Local People. Sun., Sep. 19, 2021

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Thanks to these local contributors Local contributors include: ■ Ann Argent, Central Bowls Division.

■ Stephen Baker, Seymour Railway Heritage Centre.

■ Julie Blyth, Y Water Discovery Centre.

■ Liz Bower, Nanna’s Makers Market.

■ Laura Caine, Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House.

■ Beth Caldow, Shepparton Festival.

■ Meagan Callander, Middle Kinglake Primary School.

■ Bonnie Cavanagh, Broadford Football Netball Club.

■ Viv Cavanagh, Yea Bowls Club.

■ Gayle Cole, Kinglake Friends of the Forest.

■ Stuart Dale, Albert Edward Lodge, Alexandra Masonic Centre.

■ Paul Denham, Buxton CFA. ■ Holly Ditchfield, Eltham Jazz Festival.

■ Andrew Embling, Alexandra Truck Show.

■ Chrissy Eustace, Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges.

■ Patrick Evans, Yea Football Netball Club.

■ Hannah Graham, Green Wedge.

■ Sam Hicks, Fawcett Hall, Alexandra Indoor Pool.

■ Ryan Hurst, Kinglake Football Netball Club.

■ Alison Huth, YAPPERS, and Yea Arts.

■ Bev Johns, Kinglake.

■ Ross Malcolm, sports photographs.

■ Rhyll McCormack, Mountain Cattlemen.

■ Kelly McLeish, Yea CFA. ■ Shannon Mittrow, Alexandra SES. ■ Sara Murray, Alexandra Show.

■ Eden Elizabeth Nicholls, St Luke’s Anglican Church, Yea and Molesworth.

■ Alan Pell, Yea Golf Club.

■ Pam Petersen, Alexandra Christmas Tree Festival.

■ Brian Phillips, Yea Football Netball Club.

■ David Purcell, Healesville Amateur Race Club.

■ Peter Rice, UGFM - Radio Murrindindi.

■ Clinton Robinson, Kinglake Football Netball Club.

■ Sacred Heart Primary School, Yea. ■ Michaela Sargeant, Goulburn Valley Water.

■ Denis Smith, Yea St Pats Race Club.

■ Megan Smithwick, Whittlesea activities.

■ Ian Staff, Whittlesea Table Tennis, agricultural items.

■ Steels Creek Grapevine, newsletter.

■ Sarah Stevenson, Thornton Eildon District Football Netball Club.

■ Ray Steyger, Alexandra Football Netball Club.

■ Jeffrey Swain, Yea-Kinglake RSL, Alexandra-Mansfield-Yea Legacy.

■ Cat Thomas, Upper Goulburn Landcare Network.

■ Heidi Twining, Victoria Police.

■ Nikki Vanderwerf, Alexandra District Health.

■ Iris Vrzovski, Bollygum Community Market.

■ Ash Walsh, Yea Football Netball Club.

■ Caroline Weeks, Murrindindi Beanie and Fibre Festival.

■ Peter Weeks, Alexandra SES. ■ Glenda Woods, Rotary Club of Yea.

CORONAVIRUS: MORE LOCAL SITES ADDED

● 7-Eleven Mill Park at the corner of 252 Childs Road and Morang Drive.

■ There were 767 Coronavirus public exposure sites listed across Victoria, according to local health professionals,as at late last night (Saturday).

Murrindindi residents seekingt assistance can contact Alexandra District Health, Yea ■ If you have been to any of the locations and District Memorial Hospital, or their during the specified times, follow the spelocal health professionals. cific advice listed for that tier.

Local People lists sites (at right) in the Fill out the self-assessment form at the regional readership areas including the municipalities of Nillumbik, Mansfield, Mitchell, www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au website or Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Whittlesea and call 1300 651 160 if you’re unsure.

Yarra Ranges.

■ Tier 1 - Get tested immediately and In Mitchell Shire, alerts were raised at quarantine for 14 days from exposure, Anythe Coles and Woolworths supermarkets at one who has visited this location during Kilmore. So too at the K-Mart Seymour these times must get tested immediately outlet at 18-24 Tallarook St. Regionally, the Shepparton region was and quarantine for 14 days from the expoyesterday (Sat.) released from major lockdown sure. restrictions.

■ Tier 2 - Get tested urgently and isolate Locally, a Tier 2 alert was raised for the until you have a negative result. Anyone Woolworths supermarket at Wellington who has visited this location during these Square, Wallan.

An affected attended at the Tek Foods times should urgently get tested, then isoSupermarket at 882-900 Cooper St, late until confirmation of a negative result.

Somerton, on Thursday (Sep. 16).

Continue to monitor for symptoms, get In the City of Whittlesea, which is in the tested again if symptoms appear.

Greater Melbourne areas, residents had their first weekend days of being able to travel up to 10 kilometres.

In nearby areas, a Tier 2 site was declared yesterday (Sat.) at Fonterra Campbellfield Manufacturing, 58-64 Glenbarry Rd, Campbellfield. Anorther Tier 2 site was listed at ■ If you have symptoms of COVID-19 you Sultan Halal Meats and Poultry, 362 Barry should get tested and wait (isolate) at home.

Rd, Campbellfield.

After your test you must go home or to your Oscar Romero Catholic Primary accommodation immediately without stopping School, 1 Mackillop Street, Craigieburn, is anywhere else. a Tier 1 site.

You should quarantine at home if: There are other multiple sites listed in the ■ you may have spent time or live with someBroadmeadows, Coolaroo, Craigieburn, one who has tested positive for COVID-19 Meadow Heights and Roxburgh Park ar- ■ you may have spent time or live with someeas. one who may have been exposed to the virus

Warning levels explained

Local Exposure Sites Listed by health authorities

■ In association with local health professionals, and the Victorian Department of Health, Local People lists latest COVID exposure sites.

■ Broadford. Australia Post Broadford.

123 High St. Tier 2.

■ Chirnside Park. Hairhouse Chirnside Park. Chirnside Park Shopping Centre, Shop 633/288 Maroondah Hwy. Tier 2.

■ Diamond Creek. Story House Early Learning Diamond Creek, 104-106 Main Hurstbridge Rd. Tier 1.

■ Doreen. Care Dental Group, 100 Hazel Glen Drive. Tier 2.

■ Epping. Costco. 60 Deveny Rd. Tier 2.

■ Epping. KFC. 519 High St. Tier 2.

■ Epping. McDonald's Epping, Corner High St and Childs Rd. Tier 2.

■ Epping. O'Herns Road Apartment Building. 210 O'Herns Rd. Tier 2.

■ Greensborough. JB Hi-Fi - Greensbourough Plaza, Main St. Tier 2.

■ Kilmore. Coles Kilmore. Sydney St and Clarke St. Tier 2.

■ Kilmore. Woolworths - Kilmore Village Shopping Centre. 109 Northen Highway. Tier 2.

■ Mill Park. 7-Eleven Mill Park, 252 Childs Road & Morang Drive. Tier 2.

■ Mill Park. Chatime Plenty Valley Kiosk.

03/415 McDonalds Rd. Tier 2.

■ Mill Park. Coles - Westfield Plenty Valley, Civic Drive. Tier 2.

■ Mill Park. Mill Park Superclinic. 250 Childs Rd. Tier 1.

■ Mill Park. Optus - Westfield Plenty Valley. 415 McDonalds Rd. Tier 1.

■ Seymour. Kmart - Seymour Centre Shopping Centre. 18-24 Tallarook St. Tier 2.

■ South Morang. Capital Discount Tyres 1/4 Danaher Drive. Tier 2.

■ South Morang. Central Fresh Market Central South Morang Shopping Centre, 338-342 McDonalds Rd. Tier 1.

■ South Morang. Little Learners Early Education & Kindergarten. 205 Gordons Rd. Tier 1.

■ South Morang. South Morang Magnum Support Services, Suite 22, Level 1, 797 Plenty Rd. Tier 1.

■ South Morang. TerryWhite Chemmart South Morang, 8 The Promenade. Tier 2.

■ South Morang. The Greenhouse - Axis Lifestyle Centre. 797 Plenty Rd. Tier 1.

■ South Morang. ZAIT Bakery - Axis Lifestyle Centre, 797 Plenty Rd. Tier 2.

■ Thomastown. Best Friends Pets Thomastown. 36 Dalton Rd. Tier 2.

■ Thomastown. McDonald's Thomastown, 30 Dalton Rd. Tier 2.

■ Thomastown. Office Complex, 59/7 Dalton Rd. Tier 2.

■ Wallan. Woolworths - Wellington Square Shopping Centre, 81/99 High St. Tier 2.

■ Wollert. Dental One Epping North, 18 Matilda Ave. Tier 2. Some cases may be Tier 1.

Time to get tested? at work, school or somewhere else ■ you may have been exposed to the virus at work, school or somewhere else ■ you have been directed by the Department of Health to quarantine ■ you have been identified as having to quarantine by authorised officers because you have visited an interstate high-risk location.

More information is available at: www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au

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Local News Health concerns

■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has called on the State Minister for Health to provide a step-by-step process that needs to be followed for people to easily cross the Victorian / NSW border for medical purposes and safely return home, in a bid to make the application process easier.

"Families and individuals applying for a travel permit and exemption have found the process difficult to locate online, unclear who they need to contact and what documentation needs to be provided,” Ms McLeish said.

“The whole process is stressful and time consuming. A clear, simple outline needs to be provided to give people peace of mind that they have done the right thing, will make it to their medical appointments and safely back home without breaking any rules," Ms McLeish said.

Under Parliamentary guidelines the Minister has 30 days to respond to Ms McLeish's request.

- Talin Hadlow

Vax chat online

■ Whittlesea Council is hosting a 'Vax Chat Live Q&A' with the Head of Infectious Diseases at Northern Health, Associate Professor Craig Aboltins.

This session, to be facilitated by Council CEO Craig Lloyd, will be an opportunity to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines and have your questions answered by a local expert.

The session is being held at 6.30pm on Tuesday (Sept. 21). www.eventbrite.com.au - Craig Lloyd

Hunt for Kristen

● Kristen Willetts ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Kristen Willetts.

The 26-year-old has an outstanding warrant for drug offences.

He is known to frequent the Craigieburn or Broadmeadows areas.

Investigators have released an image of Willetts in the hope someone may have information on his current whereabouts.

Anyone who sights Willetts or has information about his current whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au - Creina O’Grady

Callum’s 17 goals

■ Callum Mcallister of Kinglake Football Netball Club has finished as the leading goal kicker the Under 17 Saturday competition with 17 goals.

- Kinglake Football Netball Club

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Clarke takes Veterans’ award ■ Craig Clarke of the of Gembrook Cockatoo Football Netball Club has taken out the Veterans Best & Fairest Award for 2021.

The announcement was made by the AFL Outer East.

Aaron McIver of Narre Warren Football Netball Club finished as the leading goal kicker in the Veterans competition with 17 goals.

The Kärcher Home & Garden Women's Division One Team of the Year for 2021 saw Kiana Oates of Upwey-Tecoma Football Netball Club named as captain, while Mount Evelyn Football Netball Club's Steve Varley is the coach.

The Division Two Team of the Year for has Jamee Cousens of the Yarra Junction Eagles named as the captain, while Olinda Ferny Creek Football Netball Club’s Simon Gilson is the coach.

The League has recognised 19-year-old Lochlan Beecroft for a great performance across the season for Monbulk Senior Football Netball Club averaging 18 disposals and seven tackles for the year.

He was also named in the PFG Australia

● Craig Clarke, Gembrook-Cockatoo Photo: AFL Outer East

Team of the Week on two occasions this season, to put an exclamation mark on his performances Beecroft's best game of the year was against Berwick Springs where he had 28 disposals at 82 per cent efficency, nine inside 50's, eight marks, six tackles, kicked three goals and amassed 171 Premier Data points to cap off a brilliant day for the Hawks.

In other local football news, the Yarra Junction Eagles have secured the services of Luke Foreman, Harry Relf, Billy Carlyle and Cooper Holmes for 2022.

Healesville FNC Life Member Dean de Munk has been appointed as senior coach for 2022.

Sam Gebert of Healesville FNC finished as the leading goal kicker for Box Hill Institute U19 1st Division with 40 goals.

Jaxon Knight of Berwick Springs Football Netball Club, Sam Cachia of Beaconsfield Football Club and Zach Paull of Upwey-Tecoma Football Netball Club finished as the leading goal kickers for Box Hill Institute U19 Premier Division with 18 goals each.

- AFL Outer East

Dindi to become refugee welcome zone?

■ Murrindindi Council will consider declaring the Shire as a 'Refugee Welcome Zone'.

The consideration is due to take place at its scheduled meeting on Wednesday (Sept. 22).

The 'Refugee Welcome Zone' is an initiative sponsored by the Refugee Council of Australia and supported by Rural Australians for Refugees, an association of 90 local groups trying to improve the situation for asylum seekers and refugees in Australia.

Murrindindi Council's CEO Livia Bonazzi said officers are recommending Council sign the declaration to become a 'Refugee Welcome Zone' and, in so doing, join 52 other Victorian councils to be listed as Refugee Welcome Zones.

“A Refugee Welcome Zone is a Local Government Area which has made a commitment to welcoming refugees into the community, upholding their rights and demonstrating compassion for refugees, as well as enhancing cultural and religious diversity,” Ms Bonazzi said.

“In making their recommendation to sign the declaration, Council officers considered a number of factors - in particular, the strong culture of inclusion in Murrindindi Shire.

“Our newly-adopted 10-Year Community Vision states that we are inclusive, embrace diversity, encourage the participation of all and welcome new residents and visitors to enjoy

DECISION LIKELY SOON

● Livia Bonazzi, M’dindi Shire CEO

and contribute to our Shire. Local government is also obliged to consider the promotion and protection of human rights of all people, including refugees. “ All public authorities must act in ways that are compatible with human rights and take relevant rights into account when making decisions,” Ms Bonazzi said.

“Becoming a Refugee Welcome Zone is a way for Council to show its support for the settlement of refugees in Australia and uphold the responsibilities of Local Government as laid out in the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006.

“It also recognises the cultural and religious diversity already within our community and embraces the opportunity to acknowledge the relationship between Council and our refugee communities.

“The signing of the Declaration to become a 'Refugee Welcome Zone' is, simply put, a public affirmation by Murrindindi Shire Council that we will welcome and show compassion toward refugees, work to uphold their human rights and encourage cultural and religious diversity in our community,” Ms Bonazzi said.

- Trudi Elkington

Div. 2 season cancelled ■ The AFL Outer East, based in Kilsyth, which co-ordinates Alexandra Football Netball Club senior football and netball competitions, has advised that the 2021 season is now cancelled with the League to announce Best and Fairest, goal kicker and goal shooter winners at a virtual presentation function in coming weeks.

AFL Goulburn Murray, based in Shepparton, which co-ordinates the club’s junior football and netball competitions in the Seymour District Junior Football Netball League, advised that the Advisory Committee was to meet last week to make a determination on the season.

Due to current restrictions, there is no junior or senior training for football and netball, the social rooms are closed until further notice.

In coming weeks, decisions will be made re the Alexandra Football Netball Club Junior Presentation function and the Alexandra Football Netball Club Senior Presentation function which is scheduled for Saturday, October 2 at the Club rooms.

● Ray Steyger

The Club is planning ahead and is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Nick Wal as senior football coach and Scott Ferrier as Reserves football coach for the 2022 season.

The Club is inviting expressions of interest for coaches in all senior netball grades and under 17 football team competing on Saturdays together with all junior football and netball coaches competing on Sundays.

Applications can be emailed to the Club alexfootball@virtual.net.au and enquiries directed to Ray Steyger on 5772 2627.

In late 2015, the Alexandra Football Netball Club commenced an aluminium can recycling project. Key aim of the project is to reduce the amount of material going into landfill as well as providing some income for the Club.

As at August, the project has collected 3368 kilograms of aluminium cans since October, 2020 which have been recycled.

The project is ongoing, organized by Ray ‘Fox’ Chanter, Richard Jack, Michael Harper and Ray Steyger.

- Ray Steyger

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Density limit call for regional pubs ■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish is calling for for density limits, not patron caps, to be immediately reinstated for the safe reopening of regional hospitality venues.

Ms McLeish said regional hospitality businesses are confused and frustrated at the Andrews Labor Government's chaotic COVID response.

"Regional small businesses were gutted after Daniel Andrews imposed unworkably low patron limits in the latest round of 'eased' regional restrictions,” Ms McLeish said.

"Venues that are licensed to seat hundreds of diners are now limited to just 10 inside and 20 outside, regardless of their physical size.

“Yo-yoing in and out of lockdown is taking a harsh toll on regional businesses who are being run into the ground.

“These low number patron caps are just another slap in the face as many hospitality businesses will be forced to stay closed.

“Daniel Andrews must deliver a plan that gives businesses and their staff certainty and allows them to plan for the future.

"This is the eighth set of rules for hospitality businesses,” Ms McLeish said.

● Cindy McLeish, Eildon MLA

“ A plan must be developed and must include a return to density limits, coinciding with businesses pre-existing COVID Safe plans.

"Regional hospitality businesses need to be given a fighting chance and support into a postCOVID future," Ms McLeish said. ★ Meanwhile, Ms McLeish says residents in Mansfield and surrounding areas have been left in the lurch by the State Labor Government, as they attempt the stressful process of getting across the border to Albury and back home again for medical procedures.

Speaking in State Parliament, Ms McLeish said she has been contacted by many locals who are struggling to get to their medical appointment, some of which have been critical.

"It is heartbreaking to hear the struggles and stress people are experiencing when applying for a travel exemption. People shouldn't have to jump through hoops to receive medical treatment."

"People are concerned they won't be able to get back home after their medical appointment in Albury.”

- Talin Hadlow

Pop-up vax site at Hazel Glen

■ A new pop-up vaccination site is being established at Hazel Glen, in the City of Whittlesea.

The State Government says it is bringing the vaccines to areas that need them most.

The launch sees a massive community popup vaccination program targeting 100 priority postcodes across the state, with an immediate focus on the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne.

New vaccination records bare eing set every day and under 100,000 doses to go before the state reaches one million doses in five weeks target.

Using already announced supply secured through agreements with Singapore and the United Kingdom, Victoria is launching a new program covering 100 postcodes that establishes community and school based pop ups in areas that need them most and where barriers to vaccination may exist.

Five community-based pop-ups and eight school-based pop-ups will initially begin administering vaccinations over the next two weeks, with many more to open soon.

The community pop-ups are being hosted in council and religious settings to offer tailored support for local diverse communities, including a Hindu temple site in Mill Park.

First eight school pop-up clinics include

● Martin Foley, Health Minister

Gladstone Park Secondary College and Roxburgh College. These are aimed at school students.

The next round of secondary schools will provide access to COVID-19 vaccines for students and their families, staff and those in the local community. Those first schools will include Hazel Glen College.

The number of school-based pop-ups will expand rapidly, with approximately 70 school sites eventually earmarked for all members of the community.

Additional bookings will be available at the Broadmeadows Town Hall, South Morang Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre and the Ford Factory in Campbellfield.

Several sites will also be extending opening hours until 8pm, and more Pfizer and AstraZeneca doses will be released this week across state sites.

“These new sites have been established in areas with identified vulnerabilities and barriers to access, and – together with the 70 school pop-up clinics – will ensure all VCE students can get vaccinated during the current blitz,” said Martin Foley, State Health Minister.

Visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccination-centres for more information on Victoria’s vaccination centres, including locations and opening hours.

- Martin Foley

Monitor at Strathbogie ■ A municipal monitor has been appointed to the Strathbogie Shire Council to help guide good governance.

Acting Minister for Local Government MaryAnne Thomas announced the appointment of Janet Dore as monitor for Strathbogie Shire Council for a term of six months.

The appointment was made at the request of the council’s Mayor and Chief Executive Officer to help guide the council as they serve their community.

Ms Dore will work closely with the council to improve governance practices and help councillors understand their roles and responsibilities under the Local Government Act. Ms Dore has senior executive experience dealing with changing environments at local and state government organisations, as well as on boards in government and the not-forprofit sector.

Most recently she served as interim Chief Executive Officer of Ballarat City Council, she was a municipal monitor at Ararat City Council from 2017 to 2019 and is a previous interim Chief Executive at the Victorian Responsible Gambling Authority.

● Janet Dore, Strathbogie Shire

Ms Dore will work closely with the council’s Chief Executive Officer and Mayor to assist them in implementing good governance processes and will report back to the Minister on the council’s progress at the end of her term.

The Government is supporting and improving council culture throughout the state, recently announcing a wide-ranging review into what influences council culture as part of the Local Government Culture Project.

The project is being delivered by PwC in partnership with eminent academics Professor Graham Sansom, Adjunct Professor at University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and Professor Anona Armstrong , Emeritus Professor at the Victoria University College of Law and Justice.

"I wish Janet Dore all the best as she works closely with Strathbogie Council and helps guide them to best serve the local community,” said Mary-Anne Thomas, Acting Minister for Local Government Mary-Anne Thomas “I look forward to Ms Dore assisting the council to promote best practices.”

- Mary-Anne Thomas

Local News Use wheelie bins

■ Alexandra Football Netball Club supporters who recycle cans can use wheelie bins with red lids marked ‘cans only’ near the entry gate at the Alexandra Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve.

If you have aluminium cans (crushed if possible), please deposit them in the bins.

If you have a quantity of cans at home or work, please contact Ray Steyger on 5772 2627 to arrange collection. Thank you to everyone that has supported the program and spread the word.

- Ray Steyger

Consultation closes

■ There is one day remaining for comment on the City of Whittlesea Community Plan 2021-25 and a proposed Long-Term Financial Plan 2021-2031.

The Council earlier this year asked residents that the City of Whittlesea should focus on over the next four years to help prepare the Community Plan.

Priorities were nominated for more parks and playgrounds, roads, support for local business, biodiversity and improving waste management.

“We’re created initiatives around these themes and we want to check-in with our community to make sure we’ve got it right.

We also want your ideas to help us plan for our 2022-23 Budget,” said a Council representative.

“Visit our community engagement website to read the draft plans, take a short survey and have your say before the consultation closes on Monday, September 20.”

- Craig Lloyd

Coaches wanted

■ Yea Football Netball Club is seeking expressions of interest for a number of coaching roles for the 2022 season.

The positions are for the Seniors, Reserves, Under 17 Boys and Under 16/ 14 Girls Football.

Positions are also open for netball AGrade, B-Grade, C-Grade and D-Grade.

Contact Duncan Newcomen on 0418 873 765 or Tom O’Dwyer on 0407 366 643.

- Duncan Newcomen

Juniors decision

■ Seymour District Junior Football Netball League made the determination last week to cancel the remainder of the 2021 Seymour DJFNL season to communities safe.

The League acknowledged that it did not have a clear indication of when the community will be permitted to return to playing games.

Congratulations have been extended to everyone involved this season from players, to coaches, to volunteers, to parents.

“It has been a tough year with the stopstart nature, and this isn't the way we saw it finishing,” said a League representative.

- Seymour District Football and Netball League

Vax at Alexandra

■ AstraZeneca clinics are booking up fast at Alexandra Family Medical Centre (Grant St).

Limited spots for September are still available for persons 18 years and over.

Please call 5772 1699 to make your vaccine appointment.

- Alexandra Family Medical Centre

Dot remembered

■ The funeral cortege for Dot Jackson will proceed in the Alexandra township about lunchtime on Monday (Sept. 20).

The well-known district identity will be sadly missed.

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Local News Whittlesea sign-up

■ Whittlesea Football Netball Club has announced the signing of Jarrad Waite.

Jarrad’s AFL career spanned over 16 years with Carlton and North Melbourne, 244 games and 377 goals.

Jarrad played 184 games and kicked 252 goals for Carlton Football Club from 2003-2014.

Jarrad was a part of Carlton’s Leadership Group in 2007, 2012, 2013 and was the Carlton leading goal kicker in 2014.

Jarrad moved to North Melbourne Football Club in 2015 and played there until 2018, adding another 60 AFL games and 125 goals to his name.

Since then, Jarrad has played the last two seasons at VAFA powerhouse St Kevins Old Boys in Premier Division.

Jarrad has signed on with the WFNC as a Playing Assistant Coach. Jarrad is a 194cm (6’4”) and 96-kg key forward.

Jarrad is looking forward to working closely with the young and exciting group on and off the field.

- Whittlesea Football Netball Club

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‘Golden Ticket’ at Alex.

Dindi wasp effort

■ Murrindindi Shire Council says it needs help to reduce the impact of European Wasps. “ By trapping just one Queen Wasp, you could stop thousands of 'worker wasps' causing a nuisance at barbecues, cafes and while dining outdoors - and it'll help reduce the negative impact these pests have on our environment,” said a Council representative.

“You can make your own Queen wasp trap with a few standard household items like an empty milk or juice bottle, a wooden skewer and a piece of fruit.

“You can view a short video on how to make a wasp trap and find an information sheet at murrindindi.vic.gov.au/wasps or give us a call and we will send an information sheet to you.

“It is important to check your trap regularly and identify what you've caught.

“We don't want native wasps or bees getting caught in traps. Queen European Wasps can be identified by their bright yellow and black stripe bandings and are often found hovering near buildings, plants and wood or mulch piles.

“They are much larger than native wasps, bees and even European 'worker' wasps and fly much slower.”

Murrindindi Council's Environment Portfolio Councillor Karine Haslam said European Wasps pose a safety risk to residents and pets due to their aggressive behavior.

“They spend the majority of their time foraging for food and are particularly attracted to the food and beverages we enjoy, including meats and juices. They also like pet food - which poses a real danger to our furry friends,” said Cr Haslam.

“In addition to these risks, European Wasps can have significant negative impacts on our environment. They compete with and prey on native insects, which affects the biodiversity of our region.

“They can also damage horticultural crops like grapes and stone fruits, which impacts our commercial industries and home growers.

“In their natural European habitat, entire wasp colonies die off during their much colder winters, leaving just the Queen alive to breed once the weather warms up again.

“In Australia, we experience relatively milder temperatures during winter. And in some cases, this allows whole wasp colonies to survive the winter, when normally only the Queen wasp would,” Cr Haslam said.

“That's why it is so important to trap and destroy Queen wasps early, before they get a chance to breed.

“We're calling on everyone who can help out to learn how to safely trap Queen wasps so we can do our bit in managing this pest,” Cr Haslam said.

- Trudi Elkington

● Augustus and cast in in I’ve Got A Golden Ticket. Photo: Maree Boliancu.

■ Alexandra Secondary College students last month performed in a school production called I've Got A Golden Ticket.

The production was written by Matilda Walker (a former ASC student) and is a local take on the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

The event was held at the school hall (in line with COVID-19 restrictions) and was also live-streamed online for audiences who couldn't attend the event in person.

A total of 100 people watched the production in person (50 people each night) and the live-stream attracted around 500 views on the night. The production has been watched online by a further 800 viewers since then.

Cast and crew overcame a range of obstacles in getting this production up and running.

Significant delays due to COVID-19 restrictions delayed planning and rehearsals and opening night.

But, like true professionals, ASC students were determined that 'the show must go on' and were thrilled to get the chance to perform.

Murrindindi Council's Youth Services Team supported this event with funding from the Victorian Government's 'FReeZa' Youth Development Program.

The Council congratulated ASC students, teachers, directors and everyone who was involved in the production.

- Trudi Elkington

Local People Top local Aussies

● Science experiment scene in I’ve Got A Golden Ticket staged by Alexandra Secondary College students. Photo: Maree Boliancu.

■ Mitchell Shire Council's Australia Day Committee is calling for nominations ahead of the 2022 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony.

Do you know someone who deserves community recognition for their community contributions or want to celebrate achievements from some of our local groups and organisations?

“We know it has been quite difficult for community groups to meet or host events, so part of our celebrations will be highlighting the innovation and passion involved in online events or whatever your group got up to,” said a Council representative.

Nominations close 9am, November 10.

- Mitchell Shire Council