T S G E: [email protected] Ph: 5461-3866 www.maryboroughadvertiser.com.au www.maryboroughbusiness.com.au Published Tuesdays & Fridays No. 20,426 $1.50 c n i T HEALTH T COUNCIL T MDCA HEALTH SERVICE APPOINTS NEW CEO BROILER FARM APPLICATION HEADED TO COUNCIL MARYBOROUGH AND AVOCA UNITE FOR 2020/21 PAGE 3 PAGE 5 SPORT The Maryborough District AdvertiserEst. 1855 Tuesday, October 20, 2020 CAUTIONARY TALE Holly and Rolly the beagles have been Brian Smithʼs closest companions for some time now, after his wife Sandy passed away 18 months ago. The tight knit trio have endured a lot together, including Rollyʼs run in with a brown snake earlier this month — the first confirmed bite for the season and sparking an emergency trip to the vet. Story, Page 7. SMALL STEPS201020 04 Household bubble removed as Premier announces minor changes to COVID restrictions CHRISTIE HARRISON Third Step restrictions, residents are “It’s not so long ago that we had then to find that normal and begin Wednesday last week. Regional Victoria took another now able to host two visitors from 725 cases and there was simply no the process of rebuilding. Four new cases were recorded as step towards reopening at the two households per day at home, and way we could have a debate about “Yes, these lockdowns have come of the latest figures on Monday, and weekend with minor changes to patron limits have been increased for how and when to open,” Mr Andrews with significant hurt and pain and one life was lost to the virus. COVID restrictions bringing hospitality venues. said on Sunday. damage, but this strategy is working There were 136 active cases in good news for the hospitality Premier Daniel Andrews “But Victorians in every com- and will continue to work.” Victoria, seven of which are in industry and removing the announced the changes on Sunday munity have stayed the course and The changes come as the state’s regional areas — three from the household bubble on visitors. morning, with all coming into effect we just have a little longer to go in new daily case numbers have small outbreak in Shepparton. 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Lake Bolac, Wycheproof, Mananga- to include several 16-hour police “A serious or fatal collision which tang and Stanhope are now kitted stations, including Wedderburn in could result from impaired driving out with drug testing equipment, the Goldfields PSA. impacts not only the person who has following the successful trial of “Victoria Police have done a pilot passed away, but also their family Those travelling through regional and rural parts of the state can expect to be and friends. roadside drug testing conducted by drug tested more often following a successful trial by Victoria Police. and completed it and now that has officers from single-member been extended and we’re a part of “Serious and fatal incidents are stations. was led by specialist units, including the Road Policing Drug and Alcohol that,” she said. very expensive, both from a financial Before the trial, which commenced state and local Highway Patrol Section. “All our Highway Patrol vehicles perspective but also the emotional late last year, roadside drug testing units, the Heavy Vehicle Unit and More than half of fatal collisions have got that drug testing capability and physical cost it can have.” Lillicur shooting incident being investigated by conservation regulator control have been trialled. “We urge members of the public It is not clear whether or not the who may have information about ASHLYNE McINNES shooting was legally undertaken and this incident to call Crime Stoppers The suspected illegal shooting it is now being investigated by the on 1800 333 000. Calls can be made of several kangaroos near Avoca Office of the Conservation Regulator. anonymously.” earlier this month, in which Office of the Conservation Anyone encountering sick or there was not a single fatal shot Regulator senior forest and wildlife injured wildlife should contact the to any of the animals, is now officer Glenn Smith said kangaroos, Department of Environment, Land, being investigated. like all native wildlife, are protected Water and Planning (DELWP) at On Saturday, October 3 residents by the 1975 Wildlife Act and anyone 136 186. of the area near Lillicur were with information on the incident is Information about protecting and concerned by shots being fired close urged to call Crime Stoppers. managing native wildlife is available to their homes and awoke to find “The Office of the Conservation at www.wildlife.vic.gov.au. several kangaroos which had been Regulator is investigating a report Land managers may apply for an shot, but not properly euthanised. that kangaroos were killed near Authority to Control Wildlife In Victoria, it is legal to cull Lillicur on Saturday, October 3,” he (ATCW) permit from the Conser- kangaroos with permission from the said. vation Regulator to scare, disperse Department of Environment, Land, “All native wildlife in Victoria, or destroy wildlife. Water and Planning (DELWP) on including birds, mammals, reptiles For more information visit your own property however animals and amphibians, are protected by www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/managing- must be killed immediately and only the Wildlife Act 1975. It is illegal to wildlife/wildlife-management-and- The Office of the Conservation Regulator is now investigating the suspected after all non-lethal methods of disturb or destroy protected wildlife. control-authorisations. illegal shooting of several kangaroos near Lillicur earlier this month and is calling for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. HERE’S MY CARD — TRADES and SERVICES Conserve your water with . 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Phone: 5461-4366 Page 2 — The Maryborough Advertiser — Tuesday, October 20, 2020 www.maryboroughbusiness.com.au Nickola Allan appointed MDHS CEO we’re achieving the best out-comes for them. CHRISTIE HARRISON “The new $100 million develop- The Maryborough District ment, which is progressing, will be a Health Service has welcomed a part of that but we’ve also got new CEO, with director of student accommodation, works clinical services Nickola Allan planning to progress in Wattle Rise officially taking on the role this and at Avoca so there’s lots of touch week. Ms Allan, who has been acting points where we need to make sure CEO since August, is taking on the we’re interacting with the com- position from outgoing CEO Terry munity.” Welch who stepped down in August MDHS board chair Peter to make the move to the Mildura McAllister said the health service Base Public Hospital. received a strong list of applicants Having already been in the role of for the position. acting CEO for a number of months, “We went far and wide and had a Ms Allan said she’s looking forward long list of really good applicants, to officially taking on the position.