Change is coming - and by this, we don't just mean the weather.
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The warming and lengthening days are a giveaway sign that the seasons are changing, and with it now comes the rightful expectation that Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will unveil his government's plan for the next stage of our state's response to the pandemic.
An easing in some of the restrictions we've grown used to seems likely to be announced, as well as updated details on how businesses can expect their eventual return to work and the new normality.
Whatever that might be.
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Hopes are definitely high within the community for change that will deliver a positive difference in all our daily lives.
It's our hope that the government has used these past few weeks, as case numbers began to drift downwards again, to consult with industry, the health sector, education leaders and the broader business community about what we can all expect, and what the government will aim for.
When will we be able to travel? When can we see family and friends enduring the even harsher lockdown in Melbourne? What's the plan for our hospitality venues? What about gyms? How will schools be managed for the foreseeable future? How will public transport work? What about masks and social distancing rules? Will there be separate rules for residents in Melbourne?
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Equally, Victorians have a right to know not just what the government is planning for when restrictions might ease from September 14, but also the framework for how authorities plan to step us out of where we are now, and back to better times.
What are the benchmarks, how will our state be assessed and by who.
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Victorians have earned a reprieve from where we are now, but that's not an excuse to move on too quickly.
It's a task much, much easier said than done and we are all now well used to mistakes being made throughout various stages of this pandemic.
At every turn and at every stage, there are many more questions and chances for things to maybe go wrong, if we don't remain vigilant.
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Peter Kennedy
Peter has worked in a variety of senior leadership roles within the local media industry across more than three decades, and enjoys being part of a team committed to keeping Bendigo up to date with the latest news and sport.
Peter has worked in a variety of senior leadership roles within the local media industry across more than three decades, and enjoys being part of a team committed to keeping Bendigo up to date with the latest news and sport.
