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China challenge Yarra Valley wine makers say they are ready to co-operate with an anti-dumping investigation launched by China last week. The anti-dumping investigation into Australian wine could see tariffs placed on exports, further hampering an industry hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Dumping occurs when a company exports a product at a price that is lower than the price charged in the country of manufacture. This may lead to measures such as an additional duty on dumped imports that have damaged the local industry. Wine Yarra Valley CEO, Caroline Evans said the local wine industry was ready to be a part of the anti-dumping investigation. “It would definitely have an impact on us if it happened,” she said. “China is a large exporter of Yarra Valley wines, but at the moment we’re a long way from there. “We know there is going to be an investigation and our industry will step up and be involved in that investigation. We have faith in the system put forward to find that there has been no dumping of wine in that market. “We’re confident in the processes and that the outcome will show the concerns raised to be unfounded. “The investigation itself isn’t a crushing blow. But if there were tariffs placed on exports, we would be nervous about that. At this stage we’re not considering it’s going to happen.” Ms Evans said that the wine industry had faced many challenges throughout the year including bushfire smoke tainting vineyards, a lower yield and now the coronavirus pandemic. “What the wine industry has been through in the last eight months has been extraordinary. We’re a premium wine region and some of our key markets are our cellar doors, restaurants and our exports, so some of those have
been completely cut off or become quite constrained.” Ms Evans remains positive about the wine industry’s relationship with China going forward. “We have Chinese investment in the region in the wine industry so we’ve got close economic ties. “A lot of our wineries here have really close and commercially successful relationships with Chinese businesses, who are distributors of wine in China. We enjoy working with them and we would look forward to continuing this terrific relationship.” University of New South Wales international economic law expert Dr Weihuan Zhou said, “This investigation is a normal anti-dumping action that all governments are permitted to undertake under the World Trade Organization rules. “It should not be seen as a further escalation of the diplomatic tensions since Australia’s call for an independent probe into the origin of Covid-19.” “Rather, it is more likely a typical tit-for-tat action in the narrow field of anti-dumping, as a response to Australia’s longstanding practice of treating China as a non-market economy in a series of anti-dumping investigations in the past decade.” Dr Zhou said this marks China’s second anti-dumping action against Australia, while Australia currently has 18 (out of 27) antidumping measures on China. “China has been considerably less aggressive in the use of such measures. But, given that China accounts for $1.1 billion in sales and is Australia’s largest export market for wine (i.e. nearly 40 per cent of Australian wine), this investigation will have significant impacts on Australian wine producers and exporters who may not find an alternative market of a comparable size. In comparison, Chinese importers may find it relatively easier to switch to other sources such as France,” Dr Zhou said.
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Landmark possum ruling By Jed Lanyon Environmental group Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum has won its Federal Court case against state logging agency, VicForests, which will see further protections to forests subject to logging. Although the court reached its conclusion on the case in May, Justice Mortimer’s orders on Friday 21 August granted final injunctions to protect 66 coupes home to the threatened Greater Glider and critically endangered Leadbeater’s Possum subject to the case. The Judge made formal declarations of unlawful logging by VicForests in a case that will have national implications for species threatened by logging under Regional Forest Agreements across the country, now facing much greater scrutiny. Steve Meacher, president of Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum said the judgment hand-
ed down was “a gratifying close to the rollercoaster-ride” of the past three years. “These orders provide protection on the ground of precious forests that are the homes of Leadbeater’s Possums and Greater Gliders,” he said. “Our evidence and arguments have been resoundingly vindicated and we hope this result will have a real impact to relieve the threat of extinction for these very special endangered (animals) and to protect the forests in which they live.” Vicforests released a statement stating that they would “move quickly to lodge an appeal” following the Federal Court Orders. “The orders made by the Court make it clear that the decision relates only to the small number of forest areas that were the subject of the proceeding. It was based on areas harvested between 2014 and early 2019,”
the statement reads. “VicForests has now moved to a fundamentally different approach to harvesting that provides even greater protection for threatened species. “This is in addition to the government setting aside extensive areas for biodiversity protection at the end of 2019, including 96,000 ha set aside last November as part of its Victorian Forestry plan.” VicForests said all timber harvesting and regeneration operations have and will continue to be conducted in accordance with Victoria’s strict environmental regulations. Environmental Justice Australia senior lawyer Danya Jacobs said this was the first time the Federal Court had granted an injunction to prevent logging of threatened wildlife habitat and the first time Victoria’s logging industry had been held to account under federal environmental law.
“The outcome of this case demonstrates that properly enforcing our environment laws is critical to stem the loss of wildlife in this country,” Ms Jacobs said. “This case proved that a state agency unlawfully logged 26 areas home to species at risk of extinction which are meant to be protected by both state and federal law - and planned to unlawfully log another 66. “We hope the Court’s orders send a strong message to governments and industry across the country that if they flout the law at the expense of our threatened wildlife, the community will hold them to account in court.” “Australia has just lost billions of animals to catastrophic bushfires - one of the worst environmental disasters in living memory - and Australia has the highest rate of mammal extinction in the world.”
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Kids receiving their bikes from Cog Bikes Australia have been greeted with an additional surprise lately. In a bid to help bring joy to the local community during Covid-19, the bike shop has been sending Coggie the Parrot to deliver its bikes. Joel Warham is the man behind the Coggie suit. “I’ve had the parrot suit for a few years and originally wore it during a charity car rally across Australia raising money for Cancer Research,” Mr Warham said. “I recently found the parrot suit and thought it would be a great idea to help bring some smiles to the community. “So I dusted him off, put him on and off he went.” Coggie has also been a way to bring some extra joy to children who missed out on bikes for their birthday recently. With Covid-19 causing a worldwide bike shortage due to the extra demand for bikes and longer shipment times, many bikes bought for birthdays did not arrive in time. “No one would expect a parrot to be delivering their bike to the front door, so it’s providing something different for them to see and hopefully making them feel just that extra bit special,” Mr Warham said. Business has been up and down during Covid-19 for both Cog Bike stores in Monbulk and Warburton, according to Mr Warham. But the shops’ teams are working to keep both their own and the community’s spirits high. “Our Warburton location has really suffered as we mainly rely on tourism at that location, so we have been closed through most of Covid-19 in Warburton but we are focusing on the positives as much as we
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HEWI loses a stalwart Badger Creek lost a passionate and caring member of the community on 27 July as longtime Healesville Environmental Watch Inc (HEWI) member Maureen Bond passed away, aged 88. Maureen, a dedicated environmentalist, spent decades working on revegetation projects along the Grace Burn, Watts River, Queens Park and Coronation Park. The township of
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Healesville and surrounding regions will be worse off without her. Maureen was a dear friend to the Mountain Views Mail, often contacting the newspaper on upcoming HEWI events and taking the time to share the success of recent events. Maureen’s friends at HEWI compiled the following words to pay tribute to her: Maureen Wilma Bond nee Fox was born 30 December 1931 in Melbourne and attended Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School. She commenced a science degree at Melbourne University, but this was put on hold after her marriage and the demands of family life. She moved to the ACT for three years for her husband’s career, before returning and commencing work as the school’s science and technology manager. It was when house-sitting for a friend in Chum Creek that she first came to love the Healesville region. She eventually bought a house in Badger Creek and created a lovely native plant garden. If you walk along the Grace Burn or Watts River, take a moment to remember this dedicated local environmentalist. For 25 years Maureen organised many of the revegetation projects that restored the health of these waterways so platypus and other species could thrive. These events involved hours of organisation - can you imagine trying to coordinate 40 primary school students, teachers, parents, 30 corporate volunteers, Melbourne Water and Council staff to plant over 2000 seedlings in just one morning? They were always successful and enjoyable. Engaging students was very important to her and Healesville Primary School students learned the important connection between their plantings and the health of local waterways. Upon retirement, Maureen became a fulltime volunteer as an environmental advocate and was the secretary for HEWI for 15 years. She ran an office and organised events such as fundraising film nights, responded to community inquiries, produced a newsletter and wrote countless letters, submissions and funding applications. The events she organised always had well laid out refreshments, beautiful native flowers from her garden and well-prepared displays. She believed in the value of community education, was a proficient botanist and enjoyed HEWI nature walks focusing on orchids, fungi, nocturnal wildlife and successful habitat restoration. Hours of her time were spent reviewing planning documents and draft policies from all levels of government. In the many agendas she organized for HEWI’s meetings with Councillors, the breadth of the issues she covered was amazing, as was her knowledge of these issues which led to the astute questions she would ask. A proud moment for her was the renaming of the Don Road drain as Wirrup Yaluk (Blackfish Creek), after years of lobbying. As a founding member, she was also delighted when the Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum won their recent court case to further protect the local forests. Maureen was a strong advocate of networking and the sharing of ideas. As HEWI’s secretary, she supported and helped establish groups such as Healesville CoRE and Plastic Bag Free Healesville. She participated in activities of the Mammal Survey Group of Victoria, Vic National Parks Association, the local Greens party and film society. We will miss her energy, dedication to protecting and restoring the environment and ability to ask the key questions. We hope future generations will be inspired to follow her example. Maureen’s family and friends look forward to celebrating her life at Badger Weir in the near future.
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A man was taken to hospital after a crash in Lilydale about 6am on the morning of Tuesday 18 August. The man, who is in his late teens, was taken to Maroondah Hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries. Paramedics assessed a second person at the acne who was not thought to be seriously injured.
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Construction on the Yarra Valley’s newest school is well underway as the School for Student Leadership appoints a campus principal with the aim of opening early next year. The $8 million Don Valley campus is located next to Don Valley Primary School marks the fourth School for student Leadership campus, which will house Year 9 students for 7-10 weeks at a time. Mark Reeves, principal of the School for Student Leadership’s Alpine campus welcomed the school’s new principal, an East Gippsland educator. “We are delighted to advise that Michael Heyne has been appointed to lead the new campus of our school,” Mr Reeves said. “We have undertaken an extensive search and recruitment process which resulted in international and national responses. Against this competition, we have found the right person, an outstanding educator and an educational leader.” Mr Heyne said it was a “great honour and privilege” to be a part of the new school. “The work that it does in particular for regional Victoria is fantastic,” he said. “I am excited to be the leader of this new campus and add value to the lives of young Victorian students, as well as the communities in the Yarra Valley.” Mr Reeves said that most local secondary schools have already participated in all of the School for Student Leadership campuses over the last 20 years, including their international operation in China. The Don Valley campus was designed by Maddison Architects. It’s director, Peter Maddison, is known to many as the face of Grand Designs Australia. “While the new school is not a Grand Design in the sense of the TV show, it is a grand and magnificent $8 million project in a beautiful location in the Yarra Valley,” Mr Reeves said. The school will feature an operable roof,
A 48 year old disqualified female driver was detected speeding at 134km/h in an 80km/h zone on Warburton Highway in East Warburton on Saturday 15 August about 3.45pm. The woman returned positive results for alcohol and illicit drugs. Her vehicle was immediately impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1555. She later returned an Evidentiary Breath Test (EBT) result of 0.027 - The legal limit for unlicensed drivers is 0.00. The driver will be required to explain her behaviour to a magistrate in due course.
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Michael Heyne and Mark Reeves at the Don Valley campus. will feature state-of-the-art computer technology and can respond to potential fire risks in a safe manner. “It accommodates 45 students in two separate accommodation wings. It will have access to many of the Yarra Ranges natural assets for expeditions, river activities and mountain bike riding,” Mr Reeves said. “Importantly, the new campus is deemed critical infrastructure by the State Government. As a result, construction will continue unabated through Stage 4 restrictions. “We may encounter minor delays due to the availability of materials and trades due to the lockdown but we are still anticipating and
Construction for the new School for Student Leadership campus in Don Valley. working to deliver the project by the end of this year or early next year in time for the school to open in term one.”
Big drop in local Covid-19 cases By Jed Lanyon and Romy Stephens Active coronavirus cases in the Yarra Ranges have almost halved in the last fortnight following the implementation of Stage 4 restrictions. The Department of Health and Human Services reported 71 active coronavirus cases in the Yarra Ranges on Monday 24 August down from 136 on 10 August. Victoria recorded 116 new cases and 15
new deaths that same day, with the total number of cases at 18,330. Within the state, 29 of the new cases were linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 87 were under investigation. 138 of the 237 total cases in the Yarra Ranges have been linked to Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in Kilsyth. The latest Covid-19 figures come as Victoria Police issued 197 Covid-19 fines, over a 24
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The weather can be unpredictable at this time of the year with significant rainfalls throughout the eastern region and thick fog around the hills. Police caution those travelling for essential reasons to use extra caution on wet roads and during low visibility conditions. Police advise the use of headlights on low beam and to allow a safe braking distance between yourself and other vehicles. Traffic hazards such as debris on the road or minor flooding can be reported to the VicRoads Traffic Management Centre 24/7 on 13 11 70. For incidents on non VicRoads controlled roads, contact your local Council authority. If you encounter a significant safety hazard such as a tree blocking a road or deep floodwaters, contact 000 and request police or SES assistance.
False plates A 31-year-old female driver entered the Coldstream vehicle check point with no front number plate on her car on the evening of Friday 21 August. Subsequent enquiries by Police revealed the rear plate on the woman’s vehicle to be false and the vehicle to be unregistered. The woman was found to have been previously disqualified from driving and she returned a positive result for illicit drugs. A search of her vehicle also located a quantity of illicit drugs. She was arrested and interviewed in relation to all matters. Her vehicle was immediately impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1017 and she will face Court charged with numerous matters at a future date.
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Farmer wins fire payout By Jed Lanyon A Toolangi Strawberry farmer has won a battle with his insurance company to cover the loss of his fire damaged shed. Binz Nursery owner Trevor Binz said he was “happy as Larry” upon learning the full costs of damages to his shed would now covered after a faulty smart meter caused a blaze to rip through his property. Mr Binz had set up a GoFundMe in hopes he could source the remainder of the required funds after his insurer initially offered less than half of what was owed, claiming he was under-insured. Mr Binz said while he never wished it would come to crowdfunding the rebuilding costs, he feared he would be bankrupt by the next strawberry harvest. Now, he’s glad to be able to refund thousands of dollars back to those who donated to the GoFundMe. Mr Binz shared how he helped fight off the fire that tore through his shed, destroying his coolrooms over five months ago. “It happened in the middle of the night,” he said. “We had just started our harvest and had the shed and the coolrooms going. Apparently the smart meter decided to spontaneously combust and light the back of the shed on fire. “I was awoken to the sound of a gas bottle
exploding and it went flying. I just got as many hoses together as I could to stop it spreading to the other shed until the CFA got there.” He said within 30 minutes, 14 fire trucks were on scene helping extinguish the fire. In the aftermath, Mr Binz said he was shocked when he was told he would receive less than half of the $985,000 of the total cost of the rebuild after his property was re-valued at three times its original amount. “I didn’t realise I was living on such a goldmine,” he joked. “I’m a third generation grower. My grandpa started it all. Then dad ran it his whole life,” Mr Binz said. “Dad was devastated when the shed burnt down. He built it in the nineties and poured a lot of money into it and spent years paying it off. So nobody wanted to see that.” Binz Nursery supplies about 5-6 million plants each year, including strawberry runners to other growers. The Mail approached the insurance company involved for comment but did not hear back before deadline. At Mr Binz’s request the Mail has agreed not to name the insurance company involved.
Damage following the fire at Binz Nursery.
A Silva lining in pandemic life as cafe pays it forward Emergency service workers in the Yarra Valley are sure to be well caffeinated following Wesburn’s Silva Coffee’s ‘pay it forward’ program, allowing customers to purchase a coffee for those working on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Silva Coffee owner Cleo Silva told Star Mail that their roastery door is frequently visited by paramedics from the nearby Yarra Junction Ambulance Station. “Some of our regular customers will see them come here and in the past they’d lean over and whisper ‘I’d like to buy some coffees for the paramedics’ and it’d just be their way of saying thanks,” she said. “For us here and our staff, it’s just good to be able to provide a nice moment in their day. It’s good to just check in with how they’re going and it’s nice to just bring a smile to their face and have a laugh ... even though you can’t actually see the smile because of the masks. “It’s pretty full on for them out there at the moment, so it might be nice for them to have
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be pinned to the cafe’s walls displaying messages of positivity. “It’s something that anyone who walks in the door can see and share in the happiness,” Ms Silva said. “Now it’s become bigger than the ambos and emergency service workers. Now the pay it forward can be for anyone doing it tough or for someone who looks like they need something to brighten their day.” “The whole pay it forward concept is just to promote kindness and allow people to have the ability to give and accept a gift at the moment.” Ms Silva described operating Silva Coffee throughout the pandemic as a “rollercoaster” experience when having to navigate the different stages of coronavirus restrictions. “We have three staff on JobKeeper, so we’re very thankful for the JobKeeper program. It’s been a key factor in us surviving this. “Like many others, it’s forced us to have to think outside the box and be very dynamic with what our offerings are ... We’re lucky to have a local community that’s supporting us.”
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New life for old station After years of being a vacant dilapidated portable, the old Yarra Junction police station has been given a new life thanks to Recovery Options. Recovery Options provides disability support services to people living in the Yarra Valley and surrounds as a registered NDIS provider. Services range from personal care, support coordination, domestic assistance, therapy, mental health and behavioural support, gardening and cleaning. All Australians who acquire a permanent life long and enduring disability either through birth or later in life are eligible for an NDIS package which is designed as a safety net to support those aged 0-65. Recovery Options opened in March 2018 by Melbourne social worker Russell Bosnjakovic who moved to the Yarra Valley 15 years ago. Mr Bosnjakovic started with one client and has since grown the business with three other locals Jill Willbouby, David Breit and Travis Heenan with the organisation now servicing over 130 local clients and employing over 70 local qualified support staff. Recovery Options has achieved systems compliance certification allowing it to carry the recognisable five ticks badge, an important symbol when recognising a Government registered disability provider compared to a non registered disability provider. Mr Bosnjakovic touts the business to be one of the best disability providers in Australia. “Recovery Options is fast becoming the first choice amongst participants and family members,” he said. “Morale is high and so are the standards. All staff undergo a scrupulous induction and screening processes and are selected on the right attitude, and high moral and ethical standard based on social work code of ethics.” Recovery Options now resembles a national embassy with an array of flags flying high on location. “We recognise the australian flag, Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander flags and even
notice the gay and lesbian flag - the first to mast in the Yarra Valley.” Recovery Options has recently had the transgender flag specially made to fly alongside the otehrs, also a first for the Yarra Valley according to Mr Bosnjakovic. “All five flags represent inclusiveness, tolerance, remembrance, and respect for all people and cultures regardless of diversity.” Previously, highly skilled local disability
support staff would need to drive down the line to gain employment, while Melbournians were driving into the Yarra Valley, creating issues of unreliability and services gaps which have now been filled as a result of Recovery Options. Mr Bosnjakovic said Recovery Options is always hiring new, qualified, energetic and competent staff, who align with its mission of high quality service and look forward to expanding
lifelong relationships with participants, families and new partners. Moving forward, Recovery Options is negotiating the construction of purpose built homes called Supported Disability Accommodation (SDA) for people living in the Yarra Ranges with the first project due for completion in 2021. For further information call 5900 6898 or make a referral on the Recovery Options website recoveryoptions.com.au
Petember, a paw-some doggy fundraiser By Romy Stephens Local dog owners are dressing up their furry friends this September to help raise money for children in need. Petember, run by children’s charity Variety, is Australia’s first ever dog dress up competition that raises money for Variety Assistance Dogs. Dogs and their owners will take on weekly costume challenges over the month of September in a bid to win prizes and score themselves treats along the way. Each entrant has its own fundraising page, where money can be donated. Millgrove’s Talei Whiteside has entered her two dogs, Lucy and Archie, because she believed everyone deserved to have a dog by their side.
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“It sounded like fun to dress up Lucy and Archie and raise money for a good cause,” she said. “My dogs bring me so much joy and I am grateful for their companionship and I want anyone in need to have this opportunity.” Variety CEO Mandy Burns encouraged dog owners to get involved and support the organisation’s efforts to provide dogs to those in need. “We know how much pets are loved, but for our children in need, an Assistance Dog will change their life and that of their family,” Ms Burns said. “When specially trained seizure-alert dogs pull a child into the recovery position or a highly skilled Autism assistance dog keeps a child from running on the street, it is life
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Phone support for youth A new local Youth Health Hub is now offering support to young people through phone and video call. The Youth Health Hub is for people aged 1225 in the Lilydale, Yarra Ranges and surrounding areas. It will provide mental and general health support while also offering life skills and support. Due to Covid-19 the hub is currently only operating virtually but services are set to expand as restrictions ease. The Youth Health Hub is operated by Inspiro Community Health Service and partners, including Oonah Health and Community Services Aboriginal Corporation, Eastern Community Legal Centre, Anchor housing services and Cire education services. Inspiro CEO Sue Sestan said young people and their families can connect with the hub by text, phone or chat via the website. “Services include mental health, youth counselling, sexual health, dietetics, exercise physiology, housing and homelessness assistance, outreach support, education support, supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, youth groups, legal assistance
and youth-friendly GP services among others,” she said. Youth representative Josh Bruni said the hub is an important step forward for youth mental health as vulnerable young Victorians’ needs were often not met. “Creating a one stop shop where young people can go to get supported and get the help they need, will go a long way to supporting young people and creating brighter futures,” he said. The hub will be supported by $4.5 million of Federal Government Funding over three years. “Along with a separately funded headspace satellite service, the Lilydale based hub will deliver vital health and support services for young people living in the outer east, the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges,” Casey MP Tony Smith said. A Youth Reference Group is involved in designing, monitoring and evaluating hub activities and services during its operation. Teams at the Youth Health Hub will also work in collaboration with the Knox headspace satellite and Main Street Medical in Lilydale.
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Live music returns at a distance to virtually entertain By Jed Lanyon Watts River Brewing has partnered with local artists to perform a virtual concert live from its Facebook page this Friday night. Healesville’s Jeff Jenkins will be taking to the virtual stage in what he says will be his first live performance since March. “It’s like a virtual Friday night drinks at 6pm for an hour, and it’s a great way for people to still feel connected and still be hearing live music, which is so scarce at the moment and people are missing it so much,” Mr Jenkins said. Mr Jenkins admitted it’s going to be “a bit weird” for him to be performing without a live audience, but that it would come with the same anticipation and nerves as a live crowd. “When you play to an audience, you’ve got that community and you’re feeding off of eachother. I put my energy out and the audience gives theirs back. I’m going to have to imagine that people are sitting at home and are loving it.” Like many in the arts industry, Mr Jenkins said he’s feeling the frustrations of having his livelihood changed due to the coronavirus pandemic. “I have found it particularly frustrating and a little bit depressing at times. Before the lockdowns I had a lot of gigs planned. The band was all fired up to get out and play and now we can’t even get out together and rehearse. “These guys I play with aren’t just hired musicians, they’re my friends and colleagues. You lose that camaraderie and companion-
Jeff Jenkins ship being not able to play. That’s what we live for. “And when it’s taken away, you start to question the point of it and who you are in the scheme of things. Music helps bring joy to people and it’s a big part of who I am as a person, and when I’m not able to do that it’s an absolute killer.”
Mr Jenkins said he had spent time away creating new songs about his frustrations. Some of these songs will make up his virtual concert, while he promises a token Bob Dylan song too. “It’s been a good thing to me to be able to open up and think about being a songwriter again. It’s been a good opportunity to get back into that. I put that (songwriting) on hold for a
longtime while pretending to be Bob Dylan. “We’re all trying to keep ourselves sane and positive in what we’re doing. We’ve all just got to hang in there and find whatever it is that makes us happy.” To view Mr Jenkins’ live performance, visit the Watts River Brewing Facebook page on Friday 28 August at 6pm.
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Josie’s Zoom-ba success By Romy Stephens Since losing both of her jobs due to Covid-19, Josie Rothon has turned her life around by running her Zumba classes online. The Mount Evelyn mother of four has been a fitness instructor for 24 years and became a Zumba instructor 10 years ago. When the coronavirus pandemic hit earlier this year, Ms Rothon lost all of her income sources. “My gym was shut down and I was also a waitress, I lost both jobs,” Ms Rothon said. Despite being “terrified” of using technology and Zoom, the outgoing fitness instructor decided to livestream her classes online. Little did she know at the time, the switch would soon become an overwhelming success. “I had over 50 women in the first class...I made $6000 in one week even though I said to everyone it was a donation only,” Ms Rothon said. The classes have also hit the global stage, with participants tuning in from places such as the United Kingdom, America, Denmark and New Zealand. Ms Rothon attributed the online success to her addition of humour and entertainment within her sessions. Participants will often hear her cracking jokes between dances and she also likes to keep her routines simple, so anyone can join. “I do a lot of simple dances to modern pop music, ranging from Michael Jackson to Beyonce and Tina Turner,” Ms Rothon said. “I don’t do a lot of Latin. It’s not Zumba in the sense of Zumba, it’s simple and easy-tofollow routines that you add your own energy.” Ms Rothon said moving her classes online has allowed her Zumba to become more accessible for all different body types and fitness levels. “For people that have never tried dancing
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before and are afraid of the word Zumba, they can do it with their camera off,” she said. “I haven’t got the perfect body but it’s not about that, it’s about enjoying the body you have now and embracing exactly who you are. “It’s for everybody, any fitness level, I have participants from 3-years-old to my eldest at 79.” Ms Rothon now runs 11 classes a week and charges only $4 for each class.
better about my own body. I’ve always, in my fitness career, been up against my peers who have six packs and are muscly,” Ms Rothon said. “For the first time in my life I’ve started to have my own appreciation for my own body and self love.” To find out more about Josie’s classes follow Josies Live Zumba Facebook group page or contact Josie on 0403 316 433.
She runs a mums and kids class every Sunday and a themed night every Friday, where participants dress up and there is a $30 gift card for the best dressed. But the benefits of her online classes during Covid-19 haven’t just gone to participants, with Ms Rothon saying her own life has completely changed due to the support from her online community. “It’s really humbling and I’ve never felt
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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-
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.
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Donate this Daffodil Day Yarra Ranges residents are being encouraged to donate a daffodil ahead of Daffodil Day at the end of this month. Every year, on average, 891 locals in the Yarra Ranges are diagnosed with cancer. This year’s Daffodil Appeal Appeal, run by the Cancer Council, looks slightly different, with no site program. But Victorians are still being encouraged to donate a daffodil online for life-saving cancer research. Money raised through the Daffodil Day Appeal will help fund some of the brightest researchers in the country, who are dedicated to
discovering the next cancer breakthroughs. The Cancer Council is aiming to aim more than $300,000 in Victoria this year. “Despite advances made in research and improving survival rates for many cancers, we know that every four minutes another Australian is diagnosed with cancer,” she said. The Daffodil Day Appeal will culminate in Daffodil Day on 28 August. For more information about Daffodil Day or to donate, visit daffodilday.com.au or call 1300 65 65 85. mailcommunity.com.au
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Change the only constant Greek philosopher Heraclitus lived around 500BC but his wonderful saying “The only constant in life is change” is so apt in today’s coronavirus world. While we are grappling with the virus, life and work goes on and none more so than in Lilydale which is undergoing a transformation on a scale not witnessed before in the town’s history. The new railway station removing the Main Street level crossing and the development of the Kinley Estate on the former Cave Hill Quarry site are massive projects. Our society has endeavoured to be a part of both projects. Not to stop them but to ensure they respect our heritage and embrace it in the projects to achieve a continuing link of the past with the present. I along with a group of residents, have the privilege of serving on the Stakeholder Liaison Group for the Lilydale level crossing removal project. Through this group’s monthly meetings I have shared our knowledge of the importance
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Lilydale and District Historical Society president of Lilydale’s history and ensured: Our heritage listed avenue of trees in Main Street and the Lilydale Railway Station are protected. The stone used on the station is from our own Coldstream Quarry - honouring the various stone walls and gateways around town. The bridge across Main Street will be brown to match that of the Warburton Rail Trail Bridge. Station landscaping and tree planting will reflect the town’s existing treescapes and local indigenous species.
Lilydale’s John Street bridge, previously known as “subway’’, April 1973. Possible inclusion of a clock tower to replicate the Melba Gates and Lilydale Post Office clocks of the past. Using the red bricks from the John Street underpass as a feature around the station precinct to honour the many brickworks that operated in Lilydale and provided brick for buildings in town and throughout Melbourne. And retention of the existing railway station and the goods shed.
I’ll finish with a more recent quote. History nurtures identity in a world characterised by difference and change. History enables people to discover their own place in stories of families, communities, First Peoples, and nations - individuals and groups who have shaped the world in which they live. (Value of History Statement adopted by history groups throughout Australia) Stay safe and well.
Exercise is the mental key SOCIALLY SPEAKING... The damaging effects the global pandemic has had across the community may come as no surprise to some. From financial insecurity or increasing unemployment rates (+2.4 per cent since June last year), postponing of social events, cancellation of community recreational sport, or the inability to visit family and friends. Not only are we living in a pandemic, we are also living in a mental health epidemic. A recent study on the effects of Covid-19 outbreaks alarmingly found that 78 per cent of participants have had their mental health negatively impacted by some degree. A wellbeing survey conducted by the CSIRO found that during the pandemic, 40 per cent of people felt they had gained weight, 40-50 per cent of people had increased sedentary time (sitting down watching TV/playing computer games) and that two in three Australians felt that exercise was negatively impacted. These statistics may be responsible as a consequence for the shutting down of gyms and fitness centres, and the termination of community sport. Nevertheless, exercise may be the key to managing mental health during Stage 4 restrictions. The benefits of exercise and mental health have been well researched and would suggest exercise is equal to or more effective than pharmacological interventions for depressive symptoms. In addition, exercise has been shown to improve mood, reduce stress, and have positive effects on anxiety through physiological and biochemical mechanisms. With current restrictions enforced by the Victorian Government, we are limited to what we can achieve with day-to-day life. Opportunely, we are granted to exercise for one hour per day outside of our homes. This one hour may be the most important hour you should set aside for yourself each day. As an observer, it is fantastic to see an increase in the amount of families walking or riding their bikes down the neighbourhood. However, most adults are not getting nearly enough the recommended physical activity guidelines per week of an accumulative of 150-300 minutes of moderate or 75-150 minutes of vigorous intensity physical activity with at least two-days of muscle strengthening training. Tips from an Accredited Exercise Physiologist for Stage 4 restrictions: 1. Set yourself some health goals that you want to achieve through the remainder of restrictions. Make sure these goals are measurable, achievable and realistic. 2. Focus on yourself, find a routine that works for you and stick to it. Having 12 MAIL
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Here are some of the stories that have had people talking on Facebook. Thomas J Osburg : In response to ‘Red Cross tips to get through lockdown’ 15 August: “What would make me really happy to get through this lockdown as a resident of Victoria in stage 4 lockdown 70 km from Melbourne is Dan Andrews either resigning or being replaced and he can take all the other members of the gang of 8 with him”. Kim Jones: In response to ‘Covid cases steady’ 10 August: “The RT PCR testing is not appropriate for detecting Covid-19 as per the inventors own words. The stats and categorisation of deaths is incorrect as per many documents from WA, VIC and even a video of the Qld
health officer. Also magically the flu cases and deaths have magically decreased compared to this time last year. We have shut down our economy for this!! And we all think by being locked up and wearing masks that we are doing the ’right’ thing. Wondering now where did all the smart Victorians go?” Tim Douglas: In response to ‘Yarra Junction man eyes new car after $1 million TattsLotto win’ 10 August: “I hope its not my dad - he’s got too many old cars already!” Rhonda Jensen: In response to ‘Tesselaar Tulip Festival cancelled’ 10 August: “This sucks. I went every year as a kid. And have carried on the tradition with my kids and have been the last 15 years in a roll. We’ll miss it this year we love going there.”
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structure throughout the day can help with compliance to exercise. Start slow and build yourself up. Start with short 6x5 minute walks or 3x10 minute walks. Build your way up to aim for 30-minutes on most days. Add variety to your exercises. Walk down different routes, go for a jog, walk the dog, try some weight training, listen to some music or a podcast whilst you exercise. Walk with someone else. Government advice states you are allowed to exercise with one other person (if they are within your 5km radius). This is a great way to use exercise as a way of social interaction. Enjoy the open air. Check the local weather guides and where possible walk outside and make exercise something to enjoy and not a chore.
If you think you’re not getting enough exercise and you’re looking for an exercise professional who has the skills and knowledge to manage your condition, cares about your wellbeing and understands the challenges you may face or if you have any questions you can contact Nick from Hills Exercise Physiology via email nick@hillsep. com.au. Hills EP strongly recommends that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. You should be in good physical condition and be able to participate in the exercise. Nick Scarlett is an accredited exercise physiologist and director of Hills Exercise Physiology in Belgrave South.
LETTERS Go vegan and save lives In response to ‘Have ewe been paying attention?’(page 3, Star Mail, 18 August). Animals are not stock, they’re living breathing sentient beings with a birthright to live, and be saved by compassionate caring people. Saving lives must never be seen as theft. Animals must never be tagged, and seen as objects. The farmers should transition to plant
based farming. More pandemics will bring people to their knees, will get worse until people transition to an all plant-based food diet. Animal farms are breeding grounds for more pandemics, but of course, most humans are too stupid to recognise this. Save lives, go vegan Dap Rice, Lilydale mailcommunity.com.au
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Spoonville smiles add colour and joy Clusters of characters on spoons have been putting smiles on the faces of residents across the Yarra Ranges recently. Spoonville is one of the latest Covid-19 crazes that is gaining popularity across the world. It sees the creation of spoon characters that are then placed in clusters across towns. The initiative began in England to help cheer up local communities during lockdown, before spreading throughout the world. Spoonvilles have now been spotted in local towns such as Montrose, Emerald and Yarra Junction. Have you seen a Spoonville in your suburb? Send us a picture at editor@mailcommunity. com.au.
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rival on Monday afternoon. “Berwick’s home ground, Edwin Flack Reserve, is a high quality venue for sport in general and the club’s facilities are state of the art and will fit in perfectly with the rest of the league,” a league statement read. “The league is very excited by the addition of the Berwick Football Club to the league and we wish them all the best in their inaugural season.” Berwick president Glenn Gambetta said the club was absolutely delighted to be joining the Eastern Football League after a long process. “The excitement at the club is unprecedented,” he said. “In these most uncertain times, when no one knows what’s around the corner, the only thing that these guys have had to look to from a football perspective is the fact that we’re going to Eastern. “It sets a challenge for us, and we’re really looking forward to it.” Gambetta said the move was not just going to benefit the football club, but the entire region. “We had a belief that a club in the area had to put their hand up - the good kids going through here and Gippsland, if they want to play they have to travel to a Noble Park or Rowville,” he said. “So we’ve made this decision just as much for football in the area as for the Berwick Football Club.”
Gambetta thanked the Eastern Football Netball League for facilitating the move across from the Outer East. “I’d really like to thank Troy Swainston (Eastern CEO) and the board, they’ve been fantastic in supporting us and assisting us,” he said. “They’ve had the resolve to get us over the line, so all credit to them.” AFL Outer East region general manager Aaron Bailey confirmed that the Berwick Netball Club will remain in the AFL Outer East, with just the senior football club transferring to the Eastern league, and wished the Wickers the best for the future. “AFL Outer East can confirm that the Berwick Football Club has been successful in its application to join the Eastern Football Netball League for season 2021,” Bailey said. “We are pleased to announce that the Berwick Netball Club will remain in the AFL Outer East in 2021, with all 10 sides competing in netball next year. “AFL Outer East and the Berwick Netball Club have begun the process of developing a long term vision for the club that will ensure it has the structures in place that will see the club compete in a football/netball structure in the long term in the Outer East. “Further announcements in regards to competition structures, salary caps and player points will be made shortly. “AFL Outer East wishes Berwick Football Club the best for the future.”
Mount Evelyn’s Lincoln Denny has proven quite the artistic talent after taking out a Basketball Victoria jersey design competition. The Design Your Jersey competition saw promising young artists from across the state design a basketball jersey. Lincoln’s winning design featured an electric green and yellow basketball wrapped in flames. It also had the number 66 surrounded by flames with a black and white shaded background. His electric colours, attention to detail and overall design were determined by judges as the standout component. In a Facebook post, Basketball Victoria said these features revealed his passion for basketball and his personality. “I just like drawing flames. I think they look really cool,” Lincoln said. “They are my favourite colours. Especially lime green because it’s like the Monster Energy colours.” Lincoln, who plays basketball for the Eastern Eagles, said he was “so excited” to win the competition, particularly because he beat his three brothers, who also entered. Lincoln’s father, Troy, said his son spent hours designing the jersey.He said Lincoln’s talent for drawing “runs in the family.” “I’ve always really enjoyed any form of art work, and being a custom car builder I have to use my creative side daily in my job,” Troy said. “From a young age he always had an interest in drawing and colouring. He’d watch me for hours and then try to copy what I’d done,” Troy said. “He loves drawing hot rods and other cars with flames and he also loves customising his BMX.” Lincoln’s prizes will include an AND1 custom basketball jersey with his winning design, a Spalding colouring-in ball and a $100 AND1 voucher for the purchase of shoes.
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6-YEAR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 1-4 SERIES UTILITY TRACTORS
JOB DONE. 1023E
COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR
YOURS FOR
$
19,990
*
• Fitted with loader • 22 hp 3-cylinder diesel engine • Easy-to-use, two speed hydrostatic transmission • Standard 4WD and power steering
2025R
COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR
YOURS FOR
$
23,990
*
• Fitted with loader • 24 hp 3-cylinder diesel engine • Easy-to-use, two speed hydrostatic transmission
3038E
COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR
YOURS FOR
$
26,990
*
• Fitted with loader • 37 hp 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine • 3-range eHydro™transmission
Talk to your local Glenmac dealer about which John Deere Compact Utility Tractor will get the job done at your place.
14 Rushdale St, Knoxfield (03) 9763 8255 “Glenmac and John Deere… a successful partnership for over 40 years”
459 Maroondah Hwy, Lilydale (03) 9735 0166
85 Bald Hill Rd, Pakenham (03) 5941 5966
www.glenmac.com.au
*Price includes GST, pre-delivery, freight, assembly and dealer charges. Valid until 31/10/2020. Actual specifications, features and loader brands may vary from models shown. † Conditions apply. Valid on 1 - 4 Series Utility Tractors. 6 year/2000 hours (whichever comes first). See us for more information on the Limited Warranty for New John Deere Turf & Utility Equipment. 12456627-DL32-20
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