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Time to thank SES By Dongyun Kwon The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is turning 50 this week. The VICSES has always been central to rescuing people in danger across the state, and the volunteers operate from 154 units across the state, in addition to 16 permanently staffed offices in regional and metro locations. The SES Healesville Unit was one of the first units established in 1968 before the Civil Defence Organisation changed to VICSES. Star Mail journalist Dongyun Kwon had a chat with two long-time Healesville SES Unit members Geoff Wilkinson and Karen Picone to look back at the history of the unit. Turn to page 15 for more
Unit controller Karen Picone (left) and longest-serving member Geoff Wilkinson. (Stewart Chambers: 460685)
Sun fades on tour By Dongyun Kwon The inaugural Timeless Summer Tour was scheduled to take place in January in Australia and New Zealand including one at a Yarra Valley winery. However, the event promoter announced the postponement of the Timeless Summer Tour on their website in December 2024 with a few days left to the event. Since the announcement, there have been no more updates or refunds by the event promoter. Ticket purchasers expressed their disappoint-
ment on Facebook. Wendy and Tanya, who were planning to attend the Yarra Valley event with other friends, told the Star Mail about their disappointment at the postponement and lack of communication by the promoter. “Most people appear to want a refund and still nothing has happened,” Wendy said. “We were given a glimmer of hope that things would start happening on 20 February, and all we got was an email which asked for a few more days.
“These people are holding onto our money and not communicating. They don’t respond to emails and delete Facebook posts.” Not only the ticket purchasers but also the event venue was notified about it out of the blue. Rochford Wines music events operations manager Catherine said they were also disappointed they were not able to bring the show to the Yarra Valley. “Although it was not our decision to cancel the concert, we are sorry this happened so close
to the concert date and for any inconvenience it may have caused,’ she said. “The promoter has advised they have decided to hold the future tours at indoor venues. As we only hold outdoor events at this size, we cannot be part of that tour. “Rochford has refunded all tickets that were purchased from Rochford, any remaining tickets were purchased from Ticket Fairy and therefore the promoter’s responsibility.” Turn to page 4 for more
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