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Not playing ball By Romy Stephens The Yarra Ranges Council has become entwined within the Federal Government’s sports rorts scandal after numerous grant applications from the municipality were refused, despite receiving high merit. An ABC report on 28 January revealed that the Yarra Ranges Council had three sports grant applications refused under the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program (CSIG). According to the report, Sport Australia assessed more than 2000 applications as part of the CSIG and granted the council projects high merit scores of 86, 93 and 95. However, all were rejected. These three applications all ranked within the top 50 that scored highest in the scheme but were rejected for funding. The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) recently undertook an audit of the $100 million funding that was awarded to 684 projects under the CSIG and found that over half were awarded to applications not deemed meritorious by Sport Australia. As a result, former Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie has been accused of ignoring Sport Australia advice and approving funding in ‘marginal’ or ‘targeted’ seats. Yarra Ranges Council’s environment and infrastructure director Mark Varmalis said projects that were refused funding through the CSIG have still managed to go ahead. “Council applied for Sport Australia funding grants for projects such as the Roma Reserve Playspace Upgrade, Rolling Hills Playspace Upgrade and upgrades at the Yarra Glen Tennis Club and were unsuccessful in securing funding in this round,” he said. “However, we have since progressed these projects using council funding and all three are either completed or near completion.”

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Funding for the Yarra Glen Tennis Club was refused under the CSIG, however the project has since Picture: ROMY STEPHENS progressed using Council funding. 203992 He added that the council has received “significant amounts of funding from all levels of government” for numerous community projects in recent years. “When planning our projects in the community, council applies for funding through a number of State and Federal Government funding streams,” he said.

“We acknowledge that grant programs are highly competitive and are assessed on different criteria, so we apply and advocate for funding wherever possible.” According to Sport Australia, Yarra Ranges Council had five projects approved under the grants scheme and received $839,000 in funding.

Approved applications included Healesville Tennis Club ($39,000), Montrose Tennis Club ($50,000), Montrose Cricket Club ($50,000) and two for Yarra Ranges Shire Council (total $550,000). Meanwhile, the neighbouring Cardinia Shire had seven projects approved and received funding of almost $1.3 million. Casey MP Tony Smith said funding from the CSIG has benefitted clubs in the region while over $4.7 million was secured last year for sports facilities in the Yarra Ranges, through other Federal Government programs. “Federal Government funding through the Community Sports Infrastructure Program is benefiting sporting clubs in the Casey electorate,” he said. “In 2019, I was pleased to secure significant funding for our local community via other Federal Government programmes. “Each project is focused on improving sporting facilities given increasing female participation and to provide first-class community facilities.” Prime Minister Scott Morrison has asked his department to investigate if Bridget McKenzie has breached ministerial standards in her handling of the sports grants program.

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VicForests eyes coupes By Jed Lanyon A group of Yarra Valley residents have held community meetings to voice their concerns regarding potential new logging coupes in Warburton, which they fear will alter the town's views of the landscape. “The impact on wildlife, water supply to Big Pats Creek residents, increased fire risk and the amenity of Warburton is of great concern,” meeting organiser Jenny Conway said. Ms Conway said that she fears logging operations were set to take place as soon as February after one Big Pats Creek resident received a letter notifying them that the coupe would be located nearby the boundary of their property. She said that the group had already reported seeing a lot of activity along Smythes Creek Road as VicForests completes a reconstruction of a road to allow access for harvesters. "People come up to ride their bikes in the forest and take walks. If you're driving back to Warburton from the Redwood Forest, you're going to be looking at a logging coupe," she said. Upon contacting VicForests, the stateowned harvester released information regarding the proposed logging coupe. "VicForests is investigating the suitability of a coupe (Apu) in Warburton for harvest. As part of this process VicForests is consulting with the Warburton community and conducting surveys and studies of the area," the report reads. But Ms Conway said her attempts to contact VicForests for community consultation have been ignored. "It's just rubbish. They have not been extensively consulting at all. They've been very reluctant to engage whatsoever."

Views of nearby forests in Warburton. The report assures that a visual analysis study using terrain and lidar (light detection and ranging) canopy data concluded that the harvested coupe would not be visible from the Warburton township, but states, "it may be possible to see the general area of the coupe from some isolated areas in East Warburton and Big Pats Creek." The report addressed community concerns regarding the increased risk of bushfire, stating that VicForests would be complying with the Bushfire Moderation Zone restrictions in the area, which requires no more than one per

Picture: ROB CAREW cent can be harvested within a five-year period. "Following timber harvesting activity in this coupe, VicForests will work with Forest Fire Management Victoria to conduct controlled burning which will reduce the fuel hazard to below pre-harvest levels," the report reads. "There is not expected to be any impact on the water supply from VicForests' harvesting activity ... A High Conservation Values planning survey has been conducted on the main harvest area to ensure that areas with conservation requirements, such as threatened spe-

cies, are protected." The report states that a DELWP conducted a Leadbeaters Possum Camera Trap survey and an Old Growth survey which did not detect any threatened species in the area. VicForests will be hosting a community event at Warburton's Alpine Retreat Hotel between 11am and 3pm on Saturday 8 February regarding the Apu coupe. For more information about the proposed Apu logging coupe, visit http://www.vicforests. com.au/planning-1/warburton-consultation.

Month after month SES targeted by graffiti vandals By Jed Lanyon Upper Yarra SES has been targeted by vandals, who continue to tag the property of the emergency service in Wesburn with obscene images. Members are fed up with having to waste their community based funds on cleaning graffiti, when it could be put to better use within the SES. Unit Controller Michael Young told the Mail that the Wesburn property is the targeted by vandals every few months. “It’s very disappointing. Our members take pride in what they do to help out in the community. For someone to come along and vandalise it, it’s a kick in the guts,” he said. “It’s hard. We obviously have other things we could be purchasing to help the community out, like specialist equipment. But some of that will have to wait until we fix up this problem first. “We were broken into last year. They nicked a portable radio. The other dramas we have are hoons doing burnouts on the helipad and the grass around it.

Upper Yarra SES has repeatedly been targeted by vandals.

Michael Young, Bree Woolf, Judy Witnish and Bjoern Boenig. 203960 “I just think it’s the location. It’s dark and when it’s late there isn’t much traffic on the highway so it’s an easy opportunity.” The sheds of Upper Yarra SES feature slightly different shades of green having been painted over on numerous occasions. Mr Young said that the entire shed received a fresh coat of paint around two years ago,

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thanks to a government grant. But it took less than four weeks before vandals tagged the large green walls. Currently, vandals are crossing out rival taggers’ graffiti, creating more of a mess. Warburton Police sergeant Tom Wilkinson told the Mail that they are currently investigating the issue. “It attacks the very principles we’ve got. The

SES is trying to make a difference and support our community,” he said. Mr Wilkinson said that Warburton Police were compiling a database of offenders based on their tags and urges those who recognise the graffiti to contact police. “Parents know what their kids tag looks like. They leave it all over the bloody joint.” Anyone with information regarding the offence is urged to contact Warburton Police on 5966 2006.

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Caricatures for a cause The devastation of the Australian bushfires has generated an outpouring of generosity amongst Australians. The sheer breadth of donations has been astounding, and people with all types of talents are using their unique talent to raise money for the bushfire effort. One of those people helping to raise money for the bushfire relief is our very own cartoonist and Healesville resident DANNY ZEMP, who is taking part in the Caricature for Fire relief event at Docklands on 8 February. By Danny Zemp Here I have a confused and bewildered face sitting opposite me. There are a thousand thoughts racing through that person’s head. “What if I get a big nose, or crossed eyes, fat lips or a wry smile?” That face is about to get drawn, by me or another highly talented caricaturist. As a keen reader of this fine paper, you probably noticed by now that this isn’t one of the regular reporters writing. So, let me introduce myself briefly. I’m Danny and I draw cartoons. I’m a cartoonist, and I only do this writing business for an excellent cause, which I will get to later.

You’ve probably seen my work before, and often, right here, in this paper. Yes, the cartoons are done by me! I think in pictures, not words. But, it is fascinating to tell a story in words, for a change. For me, it’s wildly chaotic and all over the shop, because that’s how I operate. So, two things may happen from here. Either you get hooked and want to see where this rabbit hole takes you, or you are already lost. If you are the latter, it was nice to have you here. Now, for the more adventurous of you, the explorer and general sticky beak, I want you to carry on. This fantastic thing we are doing is a caricature day at the Docklands District.

I don’t think anyone can forget the images from the terrible bushfires that have burnt parts of Victoria, and the devastation it caused to residents of all kinds. Those who can put shoes on should be looked after, by various organizations, but the ones that sport fur, feathers or scales need us. So, to help those who can’t help themselves, us cartoonists and caricaturists from near and far will draw faces on Saturday, 8 February from 12:30pm onwards at the Australian Cartoon Museum. You will find us at shop 17 in the Docklands District off Wharf Street. We will be donating our time and all you need to do is bring yourself and your donations. This is an exclusive chance to have your face

drawn by some of Australia’s leading caricaturist and cartoonists, and all proceeds will go to Wildlife Victoria. Then those lovely people will look after the injured and distressed animals. Everyone is a winner in this. You get a caricature of yourself, your better half, your pet, father, mother, son, daughter or uncle. You will smile, because, smiles are guaranteed, and you’ll be helping our poor wildlife, so that should make you feel warm and fuzzy. Winners all ‘round. So tell your friends, your family, tell everyone on social media, on the bus or tram, at your coffee shop, even at the traffic lights. We want you to come to the Australian Cartoon Museum and take home a bucket of smiles.

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Local support for wildlife By Jed Lanyon Several multicultural community groups have banded together to support Zoos Victoria’s Bushfire Emergency Wildlife Fund, raising $29,879. The funds raised will go towards Zoos Victoria’s response in deploying critical care to the front line and recovering surviving wildlife. Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Jason Wood, was joined by various multicultural groups at Healesville Sanctuary on Wednesday 29 January to present donations to Zoos Victoria director Ross Williamson. Donations came from Sri Durga Arts Cultural and Education Centre, Malimage Suganda Fernando, Maulana Al-Shaikh Afeefudeen Al-Jailani, Pakenham’s Gurdwara Baba Budha Sahib ji and many more. Rampal Muthyala, who runs a Dosa Hut restaurant in Wantirna, contributed over $5000 to Zoos Victoria by hosting a fundraiser event, while sending over $17,000 to the Gippsland Emergency Bushfire Relief Fund. “Being a responsible Australian citizen, I thought we have to show our solidarity and support to the community,” Mr Muthyala said. “It’s great to see support from so many multicultural communities. Back in India, anytime this kind of thing happens we start with multi-faith prayers ... Many religious leaders and pastors come and pray for the wellbeing of Australia and Australians.” Mr Wood thanked the individuals and groups for their generous donations and support in responding to the bushfire crisis and encouraged tourists to visit the sanctuary and donate generously. Mr Williamson spoke about Zoos Victoria’s efforts in caring for animals affected by the fires. “We’ve been very heavily involved in the recovery of wildlife after the fires. We’ve sent vets and vet nurses out to Mallacoota, which was

Solo the koala is being cared for at Healesville Sanctuary after being rescued from the Mallacoota fires. one of the areas that was isolated by the fires for a significant amount of time. They’ve dealt with dozens and dozens of animals, largely koalas and a lot of them have been brought back to the sanctuary for care. Healesville Sanctuary’s Wildlife Hospital cares for around 1500 injured animals each year. To donate to Zoos Victoria’s Bushfire Emergency Wildlife Fund, Visit https://www.zoo. org.au/fire-fund/. Heels-ville Shoe Repairs have pledged 10 per cent of their profits over a two month period to helping those in need throughout the bushfire crisis.

Owners Peter and Viv Brocklehurst have placed a donations box in store for customers to contribute to, and vow to pass on the entire amount to those directly affected by the bushfires and local fire brigades. “Hopefully together we will be able to raise a fair bit of money,” Ms Brocklehurst said. “To me, giving is just part of being a human... I try to put myself in their situation. How would I feel if I lost my whole life’s belongings?” The store will be raising funds until 6 March. Community spirit was on full display in Millgrove as the Boer family held a fundraiser on behalf of the Millgrove Baptist Church fea-

turing cinnamon doughnuts and hotdogs. Henk Boer said, “The generosity and compassion, of locals and tourists alike was overwhelming and heart-warming. In many instances, a $4 hotdog was paid for with a $10 or $20 dollar note and even higher. A local business lady came to the stall and asked for one doughnut and left $50 note. The fundraiser took place on 11 January and raised $1429.65 with funds to be distributed to the Bendigo Bank Relief Fund. “It is a humbling experience to see the generously of those who contributed and are willing to share with those who have, in many instances have lost all,” Mr Boer said.

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New goats for old By Jed Lanyon Locals were shocked and appalled to learn that Yarra Valley Chocolaterie’s beloved goats had been stolen over Christmas. And while Nelly, Fudgy and Vanilla are yet to be found, The Chocolaterie has welcomed two new baby goats, who were rescued and have been kindly donated. “A Facebook follower read the story about our goats that were stolen and decided to give us some goats that she had rescued,” Chocolaterie owner Leanne Neeland told the Mail. One of the goats, named Fudgy Junior, was evacuated with eight other baby goats and four dogs into a car following the recent fires on the South Coast of New South Wales. The goats had quite the journey to reach the Chocolaterie, enduring a nine hour drive to reach Yarra Glen. At the time, Fudgy Junior was only three days old and refused to drink from a bottle. So he was driven back through the fire grounds to be reunited with his mum in order to be fed. Ms Neeland said that Fudgy Junior, or FJ, was named due to his strong resemblance to their ‘old boy’ Fudgy. “It’s a miracle that he’s survived. He’s very lovely and is always up for big cuddles,” she said. The other baby has been named Coconut, due to his white coat. Ms Neeland said that customers will soon have the opportunity to view the new arrivals, who are currently being protected by the alpacas. “We want them to settle in a bit before our customers meet them. But soon they can enjoy the Chocolaterie life.” Leanne and partner Ian were saddened to find the boundary fence along the Melba Highway had been cut on 25 December, the only day of the year the Chocolaterie is closed.

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Ian Neeland holding Coconut and Leanne Neeland holding Fudgy Junior. Fudgy, Nelly and Vanilla have been missing ever since, believed to be stolen. Ms Neeland said that the farm animals are an important part of the experience offered at the Chocolaterie. “The goats that were taken were part of our family.” She said that while they don’t expect to ever see Nelly or Fudgy again, that she hopes the goat-nappers who nicked them are treating

them well. “We just hope that our goats are out on a property being loved somewhere. “We are incredibly appreciative of everyone’s support. Everywhere we go, we run into people in the street and they ask us if our goats have been returned. We were very humbled by how far our story reached and the love that people shared.”

A woman has suffered minor injuries after fighting off a trio of attempted carjackers in Wandin North in the early hours of Friday 31 January. Police have been told an Audi sedan was travelling along the Warburton Highway when it lost control and rolled onto its roof just before 1am. It is believed two unknown men and an unknown woman climbed out of the car and hailed down a vehicle which was travelling in the opposite direction. The vehicle stopped and the trio demanded the 26-year-old female driver take them in her vehicle. The Woori Yallock woman refused and wedged herself into her car seat by jamming her foot against the windscreen as one of the men began assaulting her while the other man tried to pull her out. The offenders then ran away in an unknown direction after the woman fought them off. Police are currently searching for the trio and appeal for them to hand themselves in. Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit detectives are looking into whether the Audi had been reported stolen prior to the initial crash. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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Oonah is now here By Jed Lanyon Indigenous health service HICSA celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday 30 January in which the organisation rebranded to Oonah Health and Community Services Aboriginal Corporation. Celebrations were held at The Memo to look back on a decade of great work and achievements, while having a positive outlook for the future as Oonah. CEO Anne Jenkins said, "I look forward to the continued growth and development of Oonah and working with our amazing team of staff, volunteers and partners as we strive to build a healthy, strong and skilled community in the outer east. "Our patience will continue to be tested and we will most likely get knocked down, but we will keep getting up and trying again until our dreams are realised." First established in 2009, Oonah is a notfor-profit Aboriginal community health organisation. Oonah offers a range of culturally appropriate services that are designed to improve the health and well-being of the local aboriginal community. The estimated 4000 strong Indigenous population residing in Healesville and surrounds is the highest for the eastern metropolitan region of Melbourne. Oonah currently operates many programs in the Yarra Valley, such as the tucker bag

A 2016 Yamaha YFZR15 was stolen from the Mount Evelyn Recreational Reserve on Australia Day at 2pm. The motorcycle has a broken left mirror, scratches to the front right panels and two stickers on the fuel tank. Two males were seen leaving the scene in a silver Ford ute or similar with a motorcycle in the tray. Call Lilydale police on 9739 2300 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. Oonah staff and volunteers. 204048 program, which promotes food security and healthy cooking to over 170 community members each week. Oonah volunteer Leanne, spoke about her three years working with the organisation. "From the very first day I walked through the door at Oonah, I've never felt so welcomed," she said.

Picture: JED LANYON "The staff here is amazing, they have taught me so much about aboriginal culture and I'm still learning. I cannot express my gratitude enough. I have made a lot of friends here at Oonah and they are all a big part of my life. As part of Oonah's celebrations, Ms Jenkins shared that the organisation would push forward with its plans to expand with a $10 million facility upgrade.

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Operation Amity Australia Day celebrations may have wrapped up but police have been left shaking their heads as motorists continued engaging in risky behaviour on the state’s roads over the long weekend. Operation Amity - which incorporated Friday’s National Day of Action - saw a number of road users nabbed taking unnecessary gambles behind the wheel. Across the four-day operation, police detected 6323 traffic offences, with 233 drink drivers and 141 drug drivers caught. Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Libby Murphy said it was disappointing to see people continuing to make poor decisions on the road. “No one is invincible, and that’s unfortunately the hardest lesson people learn,” Ms Murphy said. “Until the message sinks in for everyone, we’ll continue educating the community and enforcing where possible.” Ms Murphy praised those who took the road safety message seriously. “For each person who looked after their mate and stopped them making a poor decision, or who simply considered their own actions before driving, this is what saves lives,” she said. Operation Amity ran from 12.01am on Friday 24 January to 11.59pm Monday 27 January 2020. Traffic offences detected include: 234 drink drive offences 141 drug drive offences 133 disqualified/suspended drivers 200 unlicensed drivers 544 unregistered vehicles 2649 speeding offences

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Author honoured with OAM Christmas Hills resident Sandy Jeffs was awarded with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) on Australia Day for her service to mental health organisations. Since 1979, Ms Jeffs has been a presenter of mental health education sessions to school students and community groups through SANE Australia, as well as acting as a peer ambassador. She has been a member of the Women's Mental Health Network Victoria since 1988

Lilydale Police is investigating a report of an assault that may have occurred at Rochford Winery during a Day on the Green concert on Friday 10 January. Police are appealing for information or witnesses if they observed a female at about 10pm at the rear of the toilet block near the bar area being approached by a group of 4-5 males who held her arms and tried to remove her wet poncho before they left the area. Call Lilydale police on 9739 2300 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

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Celebrate inclusive sport and recreation Unsung sporting heroes and rising stars are on their way to being discovered with nominations for the Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation (VDSR) Awards now open. The VDSR awards celebrate the achievements of sportspeople with disability as well as the coaches, organisations, officials and volunteers who support them. The award nominations opened on 24 January, meaning those who know someone that has made an outstanding contribution to inclusive sport and recreation can now nominate. Last year, numerous locals won VDSR awards including Lilydale’s Mellissa Hale, the Access all Terrain Program at Mount Evelyn’s YMCA camp and Yarra Ranges Council’s Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail chicanes. Disability Sport and Recreation CEO Richard Amon said nominating for the awards is a great way to support inclusive sport and recreation. “As the awareness around inclusive sport and recreation grows, so too does the number of programs and initiatives supporting Victorians with disability to get active,” he said. “Our sector is made up of many humble people, who quietly go about volunteering, coaching and supporting people with disability so they can live healthy, active lives. “Together, these individuals, organisations and clubs are making tremendous, positive change in the lives of people with disability. “We strongly encourage everyone to consider those people who are making a quiet, but significant impact in their communities and acknowledge their contribution by nominating them for an award.” The 2020 VDSR Award categories include Lifetime Achievement Award, Female Sportsperson of the Year, My Sport Live Male Sportsperson of the Year, Marg Angel Junior Sportsperson of the Year, Masters Sportsperson of the Year, Carbine Club Team of the Year,

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and was honoured as a life member in 2018. Ms Jeffs is the author of Poems from the Madhouse and Flying with Paper Wings: Reflections on living with madness, for which she received the SANE Book of the Year Award. In 2001, Ms Jeffs was listed on the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.

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dedication and commitment to the sector by many individuals. The VDSR award nominations will close at midnight on 15 March. For more information, visit dsr.org.au/ awards.

Students across the Yarra Valley have returned to school meaning speed limits around schools will now drop to either 40km/h or 60km/h in the mornings from 8am to 9.30am and afternoons from 2.30pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday. As children begin a new school year, parents and carers are urged to be extra vigilant during drop-off and pick up times, obey parking restrictions, keep clear of school crossings and ensure children are fitted with age appropriate car restraints. Young children can be unpredictable, fast and difficult to see, and a small reduction in speed can dramatically increase the chance of a child surviving being hit by a car. Term 1 school speed zones will be in place from Tuesday 28 January to Friday 27 March.

A wet start to the year Healesville received a good dumping of rainfall last month after numerous cold fronts brought plenty of summer rain. Healesville's Alma Mitchell recorded 133mm compared to 9.2mm in January the previous year. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the average rainfall for the Healesville area in January is 56.9mm - as measured at Badgers Creek Sanctuary. Tuesday, 4 February, 2020

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Freedom and opportunity Every Australia Day provides us with an opportunity to reflect on our history and our future as we begin the new year. This year is the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s discovery of the eastern coast of our nation. Eighteen years later when Captain Arthur Phillip’s First Fleet arrived at Botany Bay, he was determined to establish more than just a settlement for convicts. He insisted there be no slavery, and envisioned a community developing on the democratic principles that were taking hold at the time. Of course, no nation’s history is without blemish. Cook’s arrival and Phillip’s settlement changed the lives of our indigenous peoples,

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Healesville Badminton Club is on the lookout for new players to join their small and friendly club. The club plays social games at the Scouts Hall on Wednesdays 9-11am. Cost is $5 and all skill levels are welcome. Enquiries: 5962 2885

The next Yarra Valley VIEW Club lunch will take place at the Yering Meadows Golf Club at noon on Tuesday 25 February. Inquiries: 0419 007 728.

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Healesville Tennis Club is hosting Open Court Sessions - a new, fun, social format suitable for all skill levels with food and drink included. Book a session now at play.tennis.com.au. Commences 29 January 7pm at Healesville Tennis Club.

Join other local women for a summer ‘sound bath’ to soothe the soul at Healesville Women 4 Women’s Summer Gathering. Activities include sound healing session and a women’s health talk by Eastern Health followed by afternoon tea. Bookings essential. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2uzU0Ho.

Writers and Rhythm Celebrate our musical community at Writers and Rhythm on Friday 21 February 7pm at the

fires. But it is there every day in every community in so many ways. In a democracy, governments and community work in partnership. This year 33 people in the Yarra Ranges took the oath or affirmation to join us as Australian citizens. In doing so they joined more than 27,000 others across our nation who become Australians at ceremonies large and small. Together they join more than five million migrants who have taken the same step. Australia has become a home to people from every corner of the globe. Our new citizens add to the fabric of our nation and to its future. That is why Australia Day is a time to reflect on all that we have become as well as all that we can be in the future.

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Healesville Uniting Church. Blackspur presents original songs, Denise Gilbert and Catherine Nolan will be representing their Hello Healesville reminiscences, Pete Read’s CD launch will take place and Hoel Durand will share new material. Tickets are $15 at the door, which includes supper, tea and coffee with all proceeds going towards Healesville CFA.

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What cannot be doubted is that both Cook and Phillip would be amazed at all we have become. And that’s why Australia Day is so much more than just the celebration of a date, it really is a celebration of the nation of freedom and opportunity we are. That’s why every Australia Day at a local and national level we thank and recognise volunteers with awards, as well as welcome new citizens at ceremonies across our continent. We acknowledge that in our free democratic nation, our strength and success is the result not just of our institutions but also our values. Our community and our nation has been built and sustained by selfless volunteers who give their time to help others. We’ve again seen it clearly in the wake of the recent catastrophic

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Nurturing Sister Circle The Nurturing Sister Circle women’s support group gives the opportunity to meet and connect with like minded women. The group offers various creative and self-development activities, Qigong, meditation and light re-

freshments in two locations starting 7 February in Woori Yallock and 21 February in Mooroolbark. Enquiries: 0413 026 817 (Woori Yallock) 0407 879 138 (Mooroolbark).

ship Group is a place to share knowledge, enjoy card and board games and to have a chat. Group meets every Monday at the Yarraburn Senior Citizens Centre at 1.30pm.

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A choir is being created which will perform to inspire action on climate change. Coming together in melody and harmony is joyful, uplifting, inspiring and the perfect thing to do in this unsettling time. The choir will be led by Santha Press and will start on Sunday 2 February and will run for 8 weeks at the Wesburn Peace Farm at 4:30pm. Enquiries and bookings: Amy on 0411 559 197

The Valley Ladies of Healesville Probus Club meets every third Monday of the month at 11am in the seniors club rooms at River Street, Healesville. Probus clubs are for semi or retired people looking to keep their minds active and expand their interests. Inquiries: 5962 1890.

HICCI dinner HICCI are hosting a community dinner every Tuesday at 5.30pm, featuring a free two course meal at the Darron Honey Centre, rear of Healesville Uniting Church. Everyone is welcome.

Over 50’s friendship group A new community group for older people in the Yarra Valley has been created with the purpose of enabling people to get together and develop new friendships. The Over 50’s Friend-

Probus for men The Men’s Probus Club of Healesville meet every Third Thursday of the month at 9.30am at St Brigid’s Church Hall. Enjoy fellowship and interesting guest speakers with like minded people. Inquiries: 0409 930 750.

Pathways for carers The Pathways for Carers project offers carers of people with a disability or mental illness an opportunity to share walks together and to learn more about support and services available. The group meets every fourth Wednesday of every month at Beechworth Bakery. Inquiries: 5962 5982.

LETTER Hardly safe With the recent bushfire activities, I was interested to read the response to worried residents, by Yarra Ranges Council’s environment and infrastructure director, Mark Varmalis “Every year during spring and early summer council runs a fuel reduction program for the parks, reserves and roadsides that it’s responsible for“. Can someone tell me who is responsible for the fuel load of fallen trees, branches, bark and leaf litter that remain in the river reserve in

Yarra Junction north of the sporting precinct? In the absence of any substantial bushfire refuge for Yarra Junction residents, my bushfire plan was to escape to the football ground, a designated last resort “safe place”. I may have to rethink my plan. Jenny Barber, Yarra Junction.

Timing is rubbish Once again Yarra Ranges Council, in its wisdom, has made the hard garbage pickup in the Upper Yarra area the week after the Australia

Day weekend. So we have thousands of visitors come up to this beautiful area to be confronted by piles of hard garbage along every street in the area. This is supposed to be the tourist area of the shire, so can we have hard rubbish in a more appropriate time? E.Stormer, Warburton.

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The circle of rorts By Derek Schlennstedt Ex-Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie returns to the back benches of Parliament when it resumes on 4 February, but at the same time our very own Casey MP and Speaker For The House, Tony Smith, will have achieved the very embodiment of ‘the circle of life’. You see, 26 years ago, at the height of another political conniption over another sports minister and her prime minister, it was Tony Smith himself who invented the absolute ruinous rhyme “sports rorts”. To set the scene, in the early 1990s Smith was a young staffer of shadow finance minister Peter Costello. Costello made his political presence in the 90s by effectively blowing up Ros Kelly’s political career when she fell afoul of the auditorgeneral for keeping no records of the $30 million in sports grants she handed out ... sound familiar? Anywho, while this was all happening, that poet of pestilence, Tony Smith came up with an absolute ripping rhyme. In fact, even Costello admitted the man had outdone himself and was spitting absolute political fire. “Tony Smith thought of a name for it: sports rorts,” Costello wrote years later in a memoir. The term caught the nation’s imagination and pushed Kelly out of the ministry. Less than a year later, she was also out of Parliament. The Liberals won her seat, foreshadowing the Keating government’s defeat in 1996. 26 years later and The Liberal Government will most likely, at some point, have to address the very verbal grenade that Tony Smith used to demolish the credibility of Prime Minister Paul Keating’s sports minister, Ros Kelly all those years ago. And thus my friends, the life cycle is completed. It’s the circle of life in action, people, and it moves us all.

New fork in the trail By Taylah Eastwell Community members are now able to walk, run and ride from Lilydale to Yering, with Stage 1A of the Yarra Valley Trail announced as open to the public. Stage 1A begins as a fork at the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail on Beresford Road in Lilydale and runs for seven-and-a- half kilometres, ending at Yering Station. Ryrie Ward Councillor, Fiona McAllister, said the trail will give visitors and community members alike a view of the Valley that few people will have had in four decades - following the former railway line between Lilydale and Yarra Glen. “We expect this project to bring tens of thousands of visitors to the valley every year visitors who will stop for coffee and food, stay in the region and enjoy the stunning views we’re privileged to experience every day of the year,” Cr McAllister said. Construction of the next part of the trail is set to begin mid this year. Once complete, visitors will be able to use the track to make their way between Lilydale and Yarra Glen. The second stage of the trail will connect Yarra Glen to Healesville, and the third stage is set to connect Healesville to the Warburton trail, creating a loop. Yarra Ranges Council is preparing maps for visitors to show the first areas trail alignment, nearby roads and connections and has been working alongside Yarra Valley Railway to ensure the trail complements the proposed opening of the tourist rail from Healesville to Yarra Glen.

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Riding for charity funds By Jed Lanyon The annual Eastern 80 Charity Ride will be marking its fifth anniversary as riders aim to raise important funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital as well as awareness for a rare type of epilepsy. The Eastern 80 ambassador for 2020 is Damian, a three year old from Cockatoo who suffers from KCNA2 Epileptic Encephalopathy, which results in difficult to control seizures, no functional use of his muscles, the inability to speak as well as hearing and visual impairments and requires him to be tube fed directly into his stomach. Damian’s mother Renee Swannack said she jumped at the opportunity of being part of the Eastern 80, hoping to share Damian’s story while raising funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital. “The Royal Children’s Hospital has played a huge part in Damian’s life since he was born,” she said. “Doctors, nurses, specialists and allied health professionals across a number of clinics all help play a massive part in Damian’s health and wellness. “I’m looking forward to the sense of camaraderie and community. I think people getting together for a good cause needs to happen more often and people like Norm, who are arranging it, need to be celebrated.” While Norm Orr has been instrumental in creating the charity bike ride, this year he will be cheering from the sidelines following ankle surgery. “We are very hopeful that when people read Damian’s story they will be inspired by his smile and join the walk and keep that smile of his going,” he said. Mr Orr said the event hopes to raise another $10,000 to push the total donation tally over the $50,000 mark. Event organiser Bec Orr told the Mail, “It’s a really fun day and seeing all the families there. Crossing the finish line this year with Damian and his family will be really awesome. The Eastern 80 Charity Ride will take place along the Lilydale Warburton Rail Trail on Saturday 15 February at 8am. Starting at Cog Cafe Warburton, participants are encouraged to raise $100 and have a range of options to take part in, such as an 80 kilometre or 50 kilometre cycle and now a nine kilometre walk to Millgrove. For more information and to register for the Eastern 80 Charity Ride, visit https://www.trybooking.com/BGBQJ. Contact Norm Orr for more information: 0408 592 504 or eastern80@hotmail.com.

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Committed to tackling diversity in local government By Romy Stephens For any women interested in running for this year’s Yarra Ranges Council election, it may be worth taking a page out of Fiona McAllister’s book. For the past seven years, the councillor has represented towns such as Healesville, Coldstream and Yarra Glen in the typically maledominated industry of local government. Councillor McAllister was first elected as the representative of Ryrie Ward in 2012. She was one of three females voted in that year, with nine councillor positions in total. She was re-elected in 2016, where she has since sat as the only female councillor. Despite often being surrounded by male colleagues, Cr McAllister said she never felt restricted or discriminated against because of her gender. “I don’t think gender discrimination or bias plays out, but it is an environment where you have to be a bit assertive and get stuff done,” she said. “That doesn’t mean you have to become masculine, I wouldn’t think that’s what I’ve done at all. “But to represent your community you have to put up a bit of a fight.” But Cr McAllister has still had to overcome challenges as a result of her gender, such as family commitments. 10 MAIL

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Yarra Ranges Councillor Fiona McAllister 159535 When she ran again in 2016, Cr McAllister was pregnant with her son, Cass. “Cass was born three weeks before the elections,” she said. “In many ways, it’s not a bad time to be on

Picture: JESSE GRAHAM Council because with babies they come with you and everyone was incredibly supportive.” With Cass able to attend most Council commitments and Cr McAllister’s husband supporting her through the rest, she overcame a

challenge that often restricts females from taking on such leadership roles. The next Council elections will take place in October this year and Cr McAllister encouraged anyone interested to get involved. “The voice of women and the voice of men, we all bring these unique individual experiences and that’s the whole point of being a Councillor,” she said. She said she hoped future terms will see more gender, age and ethnic diversity. “Of course, a better gender balance because being the only woman on Council, to be honest, is quite shocking in this day and age,” she said. “Gender’s one but age, the fact that on our current council I’m the youngest Councillor. “We really don’t have any ethnic diversity so those issues I think we’re all very conscious. “Given the fact that we have a big Indigenous community, we’ve never had an Indigenous Councillor, that would be fantastic to see in the next couple of terms.” She added that if more people put their hand up, the chance of achieving balanced representation will be much greater. For more information on Local Government elections and how to get involved, visit http://knowyourcouncil.vic.gov.au/guide-tocouncils/council-elections. mailcommunity.com.au

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Keeping the Yarra dancing Seville's Colour of Dance aims to teach quality dancing while allowing students to have fun, keep fit, and dance safely. The studio offers classes in a range of dance styles including ballet, theatre jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop and tap. Teachings are based upon understanding the human body in order to train safe and impressive movement. Colour of Dance principal, Kristy, has always had a passion for teaching. She started her first dance school at age twelve but has pursued ballet since age four. Kristy completed her first Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet exam in 1999. In 2010 she undertook the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies, qualifying as a registered RAD teacher in 2012. She has also trained full-time at the Space Dance Arts Centre in their two-year elite performance program before being accepted into the Bachelor of Dance at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). Colour of Dance's faculty also includes Hadassah Wallis, a VCA bachelor graduate, Caroline Ellis, a VCA honours graduate, and Holly Jessett; all of which share a passion for dance education and inspiring young artists. Ballet classes come from the internationally recognised RAD and the studio offers RAD exams to motivate students. Programs offered include pre-school (3-5 years), juniors (5-8 years), intermediate ballet/ jazz/tap (8-12 years), intermediate hip hop/ contemporary (8-12 years) and seniors (12-14 years). The studio services the Yarra Valley region and is located at 664-668 Warburton Highway, Seville. For more information, contact colourofdance@gmail.com or 0412 737 755.

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A fruitful weekend The Fruits of the Yarra Valley Festival will be held at Rayner’s Orchard on 15 and 16 February this year. This free event is designed to showcase some of the many great attractions and producers that call the Yarra Valley home - because there really is nothing quite as delicious as the flavours of freshly grown fruits or the beauty of local flowers! There will be plenty to do throughout the festival. Why not enjoy a tractor tour of the orchard tasting fresh fruits? Or perhaps watch local blacksmiths from Mont De Lacey Historical Homestead at work. Alternatively, take a little time to learn how to preserve a bottle of fruit - just like grandma used to make. For those who are seeking some relaxation time, simply enjoy some Devonshire Tea in the cafe - this is an all-ages event with something for everyone. When they’re not busy running festivals, Rayners Orchard offers the opportunity to learn about everyday life on an orchard and how fruit grows. Visitors can also pick and taste their own fruit or go on a fruit tasting tour and workshop to learn how to preserve fruit without chemicals or additives. Located in the Yarra Valley, Rayners offers customers over 450 varieties of fruit. The farm shop features preserves, fresh fruit, sauces, preserving equipment and fruit leathers. A function room and cafe, which serves farm-style meals, are also available. As owner Len Rayner explained, Rayners Orchard has a welcoming family feel and staff share their knowledge with guests from all over the world. “We have one of the largest fruiting plant nurseries in Melbourne,” he said. “We want to encourage visitors to experience the joys of tree-ripened fruit and to educate visitors about everyday farming life, including farming methods and practices, as well as picking, storing and eating a wide variety of fruit.” Rayners Orchard fruit products are free from anything artificial and staff use sustainable farming practices. “We have 40 years of farming experience and our staff include local people as well as three generations from our family. They all strive to deliver our customers an experience to be remembered,” Len said. The Fruits of the Yarra Valley Festival will be held at Rayner’s Orchard, 60 Schoolhouse Road, Woori Yallock, from 9am to 4pm daily. For more information, phone 5964 7654. mailcommunity.com.au

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A big month at Rochford By Romy Stephens As Sir Elton John rocked the stage at Rochford Wines over the weekend, it topped off a massive four weeks of bringing big musical names to the region. The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour came to the Yarra Valley on 31 of January and 1 February as part of A Day on the Green. It was one of Elton's final Australian stops in his global farewell tour and was one to remember - not just for the music. Friday night's audience was greeted by all kinds of weather conditions. The show commenced under severely hot temperatures before a short and heavy downpour hit about 95 minutes into the performance. The rain damaged instruments and monitors and forced Elton to head off the stage. The show was cancelled but a Facebook statement from A Day on the Green urged customers to hold onto their tickets and await further information. Saturday's performance went ahead as planned. The dual Elton John shows followed a big performance, also under rainy skies, from Cold Chisel at Rochford on 10 January. Despite the wet weather affair, hundreds of fans still flocked to the stage to witness one of Australia's most iconic group of musicians. The band brought classic hits such as Khe Sanh and Flame Trees to life with the passion and soul it's so fondly known for. Other performances on the night included Birds of Tokyo, Magic Dirt and The Detonators.

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People with pluck spread the joy of music By Jed Lanyon Healesville U3A ukulele group Strings N Things have joined forces with Alexandra's Ukulele Heaven group to spread the joy of music and friendship. Since their musical tour of Norfolk Island in September, Strings N Things have kept busy performing on a Lake Eildon river cruise with their new found musical partnership with Ukulele Heaven in December. Ukulele band member Bev Dick said, "It

was a lovely, warm evening with calm water lapping the boat." The event marked the ten year anniversary of Ukulele Heaven, which started as a community music group shortly after the Black Saturday bushfires. The groups will again unite on 22 February for a show at Badger Creek Hall, which will include a workshop by 'uke nomad' Anu Grace. String N Things enjoys playing at events around the Yarra Ranges and provides regular

entertainment to local aged care facilities. The band meets at Badger Creek Hall for class every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7pm. They welcome anyone with an interest in string instruments to come along. U3A or University of the Third Age is a volunteer community of people who share many educational, creative and leisure activities. For more information about the event and the ukulele group, contact: bob@wom.com.au.

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devastating earthquake. Director William Eubank understands the importance of context and pacing in effective horror. The characters are simple but distinct and engaging, their goals and destination are clearly-established, and the threats they face, both from the elements and the creatures stalking them, steadily escalate. Underwater generates an excruciating sense of anticipation through its unnerv-

ing sound design and gloomy, leaking locations, keeping us constantly on-guard. Calmer stretches heighten the suspense by creating the illusion of safety, which the film breaks with cathartic, unpredictable bursts of terror and violence. The monsters are rarely shown openly, thus preserving their mystery. Kristen Stewart, as stolid but selfless Norah, continues to distinguish herself in these gritty, smaller genre roles, while T.J. Miller provides

some wisecracking levity without going overboard. The plot has some clever foreshadowing, and the action beats are chaotic and stressful in a good way, save for one scene that is a little too hard to follow. With compelling characters and taut, wellpaced horror, Underwater is a deeply immersive experience (pun very much intended). - Seth Lukas Hynes mailcommunity.com.au

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44a Upper Crescent Rd Yarra Junction $680,000 - $740,000 Breathtaking Valley Views, Peace & Privacy Perfectly situated to take in sensational ever changing Yarra valley views this unique property offers the picture perfect lifestyle set on approx. 1.5 acres of peace and privacy. The light illed rustic home spanning over 2 levels offers 2 bedrooms plus a study/parents retreat, the feature main bedroom is very impressive and boasting amazing views, sit back, relax and enjoy the warm summer evenings and cool mornings from the private balcony, great size living/family areas plus a spacious country style kitchen. For extra weekend guests or the extended family the separate bungalow offers extra living space, great shedding for the trades person and loads of space for large vehicles, caravans, boats and trailers. A sensational property with peace and tranquillity assured, it’s a place you won’t want to leave.

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Glamorous living with a rural outlook Beautifully nestled onto a large allotment of approx. 1500m2 with privacy assured, this home provides the space required for a large family both indoors and out. Upon entering the home you are greeted with stunning hardwood looring in a grand entrance hall with high ceilings, feature cornices, picture rails and ornate corbels which are themed throughout this pristine property. Offering 4 large bedrooms, the spacious master suite has a large itted out walk in robe and a luxurious ensuite. A private and formal lounge is a feature off the entrance hall and offers a quiet place to escape. The absolutely gorgeous kitchen will leave any homemaker envious with 900ml freestanding cooker, large island bench with sink and prep area overlooks the family and meals, and the bonus of a well-planned butler’s pantry. With a beautiful outlook to the surrounding farmland and mountains.

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1b Henry Street Yarra Junction$510,000 - $560,000 Modern Family Size Home, Low Maintenance Looking for something nice, new, modern and in a great location? Here it is! Open plan living with huge lounge meals area joining your fantastic kitchen with plenty of bench and cupboard space is only the start of this gem! Sliding door exit to your court yard complete with ire pit and rear roller door access from garage. 3 bedrooms all with robes - master with walk in robe and ensuite, all bedrooms are great sizes. Double garage with electric roller door gives fantastic street appeal along with concrete driveway and paths. Fully fenced for the kids, split system heating and cooling throughout - all climate needs are taken care of. Only minutes walk to local Catholic primary school, high school and only 10 minute walk to Yarra Junction town centre which offers all shopping, coffee shops, hairdressers, police and doctors and all public transport etc Call now for inspection, this one won’t last long!

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Family Size Home on Great Corner Block Are you looking for a home in Yarra Junction that you can add some value to? This is the one! Only minutes walk to public transport and only 2.4km’s walk to Yarra Junction Main Street and all it has to offer - including shopping, doctors and coffee shops - location is the ultimate here and we all know location is what sells realestate! Consisting of 3 bedrooms - all good sizes and a huge open plan living and meals area is off the kitchen that has 2 sliding door access - one to double carport at side and one to rear back deck where you can enjoy your maintain views from! On a great corner allotment of 971sqm approx the potential here is huge, along with gas heating and cooking, all services connected the opportunities here are absolutely endless! Call now for an inspection.

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Weather hampers cricket By Anthony Sequeira Poor weather across the Yarra Valley saw a majority of cricket matches interrupted over the weekend. Extreme heat influenced the cancellation of all Friday night junior cricket before wild weather on Saturday saw all senior cricket suffer rain delays. A majority of one-day games ended in shared points while two-day cricket saw considerable overs lost, leaving teams needing to fight hard to get a result next week. In Strachan Shield, Gruyere did well to have Yarra Junction in a spot of bother at 4/57. Having dominated the scoring early, Yarra Junction’s Marcel Kocher was run out for 16 before Gruyere’s go-to man Matthew Tilney delivered two wickets from the final two balls. The effort helped keep Gruyere’s chances alive, while the Eagles’ Andrew Cowan remained not out and will likely be the key to

Yarra Junction putting up a winning score next week. In Healesville’s game against Wandin, 33 overs of play saw Jordan Poynton take two wickets while Joshua Bromiley hit a half-century before being dismissed. At the close of play, Wandin was 3/96 with danger man Tim Thorne still at the crease. In RAFT Blue, Healesville was well in front against Wandin having the side at 6/69. Next week they will aim to knock off the last few wickets with enough time to chase down whatever runs the Bulldogs can scrape together. In RAFT Gold, Woori Yallock was disappointed to not see a result after it racked up 7/247. Warburtons Cameron Darwall was the destroyer early as his four wickets helped reduce Woori Yallock to 5/49. However, for the second game in a row, the Tigers mounted a remarkable recovery with Adam Dunn and Kieran Cantwell both striking

half centuries before an unbeaten cameo from Lochie Winter-Annette pushed the score well past 200. In reply, Warburton was 3/39 with youngster Josh Sharp on 22 before rain ended play. In the only game to be completed this round, Launching Place travelled to Marysville and a dominant display saw it collect the six points. Batting first, Launching Places openers were careful early, looking to set a foundation for the powerful middle order. Young gun Jordan Birnie came to the crease 10 overs into proceedings and went about blasting his fourth half-century of the season in quick time. Daniel Rowe would make sure the momentum continued once Birnie was dismissed before late wickets to Chris Ronalds and Daniel Fraser limited the late fireworks to leave the score at 215. Marysville was solid early, getting through

nearly 10 overs without losing a wicket before a Dean Sharman double strike. Having gone wicketless in his first four overs, Jamie Pegg began to take wickets for fun as he ran through the Marysville middle order to collect a five-wicket haul. Just as Marysville was teetering at 9/56 in came the rain and many thought the game would be a disappointing draw, however, play continued and Launch had 30 minutes to take the final wicket. Marysville’s last pair held on for 25 minutes and came agonising close to securing a draw but Launching Place skipper Stuart Parker snagged the wicket of Chris Ronalds to win the game. In one-day grade no games secured a result but highlights from the incomplete games included Yarra Junctions’ Jason Crisp who took five wickets and Yarra Glen’s Julian Holland and M.Grenfell who both hit half-centuries.

Romance of country racing at race day in Healesville Healesville Races hosted summer fun races on Saturday 1 January welcoming racegoers to enjoy a picnic, while watching local racing action. Check out Mail photographer GREG CARRICK’S photos from the day. Results as follows: Race one 5. My Girl Nat 7. Symphonico 8. Devine Tilly Race two 5. Kuroyume 1. A Good Move 8. Maldestro Race three 7. Fritz ‘n’ Sauce 8. Anges 5. Evening Spirit

Race four 1. Howling Wolf 8. Zai Bu Zai 10. Bellator Race five 4. Messi Divorce 8. Jousting 1. Jousting Race six 1. Earthling 5. Bayfury 7. Tycon Felix

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Kuroyume wins race two.

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Groom-to-be Brodie Howe, centre, had his buck's party at the races with mates including Nathan Page, right, and Ben Scanlon.

Bride to be, Courtney of Dixons Creek, enjoying the races with friends. Tuesday, 4 February, 2020

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Top team in thriller By Garry Lewis Warburton Bowls Club secured three wins from four games over the weekend, with one washout, another winning by forfeit and an absolute thriller from the number one side. The Warburton 1 weekend team played Burden Park 1 away in very wet conditions. With one end to play, Warburton was four shots down overall. Jeremy Brookes’ rink was one down at the head before he trailed the jack to put his rink five up and one-shot up overall. Jason Van Der Zweep’s rink then held on to be two up in the final end resulting in an overall remarkable three-shot victory, 86-83. Rink scores were as follows: P.Woods 19/24; B.Woods 21/22; J.Brookes 20/22 and J.Van Der Zweep 26/15. They play Pakenham 1 at home this week. The Warburton 1 Tuesday Midweek side played Croydon 2 away and won well, 75-39.

Rink scores were as follows: G.Walsh 22/18; S.Lord 25/11 and R.McKail 28/10. They play Boronia 1 at home this week, hoping to further consolidate second position on the ladder. Warburton 2 played Ferntree Gully 3 away and following a delayed start they managed to play about four ends before the rain took control forcing the game to be washed out. They next play Lilydale 4 at home. Warburton 3 won by forfeit against City of Heidelberg 4 at home. They next play Croydon 6 away. The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition finally got to play following the festive break with most games extremely close. Results were: Thomos 18 d G. Force 11; Burra Boys 17 d Wrong Bias 7; Moonshiners 15 d Pensioners 13; Nutters 25 d Bolters 15; Zinga’s Wankas 17 d Sheep Assist 11; Magnum Boys 13 d Time Warp 10; Saint Dogs 20 d The Ormsbys and 50 Shades of Green 16 d The Wrangers 15.

By Ian MacGregor Bouncing back from a big defeat last week, the Yarra Junction Midweek Pennant 6-a-side team recorded a convincing win over visitors from Eltham. It was a well-rounded performance as all team members contributed to the 48-31 win. The result put the team firmly back in contention for finals. The Yarra Junction 12-a-side Midweek Pennant team travelled to Croydon where, after a see-sawing contest on all rinks, team members were disappointed to lose overall by three shots. By Saturday the weather took a hand in events. Yarra Junction travelled to North Balwyn where it took on a combined team from Greythorn and North Balwyn Bowling Clubs under cloudy skies. But then the heavens opened, the greens flooded and the points were shared. Yarra Junction retained its hold on top position.

Greg Walsh (right) assesses the situation during a recent Warburton 1 weekend game.

The heat is on for golfers and scores By Ron Hottes With most of the field beating the heat of the late afternoon, some more than handy scores were recorded at Warburton Golf Clubs 29 January stableford. Paul Kennedy won the day with 40 points but only on a countback from Malcholm Dickson. There were plenty of scores in the high 30’s meaning the ball count only got down to 38. Nearest the pin winners were President Hall (3rd), ‘Old Man River’ Hubbard (9th), Stan Slusarek (10th), David Viney (12th) and ‘The Flying Scott’, Neil Leckenby (15th). Most of the field played as late as possible,

to dodge some heat, at the club’s twilight competition. But these conditions did not affect the scores, in fact, the scores were just as hot as the weather. The hottest of all was from Andy Gill (showing up his father) with a blistering 23 points. Young Seth Spencely found his best form to grab the runner-up prize with 22 points. Balls extended to 19 only. Nearest the pins went to Clint Toohey (11th), Seth (12th) and Andy Gill (15th). The club gathered for its stroke and monthly medal competition on 1 February. With some really strange weather affecting

Close margin

scoring, there were not as many superb scores posted in the tropical atmosphere. One member who did handle the unseasonal conditions was Sam Dennis, posting a stunning 61 Nett. This won Sam the Medal and the A-Grade voucher - a good day’s work. Mr Consistent, Barry Maltman, took out BGrade with a very healthy Nett 69. The day’s runner-up was Jason (Kenno) Kennedy, with a fine Nett 66. Balls got down to 72. Nearest the pin winners on the day were Steuart Hawke (3rd), Roger Mataele (5th and 12th), David Murch (9th) and of course, to ‘Old Man River’ Hubbard (15th).

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By Karl Hradsky Sunday saw a very close stableford competition at Healesville Social Golf Club, with only one point deciding the winner. Ken Arnott (18) played a solid 38 points to come first while there was a countback for second place. That went to Wayne Fenner (17) with a score of 37 and Chris Handasyde (6) third also with 37. Nearest the pins were two to Greg Urquhart and one each to Chris Handasyde and Earl Louw. Wayne Fenner and Vince Gillett defeated Chris Handasyde and Earl Louw in the Doubles Match Play finals, taking 20 holes to do so.

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7610

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7610 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Ease(es). 7, Ill humour. 8, Ra-i-n. 9, E-we-r. 10, Gape. 11, He-lp. 14, Large print. 16, One-sidedly. 19, S-as-h. 22, Stab (rev.) 24, Tear. 25, Tom-b. 26, Horseshoe. 27, Left (anag.) Down - 1, E-art-h. 2, Still. 3, Flow-er. 4, Charge. 5, Smug (rev.) 6, Jumpiness. 12, Eman-a-ti-on (rev.) 13, Plus. 15, Rays. 17, De-test. 18, Drag-on. 20, Alon-e (rev.) 21, Habit. 23, Bu-s-t.

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4 9 3 5 1 8 2 7 6

every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

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DOWN 1. What’s that you said about man and his environment? (5). 2. Picture as lacking sparkle (5). 3. A runner - one of the bunch? (6). 4. Get loaded and accuse someone (6). 5. Sticks up for the complacent (4). 6. What the nervous hurdler suffers from? (9). 12. Comng out with “No, it has a name, but upside-down” (9). 13. An asset and more (4). 15. The lights reveal fish (4). 17. Don’t like to upset the boy before the match (6). 18. Continue to tow the monster (6). 20. Only the English woman returns (5). 21. Laugh at the piece on dress (5). 23. Does it take only about a second to sculpt? (4).

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ACROSS 1. Comfort with letters, say (4). 7. Peevishness one laughs oneself sick at? (3,6). 8. Pelt I smuggled out (4). 9. The pitcher we put back again outside (4). 10. Look at and yawn (4). 11. The man is on record as getting assistance (4). 14. In which the headlines say the burglar left a good clue? (5,5). 16. How the left views things - or the right! (3-7). 19. Shut up when put in the band (4). 22. Crack nuts coming back (4). 24. Wrench from and drop (4). 25. A grave “The man must be brought to book” (4). 26. It’s lucky the animals get rid of the weeds (9). 27. Felt bad for having abandoned (4). DOWN 1. What’s that you said about man and his environment?

Clues having abandoned (4).

6 5 2 9 8 3 4 1 7

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7610

8 3 1 4 7 2 6 9 5

DOWN Cryptic 1. Lock (5)

8 6 1

ACROSS 1. Parasite (4)

9 1 3

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7610 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Tick. 7, Potassium. 8, Elan. 9, Stir. 10, Robe. 11, Spry. 14, Accusation. 16, Bronchitis. 19, Tidy. 22, Mint. 24, Apex. 25, Talc. 26, Tarantula. 27, Bent. Down - 1, Tress. 2, Chair. 3, Poetic. 4, Walrus. 5, User. 6, Dumbfound. 12, Ptarmigan. 13, Yarn. 15, Test. 17, Hearth. 18, Treble. 20, Inane. 21, Yacht. 23, Teal.

ACROSS

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DOWN Lock (5) Seat (5) Lyrical (6) Marine mammal (6) Consumer (4) Astonish (9) Bird (9) Tale (4) Trial (4) Fireside (6) Bet (6) Vapid (5) Boat (5) Duck (4)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 12. 13. 15. 17. 18. 20. 21. 23.

19. 22. 24. 25. 26. 27.

ACROSS Parasite (4) Metal (9) Dash (4) Agitate (4) Garment (4) Agile (4) Charge (10) Medical complaint (10) Neat (4) Herb (4) Tip (4) Mineral (4) Spider (9) Crooked (4)

1. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 14. 16.

Quick Clues

CROSSWORD No. 7610

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7610

4 1 9 8 3 7 6 5 2

7 5 2 9 4 6 1 3 8

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