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Positive purpose By Jed Lanyon Healesville’s Grand Hotel has fitted out the pub’s exterior with several posters in a bid to lift community spirit. Pedestrians and drivers passing the iconic hotel can easily spot the signage, which has been created by locals to share messages of support for those doing it tough. Healesville resident and pub-goer Kersten Gentle said the idea came from her daughter Nikita, who pitched the idea to the business owners of the hotel. “We recognised how community minded Lisa and Tom are and my daughter said, ‘why don’t we do some posters to brighten up the place as people are walking’ and the response from people has been amazing,” Ms Gentle said. “This town has gone through a lot in the past and I know that if the community comes together now, we will make sure that everyone gets through this. And that’s what these posters are about; making sure that everyone comes through the other end of this pandemic.” Business owner Lisa McKay-Campbell invites locals to design their own A2 posters to display across the pub as they enlist the services of Breen Printing to create their positive posters. Relatives of Ms McKay-Campbell, who were in Mallacoota at the time of the recent bushfires were involved in a similar feat paying respects to the nation’s firefighters. The idea initially started as a home-schooling art class activity but is now open for people of all ages with time to spare in isolation. “One of the biggest problems with the pandemic is the effect on people’s mental health, so if these posters can put a smile on someone’s face then the Grand is doing a good job ... To me this is the perfect canvas for our town,” Ms Gentle said. Ms McKay-Campbell said that some of her customers would share that the brief interaction with the hotel’s staff would be the only human contact they receive for the day. The Grand Hotel is now operating a drivethrough takeaway meal service for locals looking for a restaurant quality meal without hav-
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THANK YOU For the way we’ve faced these past few weeks. With courage. With humility. And with hope. We’ve kept our distance, we’ve looked out for each other and we’ve kept our cool. Thank you especially to those who have been tested. Because of your efforts, we’ve achieved the biggest testing blitz in our state’s history. Or to use Victoria’s standard unit of measurement – more than one MCG’s worth of Victorians who’ve played their part in protecting our state. Thanks to you, we are inding out more about the spread of coronavirus in our community. If you haven’t been tested, and you are feeling unwell, you can still visit one of the regional clinics or speak to your GP. To ind out how and where you can be tested go to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS Because getting tested keeps us together.
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Hand sanitiser is on tap By Jed Lanyon Gin-makers Brunswick Aces have responded to local demand for hand sanitiser by converting its latest batches of gin. Produced in Healesville's Alchemy distillery, Brunswick Aces has been busy crafting four thousand 100ml bottles of handy pocketsized hand sanitiser. The gin-turned-sanitiser has been made available to the public as well as supplied to medical professionals in the Brunswick area. Two variants of the hand sanitiser are available; not only cleansing effectively when used properly, but also featuring hints of the unique aromatic blends of both Hearts and Spades blend gins and sapiirs - lemon myrtle, wattleseed, pepperberry and juniper. Brunswick Aces founder and CEO Stephen Lawrence encourages health professionals across the Yarra Valley to get in touch with Brunswick Aces to discuss any requirements. "We're lucky to be in a position where we can shift production of our popular gins and sapiirs, to include much needed products to help with the health crisis." he said. "As long as the ingredients are available and the demand is there, then we will continue to produce hand sanitiser for our community. "We started Brunswick Aces as six neighbours and friends so community has always been a big part of what we've done here."
Mr Lawrence said it's important for businesses to contribute where they can and do their bit to help fight the coronavirus. "A lot of people look to the government to fix these problems, but ultimately, they're not the ones making the products required. We all have to chip in and do our work ... Whether it's the social distancing or caring for others in the community, every bit helps really." Brunswick Aces is Australia's first non-alcoholic spirit (sapiir) company, which expanded its range earlier this year to create alcoholic versions of its popular zero alcohol distillates, so everyone can enjoy Australian inspired blends together. Mr Lawrence explained that the six founders of Brunswick Aces were unable to take part in the group's regular cocktail parties as one member started training to run marathons, while another fell pregnant. From there the idea was born to create sapiir, a cocktail quality beverage minus the alcohol to ensure that everyone could enjoy a delicious drink together. Brunswick Aces new hand-sanitiser is priced at $6.45 plus postage for a 100ml bottle. Alternatively, customers can get a free bottle upon purchasing a 700ml bottle of gin or nonalcoholic sapiir. Visit www.brunswickaces.com for more information.
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Extraordinary times Over the last eight weeks we’ve experienced extraordinary changes in our way of life as result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Thank you to everyone in our community for the effort and sacrifices being made to comply with restrictions imposed on daily activities to stop the spread of the disease. I particularly want to pay tribute to our emergency services workers, nurses, doctors, paramedics and medical researchers. As a community, we’re indebted to them for their courage and service. In Victoria, almost 1,500 people have tested positive to coronavirus, with 22 of those residing in the Yarra Ranges. Tragically, we have lost 18 Victorians to the virus, and my sympathies are extended to their families. Local businesses have been hit hard as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Sadly, many have closed their doors, whilst others have told me that trade is down as much as 75 per cent. Nevertheless, our small businesses are resilient and it’s amazing to see how they have adapted to keep trading and save their employees’ jobs. Last week I spoke with local small businesses via video conference for the Yarra Valley Business Covid-19 Forum, updating them about my efforts to have the $10,000 Business Support Fund expanded to all businesses across Victoria. Now, more than ever, local businesses need our support. As the Prime Minister announced, it’s time for restrictions to steadily ease and for businesses to reopen. While the current restrictions remain in place, Federal Treasury estimates we will see close to a $4 billion per week reduction in economic activity from a combination of reduced workforce participation, productivity, and consumption. This week, I will be sitting on the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Andrews Government’s Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. We’ll question the Premier, Ministers, Chief Health Officer and key stakeholders about measures put in place to stem this health crisis and support Victoria’s economy. So that I can ask the questions you want answered about the State’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, have your say on my website: www.BridgetVallence. com.au/have-your-say.
Vale Don Parsons. I was deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of Don Parsons, President of the Lilydale RSL Sub Branch. My heartfelt condolences go to his family and our local RSL community. Don was a true community leader who served his country and our community with distinction. Don was a wonderful friend to me and many others, and he will be sorely missed.
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Yarra Ranges Council wins local government award An indigenous awareness initiative undertaken with the Wurundjeri people and local community has earned Yarra Ranges Council the 2020 LGPro Award for Excellence - Indigenous Community Partnership Initiative. The award recognises an initiative or program undertaken in conjunction with the Indigenous community that has helped to enrich a community or municipality through an effective or innovative approach. The Indigenous Heritage Visibility Project was created to increase awareness and visibility of the Indigenous history of Yarra Ranges' bushland reserves. The municipality has a rich Indigenous culture and heritage, being Wurundjeri tribe Country, who speak the tradi-
tional Woiwurrung language. This project aims to increase awareness of this living culture via interpretive signs, art installations, Indigenous food gardens and visual media. Now into its fourth year, the project has already resulted in installations of signs and art in five council bushland reserves with a further four in progress. The project has strengthened ties with the Traditional Owners of this land and overall engagement and trust with the Indigenous community. This project could easily be rolled out to other councils to encourage a respectful, cultural, heritage and historical, knowledge
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sharing story of their local area. The annual LGPro Awards for Excellence recognise and celebrate the outstanding projects and initiatives being delivered by Councils across Victoria. Now in their 16th year, they are the key awards for the local government sector. Almost 100 nominations were received across 10 categories this year. LGPro president, Liana Thompson who is CEO at Northern Grampians Shire Council, congratulated Yarra Ranges on their award. She said councils play an important role in their communities and projects like this demonstrate the exceptional work councils are doing each and every day.
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Pub upgrades in closure By Jed Lanyon As the Covid-19 lockdowns continue, the pandemic has us thirsting for a beer with our mates down at the local, while some will never again take for granted the ability to drink a cold one on tap again. But as the Victorian Government announced there will be no changes to the restrictions placed on cafes and restaurants for May, that scenario remains out of grasp. But the Yarra Valley Grand Hotel is making the most of their forced closure by starting minor renovations of the 132 year old hotel. When Yarra Glen locals finally get the opportunity to return to their local, they’ll have the added experience of enjoying the hotel’s new outdoor space and front bar. Yarra Valley Grand Hotel owner Craig Barnett said works started three weeks ago to refurbish the venue. “It’s all just stuff that we needed to do, so we’re taking the opportunity to get it done while we are shut.” Changes include a complete replacement of old decking, improvements to a marquee, replacement of blinds, installing new carpets and other maintenance issues. Mr Barnett said that locals had been missing the hotel, reaching out on socials and calling the venue. “Our slogan here is ‘love your local’, and we just can’t wait to see you all back soon,” he said. “You miss the camaraderie, you miss the relationships you’ve got with the local community and especially the sporting community. The Yarra Valley Grand Hotel sponsors the Yarra Glen Football and Netball Club as well as the Bowls Club and Tennis Club. “It’s going to be nice and fresh when we reopen and all the locals will notice the changes.” While the Yarra Valley Hotel is temporarily shut, residents can still support their local as
Carlton and United Breweries and the Australian Hotels Association have teamed up to help Australian pubs and clubs survive the coronavirus crisis. For the Love of Your Local campaign is calling on Australians to visit www.loveofyourlocal.com.au then nominate their participating local and buy a pint of CUB beer. The cash
goes to the venue immediately. Carlton and United Breweries then matches that purchase with a free pint, meaning people get two for one pints when their local re-opens. CUB CEO Peter Filipovic said, “This campaign is a win-win for pubs and clubs and for beer lovers.”
Level crossing removals a step closer with site works pile around 22 metres into the ground to help engineers confirm the depth of the foundations for the new rail bridge over Maroondah Highway. Major construction of the new rail bridges will begin at the end of this year. More than 650 pieces of community feedback will be incorporated into the design of the new stations and open spaces. In line with the majority of feedback, the project will create community spaces connected to the new stations. Approximately 60,000 trees, plants, shrubs and grasses will be planted in a bid to maintain the existing character of the area. These level crossing removal works are the first part of upgrades along the Belgrave and Lilydale lines. In total, eight level crossings are being removed on the two lines. The level crossing removal project is removing 75 level crossings by 2025, with 35 already gone. The Mooroolbark and Lilydale level crossings will be removed in 2022. The community will have more opportunities to learn about the project and view plans as they are developed over coming months at levelcrossings.vic.gov.au.
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Level crossing removals at Lilydale and Mooroolbark are one step closer with site establishment now underway. Both level crossings clog streets and put lives at risk, with 13 crashes in the past decade, one of them fatal. More than 53,000 vehicles use the crossings each day and boom gates can be down for up to a quarter of the morning peak. Monbulk MP James Merlino said the arrival of construction crews and site offices was an exciting moment for local residents who want both level crossings gone for good. "I thank everyone for their feedback and contribution to the project designs," he said. "The community said they wanted these dangerous and congested level crossings gone for good, modern stations and community spaces and that's what we're delivering." Two new elevated stations will be built at Mooroolbark and Lilydale, and a new multideck carpark at Mooroolbark is also being built, which will see commuter parking doubling to 900 spaces. Crews have started relocating underground services, installing temporary fencing and piecing together a 30-metre-tall piling rig in the Lilydale Station carpark. From next week, the piling rig will dig a test
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Fuel management critical By Philip Hopkins Increased fuel management is needed to help safeguard Victoria’s native forests as climate change is expected to intensify, according to the state’s fire scientists and experts. “Into the future, as expected warmer and drier conditions have greater impact on native forests, the Victorian Government needs to give a higher priority to managing forest fuel levels across the entire forested landscape if the number and costs of wildfires are to be reduced,” say the Institute of Foresters, which now includes Australian Forest Growers. The institute, whose 1000 members cover fire management and forestry research, made this point in its submission to the independent inquiry into Victoria’s 2019-20 fire season. However, the institute emphasised that climate change was not the cause of the summer’s bushfires. “The fires were primarily a consequence of decades of poor fire management and a more recent shift to a risk-averse firefighting approach exacerbated by an over-reliance on aircraft,” the submission said. Victorian policy, ignoring the recommendations of Royal Commissions of 1939 and 2009, had shifted the focus from reducing forest fuel levels to strategic local burning near private assets. ‘While protecting lives and property was paramount, the build-up of fuel loads created wildfires beyond firefighters’ capability to control them. “As should be evident from the 2019-20 fires, these circumstances can lead to exponentially greater damage to life and property,” the submission said. The institute strongly criticised those ‘former fire chiefs’ who blamed the bushfires on climate change. They mostly had urban or rural fire backgrounds, not forest fire management expertise, thus creating concern that public policy would be shaped by impractical ignorance rather than informed expertise. “Almost all public commentary questioning the value of prescribed fuel reduction burning emanates from environmental activists and academic ecologists with no personal experience of planning and conducting prescribed burns,” the submission said. They had “no experience of fighting forest fires to gain an appreciation of the benefit of such burns in mitigating wildfire intensity and
The Institute of Foresters is calling for greater fuel management measures. reducing environmental impacts”. The submission made many recommendations, which included: The need for long-term fire preparedness through prescribed burning and reinstating and upgrading roads and track networks, particularly in remote areas. Since the 1960s in Western Australia, 6-8 per cent of the forest had been fuel reduced, meaning at any time 30-40 per cent of the forest has less than five years of fuel accumulation. This has kept WA relatively free of mega-fires over the past 20 years. In contrast, since the mid-1990s, the rolling 10-year average fuel reduction in Victoria had been a clearly insufficient 1-2 per cent. Also, the expansion of national parks had led to a smaller and worse road and track network. However, fuel reduction was more difficult in Victoria as the forest is more ecologically variable and the country more rugged.
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were 133 timber industry contractors compared to only 35 in 2014, and about 25-30 now. This had meant the loss of fit-for-purpose machinery driven by very experienced and skilled operators. Government had also lost its own firefighting machinery over the past 30 years, forcing greater reliance on hiring machines on short-term contracts. Develop a new workforce model to fight wildfires to take the pressure off the Country Fire Authority. “CFA volunteers should rightfully be praised for their efforts …however Victoria’s continued heavy reliance on them is ultimately not sustainable,” the submission said. Reinstate professional land management staff in smaller townships who can develop detailed local fire knowledge of parks, forests and Crown lands. History had shown that decentralised forest and park management
with local equipment can best manage fuel levels and improve the forest access network. Traditional owners’ forest fire management practices should be fostered and re-introduced where possible, complementing existing prescribed burning programs but not replacing them. Expand the use of mechanical fuel reduction as a safer tool for strategic areas where prescribed burning would be inherently risky. Independently evaluate the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of using aircraft to suppress the 2019-20 bushfires. DELWP (Forest Fire Management Victoria) should annually train and or conduct joint exercises in forest firefighting with Defence Force personnel. Work with the University of Melbourne to revitalise the Victorian School of Forestry at Creswick. To read submission, go to www.forestry.org. au
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As winter chills fast approach, don’t power a house fire With the increased numbers of people working from home or remotely from their normal workplace, CFA is warning of the potential for an increase in structural fires. Deputy chief officer Trevor Owen said using faulty or damaged electrical equipment could result an increased risk of fire at home. He said people should ensure their appliances were in good condition before plugging them in. “People need to remember that when electrical appliances are left on for an extended period of time they could overheat and have
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The CFA also issued some electrical appliances safety tips: Always follow the manufacturers’ instructions when using any electrical appliance. Use low wattage globes in lamps. Turn off all electrical appliances at the power point when not in use. Only use certified electrical tradespeople to repair damaged/faulty electrical appliances, wiring or equipment. Avoid using double adaptors. Use power boards according to manufacturers’ instructions, never overload and check regularly for damage. Check your electrical equipment for product recall notices and receive product recall alerts via email using www.productsafety. gov.au.
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disastrous effects,” he said. “We are urging residents to check their electrical appliances including computers and televisions which are more readily used in home at present. Check you’re not overloading power boards or have loose cables, ensure monitors, laptops, televisions and other equipment have a good air flow around them and are not in confined spaces or covered. “Make sure you turn off electrical appliances before going to bed. When leaving your home unattended it is best to unplug your electrical appliances. “Our firefighters don’t want anyone to come home to their house on fire, so spending the time to check your appliances’ condition and ensuring you turn them off properly is essential.” Electrical appliances for product recall notices can be checked by visiting, www.productsafety.gov.au.
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OPINION Loyalty goes both ways It was most interesting to see the response to the article Healesville Misses out on Petrol Price Drop (Star Mail, 4 May). Those involved were not the least embarrassed… indeed, a couple of days later, Coles Express, Healesville, put its already inflated price up by another 10 cents. So now ULP is 119.9 cents per litre (CPL) while Coles Express at Lilydale is selling ULP for 85.9 CPL. We are being ripped off to the tune of 34 CPL; and that would cost us an extra $17 for each 50 litre fill. So I’m not happy. And I’m also disappointed that the other petrol sellers here have followed suit, also putting up their prices to match Coles Express. We’ve been in lockdown for two months and I’d expect local business owners to respect and help the local community; and not subject
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us to price gouging. Local businesses thrive on loyalty; but loyalty goes both ways; and we will long remember your grubby short-sighted decisions to charge us excessive prices for fuel. You know, it’s not that far to Lilydale. Brian Millane, Healesville.
VicRoads ‘passing the buck’ I read with interest the report regarding the road works that are ongoing between Healesville and Coldstream. The level of consultation regarding the speed limit by the State Government is laughable. If the list of groups supposedly spoken to, is averaged out, then only 22 people were consulted. The 1500 who signed the petition against the lowering of the speed limit, could just as easily be averaged out to households representing 6000 people who are against the change. Whilst the loss of any life is not wanted, there is no such thing as an accident, they are more likely to be incidents created by the drivers involved, not the road. Changing the speed limit will not educate the drivers, it’s just VicRoads passing the buck, and blaming all of us for the mistakes of a miniscule few. Steve Odell, Chum Creek.
Choosing freedom The choice is freedom or safety. If you want to live your life in safety just keep quiet and do as you are told because "until it's safe to do so means never" Big Brother will happily continue to tell you how to live your life. If you choose freedom, as handed down to us by the Anzacs, you do so at your own risk. Use it or lose it. I choose freedom. Stanley R Burgess, Healesville.
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The Decline is a harrowing, masterfully-paced French-Canadian thriller about a survivalist retreat that turns into a deadly fight for survival. First-time director Patrice Laliberte delivers a near-flawless subtle escalation of dread. The preppers staying at Alain’s (Real Bosse) survivalist camp have fantastic chemistry, but small squabbles and domineering or secretive moments from Alain seed unease within the group. The film generates a bitter sense of irony: Alain praises his guests as “lucid citizens”, and wants to teach them how to survive in the event of societal collapse, but when an accident spirals out of control into fear and desperation, the camp becomes a collapse in microcosm. Alain is an antagonist of fascinating nuance: he is an eloquent, even humble leader, and while he is coldly pragmatic and determined to protect the refuge he has built, he is genuinely devastated with the growing deaths on his land. The landscape is stark and perilous, and the unglamorous violence conveys short but intense struggle. The narrative also has a grimly gratifying transition from a quest for survival to a quest for justice. The Decline is a riveting, remarkably efficient thriller, and is available for streaming on Netflix. - Seth Lukas Hynes mailcommunity.com.au
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A look at life in lockdown Closure signs on the front of businesses continued to be a common sight over the past week, as other businesses kept doors open with strict social distancing requirements. Despite patches of nice weather and few people venturing out, the main streets of Healesville and Woori Yallock once again missed their usual buzz. These pictures reveal the life our locals towns have become all too familiar with over the past couple of months.
Covid-19 has made it tough for those who want to get a piercing. 208409 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
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Some good news in Covid-19 times on the door at BML Hair, Woori Yallock. 208409
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Manager at Auto One Woori Yallock Bill Presbury keeps smiling during Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS these tough times. 208409
"See you on the other side and stay safe!" Businesses remain positive despite having to close. 208427
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Benji holds his Guinness World Record certificate.
Benji is the first person to cross all ten Australian deserts solo and unsupported on a motorbike.
Benji takes a moment to enjoy his solo journey.
From pain to greatness By Romy Stephens As someone who grew up wanting to excel at everything, it could almost be said that Benji Brundin was destined to become a Guinness World Record holder. But digging a bit deeper into Benji’s life reveals a path to greatness that was far from easy. The former Monbulk Hawks footballer recently penned a book about his journey - from battling poverty and losing everything, to becoming the first person to cross all 10 Australian deserts solo and unsupported on a motorbike. In Hunting Fear, he discusses hitting rock bottom before traversing some of the country’s wildest terrain. Benji grew up in the desert region of Pilbara in Western Australia and his mother kicked his father out when he was only five-years-old. In 1995, Benji’s mother bought the Monbulk Animal Farm, with her partner at the time, so Benji, along with his two siblings, moved to the hills. Prior to Benji’s mother passing away at age 19 he had family issues, but things became extremely tough when he decided to take on guardianship of his younger brother. It was during this time the Monbulk Football Club took Benji and his brother under their wing. “When I was playing there was always someone at the club making sure my brother was okat,” Benji said. “There really was a sense of community during that time of my life. “That was the reason I chose to stay in Monbulk and raise my brother, because I knew it was a safe family-friendly environment to raise a child.” Over the years, Benji managed to get on track and find himself a regular life until things took a turn for the worst in 2016. mailcommunity.com.au
Hunting Fear is available for purchase online now. Within the space of a few months he lost his job and promising career within the police force, his marriage broke down and with it went the family house and dog, then his father died. But never one to give up, Benji decided it was time to completely change his life. “When I was younger I wanted to be a special forces soldier, I wanted to be the best of
the best,” he said. “I always wanted to live an adventurous life yet I conformed to the rules of society.” “I followed the rules and it still ended in tears. Well I thought stuff it, I’m just going to go for it.” Aged 34, Benji took off and travelled across the country for almost 18 months with his van and motorbike - despite only having less than
six months riding experience. “I grew confidence the further I went out and the more I did,” Benji said. “When I came back to Melbourne everything was back to normal and I wasn’t ready. “I thought I still had more to prove I still had something to give.” And so the idea to break a world record was born. Benji planned a route that would take him across all ten major Australian deserts. He then completed the 7000 kilometre trek over 30 days last year. “In those 30 days I lost close to 10kgs. I was all by myself out there and I just had a small 250CC dirt bike,” he said. “It was really done on a shoestring budget so there was no sponsorship or big money spent.” Benji also partnered with Black Dog Institute to raise money and spread awareness for mental health. Since his journey, Benji has found a new outlook on life. “I just cannot go back to my old life, too much has changed inside me,” he said. “Now if I want to do something I’ll do it. “Any of that negative self talk is now not even part of my vocabulary. If I want to do something I’ll just find a way.” Today, Benji is passionate about sharing his message of self-belief with schools and workplaces. “I want to inspire people, particularly young people, to live life with the throttle wide open,” he said. “On the other side of gut-crippling fear lies freedom, and when you face those fears, the greatest adventures await you.” Hunting Fear is now available for purchase online. To find out more, visit www.daring2venture.com.au. Tuesday, 12 May, 2020
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The Spencer Outlet Centre is likely empty inside.
City streets were noticeably a lot quieter - welcome news to authorities who continue to issue a 'Stay at Home' message.
Docklands.
A lone train.
No better time to perform a hook-turn?
Snapshot of a sleepy city Gembrook artist CAL OSBORNE was lucky enough to tour around Melbourne’s CBD and surrounds recently, capturing the city’s quiet beauty under the Covid-19 shutdown. Cal Osborne has never likened himself to a “city boy“, stating that Melbourne was never a place he frequented - but he likened his recent tour to seeing an old friend again. “I can’t begin to tell you how great it felt to escape lockdown for a few hours and be chauffeured around in the sunshine while I took videos for work,“ he said. “While it was eerie to see the place so quiet, it was still amazing. This will sound weird but, its good to know she’s still there, and not grey and decayed or collapsing like a scene from ’I am Legend’, but bright - warm - welcoming inviting - just waiting to give you a hug again. “When this Covid thing is over, we will pick ourselves up, fill these streets, dance, party, hug, sing and celebrate again - and wake her back up, and give her life again. That’ll be a good day.“
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No cars in sight.
No school tours seen at the Royal Exhibition Building or IMAX.
Like many small companies, city businesses aren't immune to the Covid threat.
Melbourne - eerily quiet under Covid-19. Pictures: CAL OSBORNE via BEFORE WE KICK THE BUCKET mailcommunity.com.au
Usually busy, Cal was alone on the road.
St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne.
A sad sight, as all shows cancelled at the Palais Theatre.
under Covid lockdown A sunny day at Docklands and positively people heeded the advice to stay indoors.
The steps of Southern Cross station.
Public places with no members of the public.
Mr Osborne likened his trip through the city to "seeing an old friend" again.
Usually filled with airport commuters, the photo is a stark reminder of the travel ban.
RMIT building free of students.
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PRIVATE MUD BRICK ON A BIG BLOCK IF privacy, views and energy rating are boxes you want ticked in a home, then this beautiful property is a must to put on your list to inspect. The property is presented beautifully. The vendor built the home and done a wonderful job creating a comfortable, spacious dwelling ideal for a growing family. Features include: · Solid timber kitchen with gas/electric cooking, plenty of storage and bench space; · Large open plan living spaces, family room and lounge room areas; · Three bedrooms all with built in robes; · One bathroom, separate toilet; · Solid fuel heating, ceiling fans; · Hardwood floors in living areas, modern carpets in bedrooms; · Double carport, double garage, extra parking spaces; · Tank water, septic system, power, phone, bottle gas, and · Beautiful views and privacy assured. ●
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42 ACRES VIEWS, PASTURE & POSITION On the Melbourne side of Healesville. Gently undulating pasture, sunny slopes, corner position with sealed road frontage and side road access, superb views across surrounding farmland to distant mountains. AUCTION SATURDAY 17th December 11am. 61 Camms Road Inspect by appointment.
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“OAKCROFT” ON 2.25 ACRES Superb views, adjoins picturesque large acreage rural properties and only a few minutes drive to Yarra Glen township. Architect designed brick home. Spacious and filled with natural light. Vaulted timber ceilings and beams, formal lounge and dining room, separate family room, kitchen and informal meals area. Master bedroom with ensuite, 2nd double bedroom, study and a large studio room which could be used for additional bedrooms or a rumpus room. Double carport and annexed 7m x 12m approx. studio/workshop plus 7m x 14m approx. steel machinery shed with concrete floor. mailcommunity.com.au
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Yarra Ranges Council is pleased that short term accommodation providers, such as Airbnb, have changed their policy to not allow hosts to promote their premises in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic. The council wrote to the Federal and State Governments on 7 April asking that they direct short term accommodation providers to stop the promotion of self-isolation packages. The council said the promotion of packages posed a risk to the community and the healthcare system, and didn't support the current direction from State and Federal Governments to 'stay at home'. Yarra Ranges Mayor Richard Higgins said there were only four reasons for people leave their homes under the current restrictions. "The only reasons that people should be moving around right now are for work and education, medical care, shopping for essentials or for physical exercise," he said. "Advertisements promoting unnecessary movement throughout Yarra Ranges have caused high levels of anxiety and anger amongst our residents who live near popular short term rentals. "Enabling this kind of activity confuses and undermines government messaging." Anyone concerned about people or businesses breaking the current lockdown rules should phone the Department of Health and Human Services hotline, on 1800 675 398.
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A Chirnside Park woman has declared she is feeling ‘so alive’ after watching her numbers come up in last night’s Lotto draw, scoring her a division one prize of $1 million. The Victorian player held one of the two division one winning entries across Australia in Monday and Wednesday Lotto draw 3970, drawn Monday 4 May 2020. They each take home a division one prize of $1 million. As well as winning the coveted division one prize, the winner’s System 8 entry also scored her division three 12 times and division four 15 times, bolstering her total prize to $1,006,218.85. When an official from the Lott called the woman this morning to confirm the win, she revealed she had watched her winning numbers come out of the barrel. “I’m very excited, Thank you so much,” she said. “I always watch the draw every night on TV and when I watched it last night, I was circling each number as it came up on the screen. “I knew I had all the numbers as they were coming out. I play them every week. “I always play hoping I’ll win some day and my favourite part is watching the draw. It’s so exciting. “It’s just marvellous to win. I feel so alive.” When asked how she planned to celebrate her million-dollar prize, the delighted woman revealed she had not had much sleep after her winning discovery. “I couldn’t sleep all night after watching the draw,” she explained. “It’s hard to go out and do anything at the moment so instead I think I’ll celebrate by having a nap knowing that the win has been confirmed.” The happy winner revealed she knew exactly how she would spend her windfall. “I’m going to buy my house,” she declared immediately.
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Basketball’s Covid plan By Russell Bennett The Victorian basketball community is fighting desperately to save the grassroots game, in the wake of the greatest threat to sport in Australian history - Covid-19. Following the postponement of basketball across the state from 13 March due to the coronavirus pandemic, the game has taken a huge hit - and not just in the professional leagues and international competitions that have been left devastated. In Victoria alone, about 420,000 basketball participants stopped playing in the space of a day around six weeks ago. With 240,000 registered members this year, on top of another 180,000 casual participants throughout the state, basketball is the largest community sport in Victoria and the rate it's increasing is actually faster than population growth. The National Cabinet outlined its 15 principles for the staged return of sport and recreation activities recently and Basketball Victoria is working in tandem with the Victorian State Government to seek clarity on timelines and solutions for potential barriers to the resumption of play. Basketball Victoria has prepared 'Return to Sport' guidelines in conjunction with local member associations and advice from Basketball Australia and its chief medical officer. The guidelines refer to various levels of risk management to enable players to get back on the court, including: the flow of traffic in and out of venues, time restrictions, compulsory cleaning, sanitisation and restrictions on players, officials and parents per court. Basketball Victoria is confident that, given stadiums are large volume spaces where the number of people can be strictly managed, the
Grassroots basketball is currently facing its biggest ever threat - Covid-19. guidelines the sport has developed can allow for basketball to resume in stadiums at the same time as outdoor sporting activities resume. Basketball organisations have a large footprint across the state, including the leasing and hiring of court-space from every Victorian council municipality - with 465 indoor facilities and over 1000 courts being used regularly throughout the year. As an indoor sport, Basketball has the potential to have longer-term exposure to the economic side-effects of Covid-19, and will be impacted more severely by the specific classification of indoor sporting venues - including community and recreation centres - and restrictions by the State and Federal Governments than any other major sporting code.
Australian Opals' Captain, and star of the WNBL's Southside Flyers, Jenna O'Hea said it's important for teams to get back on the court for social connections and lifting spirits to improve wellbeing. "I think routine, and having places to be and keeping busy, is good for our mental health, so getting back on the court and into regular trainings and commitments is important whenever it is safe to do so." O'Hea's motivation has been a bit of a roller coaster during this social distancing period of Covid-19. Not knowing when we she will be back training, let alone playing, it has been hard to keep training at a high intensity like she normally would during a season.
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O'Hea has been staying active by doing things she enjoys, such as bike riding, and running with her dog, as well as ball handling skills and drills to stay sharp and active. She encourages the community to do the same. "I'm a mental health advocate (O'Hea won the 2019 AIS Athlete Community Engagement Award as a Lifeline Community Custodian) and situations like this can have serious implications on our mental health," she explained. "I know that I love basketball and can't wait until I can get back with my teammates, competing and improving our skills together again. "I would encourage all hoopers to do things you enjoy - keep a ball in your hands during this time and be ready to go whenever we do get the all clear."
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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7633 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Hair restorer. 8, C-ray-on. 9, Victor. 10, Taffeta. 12, Firs-t. 15, M-err-y. 16, Dries up. 18, Shower. 20, Scrape. 22, Good gracious. Down - 1, Carriage. 2, P-ray. 3, Pe-anu-ts (rev.) 4, Stove. 5, Practice. 6, Ergo. 11, F-irew-ood. 13, Stumps up. 14, Crystal. 17, Dr-AG’s. 19, Hug-o. 21, Rail (rev.)
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7. If it’s successful, you’ll soon have to part again (4,8). 8. Do write the name in pencil (6). 9. The nominal winner (6) 10. What, in couture, it’s a feat to swathe on a fat back? (7). 12. To start with, trees take time (5). 15. Make a mistake in my being a little tight (5). 16. Does help with the housework, but needs prompting (5,2). 18. He demonstrates the sprinkler (6). 20. The jam you get off with difficulty (6). 22. My! A commendable cordial! (4,8). DOWN 1. Bearing a bit of a train set (8). 2. Humbly ask the gen-
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difficulty (6). 22. My! A commendable cordial! (4,8). DOWN 1. Bearing a bit of a train set (8). 2. Humbly ask the gentleman (4). 3. Have the girl step outside, returning with food (7). 4. Bashed in the cooker (5). 5. What Dr. Rusty needs? (8). 6. So Caesar used to say! (4). 11. Sticks bits of wire into the food (8). 13. The cricket game over, pays (6,2). 14. It’s a girl: that’s clear (7). 17. Pulls Doctor Silver’s (5). 19. Embrace, with love, the boy (4). 21. Take the false witness up to the bar (4).
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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7633 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Remunerative. 8, Couple. 9, Strong. 10, Stylish. 12, Agent. 15, Brink. 16, Pinnace. 18, Hammer. 20, Output. 22, Announcement. Down - 1, Reporter. 2, Rump. 3, Reverse. 4, Raise. 5, Nitrogen. 6, Lean. 11, Liniment. 13, Nocturne. 14, Divorce. 17, Trout. 19, Ajar. 21, Tome.
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