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Maryborough District Health Service board chair Peter McAllister has dedicated nearly eight years to the health service and is now entering a new term as chair. Acting CEO Nickola Allan and board deputy chair Kelly Mason are looking forward to continuing working with Peter on what Ms Allan says is a “quality” board. Story, Page 8. 040920 04 SIX MONTHS Legislation to extend State of Emergency powers pass through Parliament CHRISTIE HARRISON Greens MP Samantha Ratnam declared plans for a 12-month stage four for Melbourne, the State Emergency, specifically in respect to The Victorian Government’s returned from maternity leave to extension of the State of Emergency, Government has been pushing for the pandemic, to continue from six State of Emergency powers vote in favour of the amendment. which was put in place on March 16 an extension which would allow the months to 12 (adding to the six have been extended for another “I wasn’t going to be at and has been renewed each month Chief Health Officer to continue to months already completed). Parliament today as I’m on since. issue legally binding health six months after legislation was It also enhanced reporting maternity leave. But there are 2000 directives, but its 12-month plan passed through Parliament this Before the new legislation was requirements — each month the (plus) active COVID cases in was met with backlash from the week. passed, a State of Emergency could State of Emergency is extended, the Victoria and we need to work Coalition. only operate for a maximum of six Health Minister is required to report After a lengthy sitting that began together right now to defeat the consecutive months and that time The amended bill, which passed on the reasons for the extension to on Tuesday, the bill passed the virus. I’ll vote for a six-month period was due to expire on on Wednesday is specific to COVID- parliamentarians, including with a Upper House just before 2 am on extension so the Chief Health September 13. 19 and includes additionalcopy of the Chief Health Officer’s Wednesday, with 20 votes in favour Officer can quarantine COVID cases transparency measures. advice. and 19 against. and keep us safe,” she said. With stage three restrictions still The bill was assured success after Premier Daniel Andrews initially in place for regional Victoria and The bill allows the State of Continued on Page 5 7ULWRQ*65$XWRPDWLF /HDWKHU+HDWHG(OHFWULF6HDWV0XOWL All Insurance and Private WorkOver 50 years experience DURXQG0RQLWRU&ROOLVLRQ0LWLJDWLRQ • Spray Painting & Panel Beating /DQH'HSDUWXUH:DUQLQJ5ROO%DUV • No Job Too Small Or Large 7RQQHDX&RYHU7XE/LQHU7DLOJDWH • 24-Hour Towing Available $VVLVWVHHOHHFKVFRPDXIRUIXOOVSHFV • Baked Enamel Refreshing  No-obligation Quotes Available 54 612588 PHONE US NOW ON 5461-1303 '5,9($:$< MAFFESCIONI MOTORS  /0&7 CNR HIGH AND INKERMAN STREETS — PHONE: 5461-1303 Carramar Nursery Firewood collection Indoor Plants now open for spring Indoor Pots Firewood collectors across Citrus central Victoria are being urged to start planning their winter firewood needs as part of the Cottage & Native Plants opening of the spring collection season. Designated firewood collection New Season Seedlings areas on public land opened on September 1 across Victoria, allowing communities to gather Designated collection areas are to contact their local councils wood for personal use. selected for a range of reasons directly for further details. All firewood collection activities including the availability of fire- CLOSED TUESDAYS Authorised officers patrol parks, must comply with public health wood, community safety, and to forests and reserves to ensure people PH: 5461-4508 measures, prioritising the safety of protect sites of cultural and are doing the right thing. Under the the Victorian community. environmental significance. Forest Act 1958, people who collect 64 Derby Road, Maryborough Forest Fire Management Victoria “Firewood collected from public firewood outside designated collec- www.carramarnursery.com (FFMVic) Loddon Mallee regional land is for personal use only and tion areas or season or take more manager fire, Paul Bates, said only cannot be sold. It’s important to stay than the maximum allowable residents of the shires of Campaspe, within collection limits, which are in amounts can face fines of up to Gannawarra, Loddon and Swan Hill place to prevent households stock- $8261, or a maximum penalty of Rural City are allowed to collect piling large volumes of firewood one-year imprisonment or both, if Naturally Art Pty. Ltd. wood at the designated firewood from public land and denying others the matter goes to court. collection area on Gunbower Island. a supply,” Mr Bates said. Two men were recently fined more “We are anticipating an increased Collection limits include taking a PICTURE FRAMING & ART SUPPLIES than $600 each in Maryborough for demand for firewood during the maximum of two cubic metres per illegally collecting firewood in the spring and autumn collection person per day and a maximum of Timor State Forest. seasons,” he said. 16 cubic metres per household per Due to the COVID-19 virus, “As a result, we are urging people financial year. For further information on who rely on firewood for heating and “The felling of trees and cutting of firewood collection or to report we have introduced a Limited Access Policy until cooking to consider all options, hollow logs for firewood is also illegal or suspicious behaviour in further notice. including purchasing firewood from prohibited. Hollow logs and dead public land areas, please contact the local merchants selling legally trees provide critical habitat for a Department of Environment, Land, obtained wood. wide variety of native species,” Mr Water and Planning on 136 186. For information and/or to arrange an appointment “We want to remind the commu- Bates said. The spring season closes on nity that firewood can only be taken Firewood collection from road- November 30, for further infor- for picture framing, call Brian on 0417 343 831. from designated collection areas in sides is managed by local govern- mation, including interactive online state forests or parks during ment agencies and usually requires maps, visit www.ffm.vic.gov.au/ TERRE VERTE COMPLEX approved collection seasons.” a permit. Residents are encouraged firewood. Johnson Street, Maryborough Phone/Text Brian 0417 343 831 Monday to Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-2

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Page 2 — The Maryborough Advertiser — Friday, September 4, 2020 www.maryboroughbusiness.com.au Police arrest man in relation to a number of offences Dunolly Police Leading Senior offences committed in the Dunolly Constable Barry Taylor said the area.” IAN CAIN ELECTRICAL CHRISTIE HARRISON search unearthed a number of stolen A 44-year-old man was arrested IAN CAIN A Moliagul man has been items and firearms. and charged with multiple offences arrested in relation to a number and Led Sen Con Taylor said the MOBILE: 0418 388 226 “The search was in relation to of offences after police executed man has been bailed to appear at the livestock which had been allegedly a search warrant at a property Maryborough Magistrates’ Court stolen and killed before being in the area last month. later this year. dragged behind a vehicle and left on Central Goldfields Crime Investi- Anyone who has information in a road in Goldsborough at the start gation Unit detectives and police relation to the incident or other • Domestic • Industrial 1 SHORT STREET, of August,” he said. CARISBROOK VIC 3464 members from Dunolly and matters can call Leading Senior • Commercial • Farming Maryborough executed the warrant “During the search items were Constable Barry Taylor at Dunolly 24 Hours 7 Days a Week PHONE/FAX: at the property near Moliagul on located including firearms and other Police on 5468-1100 or the Police EMERGENCY CALL OUT SERVICE (03) 5464-1402 August 21. allegedly stolen property relating to Assistance Line on 131 444. REC 13585 Email: [email protected] Separate regional Victoria WASTE RECYCLERS OF VICTORIA roadmap to be released Buyers of: • Aluminium CHRISTIE HARRISON • Scrap metals of all types With the Victorian Govern- • Skip Bin Hire ment set to release a roadmap to move out of current restrictions • Hook Bin Hire this weekend, the Central OPEN Friday 9 am to 4 pm or by appointment Goldfields Shire officially LUNCH: 12.30 to 1.30 pm became free of any active cases of the virus on Wednesday. Madmans Lane, Flagstaff On Thursday 113 new cases were Phone Mobile 0418 510 661 recorded across the state, the first time daily infection rates have crept back into triple figures since August 30. TAE The new cases brought Victoria’s KWON DO total to 19,336, with 2295 still active. Fifteen more deaths were recorded, nine of which occurred prior to Wednesday, bringing the Due to the coronavirus COVID-19 total number of deaths in Victoria to 591. pandemic, I am unable to take any Fourteen of the 15 deaths were students for tennis lessons or linked to aged care facilities. tae kwon do lessons. The Pyrenees Shire, which has Central Goldfields is now free of active COVID-19 cases, however the stateʼs had a total three cases, was the only new daily cases broke into triple figures on Thursday for the first time in several local area to have an active case. days. Once the government restrictions have The Central Goldfields (two total), “We want to open up the whole of number of the current stage four been lifted, it will be business as usual. Mount Alexander (9), Hepburn (2) our state in a steady and safe way. restrictions, allowing Victoria Police and Loddon (4) were all free of active Because no matter your postcode, and Protective Services Officers to Please stay safe and look after one another! cases as of Thursday. we’re in this together.” enforce the public health directions such as the 8 pm to 5 am curfew. The larger regional centres of Minister for Regional Develop- — Brian Carr Ballarat and Greater Bendigo also ment Jaclyn Symes will lead recorded significant drops in cases consultation with regional partner- over the past weeks. ship committees, employers and Ballarat had 61 total cases, with unions to keep regional communities four active, while Greater Bendigo safe and help local businesses had 105 total and nine active. rebuild. FREE “Discussions are underway with a On Thursday regional Victoria range of industry, unions and had 126 active cases, while community organisations to inform Melbourne had 2125. the final work on Victoria’s roadmap This week the State Government Oil Burner to ‘COVID normal’, including a announced a roadmap would be separate roadmap to protect and released on Sunday to move Victoria support regional Victoria,” a state- out of its current stage three ment from the Victorian Govern- restrictions in regional areas and ment read. stage four in Melbourne. 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• 5 pm Tuesday, September 15 Nominations to stand as a Prospective candidates are candidate in the 2020 local strongly encouraged to watch the council elections open on online information session at September 17. ‘The‘ eligibility requirements vec.vic.gov.au. The Victorian Electoral Com- for candidates have Further information on nomi- mission (VEC) Electoral Commis- nating as a candidate is available sioner Warwick Gately has issued a recently changed. at vec.vic.gov.au. reminder to those considering Prospective candidates Under the Local Government Act standing that nominations must be should confirm their 2020, a candidate must: ONLY lodged with the election manager eligibility and complete the • be an Australian citizen (or during the short nomination period, online mandatory local qualified British subject) and urging prospective candidates to act enrolled on the voters roll for the $ quickly to make sure they are govern-ment candidate council they wish to stand for and 60 prepared. training before lodging their • be eligible to become a councillor ‘The eligibility requirements for nomination. should they be elected and candidates have recently changed. • have completed the online Prospective candidates should mandatory local government confirm their eligibility and complete — Warwick Gately, candidate training before lodging the online mandatory local govern- Electoral Commissioner’’ their nomination with the election ment candidate training before manager. lodging their nomination,” he said. from Thursday, September 17 until The Local Government Act “This includes candidates who are 12 noon Tuesday, September 22. 2020 requires candidates to complete currently or have previously been a the online mandatory local govern- To prepare, prospective candidates councillor.” ment candidate training before can: Prospective candidates must make nominating. All candidates must an appointment during business • watch the candidate information complete the online training — even hours with the election manager to session online at vec.vic.gov.au if they are currently or have been a lodge their nomination form and pay • attend a state-wide interactive councillor. their $250 nomination fee by 12 noon candidate seminar — held online Further information on the Tuesday, September 22. at vec.vic.gov.au as follows: mandatory candidate local govern- Call in and see us today at Election offices will be open for • 7 pm Wednesday, September 9 ment training sessions is available nominations during business hours • 1 pm Sunday, September 13 from Local Government Victoria. WEATHER TODAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 129 High Street, Maryborough O O O 5461-3800 MaxMin 4 15O MaxMin 5 17O MaxMin 4 20O

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Page 4 — The Maryborough Advertiser — Friday, September 4, 2020 www.maryboroughbusiness.com.au Frustration as more rubbish is dumped at Bristol Hill

RILEY UPTON Illegal dumping at Bristol Hill is again in the spotlight after a number of mattresses were $80.00 recently tossed at the local land- mark, with Central Goldfields SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER Shire chief administrator Noel Harvey calling for more colla- boration between Parks Victoria and council in addressing the issue. Five mattresses were dumped near the Bristol Hill tower last ULTIMATE month before Parks Victoria removed them this week, however questions were raised around which organisation the responsibility of Fat h e r’ s cleaning up should fall to. Bristol Hill and the surrounding bushland is managed by Parks CONTACT FREE PICK UP Victoria and Mr Harvey told The OR $5.00 DELIVERY this week that when Day Advertiser PRE ORDER TODAY! council reported the dumped BY CALLING 03 5461 1480 mattresses to Parks, they initially FEAST stated they would be unable to remove them due to budget constraints. INCLUDES ADD As a result, Mr Harvey has called • House Smoked Beef Ribs (2) and + Add a Large Chips for a review into how council and Parks Victoria communicate about Pork Ribs (full rack) - glazed with or Large Onion illegal dumping with the hope of a house made bourbon BBQ sauce Rings for only more collaborative approach result- • 6 Large Southern Fried $5.00 each ing. Five dumped mattresses at Bristol Hill have sparked calls for a review into the “I’ve asked for a review of the way way the Central Goldfields Shire Council and Parks Victoria communicate, with Chicken Wings + Dessert for 4 chief administrator Noel Harvey hopeful it will result in a more collaborative $20.00 we communicate with Parks Victoria approach to illegal dumping. • BBQ Grilled and Buttered Corn Cob and the way they communicate with “Rubbish dumping in our parks is “We are surrounded by bush and rolled in parmesan and lemon GF + 6 Pack Beer $20.00 us so something like this doesn’t an issue that diverts the time and it’s very easy for people to get out • Large Potato Salad + Wine Rothbury happen again,” he said. resources of Parks Victoria, placing and illegally dump and it’s a varieties $20.00 “It’s ridiculous that for somewhere the public, staff and the environ- community problem that needs a • Large Coleslaw like Maryborough, especially when or ask about our ment at risk.” collaborative approach. • Large Mac and Cheese the rubbish is dumped in a high- Calls for a more collaborative “Part of the discussion I’m keen to wine list profile spot right on the edge of town, approach to illegal dumping follow have with Parks Victoria is how we that we couldn’t get something done council’s announcement in July that can better maintain and look after right away. signage would be installed at illegal Bristol Hill as well as other areas in Maryborough Highland Society 35 High Street, Maryborough “I understand Parks Victoria’s dumping hotspots, including Bristol the shire like Paddys Ranges.” Phone 5461 1480 | www.highlandsociety.com.au constraints and we (council) have our Hill, as a deterrent to illegal own, but surely we can come up with dumping and that CCTV was also a better way of going about things.” being considered as an option. Current council waste charges for Central Goldfields Shire general removing mattresses at any of the manager infrastructure assets and shire’s four transfer stations are $26 planning Rebecca Stockfeld said per mattress, meaning the five hotspots are still being mapped and dumped at Bristol Hill would have as such, signage is yet to be WDEA Works can tailor cost $130 to be taken to the tip. installed. Mr Harvey acknowledged the cost Ms Stockfeld also said any signage of removing waste across the state is or CCTV cameras to be installed at an “issue” but said dumping it in the Bristol Hill will be done at the employment solutions bush is not the answer. discretion of Parks Victoria as the “Our waste recovery is cost land owners. neutral to us, we charge residents “Council is still collecting data at what it costs us and there are levies this point with regards to illegal IRU\RXUVWDIĆQJQHHGV we have to pay as well, we don’t dumping hotspots via hot mapping make any money out of it at all,” he programs available through said. Sustainability Victoria,” she said. “The cost of waste disposal is a “As dumping sites become WDEA Works has resources available to help state-wide issue and as soon as you problematic, council will endeavour have high costs, people are going to to implement a range of deterrence employers provide jobs and keep staff employed. try and avoid those costs and often measures dependent on the scale the easiest way is to just go and and type of dumping site. This can dump it in the bush. include signage, lighting, surveil- Contact WDEA Works to learn how “That becomes a hell of a lot more lance and behaviour change current incentives can support your business expensive if you get caught doing it measures.” and if people are facing difficulties Mr Harvey said the Bristol Hill we will try and help them — area often falls victim to misuse and dumping it in the bush isn’t the is keen to discuss with Parks answer.” Victoria how to better maintain the In the past Parks Victoria area chief ranger area. Karen Doyle said dumped rubbish is “The issue for us is how Bristol 12 months we potentially dangerous for visitors Hill is maintained because if it’s and the environment and that poorly maintained, that then helped over cleaning it up diverts Parks attracts people to further misuse the Victoria’s time and resources. space,” he said. 1RWIRUSURĆWRUJDQLVDWLRQ “Dumping rubbish in parks and “We already go up there from time reserves is not just unsightly but is to time and clean up and it’s not our SUPPORTING potentially dangerous for visitors job — that area is managed by Parks 2,300 and is destructive to native plants Victoria but we do it because it’s a and animals,” she said. popular spot for the community. businesses with OUR VWDIĆQJVROXWLRQV COMMUNITY Opposition hits out at State for over 30 years of Emergency extension important questions from being ContinuedThe extension from Front does Page not mean asked,” he said. current restrictions will stay in place. “Victorians have concerns they Leader of the Opposition in the wanted addressed in State Upper House David Davis criticised Parliament. Sole traders are the State Government and said suffering, self-harm in students has Labor has “turned its back” on risen dramatically, families are Victorians. being locked inside their homes, “The Andrews Governmentmulticultural communities have WDEA Works Maryborough | 87 Napier Street described the bill as the most been ignored and businesses may important to be debated this never open again. Yet, Daniel (03) 4410 7060 | ZGHDZRUNVRUJDX parliamentary term, yet time and Andrews and Labor shamefully time again, Labor voted to prevent turned their back on all Victorians.”

The Maryborough Advertiser — Friday, September 4, 2020 — Page 5 CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY UPDATE COVID-19 Community Information Talbot-Avoca Road For detailed COVID-19 community information, including Stage Two of the Talbot/Avoca Road upgrade project is well changes to Council services and facilities due to Stage Three underway. The $693,000 project will deliver a full reconstruction of restrictions, please see the dedicated full page COVID-19 ad in the road, including culvert renewal, of a one kilometre stretch of the today’s edition of The Maryborough District Advertiser section Talbot/Avoca Road, either side of the Amherst Cemetery. of our website at www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/covid-19 The project is jointly funded by the State Government Fixing Country Roads Program - $462,000 together with a Council contribution of Rates now being delivered $231,000. Central Goldfields Shire ratepayers will receive their 2020-2021 The project is being delivered by Council’s Operations team and is rate notice in the mail or by email in the coming weeks. expected to take a further two weeks to complete. The first instalment is due on 30 September 2020. Temporary lane closures may be required during the project and motorists should obey changed traffic conditions. Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia Post mail delivery times have been impacted. If you have not received your rate notice in the mail by 16 Have Your Say September 2020 please contact our Rates team on 5461 0610 or Tullaroop Creek Management Plan [email protected] to have a copy of your rate notice emailed to you. Carisbrook residents are invited to have their say on the Tullaroop Creek Management Plan which aims to guide the long-term The Understanding Your Rates brochure distributed with rate management of the creek. notices contains useful information about how your rates are calculated and how they are used. The plan will cover Tullaroop Creek’s corridor to the railway bridge We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused and approximately 850 metres northwest of the highway. particular hardship to some individuals and businesses. Residents are invited to highlight and comment on specific parts Council offers a COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy to support of the creek and to express any thoughts, experiences, ideas or ratepayers experiencing financial hardship. concerns. Please contact our Rates team to discuss options available to An interactive map and survey is available at you. To find out more visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/financialhardshippolicy Feedback closes on Wednesday 9 September at 5pm. For more information about rates, For more information on the project, or to access a hardcopy of visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/rates the map and survey, or to provide feedback via phone, contact Council’s Coordinator Design and Projects Leigh Hendrickson on Click & Collect returns at Library 5461 0634. The Maryborough Regional Library’s Click & Collect service is Disability Action Plan R U OK? Day now available. The service is available at between the following We are developing a Disability Action Plan and it is important that R U OK Day will be marked across Australia on Thursday 10 times: those living with disability in our community have their say and September. It's a national day of action when our community is I Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm influence this new plan to achieve the best outcomes for our reminded that every day is the day to ask "Are you OK?". I Saturday, 9.30am to 12pm community. We're encouraging our local business community to get involved Your responses will help our team plan for ways to meet your All items including books, audio books, DVDs, magazines and between Monday 7 September and Sunday 13 September by: sports equipment, are available. aspirations, values and needs. Survey responses are confidential, can be anonymous if you prefer, and will be used only for the I Display an official R U OK? Day poster in your business or To arrange a pick up time, contact staff on 5461 9111 or purpose of developing the Disability Action Plan and to ensure shop window [email protected] that services consider the current and future needs of those living I Create a yellow display in your window or business with disability. I Hang yellow balloons or streamers out the front of your All Things Gold photo comp Surveys for organisations and individuals are available online or business hardcopies can be obtained by emailing Our staff will be handing out R U OK? Day merchandise, visiting Do you have a golden photo of our Shire you are proud of? [email protected] businesses and providing further information about the significant Why not enter it in the All Things Gold Vic Snapshot day on Thursday 10 September. Competition? For more information and to fill out an organisational or individual survey visit To find out how you can get involved visit If you have photo, or have a shot in mind, that has anything to www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/latestnews and for more do with gold (like a golden sunset, golden wattle, canola fields Surveys close on Thursday 10 September at 5pm. information about R U OK Day visit www.ruok.org.au or just a golden moment in time) email it to [email protected] or post it on Instagram using Results for Gordon Gardens fitness equipment the #allthingsgoldvic hashtag. We recently asked the community to vote for their preferred colour Community members will be invited to vote on their favourite for the new outdoor fitness equipment to be installed at the photo between 10 and 16 September. Gordon Gardens in Dunolly. The winning entry will receive a $100 hamper. We receved 38 responses, with blue voted as the preferred colour. Entries close on Wednesday 9 September. The outdoor fitness equipment will be installed in Gordon Gardens in the coming months. The project is funded by For more information, visit the Healthy Heart of Victoria initiative. www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/allthingsgold For more info on the project visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilplans THE CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS Council Election GO LOCAL FIRST CAMPAIGN The 2020 Council Election will be held in October and is run by Positions Vacant IS NOW LIVE. the Victorian Electoral Commission. We are recruiting for: Go Local First is a new nationwide campaign by A dedicated 2020 Council election page is available on our I Building Inspector Council of Small Business Organisations Australia, website and includes information about key dates, candidate For more information, including how to apply, visit aimed at highlighting the vital role of small training, wards and enrolling to vote: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/currentvacancies businesses in our nation’s recovery from www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilelections2020 We are also participating in the Victorian Government’s Working the COVID-19 pandemic. Mandatory Candidate Training for Victoria program. Go Local First encourages all of us to choose The mandatory Local Government Candidate Training for the Under Working for Victoria, Council will provide jobs for local small businesses when purchasing products 2020 elections is now available online. unemployed people – whether they have lost their jobs due to the and services to help boost the economy. impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) or have been without work for a Under new requirements included in the Local Government longer period of time. We will be promoting #golocalfirst and our Act 2020, candidates must complete the training to be eligible The part-time positions include: local businesses via the following platforms: to nominate with the Victorian Electoral Commission. This includes all serving or former councillors intending to I Business Continuity and Risk Advisor www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/golocalfirst nominate. The online course will take around an hour to I Waste Officer Facebook – Central Goldfields - Go Local complete and ensure candidates fully understand the role of I Community Services Worker – Food Preparation Assistant instagram.com/centralgoldfields_golocal councillor and its requirements. I Community Services Worker – Food Delivery How do I get involved? Simply register your I Systems Engineer The course can be found at business details with our ‘Support Local’ www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/council- I Building, Parks and Garden Worker Campaigns Officer, Catharine Densley, via governance/candidate-training. I Cleaner and Sanitation Worker email [email protected] This mandatory training is only being provided online. Please The six month, fixed-term positions are additional positions and will not replace existing employees at Council. To find out more For more information, visit: contact Local Government Victoria on 136 186 for more www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/golocalfirst information. about the Working for Victoria initiative and to register your interest in applying visit: www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria

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Having already served two terms as a councillor for the Manningham City Council, Maryboroughʼs Grace La Vella has announcedGrace she is running for the MaryboroughLa Ward Vellain the upcoming elections for theto Central Goldfields Shire. 040920 01 stand in local election with that with both state and federal government help, this community RILEY UPTON could be a mecca of industry. Grace La Vella has announced “I’m looking forward to the her candidacy for the Mary- ‘I don’t‘ want to change journey, I think we’ve really got to borough Ward in the upcoming See our Footy Tips Maryborough but improve make this a proactive and pro- on Page 26 Central Goldfields Shire elec- gressive council.” tions in October. it — there is so much Born and raised locally, Ms La potential here. Vella has already served two terms as a councillor for the Manningham City Council, in Melbourne, from 2004-2012 and boasts an extensive — Grace La’ Vella’ history of involvement with various focus will be on the present and commu-nity groups and boards. future development for Maryborough In addition to her previous and the shire. experience as a councillor, Ms La “I don’t want to look backwards, I TIMBER Vella has also been a board member have no interest in what’s happened for the Victorian Local Governance in the past — for me it’s here and Association and Australian Local forward into the future,” she said. for every Government Women’s Association in “Firstly, we have to repair post- the past. COVID — we have a lot of work Ms La Vella currently volunteers ahead and we need to revitalise the building her time presenting with Goldfields town, I think economic development FM, is a member of the Zonta Club is absolutely crucial for the newly of Central Goldfields, is a member of elected council.” project the Maryborough Climate Action Ms La Vella said the shire has the Group and is on an advisory board to potential for being the “centre hub of the Committee for Maryborough. the state” and that if elected, a focus O S

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MDHS Acting CEO Nickola Allan and board deputy chair Kelly Mason are happy to continue working alongside current board chair Peter McAllister as he re-enters a term in the position. 040920 03 Q: My septic system MDHS reappoints board appears to be chair Peter McAllister leaving us, so we’re in the process surprises for me is how many people now to replace the CEO which is give up their time and dedicate it to working well, CHRISTIE HARRISON interesting. the outcomes of the health service, The Maryborough District “We’ve also got some exciting it’s just fantastic. Health Service is this month things on the horizon with the “We have about 170 volunteers celebrating Peter McAllister’s student accommodation build that’s who dedicate their time and the why would I need it new term as the organisation’s about to commence and progressing health service wouldn’t function as board chair. on our $100 million master plan. well as it does without them. Mr McAllister is heading into his “It’s something I won’t see out due “The other thing that surprised eighth year on the board and has to time but it’s been fantastic. pumped? been chair for six of those. me is the tenure, the length of time “We’ll also have to continue to people serve here is just While he’s getting closer to the nurture our development with the end of his time on the board, he said phenomenal. I have given out a 50- Once your tank gets over-full sludge will start to democratically elected council year badge during my time here. it’s been a great opportunity to give coming back this year, ensuring the back to the community and that When you put that into the context enter your leach drains and block them. health service and council is really of today, you generally don’t have A: there’s still some exciting plans on well aligned and focused on the When your drains become blocked it can cause the horizon. people committing such long periods catchment to get the best outcome in of time in one space and having serious drainage issues. This can happen at the “I joined as a way to become health and community service.” people stay here for 20, 40 or 50 involved in the community, I Mr McAllister said watching the years is just beyond belief.” most inconvenient time and be very costly to repair. certainly didn’t think I’d be development of the health service chairman in such a short time but Acting CEO Nickola Allan said Avoid this by having your septic system pumped and the dedication of staff and the health service is happy Mr it’s been a great journey, I’ve really volunteers has been one of the every three years. enjoyed my time,” he said. McAllister is staying on and that it’s things he’s enjoyed most during his been great to see the board flourish “Under the current conditions of time on the board. over the years. board appointments I have 18 “The growth and development of months left on the board, June next the health service both internally “We’re absolutely happy Peter is • Contactless service year I enter my last year. and externally and the linkage that’s staying on as chair,” she said. “I can say in my time one of the been developed with the community, “It provides some stability and • Easy call and payment most important things for me is particularly over the past three to some known leadership. where we see or identify where there four years has been great,” he said. “In the early stages we really over the phone may be room for improvement or to “It’s been good because I think struggled getting people on the stop, assess and make adjustments what the service has looked at is board when there were positions — we’ve done it, whether that’s with widening the breadth of what it’s available, but now we’re actually Who things like oncology or maternity focused on. We’ve set up things like sifting through a mountain of you applications. gonna services. the COIL and Well Women’s centres. call? “We’re probably now going into a “We’ve got some excellent people “The skill set and quality of the different phase with Terry Welch working here too. One of the biggest board is amazing.” Tips to prepare for when the lights go out strong winds, Powercor is emergency services when needed. 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Page 8 — The Maryborough Advertiser — Friday, September 4, 2020 Exhibit to shine light on sunken WWII hospital ship

CHRISTIE HARRISON A fascination with the tragic tale of WWII Australian hospital ship the Centaur, which was Aussie Muscle destroyed off the coast of Queensland in 1943, led renowned contemporary artist and former Maryborough local Puzzles Dean Bowen to create a remarkable exhibition which is set to go on display at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance later this year. The Imagining Centaur exhibition is a culmination of charcoal drawings Mr Bowen has been producing for many years exploring the story of the Centaur and those 1000 piece aboard, but before he went down that path his artistic roots can be traced back to a childhood in Maryborough. $29.99 Mr Bowen was born and raised in the town, attending Primary School 404 and then Maryborough Tech, graduating in 1973. With fond memories of growing up Former Maryborough resident Dean Bowenʼs charcoal drawings of Australian in the town, Mr Bowen said he had hospital ship Centaur will soon be on display at the Melbourne Shrine of a “great introduction to art” at Remembrance in his Imagining Centaur exhibition. Photo: Philippa Demase. school. Centaur which led to a series of “I started thinking about the “Like most of the children in the charcoal drawings that, more than a incident and began to create a series town I enjoyed playing various decade on, are set to go on display at of interpretive drawings based sports, football, cricket, basketball the Shrine of Remembrance to keep around the story of the Centaur. and swimming at the local pool, as the memory of the ship, those who “I stopped my painting and well as going on lots of adventures died and its survivors alive. sculpture projects at this time and into the bush. I was also one of the Despite clearly displaying the concentrated on the charcoal paperboys at Bill Ritchie’s news- markings of a hospital ship, the drawings that eventually became the agency,” he said. Centaur was attacked and sunk by a series. I made charcoal drawings of “I’ve always enjoyed art as long as Japanese submarine off the coast of nurses, ambulance men, sailors, the Toranas, 48-215 Series, FE, Monaros, I can remember and at Maryborough Queensland near Brisbane on May Centaur and the submarine that Tech we had some wonderful art and 14, 1943. fired on the ship.” Ford Cobras and many more to choose from! humanities teachers who were Of the 332 people onboard, The spark of interest led Mr excellent and great mentors for me. including medical personnel and a Bowen to this year being invited by The Lucky Shop “There was a wonderful atmo- civilian crew, 268 died. Shrine of Remembrance curator Neil 37 Division 1 sphere in the art rooms at the Tech Only one nurse survived, Ellen Sharkey to hold an exhibition, Tickets sold! and we had the opportunity to try Savage, who despite being injured Imagining Centaur, which features our hand at printmaking, sculpture, herself when jumping off the sinking Mr Bowen’s drawings. painting, photography, drawing and ship, gave first aid to others on a life The exhibition will include a Ph: 5461-1648 192 High Street ceramics and even studied some art raft and in the water. specially commissioned animation of history, so it was a great introduction Ellen clung to a raft with other the drawings by Japanese audio- to art.” survivors for 34 hours before they visual artist Ayumi Sasaki and Mr MARYBOROUGH It was his teachers who urged Mr were rescued by the destroyer USS Bowen said he hopes it will keep the Bowen to study art and his start to Mugford and she later became the story of the Centaur alive. SPORTS lEISURElEISURE YOUR CENTRE life in a small rural town has second Australian woman to be “Neil Sharkey invited me to hold CENTRE inspired some of the works he went awarded the George Medal for the exhibition and he has worked on GET INVOLVED on to create. ‘Conspicuous Service and High the installation, designed the “The art teachers encouraged me Courage’. lighting and curated it,” he said. to apply to study at art school in Mr Bowen said the heart wrench- “I made an additional second Melbourne and I left Maryborough ing story captured his attention. group of charcoal drawings this year early in 1974 to study printmaking “The initial spark that inspired me to help tell the story of the Centaur at RMIT,” he said. to start working on the hospital ship more fully and some of these were “Many of my childhood memories drawings was the discovery of the used in the animation by Ayumi of growing up in the town and time wreck of the hospital ship Centaur Sasaki that will be shown in the spent in the bush have at times been off the coast of southernexhibition. subject matter in my artworks.” Queensland,” he said. “When the exhibition opens I hope Mr Bowen has had a thriving “I didn’t know much about the that it will keep alive the story of the career, working across a number of Centaur and the discovery of the men and women of the Centaur and mediums including painting and wreck of the ship and the story of the honour their sacrifice.” sculpture and exhibiting his art- sinking I found particularly moving. Imagining Centaur is expected to works in countries including “The surprise attack on the open to the public in late September, Australia, France, Japan,hospital ship at night and the loss of depending on COVID-19 restrictions. Switzerland and the UK. lives of many of the doctors, nurses, For more details visit It was in 2009 that Mr Bowen first ambulance men and sailors on the www.shrine.org.au/exhibition-dean- heard about the hospital ship ship is particularly harrowing. bowens-imagining-centaur.

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Page 10 — The Maryborough Advertiser — Friday, September 4, 2020 www.maryboroughbusiness.com.au ANTENNAS Contact IAN BURMAN who is an Australian Government endorsed antenna installer, he will . . . • Supply and fit a full range of high quality Matchmaster Antennas • Carry out Antenna signal checks, and has many years experience in domestic and commercial work Ian can also install . . . • Extra outlets• Specialise in Wall Mounted television (wide range of quality brackets to choose from) and Amplifiers I. & C. Burman Services Mobile: 0409 946 335 Phone: 5464-1000 The Central Goldfields Shire has signed the Small Business Friendly Council Charter, which is set to Email: [email protected] cutCutting red tape for local small businesses. red tape for businesses

Hundreds of businesses are set to OFFICIAL MEDICAL ADVICE benefit from more support and less red tape thanks to a new partnership between the Victorian Small Business Commission and the Central Goldfields Shire. Minister for Small Business Jaala Pulford congratulated the Central Goldfields Shire for its commitment to local business operators and Don’t risk it. their workers at an online signing of the Small Business Friendly Council Charter with the shire’s chief administrator Noel Harvey and Victorian Small Business Commissioner Judy O’Connell last month. Always follow

‘There‘ are hundreds of small businesses in the Central Goldfields Shire and we know the health advice. that they are all facing challenges they have never seen before.

— Jaala Pulford,’’ Minister for Small Business Some 42 local councils across the state are now on board with the program. Launched in May 2019, the charter was backed by the Victorian Government to increase support for small businesses with councils committing to pay bills within 30 days, support local business networks and streamline business approvals. Central Goldfields also completed the government’s Better Approvals Project in May and June, allowing significant changes to the permit approvals process which has created It’s up to all of us to keep each other safe. savings for small businesses in time, money and stress when starting or expanding operations. You must continue to practise good hygiene, Reforms include the creation of a business concierge service and a dedicated business physical distancing, and if you’re even slightly unwell, landing page on the shire’s website consolidating permit information and forms. get tested and stay at home. Don’t risk it. With more than 800 small businesses in the Central Goldfields Shire, according to the government it has delivered more than $1 million in Business Support Fund grants and around $230,000 in payroll tax refunds to businesses in the region to help them to ride The sooner we all do it, out the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. “There are hundreds of small businesses in the sooner we’ll get through it. the Central Goldfields Shire and we know that they are all facing challenges they have never seen before,” Ms Pulford said. “We’re providing help through grants and initiatives like mental health support and mentoring — and cutting red tape will save Have the App many businesses time and money.” Visit australia.gov.au The council moved a motion to sign the charter at its June, 2020 ordinary council meeting where Central Goldfields Shire administrator Hugh Delahunty said the document will create “greater cooperation between businesses, the community and council”. Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra

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Avoca resident and gallery volunteer Heather Bradley with the galleryʼs newest addition, a series of books centred around DEPOT: previous exhibitions. 82 Railway Street, Maryborough QUARRY: New books highlight Champions Road, Talbot Gallery 127 exhibitions Soil — Bluestone and Quartz works and depending on which book “It’s a physical, historic record and it is there may be a copy of a speech it’s our acknowledgement of the Screenings — Crushed Rock — RILEY UPTON the artist gave at the special opening artists who can also use these books Avoca’s Gallery 127 has and pictures of people attending the when they’re looking to hold another devised a new method of sup- exhibition,” he said. exhibition, it goes into their portfolio porting artists and promoting Blue Dust — White Pebbles “It’s a nice visual record of our and is a great asset,” he said. local art, with a book for each exhibitions and it’s another way of Phone Depot: 5461-2807 exhibition now being published. “Many buyers of a particular Work began on this project several supporting our exhibitors as well as artist’s work love to have an Quarry: 5463-2383 Ian Leech: 0417 331 831 months ago and the full colour, promoting the gallery. accompanying book to go with the For Quality Stone — Locally owned and operated hardback books are now rolling into “We’ve already got several books art because it adds to the providence the gallery and will continue coming available at the gallery and more of it all. Member of the CMPA in as future exhibitions are held. will come in the future, I think this “This is a very exciting step Avoca Community Arts & is a really nice thing to be able to forward and one I’m sure many in Gardens president Hugh Forster offer.” the community will appreciate.” said the books provide a record of Mr Forster said beyond providing exhibitions while also supporting a physical, historic record of gallery Prices for the books vary but are artists. exhibitions, the books can also be priced around $25 and are available “The books contain pictures of the used by artists as examples of their from Gallery 127, 13-15 York Street, OSPREY artwork and the names of those previous exhibits. Avoca. CARPET CARE

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Page 12 — The Maryborough Advertiser — Friday, September 4, 2020 CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS SHIRE COUNCIL COVID19 COMMUNITY INFORMATION

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 GET TESTED FACE MASKS FOR OUR If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how VULNERABLE COMMUNITY mild, you must get tested. Symptoms include: MEMBERS - Cough or sore throat The State Government is supplying local councils with - Fever, chills or sweats free disposable and reusable masks to distribute to - Shortness of breath vulnerable residents. - Runny nose - Loss of sense of smell or taste. To access them please contact your local service provider or contact our Customer Service team on You can make an appointment to get tested at 5461 0610 to arrange a collection time. Maryborough District Health Service by calling the Fever THE CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS Clinic on 5461 0362. You can also get tested nearby at: For more information, and for details of eligibility, visit GO LOCAL FIRST CAMPAIGN  Ballarat Senior Citizens Centre, Ballarat https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/reusable-face-masks- IS NOW LIVE.  covid-19 Ballarat – 4Cyte Pathology, Redan Go Local First is a new nationwide campaign by  Bendigo – Latrobe University WORKER SUPPORT PAYMENT Council of Small Business Organisations Australia, (Rural Health School), Bendigo aimed at highlighting the vital role of small The Victorian Government is providing one-off  Bendigo – Clinical Labs Strathfieldsaye, Strathfieldsaye businesses in our nation’s recovery from payments to financially support Victorian workers, the COVID-19 pandemic. For other testing locations, including a detailed map, including parents and guardians, who are required visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested- to self-isolate or quarantine due to coronavirus. Go Local First encourages all of us to choose covid-19 Workers include those that are permanent, casual, local small businesses when purchasing products and services to help boost the economy. Remember – you must stay home and isolate whilst part-time, fixed term, and self-employed. We will be promoting #golocalfirst and our you await your test results. For more information visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov. local businesses via the following platforms: au/covid-19-worker-support-payment www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/golocalfirst STAGE THREE RESTRICTIONS EMERGENCY RELIEF Facebook – Central Goldfields - Go Local A State of Disaster has been declared for Victoria. Stage Victorians self-isolating due to the COVID-19 with no instagram.com/centralgoldfields_golocal Three restrictions are now in place in Regional Victoria access to food and essential supplies will receive – including Central Goldfields Shire. emergency relief packages under a State Government How do I get involved? Simply register your program. This is a last resort for people in mandatory business details with our ‘Support Local’ This means you must stay home and there are only four self-isolation, who have little or no food, and no Campaigns Officer, Catharine Densley, via reasons to be out: network of family and friends to support them. Each email [email protected]  Shopping for food and supplies household that meets the criteria will receive a two For more information, visit:  Exercise week supply of essential goods. It can be accessed by www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/golocalfirst  Care and Caregiving calling Victoria’s dedicated coronavirus hotline on 1800  Work and education – if you can’t do it from home 675 398. This service is being provided by Red Cross in partnership with Foodbank Victoria under the direction For the latest information on changes to restrictions of the State Relief Coordinator. Uniting Care Emergency CHANGES TO COUNCIL visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Relief are also assisting families in need of food and SERVICES AND FACILITIES toiletries – 5443 4972 and the Salvation Army are Due to Stage Three restrictions the following changes assisting families in need of food – 5440 8410. to Council facilities and services are now in place:

 Customer Service Centre – closed to face-to-face interaction however our staff are still available to assist you via phone and email. You can contact our Customer Service team via:  Phone 5461 0610  Email [email protected]  Central Goldfields Art Gallery – Exhibitions available to view online at https://linktr.ee/CGArtGallery It’s really important to look ater your mental health  Maryborough Regional Library – Click and Collect and wellbeing and there are a range of support service is now operational services available. We’ve got a detailed list –  Maryborough Sports and Leisure Centre – closed including contact details – on our website here:  Playgrounds and Skate Parks – closed www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/covid-19  Maternal and Child Health – face to face consultations to be limited – those attending in person for immunisations will require screening Industry and businesses looking for information YOU ARE NOT ALONE checks before attending on how to plan and respond to coronavirus  If you are experiencing family violence or abuse, the Supported Playgroup – in-person program ceased should visit: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/ Centre of Non-Violence (CNV) can help. You are not but sessions continue online planning-and-responding-coronavirus-covid-19  alone. CNV can be contacted on freecall 1800 884 292. School Crossings – all crossings closed except for Maryborough Education Centre and St Augustine’s The 24-hour statewide safe steps Family Violence Primary School Response Centre crisis response line is 1800 015 188. FACE MASKS  Pound – open by appointment only In an emergency, call 000.  L2P program – ceased It is mandatory to wear a mask or face covering Visit: www.cnv.org.au/we-are-here-to-help in Victoria when leaving your home. A $200 For the most up-to-date information on changes penalty will apply. For more information visit Men’s Referral Service 1300 766 491. to Council services and facilities visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-coverings-covid-19 In an emergency, call 000. www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/servicechanges

CONNECTING LOCAL COMMUNITY HELPING OLDER PEOPLE STAY CONNECTED DURING COVID19 To help older Victorians stay connected and participate in social activities during the Are you, or someone you know, experiencing social isolation? If so, you can pandemic, a Social Support Hub has been set up at the Victorian Government’s Seniors call the Victorian coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 to get support. You will be Online website at seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/services-information/social-support-hub. connected with a Community Connector in Central Goldfields who will connect you Seniors can find out what services and activities are available in their local area via the to local practical supports such as food, transport, firewood and more, plus social Hub. The Hub will be regularly updated with information and links to other community activities, such as video chats, online book clubs, fitness groups and more. We are based organisations offering support and activities to older Victorians, including here to help and connect you with the support you, or someone you know, needs. information about phone line support and local community connectors.

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Q. Tell us a little about your Q. Describe a typical day in the He’s always on for a laugh and will Q. What are some values that you family, and your kids. Rowland household? do anything for anyone given the have taken from your upbringing A. Elijah (10) answers to number A. A typical day is always a mix of time of day. A true car enthusiast that you are wanting to instil in one, my co-pilot on road trips. chaos and fun because I have the and a Porsche tragic with a Datsun your children? Liberty (8) answers to number two, kids on the weekend. From waking budget. A. Work hard, enjoy what you do the cheeky one. Emerald (6) the kids up and getting them fed and treat people the way you want answers to number three, the and ready to head out to the farm, Q. What are some of your to be treated. The best memories cuddly one. mornings can be a mix of relaxed favourite memories from your are often the cheapest to make. fun or rushed frustration. childhood? Q. What do you love most about Afternoons and evenings are really A. Growing up on the farm, helping Q. If you are lucky enough to get being a Dad? open to whatever the kids want to dad work the sheep and collect breaky in bed on Father’s Day, A. Watching the kids learn and do. They are all helpful around the firewood. Looking back there’s been what would you like it to be? develop their personalities, along house and help with cooking, dishes a lot of times my little brother and A. Coffee and a ham and cheese with being the biggest child and and gardening. myself were encouraged to try toastie. showing them all the good ways to different things until we found have fun. Q. What things do you find most music. It was when I was in Q. Name one thing you would challenging about being a Dad? primary school, we started learning like to do on Father’s Day (with Q. What are some of your A. Doing the girls’ hair and piano and then I moved onto or without your kids)? favourite family activities that resisting the temptation for an drums. That opened up into being A. Jump into one of the cars and you all do together? afternoon nap. part of the brass band, concert take the kids for a cruise. A. Road trips to random band, and ultimately a four-piece destinations, days out exploring, Q. Tell us a little about your Dad. band which had a regular gig at the movie nights and any motorsport A. Dad isn’t shy about having a Talbot Farmers’ Market. event. chat with anyone about anything.

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Australia now experiencing Carly, Australia’s first flexible • The top two features high levels of unemployment car subscription provider, has driving interest in car and the economy in recession, commissioned research which subscription across all is this driving interest, and shows that almost four out of demographics are ‘all car importantly, the intent to take 10 Australians (38 percent) running expenses are included’ up car subscription? would consider subscribing to a and ‘no deposit needed’. The “The results indicate that car rather than purchasing or latter is unique to Carly, as the this is the case: of the 38 leasing a vehicle. only car subscription company percent of Australians now Carly says that this shift in in Australia that does not considering car subscription, 42 consumer preferences towards require an upfront deposit. percent are more likely to flexible car access is • Compared to six months consider this option as the best accelerating as Australia ago, of the 38 percent of way to obtain a car compared to experiences its first recession Australians considering six months ago. in decades. subscribing, 42 percent are now “The research also revealed Carly commissioned more likely to consider car read. the nation-wide survey.” likely to be hardest hit by that 31 percent of Australians OmniPoll to conduct the subscription as the best way to “Our own figures have Carly’s research was COVID-19’s devastating impact are now extremely or very nation-wide research, which obtain a car. indicated that Australians are conducted in June 2020 and on jobs and financial security worried about their financial showed a clear generational • Of the 31 percent of increasingly interested in car surveyed a sample of 1228 overwhelmingly embraced the situation. Of that group, 46 shift towards car subscription. Australians currently subscription, with a more than people aged 18+. The company idea of car subscription. percent would consider car The survey found that digital extremely or very worried 43 percent increase in live said the results were post- “Generation Z (18-24 years), subscription and 24 percent are natives — Generation Z and about their financial situation subscriptions in June (vs. weighted to the Australian is leading the charge, with 69 more likely to choose it now, Millennials — were the due to the pandemic, 46 March 2020). Bureau of Statistics census percent indicating a preference confirming the real growth demographics most likely to percent would consider car “This can be compared to data, “providing the first-ever for a no-strings-attached potential for car subscription in reject traditional ownership or subscription and 24 percent are retail sales of new passenger statistically reliable insights subscription option. Millennials the current economic climate. leasing options in favour of more likely to choose it now. vehicles and SUVs, which into the attitudes of (25-34 years) followed closely “The research indicates that subscribing to a car. Carly CEO Chris Noone said declined by 18 percent in the Australians to car subscription behind at 50 percent, while 47 the conventional wisdom of The financial pressures in a statement that car June 2020 Quarter vs. the and how they are becoming percent of households with long-term car ownership is fast created by COVID-19 were also subscription is a hot topic right March 2020 Quarter (VFACTS increasingly favourable – even children would also consider losing ground, accelerated by found to be a key factor in now. Australians are looking at June 2020). as the economy slows”. subscribing to rather than the impact of COVID-19, with consumer attitudes towards car various ways to de-risk their “However, we wanted to have “The research found that car purchasing their next family many Australians saddled with subscription as car buyers try to finances in light of COVID-19, an accurate understanding of subscription is on the national car. cars they can no longer afford recession-proof their finances. with big-ticket expenses such the level of consideration for car agenda, with consistent figures “The survey found two key to drive, repay or maintain. The survey showed: as mortgages and car loans subscription, the key drivers, registered across all states and features underpinning interest “In the current recession, • 38 percent of Australians causing the greatest concern. the genuine level of intent in territories. Queensland showed across the demographics. 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Kate Ashton 0418 521 346 Alisa Johnson 0409 935 766 maryboroughballaratrealestate.com.au 94 High Street, Maryborough 5460 5100 www.maryboroughbusiness.com.au The Maryborough Advertiser — Friday, September 4, 2020 — Page 21 2020 AFL grand final to be played in QLD Queensland for keeping the 2020 the event. We thank you and are Pakula said one of the main drivers Pulford said the confirmation of a season alive through hubs and truly grateful for your support of our for the relocation of the grand final public holiday on the Friday for ASHLYNE MCINNES hosting a majority of its games when game.” up north was so that it can be played Victoria will serve as a reward and The 2020 AFL grand final has Melbourne began to lockdown due to McLachlan also thanked the in front of a crowd, “as it should be”. help businesses plan for the future. officially been booked in for a second wave of coronavirus cases. “We’ve acted in the interests of “Grand final eve is a special day Queensland in an historical call Victorian Government for their “This has been a season like no Victorians and all footy fans — this on the Victorian calendar and while for the game of football. support in moving the game almost The AFL, formerly known as the other and I want to thank the wholly outside of Victoria this year. is a one-off deal in a one-off year that it falls on a different day this year, Victorian Football League until Queensland community and the means the grand final can be played this is a very real way of saying Queensland Government led by A crowd of at least 30,000 is in front of supporters, as it should thank you to everyone who has 1990, has never before seen a grand planned for the grand final, with a final played outside Victoria, with all Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk for be,” he said. worked so hard to fight the their support and for wholeheartedly starting time to be released in “The pandemic is a life and death pandemic,” she said. but two season deciders played at coming weeks, mindful that it will welcoming our game to the state,” he battle and we cannot risk our hard- “Confirming the public holiday Melbourne’s premier sporting not clash with the 100th running of said. fought gains for the sake of rushing also provides certainty for ground, the MCG since 1902. the Cox Plate in Melbourne on the back to crowds before it is safe. businesses so that they can make This year’s flag will be unfurled “The COVID pandemic has meant same date. away from the spiritual home of we have had to take the game “This agreement secures the necessary plans.” football, also known as the G, for the outside of Melbourne. For this year If a Queensland grand final isn’t grand final at the MCG until 2058 In addition to the historical con- third time in history with only World only before it returns home to the plausible by late October, the back- and reinforces our position at the tract extention until 2058, the MCG War II and historical upgrades in MCG in 2021. up venue has been confirmed as heart of Australian football.” has also been guaranteed an extra 1991 displacing football’s biggest day “This is an exciting opportunity Adelaide Oval, SA. While Victorians have relin- two contracted games in each of the of the year before. for our code and we look forward to The Victorian Government has quished their in-person grand final 2022 and 2023 seasons, taking the In another historical twist, the now working with the Queensland agreed to the relocation of the AFL and traditional grand final parade minimum number of AFL games at grand final, set for October 24, will Government to successfully stage grand final from the MCG to this year, Premier Daniel Andrews the ground in each year to 45. be a night-time affair for the very the 2020 Toyota AFL grand final — Brisbane for one year, with that year con-firmed several weeks ago that The agreement also guarantees first time, marking a unique end to the biggest event on the AFL to be added to the MCG’s decades- the public holiday still stands for that Victoria will host the AFL one of the strangest AFL seasons in calendar. long grand final contract now set to Friday, October 23 across the state National Draft in 2021 and 2022. history. “I want to thank all those Govern- expire 12 months later than before as a day of thanks for the sacrifices The 2020 AFL season has roughly AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan made ments — NSW, Queensland, SA and in 2058. of the community during the three home and away rounds left to the announcement on Wednesday WA — who formally presented and Victorian Minister for Tourism, pandemic. complete before a week-long bye, afternoon and thanked the state of put together proposals for hosting Sport and Major Events Martin Minister for Small Business Jaala followed by the finals series. MDCA committee to remain the same until an AGM can be held prior committee will hold down the fort for now. “We haven’t been able hold the AGM because ASHLYNE MCINNES of restrictions, we’re just going to roll with the The Maryborough District Cricket same committee for now until we can hold that Association’s (MDCA) committee will meeting,” Allen said. remain the same until an annual general “That’s something that’s part of the existing meeting (AGM) can be conducted. bylaws, that you can roll with that existing The 2019/20 MDCA committee will roll on to committee for the interim. manage the 2020/21 season until an AGM “Everyone that’s on the committee is there meeting can be held due to COVID-19 because they love it, it gives us an outlet and restrictions. we’re looking forward to hopefully starting the Mark Allen is currently still heading the season at the regular time.” association as president, Gary Wagstaff as vice The MDCA is hoping for an October start to president, Peter Humphries as secretary and the 2020/21 cricket season, should restrictions Terry Sharp as treasurer. ease by then, and is encouraging players to get The association lost its finals series, its in contact with local clubs so they can work out grand final, its Ken Gibbs awards night and how many sides will need to be accounted for the AGM to COVID restrictions, meaning the in the preliminary fixtures.

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The Maryborough Advertiser — Friday, September 4, 2020 — Page 25 2020 AFL BROUGHT TO YOU BY . . . MARYBOROUGH FOOTY TIPPING HIGHLAND COMPETITION SOCIETY ROUND 16 North Melbourne v Port Adelaide Western Bulldogs v West Coast Eagles Carlton v Sydney Swans St Kilda v Hawthorn Melbourne v Fremantle Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns Geelong v Geelong Adelaide Crows v GWS Giants Byes – Collingwood, Richmond

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over Hawthorn in which Mary- for the first time this season during kicking 1.1 (7) each in the final points over Freo, Collingwood by 24 borough product Jake Stringer this game, with Essendon eventually term. over traditional rivals Carlton, and ASHLYNE MCINNES snagged two goals. falling short by 15 points. Hind didn’t hit the board in this the Suns by 63 over North With just three and a half Stringer managed a quiet seven Clunes product Nick Hind also clash, despite being thrust back into Melbourne. rounds left in the bank until disposals up forward for the a forward position after a brief featured in round 14 in St Kilda’s Alongside Essendon’s loss to West finals, the AFL season rolls on Bombers, in just his second game defensive return the week before. heartbreaking loss to Melbourne last Coast on Tuesday, Adelaide defeated with increasing pressure on the back this season since recovering St Kilda’s finals hopes are now in Saturday. Hawthorn by 35 points and Wednes- top eight. from an ankle injury. severe danger, with the side day’s game between Richmond and Round 14 was completed as of Essendon got just six days rest The Dees took control early on, at dropping to seventh place on the Freo went to the Tigers. Sunday, with Port Adelaide finishing before they were back out on the one time leading by 21 points, ladder and having the bye this week. at the top of the ladder closely ground again for round 15, facing however the Saints were able to Other winners in round 14 were Sydney and Melbourne and GWS followed by Geelong and Brisbane in West Coast on Tuesday night, grapple that back to just three points Richmond over West Coast by 27 and Carlton met last night with second and third place respectively. unfortunately gifting the Eagles an at the final change. points, Geelong by 11 over the Brisbane and Collingwood to wrap Essendon took the first win of the important win. This is the same margin that the Bulldogs, ladder leaders Port over up the round tonight, with round 16 round last week, with a 16-point win Stringer didn’t hit the board at all side would lose by, with both teams Sydney by 26, GWS by a confident 38 kicking off on Saturday. “Cracking” side the force behind Avoca’s back-to-back premierships that time for Avoca, making Ron that. It’s sad that it ended that way, Continued from Back Page “In a lot of ways Avoca is probably Bulldog royalty. but that’s football,” Ron said. more like home to me than Dunolly The premiership side’s eliteness “I’d say you pick up as many bad these days because I was there for was further highlighted as three memories from football as you do more of my adult life and we got the players went on to father AFL good, that’s just part of the journey. two premierships so Avoca is very footballers with Tony Wines father to And it makes the good times so special to me.” current Port Adelaide player Ollie much better. When Ron crossed over to the Wines, Geoff Drummond father to “The whole family followed Brett Pyrenees, he brought with him former Brisbane defender Josh all those years, from Richmond to brother Wayne who entered the Drummond and Wayne the father of GWS, but now I’ve reverted back to competition with one senior game now retired AFL star Brett Deledio, Carlton where Wayne and I played with Carlton under his belt and who played 243 games for Richmond all those years ago.” would go on to become a legend of and a further 32 for GWS. the Lexton league. Brett only retired last year after While the 1980 reunion likely Wayne, as described by Ron was the tail-end of his 275-game career won’t be celebrated due to “a gun footballer” standing at over was plagued by injury and a series coronavirus, Ron is hopeful that next six-foot tall and was unstoppable, of misfortune which saw him miss year the 1981 side will be able to rumoured to finish off a gruelling out on both the 2017 and 2019 grand catch up and look back on what was Sunday training with a session on final, with GWS defeated by his largely regarded as one of Avoca’s the punching bag. former Tigers side in finals in 2017 best football eras in its 130-year Wayne was named a dual league and then Brett suffering an injury history. The Avoca FNC shouldʼve been celebrating the 40-year anniversary of its best and fairest winner while at last year when the Giants made “There would have been a couple drought-breaking 1980 grand final this year, however, like almost everything it has missing from the reunion if it went Avoca and cleaned up the club been put off by COVID-19. Coach of the side Ron Deledio, pictured holding the their first grand final appearance in awards for several years running. cup, still speaks fondly of the early 80s clan which continued success in 1981 and 2019, ruling him out for the clash. ahead this year, a couple have Both Wayne and Ron supple- hopes to meet with his old pals next year to celebrate the era that was. As Brett’s uncle, Ron said he passed on but I believe everyone that mented the Dogs well and Ron said had a cracking young side, we had goals and I think if we had have all handled the heartbreak extremely could have been there would have the club was in the perfect position quite a few players from the Ballarat been able to stay together we would well and that the Deledio clan was because we were a pretty tight-knit to strike in 1980 with the side also Teachers’ College and like us they all have potentially won a lot more.” right behind him every step of the group,” Ron said. staying together to take the 1981 made Avoca home,” he said. The 1981 flag was the last for the way. “Life moves on, but there was a premiership with ease, a historical “That group largely staying club for the next 12 years and the “Brett handled it really well, he special bond between us. It was a feat for the club. together is what led to the 1981 back-to-back premiership was a feat was philosophical about it, he had a wonderful time in my life and I will “In that era at Avoca we also just premiership where we won by six only reached by one other coach at great career — we can’t forget about never forget it.”

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ASHLYNE MCINNES Finishing third on the ladder at “They hadn’t won a premiership the elation when we finally won. football club moving him from the If not for coronavirus, Avoca the end of the 1980 home and away in a very long time. We had a great We led early and so we knew we had Maryborough league to the now Football Netball Club would’ve season, Avoca’s senior side defeated run the year before, we really felt it, but it was just a wonderful defunct Lexton league. set the town alight this year Navarre in the first semi-final with like we should’ve won it that season feeling.” Ron said the move wasn’t hard at with its 1980 premiership ease, thumped Lexton in the prelims but we then got beaten badly in the The Deledio family is synony- all for him and marks a very special reunion, commemorating a flag before defeating Natte Bealiba 11.17 grand final which was really mous with the Dunolly Football chapter in both his football and that holds deep meaning for the (83) to 7.10 (52) for the grand final upsetting, but it made the 1980 Club, with the oval brandishing personal life. title. premiership more appreciated,” he the famed surname to this day. club, its supporters and most “I got transferred to Avoca in the Dunolly import and playing coach said. As a teenager Ron played in importantly for its coach. bank and I’d been to school with a lot The 1980 premiership broke a 27- of the side Ron Deledio admits that “The town really needed it, as a lot Dunolly’s last premiership in 1969, of the boys over there. I was newly year premiership drought for the after four decades the memory of of small communities do, they rely of which the club celebrated a 50- married with a few little kids so we Bulldogs, who had seen success that day is a bit hazy, but what he on their local footy club. It was very year reunion last season, before he made it home very quickly,” he said. for several years but could never remembers most was the celebration important to them because 27 years was transfered to work in Avoca in quite close the gap for the ultimate from the club and broader commu- is a long time to wait. the late 1970s and almost prize. nity. “What I remember the most was immediately recruited by the local Continued on Page 27 Solar Storage HOT WATER Hot by Water SYSTEMS Systems and Continuous Flow

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