everyone who purchased Zooper Doopers over the past 2 weeks. We have raised the fantastic total of $413.00 which Thanks also to Shaun (Avenel Café) for suppling the zooper doopers.
WANTED Materials to build a chicken coop at school as part of our Kids Teaching Kids program this year, plus anyone who may have the expertise to help us build it. Please contact the office or Hayley if you can assist.
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MOTHERING SUNDAY IN CENTRAL GOULBURN PARISH ANGLICAN CHURCHES A little lift to the spirits at Nagambie and Seymour was given on Mothering Sunday 22 March, by the ladies of the parish. Wendy McCullough, Marlene Brew and Di Grant at Nagambie made posies for St John’s mums, and the Hospital and hostel. Anne Foote in Seymour made their posies, and Jenny Moran from Avenel and Mary Greenshields from Seymour made the simnel cakes. Thanks to them for their efforts made with love and to those who donated flowers or greenery.
St Malachy’s church. No Masses or liturgies for the foreseeable future. First reconciliation postponed. All Easter Liturgies cancelled. No weekend masses until further notice across Victoria.
ANGLICAN CHURCH NEWS Posies and simnel cakes were distributed to mothers at the three Parish of Central Goulburn church centres and Nagambie Healthcare folk last Sunday for the Anglican Church’s Mothering Sunday. . Thanks to Jenny Moran and Mary Greenshields for making the simnel cakes, and to Wendy McCullough, and Marlene Brew for helping me make the posies. Thanks to those whose gardens I was able to raid for flowers and greenery. (With permission) The Anglican church of Australia; all its dioceses have now closed their doors until further notice. That also includes Nagambie, Avenel and Seymour Anglican churches. Rev. Richard Pennington contact him on 0477 92 1111.
UNITING CHURCH The UCA has gone with Government advice, and they also have closed their church doors until further notice. All other activities cancelled. Check out their Facebook page -Seymour Avenel/Nagambie Uniting Church. Rev. John Payne. 0408 176 754
NAGAMBIE HEALTHCARE CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY Nagambie HealhCare, are regularly checking in on the elderly and vulnerable members of our Community If you know of someone who you think would like a drop in, please call 5736 2900 Mon-Fri 9-3
letter box. As you are all aware, we have had to go into suspension during the Virus Crisis, so we will endeavour to get notices to you via email, and social media when the club is able to start activities again.
The Newsletter has been circulated, all those with email hopefully you have received it, and we are working on the deliveries around town, so watch your
Stay safe during this time, and we look forward to all being able to enjoy the Seniors community when this is over.
BUT EASTER IS NOT CANCELLED It is a religious Christian season over 2000 years old and each person who follows that faith can self worship it at home or by live steaming, TV coverage, other means to be organised. Don’t give up your beliefs, your faith, hope or love.
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Pic. Wendy McCullough and Marlene Brew with their posies they made for St John’s folk, the Nagambie hospital and hostel.
Rodways will be closed until further notice.We will also NOT be accepting donations during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience & look forward to re-opening in the future. PLEASE DO NOT DROP DONATIONS AT NAGAMBIE HEALTHCARE We are NOT accepting donations during this pandemic situation.
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SPORT UPDATES NAGAMBIE WOMENS GOLF Only 5 ladies played on Wednesday. The ladies played in a two and three, keeping to the suggested rules outlined by Golf Victoria. The winner on a count back from Irene Keogh was Jane Bow both with a score of 31. Chicken Run Results played on 26th. Shane Kendall took out the Par event with a +3 and also winning nearest to the pin on the 8th. There were 17 players on the day. Unfortunately due to the severity of the COVID-19 Virus, the Nagambie Golf Course is officially closed until further notice. Please everyone keep isolated and safe and we will be back stronger than ever.
NAGAMBIE MENS GOLF The 2020 Nagambie golf club championship 1st round got started with 36 players contesting A, B & C grade. Social distancing was not difficult for many with a tough day scoring on the course due to a tricky south breeze and some heavy lies. The Frank Zanelli Memorial was on offer for the winner of round one that went to Gary Bow a player who relishes the championships and always brings his best to the competition, Bow won with 84-14-70. Runner up maintaining his good form from the previous two weeks was Alby Seenan with 90-19-72, closely followed by Harold Rayner with 91-19-72 making it a veteran trifecta at the top. Jeremy Ezard currently leads in the championship with a 73 scratch score, our days winner Gary Bow fronts B grade with his nett 70 and John Humphries heads C grade with a nett 77. The club under the guidance of Golf Australia is continuing its regular weekly competitions and will inform all members if playing conditions are to change. The nearest the pins went to Michael Roberts drilling one into the 8th Lindsay Hall finds form and the green on the 13th and Joe Labas goes close into a howling breeze on the 16th. Next weeks golf will be the 2nd round of the championship with D. Brown on office duty and J. Mills in the bar.
NAGAMBIE CRICKET CLUB After defeating the top placed side Numurkah in the qualifying final by 103
runs and then accounting for third side Kyabram in the semi final by 145 runs, the Nagambie A Grade team was well placed to tackle Numurkah in the Grand Final. Cricket Victoria recommended all cricket be cancelled due to the global corona virus pandemic. The Shepparton Cricket Association had no option but to cancel the Grand Final and under the current rules award the Premiership to the team placed highest on the ladder at the end of the home and away season, Numurkah. The Presentation Night also had to be cancelled due to corona virus concerns. The winners are as follows. Club Champion and A Grade Bowling -Mark Nolan 29 wickets @ 16.7 . A Grade Batting- Luke Nolan 593 runs @ 53.9. C Grade All Rounder and C Grade Batting- Blair TaylorLloyd 557 runs @ 50.6. C Grade Bowling- Jarryd Shepherd 11 wickets @ 9.8. Under 16 BowlingWill O'Brien 16 wickets @ 7.1. Under 16 Batting- James Auld 217 runs @ 54.3. Under 16 All Rounder- Jonathon Moore. Under 14 All Rounder and Bowling- Blake Ezard 14 wickets @ 7.3. Under 14 BattingHugh Mckeown 150 runs @ 50. Under 12 All Rounder and Batting-Flynn O'Brien 207 runs @ 51.8. Under 12 Bowling-Flynn Bush 10 wickets @ 11.2. The Best Club Person award was presented to James Brook, a reward for continued years of service to the club in various roles including committee member, league delegate, My Cricket administrator and assisting with the junior coaching. All teams enjoyed successful seasons in the Shepparton Association. The A Grade side were in their first grand final, C Grade were eliminated in the qualifying final, the under 16 and 14 teams finished runners up. The under 12 team finished fifth out of thirteen in the A Section and the Under 10 squad won several matches. The strength of the club's junior program is due to the work of the coaches. Many thanks to Rick Misiti for
introducing the Master Blasters primary school aged program. Amber Langham -under 10's, Bo Harrison- under 12's, John Mckeown- under 14's and Rob Auld-under 16's have done a fine job fostering the development of their respective teams with the assistance of parents and members. The 2019/20 season was a challenge for the club with the unavailability of the oval for home games and training from mid November until seasons end. Players, parents, sponsors and supporters were impacted and many thanks for your support and understanding. We look forward to your continued involvement in 2020/21.
NAGAMBIE ROWING CLUB I am sure you do not need, or probably want, to be reminded that we are living through particularly unusual and worrying times. Like you, we hope and pray things will return to normal as soon as possible. Like all sporting clubs within our district, the Rowing Club boathouse, has critically reduced or closed operations down, until further notice. We are monitoring and adhering to all the Government guidelines as it they are updated. As such the Hotel is closed for business, as is the gym and the upstairs ‘social’ area at the boathouse. The Nagambie Bridge Club, who convened upstairs at the boathouse, has also ceased getting together. You may have seen some rowers out on the lake of recent times and wonder how this could be under the current restrictions. Rowers
have now gone to a rostering system, which will restrict numbers at the shed at any one time. The Authorities tell us that up to ten people can be in a group, as long as they are adopting the ‘social distancing’ recommendations. Big boats are out, with rowers only permitted to row in single sculls. Allocating specific times to rowers also reinforces reduced group numbers and ensures reduced contact. We are fortunate that rowing is essentially an outdoor sport and so are not subject to the very strict rules of gymnasiums, and other predominantly indoor pursuits. Of course, as this situation continues, we will make sure we adhere to all requirements, so as not to compromise individual and Community health. On a brighter note, Olympian and World Champion rower, Lucy Stephan will be living in Nagambie, during the current situation. As the 2020 Olympics have been postponed and all athletes have effectively been sent back home, it is essential they keep training as best they can. Lucy has borrowed some equipment from the Club and is setting up a solo training camp of sorts where she is staying. Whilst Lucy is disappointed by the postponement, she is well-aware of the ‘bigger picture’ and crisis at hand, and so is grateful for the support she is receiving. Picture below of Lucy stroking what would have been the Australian Olympic coxless four. Lucy is closest to front and as Stroke is effectively the crew Captain. She sets the pace, rhythm, intensity and general attitude of the crew, so has plenty to think about apart from giving it her all. Let’s keep fingers crossed for a quick recovery from the crisis. Keep you and yours safe.
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My adult children ask what can we do with the kids at home while away from school and not being able to go out and socialise with their friends. So I said to them, well seeing you are working from home, and have some time to spare why not do some face to face socialising with your own kids? The grandkids always love it when John and I visit in Queensland or Canberra or they come here, with their parents and we have some old fashioned fun. They joined us in a Karaoke sing along night, and charades. I found the grand kids love to play dominoes, scrabble, trivial pursuit, the modern version of Monopolythe Melbourne and AFL one. They also like doing painting and craft work with me when I am with them. During the school holidays or rainy days, my own adult children enjoyed doing these things. They even loved making cubby houses or space ships under the table with a blanket draped over it to enclose the imaginative craft or cubby. Or played outside in their small cubby house with REAL plates, cups, saucers and pots. On their small table and chairs and pretend stove. They even loved having impromptu picnics in the yard and making their own treats for these occasions. I loved playing mud pies, and using sticks and leaves for fish and Chips. Like my own kids, our Grand kids still love playing dress ups in my old costumes, shoes, hats jewellery and makeup. I always enjoy taking their photos for future posterity (for special birthdays coming up 18, 21 etc.) Surprisingly they also do chores for me, like doing the dishes, making their beds,
setting and clearing the table, doing some weeding in our now small garden. I even taught them how to hang washing and do some ironing. (First time for the 21yr old grandson last year) I believe in teaching them for life. In our larger yard, and in some of their home ones, they have loved planting seedlings, vegetable plants, and watching them grow as they nurture them. In some cases their veges were better than mine. We made jam from my fruit off our own trees with them. Collected wood for the winter fires and stacked it near the house. They even learnt how to chop the kindling for us, with different sized tomahawks and then graduating to using an axe. They loved doing that. I just found my marbles (John laughed at that) in a box that I bought to play with the grand kids when next they come. I still have my push bike they can ride too. My kids loved riding their bikes around Avenel especially when we lived there. Of course they always try to get away with playing or using their mobile phones or tablets, or computers all day. But I place a time limit on that. Same for TV watchingnot an all day thing. So maybe parents need to go back to basics now, while they have their children at home-isolated from others. We only have them for such a short time, then they are grown up and Gone. I believe that kids would enjoy their parents playing box games (not those games on electronic devices) but face to face-family
with family. Have a cooking day, work out in the garden, make a new vege patch, plant some winter vegetables or some spring flowers and encourage them to watch over them for the next few months. A few years back I asked my Canberra grand kids (Then 14 and 19) to write some Christmas cards to their cousins and aunties. They didn’t know how to, or how to address the envelopes. So that was an enjoyable lesson and a reality check for them and me.
use newspaper squares cut up and hung on a string for the outside loo, and sometimes used old thick phone book pages. But the news print is bad to use today, and the phone books nearly Non-existent. You could take up macramé, make a model car/plane/boat, re-pot or pot some plants, weed the garden (Ugh) play cards, dominoes, scrabble, monopoly, trivial pursuit, try some new recipes, write some letters to the kids (Shock them) Instead of just using the phone or Facebook!
So maybe a lesson in letter writing, or writing a story with a pen would be something different for them to do now. Not just on a computer or tablet. But hand written? It will ensure some good hand writing skills they may need to have one day.
Paint a room; clean the cupboards out in the kitchen, wash the car, or dog.
FOR ADULTS YOUNG AND OLD
Or you could learn to use a computer better if you have one, write your life story (Good for a eulogy) read a book, learn to paint, make some cards, do a woodwork or metalwork project, sort the photo boxes out for the family and a new trend is to colour in a nice colouring book with good pencils. But keep your mind active.
For adults, they could do some of the jobs they have put off for ages. Fix things, make things, improve their garden, clean the shed out, clean the cupboards out. Paint a room, or do some spring cleaning. Learn to paint or draw; it’s never too late. Colouring books are popular now for older folk too. I still have my Derwent pencils that I love to use and my box of paints and brushes and calligraphy pens.
Throw out the clothes you can’t fit in anymore and have been hoarding for years hoping to get into them again. Put your old records music onto a USB.
Why not write to your parents. How long has it been? Or do you just phone them? I can tell you older folks love receiving a card, letter or photo of or from their family.
Now is the time you can do things, not just think about doing them. Try it! Even if you are a single parents like my adult children have been for years.
When you’ve tried one of these, which have got to be better than just squatting and staring at the TV, mobile phone or computer all day. You’ll feel better!
I said to my kids at least you can use toilet paper and use a proper toilet. We used to
- Di Grant