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2019 By Derek Schlennstedt There are a small number of people, groups and organisations in the Dandenong Ranges that have become synonymous with the region. These people and groups have not become well known for their names, but for displaying the qualities for which the hills are known. Here at the Mail we love our community and we enjoy highlighting the achievements of the many inspiring individuals and organisations in the region that give back so much - the only tough part is trying to whittle down the list of candidates because, let’s face it, there are too many to mention in just one edition. But, in 2019 there was one group which stood out amongst the rest, and which displayed everything the Dandenong ranges is, and should be. The moment you walk through the glass sliding doors at the Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service you are given some food, perhaps some financial help, but above all, you’re welcomed with a smiling friendly face, a sympathetic ear and the assurance of help. An emergency relief centre is just as its name suggests - a place established to provide support and essential needs to persons affected by an emergency. Aptly called the Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service and worthy of the name, the not-for-profit group has been supporting people in the Dandenong Ranges for over 20 years.
DRERS Team. 202326 The organisation was created by Pastor Frank Watson who had a vision. A complete vision to help others. “As an ordained minister, a part of my ministry is to help others and this was set up to help others in need,” he said. “We started off with just me and my wife giving out food wherever we could and to people who were referred to us, and from the referral we delivered the parcels to the people who needed it most. “It just grew from there and as it grew the organisation changed a little bit, the dynamic changed a little bit, the methodology changed a little bit, but the basic function of what we were doing - helping those in need - never changed and still hasn’t.” Twenty years since it formed, and DRERS has gone on to help thousands of people. The
volunteer network has expanded and so too has their coverage area. Each year, across the Dandenongs, hundreds of individuals and families come to DRERS for help meeting day to day expenses or paying unexpected bills. While the organisation also offers support in the form of food, food vouchers, payment of prescriptions and clothing vouchers, CEO Tania Bevan said it was DRER’s main mission to support people as they seek to make changes in their lives. To do that a holistic approach is taken to each and every person that comes in, and volunteers walk alongside clients as they develop plans to achieve their goals. “We help our community by providing a non-judgemental place for them to come and talk about what they need assistance with,” Ms Bevan said.
“It’s really providing a place in the community where people can come in and feel like they belong.” Ms Bevan has worked at DRERS since 2008 and agreed with Pastor Frank that the dedication of volunteers - which number over 50 - is paramount, along with the contribution of the wider community. “An organisation like this doesn’t just rely on one person. There’s 50 volunteers that are behind it, and they all pull their weight to make it work,” Ms Bevan said. “I’m grateful for the support that the volunteers give to the community and am grateful for the support that our community gives to the organisation, because it’s the effort of everybody that makes it happen.” “We help people, but we need help to do it.”
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Lilydale cafe Locavore Studio is fighting to save its outdoor mural, despite concerns from the Yarra Ranges Council that not meet heritage requirementthe artwork does s. Healesville artist Paul Sonsie created the mural on the heritage overlayed building’s exterior. But the council said it Government-set heritage did not meet State planning controls and set a deadline for it to be removed by 22 September. Locavore owner and head chef Jessie Crossley said she submitted a VicSmart application and was told by the council that she would receive a response within 10 days. “We didn’t get an answer in 10 days, it had been something like 20 business days,” she said. “We had a pocket of really good weather and I just decided to put it up, which was probably looking back on it a mistake and I own that. “But I also saw what the mural would bring to the community and testimony to that is all of the petitions that have been signed. “People have been commenting saying how they’ve been driving past and it lights up their day...it’s brought a lot of which is what I wanted joy to people’s lives it to do.” Yarra Ranges Council social and economic development director James Collins said the council received an application last year involving retrospective planning approval for works that included a new mural on the building’s external wall. But Mr Collins said the application was refused. “Over the course of the application, council outlined support for artwork along the building, but articulated the need for any artworks to meet heritage controls required by the overlay and suggested alternative design options for the mural,” he said. “We respect the significance of public artwork in the Yarra Ranges and the quality of the current mural, however, council is required to ensure the planning laws set by the State Government are upheld.” The council’s deadline for the mural’s removal sparked an online petition for the artwork to be saved that has received more than 1500 signatures. The Lilydale Township to present an independenAction Group aims t voice that advo-
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Picture: COURTESY BEN WILLIS porting local businesses to ensure they thrive to build a sustainable future as a learning curve for both the council and the for Lilydale,” he said. community. “It needs to be a very fine balance between keeping the heritage “I hope that it creates and looking forward conversation within to the council and the future.” the community,” she said. Ms Crossley said the mural “I do appreciate that the rules had given are the rules life to and you can’t a commercial and graffiti-plagu just set precedents for ed region and one person. that taggers had not touched “But that the council the mural. really take into account the community’ She added that she hoped s voice and that we get the mural acted an answer from that.”
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First female train driver In 2019 Belinda McKenzie accomplished her dream of becoming the first female driver on the Dandenong Ranges Puffing Billy railway. At 10.30am on 31 July, Gembrook resident Belinda McKenzie became the first woman to sit in the driver’s seat in the railway’s 119-year history. Ever since she started volunteering at Puffing Billy in 2010, Ms McKenzie has been steaming towards her goal of becoming a driver on the famous steam train, and she told the Mail she hoped more women would follow. I’ve always been interested in trains, and was at Puffing Billy as a passenger when the driver and fireman saw me checking out the running gear of one of the engines,” she said. “They invited me into the cab to take a look and we started chatting. “ “I asked them how they got their jobs and they told me they were volunteers and that I could be, too. That was enough for me and I signed up that day!” Tesselaar goes into administration The company formerly known Tesselaar Flowers Propriety Limited went into administration, leaving many growers thousands of dollars out-of-pocket. Tesselaar Flowers Pty Ltd, which is a separately-owned company to the Tesselaar Tulip Festival, allegedly owed thousands to creditors and went into voluntary administration on 21 April - only a few days after international flower supplier, Wafex, bought the assets and brand of the company on 12 April. Wafex had a long-standing supplier relationship with Tesselaar Flowers and it is under-
stood that the company was Tesselaars’ largest flower supplier - and now its biggest creditor Tesselaar Flowers Pty Ltd had been supplying wholesale flowers to florists around the state for 70 years. Ban for birds In March 2019, the Sulphur Crested Cockatoos that call Grants Picnic Ground home were dealt a checkmate by Parks Victoria when they confirmed that the feeding of birds would be banned from February 2020. Furthermore, anyone caught feeding them will risk a hefty fine of up to $1610. That means, no bread, no french fries, no birdseed, nothing. Otherwise, we run the risk of creating a generation of bird bludgers dependent on handouts - and we don’t want that. A Parks Vic media release in March stated that an independent wildlife consultant conducted a study on the site, with the report showing that no adverse impacts would be expected from the removal of artificial feeding and that “birds readily switch to other sources of food if an artificial supply ceases”.
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Ranges Trader turns 40 The Ranges Trader turned 40 on November 2019 and shared a special edition front page with the Emerald Primary School as well as revisiting a number of the stories in the first edition. In November 1979 Don Fitzgerald started a community newspaper. The aptly called Emerald Trader came out every Thursday and was advertised as a community newspaper for “you who live in the communities bordering the Cardinia Dam”.
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Serving 35 years as a councillor, and being There are few people elected to mayor six who times, Mr back to the Yarra Ranges have given as much community as veter- regarded in local government Cox is highly an Walling Ward Councillor circles, and is remembered for guiding Len Cox. the Yarra Ranges The enduring Councillor of Yarra Ranges through its worst disaster - the 2009 Council was elected to Black SatLilydale Council in 1982 urday bushfires. and, except for two years in exile during Reflecting on his long the amalgamation, has an tenure at Council Mr unbroken record. Cox said he never intended That record has earned to remain at local him council the title of Yarra for long. Ranges longest-serving Councillor, and to rec"I first got elected in ognise that contribution 1982 with Lilydale he was honoured on Council and Australia Day with an I actually ran that election OAM for service to lo- planning only cal government, and to stay three years ... to the community of I was never inthe tending to stay any longer Yarra Ranges. than that," he said. "I didn't like what Lilydale council had
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The work depicts a father, er and child each hanging a pregnant mothfrom their own crucifix and labelled with the sites of Australia’s most controversial detention Island, Nauru and Christmas centres: Manus Island. Kallista resident and artist Reverend John Tansey used 800 metres of barbed wire to create the four-metre tall sculptures. Rev Tansey - who works chaplaincy role - named in a mental health his piece Deterrence and said the art reflected the crucifixion of the human rights of asylum seekers. “Since time began, government s have used terror, torture, and fear to reinforce their authority, and power over vulnerable people,” he said. “Through history all kinds of human rights abuses are justified by governments as deterrents and sadly this is our ongoing story with asylum seekers. "Jesus was crucified because he spoke out against injustice.” Rev Tansey said the work also reflected the way the cross was used in the past as a tool for fear and intimidation , and how the Australian government continued to lum seekers for political use and abuse asypurposes. “We in Australia continue to banish people to off-shore detention or limit their life experience in on-shore centres by imposing crippling visas and reducing financial support," he said. "This treatment affects strips them of hope from whole families and their life experience.” Tecoma Uniting Church From left, Prue Licht, Matt Minister Matt Cutler, John Tansey, Irene Cutler said he hoped Day, Erica Kurec. 192453 the work would provoke people to look at the “We’ve always seen our Easter story in a new role as asking quesway tions particularly and reconsider the ethics around important questions sculpture just over a week ago, there of detention centres. had been and shows and coming up to an an overwhelming majority “We don’t see ourselves this is something that’s election it was really of support for it, as the moral guide important important though he conceded or the experts on any to help voice an issue that it might cause con- for people,” he said. issue but see ourselves that would flict. as otherwise be forgotten being a voice on issues, amongst all the other by starting a conversa- things.” “There will be no doubt tion,” he said. “The amount of positive people for whom feedback we’ve this is challenging but had has been really significant, He said that since the that’s important to for installation of the which means them to be challenged it’s hitting a nerve for and we will welcome people in the community the conversation whatever they bring.”
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The book 'When Roads Were of the roads of Monbulk, Tracks - A history Kallista, The Patch and Sherbrooke' has been shortlisted for the Victorian Community History recognises the contribution Awards, which s of Victorians in the preservation of local history. When Roads were Tracks joins 42 other community history publications and projects from across the state. The 250-page book is Monbulk Historical Society's most ambitious project to date and documents the developmen t of Monbulk, Kallista, The Patch and Sherbrooke, and the history of the naming of the roads in these townships. Jill A'Vard and Armin Richter from the Monbulk History Society co-ordinated the creation of the book and said it was a surprise to hear of their shortlisting. "This project was a dream of mine for about 15 years, but it didn't get off the ground until Armin, who had the same passion as I did, was keen to see it in print," Ms A'Vard said. "Monbulk Historical Society has many photos and personal stories, which to draw from for information we were able . Our objective was to find actual evidence rather than repeat what we found in books previously written of the area." "Armin spent many months searching old newspapers on Trove and at the Knox Historical Society, while I did the graphic design and jointly we pieced it together." The book covers 175 roads, the walking tracks throughout Sherbrooke Forest and the other tourist tracks in the area. It includes a unique collection of historical photographs, newspaper articles and maps that have never been assembled in one place before. Armin Richter and Jill "As our research progressed A'Vard with the new book. through talking with older members 198270 "As a result we ended and Monbulk Historical of our community up with 250 pages Society's records from interviews of passed "We were covering over 200 roads residents, we found a and tracks and includ- ful support overwhelmed with the wonder- to be lot of local and family history named the winner of of several local businesses, the $5,000 Victorian that had not been ing about 600 images." community organisation documented before, s and individuals who Premier's History Award. so we decided to include Ms A'Vard said the book that in this book before was launched in generously supported the printing of this it gets lost with time," March Special Minister of book enabling us to keep the and in only two months, Ms A'Vard said. State Gavin Jennings price to a minimum." all 300 copies will announce the major were sold. All the shortlisted nominees award and category are up for cash award winners prizes ranging from $500 at a ceremony at the to $2,000 - with one Arts Centre on 14 October.
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It was run by a staff of three and it was was eight pages. Advertising cost $2 a column, per centimetre, and journalists had to print and develop their own photos. The paper covered Emerald and the surrounding townships of Clematis and Cockatoo The front cover of the Trader’s first edition featured a story on the school’s centenary celebrations. Forty years later, The Trader recreated that photo. While many things have changed at the school, the archway - built from Emerald rock taken from Emerald quarry - has stood the test of time, much like the relationship between Emerald Primary School and the Ranges Trader. DRMC turns 40 In 1985, the mimicry of lyrebirds was overtaken by the voices of hundreds of schoolchildren recovering from bushfires that had devastated parts of the Dandenong Ranges. In one massive choir, they sung self-written songs to music composed by a professional artist. Others danced, and the children interpreted the fear and tragedy inflicted on them and their communities, and the recovery from such an event. Their songs floated through the rainforests and helped to uplift and motive all who heard it. The power of that event came from the Dandenong Ranges Music Council, who, this November also celebrated their 40th anniversary. Over 40 years, the organisation has enriched the lives of people across the Dandenongs by providing a platform where people can create music and engage with like-minded individuals. “It’s been very rewarding and given me the opportunity to meet the most amazing people, but I still had no idea what I was doing, and without the influence of people like Sir Joseph Burke or professional musicians and they’re
Gembrook resident Belinda McKenzie became the first woman to sit in the driver’s seat in Puffing Billy’s 119-year history very generous advice the DRMC would not be where it is today,” said the groups founder Bev McAlister. Foe becomes friend More than 50 years after fighting in the plantations of South Vietnam three Australian veter-
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The future looks bright By Derek Schlennstedt This year there were several stories highlighting young people doing great things in their communities. So the Mail thought we would take the opportunity to celebrate some of the Yarra Valley’s youngest and brightest, who are making a difference. Kallista Primary School At this year’s inaugural Lantern and Light International Film Festival, it was a young generation so easily caricatured as disconnected and self-absorbed, that took the chance to be heard, by creating films about issues that are neither fake nor easily averted. The festival saw movies tackle genuine problems within today’s society, ranging from inequality and homelessness to climate change. It was a heartening spectacle of the issues that are important to the generation who will eventually inherit the earth, and at the same time a terrible indictment of those of us who have not listened to their concerns. Of the 57 schools that entered Kallista Primary School won best film in schools with their film, ‘The Homeless.’ Their movie followed a homeless man who has his only companion- a cat called gizmo taken from him. The students befriend the man and raise money to retrieve the cat from the pound and eventually event get it registered. Speaking to the award winners, actress Ivy Tucker explained that there were many issues that the team wanted to address, though the heart of this film was about compassion. “Most people don’t really care about homeless people, they just walk past them quickly or try to avoid them,” the students said. “One of our school values is compassion and we wanted to help raise awareness for this issue, so we thought making a movie for it would be a good way to do that.” “They are still people, and they still need a home and somewhere to feel safe.” Mount Evelyn Primary Mount Evelyn Primary School’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) girls unveiled their 3D pedestrian crossing in August, which was created to raise awareness towards road safety. The new crossing came about as part of the STEM girls’ involvement in the Towards Safer Speeds Challenge and funding from VicRoads. It evolved through two years of investigating and designing a range of road safety measures to slow speeds on the roads. Trish Rathmell, a teacher at the Mount Evelyn Primary School, said students led the charge throughout all of these initiatives. “I think the biggest driver of this has been that kids are now taking action.” “They’re involved with adults to make lifechanging decisions to help the community. “The voice of the youth is a really powerful tool.”
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Sherbrooke Children’s Centre and Upwey Preschool embarked on an exciting art project that involves creating a large-scale artwork from recycled bottle caps.
S.T.O.P team Students from Emerald Secondary College believe they have a solution which could revolutionise the recycling crisis, and they’re calling on Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio to get behind it. The S.T.O.P (Stop Trashing Our Planet) team have been instrumental over 2019 in their work to educate the community about polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles. The RVM scheme encourages plastic bottles to be recycled in the right place. The machine will take the bottle and scan it to confirm it’s recyclable. If accepted, it will be released into a container and provide the user with a reward. Victoria is the only state without a RVM program, and the students want to change
that, launching their ‘1000 letters, 1000 voices’ campaign. “We have found there are plastic continents floating in the ocean. 60 percent of the floating continent is PET plastic and it’s destroying the eco system and getting into the food chain,” the S.T.O.P team said. “We want to act on behalf of the whole community. We want to encourage change in our state and do our best to ensure that our environment is kept clean and sustainable in the future.” Sherbrooke Children’s Centre The staff and children from Sherbrooke Children’s Centre and Upwey Preschool embarked on an exciting art project that involves creating a large-scale artwork from recycled bottle caps.
Stephanie Reynolds from the Sherbrooke Children’s Centre said the project was designed to educate the children and the community about the importance of recycling and protecting the environment. “We’re very conscious of educating our kids about the environment,” she said. “We thought this would be a good way to incorporate it with our current environmental programs and educate kids about the environment, and that little things can make a difference. “It’s a reminder that even though you are just one person, if we work together we can make a difference.”
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Mooroolbark students unveiled a sprawling field of poppies to commemorate Anzac Day. Billanook College partnered with landscape designer Phillip Johnson to create the display by the school creek's banks. Weekly student and staff poppy workshops, help from current and past families, local knitting groups and interstate donations contributed to the 10,000-plus poppies.
One of the region’s most well-known animal rescuers is calling for more compassion for native animals. Carolyn Seeger runs the Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter in Kallista and has been rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife for 30 years. She said members of the public could play a vital role in keeping a watchful eye for animals, particularly at dawn and dusk, and by helping injured animals.
Mount Dandenong Primary School took to the stage at the Frankston Arts Centre on on Monday 12 August for Wakakirri - Australia’s largest performing arts event for schools, telling story through dance. ‘Waka’ as the Mount Dandenong Primary community calls it is a much-loved tradition, with generations of students taking part over the past 12 years.
An elderly couple was reunited with their dog Millie after she was taken during a car theft in Blind Bight on Saturday 22 June. The 11-year-old Beagle was located in Montrose over 60 kilometres away from home on Tuesday 2 July and taken to Coldstream Animal Aid where she happily joined her owner Geoff Schmutter and Bev Barton again on Thursday 4 July.
Although curry connoisseur and peanut cracker aficionado Tati Carlin was eliminated from MasterChef Australia on 1 July, she won the hearts of residents. While elimination can be a devastating blow for some, Tati was, on the contrary, glad to return to Sassafras and her family and said she was humbled to have been given the opportunity to draw attention to Indonesian cuisine.
Humans and animals living together in harmony – you love to see it. A herd of hungry goats was used to control out-of-control weeds, berries and grass at Belgrave and Ferntree Gully train station. Metro Trains hired six of the living lawnmowers from grazing company GrazeAway to eat away the overgrown greenery abutting the stations.
Over six weeks from March to April Street artist Rone transformed Burnham beeches into one big art piece. Twelve rooms were furnished with over 500 individual antique pieces, and he resulting exhibition was an eerie and profound experience, with beauty seeping through the broken glass and dust, acting as a stark reminder of what used to be.
Residents atop Mount Dandenong woke to snow falling in their yards on Saturday 10 August. The magical scenes attracted tourists and locals alike, with many including Leanne Beasley sharing their photos from the winter delight with the Mail.
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“We would have liked to ring you from the phone box near the store, but some workmen came and took it, so it’s not there anymore. The Powers-that-be at Telecom, they said ‘It doesn’t pay’ So they tied a rope around it, and they dragged our box away.” For its 40 year anniversary the Ranges Trader revisited a number of stories published in the very first edition. In its first and third edition, the Emerald Trader highlighted the importance of the reopening of Clematis Phone Box. Lynne Dickson, a resident of Clematis who attended the opening in 1979 spoke to the Mail about the event and the importance of having a local phone box. In the original story Ms Dickson wrote a poem to attract media attention. “If it has to be stopped, it has to be done with some degree of knowledge. You can desensitise them and give them less and less, little spots further away, but to stop it one day to another is
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Bucky the story dog. like throwing a 13-year-old child on the street.” Emeritus Professor in animal behaviour Gisela Kaplan weighed in on the bird-feeding ban that will take place at Grants Picnic Ground from March 2020 onwards. “We know that’s what Cassandra would have wanted, and for her to be graced the honour and the privilege of being able to have a traditional Nepali cremation ... I think that’s the most amazing gift that she could have given them and they give her.“ The legacy of a young Gembrook woman who passed away in 2018 while kayaking in Nepal was honoured by her loving parents, who set up a foundation in her name in 2019.. Sue and Colin Emary have set up the ’Cassanga Fund’ in a tribute their daughter Cassandra
Emary, with the goal of raising one million dollars to set up an adventure school supporting women in adventure sports. “As a ballpark - we would see several hundred brushtail possums at the Australian Wildlife Health Centre each year, but of these only 1-2 would be golden brushtails.” In 2019 a golden brushtail possum was captured in the Dandenongs and I think I speak for everyone when I say we were all baffled by its flaxen fur. Healesville Sanctuary Veterinarian Doctor Meg Curnick was less baffled though and told the Mail that the Australian Wildlife Health Centre at Healesville Sanctuary sees at least 1-2 of these rare possums every year, and that their golden colour is a result of a rare genetic mutation called leucism.
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The Dandenong Ranges has been selected as the first battleground in a CSIRO-led fight to save rainforests across Australia from a devastating weed known as Wandering Trad. Local community groups have been battling this invasion for many years and it was an excited group that gathered in Emerald on Friday 23 March to hear the good news. The CSIRO has been involved in research on Wandering Trad biocontrol since 2014 and field biologist Dr Ben Gooden is coordinating the rollout of the biocontrol program across Australia. He said that highly targeted and tested biocontrol agents are a more environmentally sustainable option than other available tools. "Currently, the only tools available to the community and local councils against the weed are hand-pulling and chemical herbicides, which only bring short-term control and have the unintended consequence of killing native plants and disrupting complex rainforest ecosystems." Speaking at the announcement, Member for La Trobe, Jason Wood, said that without the work of the community groups getting to this point would not have been possible. "It's great to come along and be involved in the announcement considering how many years it has taken us to get here," he said. "For me this is one of those days I didn't think would ever come." "Over the last five or six years I have pushed the federal government to put in over $6m supporting environment groups for weed control in the area and that's made a huge difference, but it needs science to come in and support that." "The scientists at the CSIRO are so passionate and their tenacity is amazing," he said. "Their attitude is that if you give us the funding we will dedicate our heart and souls to find the solution." Bill Incoll is a committee member of the Community Weed Alliance of the Dandenongs and said he had been looking forward to this day for years.
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DIY to the rescue By Michael Doran For some time, Parks Victoria have said the Badger Weir Picnic Ground is scheduled to reopen to the public in March and the dedicated members of the Badger Creek Community Planning Group (BCCPG) are taking matters into their own hands to try to make that happen. A group of 20 are spending Saturday 23 March putting the finishing touches to the Picnic Ground area in readiness to reopen and Doris Pozzi from the BCCPG said that they are responding to a request from Parks Victoria to lend a hand. "They asked us to organise a group of 20 to help with the last stages of getting the park ready," she said. "Parks Victoria (PV) have done all of the big infrastructure work and we are mulching the garden beds, doing some pruning and cleaning up because that is not part of their budget allocation." "We formed a relationship with PV and when their local person came out and talked to our group we found out why it was taking longer than we thought it would. One of the reasons was because they wanted to get more money to make some improvements that were not part of the repair work funding." Doris said the community is incredibly enthusiastic to get this done and when the group posted that the park was opening in early 2019 their facebook page had 2000 likes, shares and comments, a clear indicator of the affection the community has for the park. "There is something a bit special about this park and its closure has been a huge issue for a lot of people, many have been quite upset about it," she said. "I think it made it hard for local people to have a place to take their kids and go for picnics and evening walks as this place is visited constantly in the summer. "For everybody, the degree of contact with the park very high and it's not like a day trip to the botanical gardens. It's almost like an extension of their backyard and for most that's how they see it, they expect to come here whenever they want to." According to Doris, the closure would have been smoother if Parks Victoria had under-
Doris Pozzi on the left with Lucy, Ros, Kevin, Marion and Arthur at Badger Weir Park. 191673 stood the depth of feeling locals have for the park. "Really, all they needed to do was just com-
municate with us a bit more and I think if they had it would not have been as upsetting to the community as it has been."
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“In our office foyer you would’ve seen, along with every other teacher a special staff member. Can anyone guess who that is? It’s Bucky, our much loved story dog.” At 10 years of age, Bucky is the youngest staff member at Gembrook Primary School. But, there are a couple of differences between Bucky and others who attend the school.
“My parting words for our Mail readers as I step away on maternity leave are simple: be kind... Remember that there’s always a human on the other end of your message.” Before stepping away on maternity leave, Mail editor Casey Neill provided a timely reminder to be kind following a spate of nasty responses to readers, including personal attacks to Mail journalists.
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“Around the world, we are seeing rapid increases in climate change effects and intense weather events. This is a global-scale emergency where all communities and local governments need to work together with the other two tiers of government.” Cr Mike Clarke raised a motion for Yarra Ranges Council to declare a climate Emergency. The Yarra Ranges Council joined 45 other councils across Australia in declaring a climate emergency and councillors passed the motion to recognise a climate emergency in front of a large audience at their 10 September meeting, five votes to three.
Bucky has four legs, a wagging tail and is the school’s reading recovery dog. The little pooch is part of the Story Dogs program and at the last assembly on 20 September, Gembrook Primary School paid special attention to the fourlegged staff member by presenting him with an official ‘story dogs’ coat.
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Firies flooded with gifts By Romy Stephens Numerous fire brigades from the Yarra Ranges were inundated with goods during recent bushfire relief donation drives. The chain of donation efforts began on 2 January, after Coldstream resident Georgia Appleton Tyrrell and Coldstream Fire Brigade worked together to collect goods for those impacted by the East Gippsland bushfires. Before they knew it, the brigade was completely overwhelmed with donations. “To say it got out of proportion is an understatement,” Coldstream Fire Brigade Captain Sean Bethell said. Sean said the success of the first drive saw them coordinate more collection points at brigades in Lilydale, Gruyere and Belgrave. Once these brigades also became overwhelmed, brigades at Ferntree Gully and Upper Ferntree Gully jumped on board. Sean said goods from all six brigades were then collated at a Cameron transport factory on Stud Road, Bayswater. In total, there were about 750 pallets worth of goods and $18,000 in gift voucher donations. “When we first started we had an open invitation to send the goods to Bairnsdale,” Sean said. “When it came time to send the goods to Bairnsdale they said they didn’t want any. “Sale Air Force were accepting goods, but they wouldn’t take any goods without a full inventory of what was on the bus which wasn’t possible. “We then started ringing up the shires of Alpine, Corryong and Wodonga.” Sean said pallets ended up being accepted by a relief centre in Wodonga. He said about 200 pallets have already been processed and that in the end, the pallets will be sorted onto shelves so those impacted by
Johno, Liz, Nick, Mandy, Hayley, Chris, Sarsha, Josh, Kevin, Gwen, Sean and Deon used forklifts to load pallets into trucks.
Pallets full of donated goods were stored in a Bayswater factory before being transferred to Wodonga. the fires can go through and pick what they need. “I would love to rattle off all the companies and people that assisted us but there is just way too many to fit on the page,” he said. “I just can’t believe the commitment, the
generosity of not only the public but the brigade members and the businesses that got behind us. “I’m so proud that we put our hand up and we battled through and achieved the end goal.” The CFA and Premier Daniel Andrews have
Volunteers pack donated goods into boxes. now urged people to stop donating goods to bushfire-affected communities, with relief centres overwhelmed by donations. Money can still be donated to the CFA, the Victorian Bushfire Appeal, the Red Cross, RSPCA, WIRES, Wildlife Victoria and more.
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Family fun at the circuit Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is the destination for the whole family with many hours of entertainment and enjoyment on offer and over these school holidays is the ideal time to visit. MotoGP Motorcycle Collection at the Circuit The circuit has secured a superb private collection of 25 grand prix winning motorcycles from the famous Italian marques, Aprilia and Cagiva, with the two-wheel treasures permanently installed as the star exhibit in the History of Motorsport Display at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Visitor Centre. In total these sleek racing machines have won 9 World Championships, 51 Grand Prix wins and 106 Podiums. Make the time these holidays to take in these magnificent pieces of racing history. Simulator Race Centre Test your skills or challenge your mates to a simulated race on the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Go flat out down Gardner Straight, through ultra-fast Doohan Corner, slide through Stoner, thread your way through Siberia and slip stream up the back straight. Watch out for the hairpin at the bottom of Lukey heights. Who will get the bragging rights? Go Karts and Tandems If you haven’t tried the exhilarating Go Karts then you need strap yourself into the state-ofthe-art Sodi Go Karts for an exhilarating session on the 750 metre replica of the circuit. Push out a series of hot laps and try to set the fastest time. Tandem karts for the little ones are equipped with duel controls so the kids don’t miss out and can participate in the full interactive karting experience which they haven’t been able to do before. Slot Cars - The Best Fun for all Ages Race your family or your mates and experience the fun on Australia’s largest four-lane GP Slot
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LIFESTYLE DREAM STARTS HERE WELCOMED by a pretty gabled-facade, this beautifully renovated home is the perfect blend of country charm and contemporary conveniences. Situated on 15.25 acres in highly regarded Pakenham Upper, this family home will impress with its high ceilings, decorative ceiling roses and modern hues throughout. Beginning with a feature entry with polished floorboards, double glass doors open into a stylish formal lounge complete with a cosy wood fire heater and large windows allowing natural light to flood in. The cook in the family will love the country-style kitchen complete with white cabinetry, timber benchtop and 900mm stainless steel oven, all overlooking the meals area where you can enjoy the filtered morning light. The spacious family room integrates with the rear deck through glass doors creating the perfect entertaining area to enjoy with family or friends. Featuring four robed bedrooms, the generous master has a large walk in robe, ensuite and glass doors that open out to the rear deck where you can enjoy that relaxed Sunday coffee. This home is serviced by a refrigerated heating and cooling system and a security alarm and camera system. Secure electric gates opens to this incredibly neat and well established property. The home is surrounded by gardens featuring Californian Redwood, Persimmon trees, Japanese Maples, Camelia’s and Rhododendrons.
A long driveway provides clear access and takes you to the double carport then past the home to ample shedding positioned back from the home. The shedding includes 3m x 6m lock up garage, 4m x 6.8m lock up garage, 18m x 9m hay shed, 7.4m x 4.8m trailer shed, 8m x 6m mechanic shed with pit and a 9.5m X 7.5m machinery shed. With a large lawn area, two large fenced paddocks with water troughs, two dams and a bush area, this property offers the ideal property to enjoy with animals or as a country lifestyle that is second to none. The fact that it is only 15 minutes drive to Pakenham makes this home highly desirable. â—?
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 670 Pakenham Road, PAKENHAM UPPER, VIC 3782 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $980,000 - $1,060,000 Inspect: Contact Aaron Day 0407 365 994 Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, BELL REAL ESTATE EMERALD
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DOUBLE DELIGHT IN MONBULK NESTLED at the end of a long sweeping tree lined driveway sits what could well be the best dual living property in the Dandenong Ranges. Idyllically situated on a small acreage with beautiful established gardens stand two immaculate federation style brick homes. Properties with two legitimate quality dwellings are often sought but so rarely found, and with Low Density Residential Zoning providing subdivision potential (STCA) the opportunities are endless for one lucky purchaser. The main residence offers; · Four good sized bedrooms (master with walk-through-robe and full en suite), plus home office/fifth bedroom and study area. · Quality open plan kitchen/living with stainless steel dishwasher, oven, range hood and a gas cooktop. · Spacious lounge/dining room with stunning spotted gum floorboards and toasty gas log fire set amidst an impressive mantel. · Lovely main bathroom with claw foot bath and stained glass window. · Phenomenal brick paved outdoor entertaining area. · High oversized double garage. · Covered verandahs. · Gas ducted heating and wood heater - and ducted vacuum. · Sandstone flooring, ornate cornicing, ceiling roses, and detailed skirting. The second house offers; · Three large bedrooms (master and guest bedrooms both with walk-in-robes and full ensuites/effect).
· Spacious open plan kitchen/living with feature fire place, gas cooktop and dishwasher. · Ducted heating and ceiling fans. · Covered front and rear verandahs. · Paved outdoor entertaining area · Oversized single garage. The property offers; · Highly useable land with gorgeous landscaping. · Substantial greenhouse with home business potential, previously used to grow camellias and English Box.
· 22,700L water tank and sprinkler system. · Two garden sheds and a fernery, fire pit area and wood shed. Perfectly positioned in a peaceful location, yet so close to Monbulk’s schools, shops and bus stops, with a short trip down the hill to Belgrave Train Station and Burwood Hwy connecting you to Melbourne. If you are in the market for a property with two remarkable homes and the many options that offers, then an inspection is an absolute must because this is as good as it gets. Call now to book your inspection today! ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 41 Rankins Road, MONBULK, VIC 3793 Description: 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 garage, 1 study Price: $1,300,000 - $1,395,000 Inspect: Contact agent Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760, CHANDLER AND CO REAL ESTATE 9754 6888
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434 Woori Yallock Road Cockatoo
$650,000 - $710,000
$790,000 - $865,000
123 Emerald Monbulk Road Emerald
Perfect Home & Acreage Starter!
Lovely Solid Home on Large Block Close To Emerald!
Amazing opportunity to secure a cosy home on 2 lat acres. This is the perfect property if you’re looking for a small acreage to share with your animals or to pursue your hobby farm endeavours. Located on a sealed road, this property includes a 3 BDR brick home that could use your personal touches to make it shine. Outside there are 2 x 4 car garages, hay shed plus a large lean to, 2 fenced paddocks & bore water.
Much loved family home on a large 3294 sqm block. Features 3 BDRs, ‘L’ shaped living area & comfortable kitchen overlooking the meals area. Rear verandah connects to the ‘summer kitchen’/room, DBL LU garage with large utility/store room. Under house area perfect for storage or wine cellar. Large rear yard has dual car access & includes a number of storage sheds/workshops, bird house, hot house & large netted area.
Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032
Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032
670 Pakenham Road Pakenham Upper
$980,000 - $1,060,000
17 Banks Smith Drive Gembrook
$695,000 - $765,000
Lifestyle Dream Starts Here!
This Family Home Ticks All The Boxes!
Beautifully renovated home situated on 15.25 acres in highly regarded Pakenham Upper. 4 BDR family home with stylish formal lounge, country style kitchen, meals area, spacious family room & entertaining deck. Incredibly neat & well established property with DBL carport, ample shedding, large lawn area, 2 fenced paddocks, 2 dams & bush area. Just a 15 minutes drive to Pakenham makes this home highly desirable.
Family home in prime court location close to all that Gembrook has to offer. Family friendly loor plan, 3 BDRs, spacious rooms, 9” ceilings & zoned living. Large open plan kitchen, living room, dining area, theatre room, rumpus room & study. Includes GDH, S/S, large private front deck complete with a spa, fully fenced yard, sealed driveway, landscaped gardens, garden shed, kids cubby & DBL carport.
Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994
Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Tyson Bluhm 0437 843 820
12 Sycamore Avenue Emerald
431 Monbulk Road Monbulk
$765,000 - $825,000
$949,000 - $1,040,000
Private Sanctuary Close to Emerald!
Great Location, Great Size and Great Opportunity!
Set in the highly sought after Sycamore Avenue this delightful family home has views of the surrounding hills through the tree tops. Features living/dining room, family room with a cosy WFH, large meals area, well equipped kitchen, 3 robed BDRs & GDH. Outside includes a triple carport & tiered landscaped gardens with entertaining areas. Privately located yet close to Emerald, this well presented home is a must see!
Opportunity Plus - large comfortable 3 BDR + study family home with a spacious factory with 3 phase power all situated on just under 1 acre. Dual access & prominent street frontage. Enjoy both & walk to work or rent the house or the factory or both as an investment – the opportunities are endless. In fact the property is currently tenanted and the tenants are happy to stay on if it is an investment opportunity you are after.
Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994
Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032
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$2,600,000-$2,800,000 $950,000 - $1,045,000
70 Olinda 112 Ridge Monbulk Road Mt Road Dandenong Olinda
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Welcome to “Ardene” – a magniicent family home inspired by the grandiose character and grace of an English Tudor residence with room for everyone and for all occasions, surrounded by spectacular gardens and a regal circular driveway. An exceptional loor plan where multiple living zones can be found is ideally laid out to cater for the growing family in addition to four bedrooms, study/home ofice and 2.5 bathrooms. Showcasing raked ceilings that contrast with timber beams and exposed brick, there are several versatile spaces for family connection or time alone. Also features a double remote garage, rainwater tanks and electric gates. Live in this charming home as is or update to a new level of opulence – the choice is yours.
Resting on just under 1/2 acre of landscaping; this home delivers an outstanding lifestyle in the Ridge Road Precinct. Inside, a lge lounge & dining room is warmed by a slow combustion wood heater & together with the main bedroom & ENS opens up onto a covered alfresco area, with all rooms enhanced by painted timber ceilings. The family room warmed by a pot belly stove has lge picture windows overlooking the garden & the kitchen equipped with stone benchtops & high-end appliances is an entertainer’s dream. Accommodation comprises the master with a WIR & ENS; the remaining 2 bedrooms each have BIRs & are complimented by a main bathroom incl spa bath. The property features a lge barn, equipped to house 4 cars, a studio/home ofice, 3 phase power & plenty of parking for plant, caravans & trailers.
Contact: Trevor Bell 0418 333 580 Inspection: By Appointment Only (Photo ID Required)
Contact: Trevor Bell 0418 333 580 Inspection: By Private Appointment (Photo ID Required)
67 The Crescent Sassafras
$1,250,000 - 1,375,000
106 Olinda Monbulk Road Olinda
Classic Country Residence....
Hamptons of the Hills
Superbly situated on over 1.75 acres (app), this property emits the country style of classic hills residences. The stone facade encases the entry & frames leadlight windows while box hedging line pathways surrounding the home. Inside the neutral colour palette & slate loors connect the entrance foyer to living & family rooms, bathed in sunlight via loor to ceiling windows & French doors. The kitchen is perfectly positioned & appointed with granite bench tops, S/S appliances, waterfall breakfast bench top & storage in the larder beyond. The timber stairs introduce you to 5 double bedrooms or 4 & a home ofice. The light illed stairwell & hardwood loors lead to the renovated bathroom, WC & Master bedroom incl an ENS in whites & granite bench tops. A dbl remote garage with internal access, ample parking & shedding completes the storage needs.
Secluded & private, this elevated home provides iltered views that come with living in the hills. As you enter through the rustic garden, you are greeted with a covered deck expanding the width of the home. From there you step into an expansive white contemporary kitchen with butler’s pantry. The dining room is spacious & lows into the main living space which is warmed by gas log ire. The open plan area leads you to the sunken 2nd living space. Here you will be mesmerized by the view of your garden through a wall of glass. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 of which have their own entry. Perfect for those with teenagers or guests staying over. The master bedroom has its own ENS & Juliet balcony for lazy Sunday breakfasts. This home also comes with its own separate cottage which has been fully renovated.
Contact: Corinne Sukroo 0419 805 915 Inspection: By Private Appointment (Photo ID Required)
Contact: Trevor Bell 0418 333 580 Inspection: By Private Appointment (Photo ID Required)
$770,000-$840,000
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6 Black Hill Road, MENZIES CREEK
$620,000 - $680,000
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The ultimate in sophisticated, elite living is here and available in what could arguably be Upwey’s most sought after location. Spanning over 2 levels and 33sq’s approx, this home exudes quality craftsmanship and boasts a family friendly floor plan that includes 4 comfortable bedrooms, 3 bathrooms in total and 4 well designed living zones that will allow your family to relax or entertain in comfort. The kitchen is a highlight with central island bench, stone bench tops and an additional butlers pantry that gives more space to cook and create. Now complete and is an outstanding addition to this already beautiful streetscape, 2/24 Bayview Avenue is certainly one to view.
Pretty as a picture and surrounded by gorgeous gardens, this character cottage offers the ideal home for any family. Set on a fully useable block of almost 1/3 of an acre, the home has three bedrooms, a kitchen that will delight you, a spacious sunroom that runs the length of the home and is the ideal place to curl up in your favourite chair and read a book on a quiet afternoon. A double carport under roofline and secure fencing for your children and pets to roam free in this gorgeous, gently sloping yard.
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With character that only the Hills can provide, this gorgeous two storey home contains the perfect floorplan for a variety of living options. Set on just under ¼ of an acre, the property is positioned in a quiet court location just a short distance to Emeralds main shopping village, public transport, local schools and sporting facilities. With 4 spacious bedrooms (main with full ensuite and walk in robe) plus a large study / home office (or 5th bedroom with ensuite), this home is big enough for any growing family or those looking for extended family living arrangements or even work from home options.
An unparalleled lifestyle of seclusion & privacy awaits at this 27 acre approx. property. Featuring its very own ‘swan’ lake complete with 2 islands, this truly unique, prestigious property has been created to surpass the ultimate in lifestyle luxury. Only minutes from Wellington Road and with easy access to Eastlink, Burwood Hwy and the Monash Fwy yet a world away from neighbours and noise. This magnificent property will not disappoint and is ready and waiting for its lucky new owners.
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The Rise of Skywalker is an exciting but overstuffed and unfocused conclusion to the Star Wars sequel trilogy. With the First Order poised to launch its final devastating attack on the galaxy, Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), two warriors from opposite sides of the conflict, must confront the demons from their past. The Rise of Skywalker features frenetic but well-composed space battles, diverse settings and plenty of fun practical effects. Rey and Kylo undergo strong complementary character development, as they both come to terms with their dark origins and the destructive anger within them, and the fight sequences make clever use of their Force abilities. However, the film’s narrative is erratic and uninspired. The first act is driven by a vague fetch-quest, and the heroes’ quick planet-hopping, easy escapes and quickly-reversed tragedies all dilute the urgency of the First Order’s imminent attack. Rey and Kylo’s personal journey is deeply moving, but this internal conflict, including their shared adversary, is almost completely detached from the broader war. Rey’s origins, which were teased throughout the sequel trilogy, are finally revealed, but this bombshell carries little weight because it has no meaningful impact on her character. It’s also disappointing that “blow up the thing” has become such a generic, overused Star Wars conclusion. The Rise of Skywalker is a thrilling ride with strong character development, but it’s disjointed, moves too fast and is too fixated on fan-service. - Seth Lukas Hynes
Monbulk Bowls Club was back in action last week, with all three teams taking part in hardfought battles to begin the new year. Monbulk 1 took on Lilydale at home in Round 11 and escaped with a close win after trailing during the first half of the contest. Brian Smith's rink was behind early but gradually gained the upper hand to lead by six shots with three ends to play. However, they dropped a five and then a six to lose 24-20. Richard Cookson's rink found themselves two shots down with two ends to play, but then won the last two ends with a five and one to take the rink 19-15. Eric Markham's rink began the contest well but then fell apart to drop 22 shots and trail by 16 shots at the break. They then lifted their game to get within three shots with three ends to play but eventually lost 30-26. Andrew Bell's rink built a lead after the fourth end and then maintained control throughout the game to win 20-10. This gave Monbulk the overall victory 85-79 and enabled them to maintain second on the ladder. Monbulk 2 travelled to Mitcham and found itself in a very tough contest. Case Broehof's rink established a handy lead before trailing by two shots with two ends to play. The Monbulk rink then won the last two ends to win 21-20.
Monbulk bowlers in action against Lilydale. Norma Clerke's rink battled hard throughout the day but faced a nine-shot deficit with six ends to play. The rink then rallied to win four of the next five ends to go down 20-15. Eric Furby's rink maintained a strong start to win 23-15. Graeme Goller's rink established an early lead before Monbulk pegged back. Goller found himself three shots down when he stepped up to bowl.
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Healesville's Senior Women's team were the inaugural premiers of the AFL Outer East for 2019.
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What a big year in sport! By Romy Stephens Football It was very much a case of entering the unknown of the inaugural AFL Outer East competition in 2019. For clubs across the Yarra Ranges, it meant time to take on some big powerhouses from the south. Premier Division and Division 1 seniors were dominated by clubs such as Narre Warren, Berwick and Doveton. Mount Evelyn did well to make the Division 1 Reserves grand final, but fell at the final hurdle, going down by nine points against Pakenham. The Rovers led at the conclusion of every stanza but in the end, couldn’t hold their nerve. The Lions trailed by 25-points late in the third term, but a vital major only moments before the three quarter time siren brought them within reach. Slamming home the first few goals to bring it within a kick in only a matter of minutes into the final term, the Lions looked unstoppable with plenty of run in their legs. Matthew Ryan’s fourth major was his most important for the day as it put his side in front. With only minutes left, the Rovers set up for one more crack at stealing the match, but crucial marks from Jackson Berry and Steven Wright assured the anxious Pakenham bench they would raise the premiership cup. Meanwhile, Division 2 was dominated by Yarra Ranges clubs. In the seniors, Seville claimed premiership glory, avenging last year’s 96 point grand final loss to Yarra Junction. The Blues claimed a commanding 62-point win over the Eagles, while Harry Tindley-Roe was named best on ground for Yarra Junction. The tables were turned in the Division 2 reserves grand final as Yarra Junction just got over the line by five points against Seville. It seemed grace came with age at Healesville Football Club as the Bloods took out the Senior Women’s and Men’s veterans competitions. The Bloods’ veterans defeated Gembrook by 16 points and finally claimed premiership glory after falling short in the grand final the previous two years. Meanwhile, the senior women’s side had a convincing 42-point win against Monbulk in the grand final. Woori Yallock star Zach Monkhorst also claimed the Premier Division league best and fairest on 18 September. 18 MAIL
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Seville were the AFL Outer East Division 2 Seniors premiers. 197933 Picture: JED LANYON
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Great mates Laura McClelland and Emma Horne were selected by Richmond in the AFLW Picture: ROMY STEPHENS draft. 199642
Netball The Yarra Ranges were well represented in netball come finals time for the AFL Outer East. In Premier A Grade Division, Olinda Ferny Creek took its new opponents by storm weekby-week, piling on 16 straight wins to finish minor premiers with ease. The Bloods were then given a scare by a hungry Cranbourne outfit in the grand final, managing to hold on and claim premiership glory by three goals. The win and incredible season proved Olinda is the new benchmark of the netball competition. In Division 1 A Grade Mount Evelyn was the team to defy all odds. After coming seventh during the final season of the Yarra Valley A Grade competition in 2018, the Rovers were never expected to finish on top of the mountain anytime soon. Not only did they finish second in 2019, but an impressive finals campaign saw them demolish top-placed ROC and defeat Monbulk in the grand final, 39-32. Olinda Ferny Creek also did well to host teams in the Premier Division B and C grades, however neither team was able to claim a win.
ed after just one season under her belt. “It was surreal. I never thought I’d have my name called out ... I was in absolute utter shock,” she said. “I’m looking forward to developing my skills as a footballer and to see where I can go in my football journey as I’m quite new at the game.” For Monbulk Football Netball Club’s Laura and Emma, their selection to Richmond was also a dream come true. Not only is Monbulk both girls’ local club but they also played at Eastern Ranges together for the past three years and grew up together. “It’s pretty insane. I don’t think we’ve quite realised how cool it’s going to be, especially until we actually get down there and start training,” Emma said. “Considering we were really close friends in primary school and we used to play footy on the oval at lunchtimes. “To end up here, it’s never something I thought would happen but I’m so glad it had.”
Michael (pick four) put together some impressive early performances in the North Eastern Australian Football League (NEAFL) before being picked up by Sydney. Despite his career on the move, the 205 centimetre mature-age ruckman said he still has a connection to Mount Evelyn, where he and his wife Tiffany attended school and his family still lives. “When I come home, I come back to Mount Evelyn,” he said.
AFLW draft It was a big month for women’s football in October as three Yarra Ranges female footballers were selected in the AFLW draft. Serena Gibbs (Carlton, pick 44), Laura McClelland (Richmond, pick 25) and Emma Horne (Richmond, pick 73) found themselves drafted to two of the biggest football clubs in the country. Former Warburton and Mount Evelyn netballer Serena made the switch to football last year by joining the Eastern Ranges and featuring in several VFLW matches for Hawthorn. She said she never anticipated being draft-
AFL Mid-season draft Eastern Ranges footballer Cody Hirst and former Mount Evelyn resident Michael Knoll were both selected by the Sydney Swans at the AFL Mid-season Rookie Draft on 27 May. Cody, 19 years old, is from Wandin and played for Lilydale Football Netball Club as a junior before moving to the Eastern Ranges in the NAB League Under-19s. Cody was the final player selected at the draft (pick 16) and was considered a certainty for selection at last year’s AFL Draft before knee and collarbone injuries restricted his playing time. He is touted for his blinding speed and endurance as he broke Fremantle speedster Stephen Hill’s record in agility testing twice at the Rookie combine last year.
Cricket One of the highlights of the cricket season in 2019 saw a local veteran represent Victoria in a tour of Australia. Jason Simmonds from Monbulk Cricket Club (MCC) was selected for the Victorian over-50s squad that played in Tasmania and South Australia. Simmonds has played cricket since he was about six years old and has been involved at MCC for more than 20 years. In the Ferntree Gully and District Cricket Association, The Basin broke its hoodoo of the Division 1 Premiership on the eighth time calling, defeating Eildon Park in the Norm Reeves Shield. Lysterfield secured promotion into Norm Reeves Shield after defeating South Belgrave in the Decoite Shield grand final. Nick McKay received the Ken Utting Medal for best afield as Lysterfield tasted Decoite Shield success for the first time in 11 years. In the Yarra Valley Cricket Association Mount Evelyn and Woori Yallock completed back-to-back flags. For the competition’s premier grade, DJ Strachan Shield, Mount Evelyn defended its title against Seville. In RA Finger Trophy action, Woori Yallock was equally impressive in defending its title defence against Gruyere. mailcommunity.com.au
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The back-half of the Ferntree Gully and District Cricket Association season got underway over the weekend, with several teams securing opening wins of the new decade. Ferntree Gully Footballers closed the gap to the top four, defeating Eildon Park at Picketts Reserve. The Panthers padded up first and after an early loss, David Smyth (44) combined with Josh Dowling (47) to take the score to 2/86. The scoreboard ticked along for the Panthers before Ben Rawlings (4/16 off eight overs) helped trigger a collapse, the visitors losing 6/14 to end up at 144. The Griffens also got off to a wobbly start as Zac Clark (3/30) ran through the top order. The home team reached 5/30 before Nick Bogar (65*) and Braydon Dobinson (43*) helped seal the win at 5/145. The loss saw the Panthers drop out of the top four, with a chance to return to the winners list against Knoxfield next round. The Basin returned to the top four in style after accounting for Belgrave. The Magpies batted first on home soil, with Luke Spence (61) the pick of the batsmen. He received solid support by Johnathon Levell who helped bring Belgrave to 176. In reply, Blake Walter (78) and Shane Luck (39) helped reel in the target at 3/177. The Bears now sit in third place and will host a key match against Knox Gardens at Batterham Reserve next week. Lysterfield remained on top after a key win against Knoxfield at Carrington Park. The Knights batted first, with the early overs slow-going, and reached 3/39 at the 15 over mark. Luke Scanlan (44) showed resistance against the Beaver bowlers to help the Knights get to 7/149.
A major funding boost is expected to help local councils expand and renovate soccer facilities to help meet growing demand. The State Government opened applications for the World Game Facilities Fund on 20 December and kicked in an additional $20 million over four years to extend the fund. Since 2018, the initiative has injected $5 million, enabling 25 infrastructure projects across Victoria. The next phase will provide grants of up to $500,000 to councils, to improve facilities such as sports lighting, pitch redevelopments, synthetic surfaces and female-friendly change rooms. Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister Martin Pakula said the fund will help local clubs continue to accommodate new players. "Soccer has never been more popular at the local level with numbers bolstered in particular by a sharp growth in participation amongst women and girls," he said. "It's important that clubs have the facilities to match their ambitions to bring the game to a wider audience, and that's where the World Game Facilities Fund can really make a difference. "From new lights and pitches to femalefriendly change rooms, these projects can be game-changers." According to the State Government, soccer now has more than 350,000 participants statewide and women and girls are signing up in record numbers. For more information about the World Game Facilities Fund, visit sport.vic.gov.au/ grants-and-funding.
New year delivers Upwey started the year in style against Johnson Park. Pictures: COURTESY FIELD OF VIEW SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Johnson Park is still seeking its first win of the season.
In reply, Nathan Hicks (76) set the tone early, the Beavers reaching the target at 3/150 with 10 overs still in hand. Upwey started the year in style against Johnson Park. Johnson Park was 4/44 against the Tigers before being let off the hook, with Andrew Devenish scoring 81 not out across the day. The Sharks reached 7/189 from their overs. In reply, Cameron Wheeler showed his talents, the strike bowler reaching 93 not out as the Tigers reached 3/193. Knox Gardens are keeping the Beavers honest at the top of the ladder after securing a win against Upper Ferntree Gully. A half-century to Josh Gregory (56) and support from Joe Morsello (49) helped the Falcons set 7/194 from their overs before the bowlers completed the contest. In Decoite Shield, Rowville upset Ferntree Gully at Wally Tew Reserve. Alex Walker (45) and Brett Gatehouse (39) led the way on the scorecard for the Hawks, while Pat Mastertoun (4/21) and Jake Evans (3/23) were the pick of the bowling for the Blues. The reply saw the Blues reach 1/64 before Darren Hill (4/14) and Chanaka Gunawardana
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