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Going viral With Covid-19 forcing strict social distancing restrictions and the closure of local businesses, the Star Mail has been out and about capturing a sense of what life is now like in our changed world.

As John Lennon once crooned, these are strange days indeed!

Open up to page five for a gallery of images that reveal how the pandemic has impacted local communities.

Left: An ambulance vehicle in Emerald doesn't mince words, with 'STAY @ HOME' emblazoned on its side. Health workers in particular have been strident in their desire for people to isolate in a bid to curb the deadly virus. 207582 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Push to play on

By Russell Bennett AFL Outer East remains committed to a return to play in 2020.

Region general manager Aaron Bailey along with commission chair Tony Mitchell released a detailed statement to competition stakeholders on Friday afternoon, outlining their stance and their reasoning behind it.

The Covid-19 pandemic has rocked many throughout the broader community to their core when it comes to both their financial security, and physical and mental wellbeing.

So, accordingly, Bailey and Mitchell have announced that any return to play in AFL Outer East football and netball will only take place if it’s feasible for the majority of clubs.

“The health and wellbeing of players, coaches, umpires, volunteers, and associated

stakeholders remains a priority,” the joint statement read.

Their commitment to return, they say, is “a position strongly shared by our clubs”.

The AFL Outer East commission will next meet on Tuesday, 28 April where a detailed plan around a return to play will be finalised, before it’s presented to clubs for feedback on 1 May. AFL Outer East expects final announcements on the 2020 season following the State Government’s current State of Emergency period, which has been extended to 11 May. “There is a strong desire from clubs and Outer East to return playing football and netball this year,” the joint Outer East statement read.

“The wellbeing and social benefits to play-

ers, supporters and club members was the key reason provided by clubs in returning - a sentiment shared by the league.”

But it should be noted that the commission and clubs alike share the view that a return to play will only happen if it is safe to do so, and if clubs are financially able.

“75 per cent of senior clubs indicated they wish to return in 2020, with 21 per cent unsure, depending on costs,” the statement read.

“96 per cent of clubs indicated they wish to return (this season) if costs are reduced.”

AFL Outer East’s preference is to start its home and away season in late June or early July, should AFL Victoria restrictions be removed at the end of May. That would allow for a round robin pre-season before the home and away season begins.

“Our preferred return structure will be provided May 1st for club consideration and feedback, with an announcement of competition and season structures following (the) State Government’s current Level 3 restriction date of May 11th,” Bailey and Mitchell said.

“The majority of clubs indicated that reserves and underage competitions remained important and they would be entering sides in these competitions. Provisions will be put in place for clubs unable to facilitate Reserves.”

Crucially though, according to Bailey and Mitchell, each and every one of the AFL Outer East clubs supported a salary cap reduction for 2020, with a whopping 88 per cent of those in favour of a further reduction from 2021 onwards.

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Hopes for a footy kickoff

The fatberg found in Wallan.

Picture: COURTESY YARRA VALLEY WATER

Fatberg warning Yarra Valley Water is calling on Melburnians to be mindful of what they flush down the toilet after a 42-tonne fatberg was discovered.

This follows a surge in wet wipes, rags, tissues, paper towels and sanitary products being flushed in recent weeks.

The fatberg weighed two tonnes more than the average petrol tanker and took workers nine hours to dislodge and remove from a sewer in Wallan.

The number of wet wipes, rags and other non-flushable products getting stuck in the sewer system is up by 20-30 per cent across Yarra Valley Water’s service area in Melbourne’s eastern and northern suburbs.

Wet wipes don’t disintegrate once flushed and often rope together causing blockages.

Fatbergs are created when wet wipes congeal together with fats and oils poured down the drain, causing huge blockages and damage to sewer pipes.

Yarra Valley Water managing director Pat McCafferty said that wet wipes and anything other than toilet paper should not be flushed.

“People often buy wet wipes in good faith thinking that they are flushable as advertised.

In fact, they don’t break down in the sewer system and can create expensive plumbing problems for customers sometimes up to $1000,” he said.

“If things keep going as they are, over the next six months we’re looking at increased maintenance costs of up to $1.6 million for repairing the damage caused by sewer blockages and fatbergs.”

Wet wipes, tissues, sanitary products and rags should be placed in the bin after use and securely and hygienically tied up and disposed of.

According to Yarra Valley Water, fatbergs cost nearly $1 million in an average year, largely due to the 650 tonnes of wet wipes and rags that customers flush down the toilet.

During any ordinary week, Yarra Valley Water will retrieve almost 14 tonnes of wet wipes and rags from the sewer system.

Yarra Valley Water has run several public education campaigns encouraging customers to only flush ‘the three Ps’ down the toilet - poo, pee and toilet paper.

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Tick of approval for ward changes

By Romy Stephens The Victorian Electoral Commission has recommended adjustments to most wards in the Yarra Ranges Shire.

The final report for the municipality's subdivision review was released on 15 April. It suggested boundary changes should be made to Billanook Ward, Chandler Ward, Chirnside Ward, Lyster Ward, Melba Ward, Ryrie Ward and Streeton Ward.

Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately said the changes will ensure each voter is rep-

resented fairly at the next election.

"These recommended adjustments will help uphold the principle of 'one vote, one value' for the upcoming local council general elections," he said.

A subdivision review considers the location of ward boundaries within a council to ensure each voter is fairly and equitably represented.

Adjustments are recommended so that the number of voters represented by each councillor is within 10 per cent of the council average.

According to the VEC, key features of the lo-

cal council were researched and public feedback was considered when making its recommendation.

The final report has been forwarded to the Minister for Local Government, Adem Somyurek, for consideration.

If accepted, the new ward boundaries will take effect at the local council general election in October.

The Yarra Ranges Shire Council subdivision review final report, including a map illustrating the recommended changes, is available at vec.vic.gov.au or by calling 131 832.

From page 1 That indicates just how heavily clubland has been affected of the events of recent weeks.

“The AFL has recommended that all leagues adopt a two-stage reduction to current Allowable Player Payment (APP) for 2020,” said Bailey and Mitchell.

“AFL Outer East supports this recommendation and will implement this in 2020.”

The first stage recommends a 50 per cent reduction in APP caps for 2020. The second stage is a further, pro-rata reduction based on the number of games fixtured in a shortened season.

Therefore, if a competition had a $100,000 APP cap per club, that would be reduced to $50,000 in stage one, and to $25,000 in stage two if, say, only nine rounds of an originally fixtured 18-round season could go ahead.

Revised caps for AFL Outer East competitions will be advised next month, once their structures are confirmed.

Looking beyond this year - given the financial hit already experienced by clubs, and the predicted fallout to come - there is also set to be further reductions in APP from 2021.

“Supporting clubs through a reduction in costs remains a priority for AFL Outer East,” said Bailey and Mitchell.

“Clubs will be presented with a full breakdown of pro-rate calculated fee and changes, other proposed discounts, and savings over the coming weeks.”

On the junior football front, all clubs support a 2020 return, with 72 per cent of those supporting the notion of a limited or no pre-season.

“Should current AFL Victoria restrictions be removed on May 31st as is currently planned, a return in mid-June is preferred,” the Outer East statement read.

“AFL Outer East will look at a variety of measures to provide junior participants with the opportunity to play football this year, including midweek night games in lieu of training (77 per cent clubs supported this, with Wednesday and Friday) and lightning premierships/round robins in August and September (86 per cent of clubs) if a full season cannot be played.

“79 per cent of junior clubs have indicated that they would like a move to odd age groups in 2021, allowing players in the under-16 and 18 age groups the opportunity to have a final year in a top-up age group (under-17 and under-19) in 2021. Senior clubs are being consulted on this measure, with a decision announced in due course.”

AFL Outer East also announced that women’s and veterans’ footy competitions would return in line with the senior competitions.

A large reason for the air of confidence stemming from AFL Outer East about season play in 2020 is that 90 per cent of all junior and senior clubs supported seasons being completed in October, if required.

“That provides greater flexibility to start and complete a 10-round season as late as the first week of August,” Bailey explained.

“With venues available without cricket pitches, we have the ability to facilitate this.”

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ANZAC DAY Saturday 25 April 2020

In these extraordinary times, we should not forget those who paid the ultimate sacriice so that we may live and be free. Let us commemorate the ANZAC spirit in our homes and in our hearts. This ANZAC Day, more than ever, we will remember them.

Lest We Forget.

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Cafe enjoys bounce back

By Russell Bennett A hills cafe that was left devastated by the coronavirus pandemic is now bouncing back with a fresh approach, following an outpouring of support from the local community.

New Zealand ex-pats Helen and Craig Moir run the Hairy Dog Cafe in Gembrook’s Main Street.

They poured their heart and soul into the venture since falling in love with the town on their travels around Australia.

But just over a year after opening its doors, the cafe was rocked to its core by the effects of Covid-19.

“We’d started to make our mark on the community, and it’s tough because you’ve always got to earn that trust as the new kid on the block,” Mrs Moir said.

“That’s always hard in any business as it’s starting out, but we had our regular, loyal clientele and everything was great.

“But then this thing (Covid-19) just about wiped us off the face of the earth.

“Then again, we’re still trading - that’s a real positive, because we know so many businesses that aren’t anymore. I know of some in this industry whose turnover is down $3500 per day.”

The Stage 3 restrictions currently in place have meant that Hairy Dog, and local hospitality businesses like it, can’t run their table service for the time being.

And for those restrictions there’s no definitive end in sight.

But it’s through their takeaway service that Mrs and Mr Moir have started to reinvent their business on the run.

“We’re in our own little pocket of the world up here in Gembrook, and we’re very lucky there, but we went from trading as normal one Sunday, to not being allowed to trade at all, to then being told we could trade until midday the next day,” Mrs Moir said.

“That’s when it felt like our business fell apart.”

That fateful day was less than a month ago.

“Our entire business model - what we do,

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Barista Tanjamarra Buckley proudly showcases Hairy Dog’s coffee. and how we do it - had to change straight away, so that was very tough,” Mrs Moir explained.

“Pushing all the tables and chairs off to one side of the cafe was just devastating, and it took a little while to come to terms with what we’d lost from the business for now, but I think we had to so we could reinvent ourselves.”

Mrs Moir said the uncertainty has been the hardest part - initially about whether the caf¨¦ could even stay open, and then about whether its employees would be eligible for the Federal Government’s JobKeeper payment.

But through the darkness, Hairy Dog’s customers have been its shining light.

“And now I’ve got my mojo back,” Mrs Moir said.

A big part of the reason for that is the way the local community has taken to the cafe’s new takeaway options - including souvlakis

and roast pork rolls.

“This wasn’t how I envisaged our business to be, so that part has been difficult - particularly how quickly we needed to change on the run - but our community has been so unbelievable in their support,” Mrs Moir said.

“The way they’ve spoken to me, and the love they’ve shown us, has had me in tears at stages.

“People are ordering two coffees when they really only want one, and some of them aren’t even redeeming their free coffees on their coffee cards.

“It’s just so touching.”

Mrs Moir said the community had to continue to band together, and she would openly encourage customers to visit Spencers Store further up the street for its vegan and vegetarian options, the Gembrook Bakery just across

the road for its range of pies and fresh bread, and Forest Edge restaurant on Launching Place Road for its wood-fired pizzas and takeaway bargains.

“We wanted to make sure we did our own thing, and we all have to support each other,” she said.

“There are two things Gembrook didn’t have until recently - souvlakis, and roast pork rolls.

“On one day recently, we went through eight kilograms of souvlaki meat in an hour and a half.

“People are ringing up and pre-ordering them. It’s incredible the support they’re showing us.”

To order from the Hairy Dog Cafe, ring 0477 482 368.

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It's full-steam ahead at Gembrook's Hairy Dog Café, run by Helen Moir (pictured) and her husband, Craig. 207555

On Wednesday 8 April, the House of Representatives sat for the second time since the Coronavirus has changed so much about our lives, community and nation.

On each occasion we had fewer Members attending in order to meet the distancing requirements. The vital business was to legislate the Federal Government's initiatives that will deliver record levels of spending to support millions of Australians.

We have seen some heartbreaking stories of families losing loved ones here, as we have watched with horror, the destructive power of the virus in other nations; reminding us what we are all trying to avoid, and why we need to keep doing what we have been doing.

Our National Cabinet comprising the Prime Minister, State Premiers and Territory Chief Ministers has been working extremely well.

Our health officials and those on the medical frontline have been exceptional, as have other workers in vital areas.

At the time of writing, it is clear the health

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Federal Member for Casey strategy and the tough measures are working.

The number of new cases each day is falling in line with the public's adoption of virus avoidance measures we now all know.

For so many individuals, families and business owners, this is a time of shock and great difficulty. That's why the Federal and Victorian Governments acted swiftly and in unison with a range of initiatives and payments to assist people until life returns to something more approximating 'normal'.

As always, my office is there to assist those of you navigating the many programmes and assistance measures. Don't hesitate to call or email and we'll do everything we can to help provide the information you need.

Equally, your local State Members of Parliament and the Yarra Ranges Council can assist on matters for which they are responsible.

Clearly, the sooner we get on top of the health crisis, the sooner we can work on the restoration of our economy. "We are all in this together", is a phrase that is often used, but on this occasion, it is true at every level: family, community, nation, and internationally.

I wish you and your family all-the-best. Remember, by working together and doing the right thing, you will stop infections and help save lives.

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Covid-19 life in pictures The past few months have seen society turned upside down due to Covid-19, with impacts extending right through to the Yarra Ranges and surrounds.

To help paint a picture of how the community has been forced to change since the pandemic first began, the Star Mail sent out photographers to capture images of local towns.

These pictures reveal how virus restrictions have closed down communities and changed everyday life as we know it.

Empty streets in Gembrook have become commonplace. 207582

Gembrook community op shop was forced to close until further notice. 207582

Emerald Village Bakery and Cafe with social distancing measure in place. 207582

Sylvia makes a takeaway coffee at Emerald Village Bakery and Cafe.

One of many local businesses with a closed sign. 207582

Puffing Billy cancelled all train services to Gembrook in February. 207582

Social distancing at the Vet Clinic in Gembrook. 207582

Open signs are now a rare sight. This one is at the Hairy Dog Cafe in Gembrook. 207582

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‘Flu’ has hit before

By Anthony McAleer As school students throughout the Yarra Ranges stay home due to the coronavirus pandemic, this is not the first time this has happened in our history.

One hundred and one years ago, in January 1919, all schools were ordered closed until further notice as the area became affected by an influenza pandemic known as the Spanish Flu. The 1918-1919 Spanish Influenza pandemic is regarded as one of the world's worst natural disasters.

At the time it started and began to spread, there was no cure for it and with the movement of troops all over the world it soon spread to almost every country.

Symptoms included temperatures of 103 degrees, intense nausea and a dry cough as the lungs clogged with blood, foam and mucous.

The disease was both fatal and highly contagious.

The exact death toll is unknown, but it is estimated to have been between 40 million and 100 million people worldwide - a greater toll than that resulting from World War 1. Twelve thousand are known to have died in Australia from the disease.

Those who had waited long for the war's end with an optimism for the future and a hope that life would settle down after the hostilities would have their dreams shaken in those early months of peace.

The disease was most likely brought into the country by returning servicemen who had succumbed to the disease. In fact during 1918 and 1919 32 local soldiers had been hospitalised overseas with the disease while 12 of them died from it. Despite quarantine precautions on all ships arriving in Australia, the epidemic spread to the civilian population.

Locally, the first case recorded was the Lilydale Assistant Station Master who was strick-

Mount Evelyn RSL's Anthony McAleer. 192993 en down with the symptoms in late January 1919. Over the next week 13 other cases were reported in the Shire with six coming from Mt Dandenong.

A municipal consultation was held fairly quickly with the Shire Health Officer, Dr Arthur Syme, deciding to prohibit public meetings and social gatherings of more than 20 people and he ordered all schools to be closed.

Church services, however, were exempt providing gauze masks were worn by those attending.

At the National Bank in Lilydale all staff took to wearing masks and equipped themselves with sprays and inhalants.

Dr Syme also arranged for free inoculation centres to be organised at Lilydale, Montrose, Wandin, Silvan and Monbulk with over 400 residents going along to be inoculated.

The new Elementary High School building in Lilydale, due to be opened that year, was altered to provide possible hospital accommo-

Picture: ROB CAREW dation for any serious cases that should occur and a busy gang of local workmen refitted the school room and organised for gas and water to be laid on.

The local Red Cross branch moved into action and a list of names were taken of volunteers willing to work as nurses or cooks or to even make furniture.

Another 15 cases were reported over the next month in the district with one little girl, Beatrice Leahy, becoming a fatality.

She would be the only local fatality. In fact the precautions and treatments organised locally were instrumental in stopping the disease from spreading more extensively and the school never ended up being used as a hospital.

In this case the Shire was relatively lucky as Victoria recorded over 3500 deaths. To come so soon after the end of the war was a depressing blow to an era the world had long looked forward to.

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Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging anyone who is worried about their ability to make payments to phone us and speak to one of our friendly team members about their circumstances.

More support announced Cardinia Shire Council has dedicated $1.6 million in its draft 2020-21 budget to assist community members, support groups and businesses cope with the financial impacts of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Council has announced Phase 2 of its Community and Business Support Package, which includes a range of rates support, such as: Extended due dates Interest-free periods Payment plans A rebate for eligible Health Care Card holders.

“The package includes providing a once-off rate rebate to eligible Health Care Card holders for the 2020-21 rating year, business fees and charges rebates, development of online tools to support businesses to develop e-commerce online services, emergency management response actions and assistance to community agencies in supporting vulnerable people,” said Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Jeff Springfield.

Eligible Pensioner Concession Card and Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card holders are already entitled to receive, and will continue to receive, a discount on their rates if they live in the property.

Cr Springfield said anyone experiencing financial hardship was strongly encouraged to contact Council.

"Our dedicated Customer Service and Rates team are here to help you. Our phone lines, emails and online forms as still open and accessible. Please, if you are facing financial hardship or feeling worried about paying your rates, fees or charges, contact us.

“Our whole Council team remains absolutely committed to delivering the important, critical and essential services while playing our part to slow the spread.

“We’re doing everything possible to deliver essential services and it is important that these services continue. We know that this is a stress-

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ful time – so ensuring we continue to deliver for the community, provide support options, and look after those most in need has never been more important.

“We need to work with each other at this time. Call us if you are experiencing payment difficulties, support local businesses where you can, and stay safe and informed.”

For more information, including details and application information for the Community and Business Support Package visit: www. cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Draft Budget and Council Plan on exhibition Council’s 2020–21 budget, currently on exhibition, has been developed with strong community support and adequate provision for economic stimulus to support local jobs and

For full details and the most up-to-date information: Phone: 1300 787 624 Web: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au

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business. Council will also continue to work with the state and federal governments advocating for more ongoing support.

Cr Springfield said the draft budget proposed a responsible financial approach with a strong understanding of household pressures and a focus on local economic stimulus in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.

“We’re sticking to the State Government’s rate cap, keeping rates as responsible as possible at this time and working hard to deliver the ongoing services our community needs.

“Our focus on delivering essential services means all of the services our community needs and expects - including roads, rubbish and recycling, maternal and children’s services, library services, sporting ovals, street-sweeping

and community supports from school crossings to senior citizens centres - will still be delivered within the rates cap.”

The annual budget enables the delivery of the Council Plan, with its focus on our five key priority areas: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment, Our Economy and Our Governance. It has been developed in line with council’s commitment to improving the liveability of Cardinia Shire in a financially responsible manner, and the draft Council Plan 2020 is on public exhibition alongside the draft budget.

Feedback on the draft budget and draft council plan is open until 5pm, Wednesday 13 May 2020, with Council scheduled to consider the budget on Monday 15 June 2020. Submissions can be made online at: www.cardinia. vic.gov.au/haveyoursay Phase 1 Support Package Council’s previously announced Phase 1 Community and Business Support package includes: Coronavirus Online Help Hub Dedicated ‘Call Back’ support team Business concierge service Rent relief options for commercial tenants in Council properties More time to pay animal registration renewals Faster payments for suppliers and contractors Rebates for some business fees and charges.

Coronavirus Online Help Hub The Coronavirus Online Help Hub features a range of useful resources as well as a ‘call back’ option if community members would like Council to contact them to assist in finding or understanding relevant support or information. Visit www.cardinia.vic.gov. au/onlinehelphub

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COVID-19 update management response actions and assistance to community agencies in supporting vulnerable people.

A message from the Mayor “Council is acutely aware of the uncertain times facing our community due to Coronavirus.

“Council has dedicated $1.6 million in its draft 2020-21 budget to assist community members, support groups and businesses cope with the financial impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

“As well as what we’ve already announced as part of Phase 1 of our Community and Business Support Package, we have now announced Phase 2 of the package which includes a range of rates support such as extended due dates for rates payments, interest-free periods and various payment options.

“The package includes providing a once-off rate rebate to eligible Health Care Card holders for the 2020-21 rating year, business fees and charges rebates, development of online tools to support businesses to develop e-commerce online services, emergency

“The draft budget will also provide for an important and significant forward-thinking capital works program to support jobs and economy, as well as the needs of our fast-growing shire now and into the future.

“As a local Council, focussed and working at the local level, we are proactively addressing the nation-wide challenges of affordability, delivering essential services within a rate cap, and investing in our community and economy for the future.

“We know people are doing it tough and we will continue to do everything we can to help our community get through this, and provide some relief to our community, businesses and local economy.”

Cr Jeff Springfield Mayor, Cardinia Shire Council

Community and Business Support Package Cardinia Shire Council has announced Phase 2 of its Community and Business Support Package which includes a range of rates support, such as: • Extended due dates • Payment plans

• Interest-free periods • A rebate for eligible Health Care Card holders.

Eligible Pensioner Concession Card and Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card holders are already entitled to receive, and will continue to receive, a discount on their rates if they live in the property.

Anyone who is experiencing financial hardship or is worried about their ability to make payments is strongly encouraged to contact Council on 1300 787 624 to speak to one of our dedicated Customer Service and Rates team members about their circumstances.

Phase 1 of the package included: • Coronavirus Online Help Hub • Business concierge service • More time to pay animal registration renewals • Rebates for some business fees and charges.

• Dedicated ‘Call Back’ support team • Rent relief options for commercial tenants in Council properties • Faster payments for suppliers and contractors.

For more information on the Community and Business Support Package visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Visit our Coronavirus Online Help Hub at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/onlinehelphub

Services and facilities update Bins and waste services • Hard and bundled green waste collections are continuing as planned. Collections started on Monday 20 April and will run zone-by-zone until Friday 22 May. Check your collection week and ind out more about how to use this service at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/hardwaste • Household bin collection continues as normal, but bins may be collected earlier in the day than usual. Residents are reminded to put the bins out the night before their collection day. Please do not place bins behind parked cars or park in front of bins.

More info: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/rubbish

Latest information For up-to-date information about impacted facilities, services, meetings and events in Cardinia Shire, visit our website at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus We’re still here to help!

Our dedicated Customer Service team is still available to assist you. Even though our customer service centre at Oficer may be temporarily closed you can still contact us by phone or email, or access a range of online services via our website at any time that suits you.

Important waste service changes The free green waste drop-off days scheduled for April and May have been postponed. Check our website for more details and updates: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/greenwastedropoff

For full details and the most up-to-date information: Phone: 1300 787 624 Web: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au

More info: Victorian Government: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Australian Government: www.australia.gov.au

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ANZAC The World War I heroics of long-standing Emerald RSL member and former Kallista resident William Donovan Joynt have come to light in a book by Berwick author MICHAEL MADDEN. This is an extract of that book - The Victoria Cross, Australia Remembers - looking at the life and selfless service of our own Victoria Cross recipient.

Charge in to enemy fire William Donovan Joynt was born on 19 March 1889 at Elsternwick in Melbourne, Victoria. He was the third son of Irish immigrant Edward Joynt and Victorian-born Alice Woolcott.

William attended Grange Preparatory School in South Yarra, then Melbourne Grammar School. He worked in office jobs for a few years before heading north in 1909.

In the years before World War I began, William Joynt travelled to Rockhampton in Queensland. He worked on farms and at labouring jobs around north Queensland then moved to Western Australia to work his own land at Yarloop, until his potato crop died.

He moved to Tasmania, digging potatoes on Flinders Island until hearing of the landings at Anzac Cove at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.

Joynt had already served two years as a corporal in the militia with the Victorian Rifles, so within months of enlisting in the Australian Imperial Force in May 1915 he was commissioned as a second lieutenant.

He was sent to the 8th Battalion in Broadmeadows, Victoria, and then sailed for Europe on 5 April 1916.

Joynt joined the 8th Battalion in the field in France on 25 July 1916.

On 30 September at a place called The Bluff in the Ypres sector, Belgium, Second Lieutenant William Joynt was shot in the shoulder during a raid on German trenches.

He was evacuated to England, was men-

tioned in despatches that October and promoted to lieutenant in December.

In January 1917, he rejoined his battalion and saw action in the second battle of Bullecourt, Menin Road and Broodseinde.

On 25 September 1917, at the Battle of Polygon Wood in Belgium, William’s older brother Gerald was killed in action while fighting with the 57th Battalion.

On 23 August 1918, now 29 years old, Lieutenant Joynt took charge of his unit after his company commander had been killed. He led his men forward to support the leading battalion which, on approaching Herleville Wood, had lost all their officers, become disorganised and were pinned down by heavy fire.

Joynt reorganised the remnants of the battalion and got them moving. He quickly identified the position in the dense woods on his flank where the enemy fire was coming from.

Dashing out in front of his men, he spurred them on and inspired them into a full-frontal bayonet attack on the woods. He overran the enemy, captured the position and took more than 80 prisoners.

The fighting moved on to Plateau Wood, where he and his men were involved in horrible hand-to-hand fighting, but they turned the enemy’s ‘stubborn defence into abject surrender’.

William was seriously wounded in the buttock on 26 August and evacuated to England.

Victoria Cross recipient, Lieutenant William Donovan Joynt in 1919.

Pictures: COURTESY OF THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL He was initially recommended for the Distinguished Service Order but the recommendation was upgraded to a Victoria Cross. His award was published in The London Gazette

on 27 November 1918.

Joynt was promoted to captain in October and posted to AIF Headquarters in London in March 1919.

ANZAC DAY 2020

WE CAN’T STAND TOGETHER BUT WE CAN STILL STAND AS ONE Anzac Day in Emerald has an historic tradition.

Thousands of locals, young and old stand together to contemplate the sacrifices made by those who served and those who died.

Unfortunately due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, in 2020 we can’t stand together.

So Emerald RSL has made it easy for you to create your very own Anzac Day Ceremony.

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Then at 5.55 am on Anzac Day go outside to your front nature strip, verandah or deck.

Light a candle and play the video on your phone or tablet.

And stand as one.

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ANZAC In February 1920, he returned to Melbourne and was discharged from the AIF in June. He later accepted a soldier-settlement lot in Berwick.

Joynt was a pioneer of colour printing in Australia, forming the Queen City Printers Pty Ltd in Melbourne. He formed Colarts Studios Pty Ltd, but that business failed during the Depression. He continued as a printer for over 60 years.

He became a Freemason in 1924, acted as a special constable during the 1923 Melbourne police strike and became a life member of the Naval and Military Club.

An inaugural member of Melbourne Legacy in 1923, Joynt helped lead the campaign to have Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance built. He served in the militia between wars and was promoted to major in February 1930.

William married Edith Amy Garrett, a nurse, at Hawthorn on 19 March 1932, but they had no children.

Mobilised once more in 1939 when World War II broke out, he commanded the 3rd Garrison Battalion at Queenscliff, then moved to Puckapunyal in March 1941.

From June 1942 he was camp staff officer then quartermaster at Seymour camp and was finally placed on the retired list as an honorary lieutenant colonel on 10 October 1944.

William was a member of the Old Melburnians, the alumni of Melbourne Grammar School. The Old Melburnians society represents all past students of Melbourne Grammar.

It is primarily focused on providing ongoing support to the school as well as maintaining links and friendships for past students.

The society was so important to William that, before he died, he willed his original medals to Melbourne Grammar.

“William was an old boy of the school,” said Andrew Brookes, current President of the Old Melburnians. “I think he was encouraged by an archivist at the law institute to will his medals to Melbourne Grammar, which he did. He had no children and wanted the medals to be on display, not tucked away in a vault somewhere after he died.”

Joynt and his wife Edith purchased the former home of legendary artist Tom Roberts at Kallista until they had built their own home nearby.

He was a member of the Emerald RSL and wrote three autobiographical books: To Russia and Back Through Communist Countries (1971), Saving the Channel Ports, 1918 (1975) and Breaking the Road for the Rest (1979).

A monument to VC winner Donavan Joynt on Emerald RSL's Anzac Walk. 207581 His wife Edith died in 1978 and William Donovan Joynt VC died on 5 May 1986 at Windsor.

He was the last Australian VC recipient from World War I to pass away and was buried with full military honours in Brighton cemetery in Melbourne.

Joynt’s name appears on the Victoria Cross monument at Springvale cemetery in Victoria.

The Emerald Football Club present the Donovan Joynt Medal for the best and most courageous player on the field in the Anzac Day clash every year.

After William died, Melbourne Grammar received all of his medals.

Mr Brooks said the school and the Old Melburnians thought it would be fitting to display them in the sanctuary of the Old Melburnians War Memorial Hall. To this day, the medals are still there.

“They’re a focal point for Anzac Day commemorations every year,” Mr Brooks said.

“We have the Anzac service in the hall and normally refer to the medals. The students are remarkably respectful, they don’t speak as they enter and leave the hall, walking past the medals.

“They reflect on the importance of the medals and what it means for a person to be awarded a Victoria Cross. I think they understand the significance of it.”

Victoria Cross recipient, Lieutenant William Donovan.

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We should acknowledge the sacrifices of generations of these men and women and give thanks to all those Australians who served and fought for the freedoms we enjoy today.

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ANZAC

Stand apart, and together

On 25 April 1915, the Anzacs set out to capture the Gallipoli Peninsula to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies. The objective was to capture Constantinople.

The Anzacs landed on Gallipoli and met fierce resistance from the Ottoman Turkish defenders. Their plan to knock Turkey out of the war quickly became a stalemate, and the campaign dragged on for eight months.

Today, we as a community are in isolation, staying home to protect our community. However, we can still honour those who served to protect our shores. At 6 am this Anzac Day, join your community at the end of your driveway and pay your respects to our heroes who never come home.

Lest We Forget.

Brad Battin MP State Liberal Member for Gembrook

Gembrook MP Brad Battin.

Don’t forget the Anzacs Emerald RSL 207581 stay ready to support our mates and families in need.

Times are tough for all and the charities supporting veterans are no exception. They need your help. While we cannot go onto the streets this year, we can go online.

I ask that you go to www.DiggersTribute. com.au and see how we can keep the spirit of care for our veterans a part of this Anzac Day. These are trying times but it is in Australia’s nature to stand tall and united in adversity.

That is the Anzac spirit.

Keith Payne VC, National Ambassador, Diggers Tribute.

This ANZAC Day, join the community at the end of your driveway at 6 am to honour those who gave their all for us.

Lest We Forget.

Right now we are facing the most significant challenge and threat to our way of life since World War II. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live, and it will change how we observe one of our nation’s most sacred days this year - Anzac Day. There will be no marches, no parades and no gunfire breakfasts or games of two-up at your local RSL, but Anzac Day has not been cancelled and we will continue to pause this year to honour our servicemen and women.

Australians are at their best when we come together to support one another and while we cannot physically gather to commemorate the service and sacrifice of our defence personnel, we can show them our respect.

Whether it’s a solitary driveway tribute, baking Anzac biscuits, a small ceremony with your household, sharing a message for our service personnel, or watching the televised ser-

vice from the Australian War Memorial on the morning of 25 April, I encourage everyone to pause, reflect and say a simple ‘thank you for your service’.

Teach your children about the importance of the day and the service of the original Anzacs as well as the service of the almost two million Australians who have served over more than a century.

Think of those who are currently serving, both in Australia and abroad.

And reflect on the more than 102,000 who have died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations whose names are inscribed on the walls of the Australian War Memorial.

Anzac Day is now more important than ever and we will remember them.

Lest we forget.

Darren Chester MP, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Minister for Defence Personnel.

Remember the sacrifice

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Today we are all impacted by Covid-19. We must look out for each other, making sure our neighbours and families are okay.

We need to keep our children occupied and active during their time at home. And we need to accept this challenge with a positive frame of mind.

In this time when we must stand apart we must, like in times of war, stand together more than ever.

Of course my great concern is for the welfare of our veterans, particularly those like myself who are getting-on in years.

The cancellation of Anzac Day services and our traditional Anzac Day marches in town and cities across the country is a blow to all Australians, but none more so than to veterans.

We will miss the camaraderie, the old mates we see rarely, and the chance to share our pride with family and friends. But life will and must go on. For veterans that means the work we do to look after each other must continue.

This is a time of year when the local chapters of our charities are normally on your streets and in shopping centres with their badges and knick-knacks to raise funds to look after veterans in their communities.

Most local veteran charities decided not to fundraise in public, even before the latest social distancing measures.

Our ageing volunteers are at a higher risk from this virus. But veterans are not a group to give up without a fight. We will push on and

Pay your respects

105 years ago, the Anzac legend was born.

It’s a story of Australians and New Zealanders being thrust into an impossible situation against insurmountable odds. For eight gruelling months under constant fire, our ANZACs held their ground on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

Tragically, more than 8000 Australians did not return.

In these extraordinary times, we should not forget those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live and be free.

Let’s commemorate the courage and resilience of the Anzac spirit in our homes and our hearts.

This Anzac Day, more than ever, we will remember them. Lest We Forget.

Bridget Vallence MP State Liberal Member for Evelyn

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A way to pay respects

By Romy Stephens Anzac Day might look vastly different this year, but that doesn’t mean communities can’t commemorate the important occasion.

Current Covid-19 restrictions means public dawn services and marches have been cancelled, but local RSLs are encouraging people to still get involved.

Whether it be standing out the front of driveways at 6am or observing a minute silence at some point throughout the day, there are plenty of ways for locals to pay respect.

Monbulk RSL president Bill Ford said he will sound The Last Post and Australian Anthem from the steps of the RSL at 6am on Anzac Day. He encouraged residents to listen out and do whatever they could to commemorate the occasion.

“There’s so many platforms and there’s no reason why people can’t do Zoom link-ups at 6am in the morning on their phones and at their front gates,” he said.

“Everyone could hang an Australian flag at their gate post as well, I’ll have my Australian flag flying at home here.

“Make sure, at some stage, to observe two minute silence for the lost figures as well.”

Mount Evelyn RSL member Anthony McAleer encouraged people to watch a livestreamed Anzac Day service.

“Although the Mount Evelyn RSL won’t be conducting any ceremony, there will be streaming on Facebook of a single Dawn Service at the Shrine of Remembrance,” he said.

RSLs are encouraging people to hold a private Dawn Service on Anzac Day. 207581 “The service will be mostly pre-recorded with a live wreath laying component featuring the Governor and a contemporary Victorian veteran.”

With volunteers unable to sell Anzac Day badges this year, Lilydale RSL encouraged people to keep an eye out for badges on sale at shops and businesses that are still open.

Like many around the country, Emerald RSL and Upwey Belgrave RSL have drawn inspiration from a simple idea.

Local RSLs are encouraging people to still commemorate Anzac Day. 207581 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

“At dawn, people can stand on their front porch or their nature strip with a candle and recite the Ode,” longtime Emerald RSL figurehead and former president Peter Maloney said.

“If everyone does that in Emerald that morning it’ll be such a moving scene, particularly if - as encouraged - they play The Last Post.

“Everyone will do their own thing in their own way, but they’ll still be remembering and it’ll be a kind of private Anzac Day.”

RSL Victoria is asking the whole Victorian community to #standto on 25 April and #LightUpTheDawn.

At 6am Anzac Day residents can stand in their yard, driveway, or balcony and observe a minute of silence in respect for our veteran’s past and present.

To keep up to date with what each RSL in the region has planned for Anzac Day, visit the individual RSL sub-branch Facebook page.

A community remembers those who have served The Gembrook community will honour the town's former servicemen and women on Saturday, despite the current Stage 3 Covid-19 restrictions prohibiting traditional Anzac Day services from going ahead.

This year marks the 40th year of the Gembrook RSL sub-branch's dawn service, but this time around it will have a distinctly different feel to it.

Instead of community members being invited to the town's memorial at Remembrance Park just off Redwood Road, they're instead being encouraged to stand at the end of their driveways throughout the town centre just before 6am on 25 April to hear The Last Post and Reveille being played by a lone trumpeter.

Anzac Day is not only one of the most significant days on the Australian calendar, it also holds a particularly special place in the heart of Gembrook RSL president, Norm Smith.

The only time Mr Smith has been away from his beloved community for any significant period of time was when he did National Service in 1952, and also on the 60th anniversary of the Greece and Crete campaign.

His father was captured in Crete and died as

a prisoner of war in Germany. All these years later, Mr Smith still gets emotional when talking about the profound impact his father's passing had on the family.

The year 1939 was a particularly telling one for Mr Smith's family - it brought the start of World War II, and also his first real experience in escaping bushfires, which would later prove pivotal when, in 1983 - as a bus driver - he delivered a whole host of children from harm on Ash Wednesday.

He was forced to grow up fast, given he was just seven-years-old the last time he saw his father.

"Mum would always say to kiss your father goodbye," Mr Smith told the Gazette for a story leading up to Remembrance Day in 2018. Tears were welling in his eyes.

"In '41 she got the message to say he was a prisoner of war, and in '42 she got another message to say he'd passed away."

Mr Smith still has a copy of that message from November 1942.

The letter, from Harold A. Bader, reads - in part: "I am endeavouring to get a photo of your husband's grave through the commandant of my camp, and when available I will forward.

"He was quite conscious right to the end,

Anzac Appeal moves online RSL Victoria's annual Anzac Appeal will move to an online campaign in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The decision was made to not undertake a traditional face-to-face fundraising effort with volunteers selling badges shortly before the Victorian Government announced stage three restrictions.

RSL Victoria CEO Jamie Twidale said "the Anzac Appeal is the RSL's biggest fundraiser of the year."

"It's when our hardworking volunteers usually sell Anzac badges on streets right across Victoria to raise money for our veteran support programs," he said.

"Our volunteers won't be fundraising on the streets this year. But Australians will be able to make an online donation.

"Money raised through the Anzac Appeal will go where it always has - to fund vital services for veterans and their families."

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RSL Victoria’s annual Anzac Appeal will move online due to Covid-19. said that Covid-19 had increased the need for the RSL to raise funds to support veterans and their families.

Dr Webster said "Many of our veterans will be doing it especially tough. Some will be struggling with social isolation, physical and mental health problems," he said.

"The longer this pandemic goes on, the more acute the needs of our veterans become.

"Please show your support for those who have made sacrifices for us."

Donations can be made at anzacappeal. com.au.

Gembrook RSL president Norm Smith is preparing for a different kind of Anzac Day in 2020. 207666 Picture: RUSSELL BENNETT and was always talking of you and the kiddies, and of home life.

"I am sure it meant a lot in your finest hours and helps you to keep a brave heart and a smiling face when I tell you that, right to the last, his thoughts and words were for you and the kiddies.

"He asked the medical orderly to tell you not to worry and, even though he not return to you in person, he would always be with you in spirit".

At 11am on Anzac Day, there will also be a rendition of The Last Post played outside the Hairy Dog Cafe in Gembrook's Main Street.

You can still be a part of ANZAC DAY this year.

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Sport won’t be the same nancial pressure pre-coronavirus,” Dillon said.

“So what about now, or post-corona?”

Dillon urged all clubs to utilise the Community Football Covid-19 Financial Assessment Tool - to identify the shift in financial models moving forward, and to plan accordingly.

“Complete the free model and find out where your shortfall is,” he said. “Act now, and get moving. 80 per cent of clubs have not done a budget, post-Covid-19. That is a red flag for all community clubs. We need to focus on the long-term survival of clubs, but the next 12 months is a critical period.”

Based off the free club financial estimator on the TDS website, it’s estimated that some clubs will experience a more than 70 per cent revenue drop in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, given negative impacts to sponsorship, fundraising, membership, registrations, consumer disposable income, and a range of other factors - including potentially starting a season in the winter months.

“If the clubs do nothing, their revenue shortfall will be in that range, however we’ve provided six here-and-now revenue solutions that will reduce the clubs’ exposure,” Dillon said.

Dillon is running a series of webinars to educate clubs on how to minimise their exposure during the pandemic.

TD Solutions brings his lifetime’s work - including working for 17 years at AFL clubs such as Collingwood (as chief financial officer under Eddie McGuire), Hawthorn (as chief operating officer under Ian Dicker and Jeff Kennett, and acting chief executive), and St Kilda (as chief operating officer) - to the fore to help those running local sporting clubs.

For more on the Community Football Covid-19 Financial Assessment Tool and Guide, visit www.tdcommunitysolutions.com.au.

By Russell Bennett Sporting clubs right across the nation need to be prepared for what’s coming.

As the world continues to come to grips with the magnitude of the Covid-19 pandemic, its sporting codes - both at professional, and community level - are planning for their return at some stage in 2020.

In making that call, they’re rightfully following the advice of the various government and health bodies.

But there’s a stark reality facing some clubs that a return this year, to a drastically-reduced season - could cause much more financial harm than good.

Influential West Gippsland footy figure, Cora Lynn’s Terry Dillon - through his company TD Solutions Sports Administration - has developed the ‘Community Football Covid-19 Financial Assessment Tool’ in conjunction with the AFL. The AFL has then forwarded it to all community clubs across Australia, and it’s been shared with all state sport and recreation departments across the nation.

Effectively, it’s designed to help clubs clearly understand the effects that the coronavirus could have on their financial bottom line.

While there’s currently a working group in place conducting a Victoria-wide review into the salary cap and points systems in light of the pandemic, Dillon’s personal view is that caps should drop from 65 to 75 per cent across the state.

Dillon said a statewide, proportionate salary cap shift is “critical”, and explained why.

“Playing half a season doesn’t mean clubs get half the revenue,” he said.

“We’d all love for the season to proceed -

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“There’s no one who wants footy and netball to return this year more than me, but there’s a greater risk for many clubs’ viability if the season proceeds.

“If we don’t take the hard line here at the current time there will be more clubs in financial trouble than not at the end of either this year or next. Sadly - some won’t recover.”

TD Solutions has predicted that up to 80 per cent of clubs won’t be ready for what’s to come, and a good percentage of those will end up in debt.

Dillon also predicted a participation dropoff of sorts, with the retirement of some senior players likely hastened by the new environment.

“AFL Victoria has a difficult job in balancing regional clubs’ need for players to travel to play, and their own viability,” he explained.

“And there’s a need to protect regional clubs.

“There’s an argument for zero player payments for 2020 if the season does begin. There are just too many unknowns. Drastic times require drastic measures.”

While Dillon acknowledged that would cause a huge adjustment for players and coaches at a community level, he said there’d be a short-term impact on the game for a long-term benefit.

At one stage this year, TD Solutions sampled 30 community football netball clubs in a span of 45 days. Incredibly, 25 of those were in debt.

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ACROSS Unobtrusive (13) Terror (5) Vegetable (7) Intelligent (6) Stone (6) Entertainment (5) Stop (5) Garment (6) Bone (6) Irritable (7) Vestige (5) Officer (3-10)

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7630 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Inconspicuous. 8, Panic. 9, Parsnip. 10, Clever.

11, Pebble. 12, Opera. 14, Cease. 18, Anorak. 20, Fillet.

23, Peevish. 24, Trace. 25, Sub-lieutenant.

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6, Omnibus. 7, Supper. 13, Proverb. 15, Epistle. 16, Pampas. 17, Street. 19, Alibi. 21, Llama. 22, Thou.

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MURPHY’S IS STILL

OPEN ! lp e h o t e r e h d n a

We now have available options for contactless transaction.

The well-being of our customers, team and community is our highest priority, and now that times have changed, if you dont want to shop in store, thatʼs no problem, we can deliver to your door.

Pay via Tap & Go

now t hat ’s

Pick up order in drive through $10 local small vehicle delivery service MURPHY’S

CNR MAIN & SILVAN ROADS, MONBULK PH: 9756 6306

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*Delivery fee applies and cost depends on size, weight and distance. Delivery’s only available between 9am to 3pm. Payment must be made prior to delivery.

12447286-NG17-20

*Excludes trade quantities

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