Stories of people going above and beyond during the bushfires continue to emerge.
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Our shire lost lives and 501 homes and we have not scratched the surface of all the stories that should be told.
Just to remain at your post caring for the elderly, the sick, the distressed, meant going above and beyond in the extreme conditions we faced.
Those such as Lisa Wilson, who has been nominated for a nursing award, are unlikely to blow their own trumpets, but they should be celebrated.
Who do you wish to thank?
Probably not those continuing to deny the reality of COVID-19.
All our health workers are on the front line.
We rely on their professionalism, their compassion and their bravery.
A vaccine for COVID-19 will come long before a vaccine for wanton stupidity.
The aged, the sick and those who care for them are at most risk from such fatal obstinacy.
If you hear it, call it out.
We also congratulate the volunteers of River of Art, who have devised a virtual open studio program for COVID times.
Artists such as Raewyn Lawrence will definitely not be opening their studios to the public for this year's festival. Instead she will be part of a virtual open studio. Visit www.riverofart.com.au to see a video of the artist amid her work.
Other artists will open their doors with COVID-19 protocols in place.
We will keep you posted.
