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The new face mask normal Kallista school crossing supervisor Julie Kerr was among many Yarra Ranges residents that were forced to adapt their lifestyle from Thursday 23 July. With face masks becoming compulsory when leaving the home, due to Covid-19, Ms Kerr used a hand whistler as she couldn’t blow her regular whistle with a mask on.

View the full spread of face mask photographs taken by Star Mail photographer Gary Sissons on Page 5.

Kallista fuel fear Kallista residents and business owners are fuming at the proposed development of a petrol station in the town’s main street.

A planning application for 80-82 Monbulk Road, Kallista, seeks to use the site to develop a service station with a convenience store.

This development would include vegetation removal and alteration of access to a road.

The planning application was advertised in early July for two weeks.

Kallista resident Jes Chalmers said advertising during school holidays and Stage 3 Covid-19 restrictions meant less people would be aware of the proposal.

“Most of the shops have been closed or running on a reduced schedule during this time meaning that residents have not had the visi-

bility of the planning submission reducing our chance to have a unified voice in objection,” she said.

Ms Chalmers also raised numerous other concerns about the proposed petrol station.

She said it posed a risk to the community due to its extreme fire risk and proximity to important local sites.

“It is questionable as to how Council could accept such a proposal placing an entire community in further risk of fire and allowing a significant combustible fuel-based business to be placed directly within our main shops, near a significant forest, school and kindergarten,” she said.

“The safety risk that this poses to our community is unquestionably high.”

Kallista Organic Market owner Marty Brock said it was inevitable that local businesses

would be impacted if the development went ahead.

“Having a petrol station right next door to our organic grocery store will be detrimental to our business, we do feed a community and I believe customers will not be happy purchasing produce that could be tainted with the fumes from petrol,” he said.

“I also believe it will affect surrounding businesses. Between us, The General Store, The Kallista Deli and Mad Raven pizza, we are the heart of Kallista and it could have dire consequences for all of us.”

Yarra Ranges Council’s director of planning, design and development Kath McClusky said the advertisement for the planning application met legislative requirements.

She said submissions on the application

would be accepted until a decision was made by the council.

“Notification was in accordance with the requirements of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, with two signboards erected on the site at 80-82 Monbulk Road in Kallista and community members in the immediate surrounds were notified of the application in writing,” she said.

“To date we have had strong community engagement, with over 120 submissions received on this planning application.

“We encourage submissions on planning applications to be submitted as soon as possible, so they can be addressed in the decisionmaking process.”

To make a submission, visit yarraranges.vic. gov.au/eplanning and type in either the site address or application number YR-2019/904.

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IN BRIEF Mask fines at 1000 Steps

Jobkeeper relief as traders rebuild

By Jed Lanyon and Romy Stephens

Who stole the chooks?

A flock of chooks have been stolen from a private property in Cockatoo.

Police understand the offenders gained entry to the property and stole 12 chickens from their coop overnight on Sunday 19 July.

An image of the stolen poultry has been released in hopes someone steps forward with information relating to the incident.

If anyone sees the chooks for sale they are being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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Helen and Ken Hunt of Monbulk Jewellers. working less than 20 hours a week.

The Federal Government’s JobSeeker program will fall from $1100 to about $800 a fortnight in September.

Last week, Yarra Ranges Council pushed for the federal government’s financial support to continue past September.

Mayor Richard Higgins said Council had recently undertaken a number of studies and outreach activities to gain a better understanding of the short and long-term impacts of both Covid-19 and the associated lockdown restrictions.

“Some of the key findings of this work are startling, particularly the expected -14 per cent contraction in Yarra Ranges’ economy, and a forecast 20.5 per cent decrease in Yarra Ranges’ Gross Regional product, which equates to a loss of around $1.35 billion,” he said.

“Covid-19 is having a crippling effect on many industries especially those in tourism.

While typically we would welcome around 6.6 million visitors each year to the Yarra Ranges, we are not likely to see those numbers again for some time to come.”

Highway Patrol members attempted to intercept an unregistered motorcycle on Swansea Road, Lilydale about 5.15pm on 25 July.

Police said the rider failed to stop as directed and was detected speeding at 127km/hr in a 60km/hr zone - the motorcycle was located shortly after.

A 41-year-old male rider allegedly fled on foot and was chased down and apprehended by the highway patrol members.

The man was arrested and later charged with conduct endangering serious injury, drive at a speed dangerous, fail to stop on police direction, speeding, driving whilst disqualified and drug-driving offences.

He was remanded into custody to appear before the Court at a future date.

His vehicle was immediately impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1,018.

He will also be issued with a $1,652 penalty notice for breaching the Chief Health Officers direction.

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Numerous business owners throughout the Yarra Ranges have attributed their shop’s survival during the Covid-19 pandemic to the Federal Government’s JobKeeper program.

It comes after Prime Minister Scott Morrison recently announced the program would continue beyond September, albeit at a lower rate.

Monbulk Jewellers owner Ken Hunt said JobKeeper had kept his business afloat during the pandemic and as a result, he wouldn’t need to access the program after September.

“April and May were terrible, we looked like we had to shut the door and that would be it, but with the JobKeeper there it made a huge difference for us,” he said.

“We’re not doing better than what we did before but we’re doing almost as good as we were before, which is great. We’re indebted to the Government because of that.

“Little towns like ours, every little town in the hills, without the support goodness knows what would have happened.

“Our little town is coming back stronger again which is great.”

Gina Braidner, owner of Seville’s Branded Burgers and Bar, told the Star Mail her business would go under if it weren’t for the continuation of the stimulus package.

She said she wanted to see the scheme evolve to cater to the fast changing needs of small businesses.

Since the pandemic began, Ms Braidner said her labour costs had gone up due to losing JobKeeper eligible staff, replaced by employees who did not qualify for the scheme.

“I think it’s great, but this second time around, having lost some staff who were on (JobKeeper), it’s a lot tougher.”

Ben Arnold, owner and chef of Healesville’s My Little Kitchen, described JobKeeper as a “safety net” for his business after the loss of income through tourism.

“To have that little bit of extra support there, I think it’s a great thing,” he said.

“We have been committed to our team since day one. JobKeeper is essentially a bonus for us. It means that we can spread the shifts out among the team.”

From September, JobKeeper payments will be cut to $1200 per fortnight and $750 for those working less than 20 hours a week.

Eligibility tests will be applied in September, and again next year, to ensure businesses are still facing a 30 per cent or more downturn compared to pre-pandemic levels.

For the first three months of next year, JobKeeper payments will again fall to $1000 a fortnight and $650 a fortnight for those

A man and woman were issued fines for failing to comply with the Chief Health Officer directions during an incident in Ferntree Gully on 25 July.

Police said they approached the pair, who were with two children, near the 1000 steps just after 2pm and were asked why they were not wearing face coverings.

The 47-year-old man and 51-year-old woman, both from Ferntree Gully, allegedly refused to give police their details. After multiple requests the two were both arrested and will be issued with $200 fines for failing to wear a face covering.

Police said while they will use discretion in the first seven days since the CHO direction was issued, they will not hesitate to fine people who obviously and blatantly show a disregard for community safety by failing to wear a mask.

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Face shields mask hope Last Thursday, 23 July, was the first day residents across the Yarra Ranges were forced to wear face masks outside their homes due to Covid-19.

It came after the State Government announced people living in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire would be required to wear a mask when leaving their home for essential reasons, or face a $200 fine.

The Star Mail sent photographer Gary Sissons out to suburbs across the Yarra Ranges to capture how locals had adapted to their new way of life.

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Continuing the chords

By Romy Stephens Music therapist Cath Russell hopes to help struggling musicians during Covid-19 and use music for community development through her new role at the Dandenong Ranges Music Council (DRMC).

Ms Russell was recently elected to the DRMC board after being involved with the council for about 13 years.

She said the coronavirus pandemic had “decimated live performance” and heavily impacted the local music scene.

“Any musician will tell you that performing in front of an audience improves your skills exponentially,” Ms Russell said.

But the Kallista local said she believed the uptake of online and digital platforms for performing could do wonders for local musicians both now and into the future.

“Across Australia digital audiences are increasing and audience members’ appetite for online concerts and streaming is starting to increase. People are starting to understand the potential of that more clearly,” she said.

“So that’s really something the DRMC needs to look at. Our challenge is most people working in our ensembles are volunteers so it’s a case of finding volunteers willing to work with that.

“I’m really enjoying how much is being spontaneously streamed on platforms like Facebook and Instagram already. But I can’t help feel measured by knowing just how much people have lost.”

A self-taught musician, Ms Russell’s music journey began writing songs and playing in bands across Melbourne during the 1990s.

Since then, she has trained as a music therapist, been a children’s songwriter, worked with local councils, community groups and schools and currently plays in a local band called Banbury Cross.

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Cath Russell performs with vocalist John Brown during the Forgotten Heroes Vietnam Veterans Picture: KATH GANNAWAY project. 183993 Ms Russell has also been involved with the DRMC’s artists of attitude projects, an initiative that provides arts programs for people living with a disability.

She has worked on the Forgotten Heroes Vietnam Veterans project with RSLs across the Dandenong Ranges as well as during Education Week and Children’s Week.

Ms Russell said she felt “honoured” and “excited” to begin as a board member.

“The DRMC has a very rich history of work-

ing with music therapy which is my profession by day, as well as being a performer,” she said.

“I think my music therapy profession gives me a really solid ground in appreciation for music as community development and that music is something everybody can participate in on any level, from just beginning to excelling.

“It’s really exciting to have a community music organisation that wants to work with the music therapy concepts.”

Ms Russell added that she loved being part

of the distinctive music scene across the hills.

“The Dandenong Ranges is unique in that for a metro area we’re very much defined by our environment. That has made it possible for our community to feel like we have a sense of identity,” Ms Russell said.

“And the other part of that is that for the number of ensembles the DRMC have, I would be surprised to find other metropolitan communities offering the same diversity of musical experience.”

The Dandenong Ranges Music Council was formed in 1979 by a group of people keen to bring music to the community. Its aim is to create and connect communities for people of all ages and abilities through music.

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Burglaries shake Emerald

By Jessica Anstice Burglaries are getting out of control along Macclesfield Road in Emerald after a music producer’s home studio was broken into on Wednesday night.

Long-time Emerald resident, Mark Stanley, was recording out in his studio, about 70 metres from his house, until 8.30pm on 22 July before he locked up and headed back to the house.

Not longer after he returned to the house, his large German Shepard bolted to the back corner of the property’s paddock.

“We can usually call him back from chasing a kangaroo or a rabbit, but this time, he was particularly fired up about something,” Mr Stanley said.

It wasn’t until the next day that Mr Stanley discovered his studio had been broken into and a Yamaha keyboard - worth around $1000 - had been pinched.

Police attended the property and after some investigating, they established the offenders -

at least two people - had gained entry to the property around the same time the dog “went ballistic” between 9pm and 10pm.

“I had only just locked up and come to the house so they must’ve been watching really closely. It was pretty daring I have to say,” he said.

“Considering the amount of equipment that’s in there, I’m lucky they just got took the keyboard.

“Police came and dusted everything and then warned us that there’s no way they’re not going to come back.”

Mr Stanley says he assumes the culprits had jumped the fence to enter the property and that it would have taken at least two people to get in and out of the studio.

As the studio door had been locked from the outside, the offenders jimmied the sliding door - made of corrugated iron - to gain entry.

“Their entrance point was fairly restricted.

They had to get between some timber framing as well,” he added.

“It’s more the intrusion - it’s a real feeling of

violation when someone breaks into your creative space and takes something that doesn’t belong to them.

“For someone to come in and take gear in a lockdown time, it’s kind of all we’ve got left to feel safe and normal right now.”

As a result of the burglary, Mr Stanley discovered just how many residents get robbed along their quiet country road.

In the last 12 months, at least three homes around Macclesfield Road have been burgled, while a further three have been targeted in the past couple of years.

An elderly couple, who live just down the road from Mr Stanley and have an 800 metrelong driveway, had their entire house cleared out while they were on holidays in America for a month.

Another property was allegedly recently targeted four times over a six-night period.

“We realised how unsafe it is out here. My neighbour got a message about a car parked outside their place for several days taking photos of their property.

“We’re dealing with people who have a general disregard for people’s property and safety.

“My message to people, particularly along Macclesfield Road, is check all of your outdoor sheds, go over them carefully, double down on security and look out for cars that don’t look like they belong.”

Mr Stanley has since installed CCTV cameras in hopes to prevent any future incidents.

“We may even have the dog sleep out in the studio,” he said.

The recent incident came as a real slap in the face for Mr Stanley, who has been working on a community charity project, called Phoenix Ensemble, for the past year and a half.

Phoenix Ensemble was established after the Bunyip State Park bushfires in March 2019.

A number of local musicians are creating an album as a unique response to the bushfires.

“On one hand I’m trying to do something good for the community and on the other hand someone tried to take that away.”

Belgrave’s bubble man rolls his way through town

By Romy Stephens A man in Belgrave took mandatory face masks to the next level over the weekend, instead rolling around the main street in an inflatable bubble.

The man was seen walking down the middle of Burwood Highway inside his bubble on Saturday 25 July.

Belgrave resident Janine Rigby witnessed the event and said in her 25 years of living in the suburb, she had never seen anything like it.

“It was about 9.30am. I just went to Le Voltaire, which is a French restaurant, to pick up bread and a lemon tart and there he was,” Ms Rigby said.

“I didn’t think until later on how silly it was. It was a bit dangerous, but when I first

saw it I just thought it was funny and light hearted and it gave people something else to think about.

“First he was talking to people while he was in the bubble then he just started rolling and saying ‘I’m the man in the bubble’.”

Ms Rigby said she couldn’t believe how popular the video had been on Facebook, with almost 50,000 views in less than five hours.

“I just thought we’re all going through tough times at the moment and so it was something nice to see, even though it was dangerous it was someone brightening up your day,” Ms Rigby said.

Belgrave Police said officers intercepted the man while he was in a car park on the side of the road. Police said the man was not prosecuted after he got off the road when asked.

The Belgrave bubble man walks through main street.

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A cyclist can be seen riding past the man in the bubble.

Cardinia Shire welcomes Covid-19 support program

By Jessica Anstice A new program to help community members who are experiencing loneliness or social disconnection during the coronavirus pandemic is being delivered to residents in the Cardinia Shire. The Community Activation and Social Isolation (CASI) initiative is set to offer social, emotional and practical support for people who are isolated.

Cardinia Shire Council has received funding from the State Government to deliver the program to the community, in partnership with the Red Cross, the Department of Health and Human Services and local providers.

Support might include wellbeing checkins, assistance with video chatting to stay connected with family, linking people with online mailcommunity.com.au

social and community activities, or providing help to run errands, collect items from the shops or with online applications.

Residents needing support can call the Covid-19 hotline on 1800 675 398 then choose option 3.

They will then speak to a Red Cross volunteer who has been specially trained to support people who might be distressed or anxious.

The Red Cross volunteer will connect callers with the right support or refer them to the council to connect them with local services and organisations.

Alternatively, those wanting support can call the council directly on 1300 787 624 to speak with a CASI support officer.

If you know of someone who may benefit from this support, you can also contact the

Covid-19 hotline and get assistance on how to encourage others to seek support.

Cardinia Shire mayor Jeff Springfield said the council welcomed the funding for the much-needed initiative.

“Council is well placed to be able to help provide local, practical support to people struggling in our community,” he said.

“We’re proud that council is able to help deliver this important program.

“We look forward to working in close partnership with the Red Cross and our many wonderful local organisations to assist our most vulnerable community members.”

Cr Springfield said there is no doubt that “there are more people than ever who are feeling alone and a bit lost at sea due to Covid-19.

“For people who were already quite iso-

lated, Covid-19 is exacerbating this due to restrictions and the need to physically distance.

Others are needing to self-isolate due to age or poor health.

“And then there are others who don’t usually experience loneliness, but who are missing regular face-to-face interaction and struggling with the many changes that Covid-19 has brought to our lives.

“We hope this will be a valuable and comforting service in what is a lonely and difficult time for many.”

The council is currently working on a local support network directory of organisations able to offer support and relief services during Covid-19.

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If you’re feeling unwell, get tested

Wear a mask when you leave home

If you’re feeling unwell, get tested There are several permanent and pop up testing sites around the Yarra Ranges area. If you’re feeling unwell, no matter how mild the symptoms, please get tested and self isolate while you wait for the results.

Pop up testing is also available at: • Yarra Glen - Mackenzie Reserve (Melba Highway Service Road) Mon - Fri between 2pm-3pm. Call 9730 2536 for an appointment

Testing sites are located at: • Healesville • Lilydale • Yarra Junction • Ferntree Gully • Ringwood

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Covid-19 test explained

By Jed Lanyon What is it like to get a Covid-19 test? Eastern Health’s program director (specialty medicine and ambulatory care) Anne Mennan explained the process of being tested for the coronavirus.

This comes as new testing clinics have opened up in Healesville and Emerald over the past fortnight.

On Monday there were 80 active Coronavirus cases in Yarra Ranges, up from 37 on Sunday.

“If there is a queue at the front door you are asked to line up 1.5 metres apart,” Ms Mennan said.

“You are asked to wear your own mask. If you do not have one, you will be provided with one.

“You will be greeted by a receptionist and have some paperwork completed. An ID such as a Medicare card is needed. You will be asked to take a seat or wait to be taken straight through by the nurse to be swabbed.

“Then you will leave through a separate exit from the hall.”

Ms Mennan said it does not hurt to receive the swab.

“It is best described as a mildly uncomfortable procedure - swab to the throat and nasal brushing of both nostrils.”

She said Yarra Ranges residents can expect to receive their test results in up to five days.

Those who have been tested are required to self isolate until they have received confirmation of a negative result.

“Those with a negative result will get an SMS via their mobile. Those with a positive result will get a call either from Eastern Health’s Infectious Diseases Consultant or the DHHS.” Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews expressed his concerns upon revealing that 89 per cent of people did not isolate when feeling unwell before getting tested and that 53 per

District Nursing Healesville Hospital and Yarra Valley Health nurses at the Healesville testing clinic.

Picture: JED LANYON cent of people didn’t isolate while waiting for their test results.

“Now, that’s an interesting measure in that people have felt sick, they’ve got symptoms, and they’ve kept going shopping. They’ve kept going to work,“ Mr Andrews said.

“But the only thing you can do when you feel sick — the one and only thing that you can and must do when you feel sick is to go and get tested. Nothing else is acceptable.”

Mr Andrews urged people to take up the $1,500 worker support payment for people who have to self-isolate because of coronavirus.

He said people who feel sick and suspect they have coronavirus should call a support hotline 1800 675 398 to try and get support.

“Call that number and we will provide you with that support so that you can be at home and do the safe thing and the right thing,” he said.

Ms Mennen said over 230 local residents had attended the Healesville testing clinic in the first week. Testing clinics are also accessi-

District Nursing Healesville Hospital and Yarra Valley Health nurses at the Healesville testing clinic.

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Anyone with Covid-19 or flu-like symptoms

can go along to get tested. This may include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose or a loss of sense of taste or smell.

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HMAT Barambah.

John Shaw.

Monbulk’s 1919 flu battle

By Anthony McAleer The current Covid-19 pandemic is turning many eyes back to 1918-1919 and the last time we faced such a serious influenza pandemic crisis.

Coinciding with the end of World War I, the so called ‘Spanish flu’ of that era actually started in Kansas, USA and spread to the military camps there and then on to Europe as the American troops arrived to serve on the Western Front.

As it quickly spread around the world, Australia was concerned that it would arrive here aboard troop transports returning home.

What wasn’t considered were the dangers to troop ships leaving Australia and one of the worst cases to suffer were those on the HMAT Barambah.

The HMAT Barambah was originally a German merchant vessel that had been seized in Melbourne at the start of the war, renamed and turned into a troop ship.

In early September 1918 it departed Australian waters loaded with 940 soldiers bound for Europe and for service on the Western Front.

On the way it stopped briefly in Cape Town, South Africa where the disease somehow made it on to the ship. As the ship travelled up the west coast of Africa, the influenza quickly spread amongst the passengers.

On board the ship were three soldiers from Monbulk, Pte Alfred Martin (aged 34), Pte Harold McAllister (aged 21) and Pte John Shaw (just 18 years old).

As the ship’s sick berth soon became over-

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Forced to stop at Sierre Leone, Harold McAllister was amongst those who had been struck down with the disease and was one of a number of the serious cases that were landed there and sent to hospital.

Even so, the ship still continued on to England. By the time it arrived at the Tilbury Docks both Alfred Martin and John Shaw were now

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Ironically the ship arrived in England on 12 November 1918, a day after the Armistice was signed. They had all risked their lives to serve in a conflict that was now over.

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COVID-19 update A message from the Mayor “As we face the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, looking after ourselves, supporting one another and supporting local businesses where possible is so important.

“It’s crucial that we continue to be vigilant and follow the current restrictions – including wearing a face mask or covering when leaving the house if aged 12 and over – for the health and safety of everyone in our community.

“We welcome the opening of two new COVID-19 testing locations at Koo Wee Rup and Emerald. These sites, and the existing drivethrough site at Pakenham, are good news for our community, making testing more accessible to people right across the shire.

If you have even the mildest of symptoms, please get tested.

“I’m pleased to let you know that Council will soon be creating around 60 new six-month contract roles for local people as part of the Victorian Government’s Working for Victoria fund. We’re pleased to have been successful in securing funding to deliver this local employment scheme for people who have lost their jobs, either due to the impacts of COVID-19 or for other reasons.

More information will be coming on that soon.

“Thank you to everyone who is doing everything they can to help slow the spread. Please keep up the good work.”

Cr Jeff Springfield Mayor, Cardinia Shire Council

Latest information

COVID-19 testing locations

For the most up-to-date information and advice from the Victorian Government on restrictions, staying healthy and where to get tested: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

• NEW drive-through testing site – Koo Wee Rup Community Centre, Rossiter Road, Koo Wee Rup. A booking is required; call 5997 9679.

COVID-19 hotline 1800 675 398 www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/translated-resources -coronavirus-disease-covid-19

• NEW pop-up screening clinic – Hills Hub, 402 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald. Registrations required; call 1300 219 449.

• Drive-through testing site – IYU Recreation Reserve, 165 Henry Road, Pakenham.

For the latest information on testing locations and operating hours: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/getting-tested-coronavirus-covid-19

The information on this page was correct at the time of print, but for the most up-to-date information visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

If you’re feeling lonely or need support Are you feeling isolated due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Support is available through the Community Activation and Social Isolation (CASI) initiative.

• For emotional support: call the COVID-19 hotline on 1800 675 398 and choose option 3.

• To be connected with local organisations, groups and practical assistance: call Council on 1300 787 624 or complete the online form on our website at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/casi

COVID-19 Online Help Hub Our website’s COVID-19 online help hub connects you with information and advice on topics including restrictions, staying healthy during COVID-19 and support available for community members and businesses. It now includes updated information on face coverings, the Let’s Get Connected fund to support local community initiatives, and lots more.

If you’re experiencing financial hardship or seeking relief, or you’d like our dedicated ‘call back’ team to help you find the right support or information, contact us on 1300 787 624 or visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Connecting Cardinia Come and join our online community space for people in the shire to connect with each other during the pandemic, and to enjoy some fun and educational activities. We’ve reactivated this space with some new activities, including the Spoonville challenge! www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/connectingcardinia

Services and facilities update A reminder that facilities closed due to current restrictions include: • Playgrounds, skate parks, outdoor gym equipment and BBQs. • Cardinia Life and sports stadiums.

• Mt Cannibal Reserve.

• Cardinia Cultural Centre (Vista Cafe is open for takeaway and delivery).

• My Place youth centre is closed, but young people can still get support from our Youth Services team by phone on 1800 496 884 (8.30am-5pm) or email myplace@cardinia.vic.gov.au • Library branches are closed but community members can still access a range of resources online or through the free home delivery service. www.cclc.vic.gov.au

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

We’re still here to help!

Our Customer Service Centre at Officer may be temporarily closed, but you can still contact our friendly team by phone or email or access a range of online services via our website.

Council information For the most up-to-date information on changes to services and facilities, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/servicechanges

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Keeping it in the family I have had the privilege of working with many family businesses over the past few years and particularly enjoy this since family members naturally have much more skin in the game but are also typically very passionate about getting the business to succeed.

However, on occasions the business roles and responsibilities can get blurred by the family relationships, for example if all family members share equally (or proportionately) in the proceeds of the business success, how do you determine who makes what decisions and who reports to whom? A staff member will necessarily tend to view a family member as more senior, so the potential exists for confused reporting lines and misaligned priorities. I have seen this cause frustration and confusion and unfortunately in some cases even broken family relationships, so how do you reconcile the relationships conundrum?

There are a couple of things that I have found to work well.

First off, if there are multiple family members with a vested financial interest in the business, it is a good idea to set up a separate Board (often as a Trust) which enables proceeds from the business to be distributed in a fair and equal manner according to business performance and each individual’s stake in the business. If the Board meets on a regular basis, it also gives all members an opportunity to get a firsthand view of how the business is performing without interfering in the daily operations. This is an important point since the Board’s role is to ensure proper corporate governance, look after stakeholder interests and select the CEO, it is not to run the business from an operational perspective. Creating a separate Board then enables family members to have an equal say on business governance without hampering the operational execution of the business.

Business operation belongs with the CEO and the management team and each family member’s role within the business should be a function of their skillset and expertise (as it

The Chiropractice Upwey is the new kid on the block when it comes to allied health services pain and sports injury. We also treat a variety of other ailments that people may not be aware we assist with such as jaw pain, joint conditions, pregnancy related musculoskeletal pain, managing symptoms such as muscular tension often associated with respiratory conditions and musculoskeletal conditions specific to childhood and adolescence, says Dr Sam (Chiropractor).

The practice offers a comfortable and inclusive environment for clients, and the convenience of easy parking and wheelchair access. Patients can directly claim to their insurance through HICAPS. DVA, TAC, Workcover and Medicare care plan referrals are all accepted.

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IAN ASH would be for anyone filling a position in the company) not simply because they are a Board member. It is also possible that family members may fulfill several roles within the business.

This is where an organisation chart is particularly helpful. It may be tempting to think of the humble Org Chart as something only big companies need or simply showing who reports to whom, but in practice it fulfills many critical functions. Businesses often go astray when priorities within the business are not aligned, so creating and publicizing an Org Chart is essential for clearly identifying who is responsible for setting whose priorities as opposed to just showing who is who’s boss. Further it should clearly define who is responsible for which particular business function thereby reducing the possibility of duplication of effort or things falling through the cracks. It is a great way to describe career progression within the business, especially for more junior staff and finally forms an essential basis for succession planning, i.e. who would do what should a particular person decide to leave the organisation. Finally, and possibly most importantly, a well-defined Org Chart enables a business to scale and hence grow. For this reason, I tend to term it an “organisational architecture” since everyone knows that it is easier to extend and build on something that has been well architected versus one that has not.

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This fresh face is no stranger to Upwey though with its owner Nadine Simmonds and Chiropractor, Dr Sam Cecil, well known faces as local residents and health service providers.

The clinic was established with the starting premise that every individual is in charge of their own health and it is the role of the Chiropractor to assist people to optimise function and well-being.

Every body is different and so The Chiropractice Upwey utilises a combination of techniques to suit individual needs. This might range from manual adjustment for acute conditions to taping of sports injuries or regular maintenance to support the nervous system. Dr Sam (Chiropractor) also prescribes ‘at home’ programs to make sure that even when she’s not seeing you face to face you have the tools to strive towards your health goals.

People access Chiropractic treatment for a multitude of reasons. The most obvious of these is headache, neck and back

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Based on the comic book series by Greg Rucka, The Old Guard follows a team of invincible warriors as a ruthless pharmaceutical corporation seeks to steal their regenerative ability, and has fantastic character depth driving its action thrills.

The fast-paced, streamlined plot explores themes of loss, regret and brotherhood. Charlize Theron is a compelling lead as Andy, the team’s stoic millennia-old leader and an immortal tired of life. The performances feel very natural, and the film has morally-grey villains and intriguing dashes of lore.

Nile (KiKi Layne), the team’s latest recruit, undergoes a fascinating character arc, as she adapts to her immortality and her fear and suspicion evolve into intense loyalty to her new friends. Luca Marinelli and Marwan Kenzari provide some touching levity as a couple who met on opposing

sides during the Crusades but are now passionately in love.

The gruesome action scenes are quickcut and frenetic but well-shot and easy to follow. While the warriors can shrug off fatal injuries, the film maintains strong suspense through their internal struggles and the cruel, efficient organisation hunting them, and the revelation that their invincibility eventually wears out adds a further layer of risk to the battles.

The Old Guard is a remarkably polished supernatural thriller full of heart, and is available for streaming on Netflix.

Accommodation funding Thousands of accommodation providers across regional Victoria can now access funding to cover the cost of lost refunds during the coronavirus pandemic.

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for up to five nights, for every room cancelled due to the return of Stage 3 restrictions in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, provided the booking is refunded in full. The Regional Tourism Support Program applies to regional accommodation providers receiving cancellations of bookings for the six weeks from the introduction of Stage 3 restrictions. mailcommunity.com.au

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A clear lens on lockdown

By Jed Lanyon Yarra Ranges photographer Suzanne Phoenix has released her second stage of ‘Isolation Portraits’ showing a glimpse of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic restrictions for people across the region.

Over 60 households are now featured in two self published magazines along with their own written response of their isolation experience.

On the very edge of greater Melbourne, some Yarra Ranges residents were shocked to discover they are considered ‘metro’ and included in Stage 3 of the State Government’s Coronavirus restrictions once again.

With art exhibitions virtually nowhere to be seen at the moment as galleries closed their doors, Ms Phoenix’s photographs are being exhibited as transparencies in the windows of four Yarra Valley local businesses The Flying Apron Patisserie, Baroona Produce and Pet Supplies, Nancy’s of the Valley and Yarra Valley Artisan Baker.

Since April Ms Phoenix has been photographing people at their front gate or in their gardens, backyards, paddocks, abandoned buildings, on their farms and even by the pool. Featured are some of the eclectic people of the area; from cowgirls, dragkings, farmers, academics, musicians and artists, tradies along with a menagerie of dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, chickens, turtles, sheep, pygmy goats and pigs.

“The second stage of this project was created from 15 May to 30 June 2020 and the community felt different compared to the first round of isolation,” Ms Phoenix said.

“Restrictions were still in place until the end of May, and then relaxed a little in June, but we were still in isolation and encouraged to ‘stay home’.

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place and transitioning from home schooling.

People seemed to be going back to the usual busyness of their pre-Covid-19 lives. There was less willingness and ability to participate in

this project. Many people also appeared tired, frustrated and worn down.

“I also acknowledge this project does not include many who’s isolation experience was

extremely difficult and simply couldn’t participate. It does continue to shine through however, that the vast majority of households involved love where they live and are grateful for the space, fresh air and nature.

One of the subjects, Bron from Millgrove, said iso life has been challenging.

“I’m a big family person and not seeing my family was very hard but I did learn new things about myself. I also became a teacher, something I never thought I would do home schooling. My 10 year old taught me new things too, we had lots of fun.

Bec from McMahon’s Creek said the pandemic gave her the opportunity to get back to a simple way of living.

“It has allowed me time to connect with the river and the mountains and focus on being around my horses and my dogs. It has reminded me that this was always the dream, to be a good cowgirl who is handy with good dogs and horses by her side. To stop chasing the next thing and really enjoy the present moment. To simply take a great big breath and just enjoy the ride.”

Roberta of Wesburn acknowledged that life inside a pandemic has not been easy.

“I know that for many people this time has not been easy with people confronting many issues including unemployment, loneliness, disruption to studies, not to mention the very sad loss of life. In our case we were fortunate not to be affected in these ways.”

While Rachel of Warburton saw the lighter side of these unique times.

“Catching up with friends is now an accidental bumping into them on walks down the river, which is more of an adventure, than a planned liaison. And the best bit, is there were no tourists,” she said.

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Take care during Covid As we face our second Stage 3 lockdown, I know many in the community are finding it more difficult than the first.

Isolated from friends and family, facing the second round of remote learning and the daily rise in cases making some feel the light at the end of the tunnel has gotten a bit more distant.

In times like this, I feel it is vital we care for our mental health as much as our physical.

Just as we remember to wash our hands, stay home if unwell and place on our mask as we leave the house, we must check in with loved ones via Zoom or phone, take a moment for ourselves when feeling overwhelmed, go for a walk and make sure we are easy on ourselves.

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Affairs Brad Battin Gembrook MP

My thoughts go out to our local small businesses, battling to keep their doors open for the second time, and all that have been forced to close again. As a previous small business owner, I know how hard it is on an average day,

let alone when facing a pandemic.

I encourage everyone in the community, where safe to continue to support our local businesses where possible to ensure they remain in our community when we get to the other side of this pandemic.

There are many ways in which we can look after each other, shop local where safe, pick up the phone and ask “Are you ok?”, socially distance, get tested if you have any symptoms and more importantly self-isolate while you await your results.

2020 has already brought up many challenges, but we need to remind ourselves that we are all in this together and just like last time

we will get through this second lockdown.

If you are or know someone that is struggling to cope, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or if you feel more comfortable to text you can text 0477 131 114 from 6pm-midnight, and a Lifeline crisis supporter will text you back.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and as a community, we will come out stronger.

Please remember your mental health is just as important as your physical, and we must all take care of one another.

Do not hesitate to contact my office if you have any questions or enquiries on 5953 0216 or via brad.battin@parliament.vic.gov.au.

OPINION Put a stop to petrol station It has come to our attention that a planning submission has been advertised from 6 July (closing 21 July) on the vacant land site in Kallista for the proposed development of a petrol station.

This petrol station has been discussed previously within the community and our concerns are that adding a petrol station within an area that is an extreme fire danger is proposing a large risk to our community. The development is within 150 metres of our school, kindergarten and the significant Sherbrooke forest.

In addition to this, the proposed site is directly next door to an organic produce market, general store, deli and other local shops and is unnecessary and not in keeping with our local village, which relies on tourists and visits to the area.

With the bushfire devastation that we have seen in Victoria this year, it is questionable as to how council could accept such a proposal placing an entire community in further risk of fire and allowing a significant combustable fuel-based business to be placed directly within our main shops, near a significant forest, school and kindergarten. The safety risk that this poses to our community is unquestionably high. Our school principal and community is highly concerned about the risk that this could pose and with the only fire refuge being on the school, it questions as to whether the safety of our residents has been a consideration both from council and the developer.

The planning advertisement was placed on the fence on Monbulk Road on 6 July which was during school holidays and also whilst the Victorian government had placed stay at home orders on residents, who have been instructed to only leave home for four reasons. Most of the shops have been closed or running on a reduced scheduled during this time meaning that residents have not had the visibility of the planning submission reducing our chance to have a unified voice in objection. You can see from my photos also that the hedge on the fence has not been trimmed so the board is hidden by foliage as you walk and drive past further hiding the submission proposal.

The road condition also does not allow for the size of trucks required and pose a potential traffic hazard, with our only school crossing across Monbulk Road position just before this site. The planning submission is requesting to allow for trucks up to 15.3m to turn right from the site on to Monbulk Road, which is not going to be achievable based on a minimum turning allowance of 12.2m for such a vehicle.

With two cars parked side by side, there is not enough allowable space posing a further traffic congestion risk.

We are highly concerned about Council and the owners process for this planning submission and also the disregard for the want and need for this petrol station being that there are already two stations within five minutes of each direction of this site, on the same road!

We are seeking to make this planning submission visible to the whole community so that they are aware of the types of activities that our council is looking to support.

Jes Chalmers, Kallista

CARTOON

More government delays or veterans The Government released the final report from the Productivity Commission titled Compensation and Rehabilitation for Veterans over one year ago.

The Terms of Reference were formulated by then Treasurer, Scott Morrison.

The Productivity Commission made numerous recommendations, many were hostile to veterans and war widows. It was seen by veterans as a razor gang.

In the months after its release the Government remained silent as to their response, then eventually, veterans were told it would form part of the 2020 Federal Budget due in May. This immediately raised alarm bells in veteran circles as it was perceived the Govern-

ment would hide the nasties under the release of the Federal Budget resulting in less scrutiny. On 20 March 2020 the Federal Treasurer advised that the Government would defer the Federal Budget until 6 October 2020. When the Clarke Report was made public in 2003, that also contained many nasties for veterans, the then Prime Minister, John Howard, quickly calmed our fear by immediately ruling out some of these nasties, something the current Government has failed to do.

This raises the obvious questions. If the Government’s response to this report was ready to be released in mid-May 2020 why,

when nothing has changed, are veterans having to wait until October 2020 for their formal response? Why is the Government so anxious to release their response under the cover of a Federal Budget?

With the Government failing to call a Royal Commission that is open and transparent and now, as I suspect, legislating under cover of the Federal Budget to strip veterans of their hardwon benefits, it looks like the Government will continue to dump on our most disabled veterans and future war widows.

A. Ashmore, Selby

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With the recent change in the world’s situation due to Covid-19, Beth and Richard have been vigilant in how they continue to provide services.

“We have always been strict with our safety procedures in the past, we are now reassuring our customers that we are making sure we are compliant with regulations surrounding Covid-19,” Richard said.

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Beth said they have all amped up their safety measures not just for themselves but for customers also.

“The community have had enough upheaval in their lives over the recent weeks, we want them to rest assured we can still provide all of our services to them safely,” she said.

Beth said the local couples’ elderly customer base has been relieved to not only have Beth and Richard get them essentials but also being able to talk to Beth on the phone while they are in isolation.

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“We have quite a few who I check in on regularly as we know they are alone, but at the moment not being able to get out and about makes it even harder for them.”

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By Russell Bennett It’s almost unfathomable - a Gembrook Cockatoo senior player deliberately wearing his old Emerald colours, with his Bombers premiership tattoo also proudly on display at training at Brooker-land... but that’s exactly what Shannon Richardson would do to get a rise out of the boys before they’d meet the old enemy.

That typifies one of the great sporting rivalries anywhere in the hills - even though these guys are great enemies, they’re often the best of mates. It’s almost a brotherhood in some cases, and no one wants to beat anyone more than his close friends or brothers.

‘Richo’ is one of three instrumental Brooker figures who spoke to the Mail for this week’s second part of the story of the club’s famous rivalry with the Bombers - along with his great mates Matt ‘Creeper’ O’Neil and Craig Clarke.

And they’ve all got intertwining stories to tell when it comes to the battle of the hills. Clarke, a mountain of a man, is not only one of Gembrook Cockatoo’s great champions - he’s also one of the club’s biggest spiritual leaders.

The former premiership-winning ruckman started his career at Emerald - playing there in the under-9s right up until he made the switch to Gembrook, following his mates - such as another eventual Brookers champion and former Fremantle player, Andrew Shipp - for the under-16s. No doubt it would have been a hot topic for discussion in the Emerald Secondary College schoolyard, and the split allegiances didn’t stop there.

“The thing was, my dad was still passionate Emerald at the time,” big ‘Clarkey’ said with a laugh.

“He was passionate Emerald for about 15 years before I started playing senior footy, so he’d watch Emerald in the seniors on a Saturday, and me at Gembrook in the juniors on a Sunday - right up until I started playing seniors.

“A few players at Emerald didn’t know he was my dad, and when he stopped barracking for them and was barracking against them instead when we were playing them, they were like: “What’s going on here! You’re one of our number one supporters, and now you’ve jumped ship!”

Clarke spoke about just what was on the line whenever the two sides played.

“It was a game you’d look forward to all the time,” he said.

“Every time you got to play them, you’d really want to play well because there were real bragging rights if you won, and if you didn’t win and you had a bad game, you’d be down in the dumps for a while until the next one because you knew it could be years away if you ended up in different divisions.”

Clarke, like O’Neil, was part of the losing Brookers grand final side in 1997 - the only senior grand final played between Gembrook Cockatoo and Emerald.

Richardson was an Emerald player that day, even lining up down back on their great mate, Shipp.

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Picture: COURTESY OF ROBYN KUYS “Not many people know this, but the year after that - in 1998 - I went back to Emerald and played a senior year because I wanted to play first division and they’d gone up after winning the flag,” Clarke admitted.

“I played there for a season before going down to Springvale.”

Clarke also had his own recollection of the famous 100-metre penalty from the ‘97 decider, involving Shipp and Richardson, that saw the latter line up for goal from close range.

“I read about that in part one of the story last week, but the other part to it was that it put Shannon right in front of goal, just a few metres out, and he kicked the ground as he went to kick the footy and missed the goal!” he said with a laugh.

In perhaps a sign of just how close the two groups were, Clarke ended up at Emerald until all hours of the morning after the ‘97 decider and his signature there for the ‘98 season is still a sore point (though a good natured one) for his great mate, O’Neil.

“It just summed up the rivalry - it was fierce on the field, but off it a lot of us were just such good mates,” Clarke added.

And after the Brookers claimed the 2004 premiership, it was Clarke who brought his great mate ‘Richo’ to the club. Both had played in the VFL and quality suburban leagues by that point.

“We won the flag in 2004 and we were going on the footy trip and were leaving on the Friday morning, and we all got on the piss on the Thursday night and Richo came out with us and didn’t go to work the next day,” Clarke said.

“As we were getting on the bus to go on the footy trip, he just rolled up and jumped on. That was his first thing at Gembrook, and he stayed from that point on!”

Ironically, Clarke said the one game in his career that he didn’t feel quite right winning was against Emerald in 2015 - the first game after the tragic crash in Avonsleigh that claimed the lives of three young, local lives.

“That was probably the hardest game I’ve ever had to play in too,” Clarke said.

“It was such a time of sorrow, but to see the way two footy clubs and the whole community pulled together in a time of need - that was unbelievable.”

‘Creeper’ explained just what it was like for him growing up in Cockatoo and playing for the Brookers.

“It was always great because growing up, the Gembrook, Cockatoo and Emerald kids all went to Emerald Secondary and you’d go to school and know each other, but come game day it was on. Fair, but on,” he said.

“You’d want to beat your mates more than anyone.”

He said there was never any doubt where he’d play his footy - it was always going to be Gembrook. But as his career progressed, there were few grounds he liked playing at more than Emerald - in large part because of the atmosphere.

“Gembrook’s obviously got a big ground, and Emerald’s was a lot smaller and they had better lights back then,” he explained.

“It was just such a great atmosphere to be involved in.

“All the Emerald supporters would know exactly who you were and they’d be sledging you, but after the game you’d go into the rooms and have beers with them and everything would be great, because you’re mates after it’s all said and done.”

O’Neil said players would play for the Con Licciardi Medal, which he hopes is brought back again for future clashes between the Bombers and Brookers. He and great mate Dean Allcott are both multiple-winners of the award.

Over the years, a number of their great mates - including the likes of Scotty Black and Steve Robins - had made the switch from Emerald to Gembrook. That shows the real side of what has so often produced a fierce on-field contest.

“It’s a love-hate relationship, for sure, but it’s definitely more love than hate, I think,” O’Neil explained.

“A lot of people still talk about ‘97 and say how crap it was to lose a premiership to Emerald, but on the other hand it’s 23 years ago now - it’s half my life ago.

“It was either going to be us or them - there has to be a winner and a loser. Most of them were our mates, so good luck to them, I reckon.

“But that’s the one that really counts - and we’ll keep going back to that day until there’s another grand final between us.”

Sometimes it’s been hard to separate the myth from the legend over the years when it comes to the Brookers and the Bombers, but O’Neil explained how - at one stage - he would have gladly represented a combined side made up of the two famous clubs.

“At one stage there in the ‘90s there was some talk about merging,” he said cheekily.

“I’m not sure what it was about, but I wouldn’t have minded it to be honest. A combined side would have won Division 1 flags for sure!

“I had a name for the club, too - C.E.G, pronounced ‘keg’ - Cockatoo, Emerald, Gembrook and we could have had a CUB barrel on our top as the logo (laughs).

“If it came to it and they were going to merge, I would have been all for it.

“That’s all I was worried about - being as good as we could and trying to win a Division 1 flag. Obviously it never eventuated and both clubs have long histories, and a lot of people would say it’s great we’ve both still got our clubs - and of course it is - so in hindsight I’m glad it didn’t happen, but at the time I was all for it.”

‘Richo’ ultimately played more than 100 senior games at Emerald before playing more than 200 for the Brookers.

But even though his great mate Creeper thinks of him as more of a Brooker, Richo can’t separate his allegiances. He’s a premiership player at both clubs, and loves both clubs.

“Speaking to a few of the older guys, they hated the other side (of the rivalry), but when you speak to the guys now it’s that the community brings us back together,” he said.

Richardson started playing in the Emerald seniors as a 15-year-old in the mid-’90s, and he’ll always cherish the memories he made there - including lining up on ‘Shippy’ in the ‘97 decider.

Looking back over the rivalry, he - like O’Neil and Clarke - loved playing in the clashes at Chandler Reserve.

“The crowd was awesome, and the older guys used to get the Emerald chant going,” he recalled.

“That really sticks in my mind - that, and the smell of the fire coming over the ground from the drums near the clubrooms. It’ll be a lasting memory forever.

“A lot of the guys who’ve been around Emerald for years are still there. They’re amazing people, and it’s great to see them still supporting the club there.

“I remember one day one of the Emerald boys yelled out during the game ‘Richo, it’s footy season, not pie season mate!’

“That drew a bloody big laugh, I’ll admit, but there are just so many memories. You’ll forget about something, and someone will bring it up and that’ll trigger even more.

“Of course, the other one was the Avonsleigh Angels game at Gembrook (in 2015).

“That was massive. The rivalry was thrown away that day, and it was just about being there for your mates.”

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