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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021
COVID Latest 71.1% double dosed
■ Some 38,339 vaccine doses were administered on Thursday (Oct. 21) by Victoria’s state-commissioned services. The total number of doses administered through staterun services is 4,350,026. 90.5 per cent of Victorians aged 16 and over have now had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 71.1 per cent have had two doses. There are 784 COVID-19 cases in hospital in Victoria. 145 of those cases are in intensive care, with 94 cases on a ventilator. Of the cases in hospital on Thursday, 88 per cent were not fully vaccinated. Of the cases in intensive care, 94 per cent were not fully vaccinated. The Department of Health was notified of 16 deaths, bringing the total number of deaths in Victoria since the pandemic began to 1,021. They were: ■ A man aged in his 60s ■ Four women in their 70s ■ Three men and four women in their 80s ■ Three women and one man in their 90s Victoria was notified of 2,189 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. All cases were locally acquired except for one case which was acquired overseas. The 10 Local Government Areas with the highest number of new cases in both Melbourne and regional Victoria are: Casey, Greater Dandenong, Wyndham, Melton, Hume, Whittlesea, Brimbank, Latrobe, Moreland and Darebin. There are 23,230 active cases in Victoria. The total number of confirmed cases in Victoria since the beginning of the pandemic is 75,340. 77,036 COVID-19 tests were processed on Thursday and there are currently more than 72,200 active primary close contacts in isolation in Victoria. New quarantine arrangements have been abbounced for returning international travellers There are currently more than 140,000 first and second dose bookings available in state vaccinations hubs for next week. This includes 51,000 second dose Pfizer appointments. For the past week, Victoria has been administering more vaccine doses than any other state and we are on track to becoming one of the most highly vaccinated jurisdictions in the world. As Victoria moves towards our 80 per cent double-dose target, the Government is continuing its efforts to boost vaccination rates in Local Government Areas with lower coverage by hosting mini pop-up clinics to remove any remaining barriers to vaccine access. As part of this push, 30 vaccination centres across Victoria will open to walk-up Pfizer appointments with no booking required and nine pop-up clinics will launch in partnership with youth mental health organisation, Headspace. - Department of Health and local health professionals
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THANK YOU, VICTORIA
● Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and wife Cath pictured yesterday ■ Premier Daniel Andrews thanked people tact, will be required to isolate at home just as across Victoria yesterday (Fri.) as lockdown any other case in the community, while unvacrestrictions eased: cinated international travellers will be subject “Thanks to the incredible efforts of millions to mandatory 14-day hotel quarantine unless of Victorians who turned out to get vaccinated they can prove their vaccination status during at lightning speed, Victoria’s lockdown has lifted their quarantine period. and the state can now move to relax quarantine “International travellers in hotel quarantine rules further. as of November 1 who have had their vaccina“As Victoria powers towards its 80 per cent tion status verified on the Australian double-dose vaccination rate, the Chief Health Immunisation Register and who have returned Officer has removed quarantine requirements a negative test will be released regardless of for fully vaccinated international arrivals from whether they have completed 14 days’ quaranNovember 1. tine. “Fully vaccinated international travellers will “From November 1, Victoria will cap the be able to enter Victoria without spending 14 number of unvaccinated or unverified internadays in hotel quarantine as part of the Victorian tional travellers at 250 a week. Government’s Roadmap to Deliver the Na“While Victoria is opening, international artional Plan. rivals will still need to comply with Common“There will no longer be a cap on fully vac- wealth visa requirements that currently restrict cinated returning Australians wishing to enter entry to Australian citizens or residents, unless Victoria, and the opening of our borders to Vic- there is an exemption. torians coming home will reunite families and “As these changes are made, COVID-19 friends and boost our vaccinated economy. Quarantine Victoria will have an ongoing role “International arrivals will need to demon- safeguarding the health of those in quarantine. strate their vaccination status to the Common“This includes international arrivals who wealth with a vaccine approved or recognised don’t meet the new entry criteria, as well as by the Therapeutic GoodsAdministration. TGA frontline workers and the hundreds of other Vicrecognised vaccines are: torians currently in CQV hotels because it’s unPfizer (Comirnaty) AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria) safe for them to quarantine where they live. Moderna (Spikevax) COVID-19 Vaccine “The Commonwealth's new quarantine faJanssen (Johnson and Johnson) Coronavac cility at Mickleham is under construction and is (Sinovac) Covishield (AstraZeneca/Serum In- on track for becoming operational in January to stitute of India) house unvaccinated arrivals, as emergency ac“Arrivals will also be required to test nega- commodation following natural disasters such tive to COVID-19 within 72 hours of their de- as bushfires or for use in future pandemics. parture and will be required to undertake testing “With our first-dose vaccination rate at 90 within 24 hours of arrival into Victoria. per cent and growing every day, these changes “In line with Commonwealth protocols, chil- will help our returning Australians come home dren under 12 arriving with fully vaccinated safely while preserving our health system and parents and people with a valid medical exemp- ensuring Victorians can still get the healthcare tion will be considered fully vaccinated. “Any person who tests positive for COVID- they need when they need it most. ● Turn To Page 3 19 once in Victoria, or their primary close con-
COVID Latest Mitchell Shire rules
■ Victoria has reached the vaccination target of 70 per cent double dose, which means restrictions have eased further. Mitchell Shire residents, along with other regional Victorian residents, are currently under the following restrictions: Social and recreational ■ 10 people including dependents can visit your home per day (vaccination strongly recommended) ■ 20 people can gather outdoors, including dependents. ■ Community sport returns indoors for minimum number required ■ Pubs, clubs and entertainment venues are open indoors to 30 fully vaccinated people Education All school students return onsite full time Work The Authorised Worker no longer applies, meaning most businesses and venues can reopen with capacity and density limits The rule ‘if you can work from home, you should work from home’ will still apply, but office workers will be able to return up to 25 per cent or up to 10 people, whichever is greater. Masks must be worn indoors in workplaces Religious Funerals and weddings are allowed for 30 fully vaccinated people indoors, and 100 fully vaccinated outdoors Beauty Masks can be removed by the client if the service requires it Travel to Metro Melbourne You must not travel to metropolitan Melbourne other than for permitted reasons. These include: ■ for authorised work or permitted education ■ to visit an intimate partner ■ for care and compassionate reasons, including permitted child minding ■ to access necessary goods and services provided they are from the facility that is closest to where you live ■ other limited reasons such as moving house Council services A number of Council services have returned to face-to-face delivery, with COVIDsafe protocols in place. There are still some restrictions in place that prevent all services from returning, but continue to check the Council Services page for the latest updates. - Mitchell Shire Council
Latest figures
■ As at Thursday (Oct. 21), latest Mitchell Shire figures said 183 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the previous 24 hours. There were 126 active cases overall This included: ■ 4 new, 75 active: Wallan area (postcode 3756) ■ 2 new, 4 active: Broadford area (658) ■ 7 new, 27 active: Beveridge area (3753) ■ 1 new, 8 active: Kilmore area (3764) ■ 1 new, 3 active: Seymour area (3660) ■ 4 new, 5 active: Wandong Heathcote Junction area (3758) ■ 0 new, 2 active: Puckapunyal area (3662) ■ 0 new, 1 active: Tooborac area (522) ■ 0 new, 1 active: Tallarook area (postcode 3659) There were no current cases in the Pyalong area (postcode 3521); Bylands area (postcode 3762). - Mitchell Shire Council
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Shire’s arrangements
■ Mitchell Shire has listed current arrangements as lockdown restrictions ease. Animal pound and dangerous and wandering animals: Stray animals will still be collected. Procedures in place for payments and to ensure social distance between residents and staff. Animal registrations: New registrations can be completed in person at a Customer and Library Service Centre or over the phone 5734 6200 or email mitchell@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au. Please phone 5734 6200 if you are experiencing financial hardship. Cat trap hire: Operating Dog park: Open Building and planning services Building and planning: Wallan service desk closed. Inspections and phone service still occurring. Online services available. Business support Business support: Please visit the business section of the Council website for details about what assistance and support is available for businesses in Mitchell Shire including the free business specialist advice service. Children and families Immunisation: All immunisation sessions will operate as normal. Please check the timetable for current details. Kindergartens: Open Maternal and child health: Open School crossings: Operating as normal, with staff wearing masks and ensuring social distancing. Youth services: Open Community centres and halls Broadford Living and Learning Centre: Open, with patron and density limits in place. ID checks will be conducted. Greater Beveridge Community Centre: Open, with patron and density limits in place. ID checks will be conducted. Wallan Multipurpose Centre: Open, with patron and density limits in place. ID checks will be conducted. Essential support: Essential food relief (pick up and delivery only) and other essential services for vulnerable community members. Hall and venue hire: Open, with patron and density limits in place. ID checks will be conducted. Customer and library services Customer service centres: Face-to-face service, online and phone services all open DHHS terminal (Kilmore): Available Libraries: Open Libraries - Childrens programs: Not running Public computers: Open Printing and scanning: Open Room hire: Not available Sharps containers: Drop offs and new container collections available VicRoads and agency services: Open Leisure services Aqua group fitness: Running Group fitness: Closed - online classes running on Mitchell Leisure Services Facebook page Indoor gyms: Open, patron and density limits in place - bookings essential Indoor pools: Open, patron and density limits in place - bookings essential Learn to Swim: Not operating Outdoor spaces BBQs: Open Outdoor basketball courts including half-courts: Open Outdoor fitness equipment: Open Playgrounds: Open Skate parks: Open Toilets: Open Other sport Community sport - Indoor: Open, patron and density limits in place Community sport - Outdoor: Open, patron and density limits in place Fitness and dance classes: Open, patron and density limits in place Outdoor sport facilities: Open, patron and density limits in place Personal training: Open, patron and density limits in place - Mitchell Shire Council
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Recycling centre set to re-open ■ Nillumbik’s Recycling Centre is re-opening to the public from Monday (Oct. 25), following the easing of Victorian Government COVID19 restrictions. The centre at 290 Yan Yean Rd in Plenty will revert to its normal operating hours of 8am-4pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The centre is closed this weekend. The reopening of the Recycling Centre will allow Nillumbik residents to dispose of green waste as they prepare their properties for the summer bushfire season. Residents can make use of one of their free green waste vouchers included on their rates notice. The mini-golf course at Yarrambat Park Golf Course will reopen from today (Sat., Oct. 23). Bookings are essential for those wanting a hit at Goanna Golf, and golfers aged 16 and over must show proof they are fully vaccinated. The golf course itself is already open for booked visits. The Diamond Creek Outdoor Pool also reopened on yesterday (Fri.) for up to 50 patrons. Swimmers 16 and over must also be fully vaccinated and show their vaccination certificate.
● Nillumbik’s Recycling Centre Outdoor training for community sport makes reopen as soon as measures are in place to a welcome return, although competition is still a keep community and farm staff safe. The Council’s Customer Service team in the little way off. Change rooms at pavilions remain call centre isavailable to answer any queries on closed. Eltham and Panton Hill Playhouses, which 9433 3111. Many items of Council business can are already open for children of authorised work- be conducted on our website. ers and other exempt families, will open for all ■ For more information about the impact of children whose parents/carers are fully vacci- changing restrictions to Council services and facilities, please go to nillumbik.vic.gov.au/ nated. Edendale Community Environment Farm COVID-19 - Nillumbik Shire Council remains closed to visitors at this time. It will
Mansfield plan adopted
■ Mansfield Council has adopted the 20212025 Council Plan, which outlines Council’s strategic direction for the next four years. It details the commitments the Council makes to the community and describes what and how it will deliver on those commitments. The Council voted to adopt the Council Plan 2021-2025 at the meeting on Tuesday (Oct. 19). Mayor Cr Mark Holcombe said the Council Plan focused on delivering core services well. “This is a responsible plan that focuses on getting back to basics but with an eye to the future. It demonstrates how we will build our capacity to deliver high quality core services,” said Cr Holcombe. “This is our plan to grow and develop our Shire from a position of strength,” said Cr Holcombe. Mansfield Shire’s significant population growth over the previous four years was also considered as part of the plan. “We expect to continue to experience strong population growth and this plan demonstrates how we plan ahead for the needs of a larger, changing population while protecting the natural beauty and amenity that has made our Shire so attractive,” said Cr Holcombe. For the first time the Council Plan also in-
cludes Council’s Public Health and Wellbeing Plan. It examines the existing data for Mansfield Shire’s community and provides areas for improvement across health and wellbeing indicators. “For example, Mansfield Shire’s population has a higher proportion of people who smoke daily and more people who consume sugar sweetened drinks daily than the Victorian average. “This is a new Council and this plan outlines our new strategy to achieve the outcomes we know are important to Mansfield Shire’s community,” said Cr Holcombe. “We are proud to be able to deliver a plan that respects and honours the community and shows how we will serve the community with a strengthening of our core services.” - Mansfield Shire Council
At Spring Street
● Cr Mark Holcombe
■ The region’s State Parliamentarians will return to Spring Street this week for another sitting week. The Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council representatives are scheduled to sit on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
● Gayle Tierney
jobs will be created when the building opens. The GOTAFE Archer St campus works were funded as part of the Building Better TAFEs Fund in the Victorian Budget 2021-22, which includes a total $383.8 million investment in the sector to ensure more Victorians get the training they need for in-demand jobs. Since 2014, the Government has made a record $3.2 billion investment to rebuild TAFE and support universities and higher education to ensure Victorians have access to high quality education and rewarding career pathways. “The appointment of Gray Puksand to design the GOTAFE extension is an exciting step towards better trades training for jobseekers in Shepparton – and an expanded pipeline of skilled workers for the local community,” said Ms Tierney. “This project is part of our record investment in TAFE and training to ensure jobseekers across Victoria get the best education in world-class Jaclyn Symes, Member for Northern Victoria, said: “It’s exciting to see this project progress – it will be a world-class facility for plumbing and electrical trades, allowing locals to get the skills they need for a rewarding job in their community.” - Gayle Tierney
Architect for Shepp. centre
■ A leading Australian architecture firm will design the State Government’s new world-class facility at GOTAFE Shepparton. Gayle Tierney, Minister for Training and Skills, yesterday (Fri.) announced Gray Puksand has been appointed to design the $10.7 million project, which will extend the Goulburn Murray Trade Training Centre at the Archer St campus and create a new car park for more than 40 vehicles. The new facility will house 560 students in plumbing and electrical trades courses and feature a hand tool area, classrooms, skills bays, break-out spaces and student and staff amenities. The centre will accommodate growing enrolments at GOTAFE, including in Free TAFE courses, which experienced a 77 per cent increase in its first two years, and a pipeline of skilled workers for the local community. More than 85 per cent of GOTAFE students in Shepparton reported finding employment after graduating and more than 88 per cent were satisfied with their training. Construction is expected to start mid-2022 and last about two years, and will create up to 300 local trade jobs. Up to 15 new education
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Live music at Avenel ■ Regional music fans will celebrate the return of live music next weekend with outdoor concerts, as the State Government works to safely bring gigs back to the state. The Play On regional series will feature more than 20 regional Victorian artists at eight outdoor events across the state on Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 30-31).and Sunday, 31 October. Concerts will be held for double vaccinated audiences at outdoor venues in Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Halls Gap, Warrnambool, Castlemaine, Archies Creek and Avenel. The line-up includes the best of regional Victorian talent including Gareth Liddiard, Dan Kelly, Kutcha Edwards and Friends, Dallas Frasca, The Kite Machine and Jess Ribeiro. The announcement follows the unveiling of the line-up for the Play On Victoria concert at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Saturday (Oct. 30). Like the Melbourne event, the regional gigs will trial the return of live music in a COVIDSafe way. Play On events will support Victorian artists who have been unable to perform during the pandemic and help regional music venues that have also been affected, providing a major boost to eight regional cities and towns.
● Mary-Anne Thomas
Fans attending the concert will be asked to show they’re fully vaccinated with a COVID19 digital certificate displayed through the Service Victoria app. Victorians can add their COVID-19 digital certificate to the Service Victoria app through MyGov or the Express Medicare Plus App. Proof of vaccination can also be shown through the Medicare app or equivalent smartphone wallet. They can also present a printed version of their certificate or immunisation history statement or provide evidence of a valid exemption. “This all-regional line up is a celebration of our amazing talent across Victoria. These incredible artists will light up outdoor stages at some of our favourite regional venues and give us a taste of exciting times ahead,” said MaryAnne Thomas, Minister for Regional Development. “I encourage music fans across Victoria to get involved and support the safe return of live music.” ■ For more information on ticketing and lineups visit vmdo.com.au/playonvic - Mary-Anne Thomas
● Livia Bonazzi, Murrindindi CEO
The suggested permit conditions include that packaged liquor offered for sale shall be restricted to products offered for consumption on the premises Seating must be provided within the premises in accordance with the permitted number of patrons No signage is to be displayed on the frontage of the site advising that packaged liquor is available for purchase At all times during the operation of the use, there must be present on the premises a person over the age of 21 years who is responsible for ensuring that the activities on the premises and the conduct of persons attending the premises do not have a detrimental impact on the amenity of the locality to the satisfaction of the Council. “The site and immediate surrounds must be maintained to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority in a manner which ensures that the residential amenity of nearby residential properties is not detrimentally affected (that is, collection of cigarette butts, bottles and other litter from outside the site). This permit will expire if the use is not commenced within two years of the date of the permit. - Murrindindi Shire Council
Liquor licence for Thornton
■ Murrindindi Shire Council will consider an application for a liquor licence at the former Thornton Primary School. The application will be considered at the Council meeting due to be held on Wednesday (Oct. 27). The permit for the General Liquor Licence is for 3 Back Eildon Road, Thornton. A suggested condition is that prior to the commencement of the use of the liquor licence, a plan showing the liquor consumption limited to the existing seating area outside the café building Under the proposed licence the predominant activity carried out on the premises must be the preparation and serving of meals for consumption on the premises. T Packaged Liquor would only be sold after 10am to the closing time specified in the permit unless with food in which case it can be sold from the opening time specified. The premises must be open for patrons to consume meals during normal business hours Patrons consuming alcohol on site must be seated at all times Packaged liquor must not be consumed on the premises, under the proposal.
Valuing local younger people
■ Mansfield Council is asking the community how it can best support and value young people who live, work, play or study in Mansfield Shire through a short survey for young people and those who support them. Mayor Cr Mark Holcombe encouraged the community to fill in the survey. “We want to hear what role Council should take in supporting young people and what kinds of services our community feels would best serve young people,” said Cr Holcombe. “Young people are important for the future
Toolangi plan
■ Murrindindi Council will consider granting a planning permit for the development of an agricultural shed at 25 Phillips Road, Toolangi. The Council will consider that prior to the commencement of buildings and works, updated plans must be provided and approved by the Council. Plans might be amended to show North and West Elevations. - Murrindindi Shire Council
of all communities, but especially in regional areas such as Mansfield Shire. The better Council understands the needs of our young people, the better we are able to provide services and programs that meet those needs into the future. Council’s youth services program is aimed at people aged 12-25 years. Council currently delivers a range of programs and services, including: ■ Mansfield Youth Drop-In Centre ■ FReeZA music, art and cultural events and activities ■ Engage! support and development programs ■ TAC L2P and Mentor programs that match volunteers and learner drivers to gain driving experience To give input about how well Council’s current programs meet young people’s needs, you are asked to complete a short anonymous survey. The survey is at engage.mansfield. vic.gov.au and will be open until 5pm on Friday November 5. If you have any questions you can contact Mansfield Youth Services on 5775 8619 or email youth.services@mansfield.vic.gov.au - Mansfield Shire Council
Local Latest Royal Mail clear
■ Yea’s Royal Mail Hotel says staff returned negative COVID test results on Friday morning (Oct. 22). “We are currently following all DHHS guidelines and are working towards opening as soon as it is safe to do so,” said a Hotel representative on social media. “We are undertaking a deep clean and will keep you posted as to when we are able to open safely again. “Thank you to everyone for your messages and phone calls of support - it’s been greatly appreciated.” - Royal Mail Hotel, Yea
Needle Grass
■ Chilean Needle Grass is a perennial tussock-forming grass and is one of 32 declared Weeds of National Significance in Australia. It’s commonly mistaken for native spear grass, but has potentially disastrous economic and environmental impacts. Murrindindi Shire Council has commenced its Rural Roadside Weed Control Program to treat many of our roadsides for noxious weeds, including Chilean Needle Grass. Council’s Environment Portfolio Councillor Karine Haslam said Chilean Needle Grass is a WoNS because of its ability to spread quickly and out-compete pasture and native grasses. “This grass can severely reduce pasture productivity and contaminate hay. Its needlelike seed can injure both stock and other animals by burrowing into their mouths, hides and fleeces,” said Cr Haslam. “Chilean Needle Grass has been found in patches along the Goulburn Valley Highway from Molesworth to Homewood, the Melba Highway from Yea to Murrindindi Road and the Yea-Whittlesea Road from Yea to Deepdene Road. It has also been found on several municipal roadsides within these vicinities and in patches along the Great Victorian Rail Trail. “Now is the time to identify Chilean Needle Grass while it is in flower and there is a small window of opportunity to treat between flowering and seed set. Given the weed’s ability to create persistent seed, it is important to act quickly and collectively to remove any known sites as well as newlyestablished infestations. “A combined approach, which includes chemical control, is most likely to deliver the best result,” Cr Haslam said. - Murrindindi Shire Council ● From Page One
Thanks Victoria
■ “The date November 1 also coincides with the date Victorians will be permitted to travel internationally without having to seek an exemption from the Commonwealth Government. “Victoria came out of lockdown at 11.59pm last night after hitting 70 per cent double-dose vaccination. 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. “If you haven’t had your first dose, please get it today. From now and until Sunday 31 October there are more than 140,000 first and second dose appointments available. Victorians can also book a vaccine appointment through their trusted GP or pharmacist. “For more information on the Roadmap or to book a vaccination visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronaviruscovidsafe-settings Mr Andrews said: “Victorians have achieved something incredible, and I couldn’t be prouder. Thank you, Victoria.” “Today’s welcome news was made possible because of the hard work Victorians did to get vaccinated. With our first-dose vaccination rate at 90 per cent, we’ll open Victoria’s vaccinated economy – and we can’t wait to welcome the rest of the world.” - Daniel Andrews
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Local News Falls Rd responses
■ Murrindindi Shire Council has received a number of responses regarding a special charge scheme for the sealing of Falls and Allandale Rd, Strath Creek. A Council report says the comments from the responses are summarised as: ■ Our property lies 2km down Falls Rd from Allandale Rd. This section will not be sealed. ■ There is no benefit to us in the resealing as we still have 2km of gravel road to drive. ■ Our property is valued at $100,000. We are not paying $70,000 to seal a road that does not pass our property ■ We prefer a dirt road in this area ■ I bought the property as I like the unsealed road ■ There is a business (cricket ground) that disproportional uses the road compared to residents Again you gave the permit to the business get them to pay ■ It will make no difference to the value of my property, nor will I sell ■ I cannot afford it ■ Rates are not just for bins ■ Do the whole of life assessment, council will save on the maintenance ■ You raised rates when I bought the property when I restumped house again. Come and maintain the swale drains, I can't even mow ■ Also, your estimate is wrong -1.8km to my place 1800mx6m2 = 10800m2 Prep for seal, say $2/m2, emulsion primer seal, say $10/m2 = $130,000 to my place ■ The price you have indicated is ridiculous and furthermore the shire would need to fund a minimum of 50 per cent as they will no longer be spending on maintenance and I am sure that you will look at rate increases. P.S. The job by Council on Falls Rd and Allandale Rd is appalling and there are pot holes in the road even before the grader has left to go to the next job ■ Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions we have been unable to reply to the recent correspondence regarding the Special Charge Scheme for Falls Rd Strath Creek by the May 30 deadline. We are NOT in support of this scheme; arguably this is what our taxes should be going to ■ I would not have signed petition. I thought it was a government road. I am on a pension cannot contribute to costs as are so many people around here. So, it’s a clear no ■ Cannot afford as only a holiday house ■ We would like the road sealed but as self-funded retirees we could not afford the charge ■ We understand council's need to have the road funded under the Special Charge Scheme ■ We feel it is unrealistic to expect struggling farmers to finance the sealing of Falls Road. ■ We have lived at the end of Falls Road for over 35 years. During that time, we have seen the Council open up, what was once a quiet area, to tourism, accommodation, school camps, cafes and cricket grounds. The council recently even approved development on a 4-acre lot which in itself breaks numerous By Laws that govern what is a "Farming Zone". All this has resulted in a significant increase in traffic on Falls Rd which now sees frequent bus use. This has added a great burden on the unsealed road that was never intended for such intensive development. If the Council is so keen to develop Falls Rd in such an inappropriate manner, surely it must accept responsibility and the consequences that this impact this will have on a dirt road ■ I am satisfied with our gravel road, as long as it is maintained sufficiently ■ Government Road, residents should not be required to pay ■ We derive no benefit from this proposal ■ Being a resident since 1984 we are happy to keep the dirt road. However, we would appreciate if the road could have some sort of gravel to minimize dust, and less crowning ■ St Monica's College Epping is willing to assist the Council and other properties in supporting the proposed road - Murrindindi Shire Council
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Local People: 4 Seymour Magistrates’ Court Criminal Court Listings Tuesday, October 26 Victoria Police - Barras, W (33870) v Brown, Adrian. State Hwy Patrol-North Mitchell Shire Council - Brown, D v Cole, Tiffany. Mitchell Shire Council Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Dennerley, Darcy Robert. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Mitchell Shire Council - Brown, D v Dunne, Christopher James. Mitchell Shire Council Mitchell Shire Council - Evans, A v Elsheik, Tammouz. Mitchell Shire Council Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Fountain, Daniel James. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Johnston, Brendan. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Basse, E (41359) v KeamyQuirk, Caleb. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Keevil, A (43714) v Keamy-Quirk, Caleb. Uni-Seymour Mitchell Shire Council - Evans, A v Matei, Tom. Mitchell Shire Council Mitchell Shire Council - Kaur, A v Medonza, Wijerante. Mitchell Shire Council Victoria Police - Petrov, D (27420) v Montalto, Mario. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Musolino, Carl Aaron. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Thomas, Shannon Louise. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Thursday, October 28 Victoria Police - Walton, P (45493) v Anlezark, James. Pcet-Wallan Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Audish, Andrew. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Maqbool, E (43456) v Augustinus, Sharron Marree. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Keevil, A (43714) v Beeby, Michael Colin. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Malane, J (36750) v Beesley, Andrew. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Brown, T (29986) v Berhe, Joseph. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Bettridge, Patrick. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Borg, David. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Seymour, N (37940) v Bouwmeester, Matthew John. Ctc-Security Investigation Unit Victoria Police - Bourne, G (44387)v Brown, Leigh. Mitchell Victoria Police - Keevil, A (43714) v Burns, Jessica. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Keevil, A (43714) v Burns, Jessica. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Thomas, S (40419) v Canty, Daniel. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Murray, B (34345) v Churchill, Brett. Ciu-Moorabool Victoria Police - Patane, H (43503)v Cole, Jesse. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Turner, J (34532) v D'aloia, Julian. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Woosnam, J (31061) v Delahunty, Jesse Lee. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Paul, L (32960) v Delahunty, Jesse Lee. Uni-Euroa Victoria Police - Donohue, B (41483) v Delahunty, Jesse-Lee. Mitchell Victoria Police - Round, P (38567) v Eddy, Rhyan. Socit-Seymour Victoria Police - Sheehan, B (28199) v Fitch, Clay. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Goggin, Dylan. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Woosnam, J (31061) v Goggin, Dylan John. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Googin, Dylan John. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Griffiths, Lynda. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Turco, Z (44303) v Ignatiadis, Jake. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Tait, W (37033) v KeamyQuirk, Caleb. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Mabey, T (45686) v Kelly, Joshua. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Petrov, D (27420) v Kennett, Shaun. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Kliemt, R (44009) v Kingston, Daniel. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Tite, M (44927) v Knox, Hayden. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Ragona, M (44970) v Lee, Shane. Uni-Mernda Victoria Police - Bearsley, A (43842) v Lee, Shane. Ciu-Banyule Victoria Police - Kehal, J (40929) v Lee,
‘Corner’ mention
Shane. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - O'neill, J (40075) v Lee, Shane. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Westgarth, R (32813) v Lee, Shane. Uni-Kinglake Victoria Police - Babitsch, M (44523) v Lee, Shane. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Lim, Christohper. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Lim, Christopher. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Wyatt, L (35711) v Lomax, Matthew Robert. Uni-Kyneton Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Lovelace, Tamara. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Brown, J (42049) v Lovelace, Tamara. Public Order Response - Team Four Victoria Police - Beaumont, S (41847) v Maggs, Patrick. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Turco, Z (44303) v Maggs, Patrick. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Derrett, R (33398) v Mccluskey, Tannar. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Petrov, D (27420) v Mckay, Amanda. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Lewis, D (43081) v Mcmaster, Michael David. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Hanks, J (43723) v Milczak, Timothy. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Walton, A (40916) v Murray, Paul Jason. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Mcdonald, J (46373) v Murray, Thomas. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Nesbitt, Anthony. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422)v Nesbitt, Anthony Peter. Uni-Seymour Community Corrections Centre - Bruce, N v Newey, Shae. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Newey, Shae. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Newton, Sean. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Robinson, S (43940) v Page, Bernard Anthony. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Callander, A (43173) v Pemberton, Andrew. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Feben, T (38222) v Pemberton, Andrew John. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Pemerton, Andrew John. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Woosnam, J (31061)v Petersen, Brent William. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Prior, David. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Lewis, D (43081) v Quilty, Lucas Cameron. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Raftopoulos, Harry. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Edwards, P (42776) v Rea, Tameika. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Rea, Tameika. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Rea, Tamieka. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Pratt, J (45214) v Roberts, Adam. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Weedon, D (43502) v Roberts, Adam. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Chang, S (43176) v Roberts, Adam Lee. Mitchell Victoria Police - Bourne, G (44387) v Roberts, Adam Lee. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Rose, Robert Wayne. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Beaumont, S (41847) v Samarakoon, Samarakoon. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Beaumont, S (41847) v Samarawickrama, Vidana. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Cann, J (43780) v Sant, Timothy. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Lewis, T (40438) v Sharpe, Andrew. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Wells, B (37438) v Sharpe, Andrew William. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Brown, P (29838) v Sharpe, Andrew William. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Basse, E (41359) v Tribe, Darby. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Aiello, P (36973) v Tribe, Darcy. Uni-Seymour Unknown - Mcinerney, J v Valladares, Oliver Joseph Victoria Police - Zeffert, K (37093) v Ventresca, Samantha. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Smith, K (46300) v Wilson, Nicole. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Izzard, B (41080) v Winnell, Quinton. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Malane, J (36750)v Zintilis, Zenos. Uni-Nagambie
■ Alexandra’s Corner Hotel received a mention in the ‘Pub of the Week’ segment conducted by Tony Leonard in the Neil Mitchell program on radio station 3AW yesterday (Fri.). The popular mention was commended for its chicken parma meals, in a list of best outlets nominated by the football commentator (and former Coodabeen Champion). - Local Paper reader
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.