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As you will be aware, Victoria was placed into a 7-day Circuit Breaker lockdown as of midnight last night. Please visit the DHHS website for a full list of restrictions during this time.

On the advice of our public health team, Victoria will move to circuit breaker restrictions from 11:59pm tonight. These settings will remain in place until 11:59pm on 3 June – but if we can end that sooner, we will.

As we've seen here, and across Australia, this kind of short, sharp action is effective in stopping this thing in its tracks. Our public health experts’ prime concern: just how fast the B1.617.1 variant is moving.

Please visit the Coronavirus Victoria website to read this full Statement and download a copy of the full restrictions that will be in force. The full list of restrictions can also be downloaded from the attachment below.

SOURCE: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Victoria | Coronavirus Victoria

Its time to start getting ready for the export season ahead.  We have a range of activities coming up for exporters and growers alike.

• Export 101 – for growers and packers new to exporting (in person or online) – 16 June
• Export Workshop – for growers, packers and crop monitors prior to registration (in person or online) – 17 June
• Dinner after the workshop – 17 June
• Field day in Launceston, Tasmania – 18 June
• 2 half day production webinars – 23 and 24 June

The 2021 Cherry Export Workshop will follow the the Fruit Growers Tasmania conference in Launceston, Tasmania on Thursday the 17^th of June.  Attend in person, or attend via webinar. The workshop is compulsory for mainland growers, packers and crop monitors wanting to register for export to protocol markets. There are no fees to attend, but a registration fee for export will as per other years, apply.  For an agenda, details and booking form, go to the CGA website (https://www.cherrygrowers.org.au/2021-workshop) .
 
After the workshop (17 June), we will have an informal dinner at the Brisbane Street Bistro in Launceston. Head to the CGA website for the dinner registration form and sample menu (https://www.cherrygrowers.org.au/2021-workshop).
 
Export 101 is a new initiative geared toward growers and packers unfamiliar with export requirements. Export 101 will also be held Tasmania, on Wednesday the 16^th of June at the Tailrace Centre.  Attend in person on via webinar. There is no cost to attend.  For an agenda, details and booking form, go to the CGA website (https://www.cherrygrowers.org.au/2021-workshop).
 
A Cherry Field Day will be held on Friday the 18^th of June in Launceston.  Join us for a progressive field day dedicated to the cherry. The cost is free, but registration essential. For details and registration, head to the CGA website (https://www.cherrygrowers.org.au/field-days/).
 
The following week (23 & 24 June), CGA will host two half-day production webinars.  Details on the CGA website (https://www.cherrygrowers.org.au/2021-production-webinars).
 
**PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BOOK TO ATTEND ANY OF THESE EVENTS

Metropoliton Melbourne Restrictions update- 25.5.2021

• Masks must be worn indoors unless there is an exemption. This applies to everyone 12 years and older and includes workplaces
• Private gatherings in the home are limited to five visitors per day
• Public gatherings are limited to 30 people

Conference 2021: 15-16 June 

Fruit Growers Tasmania will be holding its 30th annual Winter Conference at Launceston's Tailrace Centre on 15-16 June 2021. The conference program will feature an inspiring mix of leading national and international speakers providing information on the latest research findings, production techniques, emerging technologies and the current priorities and challenges relating to fruit production in Tasmania. There truly will be something for everyone.

Visit the FGT website for more information