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In a blow to local restaurants, cafes, pubs and hotels, the VID-19 restrictions were put in place, however anyone wanting to come in tions easing. but 46 per cent reopened at the start just for a drink was also welcome. It is currently operating six days a state government has said the 20-person limit will remain of June when restrictions eased. “We really want people back in the week (closed Tuesdays), with the bis- in place until at least July 12, due to increased COVID-19 Of the businesses that did not re- building. A pub is not pub without people.” tro serving dinner on weekdays and transmission in the state. open, 50 per cent said they were al- Despite the restrictions staying in lunch and dinner on the weekend. lowed to, but chose not to, because place, the Westernport has extended its Hotel manager Elyse Pratt said as would travel and stay in the region it was fi nancially unviable, or they opening times from Thursday to Sunday. they are able to seat diners in the The announcement dashed the during the school holidays. could not meet the distance and “We’re open for dinner on Thursday, bistro and sports bar, the overall ca- plans for venues and attractions “We will encourage visitors to space requirements. from 5pm until 9pm, then all day Fri- pacity of the venue was 53 patrons. to increase their capacity over the source takeaways, produce, and Local operators have voiced similar day, Saturday and Sunday,” said Nick. The number of customers who are school holidays. make booked sittings at venues and concerns, with some predicting many “People can come in and watch the able to just come in for a drink will The booking limit of 20 is still in experiences that are bookable. businesses will close once the JobKeep- footy and we’re serving meals all day.” be determined by the number of bis- place for caravan parks, camping “Visitors have the opportunity to dis- er subsidies fi nish (see separate story). With hotels, bars and restaurants tro bookings. groups and hostels, however the on- cover the Whale Trail, and our Holiday operating with limited capacity, he “If we have 40 bookings, then we site community facilities can now Parks will be welcoming caravanners Back to the pub said anyone wanting to eat out should will have 13 spare seats in the sports open. Overnight stays in tourist ac- and campers again, one of our key tra- Although the 20-person limit has call ahead and make a reservation. bar for customers just looking to commodation also have a 20-person ditional markets to the region.” not increased, patrons are now able to “I think this is true for all hospital- drink,” explained Elyse. limit on group bookings. DPI has launched a “Wander this drink at a pub without ordering a meal. ity venues – we all want to encour- “However if we have 53 bookings come General Manager of Destination Winter” campaign with television com- Nick Say from the Westernport age forward bookings. It is hard to through then they will take priority. Phillip Island, Kim Storey said she mercials and social media videos to Hotel in San Remo said while the manage expectations with walk ups. “All of our customers are extremely was devastated for the local industry encourage people to visit Phillip Island. decision not to increase the limit to “We hate saying no to people.” understanding and abiding to all guide- and the restrictions would impact on She said the DPI board was seek- 50 was frustrating, he supported the Nick and his wife Mish also run the lines which has been a great help.” tourism and hospitality owners trying strong support for the local in- government decision. Phillip Island Winery, which has now On Wednesdays, the hotel will ing to “collect valuable income with dustry and the many small business- “I’d rather the stronger approach reopened Friday through to Sunday, open from 12pm until 5pm for bar a larger capacity” es affected by the pandemic. now and knock it on the head and with three seatings per day. service only, with meals starting “All things considered the most im- The Victorian Tourism Industry then open for summer,” he said. Every session has been booked out since from 5pm. portant point is that we all need to fol- Council said operators across the “If we miss out on the summer the winery reopened earlier this month. She said with the changing restric- low the directions from the Chief Medi- state were struggling. trade, we’ll be in all sorts of trouble.” tions and variable weather, they are cal Offi cer, and we certainly want our In a recent survey of members, 87 Nick said their customers are trying Reassessing daily reassessing daily if they need to in- region to remain safe from COVID-19.” per cent said they had partially or to support the venue as much as pos- The popular San Remo Hotel had crease or reduce hours, including at Ms Storey said she hoped people fully ceased operations since the CO- sible, ordering food as well as drinks, also been looking forward to restric- the bottle shop. COWESBOAT COWES CARAVANRVSTORAGE SELF STORAGE NOW AVAILABLE – Solar power to each unit for 24 hr Video Surveillance

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ISLAND Cloudy Partly cloudy Shower or two Showers easing Shower or two Partly cloudy Partly cloudy 7 DAY WEATHER FORECAST 8° 13° 8° 15° 8° 17° 10° 15° 10° 15° 10° 14° 10° 14° LK00146 Bass Coast COVID-19 update* Done and dusted for Sunset Strip 4 Sunset Strip residents failed to get Residents respond the support of Bass Coast Shire coun- Local residents Colleen and Paul responded to cillors in their push to have dust sup- 2370 tested positive the council vote, describing it as pressant seals reinstated on local roads. tests done locally “pathetic”. Residents lodged a petition in “In a matter of minutes council 0 February with the shire, contain- snubbed over 200 Sunset Strip resi- Active cases ing 232 signatures, detailing their dents by not acknowledging their objections to the shire’s “excessive” letters and complaints,” they said. special charge scheme for roads and *From BCH Assessment clinics only. “Not one word mentioned about drainage, and calling for roads to be our health and safety, core issues. covered with the “successful” dust They voted unanimously to contin- suppressant. ue the unforgiving mantra of roads, New gravel roads in Sunset Strip drains, roads, drains and a few foot- were installed by the shire in No- paths too.” vember after the dust suppressant They said Cr Fullarton’s dream seal was removed from Sunset Sunset Strip residents call to reinstate dust suppressant seals on local was to “pave Phillip island, but it’s Drive, Bermagui Crescent, Back roads saying the new gravel roads caused amenity and health issues, our nightmare”. Beach Road service road and Happy was dismissed by councillors. “Cr Fullarton was elected to rep- Valley Drive. resent the people not to live his Residents Colleen McGrath and shire’s policy of street schemes the “I have been approached by peo- dreams. While he had 200-plus let- Paul Doherty presented the petition only answer. ple living in Sunset Strip pleading ters from a united community, most- and have led a campaign to have the Cr Stephen Fullarton said the push for a street scheme. ly permanent residents, he claims dust suppressant reinstated on Sun- for a temporary spray seal had been “We need the people of Sunset this issue has been driven by out of set Strip roads. abandoned by past councils because Strip to get behind council and get a towners.” “This has become a very drawn the cost was “not acceptable”. street scheme.” Resident Matt West also respond- out process that has a simple solu- He said his “greatest frustration Cr Michael Whelan said devel- PHILLIP ISLAND & SAN REMO ed to the livestreamed councillor tion. That is a spray on bitumen. This and disappointment” was that this opers created subdivisions “on the vote, saying “it was really disap- will stop the choking dust in sum- current council had progressed no cheap”, “getting away with third ADVERTISER pointing and I actually wish I hadn’t mer and the slippery mud in winter,” street schemes. world conditions”. watched it”. they said. “In the 1980s Phillip Island Coun- “We need to stick to the council “Their message was that holiday “Given the fi nancial stress Covid cil wanted to seal every street but policy to get facilities, but it has to be CONTACT US: house owners alone were stopping has put on our communities, it be- that was thwarted. In 1983 it would done through a road and drainage the roads program, which is really comes even more unrealistic to ex- have cost $3000 per property but scheme,” Cr Whelan said. Classifi eds: [email protected] sad and poor leadership,” Matt said. pect our small community to come now it costs $18,000,” Cr Fullarton Cr Bruce Kent said primer seal Earlier this year residents com- Editorial: [email protected] up with more than $7 million for a said. was not a long-term solution. plained to the Ombudsman about Council endorsed roads and drains “Sunset Strip’s street scheme was “Sunset Strip residents should Advertising: [email protected] the shire’s lack of action on the road, project most people don’t want.” thwarted (at the time of the last speak to Cape Woolamai residents with an offi cer from the Ombuds- Sport: [email protected] However, councillors at last week’s council) when angry people from who originally complained about man’s offi ce last week replying the meeting disagreed, saying dust sup- the city said they were happy to live their street scheme but now say the residents had no case. Suite 2, 60 Chapel Street, Cowes, 3922. pressant was not a solution with the on dirt roads. outcome is great.” Phone (03) 5952 3201 Fax (03) 5952 3024 Virtual fence takes a hit Part of the virtual fence designed began his own roadkill survey on to protect wildlife on the Cowes- the Cowes-Rhyll Road. Blaze Publication No. VBF 9005897 Rhyll road has been destroyed. Virtual fencing is activated by Registered by Australia Post. Earlier this month, a driver swerved approaching headlights, emitting to avoid a wallaby and lost control of sound and light to alert and repel of glory The Phillip Island & San Remo Advertiser their vehicle. The car took out one animals from the roadside. is bound by the Standards of Practice of of the virtual fence devices before Mayor Cr Brett Tessari said the crashing into an embankment. shire had been working with Phil- the Australia Press Council. If you believe Bass Coast Shire Council said lip Island Nature Parks and Victoria the Standards may have been breached, they detected the damaged device as University researchers to examine you may approach the newspaper itself part of a site inspection. the effectiveness of the technology. or contact the Council by email “The device is replaceable, and “If the trial is effective, virtual fenc- ([email protected]) one will be reinstalled in the next ing may be considered for broader or by phone ((02) 8261 1930). week or two and will have mini- implementation at known hot spots For further information see mal impact on the study,” a council across Bass Coast Shire and poten-

www.presscouncil.org.au LK2474 spokesperson said. tially, more broadly across the state,” Cr Tessari said. Roadkill trial A Nature Parks spokesperson said Virtual fencing was introduced on the study would provide evidence The Noble Tom Prosser, the oil rig moored off Cowes since April left Online Subscriptions a section of the Cowes-Rhyll Road for the possible inﬂ uence of virtual in a spectacular blaze of lights last week. Originally due to depart on in April. fencing on roadkill rates. Wednesday, June 17, weather conditions delayed the departure with www.pisra.com.au Bass Coast Shire allocated $30,000 He said a full 12-month period was the rig ﬁ nally being towed out of Western Port at 9pm on Thursday to address the island’s roadkill prob- required to account for seasonal night. The rig is returning to Bass Strait. Photo: Brian Asbury. lem, after citizen scientist Ron Day changes in the rates. Stay connected We're here to serve! ! 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The demolition will be in two stages, nounced on Friday 19 June,” the with this contract for stage one only. statement said. will still be offering additional school The $230,983 contract included a “The Antarctic Journey and Nob- holiday activities at the Koala Conser- provisional sum of $7,732 for asbestos bies visitor centre will remain closed vation Reserve and Churchill Island. removal, including hygienist costs. for the time being, however we will At the Koala Conservation Reserve, Earlier this year the shire advised be opening the Nobbies Kiosk from a digital quest has been set up for it would stop taking bookings for the Saturday 27 June.” the young (and the young at heart) existing building from July 1. Online tickets are essential to gain to experience a self-guided journey According to the timeline for the entry to all of PINP’s attractions, and through the woodlands, learning project construction is not due to be- the organisation said staff are en- about koalas; their precious habitat gin until May 2021. suring that physical distancing and and how the Nature Parks is helping Last month, Architectural firm enhanced hygiene measures remain save them from their plight. Jackson Clements Burrows was implemented across all venues so At Churchill Island, old fashioned awarded the $1.4 million contract visitors and staff can all stay safe. games and a heritage quest will be to finalise the designs of the new available daily, with costumed staff on centre, at 91-97 Thompson Avenue, School holiday activities hand to provide some extra pointers Cowes. Despite the continuing restrictions, on weekends. The walking tracks are Some community groups have ac- the Nature Parks has announced they all open for public use as well. cused the shire of pushing through A demolition contract has been award to Deconstruct Group to demolish the the project without adequate con- existing Cowes Cultural Centre. The site will be handed over after July 13. sultation and before full funding is secured. four months to allow moisture into of our community at all”. Phillip Island Voice and the Bass the soil. Cr Pam Rothfield said only one Aquatics dream one step closer Coast Residents and Ratepayers As- “There can be other structural contractor applied for the tender, Bass Coast Shire Council has an- enhance the public open space net- sociation described the plans for de- reasons, but we also need to move so “we didn’t have much choice, but nounced the next step in the process work on Phillip Island”. molition as premature. ahead and get something done.” they qualified”. to purchase land for the proposed A spokesperson said officers will Cr Stephen Fullarton addressed Cr Les Larke was prevented from At the October 2019 meeting, Aquatics and Recreation Precinct on negotiate with the landowner to fi- community concerns about “va- speaking by Mayor Brett Tessari af- council voted to demolish the exist- the outskirts of Cowes. nalise the sale. The land is earmarked cant land sitting there for a sub- ter he attacked the project, saying “it ing building and construct a modern The land at the southwest corner of to be home to the Phillip Island Aquat- stantial amount of time”, saying should never have been approved”. centre. the intersection of Phillip Island and ics and Recreation Precinct, which “there were always issues with “The money could have been allo- A report presented at the meeting Ventnor roads, also known as the Council said will “provide Phillip Is- demolition of buildings”, including cated across the shire in roads, foot- said demolishing the current build- Cowes Carnival Site, is now the sub- land with essential recreation and possibly asbestos. paths and drainage,” Cr Larke said, ing and designing a new facility will ject of a Public Acquisition Overlay aquatics facility to improve the health “I equate this to a large house before Cr Tessari intervened saying be marginally less expensive than (PAO), after the Minister for Plan- and wellbeing of the local community project I’m working on in Coronet he needed to stick to the point of the renovating and redesigning the ex- ning gazetted Amendment C153. and visitors to the Island”. Bay,” said Cr Fullarton, who works motion. isting structure. Council said the application of Residents of Phillip Island have in construction, “and the engineers Cr Fullarton responded saying Cr The cost of the project is estimated the PAO reserves the land, so that waged a decades long campaign for required that building sit for three to Larke “clearly had no understanding at $19 million. it can be “acquired to establish and an aquatic centre.

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THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - PAGE 3 Bass Coast Budget Bass2020/2021 Coast Budget 2020/2021 Budget pain and gain The bad news: you’ll pay more for again the shire’s number crunchers Bass Coast Shire rates, including a had been “crafty” with figures, “pick- massive price hike for the privilege ing and choosing how they present of kerbside waste. the numbers so when you first read The good news: Phillip Island will the document it looks great”. receive a bumper number of major “However, on further checking I projects, including planning for a am not so sure. The budget doesn’t community pool, a new transfer sta- allow the average person to follow it tion, Cowes Cultural Centre redevel- logically,” Peter said. opment, and upgrades at Anderson “One of the big red flags of the Road boat ramp and Rhyll jetty area. budget is the massive increase on Plus, those hit by the economic the garbage charge of 11.6 per cent. impact of Coronavirus will have fur- Our charge has to be one of the most ther financial support, totalling $4 expensive in Victoria.” million, while about 16 senior shire Peter said his other concerns with staff have foregone an annual salary the budget included the Cowes Cul- increase in response to COVID-19. tural Centre demolition and rebuild. The shire’s draft budget for 2020- “In October last year we were told 2021, released last week for public they would borrow $10 million to comment, includes sweeteners to build the Cowes Cultural Centre and soften the sour. now this budget says they will borrow While some had hoped for no in- just $4 million. So how long will it be crease to rates, given the current before the Cultural Centre is rebuilt?” economic slump, the budget propos- Peter welcomed the budget alloca- es a two per cent increase, in keep- tion of $150,000 for what he hoped ing with the State Government’s rate was a master plan for the proposed cap and in line with about 70 per new sports hub, on the corner of Phil- cent of other councils. lip Island and Ventnor roads (await- The average rates bill will be The draft budget was presented at the June Council meeting and is open for public comment and submissions until ing final approval from the State Gov- $1544, based on a property re-eval- Tuesday, July 21. ernment on compulsory acquisition). uation at the start of this year, which As such, the budget will pump $28 • Phillip Island Transfer Station and main street) – $350,000; He also welcomed $3.8 million for saw properties increase by an aver- million into capital works, including: planning and design – $250,000 and • Bass Coast dinosaur trail plan – aquatics planning, for the current age four per cent. • Aquatics planning and design Gap Road assessment and plan (to $250,000; Wonthaggi pool and the long-await- However, rates also include garbage (Phillip Island and Wonthaggi) – determine use for the remainder of • Climate Change Actions – ed island pool. charges, which this year cop a whop- $3.08 million; the 45ha site) – $100,000; $500,000; and CEO Ali Wastie said anyone strug- ping 11 per cent increase to $496.50, • Phillip Island recreation reserve • Anderson Road boat ramp east • Wonthaggi Secondary College gling to pay rates in the current cli- making Bass Coast’s one of the high- planning (the proposed sports hub carpark upgrade, Cowes – $380,000; Senior Campus plan – $100,000 mate could be helped by the shire’s est in Victoria (see separate story). on the ‘carnival land’) – $150,000; • Rhyll Jetty area plan (including hardship policy. The budget states the two per cent • Cowes Cultural and Community paving and landscaping the gravel Response “We totally understand how tough increase was necessary to deliver ser- Centre redevelopment – $4 million area) – $30,000; Cowes resident Peter McMahon has it is with job losses, especially on vices, “stimulate the local economy and (being the initial funding for a $19 • Cowes public area improvement analysed the budget and said once Phillip Island,” Ms Wastie said. provide employment opportunities”. million project); plans (around the Cultural Centre “Earlier this year we put in place

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a hardship policy so people doing it carried out in January and will apply staff wages started in the 2018/19 tough can be helped. for the 2020-2021 year, with an aver- fi nancial year, provides a 1.8 per “We’re also spending on capital age four per cent rise. cent annual salary increment to of- works to stimulate the economy.” Of this increase, residential prop- fi cers across the three years ending Cr Pam Rothfi eld said it was “un- erties have increased by 3.6 per cent, June 2022. fortunate” they were increasing rates farms by 5.4 per cent, commercial Senior shire offi cers have foregone by the two per cent cap. properties by 4.7 per cent, industrial their 1.8 per cent annual salary in- Cr Les Larke – usually a critic of properties by 4.6 per cent and vacant crease in response to COVID-19. council coffers – said he was “satis- properties by 7.2 per cent. Employee costs remained stable at fi ed with some exceptions”, especial- “The proposed budget continues $29.6 million, compared to $29.2 mil- ly legacy issues of debt. to support our agricultural commu- lion last year; although this will rise nity with a rating differential of 80 to $34.1 million in 2023/24, with staff COVID-19 per cent, plus the opportunity to ap- numbers continuing to hover around The draft budget allocates $2.8 ply for the Rural Land Management 292 full-time equivalents. million in fee relief and economic Program, which returns approxi- Peter McMahon commented that stimulus in response to COVID-19. mately $634,000 in environmental “for the fi rst time we have the num- Following a $965,000 pandemic re- value to the rural community,” the ber of staffi ng positions within the covery package announced in April budget states. budget”. this year, a second recovery package In real terms, total rates – including “Previously we have had to wait is proposed in this budget. the $496.50 garbage charge and two per for the annual report to obtain them,” cent rate cap – will be up 3.3 per cent. he said. This does not include grants, but Friends of Scenic Estate Reserve volunteers planting at the Reserve Last year the real increase was proposes fee waivers, funding to entrance. promote the shire and identifi es 4.25 per cent, while the budget fore- Have your say projects to stimulate the economy, casts the ‘21-‘22 increase will be fi ve The draft budget will be open for bringing the shire’s total Corona- per cent, followed by further hits of public comment and submissions virus response to about $4 million, 5.6 per cent (‘22-‘23) and 5.5 per cent until Tuesday, July 21. including: (in ‘23-‘24). Council will receive and hear sub- Rates and charges this year will to- Getting Scenic • Freeze on fees and charges – missions from the public at a special $350,000 tal $64.5 million, rising to $75.6 mil- meeting on July 29. The Friends of Scenic Estate ously presented problems when • Full year waiver of business sig- lion in 2023. The fi nal 2020/21 budget will be Reserve (FOSER) emerged from FOSER tried to establish new in- nage, footpath trading and liquor li- State-wide the Consumer Price In- presented at the council meeting on COVID isolation to hold its fi rst digenous plants. cences – $30,000 dex is forecast to be 2.25 per cent in August 19. group activity since March with “They had been severely dam- • Three months’ rent relief to shire 2020-21. Due to COVID-19 the shire will not two planting days. aged and compacted by vehicle lessees – $200,000 A formal review of the shire’s rat- hold a drop-in session, as in prior John Eddy, FOSER coordina- misuse in the 50 or so years of ne- • Business and event recovery sup- ing strategy was started in the past years. tor said Bass Coast Shire Council, glect between the failure of the old port – $40,000 year but was discontinued in the Instead there will be an online which manages the Reserve along 1960s subdivision and the creation • Affordable housing initiative – wake of COVID-19. Facebook forum where the commu- with Phillip Island Nature Parks of the new Conservation Reserve $130,000 nity can give input and ask questions. Bottom line and Parks Victoria, gave approval fi ve years ago,” said John. “Council is acutely aware of the fi nan- Details: Facebook – Tuesday, July for the planting day, provided “So this year, we took the un- cial and social impacts of COVID-19 in Bass Coast’s draft budget projects 7 at www.facebook.com/basscoast- FOSER follow strict guidelines for usual step of having the sites cul- our community,” the budget states. a total operating income of $82.5 mil- shire from 6pm to 7.30pm. the event. tivated with a chisel plough in the “Ratepayers will have the ability to lion and total operating expenditure Copies of the draft 2020/21 budget “The aim was to plant and guard week prior to planting. Hopefully, access rate relief should they need it of $79.4 million, with an underlying are available for inspection at: Bass 190 plants over two small sites, one that will assist the plants to take under our new hardship policy ad- surplus of $200,000. Coast Civic Centre (airlock) Wont- at the entrance from the carpark, hold.” opted by in May.” Debt servicing alone will cost haggi or Grantville Transaction Cen- and the other near the inland pic- He extended his thanks to the $12.5 million, with $5.5 million in tre, 1504-1510 Bass Hwy. nic shelter,” explained John. dedicated FOSER volunteers and Rate increase new borrowings to fund the capital The budget can also be download- “With a total of 15 participants said the group hopes to hold a The average rate bill rises to $1544 works program, therefore increased from www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/ over the two days, that was easily Community Day with guided tours across 32,115 rateable properties in ing total borrowings to $20.1 million budget or request a copy by mail, by achieved.” of the Reserve late in September, if the shire. from June 2021. phoning 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or He said both the sites had previ- COVID restriction allow. 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THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020 - PAGE 5 What a waste: rubbish fees skyrocket Councillors last week debated two is their excuse for this one?”. ratepayer – and Wonthaggi Recyclers”. contentious massive price hikes in Shire chief financial officer Da- “That is a massive increase at a time waste processing for Bass Coast. vid Filmalter said a combination of when the economy is shrinking,” he said. Bass Coast ratepayers fork out more factors had increased the garbage Crs Pam Rothfield and Michael for garbage than almost any other Vic- charge, including ongoing pressure Whelan were the only two to vote torian shire. on recycling costs, the building of a against Cr Larke’s deferral of the According to council’s draft budget new transfer station on Phillip Island, price hike, with Cr Whelan saying Visy for 2020-2021 – released last week – increased landfill monitoring costs had a “monopoly” but the alternative households will pay $496.50 for the and extra charges from the shire’s re- to not paying the increase was that privilege of kerbside waste removal. cycling contractor. “recycling goes to landfill”. This is an 11 per cent increase, up “In the last two years the industry “Which is not acceptable,” he said. from $449, following another 11 per has been impacted by significant ex- “This is unfortunate but at this point cent hike the previous year. ternal factors,” Mr Filmalter said. in time we’re between a rock and a In 2018 we paid $374 for garbage Shire CEO Ali Wastie said garbage hard place. charges. charges differed between councils. “It’s all very well being hairy-chest- By contrast, neighbouring shire “It’s important to compare apples ed and saying the contractor can end South Gippsland in their draft 20-21 with apples, to understand each cost up wearing the cost.” budget is expected to pay a $217 gar- you need to look at the breakdown of Cr Rothfield said “nobody liked to bage charge, a rise of $10. what is included,” Ms Wastie said. spend more money than they have to” In Surf Coast, their garbage charge but “this was a societal problem”, flow- for the next financial year will be First price hike ing from China’s ban on taking Aus- $427, while Baw Baw – a similar shire Councillors at last week’s meeting tralian recycling waste. to ours – pays $384 and in Nillimbuk were acutely aware of the price hike “We have to understand the value of it’s $423. for garbage, with one admitting there what we have in our rubbish and we The Alpine Shire waste charge is will be “kickback from the commu- can’t just go sending it to other na- $314, although their red bin is 80 litres, nity” on rubbish collection costs, with tions. We have to deal with our own which is emptied weekly (compared contentious debate around why we rubbish.” to 120 litres in Bass Coast emptied are being hit so hard. She said it was not an option to fortnightly), while several shires don’t In two separate issues last week, stockpile recycling material as some have green bins. councillors voted on two massive councils had done last year, when one Bass Coast’s draft budget states the price hikes in rubbish fees that have large Melbourne recycling company charge “has been impacted by the in- hit Bass Coast. went into receivership. creased cost of recycling and planned The first hike was for (legally re- “Competition has reduced and costs capital works for waste infrastructure”. quired) environmental monitoring of In 2018 we paid $374 for garbage charges on our rates notice. This coming have skyrocketed. There’s no way out It states that the garbage charge will landfill sites at Rhyll, Grantville and year we’ll pay $496, according to the draft budget. of it, we have to pay more.” increase for the next two years by 5.3 Wonthaggi by contractors Meinhardt Cr Bruce Kent said it was important per cent. Infrastructure & Environment Pty Ltd. “I know it’s a lot of ratepayers’ mon- Cr Les Larke was this time success- to support Wonthaggi Recyclers, a lo- Cowes resident Peter McMahon A three-year contract from 2019 ey, but given we have to meet our ob- ful in deferring the vote for a month cal employer. said the garbage fee was one of the was originally for $258,720, with the ligations (this) gets my vote,” he said. on this increase, requesting advice on “The last thing we want to see is a renegotiating the contract with Won- most disappointing parts of the draft contractor now seeking an increase Second price hike local industry go under,” Cr Kent said. budget. of $171,943 over two years, which is a thaggi Recyclers and “identifying the “But we can expect kickback from “One of the big red flags of the bud- jump of more than 60 per cent. The second hike was for $1.83 mil- risks” associated with that. the community on costs for rubbish get is the massive increase on the gar- Shire offices say the increase is due lion for recycling services by Wont- “This gives us some breathing space collection, so we need to sell this with bage charge of 11 per cent. Our charge to a “discrepancy” discovered in the haggi Recyclers, including their man- to get a better outcome on behalf of full information, then we will carry the has to be one of the most expensive in contract. agement of Inverloch and Wonthaggi ratepayers,” Cr Larke said. community with us.” Victoria,” Peter said. Cr Les Larke attempted to defer Transfer Stations and the continued “My major concern is that Wonthag- The vote on the $1.83 million price “There’s no transparency around voting to investigate the discrepancy, collection and processing of recycla- gi Recyclers appears to have acted in- hike will go to the July council meet- what we are paying for. We entered into adding the cost would “flow to rate- bles. dependently of council and are looking. If it goes ahead it would take ef- a 10-year contract and after three years payers”, but was outvoted. According to Wonthaggi Recyclers ing to pass on the cost without council fect for the next two years and could we’re continuing to get variations.” Cr Pam Rothfield said errors and the fee imposed by Visy Recycling for negotiation.” then again be renegotiated with an- He said initially the shire blamed a omissions “happen” and it was neces- the shire’s recyclable materials has in- Cr Julian Brown agreed, saying “it other hike, with a 10-year contract garbage charge increase on China’s sary to meet monitoring obligations, creased from $100 per tonne to $145 needs to be fair and equitable between between the shire and Wonthaggi Re- ban on Australian recycling, “but what to which Cr Geoff Ellis agreed. per tonne, or a rise of 45 per cent. the cost to the council – and therefore the cyclers running until 2027.

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PAGE 6 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Smiths Beach has a grand plan Parking fees for visitors should be introduced at Smiths Beach, according to a group of residents. “User-pays” parking is just one of the ideas to be flagged by the Smiths Beachcomber Association for the area’s proposed Town Plan, just released by Bass Coast Shire and out for public comment until June 30. President of the Smiths Beach- Graffiti spray painted on the cliffs at comber Association Phil Dressing Surf Beach on Friday night was quick- said the group – which has about 80 ly removed by Nature Parks staff. members – has been lobbying for a plan for the hamlet since 2006. Phil said while he welcomed the release of the much-awaited plan, he Surf Beach was disappointed in its contents and the shire’s public consultation methods including online Zoom meetings, a 15-minute online survey, and an in- graffiti teractive map. “The plan is very broad and fails Graffiti that appeared on the cliffs to identify or target specific issues,” at Surf Beach over the weekend was Phil said. quickly removed by Phillip Island “As for the consultation methods, Nature Parks staff. I’m fearful that because they’re cast- Local resident Lou Pecora report- A second Surf Lifesaving Club observation tower should be installed at YCW beach – “to spread the load of visitors across ed the graffiti, saying it appeared ing their net so broadly the agenda two beaches” – just one idea mooted following the release of the Smiths Beach Town Plan. Photo: Ramble & Drift Creative. could be written by non-residents. sometime between Friday evening “Currently every man and his dog “because currently at high tide beach to be sealed? Do residents under- years, funded through resident contri- and Saturday morning. can pass comment, whether they users go into the primary dunes” stand the State Government’s Dis- bution to a Special Charge Scheme. “I advised the Nature Parks on Sat- know the issues specific to Smiths • Dogs on beach and potential im- tinctive Areas and Landscape plan “We are asking you to tell us your urday morning at about 11am and to Beach or not.” pacts with hooded plover nesting and its impact on Smiths Beach? ideas for Smiths Beach on a combi- their credit they acted quickly within Phil said instead of being so broad, areas Does the community want dogs off nation of initiatives from land use a few hours to remove the largest the plan should have listed specific • The potential to expand a marine leash on the beach?” changes to infrastructure provision piece,” Lou said. issues facing the hamlet, including: park off Smiths Beach and and activation ideas,” the plan states. The graffiti next to and under the • Paid parking for visitors, not lo- • Make better use of the Mitchell Plan details “The plan will identify issues re- stairs is scheduled for removal in the coming weeks. cals, with a pilot scheme at Beach- Reserve, “which is currently under- The plan states Smiths Beach has a lating to the coastal environment, The incident was reported to po- comber – “what is the point of cre- utilised”. population of 226 across 79 dwellings transport infrastructure and recre- lice by Phillip Island Nature Parks. ating a plan if there’s no money to Phil said the association did not have and includes a general store and café, ation facilities within the area and implement it?” fixed positions on these issues, but be- surf shop, two surf beaches (Smiths identify key directions and actions • Build a Surf Lifesaving Club ob- lieved they were the most important to and YCW) and Mitchell Reserve. for the town.” servation tower on the YCW beach garner community feedback. The plan details the need for im- This year the shire started imple- “to spread the load of visitors across “It would be presumptuous of the provements in the town, explaining menting the separate YCW Beach two beaches” association to adopt a position on “when there is an influx of visitors Masterplan, which was adopted by • Township boundaries, which these issues when we haven’t can- the infrastructure is placed under council in 2014. are strictly defined under the State vassed ratepayers,” Phil said. pressure”. This plan upgrades facilities in Government’s Distinctive Areas and “This was a golden opportunity, to “During peak season, car parking the car park and foreshore. The first Landscape plan convey to ratepayers that these are around the shops and beaches is a stage has been funded and includes • Road improvements, including the critical issues and we’re seeking challenge and occasionally results a barbecue shelter, currently in the further upgrades to the existing “dan- your feedback, but instead we have in heavy traffic with limited road design phase, with the remainder of gerous” intersection between Smiths missed the opportunity of receiving space,” the plan states. the works part of a 10-year program. Beach and Back Beach Roads, as fully informed responses from the It highlights that Smiths Beach is Details: 1300 BCOAST (226 278) well as sealing gravel roads majority of Smiths Beach ratepayers. third on the shire’s priority list to seal or (03) 5671 2211 or email strategic. 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PAGE 8 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Wetland still wasteland Promises that the proposed wetland at Shoalhaven Estate would be completed by the end of summer have proved false. Once again, nearby residents are querying how long it will be before the wetland is created. Since 2014, they have been asking when the empty block will be trans- formed into the “stunning wetland” described on the developer’s website. Lauders Group, the developers behind the Shoalhaven Estate did not respond to the Advertiser’s requests for an update on the project. However both Melbourne Water and Bass Coast Shire Council said the developer had advised them the wet summer had made it impossible to complete the project. Roy Brooks lives nearby and is Work has again stalled on the proposed wetlands at Shoalhaven Estate, despite frustrated with the lack of progress. previous developer assurances it would be completed by the end of summer. “I was previously ‘reliably’ in- Prep students at San Remo Primary had their eyes firmly on the screen dur- formed that the wetlands would be up the existing footpaths”. dams engineers to sign off on the ing an online workshop with the Australian Ballet. completed by the end of summer,” “The control pit in the wetland and project. Unfortunately, there are Roy said in an email to council. the pipe connection to the Melbourne only a limited number of approved “Summer has come and gone, Water drain is also programmed to dams engineers available and we San Remo Primary pirouettes autumn has gone and we are two happen shortly,” the spokesperson said. were unable to get the project signed weeks into winter without any ap- “Due to the wet summer, the con- off prior to the start of heavy inflows, The Australian Ballet paid an parent progress. Will the excuse be tractor will not be able to complete to the frustration of all concerned. online visit to San Remo Primary the Coronavirus outbreak?” the internal construction until sum- “This summer we have made every School, running an interactive work- Roy said it was frustrating to watch mer this year. As previously advised, effort to have all of our ‘ducks lined shop for students. work continue at the other end of the the timing of these works is in the up’ so that we can have these works Principal Karen Bowker said the estate, where new sections were be- hands of the developer.” completed in the appropriate time ballet presented an “amazing” inter- ing opened up for sale. Roy believes wet weather is just slot. Once these are complete the fol- active performance. “I can only suspect that the Vent- another excuse, saying the develop- lowing landscape works will trans- “Every grade participated and nor Road area is Coronavirus free,” ers had years of drought where they form the area into quite an attractive raved about it.” he quipped. could have completed the work. area for the benefit of all.” Ms Bowker said the workshop, He said a tradesman working on Last year the developer blamed a lack Melbourne Water said recent rain held over two days (June 10 and 11) the site told him work was delayed of appropriately qualified engineers for has meant the developer couldn’t was titled Steamdance, and explored on the wetlands as council was not the project not being completed. work on the project. science, technology, engineering, “in a position to accept excess water In a statement to the Advertiser, “Melbourne Water is having regu- arts and maths through dance. Grade 5/6 at San Remo Primary en- that will be deposited into the bay”. Lauders Group said: “As this project lar dialogue with the developer to The sessions included live warm- joyed creating dance moves during When he raised this with coun- requires the retardation basin to be ensure that the works are completed ups, creative tasks to make dances, the workshops. cil, an officer told him she was not pumped dry and then cleaned out as soon as possible. movement games and cool-downs. aware of any issue related to council without any inflows of water from the “The developer has resolved any It also included a Q&A with pro- “Students from Prep to grade six not accepting excess water. estate’s catchment area, we are faced drainage issues previously identified fessional dancers and the opportuni- participated in the online workshop with a narrow window of opportunity by the council and Melbourne Water.” ty for students to view a professional and really enjoyed learning posi- No progress report to complete these required works on With Council and Melbourne Wa- performance, based on themes of tions, choreography and storytelling A spokesperson for Bass Coast Shire site, consequently it is a mid-summer ter seemingly unable to compel the resilience. through dance. Council said the developer had been timeline that will work best. developer to complete the project, “San Remo Primary school chose “Each session guided the students contacted and advised that “works are “Last summer after extensive residents look set to endure another the performance of ‘Wilaygu Ngayi- through a warm-up, stretch, chore- about to commence on the footpath in pumping, we were required to have 12 months of living next to an unfin- nybula//Possum’s two minds’,” said ography and finally a mini perfor- Justice and Settlement Roads, to link one of Melbourne Waters approved ished work site rather than a wetland. 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PAGE 10 - THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020 Erosion reveals SHORT STACK illegal waste A quick roundup of news, views and opportunities Sports grants extended pate and connect within their communities An old, illegal rubbish dump • Strengthen connections to mental health is “spewing” its contaminated The Victorian Government’s Community Sport Sector COVID-19 Survival Package cut-off date support services waste into Western Port, a result To apply visit www.auspost.com.au/grants. of increasing coastal erosion. has been extended to 30 June 2020. Bass Coast Shire councillors The grants are designed to help clubs to meet last week called for the Envi- costs to ensure they can remain operational and Get Active ready to return to play as coronavirus restrictions ronment Protection Agency to GippSport is encouraging everyone to get are gradually eased. urgently remedy the situation physically active on the first weekend of July. Further information on the club, league and on the Corinella foreshore, and They’re hosting a free virtual event, and by en- association grants can be found at sport.vic.gov. for the state government to pro- tering you go in the running to win some great au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/community- vide funding to stop erosion. prizes - including a FitBit or $200 sports vouch- sport-sector-coronavirus-covid-19-short-term- Cr Clare Le Serve moved a ers. Find out more or register at gippsport.com. survival-package notice of motion highlighting au/gippsport-virtual/ that an illegal dump had been exposed in recent weeks and Australia Post community grants months by the erosion of the Buckle up Applications are open for the 2020 Australia cliff face on the Settlement Point An ad originally created in 1992 is returning to Post Community Grants program. Corinella Foreshore Reserve. TV, after a rise in the number of deaths involving Up to $10,000 is available to each recipient. “The concern is the amount Shire offi cers inspected the site in early June and found waste people not wearing seatbelts. Applications must be from not-for-profit commu- of waste that has slipped including engine components, glass and clothing along the ex- Last year, 31 people died while not wearing nity organisations and close on July 17. down onto the beach and into posed face of the fi ll area. a seatbelt – nearly 30% of all fatalities and the This year there is an emphasis on supporting the sea causing environmen- highest rate since 2012. That trend has continued projects that help improve connection and mental damage,” Cr Le Serve said. Shire offi cers inspected the Cr Le Serve called for the this year, with no seatbelts a factor in 11 of the 99 tal wellbeing in local communities. “We know about the extent site in early June and found council to support the Cori- deaths on our roads. The program will support initiatives that: of coastal erosion through waste including engine com- nella Foreshore Committee of The TAC’s latest Road Safety Monitor survey • Support mental health awareness and early Bass Coast, particularly In- ponents, glass and clothing Management in lobbying the into driver behaviour indicates that potentially intervention to help people understand more verloch, Cowes east, Kilcunda along the exposed face of the state government and EPA for 170,000 Victorian drivers do not always wear a about how to stay mentally well and Jam Jerrup, but now this fi ll area. urgent funds and action, say- seatbelt when they get in the car. has come to light.” “Further erosion of material ing the problem was not only • Increase opportunity for individuals to partici- Cr Geoff Ellis seconded the may result in additional slip- because of wave erosion. motion saying rubbish about page onto the foreshore, which “There is a need to slow the 50 years old was “spewing” has the potential to expose run-off of the surface water and into the bay. more waste,” offi cers noted. revegetate the reserve to help “Obviously it was an illegal “The percentage of waste protect this fragile cliff face tip where people would dump material exposed may in- from further slumps,” she said. stuff like old differentials and crease as the erosion pro- “If this situation is not rec- 23 June 2020 tractor motors, it’s terrible,” Cr gresses, however this will be tifi ed it will continue to cause Ellis said. subject to further understand- further damage to the stability “This is the second most ur- ing of the site. The extent of of the cliff face and adjacent gent matter after Jam Jerrup.” the fi ll material is unknown.” properties.” THANK YOU An open letter to the staff of Phillip Island Nature Parks

On behalf of the Board, Executive, Staff • For caring, putting in, doing your best and Volunteers at Bass Coast Health, I as you greeted our staff, visitors and Dog fight continues would like to say thank you to the staff of clients as if they were your own. Phillip Island Nature Parks for so many Allegations of dog baiting Cowes boat ramp. reprisals, said “there is a big- things that you’ve done to support us this • For being a friend to us, and partner near Ventnor’s off-leash beach Travis believes a small ger issue at play” and that she has highlighted a deep divide group of local wildlife enthu- often sees people with their year. Thank you, organisation in so many other ways, in the community over dogs siasts may be targeting dog dogs off-leash outside the des- including the Bass Coast Reconciliation on beaches. owners and trying to intimi- ignated off leash area. • For answering our call for help during Network, where you have provided such Last week (June 17) the Ad- date them. “The dogs run off into the the COVID-19 Pandemic preparation; strong and visible leadership. vertiser reported on the lucky He has started a Facebook bushes and they are often out while your business was slowing, we were escape of Blondy, an Italian page and is distributing leaf- of sight of their owners,” she Maremma (not a golden re- lets, to encourage people to said. very worried ours was about to boom and Whether or not you were working with us triever as previously reported) come forward if they’ve been With debate raging on social you came to our aid so quickly. at BCH over the past weeks, partnerships who was rushed to the vet af- approached or threatened by media, last week the Phillip like ours don’t happen without commit- ter eating what was believed anyone while walking their Island Conservation Society • For working with us (at the peak of our ment, vision and hard work. Thank you to be a poisoned bait. dogs. posted information about the Pandemic preparation) 7 shifts a day, 7 sincerely for all that you’ve done, for us Blondy has recovered well He’s offering a $1000 reward Victorian Domestic Animal from her ordeal and follow up for anyone providing informa- Act on their Facebook page. days per week, strengthening our service and your community. blood tests have shown there tion that leads to a conviction. “PICS would like to share a to our community, and making our is no permanent damage to Meanwhile police investiga- few links to help dog owners service safe. Yours faithfully, her liver. tions continue into the alleged understand the current Victo- Blondy’s owner Travis Eades poisoned bait incident. rian legislation and the cur- • For being adaptable, accepting the said he has approached Bass However other residents rent Bass Coast Shire regula- Coast Shire Council to send have contacted the Advertiser tions about dogs.” challenge, learning so much about Bass a sample of the alleged bait expressing concern about the The post advised dog own- Coast Health, working in a health service, Jan Child for testing, but will pay for it behaviour of dog owners, say- ers to consult council’s Local COVID-19, hand hygiene, and the im- Chief Executive Officer himself if council decides not ing many don’t properly re- Law No. 1 for “details on ac- portance of contact tracing and sanitiser. to go ahead. strain their dogs. ceptable behaviour”, noting He claimed a similar green One woman, who asked to that any abusive comments mass was found behind the remain anonymous for fear of on the post would be removed. Don’t go back to playing the pokies How much money have you saved since Coronavirus closed pokies venues?

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PAGE 12 - THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020 THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020 - PAGE 13 Changing Places

Elizabeth Davie of Going Places Despite the decimation of the trav- will return. Travel says the travel industry is fac- el industry, Elizabeth said the past “It will just be a different way of ing its biggest challenge and expects few months have been busier than operating. This is an opportunity to it will be changed forever after CO- ever. re-evaluate what we do and how we VID-19. “I’m reading posts from friends do it.” “I love travel and it’s my livelihood,” saying they’re learning to knit or She believes her popular hosted said Elizabeth, who has worked in taking up painting during lockdown, tours will be a big part of the com- travel for 36 years. while we have been working 12-hour pany’s future. “The industry has been devasted. days. “It’s a part of the business I’ve de- It was affected so early on and will “We have cancelled a frighteningly veloped over 15 years and we nor- probably be the last to recover.” large number of forward bookings. mally take away three tours a year. Many people have been impacted “It’s awful being stuck in the mid- “I love it, it’s a part I really enjoy. by the closure of borders and shut- dle, between clients and tour opera- We have a ball.” down of airports and hotels, with fu- tors or airlines. It takes so long to In the past, Elizabeth has taken ture holiday plans in disarray, while unwind, but refunds are starting to small groups on trips to destinations others desperately scrambled to get flow through now.” around the world, including Scan- back from overseas. Working around the clock with no dinavia, Russia, Spain, Portugal, But few have an insight into the money coming in is putting every- Norfolk Island and the Kimberley to impact the global pandemic has had one in the industry under enormous name just a few. on the travel industry. pressure. She says the tours will continue. “It’s not as easy as someone saying “We still have all our monthly ex- “We will focus on tours within Aus- – ‘I couldn’t do my trip, so refund me penses. That’s scary with zero in- tralia and Victoria initially and as the everything’,” she explained. come,” Elizabeth said. borders open, we will expand.” “We have to work with thousands “I do feel sad for the industry as a of policies, tour operators and air- whole as it can be misunderstood, Celebrations on hold lines. Money from deposits is auto- and many people don’t understand In March this year, Elizabeth had matically paid out to the supplier to just how hard people are working planned a big celebration of 25 years secure the client’s trip and it filters under such difficult circumstances in business, but that was also a casu- through from there to hold itinerar- with skeleton staff to get the best alty of the pandemic. Elizabeth Davie of Going Places Travel said the travel industry has been ies on the ground, likewise final bal- possible outcomes.” The invites were ready to be sent devastated by the global Coronavirus pandemic. ances. It is not a simple process to While she considers herself very out, but now everything is on hold. ‘get it back’. This crisis has had such lucky, she said the shutdown caused On the night of the planned party, a devastating effect on so many peo- by the virus was “such a shock”, with home,” she said. travel still a long way off, Elizabeth “I ended up sitting by the fire reflect- ple around the globe.” the situation getting worse each “I was staying awake during the predicts travel within Australia will ing with a glass of wine,” Elizabeth The length of time it takes to week. night, contacting people and saying open first, followed by New Zealand said. process refunds has been a source “My business, which I’d built up you have to get home now. and then the Pacific. “We’re taking this opportunity of frustration for both agents and over 30 plus years, disappeared over “We did manage to get everyone “I think everyone will have to to implement an array of fantastic their customers, but fortunately her night.” home before the borders closed. It adapt to a new kind of travel. It’s go- changes, that I’ve wanted to incorpo- clients have been incredibly under- There was no time for self-pity was frightening the speed it hap- ing to take two or three years to re- rate into the business for years. standing. though, as Elizabeth and her team pened. It changed hourly. Those first cover and may never be like it was.” “At the moment, we’re hibernating “We’ve been here for 25 years and scrambled to get all their clients couple of weeks were a horrible blur.” Having weathered storms before – and working remotely as we follow have a strong relationship with our home safely. including MERS, SARS, the collapse government guidelines, but we will clients and they appreciate how hard “First up, the priority was to get Uncertain future of Ansett and 9/11 – Elizabeth said be opening by appointment in the we are working for them.” all our clients who were overseas With the prospect of international the travel industry is resilient and coming weeks.” Locals on tour with Going Places

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Vietnam/Cambodia, 2014 Mauritius Sri Lanka Canada/Alaska 2019 PAGE 14 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Elizabeth Davie and a group of 21 locals set off on a tour of Egypt in The group encountered a sandstorm in Abu Sim- When the borders to Jordan closed, the tour was cut short and the group March and got caught up in the global pandemic. bel and their holiday plans started to unravel. returned to Australia, but they completed the Egyptian section of the tour. Escape from Egypt As the coronavirus pandemic swept and Elizabeth admits at that point, she of nowhere. Our luggage was still back how crucial it was to get everyone careful. We went into self-isolation and across the globe and countries began to started to worry. on the boat on the Nile, so our Tour Di- home. Back in the Cowes office Chloe took that very seriously.” shut their borders, Elizabeth Davie, of “I didn’t have a real sense of the rector decided to organise a bus back frantically rebooked flights and re- Going Places Travel managed to get Going Places Travel in Cowes, was host- severity of what was happening, al- to Aswan,” said Elizabeth. issued tickets.” the tour group home without having to ing a group of 21 locals around Egypt. though I knew the girls in the office “We had a police convoy, but were The rest of the party enjoyed two pay exorbitant change fees and Trav- Sounding more like a script from were dealing with a lot of changing turned back after one hour as there nights in a hotel in Cairo and had a elmarvel provided refunds on the un- an Indiana Jones film than a normal policies. No matter where you travel was too much sand covering the road.” chance to catch their breath, but there used parts of the tour. holiday, the group faced sandstorms, there is a sense of removal – it was dif- The intrepid travellers ended up in was no rest for Elizabeth, who de- Elizabeth said the current crisis has floods, border closures and a global ficult to grasp how quickly it escalated an Abu Simbel hotel – “covered in sand” scribed the two days as “very stressful”. reminded people that having a travel pandemic before they arrived safety around the world. and spent the night, before boarding In the end, they flew out on March 15, agent means you have someone in back in Australia. “We were having a ball. It was a Trav- the bus again at 4.30am the next morn- and Cairo airport closed two days later. your corner, “who knows the right per- The group set off on their tour of elmarvel tour and I was in constant ing for the six-hour drive to Aswan. “No one had a sense of panic while son to call”. Egypt and Jordan at the start of March. contact with them and monitoring the The itinerary had the group then flying we were there. The group were amaz- “It’s a bit like insurance – it’s not until “When we left, COVID-19 was just situation. I didn’t feel we were unsafe.” to Jordan, but floods closed the airport, ing, they never once complained. you use it that you really appreciate it.” starting to impact Italy but there were no When they left their cruise for a half leaving them stranded for seven hours. “I don’t think anyone was ever wor- Clients on the Egypt trip really did cases in the Middle East,” said Elizabeth. day tour of the tombs in Abu Simbel, In those seven hours, the border to ried, they knew I had my finger on the have the holiday of a lifetime and have “I was conscious of it but felt it was things took a turn for the worse. Jordan closed. pulse. told her how grateful they were for all contained. It wasn’t particularly well Flying into the remote village near Suddenly the fun-filled holiday “They had a ball. We completed the she did to get them home safely. understood over there, but we were be- the border with Sudan, they encoun- turned into a race against time as Eliz- Egypt part of the trip, which was an in- “One of my regular travellers told me ing cautious, using hand sanitiser and tered a massive dust storm, referred to abeth worked frantically to get her tour credible experience to be part of.” she wasn’t worried at all, because she observing social distancing.” by the locals as a “dragon storm”. back to Australia. The group arrived home before the knew I was doing the worrying for them. Everything was fine until they ar- The storm shut the airport leaving “I had to get 22 people home from mandatory government hotel quaran- “Every trip I do, I’m relieved every- rived in Luxor for their Nile cruise. the group with no way to return to their Cairo,” she explained. tine rules kicked in, so everyone went one is safely home when we come over They found out there had been a CO- boat and belongings. “I was awake for two nights and into self-isolation at home. that bridge. This time, I was hugely re- VID-19 outbreak on a previous cruise “We were stuck there in the middle pulled in every contact I had. I realised “We were all okay and we were very lieved!”

Thank you to all our wonderful travellers for your continued support. We look forward to creating many more holiday memories with you.

THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - PAGE 15 Crime statistics stable The annual crime statistics up un- high figures reflected the concen- til March 2020 have been released by trated effort to address issues of the state government. TOP 5 TOP 5 TOP 5 family violence. It’s good news for Bass Coast, with LOCATION TYPES SUBURBS PRINCIPAL OFFENCE SUBGROUPS “There are more reports, more fol- only 0.5 per cent increase on last year. low ups and intervention orders are Breach family In the 12 months to March 2020, House 608 Wonthaggi 505 203 much more common.” there were 1793 incidents recorded violence order Unfortunately, more intervention in Bass Coast, up from 1784 last year. orders translates to more breaches Street/ Breaches of family violence orders 209 Cowes 324 Other theft 202 he said, but on a positive note, people and criminal damage were up, while Lane/Footpath are more comfortable reporting fam- other thefts had dropped. ily violence incidents than in the past. The overall incident rate per Frontyard 86 Inverloch 153 Criminal damage 201 “We encourage that, and we want 100,000 population was well below people to come forward and report the Victorian average. these incidents. We’re happy to have Driveway/ Residential non- Acting Senior Sergeant Colin 70 North Wonthaggi 138 145 an increase in our figures if it keeps Shepherd said it was a pleasing re- Carport aggravated burgl. people safe.” sult, and crime rates had fallen in the He said breaches of an order did Other Steal from a three months since March. 61 Cape Woolamai 61 110 not always mean a physical or ver- “Overall, crime in Bass Coast has Retail motor vehicle bal fight. decreased in the 12 months up to the “It could be someone’s ex-partner end of June,” he said, attributing the Comparison on previous year: Green = Down. Red = Up. Orange = No change. Blue = No previous year calling them, in contravention of an lower figures to a range of factors. Notes: In order to maintain confidentiality, sensitive counts with a value of 1 to 3 are displayed as “≤ 3”and are given a value of 2 to calculate totals. In cases where the order. That’s recorded as a breach “Summer is not as busy as it used majority of cells need to be confidentialised, these data will not be displayed. and as a Family Violence incident.” to be, with the changing focus at New He said any breaches of a commu- Year’s Eve to family friendly activities. A breakdown of the top 5 locations, suburbs and offences for Bass Coast in this year’s crime statistics. nity corrections order would also ap- “We no longer seem to be the party pear in these figures. destination for young people.” appreciate community assistance in He said police did not want to take permarket for criminals”. He congratulated the council and crime investigations and reporting.” action on an incident until they be- “They know there is going to be a lieved it could be proven in court. congregation of cars, many with valu- community on the work done to in- Crimes and charges Stats at a glance crease the focus on families at the “We can’t get a second bite at the ables in them, unattended for a period busiest time of the year. This year’s figure of 1793 was the cherry.” of time,” said Snr Sergeant Shepherd. Breakdown by principal offence: Cowes remained the second highest first overall rise since 2017. However he reassured the commu- “It’s a constant message from us – Theft 818 location for recorded incidents, though The statistics show charges were nity that police don’t close off cases don’t leave valuables in the car, don’t Breaches of orders 533 the number was down from last year. laid in 38.3 per cent of cases. In 20.1 – they remain open unless solved. leave them unlocked.” Burglary/break in 404 The top five locations were Wont- per cent of cases, no charges were “We are always positive about He said busy boat ramp carparks Property damage 320 solving crime. We don’t move on. were also targeted by thieves. haggi, Cowes, Inverloch, North Won- laid, while 41.6 per cent of cases re- Stalking/harassment 110 thaggi and Cape Woolamai. mained unsolved. Nothing is brushed away,” he said. Theft from properties – stealing Breach of family violence orders Snr Sergeant Shepherd said there Snr Sergeant Shepherd said police plants, lawn mowers, push bikes – is Investigation status: and theft were the top two offences were a range of reasons why charges were working to improve their com- also reflected in the figures. Charges laid 687 across the shire. might not be laid. munication with victims of crime, to “It’s a good reminder not to leave No charges laid 361 While the statistics provide a de- “It depends on the availability of try and provide “constant reassur- things in plain view. We have a spike Unsolved 745 tailed breakdown of incidents across evidence, the availability of witness- ance that we are still working on it”. on push bike thefts every year over the shire, Snr Sergeant Shepherd es and if we have evidence that is ad- summer.” Incidents by postcode Phillip Island: missible in court. “Supermarket for criminals” Cowes 324 said people should not be alarmed. Breaches “We do live in one of the safest ar- “Sometimes there’s not enough de- Theft and burglary figures in pop- Cape Woolamai 61 eas in Victoria. tails for us to have avenues of inves- ular beach and boating areas reflect After theft, the biggest category San Remo 52 “But the community can assist in tigation, or we have exhausted the the number of thefts from motor for crime in Bass Coast is breaches Ventnor 34 investigations by reporting any sus- avenue of investigation and come to vehicles, with the police describing of orders. Newhaven 31 picious behaviour. We rely on and a dead end.” beachside car parks as almost a “su- Snr Sergeant Shepherd said the

Gus Oats proudly displaying his STEM project, part of a 10-week unit completed by grade three and four stu- Tessa Marks with her balloon pop game, created as part dents at San Remo Primary. of a STEM project at San Remo Primary. The Cape Kitchen has put in an application to construct a bore, as part of plans to create a hot springs at the site. Fun and games with STEM The grade three and four students What, a bore? at San Remo Primary School have An application to construct a 900m can be extracted from the aquifer. recently completed a 10-week unit bore at 1215 Phillip Island Road, Ne- A local water management engi- on STEM. whaven and extract 20 megalitres of neer said in a farming context, 20 “STEM integrates science, tech- groundwater has been lodged with megalitres (ML) of water is consid- nology, engineering and mathemat- Southern Rural Water. ered a “relatively small” volume of ics into the school curriculum,” ex- 1215 Phillip Island Road is the ad- water, the equivalent of about 20 plained Principal Karen Bowker. dress of The Cape Kitchen, which Olympic swimming pools. “The program encouraged our has plans to create a hot springs and They said 20 ML would be adequate children to problem solve, to anal- wellness centre adjacent to the exist- to run a dairy and water stock, but it yse, to be creative, to work within ing restaurant. would only be enough to irrigate two teams, as well as promote indepen- A spokesperson for Bass Coast or three paddocks. Installing a 900m dent thinking.” Shire Council confirmed there was bore could potentially cost in excess The children’s STEM task was to a current planning permit for the de- of $1 million, they estimated. research, plan and develop an ‘ar- velopment of a hot springs at the site. The Cape Kitchen did not respond cade’ game. While council is aware of the appli- to our request for comment. “Their games were made out of re- cation, a spokesperson said it would Southern Rural Water said the cyclable materials, sourced by them- not be making a submission. public consultation process includ- selves from around their homes,” Southern Rural Water confirmed the ed a 28-day period for stakeholder said Ms Bowker. proposed bore would be approximate- agencies, neighbours and interested “The task also included a business Asha Payne proudly displays her “Holes for Goals” creation. ly 900 metres deep and was a hot wa- parties to make submissions. Sub- plan – the planning and development ter bore, from an aquifer that is deeper missions on the proposal will be ac- of a business name and logo. continually made, to improve the ef- The school celebrated the comple- than used in agricultural bores. cepted until 4pm on July 8. “Drawing up plans played a big fectiveness of their games. tion of the STEM project, with grade The proposal is to source the water The application and submissions are part, as did trial and error. Once “We had games of skill and games three and four inviting the rest of the from an “unincorporated groundwa- then formally submitted for decision. games were complete, the students of chance built. They were colour- school to come and play their games. ter management area” which means Interested parties are notified of the needed to reflect on their build and ful, inventive and included fantastic “It was a big success and great fun there is no limit on how much water decision and have the right of appeal. the game’s success. Changes were ‘student-made’ mechanisms.” was had by everyone,” said Ms Bowker. PAGE 16 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 A proposed landscape design for the roundabout at Cape Woolamai – part of $113,000 allocated by council for landscaping the two new roundabouts. Glam roundabouts for island entry Pat McCabe, Nurse Unit Manager of the Integrated Cancer Unit at Bass Coast Health, is urging Phillip Island’s two new multi-million-dollar budget to better than nothing”. people to be tested for bowel cancer. roundabouts – at Cape Woola- create each roundabout did “This is a start because it’s mai and Back Beach Road – not include landscaping. important the design flows will be given $113,000 facelifts. “I’m happy to have it allo- through,” Deb said. The roundabouts, currently cated now so once it’s finished “I think the work to be done Be screened for bowel cancer under construction by Region- it is presented as well as can on the roundabouts is critical al Roads Victoria (RRV), were be,” he said. because if we do nothing it Bowel cancer is Australia’s second deadliest ing may or may not occur. set to be plain concrete, but Cr Fullarton said current will end up looking like subur- cancer but nearly all cases can be treated suc- Bass Coast Shire councillors driving conditions at the bia and if it’s not done now it cessfully when detected early. Reduce your risk last week voted to allocate the roundabout were dangerous would be years before it could June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – Bowel cancer risk is increased by smoking, funds as part of plans to spruce and he had urged RRV to “rec- be fixed. a Bowel Cancer Australia initiative to raise eating an excessive amount of red meat (espe- up the island’s entrance. tify” immediately. “It’s important we send a awareness of the cancer and promote the val- cially when charred), eating processed meats The draft 2020/21 bud- “It’s currently not the safest message that this island is ue of prevention and early diagnosis. (smoked, cured, salted or preserved), drinking get – also released last week turning point.” something special.” Every week, 103 Australians die of bowel alcohol, and being overweight or obese. (see separate story) – allo- Cr Michael Whelan said According to RRV, the in- cancer (5,375 people a year). Age, family history, hereditary conditions cates a total of $200,000 for drivers’ expectations of the tersection at Woolamai Beach More Bass Coast Shire residents are diag- and personal health history can also influence the entrance projected, with landscaping design shouldn’t Road has received a $10.4 mil- nosed with bowel cancer than the Victorian bowel cancer risk. $113,000 to the roundabout be too high. lion upgrade and will include average, but 49 per cent of 50-74-year-olds par- People with certain diseases and illnesses landscaping and the remain- “Because at the end of the a new dual-lane roundabout, ticipate in bowel cancer screening, which is are more prone to developing bowel cancer. der going to new signage. day the roundabouts are road new street lighting, footpaths, also greater than the Victorian average. These include Type Two diabetes, closely A group of residents has infrastructure and safety is relocated bus stops and im- According to Cancer Council Victoria, 85 linked cancers such as ovarian or digestive pushed for a makeover to the paramount,” Cr Whelan said. proved pedestrian crossing people died from bowel cancer in Gippsland in system cancers, and inflammatory bowel dis- entry for seven years, with the “The designs are good with- infrastructure. 2017 and 257 cases were diagnosed. While the eases including Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis. shire last November hiring in constraints.” Construction is expected to risk of bowel cancer increases with age, the A person’s risk category also depends on consultant Steve Wallbrink to Once completed, annual be complete by early-2021. disease doesn’t discriminate, affecting men how many close relatives have bowel cancer design landscaping concepts. maintenance of the round- The intersection at Back and women, young and old. and their age at diagnosis. “The Entry to Phillip Island abouts will cost about $66,000 Beach and Phillip Island That’s why it’s vital people aged 50 and over “People can also reduce their risk of bowel Project is an opportunity to – including weeding, mowing roads will have its existing Y are tested, said Pat McCabe, Nurse Unit Man- cancer by reporting any unusual bowel hab- develop a sense of arrival to and any vandalism repairs – intersection replaced with a ager of the Integrated Cancer Unit at Bass its to their GP, reporting any bleeding to your Phillip Island that reflects its to be paid for by the shire. dual-lane roundabout to im- Coast Health. GP, quitting smoking, eating plenty of fresh natural environment, culture Island resident Deb Holland prove access and safety. “Early detection is critical. The Cancer fruit and vegetables, limiting red and pro- and status as a premier tour- has pushed for a makeover to This project will cost $8.75 Council encourages all people aged between cessed meats, and maintaining a healthy body ism destination,” shire officers the island’s entrance for seven million and is expected to also 50 and 74 to perform a free home test every weight,” Mr McCabe said. stated. years and said while focusing be complete by early next year. two years,” he said. Abstaining from or limiting alcohol con- Cr Stephen Fullarton said on the two roundabouts first Details: regionalroads.vic. “With early detection, 90 per cent of bowel sumption is also beneficial to reducing one’s he was “shocked” that RRV’s was a “bit back to front”, “it’s gov.au. cancers can be treated successfully but early risk. detection is crucial to begin treatment as soon as possible.” Testing is free through BowelScreen Austra- Symptoms alert Water plan sets management course lia, and entails taking two small samples of separate bowel motions and returning them If you have any of these symptoms for more Bass Coast Shire Council water supplies and wastewater develop their projects.” by post for screening. than two weeks, see your GP. They could be voted to adopt the Integrated management,” a Council me- The Mayor said by adopting GPs can also offer a faecal immunochemical indicative of colon or rectal cancer. Water Management Plan 2020 dia statement said, noting the the IWMP – Strategy Document test every two years to people aged 45-49 who • Blood in your faeces or rectal bleeding – Strategy Document (IWMP) at IWMP established six strategic as a first step, Council is setting request it. • A recent, persistent change in bowel habit its June Council Meeting. objectives relating to Council’s the strategic objectives for in- Talk to your GP or pharmacist about test- (e.g. diarrhoea, constipation or the feeling of Council said the IWMP iden- role in the water cycle. tegrated water management in ing through BowelScreen Australia. Order a incomplete emptying) tifies its role as a responsible Bass Coast Shire Mayor, Cr Bass Coast. The next step will screening test online at https://shop.bowel- • A change in the shape or appearance of stormwater manager and water Brett Tessari said the value of be to review and endorse the canceraustralia.org/ or by calling 1800 555 494. your faeces (e.g. narrower faeces or mucus in consumer and outlines a com- an Integrated Water Manage- IWMP - Implementation Plan. The test can easily be performed at home. faeces) mitment to work with the water ment planning approach lies in The Implementation Plan will During the early stages of bowel cancer, • Abdominal pain or swelling sector and the community to its consideration of the entire identify projects, partnerships people may have no symptoms, which is why better plan, manage and deliver water cycle. and funding opportunities in • Pain or a lump in the anus or rectum screening is vital. • Unexplained anaemia causing tiredness, water to the Bass Coast com- “Another significant benefit Bass Coast to achieve objec- As a cancerous tumour grows, it can narrow weakness or weight loss. munity. of developing an IWMP is the tives identified in the Strategy and block the bowel, resulting in changes to Council also said forecast strengthening of relationships Document. the size, shape and colour of poo. Rectal bleed- development growth in Bass between Council and water au- Cr Tessari said ome of these Coast creates significant storm- thorities and the Department of project opportunities are al- water-related considerations. Environment, Land, Water and ready well advanced, such and will work hard towards the prevention of “Taking an Integrated Water Planning,” Cr Tessari said. as the Pioneer Bay road and these behaviours in our community, because Management approach will as- “It will also allow us to gain an drainage upgrade project, in Mayor’s Message there is no place for them. sist Council to address stormwa- insight into how other regions partnership with Melbourne – Cr Brett Tessari Moving on, our Draft Budget 2020/21 was re- ter issues and plan for potable manage water sustainably and Water. leased last week, following our June Council On behalf of Bass Coast Shire Council, I Meeting. Under normal circumstances follow- would like to acknowledge that we are sad- ing the Draft Budget’s release, we would hold dened and offended at the appalling conduct community consultation sessions, but due to the of the ex-Minister for Local Government to- impact of COVID-19 that isn’t possible this year. Arts grants for island wards the Minister for Women. His behaviour However, we will be holding a Facebook Q was sexist, threatening and totally at odds and A session, to give people an opportunity to An artist and an author from The government announced trades out of work and leading with the outstanding progress made by Bass learn more about the Draft Budget on Tuesday, Phillip Island are among the 400 more than $2.4 million in grants to millions in lost revenue. Coast Shire Council towards building gender July 7 at www.facebook.com/basscoastshire, creative workers who received to support Victorian creative The $4.2 million Sustaining equity and creating a more welcoming and re- from 6pm to 7.30pm. You can find the Draft grants from the Creative Indus- workers, organisations and Creative Workers initiative is a spectful Victoria. Budget on our website at www.basscoast.vic. try funding announced by the micro-businesses, saying the quick-response grants program We are an organisation that has zero toler- gov.au/budget, while hard copies will also state government last week. funding would help the sector to that is part of a $51.1 million ance for violence or bigotry of any kind. We be made available. Submissions to the Draft Anthony Lloyd from Cape rebuild and bounce back from package for the creative indus- pride ourselves on developing a culture of in- Budget can be made in writing by emailing Woolamai received $5000 to cre- the Coronavirus pandemic. tries. clusivity and respect. We have a longstanding [email protected] or by mail, ate a series of online instruction- The creative industries em- Delivered in partnership with and strong commitment to Preventing Men’s addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Bass al videos on the studio painting ploy 280,000 people in Victoria Regional Arts Victoria and Arts Violence against Women and supporting our Coast Shire Council, PO Box 118, Wonthaggi, process, as a resource for artists, and contribute $31 billion to the Access Victoria, rolling assess- LGBTIQ community. 3995. If you wish to speak to your submission, curators and students. state’s economy. It is among the ments are continuing. It is an absolute disgrace that in 2020, we are you must advise Council within your email or Author Chris Flynn, who re- hardest hit sectors, with venue More than 2,500 applications still seeing this type of behaviour. We will not letter. cently released his third novel closures, screen industry shut- were received over four weeks. stand back and let this behaviour occur, which The consultation period will close at 5pm “Mammoth” received $5000 to downs and event cancellations For information on grants and is why I am delivering this statement, calling on Tuesday, June 21 and submissions will be help tour and promote the book leaving thousands of creative support go to creative.vic.gov. it out. We are an organisation that will always heard at a Special Meeting of Council at 11am online via digital platforms. practitioners and associated au/grants-and-support call out violence and bigotry when we see it on Wednesday, July 29. THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - PAGE 17 CORONAVIRUS LATEST LOCAL INFORMATION Traders fear imminent closures Business owners have predicted to fill out a survey asking how I was Bar, said he had very little rent relief closures of shop fronts across Phillip impacted by Coronavirus. from his landlords and qualified for Island and San Remo, with an urgent “But the effects of COVID-19 and JobKeeper for just six staff, with oth- tourism plan required to salvage the the recession will be long lasting and er staff not working (“because they industry. are still ongoing. I and many busi- can get government funding without Cheeky Goose’s Robert van den nesses are not coping well. We are all working”). Brink said he had already lost experiencing unprecedented losses.” “Four of my staff come from over- $350,000, adding his doors could Usually Cheeky Goose has 12 staff, seas so I’ve given them food and close following the end of JobKeeper but is currently maintaining three on housing. What else am I going to unless Destination Phillip Island JobKeeper. do? I can’t put them on the street,” he (DPI), the Phillip Island Traders and In a good year, about 40 per cent of said. Business Association and Bass Coast the restaurant’s customers are inter- “People tend to think everything is Shire had an industry-wide plan to national, with just 15 per cent from going back to normal but I believe increase tourist numbers. Phillip Island. the real hit will come later in the “Expenses are still coming, the tap “There’s just not enough of a popu- year. It’s too early to say how we’ll is still running, rent, utilities, insur- lation to sustain businesses from logo.” ance, body corporate. We’re still cal residents.” Andrew said one of the greatest losing thousands of dollars a week Cheeky Goose currently is only of- hurdles to his business had been red without a customer base visiting fering takeaway, working on a plan tape, including navigating JobKeep- Phillip Island,” said Rob, who has to reopen to diners. er and social distancing restrictions. had the business for five years and “But we’re going into winter, our He said he had received one call been in hospitality for more than quietest time, and the rules required from Bass Coast Shire offering to re- two decades. on sanitation mean that we would imburse a trading fee, but he had not “I’m prepared for losses for three have to hire more staff than usual. heard back from them or received a months and then I’m done. I don’t “Restaurants here are reporting reimbursement. Businesses like Gullivers in Cowes are under increasing pressure with some own- have the funds to continually sustain they’re getting angry customers be- “The shire could help businesses ers predicting many businesses will close when the JobKeeper subsidies finish. losses and I’m not prepared to go cause they will come wanting a table navigate the red tape. into debt to pay bills. modation and other business “not Victoria focus on their problems. of 10 but rules allow for a table of “When lockdown happened none “The full effect of this pandemic enough”. “For years there’s been a concerted six.” of the businesses had any notice will be felt come October, once Job- about what was required.” “Where is the plan? Where is the effort to get one market (China). We Red tape keeper wage subsidies run out and concerted, single voice uniting ev- put all our eggs in one basket and He said last weekend someone business have to pay full wages. A lot eryone for the benefit of everyone? now that’s hurting us.” Owner of three hospitality busi- informed police that Gullivers was of businesses I have spoken to here They’ve had three months to get it Rob, who pays an annual member- nesses in Cowes Andrew Higgins trading with too many customers. say they’ll have to pull the pin once done and if a plan isn’t ready, why ship to be part of DPI, said any plan said he had lost thousands of dol- “The police came, scanned the area the subsidy finishes.” not? What have they been doing should focus on domestic markets, lars since the pandemic – including and left. I’m allowed 20 outside and Rob said there needed to be an since March? matching each stage in eased restric- throwing out $7000 in fresh food at 20 inside but it’s not easy to under- urgent joint effort, “coming together “Phillip Island needs to focus on tions with a new marketing plan. the beginning of lockdown. stand or navigate the requirements to achieve goals”, with individual Phillip Island and let other parts of “So far I’ve had the shire ask me Andrew, who owns Gullivers Wine and how they change.” marketing of restaurants, accom- “Frightening situation” A now retired but former pillar of Who’s the Phillip Island business community, Margaret Ellis, has voiced her concerns about the impact of the Coronavirus on local business. at your Margaret and her husband ran the Cowes Newsagency for more than 40 years. During that time, she was a gen- door? erous and committed and involved supporter of the local community, both through her business and vol- unteering on many committees. At 82 years of age, Margaret still takes a keen interest in local business and the community. “I was in business here for 40 years and I’m upset to see the horrible effect this is having,” she said. “I have got rental properties for two stores and they’ve been hard hit. I’ve given them free rent for a couple of months, to try and help.” She said she’s worried how local Margaret Ellis (standing right) is businesses will survive the COV- pictured outside the Cowes newsa- ID-19 pandemic. gency in 2003, with local residents, “How many shops in the main supporting just one of the many street of Cowes are actually closed,” community fundraising endeavours she queried. that she assisted in her forty plus “Will they reopen? I have a lot of years running a business in the main concerns. The last thing you want to street. see when you come into a town is a Business closures? lot of empty shops. Although there have been anec- Phillip Island photogra- out the craziness of COVID-19,” The Bott family, Keira, Joel, Leo, “I feel so sorry for those places that have to close up.” dotal reports of businesses closing Claire said. Noah and Hutch, Surf Beach: down, Destination Phillip Island said pher Claire Davie started “Without realizing, you’ve all “Isolation came at the perfect time It’s not easy for the stores that her Facebook and Instagram have remained open either, she said. it has no reports of business perma- provided an immeasurable amount for us. We just gave birth to our third nently closing due to the Coronavi- sites The Doorstep Docu- of comfort to the community by little boy Hutch in late February. “Some people just march up to the counter willy-nilly. They don’t seem rus. proving that we were always all in Everything slowed down at the “As you will see a lot are reopening mentary at the start of the this together. perfect time and reminding us to care. Coronavirus lockdown. “So many just don’t understand. on June 22 and during school holi- “Fortunately, our Phillip Island to really soak up these first few days which is good news,” said DPI For the past six weeks community hasn’t been shaken by months and connect as a family. This is a very frightening situation. We never saw anything like it and I’m General Manager, Kim Storey. the devastating health effects that Leo and Noah have enjoyed their However, the announcement that Claire has shared some of have been felt all over the world. daily bike rides, beach hangs and glad I’m not running the show now.” the hundreds of stories and She urged people to help the busi- the proposed increase to a 50-per- Instead, for so many of us, this cra- slow mornings. son limit in restaurants, cafes and photos she’s gathered with zy moment in history has allowed We’re very grateful that Joel is still ness community find a solution to get through the crisis. pubs would be postponed until July us to appreciate what we are all so employed, and although his days are 12 may now see some doors remain the Advertiser and now – lucky to have. long, our weekends are filled with “We’re all in this together. We need with lockdown slowly easing to find solutions that are helpful and closed. “I hope that the immense kindness, movies, games, monster truck mad- In a DPI survey of 61 local busi- – this is her last offering. compassion and connection that ness and outdoor roasts by the fire considered.” As the government winds back re- nesses undertaken after the Queen’s has been shown while the world was with marshmallows to follow. Birthday long weekend, only 15 per With more than 200 doorsteps turned upside down will continue to We just moved here in December strictions to try and control a recent spike in cases, Margaret said she’s cent reported they were not open. documented, in her last post Claire be a part of our new normal. and absolutely love Claire’s cre- However some business owners thanked all the locals for inviting “The Doorstep documentary will ativity documenting families on heeding all the health warnings. “I haven’t been up the street at all. have expressed concerns for the long her into their lives. stop dominating your newsfeeds the island. term outlook saying many could “I’d like to thank you all, for al- now, but it’s not over yet! An ex- In a time where you can feel so I’ve got good neighbours and my daughter helps with the shopping and have to close once the JobKeep- lowing me, a stranger to most of hibition and a book are on the way, lonely, this page has helped us to er payments cease in September you, to photograph you through- stay tuned.” feel connected.” taking me to doctors’ appointments. “I just stay put in my house.” (see separate story above). PAGE 18 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Restrictions reversed as Council Update state infections climb Have your say: Smiths Beach Town Plan Still no recorded active cases within Bass Coast Do you live in or regularly visit Smiths Beach? Then we want to hear from you! We're creating a Town Plan to help strengthen, protect and support the future use and enjoyment of the popular With the number of record- atic testing Monday to Friday, The state of emergency has seaside town. We want to know what you consider to be the short, medium and long term ed casing climbing across the and testing occurs at Wont- been extended for a further state, some easing of restric- haggi Hospital for ED presen- four weeks and Victoria Po- priorities for Smiths Beach. Consultation is open until 30 June 2020. To have your say visit www. tions have been postponed. tations, and inpatients. lice have powers to enforce basscoast.vic.gov.au/smithsbeach or contact our Strategic Planning Team on the numbers below. The number of patrons al- Anyone with symptoms, the current restrictions and lowed in cafes, restaurants however mild, is encouraged issue on the spot fi nes. Fines Tender and bars remains at 20, a huge to be tested. include up to $1652 for indi- blow to local venues hoping In an attempt to restrict ris- viduals and up to $9913 for Tender No 20009 – Bituminous Surfacing of Roads to operate at increased capac- ing community transmission, businesses. Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Contractor to carry out its annual bituminous ity over the upcoming school the number of visitors allowed In areas without transmis- surfacing program for local sealed roads within Bass Coast Shire. The contract is for two years, holidays. to homes has been scaled sion, such as rural areas, the with an extension option of up to three years at the discretion of Council. There are still no record- back to fi ve. government said it may look ed active cases within Bass The government has urged at easing restrictions. Tender No 20010 – Annual Supply of Asphalt Coast, however neighbouring everyone to only leave their Council is seeking to appoint a panel of suitably experienced contractors for either the supply, or shires of Casey and Cardinia house when necessary, prac- Key announcements: supply and delivery of high quality asphalt for maintenance patching, regulating and edge repair both have active cases and are tice social distancing, avoid • Number of visitors you purposes. The contract will be for two years, with an extension option of up to three years at the among the six key areas the crowds, maintain good hy- can have at home has been re- discretion of Council. government is monitoring. giene and restrict their inter- duced to fi ve. In a weekend press con- action with others. • Outside the home, you can Tender No 20011 – Annual Supply of Quarry and Road Making Materials ference, the Premier fl oated “The more people you see meet in groups of up to 10. Council is seeking to appoint a panel of suitably experienced contractors for the supply and load the idea of containing hot and the more often you see • The 20-person limit for only and/or supply, load and delivery of quarry products and road making materials. The contract spots within suburbs or local them – the more danger you restaurants, pubs, libraries, government areas including are putting people in,” the Pre- museums, churches and halls is for three years, with an extension option of up to two years at the discretion of Council. Casey and Cardinia. mier said. will remain until July 12. He stressed there were to • Gyms, cinemas and the- Tender documents can be downloaded free of charge from https://basscoast.etenderbox.com.au. Keeping safe be no handshakes, no hugs or atres can reopen, with a maxi- Tenders open 9.00am on Tuesday, 23 June 2020 and close at 2.00pm on Tuesday, 14 July 2020. Bass Coast Health conduct- sharing food or drinks. mum of 20 patrons. ed 187 COVID-19 tests in the The Premier also said peo- • Community sport for chil- Proposed Budget 2020/21 past week, bringing the num- ple who were feeling sick, dren and non-contact comber of tests conducted since should not visit friends and petition sport for adults can Council has prepared a proposed 2020/21 Budget for the financial year starting 1 July 2020 and April to 2370. family, go on holiday or go to begin. ending on 30 June 2021. Council will consider the adoption of these documents at the Ordinary work. Testing is available at the • Accommodation with Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, 19 August 2020. Phillip Island Health Hub Anyone who can work from communal spaces can open, 24 hours a day, seven days a home must continue to do so. with increased screening and The Proposed 2020/21 Budget: week. The work from home rule will safeguards in place. 1. Provides for new borrowings of $17.24 million during the financial year Wonthaggi Medical Centre remain in place until at least • The State of Emergency 2. Projects that $12.5 million of the amount borrowed by Council will be redeemed during the is now undertaking symptom- the end of July. has been extended to July 19. financial year 3. Projects that as at 30 June 2021, the total amount of Council borrowings will be $20.126 million 4. Projects that the cost of servicing Council’s borrowings during the financial year will be $317,000 5. Proposes that the rate in the dollar for each type of general rate to be levied by Council is: Business boost a. Residential Land Rate of 0.30544 cents in the dollar, on Capital Improved Value Twenty-eight businesses in Fund grant to help with op- new opportunities. b. Farm Land Rate of 0.24435 cents in the dollar, on Capital Improved Value Bass Coast have received full erational costs. These pay- There are currently 101 c. Commercial Land Rate of 0.30544 cents in the dollar, on Capital Improved Value payroll tax refunds from the ments support eligible busi- jobs available in Bass Coast d. Industrial Land Rate of 0.30544 cents in the dollar, on Capital Improved Value state government, totalling nesses that have a wages bill through the Working for Vic- e. Vacant Land Rate of 0.45816 cents in the dollar, on Capital Improved Value $448,849.91. below the payroll tax thresh- toria fund. Visit www.vic.gov. f. Cultural & Recreation Land Rate of 0.18327 cents in the dollar, on Capital Improved Value Member for Bass Jordan old. au/workingforvictoria for Crugnale said the refunds Ms Crugnale said the gov- more information and to reg- 6. Proposes the following annual service charges for each property provided with a service: were designed to put money ernment’s Economic Sur- ister for work. a. Standard garbage charge (includes 240 litre organics, 240 litre recycling, 120 litre landfill back into the local economy vival Package also includes “The coronavirus pandem- bins) $496.49 by supporting local business- land tax deferrals for eligible ic has clearly had a devastat- b. Additional recycling waste bin service charge of $103.11 es get through to the other small businesses, rent relief ing impact on lives and live- side of the Coronavirus crisis. for commercial tenants, and lihoods – but we’re giving c. Additional organics bin service charge of $97.94 A further 327 local busi- the $500 million Working for local businesses the support d. Upgrade existing waste bin (120 litre to 240 litre) service charge of $57.48 nesses have received a one- Victoria fund to help workers they need to survive,” Ms Viewing the proposed Budget 2020/21 off $10,000 Business Support who have lost their jobs fi nd Crugnale said. The proposed 2020/21 Budget is available online at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/budget or to have a copy mailed to you please contact our Finance Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211. The proposed Budget is also available to view at: Library doors reopen • Bass Coast Civic Centre (airlock), 76 McBride Ave, Wonthaggi • Grantville Transaction Centre, 1504-1510 Bass Hwy Library doors opened self-checkout, as well as us- are a range of virtual events Asking questions and having your say again this week, in the sec- ing WiFi, print-on-demand or and programs on offer. ond phase of reintroducing photocopying. The library also offers a Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic we will not be holding any face-to-face consultation services. Live events and regular li- home delivery service for sessions. There are still opportunities to ask questions online or over the phone: West Gippsland Libraries brary programming are still members without access to • Facebook – Tuesday, 7 July at www.facebook.com/basscoastshire from 6.00pm to 7.30pm said this phase will include on hold. the internet. Members can • Over the phone: Contact our Finance Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211 limited access to the library Many services can still be call their local branch to reg- to browse, pick-up holds and accessed online and there ister. • Email: [email protected] Under the provisions of Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989, any person may make a written submission on any proposal contained in the proposed 2020/21 Budget. Any person lodging a submission may request to be heard in person in support of their submission. More clubs secure grants Submissions may be made available to the public. Submissions must be received by 5.00pm on Tuesday, 21 July 2020 and be addressed to The Chief Executive Officer, Bass Coast Shire Council, Four more local clubs have Pony Club, Cowes Yacht Club Last week, it was announced PO Box 118, Wonthaggi VIC 3995. Those persons requesting to be heard in person in support of secured Community Sport and San Remo Bowls will all fi ve Phillip Island clubs – the their submission will have the opportunity to do so at a Special Meeting of Council at 11.00 am Sector funding from the state received $1000 under the pro- Cricket Club, Football Netball government. gram, designed to help clubs Club, Swim Club, Golf Club on Wednesday, 29 July 2020. This Meeting will be open to the public. The final 2020/21 Budget Phillip Island and District recover from the impact of the and Soccer Club – had re- will be presented at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, 19 August for adoption, Basketball, Phillip Island Coronavirus. ceived the $1000 boost. along with the outcome of any submissions.

Bass Coast Shire Council, 76 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi | DX 34903 Wonthaggi | PO Box 118, Wonthaggi VIC 3995 | 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211 or via the National Relay Service (for people $300,000 for Western Port wildlife with speech or hearing difficulties) on 13 36 77 | [email protected] Western Port has been giv- ible work in protecting and marine species.” en $300,000 from the Federal studying our local flora and Biosphere Reserves are government to examine de- fauna”. recognised by the United Na- velopment pressures on bay “The Biosphere will adopt tions, with Western Port in- wildlife. a multidisciplinary ap- cluding the Ramsar wetlands PHILLIP ISLAND & SAN REMO The funding, which deliv- proach, communicating with and endangered internation- ers on an election commit- a range of cultural groups al migratory bird species. ment, will be delivered over and communities on the The Biosphere’s Executive ADVERTISER three years to protect the need to protect the region,” Officer, Greg Hunt, said the bay’s biodiversity through Mr Hunt said. funding support would help the biosphere project. “This will include forums the Biosphere develop fur- Federal Member for and seminars to help increase ther projects to explore how Connect with us online Flinders Greg Hunt said community understanding of to meet human needs with- the team at the Western the development pressures out damaging the environ- To read the Advertiser on your computer, smartphone or tablet go to www.pisra.com.au Port Biosphere “do incred- on mammals, waterbirds and ment. THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020 - PAGE 19 B G LOCAL TRADES AND SERVICES

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Hateley with 20 points Wednesday June 17 – La- Saturday June 20 - Mens thetic response from the Three tender projects were dies Stableford 4BBB Nett Stroke & J Niven Bass Coast Shire Councillors presented to the Council meet- A Grade Winner – Vicki Round 1 to our pleas to bitumen our ing on June 17. Roff-Smith H/c(22) – 76 points Winners were Graeme Niv- roads against the summer Total Project Costs: B Grade Winner – Ros Reid en H/c(33) & Glen Marshall dust and winter sludge. $4,348,807. Isaac Batty and Reece Jamieson, the winners of the J Niven H/c(30) – 77 points H/c(30) with 62 points nett In a matter of minutes • Pioneer Bay Drainage 4BBB Stroke Scratch event with a gross score of 74/72. The C Grade Winner & Month- on a countback from runners council snubbed over 200 Improvement Project cost event was played over the weekend. ly Medal Winner – Zoe Frost Up Lewis Betts H/c(28) & Jim Sunset Strip residents by $3,817,367 H/c(35) – 75 points Brown H/c(18) also with 62 H/c(27) & Ada Anglin H/c(16) Winners not acknowledging their let- • Demolition of Cowes Cul- Putting Winner was Jea- points nett. with 68 points Winners were Isaac Batty ters and complaints. Not one tural and Community Centre nette Diss with 27 putts 9 Hole Winner was Steve Runners Up were Judy Ma- and Reece Jamieson with a word mentioned about our cost $265,630 Qualifier for the Silver Rieger with 19 points gill H/c(22) & Sheryl Smith gross score of 74/72 defeating health and safety, core is- • Wonthaggi Railway Station Spoon was Vicki Roff-Smith Ladies Competition - La- H/c(23) with 69 points. Neville Thurgood and Mark sues. Extension and Glazing cost 9 Hole Winner - Stableford dies Stableford Sunday June 21 - J Niven Jamieson – gross score 72/75 They voted unanimously $265,810 - Wendy Hamilton H/c(31) Winners were Jo Disher 4BBB Stroke Scratch Event One shot!! Well done to all. to continue the unforgiv- Ratepayers should be con- ing mantra of roads, drains, cerned when these three proj- roads, drains and a few foot- ects include a total contingency paths too. cost of $387,440. Contingency an early finish. get a short time before the rest Cr Fullarton voiced his costs are usually for unforeseen Like all the season so far it show up but from the reports it disappointment that not one or unknown additional works has been those willing to try will definitely help. road scape has been built on once a project is underway. something or somewhere dif- We are getting a lot more Around theWITH JIM’S BAIT Bay AND TACKLE his watch. His dream is to Why is it our councillors are ferent or new that have been land-based reports now that pave Phillip Island, but it’s not expressing concern to- most successful. we are into the winter with our nightmare. wards contingency costs when To say this year has been do a bit to help ensure every- Whiting went a bit quiet over many boats parked up for a few Cr Fullarton was elected to they are so high? Included in challenging for many would body still has their door open the full moon, but the reports months, the light winds and represent the people, not to the three projects is manage- be an obvious understatement by then as well. have improved a little. sunshine is also helping. live his dreams. While he had ment cost of $202,450. and just when many were to While the 2020 season has Where they are catching Calamari and salmon are 200+ letters from a united The overall budget positive get back to work in the hospi- had its challenges, it has come them hasn’t changed with the the two most targeted fish and community, mostly perma- surplus for these three projects tality industry, another hiccup. with plenty of unpredictability answer still the same, in the the reports of both are about nent residents, he claims this is $609,414. In business you learn to and if someone had given you water. the same. Patchy and small issue has been driven by out- Council informs contingency adapt and take challenges head this rundown of the season this The reports we are getting describes both but there are of-towners. is an approved inclusion used on, but nothing works without time last year you would ask are coming from almost every enough around to make you Cr Fullarton says there are for Capital Works Projects dur- support from your customers. them how much they had to whiting spot and if I had to pick head back to try again. people in Sunset Strip urging a budget year. Speaking with other busi- drink. one that was slightly better it The calamari reports have ing him to get the full road Ratepayers have contributed nesses in the area, and speak- A non-existent summer with would be around the Bass river come from all jetties, except and drainage done. But he $51,373,000 to council’s income ing from our own business only a handful of days over 35 to Maggi shoal. Rhyll and the beaches at Wool- hasn’t offered any numbers, for nine months of this finan- point of view, support has been degrees and another handful Every report we received was amai and Ventnor. There has while he spruiks that every- cial year 2019-20. great and even to those not over 30 degrees. similar in that it wasn’t easy, been nothing normal to them body 100 per cent loved the Are contingency costs one open fully yet, the texts, calls or The best part of the year very few bagged out, the fish and the reason plenty are miss- made roads after their bank way council generates re- emails of support are helping around here, autumn did not sizes were mixed but in good ing out, only fishing what is accounts have been slammed serves? greatly and much appreciated. live up to its reputation with a condition. considered the right time. for previous special charge Transparency has again As we have seen over the last lot of wind and rain plus fish- If you are prepared to look Regardless of time or tide if schemes. taken a backward step (June week or so there is a little bit to ing banned and businesses around though, you will get you want to go for a calamari We are very disappointed 17) when councillors approved go, yet before it’s all over, we forced to close. yourself a good feed of whiting, fish just go, that seems to be in Cr Pamela Rothfield. She a financial delegation for the have also seen what a selfish Most places received their and don’t spend too much time working for those catching has not responded to any Chief Executive Officer to have few can do to many. annual rainfall before the win- in the one spot if you aren’t them. phone calls or emails about the previous authority changed While your support is ap- ter and then, very little wind, catching fish. Salmon are small and the the conditions we are living from $250,000 to $5 million preciated, we are yet to hit the sunglasses, hats and sunscreen It would appear at the mo- same as calamari, those fishing in. We wish we had some rep- to expense without having all biggest hurdle for businesses needed in June and that’s only ment you need to go and find when everything is supposed to resentation. financial details referred to a with the predicted cliff to be a brief description of how it has them as they are not going to be right aren’t necessarily the Many of us are looking for- Council meeting for council- around September. Continue gone so far. find you. ones catching them. ward to working against the lor debate and approval. That supporting your local business- After all of that you have to Berley isn’t helping much to The reports are all over the sitting council at the next means less than one project es where you can but pace out try and predict the best spot to bring whiting to you and all it place as far as the tides go and election. out of approximately 130 to 140 your support to extend it into fish for the day. seems to be doing is attract- while some big schools can be If local election history re- will go to a council meeting. the spring and beyond. The last week has seen an- ing leatherjackets, toadies and seen while you are standing on peats itself, there will only be The Financial Delegation Au- Hopefully come Christmas other week of opportunity for small pinkies. the beach the fishing is patchy. one of you left standing but thority of $5 million would have time this will be something we people to go fishing with per- What will help is a berley pot, We did have some quality ‘we would like to see a full to be a top election topic. May- just talk about when sitting at fect weather at times and with quality berley (mushed up pil- salmon reported, 1kg and bet- strike’. be contingency costs another. one of the many cafes in the the wind dropping off most af- chards) and when you get your ter, most were well under the Colleen McGrath and Paul Graham Jolly, Cape Woola- area with friends. ternoons there was time for a first whiting drop it over to 1kg and it was almost even be- Doherty, Sunset Strip mai. 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REDUCED Hoodies season success Phillip Island Nature Parks said Despite volunteer activities be- this year’s Hooded Plover breeding suspended in April to help ing season has been a success, in slow the spread of coronavirus, an a report released last week. impressive total of 750 volunteer Nine chicks successfully hours were contributed during the fl edged this season, meaning they summer breeding season includ- were able leave the nest, fl y and ing two research interns who con- $649,000 survive independently. ducted management and research • Near new home, ready to move in This brings the island’s popula- activities. tion to approximately 43, and the The Nature Parks said it worked • 3 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms birds’ breeding rate is now within with volunteers to monitor beaches • Opposite park the range needed to maintain a where Hooded Plovers were nest- viable population. ing and informed beach users, espe- The tiny birds are popular with IPRCE cially dog walkers, of the vulnerable residents and visitors alike, with birds and their chicks and encour- WE HAVE many locals spending hours vol- REDUCED aged understanding of behaviours unteering to monitor nests and to assist in their survival. protect the chicks. The team also noted a rare event CASH The Nature Parks said the on- when one pair of birds hatched going management of these rare three chicks at Crazy Birds beach at shorebirds was a key action in the the same time as a pair around the BUYERS Nature Parks’ Five-Year Conser- corner at Forrest Caves hatched two vation Plan and part of their on- Nine new Hooded Plovers successfully fl edged this season, bringing the chicks. going commitment to protecting island’s population to approximately 43. The Forrest Caves pair walked READY TO and enhancing Phillip Island’s their twoUND chicks RE to Crazy Birds threatened species. “The off-leash areas have been Research where one of the chicks joined PURCHASE “Overall, the breeding season extremely successful this year up with the Forrest Caves brood. EDMitch EDRUC said researchers divided the CONTR TAC was positive with nine chicks suc- with no incidences or issues and Known as brood amalgamation, this season into three periods to evaluate cessfully fl edging from six nest- no wildlife harmed at all on our PR CEI type of event has only ever been re- effects such as weather events and NOW! ing sites,” said Mitch Burrows, off leash beaches. corded once before on Phillip Island. human interactions. Nature Parks Nesting Shorebird “We are pleased both the shire During winter, the birds take a Despite increased nesting at- Offi cer. and the Nature Park are willing to short break from breeding. They re- tempts during the pre-Christmas “The number of chicks fl edged work with us to try new plans and main on Phillip Island where they and ChristmasFFERSO periods, the fi rst per breeding pair was 0.47 which ideas instead of us all just banging may be seen forming small fl ocks chicks did not fl edge until 17 Feb- is comparatively higher than last our heads against a brick wall and N TIVI ED along our beaches. ruary 2020 in the post-Christmas season and is within the rate of expecting a different result.” Since Hooded Plover Watch be- period after the effects of summer RENTAL between 0.45 and 0.5 needed to Cheryl acknowledged the Na- gan on Phillip Island in 1998, the crowds and unsuitable weather maintain a viable population.” ture Parks ongoing support of the then population of around 20 birds conditions. off-leash areas and said the group has more than doubled to around 43 PROPERTIES COVID-19 provided a reprieve Welcome news was “particularly pleased that the individuals, or around 20 breeding for the birds with fewer beach us- successful chicks were in April pairs through active management, A group which petitioned to es- ers due to travel restrictions from URGENTLY when more people were in fact Open Saturdayresearch from 2pmand ongoing community tablish off-leash areas for dogs in March. A further six chicks fl edged walking their dogs as this was all support. Cape Woolamai said they were along the island’s south coast there was to do” due to the Coro- The success of the program can pleased at the success of this beaches in mid-April. WANTED navirus lockdown. now provide a model for the man- year’s breeding program. Nature Parks said the reasons for She said education and changing agement of Phillip Island’s other “We would like to believe that this the early egg failures were largely of attitudes takes time, patience shorebirds such as Oystercatchers success has happened in coordina- unknown, so the team will under- and perseverance, but believes “if and Red-capped Plovers. tion with the new off-leash areas giv- take more rigorous nest monitoring we all work together we can create A full Nesting Shorebirds report is ing dog owners a clear and certain including the use of camera traps in WE HAVE this positive environment for rate- available at: www.penguins.org.au/ area where they can walk their dogs,” the future to determine the causes. said group convenor Cheryl Owens. payers and wildlife alike.” conservationnews. QUALITY HOME DELIVERY TENANTS Call your local newsagency PHILLIP ISLAND & SAN REMO WAITING

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