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Pawing it forward Wandin resident Sheridyn Witney will be out walking the Warburton Trail each day with her dogs, Indy (pictured) and Lexi, for the month of August as she helps raise funds for Guide Dogs Australia and the vision impaired.

Turn to page 6 to learn more about Guide Dogs Australia’s Pawgust initiative and how you can donate to support guide dog puppies in training.

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Fight for survival “We’re open and we’re ready. No order is too small, we’re here to serve our locals and our customer base. We might not look the way people are used to, but the service is still there.”

Beth Henke runs Hire a Hubby Upwey with her husband, Richard. She said they were “willing to bunker down” for six weeks, but there was no doubt the financial impacts would be significant.

“We totally understand and respect this needs to happen going forward...But for small businesses like ours, we can’t work from home,” she said.

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for our staff, reduced our opening hours, our turnover has been reduced and what we’re producing has been reduced as well,” she said.

“It’s a knock on effect right along and it’s affecting every part of the business.

“We’re still operating as an open business from 7am to 4pm daily. We’ve got a click and collect system up and running as well. While we can’t offer delivery, we can have contactless out to the car so customers don’t have to come inside.”

Ms Bray urges customers to go online to make an order or to call ahead.

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Numerous Yarra Ranges’ businesses are facing a ‘challenge for survival’ over the next six weeks, as Victoria adapts to Stage 4 restrictions.

Dramatic changes to workplaces across Melbourne were introduced at midnight on 6 August in a bid to combat the spread of Covid-19.

This included some industries being forced to close, others - such as construction and food production - operating at reduced capacity and essential stores such as supermarkets

and pharmacies remaining open.

The new restrictions saw hairdressers close for the first time since the pandemic began and major hardware stores, such as Bunnings and Mitre 10, having to move to mostly online services.

Childcare services were also impacted, with only children from workers with a permit allowed to attend childcare.

Beechworth Bakery manager Kylie Bray shared some of the new challenges faced by the business.

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Masking up to help

By Diana Cherry, Marysville A new branch of Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) has been formed in Alexandra.

RAR is an Australia-wide organisation that supports refugees in detention, and works towards ending the detention of people who are internationally recognised as refugees but happened to arrive in Australia by boat. If and when refugees are released into the community, RAR continues its support.

RAR has two urgent concerns. The Migration Amendment Bill 2020 is currently under review by a Senate Committee, with a report due later this month. The implications for refugees would be catastrophic if this Bill passes

the Senate. Mobile phones will be confiscated, and these are the only means for detainees to keep in touch with families and friends, advocates and lawyers. Without phones they would have no contact with the outside world, and become even more isolated. At stake is their mental health, as well as Australia’s reputation as a humane and democratic country. We need to act now. We encourage you to voice your concern by writing to the Victorian Senators (their details are on the Government website).

The other pressing matter is the plight of the Tamil family being held on Christmas Island. Following a dawn raid in 2018, this family was flown, without warning, from Biloela in Queensland to detention in Melbourne. A

court injunction prevented deportation to Sri Lanka, so Priya, Nades and their two young children were sent to Christmas Island where they are the only people held in that detention facility. This extraordinary waste of money and resources makes no sense.

RAR (Alexandra) is raising funds by making and selling masks. Robyn Ellis has already made more than 500, and these can be purchased from Nana Jan’s Third Drawer Down in Grant Street; $2 from each sale supports RAR. The branch holds bi-monthly meetings.

The next is at 1.30pm, on Thursday 29 September, at Embassy of Ideas. Contact Robyn Walsh 0467 413 767.

Friends and family have paid their respects to former Warburton resident Kevin Hine, who passed away on 25 July.

Kevin, born 21 February 1931, attended Warburton Primary School to Grade 6 and Lilydale Higher Elementary School and then enrolled at the Royal Melbourne Technical College for Civil Engineering in between 1946 and 1950.

In the 50’s he worked on the early stages of construction of the Upper Yarra Dam for the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. His work would later take him to many countries right across the world.

Kevin’s son-in-law Tim Nethercote was one of the few who attended the funeral service, which was live-streamed for those who could not attend due to Coronavirus restrictions.

“He remembered that time fondly, of work mates at the same stage as him, playing football for Warby, mucking around with his best mate George Duck and, of course, being closer to Elva,” Mr Nethercote said.

“In 1949, Elva Morter and family moved to Warburton when her father was appointed Senior Constable in charge of the Warburton Police Station.

They met soon after through the church youth group and in Kevin’s words, ‘he noticed her straight away’. Their relationship developed and they became engaged on 28 May 1952, being Elva’s 18th birthday.

“He loved and adored Elva, his children, their partners, his grandchildren and great grandchildren and they loved him back.

“No doubt about it, Kevin’s life was a full life truly well lived and we are all so grateful to have been part of it.”

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Fatal Affair is a decent thriller with strong performances and atmosphere, but it’s preoccupied with build-up over execution.

Ellie (Nia Long), a successful attorney, has a short but intense reunion with David (Omar Epps), a friend from college, only for David to become dangerously obsessed with her.

The film generates effective suspense early on, as the plot steadily reveals David’s dark past and his actions grow more sinister. Epps plays a deeply unnerving villain, with both suave and intimidating moments, and small acts of emotional manipulation escalate into active deception and threats of force. Long conveys natural charisma as Ellie, and the stress of David’s stalking campaign visibly weighs on her.

However, the tension is undercut by David’s strangely passive conduct.

Much of the film consists of David threatening Ellie and creeping into her life. This is disturbing in itself, but David only makes a move right at the end of the film, resulting in a slack, clumsy climax, and the catalyst is a chance discovery by a supporting character. Despite being an aggressive stalker, David feels oddly detached as an antagonist.

Fatal Affair is an atmospheric, well-acted thriller, but it’s mostly talk and little action, and is available for streaming on Netflix.

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Estia Health fights Covid

By Romy Stephens A staff member from an aged care home in Yarra Junction has tested positive to Covid-19.

Estia Health Yarra Valley confirmed an employee from its Yarra Junction home received a positive Covid-19 test and was now isolating at home.

In a statement, Estia Health said the employee had not worked at the aged care home since testing positive.

“As soon as management became aware of the positive result, the home immediately implemented our Covid-19 positive test response plan, including use of full PPE and employees following our strict infection control protocols,” the statement said.

“We are working closely with the Victorian DHHS Public Health Unit, the Commonwealth Department of Health and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission...including following their directions on restrictions on employees and the process for Covid-19 testing for all residents and employees.

“This is a difficult time for our residents and their families. We have added extra support to ensure that families are regularly updated about their loved ones.”

It is understood that Estia Health was informed of the positive test on 3 August and

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the employee last worked at the home on 29 July.

A relative of a resident at Estia Health, who did not want to be named, said they received a text message about 9.30am on 4 August informing of the confirmed Covid-19 case.

“My concern obviously is for my mum, I

think everyone is terrified for that,” the relative said.

“Also did this staff member work at other aged care places? Because if that’s the case that would be pretty annoying, but I can understand why staff need to work between places because of the casualisation of workers.”

The relative said they were satisfied with the level of communication from the aged care and that they thought the staff were “wonderful” at Estia Health Yarra Valley.

The Department of Health and Human Services is also investigating cases linked to Lilydale Lodge Supported Residential Services.

Virus levels Masked up to defeat Covid Star Mail has called on the community to send in their best face masks and they continue to deliver with an impressive array of face coverings.

Shona Cameron’s face mask was sewn by her mother, using May Gibbs illustration fabrics, reminding us of a Spanish Flu public health poster circa 1919.

By Jed Lanyon and Romy Stephens The Department of Health and Human Services has reported 136 active coronavirus cases in the Yarra Ranges on Monday 10 August, with an increase of just four cases over the week.

One hundred and twenty five of Yarra Ranges active cases have been linked to Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in Kilsyth.

Active cases in the Yarra Ranges reached a peak of 140 on Thursday 6 July, but the region experienced four days where the number of cases remained the same or dropped overnight.

It came as Victoria recorded 322 new Covid-19 on 10 August, over a 24-hour period - with the total number at almost 15,000.

Within Victoria, 32 of the new cases were linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 290 were under investigation.

There were also 19 new deaths from Covid-19 reported, with the total number of deaths sitting at 228.

Victoria Police issued 276 fines on 10 August - since the previous day - to people who breached Chief Health Officer directions.

Of those fines, 37 failed to wear a face covering when leaving the home for one of the four approved reasons, 25 were issued at vehicle checkpoints and 74 were for curfew breaches.

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Stay connected to Council

There are many organisations throughout Yarra Ranges dedicated to providing support to people when they need it. If you need a little bit of help during this challenging time, visit our website to ind a support organisation near you.

You don’t need to leave home to stay connected or do

Support services include: Food relief Housing support Disability support Mental health support Support for people experiencing domestic violence Social support and more Visit yrc.vic.gov.au/covidsupport If you’d like to support these organisations inancially or by volunteering your time, visit yrc.vic.gov.au/ covidhelp

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Access information and updates about Council services, including COVID support services Stream Council meetings Report an issue Check your waste collection dates Make payments Apply for permits, including planning permits Give feedback on important projects such as the Lilydale Structure Plan

Visit our website at yarraranges.vic.gov.au or call our Customer Experience team on 1300 368 333.

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The Council election is fast approaching. If you haven’t already done so, make sure you’re enrolled to vote to have your say in the upcoming election.

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Enrol to vote by 28 August 2020 Candidate nominations open 17 September Candidate nominations close 22 September Ballot packs distributed 6-8 October Voting closes 23 October Results declared 13 November

For more information on the election, including how to enrol, how to vote, or if you’re interested in becoming a candidate visit our website at yrc.vic.gov.au/election

Enable prospective candidates to be better prepared for the online mandatory training, or to follow up on areas of interest Cover elements, including campaigning that are not otherwise addressed in the mandatory sessions Allow for interaction and for conversation during Q and A to be broader than the scripted online mandatory training.

The next session will be held on Wednesday 19 August from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

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Good news for Year 12

By Jed Lanyon Every VCE student will be individually assessed for any adverse impacts of coronavirus to be reflected in ATAR rankings in a bid to ensure fair and accurate results for a school year like no other.

The State Government announced that the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) will introduce a wide-ranging “Consideration of Educational Disadvantage” process to calculate VCE scores, taking into account disruptions to learning caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

In a normal year, individual students are assessed for special consideration on a case by case basis. This year, schools will provide the VCAA with information on every single one of their students.

These reforms will reach every Year 12 VCE student in the state, ensuring the experiences of the class of 2020 are factored into their results.

The State Government believes that the ATARs received by Victorian students will be equivalent to those received by students in other states.

Healesville High School Principal Allan Rennick said the announcement was a positive move by the Department of Education.

“We really appreciate it in that It will allow us to focus on supporting our kids, the teachers and learning,” he said.

“It’s been an incredibly difficult year, particularly for Year 12 students. It’s very easy for them to be thinking beyond the areas that we can control.

“So what we’re trying to do is to get the students to focus on what they can control and what we can control and leave things outside

Healesville High School students before their return to remote learning. of our control to those who are professionals and responsible to those areas.”

Healesville High School messaging to staff, students and parents has been one of positivity during difficult and uncertain times.

“I’ve got a fantastic staff of teaching and non-teaching individuals and an incredibly supportive school community,” Mr Rennick said.

“We are really well positioned to deal with this, we’ve certainly got kids who are anxious or have anxiety levels higher than what they were previously, but we’re a positive, and strong, small community.

“The reality for this year’s Year 12’s is that

they’re missing out on some things. An example might be the end of year graduation dinner.

We have it booked and ready to go at the RACV Club, but there is no certainty come December that it will happen. So we’re really focusing on positive messages as much as we can.

“The positive is that they’re being supported by people here and the Department of Education and the Government. They will get their ATAR, their certificate and their study score this year and that’s fantastic. We just have to keep doing what we can to support them in every way.

“We have parents, staff members and kids all working together to make the absolute best of it.”

The Victorian Government’s announcement on 7 August also came with additional support for mental health resources for young people.

The State Government will be providing $28.5 million to ensure students can receive more support, including over 1500 school staff who will undergo additional mental health training in partnership with headspace, to help identify at-risk students as remote learning continues.

All specialist schools with secondary aged students will also receive funding to recruit a school-based mental health practitioner, who will provide wrap-around support to students and families.

“I know the very real stress and anxiety that many students and their parents are feeling. (This) announcement will mean one less thing to worry about,” said Education Minister James Merlino.

“With this additional support, we’ll make sure every student at every age has the support to be their best.”

Yarra Junction man eyes new car after $1 million win

Yarra Junction Newsagency staff. to tell you, that sounds alright.” he said. “I wouldn’t mind hearing that again.”

“I don’t know what I am going to spend it on. I haven’t had a chance to think about it because the news is still sinking in. I’d say

I might get a nice new car and then put the rest in the bank until a bit later on when I can enjoy it more!”

The elated winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased his winning entry at

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Yarra Junction Newsagency manager Matt Sartori said it was a thrill to discover his outlet had sold a division one winning entry.

“We’re excited to say the least.” he said.

“The feeling that one of my customers has won just over a million dollars was fascinating. We are so happy it was won by a local to the area and a regular customer to our store.

“It was amazing to see the look on his face when he discovered the win. We’ve decorated the store with lots of decorations, so all of our customers will know we’ve sold a winning entry.

“This is the fourth division one winning entry we’ve sold. The last time was about 15 years ago when we sold two division one winning entries in a few months.

“We hope the same thing happens this time around. We’ve been telling all our customers the last time it happened we had back to back wins.”

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A Yarra Junction man is looking forward to buying a new set of wheels after scoring a division one prize worth over $1 million in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw.

The happy man held one of the five division one winning entries nationally in TattsLotto draw 4075, drawn Saturday 8 August.

Each entry took home a division one prize of $1,047,835.76.

Sharing his excitement with an official from the Lott, the overjoyed winner couldn’t contain his glee.

“Thank you, Thank you, Thank you,” he exclaimed. “It’s great news. It’s good to have a win. I’ve been playing every week for about 40 years I reckon. I’ve never won anything like this before. It’s such good news.”

“I checked my ticket in the store and I couldn’t believe it.”

When asked how it felt to be a newlyminted millionaire, the happy winner said he could get used to hearing the news.

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Sheridyn paws it forward

By Jed Lanyon Wandin resident Sheridyn Witney and her dogs Indy and Lexi are taking part in Pawgust to raise important funds for Guide Dogs Australia.

During the month of August, participants are challenged to walk their dogs for at least 30 minutes a day for 30 days and are encouraged to turn those walks into dollars to support guide dog puppies in training.

In just the first week, Ms Witney clocked up 230 minutes of walking time in the wintery Yarra Valley weather and raised nearly $300, which will be enough to buy a harness for a working guide dog.

Ms Witney said she was motivated to take part in Pawgust having seen the positive impacts that guide dogs can have in supporting the vision impaired.

“I know of a couple people who have guide dogs,” she said. “One family I know, they have a few kids and all but one of them are blind.

They have three guide dogs in their family, including one for their mum who is also blind.

“I guess you can see how much it changes their lives and it gives them some independence which is cool. You don’t realise how much we take it for granted when you think of how much we wouldn’t be able to do without our sight, but a guide dog gives someone the ability to attend school, work and uni.”

August also marks Ms Witney’s birthday month and while she is limited in how she can celebrate her 19th birthday, she thought it would make for the perfect opportunity to instead start a fundraiser and ‘paw it forward’.

“Instead of being given a present, it motivates people to give towards something else.

I’ve got everything I need, but a guide dog can help someone’s life a lot.”

Ms Witney is keen to raise at least $500 for the month. But her usual walking spot at the Lillydale Lake is now off-limits due to new

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Stage 4 Covid-19 rules, restricting her to exercise within five kilometres of her home.

“I usually just take them along the Warby Trail now, which i’m lucky to have at my doorstep,” she said.

“I think they love it, and it’s good to be getting them out everyday now. I would usually try to take them out a couple of times throughout the week. I feel like knowing I’m doing it for a good reason helps as a good motivator,

especially when we’re in lockdown.

“Even if it’s just an hour, at least I know I’m using my hour well. It’s good for me, my dogs and for the guide dogs.”

Indy is a five month old kelpie, while four year old Lexi was born at a puppy farm, being the sole survivor of her litter. Ms Witney rescued her from the RSPCA at 18 months old.

“I think that all dogs should have a purpose in their life. When you see rescue dogs (at a shelter) it’s like they’ve been given up on.”

Ms Witney has been working on the frontlines at Mount Evelyn IGA throughout the pandemic, while her family’s pet sitting business, ‘Pet Sitting Sisters’, has been put on hold.

It’s not too late for other dog owners looking to get involved in Pawgust, while Ms Witney explained that even smaller donations add up to support Guide Dogs Australia.

“A donation of $7.50 will cover the cost of a guide dog’s tag, which is something that they will have for life, while a $25 donation will buy a quality leather collar for a guide dog puppy.”

It costs in excess of $50,000 to breed, raise and train a guide dog or assistance dog. While every hour of every day, an Australian family learns that their loved one will have severe or permanent sight loss. Nine of these Australians will eventually go blind, according to Guide Dogs Australia.

It is estimated that there are over 450,000 Australians who are blind or have low vision and this number is expected to significantly increase.

Last year, the Pawgust initiative raised enough money to entirely support 20 guide dog puppies, meaning 20 peoples lives will be changed once those dogs graduate.

To learn more about Pawgust and to donate to Ms Witney’s fundraiser, visit: https://www. pawgust.com.au/fundraisers/sheridynwitney

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Anti-mask rally arrests

By Jed Lanyon A Mooroolbark man and a Chirnside Park man have been arrested as the organisers of an antimask rally planned for Melbourne’s CBD over the weekend.

Police arrested the two men following an investigation into the protest, which would have seen hundreds of people march through city streets on Sunday 9 August, breaching the Chief Health Officer’s directives.

Two search warrants were executed on the evening of Thursday 6 August, where police seized mobile phones and a computer at the Mooroolbark and Chirnside Park addresses.

The Mooroolbark man, aged 41, was charged with incitement. He was bailed and is due to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on 21 January 2021.

The Chirnside Park man, also 41, was arrested but released with intent to summons.

He is expected to be charged with the same offences, according to Victoria Police.

Police arrested seven people and issued a total of 27 fines for breaches of the Chief Health Officer’s (CHO) directions in Melbourne’s CBD on Sunday.

Six people refused to provide their details to police and were subsequently arrested. They were all released after they provided their de-

tails and fined $1652.

Twenty-four of the fines were issued for breaching CHO directions for leaving home for a non-essential reason.

One person was fined $200 for not wearing a mask.

One of the event organisers received a $1652 fine and is expected to be charged on summons with further offences relating to the protest at a later date. This man is not one of the two organisers who were arrested earlier during the week.

A statement released by Victoria police prior to the protest said, “Victoria Police is aware

that some people may be planning to attend the CBD on Sunday to participate in a protest.

“This is a completely blatant breach of the CHO’s directions and puts Victorian lives at risk.”

Victoria police said the “selfish behaviour” would not be tolerated and that it would be met with appropriate action.

“There will be a highly visible presence in and around the city to ensure the community is complying with Stage 4 restrictions.

“We will have no hesitation in issuing $1652 fines or making arrests on the day, if necessary.”

Be kind and share your experience of pandemic life Yarra Ranges community members are being asked to share photos, videos and reflections on the Covid-19 pandemic as part of Still Life.

Still Life builds upon Council’s Be Kind initiative and asks community members to reflect and express how life has been for them since the pandemic began in March.

Yarra Ranges Mayor, Richard Higgins said the Covid-19 pandemic had caused unprecedented upheaval in communities throughout Australia.

“So many of us are living through a period that has no recent precedent, where our jobs, lives and communities have been disrupted more than we could imagine,” Cr Higgins said.

“As one of our first relief measures for the pandemic, we’ve launched our Be Kind Yarra Ranges initiative - asking community members to be kind to themselves, to others and to small businesses in the region doing it tough.

“Part of being kind to yourself is acknowledging that, no matter what you’ve experienced since the pandemic began, your experiences and perspective matter.

“We have noticed people being kind and now we are looking for our community to share to their experiences through the Still Life project.

“We want to hear from you, no matter what you have to share - photos of empty shelves during the great toilet paper drought, empty streets, socially-distanced birthday celebrations or even the hobby you picked up in isolation,” he said.

“You may have already shared pictures and stories on social media or with friends.

Perhaps you have had a creative inspiration during this time. Whatever your response, we’d love you to share them with us as well through Still life.

“Still Life will be a record of what occurred here in 2020, for future generations to look back on, but also a chance for us all to come together and learn about other people’s stories, challenges, sacrifices and

A rainbow painted sign in Badger Creek. resilience in the community”: “Though it’s changed dramatically, this is still life for everyone - that’s what we’re trying to capture.”

Some of the Still Life entries so far in-

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In the coming weeks, Still Life will feature

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A day not to be forgotten

By Anthony McAleer At 9am on 15 August 1945 Prime Minister, Ben Chifley, broadcast to a waiting nation that the Japanese had surrendered and the Second World War was officially over.

Throughout this district, those lucky enough to hear the announcement rushed out of their homes and down to the main streets of their villages to spread the news.

In 1945 there were limited means of mass local communication and so most people rushed to the nearest fire bell to alert everyone. Traditionally its sound had warned residents of impending danger but on this day it heralded out the news that the war was over.

Marion Cunningham of Lilydale remembers “I had the wireless going and it came over that the war had finished. I went outside and Stan Jacobs said ‘did you hear the news?’ and then fire bells rang and car horns went off.”

As the bells rung out across the land, local businesses ceased operations, women left behind their chores, farmers discarded their tools and school children put down their pens.

For those at the Lilydale Higher Elementary School it was doubly good news, they were just about to sit down and do exams.

All over the area they came together in the streets in a spontaneous demonstration of relief and joy. They shook hands, hugged, patted each other on the back and sang together.

Eventually the local police in Lilydale had to try and limit the ringing of the fire bell as the girls working on the nearby telephone exchange had trouble doing their job.

Up at the Lilydale Hospital the women in the maternity ward were concerned that the bells meant their homes were in danger. Eventually the Matron on duty came in to tell them that nobody’s house was on fire but that peace had been declared and everybody was going mad down the main street. The news was the

signal for them to go mad as well.

Many also visited local churches where special services of thanksgiving were held to mark the coming of peace.

Not everyone marked the moment with joyous outbursts. Norm Gill, who had lost his son Colin only months before, killed in action in New Guinea, wrote - “to many people unfortunately the occasion was not one of unalloyed pleasure, as thoughts of loved ones who will not be among those to return from the battle zone gave a poignant aspect to the celebrations. Their only comfort is that the lives of brave sons and brothers were not in vain, and that by their sacrifice they had relieved the world from a reign of foreign aggression.”

The evening heralded even larger celebrations. At Lilydale’s Athenaeum Hall a victory dance was held where 400 people tried to cram into the building. The local paper stated that “so many people had turned up that there was scarcely room for dancing until the midnight hour had been left behind.”

In Monbulk residents held a special party for the local school children, at Kalorama and at Seville those from miles around gathered at their halls for an old time dance and those living at Mt Evelyn built a bonfire where chairs, tables and even mattresses were sacrificed for the cause.

High up on the top of Mount Dandenong a large crowd of residents squeezed themselves into the Observatory Tea Rooms at the lookout for a night of community singing and dancing.

Eventually they headed outside where they lit a huge bonfire they had built.

It burnt brightly over Melbourne until the early hours of the morning. A visual reminder of a day that would live in the hearts and minds of those who had served and suffered and gone without during those dark days of war, a day never to be forgotten.

Local servicemen and women riding horses at the VP Day celebrations in Lilydale.

Julius Fenwick of Monbulk on the day he returned home and saw his mother for the first time in five years. He had served in the Middle East, was captured in Tobruk and spent time in a POW camp in Italy before escaping over the Alps to Switzerland.

The following is a letter written to Steve Skepper of Monbulk (who was serving overseas with the Royal Australian Air Force) on Victory in the Pacific Day, by his mother Lucy and sister Joyce.

Peace, Perfect, Peace Wednesday 15 August 1945 Mountain Grande Cafe Monbulk, Vic My Dearest Son, At last I can write to you rejoicing at the thought of having you home again to stay, for which we must thank God for sparing you to us.

Well son the good news was announced at 9am this morning, it didn’t seem real at first, I cried with joy, then got Mrs Smith’s cow bell and Mavis and I went up to Vic ringing it and then as far as Andersons and Pagram, then had the bright idea of giving the school kids a party at our corner.

Just send word with Sand’s kids up the street to tell any children they could see, to come down here at 3 o’clock and believe me 56 turned up and didn’t we have some fun.

Mrs Mouldey and Mrs Lee from springs came down and Mrs Lee dressed up as Santa Claus and we gave all the kids lollies and pennies then we played games and went mad. I fell over and cut my fingers on gravel, they are quite sore now and I’m quite stiff from acting the goat, but it was worth it. The kids enjoyed every minute of it and so did I. I was disappointed Joyce never came home from work; she went to town with the girls from work, came home 6pm, she said town was too rough for her she wasn’t game to go away from the station.

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The 1945 letter, written in Monbulk, to Steve Skepper from his mother, Lucy. Lucy ran the Mountain Grande Cafe. 212662 the noise of town.

Well son dearest, I’ll close now till tomorrow so once again God Bless and keep you safe.

With tons of love from Dad, Joy and myself I am forever loving fondest mother Lucy Skepper.

Hello Darling, Isn’t the news wonderful but the suspense of waiting about a week for the official announcement was tiring. Really I can’t believe it is all over but I guess it’s not all over for months to come in some of the Islands.

Town was terrible. I didn’t cross the road at Flinders St, went back and waited for the next train home. I’ve never seen such tough girls in all my life or stupid boys.

Bye Darling, All my love, Joyce.

Victory Kiss.

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Financial fight to survive From page 1 “It’s a huge financial setback for us, we’ve got three young kids, we’ll just have to get through it.”

Ms Henke said there were added complications for businesses like hers, with management fees still having to go to Hire a Hubby head office.

“They still expect us to pay those fees, even though we cannot work,” Ms Henke said.

“It’s an added stress on top of having to worry about just keeping the roof over our head and our kids safe.”

The owner of Hair for the Hills hair salon in Olinda, Jessica Birch, said that despite the prospect of having no income for six weeks being daunting, she felt her business was in a good position.

“It was very sudden, I didn’t think we were going to go into lockdown but in terms of the business, it will hibernate quite well,” she said.

“JobKeeper helps and I’ve paid off my business loan. Basically, I have my overheads which aren’t overly huge.”

Ms Birch said that being in a small community that had provided “amazing” support gave her confidence that she could return to a busy salon once restrictions were lifted.

However, Yarra Valley Business secretary Alex Lagerway said for some business owners and operators, the next six weeks would be a “question of survival.”

“It just cuts deeper, it’s just a challenge for survival for the businesses that have been arbitrarily closed down,” he said.

“Small business exists everywhere. The ones you feel for the most are the ones that are whole dependent on the income to meet their financial and family commitments.

“The other side of it that seems to be understated is the mental impact, the psychological impact, it messes with your brain because

we’re not built for this, we’re communal.”

Following the announcement of Stage 4 restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne, the federal government updated JobKeeper for Victorian businesses.

Under the new changes, Victorian businesses now only need to show a fall in turnover in the quarter to the end of September, compared to the same period last year. The previous rules announced on 21 July meant that

companies had to show a fall in turnover in the June, September and December quarters of this year in order to remain eligible for the wage subsidy.

However, with companies restarting in June as restrictions were eased, there was risk many businesses would not meet the scheme’s turnover reduction threshold in the September quarter.

Further changes include coverage for peo-

ple employed on 1 July, rather than 1 March, ensuring new staff will be able to receive the payments if their employer is struggling.

Ms Bray said she welcomes the new changes to JobKeeper for Victorian businesses.

“We were lucky in the fact that a lot of our staff were long term anyway, so they went on JobKeeper at the beginning,” Ms Bray said.

“We did have some staff members miss out by a week, which was really disheartening to tell them they didn’t meet the criteria, but it was very black and white at that point. So that will help out a few of our casuals and will be good for us to try and keep as many employees as we can through this time.”

Last week was also busy for children’s services, with the State Government announcement that only permitted workers would be able to send their children to childcare.

Gembrook’s Little Gems Early Learning owner Liz Falcone said the list of permitted workers was released at 1am on 6 August - just after the ruling came in.

“It was extremely stressful. I had hundreds of stressed parents looking to me for guidance,” she said.

“There are still a lot of families that are unsure, there are a lot of employers that are unsure of these work permits because the legal onus becomes theirs.

Ms Falcone also said that despite still being open, things would look different at the centre over the next six weeks.

“I’ve got half of my staff that would usually be in today not in and I expect it will be similar next week.

“We’re not closed, it’s not ideal but it feels wrong being here without our children being here.”

For more information about permitted workers during Stage 4 restrictions, visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/permittedworker-scheme-covid-19.

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Covid-19 ghost towns There was an eerie silence around the streets of the Yarra Ranges last week as the region went into Stage 4 restrictions, along with the rest of Melbourne. The Star Mail sent out photographer STEWART CHAMBERS on the first day of Stage 4 restrictions last Thursday (6 August), to capture the closed businesses and deserted streets around the local towns.

An empty seat at Cheeky Barbers in Ferntree Gully.

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Table numbers are no longer in use at Yarra Ranges Cafe in Yarra Junction.

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A positive message next to a closed sign at Olinda’s Mountain Ash Toys and Gifts.

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One of the only places busy under Stage 4, the car park at Woolworths in Yarra Junction.

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Rights for young people Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) works with young people supporting them to learn about their rights and responsibilities on a wide variety of legal issues.

ECLC can support young people by providing legal advice. Young people can be impacted by a range of legal issues including harassment or bullying, criminal charges, fines or assistance as the victim of a violent crime to help them in their recovery.

It is very important that young people are able to access legal help, as assistance can be critical in ensuring a young person’s future opportunities are not disadvantaged by having a large debt or criminal record.

It is not always easy for young people to access support services on their own. Very often young people are not aware that their problem is a legal one, or have trouble finding transport

to access services, or unsure which service is the right one to help.

A new partnership commencing soon aims to address this issue and make it easier for young people to access the services they need, including legal advice, through an Integrated Youth Health Hub. The Hub will be based in Lilydale with a number of outreaches including Healesville.

It is a collaboration between Inspiro Community Health Service, Oonah Aboriginal Corporation, Anchor Inc., Cire Services and Eastern Community Legal Centre, and will provide young people in the region with a single access point to vital services when and where they need them.

ECLC CEO Michael Smith highlighted the opportunities of integrating services. “Young people need to feel they belong and can trust the services they access. Once they have that, they usually don’t want to retell their story to lots of different professionals. The Hub gives us a real opportunity to wrap health and other supports around them, with confidentiality and care.”

During this time of social distancing, ECLC continues to offer free legal assistance by telephone to people living in the eastern region of Melbourne, including across the Yarra Ranges.

Please call 5962 1665 or email yarraranges@ eclc.org.au to find out how we can assist you.

Spotlight on men’s health needs to shine brighter G’day, I’m Brian and I am a men’s health promoter and advocate living in the Yarra Ranges.

I’ve been active in adult health promotion for 30 years, and focussed on men’s health over the last 10 years.

Why? When we look at the numbers of avoidable deaths, at least three out of four deaths involving suicide are men and boys. Heart disease - 31 men for every 10 women, diabetes - 19 men for every 10 women, Drugs and alcohol - 41 men for every 10 women, and so the list goes on.

Yet when we look at Health Promotion - a concept which got going in the late 1970s in Victoria - at least 90 per cent of the small number of dedicated practitioners are females.

How many in their training look at male as well as female psychology? How many really understand how many men perceive ill-health and why they act or don’t act as they do?

Men are constantly portrayed as ‘the bad guys’ who don’t look after themselves or others, especially their partners and families. I don’t believe that generality or image.

However, even if it were true, how much time, money and human energy is spent on

helping us to be better men? Not much. The Victorian Government has a Ministry for Women with several sub-sections focussed on specific issues. Yet when I last checked, there was not a single staff member in DHHS whose role was dedicated to the positive health promotion of men and boys, let alone a section or department.

In this series of articles, we are going to look at various things which go wrong in a man’s life health-wise, and what he and we can do to prevent or moderate or fix them.

We are writing especially for men and those who love them.

Our thrust is to be positive, proactive and practical.

We believe that ‘prevention is better than cure’, and ‘early detection is better than late’.

We will look at all aspects of a man’s health - physical, emotional, sexual, brain, mental, spiritual, social and more.

We will use male terminology, as needed.

We will look at stories and examples of events, resources and programs which can be used by our communities, big and small.

We support the enormous amount of resourcing which goes towards women’s and children’s health. It was and is needed. But we believe the time is overdue for men to get some support to be the best men they can be - as individuals, groups, workers, partners, dads and community members.

Mutual respect goes both ways.

Today’s special message to men - Talk About It. (Song and lyrics by Mike Brady) Some things are hard to talk about, especially for a man We just keep it all inside and do the best we can.

The planners of the former Shire of Healesville had the foresight to plan for this road to facilitate the movement from the highway to Chum Creek without having to go into the main township.

Lilydale Road was the separator of the industrial area on the western side, but over recent times the current planners have allowed

the western side to accommodate, substantially tourist oriented facilities, in a move to create a ‘Tourist Precinct’.

The first stage has already been taken, with the lowering of the speed limit to 50km/h, which in itself is not a bad thing and a push for upgrading of the surface and shoulders would also be welcome.

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Men’s and Community Health Promoter, Educator and Advocate

But some things are so important, they just won’t go away So tell someone about it, talk to them today.

Funny how a man would usually say what’s on his mind, But I’ll tell you in this day and age we’ve been left behind.

There’s no good saying later on just what we should’ve done It’s really no big deal, just think of Number One. Chorus Talk about it - tell them how you feel.

Even though we’re bulletproof and we think we’re made of steel.

Talk about it - your partner, friend, your wife It pays to get in early and it just might save your life.

In my next article I’ll focus on the biggest killer of men - Heart disease. We’ll look at the easiest and best ways to keep your engine running smoothly. We’ll look at what can go wrong, and what to do and where to go if it does.

Be well! info@eaglehealth.net.au

LETTERS Don’t restrict movement Referring to ‘Dire’ road push (Star Mail 4 August) and while not wanting to detract from the need to support tourism in Healesville, what must not be overlooked is that local residents and businesses need to be able to move safely around the town.

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However, will this upgrade to include narrowing, humps, bumps and other devices to restrict the movement of traffic along this road come without providing a viable and safe alternative route?

The next problem to arise will be when traffic is wending its way through the residential area of Smith Street to Chum Creek.

These urban designers seem to be hell bent on ‘pedestrianising’ all the roads that Healesville Shire planners had developed to provide for the needs of residents.

Surely our rates can be better spent than on closing roads and making it harder for residents and local businesses to get around.

John Anwin, Healesville

Masks covered It’s easy to pop on a face mask but it doesn’t end there. They are used to contain coronavirus on the outside from others, or to keep it on the inside if coming from the wearer.

If you touch your mask you should use hand sanitiser or washing each time where possible.

Disposable masks should be discarded after 4 hours continuous use due to moisture accumulation. Reusable ones should be washed with soap and water and dried overnight.

Masks should not be shared. If reusing the mask in public, open a plastic bag out (cut if necessary), place mask in, use hand sanitiser and close bag. Generally, one hand can be the “dirty” hand for touching such possibly contaminated surfaces and cleaned when the task is completed.

My impression is that most people are coping reasonably well in our region with the massive changes to jobs, school, recreation and social interaction. Well done everyone. Those impacted by the Black Saturday bushfires developed a certain resilience and endurance from that major catastrophe, putting them in good stead to weather the current crisis.

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BENDIGO BANK WEBINAR

Covid banking solutions As Healesville Community Branch of Bendigo Bank, along with so many other local businesses and community organisations, face the increasing challenges of Covid-19, Chairman Bruce Argyle said the relevance of that word “COMMUNITY” is central to the thoughts and actions of directors, management and staff.

The bank will continue to remain open with staff on hand to assist customers, in person where necessary, and on the phone and online.

“As an essential business, and a community partner, we want to be part of the solution supporting both our existing customers, and small business and other groups who need help,” Mr Argyle said.

He said the bank had moved quickly to work with customers when Covid-19 struck, adding that the free Winter Webinar Series was an extension of that support.

The final webinar on Thursday, 20 August, will look at where businesses go to from here - reimagining your business, lessons learned and innovation. It is free to attend and you can join in by RSVPing to helen.wood@hdcel.com. au Healesville is one of 324 Community Bank branches throughout Australia, partnering with the Bendigo Bank, Australia’s fifth largest retail bank, to make a difference in the local communities they serve.

Mr Argyle said the message from Directors across the banking network and from our local Bank Manager Keeley Mahoney and her team, is that while businesses and individuals are doing it hard, there is also a great sense of community, resilience and innovation. There are also opportunities but of course we need a different way of thinking to those opportunities.

The Community Bank in Healesville supports many community organisations and

Healesville Community Bank congratulates all the businesses and organisations, such as Yarra Valley Writers Festival, for their resilience, adaptability and innovation in the face of Covid-19. looks for ways to support community projects and events with sponsorship dollars.

Sheree Laumen, Emergency Relief Manager with local welfare organisation HICCI said their doors are open to help people in need and thanked the community and local businesses and producers for what she described as overwhelming support.

Healesville Rotary sponsored prepared meals earlier in the year and local cafe My Little Kitchen is now also cooking up a storm with the help of community members who have generously supported their ‘pay it forward’ meals initiative. Donations of food items can be made at Coles and IGA or direct to HICCI. “We’re open every day and we’re well stocked. If people are concerned, it’s best to

ring first on 5911 6000 if possible, but if not, just come in,” Ms Laumen said.

For anyone wanting to help more broadly, donations can be made at any Community Bank to Bendigo Bank’s recently launched Foodbank Victoria Feeding Families Appeal.

As the State’s oldest and largest food relief agency, Foodbank Victoria has been supporting vulnerable Victorians for 90 years, including through Yarra Valley relief agencies such as HICCI and Oonah in Healesville.

For every dollar donated two meals are created. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

Donations can be made at any Bendigo Bank branch or online: at communityenterprisefoundation.com.au .

Mr Argyle said Healesville Community Bank would continue to look at ways of maximising its support to customers, local organisations and businesses.

“We have a unique banking model with 80% of profit generated from our customer’s banking going back to the community,” Mr Argyle said.

“At the same time, as a partner with Bendigo, we also offer the full range of banking and financial services.

“As more customers choose to bank with us, what we can return more to the community and our support can increase. If you have not already done so, then join us and be part of supporting your community.”

“We encourage people to join us as we move on from COVID-19, and, do it together.”

One way we can do this now is to join the Winter Webinar Series. For more information on the Webinar email helen.wood@hdcel.com.au or visit Healesville Community Bank on facebook.

Community Bank • Healesville Winter Webinar Series Complimentary sessions to support you during COVID-19 and beyond!

25th June, 7-8.30pm Fundraising/Managing an NFP during a crisis: • What has this crisis meant for our organisations?

• How do we need to rethink our organisations and how we manage them?

• How can we optimise fundraising and engagement with members of the community?

As the Better Big Bank, we’re here to support you through COVID-19 and beyond We’ve made changes in the branch to ensure the safety of customers and staff In times of change, we’re here to help with your everyday banking needs.

Banking with us supports our Healesville and Yarra Glen communities with 80% of profits going back to our local communities and community projects Talk to us about how we can help

23rd July, 7-8.30pm Financial/Cashflow management • What have or will be the inancial impacts of COVID-19?

• Strategies for cashlow management • Ways to rethink/reorganise your inancial management approach 20th August, 7-8.30pm Re-energising your business after COVID-19 • Lessons learned – what does this mean for evolving your business model?

• What innovations can COVID-19 drive in your business?

• Engaging your staff and balancing safety with success For Webinar information and to register, please email helen.wood@hdcel.com.au.

Phone our manager, Keeley Mahoney, on 5962 1011

Think Local, Act Local, Bank Local

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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PUB

TAKEAWAY & DELIVERY GUIDE Support your local businesses during this time

We are doing take-away meals from 12pm to 8pm 7 days a week Order any main lunch meal and receive a free coffee or soft drink And don’t forget our yummy deserts!

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PIZZAS, BURGERS and FRESH DRAUGHT BEER

6:30am - 5pm

Order online at www.matildabay.com or call 03 5957 3200

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Tulip festival cancelled For the first time in the history of the Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Tesselaar will not open its gates to the public this year due to Covid-19.

Tesselaar Tulip Festival was to take place in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges from 12 September-11 October with an expected visitation of over 100,000.

This year was set to be the event’s 67th year.

Festival director Paul Tesselaar said it was a very disappointing decision to have made.

“Our tulips are in the ground and the team at Tesselaar have been working hard to ensure we presented Victoria and beyond with another year of amazing colour and excitement both on and off the fields,” he said.

“However, with the current Stage 4 restrictions and ever changing Covid-19 landscape it has left us with no other option than to cancel this year’s event.”

“Personally, I would like to thank all our staff for their hard work and our loyal visitors for their understanding during this extraordinary time in our lives. We look forward to presenting a bigger and brighter festival for you in 2021.”

Tesselaar will continue to share the colour and beauty of the tulip fields via their social media pages during September and October.

Tesselaar Tulip Festival has been cancelled for the first time in its 67-year history.

Lilydale carjacking Lilydale Police are investigating an aggravated carjacking incident in Lilydale where a rideshare driver was threatened at knifepoint.

The rideshare driver was looking for business in the Lilydale area. When he asked a male at Yarra Valley Shopping Centre if he needed a ride, the male produced a knife and demanded money.

The male then stole the victim’s car, a silver Toyota Camry sedan (1PE9BE), and drove away at 12:30am on 24 July. The vehicle was later recovered in Kinglake.

The incident is being investigated by Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit and they are calling for anyone with information regarding the identity of the male to contact 9739 2300 or to submit a confidential report via CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://www. crimestoppersvic.com.au/

OFFICIAL MEDICAL ADVICE

Don’t risk it.

Always follow the health advice.

Police at the Coldstream Covid-19 checkpoint.

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It’s up to all of us to keep each other safe.

You must continue to practise good hygiene, physical distancing, and if you’re even slightly unwell, get tested and stay at home. Don’t risk it.

Covid arrest in Coldstream

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A 41-year-old Chum Creek woman was arrested at the Coldstream Covid-19 vehicle checkpoint on 4 August.

Police said the woman failed to complete an oral fluid test (OFT) and assaulted a police officer at the checkpoint about 8.45am.

She was taken into custody to complete the OFT and is expected to be charged on summons with assault police and drug driving related offences.

Police said the officer sustained a minor graze as a result of the incident.

It came as Victoria Police issued 155 fines for Covid-19 restriction breaches on 5 August, over a 24 hour period.

Of those fines, 36 failed to wear a face covering when leaving the home for essential reasons, five were issued at vehicle checkpoints and 25 were for curfew breaches. mailcommunity.com.au

ALLURING YARRA VALLEY LIFESTYLE

OFFERED for sale for the first time, this stunning home gives you the chance to live a lifestyle available to a precious few.

Sitting on (approx.)15 stunning acres is an architecturally designed home surrounded by park like gardens with mature trees and flowering gardens.

First impressions are sure to impress, from the full height windows allowing an abundance of natural light in, to the painted timber floors creating a vast sense of space within the open plan living area, dining area and the spacious well-equipped country kitchen.

Showcasing a huge master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite, 2 double bedrooms with built-in robes serviced by a spacious family bathroom, plus a second living area come study.

Other features of the home include an open fire, 2 split systems and double-glazed windows ensuring year-round comfort.

Stepping outside, there is ample room on the decking that circles the home for entertaining or to just relax and enjoy the beautiful surrounds. Tradies are sure to be impressed by the awesome machinery shed plus workshop with concrete floor, that can also be used as a fantastic entertaining zone. Additionally, there is another large shed that has previously been used as a successful cattery business (STCA).

With several fenced paddocks that would be ideal for horses or other farm animals, fenced veggie gardens, dog yard and other sheds, this property offers so many opportunities. â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1050 Healesville Kooweerup Rd, Woori Yallock 3139 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 8 garage Price: $1,300,000 - $1,400,000 Contact: Gary Lucas 0407 595 113, FIRST NATIONAL MARK GUNTHER

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THE Australian Taxation Office is aware that residential rental property owners may be concerned about how Covid-19, floods or bushfires have reduced their income. This may be a result of tenants paying less or entering deferred payments plans, or travel restrictions which have affected demand for short-term rental properties. New legislation also affects the tax deductions that owners of vacant land can claim.

Assistant Commissioner Karen Foat explained that whatever the circumstances, the most important first step was to keep records of all expenses.

“Without good records, you will find it difficult to declare all your rental-related income in your tax return and work out what expenses you can claim as deductions.”

Reduced rental income The Covid-19 pandemic has placed property owners and tenants in unforeseen circumstances. Many tenants are paying reduced rent or have ceased paying because their income has been adversely affected by Covid-19.

You should include rent as income at the time it is paid, so you only need to declare the rent you have received as income. If payments by your tenants are deferred until the next financial year you do not need to include these payments until you receive them.

While rental income may be reduced, owners will continue to incur normal expenses on their rental property and will still be able to claim these expenses in their tax return as long as the reduced rent charged is determined at arms’ length, having regard to the current market conditions.

This applies whether the reduction in rent was initiated by the tenants or the owner.

Some owners may have rental insurance that covers a loss of income. It is important to remember that any payouts from these

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Many banks have moved to defer loan repayments for stressed mortgagees. In these circumstances, rental property owners are still able to claim interest being charged on the loan as a deduction- even if the bank defers the repayments.

Short-term rentals “We recognise that circumstances over the past six months have seen many short-term rentals see cancellations or sit vacant as a result of either COVID-19 or bushfires,” Ms Foat said.

In circumstances where Covid-19 or natural disasters have adversely affected demand, including the cancellation of existing bookings for a short-term rental property, deductions are still available provided the property was still genuinely available for rent.

If owners decided to use the property for private purposes, offered the property to family or friends for free, offered the property to others in need or stopped renting the property out they cannot claim deductions in respect of those periods.

“Generally speaking, if your plans to rent a property in 2020 were the same as those for 2019, but were disrupted by Covid-19 or bushfires, you will still be able to claim the same proportion of expenses you would have been entitled to claim previously,” Ms Foat said.

To determine the proportion of expenses that can be claimed for short-term rental properties impacted by Covid-19 or bushfires, a reasonable approach is to apportion expenses based on the previous year’s usage pattern, unless you can show it was genuinely available for rent for a longer period of time in 2020.

If you or your family or friends move into the property to live in it because of Covid-19 or bushfires, you need to count this as private use when working out your claims in 2020. ●

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“You get completely overwhelmed and awestruck when standing next to her (Mentor) at training,” Kaitlyn said.

“But she makes you better because she covers you so much, you just have to get past the novelty of it.

“The way they go about it and their mindset is the best thing, just the pure focus and concentration from the get-go.”

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Kaitlyn will now wait out a period of quarantine in Queensland before she can join her Collingwood teammates on 10 August.

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“It’s the best of the best.”

Kaitlyn will also play alongside some of the world’s best, including former Australian Diamonds’ midcourters and sisters Madi and Kelsey Browne and arguably the world’s best defender in Geva Mentor.

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Sue said since the defender took over as head coach, netball has improved to the point where they had all teams make finals last year and the A Grade side were premiers.

“She’s done so well, it was a big turnover of players when she came to the club so she was basically rebuilding from scratch,” Sue said.

“The girls, they just hang off every word she says, they have so much respect for her.

“She throws her all into it, she lives and breathes for the girls she would do anything for them... she’s not just their mentor, she’s their friend.”

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It’s been a long time coming, but Mount Evelyn Football Netball Club’s Kaitlyn Black has overcome years of adversity to finally reach one of the pinnacle of netball.

The club’s head netball coach and A Grade superstar recently signed with Collingwood Magpies’ extended squad for this year’s Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season.

Upon hearing the news, the 29-year-old defender admitted it was a “complete surprise.”

“I had been training with them (Collingwood) for the months prior and with Covid everything got put on hold,” Kaitlyn explained.

“When we learnt the hub was happening they all had to pack up and leave I thought that was it.

“They had been in Queensland for a couple of days and I got a very late phone call saying ’is there any chance you could fly to Brisbane in the next 24 hours?’

“It’s a long time to be away from home and no one makes their debut to professional sport in their 30s and I turn 30 at the end of the year ... But I can’t let fear hold me back.”

Kaitlyn’s pathway to becoming a Magpie has come with its fair share of ups and downs.

In the lead-up to making the Victorian Fury side two years ago, she had multiple knee surgeries, hip surgeries, cortisone injections, subluxed shoulders and snapped achilles.

During that same year, she said surgeons, sports doctors and physios said her body couldn’t cope with netball anymore.

“I was told I was too old, I had peaked, and netball wasn’t for me,” Kaitlyn said.

But the numerous hurdles never deterred Kaitlyn as she continued to push herself and improve her game well into her late 20s.

Not only has Kaitlyn changed her own fortunes, but she has also been instrumental in helping grow netball at Mount Evelyn.

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By Jed Lanyon The NAB League’s Boys and Girls competitions have been cancelled this year following the implementation of Stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne and Stage 3 restrictions in regional Victoria.

The NAB League is the AFL’s premier talent pathway competition comprising teams in metropolitan and regional Victoria making up some of the country’s best under-19s talent in Australian Rules Football.

A statement released by the AFL said, “With the Victorian State Government declaring a State of Disaster, the situation relating to the Covid-19 pandemic remains a significant challenge for the entire Victorian community and provided too great a challenge for the NAB League to be held this year.

“Following the Victorian State Government advice, no community football training or competition can be held in Victoria during current restrictions for six-weeks until Sunday September 13.

AFL Head of Talent Pathways and State League Competitions Tristan Salter said the decision was made following the announcement by the Victorian State Government.

“All levels of the game across Victoria have been impacted by the health pandemic this year and under the new restrictions, any form of training and competition for both metropolitan and regional players and clubs is prohibited,” Mr Salter said.

“We acknowledge this is extremely disappointing news for the players, coaches, officials, volunteers and fans of the NAB League Competition and we commend every NAB League region that has worked tirelessly to find a way through.

“Every step of the way, our focus has been on the safety of players, coaches, volunteers, officials and our communities. Following the updated restrictions announced by the Victorian State Government, it provided too great a challenge for all involved.”

The AFL will continue to support all 2020 NAB League players for the remainder of the year and said they are committed to ensuring opportunities will exist in 2021 for players who have been impacted by the disruptions to the 2020 NAB League season through a revised talent pathways model.

The 12 NAB League Girls clubs each completed up to three matches in March 2020 with Oakleigh Chargers, Greater Western Victoria Rebels and Northern Knights all undefeated.

Given only three games have been played, no premiership will be awarded for this season.

The Eastern Ranges Girls team finished their season with a win against Tasmania Devils in their first game at the upgraded Kilsyth Recreation Reserve, while the Boys season was postponed prior to Round 1. Eastern Ranges Boys were set to compete in Healesville against the Geelong Falcons in May. The AFL is currently working with all NAB

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League Girls regions on how to best support all players ahead of the 2020 NAB AFLW Draft in October.

The AFL is continuing to explore a return to train and return to play model for Vic Country and Vic Metro Boys State Squads, which if it was safe to proceed, would ensure talent are provided with an opportunity to showcase their talent and assist them in reaching the elite level. Both squads will not commence training or matches unless it is safe to do so.

“Throughout this pandemic the NAB League community has shown great resilience and perseverance and we admire and appreciate the continued positivity during a difficult year for our community. I am not alone in appreciating the challenges players, staff and their families are facing,” Mr Salter said.

“We maintain our commitment to all players that we will continue to explore arrangements to assist them with their talent profile ahead of the NAB AFLW and NAB AFL Drafts later this year.”

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