NEW ROAD RULES

New road rules are now applicable for regulating the use of a range of portable, wearable and inbuilt devices while driving a vehicle or riding a motorbike.

The rules are expanded from mobile phones and visual display units to cover: Portable devices (unmounted mobile phones, tablets);Wearable devices (smartwatches, wearable heads-up display); Inbuilt devices (Information, navigation, and entertainment systems, heads-up display that is an inbuilt part of the vehicle); Mounted devices (Headsup display, tablet, mobile phone, media player etc if securely mounted in or on a vehicle); and Motor bike helmet devices.

Drivers who hold a full licence in general cannot touch an unmounted portable device, such as a phone, tablet, laptop or any other device while driving. Specifically, for all device types (portable, mounted, wearable and inbuilt) you must not, while driving:

- enter text, numbers or symbols

- scroll (such as on websites, social media, playlists) play videos or games or take video calls

- display text messages, social media, emails, or photos

- rest a device on any part of the body, or pass a device to a passenger.

When driving (except when parked), you must not:

- Touch a portable device, even if it is turned off

- Allow a portable device to be in your lap or on any part of your body or clothes (unless it is in a pocket, or in a pouch attached to your belt or other part of your body)

- Look at the display of a device being operated by another person in the vehicle

- Pass a portable device to a passenger

The new rules also apply to riders and operators of bicycles, electric scooters, recreational vehicles and electric personal transporters.

Find out more about the new rules for Drivers with Full licences on the VicRoads website.

In an idle moment , which seems to be increasing lately, I was thinking of the various words and phrases we use for the act of stealing . There is pinching, thieving, knocking off, taking, halfinching, dipping (for pocket-picking), rustling, purse snatching, ripping off, and many more, no doubt.

I decided to pay my phone bill over the phone as I could not get to the Post Office in me. It only took about 10 minutes and for once, I had all the relevant informa on.

I told the ‘robot’ voice my address, account number etc . several mes and remembered to tap the hash key when I needed to.

In the me it took, I could have driven up the street, paid at the Post Office and be half way home again. I will support the Post Office in future as I have in the past.

The solar eclipse caused a great deal of excitement amongst the skywatchers.

I was working in Gippsland when the last total eclipse happened in about 1974. My daughter was about nine then and had a friend over to stay. Of course they wanted to see the eclipse but were warned against looking at it. I had a brain wave . The girls sat out on the lawn with their backs to the sun and watched it on a very ny TV set we had at the me.

We experienced the strange feeling that goes with the un mely dark of the eclipse and watched the whole thing without danger to our eyes.

Rosie

Tuesday 9.15 - 2.30

A huge well done to Flynn Ward for your ANZAC Day ceremonies and fantas c to see the number of schools involved. Knowing and understanding where we are today, and knowing the facts is very important. Fantas c to see and well done all involved.

On the topic of presen ng facts and being able to understand the complete story, CGR&RAI placed last week's report up in Ratepayers Facebook site. In this report concerns were raised around the Maryborough pool decision, and HUGE financial blow out. h ps://www.facebook.com/cgoldratepayers

From this report we received another comment from our ex-Chief Administrator; we welcome any comments from him “The CGR&RAI clearly has no understanding of the complexity and sensi vity of managing large contracts, esp when heritage assets are involved, or ANY contracts for that ma er!”

Just part of his statement. This was followed by a comment to Mr Harvey from a Councillor on his unauthorised Councillor Facebook profile – “Thanks for the posi ve comments and sharing your insight and understanding. A lonely ray of light, fact and commonsense on this page unfortunately but s ll welcome.” Some may agree with the councillor (we accept that), but we s ll ask to have those facts presented to validate their public claims.

The following post was the updates and reports

Council had released going back to 2019. These Council reports (going back to Administra on) did not have the research or engineer reports which led to the closing of the pool, and a $6 million dollar blow-out.

Had those reports been published or provided when requested, the ex-Chief administrator and the councillor's comments could have been very correct. However three years later with several varying reports from Council, CGR&RAI ques on were those comments actually jus fied or professional?

This brings us to the May 2nd Council public mee ng agenda: Item 10 The governance rules provide for urgent business and Item 11: Confiden al mee ngs minu ng and making those minutes available on request. Both of these items should have no need to be raised as CGR&RAI deem them as crucial to achieve transparency , trust and accountability. It is great to see these finally being addressed and we look forward to the Councillors’ decisions on these. Possibly if the transparency and accountability was used correctly back with the administrators and today, maybe this report would be on what fantas c Council and Councillors we have.

Thank you, have a great week and look a er each other.

Wayne McKail, President.

Bealiba Bowls

A small gathering of happy bowlers this week. Shouts of “Oh no” or “where is that going” could be heard. Bowls didn’t seem to want to turn when sent down one side of the mat but curled in nicely on the other side. Congratula ons to the team of Gary McClelland, Ian Lovel, Malcolm Campbell & Heather Cooper who easily managed to defeat the team of Lyle Streeter, Shirley Coburn & Chris Evans 3 – 0.

I did hear a proclama on of “Oh this is such a silly game”, but we’ll all be back next week for another go. Happy Bowling.

Chris Evans

Dunolly Golf Club

Another pleasant day on Saturday saw a small but enthusias c group of golfers tee off for a Stableford event. It was great to see Nick Earl along for his first event for 2023, along with the ever reliable Rick Lovel.

Scoring was very good through the day, with the promising Thang Nguyen running out the winner with 37 points, from Nick on 33 and Rick with 31. Numbers have been a li le down so far this season, but with plenty of grass on the course, condi ons for golf will be excellent. So if you’re thinking of having a hit, please just come along on Saturday at about 12 midday, and you will be most welcome.

If you’re a beginner, or star ng back a er a long layoff, a nine hole comp will run alongside the main event, and basic coaching is available. We also have spare bags and clubs if you need them. Look forward to seeing you on the links!

Ian Arnold

Netball Report

11’s- The 11’s had a very close game again this week with scores even at half me at 2 all. We had a fantas c 3rd quarter and got a handy lead of 6-2. Although we didn’t manage a goal in the last quarter we won the game 6-4. Incen ves went Liv and Taylah but it was fantas c team effort and everyone deserved praise.

13’s- It was an even first quarter and looked to be a very close game. Carisbrook managed to get away to a handy lead at half me. Although the defenders tried hard all day Carisbrook ran away with a convincing win. We went down 11 were awarded to Lily, Aly and Summer.

15’s- It was a strong first quarter from both teams with both defensive ends working very hard. Unfortunately we found it hard to break through Carisbrook’s defensive pressure and went down 11 28. Incen ves were awarded to Charlo e and Aisling.

17’s - Carisbrook came out strong from the word go. Although we had a lot of the ball we just unable to keep up with Carisbrook’s intensity. The girls never gave up with the last quarter being their strongest. We went down 7-34.

C- Grade- We had a few out this week so we saw a different line up this week. The girls never gave up all game demonstra ng some impressive defensive pressure. Once again our last quarter was our strongest but we went down 11 Ruby and Nhykita for stepping up from the juniors playing a great game. Incen ve went to Billie.

Netball Report (cont’d)

B- Grade- It was a tough day for these girls. Our defenders worked relessly all day and made many turnovers but Carisbrook’s defensive pressure was too strong for us. We went down 12-50. Thank you to Chloe who stepped up from the juniors and played a solid game in GA. Incen ve went to Maddi.

A- Grade- Carisbrook came out strong in the first half and took control of the game. A couple of changes saw us play a much stronger second half but with some accurate goaling and strong defensive pressure Carisbrook ran away convincing winners. We went down 25-61. Incen ve went to Kate

Mel Schodde Netball Coordinator

Football Report

U11 FOOTBALL REPORT

I would like to thank Carisbrook for sharing so many numbers for the day. Great sportsmanship - all kids got a fair run for the game, so thank you again. Our team played hard with good spirits, all day they did their best to compete for as long as they could. Well done guys !! I’m so proud of you, your skills are improving every week. Sportspower incen ve to Isaac.

Hayden Wellard, Coach point lead at Quarter Time, with Wright already causing headaches but Ma Di Julio & Riley Bouwmeester proving solid up forward.

Carisbrook li ed the intensity in the 2nd Quarter that we couldn't match as they took the game out to a 34 point lead at Half Time.

3rd Quarters have usually brought good showings from Dunolly and this was no excep on as Dunolly got on top around the ball and moved it well outside the contest.

Wayward kicking for goal proved costly though as we missed the opportunity to put it on the scoreboard as Carisbrook went into the final quarter 33 points up. The 3rd Quarter effort took its toll as we run out of

U14.5 FOOTBALL REPORT

Was a very tough game for our boys and girls this week. All the footballers showed a lot of flight and endeavour and kept showing what they have been learning at training – it’s great to see! They made sure to keep their heads high and to be happy with the efforts they made. Sportspower Incen ve went to Zane.

Reserves Report

Back at the Nest we welcomed an in form Carisbrook coming into the game off two big thumping's of their opposi on and the lads knew they were in for a big day.

Nathan Wright was iden fied as the main threat having already kicked 28 goals this season. Sadly for us Carisbrook had to go in with less numbers only allowing us to have 16 on field.

Carisbrook took the early ascendancy despite the efforts of our footballers around the ball to take a 13