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MP Bridget Vallence and Coldstream CFA Captain Sean Bethell with CFA crew and residents 210740 cess for all road users at the location. “Sometimes during peak hour periods you can be waiting five or ten minutes to try and turn right out onto the highway. “Whenever there’s a couple of people who are trying to turn right, it banks up the traffic so the people who are turning left (onto the highway) are stuck in the same situation.” Kevin Ryan has lived in Coldstream for a decade and previously put together a petition in support of the project, which garnered over 2000 signatures. He was disappointed his petition was ignored when brought before parliament. “I approached all the businesses in the area,” he said. “I did a knock around on people’s doors, they thought I was trying to sell them power and phones and whatnot. “But when they realised I wasn’t, everyone was really welcoming to it and asked if they could sign it with their left hand as well.” Another resident, Pauline Patterson, has lived on Station Street for over 20 years. She

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and make sure that this road becomes safer for Coldstream residents. It won’t cost a cent to the Andrews State Government to work on this road.” Coldstream CFA Captain Sean Bethell said his crews are often delayed in their response to incidents because of the difficulties entering the Maroondah Highway safely. “For our drivers, we run the gauntlet of trying to get out. People either don’t see the red and blue lights on the firetrucks or choose to ignore them and just keep going. So it’s touch and go for our guys trying to get out onto the highway, which slows our response time down. “As we’re always being measured by our standard response times to incidents, we get a red mark against us. So that doesn’t help us trying to get out to a scene that we’re needed to attend.” Just last week Coldstream CFA responded to the scene of a fire that destroyed a restaurant at Yarra Glen’s Balgownie Estate. Mr Bethell said he wants to see easier ac-

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The Coldstream community is growing frustrated as uncertainty lingers as to whether traffic lights will be installed to ease the town’s traffic problems. Killara Road and Station Street is plagued with issues as drivers struggle to turn right on and off the Maroondah Highway during peak hour, while pedestrians are forced to scramble across the road to reach the bus stops. Local residents, including members of Coldstream CFA and Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence have been campaigning for years to see upgrades in the area. The Federal Government committed $20 million in funding in the 2019 Federal Budget to duplicate the Maroondah Highway and install traffic lights at the intersection. But Ms Vallence said no plans had been made despite the money being made available to the State Government and the Department of Transport specifically for the project. “For years and years, CFA volunteer firefighters, local businesses and residents have been calling for traffic lights to be installed at the Killara Road intersection, but the Andrews Government continues to ignore them.” Ms Vallence spoke in parliament regarding the funding and was issued the following response from Minister for Roads, Jaala Pulford in January. “Victoria welcomes additional Commonwealth funding for transport infrastructure to support our growing state ... The Victorian Government is progressing a record pipeline of infrastructure projects across the state with more than $70 billion invested in projects that are committed or under way. “Ensuring we manage the implementation of this pipeline carefully will ensure value for money is a priority.” As the threat of the Covid-19 pandemic continues, Ms Vallence believes now would be an optimal time to commence a construction project that would assist in creating jobs and stimulating the local economy. “What we’re calling on the government to do is get on with the job. Give us a start date

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Major events cancelled By Jed Lanyon Yarra Valley community events have been dealt a significant blow as the Lilydale and Yarra Valley Show and Wandin-Silvan Field Days have been cancelled several months out from their planned dates amidst a spike in Coronavirus cases in Victoria. The Lilydale Show was set to be held on the weekend of 21-22 November prior to its cancellation. The Lilydale and Yarra Valley Show committee said the Covid-19 restrictions and extra requirements would put an ‘almost unmanageable burden’ on the show’s volunteers. A statement released by the committee reads: “Our show depends on local businesses, organisations and generous patrons for their sponsorship and in-kind support to make the show happen and we do not want to burden these people during this economic downturn.” Lilydale Agricultural and Horticulture Society president Paul Tripp told Star Mail they were left ‘disappointed’ at having to cancel this year’s Lilydale Show. “You don’t know what’s going to happen with all the restrictions so it was in the best interests of the show organisers and the public to cancel the show. “It’s just too much of a risk for everyone and a financial risk too. Most shows across Victoria are being forced to cancel.” Mr Tripp said he enjoys the friendship and companionship that comes working with those who help put on the Lilydale Show each year. “Hopefully we will be back bigger and stronger the following year.” The Lilydale Show is hosted by the Lilydale Agricultural and Horticultural Society and has been held continuously since 1954. The show’s roots date back as far as 1908 when horticultural and pasture events were held in the region. Those events were abandoned in the war years and not taken up

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Horticultural Society. “It’s a fabric of our community and it’s looked forward to by a lot of people, not just in Lilydale but in the surrounding districts,” she said.

In the same week, another long-time community favourite went down as the committee for the Wandin-Silvan Field Days announced that their event would not proceed on 16-17 October. Committee president, William Anker said, “This has been a very difficult decision for our committee, and especially on the back of one of our most successful events last year during which we celebrated our 50th anniversary. “The Wandin-Silvan Field Days are considered as the premier event of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges region of Victoria, with a significant value to the local economy. “We fully realise the impact and disappointment for all of our stakeholders, including members, exhibitors, and the numerous local community groups involved and of course our visitors.” Mr Anker said he now looked forward to bringing the field days back in 2021 as a bigger and better experience. The date for the 2021 event has already been scheduled for 15-16 October. A Day On The Green have rescheduled concert events planned for November and December as Rochford Wines were set to host Simple Minds’ 40 Years of Hits Tour on 2 December. Jim Kerr of Simple Minds said, “The frustration of seeing yet more live shows being rescheduled is huge. We are determined to make even more effort for our fans in Australia and New Zealand. In the meantime we ask all of you to keep your tickets - and keep the faith. We guarantee our live shows will be worth the extra wait.” The concerts have been rescheduled for December 2021 and those who have purchased tickets are advised to hold onto their tickets as they will be valid for the corresponding rescheduled date. While those who are unable to attend will be entitled to a full refund from the authorised point of purchase.

Three hurt in Yering crash By Jed Lanyon A one year old is in critical condition, while two women were seriously injured following a three car collision in Yering on the afternoon of Friday 3 July. Victoria Police believe a hatchback collided with a four-wheel drive, which then hit a sedan on the Melba Highway about 3.45pm. The driver of the hatchback, a 21 year old Mount Evelyn woman, was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne in a stable condition with upper body injuries hospital with serious injuries. Her passenger, a one year old boy, was airlifted to the Royal Children’s Hospital in a critical condition with upper and lower body injuries. The sole occupant of the four-wheel drive, a 61 year old Yarra Glen woman, sustained

non-life threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition with upper body injuries. The sole occupant of the sedan, a 29 year old Dandenong man, was uninjured and did not require hospitalisation. The Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance as they investigate the serious collision. They call on anyone who may have dash cam footage that may be able to help their investigation. The Melba Highway was closed in both directions for several hours as detectives completed an investigation into the incident. Victoria Police urge anyone who witnessed the collision to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Helping the Yering Backswamp thrive Yering Backswamp is one of the most intact areas of remnant wetland vegetation in the middle Yarra. It boasts 12 ecological vegetation classes - seven of which are endangered, including Aquatic Herbland and Swamp Scrub. A whopping 180 indigenous flora species have been observed at the site, including 17 significant species such as the Australian Basket-Grass and Austral Lady-fern. Melbourne Water’s Acting Environmental Water Resources Delivery Lead, Josie McGushin said delivery of water for the area is vital to its preservation. “Delivery of water for the environment to this important wetland supports the survival and recruitment of significant flora species, while providing opportunities for frog breeding,” Ms McGushin said. “We started the watering event last month and will monitor and maintain the wetland at a water level of approximately 60cm until November.”

Picture: DANIEL WHITE This diverse and species rich ecosystem has seen significant changes to its hydrological regime during its history. Having received inflows from the adjacent Maroondah aqueduct for many years, it adapted to wetter conditions. However, reduced river flows and a drying climate has seen a significant reduction of water inflows. “To fill Yering Backswamp, naturally, from overbank flows from the Yarra River has become much harder. The lower water levels and shorter filling periods pose a risk to the health

Dry trend continues By Romy Stephens Monthly rainfall was slightly down in June, according to Healesville’s Alma Mitchell. Ms Mitchell recorded 99.8mm compared to 101.1mm in June last year. This followed her records also showing that rainfall was lower in May, with 89.1mm this year compared to 146.2mm last year. Ms Mitchell’s recordings for June were slightly higher than average. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the average rainfall for the region in June is 81.6mm, as measured at Badgers Creek Sanctuary. Alma Mitchell’s monthly rainfall recordings for Healesville: January: 133mm February: 115.8mm March: 69.4mm April: 168.9mm May: 89.1mm June: 99.8mm

of its significant vegetation and habitat,” Ms McGushin said. The site was investigated in 2013 to understand its environmental water requirements and to design and install a watering solution. In 2015 a small pipeline was constructed to gravity feed water from the Maroondah aqueduct to the wetland by simply opening a valve. Yering Backswamp then had a comprehensive review in 2018 based on vegetation monitoring data undertaken from previous years. Recommendations were made for environmental water delivery at the site for the next five years - this current watering event among them. The water comes from the Yarra’s Environmental Entitlement, held by the Victorian Environmental Water Holder and delivered by Melbourne Water on their behalf. Water is delivered each year during May through to October and then allowed to draw down during November, helping to ensure the preservation of this unique wetland for years to come.

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Bunnings’ Vic timber ban By Romy Stephens Major home and hardware chain Bunnings has announced it will stop sourcing timber from VicForests, following a recent ruling that the agency breached environmental laws. In May, the Federal Court found that state government-owned forestry agency VicForests had failed, and was unlikely in the future, to comply with national environmental laws designed to protect threatened species. Following the ruling, Bunnings director of merchandise Phil Bishop said the company would ban VicForests timber in its stores from 30 June. “Bunnings has a zero-tolerance approach to illegally logged timber that dates back two decades and our commitment is to only source timber products from legal and well managed forest operations,” he said. “Ultimately, we believe that customers and team members have the right to expect that the timber they purchase is sourced from responsible and lawful forestry operations.” Mr Bishop said Bunnings would work with those affected to ensure the decision did not have a detrimental impact on the logging industry. “While we only sell a small portion of VicForests’ total harvest, we acknowledge this decision may have an impact on the industry and we are working closely with affected suppliers on a transition plan,” he said. A VicForests spokesperson said the agency was “disappointed and deeply concerned by Bunnings’ decision.” “This decision has put up to 170 regional jobs in jeopardy, many of which had already

Major home and hardware chain Bunnings has announced it will stop sourcing timber from VicForests. 210680 been impacted by this summer’s disastrous bushfires, Coronavirus (Covid-19) and illegal protest action,” the spokesperson said. “Bunnings claims its decision is based on the initial ruling of the Federal Court on the Friends of the Leadbeater’s Possum case. VicForests will appeal this verdict once final orders are issued by the court. “Bunnings’ claim that it is “working closely with affected suppliers on a transition plan” is disingenuous given their decision is effective immediately.”

Shadow Assistant Minister for Forestry, Gary Blackwood said the decision would cost local jobs and undermine employment in regional Victoria. “Bunnings has shown they are happy to walk away from Victorian timber jobs based on a court case which I am reliably told is subject to an upcoming appeal,” he said. “Their discontinuation of all timber supply from VicForests before that process is complete is a knee-jerk reaction that will have significant ramifications for our regional com-

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munities, local harvesters, contractors, haulage and machinery operators. “Victoria has world leading harvesting and management practices and by potentially moving to less regulated markets, Bunnings is telling consumers they would rather cheaper product that helps their bottom line than Victorian product that supports local jobs. “As Victoria battles with Covid-19, recovers from drought and bushfire, now more than ever Victorian retailers should support Victorian suppliers.”

Loggers, millers form new group to fight logging loss All Victoria’s processors of hardwood timber have formed a new association to fight the Andrews Government’s decision to shut the native forest industry. The Victorian Hardwood Sawmillers Association maintains the decision will lead to huge job losses and damage or decimate the regional communities that depend on the industry. “It is the wrong decision and need to be changed,” said spokesman Leonard Fenning, a hardwood timber veteran whose company is based at Bairnsdale in East Gippsland. The new association, the VHSA, is separate from the industry’s traditional lead body, the Victorian Association of Forest Industries. Some of the new group are still members of VAFI, which now mainly represents Australian Paper and softwood plantation growers and processors. The group’s other two key message are: Only 4 trees out of every 10,000 are harvested annually, with every tree replaced as the areas are regenerated and regrown by law.

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and replanted, in an overall estate of nearly 8 million hectares. That is the equivalent of only four trees out of every 10,000 harvested annually every year, the VHSA says. VicForests, the Government’s native timber agency, regenerates the harvested areas, as it is required to do by law. Victoria’s native timber sector produces revenue of $770 million and supports more than 2500 jobs, according to a report from Deloitte Access Economics. The industry’s overall economic impact over 10 years in Victoria is more than $5 billion. The report also notes: Despite the importance of regional jobs, most employment in secondary processing tales place in Greater Melbourne. The carbon footprint from alternative materials such as concrete is substantially higher than native timber. Without native timber harvesting, firefighting would be badly affected by the loss of fire-fighting resources - skilled staff, specialised forest equipment and reduced road maintenance.

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manufacture goods used by all Victorians. Apart from Fenning, the VHSA’s members are Ryan and McNulty (Benalla), Walkers (Corryong), Powelltown Sawmills, AG Brown (Noojee and Drouin West), Reid Bros (Yarra Junction), Radial (Yarram), ASH (Heyfield), Longwarry Timber, Parkside (Orbost and Bairnsdale), Kellys Timber (Yarra Junction), Warburton Timber, Dormit (Dandenong), Mectec (Newmerella) and Montana Timber (Montrose). Mr Fenning said the Victorian Labor Government had turned its back on blue-collar workers in regional Victoria and its policy had to be stopped before it was too late. The VHSA will look to forge alliances with other primary industries that are also being driven out by what it calls the Andrews Government’s anti-industry agenda. “Daniel Andrews is attacking regional communities that depend on the timber, mining and farming sectors,” Mr Fenning said. “The next generations in our communi-

ties are being robbed of their future, we will not stand by and let this happen without a fight. We are drawing a line in the sand and saying, ‘Enough is enough’.” Mr Fenning said the group hoped that by giving a voice to the thousands of blue-collar workers they represented, the Andrews Government would be held to account for its actions, and others in their communities would join their fight. “Without our businesses, many of these communities will be gutted. There will be no jobs, and many will be forced to leave the towns they grew up in to find work,” he said.” Yet Daniel Andrews refuses to visit our communities and look us in the eye to explain why he is shutting us down.” The Andrews Government announced late last year that the native forest industry would close by 2030. The mills’ existing supply contracts are valid until 2024, but the resource will be progressively cut back after that. The Victorian native timber industry is highly regulated and sustainably managed, with only 3000 hectares per year harvested

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CFA fears as FRV starts By Romy Stephens The rollout of the State Government’s Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) has sparked concern for the future of volunteer firefighters throughout the eastern region. FRV was launched on 1 July, with the State Government aiming to create a new and modernised fire service for Victorians. The new organisation has merged all Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) career staff, making CFA a community-based solely volunteer firefighter organisation. CFA District 13 Headquarters Brigade captain Serfina Munns said there had been insufficient consultation with the over 54 fire brigades in the outer eastern region. “Change was expected, however the lack of input into the future model of CFA as a community based volunteer emergency service is of huge concern. There is so much uncertainty and many unknowns,” she said. “We have trusted what we have been told, we trusted that our leaders had a voice that was being heard, that they would advocate strongly on our behalf, and that the improvements to the Victorian fire service would include improvements for the CFA. “It’s now post 1st of July... still we are uninformed what the changes mean in real life to the day-to-day life of the CFA.”

CFA District 13 Headquarters Brigade captain Serafina Munns said there has been insufficient consultation regarding the transition to Fire Rescue Victoria. 210665 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Ms Munns said there was still a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the CFA’s chain of command. She said there was “genuine concern” that

firefighters would walk away due to the changes and that the CFA was at risk of collapse. Eildon MP Cindy McLeish slammed the State Government reforms and said a Liberals

National government would “restore the CFA as an independent fire authority.” “We have seen CFA volunteer numbers across Victoria significantly decline since Daniel Andrews’ takeover. This is simply not good enough,” she said. “We need to show our respect and our support of the CFA. This is why the Liberal Nationals vow to back the CFA and reinstate their independence and former entitlements if elected.” CFA acting chief officer Garry Cook said the introduction of FRV was the start of a new chapter for the organisation. “We want to build a stronger CFA and refocus all of our efforts on supporting our volunteers and communities,” he said. “Our dedicated and skilled force will continue serving their communities everyday as they always have through prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. “The delivery of vital emergency services is the number one priority of both organisations and service to the community will not be disrupted by these changes. “I look forward to working collaboratively with our colleagues at FRV into the future.” Fire Rescue Victoria has been contacted for comment. For more information about FRV, visit www. frv.vic.gov.au.

Kids deliver the message of fire safety through art By Romy Stephens Montrose CFA is inviting the community to view its four new murals, painted by local primary school students. The murals were a collaborative effort between Montrose CFA, Montrose Primary School and Billanook Primary School. The project saw students, from Prep to Grade 6, take part in a fire safety program and then apply their learnings through art. Montrose CFA lieutenant Val Gallacher said the blank canvas on the brigade wall provided “the perfect opportunity” to get school children involved. “We’re always looking for a community engagement project because the fire brigade is like a hub in the area and we always want to keep coming up with new ideas and inviting the community here,” she said. “The area was a dead zone and one of the members started to develop it so we thought we would brighten it up with something.” Logan, 8 years old, was one of the students that attended a Fire Safe Kids session and then contributed to the murals. “I painted one of the fire trucks, the three fire trucks that were facing forward. I also painted some of the other details. When I painted them it reminded me what you should do when a fire comes in your house,” he said. “If there’s a fire in your house and if you can’t see, block your eyes and crawl all the way to the front door and exit the building. “If you’re on fire, stop, lay down and roll.” Meanwhile, Lily, 8 years old, took inspiration from her dad when painting. “I drew my dad because he’s the second lieutenant ... I’m proud of him because he helps people if they are stuck in a fire or ever hurt,” she said. Montrose CFA lieutenant Silvana Linton said it was great to see students learn and appreciate the work of the local fire brigade. “I’m very impressed in their recall memory and what they’ve retained from the Fire Safe Kids sessions we’ve done, how much they’ve retained and how much they’ve put into those murals,” she said. “Most of those messages that we gave them are what’s there. “Especially Lily, knowing that her dad is in the brigade and how proud she was of him, I just think that’s very humbling.” The mural project took just under 12 months to complete but is now finished and open for the public to enjoy. Ms Gallacher said she hoped the murals 6 MAIL

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Backyard phone tower By Jed Lanyon A Steels Creek resident is upset at learning a telecommunications tower will be installed in sight of her farm property. Carolyn Kelmar said she was shocked to learn about the project in a letter, which will see the tower erected about 200 metres away in view of her kitchen window. “It’s a disaster, because it towers right over the top of me really. If you had to walk to it, it’s quite a long distance but it’s not something you can avoid looking at.”

Ms Kelmar, who has lived on the property for 35 years, said the tower will stand out against the picturesque landscape. “I’ve always enjoyed my view, but now i’ll hate it.” She said that the project will cause the removal of a parcel of bushland. “It’s the only bit of bush that wasn’t burned out in the Black Saturday fires. You wonder why they have to pick the only area of unspoilt bush? “You don’t expect to cop something like that

when you’re living in Steels Creek.“ A spokesperson from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications said, “Community consultation on a proposed NBN fixed wireless tower to serve Steels Creek East area has occurred in stages from April 2016. NBN Co submitted a development application to Yarra Ranges Council in December 2019 and Council advertised the development application between 11-26 June 2020. “Community members are encouraged to

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Maggie shines on stage By Romy Stephens Montrose’s Maggie Vos is shaping up to have quite the career in performing arts. The 15-year-old recently made the top five of two-part reality television show This Is Calisthenics. The show, which aired on channel 7TWO on 1 July, followed the journey of 15 elite Australian calisthenics performers, as they auditioned and performed to take out the This Is Calisthenics title. At 15-years-old, Maggie was the youngest contestant to make it through to the show’s prestigious final five. The achievement was a milestone for the young talent, who hopes to one day excel in musical theatre. Maggie’s calisthenics journey began 10 years ago. “I started when I was five. My mum put me in dance and calisthenics and she told me to choose one,” Maggie said. “I never ended up choosing because my coaches’ mum, who’s had a really big role in my calisthenics, told mum to let me do both, so now I do both. “I think dance really helps your calisthenics, especially ballet, they go hand-in-hand really nicely.” Maggie now trains every night, about 22 hours a week, which includes piano and singing lessons. But the busy schedule hasn’t seen Maggie’s passion for being on-stage dwindle. “I love performing and I love being part of a team that all like to perform as well. I love my coach and I love everything she does for me,” Maggie said. “She’s one of the main reasons that I love calisthenics.” Maggie’s coach, Brooke Synnott is the principal at Regent Calisthenics in Ringwood. Maggie’s mum, Mallory, said Brooke was an “exceptional” teacher and if Maggie were to have a successful performing arts career, it would be largely due to having such great guidance. “You have calisthenics coaches and then 8 MAIL

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you have Brooke Synnott and that’s largely because she’s done musical theatre. Her experience that she brings to the table is huge in terms of creativity,” Mallory said. “One thing that I’m quite boastful to other people thinking of coming to Regent is the holistic education that they receive. “She’ll have sessions with these girls where they just might talk the whole class and they talk about not just how they feel but about their goals. “She gives them that breadth of understanding and a way to think about things that they may not necessarily do at their age.” Throughout This Is Calisthenics, Maggie was often praised by the judges for her ability to bring theatre into her performances. She, along with the other contestants, also had to deal with unique circumstances during the show. From having cameras filming from all angles to having strict Covid-19 restrictions in force, including social distancing during filming and learning group performances through Zoom. However, it was Covid-19 that actually made the show possible. With an absent TV slot, due to other sports being cancelled, producers decided to shine a light on the unique sport of calisthenics. But the need for social distancing within the show meant parents were unable to view the performances until they were screened on TV - something that was difficult for Mallory. “Watching her dance is one of my favourite things. Something I’ve really missed over the pandemic is watching her dance and perform,” Mallory said. “We’ve been a team for many years...I find comfort watching her and going ‘she’s really done a beautiful job of that, what will be will be’. “She’s very consistent and reliable so academically I knew she would have done a good job, I just wanted her to feel happy in herself and think there was nothing she could have added.” This Is Calisthenics is still streaming on 7plus. For more information about the show or sport, visit calisthenics.asn.au.

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New faces on Billy’s board Puffing Billy Railway has announced the appointment of two new members to the Emerald Tourist Railway board of management. Dianne Smith and Michael Mangos were selected by Tourism Minister Martin Pakula and announced as board members on 29 June. Ms Smith has been chief executive at the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce since 2016 and held previous roles that include chief executive of the Victoria Tourism Ind ustry Council, manager of tourism partnership at Parks Victoria and CEO of Ballarat Tourism. Mr Mangos is the director of stakeholder

Youngsters shine on the course By Ron Hottes With the wind strong enough to ‘blow the dog off the chain’, good scores were few and far between at Warburton Golf Club’s stroke and M.McGrann ‘bag-day’ on 1 July. The best score posted on the day was by another of the club’s young tyros, Harrison Baxter, who matched par with his nett 69, to win the A Grade voucher. The B Grade prize was won by the forever young Alan Johnson, who scored a nett 74. The daily runner-up was Meredith Nursey. She and Bagel shot a nett 73. Balls crept all the way down to 76, a clear indication that the course won on the day. Junior Garside won the Front-9 prize with a nett 33.5 and another young tyro, Flynn Cousens won 10-18 with 34.5. After a long string of fine weather, Saturday’s 4 July stroke and Monthly Medal field confronted fairly damp conditions, with most of the scores reflecting those challenges. The one who rose to that challenge the best, was Jason King, who posted an impressive nett 63, to take out B Grade and the July medal. Jason is in the middle of a hot run of form, but the handicapper is about to put a clamp on his hot streak! The A Grade voucher went to Jye Furness, with a solid nett 66. The daily runner-up, with a nett 68 was Mchael Batten. The ball rundown got to nett 73. The Front-9 spoils were shared between Angus Smith and Steuart Hawke. The Back-9 prize was also split between Ryan Smith and M.Parker.

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the pair would bring valuable knowledge into their new role. “The two new members bring impressive skills and strength in a multitude of fields and, on behalf of Puffing Billy Railway, I welcome them to the board,” he said. The new appointees will join James Pinder, Campbell Rose, Justine Heazlewood and Judy Maddigan who were reappointed to the board for another term. The Railway also farewelled retiring board members, Roger Clifton, and Paul Lappin. Roger Clifton served on the board for the last two years and made a major contribution to future strategy and implementing

the change management program. He also chaired the board’s Commercial Sub-Committee. Paul Lappin also served on the board for the last two years and contributed significantly to the success of current major infrastructure projects. Paul chaired the board’s Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. “Paul and Roger’s contributions to Puffing Billy Railway have been outstanding. On behalf of the Emerald Tourist Railway board I wish Paul and Roger all the best for the future,” Mr North said.

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By threes By Karl Hradsky With winter progressing and the ground being wet and soggy, Healesville Social Golf Club decided to make it easier on golfers by playing 3 Person Ambrose over the weekend. Team 1, composed of Vince Gillett, Travis Carroll and Greg Hay (10), won the day with a net score of 58. Second was Team 4, with Greg Urquhart, Tom Carroll and Karl Hradsky (5.5) scoring 63.5 and coming third was Team 3, consisting of Peter Mathieson, Laurie Tormey and Allan Litchfield, (6.5) with a close 64.5. Nearest the pins were hit by Tom Bergin, Tom Carroll and two to Greg Urquhart. The Secret Holes competition was won by Team 4 who scored 15 shots over the four designated holes, with three pars and a birdie. mailcommunity.com.au

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Follow rules, reduce risk When the Coronavirus pandemic arrived earlier this year, we all quickly realised how drastically it would change the way we work and live. And it will for some time to come. Our community and our nation have done incredibly well. People have helped and supported each other. Together we reduced the spread of the virus by doing what we needed to do and must continue doing. There has been a setback in parts of our state. It is clear that the setbacks are the result of some people not doing what they need to do to prevent the spread of the virus. Importantly, our governments are focused on tackling the problem in those affected areas. Frustration and anger are completely understandable, but frustration and anger will

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Federal Member for Casey not stop the spread, only a single-minded focus on doing what needs to be done will yield results. We need to maintain our earlier discipline in terms of hygiene and physical distancing to deliver both the best health and the best economic outcomes for our community.

The fewer people with the virus, the less pressure on our health system and the more lives saved. It also enables more of our community to return to work and more of our businesses to re-open. We will continue to encounter challenges along the way and other states will too. But we cannot devastate our economy while trying to fight the virus. Until and if a vaccine is developed, we are going to have to learn to live with this virus and keep it under control. That’s why governments are planning the next stages and next policies to support businesses and our community. In response to the pandemic, the Federal Government has provided $2.1 million for local projects which the Yarra Ranges Council will be responsible for allocating.

Other major projects currently underway will benefit our region, encourage business opportunities and create new jobs. This new tourism focused infrastructure will be ongoing and will provide significant employment opportunities for young people. When the Ridge Walk project across the top of the Dandenongs, the Yarra Valley Trail, Warburton Mountain Bikes Destination and Warburton Community Recreation Precinct are all completed they will attract more tourists and create more jobs. As well, the Yarra Valley Tourist Railway and Puffing Billy have also been funded to update their facilities and infrastructure. We can keep our region thriving if we all continue to follow the rules and reduce the risk of coronavirus spreading.

A sign of the times. Covid-19 has been life-changing, with arrows and crosses telling us where to go.

Smoke and mirrors I am not an accountant, but the draft Yarra Ranges budget currently out for comment looks to me like a case of smoke and mirrors. The capping of an increase in rates above last year, along with the concessions for payment, is a responsible action in light of the current Covid situation. However the sting is in the tail as the draft budget allows for a two per cent increase this next budget year, not collected until the following year, which means that along with that years budget two per cent increase there will be a four per cent increase the following year and if anyone thinks the economic ramifications of Covid will be over by then, they are living in fairy tale land. Council needs to get back to their core responsibilities, roads, rates and rubbish and then look at the rest of their operations and this doesn’t mean getting rid of staff and then employing consultants and contractors to do the work at increased costs to ratepayers. With council elections to be held in October this year, this council has a responsibility to not leave a ticking time bomb for the next council, which will undoubtedly consist of some of the existing councillors. In the light of the current situation all nonessential projects, studies, strategies, grants and reviews should be placed on hold and reviewed in light of the availability of funds. There is an old saying which is very appropriate at this time and the shire should take notice “you cut your cloth to suit your purse“. John Anwin, Healesville.

‘Common sense’: logging doesn’t fuel fires Dr Zylstra and other scientists try to argue that logging regrowth “makes forest more flammable” (Star Mail, 30 June). Despite their studies, it is common sense that in severe bushfire conditions, any area of forest, whether logging regrowth or not, will burn intensely. The letter referred to a paper that was “funded by the logging industry and co-authored by logging industry employees.” This is completely wrong - the paper was authored by independent scientists and expert foresters 10 MAIL

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and received no funding from the logging industry. The senior author was Dr Peter Attiwill, an associate Professor, School of Botany at Melbourne University, who has impeccable credentials and extensive experience. The findings of the Attiwill paper showed that, irrespective of tenure, all forest burnt in 2009 - with the exception of some young postharvesting regrowth. The Zylstra letter is really arguing that native forest harvesting should be shut down. It is disappointing that the authors of the letter clearly don’t support a sustainable industry that produces vital, carbon-storing products needed by our society. Peter Fagg, retired forest scientist, Blackburn.

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To add to this, Healesville’s unique views will be severed - as this has already been the case with the building of Aldi. Squeezing Aldi into the main street has caused enough trouble already, as the narrow streets and limited parking on River Street have caused traffic hazards and disruptions. During peak shopping times this is only going to worsen. We already have IGA and Coles, not to mention local grocers and specialist stores. I feel the local community should stand up against such developments, as these actions have been far from democratic. Akira, Healesville

Killing the culture As a resident of Healesville I think the proposal to locate McDonald’s in town is completely out of context. We already have a vibrant cafe culture in town, many of them using locally sourced ingredients. Lilydale has a McDonald’s on the highway to Healesville. Having lived near an outlet in the suburbs, the level of litter was disgraceful, not just in the near vicinity but as far as a kilometre away. John Barrett, Healesville.

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I would like to thank Lee and Lisa at Church & Main Cafe Restaurant for their support allowing me to sit out front in my scooter to have drinks and meals. I suffer from severe depression and it is terrible but I meet a lot of people and chat to locals as well as tourists. The staff are wonderful and I appreciate how hard they work. To my disappointment they are leaving us and have moved to Phillip Island. The food has been outstanding and I’m sure all their followers will miss them, as they are a really friendly couple. I wish them all the best for future endeavours and hope all works well. Faye, Healesville.

Big chains not welcome As a resident of Healesville for 10 years, I’ve recently been disgusted by the approval of both the Aldi Supermarket, and the proposed McDonald’s on Maroondah Highway. These international chains have no place in our regional town. McDonald’s in particular poses a threat not only to overshadow local cafes, bakeries and restaurants; the take-away chain also increases risk of littering within the local town and the Yarra Ranges National Park. mailcommunity.com.au

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Big gift to hospital The Rotary Club of Wandin recently presented a $17,000 cheque to the Royal Children’s Hospital following their annual car and bike shows. The Custom Car and Bike Show is a monthly event that runs between October to March for the last four years. The show has attracted over 600 cars and 100 bikes together with over

3000 attendees for events. The Rotary Club normally conducts six shows over the summer months and saw three shows cancelled due to bad weather and the Covid-19 pandemic. Along with the $17,000 to the hospital, Wandin Rotary donated over $3500 to local community organisations and

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contributed to the $10,000 the club donated towards the Bush Fire Appeal. Over the last three years the Rotary Club has now contributed over $88,000 to the Royal Children’s Hospital. The club hopes that they will be able to put on their annual shows later in the year.

Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation director of fundraising Ryan Brown receiving a $17,000 cheque from Wandin Rotarians Pat Cullen, Dennis Hoehne and Warwick Bisley

Kinders receive funding for early childhood learning All kindergartens throughout the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges will receive funding as part of a new State Government initiative. The School Readiness Funding program will help kindergartens access evidence-based programs and engage with professional support such as speech pathologists and occupational therapists. The program is set to be rolled out across the state next year. Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing said funding would help children in their early years of learning and build the capacity of families and educators. “School Readiness Funding will mean that each child in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges will have a more equitable chance to thrive at kindergarten, regardless of their circumstances,” she said. “We’re helping children very early in their education journey and setting them up to be lifelong learners.” The $160 million investment over four years in this permanent needs-based funding is designed to help children - especially those ex-

periencing education disadvantage - get the most out of their kindergarten programs. It is expected to improve educational programs in the areas of communication (language development), wellbeing (social and emotional), and access and inclusion. It is the first time in Australia such funding has been made available to kindergarten programs and is a permanent part of Victoria’s early childhood education funding. About 28,500 children across 32 Local Government Areas and all Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations delivering a kindergarten program benefited from the funding this year. Next year, all kindergarten programs in Victoria will receive the funding, reaching approximately 2,400 services in total. Australian research shows that one in five Victorian children start school developmentally vulnerable and once behind, it can be harder to catch up. The State Government is also investing $5 billion over a decade to deliver funded universal Three-Year-Old Kindergarten.

The Last Days of American Crime Starring Edgar Ramirez, Anna Brewster and Michael Pitt MA15+ This is a shallow and overwhelmingly tedious thriller. Days before a government-broadcast signal is set to suppress all crime in America, three career criminals plan a legendary heist. The Last Days of American Crime has blunt, hokey dialogue, bland characters and disjointed editing. The plot is a series of violent vignettes and obvious twists connected by a vague plan, unintentionally funny melodrama and poorly-acted stretches of emptiness. Édgar Ramírez, as gangster protagonist Graham Bricke, is a staggeringly wooden lead. Michael Pitt provides some amusement as an ambitious, foulmouthed crime family heir, but he overstays his welcome. The film makes almost no effort to explain its near-future setting or how its API crime-negating signal works. The premise is ripe for commentary on how people in authority decide what is legal, but the film skips over this theme in favour of hollow brutality. The climax has a grimly-engaging sequence in which a main character overcomes the API signal through concentrated nihilism, but it’s not worth slogging through two miserable hours to get to it. Moreover, another character beats the signal through a pill, which dilutes the first character’s macabre mental triumph. The Last Days of American Crime is a tedious, inept, wretched experience, and is available for streaming on Netflix. - Seth Lukas Hynes

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Healesville’s Grand Hotel has fitted out the pub’s exterior with several posters in a bid to lift community spirit. Pedestrians and drivers passing the iconic hotel can easily spot the signage, which has been created by locals to share messages of support for those doing it tough. Healesville resident and pub-goer Kersten Gentle said the idea came from her daughter Nikita, who pitched the idea to the business owners of the hotel. “We recognised how community minded Lisa and Tom are and my daughter said, ‘why don’t we do some posters to brighten up the place as people are walking’ and the response from people has been amazing,” Ms Gentle said. “This town has gone through a lot in the past and I know that if the community comes together now, we will make sure that everyone gets through this. And that’s what these posters are about; making sure that everyone comes through the other end of this pandemic.” Business owner Lisa McKay-Campbell invites locals to design their own A2 posters to display across the pub as they enlist the services of Breen Printing to create their positive posters. Relatives of Ms McKay-Campbell, who were in Mallacoota at the time of the recent bushfires were involved in a similar feat paying respects to the nation’s firefighters. The idea initially started as a home-schooling art class activity but is now open for people of all ages with time to spare in isolation. “One of the biggest problems with the pandemic is the effect on people’s mental health, so if these posters can put a smile on someone’s face then the Grand is doing a good job ... To me this is the perfect canvas for our town,” Ms Gentle said. Ms McKay-Campbell said that some of her

By Jed Lanyon Healesville’s Grand Hotel has fitted out the pub’s exterior with several posters in a bid to lift community spirit.

Business owners Tom and Lisa with kids Levi and Maeve. 208350 customers would share that the brief interaction with the hotel’s staff would be the only human contact they receive for the day. The Grand Hotel is now operating a drivethrough takeaway meal service for locals looking for a restaurant quality meal without having to leave the comfort of their car. “It’s something that we would never had or-

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dinarily done ... It’s the only thing we can really do,” Ms McKay-Campbell said. “You drive through the bottle shop and they pass it to you through the car window. You can literally come through in your pyjamas.” As part of their takeaway menu, the hotel has also started cooking regular Sunday roasts for customers.

Those keen to have their artwork displayed can drop off the poster to the Grand Hotel’s bottle shop or contact: grandcommunityspirit@gmail.com. To place an order at the Grand Hotel, view the menu at https://healesvillegrandhotel. com.au/ and call 0404 406 172.

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Fun for frugal fashionistas Fashionistas and bargain hunters from the Upper Yarra are in for a treat with panache and purpose at a novel clothing swap at Cire’s Yarra Junction Community Hub on Friday evening 11 September. Hosted by the hub and Cire’s First Impressions Clothing Exchange (FICE), the evening promises to be a fun girl’s evening out with lots of fashionable and quality bargains to be had and door prizes to be won, as well as a focus on ethical and sustainable practices (please note the evening will be operated in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines at the time). For those new to the concept, a clothing swap is a circular retail offering that provides consumers with an accessible and affordable platform to keep their wardrobes up-to-date and refreshed. Equally important is that it is ethical and sustainable, helping reduce environment impact by reusing clothes without sacrificing style. At Cire’s clothing swap, First Impressions fashionistas will be on hand to offer their expertise and provide some of FICE’s premium items to get the swapping started. There’ll also be some fantastic door prizes, so be sure to register to be in the running. FICE is a “small business” operated by women, and for women, located in Mooroolbark. It emerged from Cire Training’s Women’s Warehouse program to provide women with affordable quality clothing suitable for job interviews and other important occasions. Just as vital is that it gives volunteer staff the opportunity to upskill to enhance their employability and access to further training and a raft of support services and networks. The Mooroolbark store is a real-life training space where women are mentored to stand tall as they prepare for full-time employment. Experienced trainers provide ongoing support to

instil confidence and develop the skills necessary to enter the paid workforce successfully. For customers, the exchange offers a selection of quality and affordable women’s clothing that can be purchased or simply hired. In planning its Term 3 offerings, Cire’s Training and Hubs team saw the swap as a perfect way to take FICE to the Upper Yarra and beyond and minimise barriers to accessibility. “We’re very excited to showcase FICE to other geographical areas that we believe will benefit from the program. Through volunteering, attending a workshop or needing a new look for an interview, we’re here to help,” said Renee, coordinator of the FICE program. Not only does FICE assist and support women experiencing challenges, it is also a great way of helping reduce our impact on the environment and to role model such approaches within the community. Fashion industry practises are environmentally damaging, and fast fashion can be expensive and incredibly wasteful. It is the second largest polluter in the world, behind the oil industry. The World Resources Institute (WRI) reports that people bought 60 per cent more garments in 2016 compared to 2000 and are keeping them for less time. One cotton t-shirt takes 2700 litres of water to make, enough drinking water for one person for 2.5 years. With people rugging up for the colder weather, they are reviewing their wardrobes, discovering old favourites and items that no longer appeal. Cire’s clothing swap is the perfect way to add some new life to your collection, without having to spend time and money at the big retailers.

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ATO offers income advice Taxpayers who have received JobKeeper payments from their employer, don’t need to do anything different. The payments will be included as salary and wages and/or allowances, in their regular income statement, which their employer provides directly to the ATO. “Your income statement can be accessed via myGov and the information is automatically included into your tax return by the end of July. If you use a tax agent, they also have access to this information. The figures in your income statement should already include any JobKeeper you have received. If you aren’t sure, check with your employer,“ advised ATO Assistant commissioner Karen Foat. Sole traders who have received the JobKeeper payment on behalf of their business will need to include the payments as assessable income for the business. If you have received JobSeeker, the ATO will also load this information into your tax return at the Government Payments and Allowances question once it’s ready. If you are lodging before this information is included for you, you will need to make sure you include it. Leaving out income can slow your return down or result in a bill later so it’s definitely best avoided. Stand down payments Some employees may have received a one-off or regular payment after being temporarily stood down due to Covid-19. These payments are also taxable and appear in their income statement and in their return. If people aren’t sure whether these amounts have been included in their income statement, they should check with their employer. Other income types Similarly, taxpayers need to include income such as income protection, sickness or accident insurance payments, redundancy payments and accrued leave payments in their tax

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only and Ethan is given some hand sanitiser for use during his shifts. He also purchases a face mask, which he is not reimbursed for. When he completes his tax return, he claims the cost of the face mask, ensuring he keeps his receipt as proof of his purchase. He also checks that his salary and wages and allowances on his income statement are up to date, including JobKeeper payments made to him by the cafe. Ethan needs to confirm that his total salary and wages and any allowances are included in his tax return. Generally, this will be included in his return by the ATO by the end of July and will include JobKeeper payments. Example 2 – IT contractor working from home Natalie is employed by a company that provides IT support. From time to time Natalie must drive her car from the office to the client’s premises and assist them on site. Due to Covid-19, Natalie started working from home on 23 March and was only able to provide phone support to clients. Natalie purchased a new headset and stationery, as well as incurring additional phone and internet costs while working from home. Natalie decides to claim all her working from home expenses using the new temporary rate of 80 cents per hour. She uses her time sheets to calculate the hours she worked from home between 23 March and 30 June. When she completes her tax return, Natalie makes sure she only claims a deduction for the car expenses she incurred when travelling from the office to the client’s premises. As Natalie worked solely from home for approximately three months of the year, mostly supporting clients over the phone, her claim for car expenses this year is less than her claim for last year.

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Help to get through Covid Healesville Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank moved quickly to work with customers and the wider community when Covid-19 struck, and their free Winter Webinar Series is an extension of that support. Board member and Chair of the Business Development Committee, Helen Wood, said the first Webinar in June was a great success involving a mix of Not-For-Profit organisations, tourism businesses and local people from a range of industries. “The feedback overall was very positive with lots of ideas and input from participants, including our special guest speaker, Melba Support Services Innovation and Development General Manager, David Glazebrook,” Ms Wood said. She said everyone was looking forward to the next session on Thursday, 23 July, which will look at financial management strategies for all businesses coming out of Covid-19 and will include financial cash flow management and ways to rethink or reorganise your financial management approach. She is hoping even more members of the community will join the sessions in July and August. Tourism industry leaders have welcomed the Bank’s initiative as a valuable contribution to sharing ideas, resources and information. Yarra Ranges Tourism CEO, Simon O’Callaghan, said it was a great opportunity to bring people together and a great time for business people to reflect on where they need to work on in their business. “This is a once in a lifetime event, but the businesses we see that invest in their skills ongoing are the ones that are faring the best in this crisis,” he said. “Collectively the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges work as allies rather than competitors and you need those allies, so the will-

ingness and supportive nature of our small business operators is really important through this crisis.” He emphasised the importance of staying connected at a local level. “Having business relationships, in particular banking, who are there with you, and who you are able to connect to, is critically important. Not every bank offers that opportunity,” he said. “It’s a great time to be reminded about localised services and service delivery.” President of Tourism Network Yarra Valley, Ed McGettigan, echoed that sentiment. “The message we’re taking to our members is speak to others in the same industry group as yourself, see what they are doing, what their experiences are and you may be able to get some benefit from that.” He said the Webinar Series was another opportunity to connect. “There is lots of information out there, a lot is generic, not specific, and sometimes it’s good to have someone who can give you specific advice, or direct you in appropriate direction,” Mr McGettigan said. Healesville Community Bank Manager Keeley Mahoney and her team are at the heart of local business and community in Healesville. She said businesses have been resilient in dealing with the effects of Covid-19 which range from operational issues such as social distancing to managing cash flow and other financial challenges. “Some people are accessing their superannuation, others are putting payments on hold and others have just adapted their way of operating, for example a lot of the cafes have moved to take-away. “Most tradespeople are still working which

Connecting on-line has become the ‘new normal’ for many including Healesville Community Bank Directors Helen Wood and Jo Bagg and HICCI’s Rod Hysted. is a good thing to see,” she added. “As part of Bendigo Bank we have been able to help customers in a number of ways from deferring mortgages and applying for government guaranteed loans of up to $250,000 for small and medium businesses and not-forprofits, to assistance with overdrafts,” she said. The Winter Webinar Series presents an opportunity for businesses and other organisations to connect with others who are in similar situations and to hear from people with specialist knowledge and experience who can help. Presented online via Zoom the sessions are open to everyone at no cost. For more information and to register email helen.wood@hdcel.com.au or visit Healesville Community Bank on facebook.

Webinar Feedback “Thanks to the Community Bank for the Webinar - It was great to hear from other organisations, and I think much of the information will be very useful to HICCI”. Rod Hysted, president. “Thanks to Healesville Community Bank for hosting Thursday’s webinar for people involved with not-for-profits, regarding ‘Fundraising and Managing a Not For Profit in a Crisis’. The information presented was valuable, and it was interesting to hear how others are dealing with the challenges posed by the current crisis, and adapting to the ‘new normal’.” Megan Buntine, participant.

Community Bank • Healesville Winter Webinar Series Complimentary sessions to support you during COVID-19 and beyond! 25th June, 7-8.30pm Fundraising/Managing an NFP during a crisis: • What has this crisis meant for our organisations? • How do we need to rethink our organisations and how we manage them? • How can we optimise fundraising and engagement with members of the community?

As the Better Big Bank, we’re here to support you through COVID-19 and beyond We’ve made changes in the branch to ensure the safety of customers and staff In times of change, we’re here to help with your everyday banking needs. Banking with us supports our Healesville and Yarra Glen communities with 80% of profits going back to our local communities and community projects Talk to us about how we can help

23rd July, 7-8.30pm Financial/Cashflow management • What have or will be the inancial impacts of COVID-19? • Strategies for cashlow management • Ways to rethink/reorganise your inancial management approach 20th August, 7-8.30pm Re-energising your business after COVID-19 • Lessons learned – what does this mean for evolving your business model? • What innovations can COVID-19 drive in your business? • Engaging your staff and balancing safety with success For Webinar information and to register, please email helen.wood@hdcel.com.au.

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CHARMING CHARACTER WEATHERBOARD HOME ONE glimpse of the home nestled amongst a cottage garden and lovely old Oak will have you immediately captivated. Getting closer you’ll see lovely covered verandas ideal for whiling away a summer day. Stepping inside will take your breath away. Gleaming polished timber floors, high ceilings and decorative features abound. It has two large separate living zones, three bedrooms, country style kitchen, ensuite effect bathroom and lots more. Lovely double hung and casement windows let the light fill the home. Modern highlights include gas ducted heating, R/C air conditioner, gas cooking, dishwasher and much more. Outside there’s a lock up workshop and double carport. Nestled comfortably on an easy to manage 693 square metre block in a quiet spot within walking distance to Yarra Junction township and close to the Warburton Trail. ●

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STEEPED IN HISTORY, THE CUCKOO CALLS THE famous Bavarian restaurant and function centre is back with a bang! Much has been written about the Cuckoo Restaurant at Olinda, and if you search online you can spend hours reading about this major tourist attraction. After 60 years in the same family, the Cuckoo Restaurant is still a place of laughter and family fun, a melting pot of all nations and a meeting place where the busy world outside seems to just disappear! It has played host to Prime Ministers and rock stars, to local families, weddings, school tour groups and international visitors. The Cuckoo never sleeps. During the current restrictions staff have used the opportunity to upgrade the restaurant’s customer service and are ready to launch a fresh new look 1 July. The buffet has gone and has been replaced by an exciting new a la carte menu, which is easily ordered from the table using a simple phone app with explanatory photos. Takeaway is available from the menu to cure your food envy! The downstairs function room has been completely redecorated with a romantic ambiance. The function room has access to the beautiful adjoining gardens for photos, making it the perfect setting for intimate weddings. A completely new beer system has been installed to ensure a new range of German beers will complement the food and Bavarian floor show. Octoberfest every day! The experience of Bavarian and German meals matched with music and entertainment is waiting to welcome you back and help you recharge your batteries! “Thank goodness we now have somewhere to go!” said one local patron. For more information contact Michael Hall 0434 862 640. ●

BUSINESS & FREEHOLD FOR SALE (3.87 ha) A BUSINESS THAT HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME AND WITH A NEW OUTLOOK TO SUIT CURRENT CONDITIONS ฀ •฀Newly฀Refreshed฀Restaurant฀with฀A฀La฀Carte฀Menu฀in฀Olinda฀Victoria ฀ •฀Offers฀Great฀Ambience฀&฀An฀Unforgettable฀Experience฀in฀the฀Beautiful฀Dandenong฀Ranges First time it’s for sale, after 61 years operating as a family business, and hosting generations of Australian Families, this iconic German-Bavarian restaurant with 400 seats/ 4 separate dining areas nestled in the Dandenong Ranges near Olinda, is an opportunity to continue the great tradition for family enjoyment. With around 60,000 visitors a year, from Melbourne, interstate and overseas, this฀will฀appeal฀to฀a new฀owner฀looking฀for฀a฀proven฀success฀story฀and฀a฀great฀cash฀flow.

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The฀experience฀of฀Bavarian฀and฀German฀meals฀matched฀with฀music฀and฀entertainment,฀a฀proven success฀story฀to฀guarantee฀an฀annual฀multi-million-dollar฀turnover.฀(Approx.฀$3฀million฀pa). Astute buyers will know that as the restrictions are lifted and overseas travel not an option, that Australians will flock to this restaurant to escape and recharge. ฀

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Included฀in฀the฀sale฀is฀approximately฀ten฀acres฀of฀prime฀real฀estate in Olinda, a major restaurant complex฀built฀over฀three฀levels,฀a฀separate฀manager’s฀residence,฀and฀car฀parking฀for฀up฀to฀ten฀buses!

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5 Outlook Ave Yarra Junction $580,000 - $630,000 Tradie delight on a big block close to town This property is an absolute ripper sitting on just under ½ acre it’s a true tradies dream with sheds and storage galore. This 3 bedroom home is tucked in a quiet treed setting with iltered mountain views and a super location close to all amenities, schools, transport and shops. A double garage, complete with concrete loor, power and a wood ire, the perfect man cave. Stepping inside the home it has a true country home feel with Hydronic wood heating and a split system. New carpets and paint give an overall fresh feel to a cosy home. Sliding doors from the living room step out to a veranda which wraps around 3/4 of the home and overlooks the lovely big yard which does have subdivision potential. The kitchen is original yet neat with lots of cupboard and bench space. The master is a delight with a generous walk in robe and ensuite.

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 Inspection: Sat 2:30-3:00pm (Photo ID Required)

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Big family living close to town This spacious family home is perfect for the growing family offering loads of room with 4 large bedrooms plus a study and ensuite in the main bedroom, great size kitchen with plenty of bench and cupboard space plus multiple living zones with a separate meals area, lounge/family and living area, entertain all year round with a huge covered entertaining area big enough to accommodate the largest of family gatherings, plenty of space outside for the kids and pets to enjoy on approx 1057sqm with neat established gardens and a double carport, perfectly positioned just a short walk to local schools,transport, walking trail and Seville’s busy shopping area, set in picturesque surroundings it’s the perfect place to call home.

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11 Leith Rd McMahons Creek $410,000 - $450,000 Affordable family country living. Come and take a breath of fresh air with this delightful family home which needs to be inspected to be appreciated. This home is spacious and has a fantastic loorplan for all the family to enjoy with space being the priority. Upon entry you’ll be greeted by a lovely large open plan living and dining area which is freshly painted complete with high ceilings it feels light and bright. The wood ire is positioned perfectly to paint the cosy picture. The kitchen is a great workable space with plenty of room, loads of cupboards and bench space to cook up a storm. There are 3 bedrooms all with built in robes and master bedroom has an ensuite. Outside there are permits for an 8x14m garage which will surely keep the guys happy. Overall a ripper property with low maintenance gardens, wood sheds, under house storage and ample parking.

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 Inspection: Sat 11:00-11:30am (Photo ID Required)

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Outer East scraps season By Nick Creely AFL Outer East has become the latest local football league in Victoria to officially abandon its 2020 senior football season. While AFL Outer East had been optimistic that a 2020 season could get going, despite ongoing concerns about potential crowd management in the wake of a spike in Covid-19 cases in the state - which has forced some postcodes in Melbourne to go into lockdown, the league has scrapped its plans for a 1 August start. The commission advised clubs on Thursday that the senior football, reserves and veterans football would not go ahead in 2020, with the tightening of protocols and an ever-moving landscape making a return this year unfeasible and unsustainable. AFL Outer East - which has previously stated that each competition under its governance would be reviewed separately - has confirmed that senior netball, junior netball, women’s football, junior football and vets football will proceed. At this stage, netball is locked in for a season start on 1 August. The junior football season - which includes under 18s - will still go ahead on the weekend of 25 and 26 July. AFL Outer East chairman Tony Mitchell told the Mail that while the league did everything it could to make a 2020 season feasible for clubs, ultimately a further tightening of restrictions and lingering doubts about crowds forced its hand. “Our position has been to exhaust every avenue to get football into a position where we had an ability to play, but restrictions around crowds meant that in an already compromised

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crowds, and if it was sustainable and feasible, and this week we had to make a sensible decision on whether we could do that.” Mitchell said that the way senior clubs handled the ongoing discussions about the season has been first class. “AFL Outer East is immensely proud and grateful of its senior clubs through-out this period,” he said. “They have been united, positive, and hugely resilient and the leadership of our senior committees, coaches and players during this period has been exemplary. “The commitment to well-being, connectedness and mental health of participants and the community has been outstanding. Our clubs have set great foundations to return stronger than ever in 2021.” With the senior football competitions now cancelled, the league will put its focus into its junior competitions, senior netball and women’s football, with Mitchell confident that these competitions can enjoy a 2020 season, based on current government advice that sets it apart from the senior football. “We have a wonderful opportunity to showcase and shine a spotlight on these competitions,” he said. “As per our Return to Play guidelines, each competition across the AFL Outer East will be assessed independently in regards to a return to play. “The protocols allow those competitions (to start this year) - it’ll require some modifications and it’ll be an arrive, play and leave type scenario, so we’re looking to try and get those competitions going.”

Court action is on - local netball is ready to return By Romy Stephens The Lilydale and Yarra Valley Netball Association (LYVNA) is gearing up to get back on court, with Saturday competition confirmed to return this month. All clubs and teams within the association are expected to return for a 14-week season, commencing on 25 July. LYVNA president Simon Grimes said the return to play would look quite different, with some Covid-19 restrictions still in force, but it was exciting to have a start date on the horizon. “We’ve had to change our fixture, the length of games and time between the games but we think it’s manageable, time will tell,” he said. “The main difficulty is we’re a junior sport... the limit at the moment is one parent per player. “We’ve tried to give them (families and players) advice and hopefully teammates, clubs or other families are able to help each other out. “Spectators can watch from outside the perimeter of our facility. Most games you can view from the park outside our reserve.” It’s expected that over 200 teams from the association’s 20 clubs will enter this season. At this stage, no clubs have signalled they would not return due to safety concerns. It is understood that the competition return will also feature designated spectator zones separate from player benches, separated player benches between games and continual cleaning of facilities and equipment. Mr Grimes said the association would do its best to accommodate spectators that aren’t able to enter the courts. “I feel for the single mothers or split families that have to juggle multiple kids with only one parent and also for some of them it will be their first game. To not be able to have their mum and dad and grandparents come watch will be hard.” “Hopefully we’ll still be able to have the spectators that aren’t able to enter the court, still able to watch from a distance.” The disrupted season is set to have a fi22 MAIL

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“Ultimately we run the game for the kids, not the spectators.” Mr Grimes said many families were “as keen as mustard” to get back out on court. “We’re excited for the first round of the season, with all the Under 9s in their first season with their dresses too big and all their smiling faces,” he said. “Even though the spectators won’t be

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