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25.01.2022 2 SEPT. 2,415 total active COVID cases in Victoria. 19 current active cases in Yarra Ranges. Sadly, the death toll in Victoria is 576 (556 since the second wave). STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to 11.59pm Sunday 13 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses. If you are still without power as a result of the storm you are permitted to visit family/friend to access power/water or to travel further than 5km if necessa...ry for essential goods/power tools. If you need assistance please email me: [email protected] Ill do my best to assist you.

25.01.2022 Here’s an image and stories of hardworking and selfless CFA volunteers, including Liberal MP Bill Tilley MP who is a CFA volunteer in Wodonga. We owe a great debt to all volunteers in emergency services right across Victoria, and particularly regional and rural areas, for protecting our communities 365 days of the year.

25.01.2022 17 SEPT. 4 active cases in Yarra Ranges, ZERO cases in the Evelyn electorate. Sadly, the COVID death toll reported by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria is 745. It's good to see that the 14-day average for metropolitan Melbourne is now below the benchmark of 50 new cases per day. STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to at least 11.59pm Sunday 27 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses.... If you need assistance please email me: [email protected] I'll do my best to assist you.

25.01.2022 They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. #LestWeForget

24.01.2022 21 SEPT. 3 active cases in Yarra Ranges, with zero cases in the Evelyn electorate. Sadly, the COVID death toll reported by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria is 763. The 14-day average for metropolitan Melbourne had now dropped below 35. STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to at least 11.59pm Sunday 27 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses.... With such low numbers locally its overdue for the Government to reclassify the Yarra Valley as regional and remove us from Melbourne's lockdown. Help with this campaign here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/reclassifytheyarravalley If you need assistance please email me: [email protected] I'll do my best to assist you.

23.01.2022 The Andrews Labor Governments plan to continue the lockdown curfew with and no dates or certainty for businesses to reopen was exposed today. Plans discussed by the Premier and his crisis cabinet just days ago were leaked, showing worrying signs for our community and our economy. The Crisis Cabinet Documents reveal:... Curfew to continue till at least 28 Sept Retail to remain closed for minimum another month No plan for gyms or personal training for a month, then only 2 clients outdoors Restaurants, Cafes remain closed for a month then possibly outdoor dining only. (Many will not have the facilities for this) No guarantee of school return date, then phased return over term 4

23.01.2022 15 SEPT. 5 active cases in Yarra Ranges. Sadly, the COVID death toll reported by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria is 729. STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to at least 11.59pm Sunday 27 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses. If you need assistance please email me:... [email protected] I'll do my best to assist you. See more

23.01.2022 Our region needs a plan that lifts us up and out of this crisis. My article in the Star Mail News. I’ll raise these issues in Parliament again this week.

22.01.2022 12 SEPT. 9 active cases in Yarra Ranges. Sadly, the COVID death toll reported by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria is 716. STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to at least 11.59pm Sunday 27 September, with some small changes as of 11.59pm Sunday 13 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses. If you need assistance please email me:... [email protected] I'll do my best to assist you. See more

22.01.2022 The Yarra Valleys inclusion in Melbournes lockdown makes no sense. Theres no medical advice from the Chief Health Officer for it. The only reason why Yarra Valley was included is because of arbitrary bureaucratic lines drawn on a map. By comparison, Geelong was able to have more flexibility and freedom due to their status as part of regional Victoria, despite having 44% more total COVID cases than the Yarra Ranges. Ive called on the Premier directly to urgently review thi...s situation and remove the Yarra Valleys inclusion in Melbournes lockdown, and give our country communities and local businesses much needed relief. Otherwise, the Government must provide the medical evidence to keep our country communities locked up despite having no active COVID cases. Star Mail News https://upperyarra.mailcommunity.com.au//reclassification/

22.01.2022 3 SEPT. 2,295 total active COVID cases in Victoria. 18 current active cases in Yarra Ranges. Sadly, the death toll in Victoria is 591 (571 since the second wave). STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to 11.59pm Sunday 13 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses. If you need assistance please email me:... [email protected] Ill do my best to assist you. See more

21.01.2022 Saturday Night Dessert Update MT EVELYN it’s your turn tomorrow night....Saturday 10/10 NO DELIVERY, PICK UP ONLY ... We will be set up in Tramway Rd Mt Evelyn from 5.30pm - 8.30pm. Our online Ice Cream shop is now live to click and collect. Place your orders now and never miss our Ice Cream Truck again! If you're inside our selected Mt Evelyn / Montrose zone you can pre-order from 6pm tonight Friday 9/10, if not you are welcome to come down and buy directly from our truck. Cash & EFTPOS accepted. Click here https://clarksicecreamtruck.company.site to place your orders now. #clarksicecreamtruck #orderonlinenow #mtevelyn #softserve #gelatI #dessert #Saturday #clickandcollect #saturdaynightdessert

20.01.2022 Today the Andrews Labor Government stoops to a new low in a lack of transparency. They’ve refused to table the standard State Capital Program Budget, and there can be only one reason why: they’re hiding something bad. They’re hiding from the Victorian public the billions of dollars in cost overruns and the project delays on major infrastructure projects.

20.01.2022 This week is Legacy Week. For these two Legacy Bears its been a busy week, and here theyve been spotted in the Parliament of Victorias Library researching past speeches! Legacy does amazing work helping veterans families. Please consider buying a Legacy Bear and downloading the activity pack at www.melbournelegacy.com.au to support the amazing work that Melbourne Legacy do in caring for those who have been touched by a loved ones service to our country. #LegacyBearHunt

20.01.2022 Woohoo!! What a game!! Go Vixens!! Go Victoria!! Go Netball! #doingitforvic

20.01.2022 It’s time to support our local families and community clubs. With kids back in school, whether dancing, cricket, horse riding, scouts or other sport/club activity, they all deserve certainty and an opening date. I back our local people to be COVID safe and help enable opportunities to help the physical and mental wellbeing of kids and adults alike. What do you think? surveymonkey.com/r/Get-Community-Sport-Back-In-Play... Chirnside Park Football Club Coldstream Football & Netball Club Lilydale Football and Netball Club Wandin Junior Football Club Inc Seville Cricket Club Seville Football Netball Club Wandin cricket club Yarra Valley Equestrian Park Sassi Dance Studio Futsal Oz - Mt. Evelyn Mooroolbark Soccer Club Transform Fitness Maroondah Rugby Club Lilydale Eagles Soccer Club Dancesport Kingdom Mt Evelyn Pony Club Mount Evelyn Football Netball Club Silvan Football Club Assist Personal Training Chirnside Park Cricket Club MLBC Lakers Melbourne Gun Club Mooroolbark Scout Group 1st Lilydale Scout Group Lilydale & Yarra Valley Netball

19.01.2022 8 SEPT. 9 active cases in Yarra Ranges. Sadly, the death toll in Victoria is 683 (663 since the second wave). STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to at least 11.59pm Sunday 27 September, with some small changes as of 11.59pm Sunday 13 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses. If you need assistance please email me:... [email protected] I'll do my best to assist you. See more

19.01.2022 Andrews Labor Government wants to ram through new laws that will gag families of murdered rape victims today in Parliament, and force them to fork out $10,000 for a court order if they want to give a voice to their lost loved ones. It’s disgusting. Astonishing that this is Labor’s priority as our community recovers from the COVID pandemic. Too many women have been victims of sexual assault and their voices deserve to be heard. Why won’t Labor listen to the many courageous vi...ctim survivors about how destructive their proposed new law is? Labor’s new laws are protecting sexual assault perpetrators by silencing the families of their victims. They don’t care and it makes me sick. Women like Jill Meagher - her husband and her mum have been so courageous to speak out about these atrocious violent acts, raise awareness and advocate change. Labor’s laws will make it a crime to use Jill Meagher’s name... but allow the use of Adrian Bayley’s victim. IT MAKES NO SENSE. It’s extraordinary today to hear on 3AW the mum of Adrian Bayley also slam the Labor Government for this stupid new law. Labor is too ashamed to admit it’s stuffed this up and is arrogant in pursuing this. The Liberals have repeatedly called for this proposed law to be scrapped. #LetUsSpeak Adrian Bayley’s mum is heartbroken https://omny.fm//adrian-bayleys-mother-slams-stupid-legisl Juliette’s story https://www.news.com.au///ba371b0baa8a74ff937f32e55041f95d

19.01.2022 Victorians deserve a plan that lifts us out, not a plan that keeps us locked in. Daniel Andrews and Labor said theyd announce a roadmap out of lockdown today. They didnt. ... After all, those leaked documents were sadly right. Stage 4 lockdown extended Curfew extended No plan for businesses, more jobs at risk No return for school Infection control and contact tracing failures Today, Premier Andrews used his newly increased powers, forced through Parliament by 1 vote (Greens), to extend Stage 4 restrictions keeping small businesses closed and offered no guarantee when children can return to school or when families can meet to have dinner together. Today Premier Andrews expected thanks for gifting Victorians an extra hour out of curfew to 9pm, and an extra hour of exercise, and a roadmap full of "maybes". He failed to produce a roadmap out of lockdown, and he failed to deliver or a plan of hope. Independent medical experts have slammed the Governments poor infection control and contact tracing systems that are so inferior to other States in Australia. The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry have slammed the Government for a roadmap to nowhere. Any questions about restrictions, please email [email protected] and Ill assist as best as I can.

19.01.2022 4 SEPT. 2,060 total active COVID cases in Victoria. 15 current active cases in Yarra Ranges. Sadly, the death toll in Victoria is 650 (630 since the second wave). STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to 11.59pm Sunday 13 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses. If you need assistance please email me:... [email protected] I'll do my best to assist you. See more

18.01.2022 16 SEPT. 5 active cases in Yarra Ranges, ZERO cases in the Evelyn electorate. Sadly, the COVID death toll reported by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria is 737. It's good to see that the 14-day average for metropolitan Melbourne is now below the benchmark of 50 new cases per day. STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to at least 11.59pm Sunday 27 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses.... If you need assistance please email me: [email protected] I'll do my best to assist you.

18.01.2022 RHS: footy legend Gavin Wanganeen. LHS: South Australian Premier Steven Marshall, who used ADF and Police to manage hotel quarantine (instead of untrained security guards like Daniel Andrews), did not have a second wave of COVID, did not have outbreaks in health care or aged care, has businesses, jobs, economy and society back open and operational, and....has AFL finals footy (which itself generates thousands of jobs, particularly for our youth), and a fabulous crowd of footy fans. #NoThanksDan

18.01.2022 Well Done everyone!! Only 4 active cases in the EVELYN Electorate as follows: Chirnside Park 0 Coldstream/Gruyere/Yering 0 Lilydale 1 Mooroolbark 3... Mount Evelyn 0 Silvan 0 Wandin/Seville/Seville East 0 Wonga Park 0 Data at 12 September 2020. This can be accessed online for all post codes here: https://covidlive.com.au/report/cases-by-postcode

17.01.2022 Community information Please be advised Mooroolbark CFA is supervising a burn off at Edinburgh College. There will be some smoke in area, please don’t be alarmed.

17.01.2022 It's well overdue for Daniel Andrews and Labor to take seriously the need to fix Warburton Hwy Seville East. Next week is the State Budget, and again I've called on the Andrews Government to commit desperately needed funding to fix this stretch of road in the vicinity of Douthie to Peters Roads with turning lanes and pedestrian safety. Seville east traffic safety group

17.01.2022 14 SEPT. 7 active cases in Yarra Ranges. Sadly, the COVID death toll reported by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria is 729. STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to at least 11.59pm Sunday 27 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses. If you need assistance please email me:... [email protected] I'll do my best to assist you. See more

17.01.2022 This week is Dementia Action Week. Dementia affects close to half a million Australians, and that number is set double in the next 25 years. The concept for Dementia Action Week 2020, 'A little support makes a lot of difference', has been developed in consultation with Dementia Advocates, who have a lived experience of dementia. The stories and voices that will feature across Dementia Action Week are real. Head to Dementia Australia to find out more and show your support: dementia.org.au/dementia-action-week

16.01.2022 How incredible is this a swarm of !! Look what has happened here to one of our cherry trees! Sometimes a colony of bees may outgrow their hive as they grow ...and multiply. They then look for a temporary home and create a swarm while they establish a new location for their colony (there are also many other reasons that bees swarm). Our beekeeper will come and remove this swarm and create a new hive. He will do this by locating the queen bee, and then relocating her and the worker bees into the hive. Once safely in their new hive they are ready to continue their work in the orchard! See more

15.01.2022 Fitness trainers. Gardners. Cake Makers. Cleaners. IT technicians. Kitchen renovators. Musicians. Dance teachers. Mobile pet groomers. Home handymen. Home hairdressers. Artists. Writers. Drivers. DJs. Caterers. Technicians. Dress makers. Shoe repairers. Tattooists. Accountants. And more. Labor doesnt get small business and excludes 100,000s of Victorian sole traders from any financial assistance, again, despite forcing them to stop working. Its not fair and its not good ...enough. Ill keep up the fight. Labor should scrap this cruel eligibility test and support all sole traders, otherwise let them get back to work with COVID Safe measures.

15.01.2022 Extraordinary. Why did the Chief Health Officer tell both the Parliamentary Inquiry and the Hotel Quarantine Inquiry that he didn’t know anything about the use of private security guards to manage the quarantine program? His emails on 27 March, the day of the decision-making, prove he did know. Why were these documents previously withheld, and why is his evidence conflicting? ... Given the enormous power the CHO has had over Victorians everyday lives, he must now be upfront with the community and answer serious questions about why his evidence is inconsistent.

15.01.2022 Today Daniel Andrews and Labor have given planning approval to dump toxic soil from its plagued West Gate Tunnel project at Maddingley Brown Coal Bacchus Marsh and Cleanaway Ravenhall sites near homes and schools. Labor secretly changed the regulations avoiding community consultation and scrutiny, removing the community’s right to appeal, and removing the landfill levy. Labor is giving foreign owned construction contractors a tax free ride to dump toxic soil near homes, scho...ols and agricultural farms growing fruit and vegetables. This is Labor. Bacchus Marsh says NO to Toxic Waste

15.01.2022 The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is preparing for floods this Spring, and asking every community members to take notice now and Get Flood Ready. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) outlook includes potential for La Niña weather, bringing heavy Spring rains.

15.01.2022 Finally ZERO active COVID cases across the whole Yarra Ranges! Everyone locally has worked hard, sacrificed a lot, and followed the rules. It’s been extremely challenging, but we’re a resilient community. Thanks to everyone who supported the campaign to scrap the 5km rule, as we see our efforts recognised with this eased to a new 25km limit. But, there’s a way to go to recover and get our local economy back on track. Harsh restrictions are still in place on retail, farm-gates..., hospitality and tourism businesses across the Yarra Valley which, of course, impacts significantly on local jobs and livelihoods. I’ll keep pushing for a common sense and flexible approach to opening up, as in our Evelyn Electorate we’ve been COVID free for many weeks now. I trust our people, businesses and community groups to be alert and COVID safe. To the several thousand locals who’ve needed assistance along the way with information about Stage 4 restrictions, Business Grant applications, and access to mental health services, thanks for your patience. It’s a privilege to hear your stories, unique circumstances, and be able to help you. If you need assistance with the changes/ new rules, please email [email protected] and I’ll do my best to assist you.

15.01.2022 Sign and share: www.NoConfidence.com.au When the Premier, the leader of our state, continually lies and covers up his actions and the actions of his government, which has caused avoidable deaths, the destruction of our economy, set backs in education, and a worrying mental health crisis, we must make a stand. Over the past few months Ive been contacted by thousands of frustrated and distraught Victorians from our local community upset with the actions of the Premier and his... Labor Government, telling me that Daniel Andrews and his government must go. In Parliament this week the Victorian Liberals moved a motion of No Confidence in the Premier and his Government not a decision taken lightly but one weve made because weve listened to your calls for it. Victorians deserves a transparent, honest and constructive government, not one led by lies and mismanagement. Victoria is the only state in Australia that has had a second wave outbreak of COVID-19 which has exposed huge flaws in the public health system with poor infection control and contact tracing. Labor MPs will have a choice to make: protect the jobs of the communities they were chosen to represent of protect the job of the Premier. If you, like me have lost confidence in Premier Daniel Andrews and his Government add your voice here: www.noconfidence.com.au The motion has been moved and due to Parliaments procedures will be dealt with in October. If this matters to you, please sign up. #NoConfidenceLabor

14.01.2022 How good does this look. Can’t wait for our opening next Saturday.

14.01.2022 22 SEPT. 3 active cases in Yarra Ranges, with zero cases in the Evelyn electorate. Sadly, the COVID death toll reported by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria is 766. The 14-day average for metropolitan Melbourne has now dropped below 33. STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to at least 11.59pm Sunday 27 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses.... With such low numbers locally its overdue for the Government to reclassify the Yarra Valley as regional and remove us from Melbourne's lockdown. Help with this campaign here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/reclassifytheyarravalley If you need assistance please email me: [email protected] I'll do my best to assist you.

13.01.2022 The Yarra Valleys inclusion in Metro Melbournes COVID lockdown makes no sense. Theres no medical evidence for locking up our regional communities and treating them like an inner-city suburb of Melbourne. The only reason why the Yarra Valley is included in Melbournes stage 4 lockdown is because of arbitrary bureaucratic lines drawn on a map. Its had a devastating impact on our community and local economy. And, currently there are no active COVID cases in the Yarra Valle...y. Last week I wrote to the Premier pleading for him to urgently reconsider the Yarra Valleys inclusion in Melbournes stage 4 restrictions, otherwise provide the medical evidence for keeping the Yarra Valley locked down. Ill continue to campaign to release Yarra Valley post codes that represent country towns and farmlands from the unreasonable COVID restrictions.

13.01.2022 R U OK? Times are tough and everyone is facing challenges. Today, and every day, its good to ask someone: R U OK? Start a conversation that could change a life. And, if that someone is not ok, keep the conversation going. Because, theres more to say after R U OK? Listen with an open mind Encourage action like seeing a doctor ... Check in again Keep talking - it could change a life Learn more about what to say: www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask For those that may need any help or support: Mensline Australia - 1300 789 978 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 (24/7) Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 Kids Helpline (Ages 5-25) - 1800 55 1800

13.01.2022 5 SEPT. 1,956 total active COVID cases in Victoria. 15 current active cases in Yarra Ranges. Sadly, the death toll in Victoria is 661 (641 since the second wave). STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to 11.59pm Sunday 13 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses. If you need assistance please email me:... [email protected] I'll do my best to assist you. See more

12.01.2022 COVID RESTRICTIONS UPDATE Face masks will no longer be required outside in Victoria from midnight tonight, as long as physical distancing can be maintained. The Andrews Government has outlined that people are still required to wear masks inside and on public transport, and if your outdoors and can’t distance from others (such as an outdoor farmer’s/community market or standing in a queue). Medical exemptions may apply.... Also, as of midnight tonight the following changes have been announced: 15 visitors allowed in the home per day Outdoor gatherings in public places up to 50 Masks now only required inside (you will need to carry it with you and wear it if you can’t physically distance when outside) Hospitality can have 100 people inside and total density of 300 (for smaller venues one per two square metre to a maximum of 50) Gyms to open up for 150 people, groups of 20 Outdoor sport 500 people, groups of 20 Religious ceremonies up to 150 indoors, 300 outside (subject to density quotient) Funerals and weddings up to 150 Cinemas and galleries up to 150 (25% for some specific galleries) From 13th December up to 30 people can gather in homes in time for Christmas and Hanukkah If you have any questions or need assistance, please email me at: [email protected]

12.01.2022 Congratulations Four Pillars Gin! A local favourite!

12.01.2022 9 SEPT. 9 active cases in Yarra Ranges. Sadly, the death toll in Victoria is 694 (674 since the second wave). STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to at least 11.59pm Sunday 27 September, with some small changes as of 11.59pm Sunday 13 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses. If you need assistance please email me:... [email protected] I'll do my best to assist you. See more

11.01.2022 Police statement in relation to the incident at Lilydale Marketplace this morning.

10.01.2022 The Andrews Labor Governments announcement today destroys hope of a recovery for small businesses and jobs across our community. The Premier instead focused on keeping Victoria locked down and businesses closed. The sense of desperation and anguish is palpable in the emails Ive been receiving from people this afternoon. We can and we must begin to open up our state's economy in a safe and controlled manner with COVID safe plans, just like any other OHS plans, and extra su...pport for sections of the community particularly vulnerable. Also, years of underinvestment by Labor in Victorias health system infrastructure is now hurting all Victorians. Instead of contact tracing by whiteboard and sticky-notes (yes, sadly its true), urgent investment in IT and resourcing such as in NSW is required.

10.01.2022 Fantastic to join into the online Scouts Victoria ARAP 2020 and hear how these resilient and resourceful young people kept connected with inclusive and fun online programs, helped raise funds for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal, and researched ways to address pollution and minimise plastic waste in our communities. 1st Lilydale Scout Group Mooroolbark Scout Group 1st Mt Evelyn Scout

10.01.2022 Flash flooding in many parts of our community today. It is advised to not drive through flooded roads. Thanks Lilydale State Emergency Service volunteers for your work. Take care. Handy phone numbers VIC SES for flood / storm damage: 132500 ... Life threatening emergency: 000 VicEmergency Hotline for information: 1800 226 226

09.01.2022 What do you think? Masks or no masks after a few weeks of low/zero COVID cases?

09.01.2022 10 SEPT. 9 active cases in Yarra Ranges. Sadly, the COVID death toll reported by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria is 701. STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to at least 11.59pm Sunday 27 September, with some small changes as of 11.59pm Sunday 13 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses. If you need assistance please email me:... [email protected] I'll do my best to assist you. See more

09.01.2022 11 SEPT. 9 active cases in Yarra Ranges. Sadly, the COVID death toll reported by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria is 710. STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to at least 11.59pm Sunday 27 September, with some small changes as of 11.59pm Sunday 13 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses. If you need assistance please email me:... [email protected] I'll do my best to assist you. See more

09.01.2022 Happy National Agriculture Day! Thanks to all our local Yarra Valley farmers who work rain, hail or shine producing fabulous, world class fruit and vegetables, and the agribusiness supply chain.

09.01.2022 This is sickening and an urgent investigation is a must. This circumstance also exposes flaws in the State Governments mental health system raising genuine questions about the adequacy of services and resources if this man had to wait over 24 hours when urgently in need.

08.01.2022 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT: There has been a shooting at Lilydale Marketplace after a man was wielding a knife. Police have issued a statement, they are on the scene and an urgent investigation will take place. Please keep clear of the Lilydale Marketplace and surrounds. I urge everyone in our community to take care and be respectful during these challenging times. In emergencies, please call 000. https://www.3aw.com.au/gunshots-fired-as-eyewitness-narrat/

08.01.2022 Has the Andrews Labor Governments response to COVID-19 done more damage than the disease? A very insightful article from one of Australias most respected journalists. Governing should be about balancing risks against costs and only fools and sophists make arguments based on false choices. The debate is not between what we are doing and doing nothing. It should be about what response delivers the greatest good for the greatest number. The Victorian solution punishes the man...y for the few. It preferences the very old over the young, mortgaging the future of the entire school and working age population. It is hard to imagine how you could design a policy that is more profoundly unfair or damaging to a society. And nowhere in this often-opaque democracy has a less transparent court system, bureaucracy, police force or government than Victoria. The people there have been badly served, even as some revelled in the servitude. Its systems of power have combined to deliver the wanton destruction of its vibrant society. Its government has condemned its people to a poorer future, to higher unemployment, more poverty and less opportunity. Rejoice. Dan Andrews has destroyed the village to save it.

08.01.2022 Only 3 active cases in the EVELYN Electorate: Chirnside Park 0 Coldstream/Gruyere/Yering 0 Lilydale 1 Mooroolbark 2... Mount Evelyn 0 Silvan 0 Wandin/Seville/Seville East 0 Wonga Park 0 Data at 13 September 2020. This can be accessed online for all post codes here: https://covidlive.com.au/report/cases-by-postcode

08.01.2022 18 SEPT. 4 active cases in Yarra Ranges, ZERO cases in the Evelyn electorate. Sadly, the COVID death toll reported by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria is 750. It's good to see that the 14-day average for metropolitan Melbourne is now below the benchmark of 50 new cases per day. STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to at least 11.59pm Sunday 27 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses. With... such low numbers in Yarra Ranges, and none in Yarra Valley post codes, it's overdue for the Government to reclassify the Yarra Valley as regional and remove us from Melbourne's lockdown. To support me in this campaign, please sign here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/reclassifytheyarravalley If you need assistance please email me: [email protected] I'll do my best to assist you.

08.01.2022 It’s time for the Andrews Labor Gov to commit funds in next week’s Budget to duplicate the track between Mooroolbark and Lilydale. With construction works on both level crossings, and the Kinley housing development underway, it doesn’t make sense to leave the outdated and inadequate single track on this major metro line. It will: ... create jobs fix the Hull Rd bridge improve frequency and punctuality for local residents and commuters down the whole train line to the city See more

08.01.2022 Coldstream CFA Fire Brigade are raising funds for their new Fire Station. This 100% volunteer brigade serves our local community 24/7 to deal with emergencies, from road trauma to bushfires. Click on the Photo/Link to place your donation. The Coldstream CFA says THANK YOU! Donations are 100% tax deductible. Supported by Wandin Seville Community Bank Branch

07.01.2022 Great to get outdoors and support kids cricket today, here with the Wandin Junior Cricket U14s playing Chirnside Park at Silvan Recreation Reserve. Wandin cricket club Chirnside Park Cricket Club Ringwood and District Cricket Association Icon Sports Melbourne

07.01.2022 19 SEPT. 4 active cases in Yarra Ranges, zero cases in the Evelyn electorate. Sadly, the COVID death toll reported by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria is 757. The 14-day average for metropolitan Melbourne had now dropped below 40. STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to at least 11.59pm Sunday 27 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses. ... With such low numbers in Yarra Ranges, and none in Yarra Valley post codes, its overdue for the Government to reclassify the Yarra Valley as regional and remove us from Melbourne's lockdown. Help with this campaign here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/reclassifytheyarravalley If you need assistance please email me: [email protected] I'll do my best to assist you.

07.01.2022 Its a rare thing that the Parliament is asked to entrust such immense power to be exercised by so few. And, theres good reason for that. Our democracy rests on a very delicate balance of ensuring that power is shared, not centralised, to guard against abuse and corruption. Yet, thats exactly what the Andrews Labor Government did this week. On behalf of thousands and thousands of people in our local community who contacted me begging for this legislation to be rejected, I d...elivered this speech in Parliament opposing the power grabbing State of Emergency extension. That unelected bureaucrats not answerable to the people can now keep our society and economy restricted or locked down, even if there are no cases of COVID-19, is simply extraordinary. Victorians deserve a plan to lift us out of this crisis, not a plan that keeps us locked in. Our State is on its knees. Its clear the Labor Government has no plan to lift us up.

06.01.2022 Well done everyone! Zero active COVID cases in the Evelyn electorate at 16 September 2020. Locally, everyone has worked hard to do the right thing and follow the rules. However, now is the time for Premier Andrews and his Labor Government to listen to common sense and remove the Yarra Valleys inclusion from Metro Melbournes harsh Stage 4 Restrictions that have devastated our community and local economy. With no active COVID cases locally, businesses putting COVID Safe measures in place, and - importantly - no medical evidence to keep our country communities locked down, now is the time! Ill be campaigning for this again in Parliament this week. If I can help you, please email me [email protected]

05.01.2022 The Andrews Labor Government is in disarray. In just a few months four Ministers are gone, including the Health Minister during a health pandemic, and now top bureaucrat and head of the Department of Premier & Cabinet is gone. Questions about the Hotel Quarantine scandal still need to be answered. This exposed the Government on poor infection control, led to the only second wave in the country, 800 deaths, hundreds of thousands out of work and thousands of businesses shut down, and one of the longest lockdowns in the world. Add your voice: www.NoConfidence.com.au

05.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS MELBOURNE VIXENS!CONGRATULATIONS MELBOURNE VIXENS!

05.01.2022 Traffic Alert - Water over road at Cave Hill Road and Beresford Road, Lilydale - Police on scene. Please avoid the area and take care on the roads.

04.01.2022 LILYDALE RAIL LINE & CAR PARKING. On State Budget day, now is the time for the Andrews Government to finally commit much-needed funds to: increase car parking at Lilydale train station duplicate the rail line from Mooroolbark fix the Hull Road bridge... With the rail crossing and Kinley projects underway in Lilydale and Mooroolbark, now is the time. If you agree - have your say at www.BridgetVallence.com.au/have-your-say

04.01.2022 Yarra Valleys inclusion in Metro Melbournes lockdown makes no sense. We need action to fix this now! Im calling on Premier Andrews and his Labor Government to listen and change the Yarra Valley classification to regional Victoria. With no active COVID cases locally, businesses putting COVID Safe measures in place, and - importantly - no medical evidence to keep our country communities locked down, now is the time! ... Ill be campaigning for this again in Parliament this week so please sign up here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/reclassifytheyarravalley

02.01.2022 Time and time again, Daniel Andrews and Labor have told Victorians their decisions are based on health advice. Not this one! Never before has a curfew been imposed on Victorians. Not even in wartime. It's had massive implications for individuals and businesses. Chief Health Officer, Brett Sutton, didn't advise it. ... Police Chief Commissioner, Shane Patton, didn't request it. So, who did? Daniel Andrews did. He said, "I've made that decision." No medical advice. No science or data. No police advice. No reason for this rule. 58 days and $6 million in fines later, Victorians pay for the price of one rogue Premier. What else has Daniel Andrews and Labor imposed that is NOT based on health advice in this pandemic?

02.01.2022 FIX YARRA VALLEY ROADS. On State Budget day it’s time for Andrews Labor Govt to allocate funds and fix dangerous roads in the Yarra Valley. Today's Budget must include: Commitment to fix Maroondah Hwy and Killara Road Coldstream - duplication and traffic lights. (This project is fully funded but the Government is not allowing VicRoads to start the job)... Funding to fix Warburton Hwy Seville East between Douthie and Peters Roads - widening, turning lanes and pedestrian safety If you agree these roads must be fixed, have your say at www.BridgetVallence.com.au/have-your-say

01.01.2022 ** Share and distribute ** Will is still missing in the vicinity of Warburton / Launching Place. IN EXCESS 150 people are actively searching by road, foot, air... and horse back. We ask that although you may like to help, Rather than coming to the area - you can help MOST by sharing and distributing this message on Social Media and to family or friends who may not be on socials. If you have any information please contact Police at Warburton or if you think you have seen Will today please call 000

01.01.2022 20 SEPT. 3 active cases in Yarra Ranges (-1 from yesterday), with zero cases in the Evelyn electorate. Sadly, the COVID death toll reported by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria is 761. The 14-day average for metropolitan Melbourne had now dropped below 37. STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS remain in place for Yarra Ranges Shire Council area to at least 11.59pm Sunday 27 September. The restrictions apply to households and businesses. ... With such low numbers in Yarra Ranges, and none in Yarra Valley post codes, its overdue for the Government to reclassify the Yarra Valley as regional and remove us from Melbourne's lockdown. Help with this campaign here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/reclassifytheyarravalley If you need assistance please email me: [email protected] I'll do my best to assist you.

01.01.2022 Check out Meletos, whether for goodies at the Providore or dining in at the restaurant. 12 St Huberts Rd Coldstream. #ShopLocal