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May 29, 2020

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Scrubs create cheer Butterlies, super heroes and Star Wars Stormtroopers adorn the scrubs of aged care workers in Grovedale, thanks to nurse and mother-of-two Melissa Nielsen.

The enrolled nurse came up with colourful idea when Alan David Lodge went into lockdown due to COVID-19 restrictions, temporarily halting visits.

“We needed to brighten the place up a bit because the residents seemed a bit down,” the Belmont local said “Originally, I just made a couple for myself and wore them to work.”

But her colleagues were soon requesting their own custom-made scrubs and Melissa has since sewn about 60.

“I’m doing super heroes, fruit, lowers, trees … pretty much everything that’s nice and bright,” she said. “It’s been a talking point.”

She is also making pillowcases and other items to cheer up the elderly residents at the Barwon Health facility.

One resident was in tears after receiving a butterly-themed pillow, Melissa said. “Now every time I make different scrubs, she wants a different pillow!”

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Council grants under ire

By Luke Voogt Two council grants to sporting clubs ailiated with gaming machine venues have come under ire from Ratepayers Geelong.

Ratepayers Geelong treasurer Jim Collins labelled the grants “hypocritical” given council’s tough stance on pokies.

“Ratepayers are rightly incensed that their money is being thrown away,” he said.

“We believe in supporting our clubs and our youth with good facilities. But we don’t believe in throwing money at clubs that are already gaining signiicant money out of pokies. Other people deserve a fair bite at the cherry.”

Mr Collins took aim at a $350,000 grant for Lara Football Club to upgrade lighting at Lara Sporting Club.

Lara Sporting Club made $935,496 in pokie revenue from July to December in 2019, according to the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation.

A $228,000 grant to Bell Park Cricket Club to upgrade training facilities also angered Ratepayers Geelong. he ailiated Bell Park Sport and Recreation Club made $387,066 from pokies between July and December in 2019.

Under City Hall’s guidelines for its community infrastructure grants, facilities

designated for pokies are not eligible. he guidelines also state that proposals where the recipient receives revenue from electronic gaming machines will be “given a lower priority”.

But Windermere ward councillor Anthony Aitken said council approved the grants based on the “very competitive” proposals’ beneit to the local community.

“Council doesn’t have a blanket ban on sporting clubs with pokies applying for grants.”

Lara Sporting Club’s pokies revenue did not translate into a “signiicant inancial windfall”, he said. “For many clubs this seems to be an albatross around their necks now,” Cr Aitken

said. “I’m not going to penalise a club for decisions that were made 30 years ago. “hese sporting clubs provide a far bigger beneit to the sporting community than any detriment associated with their gaming machines.”

Council has spent thousands of dollars on legal action opposing bids for more pokies at Geelong venues.

Last April, council successfully challenged White Eagle House’s bid to double its pokies.

Council failed in legal bids to stop Geelong RSL installing an extra 30 pokies in 2018 and Cliton Springs Golf Club increasing its pokies by 10 this year.

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he university expects its total income to fall by about 14 per cent amid the pandemic. he approach, combining debt and cost-savings, would ensure that Deakin could preserve as many jobs as possible in the “medium term”, Professor Martin said. he proposal comes ater Deakin University’s council rejected the National Tertiary Education Union’s COVID-19 Job Protection Framework on May 21. he framework would constrain Deakin’s council in deciding the university’s “best short, medium, and longer-term interests”, Professor Martin said.

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Deakin University plans to shed about 300 jobs and leave another 100 vacancies unilled with the COVID-19 pandemic expected to cost between $250-$300 million in revenue. he decision angered the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), which said the university was “using the crisis as an opportunity to shed staf without reprisal”. he union claimed that Deakin Vice Chancellor Iain Martin had shown “reckless disregard” for “careers and livelihoods by rejecting a union-negotiated deal to save jobs”.

“Disappointment doesn’t begin to describe NTEU members’ response to this. We are angry.”

But Professor Martin said the proposed cuts represented just three per cent of the university’s workforce of 10,500.

“As a university, we spend 55 per cent of our total revenue on staf,” he said. “While we will do everything possible to minimise staf impacts, we must look at our employment costs as well as continuing to minimise other expenditure to adjust to where we need to be.” he 400 positions were not all full-time, Professor Martin said.

Early birds get bookworm Maisie and Jack Kelly were early birds getting the bookworm on Tuesday, ahead of Geelong libraries reopening to the public on June 9. he Ocean Grove siblings had an early chance to compile their reading shortlists with exclusive access to their local library ahead of other branches opening. his week Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation announced all its branches and mobile services would reopen to the public in line with recent Victorian government advice. “he health and safety of our community and staf remains our priority as we reopen

branches and resume some services,” the corporation said in a statement.

“As such, there will be changes to the way libraries operate, including strict hygiene and social distancing rules, as well as time limits on library visits.

“We thank you for your continued understanding, patience and support as we reopen libraries and resume services.” he gradual resumption of services begins next Monday with return chutes opening during branch operating hours.

On June 9, branches and mobile services will

reopen with shorter operating hours. he corporation plans to resume normal library opening hours on July 6.

Library programming, live events and most outreach services would remain suspended until further notice, the corporation said. he corporation has also extended due dates for all physical collection items until July 31, 2020 and has committed to waive overdue ines during this period.

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Deakin saw “no need” to enact measures in the framework including stand-downs, forced leave, forced reduction of hours and across the board pay cuts of up to 15 per cent, he said.

Professor Martin proposed adopting Deakin’s initial response to COVID-19, as endorsed by the university’s council on May 7, and temporary variations to its enterprise agreement.

“I acknowledge again that managing 2020 and the next two-to-three years is about far more than money,” he said. “But without a solid and sustainable inancial position we will not be able to make the impact-generating contributions that will be needed.”

Search off for $1.2m winner A mystery lotto player who won $1.2 million ater buying a ticket in Highton has come forward. he lotto player won $1,232,163.59 as one of four division one entries nationally in TattsLotto’s Saturday night draw.

Lotto oicials called of the search on Wednesday ater the winner came forward. But how they plan to enjoy life as a newly-minted millionaire remains a mystery ater they chose to stay anonymous and celebrate in private. he mystery winner bought their ticket from Highton Lotto, and owner John Hodgson was thrilled they had come forward.

“We are so glad we’ve found the winner!” he said.

“We were starting to wonder where they were and why they hadn’t checked their ticket.

“We want to thank all of our loyal customers who have been coming in to check their tickets and supporting us during this time.

“We are so happy for our winning customer. We wish them all the happiness in the world.”

Mr Hodgson and wife Vivienne have sold two division one-winning tickets in their three years at Highton Lotto. “he outlet’s been quite lucky,” he said.

“I think there’s been about 20 division one winners over the years.”

Meanwhile, a Geelong retiree won $24,999 in Saturday night’s Super 66 draw ater purchasing her ticket at Bellpost Lotto & News, Norlane. he woman, who wished to remain anonymous, said she planned to share the win with her children.

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Council vows to reinstate staff

By Luke Voogt Geelong council has pledged to return 576 stood down employees to their jobs, as COVID-19 restrictions ease.

“We will return our valued employees to their substantive roles as opportunities are created through the reopening of facilities and resumption of activities,” Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher said yesterday.

But Cr Asher was unable to provide further details on when City Hall would rehire the employees.

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of the restriction changes for city employees whose roles were afected by the impact of coronavirus,” she said.

Earlier this month, council announced it had redeployed more than 200 of the stood-down workers to other roles. he Victorian government has eased stage three restrictions, allowing indoor and outdoor

pools to reopen next Monday and gyms to reopen on June 22.

However, Geelong locals will have to wait another four days, as Cr Asher said council-operated pools would open next Friday. “he city is working through the requirements of the directions but is committed to safely reopening our pools as soon as possible.”

City Hall was also working through the details of reopening council-owned or operated facilities closed as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, Cr Asher said.

“We are pursuing the same process for

our community facilities tenants, such as neighbourhood houses and senior citizen’s centres. “We are moving quickly to implement safe work plans to ensure impacted city facilities can safely reopen.”

City Hall approved 50 local sporting clubs to return to training this week, many of which had already resumed on practice ields, ovals and tracks across Geelong. “he city has approved the safe return of tenant sporting clubs for outdoor training at our sport and recreation facilities,” Cr Asher.

National Wool Museum will reopen its shop on June 1.

Children swing into action Mia, Noah and Ruby were able to enjoy being kids again as playgrounds reopened across Geelong on Tuesday. he Corio siblings took to swings, slides and skateboards at Flinders Park as City Hall opened playgrounds, outdoor gym equipment and skate parks across the city. he reopening coincided with the easing of stage three COVID-19 restrictions across Victoria.

People can now gather in groups of up to 10 at these public spaces but must maintain a distance of 1.5 metres from anyone outside their household. hat number is set to increase to 20 next Monday, with social distancing requirements to remain in place.

“It’s great to be able to provide the community the chance to use our much-loved playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor gym spaces again,” Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher said.

“We encourage people to use these facilities safely and to maintain their commitment to the social distancing and hygiene guidelines, which are in place to ensure we can slow the spread of coronavirus while starting to enjoy some of our wonderful public areas once again.”

A photo of the tornado in Lara before it cut a path through Mount Duneed, Waurn Ponds, Grovedale and Armstrong Creek.

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Storm ‘most likely’ a tornado: BOM

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A storm that tore a path of destruction through Geelong’s south last Wednesday was “most likely” a tornado, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

Severe winds tore roofs apart, leaving four homes unhabitable and damaging at least 40 more, as the storm cut a path through Mt Duneed, Waurn Ponds, Grovedale and Armstrong Creek about 1.15am.

Meteorologists who inspected the damage and scrutinised radar data made a preliminary inding that the storm was “most-likely” a tornado. “he damage suggests an EF1 intensity tornado, with peak three-second wind gusts of 150 to 160 kilometres per hour,” a bureau spokesperson said. “A narrow corridor of damage was observed across 3.5 kilometres. It is most likely that a tornado was responsible for the damage. “he line of thunderstorms intensiied rapidly in the 10 minutes before impact, and they moved rapidly over the area. “here were a number of rotating structures within the line of storms, which supports preliminary indings of a tornadic impact.”

Tornadoes range in scale from EF0, the least signiicant, to EF5, the most signiicant, with the vast majority of tornadoes in Australia on the lower end of the scale.

About 60 tornados occur across Australia each year.

“Cool season tornados generally occur once or twice a year, but it is rare that they move through such a populated area,” a bureau spokesperson said.

“Many may go unnoticed in non-populated areas.”

Last Wednesday’s tornado was less signiicant than one that hit Axe Creek, near Bendigo, in June 2019.

But that tornado only destroyed one home as it travelled mostly through paddocks.

SES volunteers responded to more than 200 calls for help last Wednesday following the storm.

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Accused driver misses court

Former principal Debbie Locco, who died in a collision on Sunday. (Facebook)

Coronavirus testing prevented an Armstrong Creek man, accused of hitting and killing a cyclist, from appearing in court on Tuesday.

Chris Hyslop, 35, was due to face Melbourne Magistrates Court on charges of culpable driving, dangerous driving causing death, failing to stop and failing to render assistance.

But Hyslop was unable to appear as he was in isolation in custody due to a close relative waiting on a coronavirus test result, the court heard.

He did not apply for bail and was remanded in custody to front court for a committal mention on September 29.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives charged Hyslop and remanded him in custody on Monday in relation to a fatal crash that

killed 60-year-old Debbie Locco. he former principal and mother-of-three had been cycling on Beach Road about 5.25pm when a red Holden Commodore hit her, police alleged.

Detective Sergeant Mark Amos alleged the driver led the scene ater hitting Ms Locco and dumped the car a short time later near Waller Court, Cheltenham. hree passengers were let in the car, including a one-year-old infant. he Department of Education wrote to staf, students and parents of South Oakleigh College on Monday, describing Ms Locco as a “much-loved and admired colleague”.

She had been a “passionate educator”, the department said.

Ms Locco won the Australian Council for Educational Leaders Fellowship last year and was remembered by the department for “her infectious enthusiasm, both for life and work”.

Current South Oakleigh College principal Helen Koziaris said the school community was saddened and grieving the “tragic death” of Ms Locco.

“She was not only a professional colleague but a friend to all who shaped and drove educational change and supported staf, students and parents in their day-to-day lives,” Ms Koziaris said.

“Our deepest condolences go to Debbie’s family at this time. Our thoughts, love and strength are with them, she will be greatly missed, but always remembered.”

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Council’s food relief plan

Kate Guinane and Hayley Boehm prepare an emergency relief package for Bethany Community Support. (Louisa Jones) 209145_01

Relief on way with $300,000 boost As “probably the youngest” support worker at Bethany Community Support, Mount Duneed’s Hayley Boehm is enjoying helping out during hard times. he 19-year-old has delivered emergency relief packages across Geelong to families and individuals experiencing homelessness or family violence, or just struggling to make ends meet.

“Being able to support people in this tough time is pretty rewarding,” said Ms Boehm, who has been with the organisation for about a year.

“A lot of families have really appreciated that they’re still able to get support, even in this diicult time.” he packages include frozen food, pantry staples, toys, blankets and toiletries, plus some special items thrown in from local not-for-proit group Geelong Mums.

“It depends on what they need,” Ms Boehm said.

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Package recipient Sarita, who did not want her surname used, described the items as “really helpful”.

“It was really nice to receive items that my family actually needed – in our package there were books for my son so that he could keep reading.

“I am so appreciative for the support.”

Bethany Community Support was one of four recipients in the Corio and Corangamite electorates to receive a federal funding injection late last month. “here are many people in our community who are inancially impacted by the coronavirus,” Bethany chief executive oicer

Grant Boyd said. “It is likely that throughout this crisis, Bethany Community Support will engage with members of the community who may not have needed our services in the past.” he $391,757 boost would go towards emergency payments and bill assistance, transport costs, healthcare assistance, and purchasing school supplies and food, Mr Boyd said. his included the recently-unemployed and people struggling with social isolation, mental health issues or family violence, he said.

“In addition to our emergency relief support, we have a number of programs such as inancial and therapeutic counselling, family violence, Gamblers Help, and child and family services to support people in challenging situations.”

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A “landmark” $1.7 million investment over ive years will help local families put food on the table, according to Geelong council.

Council on Tuesday night voted for the investment, including $1 million to renovate a building in North Geelong into a “central”, “it-for-purpose” food relief centre. he $1.7 million investment also includes $100,000 in 2020-21 and $600,000 during the following four years to fund the Morgan Street centre’s operating costs. he funding would also “strengthen collaboration across the entire food relief network” and help “attract volunteers and philanthropic assistance”, council said.

Council estimates the region’s current food assistance system provides about 2.16 million meals per year. But Foodbank estimates a need for 2.48 million meals per year, meaning a current shortfall of about 350,000.

Forecasts based on “signiicant” population growth in greater Geelong suggest the shortfall could climb as high as one million meals a year by 2031, according to council.

“It’s incredibly sad that an increasing number of people here in our … region are struggling to put food on the table,” Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher said. “he thought of children going to bed hungry is particularly heartbreaking.” he investment was “a serious and genuine attempt” to address what councillors “agree is an unacceptable situation”, Cr Asher said. he investment includes a proposal for a revised governance structure to strengthen collaboration between Geelong Food Relief Centre, charities and suppliers.

Council’s chair of community wellbeing Pat Murnane said the investment was just “a small step on the road to genuine social equity”.

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Norlane grandmother and “silent achiever” Cheryl LeFevre epitomises what the Barwon Kindness Pandemic is all about, according to page founder Kezz McKenzie.

“She is a really selless woman who puts everybody before herself,” Kezz told the Independent. “She has been taking meals to her [widower] neighbour and has been checking on him daily.”

At the same time, Cheryl was helping out one of her daughters, a single mum who moved in with her kids before COVID-19 restrictions took force, and had also picked up groceries to help out a colleague, Kezz said.

“She does things for breast cancer awareness and she’s a real silent achiever – she doesn’t ask for anything ever,” she said.

Kezz took some lowers to Cheryl recently as a gesture of support and thanks.

“She was the perfect person to say thank you to – a simple act of kindness – which is what the page is all about,” she said.

Kezz set up the Barwon Kindness Pandemic as an ofshoot of its Australia-wide namesake, which has gone viral globally. he local version has almost 700 members on Facebook who leave gits for each other, check up on neighbours, cook meals and post messages of thanks to frontline workers.

“We wanted to create a safe space for people to go to and see more lighter and positive things on social media,” Kezz said.

Geelong punters will be able to get two pints of beer for the price of one at 16 local pubs, Carlton and United Breweries has announced. The company has so far announced $2 million for Australians to buy a beer at their favourite venues online and receive an extra pint free when pubs re-open.

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Reconciliation week Indigenous artist B.J. O’Toole and developer Villawood Properties have collaborated for National Reconciliation Week. A nine square metre artwork and giant letters spelling out ‘Wadawurrung Country’ above Geelong Ring Road paid tribute to the local Indigenous community this week.

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The application reference number is: PP-126-2020

encouraging us to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions in place, Council offices are closed. You may

in Australia. The City together with Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation, Wathaurong

look at the application and any documents that support the application at the City's

Aboriginal Co-operative, The Gathering Place, The Torch and The Department of

website www.geelongaustralia.com.au/advertisedplanning

Justice and Community Safety are pleased to present an online exhibition of art

Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other

works painted by Indigenous Australian artists. The online exhibition can be viewed at:

submissions to the Responsible Authority; City of Greater Geelong.

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An objection must: •

be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing.

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include the reasons for the objection.

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state how the objector would be affected.

The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before Sunday 14 June 2020.

If you object, the Responsible Authority will advise you of its decision.

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CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT www.geelongaustralia.com.au/covid19 02-CI290520-INDY-LEFT

The City has established a Coronavirus Support page, which includes information on the impacts to events, facilities and City services across the region.

A MESSAGE FROM CR STEPHANIE ASHER, MAYOR Australia’s response to COVID-19 has been

definitively proven, some health experts

I also encourage you to get vaccinated for

checked out. Alongside these, other

outstanding in terms of keeping infection

believe that COVID-19 could spread more

the flu if you haven’t already. Although

symptoms to look out for include fever,

rates relatively low. Since early April, the

quickly in colder weather – just as other

the 2020 flu vaccine doesn’t protect

chills or sweats, a cough, shortness of

number of new cases confirmed daily has

viruses do.

against COVID-19, it will help reduce the

breath and a loss of your sense of smell.

reduced dramatically and figures are now

Stay disciplined at social distancing and

well under the peak reached in late March.

practising good hygiene habits: wash your

We’ve all played our role in slowing

hands often with soap or sanitiser, don’t

the spread of the virus, protecting

share drink bottles or cutlery/crockery, and

our community and preventing an

disinfect your commonly touched objects

unmanageable burden on our healthcare

and surfaces regularly.

sector. In response, states are gradually

Good nutrition, plenty of sleep and regular

easing restrictions, allowing us to enjoy

exercise will all help us stay generally

some of the activities we’d put on hold.

healthy. If you’re exercising outdoors in

With the winter months about to begin,

the sun, you’ll get the added bonus of a

we should continue to take measure

dose of Vitamin D, which can be harder to

to stay well. Although it’s yet to be

come by during the cooler months.

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

ARE YOU A BUSINESS OWNER NEEDING HELP? We have fast-tracked a Business Support Package for COVID-19 impacted businesses within Greater Geelong, with these FREE support opportunities available now: Digital marketing – website management and development, getting the best from your social media, content ideas, branding and e-commerce.

Small business mentoring – expert help on a wide range of business topics and industry sectors.

Human resources – advice and guidance about government packages, managing your staff and keeping them safe, and workforce planning and compliance.

Counselling – Converge International provides free and confidential solutionsoriented counselling and support for business owners and their families.

Legal advice – employment law, corporate and commercial law, leases and contracts, and insolvency and business restructuring.

Financial management – advice and guidance on government financial support, accounting and financial services, business planning, cash flow forecasting and methods to manage finance during an economic downtown.

Find our Coronavirus Business Support page at: www.geelongaustralia.com. au/business or call 5272 5272.

risk of having both the flu and COVID-19 simultaneously. Health experts say it’s likely you’ll get sicker if you contract both at the same time, so minimising that risk is the smart play and will also help protect

The COVID-19 test is free and can be taken by visiting your local testing facility – call the 24-hour coronavirus hotline (1800 675 398) to find one near you. Stay

our hospitals from the burden of flu admissions.

safe everyone, and keep looking out for each other.

Finally, please stay home if you’re feeling unwell, and get tested if you experience even mild symptoms of coronavirus. Don’t write off a runny nose or sore throat as simply a common cold – get yourself

Cr Stephanie Asher Mayor, City of Greater Geelong

WELCOME BACK TO OUR PLAYGROUNDS, SKATE PARKS AND OUTDOOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT In line with the Victorian Government’s easing of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, we are pleased to have re-opened City playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor fitness equipment.

We hope you enjoy being able to visit one of our region’s wonderful outdoor spaces.

Please remember to stay home if you feel unwell, practise good hygiene by washing your hands before and after you visit and maintain a 1.5 metre distance from others whilst you’re there.

The number of people permitted to gather is no more than 10 and that will increase to no more than 20 from 1 June, but physical distancing requirements will remain.

It’s important you observe the current government directions on gatherings to ensure we all keep safe and healthy and continue to slow the spread of coronavirus.

We are rolling-out updated signage at playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor gym spaces and will continue to keep you informed about changes to restrictions.

For more information visit geelongaustralia.com.au/covid19

SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SUPPORT

PACE HELPING BUSINESSES TRANSITION TO ONLINE

Australian Government Business Support Line: 13 28 46

The creative team from Pace Advertising has been helping other Geelong businesses pivot to an online model, working with several businesses to change their service delivery from physical shop-fronts to ‘online-only’ models.

Business Victoria hotline: 132 215

VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SUPPORT FUND

TOURISM INDUSTRY Information for businesses operating in the tourism industry is available at www.tourismgeelongbellarine.com.au/insights/updates-covid-19-tourism-industry/

Pace Advertising has the technical know-how to assist businesses move online, ensuring customers can access products and services using online platforms for sales, one-on-one video consultations or over the phone expert advice.

businesses looking to creatively pivot their offer to an online model.

Pace is offering advice, support and a range of services to Geelong

Get in touch with them on 5273 4777 or info@pace.com.au

We will be showcasing different businesses and how they are adapting and innovating. To discover others and to lend them your support, check out the list on our website. Want to share how your business is doing it differently?

Email us at EcoDev@geelongcity.vic.gov.au to let us know.

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CORONAVIRUS ALERT – THERE ARE FIVE REASONS TO LEAVE HOME

Shopping – groceries and necessary goods and services

Going to the doctor/ pharmacy or caring for others

Going to work or education if can’t work or study at home

Visiting friends, family and loved ones

GATHERINGS

Exercising and outdoor recreation

Indoor gatherings 5 people or less

Outdoor gatherings 10 people or less

WHEN LEAVING HOME YOU MUST STAY 1.5 METRES FROM OTHER PEOPLE AND OBSERVE DIRECTIONS ON GATHERINGS.

RESTRICTION LEVELS The Victorian Government has announced the gradual easing of restrictions throughout the State from 11.59pm on Sunday 31 May. These changes affect social events and ceremonies, fitness, sport and recreation, personal services, cafes and restaurants, travel and leisure, culture and entertainment. The CIty is moving quickly to plan for the safe reopening of the City's facilities affected by the easing of restrictions.

For further information on Victoria’s restriction levels, visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

TAKING CARE OF OUR COMMUNITY

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP? Find up-to-date resources and answers to common questions at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/covid19

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Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636

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Mindspot: 1800 614 434

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Lifeline: 13 11 14

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Suicide call back service:

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MensLine: 1300 789 978

1300 659 467

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE •

Headspace: 1800 650 890

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SANE Australia: 1800 187 263

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Kids helpline: 1800 551 800

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ReachOut: online at reachout.com.au

FAMILY VIOLENCE Family violence is never ok, no matter the circumstances or situation.

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CORONAVIRUS ALERT

CURRENT RESTRICTIONS These facilities are open but you must maintain a distance of at least 1.5 metres from other people and observe the directions on gatherings.

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Call police on 000 in an emergency.

Contact The Orange Door: 1800 312 820 (people of any age, gender, sexuality, culture and ability welcome), 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday except public holidays.

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Contact SAFE STEPS: 1800 015 188 if you are a woman or women with children experiencing family violence and you are in need of immediate help. This is a Statewide service and operates 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Confidential counselling is also available by contacting 1800Respect: 1800 737 737

BOAT RAMPS, PIERS AND JETTIES

PL AYGROUNDS

EQUESTRIAN CENTRES

SKATE/BIKE PARKS

Should you need support to help stop you using violence against your family please contact 1300 766 491.

EMERGENCY RELIEF If you are in mandatory self-isolation, you may be eligible for deliveries of essential food and personal care items and should call the hotline on 1800 675 398.

The Coronavirus Support page lists contact details for a range of agencies which offer

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

TENNIS COURTS

food relief for people who are experiencing financial difficulties.

GOLF COURSES

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CARAVAN PARKS Closed to new visitors

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH COVID-19 We know that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be challenging for everyone in our community. With the first easing of restrictions by the State Government, our

PUBLIC GATHERINGS The number of people who can meet in a public space such as a beach, park or sport field, is no more than 10.

lives will begin to look a little more like they did before COVID-19. But this begs the question; what have we learned along the way?

Take our short survey to help us learn more at yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au or by calling us at 5272 5272.

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MY GEELONG Shona McLean is part of a new community contact centre reaching out to residents in mandatory isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. he long-term Geelong resident spoke to the Independent about her passion for helping those in need.

What are your favourite local places to visit?

We enjoy getting out in the national parks and the coastal areas. I enjoy ishing and camping as a form of relaxation. When restrictions ease, we are looking forward to moving around the region a bit more freely.

Tell us about your role in council’s new community contact centre.

I recently joined the centre, which has been reaching out to residents in mandatory isolation during the pandemic as part of the city’s relief and recovery response. I have personally made more than 100 calls to residents in the greater Geelong community – as have my fellow community contact centre colleagues. We provide links to relevant services, such as food relief and mental health support. We also ofer important human connections for people in need of social interaction.

How have people responded?

It has been a humbling experience and I’ve had some memorable moments. On one occasion, I spoke to a man who was looking ater his mum

as well as 52 budgies. hen there was a lady who was so happy for my call, as I could organise to ix her bin lid. I’ve also helped people in need of housing and health support. So many people have sincerely appreciated us taking the time to ring them to ind out about their welfare.

How does it feel to make a diference?

I already gain so much in my usual face-to-face role in customer service at the City, but this experience allowed me to dig a little deeper. A delightful man said to me on the phone, “No matter how low you fall, remember there is always someone lower who could beneit from a helping hand and you, my dear, are an angel”.

How have you managed working from home?

To be honest I have enjoyed the serenity and change of pace in the way I deal with my daily job. I could never have imagined being able to perform customer service duties from a laptop in my kitchen.

Have you taken any positives out of this time? his pandemic has had undeniable consequences … there are some positives, though. he environment is healing and rejuvenating, genuine relationships are being formed among the community and families are connecting … we are changing our lifestyles … and all the new innovative ideas on how to work safely and smarter are astounding.

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What is your connection to Geelong?

Our family moved to Geelong in the late 1960s, from the UK, and my sister and I attended Belmont High School. I lived and worked interstate before moving back to Geelong in the late 1980s and raising our daughter and son here. I started work at the Shire of Corio in 1993 and continued up until now for the City of Greater Geelong. I have worked in the city’s customer service team for 26 years.

For information or support visit www. geelongaustralia.com.au, email contactus@ geelongcity.vic.gov.au or phone 5272 5272

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Quirky songbird set for virtual show She’s the 33-year-old comedian who plays a 14-year-old dead witch and sings about people who use the hashtag ‘#blessed’ without irony.

Now Gillian Cosgrif is heading down the highway to play in an almost empty theatre for Geelong Arts Centre’s new live-streaming series next Friday.

“It’s the biggest crew I’ve performed to in nine weeks!” she said. “Years of performing to six people at Adelaide Fringe has really prepared me well for this pandemic.”

Cosgrif had been playing Moaning Myrtle for a much larger crowd in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child just weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

“It’s been a treat, I love playing her,” she said.

Ater switching to online gigs when the restrictions came in, she was still getting used to delayed reactions to her jokes and songs.

“I did a corporate gig this week on Zoom,” she said. “I was holding for laughs and would go, ‘oh no! hey’re not laughing!’ It’s not a massive delay but it’s just enough that you

wobble for a second. Comedy is about timing.”

Performing for just a camera next Friday would be more strange and tricky, she said.

“I do TV stuf sometimes without an audience but it’s rare, and even then there’s a massive crew onset.”

Cosgrif planned to do a “little tapas” of her work with some new material thrown in.

“If there’s a song that you’ve seen me play, that you want to hear, let me know,” she said.

“My mum’s made a request already, so I’ll be doing that for her. “here’s a brand-new song that I wrote last week …. It might be a little dark for a live stream. “he thing I love most about stand-up comedy is you get feedback straight away – you use the audience as a barometer.”

She said she would keep an eye on the comments online instead, hoping her new material was a hit.

“Or I’ll make some terrible mistakes, either or.”

Perhaps her biggest endorsement online previously was Pharrell Williams urging his 12 million Instagram followers to check out her cover of Happy, featuring Geelong’s own Robert Tripolino on guitar.

She remembers her reaction to Williams’ video, which her dad texted her with no context whatsoever.

“I freaked out – I jumped in the air, split my jeans and cried tears of joy,” she said. “hen I wore [the jeans] as a point of pride for the next six months. And because I’m a cheapskate.”

Cosgrif’s stand-up and songs are a witty mix of observational humour, poking fun at anything from 1800s cough medicine to yoga instructors, and her own “terribly embarrassing” moments.

“I’m just looking at the world and being like, ‘are you guys seeing this?’” she said.

Details: https://geelongartscentre.org.au Luke Voogt

Gillian Cosgriff is coming to Geelong Arts Centre next Friday. (Sarah Walker)

The cast of Rostered On including Tara Vagg, fourth from right and Jack Garnett, far right. (Supplied)

Rostered On for big Netlix binge

By Luke Voogt Both seasons of Geelong-made comedy Rostered On are coming to Netlix on June 12, the company behind the show has revealed.

Robot Army producer and series writer Ryan Chamley had initially delayed the deal with the live-streaming giant as he planned a third season. “his has been a long time coming for us,” he told the Independent this week. “Netlix was showing interest at the end of last year.

“We had a few parties interested in season 3 but when COVID-19 hit, we thought we might as well get seasons one and two up now.” he show follows retail workers as they deal with ridiculous customers, over-zealous brown-nosing 2ICs and stuck-up area managers.

Season one had an 18-month stint on Netlix, while the show has appeared on 7mate and has

hundreds of thousands of viewers on YouTube.

But this would be the irst time both seasons were on Netlix, Chamley said.

“We’re hoping we can have a bit of a rebirth.” he show expanded from focusing on main character ‘Shaun’ in season one to multiple storylines in season two, he said. “he more I wrote and heard from fans, the more I realised there was more to it. By the end of season 2 you’re invested in multiple characters.”

Filming a third season would be near impossible under current restrictions, with more than 20 people on the cast and double that on set, Chamley said.

But he hopes to continue the series when the situation improves.

“I still think there’s a lot of a laugh let in these characters.”

Fyansford actress Tara Vagg, who plays saleswoman Tess, shared that desire.

“I hope there’s a third season because it’s a great show to be a part of and great cast to be around.” he 29-year-old had been ilming show reels and auditions to send online during the pandemic.

“We’re all just navigating a new way of how this works,” she said. “I’ve been keeping busy by reading and writing – I’m trying to keep the creativity going through the pandemic.”

Vagg said the Netlix deal was fantastic timing.

“Everyone wants some new content at the moment. People are in lockdown, so hopefully this will give them some much-needed laughter and entertainment.”

Fellow cast member Jack Garnett, who plays no-nonsense storeman Darren, was equally thrilled by the deal.

“To see it back on the international stage through a big player like Netlix, that’s really

exciting,” he said.

A paramedic of 14 years, Garnett is a latecomer to acting.

Chamley wrote the character Darren for him ater the two met through a series of “fortuitous events”, he said.

“Well, that’s what he tells me. Darren’s got that wonderful character trait of not tolerating ignorance or stupidity.

“In my day job as paramedic, the pressure and consequences are high, so there’s no room for being overly-theatrical – it’s just about getting the job done.” he Jan Juc ambo hoped the Netlix run would provide comic relief to the retail industry, which was “hurting pretty badly across the world”. “he irony is there’s probably a lot of people that are happy to go back to work at the moment and deal with s***ty customers,” he said.

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Pivot keeps the home ires burning Winter is here and, Greg Parker-Hill of Pivot Stove and Heating is the man to assist you with all your wood heating needs.

Greg’s family started Pivot Stove in Geelong in 1876 and he’s now chief executive of the business.

“I was brought up doing what I do now,” he says.

“Fiteen years ago when my parents retired, my wife Tammie and I took over Pivot Stove, making us the sixth generation owners.

“I love what we do. I love the fact I’ve installed over 10,000 heaters in Geelong and now have the experience and passion to keep Pivot focused on customers’ needs and have a great crew working with us to keep doing what we love to do.”

Greg says wood heating is oten misunderstood and he wants to clear up some of the most common misconceptions.

“Wood heating is one of the most natural ways to heat your home,” he says. “here is something about the heat, the ambiance and satisfaction of splitting wood and making ire to heat you home.

“Customers ask: ‘Is it true that wood heaters can no longer be turned down, so they don’t burn overnight any more?”

“Yes and no,” Greg says.

“To comply with the new standards that wood heaters have to produce less smoke some manufacturers, but not all, adjust their heaters so they burn hot all the time to make their heaters pass this standard.

“We have heaters made in Canada called Paciic Energy – these countries need to have their heaters burning all day, and all night long, to keep their homes warm in the winters. “hese heaters are built with ways to re-burn the smoke to reduce the emissions, this way you can ill the irebox up with wood, close the air control and have your ire burning 15 hours

Sarahs Super and right, ESSE Ironheart and Chesney Heat & Grill. (Pictures: Supplied)

later.”

For those wondering if wood heaters will be banned in the future, Greg says customers will be future-proofed if they purchase with Pivot Stove. “here is always talk about wood heater smoke, that is why we have focused on heaters

we sell to have the cleanest burning possible,” he says.

“In areas of New Zealand they banned wood heaters, but you could still put one in your home as long as it had extraordinary low smoke emissions. We are lucky these heaters are what we specialise in so in the future, if the councils

do make stringent changes, we can still sell wood heaters.”

Pivot Stove and Heating, 234-238 Moorabool Street, Geelong. Inquiries: 1300 474 868, email sales@pivotstove.com.au or visit www.pivotstove.com.au

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Central Geelong getting back to business Over the coming weeks, we look forward to many more Central Geelong businesses opening their doors and welcoming customers back.

Central Geelong Marketing says it’s a huge undertaking for business operators to navigate the new requirements of social distancing, gathering limits and cleaning and hygiene, on top of all the usual demands of running a business.

Customers too will need to adapt to these changes.

Over the past week, both national chains and small independent retailers have reopened in Central Geelong.

Signs have appeared, indicating how many people are permitted in a premise, changerooms are being cleaned between uses, while sneeze guards and social distancing markers have been added to counters.

Geelong Dance & Fairywear Supplies has increased the opening hours of its store in Little Malop Street over recent weeks, to hursday – Saturday 10am to noon, while still ofering phone orders and free delivery.

Gits for the Geek shut its physical store on March 31 during COVID-19 restrictions and relocated its Central Geelong store to 105 Little Malop Central. It is now open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, ofering unique comics, graphic novels and records.

Central Geelong’s Maternal Instinct ofered online sales, click and collect, git wrapping and express delivery for customers throughout the restriction period and is now open for business from its Moorabool Street store, Monday to Saturday. It ofers a large range of maternity clothing, as well as baby gits, clothing and essentials.

Eddy Elias Menswear, a destination store in Moorabool Street ofering quality men’s tailored products and attentive service,

Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues. (Supplied)

reopened early May and has been adjusting its opening hours to service customer needs.

Open Monday through Sunday - check online at www.eddyeliasmeswear.com.au for opening hours.

From June 1, many restaurants and cafes

in Central Geelong will ofer dine-in options in line with new government restrictions including limits on the number of seated patrons (up to 20), density requirements requiring four square metres per customer, tables spaced at least 1.5 metres apart and

obtaining contact details of each patron to assist with future contact tracing.

It’s a big change for eateries and there are many things that diners can do to assist restaurants and cafes as they reopen.

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We are open and keeping Geelong’s cars on the road Finance available on all service and repair work We offer a full COVID safe contactless service; • Free pick-up and delivery of vehicles from your home (if required).

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Lipari Espresso Bar in Union Street will open from 5pm on June 1 for dine-in customers. It has restrictions in place to abide by regulations and is taking bookings for up to four people via phone. he dine-in menu will be the same as the takeaway menu and it will not be ofering BYO. Friday and Saturday nights will have three staggered seating times at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Call 5222 5600 to make a booking.

City of Greater Geelong Council has introduced free casual on and of-street parking until June 30, 2020 in Central Geelong as part of its support package to assist businesses and residents impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Time limits still apply.

Central Geelong Marketing says supporting local businesses as COVID-19 restrictions ease is more important than ever. Shopping and eating local keeps money in the community.

Local businesses employ local people and oten use a wide range of local suppliers.

Making a choice to buy a product or service from a local business is not just good for the local business – it’s also good for you.

You get great customer service, get to know the people who own or work in the store and reduce your carbon footprint by staying close to home, which is great for the environment.

Local businesses also bring colour, energy and unique oferings to the streets of Central Geelong, and that’s good for everyone.

It’s going to take a little getting used to but following the guidelines and respecting the eforts of businesses to provide a safe environment, will help everyone stay safe.

Clockwise from above: Gifts for the Geek; Maternal Instinct; Eddy Elias Menswear; Mav’s Greek Restaurant; Lipari Espresso Bar. (Pictures: Supplied)

the public on June 1 and will be operating with limited seating capacity. Mavs is asking people to book one of two seatings, 5pm to 6.50pm and 7pm to late, via the Book Now form on its website www.atmavs.com.au.

It is also continuing to bring authentic Greek

dishes to Geelong via takeaway and home delivery.

Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues in Little Malop Street will have a limited number of seats available for dine-in from June 1 and will only be taking phone bookings on 5221 0287.

To ind out more about how you can keep supporting local businesses and the free parking options in Central Geelong visit www.centralgeelong.com.au or download the Love Central Geelong app.

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time, leave at the end of the allotted seating time and make sure they cancel the booking if unable to attend. Many restaurants will ofer service seating times, set-course menus, may require deposits or have minimum spend requirements.

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Geelong Cats will play three of their next four games at GMHBA Stadium, with the AFL announcing the ixture for rounds two to ive. he Cats will host arch-rivals Hawthorn at Kardinia Park for the irst time in 14 years on Friday, June 12, when the AFL season resumes. “he release of the ixture has created a buzz for everyone at the club, our members and supporters, as it moves us closer to being back on the ield,” Geelong chief executive oicer Brian Cook said.

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“We have seen Carlton down here in the past few years and Gold Coast has been a regular opponent,” Cook said.

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“We are pleased that the AFL has recognised the importance of our club playing home games at GMHBA Stadium and look forward to the resumption of the 2020 season.”

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Patrick Dangerield in action against Hawthorn last year. (Marcel Berens)

Geelong Cats Fixture – Rounds 2-5: Round 2 Friday, June 12 at 7.50pm – Geelong v Hawthorn at GMHBA Stadium Round 3 Saturday, June 20 at 7.40pm – Geelong v Carlton at GMHBA Stadium

Round 4 Sunday, June 28 at 3.35pm – Melbourne v Geelong at MCG Round 5 Saturday, July 4 at 4.35pm – Geelong v Gold Coast at GMHBA Stadium

Cats to walk a ‘ine line’

By Luke Voogt Geelong Cats will walk a “ine line” between toughening up and staying fresh for the restart of the season, according to defender Tom Stewart.

“Game simulation” and “contact conditioning” would be vital to Geelong’s preparation, Stewart said on Tuesday, just before the Cat’s irst full training session since COVID-19 restrictions halted the season.

“You can’t log yourself too much in the two weeks until round 2,” the All-Australian defender told a press conference. “hese next two weeks are super-important but our group’s just itching to get out there and have a crack.

“It’s going to be so diferent to anything anybody’s ever experienced in the AFL world, so you’ve just got to do it as well as you can and hope that you’re ready when that irst bounce goes.” he Cats would have a home ground advantage in three of the next four games, despite crowds not being allowed to attend, Stewart said.

“We train here every session so we like to know the little nuances, like what happens here with the wind and everything like that.” he “skinnier” GMHBA Stadium suited the Cats, he said.

“I think teams can get cramped in a bit here … we just love defending this ground really well and making it as small as possible.”

Geelong takes on arch-rivals Hawthorn at Kardinia Park for the irst time in 14 years on June 12.

“I’m not sure they’ll know how to get down here, the Hawks,” Stewart laughed.

“It’s exciting to play them – it’s always a great match.”

Stewart paraphrased fellow defender Harry Taylor in describing the Cats’ approach to the restart.

“It’s almost like you start all over again,” he said. “We’re four points back in terms of some teams but we just like to attack it as though it’s round one.”

Stewart was keen to “see all the boys” in-person ater training in small groups. he COVID-19 hiatus would beneit players

he inner harbour of Corio Bay this week continues to be a standout location with both boat and land-based ishing providing some great captures.

Fishing around Royal Geelong Yacht Club has been very productive with pinkie snapper and silver trevally dominating reports. he ish have been going really well on small sot plastics with Zman Slim Swimz being a standout.

Garish have also come back onto the radar with Limeburners and St Helens rock walls being the best locations with some cracking gars getting around. he trick to those guys is a tiny piece of bait under a pencil loat with a nice burley trail out.

Cliton Springs is still producing some great calamari ishing at the moment, with bag limit captures being very achievable driting over the shallow weed beds, with natural-coloured jigs working a treat.

St Leonards is still ishing very well for King George whiting and ishing a tide change with fresh baits is the key to success.

Local surf beaches have been quite the hot spot of late with Australian salmon in great numbers terrorising bait ish along the coast.

Casting metal lures between 25 and 60 grams is ideal, or ishing with baits such as blue bait and squid, should also get you stuck into the action. here are also a few gummy sharks getting around too and fresh salmon is an awesome bait for those guys. he ofshore ishing of Apollo Bay has been pretty good with a wide variety of species inding themselves lapping onto angler’s boats.

Kevin Hunter from Trelly’s Geelong managed to get stuck into the action, ishing in 70 metres of water, landing 39 lathead and eight gummy sharks.

Kevin mentioned that Black Magic Snapper Snack rigs were the key to his success. he ‘crater lakes’ this week have been ishing quite well for both trout and Chinook salmon.

Lake Bullen Merri has been holding plenty of nice-sized rainbow trout to about 1.5kg and Chinook salmon at about the same size, both bait ishing a trolling hard body lures have been working a treat.

Lake Purrumbete has also been ishing well for trout, in particular brown trout.

Cats defender Tom Stewart during training on Tuesday. (Rebecca Hosking) 209075_01 Inset: Stewart addresses the media on Tuesday. (Supplied)

such as captain Joel Selwood and Mitch Duncan, who had shorter pre-seasons due to minor surgery, Stewart said He said former Saint Jack Steven was in “good spirits” during the club’s COVID-19 testing on Sunday, ater he was stabbed in the chest on May 16.

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Stewart said he was happy for Steven to address the incident when he felt it “necessary”.

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“I don’t think anybody’s going to put pressure on him to put that sort of thing out there.”

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