T S E: [email protected] Ph: 5461-3866 www.maryboroughadvertiser.com.au www.maryboroughbusiness.com.au Published Tuesdays & Fridays No. 20,401 G $1.50 c n i The Maryborough District AdvertiserEst. 1855 Friday, July 24, 2020 T COVID-19 T COMMUNITY T SOCCER ANOTHER WEEK OF RECORD CASES FORMER LOCAL RECOGNISED WITH PRESTIGIOUS AWARD JUNIOR SEASON TO KICK OFF PAGE 3 PAGE 12 SPORT NEW WORLD Paige McLean and Nick Wright welcomed daughter Elsie to the world this month under unusual circumstances — in the midst of a global pandemic. Falling pregnant before the virus took hold in Australia and giving birth this month, Paige said the experience has been an interesting one for the new family. 240720 03 Story, Page 8. SAFETY WEEK National Farm Safety Week puts spotlight on risks farmers face CHRISTIE HARRISON communities across Australia. Safer Farms Agricultural Injury and Quad bikes had the highest incident served as a reminder to Farming is a “highly danger- This year’s theme for the week is Fatality trend report 2020, agri- number of fatal and non-fatal take care on farms. ous” industry in Australia, and ‘Farming for a Future’, focussing on culture in Australia is a “highly injuries, followed by tractors. The Local Evan Weir came back to his this month national Farm Safety risk assessment and awareness, dangerous” industry to work in. report also found over 89 percent of family farm around six years ago Week is raising aware-ness of planning and mitigation — The report found from January to fatalities are males. after undertaking a carpentry the importance of future particularly after a year of drought, June this year there has been 33 Just two months ago a farmer had apprenticeship and said safety was proofing and cutting down the bushfire, floods and COVID-19. The farm related fatalities and 71 non- a narrow escape in Rathscar after drilled into him as a child, and that risks farmers face day-to-day. week also has a strong focus on fatal injuries in Australia. the tractor he was driving struck a small near misses occur relatively The annual week runs from July mental health awareness and Victoria had the majority of those power pole, with the lines collapsing frequently on the farm. 20 to 25 and aims to raise awareness support. fatalities with 10, and six non-fatal onto the vehicle. 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Weepers The project recently received $4.5 million from the Victorian Govern- ment to fund three main areas — Seed Potatoes putting powerlines underground, upgrading the streetscape such as footpaths, crossovers, bins and seating and restoring shopfronts. “Thank you to community PH: 5461-4508 CLOSED TUESDAYS members for taking the time to 64 Derby Road, Maryborough make a submission in relation to the www.carramarnursery.com concept design documents,” Mount Alexander Shire Tarrengower Ward councillor Stephen Gardner said. “It’s great to represent a ward which is so passionate about its The multi-million dollar project to rejuvenate Maldonʼs historic streetscape is moving forward following community feedback. Photo: supplied. heritage.” “While submissions for the mine the scope and timing of The key areas of feedback related concept stage of the project are now delivery, with further information to proposed pedestrian crossings, closed there will be further oppor- and feedback opportunities to be kerb and tree outstands, trees and PET SUPPLIES tunities for the community to provided to building owners and vegetation, street furniture and provide input on the detailed traders shortly. street lighting. designs which will be drafted later “We will remain in contact with Due to the COVID-19 virus, “We have met with the Maldon this year. the Maldon community and Streetscape Community Steering “I want to reiterate that this is a businesses to keep people informed we have introduced a Committee to go over the feedback community driven project. This and to seek further feedback as the and will continue to work through project will take at least two years to project progresses,” Cr Gardner Limited Access Policy the ideas with them,” Cr Gardner complete so there is plenty of time to said. said. get this right.” “The protection of Maldon until further notice. “We have agreed to establish Works to begin placing the power heritage is paramount and council some working groups to focus on key underground are expected to begin will hold a forum to discuss the For information and/or stock inquiries, elements on the design before this year. Streetscape improvement project with the community in presenting options back to the works will start once the power is coming months. In the interim, we call Sue on 0437 346 853. committee for consideration. We will underground. This is likely to occur have agreed to undertake further then move to the detailed design mid-2021. heritage analysis to help inform TERRE VERTE COMPLEX phase. 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Funded from Parliamentary budget Call Brett 0438 596 682 wCOVID-19ww.maryboroughbusiness.com.au cases continue The Maryborough Advertiser — Friday, July 24, 2020 — Page 3 to surge in metro areas It is now mandatory for residents caravan parks and camping in those areas to wear face masks grounds, located in another non- CHRISTIE HARRISON when leaving home or face a $200 restricted area. There are no COVID-19 cases in Victoria fine. restrictions on the distance you can have continued to surge, with While masks are not mandatory travel. another record number of cases in regional Victoria, residents are However, you cannot travel to 20% OFF recorded overnight this week as still encouraged to wear masks metropolitan Melbourne and the State Government revealed when a 1.5 metre distance between Mitchell Shire unless it is for SELECTED over 50 percent of people are not themselves and others can’t be shopping for essentials like food, self isolating while waiting for maintained such as in supermarkets care or caregiving, or work or study test results. or on public transport. that cannot be done from home. WINTER JACKETS As of Thursday morning there Central Goldfields has only had were 403 new cases, bringing one case of the virus, recorded on Victoria’s total number of cases to Hospitality & KNITWEAR April 2, and Pyrenees (zero cases), Restaurants, cafes and other 7125, 3630 of which are active. Mount Alexander (6) and Hepburn hospitality businesses may resume Five people aged between 50 and (2) shires remain free of active dine-in services with up to 20 seated 90 passed away from the virus cases. patrons per enclosed space — one overnight, bringing the number of customer per four square metres is ENDS 11.59PM deaths in the state from the virus to allowed. 49. MONDAY JULY 27TH Cafes, pubs, bars, clubs and The new figures come after a nightclubs can provide alcohol record high of overnight cases was without a meal when seated. 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