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MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021
LOCKDOWN TO EASE COVID Latest Another death in Whittlesea
■ The Department of Health yesterday (Sun.) notified of seven deaths: ■ a woman in her 80s from Whittlesea ■ a man in his 80s from Mornington Peninsula ■ a man in his 80s from Darebin ■ a man in his 50s, a woman in her 60s, a man in his 70s, and a man in his 80s, all from Hume. This brings the total number of deaths in Victoria since the pandemic began to 963. The total number of confirmed cases in Victoria since the beginning of the pandemic is 65,605. Victoria announced 1838 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday. All were locally acquired cases. There are 23,376 active cases in Victoria. There are 777 COVID-19 cases in hospital in Victoria. 151 of those cases are in intensive care, with 94 cases on a ventilator. - Department of Health and local health professionals
■ Regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne will start to come out of COVID-19 restrictions from 11.59pm Thursday (Oct. 21). The moves were announced yesterday (Sun.) by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. “After an incredible effort from Victorians and record vaccination rates, Victoria is set to hit its 70 per cent double dose vaccination target in the Roadmap nearly a week early and significant restrictions are set to be eased,” Mr Andrews said. “Victoria’s Roadmap to Deliver the National Plan has set Victoria on a hopeful path to opening while preserving our health system and ensuring Victorians can still get the healthcare they need when they need it most. “The Roadmap was developed based on expert modelling from the Burnet Institute and is set against COVID-19 thresholds, including hospitalisation rates and the vaccination targets already set out in the National Plan to transition Australia’s National COVID-19 Response. “With our first dose vaccination rate at almost 90 per cent, Victoria will this week hit a significant milestone on the Roadmap, with 70 per cent of Victorians 16 years and over having received both their vaccine doses. “Because of this, Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has determined that at 11.59pm on Thursday October 21, Victoria will move forward in opening up and more restrictions will be eased,” MrAndrews said.
One of Yea’s finest
● Described in tributes as ‘one of Yea’s finest gentlemen’, the local community is mourning the passing of John Bett. He was known for many local interests including the Yea Agricultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Association (Show Society), the Rotary Club of Yea (twice President), Yea Pony Club, Yea Historical Society and other organisations. Photo: Rotary Club of Yea
COVID Latest Ahead of time
● Premier Daniel Andrews “With more than 3.5 million Victorians now fully vaccinated and having taken the necessary steps to protect themselves, their family, their friends and the entire community, Victoria is heading towards being one of the most vaccinated jurisdictions in the world. “Victoria has delivered more vaccines through our state-run hubs than any other state or territory in Australia. “These vaccination rates, in addition to revised Burnet modelling and lower than predicted length of stays in hospital mean further steps will be able to be taken at the 70 per cent double dose that were not previously outlined in the Roadmap, including visitors to the home and larger patron caps in certain businesses. “Up to 10 people (including dependents) per day will be able to visit homes in both regional and metropolitan Melbourne. “To ensure this is done safely, it’s highly recommended that Victorians only permit people aged 12 years and over who are fully vaccinated to visit them at home. “In metropolitan Melbourne, the curfew and the 15km travel radius will be lifted, however movement between regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne will only be allowed for permitted reasons. “This is to ensure Melburnians don’t spread the virus further into regional Victoria while we push to our 80 per cent double vaccinated target. “People in metropolitan Melbourne must continue to work from home if they can. Anyone on the authorised workers list is required to have had at least one dose of the vaccine in order to work on site. Childcare will be open to children who are already attending, as well as children whose parents or guardians are fully vaccinated. The return to school plan will also be brought forward in line with the rest of these settings, with the start of the staggered return of Grade 3 to Year 11 in metro Melbourne commencing on Friday (Oct. 22). ● Turn To Page 2
■ Lockdown (and the curfew) will lift in restricted areas across Victoria at 11.59pm Thursday (Oct. 21). For more information on eased restrictions across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria from this date, visit www.premier.vic.gov.au/victorians-hardwork-means-hitting-target-ahead-time or www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/victoriasroadmap For information on current restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne, visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/how-welive Vaccines On Saturday (Oct. 16), 38,977 vaccine doses were administered by Victoria’s statecommissioned services. The total number of doses administered through state-run services is 4,164,736. 89 per cent of Victorians aged 16 and over have now had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 65.5 per cent have had two doses. This excludes most recent Commonwealth data. New community pop-up vaccination sites will open this week offering walk-ups at the following locations: ■ Victorian Pride Centre, St Kilda ■ Queerspace, Drummond Street, Carlton ■ East Reservoir Senior Citizens Centre ■ Our Lady Guardian of Plants Chaldean Catholic Church, Campbellfield ■ Kingsbury Bowling Club ■ Craigieburn Sports Stadium ■ Fawkner Community Hall ■ Sacred Heart Mission, St Kilda ■ EACH Building, Yarra Junction ■ Bunjil Place, Narre Warren Victorians are encouraged to book their COVID-19 vaccination through their local GP or community pharmacy, community health service or state vaccination centre. To find a GP or pharmacy provider and make a booking, visit www.health.gov.au Outbreaks Of the 1838 locally acquired cases announced yesterday (Sun.), the following Local Government Areas in metropolitan Melbourne recorded more than one newly diagnosed case: ■ 23 cases in Banyule ■ 13 cases in Bayside ■ 18 cases in Boroondara ■ 102 cases in Brimbank ■ 41 cases in Cardinia ■ 251 cases in Casey ■ 33 cases in Darebin ■ 34 cases in Frankston ■ 18 cases in Glen Eira ■ 145 cases in Greater Dandenong ■ 24 cases in Hobsons Bay ■ 161 cases in Hume ■ 29 cases in Kingston ■ 20 cases in Knox ■ 17 cases in Manningham ■ 20 cases in Maribyrnong ■ 15 cases in Maroondah ■ 45 cases in Melbourne ■ 128 cases in Melton ■ 39 cases in Monash ■ 22 cases in Moonee Valley ■ 56 cases in Moreland ■ 15 cases in Mornington Peninsula ■ 13 cases in Nillumbik ■ 45 cases in Port Phillip ■ 12 cases in Stonnington ● Turn To Page 2
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COVID Latest ● From Page One
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■ 11 cases in Whitehorse ■ 138 cases in Whittlesea ■ 186 cases in Wyndham ■ 25 cases in Yarra ■ 20 cases in Yarra Ranges There were 449 new cases in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, 527 new cases in the western suburbs, 612 cases in the south-eastern suburbs and 101 cases in the eastern suburbs. There were also 142 new cases announced in regional Victoria yesterday. The total number of active cases in regional Victoria stands at 1604. New cases in regional Victoria were: ■ 4 cases in Ballarat ■ 1 case in Bass Coast ■ 19 cases in Baw Baw ■ 1 case in Campaspe ■ 1 case in Colac-Otway ■ 1 case in Corangamite ■ 2 cases in East Gippsland ■ 9 cases in Greater Bendigo ■ 19 cases in Greater Geelong ■ 33 cases in Greater Shepparton ■ 6 cases in Latrobe ■ 4 cases in Macedon Ranges ■ 12 cases in Mildura ■ 12 cases in Mitchell ■ 2 cases in Moira ■ 2 cases in Moorabool ■ 3 cases in Murrindindi ■ 1 case in South Gippsland ■ 3 cases in Strathbogie ■ 1 case in Surf Coast ■ 2 cases in Swan Hill ■ 1 case in Towong ■ 1 case in Wangaratta ■ 1 case in Wellington ■ 1 case in Wodonga Data on Victorian coronavirus cases is available at www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ victorian-coronavirus-covid19-data There are currently more than 60,100 active primary close contacts in isolation in Victoria. At 12 Noon Sunday (Oct. 17), there were around 130 published exposure sites in Victoria. For more information on each exposure site, including dates and times of exposure, please visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ exposure-sites There may be occasions when the Department is unable to make contact with a business or residential premises before their listing as an exposure site. At all times, the Department takes the decision of when to publish these sites in the interests of public health. The Department regularly manages exposure sites that it doesn’t publish online, particularly if these sites represent lowerrisk exposure, or if they have comprehensive record-keeping and contact-tracing measures, or if they identify small, private locations – including smaller apartment or townhouse complexes. The Commonwealth Government publishes a weekly Common Operating Picture, which includes the effective reproduction number for all states and territories. For more information, refer to www.health. gov.au/resources/collections/coronaviruscovid-19-common-operating-picture Wastewater testing COVID-19 viral fragments have been detected in wastewater samples taken from the following regional areas: ■ Yarrawonga – unexpected detection for the period October 12-14. ■ Mallacoota – repeated unexpected detections for the period October 5-13. ■ Lakes Entrance – repeated unexpected detections for the period October 6-15 ■ Cobram – repeated unexpected detections for the period from September 29. ■ Apollo Bay – repeated unexpected detections for the period 28 September - 8 October. The detections could be an undiscovered new case or cases or could be the result of one or more people in these areas who have recovered from COVID-19 but are still shedding the virus. - Department of Health and local health professionals
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Re-opening starts Friday ● From Page One ■ “Religious gatherings, weddings and funerals will be able to take place with up to 50 people outdoors and 20 people indoors subject to density limits and only if all attendees are fully vaccinated. :Or, if vaccination status is unknown, 10 people are permitted indoors for funerals, weddings and religious gatherings. “Most outdoor settings – outdoor cafes, cinemas, and physical recreation facilities like pools – will open with up to 50 people per venue but are subject to density limits and only for those fully vaccinated. “Indoor settings like restaurants and cafes will be able to reopen with up to 20 people indoors with density limits, and only if all attendees – including workers – are fully vaccinated. “This is a higher cap than planned in the initial Roadmap and the change has been made after discussions between the sector and the public health team. “Large scale construction sites will increase to 100 percent capacity but only if all workers are fully vaccinated. “Masks will still be required both indoors and outdoors for all Victorians. “In regional Victoria, indoor settings – like restaurants, cafes and gyms – will increase from 10 to 30 people per venue, if everyone is fully vaccinated.
● Martin Foley, Health Minister “Outdoor venues will increase from 20 to up to 100 people per venue, but only if everyone is fully vaccinated. If vaccination status is unknown, the venue can only have a total of 20 people. “The next milestone in the Roadmap will be when Victoria hits the 80 per cent double dose vaccination target, which is predicted to be the first week of November. “It’s important to remember the more Victorians who get vaccinated, the sooner we will hit
the next target and the more restrictions we can lift. “If you haven’t booked your appointment, please book it today. Over the next week there are 52,465 first and second dose Pfizer appointments available, 6,244 first and second dose AstraZeneca appointments available and 15,477 first and second dose Moderna available. Victorians can also book a vaccine appointment through their trusted GP or pharmacist. “Victorians have sacrificed so much to protect their families, friends and the whole community from coronavirus – and have saved countless lives because of it.” “The milestone we’re about to hit marks a new and hopeful path for the whole state – allowing businesses to reopen and Victorians to get back to things they love,” Mr Andrews said. “The rate at which Victorians have been getting vaccinated is nothing short of incredible, but if we want to ensure our health system isn’t overwhelmed and our hospitalisation rates aren’t too high as we open up, we need to keep that mo mentum going. Today is the day to book that vaccine appointment,” said Martin Foley, State Health Minster. ■ For more info on the Roadmap or to book a vaccination visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ coronavirus-covidsafe-settings - Department of Health and local health professionals
Chamber welcomes acceleration
■ Victorians have been rewarded with further easing of restrictions from 11.59pm on Thursday as the state reaches the 70 per cent double vaccinated rate, says the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Chamber’s CEO, Paul Guerra, says there will be further easing expected shortly after as Victoria powers towards the 80 per cent double vaccinated target. The State Government announced additional freedoms in the Roadmap to Deliver the National Plan for both Metropolitan and Regional Victoria, although residents will have to wait until we hit 80 per cent for the state to unite once again. From 11.59pm on Thursday, the changes for Metropolitan Victoria include the travel limit being scrapped, 10 visitors permitted at home, students returning to school at least part time, up to 50 people outdoors and 20 people indoors for hospitality, weddings and funerals, cinemas and pools. There was no additional relief for retail or gyms. From 11.59pm on Thursday, the changes for Regional Victoria include a density cap increase from 10 to 30 for indoor settings like hospitality and gyms and students can go back full time. The Premier signalled the Roadmap will be delivered as planned when the double vaccinated rate hits 80 per cent, currently predicted a few days before Melbourne Cup Day. Mr Guerra said:c “We welcome the additional weekend of trade and we welcome the additional easing particularly around hospitality but we are short of where NSW is at and we need to close that gap quickly. “The Victorian Chamber didn’t get everything we wanted, but it’s better than what we were expecting. “There’s some good news for hospitality with indoor dining brought forward and parents will be delighted that students can return to on-site learning, at least part-time. “We continue to ask for clarification on the isolation requirements and Tier One and Two classification of businesses in the event of a COVID-19 exposure after we hit 80 per cent. It’s not viable to continue shutting businesses down for long periods. “Victorians have heeded the call to get vaccinated and today’s announcement recognises that effort with additional easing of restrictions. Importantly, the changes will allow some businesses to open and others to trade at higher and more sustainable levels. “We look forward to continuing to smash the
COVID Latest Testing continues
■ Some 73,501 COVID-19 tests were processed in Victoria on Saturday (Oct. 16) If you are concerned about losing money from missing work to get a test, support is available – including the $450 test isolation payment. For more information, go to www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/financial-support To find your nearest COVID-19 testing site, visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ where-get-tested-covid-19 Operating hours and wait times will vary. To access the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Victoria, visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au or call the 24hour Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can also call the Victorian Aboriginal COVID Information Line on 1800 312 911. Callers will speak with Aboriginal staff who can answer questions about COVID19 and direct them to relevant support services. The information line is open from 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week. - Department of Health and local health professionals
Witnesses wanted
● Paul Guerra vaccination targets so all businesses can be open ahead of the Melbourne Cup weekend. “We continue to encourage all Victorians to get out and get vaccinated, it will decrease pressure on our hospital system and give greater certainty for businesses.” - Anne Wright
■ Police have arrested a man following reports of an incident in Lalor on Sunday (Oct. 17). A number of calls to Triple Zero (000) were received reporting an erratic driver travelling north on Dalton Rd in a red Holden Captiva about 2.15pm. Officers who were performing static patrols nearby were stopped by a member of the public who also alerted them to the driver. The Captiva was located by police nearby after it had crashed into a pole on Dalton Rd near the intersection of Ruth St. A 42-year-old Epping man was subsequently arrested after he refused a breath test and assaulted police by allegedly spitting at officers. He was taken to hospital under police guard and is expected to be charged with drink driving, assault police and drive under the influence. - Victoria Police
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Kinglake donor dies, 64
■ A businessman who donated generously to Kinglake schools after the Black Saturday fires in 2009, has died at the age of 64. Garry Dumbrell’s passing on Friday (Oct. 15) is noted by Editor Ash Long: “To us he was always 'Jack'. A nickname based on Jack Brabham, the fastest racing driver of our teenage times. “Garry Lakeland Dumbrell was the fastest young man of our teenage times in the 1970s. “He continued at speed in the decades that followed, in motor sports, in business, and in life. “He had defied the dangers of racetrack speed, big league business bastardry ... and it was a household accident that finally claimed him. “We were a bunch of teenage boys, growing up together, chasing girls and our dreams. “We all knew each other's secrets, and those secrets were safe with a group of mates, who are still mates 50 years later. “'Jack' was at secondary school at Ivanhoe, eagerly distributing the 'Wynns' motor product decals, from his family's business. “He shared a healthy sense of humour, and was chief amongst the risk-takers that our generation encouraged and celebrated. “At school he was CUO (Cadet Under Officer). I was School Captain. We shared the joke that I ran the Government, and that he ran the Military. “'Jack' would always reply, with a wink: "You weren't much of a School Captain anyway." I'd like to think there was a mutual respect. “Life was an endless parade of parties, and 'Jack' was in the thick of it. “I am reminded of his party trick of standing on his head, and sculling pots of beer, without missing a beat. “He did that at my bucks' party held at the Travelodge, Tullamarine Airport, in early 1978. We held it there because it was on Federal Airport land, and we thought that eliminated any State Laws we might accidently breach. “After school years, 'Jack' was fast into the business world. At age 19, he was leading his family's Wynns product distributorship. “It was commonplace for our mob to follow him competing in motor sports at places like Sandown and Bathurst. “He was soon to start the Allbrell's Speed Shops, the forerunner of the Autobarn chain which helped build his fortunes.
● Garry Dumbrell “For a short while, newly married and looking for extra income, I tried to start the Melauto parts and accessories business from our hume unit in Thornbury. “I'd place the order, and Garry would drop off the goods in our home garage. “As the years progressed, Garry's after-parties that followed our school reunions, were legendary. “He opened up his homes at Kew, Hawthorn and elsewhere, freely sharing his generous hospitality. “He would ring me with calls like: "How much would it cost to get Jimmy Barnes to entertain?" "How could we get Neil Diamond here?" “I recall trips out on the bay in various water craft. On one late-night occasion, he phoned me, urging me to grab my passport and a bag, and we would be off to some exotic destination. I declined. “We were all genuinely interested in his family: wife Lisa, and the kids. “None of us needed to be impressed; none of us wanted him for his wealth, unlike many of
the bottom feeders who inevitably circled him. “How do you keep track of the business juggernaut that was Garry Dumbrell? “He was involved in so much: motor dealerships, other auto franchises, pubs, property investments and so much more. As his mates, we simply wanted to share his company over a long lunch. “Garry moved into the world of millions of dollars, and tens of million of dollars. Sometimes all the deals were a fine shave for him. “One weekend he needed a quick million, and proposed the idea of contacting one thousand mates to each chip in a thousand. We would have. “As the years progressed, it wasn't always easy to be his friend. I'm proud to say that our mob always stayed true. “Garry's life increasingly became a bubble that was foreign to the rest of us. We lost large chunks of 'Jack'. “It wasn't easy for him either: he courageously battled cancer for more than 10 years. He battled a number of health problems. “I well recall him conducting a business board meeting at his Hawthorn home: he was hooked up to an intravenous drip, which he wheeled from room to room. “At one stage, he asked me to be a director of a charity foundation of his. He said I would bring an honesty to it. He never raised the topic again, so neither did I. “In more recent years, we didn't see a lot of Garry. He invited me to an oil company launch at his $20 million 'Avon Court' house in Shakespeare Grove, Hawthorn, with hundreds of other guests. “There would be occasional lunches in Richmond, Hawthorn and Kew, but the old 'Jack' had already gone into the next room. “Garry Dumbrell died after a horrible accident in the home. “Business-wise, I would imagine it will be a challenge for those who follow to reconc ile so many balls in the air. “Family-wise, Garry's death means a massive hole for those who he loved, and who loved him. “His mates deliberately choose to remember the extraordinary good times. As we wish 'Godspeed', we note the word 'speed'. “If the saying "he who dies with the most toys wins" is true, Garry won by a country mile. “For us, we won by sharing the guy known as 'Jack'. Farewell mate. - Ash Long
Barriers down on renewables
■ The State Government is consulting with businesses on a platform that could help them access renewable energy contracts – lowering their energy costs while creating new jobs on clean energy projects across the state. Mill Park MLA Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, this week launched a consultation paper exploring the barriers that stop businesses accessing renewable energy contracts. The Market Facilitation Platform Consultation Paper explores whether an online platform could help bring businesses and renewable energy generators together - helping them sign up to energy contracts like power purchase agreements. Businesses using renewable energy through these kinds of agreements can take advantage of more competitive and certain electricity prices, while also creating jobs and stimulating the economy by supporting the construction of renewables in Victoria. The consultation focusses on commercial and industrial electricity users of all sizes, electricity retailers, renewable energy developers, investors and financiers, power purchase agreement facilitators and specialist service providers. Consultation on the paper closes Friday November 26. Have your say at engage.vic.gov.au For more information and to register for a briefing session visit energy.vic.gov.au/powering-business-in-victoria
“As we transition to renewable generation and storage, we want to understand the best way to create a more competitive electricity supply for businesses,” Ms D’Ambrosio said. “This consultation is an opportunity for everyone including businesses and renewable energy providers to share their perspectives on how to reduce barriers to accessing low-cost, clean electricity.” “By making it easier to enter into power purchase agreements, we will save businesses time and money and generate more demand for renewable energy - which will help us reach our target of halving emissions by 2030.” - Lily D’Ambrosio
B’yard Bird Count
● Lily D’Ambosio
■ Birdlife Australia’s Aussie Backyard Bird Count this week (October 18-24). Mitchell Shire Council has supported this event since 2016, with a total of 735 volunteers counting an incredible 34,243 birds in the past five years. Last year in Mitchell Shire, 168 observers participated in the bird count with over 10,000 birds spotted and 131 different bird species recorded. The results help BirdLife Australia develop an understanding of what local bird populations are doing over time. - Mitchell Shire Council
Local Briefs Shepp. arrest
■ Detectives from the Shepparton Family Violence Investigation Unit have charged a man with attempted murder following a stabbing in Shepparton on Friday. The 30-year-old Mooroopna man was charged with one count of attempted murder and a number of other charges on Saturday night. He appeared before a bail justice and was remanded in custody to appear before Shepparton Magistrates’ Court today (Mon.) The charges follow an incident where a woman was found critically injured in Parker St on Friday(Oct. 15) about 2pm. The 25-year-old from Shepparton was taken to hospital with suspected life-threatening injuries. It is also alleged the man fled the scene of the incident, with a four-month old baby boy who was known to the him, immediately after the incident. The man was arrested by Police shortly after and the child recovered uninjured. - Victoria Police
Better psychology
■ A multi-country study, led by Monash University, has found the need to develop appropriate policies, school processes and skills to deliver effective psychology services in a safe and ethical way during the pandemic. The study, which involved 938 participants from the United States of America, Germany, Canada and Australia, found that significantly more psychologists in Germany and Australia provided telehealth and telecounselling services than those in the USA and Canada. Psychologists in Germany relied significantly more on hardcopy material to support students than psychologists in other countries. Restrictions and school closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has meant many students globally could not physically connect with their peers during a stage of their life where peer connections are of utmost importance. Students were also exposed to greater family stress related to, for example, parental unemployment or loss of family income and loss of their own social support. In Australia, Victorian and New South Wales students' access to school-based mental health support is continuing to be disrupted by COVID restrictions at a time when they need it the most. Project researcher and Lecturer in the School of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Dianne Summers, says the multi-country comparison approach to this study has the potential to highlight how school psychology services pivoted during this time and identify learnings from each region. “As a result of school closures, there was a broad shift from in-person psychology and learning assessments and consultations to virtual counselling, and using online resources to support students, their parents and teachers,” Ms Summers said. “Despite the majority of participants reporting challenges associated with being unable to consult in-person, regions like Germany and Australia were quick to employ virtual counselling sessions and as a result were able to continue to provide individual student mental health support to assist their students compared to USA or Canada. “From our findings we know it’s critical that psychologists working in schools have the appropriate technological skills and resources to support students, parents, and school staff during periods of school closure. “The initial challenges associated with getting telehealth services up and running led to a delay in support services being available at a time when students and their parents needed it the most.” To view the research paper, please visit: https://bit.ly/2WU9gge - Hande Cater
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Brock St proposal
■ The Euroa community is being asked to share its vision and ideas for a community space that connects people through food. The community gather and garden space is being driven by the Euroa Community Action Group and partners. It is supported by Strathbogie Shire Council who provided $10,000 through the Pitch My Project initiative in this year’s Budget. - Strathbogie Shire Council
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.
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Projects funding boost
■ A unique waste minimisation initiative is one of 26 community projects to receive funding via the 2021-22 Nillumbik Community Fund grants program. Grants of up to $10,000 were available in the categories of arts and cultural development, community event and place making, and community support (community, indigenous and youth). In total, Nillumbik Council contributed approximately $120,000 through the program. Mayor Cr Peter Perkins said the Community Fund grants provide assistance for a broad range of community groups and initiatives. “Through this year’s funding allocations, we’re supporting pre-schools, local clubs and sporting associations, among many other groups,” Cr Perkins said. “From dance classes to fun runs and festivals through to equipment, scholarship opportunities and wellbeing sessions, these grants will reach many corners of our community.” Students from three schools will learn the benefits of minimising waste and re-purposing textiles thanks to a $3000 grant awarded to community group A Fitting Connection for its ‘Fundraising with Purpose’ project. Once schools reopen in accordance with COVID guidelines, students from Apollo Parkways Primary School, Christmas Hills Primary School, and Montmorency Secondary College will source disused clothing and bed sheets and provide them to volunteers who will help repurpose them for sale. The students will sell the products as Christmas presents to raise money for their school. The secondary school students will also be fundraising for Eltham Copper Butterfly conservation. A Fitting Connection founder Katrina Naish said she welcomed the opportunity to work with students on the project. “It’s good to start educating youth on textile waste, which is a significant problem,” Ms Naish said. “By teaching students to be more purposeful with purchasing, they’ll take that message home to their families, and it will trickle down to the wider community.” The students will be actively involved in sourcing the textiles for recycling into new projects, and will learn about the problem of textile waste through the accompanying lesson plans. If you’re interested in volunteering to assist with sewing, please email katrina@ afittingconnection.com.au Community Fund grants recipients Community Support Grant (Community, Indigenous and Youth). A Fitting Connection Fundraising with Purpose. Carers Collective Launch of Carers Collective. ■ Diamond Valley Learning Centre ■ Nillumbik Youth Gamers Club ■ Eltham Redbacks Football Club Coaches for Community. Ferguson Park Pre School Construction of Indigenous Garden ■ HealthAbility ■ Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Group ■ Hohnes Road Playhouse Dance Classes for Pre-schoolers Smiths Gully General Store Smiths Gully Public Defibrillator Women’s Leadership Community Member The 5 C's Scholarship Program Women’s Leadership Community Member New Circle Arts and Cultural Development Grant ■ Amanda Grant ■ Malcolm Fraser Sculpture ■ Edible Hub Hurstbridge Arts in the Garden workshops ■ Hurstbridge Jazz Club ■ Hurstbridge Jazz Club Pilot Series ■ Lower Plenty Dance Group ■ Tuesday Night Dance ■ Robsglassworx Windows ■ St Andrews Church Stained Glass Windows ■ Rotary Club of Eltham ■ Eltham Art Show for Nillumbik Shire & Friends Community Event and Placemaking Grant ■ Azadeh Keshavarzmohammadian ■ Persian Music and Dance Night ■ CFA Kangaroo Ground and CFA Research
● Apollo Parkways Primary School students William and Leroy (with Katrina Naish) can’t wait to get started with the Fundraising with Purpose program. ■ Run for the Firies Melbourne ■ Slovenian Club Open Day ■ Dina Smirnova ■ Soup Creative Community Projects ■ Breathwork Soundscape ■ Hang Together ■ Singing Herspace ■ Victorian Skateboard Association ■ Come Together Music & Arts Festival ■ Nillumbik Skate Park Activation Project ■ Paradoxa Collective (PC) ■ Under the Canopy: Shaping & Making ■ For more information on grants and further funding opportunities visit nillumbik.vic.gov.au/ ■ Poetry@Chrissy Hills grants ■ Poetry Sessions ■ Slovenian Sporting & Social Association of - Nillumbik Shire Council
This week at Mansfield
■ Mansfield Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Court listings for Wednesday (Oct. 20) are: Victoria Police - Swan, P (39871) v Armstrong, Anthony Joel. Highway PatrolMansfield Victoria Police - Leach, N (38967) v Beeston, Barry, Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Ross, M (22821) v Bradford, Chloe. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Bojczenko, D (44013) v Canobie, Duane, Uni-Eildon Victoria Police - Downey, A (37208) v Collard, Mariah. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Woodstock, S (39399) v Colombo, Carlo Luca. Highway PatrolMansfield GBCMA - Reynolds, H v Craggan Farms Pty Ltd. Goulburn Broken Catchment Mngment Auth , Victoria Police - Downey, A (37208) v Daly, Kyle. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Mills, A (38503) v Davis, Darren Arthur. Ciu - Heavy Vehicle GBCMA - Reynolds, H v Donohue, Martin James. Goulburn Broken Catchment Mngment Auth Victoria Police - Young, S (25481) v Eddy, Michael Andrew. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Clarke, C (35755) v Ferguson, Stephen. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Gipp, I (31043) v Hamzic, Elvir. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Woodstock, S (39399) v Harding, Dylan. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - James, E (44476) v Harding, Dylan. Uni-Benalla Victoria Police - Nolan, M (31536) v Harding, Dylan James. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Woodstock, S (39399) v Hargrave, Turi. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Scannell, M (35182) v Junghenn, Ryan. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Vogels, L (39862) v Konyn, Danny. Ciu-Benalla Victoria Police - Downey, A (37208) v Mason, Corey. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Walsh, M (38049) v Mountain, Alana. Uni-Eildon
GBCMA - Reynolds, H v Rennie, Gregory Gerard. Goulburn Broken Catchment Mngment Victoria Police - Swan, P (39871) v Rimanic, Mark. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Leach, N (38967) v Rodriguez, Luis. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Santoro, E (45701) v Russell, Brad. Uni-Lilydale Victoria Police - Iskov, B (36626) v Russell, Brad John. Ciu-Wangaratta Victoria Police - Iskov, B (36626) v Russell, Brad John, Benalla Victoria Police - Stapleton, E (45143) v Russell, Brad John. Uni-Benalla Victoria Police - Caldwell, M (37460) v Russell, Bradley. Uni-Romsey Victoria Police - Seers, T (36056) v Russell, Bradley. Uni-Benalla Community Corrections Centre - Burns, J v Russell, Bradley. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Trenfield, K (41585) v Russell, Bradley. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Downey, A (37208) v Sant, Luke Paul. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Suter, Jarrod. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Mccracken, P (23267) v Suter, Jarrod. Highway Patrol-Campaspe Victoria Police - Clarke, C (35755) v Torres, Sebastian. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Owen, D (42851) v TrelluCoker, James. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Howell, B (41055) v Waite, Keiran. Uni-Alexandra - Magistrates Court of Victoria