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■ SES Marysville has taken delivery of equipment courtesy of sponsors, AAMI. The gear includes chainsaws, 4WD accessories and headlamps. The unit’s marquee has been upgraded. The pop-up tents with walls can be used as shelters at a search base or extended rescues, to protect a scene for Police, or during public relations and community events. - SES Marysville
CAFE PERMIT SET ASIDE Local News Climate awareness
■ The Embassy of Ideas and Murrindindi Climate Network will co-host a free community screening of the film 2040 at the Alexandra Shire Hall on Tuesday, March 31. There is an afternoon (2pm) and evening (7pm)screening of the film. To reserve a free ticket, please book through Humanitix. This event has been made possible by support from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. - Embassy of Ideas
Volunteers needed
■ Kinglake Ranges Opportunity Shop is looking for men and women to join their team. The shop is openm 11am-4pm Wednesday-Friday, and 12 Noon-4pm on Saturday. Shifts are two to five hours. All volunteers must undergo a Police check at no cost to the volunteer. Phone Laura on 5786 1301. laura@kinglakeranges.com.au - Laura Caine
New Court dates
Market at Tallarook
■ The next Tallarook Market is due to be held on Sunday, April 5, with trading due to start at 9am. The market is an initiative of the Tallarook Mechanics’ Institute Committee in collaboration with the food eXchange. The market is located at CWA Park next to the railway station. The market boasts a variety of authentic locally grown produce from real farmers living in the Goulburn Valley. Seasonal produce includes fruit, vegetables, eggs, bread, mushrooms, cheese, pork, beef, lamb, wine, beer, cider, olives, olive oil, garlic, honey, ferments, jams, preserves, chocolate, pastries, cakes and more. - Tallarook Farmers Market
Coronavirus call
■ Alexandra District Health is encouraging people with symptoms of, or suspected exposure to Coronavirus to telephone the Urgent Care Nurse on 0418 589 131 prior to presentation to Urgent Care at Alexandra District Health. This will provide experienced staff the opportunity to have the necessary precautions in place prior to patients entering the hospital. The safety and well being of all members of the community and the staff is top priority. - Alexandra District Health
Black Spur closes
■ Vic Roads advises of temporary closures of the Maroondah Hwy across the Black Spur between Narbethong and Healesville. The highway will be closed between 9.30am and 3.30pm for tree removal ■ Monday, March 16 to Thursday, March 19, ■ Monday, March 23 to Thursday, March 26. - Vic Roads
Mothers Day
■ Holmesglen at Eildon is holding a Mothers Day event from 12.30pm-4pm on Sunday, May 10. - Holmesglen at Eildon
Lunch at Ruffy
■ The Long Table Lunch will be held at the Ruffy Produce Store from 12 Noon4pm on Sunday, March 22. Guest chef is Paul Twitchett.
● Nillumbik Shire Offices. File Photo. ■ Tony Rizk had a planning permit from had acknowledged that some permit breaches Nillumbik Shire Council to develop a have occurred on the site. restuarant at 736 Main Rd, in the Eltham “However, it says this current planning apGateway precinct plication, amonhst other matters, is seeking However, last week, Victorian Civil and to rectify these matters ‘retrospectively’. Administrative Tribunal Member Peter “The existing cafe is very popular and serves Gaschk published a decision that set aside an important function in this town.” Nillumbik Council’s decision. Mr Gaschk said Nillumbik Shire Coun“No permit is granted,” said the ruling, last cil had not referred the application, which inupdated on Tuesday (March 10). cluded plans for extended trading hours, to the The respondent in the case was neighbour Victorian Commission for Gambling and Tony Rizk. The referral authority in the mat- Liquor Regulation. ter was Vic Roads - Metropolitan North Mr Gaschk said he would thought comWest Region, which did not apperar. ments from the VCGLR “were a relevant conThe applicant in the case was Gregory sideration, as variations were proposed to the Sparks, who said he had lodged various com- existing licensed premises conditions of the plaints with the Council, in respect to alleged existing cafe”. breaches of the approved cafe use, and The Council submitted that the VCGLR was “unauthorised” buildings and works on the sub- not a formal referral authority for the applicaject land. tion, and the matter could be referred at a The Tribunal was told that the proposal was latter date should a permit issue. for use and development of the land for a resMr Gaschk said he considerable the ametaurant, sale of liquor, buildings and works to nity concerns of Mr Sparks as relevant. construct external alterations of the existing “I find this remains the case whether the building, construct two outbuildings (shed and existing cafe continues or the proposed change cool room), verandah, construct a fence, busi- to a restaurant use occurs.” ness identification signs and alter vehicle acMr Gaschk also found that Nillumbik cess. Council’s attempts to submit an amended The property is on the eastern side of Main planning permit had shortcomings. Rd, Eltham, on the corner of an unconstructed “I find the lack of accurate and detailed insection of Franklin St, a no through road. formation on this issue is a determinative mat“The subject land is developed with two ter. It requires further detailed expert assessheritage buildings and unformed gravel car park ment to determinate appropriate acoustic noise to the rear,” the Tribuanl was advised. attenuation measures, landscaping and car Mr Sparks said that the buildings and parking layout and surfacing treatment. works did not have appropriate planning apMr Gaschk said he was concerned that a proval, and he called into question the ‘bona crushed rock surface to the rear car park might fides’ of the permit applicant to comply with lead to an increase in the level of noise generthe new development proposal and the ated. Council’s proposed permit conditions. “I accept Mr Sparks’ concerns, having “I advised Mr Sparks that alleged breaches noted a degree of noise eminating from cars of the existing permit ... was not a matter using the gravel car park during my inspecbefore me and therefore does not form part of tion.” this review. I make no findings on these matHe said that these matters remained unreters,” said Mr Gaschk. solved. The decision of the “responsible authorMr Gaschk said that Nillumbik Council ity as set aside.
Fermenting workshop this Saturday at Toolangi
■ Toolangi Community House is organising a Fermenting Workshop at 11am-2pm this Saturday (Mar. 21). Participants will learn how to make five simple ferments on the day, which they can continue to ferment for years to come. The five types are Lactofermented pickles, homemade sauerkraut, Kimchi, Kombucha and Sourdough Mother. The workshop will be held by Narelle Lucas at the C.J. Dennis Hall, Toolangi.
■ Police charges against former Kinglake Ranges News publisher Ashley Stephen Geelan will ne next heard at Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, May 5. Eltham Police have brought the charges. They are understood to relate to allegations of breaching bail, breaching an intervention order, and stalking, which Mr Geelan has indicated he will contest. Court records show that Mr Geelan is not represented. The Community Corrections Centre is bringing a matter for an alleged breach to Court, also on May 5.
Buxton CFA trial
■ Buxton CFA members were last Thuyrsday (Mar. 12) challenged to get water out of the Acheron River, near the Dyes Lane bridge, where the water level isshallow. The water level is only 100mm deep with a firm pebble river bed. The crew was asked to assess the river and surrounding areas to determine if they could lift water out the river using the gear on both Tanker 1 and Tanker 2. The exercise was inspired by experience at Warburton after Ash Wednesday when a MFB Water Tender was simply driven into the shallow Yarra River and pumped water to vehicles on the road. - Buxton CFA
Welcome to Country
■ Joanne Honeysett, associated with the Taungurung Land and Waters Council, gave the Welcome To Country at last week's Katy Perry concert at Bright. - Taungurung Land & Waters Council
Dindi Expo soon
■ The Dindi Sustainable Living Expo will be presented by Murrindindi Shire Council, from 9am-3pm on Saturday April 18 at the Yea Railway Reserve. Cr Rebecca Bowles said the Expo will be a family-friendly event that celebrates our natural environment. - Murrindindi Shire Council
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Wallan TAFE campus opens
■ Students in Wallan and surrounding areas now have a TAFE campus to call their own. Gayle Tierney, Minister for Training and Skills and Minister for Higher Education, last Wednesday (Mar. 11) opened GOTAFE’s new Wallan Campus, where courses commence this month. The High St campus will give students, in one of the fastest-growing residential areas in the state, easy access to quality training and career support services. GOTAFE consulted with the community and local industry to understand their needs. Major jobs growth is expected in Melbourne’s Northern Growth Corridor, where Wallan is situated, in the next 10 years. Students in Wallan will be able to choose from courses in areas such as Early Childhood Education, Project Management, Tourism and several others. GOTAFE has established a co-location arrangement with La Trobe University at the Wallan Campus, offering further study options for regional students. Ms Tierney said: “Local centres such as Wallan are crucial links in Victoria’s grow-
‘Students will no longer have to travel great distances to get the skills they need’
● Gayle Tierney
ing TAFE network, opening new pathways to jobs and changing people’s lives for the better. “Local access to training and jobs is vital for a growing and thriving community, and that is what GOTAFE Wallan will offer.” Danielle Green, Yan Yean MLA, said: “This new campus means that Wallan students will no longer have to travel great distances to get the skills they need for the local jobs they want.” Jaclyn Symes, MLC, said: “GOTAFE Wallan will create a vital link between students and industry, ensuring students have access to local jobs and industry get skilled and trained workers.” Travis Heeney, GOTAFE Chief Executive, said: “The new Wallan Campus is critical to GOTAFE providing the skills necessary to meet the growing industry demand as the population expands over the coming years.”
Concern over ANZAC Day services
■ There is uncertainty over the ANZAC Day services in Yea and Kinglake, because of concerns about Coronavirus. Sub-branch planning for the April 25 commemoration will be guided by advice from RSL Victorian Branch, says Sub-Branch President Jeffrey Swain. “Likely to be impacted by a direction to limit large public gatherings will be the Kinglake Dawn Service and in Yea, the March from the hall to the Cenotaph, the Commemoration at the Cenotaph and the Reception at the Hall afterwards,” said Mr Swain. “Our priority remains the safety of our elderly, and often infirm, veterans and their widows who are particularly vulnerable. The safety of the broader public is also a key consideration,” Mr Swain said. Jamie Twidale, of the RSL, wrote to Presidents: “On Thursday the ANZAC Day Commemorative Committee had a meeting to finalize planning for this year’s Melbourne event. At this stage, we fully intend to proceed with ANZAC Day commemorations as planned, including the Dawn Service at the Shrine of Remembrance and the ANZAC Day March through the CBD. At this stage, there is no reason to cancel local/regional commemorative activities, services or marches.”
● The Yea RSL sub-branch in Snodgrass St, Yea
Murray Basin Rail Project questions
● Tania Maxwell MLC with Justice Party leader Derryn Hinch
■ Tania Maxwell, MLC for Northern Victoria, has asked the Government to respond to growing concerns that it is contemplating only delivering a significantly abbreviated version of the vital Murray Basin Rail Project. Her question follows reports that Rail Projects Victoria is undertaking a review of the currently stalled project to determine the most cost-effective outcomes of any future spending on it. Ms Maxwell said the project risked ‘slipping into oblivion’ unless the Government committed to finding funds in the budget to complete the project according to its original scope. Ms Maxwell said thousands of people across Northern Victoria and industry stakeholders are all anxiously awaiting a resumption of works on the project. “The Murray Basin Rail Project is at significant risk of becoming another regional project that is not adequately delivered.” “The Government needs to recommit to this project, find the funds and get it moving again.”
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■ The Local Paper is grateful to a network of volunteer contributors who regularly supply reports of local organisations. (You too can join the team. Simply email your organisation’s news, and event details. There is no charge. Send your report to editor@LocalPaper.com.au) Local contributors include: ■ Ann Argent, Central Bowls Division. ■ Stephen Baker, Seymour Railway Heritage Centre. ■ Julie Blyth, Y Water Discovery Centre. ■ Liz Bower, Nanna’s Makers Market. ■ Laura Caine, Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House. ■ Beth Caldow, Shepparton Festival. ■ Meagan Callander, Middle Kinglake Primary School. ■ Bonnie Cavanagh, Broadford Football Netball Club. ■ Viv Cavanagh, Yea Bowls Club. ■ Robert Chaffe, East Central District Rifle Association, and Rotary Club of Alexandra. ■ Gayle Cole, Kinglake Friends of the Forest. ■ Stuart Dale, Albert Edward Lodge, Alexandra Masonic Centre. ■ Paul Denham, Buxton CFA. ■ Holly Ditchfield, Eltham Jazz Festival. ■ Andrew Embling, Alexandra Truck Show. ■ Chrissy Eustace, Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges. ■ Patrick Evans, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ Hannah Graham, Green Wedge. ■ Sam Hicks, Fawcett Hall, Alexandra Indoor Pool. ■ Ryan Hurst, Kinglake Football Netball Club. ■ Alison Huth, YAPPERS, and Yea Arts. ■ Bev Johns, Kinglake. ■ Ross Malcolm, sports photographs. ■ Rhyll McCormack, Mountain Cattlemen. ■ Kelly McLeish, Yea CFA. ■ Shannon Mittrow, Alexandra SES. ■ Sara Murray, Alexandra Show. ■ Eden Elizabeth Nicholls, St Luke’s Anglican Church, Yea and Molesworth. ■ Alan Pell, Yea Golf Club. ■ Pam Petersen, Alexandra Christmas Tree Festival. ■ Brian Phillips, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ David Purcell, Healesville Amateur Race Club. ■ Peter Rice, UGFM - Radio Murrindindi. ■ Clinton Robinson, Kinglake Football Netball Club. ■ Sacred Heart Primary School, Yea. ■ Michaela Sargeant, Goulburn Valley Water. ■ Denis Smith, Yea St Pats Race Club. ■ Megan Smithwick, Whittlesea activities. ■ Ian Staff, Whittlesea Table Tennis, agricultural items. ■ Steels Creek Grapevine, newsletter. ■ Sarah Stevenson, Thornton Eildon District Football Netball Club. ■ Ray Steyger, Alexandra Football Netball Club. ■ Jeffrey Swain, Yea-Kinglake RSL, Alexandra-Mansfield-Yea Legacy. ■ Cat Thomas, Upper Goulburn Landcare Network. ■ Heidi Twining, Victoria Police. ■ Nikki Vanderwerf, Alexandra District Health. ■ Iris Vrzovski, Bollygum Community Market. ■ Ash Walsh, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ Caroline Weeks, Murrindindi Beanie and Fibre Festival. ■ Peter Weeks, Alexandra SES. ■ Glenda Woods, Rotary Club of Yea.
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1894: Healesville v Narbethong at St Filians ■ The Healesville Guardian newspaper of May 4, 1894, records a football match between Healesville and Narbethong at St Filians: “Some fourteen members of the Healesville Football Club journeyed to St. Filians, on Saturday last to play a match with the footballers of Narbethong and district. “The majority of players proceeded thither, in two conveyances supplied by Mr. W. Newman, whilst a. party of ladies and gentleman rode on horseback. “After a most enjoyable trip over the Black Spur, one of the grandest and most. beautiful drives in Australia, a halt was made at Mr. Roache's .Narbethong Hotel, where refreshments were partaken of, and the team donned the, colors, after which they proceeded to the convincingground, some two or three miles further on. “The day was all that could be desired for football. J. Munro acted as "skipper" for Narbethong, and J. Smith was placed in a similar. office in the Healesville team. “Umpire Lindupp commenced the game at 3.15 by bouncing the ball in the centre, when Chandler Harvie, and Barry worked it well towards the Narbethong goal, but Munro, Nichols, and Hook smartly returned it, the former, kicking it well out of danger. “After the ball being forced out of bounds two or three times, it was kicked out of a scrimmage and marked by M. Keppel about 25 yards in front of .the sticks, but this player only succeeded in kicking it out of bounds. “Thrown in again the Healesville boys rallied, Harvie, Mitchell, Sriith, and Chandler carrying it well down:the ground, where Becker picked it up and booted it over in front of the goal to Cullen, who kicked first goal for .the visitors: “Bounced again the ball was taken towards.the Healesville goal by Munro, Nichols, Sparks, and Hook, but the "yellow and blacks” back men Donelly, Mitchell, Smith and Robson proved equal to the occasion, returning the ball to the centre where it was kept hovering about until quarter-time was announced.. Healesville` 1 goal, Narbethong, nil. “On changing ends some kicking off the ground was indulged 'in bythe Narbethong team which the visitorsd did not seem to understand. “At this stage of, the game there were not three men on the ground in their places,the balance of the men following the ball. “The Narbethong players succeeded in kick ing the ball along: the: ground into the Healesville territory, only one of the visitor's back men, being in his place, with the result.thait a goal was kicked by Patterson for Narbethong. “The ball being set -in motion again, Currie, Mitchell, McSweeney, and Chandler did good work for Healesville, and worked the ball well in front of the Narbethong sticks where Becker had a running shot, from which a behind resulted. “Kicked off the ball was taken well up the right wing by Munro, who passed' it on to Nichols, but was fumbled and kicked out of. bounds. “At half-tilne the game stood Healesville 1 goal; Narbethong 1 goal. “Play being commenced again a lot of kicking out of bounds occurred on the right wing.
Yarra Glen football started in 1888
● Early days at the Black Spur Hotel. Photographer: Hanson. “Thrown up again the ball was Newman eventually got possession officiated as goal umpires in a satisand did a nice run. along the wing, factory manner. Mr. Roache sup- sent to the wing, where Fletcher, and finished up with a good kick. plied a really first-class dinner for Christie, and Love were most con“After some scrimmaging Barry the visitors which was done ample spicuous for the Glen, while Logan, obtained a mark in front, from which justice to after their day's outing. Purcell, and Malvern were doing he secured. the second goal for YARRAGLEN v. good work for the home team. CORANDERRK Healesville. “The ball was taken well down to “Upon being bounced again some “This match was played at the Coranderrk end, where it was really good play was shown by Coran- derrk on Saturday, and re- magnificently returned by Donnelly Munro, Robins, Nichols, and Hook sulted in a win for the home team. and Woodford. for Narbethong, and Chandler, “The Glen arrived with 12 men, “Christie had an angle shot, which Harvie, and Mitchell for Healesville. and obtained eight substitutes on the only resulted in a behind. “Robins finally obtained a mark ground, among whom were Christie, “Soon after being kicked of the about 15 yards in front of the sticks, Strickland, and C. Smith. bell rang for half-time. from which he punted the second goal A.Donnelly captained Coranderrk, “The game stood, Coranderrk 2 and W. Clements, Yarra Glen. for Narbethong. goals, Yarra Glen 2 goals. “The ball being “thrown.up” “Dr. Bird officiated as central the play being resumed the again soime nic:"play was shown on umpire in a most able and impartial ball“Upon was forced into the Yarra Glen's both sides until three-quarter time manner, while R. Wandin and W. territory, but the back men returned it was called. Davis were appointed as goal um- to the centre, when it was returned to “The:game-stood, Healesville, 2 pires. Logan, who secured the third goal “Dr. Baird bounced the ball about goals; Narbethong; 2 goals. “In the fourth quarter, the game 3 o'clock; and in less than a minute for Coranderrk. “Shortly after Barker kicked the was rather rough, and not being safe after Ned McLellan obtained a mark to attempt to handle the, ball for fear at an angle from the Glen's posts fourth goal for the "dusky warriors." “At three-quarter time the result of being kicked. from which he kicked Coranderrk's was Coranderrk 4 goals, Yarra Glen “Upon the ball being thrown in first goal. “Thrown up again the ball was 2 goals. from out of bounds Mitchell obtained “In the last quarter the game bepossession of it and a good un down kept hovering round the centre for a the right wing, passing it on to good while. Clements finally re- came very fast, both teams playing McSweeney, this player kicking it ceived a mark in front, and had a well. “Smith, Christie, Clements, Wilwell in front. place kick, which was stopped. “Cullen was given a little mark “Kicked out of a scrimmage Sloss son and Love succeeded in taking the not more than five yards right in front marked it, and secured a goal for ball to the Coranderrk end, when J. Wilson scored the Glen's third goal. of the goal, from which he punted a Yarra Glen. “After the ball set in motion again behind. “The ball was kept in rapid mo“Hook kicked it off, and a good tion until the call of quarter time, both Wandin obtained possession of it and deal of out of bounds occurred. ;- sides playing well. did a splendid run down the centre of Donnelly, Chandler, Harvie and “Upon changing ends the ball was the ground, and passing the ball on to Shell were .working hard and well taken to the Coranderrk's end by Fitzpatrick, this player secured the for the visitors, and succeeded in Christie, Wilson and Clements, but fifth goal for Coranderrk. bringing the "ball" back, when Becker was smartly returned by Donnelly. “Bounced again, Wandin made “Worked back again, Waddle another good run, finishing it up with obained a 'little" mark. ini front, and' kicked the third goal for Healesville. picked it up in a scrim mage and free kick, from which he put up “From this till call of time a lot, of booted the second goal for Yarra Coranderrk's sixth goal. scrimmaging occurred - Glen. “After being thrown up again the “The·results are Healeaville 3 “Bounced again, the ball was ball was rushed down to the goals, Narbethong 2 goals. kept in the centre for a few minutes. Coranderrk end, where Sloss was “The successful goal-kickers for Barker, Rowan, and Wandin were awarded a free kick, from which he Healesville are Cullen, Barry, and playing well for Coranderrk, and scored the fourth goal for the Glen. Becker and for Narbethong, Christie, Wilson, Clements and Love “Shortly after this time was were working hard for the Glen. Patterson and Robins. the game standing, “Munro, Hook, Nichols (2) “Purcell received a mark at a dif- called, Coranderrk, 6 goals 3 behinds; Patterson, anid Robins showed best ficult angle, and passed it on to Glen, 4 goals 1 be hind. form for Narblethbong and Mitchell; Malvern, who marked it within a few Yarra “Donnelly, Barker, McLellan, Chandler; Harvie, Smith, Becker, yards of goal, and he had an easy and Donnelly were most conspicu- shot, but a behind was the only re- Wandin, Purcell, and Strickland played best for Coranderrk, while sult. ous for Healesville. “Mr J. Lindupp gave every sat“Out of a scrimmage Fitzpatrick Christie, Clements, Smith, Wilson isfaction as central: umpire, while kicked the second goal for (2), and Love were the most brilliant for Yarra Glen.” Coranderrk. Messrs. Newman and Seimen.
■ The Yarra Glen Football Club was in 1888 under the name of the Yarra Flats Football Club. Junior teams were also established. A game was reported in newspapers between Yering and Yarra Glen boys in June 1880 which was played in a paddock of a local land owner. In 1900 the Club changed its name to the Yarra Glen Football Club. The Club won its first premiership in 1908. In 1909 Yarra Glen formed the first Yarra Valley Association together with Warburton, Lilydale, Millgrove, Healesville and Woori Yallock. In 1921 the Club won its first Grand Final. The 1908 competition had been played under a different system in which the team with the most wins in the home and away season took the premiership. The club won again in 1931 and 1933. Like many sporting clubs it went into recess in 1939 due to the War. The club was resurrected in 1946 but there was a severe shortage of players due to the war. In early 1950 the club gained more players and the club soon emerged as the social hub of the community with mothers, sisters, wives and friends keen supporters. For many years a tarpaulin was strung up between pine trees to act as the Club rooms. In the early 1950s a group of keen school boys became interested in playing and formed casual teams that played on Sundays. The Yarra Valley Boys Football League was formed soon after. In 1958 the players and coach built the first club rooms on the eastern side of the ground and Yarra Glen hosted the Yarra Valley Boys Club Association Lighting Premiership. A premiership followed in 1968 and some around the club believe that these years produced the best team the club has ever had. The club rooms, 'The Ben Whitwell Pavilion', were built in the early 1970s on the western side of the ground and were the first part of the present structure. New rooms were added to the existing rooms in 1986 which enabled the club to hold social functions in their own premises. These rooms were fully funded by the club and a number of the then committee guaranteed the loan. Premierships followed in 1986, 1993, 1998 and 2001. In 2004 the club changed its name to the Yarra Glen Football Netball Club. The Club has produced many outstanding players fromits juniors, noteable ex-Carlton Captain Brett Ratten of 256 games and many others that have played at top metropolitain and country leagues.
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New team at Research Post Office Valley Latest New bins scheme
■ Nillumbik Council will provide extra bin options for residents from July, including a weekly 120-litre landfill bin collection, a larger 140-litre landfill bin and a larger 240litre green waste bin. These are in addition to the current options of an extra green waste bin, landfill bin and recycling bin. More information will be available closer to their introduction, says the Council.
Garden program
Four new courts
New lighting
● James Qian and Renee Xu have taken over the Research Post Office.
Mitchell Shire News
Multi-cultural event at Wallan Mitchell Matters Holiday programs
■ Mitchell Shire Council has two weeks of activities planned at leisure centres and libraries as part of its school holiday program (April 3-12). Activities include: ■ Monday, March 30. 11am-12 Noon. Build A Bilby. At Seymour Custoimer and Library Service Centre. ■ Monday, March 30. 11am-2.30pm. Python Programming with Minecraft. Greater Beveridge Community Centre. ■ Tuesday, March 31. 11am-12 Noon. Build A Bilby. Kilmore Customer and Library Service Centre. ■ Tuesday, March 31. 11am-3pm. Aquatics Open Day. Kilmore Leisure Centre. ■ Wednesday, April 1. 11am-12 Noon. Build A Bilby. Wallan Customer and Library Centre. ■ Thursday, April 2. 11am-12 Noon. Build A Bilby. Greater Beveridge Community Centre. ■ Thursday, April 2. 11am-3pm. Aquatics Open Day. Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre. ■ Friday, April 3. 10.30am-1.30pm. Python Programming with Minecraft. Broadford Customer and Library Service Centre. ■ Friday, April 3. 11am-12 Noon. Build A Bilby. Broadford Customer and Library Service Centre. ■ Monday, April 6. 9.30am-12 Noon. Intensive Swim Program. Kilmore Leisure Centre, and Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre. ■ Monday, April 6. 11am-12 Noon. Easter Bakset Painting. Seymour Customer and Library Service Centre.
■ Nillumbik Shire Council advises that soft plastics can no longer go in recycling bins. Instead, the Council encourages residents to recycle soft plastics through REDcycle dropoff points at Coles and Woolworths. Soft plastics include any plastics that can be scrunched into a ball such as plastic bags, food wrappers, bubble wrap, silver-lined chip and cracker packets, and squeeze pouches with lid on (for example, yoghurt and baby food). ■ Nillumbik residents wanting to encourage native wildlife into their gardens have the opportunity to join an new Council and community program. Nillumbik Gardens for Wildlife is a partnership between Council and the community to create habitat gardens for local wildlife. The free program involves trained volunteer garden guides in teams of two visiting private gardens and providing encouragement and advice on increasing habitat and food sources for local wildlife. Participants receive a report on their garden, a voucher for 20 free plants from one of the partnering nurseries, a sticker for their letterbox and resources for further information about wildlife gardening. Community members were invited to vote on a logo for the program and the winner was the brush-tailed phascogale, which are nocturnal marsupials with distinctive black bushy tails and large eyes for seeing in the dark. They are found in dry open forests of north-east Melbourne including Nillumbik, but their numbers are declining. They feed on insects and spiders and need tree hollows to hide and raise their young in. Registrations for the Gardens for Wildlife program open in April. Numbers are strictly limited.
■ The redevelopment of the Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre headlines a range of major infrastructure projects. Four new basketball/netball courts will be part of the $14.5 million upgrade to the Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre. Construction works on the Greensborough site are expected to start in the new financial year. The project is due to be completed in early 2022. ■ Lighting systems for both Yarrambat Memorial Park Oval and Eltham Tennis Court are set to be upgraded soon. Yarrambat Park is the home ground of the Yarrambat Junior Football Club and the Plenty Valley Cricket Club. A sports field LED lighting system has been designed and installed, which will reduce glare from the lights and allow clubs to train and play into the evenings.
Regional Briefs Recycle change
■ The Wallan Future Hub is supporting lowkey local community multicultural gatherings where people from diverse backgrounds can come together. The events are aimed at having peoplemeet and greet, share local stories, food, culture, dance performances, sporting games and to connect with others. This will occur at the Hadfield Park in Wallan on from 2pm-4pm on Saturday March 28. Spokeswoman Nikki Simos said: “We are hoping that we will be able to bring to the awareness the event for locals to attend. “Sharon Stiles, a local resident, wanted to create the opportunity and now a small group of dedicated community volunteers are getting behind her to support the idea. “We like people to imagine it being 'one huge family having a picnic in the park',” Ms Simos said. ■ For further information please phone Sharon on 0449 918 203.
St Mary’s events ■ St Mary’s College Seymour is holding its Open Day tomorrow (Thurs., Mar. 19) with tours at 9am and 2pm. The Parent Information Evening will be held at the Library Resource Centre from 7pm on Wednesday, March 25. Phone 5792 2611.
Bushrangers side ■ Sam Durham and Hudson Kaak have been named in the Murray Bushrangers squad following a pre-season of training with Richmond's VFL team.
Music on Sunday
Youth Week
■ Mitchell Youth Services have a host of fun activities lined up for Victorian Youth Week. Events include: ■ Friday, April 3. 2040 Screening. 6.30pm10pm. Goulburn Park, Seymour. ■ Saturday, April 4. Dip In Disco. 6pm9pm. Kilmore Leisure Centre. ■ Monday, April 6. Colour Dash - Broadford. 11am-2pm. Broadford Secondary College. ■ Tuesday, April 7. Youth Shark Tank. 9am5pm. Wallan Future Hub. ■ Wednesday, April 8. Outdoor Cinema. 7pm-11pm. Mandalay Golf Club. ■ Thursday, April 9. Skate Clinic. 10am1pm. Wandong and Heathcote Junction Memorial Park.
E-waste drop off ■ A new drop-off point for small e-waste items has opened at Community Bank Stadium, 129-163 Main Hurstbridge Rd, Diamond Creek. There are also dropoff points at Hurstbridge Hub, Eltham Library and Diamond Valley Library. Residents can drop off small items such as batteries, light globes, mobile phones, remote controls and other e-waste items smaller than a laptop that can fit though an 8cm x 40cm slot.
■ Ordinary Elephant will play at Blue Tongue Berries, 445 Northwood Rd, Seymour, from 4pm-7pm on Sunday (Mar. 22). Blue Berries is a fully licensed outlet.
Tooby Booby ■ Thed Tooboorac Hotel and Brewery this month hosted the annual Tooby Booby event as a fundraiser to benfit cancer research.
Safe Plate Day
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■ South Mitchell Neighbourhood Watch held a ‘Safe Plate’ and Sausage Sizzle event at St Matthew’s Church, Broadford, last Saturday (Mar. 14). Anti-theft screws were provided to motorists in exchange for a small cash donation.
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Regional Briefs Coronavirus case
■ La Trobe University and the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services confirmed late last week that a member of the La Trobe University community at its Bundoora Campus had tested positive for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)
Women of World ■ A Women’s Morning Tea will be held from 10am-11.30am at the Whittlesea Community Activity Centre to celebrate ‘Cultural Diversity Week’. The free event is being promoted under the banner of ‘Women of the World @ Whittlesea’,
Seed saving ■ Whittlesea Community Garden is celebrating the seasons with a seed saving session in Laurel St, Whittlesea, from 10.30am on Thursday, April 2.The workshop follows a session on ‘Getting ready for cool season vegetables’ due to be held last Saturday (Mar. 14). To register, contact 9716 3361. communitygarden@ whittleseach.com.au
W’sea Social Tennis ■ Thursday night social tennis sessions, starting at 7.30pm, are being held at Whittlesea Tennis Club. Cost is $5 for nonmembers; members, free.
Fix-it Friday ■ Whittlesea Community House, 92a Church St, is holding a Fix-It Friday event this week (Fri., Mar. 20) from 10am-1pm. In attendance will be a Whittlesea Community Connections social work, and representatives of the Merri Health Victims Assistance Program, Uniting Financial Counselling, NDIS with Brotherhood of St Laurence, MyGov assistance. All welcome, no bookings required. Free. Phone 9716 3361.
Fire inquiry
■ Community members had the opportunity to help inform Victoria’s Inquiry into the 2019-20 Victorian Fire Season through a meeting at Healesville on Monday night (Mar. 16). The meeting, at The Memo, was due to include Inspector-General for Emergency Management, Tony Pearce, conducting an independent inquiry to examine Victoria’s preparedness and response to the 2019-20 fire season.
Conflict issue ■ Yarra ranges Shire’s Cr Neol Cliff declared to a special meeting of Council (Feb. 25) that he did not believe he had a conflict of interest over the Upwey Men’s Shed. Cr Cliff saidthat he had been made aware that some members of the community perceived that he had already made his mind up in relation to this issue. He stated that, while he had supported the activities of the Upwey Men’s Shed, he had reflected on his actions in relation to the proposal to lease land to the Shed and did not consider that he had a conflict of interest. Cr Cliff declared that he was willing to hear and consider all submissions before making a recommendation to Council.
Coldstream plan ■ Yarra Ranges Shire Council will refer the Condstream Structure Plan proposal to an independent planning panel appointed by the State Minister for Planning. The contents of this report will provide the basis for Council’s submission to the Planning Panel, it was decided at the February 25 Council meeting.
Christmas Hills PS ■ The importance of understanding language was taught at Christmas Hills Primary School. A recipe book, with instructions for fairy bread, saw delights being prepared by the students.
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City of Whittlesea News
Call to secure Woodland Reserve ■ The City of Whittlesea has called on the State Government to honour its commitment to protecting the Grassy Eucalypt Woodland Reserve. The State Government committed to fully secure the Grassy Eucalypt Woodland Reserve by 2020, as part of the 2008 Melbourne Strategic Assessment agreement with the Federal Government to extend the Urban Growth Boundary. The 1200-hectare Grassy Eucalypt Woodland Reserve, located between Epping and Plenty Roads and Donnybrook and Masons Roads, is home to huge and majestic Red River Gums, many of which are hundreds of years old, as well as a variety of threatened flora and fauna. Whittlesea Mayor Emilia Lisa Sterjova said the Council is yet to see a report by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning outlining how the Grassy Eucalypt Woodland Reserve will be secured. “Unfortunately, the existence of the Grassy Eucalypt Woodland Reserve is under threat due to some farming practices and urban development,” Cr Sterjova said. “We have significant concerns that the 2020 timeline for securing the reserve will not be met “The public release of the plan to secure the reserve is important so that Council and the community can be confident that progress is being made and our beautiful nature reserve is protected for future generations,” Cr Sterjova said. - Contributed
Plenty Paragraphs Special meeting
■ A special Whittlesea Council meeting, originally scheduled to be held last night (Tues., Mar. 17) was re-scheduled for Monday (Mar. 16). The closed confidential meeting was due to adopt budget initiatives.
Yan Yean burn-off ■ The Country Fire Authority and Melbourne Water planned a fuel reduction burn at Yan Yean Reservoir last week weekend. Authorities warned that there might be smoke visible across parts the municipality.
This Girl Can ■ Circuit training will be held at 6.45pm7.15pm on Monday (Mar. 23) at the Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre as part of the ‘This Girl Can’ initiative co-sponsored by the City of Whittlesea.
Legal advice
Visitor scheme
■ Whittlesea Community Connections is promoting its Community Visitor Scheme. The scheme provides companionship to antyone who lives in their own homes and has a Home Care Package. More details are available from Michelle Patching, 9401 6666.
● Cr Emilia Lisa Sterjova, Mayor, City Of Whittlesea
■ The City of Whittlesea scheduled a meeting on Tuesday last week (Mar. 10), but it was adjourned. The agenda included discussion about legal costs in relation to governance matters. Acting Chief Executive Officer Joe Carbone set out in the agenda that the meeting be closed to the public, considering details relating to the following, because of ) personnel matters, contractual matters, legal advice, any other matter which the Council considers would prejudice the Council or any person
Yarra Ranges Shire News
Trees on public land: Mayor speaks ■ Cr Richard Higgins, Mayor of Yarra Ranges Council, has spoken after an accident in which three people died in a freak accident when a tree fell on a vehicle. “Our thoughts are with all the people involved in Sunday’s accident in Sherbrooke Rd, Kallista. To those who have tragically lost loved ones we offer our sincere condolences,” Cr Higgins said. “We understand that incidents like this are concerning to our community but they are an unfortunate reminder of the unpredictable nature of the treed environment in which we live. “The Yarra Ranges covers approximately 2500 square kilometres and has an estimated five million trees on Council land alone. “There are millions more located in national parks and State forests, which are managed by other agencies including Parks Victoria and DELWP. “Council has been working with authorities and other agencies to determine the exact details of what has happened. We now understand the tree involved has fallen from the Dandenong Ranges National Park, which is managed by Parks Victoria. “We’ve recently received enquiries regarding Council’s tree practices. Following a tree fatality in Glasgow Rd in 2013, Council put in place all recommendations from the Coroner’s findings, which included a review of Council’s Tree Management Plan. “Council has a specialist team of arborists and contractors who will respond to all enquiries and requests for the inspection of trees that are of concern. “We encourage any residents concerned about a tree on public land to call us on 1300 368 333 or use our online forms. “ Yarra Ranges Council is committed to doing everything we can to assist with the Coroner’s investigation into this tragic accident,” Cr Higgins said.
Up Hill, Down Dale Sports motion
■ Yarra Ranges Council this month heard a recommendation that it endorse projects for submission to the 2019-20 Community Cricket Program and World Game Facilities Fund: ■ Millgrove Soccer Infrastructure Improvements ■ Monbulk Cricket facilities ■ Narre Warren East Cricket facilities It was suggested that Council provide ‘in principle’ support to provide a $1 (Council and other Sources) for $1.5 (Sport and Recreation Victoria) contribution from the Capital Expenditure Program in future years for the delivery of projects that are successful in submission to Fund. A further report is expected to be provided to Council after submission outcomes are announced outlining proposed Council funding sources to align with successful projects.
$1.3 million job ■ Yarra Ranges Council has appoint JTX Civil Contracting Pty Ltd trading as Jotomex Civil Contracting Pty Ltd to undertake road pavement works at Switchback Rd, Chirnside Park. The lump sum contract is worth $1,370,827.70.
Brett at Dixons Ck ● Cr Richard Higgins, Mayor, Yarra Ranges Shire
■ Cartoonist Brett Cardwell visited he pupils of Dixons Creek Primary School. He drew cartoons on classroom white boards, and showed his talents to the child. He also previewed his new book.