CORANGAMITE SHIRE

WINTER 2020

+ 2020-2021 Budget at a glance +That’s how we stroll - Corangamite’s walking trails + Business profile - Nick Hose Fitness + Meet our Youth Mayor - Tess Lourey + Let’s Talk about mental health MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Cr Neil Trotter (Mayor) South West Ward neil.trotter@ corangamite.vic.gov.au M. 0407 101 872

Cr Ruth Gstrein (Deputy Mayor) Central Ward ruth.gstrein@ corangamite.vic.gov.au M. 0407 320 283

Cr Helen Durant Central Ward helen.durant@ corangamite.vic.gov.au M. 0427 115 783 Council will continue live streaming its Council meetings. Pictured: April Council meeting (with social distancing) in Camperdown’s Theatre Royal Cr Lesley Brown North Ward lesley.brown@ Welcome to the winter edition corangamite.vic.gov.au of Corangamite News M. 0428 594 684 Cr Jo Beard In this edition, I would like to thank concerns to Corangamite Shire or South Central Ward all residents for their patience and other government support agencies jo.beard@ willingness to comply with the state if you know people who may need corangamite.vic.gov.au and federal directions during the support. M. 0417 369 457 COVID-19 pandemic. With all that said, we can also count Cr Simon Illingworth Your co-operation and compliance ourselves extremely fortunate to live Coastal Ward has resulted in Australia being at the in a country that has successfully simon.illingworth@ forefront in managing this extremely flattened the curve. A bipartisan corangamite.vic.gov.au contagious virus. This has been a approach at top level has ensured we M. 0431 933 406 very trying time for our communities all work together, while the Victorian and we are likely to be living with the Government also acted quickly and pandemic for some time. decisively. COUNCIL MEETINGS As the restrictions ease, we will At a local level, Corangamite’s strong have to adjust to a new way of living, financial position has enabled us to 2020 working and communicating. respond quickly. I’m really proud of • Tuesday 28 July, 7 pm Many of our businesses have been the $4.8 million COVID-19 Recovery Killara Centre, Camperdown Fund aimed at supporting businesses, severely impacted and will continue • Tuesday 25 August, 7 pm creating jobs and delivering local to be adversely affected. Many of our Killara Centre, Camperdown fellow citizens have lost their jobs and projects. Funds have already been • Tuesday 15 September, 7 pm we will see some businesses close distributed through grants programs Grimwade Rooms, Lismore and not reopen. and Council is busy recruiting 43 new positions as this edition goes to print. For agendas and minutes, please I urge you to support your local visit www.corangamite.vic.gov.au businesses and community as we It will be vital that we continue to move forward. This is a time we need make progress towards opening up Meetings are open to the public, to be mindful of all our community the economy as soon as possible. however, residents are encouraged members and to make sure no-one is From here it will be one foot in front to watch a livestream of the left behind or without support. of the other. We have made great meeting at www.facebook.com.au/ You are best placed to do that. progress to date. Let’s keep it that CorangamiteShire way. You know who the vulnerable are and Council Meetings can also be you know your community better than viewed on the website after they anyone else. Please pass on your have taken place. Mayor 2 / CORANGAMITE SHIRE NEWS Budget 2020-2021 at a glance $ % $ $ 56M 0 4.8 M 20M Total budget Rate rise COVID-19 Capital works *Average rise, excludes Waste Recovery Fund Management Charge $ $ $ 5M 22M 21M Debt Operating surplus Rates & charges Grants income income free $ $20 MILLION: Capital works program 4.8 M COVID-19 $ $ RECOVERY FUND 8.7 M 6.2M Fee waivers* • No annual registration fees for Local Roads Projects Twelve Apostles Trail food premises, accommodation Reseal program $2.15M Construction of Stage 1: and new businesses Gravel resheet $1.18M Timboon to • No permit fees for new or Major rehab projects $2.22M altered domestic wastewater Bridges $420K systems $ • No planning or building permit 70K application fees $ • No interest on overdue 300K New playgrounds rates and charges Cobden streetscape and skate parks Jobs Jubilee Park playgound, Skipton $ Skipton skate park design • 43 temporary jobs focused on 450K Cobden skate park upgrade short term construction Timboon streetscape projects and other support roles Grants programs Stimulus business grants $ $1 : $2 grants for impacted 120K • Community $50k businesses. Public toilet upgrades Categories include: Lismore, Lake Bullen Merri, Princetown • Facade Improvement $50k • Digital • Facility $50k • Diversification $ • Business Incentive $50k • Traditional advertising 200K • Forced business closure • Events & Festivals $40k Street tree * Involves terms and conditions management • Environment Support $30k

FOR FULL DETAILS VISIT WWW.CORANGAMITE.VIC.GOV.AU/BUDGET

www.corangamite.vic.gov.au / 3 TRIBUTE

Cr Oakes with Cr Ruth Gstrein at Corangamite Vale Cr Wayne Oakes Shire’s 2020 Australia Day ceremony.

Corangamite Shire Council has paid He was also involved with the Council Chief Executive Officer tribute to Cr Wayne Oakes, who Victorian Council of Churches as a Andrew Mason paid tribute to Cr passed away on Thursday 19 March. carer and chaplain. Oakes on behalf of Shire staff. He served as Central Ward Councillor Cr Oakes is survived by his wife “Wayne was a terrific bloke— with the Shire from 2012 to 2016 and Judi, daughter Caitlyn Fitzgerald, kind-hearted and loved a chat. returned to office on a countback her husband Tim, and three beloved “He had a great love for his family in December 2018 following the grandchildren: Herbie, Marlee, and and showed a tremendous amount of resignation of Bev McArthur. Bronte. His much loved daughter Erin energy in his work across the Church, “In one form or another I have passed away early in his first term as a Lions and other community groups. Councillor. always wanted to be of service to my “He believed in helping people and community, he said at the time of his Mayor Neil Trotter said he and his that even small achievements could re-election. “When I was contacted fellow Councillors felt a great sense make a significant improvement in and informed that fate had smiled on of loss. someone’s life. me for a second time, I jumped at the “Our thoughts are with Judi and the “He prided himself on being ‘straight opportunity to return to Council. “ family,” he said. up’ with people and was a dedicated A policeman for 35 years, Cr Oakes “Wayne and I were elected at the representative who will be missed.” moved to Camperdown from Hoppers same time. We came to Council Cr Oakes had served on the following Crossing with his family in 1986 and together. Over that time, we Council committees: never left. He worked at every station developed a friendship. from Colac to , except • Elm Tree Reference Group “He was a conscientious Councillor Port Campbell and Timboon, and • Youth Council and his experience as a sergeant of retired in 2012. • Chief Executive Officer police at Camperdown and throughout Performance Review Committee. He has been a member of the Lions the Western District was a valuable • Australia Day Committee Club for 20 years, including stints asset for him as a Councillor. as District Governor, National • Corangamite Arts and Culture “He was level-headed and pragmatic Membership Chairman (including New Steering Group and had great empathy for younger Caledonia, PNG and Norfolk Island) • Central Pools Advisory Committee members of the community and those and District Membership Chairman • Lake Bullen Merri and Gnotuk who were socially disadvantaged. and Secretary. Advisory Committee “Wayne was heavily involved in He was Chairman of the Camperdown • Cobden Aerodrome Committee the community and made a large Uniting Church Council and worked • Corangamite Shire team leader contribution.” part time at MacQueen’s Funerals. for the Great South Coast Ice Challenge 4 / CORANGAMITE SHIRE NEWS COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Community Care and Aged Care Council elections Assistance Do you, or somebody you know, need some assistance around the house? on horizon We want to be a part of the reason you’re able to stay living at home Council general elections independently. will be held on Saturday 24 We have two programs that can help you maintain your independence at home: October. • The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) is available to people aged over 65 or Aboriginal people over 50 Local council elections are held in October every four years. • The Home and Community Care for Younger People (HACCPYP) is available to people aged under 65 or Aboriginal people under 50 The poll will be by postal vote.

You must be on the State or local What services do these programs include? council roll by Friday 28 August Emergency food support Essential home modifications to be eligible to vote. and delivered meals (such as ramps and rails) Anyone wishing to stand as a Referrals to support services Personal care, home cleaning and lawn mowing candidate must be nominated by noon on Tuesday 22 September. Welfare checks Shopping support or transport to health appointments Ballot packs are distributed via post to every enrolled person in Who else can access these services? a random order from Tuesday 6 People of all ages requiring assistance due to: -Thursday 8 October. Chronic illness Physical or psychosocial impairment (where not The returned ballot papers must covered by an NDIS plan, or people aren’t eligible Short-term health issues be in the mail or in the hands of for NDIS) the Returning Officer by 6 pm on How do I get started? Friday 23 October. For people over 65 or Aboriginal For people under 65 or Aboriginal people To become a candidate you people over 50 (Commonwealth under 50 (Home and Community Care for must be an Australian citizen Home Support Program): Younger People): and enrolled as a voter for • Visit www.myagedcare.gov.au Make contact with one of our Assessment the council you wish to stand. or Officers on 5593 7100 or referrals@ There are a number of eligibility • Phone 1800 200 422 and corangamite.vic.gov.au and we will speak with requirements to stand for request Corangamite Shire as you about your needs. We welcome people with diverse needs, treating you as an individual and Council. the preferred provider respecting your needs and wishes. You can check eligibility requirements at: www.vec.vic.gov.au/ Support continues in times of COVID-19 CandidatesAndParties/ Council’s community care workers BecomingCouncilCandidate are continuing to provide a range Candidates can stand for of in-home services including domestic assistance, personal care, any ward, even if they are unescorted shopping, in-home enrolled in a different ward. respite and meals on wheels. To enrol, check your Staff have been in phone contact enrolment, or find out more with more than 450 clients every few about nominating, go to: weeks to conduct wellbeing checks Service Coordinator Chloe McGowan and ensure clients have access to www.vec.vic.gov.au If you know someone residing in essential items and support. All Corangamite Shire who may need clients have been called every one to support, please contact us on two weeks just to make sure everyone 5593 7100 to discuss. is doing OK. RECREATION

Sharee Court (left) and Lovejoy on the Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail. Walking to wellness Getting outside to exercise has been For those who aren’t as fit, there is to Naroghid, then, passes through a welcome relief for many Shire the 800 m Jubilee Park Trail or 3.5 km Cobden Golf Course, Elingamite residents during the coronavirus town trail. and Glenfyne, crosses the Curdies River and finishes in Timboon. State social distancing period. “There are people who walk the and Local Government funding has Corangamite Shire has a wealth of town loop for general health and been made available to connect the accessible trails and walking paths to wellbeing,” Sharee said. help maintain the physical and mental southern end to Port Campbell. Fellow walker and nature lover wellbeing of residents with a wide Public consultation has recently Victoria Lovejoy said the trail was “an range of abilities. been undertaken to finalise detailed absolute asset for people who want a designs of the 19-kilometre trail, Later this year, Corangamite and place to walk quietly”. Golden Plains Shires will upgrade with construction expected to start in “There are people who use it for the the Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail with spring. Member for Western Victoria, wine trail. They come from Ballarat new signage, seating and tables, Gayle Tierney announced $4.5 million and ride to Beaufort, then they pick up bike racks and safety corrals at major towards the Twelve Apostles Trail the Pyrenees Wine Trail. They catch highway crossings. Stage 1 – Timboon to Port Campbell the train from Melbourne to Ballarat. in mid-May. Corangamite Shire has Eight kilometres of the trail is in “The trail is a brilliant school holiday allocated $2.22 million for the trail in Corangamite and Skipton’s Sharee project. You can pack a picnic lunch. its 2020-2021 Budget. For details, Court is a regular user. Set the teenagers off early and start visit www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/ “We bring our dogs out here for a an hour later with the little ones on 12apostlestrail walk; we ride our horses out here,” she bikes.” said. Further south, the 34 km Camperdown Sharee is a member of a walking to Timboon Rail Trail is a valued asset group with colleagues from Beaufort & to the Camperdown, Cobden and Skipton Health Service. Timboon communities. It’s a safe “We do a two-day walk. A bus picks corridor for recreational activities, us up and drops us off. We stay at a it has historic appeal and provides motel or hostel.” a tremendous natural outdoor experience to users. “A lot of cyclists use the rail trail. They come out from Ballarat.” From Camperdown, the route captures Proposed Twelve Apostles Trail views of Lake Bullen Merri on the way 6 / CORANGAMITE SHIRE NEWS That’s how we stroll Where are your nearest walking trails?

SKIPTON: TERANG:

• Ballarat to Skipton Rail Trail • Lake Terang circuit trail 4.5 km (Corangamite section) 8 km • Town walk 2.5 km • Jubilee Park trail 800 m NOORAT: Terang to Noorat walking track • Town trail 3.5 km • Alan Marshall Trail, Mount LISMORE: Noorat 2 km return

• Town to cemetery return 3.5 km • Terang to Noorat walking track 6 km • Town circuit 3 km COBDEN: DERRINALLUM: • Cobden Lake walking path • Mount Elephant Trail 5 km 2.1 km • Derrinallum to Mount Elephant • Circuite de Savage 4 km 8 km Alan Marshall Trail, Mt Noorat TIMBOON: • Township circuit 6 km • Power Creek Trail 2.5 km DARLINGTON: • Timboon Rail Trail (to trestle • Cemetery to Speedway return bridge return) 10 km 2 km • Town circuit 8 km • Historic hotel to Mount Emu Creek 3 km SIMPSON:

CAMPERDOWN: • Heytesbury Park Walk 1 km

• Camperdown to Timboon Rail • Town circuit 2 km Cobden Lake walking path Trail 34 km PORT CAMPBELL: • Mt Leura and Sugarloaf trail network 6 km • Town circuit 3.5 km • Clocktower and indigenous • Headland walk 1.5 km garden 2 km PRINCETOWN: • Queen’s Park Reserve loop 1 km • Gibson Steps to rec reserve 8 km

• Boardwalk 2 km Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail

Princetown boardwalk Lake Terang circuit trail Mt Elephant walking trail www.corangamite.vic.gov.au / 7 BUSINESS PROFILE

WHERE YOU LOCAL

Nick Hose at Camperdown gym, Nick Hose Fitness. Up to the challenge

Having your business closed down and pretty much no heavy weights, wall of the building which improved the by coronavirus restrictions was just so you could perform them without gym’s insulation and appearance. about the worst birthday present you hurting yourself. He and his father, Anthony, did the could get, especially with your first “It was more about just getting work and Zac White did the painting. baby on the way. together. The main thing is keeping “We thought ‘There’s going to be no Camperdown gym Nick Hose Fitness the social connections. They don’t better time to do it than now’. It would had to shut under government come just for the exercise. They come be impossible to do that amount of coronavirus restrictions on 23 March— for each other. They’re accountable to work if we were open.” its owner’s 31st birthday. each other.” A small wall was also removed and Nick got creative and turned what Rather than letting his gym equipment when the gym was allowed to reopen could have been a dark time into an sit idle, Nick generated income by on 22 June—three weeks after its fourth opportunity. renting it out for people to use at home. birthday—it had three separate spaces, With the support of his loyal clients the “The idea arose somehow and I quickly each of which can accommodate 20 entrepreneur found two new ways to whipped a post up on social media. people under government guidelines. do business and used the down time to “The message was ‘If you can’t come to “We’re not likely to have 60 people improve his premises. the gym, we’ll come to you’. here at one time,” Nick said. “It was a bit ‘What are we going to do?’” “People jumped on it like wildfire. I had “We have 250 members but they come Nick says. calls from NSW.” in organically. They have different jobs, “I went milking cows on weekends to “The equipment went mainly to lifestyles and training patterns.” pay the bills. The bills don’t stop.” members and a few trusted people in Nick said a massive thank you to He started by taking his fitness the area. the people who had supported the sessions online, to keep people moving “It was a great source of income when business through the challenging time. their bodies for physical and mental there was no income at all—and no “It makes you appreciate what you health. promise of income. have. I couldn’t be more excited to get “We just thought, ‘We’ve got to get our “Everyone was really good about back into it.” people, our clients, over this bridge. paying for it and being loyal and “My main hope was we would be open It’s up to us to keep people exercising. supportive. by the time the baby arrived.” We said, ‘We’re pressing on as normal, “People realised how important small At the time of going to press, Nick and just doing it at home’. businesses are and also how much we Anna’s new arrival was expected “any “Online is not great because people’s rely on their support.” day now”. connections aren’t great around here, A third way Nick made an opportunity Nick Hose Fitness but it did the job. from adversity was by lining the metal 2 Brooke Street, Camperdown “We mainly kept the exercises basic www.nickhosefitness.com.au 8 / CORANGAMITE SHIRE NEWS BUSINESS SUPPORT

Here to help New business grants If you’re in business, you’ve had to make a lot of changes in the Traditional Advertising Retail Area Façade past few months. Grants Program Improvement Program Things have been changing quickly Shire businesses can now apply for Grants of up to $3,000, on a and all the information can be up to $2,000 on a $1: $2 basis to $1:$2 basis, are available to local overwhelming. Our Economic advertise with local newspapers, businesses and shop owners Development Team is here to help. radio stations and community wanting to improve the appearance If you need assistance with sorting newsletters. of their premises. through information, resources or The $50,000 Traditional Advertising Planning fees will be waived as part funding please contact us via email Grant Program is part of Council’s of the program, but building permit [email protected] $180,000 package to help restart fees will still apply. or phone 5593 7100. the local economy after the Grants can be used for: Visit corangamite.vic.gov.au/ COVID-19 downturn. • Painting the façade covid-business for links to key To be eligible, businesses must be • Cleaning the existing façade Federal and State Government located in the Shire, have a valid • Removing redundant signage, air support packages, financial ABN, employ no more than 20 full- conditioning units and hoardings support and counselling, and other time equivalent staff, and need • Minor repair, maintenance or resources specific to coronavirus- to have received funding through reinstatement of missing related issues. a State or Federal COVID-19 elements program, showing that they have • Minor repairs to existing tile or been financially impacted by the stone accents pandemic. More time to • Minor repairs to structural You are ineligible if your business elements and awnings register pools has already received two of the • Repairs or replacements of Shire’s business stimulus grants - verandahs and spas 1. Forced closure 2. Diversification • Installation of store lighting 3. Digital. Pool and spa owners have an visible from the street extra five months register them. The program opens 1 July with Guidelines and application forms are guidelines and online application The 1 June deadline has been available at: forms available at: extended to Sunday 1 November. www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/facade www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/ Safety barriers must be assessed grants For more information, contact by a registered private building Tammy Young on 5593 7100 or For more information, contact surveyor or inspector who will email tammy.young@ Stephanie Hargreaves on issue certificates of compliance corangamite.vic.gov.au or non-compliance, which owners 5593 7100 or email Applications close Monday 10 will need to lodge with Council. stephanie.hargreaves@ corangamite.vic.gov.au August. New inspection compliance certificates will be required every four years. Owners wishing to do their own Wastewater grants for new homes initial safety assessment can be New homebuilders in Darlington, Derrinallum, Lismore, Noorat and guided by the following Victorian Princetown can apply for a one-off grant of up to $5,000 to install a Building Authority checklists at wastewater system. www.vba.vic.gov.au Those six towns don’t have sewerage systems, adding to the cost of For more information, go to building new homes. For further information, and to find out if you qualify, www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/ go to www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Wastewater-Contribution or contact poolsandspas or call us on Council’s Environmental Health Unit on 5593 7100. 5593 7100.

www.corangamite.vic.gov.au / 9 YOUNG PEOPLE

GYMNASTICS- BASED PROGRAM for preschool- aged kids during d school term. egym Grow. TERM 3 WE’RE BACK! explore. discover. CAMPERDOWN (OLD STADIUM) Wednesdays 9:15 & 10:30 am

TERANG (STADIUM) Thursdays 9:30 am LEARN Classes are $5.80 per child, or $10.50 for two children and $14 for three children from the same family. For more information contact New Youth Mayor, Tess Lourey Corangamite Shire on 5593 7100 or CREATE visit www.corangamite.vic.gov.au Tess Lourey appointed Youth Mayor Derrinallum An active Youth Council member since 2018, new Youth Mayor Tess Lourey has performed her duty as youth streetscape begins secretary as well as being involved in all aspects of event planning, promotion and delivery. This includes managing catering at multiple large scale events, including last year’s Youth Fest. “I’ve loved being able to build community events with my fellow councillors for the community to enjoy,” Tess said. “I’ve enjoyed meeting like-minded people and I’ve learnt skills I never thought I would.” Those skills include public speaking, documentation, Works earmarked for the coming months had been leadership and, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, identified as priorities by the community in discussions online engagement and social media Cooking with Tess with Council last year. They include: videos. • An increase in size of parking bays along the shopping strip as well as installation of ramps to The Year 12 student is a member of Mercy Regional College’s all access parking bays Leadership Group. • Refurbishment of street furniture including seats A long-term member of Terang-Mortlake Football and picnic tables Netball Club, she umpires all grades of netball, and junior basketball. • Extension of the existing gravel path east within the median (pictured - under construction) Tess says she aims to lead from the front. • Installation of a new barbecue and shelter at the “I enjoy working with other people to develop their ideas, location of the existing barbecue in the median and making sure the youth of Corangamite have a voice. • Improvements to the interior of the toilet block as “If any young people would like to contact me with well as improved directional signage for the toilets issues they would like us to address they can email me at The plans can be found at: [email protected] www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Derri-Streetscape

10 / CORANGAMITE SHIRE NEWS MENTAL HEALTH

National COVID-19 hotline: 1800 675 398 www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus www.health.gov.au Emotional support Mental Health Services: 1800 808 284 South West Healthcare: 5593 6000 Colac Area Health: 5232 5100 Headspace: 1300 276 749 beyondblue: 1300 224 636 www.beyondblue.org.au Lifeline: 13 11 14 Seniors COVID-19 Support Line: 1800 171 866 Cobden residents Chloe Gibson and Cr Jo Beard like to recharge in the fresh air. Kid’s Helpline: 1800 551 800 MensLine: 1300 789 978 Let’s Talk about mental health www.blackdoginstitute.org.au www.facebook.com/ Ambassadors Chloe Gibson and Cr Jo Beard letstalksouthwest

Let’s face it. Most of us are great help and that’s OK too. Just as we both home to the family and a loving home at talking, but are we saying the found out, the initial talk is the first where I feel safe. right things and asking the right step.” “It’s important to ask how they are too. questions? Uni student Chloe, 21, has come home That reminds you you’re not the only Two Shire mental health advocates are from Melbourne to study remotely one. I talk about what’s going on in encouraging residents to have a chat surrounded by family, open spaces their life and what’s going on in mine. with friends and family to share their and fresh country air. You know you’re not alone.” thoughts and frustrations following In her role as a Let’s Talk ambassador, Jo agrees gratitude is a powerful tool. coronavirus isolation and impacts she speaks to school groups about “For me, it’s all about appreciating life South Central Ward Councillor Jo getting rid of the stigma of mental more, what’s actually important, and Beard and her fellow Cobdenite Chloe health. finding what makes me happy. It’s not Gibson are both ambassadors for Let’s “I get people to talk about it, or at least about the outside. I used to be able Talk. The community-based initiative realise it’s important,” she said. “I try to fake that. Now it’s about me being was founded in 2016 as a response to to focus on using teachers or school happy on the inside as well. mental health issues in the community. counsellors for support. Telling my “Humour is a big thing for me. Getting “Understanding the message behind story, which began in year 10—they out in the fresh air in the amazing Let’s Talk resonated with us both can resonate with it. environment we have locally – turning because we know when we shared “We’re trying to promote that it’s off from negative influences, like the our struggles, and spoke openly, it not a weakness. It’s the same as any news, for a little while to recharge.” enabled us to deal with them,” Jo said. physical health concern and needs to If you need extra support outside “In my role as a public face, having a be treated the same.” your family and friendship circle, try platform, hopefully sharing my story Chloe said returning from Melbourne contacting some of the organisations empowers other people to do the to live with her family during the above. same. That’s something we all need pandemic has allowed her to focus on Don’t be afraid to shop around until to be able to do and yet it’s something what she is grateful for. you find what works for you. that seems difficult for many. “It’s been up and down. There have “It’s OK not to be OK, especially in been times where I’ve been over it. I’m this time. Taking that first step to talk trying to be grateful that I can come about how you feel is really important. Some people do need professional www.corangamite.vic.gov.au / 11 GET TESTED IF YO U’V E GOT THESE SYMPTOMS

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