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Roller resurgence during COVID-19 THE disco music has stopped, the lights are off, and no wheels can be heard on the floor. But online, colourful skates abound, retro music astounds, and skaters share new tricks. Since the onset of coronavirus and subsequent “iso trends”, rollerskating has hit a new high with more people than ever buying skates. Previously hugely popular in the 80s and 90s, roller-skating and rollerblading has made a comeback via social media. This interest has mainly been fuelled by videos posted to Instagram and TikTok, showcasing people demonstrating new tricks and “aesthetic” or highly colourful and fashionable skates. Bernadine Geary, the director of SK8HOUSE in Carrum Downs, says that while the rink has been forced to close, their online store has seen a huge resurgence. “We’ve probably had a 50 to 60 per cent increase on where [our online store] was before” she said. The phenomenon has been noted across all across the world, driving such a demand that suppliers of skates and parts are having trouble keeping up, creating a knock-on effect for those who sell the skates themselves. The demand is especially important while SK8HOUSE is struggling to stay afloat. The rink is unable to open due to being classified as an indoor sporting venue, despite their repeated pleas to the Premier and DHHS. As of November 1 they will be able to open to school groups only. Isabelle Harris
THE camera at Mordialloc boat ramp, updated every five minutes. Picture: Supplied
Boat ramp livestream on A LIVESTREAM of the Mordialloc boat ramp has gone up, giving boaters a better view of the conditions at Port Phillip Bay before they hit the water. The online camera feed went up last month on the Boating Vic app and website. Cameras are now operating at the boat ramps in Hastings, Torquay, Queenscliff, Point Richards, St Leonards, Stony Point, Corinella, Safety Beach, and Mornington Schnapper Point. Maritime Safety director Cameron
Toy said “we know that many Victorian boaters love to check boat ramp cameras before heading out. Boating Vic users can access these images at the same time as local weather details, for a clearer picture of what to expect. With all this information at their fingertips, boaters are able to be better prepared and make safer decisions.” Visit boating.vic.gov.au or download the Boating Vic app to view the live feed.
Victoria, you know fire. The 2020-21 fire season is coming and we’re about to start an important fire safety campaign. With last season’s memories so fresh, some people may find it confronting. If you have any concerns, or you or a loved one are emotionally affected by the campaign, support is available on our website, or by calling Lifeline 13 11 14.
Plan. Act. Survive. Go to vic.gov.au/knowfire Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne
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Frankston Times
27 October 2020