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Testing soon at Kinglake, MP hints

● Danielle Green, Yan Yean MLA ■ “It is likely that mobile testing vans will be visiting both Mitchell and the Kinglake Ranges soon,” Yan Yean MLA Danielle Green said on social media at the weekend.

“Locally Whittlesea’s active cases have increased steadily this month and Nillumbik’s cases have today (Saturday) gone from one to two,” Ms Green said.

“Mitchell’s active numbers and increases are extremely concerning given it had no cases for over month and now has gained 12 new cases in under a fortnight.

“The [Mitchell] Shire has only 80 per cent of Nillumbik’s population but six times the number of active cases.

“Compared to Whittlesea which is 4½ times Mitchell’s population it is deeply concerning that Mitchell has a much higher proportion of cases to population.”

Ms Green said a face mask has now become a crucial part of her wardrobe.

“If you live in Melbourne or Mitchell Shire and are aged 18 years or older, it is now recommended that you wear a face mask when you leave home if it is going to be difficult for you to maintain 1.5 metres of distance between yourself and other people.

“Face masks are not a substitute for physical distancing.”

Ms Green welcome the establishment of a testing station at Mernda last Saturday (July 11). The station is at Woodland Waters Reserve.

“Stay safe by washing your hands regularly, coughing and sneezing into your elbow, keeping at least 1.5 metres from others and staying home if you feel unwell.

“If you have symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) get tested,” Ms Green said.

“Globally, the number of COVID-19 infections has surpassed 12.4 million, more than double the number of severe influenza cases recorded annually, with the death toll almost 560,000 since January.

“Questions? Call the Department of Health and Human Services Coronavirus hotline: 1800 675 398.

“Remember, testing is available to any member of the public experiencing COVID19 symptoms such as fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, and loss of sense of smell.

“Even if you only have mild symptoms, you should go get tested.

“The test takes around a minute and involves a swab from the back of your throat and nose, or in some circumstances a simpler saliva test.

“You need to bring at least one form of photo ID with you – for example, your Medicare card, driver’s licence or student ID. “After being tested (if you have symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed case), you should return home immediately and remain in self-isolation until you receive your test result – usually within 2-3 days.”

Ms Green said more information on testing and where to get tested can be found on the DHHS website link https:// www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/getting-testedcoronavirus-covid-19#where-to-get-tested

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Disturbing increase in local Coronavirus cases

● Virus cases at the Northern Hospital, Epping, are a major concern.

■ Cases of Coronavirus amongst staff at the Northern Hospital, Epping, have become a concern amongst the residents of the northern region.

However, hospital authorities say there is nothing to fear: “The Northern Hospital emergency department is open.

“Due to a number of staff cases of coronavirus and quarantined close contacts in the emergency department the hospital is operating reduced services and some ambulances are temporarily being diverted to other hospitals,” said the statement from Northern Health.

“The Emergency Department will undergo continuous deep cleaning for the next two weeks and close contacts are being identified and quarantined.

“All staff in the Emergency Department are being tested as a precaution.

“People requiring urgent care should attend the Emergency Department, however, people with minor, less-urgent conditions should seek ● Sue Cunningham, Red Cross medical advice from their general practitioner ■ Victorians experiencing loneliness or soin the first instance. cial disconnection due to coronavirus will “Visitors to the hospital have also been furreceive support from the Australian Red ther restricted as a precaution,” the Northern Cross and local community organisations with Health statement said. one call to the coronavirus hotline, thanks to ★ a new State Government initiative.

Alexandra District Health said: “There's no Luke Donnellan, Minister for Disability, doubt that people are going through an unusual Ageing and Carers, has launched the Comtime right now. munityActivation and Social Isolation ini“While it might feel like you don’t have contiative with more than $6 million over six trol of current events, it’s important to rememmonths to support people experiencing loneber that you can do many things to alleviate liness or social disconnection as a result of feelings of stress and anxiety.

Coronavirus (COVID-19).

“Remembering to look after your mental The initiative is part of the Victorian health and support others during this time is imGovernment’s $59.4 million mental health portant. Alexandra District Health can assist you and wellbeing package, helping Victorians in accessing counselling services if you are feelwith additional supports to deal with signifiing overwhelmed. Please call us on 5772 0900 cant changes to our lives as a result of the to find out more.” pandemic. ★ “We are understandably hearing stories Seymour Health has been offering a driveof people feeling isolated and lonely,” said thru COVID-19 testing clinic, located in front of Sue Cunningham, Red Cross Victorian Dithe hospital, access via Callen St, Seymour. rector.

Clinic times are 9am -3pm “Some have concerns about job loss and “People with the following clinical criteria finances. Many people are distressed and are should be tested: fever, temperature or chills, or needing someone to turn to. cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny “We are helping by providing that friendly nose, loss of smell or loss of taste. listening ear and caring voice, linking them “If possible, please phone ahead to book your into local supports, and giving vital informaappointment on 0436 345 573. tion,” Ms Cunningham said.

“Testing is in line with Department of Health “The coronavirus pandemic has bought criteria, which includes anyone with symptoms into even sharper focus the importance of or anyone from priority suburbs (12 post codes) community and social connections to imwith no symptoms. prove health and wellbeing.,” said Mr “Special thanks to our local SES for supportDonnellan. ing our drive thru COVID-19 testing clinic by “This initiative is about people getting the supplying marquees.” help they need safely and locally. ★ “If you’re feeling lonely, give the Murrindindi Council Council is participatcoronavirus hotline a call on 1800 675 398 ing in a 10-minute pandemic update each mornand press three to speak to an Australian ing (Monday - Saturday) on UGFM, focusing on Red Cross volunteer who will provide a the current COVID-19 situation and local imfriendly ear and can connect you to supports pacts. Tune in from 8.30 am (9.05 am on in your local community.”

Wednesdays) to hear the latest information.

To help older Victorians stay connected Alexandra/Eildon - 106.9 and participate in social activities during the Flowerdale - 98.9 pandemic, a Social Support Hub is at: Highlands/Yea - 88.9 seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/servicesKinglake - 94.5 information/social-support-hub Marysville/Lake Mountain - 98.5

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Save your trip for later: Mayor

● Richard Higgins, Yarra Ranges ■ Yarra Ranges Council is urging people planning a trip to its region during the lockdown period to reconsider their plans, in an effort to protect the health and wellbeing of local communities.

While Yarra Ranges has been included as a metropolitan council as part of the State Government’s recent lockdown orders, there are concerns that the restriction of travel for residents in metropolitan Melbourne areas may result in an increase in visitation to popular recreation sites, including regional areas of the municipality.

Yarra Ranges MayorCr Richard Higgins said while Council acknowledged the importance and appropriateness of the State Government’s lockdown actions, he was concerned about the entire municipality being considered a metropolitan area.

“While the rules and intention of restrictions is to stop the spread, the classification of all townships in Yarra Ranges as metropolitian Melbourne may be interpreted as supporting visitation to the area by those in other parts of metropolitan Melbourne,” Cr Higgins said.

“Yarra Ranges is a destination Council, and while we would normally be encouraging people from other areas to come and experience the wonderful places our region has to offer, in the current environment we are urging people who do not live in Yarra Ranges to follow the lockdown requirements and stay at home.”

Cr Higgins said Council was also concerned more broadly around the classification which captured all townships in Yarra Ranges, including those which were more appropriately described as regional.

“While we do have a large urban population, the majority of our land mass covers regional areas, and our COVID-19 infection rates are very low compared with other parts of metropolitan Melbourne,” he said.

Cr Higgins expressed grave concern for local businesses and the impact a metropolitan classification could have on their ability to stay afloat.

“We know many businesses had only just opened up again for table service, and had ordered plenty of food and other supplies to cater for advanced bookings that local people had made prior to this lockdown being announced,” he said.

“Council would welcome a conversation with the State Government in an effort to highlight the diverse mix of urban and regional areas within the Yarra Ranges, and to illustrate the limitations of using local government areas as a tool to determine lockdown zones.

“We ask the State Government to use the statistics available on active cases and review its inclusion in Stage 3 restrictions.”

Cr Higgins said the mental health and wellbeing of businesses and the community was a growing concern that was expected to amplify as a result of the lockdown period.

“Latest research is painting a grim picture for our local economy, with predictions of in excess of 6000 job losses and a 24 per cent fall in economic output,” he said.

Cr Higgins encouraged the Yarra Ranges community to adhere to the lockdown restrictions to help slow spread of infection.

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Police close in on Seymour arsonists

● Police are looking for four men after the arson attack on Seymour FM ■ Detectives from Mitchell Crime Investigation Unit are investigating following a burglary and arson that occurred in Seymour.

Emergency services were notified following the break-in at a rural property just before 10pm on Saturday, July 4.

Investigators have been told four people forced open the front door to the building on Telegraph Rd and remained inside for a short time before an alarm sounded.

All four fled on foot however they returned about 30 minutes later.

They entered through the open front door and forced their way into an inner locked room inside the building.

A number of radio transmitters and other items were stolen from inside the storeroom, some of which were recovered by local residents who handed them into police.

Before leaving, the offenders lit fire to the building which caused extensive damage to the property.

All four offenders were wearing hoodies and jackets and had their faces partially covered however, one of the men has a distinctive tattoo on his right hand which is depicted in the footage.

Detectives have also released CCTV of the offenders in the hope someone will recognise them and provide any information on their identity.

Anyone with information is urged contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Lilydale link for missing teen

● Dhauarem Gason-Harrison ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Dhuarem GasonHarrison.

The 17-year-old was last seen in Croydon South about 1pm on July 4.

He is described as 183cm tall with dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Dhuarem is known to frequent the Croydon, Lilydale and Gippsland areas.

Police have released an image of Dhuarem in the hope that someone may have information on his current whereabouts.

Anyone with information about Dhuarem is asked to contact the Boronia Police Station on

Court Lists Criminal Case Listings Monday, July 27 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Community Corrections Centre - Callow, B v Nichols, Jake Stewart. Community Corrections Centre Thursday, June 30 Victoria Police - Weedon, D (43502) v O'rourke, Shaun. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Arthur, L (41997) v Knight, Matthew. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Keevil, A (43714) v Ball, Aaron. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Blake, Travis. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Grigg, Ryan. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Smith, P (27106) v Monaghan, Deborah. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Younan, Iwan. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Messenger, D (42160) v Koc, Cigdem. Uni-Preston Victoria Police - Rhead, A (40227) v Jensen, Sandy. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Fitzell, Tiannen. Uni-Whittlesea Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Millman, Adam Robert.

Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Griffiths, Robert. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Rilen, Harry. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre - Bruce, N v Mcloughlan, Samuel James. Seymour Community Correction Centre Friday, July 31 Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Webb, Justin Thomas. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Cunningham, B (37768) v Chincarini, Antonio. Uni-Fawkner Victoria Police - Dawson, C (35574) v Webb, Justin Thomas. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Engel, M (21896) v Bourke, Jesse. Ciu-Alexandra Victoria Police - Gray, K (33459) v Cook, Decoda. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Holcombe, S (39769) v Bennetts, Kristopher. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Mapperson, J (44313) v Webb, Justin. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Mapperson, J (44313) v Nesbitt, Anthony. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - O'neill, J (40075) v Webb, Justin. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Rogers, M (40077) v Quadara, Michael Thomas. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Rogers, M (40077) v Webb, Justin Thomas. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Whelan, A (31847) v Webb, Justin Thomas. Uni-Seymour Wednesday, August 5 Victoria Police - Hanks, J (43723) v Eames, Bradley. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Taylor, David Paul. Uni-Seymour Vic Roads - Gadsby, A v Davidson, Gary.

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Local News Alex. Rotary ■ Helen Gibb takes over from Tom Farrell as President of the Rotary Club of Alexandra.

Yea Rotary ■ Sue Carpenter’s presidency of the Rotary Club of Yea is being followed by Carol Hogg.

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Mental health and wellbeing problems are a focus of the Yarra Ranges Shire in dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic. “The prolonged impact this is likely to have on mental health and wellbeing is significant, and we are seeking government assistance to provide much needed financial and psychological support for our communities,” said Mayor Cr Richard Higgins. “Yarra Ranges is strong and vibrant community, and I’m sure everyone will be doing everything they can to play their part in stopping the spread of this virus.”

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Murrindindi people with a project, event or activity that might con tribute to community wellbeing, increased visitation and economic development for Murrindindi Shire – particularly one that helps with recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic - are invited to apply for Murrindindi Shire Council’s ‘Grants and Contributions Program’. The Program helps communities and businesses access funds to support projects and events that align with the goals we set in the 2017 – 2021 Council Plan.

Information sessions will be held online throughout the year. The first session was held on Monday evening.

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Tony, Andrew and Isaac from North Central Hire have been praised for setting up Seymour Health’s marquee, making it easier to drive through and more comfortable for Hospital staff to complete COVID-19 testing.

This year's running of Targa High Country will see the winners deter mined in the final 4km stage which will be run around the streets of Mansfield on Sunday, November 15, followed by the podium presentations.

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● Yea Wetlands.

Photo: Ron Litjens Yea Wetlands advises: “The River Red Gum which has stood forever on the island in the middle of Cummins Lagoon is no more. Perching place for thousands, home for many, the much photographed tree came down on Thursday night. It is now providing habitat for the aquatic creatures.”

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Marysville and District Historical Society Inc says its History Centre will be closed to the public for July and August due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Northern Football Netball League has advised that following the State Governments announcement of a return to Stage 3 restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne, they have decided to cancel all junior football competitions. The Executive Committee will meet once we receive further advice on fees.

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Fruit fly funds critical ■ Wendy Lovell, Northern Victoria MLC, says the last-minute announcement of funding to extend the ‘Keep Yarra Valley Fruit Fly Free’program will ensure crucial work that is protecting our vital fruit industry can continue for the next 12 months.

“With funding ending on June 30, there was a genuine fear that the State Government had walked away from protecting Yarra Valley fruit from this destructive pest,” Ms Lovell said.

Ms Lovell said that she was pleased her constant advocacy for State Government funding to help fight fruit fly in regional Victoria had led to a one-year extension of funding for the educational program, which helps to detect the presence of fruit fly in the Yarra Valley as early as possible to trigger an immediate response.

The funding will see $178,840 allocated to Agribusiness Yarra Valley to continue delivering the ‘Keep Yarra Valley Fruit Fly Free’program to protect the region’s vital horticultural sector.

The organisation also engages with land managers to promote best practice fruit production that reduces risk of fruit fly establishment.

- Contributed

Special meeting

● Wendy Lovell MLC

● Cindy McLeish MLA roll tax over the course of 202021. Many simply cannot afford it right now and the Premier's callous move could force them to shut up shop.

"This concession was a lifeline for many local businesses.

It is difficult to comprehend why the State Labor Government won't extend it. Increasing payroll tax is almost setting

businesses up for failure.

"We're not out of the COVID-19 woods yet and this decision may result in businesses having to permanently close their doors, causing a snowball effect on the tourism industry and a rise in unemployment numbers."

“In the past two months, a shocking 200,000 Victorians have already lost their jobs.

“The Premier's decision to scrap these vital tax concessions while increasing payroll tax threshold also provides a disincentive for businesses to hire, meaning Victorians who've been laid off will suffer as well.”

■ Ms McLeish made her statement on July 3. The State Government reintroduced Stage 3 restrictions for metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire last week. Treasurer Tim Pallas has announced some financial relief measures.

‘No’ to contact sport ■ Stage 3 restrictions do not apply to Murrindindi Shire, and there were hopes to re-introduce contact sport. Brett Sutton, Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, says that will not be so.

“The difficult but necessary decision has been made to halt the resumption of full-contact training and competition for people aged 19 and over in regional Victoria,” said a Department of Health spokesman.

“Full-contact training was scheduled to resume on Monday (July 13), with full-contact competition set to return on July 20.

“However, with a significant increase in coronavirus cases in Melbourne, and active cases in a number of many regional communities, the Chief Health Officer has determined that community sport in regional Victoria must remain non-contact.

“This decision will be tough for many regional Victorian clubs and communities and it was not taken lightly – but is essential to slow the spread of coronavirus and save lives,” Professor Sutton said.

Further easing of restrictions, including target dates, will be considered by Professor Sutton by the end of July. The Victorian Government will continue to work with the sport and recreation sector to explore options

■ Murrindindi Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Craig Lloyd was guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Yea meeting held by video-conferencing last Thursday (July 9).

“Craig detailed many of the challenges facing the Shire in this current COVID - 19 environment and talked about how Council elections will be run in September-October,” said a Club representative.

■ A special meeting of Murrindindi Council will be held on Wednesday, August 5, to hear public submissions in regard to the Domestic Wastewater Management Plan.

The Plan was released for public comment last week, and comments will be received until July 31.

A similar timetable exists for commenting on the Municipal Emergency Management Plan.

Councils across the state have been recognised as playing a critical role in Victoria’s emergency management arrangements and systems.

McLeish worry on tax ■ Cindy McLeish, Eildon MLA, is concerned for the region’s businesses and the tourism industry after the Victorian Labor Government discontinued payroll tax concessions and instead moved to increase them.

"Businesses, particularly tourism and hospitality, which are vital to our region, have really struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Ms McLeish said.

“The payroll tax concession for payrolls under $3 million ended on June 30 and despite Victoria being the hardest hit by the virus, the Premier refuses to give businesses a break.

“The Andrews Labor Government will now take up to 4.85 per cent payroll tax from Victorian businesses.

“A business with a payroll of under $3 million, could pay in excess of $100,000 in pay-

Local Briefs CEO at meeting

Tree pruning ■ Nillumbik Shire Council contractors will be undertaking pruning works and possible tree removal around overhead powerlines.

The works will be undertaken in the streets of Eltham, Eltham North, Research, Greensborough and parts of Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen between August and February.

The works are part of regular maintenance to ensure compliance with the Electric Line Clearance Regulations 2015.

Nillumbik Council is responsible for maintaining a minimum clearance space around the powerlines to avoid the chance of trees contacting powerlines, which could lead to power outages, and in some instances, fires.

Governance rules

■ Murrindindi Shire Council has put its proposed new governance rules out to public comment.

The special meeting to be held by videoconferencing on August 5 will provide a forum for comments to be presented, prior to Councillors voting on the matter.

In addition to the conduct of meetings, the Governance Rules must address: ■ The form and availability of meeting records ■ The election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor ■ The appointment of an Acting Mayor ■ An election period policy ■ The procedures for the disclosure of a conflict of interest by a Councillor or a member of a delegated committee at a council meeting, a delegated committee meeting or at a meeting under the auspices of Council ■ The procedure for the disclosure of a conflict of interest by a member of council staff advising a meeting, when providing information or advice with respect to a matter that will require a decision of the council or decision to be made under delegation.

Election period

■ The election period for Murrindindi Shire Council this year will be from September 22 to October 24.

An Election Period Policy governs a wide variety of issues that include: ■ significant decisions ■ community engagement processes ■ use of Council resources ■ access to information ■ communication, including the content of media releases ■ content of Council publications ■ assistance to candidates for the forthcoming elections.

Works at Eildon

● Professor Brett Sutton

■ Eildon Floating Cities works have commenced on bulk earthworks and toilet block demolition, Cr Eric Lording reported to the June 24 meeting of Murrindindi Council.

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● Getting the message out: Premier Daniel Andrews on Monday (July 13).

■ While peri-urban municipalities such as Murrindindi are open for business, Melbourne suburban and Mitchell Shire are locked down ■ The Department of Health and Human with Stage 3 restrictions re-introduced over the Services website confirms the requirement past week. for ‘Restricted Businesses’ ib rengional arStudents within Murrindindi have returned eas such as cafes, restaurants and pubs to to school this week, but nearby in Yarra Ranges check the identification of patrons to ensure and Mitchell, most students are engaged in ‘rethey are not from metropolitan Melbourne mote learning’ from home. or Mitchell Shire.

A staff member at K-Mart Greensborough It would appear that this direction does tested positive for the virus, so the store was not allow exemptions such as those that closed on Monday, re-opening yesterday (Tues.) maybe finishing their holiday in a regional after a deep clean. area.

There were more infections in Hume than Owners/operators of a business that is reany other municipality, with 222 active cases. quired to record the names and contact deSome cases from the Menarock Aged Care tails of patrons are asked to comply with the outbreak in Essendon were taken to hospital. requirement.

Menarock Life confirmed on Monday that 14 residents and 17 staff had tested positive for COVID-19.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital confirmed ■ New pop-up and drive-through testing that a speciality 24-bed ward had been estabsites include: lished to deal with the influx of aged care pa■ Woodland Waters Reserve, Waterview tients.

Drive (Mernda) Chief Health Officer Prof. Brett Sutton said ■ Wootten Road Reserve, Tarneit he was aware of one case at the Royal Women’s ■ Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness CenHospital and another at Monash Health. tre, Greensborough (opening 9am, WednesA staff member at a Preston refugee detenday, July 15) tion facility tested positive for Coronavirus. The worker was from the Mantra Hotel.

Prof. Sutton said Victoria was facing the “the public health challenge of our lifetime” as ■ Testing is currently available for people 273 new cases were recorded on Sunday. with the following symptoms, however mild: Victoria has recorded 177 new cases of fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, coronavirus in the 24 hours to Monday’s anshortness of breath, runny nose, and loss of nouncement, with the total number of cases now sense of smell or taste. at 3967.

The test takes around a minute and inThe overall total has increased by 168, after volves a swab from the back of your throat nine cases were reclassified – largely due to and nose. duplication.

The test is free for everyone. You should Within Victoria, 25 of the new cases are bring at least one form of identification – for example, your Medicare card, driver’s lilinked to outbreaks and 151 are under investigacence or student ID. tion. One new case has been detected in a reIf you have symptoms, you must return turned traveller in hotel quarantine. home immediately after the test and remain To date, 24 people have died from in self-isolation until you receive your test coronavirus in Victoria. result.

In Victoria, as at Monday ■ 641 cases may indicate community transmission ■ 1612 cases are currently active in Victoria ■ 72 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including 17 in intensive care ■ If you have symptoms, get tested at: ■ 2392 people have recovered from the virus ■ Your local general practitioner. Call them Of the total cases, 3552 cases are from metbefore you visit. They may perform the test ropolitan Melbourne, while 293 are from reor refer you to a pathology provider for the gional Victoria test.

Total cases include 2100 men and 1856 ■ A GP respiratory clinic. Visit the Austrawomen. More than 1,148,300 tests have been lian Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) processed site for a full list of GP respiratory clinics Cases currently linked to public housing in and how to book an appointment.

North Melbourne, Flemingtonand Carlton are ■ A Victorian hospital respiratory clinic. as follows: ■ A Community Health Centre respiratory ■ 242 cases are residents of various public clinic. housing towers in North Melbourne and ■ A drive-through testing site Flemington. Investigations are continuing into ■ A regional walk-through clinic. how these cases are linked.

■ Please call ahead before visiting a test■ 32 cases are residents of various public housing site, unless you choose to be tested at a ing towers in Carlton. Investigations are condrive-through testing site. tinuing into if and/or how these cases are linked.

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Where to get tested

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Across Victoria Cases by each local government area

■ Victorian healthg authorities released a list on Monday (July 13) of the number of total and active Coronavirus cases in each local government area: ■ Hume, 415 confirmed cases ever, 222 active cases current, ■ Melbourne, 312, 217, ■ Wydnham, 306, 209, ■ Brimbank, 271, 127, ■ MooneeValley, 271, 178 ■ Moreland, 200, 88, ■ Casey, 144, 23, ■ Banyule, 140, 42, ■ Whittlesea, 137, 64, ■ Melton, 127, 51, ■ Stonnington, 120, 18, ■ Darebin, 106, 42, ■ Boroondara, 94, 18, ■ Yarra, 86, 41, ■ Maribyrnong, 84, 43, ■ Interstate, 81, 3, ■ Monash, 76, 22, ■ Greater Geelong, 74, 5, ■ Port Phillip, 72, 19, ■ Mornington Peninsula, 65, 1, ■ Glen Eira, 64, 4, ■ Hobsons Bay, 57, 26, ■ Manningham, 54, 17, ■ Whitehorse, 52, 24, ■ Frankston, 44, 3, ■ Bayside, 40, 5, ■ Kingston, 40, 5, ■ Unknown, 36, 33, ■ Greater Dandenong, 32, 3, ■ Nillumbik, 31, 4, ■ Yarra Ranges, 31, 4, ■ Knox, 30, 6, ■ Cardinia, 27, 4, ■ Mitchell, 27, 12, ■ Maroondah, 23, 7, ■ Greater Shepparton, 18, 3, ■ Greater Bendigo, 13, 4, ■ Wellington, 13, 0, ■ Ballarat. 11, 0, ■ Moira, 11, 0, ■ Macedon Ranges, 10, 1, ■ Surf Coast, 10, 1, ■ Latrobe, 9, 0, ■ Baw Baw, 8, 3, ■ Bass Coast, 7, 3, ■ Campaspe, 6, 1, ■ Mount Alexander, 6, 0, ■ South Gippsland, 6, 1, ■ Warrnambool, 6, 1, ■ Ararat, 5, 0, ■ Mildura, 5, 0, ■ Moorabool, 5, 2, ■ Overseas, 5, 0, ■ Swan Hill, 5, 1, ■ Benalla, 3, 0, ■ Horsham, 3, 0, ■ Loddon, 3, 0, ■ Mansfield, 3, 0, ■ Northern Grampians, 3, 0, ■ East Gippsland, 2, 1, ■ Gannawarra, 2, 0, ■ Hepburn, 2, 0, ■ Murrindindi, 2, 0, ■ Southernm Grampians, 2, 0, ■ Strathbogie, 2, 0, ■ Wangaratta, 2, 0, ■ Alpine, 1, 0, ■ Central Goldfields, 1, 0, ■ Corangamite, 1, 0, ■ Glenelg, 1, 0, ■ Golden Plains, 1, 0, ■ Moyne, 1, 0, ■ West Wimmera, 1, 0, ■ Wodonga, 1, 0, ■ Yarriambiack, 1, 0.

At a glance

■ To help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), stay safe by regularly washing your hands, keeping at least 1.5 metres from other people, and staying home if you feel unwell.

■ If you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) get tested.

■ If you live in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire you must stay at home.

You can only leave home for one of the four reasons – shopping for food and supplies, care and caregiving, exercise, and study and work, if you can’t do it from home.

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 3.2.6.5.

Lotto Numbers: 3.12.26.24.40.44.

There could be a few surprises around if you are planning travel even it should be mostly a favourable period it would be wise to check everything first. Some luck with a person born under the sign of cancer.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.36.39.8.

Help and assistance coming from unexpected quarters and it should be a good time to start a new course in some healthy matters, exercise or vegetarian cooking. Keep out of the way of gossipmongers.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.40.5.44.

You might have to keep quiet and out of the way of troublesome people for the next few weeks to avoid arguments in your circle of friends.Your love life could be in for a boost and some happy moments around the corner.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Lilac Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.5.19.7.22.

You might need to take care of your mouth in more ways than one dental problem could occur and a slip of the tongue could get you into trouble. Better period financially.

LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3 Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.24.40.11.

Travel plans could be altered so be prepared to be flexible. Some very tempting propositions coming your way, keep a clear mind of what you really want. Surprise gains in financial matters.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.36.34.40.

Not a good time to invite anyone to stay with you and make sure no one is in a position to steal from you. Someone might need your assistance in emotional problems and some luck in games of chance.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.22.

Things should be moving faster and better than they have for some time and you should be able to achieve some of your long-term aims. Very good period romantically, someone seems to have his or her eye on you.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.2.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.40.6.20.

Rewards from deeds done in the past and recognition of your achievements most likely. Prosperity should be just around the corner for many and your hunches should pay well during this period.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December20) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.8.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.37.44.

Some difficulties in redeeming possessions that have been promised, you might have to engage a professional person for help. Real estate and land could be playing a big part in this periods dealings.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.15.26.34.44.

An interest or hobby could take you away from your usual surroundings and give you a new lease of life. Health should improve and talk about moving or travel is very prominent. You could be able to help someone in need.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.24.40.22.

Thee should be some evidence about improved financial matters very soon.Very busy social life expected and new people to meet and success in romantic matters also indicated.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.11.

Watch your eating habits and your weight this is a period when the good things in life are irristable. Some problems with relationships but this should only be temporary and soon the peace and calm you hope for should prevail.

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NFNL scraps 2020 junior, netball comps ■ The Northern Football Netball League Board has made the decision to cancel all junior football and winter netball competitions for the 2020 season, along with the remaining summer netball finals.

The NFNL Board has made this decision following the State Government’s announcement of a return to Stage 3 restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne for six weeks, commencing July 9.

The NFNL consulted all junior football clubs and the remaining clubs in the summer netball finals following the announcement from the State Government.

A common view was shared

that cancelling the 2020 season was the only viable decision in the best interest of all clubs, participants and the wider community.

The NFNL and its clubs have a clear obligation to prioritise the health and safety of all participants and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a duty to minimise the burden on all club volunteers during this unprecedented time, said the League statement.

“The NFNL is committed to working closely with all member clubs and both AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria to manage the associated issues related to the cancellation of all 2020 competitions and working towards a return to play next season.

The NFNL will aim to commence the 2020-21 summer netball competition in November, as per the normal starting time of the summer netball season, should government regulations allow so.

The NFNL has thanked thank all clubs, players, parents, volunteers, officials, umpires and league partners for their patience, support and understanding.

Plea to re-open borders ■ Tania Maxwell, Northern Victorian MLC, has issued a plea to the Victorian and New South Wales Governments to reopen the borders between the two states.

Ms Maxwell said that once the metropolitan restrictions were in place, there was no logical reason to restrict the day-to-day access for locals to cross the borders, sometimes multiple times in a day, for work and services.

New South Wales initiated the hard border closures and checkpoints in response to a wave of infections in metropolitan Melbourne and before the Victorian Premier announced a return to restrictions.

Premier DanielAndrews announced a return to Stage 3 restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire as of midnight on July 8, including checkpoints along the Hume Highway and other roads to enforce the lockdown.

Ms Maxwell said that a continued closure of borders would only further punish regions with low (or no) cases and was not proportional to the risk of a spread of infections.

“With the hard lockdowns coming into effect in Melbourne, the need for border restrictions between NSW and Victoria is defunct and the border should be reopened,” she said.

● Tania Maxwell MLC

Time to ‘Talk It Out’ ■ Murray Primary Health Network has launched a new counselling service to help community members with a variety of emotional issues, including anxiety, depression, isolation and loneliness.

Talk it Out is a free phone and online counselling service for people in the Murray PHN region who are feeling the pressures and stresses of everyday life.

The service, which is aimed at those aged 15 and over, is provided by professionally trained counsellors who will listen and help people develop strategies to manage what is causing them to feel stressed or overwhelmed.

Talk it Out is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 1300 022 946 or by visiting www.talkitoutmurray.org.au and signing up for online counselling.

The Talk it Out service is

● Matt Jones delivered by On the Line, the national provider of MensLine Australia, Suicide Call Back Service and SuicideLine Victoria.

Matt Jones, Murray PHN CEO said, “We’re excited to start delivering this essential service to our communities, partnering with On the Line to

improve the health and wellbeing of people in the Murray PHN region.

“With the current COVID19 pandemic and the bushfires over summer, we have seen the impact on mental health across our communities.

“We also know that at any one time, around one in five adults in the Murray PHN region is experiencing mental illhealth,” he said.

“This service provides access to free, confidential counselling 24/7 and will link people with additional services locally, to ensure they remain supported throughout their recovery.”

Samantha Fredericks, On the Line CEO said, “On the Line is pleased to be delivering a low intensity mental health service on behalf of Murray PHN. Residents aged 15 years and older will be able to contact Talk it Out via the phone or online.

Local Briefs Children’s Week

■ The Victorian Department of Education and Training is inviting organisations to apply for a grant of up to $1000 to contribute to the cost of hosting a Children’s Week activity.

Children’s Week (October 24 -November 1) is a national celebration that recognises the talents, skills achievements and rights of children.

Highway limits ■ The Department of Transport has recently lowered the speed limit along Warburton Highway to 80kmh between Seville and Woori Yallock.

There were nine crashes on the Warburton Highway, between Douthie Rd and Old Warburton Highway, including one fatal incident, between 2014-19.

The Department has advised their decision to reduce the speed limit followed extensive investigation of alternative options such as improved signage, intersection signals and removal of overtaking lanes and that investigations determined that lowering the speed limit would reduce the potential impact forces in a crash situation, increasing the safety of all road users.

Netball setback ■ The announcement of a return to Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions by the Premier is a setback for the Return to Community Netball plans throughout metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire, says Netball Victoria.

“This is a blow for so many members of our netball community, however it is clear that this is a necessary step for the health and safety of not only the people residing in these areas, but the wider Victorian community.

“This means that there are only four reasons for residents to leave their homes; to shop for food and supplies, for medical care or caregiving, to exercise, or to study or go to work – if this can’t be done from home.

“This means all netball competitions, training and programs in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire must be suspended until Wednesday, August 19.

“Residents in these areas are also not permitted to travel to other areas to participate in netball related activities.

“For our regional Victorian netball community – with the exception of those residents of Mitchell Shire - the current advice for participating in netball remains the same as per the guidelines released on Monday, June 22.

“Training and competition can continue for juniors, whilst non-contact training is permitted for adults.

“We encourage our regional netball community to continue to plan for the return of netball competitions and programs.

“We are encouraged by the level of interest in local competitions and acknowledge the level of care and consideration Affiliates are preparing to ensure the recommencement is safe for participants, officials and volunteers,” said the Netball Victoria representative.

VFF takes stance ■ The Victorian Farmers Federation last week commenced urgent conversations with Ministers and Government agencies in both states to ensure this Victoria-NSW border closure decision does not impact theindustry or supply chain.

“We have been in constant discussions with the Cross Border Commissioner, the Minister forAgriculture in Victoria, her office, Agriculture Victoria and our counterparts at NSWFA,” said David Jochinke, Victorian Farmers Federation President.

“While a permit will be required, VFF is pleased that agriculture is specified in the Order.

“Our industry is a critical service and this is clearly acknowledged in this Public Order.

In the meantime, we have also focussed on the tightening of restrictions by South Australia and are seeking urgent clarification on

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What The Papers Say Stan Bisset tribute

■ Don Hughes has contributed a tribute to the life of local legend Stan Bisset.

“Stan Bisset was born in Balaclava in 1912; he and his brother Butch spent their formative years in Warrandyte, an adventurous life of hunting, rafting and sporting pursuits.

“Stan was a natural athlete, who just blossomed as a youngster in the bush around Warrandyte.

“He was a fine baritone singer, tennis player, boxer and rower.

“But it was with the ball he excelled; Stan was asked to try out for St Kilda in the VFL, however his preferred code was Rugby Union, in which he represented Australia.”

- Warrandyte Diary warrandytediary.com.au

Shire shocked

■ Mitchell Shire Council has been left shocked to be included in the State Government’s lockdown of metropolitan Melbourne, says Mayor David Lowe.

Mitchell Shire had which has eight active cases, according to Department of Health and Human Services data released today, far less than the neighbouring Hume and Whittlesea council areas, but has had an increased rate of infection with nearly half of the shire’s 19 total cases currently active.

- North Central Review

Hosp. staff tested

■ Northern Hospital has reassured the community its emergency department remains open and that staff are being tested after a number of healthcare workers tested positive for coronavirus.

Eight healthcare workers have tested positive for the virus over the past five days, while one household contact of a confirmed case has also contracted the virus.

The Department of Health and Human Services reported the first cases linked to the emergency department, announcing that two healthcare workers had returned positive tests.

A Northern Health spokesperson said all staff in the emergency department were being tested as a precaution.

- Northern Star Weekly

Positive test

■ A worker from Aurrum Aged Care in Healesville was among confirmed COVID19 cases on July 8.

It is understood the staff member was asymptomatic but got tested for COVID-19, as a precaution, before advising Aurrum of the positive test on July 7.

Aurrum Aged Care CEO Craig Rutherford said it was not clear if the team member was asymptomatic while working at the aged care residence.

“The team member is not believed to have been displaying symptoms of the illness when they were last in contact with any other team member or resident at Aurrum Healesville,” he said.

- Mountain Views Star Mail

Logging shutdown

■ Environmental groups have vowed to continue to disrupt native-forest logging after protest action shut down logging coupes in the region.

Coupes at Mount Disappointment, Kinglake and Toolangi were among 15 sites across Victoria and New South Wales shut down by an alliance of several environmental and First Nations activist groups.

The Victorian protests targeted coupes logged by state-owned corporation VicForests, which activists claim has endangered native wildlife with its operations.

- Whittlesea Review

Super cash blown

■ A Mill Park man, Hiep Anh Lieu, took advantage of the new Coronavirus rules allowing people to withdraw $10,000 from their superannuation fund, only to blow the lot on heroin, a court has heard. - Herald Sun

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69 lots at Tarcombe Rd ■ A staged multi-lot residential subdivision is planned for the outskirts of Seymour , alongside Tarcombe Rd. The proposal was introduced at Monday night’s meeting of the Community Questions and Hearings Committee of Mitchell Shire Council.

It is likely to be referred to next week’s Mitchell Shire Council meeting to be held on Monday (July 20).

Land Development Consulting Pty Ltd has applied to subdivide, develop, and remove vegetation. The proposal has seen one objection, and two queries seeking clarification.

There are 69 lots included in the development proposal, Council was told.

The land is subject to the General Residential Zone and is not subject to any overlays.

The Seymour Structure Plan identifies the site as part of ‘Existing/Committed Broadacre (Greenfield) land Stock’.

“The site is an irregular shape, with a total area of 4.463 hectares and located 1.9 kms northeast of the Seymour Railway Station.

“The site contains a 15-metre southern frontage to Tarcombe Rd, which leads to the body of the site.

“A row of 10 standard residential dwellings

● An aerial photo of Tarcombe Rd, Seymour development are located between the main body of the site and Tarcombe Rd. “The 188-metre eastern boundary ios shared with the Seymour Pony Club (Council owned) whilst the rear (northern) boundary is 222 metres in length, adjoining to 42AAvenel Rd, Seymour.

“Limited canopy vegetation occupies the site, with 11 trees located near to the eastern boundary, and three scattered trees located elsewhere on the site.

“Large former farming or rural residential lots are located within the vicinity and are also subject to the General Residential ZAone.”

Speed limits lowered ■ The Department of Transport (VicRoads) has agreed to drop speed limits on roads in Coldstream, Healesville and Yarra Glen, following an application by Yarra Ranges Council last year.

Speed limits will shortly be dropped on the following roads: ■ Lauriston Drive, Coldstream – 60kmh to 50kmh ■ Station St, Coldstream – 70kmh to 50kmh Old Healesville Rd,Yarra Glen – 100kmh to 80kmh ■ Lilydale Rd, Healesville – 60kmh to 50kmh Yarra Ranges Mayor, Cr Richard Higgins, said that, while lower speed limits weren’t always popular, they would improve safety for everyone in the community.

“Last year, we sent a survey out to the wider community and to residents living on these roads, asking them to share their thoughts about low-

ering speed limits,” Cr Higgins said.

“Though we received a large number of responses that didn’t support lowering speed limits from the wider community, residents living on the roads surveyed overwhelmingly supported lower speed limits.

“Because of that support from residents, we applied to

VicRoads and will now install lower speed limit signs along these four roads.

“We know that lowering speed limits isn’t popular, but the simple fact is that traffic moving even just 5kmh slower can dramatically reduce the risk of serious injury or fatality in an accident.

“We expect that, on average, drivers will only be adding a minute to their commute with these new speed limits – and residents and motorists can be assured that the roads will be safer as a result.”

The speed limit reductions are a result of Council’s Integrated Transport Strategy, Connected, which lists Council’s Vision Zero goal – where there will be no deaths on Yarra Ranges roads.

Designing streets to minimise risk of collisions and the severity of accidents will help every person to travel around the region safely.

Modular homes in fire areas ■ Families who lost their primary place of residence in the 2019-20 Victorian Bushfires will have the option of moving into quality, modular homes on their property while they progress their permanent rebuild. ““These quality homes will be manufactured to withstand tough Victorian conditions and last the test of time while families progress their permanent rebuild,” said Lisa Neville, State Minister for Police and Emergency Services.

“Thankfully, everyone who needed emergency accommodation after the fires was able to access it, and this solution is another way we can support families in need over the coming months and years of recovery.”

In the aftermath of the fires, the Victorian Government worked to ensure everyone who lost their homes could access a roof over their head that was safe and secure, with some individuals choosing private arrangements.

With the bushfire clean-up powering ahead, many families are now seeking to return to their land to live and rebuild.

The government has placed an order with Victorian manufacturer, Modular Spaces, to provide quality modular homes of between one and three bedrooms.

From Our 1920 Files

Anti-liquor meeting

■ In view of the approaching elections the opportunity will be given to the electors to give their decision on the question of NoLicence, a vigorous campaign is being conducted by the Victorian Anti-Liquor League.

Branches are being formed in every electorate, and representatives of the league are touring the country.

On Sunday. July 4, the organising director of the league (Mr. C. M. Gordon, M.A., .B.B.) visited Healesville, and addressed a good gathering in in Cherry's hall, after Divine Service in the churches was over.

The subject of his address was "The Logic of Liquor." The speakcr began by reminding his audience that there was a right and a wrong way of securing prohibition.

Yarra Junction v Powelltown

■ These teams met on Saturday on the ground of the former and a keen gamne resulted in a fairly comfortable win for the home team.

Junction took the field without some of their best men, notably, R.Anderson. H. Ryan and G. Maxwell, whilst Powelltown really missed their ruckman, Black.

Taggerty farewell

■ Mr and Mrs G. S. Lewis (who are removing to Drouin) were entertained at a social evening by the residents of Taggerty, and made the recipients tokens of good will and esteem.

Mr Lewis has been a resident of Taggerty for 26 years, and was held in high esteem. Of an unassuming nature, he was nevertheless a "real good fellow" - one of those typical Australians who form the real backbone of the country.

Healesville Band

■ The quarterly meeting of the Healesville Band will be held at the shire hall on Wednesday evening. A full attendance of members is requested. .

Evil at Alexandra

■ Vandals are at work in the local park.

Limbs have been broken off the wattle trees.

Residents should be on the look out to detect the culprits, in order that effective action may be taken to put a stop to the evil,

Yarra Glen and Lilydale Hounds

■ The experiences of the members of this Club last Friday were varied and interesting, although few of them saw anything of the run which took place.

The meet was at the Kennels, and by prior arrangement it had been decided to go into Redbank and try for a fox..

Entry into the estate was made at the top of what is known to many at the Switchback road and the first place worked

Newspaper ire

■ The Alexandra and Yea Standard reported: “A couple of calveshave of late made it a practice to camp under our office verandah. We are of a good-natured disposition, but the calves have raised our ire, so it would be as well if the owner would take charge of them at once.

Fernshaw theft

● Lisa Neville, Police and Emergency Services Minister

■ At the Healeaville Court of Petty Sessions, before Messrs. Dawborn and Morris, J's.P., two youths named Willam Henry Row, and Eric Thomson, who were described as scamen, were charged on four coints with breaking into dwelling houses at Fernshaw road, Healcsville, and stealing a quantity of blankets and other property valued at £100, between June 6 and 20. Plain-clothes Constable McGuffie prosecuted. and suggested that the eases be taken together.

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Observations Mildura Arts

■ Mildura Arts Centre has been open for nearly a month and they say it has been fantastic to connect again with locals and visitors in person.

MAC is excited to open three new exhibitions in the gallery this month. The Gallery also appreciates that while the doors are open, you may still not visit so the Gallery will continue to create online tours of the exhibitions and other online experiences to keep you connected and entertained.

Blurry Borders: Photographer Kristan Emerson has been shooting the world on his overseas travels since 2011.

On their own, the photographs are beautiful - but take into account that the photographer has 3 per cent vision only in one eye and you won't believe what he can capture.

Blurry Borders features images from Pakistan, Myanmar, India and Bangladesh.

The photographs were taken as a way to see and experience the world using digital technology.

Exhibition closes Sunday September 13.

Location Gallery 3.

MidNAG: MidNAG ( Northumberland Arts Group) Poetry Posters A selection of posters from the Mildura Arts Centre Collection created by the MidNAG in the 1970s.

Exhibition closes Sunday September 6.

Location Gallery 1 Dreams of Another Life: Artist: Pia Larsen contemplates the passage of migration - the act of leaving one place to make a new life elsewhere.

The subject M, arrived in Australia as a 17-year-old in 1948 as part of Australia's Mass Migration Scheme for Europe's Displaced, post WWII. The work draws from research as well as a personal connection to M who worked for my parents and looked after me as a child said the artist.

The archival and documentary source material has been manipulated and re-worked using collage, text and colour.

Woven Through this appraisal of the historical narrative, and its iconography, are M's unrealised dreams and hopes, suppressed by work and family responsibilities ad the times in which she lived.

Exhibition opens Thursday July 16 and closes Sunday September 13. Location Gallery 4 Mildura Arts Centre 199 Coreton Rd. Mildura - Peter Kemp

True Crime Live

■ TEG Dainty announces the second instalment Australian True Crime: Live - In Conversation with Andrew Rule and Julia Robson which will stream live online at 8 pm on Saturday (July 18).

Australian True Crime: Live is a professionally produced show that will see comedian and media personality Meshel Laurie, journalist and true crime writer Emily Webb and Julia Robson (Chasing Charlie) broadcast from live in-studio, with Andrew Rule (Chopper/Underbelly) joining via video link.

Andrew will talk about his time and experiences working with the infamous Mark 'Chopper' Read, and Julia will take viewers behind the scenes of the hit podcast Chasing Charlie—including stories that never made it to air. Andrew and Julia will also participate in a Q&A, answering questions from the audience.

Andrew Rule is one of Australia’s most prolific crime writers and gatekeeper to some of the country’s most intriguing and colourful true crime stories.

Julia Robson is an eminent private investigator with a career spanning undercover stints around the world, media work.

Early bird tickets (strictly limited) start at $14.90+fees and are on sale at www.nottoodeep.com.au Tickets are valid for the live show and replay, allowing fans to ‘watch live or watch later’.

- Cheryl Threadgold

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Trask chats with Trask

■ Columnist Kevin Trask recorded an interview with his cousin Diana Trask, on Heidelberg based radio station 96.5 Inner FM, to celebrate the entertainer’s 80th birthday.

The interview can be heard in replay via the Facebook page - 96.5 Inner FM. In the interview, Diana Trask talks of her early days as a Mebourne entertainer in the days of Graham Kennedy’s IMT, and then an international career.

● Entertainer Diana Trask with editor Ash Long.

HELLO SATELLITES ■ Melbourne-based musician and songwriter, Hello Satellites aka Eva Popov, has released her debut solo single Thief ahead of her forthcoming album, There is a Field ,which is set for release in early 2021.

Built from sampled ukulele parts and retro synths, Thief is a moody clockwork reflection on regret and accountability.

“Thief was written as a fairly quick, throwaway song on my daughter’s ukulele" explained Eva. "It’s quick simplicity allowed me to reflect back on a situation in my life where I hadn’t been honest with myself, or anyone, despite my best intentions.

“Thief is about frustrations. At the time of writing I had a family, I was a friend, a wife and a mother, doing the best as I could through curating emotions and actions.

“Yet, the underlying truth was something much more volatile and wild. And in curating and avoiding the truth, I felt like I had become a liar and a thief, unable to repair a reality that sat murkily in the past.

“So, with my daughter’s ukulele at hand, I found myself pouring out this song filled with all its simplicity as a complete reflection on where I had been and where I am today.’’

With three albums under the moniker Hello Satellites and two solo releases, this is Hello Satellites first album release in three years.

The accompanying music video was created

by Anastassia Krstevska and Cam Venn who joined Eva Popov on a road trip to her favourite Australian destinations – Venus Bayand Wilsons Promontory.

“We used cameras and our phones to explore the concept of timelapse, movement and the natural elements.

“We improvised with movement and speed, in the end creating what I hope is a love letter to the wild and wonderful South Gippsland coast, as well as a reflection on time and making and unmaking,” said Eva. Hello Satellites’ fourth album, There is a Field, is a one-woman exploration of Eva Popov’s relationship to the Australian landscape, her entanglement with addiction and digital disconnection and a search for healing.

“I wrote this album from a suburban perspective of a person surrounded by concrete and buried by coping strategies, where land becomes mythical.

“I was fueled by the search for fictional and

● Melbourne Digital Concert Hall founders Chris Howlett and Adele Schonhardt.

■ It's no surprise that these corona virus times are terrible for the performing arts sector.

But Radio 3MBS board members and wellknown Melbourne classical musical identities Adele Schonhardt and Chris Howlett put their heads together and came up with the idea of Melbourne Digital Concert Hall.

Performers were booked to do a live concert on stage, but instead of having a live audience, Melbourne music lovers could buy a ticket for $20 and stream the performance live to the comfort of their own lounge rooms.

The beauty of this idea is that Melbourne's musicians could still perform, and earn some grocery money as the proceeds went to the musicians.

Now MDCH has gone a step further, launching MDCHonDemand, where music lovers can select from a series of concerts already performed, which they can buy access to for seven days for only $20.

"With this second lockdown, Adele and I want to do all that is possible to support the Melbourne music community," Chris Howlett said.

"MDCHonDemand is a way that we can support musicians that have played previously and also enable more Melbourne music to be broadcast into the homes of those who face another six weeks at home," Chris explained.

So who can you see?

There is a wealth of options for music lovers to choose from, from the Australian Chamber Choir or the Plexus Ensemble, to The Fidelio Quarter playing Beethoven, or magical Melbourne pianist Hoang Pham bringing The Blue Danube home to Melbourne.

To keep our local musicians eating, just visit www.melbournedigitalconcerthall.com for details of all artists and programs. Or you can book by phone 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday on 0408 339 145.

So in this latest lockdown, don't just feed your sourdough starter to bake delicious bread - pay your $20 and help put bread on the table of our fine local musicians.

- Julie Houghton

Media Flashes

● Eva Popov, Hello Satellites real places where restlessness turns to acceptance, lostness turns to belonging, loss and regret is offered up for redemption. Thief is the start of this journey,” explained Eva. Produced and released independently with the support of long-time collaborator Nick Huggins, the album can be heard on all streaming platforms.

- Cheryl Threadgold

■ Jordan Bissell has started a new role as a Producer at A Current Affair.

■ News Corp Australia has announced it will launch 50 digital-only mastheads over the next three years, with 15 to be launched by the end of September. These mastheads will cover local crime and court, planning and development, schools, health and lifestyle in the relevant local area.

One of the first titles will be in Ballarat in Victoria. The first 15 titles will see eight in Victoria, five in NSW and two in South Australia. All but one of the 15 will be based in regional areas, including Albury-Wodonga, Ballarat, Bendigo, Gippsland, Latrobe Valley, Mildura and Shepparton.

■ Sharri Markson has re-joined The Australian to lead investigations. She joins from The Daily Telegraph where she was Political Editor-at-Large. Sharri will also continue as host of her eponymous show, Sharri, on Sky News.

■ Katina Curtis will join The Age's political team in the Canberra press gallery from August 3 as a Political Reporter.

■ Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID19 crisis in Melbourne, 3AW has announced that all regular programmes will return to air from this week. All program hosts currently on leave will return to work, while future leave plans have been suspended.

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Victorian Arts Morn. Peninsula Regional Gallery

■ Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is temporary closed for a six-week period due to COVID - 19.

The Gallery is launching MPRG TV - a series of online events you can enjoy from home.

Please tune into mprg.mornpen.vic. gov.au/LEARN/MPRG-TV at the date and time listed to watch a live-stream of the event.

MPRG: Fifty Exhibition and Publication Launch Thursday July 25. 6pm-6.30pm Join the Gallery online for the historic launch of MPRG: Fifty, a celebration of the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery50th anniversary of the collection.

Martin Foley, State Minister for Creative Industries, will launch the exhibition, along with Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor, Cr Sam Hear, Susan McCulloch , MPRGArtistic Director/ Senior Curator Danny Lacy and the Peninsula Chamber Musicians.

Artist Studio Series: Artistic Director Senior Curator Danny Lacy talks to significant artists from around the globe who are represented in the MPRG collection.

Raymond Arnold Thursday July 30. 7.30pm -8pm.

A renowned Australian printmaker, Raymond grew up on the Mornington Peninsula and now resides in Queenstown Tasmania. His etching Elsewhere World - Expanded Field Panorama 2017 was purchased by the Friends of MPRG from the 2018 National Works on Paper and features on the cover of the collection publication.

Euan Macleod: Thursday August 6. 7.30pm-8pm New Zealand-born Euan Macleod has been represented in numerous MPRG curated group exhibitions and he undertook a residency at the gatekeepers Cottage, Police Point Shire Park in 2016.

Jess Johnson: Thursday August 13 .7.30pm -8pm Jess is a New York-based contemporary artist who works in drawing, installation, animation and virtual reality.

Her drawings depict alternative realms while her collaborations with VR animators adapt these works into video animations and virtual reality. Jess will be joining from New York.

Cameron Robbins: Thursday August 20. 7.30pm-8pm.

Cameron Robbins’s work Solar Loggerheads was recently on display in the MPRG foyer in 2018, he created a site-specific wind drawing as part of a public program for the National Works on Paper that he later donated top the MPRG Collection .

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Epidemic, Melbourne, 1919

● Trades Hall notice advising that union meetings were suspended

● Melbourne’s Great Hall, 1919.

● At the Melbourne Exhibition Buildings, 1919.

■ The Castlemaine State Festival has announced $15,000 in grants for local creatives as part of their We Are Here artist commission project.

To celebrate regional Victoria’s diverse and forward-thinking creative community, Castlemaine State Festival’s COVID-19 artist relief project will offer respite for vulnerable artists as well as provide a platform to showcase new artforms, ideas and attitudes.

We Are Here will provide grants for a suite of bold new works by artists living in Mount Alexander Shire, Macedon Ranges, Hepburn Shire, Central Goldfields Shire and the City of Greater Bendigo, or projects created within these regions.

Four new performing/live works artists will receive a grant of $3000 to bring their project to life. Three projection/lens artists will receive $1000 each for their new works. All works will be considered for inclusion in the 2021 Castlemaine State Festival.

Castlemaine State Festival Director Glyn Roberts said that now, more than ever, people are looking to the arts to find comfort, connection and perspective.

“In the face of the global pandemic, our region needs to the experience of art to help aid recovery and reconnection.

“We are committing our 2021 Festival wholeheartedly to supporting our collective re-emergence from this life-changing crisis.

“It is going to be a fascinating journey for both artists and audiences as we emerge from this unforeseen and devastating disruption in our lives,” said Glyn.

The Castlemaine State Festival celebrates daring imagination, courageous ideas and communal spirit.

Held every two years, the Festival which is centred on Dja Dja Wurrung country, brings together people and their passions through a program of events that are locally anchored, yet resonant with global voices and issues.

The Festival program reflects on the world with a uniquely local perspective, through the collectively shared experience of art and culture.

Expressions of interest are now open for eligible artists to apply until Wednesday, July 22, with successful artists announced midAugust.

To apply visit castlemainefestival.com.au/ commissions Castlemaine State Festival runs from March 19-28.’

- Cheryl Threadgold ■ A decade ago, Rebecca Barnard created the Caravan Singalong Society. A handful of warblers turned into a throng, and more when Billy Miller joined in..

With spontaneity the key ingredient, singer/ songwriters Rebecca and Billy used their legendary singing and performing ability to create a monthly singalong night that has been sold out for several years.

The Caravan Choir (with Rebecca and Billy out the front) has been a regular highlight at the Sacred Heart of St Kilda Concert for many years, performing with household names like Colleen Hewett, Tim Rogers and Red Symons, to name but a few.

With the Caravan Club closing down earlier this year, the Singalong Society with Rebecca Barnard and Billy Miller is moving to The Memo Music Hall on September 2 for a VIP Live and Intimate Experience.

Date: Wednesday, September 2 Times: 7pm-8pm, 9pm-10pm Venue: Memo Music Hall, 88 Acland St., St Kilda Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/ book/sessions?eid=639997&embed=true - Cheryl Threadgold

Belinda’s new role

New SBS chair

■ George Savvides has been appointed as Chair of SBS for a period of five years. His appointment follows the conclusion of Dr Bulent Hass Dellal’s term as Chair last month.

George had been Deputy Chair at SBS since 2017.

What’s On Castlemaine rocks

Singalong Society

Observations Magic broadcasts

■ The Australian Institute of Magic is broadcasting live via Zoom from the Laneway Theatre every Friday night during lockdown.

Each week magician Tim Ellis will be joined by a special guest act and each week the show will be different because viewers choose the magic they want to see performed.

The guest line up is as follows: ■ Friday, July 17: Nicholas J Johnson ■ Friday, July 24: Chi Han Yeo ■ Friday, July 31: Dom Chambers ■ Friday, August 7: Nick Kay ■ Friday, August 14 :Lawrence Leung Tickets can be booked at www.TheLanewayTheatre.com - Cheryl Threadgold

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● Women wearing surgical masks, 1919.

■ Belinda Grant-Geary is now a Digital Production Editor at nine.com.au. She was previously a Senior Network Producer at the news website. Belinda will continue to edit the homepage, while also driving the breaking news agenda and managing digital best practice across the news and lifestyle spaces.

- Telum Australia

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

Famous restaurant chain grows

■ Hi everyone, from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites comes this week's news.

Out and About

Nobu opens more Downunder

■ Nobu Matsuhisa opened his original Japanese restaurant simply called 'Matsuhisa' on La Cienega Boulevard in West Hollywood near the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites back in the late seventies.

This restaurant has had the house full sign up all these years.

When it came time to open up more restaurants around the world, Nobu realised that his first name had more commercial appeal and the empire began.

He opened a Nobu restaurant in the Hollywood end of La Cienega, a few miles from his very first restaurant, even closer to the Ramada Plaza Hotel on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.

Nobu joined forces with famous Hollywood actor Robert De Niro and film producer Meir Teper and opened a Nobu restaurant in New York.

In 2007 Nobu was opened in Melbourne at Crown Casino.

Another Nobu was opened in Perth in 2011 and in December of this year another Nobu restaurant will be opened in Sydney at the Casino.

2015 saw JamesPacker spending $140 million to take a 10 per cent interest in the Nobu restaurant and hotel empire. So far there are 42 Nobu restaurants and 10 Nobu hotels in 40 countries.

West Hollywood, Calif.

■ West Hollywood is a trendy area known for its high-energy nightlife.

The fabled Sunset Strip features the Chateau Marmont, a swanky celebrity hideaway, plus comedy clubs and live music venues like the legendary Whiskey a Go Go. Santa Monica Boulevard, awash in rainbow flags, is home to a number of gay bars, dance clubs and shops.

West Hollywood also offers some of the city's most buzzworthy restaurants.

Top Spot: Craig’s ● Pictured at the original 'Matsuhisa' restaurant in West Hollywood is Nobu himself and Managing Director of Ramada West Hollywood Alan Johnson.

Countries still divided

The Cashless Society ■ Technology is revolutionising banking and the desire for efficiency led to the invention of crypto currency.

Invented in 2008 by "Satoshi Nakamoto", crypto is a Peer to Peer Electronic Cash system using the currency 'Bitcoin'.

The development of crypto currency has been rapid, with several thousand coins joining the market.

Crypto currency is a digital currency without intrusion from any central authority yet facilitates secure transactions with minimal interferences from other parties like hackers; it uses private and public keys enhancing privacy and security making it easier to carry out monetary transactions.

When crypto currency began it didn't make sense to most people because it was a new idea in the financial market.

Despite people being accustomed to cash transactions crypto currency is gradually invading our lives.

This is how crypto currency will change your life in the near future.

Crypto-currency privacy

■ Do you care about the security of your credit card details whenever you engage in a financial transaction?

Exchanging and storing cash is an option people have, but the trend today indicates the preference for crypto currencies such as Bitcoin over cash.

It is not an accident; neither is it circumstantial. Cryptocurrency is significantly more secure.

You have better control of your finances Insufficient liquidity ratio potentially lowers the ability of banks and other financial institutions to meet higher cash demands of their customers in times of stress.

Recently, Greek banks had low liquidity ratios allowing only for a withdrawal of a maximum of 60 Euros per day.

Cryptocurrency gives you total control of your funds.

No middlemen

■ Almost everything we do today has middlemen, even more so in the finance industry.

So, the fate of your transaction often lies at the mercies of third parties. The service always comes with a price, and it costs you whenever you initiate a transaction.

Think of transactional costs, extra duties, and withdrawal fees potentially scaling down your earnings. There was no option for customers to avoid third parties until technology developed crypto currency.

The rapid changes in crypto currency create many exciting new possibilities in the near future.

In fact, PayPal is about to launch crypto currency services for their 305 million users. Expect crypto currency to be a very beneficial part of your life.

■ American cuisine restaurant, including meatloaf and ribeye steak, in a handsome venue known for celeb sightings.

One night I saw Ellen DeGeneres and Joe Walsh from the Eagles dining there and as I left, Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx pulled into the valet in a bright white Lamborghini.

Now you have to admit, that is pretty impressive star spotting in one night at Craig's at 8826 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069, United States.

GavinWood

From my Suite at the Ramada Plaza Complex on Santa Monica Blvd

● Bill Bratton

Come and visit us ■ If you are considering a move to Los Angeles or just coming over for a holiday then I have got a special deal for you.

We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood.

I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper.

Please mention 'Melbourne Observer' when you book and you will receive the 'Special Rate of the Day'.

Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood

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■ Despite major changes in laws and norms surrounding the issue of same-sex marriage and the rights of LGBT people around the world, public opinion on the acceptance of homosexuality in society remains sharply divided by country, region and economic development.

As it was in 2013, when the question was last asked, attitudes on the acceptance of homosexuality are shaped by the country in which people live.

Those in Western Europe and the Americas are generally more accepting of homosexuality than are those in Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine, the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. And the public in the Asia-Pacific region generally are split.

This is a function not only of economic development of nations, but also religious and political attitudes.

But even with these sharp divides, views are changing in many of the countries that have been surveyed since 2002, when Pew Research Centre first began asking this question.

In many nations, there has been an increasing acceptance of homosexuality, including in the United States, where 72 per cent say it should be accepted, compared with just 49 per cent as recently as 2007.

Undertain future ■ Painting a dire portrait of crime and policing in America, former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton laments he has "never seen it so bad in terms of the potential for continued disarray," pointing to a return to the dangers of the 70s and 80s.

"We are a country in cities, all of our cities whose social norms of behavior and criminal justice system are in extreme disarray, and it's getting worse, not better," Bratton, who has spent 50 years in policing, running police departments in New York City, Boston and Los Angeles. Bratton noted disturbing trends in Democrat-run cities "tilting incredibly fast to the far left" working to reduce police forces while civil unrest burns.

"We are rapidly moving toward a repeat of the 70s and 80s that led to our worst crime year in our history in our country, 1990," Bratton said. "In city after city, shootings, murderers, violence, and other forms of crime are on the increase. And nobody's paying any attention to it. It's amazing. They will start paying attention to it farther into the summer because there's no sign that it's going to abate."

There had been progress in the past 30 years, Bratton noted, but it has become erased at one shake of a former child's toy. "It's an Etch-a-Sketch moment," Bratton said.

"It's as if all of a sudden all of the good has been erased, and all we're focusing on is the bad." Bratton does admit there are bad police officers who need to be dealt with, but vilifying the good people risking their lives to protect our cities is demoralizing them, too. "It's understandable that they are demoralized; unfortunately, they're going to get even more demoralized if you look at what's going on in the criminal justice reform movement," he added

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■ These days you have to be a certain age to remember the American film star Joe E. Brown.

I guess his most popular screen line was in the 1959 film Some Like It Hot - at the end of the film, Jack Lemmon dressed as a woman in the speedboat removes his wig and says, "I'm a MAN!" Joe E Brown, playing the millionaire trying to woo him, turns to the camera with a smile and delivers the classic line, "Well, nobody's perfect."

Joseph Evans Brown was born in Holgate, Ohio in 1891. He came from a family of seven children.

At the age of nine Joe joined a circus as a tumbler and acrobat in The Five Marvellous Ashtons.

He was in San Francisco during the great earthquake of 1906. Joe became a baseball player for three years before re-joining the circus.

He went into Vaudeville and then performed on Broadway as a comedian. Joe met Kathryn McGraw and they were married in 1915.

He began making films in 1928 and worked for The Warner Brothers Studios.

By 1931 Joe E. Brown was the leading man in many films. One of his favourite film roles was in Elmer The Great where he played a rookie baseball player.

Joe also played that role on stage for many years and in The Lux Radio Theatre.

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Joe E. Brown

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

In 1935 he won acclaim for his role in the film adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream when he played Flute, the bellows -mender.

His film roles included Fireman Save My Child, Son Of ASailor, The Circus Clown and Hollywood Canteen.

Kathryn and Joe had two grown-up sons in 1939 when war broke out. Joe testified before the House Immigration Committee to support a bill to allow 20,000 German Jewish refugees into the United States.

Kathryn and Joe adopted two girls from that program. His boys Don and Joe volunteered for service US Army Corps.

In 1942 his son Captain Donald Evan Brown

● Lydia Roberti with Joe E Brown was killed during a routine training flight. After the funeral Joe dedicated himself to entertaining the troops.

He was the first entertainer to go to the South Pacific and Alaska. Wherever the GIs served Joe would go and they all became his sons.

This was a man who hated comedy that insulted other people; he was apparently a very nice and sincere person.

After the war finished the film roles had dried up and Joe E. Brown returned to the stage.

He played ‘Elwood P. Dowd’, in the comedy Harvey.

Elwood talked to his friend who was a giant imaginary rabbit. He won the Tony award on Broadway in 1949 for his performance in Harvey. (James Stewart was cast as Elwood P. Dowd in the film version.)

In 1950 Joe E. Brown was in Melbourne

performing Harvey at the Comedy Theatre - also in the cast were Doreen Wilson and Charles Dorning. (I wish I had seen it.)

He played his most memorable role of ‘Captain Andy’ in the MGM musical film Showboat in 1951.

When I interviewed his co star Kathryn Grayson many years ago she spoke of him with such love.

In 1963 Joe had a cameo role in the Stanley Kramer film It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World.

Joe E. Brown died of a stroke in 1973, in Brentwood, Los Angeles, at the age of 81.

He never used ‘blue material’ and he was loved by his family, public and fellow performers.

His wife Kathryn passed away in 1978. Joe E. Brown always related the comment from a six-year-old child. After seeing one of his comedy films the young boy asked his mother "Mommy, when Joe E. Brown dies, will he go to Heaven? When the mother confirmed the possibility, the boy marveled, "Golly, Mommy won' God laugh!"

Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens.

And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au

Tokyo, home of quirky service OK. With John O’Keefe Our very own Leo

● Leo Sayer.

■ Leo Sayer became a naturalised Australian in January, 2009. Leo is one of the hardest working entertainers –even in isolation. His new version of the Beatles Eleanor Rigby is great and is well worth listening to on You Tube. Leo is a self-described Beatles tragic and has some 30 other Beatles numbers in the offing.

Another outstanding Oz entertainer Ian Moss has a huge agenda of live performances lined up for 2001 once COVID-19 is under control. His version of Tucker’s Daughter is my fave..

■ When Australians can freely fly to Japan again, here are five examples of thoughtful and quirky services to keep travellers feeling safe: ■ Automated Taxi Doors - For a first-time visitor to Japan the selfopening-and-closing passenger door of taxis is a surprising novelty.

The courteous and clean automatic door service was first introduced back in 1964 for the Tokyo Olympics.

As the passenger is not required to touch the door when getting into the taxi or when alighting it is a super clean, kind service that many have come to take for granted.

■ Hotel Robots - It sounds futuristic but robots have arrived and are now providing services at some of Tokyo's hotels.

The Shinagawa Prince Hotel N Tower launched the first autonomous delivery robot in Japan in 2017.

Now nicknamed "Harry", the room-service robot can deliver a range of items to the rooms for a fee, including face towels, toothbrushes, nightgowns, amenities for children, LAN cables, wine openers and other minibar items (beer, soft drinks, snacks).

Customer service by robots at Henn na Hotel in Tokyo's Ginza takes a variety of forms. The "Unibo" robot concierge makes a variety of facial expressions and provides hotel and tourist information.

The rooms are also equipped with

● Tokyo: home of quirky service.

Travel

with John Rozentals smart technology to enhance the guest experience.

■ Private Ramen - Counter restaurants with private booths for diners known as "Flavour Concentration Booths".

Ramen noodles are a favorite for many and are most commonly enjoyed sitting at a counter slurping alongside other diners.

Ramen Ichiran, originally from Fukuoka, now has 19 shops in Tokyo. Initially this inspired service was

designed around individual female diners and celebrities not wanting to eat publicly.

The concept is to allow the diner to completely focus on enjoying noodles without any of the stresses that could interfere with their meal.

■ Restroom "Throne Service" This aptly named service by Tokyo's Daimaru Department store is a realtime Online Restroom Availability Service.

Instead of making a way to the restroom location and forming a queue travellers can easily identify which restrooms in the store are available.

Available in Japanese for now.

■ Michelin Starred Takeaway Anyone? - Fine dining has always been an art form in Tokyo and eating out is very much a way of life for Tokyoites.

The pandemic has encouraged many restaurants of all levels to commence home-delivery services.

As a result, takeaway and homedelivery services are thriving. Tokyo currently has more than 220 Michelinstarred restaurants, more than any other city in the world, and plenty of these fine establishments have started delivery services.

NOTE: Potential travellers should check the status of individual events and establishments with regard to the coronavirus outbreak.

- John Rozentals

Pop phenomenom returns

■ In the 1990s the animated satirical sitcom cartoon Beavis and ButtHead was a huge rating success. Now the boys, Beavis and Butt-Head are coming back, they’re all grown up and their quirky irreverent lewd humour is still there, as raw as ever. Spokesperson for the series said: “It’s time to get stupid again.” Check TV guides for start date on Comedy Central .

Ace takes plunge

■ The Ace Radio Network has taken the plunge and purchased the licence to re-introduce 3MP Easy Music. Using the original call sign the new 3MP had a soft launch and is already on air targeting Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula on 1377 AM frequency. Original 3MP was launched in 1976 and financed by a quorum of cashed up radio-TV personalities. Breakfast will be hosted by Jon Vertigan and Julie Strini.

Vale Ken Shadie

■ Sydney script writer Ken Shadie died last week. The boy from Bondi rose from panel operator at a radio station to being nominated for an Oscar in 1983 for his work on the iconic Crocodile Dundee. Shadie also wrote for a string of Oz TV comedies including The Mavis Bramston Show, Number 96 , Paul Hogan Show and heaps more rib tickling sitcoms. Crocodile Dundee grossed $ 47,707.045 at the box office. The writing team was Paul Hogan, John ’Strop’ Cornell and Shadie .

Odd move by Seven

■ Over the years Seven has travelled a rocky road when it comes to current affairs. Their latest venture is weird. It’s called Seven News Spotlight and it commences late July.

Why I consider it weird is that Spotlight has no regular night to appear it will bob up in prime time any night between Sunday to Wednesday. That’s the sort of programming they do with ’fillers’ . Viewers want continuity.

Veteran newsman Michael Usher is involved.

- John O’Keefe

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: MILITARY WIVES: Genre: Comedy/Drama.

Cast: Kristin Scott Thomas, Jason Flemyng, Sharon Horgan.

Year: 2019/M/112 Minutes. Stars: **** Review: The story of a band of misfit women who form a choir on a military base as their partners are away serving in Afghanistan, and as unexpected bonds of friendship flourish, music and laughter transform their lives, helping each other to overcome their fears for loved ones in combat.

Delightfully entertaining and quirky British tale based on a true story plays the safe card throughout its formulaic canvas reflective of such other British stalwarts as "Brassed Off" (1996), "Calendar Girls" (2003) and the more recent "Fisherman's Friends" (2019), and even though it's clichéd and predictable, and doesn't quite reach the gripping sense "Brassed Off, and lacks dramatic style and grace of "Calendar Girls" none of this matters, as its safe and formulaic approach play like a well oiled orchestra.

Oscar nominated and BAFTA award winning Kristin Scott Thomas (Darkest Hour) heads and outstanding ensemble cast with a captivating and beautifully nuanced emotional performance of grip, wit and total believability, aided wonderfully by Sharon Horgan, Gaby French, Emma Lowndes and veteran Jason Flemyng (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), all combine to create emotions that get under your skin that will have you both unashamedly crying and laughing throughout.

In most of the long list of British "Feel Good" movies it's hard to get all the elements exactly right, and despite its flaws, this does, and it works well, as director Peter Cattaneo knows all too well with his previous Oscar and BAFTA award winning comedy hit "The Full Monty" (1997), and here, without any nudity, he has again created a funny, poignant and entertaining comedy-music-drama that, even though it may not be pitch perfect, will leave you with a sprint in your step, a warm heart and a big smile on your face.

FILM: THE BLUES BROTHERS - Special 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Release: Genre: Comedy/Adventure/Music.

Cast: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd.

Year: 1980.

Rating: M. Length: 133 Minute + 148 Minute Extended Version.

Stars: ****½ Verdict: The riotous, fun-filled, toe-tapping story of Blues singers "Joliet" Jake Blues, just released from prison, and his brother Elwood, who put together their old band to save the orphanage where they were raised from being closed.

Epic road-comedy-adventure just doesn't get more fun than this, as the boys hit the road and won't let anything get in the way, and along this wild and crazy ride driven by a killer soundtrack and boasts an unforgettable selection of appearances by Blues music legends such as Cab Calloway, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, John Lee Hooker and Ray Charles, as well as a host of cameos that includes Carrie Fisher, Frank Oz, Kathleen Freeman, John Candy, Henry Gibson, Steve Lawrence, Jeff Morris, Charles Napier, Twiggy, Joe Walsh, even Oscar winning director Steven Spielberg pops up along the way.

Along with "The Blues Brothers Band" that includes Steve "The Colonel" Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Murphy Dunne, W illie "Too Big" Hall, Tom "Bones" Malone, "Blue Lou" Marini, "Matt "Guitar" Murphy and Alan "Mr. Fabulous" Rubin, the stunning soundtrack includes "She Caught The Katy," "Gimme Some Lovin'," "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love," "Think," "Theme from Rawhide," "Sweet Home Chicago," "Jailhouse Rock" and the Cab Calloway classic "Minnie The Moocher," among others.

Featuring standout performances from the Blues legends Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ray Charles and Cab Calloway, and most notably Jake and Elwood Blues on stage, along with a cast of thousands, car chases and wreckage galore, and overflowing with an abundance of side-splitting comedy moments, this is one wild ride you'll never forget, and a journey you'll want to go on time and time again.

FILM: FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (Blu-ray Special Edition): Genre: Science Fiction/Adventure Cast: Lionel Jeffries, Edward Judd, Martha Hyer, Miles Malleson.

Year: 1964.

Rating: G. Length: 104 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Review: A team of astronauts land on the moon but delight turns to shock when they discover an old British flag declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria, proving they were not the first men on the moon.

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Rourke’s Reviews Ju-On : Origins Season 1 ■ (MA). Six episodes. Now streaming on Netflix.

From its humble beginnings as an ultra low budget, direct-to-video release, Ju-On (or it's english moniker, The Grudge) has become a franchise juggernaut, delivering a multitude of sequels and remakes over the last two decades.

The latest entry is Ju-On: Origins, a six part Netflix series which acts as a prequel to the movies.

Starting in 1988, we are introduced to up-and-coming actress Haruka (Yuina Kuroshima), who is hearing ghostly noises in her apartment, and decides to appear on a paranormal TV show after meeting psychic researcher Yasuo (YosiYosi Arakawa).

The incidents have also had an especially strong effect on Haruka's boyfriend, Tetsuya (Kai Inowaki).

As the story moves to 1994, 1995, and finally 1997, a gallery of characters become involved with the cursed house, including school student Kiyomi (Ririka) and social worker Ariyasu (Kana Kurashina).

It is quite incredible how the JuOn franchise has managed to endure, particularly when it can easily be labeled as variable.

Writer/director Takashi Shimizu (Marebito), whose career has been built on the success of the first four films (he also helmed the US remake and its sequel), has been absent behind the scenes during decade number two, with the quality noticeably dropping during this period.

What's terrific about this new TV series is the genuine attempt by writers Hiroshi Takahashi and Takashige Ichise, and director Sho Miyake, to sidestep the cliches that had made the later entries so tiresome and predictable.

Weaving each story's multitimeframe narrative with real-life disasters and crimes gives the material added weight, as does its exploration of how men commit horrendous acts of violence against women.

Sho indeed displays considerable restraint in the presentation of the ghostly events (and cleverly looks at the possible birth of Kayako's guttural croaking), making the graphic moments of realworld horror all-the-more jolting.

The cast all acquit themselves well, and the series is skilfully and stylishly made. Ju-On : Origins is a real shot-in-the-arm for a long-running series that looked like it had run out of steam (except for Koji Shiraishi's knowingly tongue-incheek 2016 effort, Sadako vs

Kayako), but those looking for a neat connection between this and Shimizu's influential classic will be disappointed. I, however, am very much looking forward to Season Two. RATING - ***½

The Outpost ■ (MA). 108 minutes. Now available to rent or buy on participating digital platforms.

Though it can't overcome a familiarity with other films of its type that have come our way over the past 20 years, The Outpost is an effective look at what frontline soldiers have to deal with on a daily basis, and features an extended firefight that is both frightening and convincing.

Set in Afghanistan circa 2006, the true story revolves around Camp Kamdesh, which has been set up in a deep valley surrounded by mountains, making it vulnerable to Taliban attack on all sides (it had the ominous nickname of Camp Custer).

A new unit is assigned to Kamdesh, including Romesha (Scott Eastwood, son of Clint), and are immediately aghast at how open the compound is to enemy fire.

The unit meet C.O. Keating (Orlando Bloom), and quickly ingratiate themselves with the soldiers already stationed there, except for Ty Carter (Caleb Landry Jones), a cynical ex-marine who questions orders and prefers to keep his colleagues at arm's length.

The relationship with the locals is very difficult to maintain, but when the directive comes through to close down the camp, the Taliban decide to make one last attempt to take the compound and its occupants down.

Screenwriters Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson (who penned the Oscar winning The Fighter) concentrate on the soldiers' frame of mind for the first half, presenting a puffed-up masculinity that keeps each man in the 'appropriate' headspace.

These scenes do begin to feel somewhat repetitious after a while, but when the final insurgence occurs, the movie becomes an intense, fly-on-the-wall experience, much in the same way Ridley Scott's immersive Black Hawk Down (2001) did.

Eastwood, and especially Jones, stand out from the crowd.

Director Rod Lurie's (The Contender) goal appears to be to create a realistic war film, rather than bring anything fresh to the table, and on that level, he has succeeded.

RATING - ***½ - Aaron Rourke

Contued from left-hand column So back on Earth, an investigation team manages to find the last of the Victorian crew and he tells them the story of getting there, and the discovery of a not so friendly bee-like insect population inside the moon.

Classic H.G. Wells story is brought vividly to life by "Quatermass" writer Nigel Kneale and "Jason and the Argonauts" scribe Jan Read, with brisk direction by Nathan Juran (20 Million Miles to Earth) and startling visuals by pioneering special effects legend Ray Harryhausen, driven by a stellar cast all at the top of their game, but it is the wonderful Lionel Jeffries that steals the acting honours as the eccentric over-thetop inventor, and watch out for a small unbilled cameo by future Oscar winner Peter Finch, all resulting in d delight from beginning to end, a pure fantasy popcorn fun all the way and a joy for the whole family!

Highly Recommended!

- James Sherlock

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2. QUEEN & SLIM [Romance/Crime/ Drama/Bokeem Woodbine, Daniel Kaluuya].

3. MILITARY WIVES [Comedy/Drama/ Kristin Scott Thomas, Greg Wise, Sharon Horgan].

4. VIVARIUM [Sci-Fi/Drama/Mystery/ Horror/Jesse Eisenberg, Imogen Poots].

5. SHAFT [Action/Crime/Comedy/Samuel L. Jackson, Richard Roundtree].

6. DARK WATERS [Biography/Drama/ Mark Ruffalo, Tim Robbins, Anne Hathaway].

7. ISN'T IT ROMANTIC [Romance/Comedy/ Fantasy/Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth].

8. ONWARD [Animated/Adventure/ Comedy/Voices: Chris Pratt, Julia LouiseDreyfus].

9. THE SPY [Biography/Drama/Damien Chapelle, Alexander Scheer].

NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN [Biography/Drama/Mel Gibson, Sean Penn].

GREED [Comedy/Drama/Steve Coogan, Isla Fisher, Shirley Henderson].

THE HUNT [Action/Thriller/Horror/Hilary Swank, Emma Roberts].

ESCAPE FROM PRETORIA [Drama/Thriller/ Daniel Radcliffe, Ian Hart].

DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: THE TERMINAL [Drama/Comedy/Romance/ Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones].

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: THE GOOD DOCTOR: Season 3.

THE SINNER: Season 3.

STAR TREK: Short Treks.

SOUTH PARK: Season 23.

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE: Season 7.

LOOKING FOR ALASKA: Season 1.

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$15 mil. package

■ Victoria's live music venues have been given a lifeline with a new $15 million program to help them survive the Coronavirus shutdown and return to business, providing employment opportunities for artists, crew, promoters, bookers and more, when it is safe to do so.

The Victorian Live Music Venues Program will be open to venues across the state with a capacity of 50 to 1200 people.

It will support venues that have a solid reputation for presenting original live music and demonstrate best practice in business operations and is a Government initiative, reports Creative Victoria.ood Friday Appeal.

Pair ’s giveaway ■ Kinglake music couple David and Merelyn Carter want to say a big thank you to all the radio presenters and programmers who play listed their latest single We Are Family and helped take it to the top of the airplay charts on so many stations.

As a way of thanks, they are offering until July 30 - 50 digital copies of their Better Day album which features the hit singles Stand Tall, World Full Of Angels, Better Day, Together We Can, Sorry and We Are Family, plus more.

Every person who enters will win a digital copy of the song We Are Family to share with their own family.

More info at http://www.cartercarter.com/ - Rob Foenander

■ John Rozentals fills his passion for sparkling wines with a high red-grape content and also notes the loss of one of the wine industry's great ones.

News can take a while to get through to Molong, so I have only just learnt of the death a few months or so ago of Dr Tony Jordan, my first wine-science supervisor at college, a senior staffer for Moet Hennessy, and largely responsible for the creation of that French giant's Domaine Chandon winery in Victoria's Yarra Valley.

My first experience with Tony was at a college lab class when he responded to an innocent, if ill-conceived, question with an acerbic "Are you stupid, or what?"

The asker shrank into their labcoat, which should have carried a previously absent brown stain.

Here, I thought, was someone on my plane, someone who told it as is was, and, above all, someone with a very low tolerance threshold to anyone he thought a fool.

The Australian wine industry nay, the world's wine industry - has lost a truly great one.

I won't say I became friends with Tony, but I had plenty to do with him over the years, and it's appropriate that I had this article on Chandon's great Australian bubblies in the pipeline when I heard news of his death from mesothelioma.

Tony obviously had a fair influence on Dan Buckle, who has been

Senior Winemaker at Chandon since 2012.

Dan's father has a vineyard on the nearby Mornington Peninsula, so Dan should have been aware of the wine industry's reputation for demanding blood, sweat and tears, but he obviously didn't read the chapter on the essential requirement for hard, largely unrequited, work.

Anyway, enough verbal gushing.

I have a passion for sparkling wines made with a high red-grape component, which gives them strength of body and provides a certain steeliness to their structure.

That's why I often prefer the NV rosés in a line-up of French Champagnes, despite a look that some suggest is "girly-ish".

Well, I found plenty to like in the line-up of Buckle's recent releases from Chandon.

WINE REVIEWS Chandon NV Rosé ($25): Made from a traditional Champagne blend of chardonnay, pinot meuniere and pinot noir, the dominance of the red grape, pinot noir, is the highlight.

The bouquet starts with red berries but finishes with fresh bread and yeast. The wine is good on its own as an aperitif but, as Buckle points out in his winemaker's notes, will also go well with a plate of sashimi.

Chandon 2015 Whitlands Plateau Blanc de Blancs ($42): Okay, this is pure chardonnay without even a skerrick of red grapes, but its origins in the cold Victorian high

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3. Your sun-dial is 20 minutes slow.

2. You are trapped in a Nick Scali showroom and lying on a couch is Pauline Hanson.

1.You are offered a job as Chief Medical Officer for Victoria.

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2420 Plenty Rd, Whittlesea. Phone: 9716 2226 Trading hours. Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm. Saturday 8:30am-3pm. Sunday 9am-1pm These hours are subject to change. Please keep up to date on changes via our website and Facebook page.

In the interests of everyone's safety we have modified our trading hours for the time being to: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4pm Saturday 8:30am - 1pm Sunday 9am - 12pm DELIVERY MONDAY - FRIDAY You can call and place an order; we can take credit card payments over the phone and deliver without any contact.

Firewood Household & BBQ Gas Timber Decking Paint and Painting Accessories Tools

FIREWOOD AVAILABLE NOW MIXED HARDWOODS FIREWOOD - $140 A CUBIC METRE. ORDER 6 CUBIC METRES AND HAVE IT DELIVERED FOR ONLY $800 (CUSTOMERS LOCAL TO WHITTLESEA & SURROUNDING SUBURBS) PLEASE CALL US ON 9716 2226 TO PLACE AN ORDER

Like us on our Facebook page Whittlesea H Hardware, Timber and Hire

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GRAND Re-Opening Grand Central Hotel, Yea

NOW OPEN

LUNCH AND DINNER Lunch: 12 Noon-2pm Dinner: 6pm-8.30pm Max.: 10 per table

Meet the new publicans Phil and Patrice Larkin Friendly atmosphere.

• Spaghetti • Seafood • Beer Battered Flathead • Angus Steak Sandwich • Chicken Schnitzel • Pub Chicken Parma • Rissoles, Bacon & Mash Grill • 300gm Angus • Lamb Cutlets

Enjoy Patrice’s piano playing on Parma Night.

Patrice will be happy to play requests.

Vegetarian , Gluten Free

Come in and enjoy the familiar surroundings of the Grand Central Hotel, Yea - bring the family.

Desserts • Berry Bread • Ice Cream • Coffee, Tea Carlton Draught Great Nor thern Canadian Club

Enjoy a sit-down meal with table service.

It’s a good idea to phone ahead to make booking.

(Maximum 10 per table under current rules.)

You can now order a casual drink.

There’s soup of the day, and plenty for the kids: chicken strips, fish, party pies and sausage rolls.

All with chips.

Wednesdays: Parma Night. $18 each.

Parma, Chips and Salad available to take-away. $18

GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL 64 HIGH STREET, YEA

BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED: 5797 2513

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Phone: 1800 231 311. Web: www.LocalPaper.com.au

CLASSIFIED INFORMATION The Local Paper CONTACT US Phones: 1800 231 311, 9439 9927, 5797 2656 Email: editor@LocalPaper.com.au Postal: PO Box 1278, Research, 3095 BOOKING AND COPY DEADLINE: 5pm Mondays, prior to Wednesday issue.

CLASSIFIED ADS Classified ads are available each week in The Local Paper, which is published on Wednesdays, February-December (with the exception of Easter Wednesday). All Classified Ads appear in the print and online editions. All Classified Ads also appear without extra charge in the Melbourne Observer newspaper.

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The full cost of the advertising package is charged on the first edition. Therefore we are unable to offer refunds on any portion of pacakages once the advertisement has begun running.

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All free ads are published subject to the sole discretion of the Editor.

Free Ads are not accepted by phone.

LOST MISSING CAT A female calico cat wearing a brown collar with a bell.

She is desexed and microchipped.

Handsome reward promised for her safe return.

Please help if you have seen this cat.

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The Local Paper may omit or alter any advertisements content, size, form, position and placement without prior notice. To the extent permitted by law, The Local Paper accepts no liability for any intentional or accident omission or modification.

The Local Paper gives no guarantee regarding the positioning of advertisements and credits will not be given for advertisements appearing out of alphabetical sequence.

The Local Paper accepts no responsibility for the content of any advertisements.

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Recent media industry developments have led to a wide scope of opportunities across Victoria for our weekly newspapers. To meet this growth we wish to appoint an Advertising Sales Agent.

This position involves working from your own home, contacting business people by telephone during business hours, and arranging their advertising requirements. Our Local Media Research Department supplies you daily with a fresh listing of qualified ‘warm’ sales prospects to contact.

You are paid weekly by generous commission.

About You You are a professional Sales Person - who loves talking with business people, and winning the sale. You enjoy working ethically with strong established media products, backed by a substantial online presence.

You have experience in sales, preferably in media, and also with practised abilities in TeleSales.

About Us Local Media Pty Ltd has a 51-year heritage. Our Melbourne Observer newspaper was first published in 1969. The Observer has a strong readership segment in the 40+ demographic. It is a paid-circulation newspaper and circulates statewide.

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Part of the Local Media group, publishers of the Melbourne Observer (established 1969) and The Local Paper.

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Local Media Pty Ltd, publishers of The Local Paper, Melbourne Observer and other publications offers equal opportunity in all positions. All positions commence on a contract basis - successful applicants require their own ABN. This position requires you to have your own home office with phone and internet connectivity. Local Media Pty Ltd pays performance-based commission packages on a weekly basis.

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NORTHERN EDITION ‘DIAMOND VALLEY NEWS’ EDITION www.DiamondValleyNews.com.au www.DVNews.com.au Briar Hill, Eltham, Greensborough, Lower Plenty, Montmorency, St Helena. (Regional Edition: Diamond Creek, Eltham, Hurstbridge, Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hill, Research, Smiths Gully, Wattle Glen) ‘HEIDELBERGER’ EDITION www.Heidelberger.com.au Banyule, Darebin, Eaglemont, East Ivanhoe, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Heights, Ivanhoe, Macleod.

Rosanna, Viewbank, West Heidelberg, Yallambie.

NORTHCOTE BUDGET EDITION www.NorthcoteBudget.com.au Alphington, Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Croxton, Dennis, Fairfield, Fitzroy, North Fitzroy, Northcote, Thornbury, Westgarth.

‘PRESTON POST’ EDITION www.PrestonPost.com.au ‘RESERVOIR TIMES’ EDITION www.Reservoir Times.com.au East Preston, Keon Park, Kingsbury, Preston, Regent, Reservoir, Ruthven West Preston, West Reservoir ‘WHITTLESEA POST’ EDITION www.WhittleseaPost.com.au Bundoora, Epping, Lalor, Mill Park, Thomastown, Thomastown West. (Regional Edition: Arthurs Creek, Donnybrook, Doreen, Laurimar, Humevale, Mernda, Nutfield, South Morang, Whittlesea, Yan Yean.)

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STAGE 2 - NOW OPEN Alexandra

Marsyville

Priced from $150,000

SOLD

SOLD

SO LD Stylish Living:• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick home on approx.

800sqm • Open plan living with split system, gas log fire & ducted vacuum system • Under cover outdoor area, double garage and huge lockup shed $480,000

SO LD Opportunity awaits • Large level block measuring 1017m2 approx • Views over Marysville surrounding hills • Power, Water & telecommunications ready to connect to • Walking distance to Marysville town centre $220,000

Director/ Sales Specialist- Belinda Hocking 0418 115 574 Sales Specialist- Jody Murphy 0422 184 231

SO LD SO LD

Nutrien Harcourts Alexandra 56 Grant Street, Alexandra I 5772 3444

Yea

Image for illustrative purposes only.

Not actual storage sheds

‘EXPRESSION OF INTEREST’ is required for storage sheds in Yea. Rental is required for rental storage sheds in Yea. Our client wants to set up rental storage shedding in the Yea area and is keen to know what requirment for this.

Open to all enquiries on sizing of shedding to accommodate marine, caravan and general storage.

Sharon Butcher 0409 439 805., 5797 2799 Property Management – SharonRishworth Butcher 0409 2799 Real Estate Sales Professional – Kerryn 0412439 346805., 169. 5797 kerryn.r@landmarkharcourts.com.au Real Estate Sales Professional – Kerryn 0412113 346927 169.

Property Management – SharonRishworth Butcher 0402 Contact Landmark Nutrien YeaYea forfor allall of of your Stock, Merchandise, Insurance & Financial Services 5797 2799 Contact your Stock, Merchandise, Insurance & Financial Services 5979 2799

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