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As stock-piling and stripped supermarket shelves continue amid the Covid-19 outbreak, a group of volunteers have come together to cook and deliver free meals for those in need across the Yarra Ranges.

The group has set up in the Chirnside Park Community Hub and since being established, have been inundated with support and donations from the community.

Cire Services’ Chrisi Reardon initiated the idea after seeing reports of people unable to get food and supplies due to panic buying.

She began batch cooking and posted on social media to connect with people in need.

“I was immediately overwhelmed by how many people needed help and also by how many people were so beautifully supportive,” she said.

“People were driving to the house just to pick up a bag and drive it from Kilsyth to Dandenong just because they wanted to make sure the food got to someone that needed it.”

But as the information about the initiative spread, the demand became too much for Ms Reardon to cater for on her own.

She sent an email to her manager at Cire Services and they organised for her to set up in the Chirnside Park Community Hub, which is run by Cire.

Since then, a group of community service students and other volunteers have also pitched in to help cook meals.

They have been cooking for people recovering from surgeries and sent straight into self-isolation, parents juggling hospital visits, the elderly, large families who are stretched too thin to stock-pile, those who are immunocomprimised, those who lack transport and

those with disability.

Community Hub manager Jenelle Strachan said the decision to open up their kitchen doors was a “no brainer.”

“It’s fantastic I mean we’re here to support the community and the fact that we can do something amazing and help people here is great,” she said.

Ms Reardon said she has been overwhelmed by the amount of community support since she first posted the idea online.

“We have a pensioner, 70 years old, disabled and desperately in need of some food but insisting on giving us some rice back in return that she has in her pantry because she wants to contribute in the way that she can,” she said.

“This was just me in my kitchen and it couldn’t have gone as far as it has if I didn’t have that support because I couldn’t have

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“I put this little post up and I’m still involved but I feel like the community has almost taken it over and made it theirs.

“People just want to be involved, they want to be part of it. From my experience people always want to help.”

Meanwhile Ms Strachan said the Community Hub will continue to support locals during the coronavirus crisis.

“Get involved, the community hubs will be open through this crisis until we’re told we have to close,” she said.

“We have a place for people to come so if they do want a little food hamper come in and see us.

“We have a computer so if they need to go online and can’t do that at libraries anymore they can do it here.”

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Resilience during crisis

By Romy Stephens As events are cancelled and businesses close due to Covid-19, some are trying to make the most of a difficult situation.

Yarra Ranges businesses are thinking of new ways to keep functioning, despite having to close doors and lay off staff, while events are creating unique ways to still go ahead.

Organisers of the Yarra Valley Writers Festival announced on 18 March that the event will still take place but through live stream.

The inaugural event was set to run in Healesville from 8-10 May. Instead, it will now feature a full day of streamed talks, conversations and performances on 9 May. Programmed by playwright Hannie Rayson, the festival will present contemporary authors but in a digital format.

“The way audiences experience art, culture and conversations has changed. For now,” she said.

“This is the time to be supporting Australian authors and celebrate writers who are prepared to challenge, enlarge and humanise our experience of the world.”

Current ticket holders will be contacted

by Yarra Ranges Council to refund purchases while there will still be a small charge for the online viewing to help pay authors, technicians and performers.

Grants on Sherbrooke cafe in Kallista is also attempting new ways to gain customers after a triple whammy hit the business early this year.

The cafe and souvenir shop was forced to reduce staff hours after visitor numbers decreased due to a ban on bird feeding at Grants Picnic Ground, recent bushfires and now the coronavirus.

However, the business has now created a take away menu and is looking to deliver meals and offer drive-through coffee.

Cafe manager Robyn Whittington said the

Grants on Sherbrooke's Cheryl Campbell and Robyn Whittington. 206851 Picture: ROMY STEPHENS changes have been created to not only keep staff working but to also help the local community.

She said the idea is to provide ready-cooked meals so people can avoid the current “mayhem” at supermarkets.

“We had this idea and thought it would help some of the staff to have a job but also to help people out there as well, we don’t want to make a profit we’re just keeping the food as budget level as we can,” she said.

“It’s actually quite traumatic going out, see-

ing shops, it’s like living in a war zone, there’s hardly anything on the shelves.

“We will prepare it, it can be frozen, delivered frozen, they can put it in the freezer or have it fresh.”

If customers can’t pick up meals, the cafe said it is happy to deliver free of charge, especially to people in self-isolation.

Cafe owner Cheryl Campbell said Grants on Sherbrooke was one of many local businesses struggling but trying to keep involved in helping the community.

“In some way, we’re hoping that if the message gets out there, especially, the elderly around this area will feel more secure plus it helps gives us income as well,” she said.

“We’re like every other business hurting and we’re trying to find ways where we can help the community by offering services.”

Premier Daniel Andrews announced that all non-essential activity across the state will shut down by 24 March to combat the spread of coronavirus.

Businesses that will close due to the Stage 1 shutdown include pubs, clubs, nightclubs, Crown Casino, and licensed venues in hotels and pubs.

It also includes gyms, indoor sporting venues, places of worship, cinemas and entertainment venues.

Restaurants and cafes will only be allowed to provide home delivery or takeaway services.

The State Government also announced a $1.7 billion economic survival and jobs package on 21 March which is set to help businesses and workers survive the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Federal Government will inject a further $66 billion into the economy to help cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus, on top of its initial economic stimulus package of $17.6 billion.

To view Grants on Sherbrooke’s take away menu, head to the cafe’s Facebook page.

Community response needed to keep up the care

By Romy Stephens A Dandenong Ranges charity is calling on the community to support its Free Food Program after facing challenges to continue with recent panic buying in supermarkets.

The Philanthropic Collective’s Free Food Program was established four years ago and has since provided fresh food to school students, families and community members through free care boxes.

But the charity has been struggling to fill these care boxes as recent panic buying due to the coronavirus has seen supermarket shelves stripped of goods.

Founding member Andrew Fillip-Gautier said The Philanthropic Collective is now asking community members to donate non-perishable food items that can go towards the care boxes.

“The primary purpose is to seek non-perishable donations from the community purely

because our regular sources of produce have dried up because of the panic buying,” he said.

“We are now finding it extremely difficult to fill boxes for families in need, single mums, seniors in the community because there simply isn’t enough produce to go around.”

Andrew and Fabian Fillip-Gautier founded the Free Food Project at Sherbrooke Community School in 2016 after noticing students presenting at school in the morning who clearly had not eaten breakfast.

The program now provides access to fresh fruit and produce to about 1000 school children, families and senior citizens across the ridge each week.

The Philanthropic Collective member Belinda Young said helping others is something the community can take control over during tough times.

“With everything we can’t control in this situation being able to help someone else is some-

Sassafras Primary School Principal Stacey Goodger, Andrew Fillip-Gautier and Belinda Young at the donation drop-off point. 206864 Picture: ROMY STEPHENS thing we do have a control in doing,” she said.

“It might actually bring a little bit of happiness to yourself, it’s something that makes

both people feel happy.”

She added that the initiative is not intended to add to panic buying.

“We don’t want to contribute to the panic buying, we certainly don’t want people to buy more than what they need just to donate to us,” she said.

“But if they feel that they have something that’s in excess already in their stores then please consider.”

Mr Fillip-Gautier said “it is in the moment of turmoil that a decisive opportunity is given.”

“The opportunity is in the choice that we make in response to the turmoil we perceive,” he said.

“Be kind to one another, think of those who are less fortunate than you and act with love in your heart.”

Donations of non-perishables can be left in a donation box at Sassafras Primary School after 4:00pm Monday-Friday.

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Anzac Day casualty

By Romy Stephens Numerous RSL sub-branches will cancel Anzac Day Services due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

The decision comes after RSL Victoria held an emergency meeting of the Anzac Day Commemorative Committee on 16 March to discuss whether commemorative services would go ahead.

Former Emerald RSL president Peter Maloney said they won’t be doing any services for the public but will still try to put up poppies in the lead-up to Anzac Day. “It’s that time of year when it’s something special, particularly the Dawn Service. People have been going to the Dawn Service for years in Emerald,” he said.

“It’s very special and now it has been taken away from us which is very sad and very disappointing.

“We have to recognise the fact that we’re in a serious situation particularly with our veterans who are not getting any younger.

“They are more prone because of their age so we have to recognise that and respect that.”

Upwey-Belgrave RSL president David Eaton said the decision was “heartbreaking” but he understood why it was made.

He said the financial impact on the RSL will be significant.

“It’s going to be a massive hit for us. Anzac Day financially is our biggest day of the year,” he said.

“That’s going to be devastating but we just hope the local people will support us and if they are in the position to make a donation to welfare that they do that.”

Mount Evelyn RSL member Anthony McAleer also held concerns regarding the loss of donations as elderly RSL members would likely be unable to collect donations by setting up stalls outside shopping precincts.

“Those are important welfare funds going towards supporting ex-service people and their dependants ... It’s a tricky thing,” he said.

“RSL’s are mostly made up of members in that older age bracket and at the moment they are the most vulnerable to the virus.”

Meanwhile, Monbulk RSL president Bill Ford raised a different perspective towards the decision.

“It’s extremely sad and disappointing however to put it in context you look at our WWI, WWII Vietnam and other vets. What they went through is 10 times worse than what’s happening in our society at the moment.

Mr Ford said Monbulk will also cancel its Anzac Day events and instead hold a short private service at 10am.

He encouraged the community to still get down to support RSLs through donations and

said Monbulk will keep its gates open for as long as it can.

RSL Victoria said there will be a single dawn service at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance, which the public will also not be able to attend. The event will be conducted with a small number of officials and guests, while being modified to minimise any risks.

The Anzac Day March through Melbourne’s CBD and midday service at the Shrine of Remembrance have been cancelled.

RSL Victoria State president Dr Robert Webster OAM said, “Anzac Day 2020 will not look like the Anzac Day that so many of us are used to participating in.

“Traditionally many of us have marked Anzac Day by attending a dawn service at our local cenotaph or the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance.

“But in 2020, on April 25, when you can’t go to a local dawn service, the RSL is asking that instead you tune in via radio, social media or television and take a moment to reflect on the service and sacrifice of our veterans and those who are still serving today,” Dr Webster said.

“The most important thing is that together we remember our pledge as a nation. Lest We Forget.”

To find out more about local RSLs and what can be done to help support Anzac Day, visit www.rslvic.com.au.

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Covid-19 closures

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Joshua Venn.

The 24-year-old is wanted in relation to serious traffic, theft and drug-related offences. Police said Venn is known to frequent the Boronia, Lilydale and Ringwood areas. He is described as Caucasian with short sandy hair and is unshaven.

Anyone who sights Venn is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com. au.

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Breath tests to continue Victoria Police has assured the public that the exposure risk to coronavirus from a PBT (breathalyzer) machine is no different to going about daily life in the community.

In a statement, Victoria Police said that expert medical advice has been sought and they have been reassured that it is safe for people to participate in a PBT. Police said it is against the law for drivers to refuse a PBT on the basis that they suspect coronavirus could be contracted.

“New straws and gloves are used every time a PBT is conducted. The machine is also disinfected between use,” the statement said.

“If the driver is not confident this has taken place, they can ask the police officer to complete the steps in front of them again.”

If a person refuses to undergo a PBT, normal penalties apply. This includes a licence being cancelled for two years and a maximum fine of nearly $2000.

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Victoria Police is encouraging people to act in a respectful and law-abiding manner in public spaces, such as supermarkets.

It comes after instances of people exhibiting unruly behaviour in supermarkets and shopping centres due to the coronavirus and panic buying.

Victoria Police said in a Facebook post that police will be tasked when required.

“This activity has already started to take place in certain areas where unruly behaviour has occurred,” the post read.

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“In light of the rapidly evolving Covid-19 situation and with the safety of our staff and visitors in mind, TarraWarra Museum of Art will temporarily close to the public.”

Healesville’s YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub followed suit closing for the foreseeable future, but said they hope to introduce an online model to support those in isolation.

A YAVA spokesperson said, “Our current show Outsiders, with works from Kerryl Shirley and NW Wenhuda, will be represented online so that people can see it without the need to visit in person ... We are working on creating a series of online content to keep you connected to our arts community and fill the void while in isolation.”

Some local fire brigades have modified their activities in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Seville Fire Brigade and WesburnMillgrove Fire Brigade announced the cancellation of training and meeting sessions as well as community events and appearances. CFA Media did not respond for comment.

The Giant Dogs Picnic Fun Day set to take place at Lillydale Lake on 19 April was also one of the latest community events to be cancelled.

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The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has seen a number of community and council organisations to close temporarily following Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement that gatherings of more than 100 people indoors should cease immediately from Wednesday 18 March.

The new measures are in addition to the banning of mass outdoor gatherings of more than 500 people and the 14-day isolation of travellers coming to Australia that are already in place to slow the spread of Covid-19.

Yarra Ranges Council announced the temporary closure of public libraries, cultural and recreation centres from 19 March to 14 April in an attempt to help slow the spread of Covid-19 within its workforce and the community.

All Yarra Ranges Council libraries operated in partnership with Eastern Regional Libraries will be closed.

This includes Belgrave Library, Healesville Library, Lilydale Library, Montrose Library, Mooroolbark Library, Yarra Junction Library.

Aquatic and recreation centres will be closed, including Lilydale Outdoor Waterplay, Seville Waterplay Park, Monbulk Aquatic Centre, Kilsyth Pool, Jack Hort Pool and Yarra Recreation Centre.

Cultural venues such as The Memo Healesville, Art Centre Warburton, Montrose Town Centre, Mooroolbark Community Centre, Burrinja Cultural Centre and Yarra Ranges Regional Museum will also shut down temporarily.

Council said there is a possibility that these closures could be extended beyond the initial period stated.

“These are important services and Yarra Ranges Council understands the additional social and cultural role these facilities play in our community,” A Yarra Ranges Council statement said.

“We will look to find alternative and creative ways to engage and connect people over these coming weeks.”

Parks Victoria decided to close high visitation sites with a typical attendance of over 500 people outdoors, and 100 people indoors.

These included the 1000 Steps, Lyrebird Track, Dandenong Ranges Botanical Garden and William Ricketts Sanctuary.

Puffing Billy announced a temporary closure of its services from 23 March after careful consideration of advice from the State and Federal Government.

“With the effects of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak being felt more each day, our primary concern is for the safety and wellbeing of visitors, volunteers, employees and the community at large,” the organisation said in a statement.

“In these uncertain times, we must all help ease the spread of this virus and look out for those most vulnerable.

“We will work with Victorian Government and public health officials to assess when it is safe to reopen the Railway and will communicate this via our website and social media channels.”

The TarraWarra Museum of Art has shut their doors to visitors from Thursday 19 March.

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Covid-19 state crackdown

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A 500-strong police ‘coronavirus’ taskforce and a shut-down of “non-essential“ services has been announced in a bid to “save lives“ during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The “non-essential” businesses will be shut down from midday on Monday 23 March, and government school holidays have been brought forward to Tuesday 24 March.

As of early on 23 March, Victoria had recorded 355 coronavirus cases - up by 59 in the previous 24-hours.

Premier Daniel Andrews announced that coronavirus police squad officers will increase spot checks on returned travellers in 14-day isolation as well as on limits to indoor and outdoor gatherings.

Mr Andrews said police would not hesitate to enforce fines of up to $20,000 for breaches.

It was confirmed that police had found a

number of travellers breaching isolation rules, as well as intervening in misbehaviour at supermarkets.

The crackdown was necessary because “unacceptable” mass gatherings at nightclubs, pubs and bars across Melbourne would otherwise “cost lives”.

“It’s disappointing it’s come to this,” he said.

In a dire warning, Mr Andrews said if the Covid-19 virus “gets away from us”, there will be a situation in which there won’t be enough critical-care beds, doctors, nurses and ventilators to keep people alive.

If people acted “selfishly” and didn’t take the threat “seriously”, people would die.

As a “Stage 1” of “unprecedented” service shutdowns, pubs, clubs, nightclubs, Crown Casino and licensed venues in hotels and pubs will be closed.

Gyms, indoor sport venues, places of worship, cinemas and entertainment venues are

also closed.

Takeaway and home delivery services from restaurants and cafes are exempt.

The Stage 1 bans will be in place until 13 April - though it is “highly likely” that the shutdowns will widen and last beyond that date, Mr Andrews said.

He said many Victorians were acting “selfishly” by flouting the rules such as indoor gatherings of 100 people and outdoor gatherings of 500.

The new rules didn’t mean to “have your mates home and get on the beers”.

He cited the example of a guest with Covid-19 infecting all the attendees at a dinner party over the weekend.

“It’s not essential and it’s not appropriate.”

Government schools will be closed for holidays from the end of the school day on Monday 23 March.

It brings school holidays forward from Friday 27 March, giving schools the chance to prepare for the possibility of remote, online learning for students.

“These are no ordinary school holidays,” Mr Andrews said, declaring that going over to friends’ places and hanging out at shopping malls as “not appropriate”.

Kindergartens and child care services will be still open at this stage, Mr Andrews said.

“I call on every Victorian to undertake their civic duty and practise social distancing: don’t be closer than 1.5 metres from another person, wash your hands and practise good hand hygiene.

“Do that for yourself, your loved ones and for the loved ones of people you have never met.”

For latest updates and advice, go to dhhs. vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Council’s vital services will continue: Mayor We understand that there’s a lot of uncertainty at the moment, regarding the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) and what it means for day-today life and accessing services.

At council, we recently made the call to postpone or cancel every council-run public event or gathering of people for four weeks, from Friday 13 March.

We’ll make a call on future events when we know more about the long-term situation.

Our libraries, cultural venues and aquatic and recreation facilities are being closed from Thursday 19 March to 14 April, and our Monbulk and Healesville community links are being temporarily closed for the time being, too.

These decisions are in line with State and Federal Government advice about minimising

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Yarra Ranges Mayor/Chirnside Ward the spread of the virus, by reducing social contact with others.

The ongoing health and wellbeing of our community is critically important, and while we understand the impact of closing public

venues, we know that closing public venues will help to reduce the spread of Covid-19.

However, we’re still going to be here, providing our vital services to the community through the coming months.

At this stage, our critical services will continue - though some have been scaled back and others may only be provided to those most in need.

Rest assured, our waste collections and meals on wheels deliveries will continue, and we’ll still be on the other end of the phone if you call us on 1300 368 333.

We’ll keep you updated if there are any changes to our services and continue to share messaging from our State and Federal Governments with advice for the community.

Until then, keep practicing good hygiene, practice social distancing where you can and please keep vulnerable people in the community at the front of your mind.

If you know someone who might be having a hard time, get in touch. That way we’ll get through this together.

Visit our website at https://bit.ly/2UzDVuG for more information about Council services.

Visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus for the latest information from the State Government.

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Historic tram put to rest

By Taylah Eastwell An iconic 1947 W-Class tram has made its final stop in Mount Evelyn, bringing a piece of Melbourne’s rich public transport history home to the Yarra Valley.

The green and yellow carriages - complete with their high wooden steps, cosy brown leather interior and overhead advertisements - were the workhorse of Melbourne’s tram network for over 60 years. While tram 927 historically rode the city tracks around St Kilda, it has officially come to a rest at its new home at Mount Evelyn Garden Centre.

With the help of two crane trucks, the slice of history took its place at the nursery earlier this month and is set to enjoy retirement as part of a new outdoor eatery that is currently under construction. As a condition of the tender, the tram will remain in its current welltravelled condition and provide eatery seating and a historical experience to visitors.

Manager of Mount Evelyn Garden Centre Julie Melbourne said that when owners Barry and Rebecca Humpris saw tenders advertised, the opportunity to bring a rare attraction to their nursery and Mount Evelyn was something they could not pass up.

“The purpose was to bring a part of Melbourne to the Yarra Valley,” Ms Melbourne said.

“It will be transformed in coming months to an outdoor eatery catering for all.

“It completes the experience for our customers, making it a great destination to visit,” she said.

VicTrack opened expressions of interest for retired trams in mid-2018, offering the public the chance to give a new home to over 130 trams that had been retired from the network over the last 30 years and stored away in Newport Workshops.

According to VicTrack, over 1,500 applica-

The interior of a 1947 W-Class tram. tions were received, with the selection panel giving preference to applicants who could demonstrate their tram would be accessible to the public, benefit the community or promote Melbourne in some way.

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said the historic tram will provide a unique setting to enjoy a coffee.

“This historic W-Class will become a new landmark for locals and visitors at the Mount Evelyn Garden Centre,” Ms Shing said.

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By Jed Lanyon The growing invasion of wild deer continues to plague Yarra Valley wineries, costing businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages and preventative measures, but a strategy to deal with the issue could still be months away.

Eildon MP Cindy McLeish told Star Mail she has been frustrated at the lack of response and action taken by the state government in releasing a deer management strategy, which is now a year overdue.

Ms McLeish said that the Minister for Agriculture reported to her stating the final deer management strategy would not be released until later this year.

"I have complaints constantly from locals who are fed up with their crops, vineyards and gardens being destroyed," she said.

"Even worse are reports of illegal hunting.

Residents can hear gun shots close by, spot light torches being shone into their homes and often find headless carcasses left by the road."

Wine Yarra Valley president and local winemaker Franco D'Anna said re-classifying the destructive animal as a pest, would be a great start to tackling the issue.

"They really need to change the legislation ... They're not native and the desecration to the bushland is unbelievable.

"Unless they are declared as a pest it's going to be hard to keep their numbers under control."

Mr D'Anna fears deer numbers will spiral as

Franco D'Anna has 1.9 metre fencing along his vineyard to protect the area from deer. 206652 Picture: ROB CAREW estimates state that the current Victorian deer population of one million could explode to 2.5 million in just five years.

"20 years ago you wouldn't see one deer, now it's like every night you'll see them," he said.

"The deer can do up to $100,000 in damages in just one night. Once they eat the crop it's gone. And there's not a lot of ways to stop them unless there are shooters out every night."

Mr D'Anna said that illegal hunters were also a big concern across the Yarra Ranges as he had experienced hunters shooting from their vehicles, while a horse on a neighbouring property had been killed, being mistaken for a deer.

To address the issue, Mr D'Anna opted to erect 1.9 metre high cyclone fencing around the 270 hectare vineyard at Hoddles Creek Estate as a preventative measure. He said the

costs to secure the property with fencing exceeded $200,000.

"It's a massive cost tho the industry and it's only going to get worse."

A Victorian government spokesperson said they are developing a Deer Management Strategy that will provide a clear and coordinated approach to deer management in Victoria.

It is being developed between the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions in response to several factors, including the rapid increase in wild deer numbers across the state.

"Swift action has been taken to control deer following the bushfires earlier this year, which has been aimed at reducing their impact and spread following the fires," the spokesperson said.

Local musician hits the right note

By Romy Stephens After four years of hard work and establishing a sense of identity, Silvan's Rachel Ricciuti has finally released her latest single.

The 19-year-old singer and songwriter released her track Bittersweet on 14 March.

She said the song has been a long time in the making.

"I've spent the last 12 months since I graduated trying to fine-tune everything about my music and my songwriting," she said.

"It's my first release since I was 15 so it's a bit daunting but very exciting."

Bittersweet was written off the back of Rachel's graduation from The CMAA Academy in Tamworth.

She said it was inspired by graduating, growing up and finding a strong sense of selfawareness.

"I went through this phase when I got back that I was just flat out writing every day," she said.

"I was trying to figure out exactly where my

Rachel Ricciuti. place in the world was."

"Bittersweet felt like the start of a new songwriting journey for me, leaving behind my earlier songwriting style and moving into a stronger, bolder style that portrayed my newfound self-awareness."

Rachel's first live performance was at the Noojee Pub about six years ago where she was

a guest with her Dad. "He put me up on stage for the first time when I was 13 at the Nojee Pub and he couldn't get me down after that," she said.

She quickly became a regular feature of the act and she continues to play regular gigs there still.

Healesville Races is another of her regular local gigs, where members look forward to her presence and often book marquees around her appearances.

Bittersweet was produced by Dave Walker of Green South Records, featuring numerous talented musicians such as four-time Golden Guitar winning Lawrie Minson on the harmonica.

It is the first single from Rachel's second album. Her first album Wrote A Song was released when she was 15 years old.

Rachel also created a video clip for the song with a school friend, which was filmed in Silvan and Healesville.

The single can be found on Spotify, bandcamp, Apple Music and Youtube.

New facilities to bring benefits to all

By Romy Stephens Students and the wider community can now enjoy brand new arts and sports facilities at Upwey High School.

Education Minister James Merlino visited the school to open a new multipurpose building on 13 March.

The building hosts a competition-grade gymnasium featuring four basketball courts, new performing arts spaces and an administration wing.

It's expected the new facilities will also be used by community groups such as Sherbrooke Amateaur Basketball Association and the Dandenong Ranges Music Council.

Mr Merlino said the development will help further connect local residents.

"It is wonderful to see this impressive new building open at Upwey High School, giving staff and students the modern facilities they deserve," he said.

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James Merlino officially opens the new multipurpose building with members of Upwey High School. arts spaces, not just to be enjoyed by students but the wider community, Upwey High School will become an even greater community hub."

According to the State Government, $26.8 million has been invested in modernising Upwey High School since 2016.

The school can expect to see further upgrades by next year with the old stadium to be demolished and replaced with a science, technology and arts centre.

Existing buildings are also being refurbished as part of the works.

Fruit pest detected in Silvan Yarra Ranges Council is asking residents to be on the lookout for the Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) in coming months and help prevent its spread, after a detection of the pest in Silvan this month.

The Queensland Fruit Fly lays eggs in fruit and vegetables causing them to rot inside. The eggs mature into larvae, making the produce inedible and unsaleable.

In a statement released by council it was said that the community can help prevent the spread of the fruit fly by pruning trees to a manageable size, picking fruit before it falls from the tree, installing and monitoring fruit fly traps and applying fruit fly bait on trees and leaves if you've had a detection in your area.

Infested fruit and vegetables can also be microwaved to kill maggots, or frozen for two days to kill off maggots and larvae before they are disposed of.

The statement says it is important infested fruit is destroyed, so that fly larvae don't develop into adults and spread across the valley.

The unwelcomed pest has previously been detected in the Yarra Valley in February 2018 and January 2019, with the most recent detection occurring in Silvan in March 2020.

Containment and eradication treatments were put in place by private landowners following each detection.

Residents in the immediate surround area of Silvan are being notified and provided with information on how to prevent the pest spreading.

Council and Agribusiness Yarra Valley will work with the landowners to contain and eradicate any QFF. More information can be found on the Yarra Ranges Council website https://www. yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Council/Latest-news/ Queensland-Fruit-Fly-detected-in-Silvan.

If you suspect you have a QFF issue please call Bronwyn Koll on 0490381999 or send an email to qff@agribusiness-yarravalley.com for support and assistance with additional trapping.

Lost Girls loses plot Lost Girls Starring Amy Ryan, Gabriel Byrne and Thomasin Mckenzie Rated M Directed by Liz Garbou, Lost Girls is a haunting true-story drama about Mari Gilbert (Amy Ryan), a single mother who uncovers the work of a serial killer while tirelessly searching for her missing daughter Shannan.

Lost Girls is a slow, sombre drama, but has the feel of a social horror film like Mustang or Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

Mari's frustration mounts as she grapples with the negligence and victim-blaming of the police and media and the angst within her family, and the film generates an intense mood of helplessness as a counterpoint to Mari's indomitable will. The crawling lack of progress is deliberate and adds to the despair.

Ryan delivers a phenomenal performance as a weary woman clinging to hope and harnessing her anger to find her daughter. Gabriel Byrne is engaging as a compassionate but tired police commissioner who drags his feet through the investigation due to his dismissive colleagues.

Lost Girls has strong performances and atmosphere, but the slow pathos may turn off some viewers, and the plot is somewhat unfocused. The leads and suspects are poorlydeveloped, and the third act contains a jarring jump forward in time.

Lost Girls is a tense, deeply-affecting drama with a loose structure, and is available for streaming on Netflix.

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Recently renovated throughout by the current owners to create a contemporary feel, and offering four bedrooms (three with ensuites), plus three separate living zones.

With a Cape Cod feel throughout, and huge windows creating a light and airy feel framing views of the surrounding gardens filled with camellias, azaleas, hydrangeas simply stunning.

Enter the home via the covered wrap around veranda In to the foyer and spacious lounge room with inbuilt IIusion gas log fireplace, floor to ceiling windows furnished in quality drapes and a neutral colour palette. The timber kitchen focusses around an amazing AGA stove with gas cooktop extension, American Oak timber cabinets, ASKO integrated dishwasher and butlers sink overlooking the rear yard featuring a beautiful walnut tree. The laundry is tucked neatly behind the kitchen, perfect for additional storage if required. . Ironbark

timber floors flow throughout the lounge and dining room, complementing the mellow feel of the home.

Completing the level is the central dining room and two bedrooms, both generous in size, one with newly renovated ensuite.

Upstairs offers further living space with a retreat/ workspace and two very large bedrooms character filled with pitched ceilings, dormer windows and shutters. The

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Bedroom four also offers a spa ensuite, Additional features include gas ducted heating, split systems, remote security gate and camera, ceiling fans, storage shed with concrete floor, sealed driveway, water tank with pump for the garden and a double garage.

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PRIVACY, QUALITY, FLAT LAND AND TENNIS POSITIONED away from prying eyes, follow the long driveway under the canopy of old growth trees and approach this stunning Avonsleight home.

Sitting on just over 7000 square metres of flat grassed lawns this brick veneer home proudly welcomes you to an envious lifestyle.

Large living rooms are blessed with natural light present themselves. A stunning Smith and Smith kitchen with superb cabinetry and timber benches feature a Falcon cooker, which showcases the hub of the home.

Large glass windows throughout both living areas showcase beautifully landscaped gardens whilst the gas fireplace offers a fantastic ambience inside.

The five bedrooms are serviced by two bathrooms, one a full ensuite to the main wing that boasts custom cabinetry as a wall of BIR’s. One bedroom is currently utilised as a home office, you may like to investigate that for your home business requirements Amongst the beautifully established gardens you’ll find a barbecue patio overlooking a tennis court, four carports, workshop, wood store, amazing old growth trees, various fruit trees and lush green lawns. The residence offers ducted heating with air filtration for those with allergies, split system, gas log fire and integrated dishwasher.

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A garden lined curved bitumen driveway welcomes you to this well presented family home. Features include 4 beds (BIRs), master with WIR & ensuite, generous living, study nook, dining area, well appointed kitchen, renovated family bathroom, large laundry & outdoor entertaining deck. Gas ducted heating, ducted evaporative cooling, wood ire heater & split system cooling.

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Monbulk wins flag

By Eric Markham Monbulk 2 played Mulgrave Country Club in the Grand Final at Ringwood and were hoping to maintain their undefeated record for the season.

This match proved a very close contest and a real nail biter for all concerned.

Graeme Gollerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rink were slow starters and trailed by five shots after six ends.

They then won the next five ends to lead by six shots.

The opposition then lifted their performance and the game went down to the wire with the Monbulk rink winning 20 to 19.

Eric Furbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rink led by three after eight ends, but then lost five of the next six ends to trail by eight shots.

The Monbulk rink won the next five ends to draw within two shots, but lost the last two ends to lose 18 to 14.

Norma Clerkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rink started well and after 12 ends led by seven shots.

The momentum then see -sawed with the Monbulk rink just keeping their head in front to win 19 to 17.

Case Broekhofâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rink started poorly dropping a six on the first end and trailing by seven shots after four ends.

They then knuckled down and after 15 ends led by two shots.

The game remained close and with this rink playing last and having one end to play the scores were locked together on the overall board.

Initially Terry Wright from Monbulk held shot but then this was taken away by the Mulgrave third.

Monbulkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skip Case Broekhof had the last bowl and he needed to draw the shot to give Monbulk victory.

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Monbulk 2 Pennant Team grand final winners. his last bowl and the crowd then erupted with excitement as the bowl took shot and gave Monbulk victory 71 to 70, with Broekhofâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rink winning 18 to 16.

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They maintained this advantage until the fourteenth end, but then only won two of the last eight ends to lose 18 to 17.

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However, they lost three of the last four ends, losing 19 to 14.

This meant Monbulk had lost the overall 37 to 31 and had finished runners up in a year all the players can be pleased with.

The Ferntree Gully and District Cricket Association has awarded Lysterfield the Norm Reeves Shield premiership for the 2019/2020 season after they finished at the top of the ladder.

In a statement released by the association on Sunday 22 March it was said that rule 42.4 of the clubs constitution was turned to when determining the premiers of the DeCoite Shield due to extenuating circumstances.

The executive awarded dual premierships to Monbulk and Ferntree Gully, with both clubs promoted to Norm Reeves Shield next season.

The statement also said that the executive deemed under rule 2.1.9 that there will be no relegation this season.

"As we are yet unsure of the implications of the COVID-19 on when the season will commence we are yet to be able to advise of how we will format the coming season," the statement read.

Nathan Walsh won the Jack Feaver medal by five votes, while Jason Fraser and Josh Henry tied for the Ron Lomax medal.

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By Nick Creely, Russell Bennett and Taylah Eastwell Following the latest developments in the Covid-19 pandemic, it appears there will be no community football played until June.

The AFL announced that "all AFL and AFL State association managed or operated leagues, along with the NAB AFL Auskick Centres programs currently operating or set to begin, will be postponed until 31st May 2020.

"The AFL is also strongly recommending that independently governed junior and senior leagues and associations postpone the commencement and/or operation of their leagues/associations until the same date.

"This decision and recommendation covers AFL community matches, AFL community training sessions and face to face AFL, WAFC and SANFL education courses."

AFL Outer East informed its clubs, players, and members that its season would be postponed until 31 May. All AFL Outer East events have been suspended, effective immediately - likewise all club events, such as practice matches, training sessions, events or functions.

"Rest assured, we are committed to holding football and netball competitions in season 2020. Given the unique nature of the situation, we will investigate all possibilities in providing this to our clubs and community," the AFL outer East statement reads.

"The current environment is an ever-evolving one and we ask that all AFL Outer East participants, members and stakeholders stay calm and know that their health and safety is at the forefront of every decision."

AFL Outer East region general manager Aaron Bailey told the Star News that right now the focus is on the health and wellbeing of the community, and that when the time comes to get back to business, they're committed to ensuring a season can get underway.

"The priority is the safety and wellbeing of the community, and I think football is secondary to that at this time," he said.

"We're really pleased it's a state-wide approach, it gives everyone the chance to breathe a bit and spend time with family and focus on their own wellbeing in the short-term, and then it'll give us some time to put some steps in place moving forward.

The AFL Outer East season has been delayed.

"We'll hopefully get football and netball back up and running in that June period."

With the Outer East competitions getting underway a little bit later than most community football and netball leagues across Victoria - therefore the season not scheduled to finish until AFL Grand Final Eve - Bailey said there was a range of options to explore in order to get plenty of football and netball action in 2020.

"It's early days in regards to what happens after 31 May, but we're really open to exploring every avenue in regards to getting football and netball up and running," he said.

"It's so important for our community that we get a season in, whatever shape or form, so everything's on the table.

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Picture: ROB CAREW on just getting through this, we'll engage with our stakeholders, which is our clubs, and see what that looks like.

"Our belief is with the nature of where our grand finals sit, we have an opportunity to get all the season or most of the season out, but it's an unprecedented time.

"It's ever changing by the minute, and while I'm hopeful we'll back on the 31st of May, I'm considerate of the fact that we're just not sure what's going to happen.

"We're wanting to get football and netball played in the 2020 season, we're steadfast in that."

The Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL) have also made the decision to postpone all community junior and senior football and netball competitions until Saturday 2 May.

In a statement released by the EFNL last week, the EFNL stated that the decision was made to manage COVID-19 in a united, consistent and staged approach following a meeting with six senior metropolitan community leagues.

All leagues agreed to suspend practice matches and training immediately.

"The decision has been reached with consideration to consistency, league and club sustainability and the health and welfare of our players, officials, volunteers, spectators and umpires," the statement reads.

The EFNL will re-convene on Tuesday 14 April to review or confirm this commencement date, subject to the status of the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the first time ever Falcons are through to decider

By Richard Millott Knox Gardens won through to their first ever Division 1 Grand Final, with the Falcons seeing off Knoxfield to book their place in the Norm Reeves Shield decider.

After winning the toss, the Knights started solidly with Adith Sundaresh (31) taking the score to 2/45.

Falcon bowlers were then able to trigger a collapse through the middle order to claim 5/19 leaving the visitors season on the line at 7/90.

Jake Balfour notched up a half century as part of a 62 run partnership to set 176 on the board.

With the ball, Scott McInerney (3/39) and Nav Singh (3/54) led the way for the Falcons.

The reply from Knox Gardens featured a series of starts, reaching 4/74 before Matthew Bell answered the calling of the Falcons faithful.

It was his 48 that was key to reaching 7/178 and progressing their season into the decider.

Monbulk booked their place in the Decoite Shield Final against Ferntree Gully, after an opening day victory over Rowville. With the visitors at the crease, they were soon in trouble as a steady stream of wickets fell.

Braden Taeuber was the pick of the bowling for the Hawks, his 4/19 well supported by Chris Martin (3/29) and Duncan Maher (3/11) as the trio dismissed the visitors for 63 in the 31st over.

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Knox Gardens are through to their first ever Division 1 Grand Final.

In the first of the Grand Finals, Upwey prevailed in a tight Division 3 decider against Ferntree Gully.

Asked to bat first, Dain Howe (42) put the Tigers on the front foot at 2/79, which then lead to Brent Hurst (52) and Chris Jewell (34) partnering up to progress the scoreboard.

However the Blues were to fight their way back, with Daniel Jones claiming 5/37 to dismiss the hosts for 221.

Ricky DiClaudio (38) was solid at the top, departing at 5/86 as Darren Buck (4/43) and Liam Dunning (4/50) looked set to bowl the Tigers to victory.

But with Ben Pearce (45) at the crease, the Blues edged closer towards the target, dismissed for 211 in the final over.

Monbulk had a tremendous fightback in their Division 4 Grand Final win against St Johns Tecoma at Kings Park.

Daniel Pearce (3/35) and Steve Barcham

(4/46) tore through the Hawk’s top order to leave them reeling at 3/9.

Rajitha Ranaweera then steadied the ship, hitting 56 to help the middle order recover though to 8/108.

In need for a competitive score to bowl at, the tail wagged strongly as Joshua Spencer (49*) and Joel Wensley (31*) posted an unbeaten 78-run partnership for the final wicket to take the Hawks to 9/187.

Jonathan Smith (31) lead the way for the Saints, however a herculean effort with the ball

by Connor Haworth-Hooker saw him claim 7/29 from 16.4 overs to dismiss St Johns Tecoma for 122.

In Division 5, Eildon Park capitalised on Day 2 to claim the Premiership over The Basin.

Jake Rowe (48) helped propel the Panthers on the board, with Tyler Evans (38) and Matt Davey (33) in support to set 9/224 from their overs.

After a well-balanced day one, The Basin were unable to match the required rate, not helped either by Eildon Park’s Jack Meyers (4/33) with the ball to dismiss the Bears for 135.

Honours in Division 6 went to Olinda in their final against Lysterfield.

Adrian Willoughby proved the highlight, his 90 alongside Dylan Gillespie (41*) and Terry Gibbs (32) helping the Bloods to 9/232.

With the ball, Nathan Young (3/25) and Lochie Occhipinti (3/31) both made impacts as part of the Beaver attack.

With the batt, Jarrod Lapthorne (48) got the Beavers going, but wickets to Adam Humphries (3/22) saw the visitors dismissed for 131.

Ferntree Gully Footballers are the Premiers of Division 7 after seeing off The Basin by seven runs at Picketts Reserve.

Travis Scott was the key man for the Griffens, his 58-ball 82 helping the home team from 5/31 into 141.

The Bears were well served by both Ryan Heenan (4/26) and Bailey Hobbs (3/13) in restricting the score.

However, the Griffens were just as potent with the ball, with Steve Hart (4/18) and Michael Xiberras (3/24) taking charge of proceedings to dismiss The Basin for 134.

In their first year in the FTGDCA, Silvan has taken out the Division 8 Premiership over Johnson Park.

Chirag Pindoriya (35) and Dharmesh Hirani (30) both got starts for the Sharks, however some sound bowling from Silvan restricted Johnson Park from 3/100 to be all out for 131.

In reply, Silvan took just under 67 overs to deliver a two-wicket victory, reaching 8/133.

Meanwhile in B1 One Day Grade, Eildon Park backed up their performance from the Semi Final to defeat Knox Boronia Churches at Miller Park.

The Panthers elected to take first use of the facilities.

Andrew Thomas (40) got the momentum up early before Brendan Rumpf (33) continued later in the innings to set 121, with James Irvine claiming 3/22 for the home team.

In reply, the Burras looked set at 2/41 before Nigel Blanche (3/13) and Scott Arundell (3/27) ran through to claim 8/37 along with the Premiership.

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The gift of technology

By Taylah Eastwell A gift of technology has made life that little bit easier for the young athletes of Cockatoo Little Athletics Club and their volunteers, thanks to a generous donation from the Rotary Club of Emerald.

The days of writing scores down on paper, having to manually input data and wait a week for updated personal bests are all things of the past after the Rotary Club of Emerald recently donated four Samsung mini tablets to the athletics club.

President of Cockatoo Little Athletics Club Russell Butler was extremely happy to receive the tablets, praising the Rotary Club of Emerald for their kindness.

“We needed some help because we were a bit short on volunteers,” Mr Butler said.

“Previously someone would have to spend quite some time inputting all the data and it wouldn’t get up for a week or more because of time constraints. Now with the tablets it’s filled in on the day and all the kids have their own portals and can see if they’ve beaten their personal bests,” he added.

“In Little Ath’s we don’t focus on coming first, second or third we focus on each child’s personal best and the tablets mean the kids instantly know if they’ve got a personal best which makes them happy.

According to Mr Butler, the donation came about by someone mentioning how the club was struggling to keep track of scores with limited volunteers at a Rotary board meeting.

“Susi Wilson brought it before them and basically got it through for us, we can’t thank her and the Rotary enough,” he added.

Ms Wilson, who is the Chair of Community Service at the Rotary Club of Emerald, officially presented the tablets at the athletics track in Cockatoo recently.

The Rotary Club of Emerald presented Cockatoo Little Athletics Club with four Samsung mini tablets recently.

“The Emerald Rotary Club is very happy to donate the tablets and see kids and families engaged in athletic activities,” Ms Wilson said.

The club looks forward to continuing to use these new tablets to immediately upload results for kids, parents and Athletics Australia

and praised the technology for “shortening a previously length manual process”.

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Teased for looking like a tramp? (6). 16. Get one used to, in turn, again (5). 18. Where a bloke can go for a quiet swim? (4).

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