Corryong Courier Circulating throughout WALWA, KHANCOBAN, CUDGEWA and CORRYONG DISTRICTS Published by Moscol Group P/L ABN 23 154 875 573. Print Post Approval No. 100002892. Address: 1/41 Hanson St, Corryong, 3707 / PO Box 32, Corryong, 3707. Ph: (02) 6076 1045 Website: www.corryongcourier.com.au. E-mail: editorial: [email protected] / adverts: [email protected] Single copy $1.50 (GST inc.) / $115.00 p.a. posted (GST inc.) / $74.99 p.a. online (GST inc.) INC THURSDAY MAY 20, 2021 $1.50 LIGHTING IT UP 24-30 Hanson St., Corryong. Ph: 6076 1286 EMBER FIRELIGHTERS 36 PACK The cool conditions did not deter junior footballers and netballers from Corryong and Cudgewa enjoying their games under lights on Saturday following the senior match. Many of the crowd stayed on for a barbecue tea and refreshments in the Events Centre. Photo: Deb Harrap 2 FOR $5 Budget boosts bulk billing Available while stocks last benefits for the bush The Australian govern- Billing Incentive (RBBI) Health Minister, Mark ment is introducing a based on remoteness and Coulton, said the Corryong Newsagency new, progressive bulk is designed to enhance government is delivering 43 - 49 HANSON STREET, CORRYONG billing incentive schedule the financial viability the rural bulk billing Phone: 02 6076 1381/ FAX: 02 6076 1188 which will contribute to of practices in rural and incentives in recognition Email: [email protected] the viability of Corryong remote areas such as of the ongoing need Health and assist in the Corryong, as well as to provide the right recruitment and retention reducing the gap paid by inducements for the of its doctors. patients. health workforce in rural, The government is The more remote the regional and remote areas. investing more than $65 area based on the Modified “Australians in these million from 1 January, Monash model (MM), areas have poorer access to 2022 to boost bulk billing the greater the incentive and use of health services, rebates and provide more payment they will receive compared to people living affordable healthcare for per eligible consultation in metropolitan areas,” patients in regional, rural to recognise the greater Minister Coulton said. and remote areas. challenges and cost “The new Rural The initiative increases pressures. 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Contact us now for more details doctors in the cities,” he The place for your family’s footwear said. Ph: 02 6076 1381 Ph: 02 6059 3222 AU06286 2/20 Mint St., Wodonga Cont. on page 3. PAGE TWO THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY MAY 20, 2021 Bank backs new troop Authorised by Tania Maxwell MP, 2/ 27-29 Faithfull St Wangaratta 3677, Funded from Parliamentary Budget The recently re- reformed Scouts group, formed 1st Corryong it’s timely to give back Scouts group has received to local organisations a boost for its activities who do good work in our from the Commonwealth community. Bank Corryong branch “In particular, we employees, who have are impressed with how donated $500 as part of the 1st Corryong Scouts a nationwide community is committed to the support program. education and well-being “At Commonwealth of our youngest members Bank, our people are of our community, so it’s committed to driving great to be able to support positive change within them in this great work.” their communities to Assistant Group make a difference locally Leader and Joey Scout and for all Australians,” Leader, Samantha Byatt, said branch manager, thanked the bank for Jennifer Bissett. their donation and said Commonwealth the money would go Bank has again pledged towards the purchase of to donate $500,000 new equipment. nationally, to recognise The group has been organisations that make meeting at the Memorial a difference in the Hall and hopes to communities in which relocate to the former they operate. Each Scout Hall in Corryong Commonwealth Bank in the near future. branch and customer- facing team has been Pictured: allocated $500 to donate Commonwealth Bank to causes important to branch manager, their local community. Jennifer Bissett (right) “The Corryong with Samantha Byatt branch team voted to (Scout Leader), Jenny support the great work Ardley (Cub Leader) of 1st Corryong Scouts,” and members of the AGED 50 1st Corryong Scouts Jennifer said. “We see it as a great on ‘superheroes night’ AND OVER? opportunity to assist the - and a big cheque! COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out to those most at risk. People aged 50 and over can receive their COVID-19 vaccine at one of the selected vaccination clinics or at participating general practices. It’s voluntary, free and the best way to protect you and your community. Our Therapeutic Goods Administration continues to closely monitor the safety of all vaccines in Australia. To fi nd out where you can get vaccinated visit australia.gov.au or call 1800 020 080 Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra. THURSDAY MAY 20, 2021 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE THREE Locals have their say at community workshops Last Wednesday, community. Towong Shire. Corryong community “Hosted by an “It was great to see the members shared their independent facilitator, the session attended by such ideas and aspirations for hands-on session proved passionate and engaged the future of Towong Shire to be very productive and Corryong community at a Community Workshop insightful for both council members,” he said. hosted by the Council staff and community “We heard what’s (pictured). members,” Cr Dikschei important to the Feedback received said. community and how to from community “Key themes overcome some of the workshops across the discussed included the challenges faced, not shire will form the basis need for childcare and only by the Corryong of a new Community early years education community but the shire Vision and four-year options in Corryong, more broadly.” Council Plan, outlining the housing affordability and Community council’s major priorities availability challenges, Workshops have also for its new term. planning and land been held in Tallangatta, The Corryong management processes Bellbridge, Mitta Mitta workshop was attended and much more.” and Walwa over the last by Towong CEO Juliana Cr Dikschei thanked two weeks. Phelps, Deputy Mayor the community members The draft Council Plan Cr Peter Dikschei and Cr who made the time to 2021-2025 will be released Andrew Whitehead, along come along and voice for community feedback with 18 members of the their ideas for the future of in September 2021. Haines seeks budget feedback Constituents have until about trillions of dollars community about the Sunday to take part in the of debt that future budget and whether or Budget Survey launched generations will repay,’ not it delivers for the by Member for Indi, Dr she said. electorate.” Helen Haines, to have “It’s important to hear “As an independent I their say on what issues whether the people of Indi listen to my community matter most right now. think this is money well and put their views first,” The survey takes just spent. Dr Haines said. five minutes to complete “The budget is the “These results will and includes questions government’s big night of help me stick up for the about the importance of spin but what’s important interests of Indi. “ regional infrastructure, to me is what you think. You can complete aged care, mental health “It’s all well and the survey at www. and more. good for the treasurer to surveymonkey.com/r/ Dr Haines said the make announcements in indibudgetsurvey2021 survey was an opportunity Parliament but I want to or visiting Dr Haines’ for locals to respond to the know if it will make a website www.helenhaines. Federal Budget handed difference to our lives here org. down last week and urged in Indi. It will close at 11.59pm Indi residents to spare “Since 2013 it’s on Sunday 23 May, 2021. some time to have their been the hallmark of The survey is only say.