THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021 www.terangexpress.com.au Rec. Retail $1.60 incl. GST The other side of the story Quite literally an exclusive: A car crash involving Western District Newspapers journalist Trent Holland has provided a unique opportunity to approach journalism from the other side of the story. 2021D For the full story turn to Page 5. Polwarth MP reveals budget wish list POLWARTH MP Richard Riordan has in Melbourne while basic infrastructure and businesses and contractors.” centres,” he said. called on the State Government to prioritise urgent upgrades are being ignored in the Mr Riordan said the state of local roads was “It will also be important to see shires like long-term projects and support the safety regions,” he said. also an issue due to known black spots such as Corangamite and Moyne get extra funding to and well-being of Victorian communities “The soaring growth in demand for housing Cobden Stonyford Road and the various roads help fast track land rezoning and infrastructure and services in our regional communities is at emanating from the Great Ocean Road back to funding for drainage and sewer upgrades. in the upcoming state budget. an all-time high, and many across our region the Princes Highway continue to rate as major “The challenge for regional members Mr Riordan said funding for affordable will be looking to this budget to recognise this. priorities. of Parliament will be to remind the State housing in Corangamite and Moyne shires “The Port Campbell Streetscape Project needs He said the demand from local shires to Government that voters exist outside the city and improvements to roads and the Princes to be properly funded and work commenced get some of its environmental land fi ll levy as the current government continues to over Highway were common wants he had heard while there are lower visitor numbers to the back into real projects to help with renewable spend on some very large projects. from the community. region to ensure there is as little disruption as energy and landfi ll mitigation was also atop “With its two main tunnel projects now over He said he will also lobbying hard this possible for local businesses and tourists. the wish list in Polwarth. budget and over time, the funds left for the rest week for much needed funding for projects, “This region has been hard hit by restrictions “The shires of Corangamite and Moyne will of the State are being severely cut, as our State including the renewal of the Terang and and the lack of overseas visitors and these also be looking to have real funds allocated debt soars from $23 Billion to $150Billion Mortlake Health Services campus in Mortlake. projects will invigorate local communities towards affordable and social housing projects next year, despite this week’s announcements “Labor has over spent wildly on big projects and provide vital services and work for local as the housing crisis continues to bite regional of over $2 billion in new taxes and charges.” inside Check out today’s Education Week CFA targeted by today: and Health and Wellbeing lift outs thieves page 3 %RRN\RXU¾XVKRW 6LPSO\VFDQWKLV45FRGHRQ Visit the Terang Co-op Rural Store or Mitre 10 for all your needs, \RXUPRELOHGHYLFHDQGERRN\RXU catering for the beginner to the professionals, with: DSSRLQWPHQWIRUD¾XYDFFLQDWLRQ Axes Splitters WRPRUURZ Petrol powered Husqvarna, Stihl, Rockwell, Yard Force Battery powered Husqvarna, Stihl and Makita )ULGD\0D\ \UV SP°SP Corner of Estcourt and rural store Baynes Streets Terang Fraz Family Pharmacy Fraz Family terang co-op Ph 5592 1555 (option 4) Pharmacy & TERANG & CAMPERDOWN 68 High St, Terang Ph 5592 1253 70 High St, Terang Ph 5592 1253 Gifts at 70 Like us Page 2 ~ Thursday, May 20, 2021 Police warn of new scam POLICE have warned locals of a new scam Quality custom build kitchens, involving e-mails requesting people to up- wardrobes, vanities, offi ces etc. date their myGov or myGovID details. The Australian Taxation Offi ce (ATO) re- 1 McKinnon Street, Terang. ceived reports of the new email scam last week. Telephone 5592 1004 ~ Mobile 0488 361 934 Scammers pretending to be from the myGov customer care team were emailing people and ADVERTISEMENT telling them they need to verify their identity by clicking on a link. The link goes to a fake myGov logon page STATE LABOR UPPER-HOUSE MEMBER FOR WESTERN VICTORIA designed to steal personal information. LOCAL Residents are warned if they receive an e-mail such as this to take the following actions: VOLUNTEERS • Do not click any links; and • Do not provide the information requested. Thank you for A genuine ATO, myGovID, or myGov mes- sage will never ask you to access online services everything you do via a hyperlink. If you receive an SMS or email that looks like for our community. it’s from myGov, but it contains a link or appears suspicious, you can report it to ScamWatch at www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam. If you have clicked on a link or provided your personal information, you can contact Services Australia’s Scams and Identity Theft Helpdesk Warning: Local police have issued a warning against a new scam in the region. on 1800 941 126. 2021D Ground Floor, 1 Yarra Street, Geelong VIC 3220 P: (03) 5224 2088 E: [email protected] Letters to the Editor Authorised by G Tierney, 1 Yarra St, Geelong. Funded from Parliamentary budget. Update from Moyne Shire mayor, use the building regularly. Moyne has so many fantastic volunteers, Daniel Meade The license arrangement gives multiple working tirelessly in our community groups, users equal utilisation of the building, and sporting clubs, event committees, fundraising Dear Sir, is very similar to how most of the sporting and charities. This week celebrates and thanks There has been much discussion about the venues in Moyne Shire are operated. those volunteers that continue to make our future management arrangements of the Port Council may use the building for meetings community great, while also looking at how others can get involved. Fairy Yacht Club building. The decision was or workshops, but like all users, will have Finally, if you would like to know more made by councillors this month to change to book in advance and work around other about what’s happening in Moyne, follow us from a long-term lease agreement, to instead bookings. on Facebook and Instagram, or come and talk issuing separate license arrangements to Also this month, council released the draft to your local councillors at our next Listening the key users of the building, being the Port 2021-22 budget for community review. Post being held Saturday, May 29 from 9.30am I encourage the community to view the Fairy Yacht Club and Port Fairy Marine to 11am in Nullawarre. Rescue Service. Management of the building document on council’s website and provide will revert to council, meaning that ongoing feedback before Friday, May 21. Cr Daniel Meade, maintenance and insurance costs will not have It’s been great to see some of the region’s Moyne Shire mayor to be covered by the user groups. biggest events return, with the Koroit Irish Council have made this decision to benefi t Festival providing a fun family weekend, and National Neighbourhood Anne Gleeson and Steve Lamb the wider community – the building will still the May Racing Carnival proving to be a great House Week be available for private function hire as it economic boost for the South-West. Dear Sir, Camperdown 5593 1107 has been previously, and other users will be This week we celebrate National Volunteer’s Terang 5592 1293 welcome to apply for a user agreement if they Week. During National Neighbourhood House Week, May 8-14, may I take the opportunity to thank each and every neighbourhood house and all the people who make them a vital part of our communities. In Victoria this year’s theme is ‘Honouring our community heroes during COVID’ as we acknowledge and thank those whose extraordinary efforts supported others during this unprecedented time in our state’s history, Neighbourhood houses connect people and provide a continued sense of community, which was incredibly important during the long periods of forced isolation. While many services in towns closed during this period, most houses continued to deliver for their communities in some capacity, with many adapting to online delivery to keep their students engaged. This helped to counter social isolation and anxiety and assist people’s health and wellbeing. Gayle Tierney MP, Member for Western Victoria 5 DAY THU FRI SAT SUN MON WEATHER MAY 20 MAY 21 MAY 22 MAY 23 MAY 24 FORECAST 9º9 16º 4º4 18º 6º6 18º 7º7 18º 10º10 18º Possible Showers Increasing Sunshine Mostly SunnyMostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Find us on social media /wdnews.com.au @WDnews_au Thursday, May 20, 2021 ~ Page 3 WHAT’S ON @ THE COMM? Superb Music Lineup – Limited tickets Friday, May 21 8.00pm The Weeping Willows with Great Aunt on Tour Friday, May 28 8.00pm The wonderful Brooke Taylor (and guests) return! Get your tickets soon or regret it forever! Les 0417 592 670. For all your lawn and garden needs ∙ Garden maintenance ∙ Tree and hedge trimming ∙ Plus more! Call out to witnesses: Police believe thieves broke in through this locked door (above) last week to steal a number of items from The Sisters CFA Brigade. 2021D Thieves hit The Sisters CFA again THEIVES have targeted The Sisters • One 9kg ABE brand fi re extinguisher; might actually be useful to help protect the Country Fire Authority (CFA) Brigade • One defi brillator hard plastic case; community.