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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.
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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
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 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
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.
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Tambo and Kinda celebrating their 10th birthday.
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Blood cakes for birthday By Jed Lanyon Healesville Sanctuary’s dingo siblings Tambo and Jinda have celebrated their 10th birthday together in style, chowing down on delicious frozen ‘cakes’ complete with carrot candles. The brother and sister, who have lived together at the sanctuary since they were just a few weeks old, turned 10 on 10 June. They devoured their frozen treats in front of a staffmade sign wishing them a happy birthday. Keeper Shaun Scott said the cakes looked decadent but were secretly healthy.
“Their cakes were made of frozen chicken mince, with layers of frozen fish blood - you can think of it as a kind of icy black pudding. “Freezing treats is good for a few reasons,” Mr Scott explained. “It makes the food more interesting, plus it means on a cool day the cakes will last a long time. “Tambo and Jinda are alpine dingoes, so they would naturally encounter some snow and ice in the wild. And what 10-year old doesn’t love an icy block on their birthday?” Visitors can see Tambo and Jinda in the dingo enclosures at Healesville Sanctuary, which
reopened to visitors on June 1 under the latest easing of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions by the Victorian Government. Prior to reopening to the public, the sanctuary was cleansed by Wurundjeri elder Murrundindi in a smoking ceremony. Wearing a traditional possum-skin cloak, Murrundindi burned native cherry fronds. He wafted smoke into a clear blue sky with branches taken from a gum planted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Black Saturday fires. The branches now hang over the Sanctu-
ary’s front gate, representing healing and calm to visitors as they enter. Murrundindi said the sanctuary was ready to welcome guests after some nine weeks of closure. “The bush is happy to have people back here,” he said. “The ceremony helps the land and the people.” Daily visitor numbers to Healesville Sanctuary are capped and all tickets must be prepurchased online. For more information, visit www.zoo.org.au
Two perish in tragic long weekend on our roads 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 Com-
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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.
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Mr Payne said one of his main goals as president is to upgrade the Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Lilydale RSL building. 209392
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Former president Don Parsons at the Lilydale RSL.
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 Cricket Club, the Eastern Football League and the Naval Association. Mr Payne said his main focus as president of the Lilydale RSL would be continuing with the tasks that Mr Parsons had set out to achieve. That included the recreation of the Digger statue on top of the Lilydale War Memorial, the celebration of the club’s 100th anniversary, the upgrading of club facilities and the continued efforts to embed the RSL into the 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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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
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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:
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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.
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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: • • •
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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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Creative reasons to hope By Jed Lanyon Millwarra Primary School students are trying to keep a positive attitude during the Covid-19 pandemic through the creation of their Hope Fence. Students have fixed their artwork to the school’s surrounding fence in hopes it will bring some joy to the local community too. Art teacher Trish Snowdon said that the students were inspired to create something that highlighted how the pandemic had made a change to their life. “It may have been that their family was a little bit different at the time. They may have had more people in their family staying with them or less. “There might have been people they weren’t allowed to see anymore for a bit. “It’s just about how to be positive in the community and the things they were doing at home to be positive and healthy. “We just hope that when people drive by, it brings a bit of joy and happiness to their day.”
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Tamika, Nicholas and Iyla on the Hope Fence at Millwarra PS. 209514
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MAROONDAH HIGHWAY – COLDSTREAM TO HEALESVILLE SUSPENSION OF WORKS Works to improve safety on Maroondah Highway between Coldstream and Healesville will be on hold from Saturday 20 June 2020, due to cold and wet conditions. Iyla with her work on the Hope Fence.
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 to nominate themselves or others, mailcommunity.com.au
with nominations now open. “Eastern Victoria is home to many passionate early years professionals, and exceptional early years services,” Ms Shing said. “This year’s Victorian Early Years Awards are the perfect opportunity to celebrate the people, organisations and services that help Victorian children to get the best start in life.” Award winners will receive up to $15,000 to further develop and share the lessons of their work in kindergartens, schools, local councils, maternal child and health services and other early years organisations across the state. Nominations for the awards close on 6 July, with finalists announced in September ahead of the awards ceremony expected to be held in November. For more information or to submit a nomination, visit: www.education.vic.gov. au/veya.
Construction on these important safety improvements is expected to start again in September and continue to late 2020. To keep you safe while works are on hold, we’ll install temporary bollards to mark the boundaries of traffic lanes in both directions. A speed limit of 80km/h will be in place on the highway between Coldstream and Healesville. If you’re travelling through the area, please keep an eye out for changes to conditions, plan ahead and drive safely.
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Call for refugee action 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 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.
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Teacher’s class beanie blitz Mushroom foraging in print By Romy Stephens
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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
A Badger Creek resident is celebrating the release of her new book, a beginners guide to mushroom foraging. Doris Pozzi released ‘Wild Mushrooms - A beginner’s guide to foraging’ in May ahead of the Yarra Valley Writers Festival and in time for the current mushroom season. “Mushrooms are a great activity, we get such high rainfall here and there’s always a very wide range of mushrooms you can forage around the area. “So many people I talk to say they have thought about picking mushrooms but just wouldn’t do it because they are too scared. “People have been picking mushrooms for centuries, it’s just about having the knowledge and being sensible.” Ms Pozzi said her book provides an introduction on a dozen of the most identifiable and edible mushrooms for people to forage. “People are generally becoming more interested in sustainable living topics, particularly with the pandemic, a lot more people have ben interested in things like growing their own vegetables and becoming self reliant.” Ms Pozzi said she would be hosting classes for next year’s mushroom season to educate hopeful foragers. ‘Wild Mushrooms’ is Ms
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Ms Nimiczeck surrounded by her students wearing their beanies. 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.”
Pozzi’s second book release following her edible weeds guide about ten years ago. The author hopes to break down some of the negative assumptions people may have for the hobby of mushroom foraging and believes that media reports highlighting those who have fallen ill after naively eating mushrooms attributes to mycophobia - the irrational fear of mushrooms. “Every mushroom season you will see a story about it. What they won’t share is the tens of thousands of people eating (mushrooms) perfectly fine ... It just puts even more people off it and fuels this mycophobia. “The analogy I always use is, going and foraging for mushrooms can be dangerous, but driving a car can be dangerous too. It doesn’t mean you don’t do it. You study it and go and do it safely. “You don’t just get into a car without knowing how to drive and go 100 kilometres an hour, in the same way you wouldn’t go out and randomly pick mushrooms without knowing. How many activities do we do that are potentially dangerous?” More information about Ms Pozzi’s book can be found at edibleweeds.com.au and the guide will soon be available for purchase at Verso Books in Healesville. mailcommunity.com.au
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Comment on climate plan 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
Mayor Richard Higgins and Sustainability Coordinator Jessica Rae at the Healesville landfill, one of the sites proposed for a solar farm. get to net zero, while reducing our bills 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.
Keep heaters in good order 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 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
Clothes should be kept at least one metre from a heat source. 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. 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.
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Schools set for a tidy sum 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 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. Tuesday, 16 June, 2020
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Sweet potato laska. Darryl Braithwaite.
Sweet serve of vegies By Tania Phillips As a busy mum of two, television personality and cookbook author Magdalena Roze knows all about trying to make sure a family gets enough vegies in their diet. Magdalena said less than four per cent of Australians are meeting the recommended daily intake of vegetables. She said the real winner for her in the
SWEET POTATO LAKSA Serves 4 Prep time: 15 mins Cooking time: 25 mins
· 1 tbs vegetable oil · 1/2 cup laksa paste · 3 cups chicken stock · 3 cups coconut milk Method 1. Heat the oil in a wok or large saucepan over high heat. Add the laksa paste, cook stirring for 1 minute. Add the stock, coconut milk and sweet potato. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil gently 15 minutes or until sweet potato is tender. 2. Meanwhile, place the noodles in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 3 minutes or until the noodles have sotened slightly. Drain and keep warm.
vegie stakes is the sweet potato, now in season. “Sweet potatoes are a firm staple in my household,” she said. “My kids love sweet potato so it’s always a fuss-free vegetable that Darren and I can serve up and know our little ones are getting a serve of veg. Mashed sweet potato was also the first food we fed both our children.” sweet potato, peeled, cut into 2cm · 800g pieces dried rice vermicelli or flat rice stick · 250g noodles · 1 tbs grated palm sugar or brown sugar · 1/2 lime, juiced · 3 tsp fish sauce · 150g snow peas, shredded green shallots, Thai basil, corian· Sliced der and fried shallots, to serve
3. Combine the palm sugar, lime juice and ish sauce and stir into the laksa. Remove from the heat and stir in the snow peas. 4. Divide the noodles between bowls and spoon over the soup. Top with, green shallots, herbs and fried shallots. Serve. Tip Laksa paste can vary in lavor from mild to very hot. Vegetarian option Want to turn this into a vegetarian meal, replace the stock with vegetable stock and fish sauce with vegetarian soy.
MAGDALENA’S ‘TOP TIPS’ Magdelena’s top tips to supercharge any occasion with sweet potatoes: 1. Sweet Treats - Add sweet potatoes into your next dessert or even as an ingredient in a birthday cake, muffins or brownies. Sweet potatoes have a natural sweetness, which makes it a delicious addition to desserts. Added bonus: it will have less added sugar, the benefit of Vitamins A and C, and the kids won’t notice they’re having a serve of veg! 2. BBQ Perfect - Sweeten up your next barbecue with sweet potato. If you’re looking for a plant-based option, sweet potato is the perfect choice. Grill some sliced sweet potato and serve with a squeeze of lemon and crumbled feta for a simple and delicious summer staple. 3.Entertaining Delight - Go meat free for your next event and make sweet potato the star of the show. I love making my sweet potato galette when having friends over for dinner - it impresses even the biggest meat eater. 12 MAIL
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Magdalena Roze visited Far Northern NSW to check out the sweet potatoes.
Love Songs from a master By Tania Phillips He was the pop heart-throb of the mid-’70s and the comeback king in the late ’80s and now at 71 Darryl Braithwaite might just have another hit on his hands. The Aria Hall of Famer released his new single “Love Songs” through Sony Music Entertainment late last week. Written by Grammy nominated Australian wunderkind Michael Fatkin and Los Angelesbased writers Rozzi Crane and Charlie Synder, the new single has a strong contemporary pop vibe just shy of mainstream. “I thought that was George Ezra,” my 17-year-old said listening to the song with me and when it was explained that the artist was almost old enough to be the grandfather of the 26-year old Englishman (of Budapest and Shotgun fame). “That’s better than most of the ’pop’ music you hear - I wouldn’t turn that off if it came on the radio.” But maybe she’s a little biased - she’s a fan of Pink and this song was originally meant for the multi-award winning singer and yet it fits Braithwaite’s voice perfectly. And having come upon it almost by accident, it has obviously become a favourite of the former Sherbet frontman. “It was sent to me by an old friend of mine,” Daryl said, explaining how he came to record it. “He wanted to know if I could forward it to my friend, ex-Sherbet manager Roger Davies. He wanted to see if P!nk would like it. I had it
The cover for Darryl Braithwaites new single. for two days and thought ‘My God, this sounds right up P!nk’s alley’. “I sent it to Roger on my phone and didn’t hear back. Weeks turned into a couple of months and eventually we ended up having lunch together - I asked what he thought of the song and he said he’d never received it. “I had started playing it with my band and the reaction it got from audiences was really good. People at the gigs felt like they knew it by the second chorus. “Roger finally got to hear it and said, ‘It suits you more than P!nk, and she’s not recording at the moment’. I was relieved. So, we went ahead and recorded it.” So, what makes ‘Love Songs’ stand out to a man whose work from ‘Howzat’ to ‘The Horses’ is now firmly part of the cultural fabric? “I think it’s how ‘Love Songs’ starts,” he says. “It’s so simple. The dynamics of the song really appealed to me. Initially I thought twice about the title - but I’ve accepted it for what it is. I love the version we ended up recording.”
Gumboots on for the season It may be the start of winter and all you want to do is cosy up indoors, but there is no better time to put on your gumboots and enjoy the cooler weather outside. Winter is a key season to give your garden some love, maintenance and prepare for a successful end of year. To start, clear space for your summer flowering plants and produce by removing annual flowers that have finished blooming, and cut down perennials like Dahlias and Chrysanthemums if they have finished their show. Pull out weeds and empty your compost bin spreading fresh rich compost onto your cleared garden beds. Be sure to mix it into the soil! For those with more established gardens, continue to harvest plants that are still producing enjoying the fruits of your labour and sharpen your secateurs to start pruning. Once you’re ready, take some time to plan your garden for the upcoming seasons. Mr Fothergill’s have all the tools you need. If you’re wondering what seeds and bulbs might thrive where you live, the free Mr Fothergill’s Planting Guide App is ideal for you. Available for both iOS and Android users, this unique, easy-to-use app provides you with tips specific to your postcode about what’s in season or when to sow and harvest. For those looking for a more detailed plan, the Mr Fothergill’s Online Garden Planner will help you to draw out your garden beds, add plants and move items around to get the perfect layout.
Baby flower seedlings just planted in a newly prepard garden.
Find these tools and much more by visiting us online at mrfothergills.com.au. And, be sure to share your gardening journey with us on social media by using #MrFothergillsAus Karen Taylor Mr Fothergill’s Seeds mailcommunity.com.au
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Be kind during Covid-19 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.
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Yarra Ranges Mayor/Chirnside Ward 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. The health and safety of our community is our number one priority, so to reduce the risk
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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.
A rare good Netflix comedy The Lovebirds, Rated M Starring Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae
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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 wheth-
er Jibran and Leilani will get back together or remain separated, as squabbling and fatigue clash with moments of synergy and gentle support. As I mentioned in my The Wrong Missy review, good comedies are hard to review without spoiling the humour, but I will address one scene for its clever direction. A relatively calm interrogation is juxtaposed against the villain causing carnage in the other room. Loud music and certain shots of Jibran and Leilani moving just out of sight mean that the couple and villain take an absurdly long time to notice each other. The Lovebirds is a fun, endearing film driven by witty dialogue and the charisma of its leads. - Seth Lukas Hynes
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The words of Bob Dillon echo in my ears, “when will they ever learn”. History has shown us that you can’t negotiate with activists. Give them an inch and they will take a mile. Politicians are wishy washy on this and are prepared to take a knee and bow down in supplication and ask forgiveness for the perceived sins of the colonial past. mailcommunity.com.au
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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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By Jed Lanyon Healesville’s Grand Hotel has fitted out the pub’s exterior with several posters in a bid to lift community spirit.
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-
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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.
Those keen to have their artwork displayed can drop off the poster to the Grand Hotel’s bottle shop or contact: grandcommunityspirit@gmail.com. To place an order at the Grand Hotel, view the menu at https://healesvillegrandhotel. com.au/ and call 0404 406 172.
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I’m writing about the intersection of Gembrook-Launching Road and its dangers. There are sections of this stretch of road that are unsafe. With degrees of persistence years ago with letters to Cindy McLeach and calls to VicRoads there’s no resolution. There is a disregard of safety of drivers and pedestrians and no concern of life. I live around the corner of this intersection and when there’s an accident the traffic flows past my street, with absolute confusion, and this happens often. I hope someone can have an impact with this cause with the increase in tourism traffic. It’s an opportunity to fix our problems of infrastructure and create a safer travel for all concerned. If only VicRoads officers lived nearby! There might be action and then we could see our hard-earned dollars go to a cause that is near to home. Kalli Blunt, Launching Place.
It makes me want to puke when even the AFL wooses take a knee. Stand up Australia and show your support for our police who have come in for vile abuse in these demos. These brave men and women who put themselves in harm’s way to protect us are the thin blue line that stands between order and chaos. They do a great job. Stanley R Burgess, Healesville.
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PEACE AND PRIVACY RIVERSIDE THIS wonderful home is only a few minutes’ drive from the heart of Warburton and offers the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The peaceful setting offers seclusion, space and privacy sitting at an elevated position overlooking the Yarra River. The home has a modern light and bright feel and has quality finishes. The large open plan contemporary kitchen is set in the heart of the home, complete with Miele appliances, plenty of storage and a breakfast bar. The floorplan offers a spacious living and meals areas complete with a large wood heater. Large glass sliding doors open to the alfresco area and large deck ideal for barbecues and entertaining. This is a great place to catch up with friends, listen to the nearby river and local birdlife. An impressive master bedroom that has a beautiful picture window taking in impressive mountain views, a large walk-in wardrobe, a quality ensuite with a designer feel and access to its own private deck. This would be a great place to wake up each morning. A further two bedrooms plus a study/
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CHARMING WEATHERBOARD HOME ONE glimpse of the home nestled amongst a cottage garden and lovely old Oak will have you immediately captivated. Getting closer you’ll see lovely covered verandas ideal for whiling away a summer day. Stepping inside will take your breath away. Gleaming polished timber floors, high ceilings and decorative features abound. There are two large separate living zones, three bedrooms, country style kitchen, ensuite effect bathroom and lots more. Lovely double hung and casement windows let the light fill the home. Modern highlights include gas ducted heating, R/C air conditioner, gas cooking, dishwasher and much more. Outside there’s a lock up workshop and double carport. Nestled comfortably on an easy to manage 693 square metre block in a quiet spot within walking distance to Yarra Junction township and close to the Warburton Trail. ●
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Large living area with high cathedral ceilings Kitchen complete with S/S appliances Gas ducted heating & evaporative cooling Master bedroom with WIR & renovated ensuite Undercover veranda & fully fenced yard Close to all local amenities For more info SMS 20CHR to 0488 824 379
FOR SALE $410,000 - $450,000 LAND 673 m2 (Approx.) INSPECT See website for available times
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FOR SALE E 24 Ronald Grove, Millgrove • Open plan living & dining area with gas ducted heating & split system heating/cooling • Renovated kitchen, quality appliances & breakfast bar • Gate in the back fence leads to River Reserve + the Yarra River • Planning permit to extend loungeroom + add a master bedroom, ensuite & decking • For more info SMS 24RON to 0488 824 379
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Charming character weatherboard home One glimpse of the home nestled amongst a cottage garden & lovely old Oak will have you immediately captivated. Getting closer you’ll see lovely covered verandas ideal for whiling away a summer day. Stepping inside will take your breath away. Gleaming polished timber loors, high ceilings and decorative features abound. Two large separate living zones, three bedrooms, country style kitchen, ensuite effect bathroom and lots more. Lovely double hung & casement windows let the light ill the home. Modern highlights include gas ducted heating, R/C air conditioner, gas cooking, dishwasher & much more. Outside there’s a lock up workshop & double carport. Nestled comfortably on an easy to manage 693 square metre block in a quiet spot within walking distance to Yarra Junction Township and close to the Warburton Trail.
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Complete the dream This luxury home of 45 squares approx. set on 2 & 1/2 acres is a remarkable opportunity for you to complete and enjoy. Located in sought after Don Valley and surrounded by rural properties yet only a short drive to amenities such as the local primary school, public transport, Warburton Trail and shops and supermarket. The home is currently at lock up stage requiring you to obtain the necessary permits to complete the internal itout to realise the beneits. Offering 4 bedrooms, large separate living zones, double garage and alfresco area plus massive shed (24m x 12.5m) the property has everything you’ll need to be a magniicent home for your family. Call or email Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 tony@bellrealestate.com.au to request a detailed information document on the property.
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Remote learning lessons 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
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Clubs explore the 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 un20 MAIL
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derstands they would be offered an extended period in which the competition would be left to stabilise. 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.
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DOWN 1. Giving the champion a low crack (8). 2. The boy tears out, coming back with a creepy-crawly (6). 3. Disquiet that makes for a lack of sleep? (6). 4. A sailor boy in his bunk? (4). 5. The programme will take a lot of time and trouble (6). 6. Break the silence when the mother’s come in (5). 11. Says something rapidly and dances away (5,3). 13. Rent out to the church in a depression (6). 14. The lights take one through and they take one up (6). 15. Didn’t stand by one again, which is funny (6). 16. Like to go off about cook (5). 18. A shipping company! (4).
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ACROSS 6. A case of fatigue, evidently (8-3). 7. Throw things at the actors (4). 8. Afraid I’d go to pieces in danger, wrongly (8). 9. Someone taking one on a guided tour in the rain? (6). 10. That “through the heart again” is intended to frighten (6). 12. Stops getting expensive seats (6). 15. Sorry or not, take her in for a drink (6). 17. With a French sea shanty, he’s in business! (8). 19. Don’t go off to get the prop (4). 20. What a soup manufacturer makes from consomme? (5,6). DOWN 1. Giving the champion a low crack (8). 2. The boy tears
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DOWN ACROSS Cryptic CRYPTIC PUZZLE 7638 1. NO. Dog (8) 6. Curse (11)
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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)
QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7638 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Imprecation. 7, Taxi. 8, Vicinity. 9, Beggar. 10, Dinghy. 12, Barren. 15, Havana. 17, Dictator. 19, Like. 20, Uncivilised. Down - 1, Springer. 2, Beaver. 3, Rancid. 4, Sign. 5, Snatch. 6, Image. 11, Novelist. 13, Animus. 14, Native. 15, Hurtle. 16, Naked. 18, Tact.
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