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RILEY UPTONInequality in Australian life

expectancy has widened accord-ing to a recent study, whichshows those living in rural,regional and low socioeconomicareas are dying younger thantheir city counterparts.

Analysing Australian death datafrom 2006 to 2016, The University ofMelbourne study found that

between the ages of 35 and 74,premature deaths occurred atdouble the rate in the lowest socio-economic areas compared to thehighest.

Australians living in outerregional, remote and very remoteareas also had premature deathrates around 40 percent higher thanthose in major cities, the studyreleased last month found.

Concerningly, this excessmortality has been rising since 2006according to the study, whichsuggests adverse health behaviourssuch as drinking and smoking, alack of physical activity andinequalities accessing healthcareare all contributing factors in earliermortality.

In a statement, the MaryboroughDistrict Health Service (MDHS)

recognised the “significant” issuessmaller communities face inaccessing healthcare and said theorganisation is committed toalleviating the issue by bringingmore services locally.

“We acknowledge that access tohealthcare is a significant issue inmany parts of regional and ruralAustralia,” the statement reads.

“MDHS continues to improve

access and availability of healthservices to improve outcomes forlocal community members.

“For example, our oncologyservice partnership with BallaratHealth gives local patients access tospecialist oncologist services locallyor in Ballarat via a supportedtransport and a dedicated cancerresource nurse.

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The Hepburn Shire Councilhas been successful in attract-ing $1.6 million from theWorking for Victoria Fund toemploy an additional 33 staff tocarry out a range of roles tosupport the community andbusiness through COVID-19relief and recovery.

Hepburn Shire is one of 15 newcouncils to have signed up to theLabor Government’s $500 millionprogram.

The council will employ new staffin various areas, including cleaning

and sanitisation of buildings andpublic places, clean up of wastemanagement facilities, outdoorworks parks and open spaces andmaintenance of community build-ings.

Hepburn Shire Council CEO,Evan King said this boost to councilresources was a welcome relief aftera difficult few months deliveringservices during COVID-19 lockdownand restrictions.

“This boost to resources will helpensure that we have more staffdelivering public hygiene and landmaintenance services around the

shire, helping slow the spread ofCOVID-19, particularly after theeasing of restrictions allowingvisitors back to our shire,” he said.

“This funding creates localemployment and an opportunity formany in the community to workafter possibly losing jobs due toCOVID-19. We’re looking forwardto welcoming this new temporaryworkforce into the council team.”

For more information and toregister for employment, communitymembers are encouraged to visitwww.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria.

Central Goldfields ShireCouncil is working with theNorth Central Catchment Man-agement Authority (NCCMA) toupdate existing planningcontrols for identifying floodrisk in the townships ofCarisbrook and Dunolly.

The updated planning controlswill be introduced through anamendment to the Central Gold-fields Planning Scheme known asC031cgol. This amendment willupdate the planning scheme mapsand controls to identify the risk offlooding and flood damage on newdevelopment on land in thenominated overlays.

The amendment is now on publicexhibition. The exhibition period

allows community members theopportunity to make a submissionon the proposed changes. There is anumber of ways to find out about theamendment, such as online, directmail, phone calls and videoconference sessions.

Letters will only be sent tolandholders who are directlyaffected by the amendment.

Interested community membersare welcome to contact the council tofind out how to participate in onlineconference meetings, with Dunolly’sto take place on June 17 at 4 pm and Carisbrook’s set for June 18 at 4 pm.

The council and CMA are alsoavailable to meet onsite withlandowners by appointment up to

July 23. You must call council on5461-0610 to organise a time.

Central Goldfields Shire chiefadministrator Noel Harvey saidimplementing the planning schemeamendments is of high importanceto the shire.

“Implementing planning schemeamendments associated with floodrisk for the townships of Carisbrookand Dunolly is recognised as a highpriority in the North CentralRegional Floodplain ManagementStrategy 2018-2028,” he said.

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across the state are continuingto slow with restrictions set tofurther ease in coming weeks.

A slowing rate of communitytransmission means Victoria’scurrent stage three restrictions areset to be lifted from June 22, if thenumber of new cases continue toremain low.

The Central Goldfields Shirerecorded its first and only case onApril 2, which is now no longeractive.

The Pyrenees Shire is yet torecord a single case, while itsneighbouring shires, Ballarat andArarat, have recorded 11 and fivecases respectively.

Mount Alexander Shire hasrecorded six cases while Hepburnhas seen two, Loddon three andGreater Bendigo eight.

As of Thursday, the total numberof cases in Victoria was 1699, anincrease of eight from the daybefore.

Of those 1699 cases, only 57

remain active and so far in Victoria,19 people have died.

As of June 1, up to 20 people canbe in a private home or in a publicplace at the one time as well asrestaurants, cafés and pubs alsobeing able to have up to 20customers dine in.

Businesses such as beautytherapists are also able to see clientsagain and those wishing to travelcan stay in tourist accommodationsuch as caravan parks.

Although communitytransmission remains low, Victoria’sChief Health Officer Professor BrettSutton urged the community to usecommon sense.

“Thanks to Victorians playingtheir part, staying at home andgetting tested, we have made somegreat progress in slowing the spreadof coronavirus,” he said.

“Our low rate of communitytransmission means we have beenable to ease some restrictions.

“Although it’s tempting to rushout or have your friends over or headout to a cafe, it is important that weall still use common sense.

closure in the past 12 months.Last month Maryborough’s Target

Country store announced it wouldclose next year as the retailerundergoes a reduction in size andsince September last year the townlost two bank branches.

Westpac closed on September 6after nearly 60 years of operationdue to a decline in branchtransactions and a rise in online andmobile banking, and Bank Australiashut its local branch in April thisyear for similar reasons.

Continued from Front Page“In the past seven months we

have expanded from one clinic permonth to three and have had threesessions of chemotherapy deliveredon-site in Maryborough.”

According to the study, adversehealth behaviours more commonlyseen in lower socioeconomic areassuch as smoking, alcohol use andobesity — each primary drivers inconditions such as heart disease,diabetes, stroke and cancer — arelikely causes of premature death, aswell as road traffic accidents andsuicide.

Inequalities around access tohealth care and the availability ofessential trauma and acute careservices in regional and rural areasare also likely to impact mortality,which the local health service saidwas a factor in introducingcommunity health programs.

“There is a link between lowsocioeconomic indicators and issuesrelating to healthcare access and inresponse, MDHS has implemented anumber of programs to supportimprovements to community healthat a primary healthcare level,” theservice said.

“These include respiratory andwound clinics on-site, the Centre for

Non-Violence, My EmergencyDoctor to support urgent care centrepresentations overnight, telehealthfor our ageing population and theWell Women’s Clinic.”

For women in particular, TheUniversity of Melbourne studyfound an increasing gap between themortality of those in regional andremote areas and those in majorcities.

The study suggests this is theresult of a decreasing mortality forwomen living in major cities, with a1.4 percent decrease recorded perannum, versus no clear decline inregional and rural areas.

Since opening the Well Women’sClinic, MDHS stated the healthservice has found more than half ofthe women who have attended werepreviously under-screened.

“We want people to be engaged intheir own health, and we willcontinue to look at ways to improvehealth in the community by launch-ing more initiatives like the WellWomen’s Clinic which was developeddirectly as a result of communityfeedback,” the health service said.

“In its first year of operation, wehave found that 53 percent ofwomen who attended the clinic wereunder-screened in the past.”

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Maryborough Domino’sstore closes permanentlyCHRISTIE HARRISON

Maryborough has lost anotherbusiness after pizza storeDomino’s turned off the ovensand closed its doors for goodthis week.

The shop, located at theGoldfields Shopping Centre, wasclosed from Monday after its leaseagreement ended.

Domino’s has been in Mary-borough since December 2013 and aspokesperson confirmed the closure.

“We can confirm that Domino’sMaryborough closed its doors onJune 8. When the lease agreementcame to an end, Domino’s made thedifficult decision not to renew it,”they said.

“Domino’s has proudly served thelocal community safe, hot meals forthe past seven years.

“With no nearby Domino’s storesin the immediate area, unfortu-nately Domino’s will be unable toprovide delivery service in theMaryborough region.

“Domino’s apologises for anyinconvenience caused to the localcommunity.

“We look forward to the prospectof delivering piping hot pizzas to thearea again in the future.”

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on the road over the weekend,overall it was pretty good,” he said.

“There was a minor fail to giveway incident on Saturday at theTuaggra and Napier streets rounda-bout where a cyclist sustained minorinjuries.

“It was a surprisingly busy week-end with a lot more traffic on theroad Sunday than we anticipatedand with Saturday’s incident, we’recertainly urging drivers to payattention at intersections androundabouts — be vigilant and takethe time to look.”

Other infringements issued in thePSA during the operation includedone drug driving offence, four forunlicensed driving, three counts ofdisobey signs and signals, twomobile phone offences and fourunregistered vehicles.

With local roads now subject tomore variable weather conditions,Act Sgt Henderson encouraged roadusers to drive to the conditions.

“Winter is well and truly upon usso be wary of frosty and icymornings and wet weather so justdrive to the conditions and payattention to what you’re doing,” hesaid.

State-wide, 10,743 traffic offenceswere detected over the long weekendwith speeding offences topping thelist with 4693 detected.

Police also picked up just over1000 unregistered vehicles, 506mobile phone offences, 403unlicensed drivers, 269 drinkdrivers, 146 drug drivers and 208seatbelt offences during the four-dayoperation.


Speeding tops list ofOperation Regal offencesRILEY UPTON

Police were out in force overthe long weekend as part ofOperation Regal and whilealmost 60 speeding offenceswere detected on local roads,police have hailed the overallresults as pleasing.

The four-day operation, whichcommenced last Friday andconcluded at 11.59 pm on Monday,targeted speeding, drink and drugdriving, fatigue, driver distractionand seatbelt offences across thestate.

On local roads, Operation Regalsaw more than 70 infringementsissued to drivers in the GoldfieldsPolice Service Area (PSA) including58 speeding offences, a significantjump from the 27 incidents recordedduring the same operation last year.

Central Goldfields HighwayPatrol Acting Sergeant AndrewHenderson said that locally,speeding was a focus for policewhich could have resulted in theincreased number of infringements.

“Speeding is a concern and anongoing issue, a lot of that wasdetected on highways in our areaand we’re always targetting that,particularly on long weekends whenwe have an increased number ofunits on the road,” he said.

“Our vehicles are equipped withtechnology that enables us to detectspeeding offences really well sothey’re generally picked up morecommonly.”

A busy period on local roads, ActSgt Henderson said he was pleasedwith local driving over the weekend,with only one minor incident onSaturday.

“Local drivers were goodconsidering there was a lot of traffic

Operation Regal saw 58 speeding infringements picked up on local roads overthe weekend.

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“It will take a long time to rebuildall those businesses and to get theconfidence of travellers back, we’vegot to look at how businesses openup and also be aware that there aresome communities that are quitefearful of tourists coming into thearea.”

Mr Meddows-Taylor said thetourism board is currently workingon plans for the tourism industry’srecovery.

“There are a lot of things that arestill being worked on right now witha focus on the immediate and alsothe long term, things like gamechanging projects which can addvalue to regions to assist inrecovery,” he said.

“Tourism becomes not only criticalfor the added value the tourist dollarbrings to the economy, but also theimportance of marketing a place tolive and providing things we enjoylike cafés, restaurants, galleries andmarkets.

“In recent years we’ve been quitesuccessfully trying to focus ondeveloping tourism here and I thinkit’s very important we keep our footon that pedal moving forward.”

The Central Goldfields ShireCouncil recently established theEconomic Response and RecoveryTaskforce which comprises councilstaff and local businesses through-out the shire.

Central Goldfields Shire actingmanager tourism, events andculture Alisha Chadwick said

council is currently working on howto support the community throughthe recovery of coronavirus, whichthe taskforce is a key part of.

“We’re working closely with thetaskforce in terms of what they seeas priorities for the recovery stageand our economic development andtourism strategies are the keydocuments we’ll use in planningthat recovery,” she said.

“We’ve had a couple of meetingswith that taskforce and specificallyin the tourism area, it’s beenidentified that a strong social mediacampaign is a priority in comingweeks.”

Ms Chadwick said coronavirushas presented a “challenge” for localbusinesses and that council isworking to support them.

“The businesses that have beenable to continue to operate havebeen working together rather thancompeting, they’re trying to promoteone another and community mem-bers are supporting that,” she said.

“Certainly for the accommodationbusinesses it hasn’t been as easyand in the coming weeks we’ll belooking to promote our websitewhich has a page dedicated toaccommodation in the shire.

“It’s a challenge for everyone andif any tourism operators want tomake contact with the visitorinformation centre, while the doorsaren’t open they’re still open and canbe contacted.”

Tarnagulla has been selectedas part of a project to helpdevelop more secure, affordableand reliable energy throughfeasibility studies into micro-grids.

The town was chosen for theproject which will assess thefeasibility of moving from off-griddiesel generation or remote gridconnection to microgrid technology— a subset of the broader electricitynetwork which can be off grid andrun on renewable energy, allowingcommunity power needs to be metby local generation.

The studies will be funded byround one of the Liberal NationalGovernment’s Regional and RemoteCommunities Reliability Fund

which awarded more than $1.4million to the Centre for NewEnergy Technologies Ltd.

The project is set to benefitcommunities across the Mallee andMember for Mallee Anne Webstersaid microgrids can help reduceelectricity bills for regional andremote communities.

“We need to be looking at optionsthat will help lower cost of livingpressures on families and busi-nesses in not only the cities but inthe regions as well as we recoverfrom the COVID-19 pandemic,” shesaid.

“Microgrids can help reduceelectricity bills for regional andremote communities but can alsodeliver benefits for the grid as awhole by saving hundreds ofmillions of dollars in network costs.”

The project will take place in bothTarnagulla and Donald to ensure anaffordable, reliable energy supply.

Minister for Energy andEmissions Reduction Angus Taylorsaid the grants are a step towardsunlocking investment in microgridsand strengthening energy reliabilityand affordability in the regions.

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Tourism board, council shiftfocus to COVID-19 recoveryRILEY UPTON

The tourism industry hasbeen hit hard by the corona-virus pandemic and whilerestrictions on travel andovernight stays are easing,those in the industry are antici-pating a lengthy recovery forwhat has so far been a“disastrous” year.

Last year, almost 30 millionAustralians visited Victoria andspent $17 billion during their stays,an increase of 13 percent on the yearbefore according to TourismResearch Australia.

This year however, with corona-virus restrictions seeing travel andthe economic benefits it brings allbut dry up, the tourism industry hasstruggled and according to thosewith a finger on the pulse, willcontinue to struggle for some time.

Goldfields Tourism Executivechair Chris Meddows-Taylor said it’sbeen a difficult year for tourism,which started with bushfires and isnow facing the impacts of COVID-19.

“It’s been an incredible year, firstof all there were the bushfires andnow COVID-19,” he said.

“We weren’t all that impacted byfires directly here but because of theextent of bushfires people weretravelling less, they were quiteclearly more hesitant about travel.

“Tourism impacts our region’slarger and smaller places, some ofour smaller places that rely veryheavily on tourism have reallystruggled.

“We started off badly and thencoronavirus sealed our fate, it’s beenan utterly disastrous year.”

With the State Governmenteasing restrictions on travel earlierthis month, allowing people to stayin holiday homes, private residencesand tourist accommodation, MrMeddows-Taylor said it will beseveral years before tourism returnsto last year’s standards.

“The recovery from this won’t beimmediate, it’s going to be a longprocess and all of the data we’rebeing given from regional tourismboards suggest we’re looking at arecovery period of three to fouryears,” he said.

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WEEKLY UPDATEHave Your Say — Flood study amendment forCarisbrook and DunollyWe are working with the North Central Catchment ManagementAuthority (NCCMA) to update existing planning controls foridentifying flood risk in the townships of Carisbrook and Dunolly.The updated planning controls will be introduced through anamendment to the Central Goldfields Planning Scheme known asC031cgol.This amendment will update the planning scheme maps andcontrols to identify the risk of flooding and flood damage on newdevelopment on land in the nominated overlays.The amendment is now on public exhibition and communitymembers have the opportunity to view the document make asubmission on the proposed changes.Feedback can be provided via:� Website: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/amendments� Mail: 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough 3465� Email: [email protected]� Phone: 03 5461 0610� Video conference: please contact Council for Zoom session

details• Dunolly: Zoom conference, Wednesday 17 June at 4pm• Carisbrook: Zoom conference, Thursday 18 June at 4pm

For more information, and to view the relevant documents andmaps visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/amendmentsor www.delwp.vic.gov.au/public-inspectionLetters will be sent to landholders who are directly affected bythe amendment.The Council and CMA are also available to meet onsite withlandowners by appointment from 28 May and up to 23 July, 2020.Please contact Council’s Strategic Planner on 5461 0610 toarrange a time.

Have Your Say — Public Road Register PolicyUnder the requirements of the Road Management Act 2004,Council must establish a register of public roads of which it isthe coordinating road authority.Council’s Public Road Register Policy provides guidance to staffand the public to assist in determining which municipal roadsare to be included on the Public Road Register.Council’s Public Road Register Policy is currently being reviewedand the community is invited to review the Policy and providefeedback by 5pm, Friday 26 June, via the following methods:� Email:

[email protected]� Mail: Attention Asset Management, PO BOX 194,

Maryborough, 3465

Council Election — Candidate InformationSessionThe Victorian Local Government Association will host twocandidate information session for community membersinterested in running for the 2020 Council elections. The sessions will be held at the following dates and times:� Wednesday 12 August, 5.30 to 8.30pm� Saturday 15 August, 2 to 4.30pm Both sessions will be held at the Community Hub inMaryborough.To find out more and to register visithttps://www.vlga.org.au/events-training/2020-candidate-training-dates

New Nature playground now openThe Nature Playground at the Goldfields Reservoir is open andready for play. The playground is located next to the main carpark, at the end ofReservoir Road, and was completed thanks to funding from theState Government's Healthy Heart of Victoria initiative. For more information visitwww.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/naturebasedplayground

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COVID-19 Community InformationFor detailed COVID-19 community information please see ourfull page advertisement in today’s edition of TheMaryborough District Advertiser or visit the dedicated COVID-19 section of our website atwww.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/covid-19

Active Living Census findings releasedHealthy Heart of Victoria has released the local findings ofthe 2019 Active Living Census for Central Goldfields Shire.This follows the release of the results for the LoddonCampaspe region earlier this year. With 1,176 responses received, the results from the Censusprovide an insight into the health and wellbeing of ourcommunity. To view the findings and for more information, visitwww.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/healthyheartofvictoria

Changes to National ImmunisationProgramFrom 1 July 2020, there will be changes to the childhoodimmunisation schedule designed to improve protectionagainst meningococcal, pneumococcal and Haemophilusinfluenzae type b diseases. The changes are being implemented followingrecommendations from the Australian Technical AdvisoryGroup on Immunisation and other clinical experts.Changes to early childhood vaccinations include:� Infant pneumococcal vaccination will now be given at

age 2 months (from 6 weeks), 4 and 12 months instead of at 2 months (from 6 weeks), 4 and 6 months. Childrenat a higher risk will continue to receive this vaccine at age 2 months (from 6 weeks), 4, 6 and 12 months as recommended prior to this change.

� The combined meningococcal C conjugate-Haemophilusinfluenza type b vaccine currently scheduled at age 12 months will no longer be given. Instead, it will be replaced by two vaccines:• A dose of meningococcal ACWY conjugate vaccine given

at age 12 months.• A dose of monovalent Haemophilus influenzae type b

vaccine at age 18 months – this is the 4th Hib- containing vaccine in the NIP schedule and serves as abooster dose.

For more information, visit www.health.gov.au/news/clinical-update-national-immunisation-program-nip-childhood-schedule-changes-from-1-july-2018

Positions Vacant We are recruiting for:� Home Support WorkerFor more information, including how to apply, visitwww.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/currentvacancies

Works UpdatesFFoooottppaatthh wwoorrkkss iinn CCaarriissbbrrooookk:: Works to construct a newfootpath between Simpson and Camp streets in Carisbrookare now complete. KKeerrbb wwoorrkkss iinn DDuunnoollllyy:: Kerb works are now finished in AliceStreet, Dunolly - between Hardy and Thompson streets.The new kerbing is approximately 125 metres in length andthe project was delivered by our works team andcontractors.FFoooottppaatthh wwoorrkkss iinn DDuunnoollllyy:: 120 metres of footpath alongBroadway, between Daly and Tweeddale streets, iscurrently being renewed. The project is expected to becomplete by the end of next week and is being deliveredby our works team.PPiippee uuppggrraaddee:: A drainage construction upgrade betweenDundas Road and Holyrood Street, Maryborough isunderway. The project is expected to take two weeks,weather depending, and will be delivered by our worksteam.RRooddbboorroouugghh aanndd BBaarriinngghhuupp rrooaadd wwoorrkkss:: Works toreconstruct Rodborough Road are now complete. Works toupgrade a one kilometre section of Baringhup Road arenow underway and are expected to be complete within twoweeks, weather depending.The works are being completed by Doran Earthmoving andwere funded by Council, Regional Roads Victoria and Roadsto Recovery.

TendersTenders currently open are listed below. Tender documents can be downloaded from eprocure,accessible via our website www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders

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Victorian Seniors FestivalThis year's Victorian Seniors Festival will be a little differentdue to the Government COVID-19 restrictions.The Victorian Seniors Festival Reimagined 2020 provides youwith performances, interviews and story-telling accessible inyour own home.Each week until October, there will be three broadcastsshowcasing some of Australia's most well-known talent- plusmuch more!To find out more, visithttps://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festivalsandawards

Broadleaf spraying to commenceBroadleaf spraying will be undertaken over the next fourweeks at parks and reserves, as required. The areas beingsprayed will be signed. If you have any concerns, pleasecontact Council’s Customer Service team on 5461 0656.

CHRISTIE HARRISONDespite some parts of the

country expected to experiencea wetter winter than usual thisyear, the Maryborough regionwill likely receive similarrainfall to 2019, according to theBureau of Meteorology.

The predictions come as Mary-borough enters winter off the back ofa relatively warm and dry autumn,according to BoM data.

The area received 154.4millimetres of rain throughoutMarch, April and May.

March received almost no rain atall with nearly every last drop of its27 mm total falling on March 5,putting it well below its overallaverage — based on data collectedby the BoM since 1878 — of 30.7mm.

April absolutely made up forMarch’s shortcomings, recording thebulk of the wet weather for autumnwith a total of 85.4 mm, outdoing itsoverall total of 38.9 mm.

Like March, May was drier thanprevious years with a total rainfallof 41.8 mm, seven millimetres lessthan its overall average of 49.2 mm.

The hottest day for Maryboroughin autumn was on March 19 whenthe mercury spiked at 33.5 degrees,although it is the lowest top forMarch since a high of 33.4° wasrecorded on March 4, 2014.

The season’s lowest temperature,11.7°, was recorded on May 1, butremains much higher than thecoldest autumn day on record, achilly 6.5° recorded on May 31, 1977.

March and April were both atleast a full degree cooler than usual,with March’s average temperaturesitting at 24.9° compared to theoverall 25.5° and April coming inwith 18.7° this year compared to20.6°, with data for May not yetreleased.

The BoM’s winter rainfallpredictions for 2020 are not far offwhat Maryborough has alreadyexperienced in autumn.

The Bureau has predicted a 44percent chance of Maryboroughrecording a median 154 millimetresof rain from June to August — 155mm fell in winter 2019.

Despite the wetter weatherpredicted for much of the country,there’s only a 11 percent chance ofMaryborough receiving upwards of200 mm.

June had the highest total rainfallin winter last year with 74.6 mm,and 12 days into June 2020 is yet tosee similar figures, with rain onlyrecorded on a handful of days for atotal of just over eight millimetres.

Much like rainfall, the BoM ispredicting temperatures inMaryborough will be similar to lastyear, with a 55 percent chance of amedian maximum temperature of

13.1°, higher than the long termaverage by 0.2° but on par withMaryborough’s average temperaturelast year which was around the13.5° mark throughout winter.

The BoM has predicted daytimetemperatures to be cooler thanaverage throughout the wintermonths but overnight temperaturesare likely to be warmer than usual.

“Areas with a higher chance ofabove average rainfall are alsolooking at increased chances ofcooler than average days becausethey are more likely to have cloudcover and more evaporative coolingin the coming months,” BoMmanager of long-range forecasts DrAndrew Watkins said.

“Conversely, it means our nightsare more likely to be warmer thanaverage, because that cloud coverwill prevent heat from escapingduring the evenings.”

On the ground, local farmer TomLovel said June is so far shaping upto be a drier one but a good start tothe year has already set farmers inthe Central Goldfields andsurrounds up for the comingmonths.

“We’re just over 10 days intowinter now and we haven’t hadmuch rain so we’re probably lookingat a drier June and also into July, inour area it’s probably looking a littlebit drier,” he said.

“The eastern seaboard willprobably see more rain but thatmight be a bit further north of us.

“But it’s probably been one of thebetter starts for us in terms ofrainfall this year, I think you’d findmost farmers would say this yearhas been a better one, even thesheep producers, not just grain.

“We’ve already had about 305 mmsince the start of the year here atMoolort and at this stage as long aswe get enough rain to keep us goingit should be ok, we’d like to see a bitmore rain in the spring but we don’treally know at this stage what thatwill bring.”

Mr Lovel said it’s hard to predictwhat the rest of the year will bringbut that he does rely on the BoM.

“We do try and follow theprofessionals at the Bureau and it’susually pretty good. If you were tolook at the last 10 years we’ve had acouple of wet winters, but most ofthem have been on average drier. Wedo tend to run in cycles,” he said.

“We’ve started off with a good yearfor rainfall, so we’ve already hadenough rain to start us off betterthan the dry years.”

Fellow farmer Nick Wright saidthe frosts the area has had over thepast week is a sign of drier weatherand that the real test will come inspring.

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“Spring is where we hit thehurdle, we always get enough rainthroughout winter to keep us happyand the soil profile fairly full butthat spring rain will really help usout.”

While winter has only just begun,temperatures have alreadyplummeted, with the mercuryunable to crack double digits on bothJune 1 (9.1° — making it the coldestJune day in four years) and the 7th(9.9°) and dropping to a frosty -1.3°on June 9.

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Troy Chaplin joinsMEC’s Ourschool

Former AFL player TroyChaplin has never been one toshy away from his local rootsand Maryborough EducationCentre (MEC) students got towitness that firsthand lastweek in a live interview.

As part of MEC’s involvementwith the Ourschool alumniprogram, Chaplin spoke tostudents about career and lifegoals — as well as his time inprofessional football last Thursday.

Chaplin, who began his juniorcareer in the MaryboroughCastlemaine District FootballNetball League (MCDFNL), wasdrafted by Port Adelaide at picknumber 15 in 2003 and went on toplay 140 games for the Powerbefore heading to Richmond for a75-game stint to end his career in2016.

Chaplin has served asMelbourne’s offensive coordinatorsince 2016 and made contact withhis Maryborough lineage in 2017,appearing again in the MCDFNLfor his junior club, MaryboroughRovers.

Signing on as a MEC alumni,Chaplin said the program is agreat opportunity for past studentsto reconnect and share their lifeexperiences.

“It’s a fantastic initiative by allof those involved to get the alumniprogram up and running. It’s agreat opportunity for past studentsto be able to reconnect and offertheir own stories and experiencesto the current students. To beasked to be involved was a greatprivilege,” he said.

The Ourschool program istargeted at public secondaryschools in the hope that alumni canbe inspirational role models forcurrent students to lift studentaspirations and enhance theequality of opportunity in schooleducation.

Ourschool coordinator at MECWayne Belcher said Chaplin’sinterview was watched live bystudents both at school and athome.

“In addition to the students atschool, we had a number ofstudents from years seven to 10logging in from home to listen toTroy, who was absolutely amazing,giving freely of his time and hisinsights into career development,”he said.

MEC principal David Suttonsaid it was “a great thrill” towelcome Chaplin back to hisformer school community.

“Troy’s messages aroundkindness, goal setting and theimportance of healthy routinesreinforce all the values that weinstil in our students,” he said.

“He described so articulately theway he works and studies hard andwe appreciate his willingness togive back to his community.”

Any former student ofMaryborough primary schools 404,or 2828, Maryborough HighSchool, Maryborough TechnicalCollege, Maryborough RegionalCollege or Maryborough EducationCentre who would like to beinvolved are encouraged to contactthe program coordinator [email protected] or 5461-7900.

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The Maryborough RuralAustralians for Refugees (RAR)group may have had to forgotheir annual Refugee Weekfundraiser, but the group is hardat work to raise awareness.

Kicking off on Sunday, June 14until Saturday, June 20 (WorldRefugee Day), Refugee Week hasbeen running for over 20 years andcelebrates the contributions ofrefugees to Australian society, aswell as educate the Australianpublic about who refugees are.

Maryborough RAR spokespersonJeanne Hart said while it is

disappointing the group could nothold its usual fundraiser, they areplanning on holding an event laterin the year.

“We’ve been marking RefugeeWeek for 19 years so it is upsettingthat we’re unable to host an eventfor 2020,” she said.

“We were planning to re-show thefilm Staging Post which follows twoAfghan Hazara refugees, Muzafarand Khadim, who became stuck inIndonesia while attempting to reachAustralia.”

The theme for Refugee Week 2020is celebrating the year of welcomeand the week is encouragingAustralians to celebrate within their

own homes and communities as aresult of COVID-19.

“It is important to mark the weekto help educate people on what ishappening to refugees in Australia.Refugees are sent to Naru andManus Island for up to six or sevenyears and don’t know when they’regoing to leave, just because theywere seeking asylum,” Ms Hartsaid.

The Maryborough RAR has beensupporting the Asylum SeekerResource Centre in Footscray since2001, and over that time Ms Hartsaid the group has raised over$40,000 to help those who rely onthe centre.

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Thrift shops are popping tagson clothes and decking outshelves with donations as theyget back to business aroundtown, just in time for residentsto drop off or pick up somewinter supplies.

Maryborough’s Salvation ArmyThrift Shop, Vinnies and Scout OpShop all temporarily closed whengovernment restrictions wereintroduced to help stop the spread ofCOVID-19 at the end of March butwill all be open as of next Monday.

The Salvation Army shop will beup and running from 10 am thisMonday and Captain Ronald Stobiesaid he’s looking forward to theopening, particularly as the storeunderwent renovations while closed.

“It’ll be good to be back, we’ve hadlots of people asking when we’llopen,” he said.

“We were closed for around nineor 10 weeks and it has had a bigimpact financially because it is ourbiggest income for this area, butwe’ve done quite a lot of renovationsin the store during that time.

get them, that’s one of theprecautions we have.”

Maryborough’s Vinnies op shopwas able to re-open on April 20thanks to the efforts of volunteersand the Scout Op Shop was back inbusiness from June 1.

Scout Op Shop manager SherylFord said the support the shop hasreceived since reopening has been“overwhelming”.

“It’s been overwhelming, everyoneis just so happy we’re open. We’redoing quite well and it’s been verypositive,” she said.

“We’re almost back to normal now,except staff-wise. We’ve got someolder staff members who aren’tcoming back just yet due to the risksof the virus so we’ve got skeletonstaff at the moment.”

Ms Ford said for the time being,the shop is only accepting donationsof smaller items like clothes.

“We’re accepting donations butnot furniture or large electricalappliances like televisions orwashing machines,” she said.

“Donations can only be droppedoff during business hours which arefrom 10 am to 2 pm.”

“From Monday we’ll be open from10 am to 4 pm which is a slightreduction in hours because we needto clean and get things ready.”

Donations will be accepted duringbusiness hours but Mr Stobie saidthere’ll be strict regulations in placefor the handling of donated items.

“We haven’t been acceptingdonations while we’re closed, andonce we open we’ll only be acceptingthem during store hours,” he said.

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CHANGES TO RESTRICTIONSFor the most up-to-date information about the easing of State Government restrictions visit the Department Health and Human Services website at https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19

COVID-19 COMMUNITY INFORMATIONDid you know we have a dedicated COVID-19 section on our website that is being updated regularly? It includes information on:

Changes to Council services and facilities Council’s response to the pandemic Business support Latest health advice Mental health support Resources for families Family safety Council’s financial support measures Community services relief and recovery CALD community information Be Kind Central Goldfields campaign and other general helpful information

You can visit the page here: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/covid-19

CHANGES TO COUNCIL SERVICES AND FACILITIESIn line with the current advice from the State Government, there have been some changes to Council services and facilities.

All steps have been made to ensure we have the necessary guidelines in place to keep both our staff and community safe.

The direction from the State Government remains that staff must continue to work from home, if possible. Staff continue to be contactable via phone 5461 0610 and email [email protected]

Customer Service CentreOur Customer Service Centre re-opened on Tuesday 9 June to community members for Cashier Payments Only.

The Customer Service Centre is open from 9am to 4pm, closing for cleaning between 12.30 to 1.30pm.

Payments can be made during opening hours – with electronic payment preferred.

All other Departments will be closed for face to face contact and we encourage community members to continue to use phone and email.

Only six people are permitted in the foyer at any one time to maintain safe physical distancing – a queue system operates at the entry to the building.

Hand sanitiser is provided and community members are asked to use this on entry to the building and to adhere to all signage.

Maryborough Regional LibraryThe Maryborough Regional Library has introduced a Click and Collect service. Click and Collect is available for all items – fiction and non-fiction books for all ages, audio books, DVD’s, magazines and even sport equipment. To arrange, please call the Library on 5461 1950 or email [email protected] to arrange a collection time. Return items can be placed in the outside returns chute.

Maternal and Child HealthOur Maternal and Child Health service resumed face-to-face consultations on Tuesday 9 June. To make contact with our Maternal and Child Health team call 5461 6500 or email [email protected]

Playgrounds and Skate Parks now openFamilies are reminded that restrictions are still in place – with only 20 people allowed at a playground at the one time – and social distancing measures must be adhered to.

For more info visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/sport-and-exercise-restrictions-covid-19

We encourage the community to observe COVID Safe hygiene. Please continue to wash hands regularly and use hand sanitiser before and after using these community facilities.

School crossings now operationalMotorists are advised that all of our school crossings are now in operation. Please help our children stay safe by obeying reduced speed limits between the designated times, and being patient by looking out for any children crossing the road.

Other facilitiesCouncil is working on the re-opening of the Community Hub, Central Goldfields Art Gallery, Visitor Information Centre and Youth Hub. These facilities will only re-open once we have the necessary guidelines in place so that we can ensure the safety of our community and staff.

For the most up-to-date information about changes to Council services and facilities visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/servicechanges

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING SURVEYThe Community Relief and Recovery Committee has developed a COVID-19 Community Health and Wellbeing Survey to find out how COVID-19 is impacting you. The information will be used to help us plan and deliver relief and recovery activities and projects that will help you, and your family, friends and neighbours moving forward. The survey will take around 10 minutes to complete and is available:

Online: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/ communityservicesreliefandrecovery

Hard copy: Contact our Customer Service team on 5461 0610 to arrange for a copy to be mailed to you.

The survey closes on Sunday 21 June.

Our priority continues to be the safety and wellbeing of our community, volunteers and staff. For more COVID-19 community information please visit our dedicated COVID-19 page on our website: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/covid-19 or follow us on Facebook @CentralGoldfields and Twitter @CG_Shire

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSWinter has begun and so has the long road to recovery for our community and local business.

So, we want to know what you are doing this week to show small and local businesses you care about them?

How about calling a local restaurant to order your take away meal? Shop in store for some new clothes? Buy a gift for someone? Shout yourself a coffee? These are all ways you can share the love locally.

RECOMMENCING COMMUNITY OPERATIONS IN COUNCIL OWNED BUILDINGS & FACILITIES We are supportive of groups, clubs, businesses and organisations recommencing operations in Council owned buildings and facilities – where permitted under the government restrictions, as at 1 June 2020.

Guidelines and checklists of your relevant governing body or association must be adhered to. If you have not been provided with guidelines or checklists or do not have a governing body or association, we can provide a checklist that may assist you in assessing hygiene practices, facility usage and any other risks that may be present.

We have a continued compliance role to play in ensuring the safety of community members and that the remaining restrictions are adhered, therefore prior to commencement of operations, we require you to provide copies of completed checklists and/or protocols for our records.

If you are a sport or recreation club please send relevant documents to Ben Robertson, Community Recreation Officer by email [email protected]

For other clubs, groups, businesses or organisations please send relevant documents to Kristie Berry, Property and Risk Officer by email [email protected]

GRANTS AVAILABLEThe $40 million State Government Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package aims to support the operational viability of local sports clubs and organisations impacted by COVID-19. Community clubs can apply for grants of $1,000 and leagues/associations can apply for up to $15,000. To find out more and to apply visit: https://sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/community-sport-sector-coronavirus-covid-19-short-term-survival-package

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The Pyrenees Shire Council iscalling on members of thecommunity to share theirexperiences and challengesfaced during the coronaviruspandemic.

As restrictions begin to ease inVictoria, the council-conductedsurvey is asking residents to talkabout their experience duringlockdown, their biggest challengesand feelings about the future.

Pyrenees Shire Council mayorTanya Kehoe launched the survey

via video earlier this month and saidthe survey will help council create aRelief and Recovery Plan.

“The information gathered in thissurvey will assist us to develop alocal Relief and Recovery Plan andpotentially source funding so thatwe can best support communitiesreturn to the new normal,” she said.

“Once the survey closes councilwill collate the data andcommunicate with the Pyreneescommunities about the surveyresults shortly after.

“While we would prefer residentsto complete the survey online we

understand that it won’t be possiblefor everyone so please contactcouncil to get a paper copy.”

Ms Kehoe said to thank residentsfor completing the survey, threerespondents will receive a $100voucher from a local business.

The survey, which takes 10-15minutes to complete, is open untilJune 15 at 5 pm and can be found atwww.surveymonkey.com/r/KGY7QVN.

For a paper copy, contact thePyrenees Shire Council at 1300 797363.

CHRISTIE HARRISONLocal wineries are uncorking

bottles and throwing open theirdoors, welcoming the publicback to their estates as corona-virus restrictions continue toease.

With eateries given the greenlight to serve sit down meals fromJune 1, with social distancingmeasures and patron limits,wineries were also able to get backto a new normal this month.

Mount Avoca, which providesaccommodation and a cellar door,was set to celebrate its 50thanniversary this year before eventscame grinding to a halt withrestrictions.

The business was able to welcomeguests back over the weekend andwinemaking and viticulturemanager David Darlow said whilehe’s thankful the gates are nowopen, the pandemic came off theback of what was already a difficultyear for wine making.

“We’re thankful to be open andwe’ve done very well sincereopening,” he said.

“We run a vineyard, winery,packaging operation and accom-modation here and theaccommodation was full over theweekend. There’s been morebookings coming in which is great.

“However, it’s a situation thatpresented itself on the back of whatwas already quite a challenging yearfor viticulture.

“We were 50 percent down on ourcrop from last year and we weredoing better than most. That wasfrom a day in November which was40 degrees by 10 am and had 60km/h winds which damaged thegrapes.

“Now we’ve had this virus whichreally impacts everything.”

As a smaller vineyard, Mr Darlowsaid the business has been able tostay afloat through various channelsand thanks to clients.

“We’re still here, we’re a verysmall operation but thankfullywe’ve been in a situation wherewe’ve been able to sell our goodsthrough our existing channels likeonline sales and web clubs,” he said.

“Now that we’ve been allowed toour cellar door is open, but it’s underrestrictions. We’re so glad to seepeople coming and I think peopleare pleased to get out.

“As a business we’re very lucky,our business model means wealready have the inroads to exploredifferent avenues of commerce.We’ve got a very involved owner,Matthew Barry and we’ve been ableto seize opportunities and continuetrading wine.”

Neighbouring winery BluePyrenees Estate reopened its cellardoor on June 5 and CEO AndrewKoerner said after a quieter start onopening day, customers turned outin force for the long weekend.

“We’re very happy to be openagain. Friday was quiet which wasgood because it gave us a chance toget our new systems in place in linewith government restrictions,” hesaid.

“A long weekend up here isusually busy but we weren’t surehow people would feel about comingout, but we had a really good longweekend. We were booked out forour three lunch sittings.”

Mr Koerner said while it’s beendifficult, the winery has managed toretain its staff and cope financially,with winemaking relativelyunaffected by the pandemic.

“We closed as soon as therestrictions came in during March,we did some takeaway sales whichreally wasn’t much and had the oddperson coming through to pick up

some wine,” he said.“The main impact has been losing

events. We lost Pyrenees Unearthedin April and we haven’t been able togo to the Grampians Grape Escapeor some of the events down inMelbourne.

“We had to let go of a couple ofstaff who were later able to be putback on once we opened so wehaven’t lost anyone. Obviously we’redown financially but we’ve qualifiedfor government assistance whichhas helped a lot.

“However, in terms ofwinemaking it hasn’t made much ofan impact. When it first all startedwe weren’t sure if we’d get told toshut it all down because we didn’tknow if we were an essential serviceso we did bring some grapes inearlier than we normally would justas a precaution.

“But as it turned out agriculturewas deemed essential so there wasno problem there.”

To keep in contact withcustomers, Blue Pyrenees held avirtual wine tasting recently and MrKoerner said he’s been impressedwith how local wine makers haveadapted to the situation.

“I’ve been impressed by theinventiveness of the wineries,” hesaid.

“We’re finding innovative ways tokeep in touch with customers andour online sales have grown.

“A few weeks ago we did aFacebook live tasting which wasreally successful.

“We created a sample pack of 50mm bottles and 50 people boughtthose through the website, and thenthey were able to join in with thevideo and do the tasting at the sametime from home. We had around11,000 views on the video.

“It was a bit of fun and we’ll bedoing another one on June 24.”

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$310,0001/119 Brassey Street, Maryborough 4 2 1

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Located on approx 4.5 acres of land this appealing lifestyle property is only a short drive from the Maryboroughtownship. The delightful brick veneer home features three bedrooms with BIR's, study, attractive, well appointedkitchen and dining with Tasmanian blackwood cupboards, electric stove, dishwasher, walk in pantry, split systemair conditioner and solid fuel heater. Two separate living areas include a lounge and spacious family room idealfor entertaining. Bathroom and laundry with BIC. External features are plentiful and include above ground pool,double carport, double garage/work shed, assundry storage sheds, established frees and fauna, town water andrain water tanks. An excellent lifestyle property ready for your enjoyment. Call for details and inspection.

$446,00022 Tipperary Lane, Alma 3 1 4

YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE LIVING HERE

Located in the Bealiba township this property provides a great opportunity to enjoy country lifestyle.The home which is located on a large 3/4 acre allotment features three bedrooms with ceiling fans,lounge with split system air conditioner and ceiling fan, kitchen with gas stove and island bench,two bathrooms and laundry. There is loads of external space to utilise and enjoy along with acarport, rain water rank, old shed and an enclosure for pets. If you are looking for a comfortablehome on a great block in the country this property maybe right for you.

$215,0001 Holts Lane, Bealiba 3 2 1

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Maryborough

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Maryborough93-95 High St,Maryborough

Phone: 5461 1166

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Lot 2 Hosken Street, Maryborough3 bed 2 bath 2 car

$339,000

Lot 2: SSOOLLDD (365m2)Lot 4: SSOOLLDD (486m2)Lot 7: SSOOLLDD (773m2)Lot 25: SSOOLLDD (552m2)

Lot 3: $80,000 (361m2)Lot 5: SSOOLLDD (488m2)Lot 8: SSOOLLDD (773m2)Lot 26: $80,000 (368m2)

Lot 28: $82,000 (325m2)Lot 30: SSOOLLDD (396m2)Lot 32: $89,000 (396m2)Lot 34: $89,000 (396m2)Lot 36: $89,000 (385m2)Lot 38: $90,000 (418m2)Lot 40: $95,000 (561m2)

Lot 29: $89,000 (396m2)Lot 31: $89,000 (396m2)Lot 33: $89,000 (396m2)Lot 35: $90,000 (418m2)Lot 37: $93,000 (502m2)Lot 39: $91,000 (460m2)Lot 41: $94,000 (546m2)Lot 42: $95,000 (572m2)

Lot 43: SSOOLLDD (727m2)Lot 45: SSOOLLDD (770m2)Lot 47: $108,000 (727m2)Lot 49: UUnnddeerr ooffffeerr (776m2)Lot 51: UUnnddeerr ooffffeerr (758m2)Lot 53: SSOOLLDD (755m2)Lot 55: UUnnddeerr ooffffeerr (751m2)Lot 57: UUnnddeerr ooffffeerr (726m2)Lot 59: $115,000 (823m2)Lot 61: $92,000 (487m2)

Lot 44: SSOOLLDD (1035m2)Lot 46: $108,000 (727m2)Lot 48: SSOOLLDD (1035m2)Lot 50: UUnnddeerr OOffffeerr (845m2)Lot 52: UUnnddeerr ooffffeerr (712m2)Lot 54: SSOOLLDD (908m2)Lot 56: $107,000 (706m2)Lot 58: SSOOLLDD (716m2)Lot 60: $91,000 (477m2)Lot 62: SSOOLLDD (606m2)

Lot 63: $97,000 (602m2)Lot 65: SSOOLLDD (756m2)

Lot 64: $97,000 (612m2)Lot 66: $97,000 (612m2)

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Kitchen and Meals• Holland Blinds throughout• Walk-in pantry• Dishwasher• 900mm gas cook top and electric oven• Caesar stone bench tops to Kitchen,

Bathroom & Ensuite• Upgraded Tapware• Overhead cupboards to Laundry• Vinyl plank floors to Living, Kitchen,

Meals & Entry

• Carpet to 3 Bedrooms• WIR to Master Bedroom & Bedroom 2• Ceiling fan to Master Bedroom• BIR with sliding doors to Bedroom 3• Heat lamp and light to Bathroom

and Ensuite• Double vanity to Ensuite• Alfresco • Double Garage• Remote control panel lift door• Fully fenced with double gates• Fully Landscaped• Driveway and paths• Clothesline, TV antenna & Letterbox

Maryborough



57 Majorca Road, 117 & 119 Nelson Street,MaryboroughSignificant Land Development OpportunityProfessionals Maryborough is pleased to present for sale, asignificant development opportunity located 1.6kms from thecentre of Maryborough township.This parcel of land has the potential to be subdivided intoresidential blocks or for the developer who thinks outside thebox with the possibilities for other major developments STCA. Being one of the last major land developments sites available inclose proximity to Maryborough facilities such as theMaryborough Sports & Leisure Centre and the MaryboroughRailway Station to heighten the properties potential.- Approx. 9.1 acres- Zoned residential- Water connected- Road frontages are Majorca Road and Nelson Street- Access to bus stops providing service to local schools andamenities

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Modern, Central & Low MaintenanceThis 2 bedroom brick veneer unit is so centrally locatedyou literally wouldn't need a car. With open plan living thatincorporates lounge, dining & kitchen with stainless steelappliances & glass doors that opens out to a lowmaintenance courtyard. Both bedrooms are of good size &feature BIRs while the bathroom is equipped with afreestanding bath, shower, vanity & toilet. Enjoy comfortall year round with ducted heating/cooling & safety withdirect access from double remote controlled garage. Idealfor the professional or retired buyer looking to downsize.Potential rental return of $320pw.

1/8 CHRISTIAN STREET, MARYBOROUGH

2 1 1

PPRRIICCEE $$119955,,000000CCOONNTTAACCTT CCoobbyy 00445555 333377 556688

Double Storey TownhouseA short walk from shops, schools and amenitiesis this two storey townhouse. The ground floorfeatures large living zone with gas wall heaterand A/C. Kitchen and dining is equipped withelectric cooking. Upstairs features two bedroomswith built in wardrobes. Bathroom with screenedshower, bath, toilet and vanity. a lowmaintenance backyard and single car garage.

2/94 BURNS STREET, MARYBOROUGH

3 1 2

PPRRIICCEE $$224499,,000000CCOONNTTAACCTT CCoobbyy 00445555 333377 556688

Break Into The Property MarketHidden away behind a well established garden is this neatweatherboard home located within walking distance toHighview College and St Augustine's Primary School. Theproperty sits atop 782m2 (approx.) and features rear laneaccess into the yard. Other features include:• 3 bedrooms – all with BIRs, 2 of the bedrooms with split

systems• Lounge at the front of the home with gas heater• Kitchen with electric cooking and adjoining dining room• Bathroom includes a separate shower, toilet and vanity• Evaporative cooling for those long hot summer days

117 AVOCA CRESCENT, MARYBOROUGH

3 2 4

PPRRIICCEE $$555577,,000000CCOONNTTAACCTT JJaacciinnttaa 00440077 444422 117788

Family Home On Picturesque AcreageLocated in Daisy Hill on approx. 2.5 hectares, the tree lined drivewaywith views of the established gardens & dam are truly picturesque. Thisfamily home offers a 1.5kw solar system, double glazed windows, ceilingfans, wood fire, split system & electric heating. The double sidedfireplace can be appreciated in the lounge room & the open plan living,dining & kitchen area. With views of the garden from every windowallowing plenty of natural light. The kitchen is equipped with plenty ofcupboards, wall oven, hot plate & dishwasher. The master bedroom hasa WIR & ensuite, while the other 2 bedrooms both with BIRs are servicedby the main bathroom. The study could also be used as a 4th bedroom.Other features: Outdoor entertaining area, 12x7m barn style shed & a7x4m workshop. With 5 fresh water tanks & 2 pumped from the dam,plenty of water to maintain the veggie patch & orchard.

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55446611--11997799BARNES, Reginald (Reg) — Passedaway peacefully at MDHS on June 6,2020, aged 77. Loved son of Bill andViolet, loved brother of Betty, Marjorie,Kathleen, Bill, Brian, Barry (alldeceased), Wilma and Shirley.You fought so hard and lived life to thefullest. A hard worker now at peace.In lieu of flowers, please donate toBallarat Regional Integrated CancerCentre.__________________________________BARNES, Reg — Dearly loved Uncleof Ian, Michael, Doug, Debbie andpartners. You will be rememberedalways.— OʼNeill family.__________________________________BARNES, Reg (aka THE BEST DADEVER) — No words could ever expressthe love you showed to us as daughtersour whole life and the love that we feltfor you in return. Our lives will never bethe same without you but the memoryof you will live in our hearts forever.— Maree and Rose.__________________________________ELMS, Samuel Richard — Passedaway at Havilah Hostel on SundayJune 7, 2020, aged 95 years. Lovedfather of Sandra. Loving grandfather,great-grandfather and great greatgrandfather.Will be sadly missed by all his family.

A private funeral service will be heldfollowed by a private cremation.

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ELMS, Sam.Softly within the shadows,There came a silent call.With farewells left unspoken,You quietly left us all.— Residents, staff, volunteers andboard of management, Havilah.

ELMS, Sam — Goodbye old mate.Thanks for your friendship over the last30 years. Rest in Peace.— Gordon.__________________________________HANNA, Emma — June 21, 1938 toJune 2, 2020. Dearly loved wife ofJackie (dec), mother of Gwen, Wendy,Robyn and Sharon. Loving mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother,sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Friend tomany. Very much loved and sadlymissed.__________________________________HANNA, Emma — Suddenly on June2, 2020 leaving us with many preciousmemories.Loving and dearly loved mum of Robynand friend to David. Much loved gran ofTim, Anthea and their families.

Jackie and Emma together again,dancing the nights away

__________________________________PRESTON, Leslie Matthew (Les).Aged 88 of Warragul.Passed away peacefully surrounded byloved ones on June 5, 2020.He was gallant to the end.Son to Jack and Nellie (both dec) ofAvoca. Brother to John (dec), Lorraine(dec) and brother-in-law to Nancy.Dearly loved husband to Eileen.Loving father to Bruce, Douglas, Colinand Anne.Adored Grandad to Chelsea, Thomas,Heidi, Kurt, Indianna, Makayla, Elouiseand Jasmine.

Our lives were enriched by his love.

For Funeral details please visit:www.nielsenfunerals.com.au

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__________________________________SLATER, Wayne Laurence —December 30, 1946 to June 7, 2020. InIndonesia. Loved eldest son of Laurie &Sylvia (both dec). Loved brother ofGreg (dec), Brian and Makao. Lovingfather of Michelle, Eugene, Fleur andfamilies.

RIP__________________________________SLATER, Wayne Laurence — Passedaway June 7, 2020, aged 73 years.Loved son of Laurence (dec) and Sylvia(dec), brother of Gregory (dec) andBrian. Loved father of Michelle,Eugene, Fleur and Andy.

Forever in our heart.

Geo Ferries, W.T. Jones& Sons & Creswick

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GROVES, David Harry — Deanna andfamily would like to thank everyone whosent flowers, cards, phone calls andtexts on the passing of David.Special thanks to Ros McGrath, DrSumudu, the Dialysis Unit, BallaratBase and the Alfred hospitals for theircare. Also to Phelan Funerals, yourkindness is appreciated.__________________________________McMASTERS, Robyn — Stephen andfamily would like to thank Dr Tynan andstaff, Phelans Funerals and all homecare staff who cared for Mum while shewas ill. Also thank you for all food,flowers and cards. Please accept thisas our personal thank you.__________________________________MILLEY, Eunice — Thank you for thesupport following the loss of ourmother. The cards, flowers, phonecalls, food and kindness shown to usmade a difference during this difficulttime. We thank you also for thefriendship extended to Eunice duringher life.— Ada, Ron and Pauline.

I would like to thank my family andfriends for all the gifts, cards, letters,flowers and phone calls for my 90thbirthday.— Amy (Johnny) Wardlaw.

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GOLD Jewellery bought and soldCASH PAID for unwanted,broken or estate jewellery.

Robʼs JewelleryPhone 0418 352 801

84 Nolan Street, MaryboroughGold Buyer in shop:

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Fortune tractor tyre 16.9 x 28. Phone0429 796 409. 16/6_______________________________Horses wanted, standard bred, paying$400 cash, other types considered.Phone 0428 505 486. 23/6

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30 Tamiya model aircraft and militaryvehicles (completed), $50. Phone 0487790 180. 12/6_______________________________One of pair white bedside chest ofthree drawers, solid, white, fancyhandles and decals, exc cond, moving,$45. Phone 5461-3217. 12/6_______________________________Free — Two seater couch, burgundy,excellent condition, as new. Phone5460-5343. 12/6_______________________________Hedge trimmer, Ozito, 18V, $15. Phone5461-1091 pm best. 12/6_______________________________Free — Large comfortable reclinerchair, working great for man cave.Phone 5460-5343. 12/6_______________________________Ladies mountain bike, $50. Phone5461-1091 pm best. 12/6

One double bedhead, $50. Phone5461-3920. 16/6_______________________________Breville The Juice Fountain, compact,new, still in box, $50. Phone 5461-4410. 16/6_______________________________Slide magazines to suit HanimexRondette 35mm projector, 14magazines, $10 the lot. Phone 0418802 826.

16/6_______________________________Four-bar upright electric column heateron castors, excellent condition, movingto Queensland, $25. Phone 5461-3217.

16/6_______________________________Large 5ft wooden wardrobe from1940s, solid, two doors, three drawers,hanging space, moving, $40. Phone5461-3217. 16/6

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Heathcote players makemoves to join MCDFNLASHLYNE McINNES

Four Heathcote District FNLplayers have attempted to jumpship for the MaryboroughCastlemaine District FootballNetball League (MCDFNL) inthe hopes that they will seesome play in 2020.

The Heathcote DFNL was one ofthe first country Victorian leagues topull the plug on season 2020, doingso on May 21 and citing safety,financial and operational risks asthe reason why.

In the thick of the announcement,

HDFNL league chairman Peter Coletold FairFax Media the possibility ofplayers moving off to other leaguesthis year was a risk that the clubs“were willing to take” given thatAFL Victoria player transfers areopen until the end of the month.

Players who do decide to moveleagues will incur a player pointpenalty despite the circumstances inwhich they have moved and there isno guarantee yet that any countryleagues will see a football seasonthis year.

Dunolly is the only MCDFNL clubso far to have secured a Heathcote

player, with Dylan Lefevre formallyof Huntly approved for the move lastweek.

Campbells Creek has two playerswith pending transfers, whileMaldon was knocked back onTuesday from attaining NorthBendigo premiership playerLachlan Ford.

After meeting with all clubs lastMonday, the MCDFNL has decidedto postpone any call for or againstthe 2020 season for a few moreweeks.

AFL Victoria player transfers willclose on June 30.

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Golfers took to the Avoca golfcourse on Saturday for the Junemonthly medal stroke event.

Michael Coghlan won the daywith 66 nett while Brad Gothardfinished runner-up, one shot behindon 67 nett.

It was a foggy start to the firstround of the Burns Trophy onWednesday.

Gemma Howell was division onewinner with 36 points ahead ofrunner-up Maree Bandt with 34.

Division two was won by JodyFrost with 40 points, well ahead ofrunner-up Lyn Howell with 34.

Gobblers were scored by LynHowell on the second hole, LorraineGollop on the seventh and JennyJardine on the 18th.

CLUNESClunes golfers headed to the

green on Sunday for astableford round.

Ian Rowland won the day with 32points ahead of runner-up JohnHorner with 30.

Starters were back at it onWednesday with Rob Dean takingfirst place this time with 43 points,well ahead of runner-up KarsonOsbourne-Purser with 31.

DUNOLLYA stableford event was held at

the Dunolly Golf Club onSaturday.

Josh Hunt was winner of themen’s event with a score of 42points, followed by runner-up RobScholes with 38.

The ladies winner was ShenaeHunt with 39 points, ahead ofrunner-up Cheryl Lovel with 29.

Juniors’ winner was CooperPolinelli with 34 points, withrunner-up Rory Scholes finishingwith 27.

Nearest the pins were GregDobbin (fifth hole), Rob Scholes(14th) and Darren Hunt (16th).

MARYBOROUGHFifty golfers started the long

weekend with a stableford eventat the Maryborough Golf Clubon Saturday.

A grade’s winner for the day wasMark Marson with a score of 38points, ahead of runner-up MarcLowday with 36.

Mick McCarthy claimed B grade’stitle with 39 points, closely followedby runner-up Andrew Long with 38.

It was also a close competition inC grade where Paul Flowers claimedthe win with 33 points, just ahead ofrunner-up Jason McFayden on 32.

A women’s stableford event wasalso battled out on Saturday.

Stacy Smithwick was thecompetition’s winner with 35 points,ahead of runner-up Pat Adams with34.

A 4BBB stableford event wascontested by 28 golfers on Sunday.

Chris and Steven Thomson werenamed winners with a score of 44points, requiring a countback to beseparated from runners up Stephenand Riley Walhouse, also with 44.

In the women’s event, which wascompeted by 10 golfers, DonnaBauer and Helen Farnsworth werenamed competition winners with 43points.

Golfers made the most of the longweekend, again taking to theMaryborough Golf Club’s green for

an Irish team stableford on Monday. Winners were Dave Kerry, Ray

Matthews, Greg James and RobClegg with 84 points, ahead ofrunners up Stacy Smithwick, AaliyaPuvanendran, Judy Brennan andManish Puvanendran with 81.

A stableford event was contestedon Tuesday.

Gary Reed was A grade winnerwith 38 points, ahead of runner-upGreg Sheridan with 33.

B grade was claimed by HowardKellett with 41 points, trailed byrunner-up Greg James with 37.

Fifteen golfers competed in awomen’s stableford event onWednesday.

Cheryl Baker was thecompetition’s winner with a score of41 points, followed by runner-upMaryanne Patten with 39.

TALBOTGolfers took to the green at

the Talbot Golf Club onSaturday for a stroke event.

Peter McLoughlin was A gradewinner with a score of 78-63, aheadof runner-up Neil Greenwood with82-67.

B grade was claimed by BeauTreloar with a score of 93-67,followed by runner-up GrahamBilson with 91-68.

Nearest the pins were TerryTreloar (second hole), Bob Arnold(12th) and Peter McLoughlin (14th).

Rob Clark scored a magpie balland a birdie on the fifth hole, withbirdies also scored by PeterMcLoughlin (second), Terry Treloar(second), H. Roscholler (fifth) andDean Ford (fifth).

A stableford event was alsocontested by 14 golfers onWednesday.

Ken Mason claimed the day with33 points, closely followed byrunner-up Gary Mace with 32.

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• Be informed and know where to get up to date information. Victoria’s Department of Health and Human Services website: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus and the Federal Government’s website: www.health.gov.au

• Maintain social distancing and good hygiene practices at all times.• The state of emergency remains in place until May 31. • Information about easing restrictions can be found here:

https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias‐restriction‐levels‐covid‐19

Council service changes:• Council will put in place interim shorter hours for the month of June to ensure additional

time for preparation and cleaning by staff. • Pyrenees Shire Council Customer Service Centre in Lawrence Street is open from

10am‐4pm. The majority of Council staff are still working from home, and therefore if a meeting is required it will need to be booked in advance.

• Resource Centres will open with social distancing measures in place and a patron limit of 20 people will apply. Avoca will be open on weekdays from 10.30am‐3.30pm and Beaufort 11am‐4pm, to allow for preparation and cleaning. Closed on weekends during June.

• Pyrenees Libraries are continuing to allow the loan of materials currently in the collection at Avoca and Beaufort centres with a contactless collection process. Library users are asked to reserve items via phone on 53491183. A designated pick up point and time will be arranged. Deliveries are not possible and there will be no ability to borrow from other collections.

• Next Ordinary Council Meeting is to be held at the Beaufort Council Chambers at 6pm on Tuesday 21 July 2020. Members of the public are not able to attend in person due to social distancing provisions; however the meeting will be live streamed. Information on how to do this is available on www.pyrenees.vic.gov.au/livestream. You can submit questions via our website, www.pyrenees.vic.gov.au or contact Customer Service on 1300 797 363 for a paper copy of the question form. These questions will be read out during public question time.

• Council has increased the cleaning frequency of public toilets across the Shire and regularly cleans street furniture, including seating, to protect our community.

• Playgrounds, skate parks and other public facilities like barbecues are open to the public, users are advised to carry hand sanitizer or soap and a water bottle to clean hands before and after use of equipment.

Pyrenees Community Care:Pyrenees Community Care is still operating as normal, please call Council on 1300 797 363 and chatto one of the team about how the service can assist you. Residents over the age of 65 will need tobe registered with My Aged Care (1800 200 422). You can complete the registration yourself or callone of our team who can help you out.

Business SupportCouncil recommends business owners seek professional advice and support from their businessadvisor or accountant to assist access the Commonwealth and State Government initiativesappropriate to their circumstances. Professional support is also available from the Small BusinessMentoring Service, https://www.sbms.org.au/Council has placed details of business help and stimulus programs on our website; which isaccessible by: www.pyrenees.vic.gov.au/business

Council Hardship Support ‐ RatesRatepayers experiencing financial difficulty are advised that they can apply to defer their next ratespayment interest‐free for six months. This special COVID‐19 deferral is available to ratepayers andbusinesses. Please contact Council’s Rates Department on 1300 797 363 to apply for this measure.

Other fees and chargesCouncil has Hardship Policies in relation to other fees and charges and these are available on ourwebsite: www.pyrenees.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNCommunity SurveyCouncil is seeking your feedback in relation to the impact of COVID‐19 restrictions. The invaluableinformation gathered from this survey fulfills Council’s responsibility to collect data about theimpact of an emergency on the community. It will also help Council to develop an informed,evidence‐based local Relief and Recovery Plan so that we can best support our communities as wereturn to the new normal. Finally, it will allow us to target appropriate funding to ensure that wehave the resources we need to get there. You can find the survey on our website or you can call usfor a hard copy on 1300 797 363. Budget Re‐advertisementAs a result of the proposed change to the rating strategy, and in the interest of transparency,Council has decided to extend the period of consultation on the Revised Draft Budget 2020/21, andwritten submissions are encouraged. Copies of the Budget, and the amended Rating Strategy areavailable on www.pyrenees.vic.gov.au and residents may request a copy of these documents bycalling 1300 797 363 or emailing [email protected]. Physical copies will also beavailable at Council’s frontline counters in Lawrence Street, Beaufort and at Avoca and BeaufortResource Centres, during opening hours. Pursuant to Sections 129 and 223 of the LocalGovernment Act 1989 (the Act) any person has a right to make a written submission on anyproposal contained in the Revised Draft Budget 2020/21. Submissions addressed to CEO, PyreneesShire, 5 Lawrence Street, Beaufort VIC 3373 or via email to [email protected] must bereceived by Council before 5pm on Friday 10th July 2020.

EEMMPPLLOOYYMMEENNTTStrategic Planner ‐ Place Making FacilitatorCouncil currently has an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Planner – Place Making Facilitatorbased at our Beaufort office. The successful applicant will build a series of strong relationships withstakeholders to facilitate the co‐creation, development and activation of places within the shireand support the growth of a vibrant and dynamic community. Further information on this part‐timeposition is available on our website: www.pyrenees.vic.gov.au/employment. Applications close12pm June 19, 2020.

PPRROOJJEECCTT UUPPDDAATTEESSCurrent Roadworks in Pyrenees ShirePlease obey all traffic signs, road detours and the directions of traffic controllers and take extracare if you are travelling in these locations:

• Eurambeen‐Streatham Road bridgeworks are progressing well, the bridge is planned to be finished mid‐June. The bridge is being replaced one kilometre south of the Geelong Road; a detour will be put in place on the Geelong Road, Mawallock Road and Meadows Lane. The detour will add 3.5 kilometres travel distance and an additional 15 minutes as the speed limit will be 60kmh. All heavy vehicles are requested to seek an alternate route via Skipton Road, between Beaufort and Skipton, to reduce impact on the local road infrastructure.

• Raglan‐Elmhurst Road guard rail installation is underway.• Internal works underway to renovate the former Avoca shire office building are

progressing well. • Maintenance grading of gravel roads is underway across the Shire.

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The Suns will play the West CoastEagles on Saturday afternoon, aswill Port Adelaide and the Crows ina South Australian show-down.

Saturday night will see the Giantsand North Melbourne and Sydneyand Essendon meet while Sundayholds a solitary game between St

Kilda and the Western Bulldogs.Games played in Victoria and

Queensland will be played withoutfans, while the game in SouthAustralia and the game in Sydneyhave both been approved for limitedfan access by their respective stategovernments.

a ute or a trailer to move it,” he said.“It’s hard to pin an accurate date

when it was taken because theseason is over and the use of theshed isn’t as frequent.

“It is a low act. It’s an expensivepiece of equipment, it costs around$2000 and that money is raised byvolunteers so it’s extremely

disappointing.”The Goldfields Police Service

Area’s Eyewatch Facebook page putthe call out to the community thisweek for any information to bephoned through to the CentralGoldfields Crime Investigation Uniton 5460-3333 or Crime Stoppers on1800 333 000.

Basketball Victoria has putgrassroots competition at theforefront of its return to playplan as the June 22 date for thereturn to indoor facilities drawsnear.

The state basketball bodyestimates that more than 500,000basketball participants wereimpacted with the immediate call offof the sport two months ago in thewake of COVID-19.

Approximately 465 indoorfacilities, which are usually full ofwinter basketball competitions, arecurrently going unused due to strictgovernment bans on indoor sportingfacilities to avoid the spread ofcoronavirus.

Basketball Victoria CEO NickHoney said plans have been made toaccommodate basketball at all levelswhen restrictions are lifted.

“While this is a challenging time,basketball is lucky to have such anengaged community who are readyto jump back on the court as soon asthey are allowed,” he said.

“Our associations and clubs do anamazing job of inspiring kids of allabilities to pick up a basketball,remain engaged and enjoy thebenefits of our sport.

“We (Basketball Victoria) havealso worked hard together to ensurewe are well-placed to return to playunder various scenarios andrestrictions that may be imposed onus.

“Grassroots is our key priority —there is no level of basketball inVictoria without it.

“We can’t wait to get the doorsopen and see the better part of half-a-million Victorians hit the courtwhen it is safe to do so.”

While training will return indoorsfor a lot of facilties around the stateby the end of this month, theMaryborough Sports and LeisureCentre is currently undergoingextensive works which are set to becompleted by the end of July.

The Maryborough BasketballAssociation’s summer basketballcompetition usually starts inOctober, but no call has yet beenmade on the 2020-21 season.


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“Anyone with information isurged to contact the Avoca PoliceStation on 5465-3300.”

Maryborough’s Hedges Oval,which is home to the Colts PhelansCricket Club and widely regardedas one of the best wickets in the localcricket league, is now without itsMasport Olympic 400 CylinderMower after it was found to bemissing from the on-site storageshed recently.

The burglary could have happenedat the Rinaldi Drive complex anytime between April 1 and June 3 ofthis year, given that cricket is in itsoff-season and the mower hasn’t beenneeded for quite a few months.

Colts Phelans stalwart GrahamHannan labelled the theft as a “lowact”.

“It was a cylindrical mower, it’sused to mow the wicket. They arequite large, you would probably need

ASHLYNE McINNESFooty made its return to the

screen last night, with ablockbuster Collingwood versusRichmond clash rebooting theAFL’s 2020 premiership season.

After shutting down in lateMarch, just one round into theseason, AFL made its triumphantreturn last night as the Pies and theTigers battled out a long forgedrivalry at the MCG to kick things offonce again.

Locals 11-year-old Tigerssupporter Oliver and his dad andPies man Ben Huismann havemissed footy in every sense, asmassive fans of the nationalcompetition and as a player and acoach at Royal Park.

Round two of the AFL season rollson today with games betweenGeelong and Hawthorn, Brisbaneand Freemantle and Carlton andMelbourne.

Footy fans, including Oliver and Ben Huismann, rejoiced last night as footballreturned to screens around the nation. 120620 08

The Avoca football oval was torn up by circle work in a four-wheel drive over thelong weekend. Police are currently investigating the incident.

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Indoor sporting facilities will again be permitted foruse from June 22 and Basketball Victoria isdetermined to see its more than half a million stateparticipants ease back into the sport. BasketballVictoria said grassroots competitions are prioritynumber one on the return.

BASKETBALL MAKES MOVESFOR A RETURN TO THE COURT

ASHLYNE McINNESTwo local sporting clubs have

been left frustrated by the cruelacts of others in a time wheresport is just getting back on itsfeet, after one was subject tosenseless vandalism and theother by theft.

The Avoca Football Netball Clubfound its oval surface torn to shredsby a four-wheel drive at the

weekend, just days before juniorfootball training made its return,while the Colts Phelans CricketClub’s storage shed was found to bemissing an industrial mower wortharound $2000.

Avoca FNC president BillDrummond said the club managedto band-aid the oval up in time forjunior football training, but said it isvery disappointing given the

amount of volunteer work that goesinto maintaining the grounds.

“Thankfully we’ll still be able totrain, we have had to close half theground and do a heap of runningrepairs,” he said.

“The tyre marks have dugmassive chunks out of the grass sowe got the roots back in and it’s justa case of getting a heap of top soiland seed to redress it all.

“It is highly disappointing.Especially when you think about allthe volunteer work that goes into it.It was actually one of our volunteerswho noticed the damage when hewent for a walk.”

Avoca Police Leading SeniorConstable Dale Harrison said theincident occurred after 6 pm onSunday evening and that there was evidence collected from the

site for forensic testing. “From the tread pattern of the

marks, it looks like someone hastaken a four-wheel drive onto theoval and completed around five largecircles tearing up the turf,” he said.

“There were a few items that webelieve could have come off thevehicle which have been sent awayfor testing.

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