We feel for our fellow Victorians in Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire who are back in stage three restrictions and we hope they can stay safe and well.
Above all, now is a time to be kind to each other and remember that we all, as individuals, as families, as business owners and as workers are being impacted in some way.
Benalla is a welcoming, friendly town.
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It is a hospitable place and a beautiful place to visit and live.
Visitors who are in Benalla at the moment may be from other regional towns and they are entirely within the law to be here and we welcome them.
They will support our businesses – many of who are suffering.
It saddens me to hear that local Benalla people are telling visitors to leave.
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Please be kind to each other.
If we give people a poor experience of our town, they may never come back.
As long as the visitors to our town are observing good personal hygiene, social distancing and are respecting the requirements of the restrictions, we welcome them.
They will help our town come through this pandemic.
Be respectful everyone and stay well.
- Danny Claridge, Benalla Rural City Mayor
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