The weeks are ticking by steadily and the conversation from the government has now changed from staying at home to restarting the economy. In one corner you have some of the population keen as ever to get out and about and in the other corner you have the others wanting the restrictions to continue.

Today is mother’s day (Happy mother’s day to all mums who are, will be, have been and almost been, who have made so many sacrifices,) and whilst many people in Australia will be able to visit their mothers, in this state of Victoria that is still off the agenda. It shouldn’t matter if you can or can’t physically see your mum, there are many ways you can honour her.

The week that has been has seen an upswing in dissent and unease for the people wanting to get back out again. Australia’s numbers remain low and are mostly from a couple of known breakouts including Cedar Meats in Melbourne and Newmarch aged care facility in Sydney.

Victoria and New South Whales certainly have the highest numbers and the greatest risk. The other states are able to make a quicker progression to freedom. Whilst this can be frustrating for some Australians to see others can go to the beach or play golf when they can’t, it is something that should be expected in a country of such vast distance and differences.

The weather has been typical Melbourne, ie anything goes!!! There have been some really nice days and some bitterly cold and rainy days.

4th May 2020 8:11 am May the fourth be with you

5th May 2020 8:21 am. First fog of the year.

5th May 2020 10:01 am. The fog finally burning off.

7th May 2020 8:46 pm Last “super moon” of the year