The Weekly Advertiser – Wednesday, October 27, 2021

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FORCE OF NATURE: Nhill’s May Craig will celebrate her 101st birthday this Friday, October 22. Mrs Craig grew up in the Otways and spent three and a half years in the air force before moving to the west Wimmera with her late husband, Keith. She is pointing to a photograph of herself in the air force in 1942. The photograph was taken at the University of Melbourne during an address by the governor-general’s wife, Lady Gowrie. Story, page 9. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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regional business-advocacy group is appealing to the Wimmera community to stay calm and respectful to business owners and staff after the State Government’s mandatory vaccination order for authorised workers came into effect on Friday. West Vic Business, the Wimmera’s peak chamber of commerce, made the plea after receiving calls from business owners faced with having to terminate employment of staff members who refuse vaccination. West Vic Business ambassador Stacey Taig said the process was emotional for all involved. “I don’t know many businesses that will not be impacted in some way by

this,” she said. “We have been inundated with calls from business owners who have been faced with the unenviable task of informing staff they will no longer have a job. “While vaccination is a personal choice, there is the feeling from these individuals that their right to choose is being taken from them with the restriction of their movement within the community. “Unfortunately, business owners are and will be bearing the brunt of these individuals’ frustrations, and that of the greater community. “I would hope everyone is mindful of the fact and remembers that while the responsibility of enforcing these new regulations has been placed on the business owners, they are not

they stood from a legal perspective could call West Vic Business on 0423 200 332 or email ambassador@west vicbusiness.com.au. West Vic Business, meanwhile, was awaiting further word this week on details about evolving direction involving customer-vaccination circumstances. Ms Taig said the organisation hoped an announcement of increased capacities in hospitality venues, gyms and cinemas would lead into even greater easing of restrictions ahead of quickerthan-anticipated vaccination rates. “This in turn will result in additional restrictions being lifted sooner rather than later,” she said. “While the end to previous lockdowns and easing of restrictions had

responsible nor should they be held accountable for the direction that we are now taking regarding mandatory vaccinations.” Ms Taig said on top of the financial and personal stress business owners had faced during the past 18 months, dealing with the mandate as well was ‘incredibly’ taxing. “As customers and staff, we need to be understanding and take a considered approach to how we act and communicate with one another,” she said. Ms Taig said West Vic Business members received information last week regarding mandatory vaccination requirements and clarification of their obligations and specified dates. She said businesses unclear where

been welcomed by many, our hospitality, entertainment and event sectors remained heavily impacted, with the flow-on effect of limited patrons and customers permitted. This in many instances, meant that opening the doors translated to bad business. So there are those that chose to remain shut, rather than trade at a loss. “The announcement sees hospitality, gyms and cinemas allowed up to 30 fully vaccinated people, and up to 100 fully vaccinated people or 20 unvaccinated people for outdoor venues. “The next course of action for our members and the business community will be to keep abreast of issues surrounding customer-vaccination requirements. We will be in contact as soon as we are notified.”

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