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GP tests positive By Romy Stephens A Lilydale general practitioner was among confirmed Covid-19 cases recorded over the weekend. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the GP worked at the Lilydale Medical Clinic on 11 June. The GP also worked at Cedars Medical Clinic in Coburg and Croydon Family Practice on 9 June. According to DHHS, while at work the GP had close contact with a confirmed case, prior to their diagnosis. The doctor remained asymptomatic and went into isolation immediately upon being informed they were a close contact. The DHHS said the GP was potentially infectious while working for several hours at the three clinics. “The Department is contacting all potentially affected patients. As the doctor is asymptomatic, the risk of transmission is low, however if anyone is experiencing any symptoms they should get tested and self-isolate,” the DHHS said in a statement. Cleaning was conducted at all sites the GP worked at while contact tracing of staff and patients at the three clinics began on 13 June. It was initially reported by the DHHS that the GP worked at the Lilydale Medical Centre, however, this was soon corrected to the Lilydale Medical Clinic on Hutchinson Street. The total number of coronavirus cases in Victoria was 1732 on 15 June - a rise of 12 cases since 14 June. As of 15 June, 19 people had died from the virus in the state and three patients were in intensive care. Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, Professor Brett Sutton, said that despite positive efforts to contain the virus’ spread, people needed to remain vigilant.

A GP who worked at the Lilydale Medical Clinic has tested positive for coronavirus. 209895 Picture: ROMY STEPHENS “Thanks to Victorians playing their part, staying at home and getting tested, we have made some great progress in slowing the

spread of coronavirus,” he said. “However, we are still seeing transmission in households and other settings. It remains

critical to practice good hygiene - wash your hands regularly and cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow and try to avoid touching your face. “Stay 1.5 metres away from anyone you don’t live with and avoid crowds, especially indoors. If you can keep working from home you must keep working from home. “And if you do feel unwell with any symptoms of coronavirus you should get tested. This includes fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose or loss of sense of smell. “If you attended the Black Lives Matter march in the city on Saturday 6 June there is currently no requirement to quarantine or get tested if you do not have symptoms. However, should you develop any symptoms, no matter how mild, it is critically important that you get tested.” The confirmed Covid-19 case in Lilydale came as Premier Daniel Andrews announced further eases to restrictions. From 11.59pm on 21 June, libraries, community centres and halls can open to 50 people. Religious ceremonies can also increase to 50. From next Monday, pubs, clubs will be able to host up to 50 seated patrons with no requirement to purchase a meal with a drink, while sports training and competition restrictions will be eased. Restaurants and cafes will be able to increase the number of patrons to 50. Cinemas, concert venues, theatres and auditoriums can open, also with up to 50 people per space. Confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Yarra Ranges remain at 25 with no active cases. Residential address is used to inform what Local Government Area a confirmed case is from. The Lilydale Medical Clinic has been contacted for comment.

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Mineshaft rescue for pup By Jed Lanyon A man and his 11-week-old puppy were lucky to escape serious injury after falling into an abandoned mineshaft in Launching Place on Sunday 7 June. While out on a walk in the bush, rottweiler pup, Griff, fell down a ten metre deep mineshaft. Griff’s owner Adam Killeen went after him in an attempt to rescue the dog, but fell and became trapped. Upper Yarra SES were one of the first to arrive at Launching Place, where Mr Killeen’s family members highlighted the mineshaft location and watched on as SES and CFA teams arrived to begin a rescue operation. Upper Yarra SES deputy controller Cameron MacDonald told Star Mail about the risks associated with these types of incidents. “The big concern about this sort of incident is you can get a build up of organic matter in these shafts and as it rots, they release a gas which can displace the oxygen making it harder to breathe. Mr MacDonald said that communicating with Mr Killeen and learning that he wasn’t experiencing any difficulty breathing was a welcome sign. “Standing in cold water was a concern, but with the time of the response for technicians to get there to assist, it wasn’t going to get any worse.” Using two trees, several emergency services teams were able to perform a high angle rope rescue. And after two hours, Mr Killeen and Griff were rescued safely. Monbulk CFA, Wandin CFA, Dandenong CFA, Hallam CFA, Hoddles Creek CFA, Little Yarra CFA and Upper Yarra SES were among the teams who responded to the incident. Ambulance Victoria told Star Mail that Mr Killeen suffered from hypothermia and was transported to Maroondah Hospital in a stable condition for further assessment.

Griff following the rescue operation. Mr MacDonald said that the presence of mineshafts is an issue in the area. “We’re lucky we don’t get more (of these incidents) out here. There’s mineshafts that

Picture: MONBULK CFA spread from Launching Place and Hoddles Creek all the way out to the dam. Fortunately it doesn’t happen that often but it’s just a reminder that it’s another one of the local risks

that we have. “The amount of shafts around here is just unbelievable ... Where we were standing, there were another half a dozen shafts around us.

Be aware when burning off or CFA permits. Meanwhile, timber from buildings, furniture or other manufactured products must not be burnt because it was likely to have been chemically treated. EPA can fine offenders more than $8,000 for burning anything other than vegetationsourced matter like timber and crop stubble. “Most farmers understand the importance to their livelihood and their community of preventing contamination of the soil, water and air around them, and EPA uses a fine as a last resort,” Ms Palmer said. “By thinking twice about what goes onto the pile when burning off, you can protect the environment and the wellbeing of your farm, your family and your neighbours,” she said. EPA urges people to report suspected pollution to the EPA on 1300 372 842 (1300 EPA VIC). To find out more information on waste disposal and recycling, visit sustainability.vic.gov. au or visit the Yarra Ranges Council website.

The Environment Protection Authority has warned that tossing waste into flames can be costly for farmers and the environment.

DELIVERING FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES & FAMILIES AS WE GROW. Harriet Shing MP LABOR MEMBER FOR EASTERN VICTORIA REGION

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With landholders making use of cooler weather to conduct burn-offs, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is warning that tossing waste into flames can be costly for farmers and the environment. EPA north east regional manager Renee Palmer said many waste items turn toxic the moment they go into the fire. “Farm waste items like silage wrap, chemical containers and old tyres shouldn’t be burnt because they produce toxic smoke, and can send residue into waterways and create chemical contamination that persists in the soil,” she said. “Send them to landfill or a recycling facility.” Silage wrap, some chemical containers and tyres can be recycled into building and fencing materials and floor matting. The EPA advised that fallen trees or other natural wood being burnt should be as dry as possible to keep down the volume of smoke, and farmers should have relevant council

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COVID-19 testing available

We’ve created a set of free window decals, social distancing loor stickers and posters for local businesses, community and sports organisations to display when they re-open.

EACH and Eastern Health have ive community screening clinics around Yarra Ranges.

We’ve also created information sheets to help you understand what’s required with the current restrictions. There are information sheets for:

Business re-opening guidelines Food & health businesses Community/sporting organisations Guide to meeting cleaning requirements

Order your free re-opening pack and download the free information sheets and posters at yrc.vic.gov.au/reopen.

Working for Victoria Yarra Ranges Council will be hiring more than 160 support workers impacted by COVID-19, thanks to the Victorian Government’s Working for Victoria initiative. Council was successful in its application to have 164 temporary support roles created through the program, which matches jobseekers, including those who lost work as a result of the coronavirus’ economic impact, with employers who need staf. Roles include:

Digital and Communication Oicer Planning Oicer Coordinator Biodiversity Investigations Biodiversity Investigations Oicer Stormwater Engineer Infrastructure Maintenance - Sanitisation Community Safety Oicer Environmental Health Oicer School Crossing Supervisor

Community members looking for work can register for Working for Victoria to then be matched with employers seeking staf. To register for Working for Victoria, visit www.vic.gov.au/ workingforvictoria.

Liveable Climate Plan We’ve mapped out Council’s path to reaching zero emissions and we need your feedback on the new Liveable Climate Plan. The draft plan was recently released for community consultation and details Council’s goals and actions for achieving net zero emissions by 2040.

If you’re feeling unwell or have any symptoms of COVID-19 please remember to get tested.

Locations include:

Lilydale Healesville Boronia Ringwood

Find your nearest location at yrc.vic.gov.au/covid19screening.

Draft local law now open for feedback We’ve spent the last of couple years reviewing our local laws, looking for ways to make them simpler and easier for community members to use. During our review, we asked community members to tell us what works – and what doesn’t work – with our current local laws. We heard from hundreds of community members in person and online, and have used their feedback to shape our new Neighbourhood Amenity Draft Local Law (2020). The draft local law proposes changes to: the amount of pets you can keep before needing a permit, the time before Council can take action on cars stored on roads and Council land, alcohol consumption in public and how to balance the importance of short stay accommodation with neighbourhood amenity. Before the local law is inalised, we want to know your thoughts. The local law is available online or at our Lilydale and Upwey Community Links for feedback. Submissions will close midnight, Wednesday 8 July. For more information and to make a submission, visit yrc.vic.gov.au/locallaw.

Grants for community now open Community groups, organisations and creatives can apply for grants of up to $10,000 across three categories: • • •

Arts and Heritage Community Development Festivals and Events

For the 2021 funding round, the social and economic recovery of the community from the COVID-19 pandemic will be one of our top priorities. Applications close on 15 July. Visit yrc.vic.gov.au/2021grants.

The plan will not only reduce our emissions and our impact on climate change, but it will also signiicantly reduce our power bills and ongoing costs. For more information and to share your feedback please visit yrc.vic.gov.au/climate.

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Teacher’s class beanie blitz By Romy Stephens Grade 4 students from Belgrave South Primary school received a snuggly surprise upon returning to school last week. During the remote learning period, teacher Carla Nimiczeck knitted every single one of her students their own personalised beanie. Ms Nimiczeck then gifted them to her students as they returned to the classroom on 9 July. “I normally knit beanies for hospitals and for orphanages and while I was in isolation I thought this was an opportunity for me to do something for my own grade,” Ms Nimiczeck said. “When they heard they were going to each get their individual beanies they were so excited. “They absolutely love them.” Each beanie featured a pom pom and the school colours of blue and yellow, however, they all came with a unique pattern or stripe.

Ms Nimiczeck said she desperately missed interacting and talking with her students during the isolation period. She said knitting the beanies allowed her to keep them in her mind. “I really missed seeing them everyday and seeing their smiling faces,” Ms Nimiczeck said. But now, with things slowly returning to normal, Ms Nimiczeck said the students were just as excited as she was to be back. “Things are a little bit different in that we have to still try and make sure we’re washing hands and aware of what we’re doing with our hygiene,” she said. “Other than that, kids are kids and they just love to interact with each other and play. “They are so excited to be back, they really are. “I think they realised when they were in isolation how much fun they have when they are with all of their friends.”

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Have your say on lessons of remote learning experience Principals, teachers, parents and students can now have a say on remote and flexible learning, to gain insights into how the education system can be improved following Covid-19. Education Minister James Merlino opened a community consultation survey on 9 June. This survey is expected to inform a summit next month, which will discuss lessons learnt and potential education system improvements from the remote learning period. The summit will follow an independent analysis of remote learning at schools across the state, and bring together education leaders from the government, Catholic and independent school sectors.

Mr Merlino encouraged all Victorian teachers, students and their families to have a say. “This is a real opportunity to improve our education system and learn from the remote teaching and learning experience,” Mr Merlino said. “This summit will bring our school sectors together to report back about the benefits and challenges of remote learning. “We know that there have been many positives from this experience, and we have a responsibility to learn from them.” Victorian government primary, secondary and specialist schools moved to remote and

Some students whose learning has been affected by anxiety or other mental health conditions are also understood to have shown significant benefits from remote learning. Parliamentary Secretary for Schools Tim Richardson and Parliamentary Secretary for Early Childhood Education Sonya Kilkenny are also producing reports on the remote learning experience. The community survey, independent analysis and Parliamentary Secretary reports will all contribute to the findings from the summit. To have your say, visit https://engage.vic. gov.au/lessons-remote-and-flexible-learning.

flexible learning and teaching at the start of Term 2 to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Students returned to school from 26 May, when around 391,000 Prep, Grade 1, Grade 2, specialist school students and VCE and VCAL students transitioned back to face-to-face learning. Grade 3-Year 10 students returned to classrooms on 9 June. It is understood numerous schools reported benefits during remote learning for students who have previously been disengaged or distracted in the classroom, and for high-ability students who were able to learn at their own pace.

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THE PANDEMIC HAS BEEN TOUGH FOR EVERYONE, BUT WE NEED TO STAY CONNECTED, & STAY THE COURSE. In recent months we have supported each other in many important and positive ways, and shared care, resources, friendship, food, and help. We’ve been tested in record numbers, and we’ve sacrificed special occasions and important milestones to safeguard others. So many Victorians have lost so much; and they will need our ongoing care, recognition and support. And so as Restrictions change and we gradually move to re-open businesses and return to individual and group activities, it’s so important that we continue to take care of ourselves, and each other. That we practice physical distancing, and good hygiene, and don’t take chances with our health or the health of others. It’s a long road ahead, but we can recover, and we will recover. 12451294-FA25-20

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Continuing Don’s legacy By Romy Stephens New Lilydale RSL president Paul Payne is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his late friend and former RSL president Don Parsons. Mr Payne, who was formerly vice president, took over the top role at the RSL after the passing of Mr Parsons on 2 May. The pair had led the RSL side-by-side over the past six years. “Don and I started together in 2014 when the membership came to both of us and said we need someone to stand up,” Mr Payne said. “We got together at his house over a bottle of wine...We made a decision who was going to stand for president and who was going to stand as vice president. “We were supposed to change over every three to four years but that never happened. Don liked the idea of where he was and I didn’t have a problem.” Mr Payne said the thought of taking over as president was daunting, at first. “Don was a great bloke, as you could see. Council lowered its flags for him, that’s the first time since World War II that has happened,” he said. “They used to do it when people came home from World War II and they were discharged or they passed away. “It has been a long time, other than the ones directed from the Victorian Government. This was Council straight off and you just sit there and go wow. Then you go, how do I live up to that?” Mr Payne served for 20 years in the Royal Australian Navy and during that time, served on ships including HMAS Anzac, HMAS Stuart, HMAS Swan and HMAS Canberra. He finished as a CPO on Electronic Technical Weapons Systems. He has also had a long association with the Coldstream Football Club, the Coldstream

Former president Don Parsons at the Lilydale RSL.

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local community. Mr Payne admitted that despite having similar goals as Mr Parsons, his leadership style would be “slightly different.” “If you’re trying to match up to someone else you’re going to fail so I’ll have to do it my way,” Mr Payne said. “I’m middle of the road, I’ll push the limits but there is a time you have to go ‘right this is not doing us any good, we’re spending more

time on this item then we need to’. “Having been on a board for 18 years at local football I understand where gives and takes have sometimes got to happen.” Ultimately, Mr Payne said his number one goal would be to uphold the legacy of his late friend. “I’m not trying to outdo Don but if I can get to the same standards he had, I’d be happy.”

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Have say on climate Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging the community to comment on its new Liveable Climate Plan. The draft plan was recently released for community consultation and maps out the council’s path towards achieving net zero emissions by 2040. Yarra Ranges Mayor Richard Higgins said the draft Liveable Climate Plan was the result of 13 years of work. “We’ve known for a long time that reducing our emissions - as an organisation, as a community and as a country - has a genuine flowon effect when it comes to climate change,” he said. Cr Higgins said the actions detailed in the plan would save the council millions of dollars through reduced energy bills. “In local government, delivering value on ratepayer’s dollars is hugely important and while renewable options historically have been costly, it now makes sense environmentally and financially to be investing in renewables and generating our own power wherever possible,” he said. “We have a number of actions that will save Council money while helping us reach our goal of net zero emissions. “From improving our lighting and heating equipment, replacing our equipment, such as the cars we drive, with sustainable alternatives and utilising solar panels on our buildings and in solar farms. “We’ve already saved more than $4 million in power bills thanks to the work we’ve done in these spaces to date and the Liveable Climate Plan shows how we’ll build on this work and get to net zero, while reducing our bills

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Mayor Richard Higgins and Sustainability Coordinator Jessica Rae at the Healesville landfill, one of the sites proposed for a solar farm. and ongoing costs.” The Liveable Climate Plan is the first plan that outlines Yarra Ranges Council’s path to meeting net zero emissions. In 2007, its Resource Management Strategy set goals of reducing emissions while its Adapting to a Changing Climate and Energy Future Plan in 2012 set a goal of reducing emissions by 30 per cent on 2000 levels by 2020. “Both of these were strong positions for an organisation to take at the time, but now, in 2020, it’s clear that the only acceptable emissions goal to have as an organisation is zero,” Cr Higgins said. Cr Higgins also said the latest climate plan addressed the needs of the entire community. “We also understand that it’s not just about Council’s operations. Many in our community are doing it tough,” he said. “That’s why this plan also has a strong emphasis on how Council will encourage and support our whole community - households,

business, everyone - to take up opportunities like reducing power bills. “This will be one of our most important long-term plans when it comes to the future of our community, and I encourage everyone to read the plan and share their thoughts with us.” The Liveable Climate Plan will be open for comment until 19 July. Webinars will be held on 17 June and 20 June, where the council’s staff will explain the draft plan and its actions, answer questions, and collect community input. Webinar recordings will be made available afterwards for those who can’t join in live, and comments on the draft plan can be made online at any time. For more information about the Liveable Climate Plan and how you can provide feedback, visit www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Council/Engage-Yarra-Ranges.

Modern school upgrades for Mount Evelyn By Romy Stephens Leaking roofs and worn out surfaces will be a thing of the past for numerous Mount Evelyn schools. The State Government recently announced that three schools in Mount Evelyn would receive Planned Maintenance Program (PMP) funding. Mount Evelyn Primary School will receive $175,000 for high priority maintenance works on the school’s Shelter in Place building. The school will also receive $5,000 for high priority maintenance, including ceiling repairs, floor repairs, painting, repairing soffits and surface treatments. School principal Angie O’Hare said it was a “fantastic” feeling when she found out about the State Government funding. “It’s wonderful they are actually providing financial support for the maintenance that needs doing in schools because we had anticipated that we would have to find the money to do a lot of it ourselves,” she said. “As far as learning goes, if the kids are in a comfortable, warm and safe environment that

Mt Evelyn Primary School principal, Angie Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS O’Hare. 207416 is clean and well maintained I think it’s going to be a happier place to be.” Birmingham Primary School will also receive $65,000 for high priority maintenance works while Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School will receive $120,000. The funding announcement was an added bonus for the three schools off the back of all students returning to the classroom on 9 June. Ms O’Hare said a majority of Mt Evelyn Primary School students had settled back in “beautifully” and that the school had learnt

lots from remote learning. She said the school would continue with some of the online initiatives such as parent teacher interviews, which had typically seen low attendance rates in the past. “If parents have an option of either logging in and meeting or coming into school maybe that will increase the uptake,” she said. “We’re hoping that will make a difference because parents have been pretty connected with the school through remote learning. “One of the real positives that the teachers took away from this was that teachers feel they have a much stronger relationship with the families.” The State Government’s PMP provides funding for vital maintenance activities based on need. A new evaluation system was introduced in 2018 to provide more precise information on the condition of school infrastructure and create timely and targeted allocation of PMP funding. The three Mount Evelyn schools are among 78 state schools across the state to share in $5.94 million PMP funding.

Keep a safety eye on heating appliances With winter settling in, CFA is urging people to be aware of the increased risk of house fires. Deputy chief officer Trevor Owen said winter is the highest risk period for residential fires due to the increased use of heating equipment. Heating equipment includes fixed electrical and gas powered appliances, an open fire, wood heater and portable electrical heaters or those which use gas or kerosene. “Having your heaters checked and in good working condition, together with careful and correct use, will greatly reduce the danger these appliances present,” he said. “CFA attend a large number of preventable house fires. These fires can have devastating consequences, significant injuries and tragically, some fires result in deaths.” Mr Owen said poorly maintained gas fires could cause deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. “We have seen the tragic consequences of this in the past,” he said. “There can be no greater reason to have your gas heater inspected and serviced than to ensure the safety of loved ones. “Another common mistake is people drying mailcommunity.com.au

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Clothes should be kept at least one metre from a heat source. clothes indoors near heaters and fireplaces, which can be dangerous. Clothes should be kept at least one metre from the heat source. “Every household should consider their fire safety practices and examine the potential risks around their home.” There are a number of ways people can prepare for winter: Turn off all portable heating and extinguish open fires before leaving home. Ensure heaters are installed, maintained and operated according to manufacturers’ instructions. Always use a fire screen in front of an open fire.

A motorcyclist and a passenger of a vehicle did not make it home after the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, as the impact of road trauma tragically claimed their lives. These fatalities bring the total number of lives lost on Victorian roads to 99 people. The fatalities included a 28-year-old Croydon woman who was the passenger of a vehicle in a two-car collision in Kangaroo Ground on 5 June. The woman tragically died in hospital after another vehicle crossed onto the wrong side of the road and struck the car she was travelling in. The other fatality was a 30-year-old male motorcyclist who failed to negotiate a bend and collided with a tree in Hoddles Creek on 7 June. Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Libby Murphy said that motorcyclists need to take extra care and ride to the conditions and their experience if travelling on the roads in the cooler months. “Even though we are heading into cooler weather, people are keen to get a couple more rides in as the coronavirus restrictions ease,” she said. “I urge that people ride to the conditions, as particularly in these cooler temperatures there is a risk that roads will be wet, visibility is poorer and in regional locations black ice may be on the road. If travelling in groups only ride to the capability of your weakest rider. “It is also important for drivers to take appropriate care when sharing the road with motorcyclists. We know if they are hit by a car, the outcome is never good.” Over the weekend Victoria Police issued 208 seatbelt offences, which included children who were not restrained. A 39-year-old female was pulled over on 8 June after travelling 137km in a 110km zone on the Hume Freeway, Glenrowan. She was driving on a suspended probationary licence and returned a positive preliminary oral fluid test. Police inspected the vehicle and located an unrestrained 4-year-old child laying on the back seat and a 10-year-old child laying under a doona in the rear compartment of the car. A man was pulled over after driving erratically on the Westgate Freeway in Altona North on Sunday. A five-year-old girl was not restrained properly in the back seat. He returned an evidentiary breath test result of 0.263. Assistant Commissioner Libby Murphy said she was frustrated to see children not buckled up. “You don’t think twice about getting into a car and putting on your seatbelt, so I struggle to comprehend why you wouldn’t ensure your passengers have the same safety luxury,” she said. “Given that over the weekend the drivers were also impaired, the situations could have quite quickly escalated and had deadly consequences for those poor children. “Your seatbelt acts as a life vest if in a collision. I implore you to please make sure your passengers are always buckled up.” Over the four-day Operation Regal 10,743 traffic offences and 847 crime offences were detected. Police will continue to be highly visible and enforcing over the coming weeks as coronavirus restrictions ease and people return from holiday and recreational destinations.

CFA is urging people to be aware of the increased risk of house fires during Winter. Chimneys and flues should be cleaned annually. Keep wood and other combustibles at least one metre from fire. Children must be supervised near all types of heating. Maintain a safe distance between children and heating. For more residential fire safety information visit cfa.vic.gov.au. Tuesday, 16 June, 2020

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COVID-19 update A message from the Mayor “Thank you to all the relief service providers and community groups and organisations across the shire who are continuing to support and connect our community. “We are very grateful for the wonderful work you are doing and are pleased to be able to support you through our Community Relief Provider Support Grants and Community Connections Grants programs. “I’m pleased to report that we have announced our first round of recipients, a full list of which can be found on our website.

“The grants programs are still open, but applications for the Community Connections Grants will be closing soon so I encourage eligible community groups to apply before the 30 June deadline. The Community Relief Provider Support Grants program is continuing. Please see our website for eligibility criteria and guidelines. “The fantastic work undertaken by these service providers and community groups is invaluable and truly is testament to the strong community spirit that is alive and well in Cardinia Shire. “On behalf of Cardinia Shire Council, thank you and please keep up the great work.” Cr Jeff Springfield Mayor, Cardinia Shire Council

What support is available? Our Community and Business Support Package features a range of initiatives to support our community, including extended due dates, interest-free periods and payment plans for rates, rates rebate for eligible Health Care Card holders, more time to pay animal registration renewals, rent relief options for commercial tenants in Council properties, and rebates for some business fees and charges. Support grants We’re pleased to announce the first round of recipients as part of our Community Relief Provider Support Grants and Community

Connection Grants programs to assist relief service providers, agencies and community groups in their work to support and connect our community. For a full list of recipients visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/covid19grants As state government restrictions gradually ease, the COVID-19 Community Connections Grants program in its current form will close for applications on 30 June 2020. Council is considering future community support options as part of the Community Recovery Plan for COVID-19. For further information please contact Council. Community Relief Provider Support Grants are still available to eligible service providers, agencies or groups that provide relief services. www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/covid19grants

Coronavirus Online Help Hub If you’re after more information or resources, or would like our dedicated ‘call back’ team to contact you to assist in finding or understanding relevant support or information, visit out Coronavirus Online Help Hub at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/onlinehelphub If you’re experiencing financial hardship, seeking relief, or looking for further information, contact us on 1300 787 624. More info www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Pakenham screening clinic Monash Health’s Community COVID-19 Screening Clinic is open Monday to Friday 9am-4pm at Pakenham Community Health Centre, Henty Way, Pakenham. www.monashhealth.org/patients-visitors/coronavirus/#screening-clinics

Services and facilities update Public spaces Please continue to follow physical distancing guidelines while visiting public spaces across the shire. Our playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor exercise equipment are open but BBQs remain closed. Please remember that gatherings of no more than 20 people are allowed, and physical distancing must be maintained. Please practise good hygiene before, during and after visiting all public spaces and do not visit if you don’t feel well. Latest information For up-to-date information about services and facilities that are resuming, meetings and events in Cardinia Shire, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/ coronavirus

For full details and the most up-to-date information: Phone: 1300 787 624 Web: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au

Casey Cardinia Libraries The Cardinia Mobile Library is back, running its regular route except for Saturdays. You can ‘click and collect’ holds from all library branches (including the mobile library), and return chutes are now open 24/7. www.cclc.vic.gov.au We’re still here to help! Our dedicated Customer Service team is still available to assist you. Our customer service centre at Officer may be temporarily closed but you can still contact us by phone or email, or access a range of online services via our website.

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Kindness in Covid Yarra Ranges Council recently launched our Be Kind Yarra Ranges campaign. The campaign is built from City of Ballarat’s Be Kind Ballarat campaign, and focuses on three areas, being kind to local business, being kind to others, and being kind to yourself. It’s about all of us supporting our local businesses, checking in with others in the community who might be doing it tough, and making time for ourselves to make sure we’re coping well in these challenging times. For our local businesses, we also have free resource packs to help guide you when you reopen. The resources will help you ensure that social distancing and hygiene measures are taken into account, and include things like window stickers, floor decals and posters. All of which can be ordered from our website, yrc. vic.gov.au/reopen or by giving us a call on 1300 368 333. We’ve recently welcomed the news from the State Government on the lifting restrictions around the use of community facilities such as our pools, libraries and cultural venues. However, we need more time to ensure that these facilities are safe to use for our community.

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Yarra Ranges Mayor/Chirnside Ward The health and safety of our community is our number one priority, so to reduce the risk of infection, we will be thoroughly cleaning our facilities along with undertaking health and safety assessments of them over the course of the month. This will ensure that the facilities will be safe when our community returns to them. This is a process we simply cannot rush, so we thank you for your patience while we undertake the cleaning and assessments. I’m excited to announce that Council will be hiring more than 160 support workers impacted by Covid-19, thanks to the State Government’s Working for Victoria initiative. Jobseekers, including those who lost work

as a result of the coronavirus’ economic impact, will be matched with employers who need staff. We’ve started recruitment for roles including cleaning of buildings and public spaces, outreach support for vulnerable community members and planning. This will help people in our community access employment, help us to continue serving the community and help the community to recover from this period of extreme upheaval. For more information, and to register for Working for Victoria, visit www.vic.gov.au/ workingforvictoria. It’s important to remember that we’re still in a State of Emergency. For those planning on visiting us this weekend, please be responsible when out and about. Before you visit, plan a couple of backup options to travel to in case your original destination is overcrowded. And remember to always maintain social distancing. We don’t want to undo the great work that has helped slow the spread of Covid-19 so far. Stay safe and remember to look out for yourself and others.

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The Lovebirds Starring Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae Rated M Finally, after three weeks, a good comedy. The Lovebirds is a lightweight but charming crime caper romantic comedy. After unwittingly becoming accessories to murder, Jibran (Kumail Nanjiani) and Leilani (Issa Rae) go on the run to solve the crime. Nanjiani and Rae have fantastic chemistry as a rocky couple who enjoy arguing and rekindle their love within a difficult situation. The broader conflict is somewhat toothless, as Jibran and Leilani are never in any sustained danger, but the film generates engaging internal conflict through their hot-and-cold dynamic. The film draws genuine tension from whether Jibran and Leilani will get back together or remain separated, as squabbling and mailcommunity.com.au

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Reflect on refugees By Romy Stephens With Refugee Week currently underway, a local group of grandmothers is urging the community to reflect on the situation refugees face, particularly during Covid-19. Grandmothers against Detention of Refugee Children La Trobe member Prue Litcht said hundreds of people were currently in Alternate Places of Detention (APODs), hotels and Migrant Immigration Transit Accommodation (MITA) centres. She said these detention centres did not allow for social distancing. “There are still hundreds of people, mostly men, in detention here in Australia,” she said. “Some are in the community with no certainty, no ability to work or study. No ability to plan for their future. “In all of these detention centres it is not possible to maintain social distancing, thus putting all these men at risk of contracting Covid 19 from the many movements of guards and others who work at the facilities.” Ms Litcht said many refugees have been in detention for nearly seven years, first on Christmas Island then Manus Island or Nauru, and are now in Australian centres. “Most of these men have refugee status, which means they cannot safely return to their countries of origin. None are criminals and have never been found guilty of any crime,” she said. Refugee Week runs from 14-20 June and is Australia’s peak annual activity to raise awareness about refugees and celebrate the positive contributions made by refugees to society. This year, the event will be held virtually with the theme ‘celebrating the year of welcome’. In recognition of the event, Grandmothers against Detention of Refugee Children La Trobe have been protesting outside Aston MP Alan Tudge’s office on numerous occasions. They also protest at the main Belgrave roundabout between 11am-12pm every Saturday. Ms Litcht said she encouraged locals to

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write to local MPs and urge action. “The capricious nature of our processing systems means that some people have been allowed to make lives here. The remaining hundreds are in a cruel and crushing limbo with no freedom, this imposed by successive governments with no end in sight,” she said.

“Our Government is flouting UN conventions that are in place to protect the humanitarian rights of people fleeing persecution. “We must hold our politicians to account for this ongoing inhumane travesty of justice.” To find out more about Grandmothers against Detention of Refugee Children, visit www.grandmothersadrc.org.

Welcome to learn the basics of Buddhism By Romy Stephens A local Buddhism centre is encouraging people to get involved in its free introductory course. Upwey’s Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia will conduct an eight week course called Bringing Wisdom to Life, which will explain how Buddhism can bring a healthier mental state and more fulfilling life. The course was initially postponed due to Covid-19 but with restrictions being eased, it will commence later this month. The centre’s president Frank Carter has practised Buddhism for about 30 years. He said the religion was unique in the way it was available for different people, depending on their needs. “Buddhism’s described a bit like an ocean. You can go into the ocean and put your foot in the water or you can go right out and it’s very deep, but it’s the same water,” Mr Carter said. “It can appeal to people that just want to put their toe in and learn a bit, which maybe they can apply in their life. Or they can go out and really understand it at a deeper level.” Mr Carter said that at a basic level, Buddhism helped develop wholesome qualities such as generosity, mindfulness, kindness, compassion and more. “It’s to do with cultivating a good disposition, that means that we are well equipped to deal with our lives, our family, our relationships and our work,” he said. “It’s to deal with the enormous complexity of living, it’s an incredibly complex process and we have to deal with it in so many different areas so Buddhism gives us tools to do that.” The introductory Buddhism course will introduce these ideas and help people begin to develop these qualities. “Buddhism says that the mind is something that can be developed, it can be cultivated just like you can learn skills you can learn to be a pianist, you can learn to be a football player,” Mr Carter said. mailcommunity.com.au

Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia president Frank Carter. 206289 “The mind itself can learn, the mind can learn qualities such as patience or compassion or generosity, it’s an internal learning.” The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia has a rich history in Upwey, opening in 1978. Mr Carter said since opening, it had become a uniquely multicultural centre. “We’re a home grown Australian centre, so a lot of centres have their own natural congregation,” he said. “The people of the Thai community will go to the Thai temples. Whereas being an Australian-grown temple, it’s like we’re part of the fabric of this society and the multicultural nature of it. “We’ve got members from seven or eight different ethnic communities and Australian born as well so it sort of offers a very broad style of Buddhism.” The Bringing Wisdom to Life course will run every Saturday from 2pm-4pm commencing on 20 June. It will run until 8 August. The course is open to anyone interested,

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Hollywood star Sam Neill will feature in a webinar hosted by the Rotary Club of RowvilleLysterfield this month. The Business Breakfast webinar was established to support the struggling entertainment sector amid Covid-19. Proceeds from the event will go towards charities that support out-of-work actors and entertainers in Australia and New Zealand. Event organiser and District Governor Elect Dr Daryl Moran said he reached out to Mr Neill after learning about the difficulty the entertainment industry currently faced. “I saw Australian Story about six or eight weeks ago and the Sam Neill episode was on,” he said. “He really just touched a nerve because he was particularly concerned for the plight of our entertainers and actors. “He alluded to mental health issues, depression and continuing ongoing health concerns. “A lot of actors, when their shows closed down, didn’t qualify for JobKeeper.” After Mr Neill agreed to do an hour long Q&A session, what happened next was beyond Mr Moran’s imagination. “We had tickets sold in every eastern state of Australia and both islands of New Zealand which is pretty remarkable,” he said. “Normally if we’re running a Business Breakfast in Rowville no one drives from the North Island of New Zealand.” Mr Moran said a ticket was even sold from Saint Martin, a small island in the Caribbean Sea. “We’re stoked. We are just a humble rotary club in Rowville and Lysterfield and suddenly we’ve got this attention. I fell off my chair when this woman from the Caribbean emailed,” he said. The Rotary Club of Rowville - Lysterfield has been running Business Breakfast events for about 12 years. The past two events have featured Ray Martin and Nathan Buckley as guest speakers. Due to Covid-19, a face-to-face Business Breakfast was not possible, so the club decided to take it online. The overwhelming response to the webinar has paved the potential for more online Business Breakfasts, featuring big names, in the future. However, for the time being, Mr Moran said the focus would be ensuring a successful event to help support the actors and entertainers who are vital for society. “In all its various forms, whether you’re casually in front of a camera or microphone or behind a microphone, we all rely on these people for our entertainment,” he said. “We all rely on these people for our music, our concerts, our television shows, our film, our media and it must be unbelievably hard for them that they can’t congregate. “I would have to say it’s a cause we’ve never really supported before. “What it’s showing us is that there are whole segments of our community that we can help, we can’t help everyone...But if we can help people that we rely on for our entertainment that’s a great thing.” The Business Breakfast webinar will be held on 19 June from 7.30am. Mr Neill - who is also a vineyard proprietor - will discuss all things ‘Wine, Movies, Business and the Way Forward’. For more information or to book a ticket, visit www.rowvillerotary.com.au. Tuesday, 16 June, 2020

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Hospitality’s running hot Aspiring master chefs at Cire Community School’s Yarra Junction campus are cooking up a storm with the opening of a new hospitality training centre. Non-for-profit organisation Cire Services invested over $600,000 in the project as a demonstration of its commitment to providing career pathways for students and the broader community. Cire CEO Gus Seremetis described the project as a stimulus and positive outcome for the whole region, especially given the impact of Covid-19. “Cire Community School offers vulnerable young people a positive alternative to mainstream education,” she said. “The new centre has given our students so much to look forward to and also provides the community with a new resource to create employment pathways, community and social interaction, connection and support. “We are now in an economic recession but we still need to look forward and give our young people hope in the future.” The teacher responsible for hospitality training at the school, Ian Seppings, said the new facility provides students with exciting opportunities for learning real life hospitality skills. “The students helped unpack the equipment and set up the training stations which has given them real ownership and a new sense of pride...I’ve never seen students so enthusiastically wash, dry and put away their dishes,” he said. Yarra Ranges Tourism (YRT) CEO Simon O’Callaghan said crisis situations highlighted the need to have a professional and skilled workforce. “Hospitality and tourism is a big part of our local economy and we welcome any initiative that encourages local young people to consider careers in the sector, rather than viewing it

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Students learning in Cire’s new hospitality training centre. as a short term opportunity,” he said “I would encourage YRT’s partners to support Cire’s initiative in whatever way they can and particularly through work placement opportunities and full-time employment.” The facility comprises a state of the art

commercial kitchen with eight fully-equipped training stations to accommodate up to 15 students. It also has a coffee machine area for barista training, an outdoor deck and landscaped gardens, with vegetable beds, to support the

Cire Services invested over $600,000 in the new facilities. hospitality program’s emphasis on ‘paddock to plate’ and healthy eating. It is understood the facility will eventually be used to cater for functions and events and the deck could provide a gathering space for a social enterprise.

Top teachers in early years Victorians are being encouraged to recognise those who improve the lives of young children by nominating an individual or organisation for a Victorian Early Years Award. Now in their 15th year, the Victorian Early Years Awards recognise, reward and celebrate individuals and organisations, and highlight innovative initiatives aimed at improving outcomes within the early years sector. This year, the awards will celebrate the achievements and commitment of early childhood professionals across seven award categories. These include improving access and participation, supporting parents and promoting children’s health and wellbeing, as well as the prestigious Early Childhood Teacher of the Year. Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing called on families, early childhood professionals and early years support organisations in the region

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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

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Business owners Tom and Lisa with kids Levi and Maeve. 208350 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 having to leave the comfort of their car. “It’s something that we would never had or-

dinarily done ... It’s the only thing we can really do,” Ms McKay-Campbell said. “You drive through the bottle shop and they pass it to you through the car window. You can literally come through in your pyjamas.” As part of their takeaway menu, the hotel has also started cooking regular Sunday roasts for customers.

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A new $20 million Minor Capital Works Fund will fund minor school capital projects at government schools across the state. Schools can now apply for State Government grants of up to $500,000 to modernise and improve learning spaces and boost the condition and character of the school. Examples of eligible projects include upgrades to classrooms, sports ovals and toilets as well as the installation of new playground equipment, bike sheds, fencing, basketball and netball rings, and football or soccer goal posts. Education Minister James Merlino said the funding would go towards record investment. “This extra infrastructure funding will mean even more local schools will share in the largest investment in school infrastructure in

Victoria’s history,” he said. Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing encouraged all local schools to get involved. “We’re continuing to invest record funding in education to ensure that all Victorians, regardless of their background or circumstances, can get a world-class education,” she said. “I encourage all government schools with identified minor capital projects across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges to apply for these grants” The fund is part of the more than $1.18 billion recently announced by the Victorian Government for the education infrastructure construction blitz that will aim to create thousands of jobs across the state and kickstart Victoria’s economy. mailcommunity.com.au

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Architecturally designed and brimming with beautiful elements, this property is a unique offering within walking distance to Belgrave township, Belgrave Recreational Reserve and Birdsland Reserve. with an elevated aspect with vista views and an inground pool perfect for families, a lifetime of enjoyment is available at this elegant home.From the commanding exterior to the clever drive-through double garage, this home is instantly impressive. ceiling roses, ornate cornicing, an open wood ﬁre, and reclaimed timber ﬂoors in the formal lounge elevate the integrity. At its heart, the crisp white kitchen with stone benchtops and stainless steel appliances is ideal for entertaining.

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with a premium position, abundant potential, quality brick construction, and a beautiful, big, sunny, near-flat block, this classic home is an investment with a promising future. whether your plans are to rent, renovate, or redevelop into your ultimate dream home (Subject To council Approval), the options are endless.Situated on one of the absolute best streets in Upwey this original residence was constructed when homes were meant to last more than a lifetime. Offering timeless features including corner windows and a flowing floorplan that remains relevant today, renovators will instantly spot the potential.

Positioned in a highly convenient location close to Upwey train station, Main Street, Upwey high School and local Primary schools, this cute 2 bedroom home is the perfect starter or investment property. Situated on a 1324m2 approx. block, the opportunity is here to either move straight in or develop (STcA). The long driveway gives you some privacy from the main road and the home has been ideally tucked away where you can enjoy a gorgeous rear yard. Rustic pine floorboards can be found throughout the open floorplan while large windows allow plenty of natural light to filter through.

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Glenn Chandler

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Set on almost ¾ acre, close to shops & schools with stunning views over the trees, this 3 bedroom brick veneer home is just waiting for you! Features include an open ire place, split system air conditioning, plenty of off street parking & a timber entertaining deck overlooking the terraced back yard, gum trees & Cockatoo Creek.

Privately located on a sealed road just a short stroll from the Cockatoo township, this home features 3 spacious robed bedrooms, the master with walk in robe & ensuite, 2 living areas and open plan kitchen/family room. The enormous deck, perfect for entertaining overlooks a solar heated pool and garden views over the acre block. Plenty of under house storage and opportunity to subdivide (STCA).

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Tyson Bluhm 0437 843 820

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

69 Williamson Road Gembrook

$600,000 - $660,000

12 Alluvial Close Menzies Creek

$830,000 - $880,000

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Set on almost 2/3 acre, this 4 bedroom home captivates as soon as you enter. Features include wood heater, loating loors, split system air cooling, all bedrooms robed, huge master zoned away with ensuite, gorgeous kitchen, large outdoor entertaining, separate studio, triple lock up garage, cubby house & wood shed.

The property is set on 3 gorgeous acres of gently undulating land with water tanks big enough to take care of your veggie patch and animals, lending itself perfectly to hobby farming. The 3 bedroom residence is a great family home, featuring 2 living areas, large veranda and entertaining deck, ceiling fans, gas ducted heating, pool with slide, water tanks, triple carport and work shed with power.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Tyson Bluhm 0437 843 820

7 Brookdale Avenue Emerald

Lot 41 Durban Rd Emerald

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$390,000 - $420,000

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An excellent opportunity exists to build your dream in one of Emerald’s most desirable locations. This generous ¼ acre block is within walking distance to local shops and schools, although the established gardens give the impression of being a million miles away. Complete with an existing bungalow, this property is already the perfect hideaway.

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The clubs of the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition are exploring their options beyond season 2020. 179445

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Exploring their options... By Russell Bennett All 12 West Gippsland Football Netball Competition clubs have met with AFL Outer East as they explore their options moving forward. The Star Mail understands AFL Outer East presented to the WGFNC clubs last Wednesday night and gave them plenty to think about when it comes to their collective future. The clubs emailed the AFL’s Head of South Eastern Victoria Richard Black last month - in accordance with the rules outlined in the 2019 AFL Victoria Country handbook - to advise him that they would invite AFL Outer East to present to them before ultimately making a call on their future prior to 31 October this year. The options on the table in front of the clubs include: forming a new entity and going it alone as their own, separate competition away from AFL Gippsland; disaffiliating from AFL Victoria, creating a new league and going it alone; self-governing with an affiliation agreement with AFL Gippsland; maintaining the status quo; or entering into discussions with AFL Outer East - where they could be administered as an independent competition under the current West Gippsland model for an extended period of time. AFL Outer East has a stable commission and staff base, with the vast majority of those having extensive experience in community football and netball throughout the local area. The region is self-sufficient, with all its clubs affiliated and competitions managed under the one model. While the current AFL Outer East model consists of the Premier, Division 1, and Division 2 tiers, it’s important to note that - should the West Gippsland clubs make the call to join the region - they would form an independent competition that wouldn’t be part of the promotion-relegation model. Should the West Gippsland clubs go down the Outer East path, they would draft their own collective constitution and the Star Mail understands they would be offered an extended period in which the competition would be left to stabilise. 20 MAIL

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The want of the 12 West Gippsland clubs to control their own destiny is a huge reason why they’ve chosen to explore all their options moving forward. It is understood that, should the Outer East path be pursued, a full-time manager of the West Gippsland competition would be appointed and he or she would report to Outer East region general manager Aaron Bailey and, ultimately, the commission. The clubs would also be presented with the opportunity to develop a strategic direction at the beginning and end of their agreed period of stabilisation. It’s understood the Outer East’s media, finance, commercial, netball, and umpiring staff would service the West Gippsland clubs,

but - again - they would form a separate standalone entity to the rest of the Outer East’s divisions. The Star Mail understands junior pathways, netball, and new club development would all be high priorities for the Outer East’s strategic plan for the future. Netball and female participation is a huge area of focus in the Outer East’s strategic planning, with Outer East containing more female participants and teams in its region than male. Inverloch Kongwak president Peter Butcher recently told the Star Mail that stability is one thing he felt the clubs have never had under AFL Gippsland, and that’s the guiding principle behind why the clubs are looking to take their future into their own hands.

The latest development comes hot off the heels of boutique strategy consulting firm ColganBauer calling for submissions from all over Gippsland into its highly-publicised ‘G25’ independent review. The G25 review - or the Gippsland 2025 Strategic Plan - has been driven by AFL Victoria and is backed by the sport’s governing body. According to correspondence sent to the Gazette, Richard Black, and AFL Victoria’s country football manager Sophie Williams in late July last year by then AFL Gippsland region general manager Ben Joske, the plan was created “with a view to looking beyond regional commission boundaries and serving as a vision piece for Gippsland and bordering commissions”. That correspondence quoted AFL Victoria head Rick Bell as saying: “G25 will examine competition structures to ensure they can cater for future population patterns in Gippsland and surrounding areas, encourage competition equalisation and consider geographic and economic factors currently restricting and burdening some country football clubs and leagues. “In addition to short-term solutions, the plan will take a long-term view of the structure of football in the entire Gippsland region and surrounding areas to providing a framework up to 2025 and beyond.” In his role as Head of South Eastern Victoria, which was created in March this year, Black oversees both the Gippsland and South East regions. On 8 May, it was announced that the AFL South East regional commission had been removed - almost exactly a year since the dumping of the AFL Gippsland commission. The G25 interim report was released back in March, and left many stunned. The 86-page report made a series of draft recommendations but has been criticised in some corners for its lack of focus on the premier league in the Gippsland region, the Gippsland League. mailcommunity.com.au

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Sport’s Covid-19 restart By Russell Bennett The Victorian State Government issued a series of key updates on Sunday that provide more clarity around the potential return for community sporting competitions in the coming weeks. But no announcements have yet been forthcoming when it comes to a further scaling back of public gathering, specifically crowd, restrictions - seen by many as a key factor in a return to play, particularly when it comes to senior football and netball competitions. It’s expected another significant announcement will be made next Sunday, 21 June. Earlier on Sunday, Premier Daniel Andrews announced that full-contact training and competition, for those 18-years-of-age and under, can resume from next Monday, 22 June. Non-contact sports competitions can also begin across every age group. Full-contact training for adults can resume from Monday, 13 July with full-contact competition resumption from Monday 20 July. Of course, the specific resumption dates or even announcements on if certain leagues will begin their competitions in 2020 - are yet to be announced at a local level. A number of leagues across the state have already pulled the pin on a 2020 season. It’s largely acknowledged that continued, significant restrictions on public gathering numbers would have a huge detrimental impact to most competitions returning in time for a 2020 season. In a statement published on its website, AFL Victoria said: “We want to thank the Victorian Government for their support of Victorian football and thank the community and our health and essential workers - and the wider Victorian community - for an environment where community sport can resume. “We are excited to work with our leagues

Fans, players, and club members alike will return to a completely different sporting landscape following the Covid-19 pandemic. 179445 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS and clubs to begin the 2020 Community Football and NAB AFL Auskick Season where so many girls, boys, women and men have the opportunity to return to play. “We also want to acknowledge all the community clubs who were committed to following the physical distancing and hygiene protocols associated with a Return to Small Group Training.

“As we prepare to move toward contact training and competition play, AFL Victoria will work with leagues, clubs, participants, coaches, umpires and all volunteers to ensure we return to competition play in an effective and safe manner in adherence with Victorian Government guidelines and AFL Return to Play Framework (RTP Framework). “We know how much community football

means to Victorian families and we look forward to working together to ensuring community clubs return to play in a safe and well managed environment.” Premier Andrews also announced that clubs and community facilities will also be able to reopen their change rooms, supporting this gradual return to sport.

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ACROSS Curse (11) Vehicle (4) Neighbourhood (8) Mendicant (6) Boat (6) Sterile (6) Cigar (6) Tyrant (8) Enjoy (4) Barbarous (11)

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