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Emu health check

School gates reopen

Family aces it on court

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Mim walks proud

By Jed Lanyon

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Mim Kocher with her map of Healesville.

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they’re a challenge.

“When I walk into town, there’s two big hills. When I first started I would stop so many times to get my breath. Now I don’t stop at all, I walk up and off I go.

“It’s been very beneficial for my lungs. I’m just wondering how many other people are doing this because it’s such a great thing to do.”

Despite living in the town for about 27 years, Ms Kocher said she’s gained a better understanding of Healesville throughout her daily walks.

“What I’ve learnt is there’s so much history here and there are some really beautiful old streets. There’s so many streets I’d never been down before that have these beautiful houses

with big gardens and stunning views.

“I take my phone with me and photograph views, unusual letter boxes, plants, trees, buildings and houses. I have come to know our beautiful town in these past six months far better than in the 27 years I have lived here.”

Ms Kocher manages to rattle off many names of Healesville’s courts, drives and laneways with ease.

“My friends reckon I’m a bit of a detective.”

But six months on and nearly two hundred consecutive days of walking, Ms Kocher said she’s not sick of the sights and plans to retrace her steps soon.

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done, especially healthwise. I just love any sort of challenge or quest.

When asked what she would do in a perfect world, if the restrictions were suddenly dropped and Melbourne were free from the virus. Ms Kocher said she would still carry on her daily walking habit.

“I definitely would like to keep up the walking. They reckon if you do something for a certain amount of time it becomes a habit.

“I guess I’d have to start on Yarra Glen when we’re allowed to. I’m dying to get on the train and head into the city to see the family again.

It’d be nice to explore some of the laneways in the city.”

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Healesville resident Mim Kocher is thriving under the Covid-19 restrictions, having set herself the challenge of walking around town each day in lockdown.

Since 1 April, Ms Kocher has taken to Healesville’s streets each day and has explored every street, road and trail of the town she loves.

And unlike the infamous ‘Karen from Brighton’, who was sick of walking the streets of Brighton, ‘Mim from Healesville’ is quite the opposite, having enjoyed traversing her township for over six months now.

“It’s kind of become my quest,” she said.

“My husband thinks I’m taking it to extreme but I think if I missed a day, then I’d start to just miss the next one and then the next one again.”

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, Ms Kocher, like many, was unable to fulfil her regular gym visit or swim at the local pool. Instead opting to take a walk.

“It just seemed like a good thing to do at the time.”

Now Ms Kocher has a giant map of the Healesville area and has highlighted each path she takes on her daily walks, as she completes her mission of covering every possible location within her allocated five kilometre area.

Rain, hail or shine, Ms Kocher takes to the streets at 10am listening to a podcast while trying to find somewhere she hasn’t explored, or she’ll just enjoy one of her favourite spots.

“Everyday, even if it’s just a couple of kilometres. If it’s freezing cold I’ll put on the wind jacket and a scarf.

“I usually leave by about 10am and if I haven’t left by then, I usually start to get a bit toey.”

She said she averages about four or five kilometres a day, with her best being ten kilometre walk.

Having become quite accustomed to the area, Ms Kocher and a friend wondered if the town’s name was inspired by the landscape.

“It’s a very hilly place, here in ‘Hillsville’.

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All eyes on the gin prize

By Jed Lanyon Healesville gin distillery Four Pillars is one of four gin producers across the globe shortlisted for the 2020 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) International Gin Producer of the Year award.

Four Pillars has the rare opportunity to defend their trophy, having claimed the honour last year.

“To win it this year would be pretty incredible, considering we made all these plans to take the 2019 trophy on a global tour and so far, it has made it no further than Sydney, we haven’t even got it to Queensland.” said Four Pillars Distiller and Co-Founder Cameron Mackenzie.

“To win this trophy once was obviously a life highlight, to win it a second time would frankly be beyond belief - I’m pretty sure I’d have to retire.”

Four Pillars Gin was the first Australian distillery to win the award for International Gin Producer of the Year, in recognition of its leading role in the world of gin, creating some of the most awarded gins on the planet, and leading the way for craft spirits producers around the world through its commitment to collaboration, creativity, design and world-class experiences, all anchored by its home in Healesville.

Since then, through the twists and turns of 2020, the distilling and production teams, the

Four Pillars staff celebrating their victory at last year’s IWSC Awards. engine room of Four Pillars, have continued hitting their marks and blowing the world away with incredible gins they know and love, with persistent experimentation and boundary-pushing when it comes to new gins time and time again.

“This nomination is a tribute to our entire team, however we cannot understate the immense contribution of the guys in the shed ac-

tually making the stuff worth drinking, and worth talking about,” said Mr Mackenzie.

“2020 has been one for the books, a challenge we could never have anticipated. And through this unpredictable year, our distilling and production teams have continued to show up. They battle it out with our bottling machine through the coldest Yarra Valley winters wearing layer upon layer. They make sure the

shelves stay stocked, and boxes get packed and the deliveries get to where they need to go.

“They truly are the engine room, and this nomination goes to them.”

The 51st annual IWSC winners will be announced at a virtual ceremony to be conducted from IWSC headquarters in London on November 18.

Thriller with plenty of energy marks debut for author

By Jed Lanyon A Healesville author has made her publishing debut with a conspiracy thriller about a world-changing invention.

Lexa Gibson, a fitter and turner by trade working in the engineering industry, has always wondered what would happen if someone were to invent a free energy device.

Would the oil companies and electricity providers allow such a device to potentially and significantly eat into their profit margins?

This sparked the idea for her to pen the novel Free Energy, published by Xlibris AU. “I thought about what it’d be like to invent an electric car that never needed charging up and if the oil giants and electric companies

would stand to lose a lot of money or if they’d try and make the invention disappear,” Ms Gibson said.

The novel follows Trish Adams, who becomes embroiled in a high stakes game of cat-and-mouse as attempts are made to erase the new invention and the inventor from existence.

As a first-time author, Ms Gibson shared some advice for those who might be interested in creating their own story.

“I was really unsure as to whether I could get published. I just wrote a story that I would have liked to read and try not to compare it to the work of other people.”

Ms Gibson said it took a long time to write Free Energy and that approaching a publish-

er inspired her to finish off the book.

“When I first started writing I thought I’d only get about 200 pages, but the chapters just got bigger and bigger ... I enjoyed writing it but it was very challenging. I just got better and better as I went on and I’m quite happy with how it turned out.”

Ms Gibson said readers who like a good conspiracy story filled with thrill and intrigue will enjoy the book.

Ms Gibson is already working on another novel, set in the same universe as Free Energy.

“I’ve got another idea for another book because I approached a publisher before I finished and was able to write the main protagonist of my next book into Free Energy.”

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Long-term budget plea

By Romy Stephens Interface Councils is calling on the Victorian Budget to prioritise long-term support for vulnerable residents in outer suburban municipalities whose employment and livelihoods have been destroyed by Covid-19.

The state budget has been deferred this year, but is expected to be released before December.

Interface spokesperson David Hawkins said this year’s budget will be a watershed announcement that can offer hope to over 1.6 million people living in outer Melbourne.

“It will be more relevant to people’s everyday lives than in years before. Melbourne’s growth areas have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic but they also have a primary role to play in the state’s economic recovery,” he said.

“Outer suburban areas have huge rates of rental and mortgage stress and our young people are now losing study and job opportunities because of the evolving mental health crisis.

“Residents have embraced supporting local businesses and working from home. In the upcoming State Budget we hope to see a common-sense approach to embedding positive changes to interface areas, so that the benefits of these measures can continue to be felt.”

Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing said it

was more important than ever for the State Government to support Victorians through creating jobs and improving local communities.

“This group raises a number of really important themes around investment, support and funding for growth and interface areas as we move from pandemic response into economic, employment and social recovery,” she said.

“Throughout the year I have been advocating for a range of local projects to be funded in the upcoming budget which will alleviate the pressure on household budgets, create local jobs and also improve access to services and employment outside of Melbourne.

“I’m continuing the work to make sure that our interface areas are part of the conversation about State Government funding and investment, including through regular meetings and discussions on local projects and priorities.”

The calls for support in outer suburban communities came as the Federal Government released its 2020-21 Budget on 6 October.

The Federal Budget focused on Covid-19 recovery through a new JobMaker hiring credit, available to employers taking on someone aged 16-35 who has been on JobSeeker.

Casey MP Tony Smith said the Government was “taking action to avoid a lost generation of

young job seekers.”

“As we’ve seen this year and as history shows, hard economic times always negatively impact young people”.

“The Budget continues its funding for programmes to help older job seekers as well.”

Mr Smith said the Budget would also bring local benefits.

“Tax cuts have been brought forward and backdated to 1 July. Extra money in people’s pockets will help to boost spending in our local economy,” he said.

“To further address the impacts of the pandemic, $5.6 million has been provided to Yarra Ranges Council for a second round of funding under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure programme”.

“In total, $7.7 million will be used to improve and build more community facilities over the coming months and into 2021. Local contractors will help deliver shovel ready projects throughout the outer east, Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges.”

However, Ms Shing said the Federal Budget wasn’t adequate for many people.

“The latest Federal Budget will generate very little long-term benefit or support for low and middle-income households, and it has failed to invest in childcare, social housing, higher education or support for women,

including across our interface areas,” she said.

“We’ve also missed out on our fair share of infrastructure funding despite having 25 per cent of Australia’s population.”

Mr Hawkins said that while the Federal Budget promised some positive outcomes for local communities, the group was looking to the Victorian Government to provide more direct support.

“There were some funding announcements that will have a positive impact on local economies, like the new local infrastructure projects and the road safety and transport infrastructure measures which are a step in the right direction,” he said.

However, no targeted commitments to provide for social housing or redress the disproportionate effect the pandemic has had on women, for example, still leaves a lot to be desired.

“Lending a hand to help residents who have lost their jobs due to Covid-19 should be at the forefront and residents of Melbourne’s outer areas will wait with bated breath for the Victorian Budget sometime before December.”

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Snacks prove key to a successful emu health check Most Australians can recognise the iconic feather-fringed shape of an emu’s back.

However, most Aussies would never dream of having to reach under the mass of emu feathers to assess its health.

“It’s actually really hard to tell exactly what’s happening under an emu’s feathers,” explains Healesville Sanctuary keeper Bianca Stewart.

“Emus are such big birds, they can easily gain or lose some weight without it being apparent. You can’t really tell what condition they’re in just by looking.”

That’s why Healesville Sanctuary keepers have trained resident emus Blinky, Drum and Endive to participate in health checks.

Keepers use the emus’ favourite foods to reward them for participating. Blinky and Endive both love apple chips, while Drum adores endive (the vegetable, not her fellow Sanctuary emu).

The emus will now stand at their exhibit fence to allow the keepers to conduct previously impossible health inspections. They are free to walk away at any time, but keepers say the emus participate with enthusiasm.

“Drum is especially eager to get her endives,” said Ms Stewart. “In fact, if she doesn’t think she’s getting the reward soon enough she’ll try and grab it herself.”

Keepers began by just hovering a hand over the emu’s back, eventually moving to feeling under the feathers to check condi-

Blinky the Emu at Healesville Sanctuary. tion. By gradually building up to full contact, keepers are able to feel fat deposits on the emus’ backs and hips to assess health, as well as any potential injuries.

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serves over the winter breeding season. Although the Sanctuary does not have an emu breeding program, the emus continue their annual natural cycle that sees them gain and then reduce weight. Males can reach weights up to 45kg.

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RSL honour

By Romy Stephens

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The Mt Evelyn RSL marked the 50th anniversary of the death of Mt Evelyn serviceman Garry Willoughby on 8 October.

It was the last of the RSL’s commemorative services to local servicemen, having honoured the centenary of WWI veterans and the 50th anniversary of Vietnam veterans since 2015.

“For five years now the Mt Evelyn RSL has been honouring our local men who died while on active service across four local war memorials,” Mt Evelyn RSL president Roger Boness said.

“Seventeen men were from World War One and we honoured them on the centenary of

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their death, four were from the Vietnam War and we have honoured them on the 50th anniversary of their passing.

“Garry Willoughby marks our last service.”

Mr Willoughby was born at the Queen Victoria Hospital on 25 October 1947. He was the eldest of four children to Cecil and Yvonne Willoughby.

His early years were spent at Coburg before his family moved to Mt Evelyn. He attended the Lilydale State School then Lilydale High School.

In September 1967 his birth date was pulled out in the national service ballot, conscripting him for national service. He deferred his national service while studying but when he failed his degree he was ordered to undergo military training.

In June 1970, while he was on leave, he got engaged to his girlfriend Rhonda Graham.

Mr Willoughby was then assigned to the second battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, who at that time had relieved the 6th Battalion at Nui Dat in South Vietnam.

On 8 October 1970, he was on patrol in the Sui Chau Pha area as part of Operation Cung Chung. At 3.10pm his company was engaged by enemy who were in a defensive position, in thick bamboo, and fired on them.

Mr Willoughby was killed and another soldier was severely wounded. He was just 22 years old.

His body was brought home to Australia and buried at the Lilydale Cemetery.

Mr Willoughby’s sister, Alison, remembered him as “a lovely brother, hardworking and engaging.”

His mother, Yvonne, told a local reporter in 1992 “hardly a day goes past when I don’t think of Garry.”

Mr Willoughby was honoured with a service and wreath laying at the Mt Evelyn War Memorial, where his name is remembered.

Some of his family members attended the service.

The service took place under Covid-19 restrictions.

The Australian Government is extending the temporary JobKeeper Payment to the end of March 2021. From 28 September, businesses must meet the turnover test and submit their declarations by the 14th of each month.

War medals at the commemorative service.

There will be two new payment rates – one for those who work more than 20 hours per week in the relevant period, and another for those who work less. The employee eligibility date has also changed to 1 July, meaning some businesses could claim for more staff.

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hour accessible AED as the bank recently fitted one outside nearby an ATM. “It’s well lit and easy for people to find at night. A bank’s ATM is generally accessible as part of their business model and there is actually CCTV there that would act as a deterrent for the small number of people who are that way inclined. But historically, the number of people maliciously tampering with them is low.

“A classic example is the footy club, it’s great to have a defibrillator, but it’s often only available during game day between 8am and 1pm on a Sunday during footy season and the same hours on a Saturday during cricket season and training nights.

“It’s not something the general public can put in their minds that they can go down to the footy club and find an AED because the shutter will be down.”

Ms Wirth and Mr Caulfield are urging Yarra Ranges residents to learn the following as part of Shocktober: Getting on the internet and visiting ambulance.vic.gov.au to find out where their nearest AED is located Knowing how to perform CPR and when to use an AED Encouraging businesses and schools that

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Do you know where your closest Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is located?

Ambulance Victoria has launched Shocktober after recent research revealed a 50 per cent decline in cardiac arrest survival rates during the first wave of Covid-19 restrictions in Victoria.

Ambulance Victoria CEO, Associate Professor Tony Walker, said Shocktober is the largest campaign the service has ever launched.

“We are on a mission to make the month of October one that equips all 6.7 million Victorians with the know-how to do basic CPR and to locate their nearest AED,” he said.

“Every day, around 18 Victorians will have a cardiac arrest, with only 1 in 10 surviving.

“We know that bystander intervention has the greatest impact on improving that survival rate.

“Performing CPR and using an AED to shock the heart lifts the chances of survival by 68 per cent.”

Acting Team Manager of Healesville Ambulance Station, Laura Wirth, said she was “devastated” to hear of the recent decline in survival rate and urged Yarra Ranges residents to take part in Shocktober’s free online session on how to perform CPR and to use an AED. “It’s a lot easier than what people may think. Eliminating the fear around using an AED is our focus,” she said.

“What we want people to do is to go online and find out where their closest AED is.”

A year ago, Healesville didn’t have any publicly accessible AEDs according to Ms Wirth.

Now the town features several, including six that are available 24 hours a day.

“You can go up to them at any point in time, take it and use it on someone who is experiencing cardiac arrest,” she said.

“If someone has a normal heart rhythm, it won’t let you shock them. But if it’s in a rhythm that’s going to lead to death, it will shock the person and hopefully bring them back to life.

“You turn it on and it talks to you, it tells you exactly where it needs to go on the person and will tell you step-by-step what to do.”

Ms Wirth joined Healesville Sargeant Stewart Thomson to highlight a new AED installed out the front of Healesville Police Station, donated by Ambulance Victoria. She said Healesville had specifically been chosen as a ‘heart safe community’.

Acting Senior Team Manager - Yarra Ranges, Shaun Caulfield, urged local businesses and sports clubs who have an AED, to register it with Ambulance Victoria and prioritise its location to maximise its accessibility.

“If you can mount it in a location where it’s available 24 hours a day, so on the outside of your building somewhere that’s easy to locate and where people can see, that can literally help save a life.

Mr Caulfield rejected the idea of the equipment being a target for vandalism stating the rate of incidence is “incredibly low”.

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NEWS It’s been a long year for families and students with Covid-19 forcing schools to undertake remote learning. But on 12 October, teachers, students and friends were reunited as school returned across the Yarra Ranges. Here are some pictures of students returning to Healesville High School, Millwarra Primary School and Healesville Primary School.

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Healesville Primary School students enthusiastic about being back in the classroom.

Millwarra Primary School students back in the classroom.

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Healesville’s Year 7 students are straight back into learning.

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Year 7 students at Healesville High School

Healesville Primary School students returning to school.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 2020 What do you do for work?

I am a workplace psychologist and have worked with councils across Victoria to help them do the best for their communities and improve their performance. I know council business, finance and governance and ask the hard questions.

Are you a member of a political party? If so, which party?

No, I am a truly independent candidate and have never been affiliated with any political party.

O’SHANNASSY WARD Suburbs: Beenak, Big Pats Creek, Don Valley, East Warburton, Gilderoy, Gladysdale, Hoddles Creek, Launching Place, McMahons Creek, Millgrove, Powelltown, St Clair, Three Bridges, Reefton, Warburton, Wesburn, Yarra Junction, Yellingbo, Matlock and Woori Yallock.

Sitting Councillor: Jim Child.

Other candidates: Karen Duke, Jim Child.

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KAREN DUKE Why are you running to be a councillor in this year’s Yarra Ranges Council election?

Community is why I am here, to have their voice heard. Community needs a values-driven Councillor who will listen and respond to community needs, concerns and aspirations. I have a deep commitment to diversity, environment, economic justice and moving our community forward in a positive direction. My work ethics and experience allow me to get the job done in consultation with our community.

What issues are most important to you, in terms of this election?

Meaningful community consultation and involvement. People come first - with their concerns about physical and mental wellbeing; service provision; employment opportunities; key infrastructure; community needs and tourism. Advocacy for Warburton-based healthcare facility; improved public transport; and proper internet. Creation of youth and family safe space areas. Assisting businesses and community post-Covid recovery.

Wise and careful use of ratepayers’ money.

What suburb do you live in?

I live in beautiful Warburton. There is no other place like the O’Shannassy Ward.

What do you do for work?

I work as an education support officer at a high school in Lilydale supporting students in and out of the classroom setting where I enjoy bringing out their full potential. I also do some activities to assist disadvantaged and vulnerable youth and families in Yarra Junction and Warburton.

Are you a member of a political party? If so, which party?

No. I have no affiliation with any political party and am an independent candidate wishing to assist my community.

JIM CHILD Why are you running to be a councillor in this year’s Yarra Ranges Council election?

To continue my successful work as the O’Shannassy Ward Councillor, known and trusted to deliver and be the community’s full time Councillor and to continue to deliver on the already unprecedented investment in services and infrastructure to the Upper Yarra, always approachable and committed to serve individuals, community, community groups as I have done so over the last two Council terms.

What issues are most important to you, in terms of this election?

Now and post Covid recovery, supporting community and business.

Community group and individual representation.

Service delivery, road, footpath and recreation investment.

Planning and waste.

Rates, remaining within the State Government Rate 2 per cent Cap, in line with CPI. Strategic Place Planning for the townships of Yarra Junction and Warburton.

Deliver the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination and Yarra Valley Trails.

What suburb do you live in?

Wesburn.

What do you do for work?

Family company director and full-time Councillor.

Are you a member of a political party? If so, which party?

Yes, the Nationals. As declared on the Yarra Ranges Council Councillor Register of Interest. I’m not endorsed by any political party.

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RYRIE WARD Suburbs: Badger Creek, Chum Creek, Coldstream, Dixon’s Creek, Gruyere, Healesville, Mount Toolebewong, Steels Creek, Tarrawarra, Yarra Glen, Yering, Fernshaw, Toolangi, Seville East, Woori Yallock.

Sitting Councillor: Fiona McAllister Other candidates: Megan Ruffino, Dave Hill, Fiona McAllister

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DAVE HILL Why are you running to be a councillor in this year’s Yarra Ranges Council election?

I think many in our community feel it’s time for some fresh ideas. It’s all very good to stand on issues as they come to popularity but for me, the importance to follow through and finalise plans is fundamental to our lifestyle in the Yarra Valley.

What issues are most important to you, in terms of this election?

The 2017 Structure Plan actions for our community was last noted by Council on 23 July 2019. We deserve better. These actions relate to bushfire, transport and parking, land use planning, environment, community infrastructure and economy.

Council has dropped the ball on all of these most important plans.

What suburb do you live in?

Healesville.

What do you do for work?

Registered nurse Div 2, Past tribunal member Public Service Board Victoria.

Are you a member of a political party? If so, which party?

Dave Hill has no political party membership.

MEGAN RUFFINO Why are you running to be a Councillor in this year’s Yarra Ranges Council election?

I want to serve my local community and help maintain its uniqueness and liveability. As a committed parent and community member together with knowledge and skills obtained as a small business owner, I am very aware of the diverse needs of our community and would work to ensure that every rates dollar is spent wisely. I can help achieve better outcomes for our community.

What issues are most important to you, in terms of this election?

Most important is ensuring that our local communities have a stronger voice and a greater say in decision-making. I want to ensure that our needs are considered as important as those of other Shire areas. Let’s have improved local swimming pool facilities, footpaths and trail connections, road maintenance and local essential services. Explore eco-tourism opportunities.

Use ratepayer dollars wisely.

What suburb do you live in?

I live in Healesville and have since 1990. My husband and I moved out from the city and chose this beautiful area to live and raise our family. We have never regretted it.

What do you do for work?

I currently work as a training and compliance manager at a local registered training organisation (RTO) that specialises in delivering online compliance-based courses to the hospitality and retail sectors. I am also a life coach helping people from all walks of life to live happier and more empowered lives.

Are you a member of a political party? If so, which party?

I am totally independent. I am not a member of any political party. My allegiance is to serving the community, to being a truly community-focussed representative.

FIONA MCALLISTER Why are you running to be a councillor in this year’s Yarra Ranges Council election?

I am the current Ryrie Ward councillor and a former Mayor. I am proud of what I have worked to help the community and Council achieve in this time but there is still a lot to do. I have advocated for and achieved planning reform, better health services locally, improvements to community and sporting facilities and for all businesses and industry to be well represented.

The years ahead as we recover are important ones and I can continue to represent and push for what we need.

What issues are most important to you, in terms of this election?

Community and business recovery - and growth - post Covid has to be a priority and making sure every Council decision about services and spending money is focussed on this. Then: improving roads, footpaths and drainage; improving our townships and maintaining our beautiful open spaces; completing the Yarra Valley Trail; converting all council facilities to solar (lower costs and impact). And so much more!

What suburb do you live in?

I live with my husband and children in Healesville

Suburbs: Upwey, Tremont, Ferny Creek, Sassafras, Mount Dandenong, Olinda, Upper Ferntree Gully, Kilsyth, Montrose.

Sitting Councillor: Noel Cliff Other candidates: Doug MacDonald, Amy Muratore, Andrew Fullagar, Jeremy Lockett, David Vincent, Cathrine Burnett-Wake, Jenny Game.

ANDREW FULLAGAR Why are you running to be a councillor in this year’s Yarra Ranges Council election?

I’m passionate about the community. I have many years’ experience of hands-on leadership roles in the community and environment which I’d like to share. I’m keen to listen and learn more and would like to help engage and empower the community. I feel I’m balanced in my views, and can listen to everyone.

What issues are most important to you, in terms of this election?

Too little attention on physical and mental health of our people of all ages. Lack of action on climate change. Inappropriate development with insufficient regard for community and environmental well-being. Not enough emphasis on inclusion and engagement of all our people regardless of ability, age, background, beliefs or gender. Red tape and bureaucracy hindering small business.

What suburb do you live in?

I’ve lived in Upwey for nearly 40 years. Happily married to Linda, and proud of my two children and three grandchildren.

What do you do for work?

Retired, so have the time to devote to this important role.

Are you a member of a political party? If so, which party?

No, I think independently. After consultation, I will advocate on behalf of the community. I will pursue the best outcomes for Streeton.

JENNY GAME Why are you running to be a Councillor in this year’s Yarra Ranges Council election?

I’m standing to protect our unique hills environment, work closely with the local community and provide good governance.

I want to make sure Council decisions are transparent and reflect community views. It is not just our beautiful environment, forests and wildlife that attracts tourists here, but also our vibrant arts and cultural life. All these elements need care and cultivation; an important role for Council.

What issues are most important to you, in terms of this election?

Conserving the special area we live in.

Standing firm against inappropriate development in our hills townships or any erosion of the green wedge.

Creating inviting public places with stronger links to public transport, cycling and walking networks.

Regenerating our native vegetation and wildlife.

Driving Council’s Liveable Climate Plan to reach key targets sooner.

What suburb do you live in?

I live in Upwey with my two teenage boys and have lived in the Yarra Ranges for almost 30 years. We love this area and feel passionate about the beautiful natural landscape and our local community.

What do you do for work?

I am the academic director at a higher education institute, a professional saxophone player and composer. Through my professional leadership positions I have gained the governance skills and experience needed to work effectively on Council and represent people. I’m familiar with reading complex reports and have extensive experience with strategic planning, budgeting, policy development and implementation.

Are you a member of a political party? If so, which party?

Yes, and am proud to be the Greens-endorsed candidate for Streeton ward. I stand with The Greens because they have consistently been the voice of reason on the big issues our communities face, whether it be climate change, free and accessible education, or forging a more equitable economy and society.

AMY MURATORE Why are you running to be a councillor in this year’s Yarra Ranges Council election?

As a teacher and mum with a young family, I engage heavily with council services. When I looked at the makeup of our council, I didn’t see myself represented. This election, I think we have an exciting opportunity to bring a new perspective to our council. Electing a more diverse cohort of councillors would bring a range of skills, experience and knowledge to the table.

As someone who is heavily involved in the local community and is passionate about achieving meaningful local outcomes, I was motivated to be the change I want to see.

What issues are most important to you, in terms of this election?

Improving services for our young people and ageing population.

Investing in our connected and community spaces so they are safe and accessible to everybody. Appropriately investing in our towns and villages whilst protecting our green wedges and ensuring the next cohort of elected councillors creates a focused and community driven COVID recovery plan.

What suburb do you live in?

Upwey.

What do you do for work?

I am an art teacher at a local government primary school.

Are you a member of a political party? If so, which party?

I am a member of the ALP, but I’m not endorsed or formally supported by the party. I’m running as a self funded independent and will continue to operate that way if elected.

DAVID VINCENT Why are you running to be a councillor in this year’s Yarra Ranges Council election?

I believe I can make a positive difference to the way my neighbours and fellow residents experience local services. I feel that we can do better to hold the community at the heart of Council decision making, especially in planning matters and the way Council services are delivered. I also want to see more transparency and proactive communication from Council.

What issues are most important to you, in terms of this election?

Helping local businesses recover from Covid-19 to become more resilient.

Physically and socially connecting our townships and residents.

Protecting the green spaces that make our place so special.

One simple solution would be a ‘hopper’ bus to help locals and tourists get from town to town without using cars.

What suburb do you live in?

My partner and I live in Olinda, working from home and enjoying the great fresh air.

What do you do for work?

I run my own management consulting business helping firms translate strategy into action. Alongside this I coach and mentor leaders at all levels to help them take the reins of their career. This work brings me into contact with a great variety of businesses and gives me the personal and professional flexibility to meet the commitments of being a Councillor.

Are you a member of a political party? If so, which party?

I am not, and never have been, a member of a political party.

Also, I have made a point of not seeking any donations for my campaign as I do not want to be beholden to any interest groups and prefer people spend with local businesses, rather than donating to campaigns.

DOUG MACDONALD Why are you running to be a councillor in this year’s Yarra Ranges Council election?

My commitment to the rate payers and community of the Yarra Ranges is to improve road, waste and community management services and stop the waste of resources used on radical activist groups and political correctness. I have been a rate payer and lived at Olinda for over 40 years. I have also been selfemployed for over 50 years, so I know that managing resources correctly will minimise rate increases in the future.

What issues are most important to you, in terms of this election?

I’m involved in the Melbourne Water Stream Frontage Program and in particular, the removal of non-indigenous vegetation and cleaning the water ways of the Olinda creek.

What suburb do you live in?

Olinda.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 2020 What do you do for work?

I’m retired so I have the time to carry out all the duties as required.

Are you a member of a political party? If so, which party?

I’m not involved in any political party, as most candidates are, so I will represent the rate payers and community with confidence and without bias.

JEREMY LOCKETT Why are you running to be a councillor in this year’s Yarra Ranges Council election?

I am running for Council to protect what makes our home so unique. I intend to support the Council investing in futureproofing our communities and looking after our environment.

I intend to look after our sports clubs and the arts. I intend to seek stronger incentives to foster sustainability. If elected I will make sure that the community is heard.

What issues are most important to you, in terms of this election?

I am concerned about how our community will move forward from the issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, I wish to see our community continue to develop sustainability and be more prepared for the risk of bushfire. I would like to get more roads sealed to help deal with the dust kicked up by traffic which affects many homeowners.

What suburb do you live in?

I am proud to live in Mount Dandenong and intend on being here a long time.

What do you do for work?

I am an endorsed enrolled nurse and currently studying in the field of science.

Are you a member of a political party? If so, which party?

I am not a member of any political party and would dedicate myself to putting the community first.

WALLING WARD

- METEC and AgriBusiness Yarra Valley.

Are you a member of a political party? If so, which party?

I am truly independent and have never belonged to any political party. I have a demonstrated record of successfully working with State and Federal, Labor and Liberal for the benefit of the people of Yarra Ranges..

Suburbs: Kilsyth, Mooroolbark and Montrose.

Sitting Councillor: Len Cox. Other candidates: Brett Nangle, Bec Brannigan, Jaclyn Strutton, Tony Stevenson, Roxana Rolston, Len Cox.

TONY STEVENSON Why are you running to be a councillor in this year’s Yarra Ranges Council election?

In 2016 I was elected as the only new Councillor. This Council has grown tired and stale and needs refreshing. I am running again to apply my energy and experience, as Mayor in 2019, to modernise our Council and to make sure it effectively helps our people, local businesses, sports clubs and community groups bounce back from Covid-19.

What issues are most important to you, in terms of this election?

The most immediate concern is Covid-19 recovery but this shouldn’t slow down our response to climate change. We need more of the right trees, in the right place so we and future generations can safely enjoy clean, green towns and better parks. We need to cut red tape and bring back common sense.

We must improve community engagement.

What suburb do you live in?

Since 2004 I’ve lived in Montrose with my wife of 26 years and our children.

What do you do for work?

I have enjoyed a 30 year career in information technology, including 20 years with MYOB. I was there from the beginning as we grew MYOB from start-up to a Melbourne based multinational employing 1300 people. In 2016 I stepped back from business commitments to serve on Council and several boards

BEC BRANNIGAN Why are you running to be a councillor in this year’s Yarra Ranges Council election?

As a person in my mid-30s, it is hard to feel like my family’s needs are represented with the current councillors. How can representatives who are not using Council services - such as maternal health nurses, playgrounds or female change rooms - make a decision on them? As a community leader myself, who is a regular user of Council services, I feel I am better positioned to be able to ensure Council makes the right decision on these matters.

What issues are most important to you, in terms of this election?

Community connections, mental health and small business support coming out of our recent restrictions are the biggest drivers for me. Connections between councillors and residents is also important, and something which is currently lacking, I will change this.

What do you do for work?

I am the operations manager for a local graphic design studio, as well as volunteering as president of the Mt Evelyn Community Toy Library (which is expanding into Montrose) and I founded a not-for-profit group assisting people and businesses to transition to more sustainable methods.

Are you a member of a political party? If so, which party?

I am proud to say that I am not a member of any political party.

All of my decisions will be my own and based on the information I have from my community.

BRETT NANGLE Why are you running to be a councillor in this year’s Yarra Ranges Council election?

I am concerned that past and current Councils have fundamentally eroded our community services and spirit that once thrived within our community. The Council is currently not financially viable, and they are just struggling to keep their own interest active, meaning they have lost touch with community sentiments. Having a family that access all services from childcare, education, sport, and employment over 25 years, we now see those crucial services we relied upon, currently being eroded.

What issues are most important to you, in terms of this election?

Setup an affordable housing entity - to develop low cost housing.

Contribute to reducing carbon emissions for a sustainable Yarra Ranges.

Cut rates for our Senior Citizens to reduce the burden of debt they currently face.

Freeze rates for 2021.

Improve access to services for mental health, maternal health and welfare.

Get Yarra Ranges moving by increasing better bus routes, improved walking and bike paths.

Stop development of the Old Yarra Hills High School to property developers, lobby for the land to handed over back to the community.

Cut the red tape and compliance costs to get local businesses moving again and employing locals.

What suburb do you live in? Kilsyth.

What do you do for work?

I am a registered tax agent and business advisor, qualified accountant with a Public Practice Certificate that allows me to run my accounting practice.

Are you a member of a political party? If so, which party?

United Australia Party - Endorsed Candidate for the Electorate of Cooper 2019.

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By Jed Lanyon 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

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.

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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.

Picture: STEWART W CHAMBERS 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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Our region needs support It makes no sense for the Yarra Valley to be included in Melbourne’s harsh lockdown restrictions. Our region, characterised by agricultural production, is known internationally for top quality fruit and vegetable produce, world class vineyards, beef, sheep and poultry farms, flower farms, festivals and events. Locals are genuinely concerned by the Andrews Government’s 5km rule and the classification of our country towns and farmlands as metropolitan in relation to the Covid-19 restrictions.

Despite Premier Daniel Andrews telling Victorians that all decisions of his Government are based on health advice, the decision to classify the Yarra Valley as Metropolitan Melbourne wasn’t. No medical evidence has been given by the Chief Health Officer for locking up regional communities and treating them like an inner-

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city suburb of Melbourne. The only reason we’re included in Melbourne’s lockdown is because of arbitrary bureaucratic lines drawn on a map.

In contrast, Geelong has been able to continue with more flexibility and lesser restrictions due to their status as part of Regional Victoria, despite reporting 45 per cent more total Covid-19 cases than the Yarra Ranges.

The Yarra Valley is one of Victoria’s top tourist destinations, yet tourism has been hardest hit and local jobs in this sector have been decimated. Many prominent tourism operators have reached out in desperation, deeply frustrated about the lack of Government consultation or roadmap for an industry in crisis. Wineries, farm gates, wedding venues, restaurants, accommodation, tour transport and other tourism experiences have been forced to close, most with no revenue since March.

Restricting activities such as weddings, dining-in and overnight stays have meant thousands of cancellations and no new bookings even into 2021. The Andrews Government’s inadequate business grants have gone straight back to State Government coffers to pay for WorkCover insurance (even when no one is allowed to work), licenses, taxes and

Council rates.

Our region needs support, not neglect. Our region needs a plan that lifts us up and out of this crisis.

Whilst public health considerations remain vitally important, so too are economic and mental health considerations. The survival of our people depends on it: our resilient business owners, dedicated workers, and charitable community groups.

I trust our people and businesses to be Covid-safe. With zero active Covid-19 cases locally, I’ll keep calling on the Andrews Government to release the Yarra Valley from Melbourne’s lockdown and let us open again. Let’s learn how other states have transitioned their economies with successful Covid-safe practices - our businesses and people are ready and able.

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Hubie Dubois (Sandler), a widely-mocked Salem resident, investigates a series of disappearances on Halloween.

Hubie has an amiable, selfless persona and touching chemistry with old sweetheart Violet Valentine (Julie Bowen), but he is a near-constant target of mean-spirited pranks, which

the film unironically plays for laughs. The plot cannot decide whether to portray Hubie as sympathetic or pathetic, so the humour invariably feels like bullying, especially given the ableist undertones in his timidity and goofy speech impediment.

The plot meanders along with no sense of urgency, an utterly pointless red herring and a sprinkling of racial stereotypes, and the nonsensical, patronising conclusion belittles Hubie even as it defends him.

Hubie Halloween features a pleasant protagonist smothered by a boring, unfunny and offensive film, and can be found and steadfastly avoided on Netflix.

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LETTERS Speed change a small sacrifice for safety I refer to David Barton’s comments - Mountain Views Mail, 15th September 2020, concerning the Maroondah Highway between Healesville and Lilydale.

I am always bemused at peoples’ perception - like David Barton - about reducing the speed from 100kms to 80kms. It’s not the end of the world David.

For David’s interest, the reduction in speed from Healesville to Lilydale would add three minutes and 18 seconds to the trip. A small sacrifice for safety reasons etc.

Experts in the field state once you exceed 80kms your fuel consumption increases rapidly and your chance of an accident also increases dramatically.

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If these speed reductions are a great concern to some people, I suggest they start their journey a bit earlier in the morning - by rising five minutes earlier.

Raymond Donkin, Healesville

Puzzle love I haven’t seen any letters in the paper recently, so not sure if you still accept them, but I wanted to write and say thank you for all the extra puzzles each week, and that I hope you’ll keep them up after Covid is over. My favourites are the Code Breakers.

Rosemary Boyd, Healesville/Badger Creek Ed note: We love hearing from our readers and are definitely accepting letters to the editor.

If you have an issue you would like to write about please get in touch, editor@mailcommunity.com.au.

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Australians turn to prayer for some Covid comfort

By Reverend Matthew Smith I was interested to read a recent article in The Age with the headline “The meaning of life: Australians praying more during COVID-19.” In a survey of over 1,000 Australians conducted by McCrindle research, more than a third said they were praying more, 41 per cent were thinking about God more, a quarter were reading the Bible more and nearly a half said they had thought more about their mortality and the meaning of life.

For anecdotal evidence, on the ABC’s nightly news program The Drum, host Julia Baird recently asked her panel what coping resources have helped during the pandemic. One panel member said he has found comfort in reading the Psalms, the collection of hymns and prayers found in the Old Testament. For me this was a satisfying answer because my church has been meditating on the Psalms in our weekly online services.

However, I wonder if these survey results are true for residents of the Yarra Valley given the higher percentage of people identifying themselves as ‘no religion’ in the 2016 census (42 per cent versus the national average of 30 per cent). Under Covid-19, are residents of the Yarra Valley thinking about

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God and praying more?I hope so! But of course, I am biased. As a Christian minister I have skin in the game. I think it is good and right for people to think deeply about matters of faith; better yet, for people to have an encounter with God and an ongoing relationship with him, meditating on scripture and praying. This is why my church is running The Alpha Course. Alpha is designed to take people on a journey of faith, exploring questions about life, meaning and God in a friendly and open conversation. Responding to the research, Anglican Bishop Michael Stead observes: “The enforced slow down and isolation of the COVID restrictions... has given people an opportunity to reflect more deeply on what is the ultimate meaning of life and hence to dig into spiritual resources to help answer those kind of questions.”

Surely this is one silver lining of the pandemic and lockdown: people are reflecting more deeply and digging into spiritual resources. Perhaps Alpha could be a spiritual resource for you?

To register for The Alpha Course go to minister@stjohnshealesville.org.au.

- Reverend Matthew Smith is the Anglican Vicar of St John’s Healesville and St Paul’s Yarra Glen. mailcommunity.com.au

ENROLMENTS

Creative, peaceful school As you walk into the Little Yarra Steiner School, you are immediately immersed in a creative, peaceful and nurturing learning environment, enhanced by the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains.

The educational model, based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner and found in over 60 countries worldwide, meets the developmental stages of the growing child and young person from kindergarten to Year 12.

Located on 60 acres bordering the Little Yarra River, the school and kindergarten occupy 18 acres and the rest is used for organic/ bio-dynamic farming, orchards and revegetated wetlands and habitat.

The educational experience balances academic rigor, arts and the environment with a deep curriculum where children are given a strong sense of themselves, the people around them (both the adults in their lives and their own peers) and their environment.

At Little Yarra Steiner School (LYSS) staff take a broad and holistic approach, where in the foundation years they work towards developing qualities and capacities in children such as compassion, wonder, perseverance and resilience. Foundations at LYSS are built slowly and developed through a full range of experiences. Children learn (often by doing) in a very structured program, which includes imaginative playtime outside and inside, cooking, knitting, drawing, painting, building and singing.

The foundations are being laid now for a new purpose built kindergarten due to open in April 2021. It will have room for playgroups, a mother and baby group a 3 year old kinder and two mixed age kindergarten-prep groups, fostering a home-like environment supporting children’s transition from home to school.

To discuss enrolment please contact 5967 1953 or visit the website www.lyss.vic.edu.au.

Students learn surrounded by mountains and nature.

Yarra Valley’s Independent K-12 Steiner School - 205 Little Yarra Rd Yarra Junction

“Wonder is the very essence of Steiner education”

Building students’ capacities through experiential learning

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Our school is certainly a special place for students to learn. Our caring teachers provide learning experiences and practices that allow every child to explore their talents, promote curiosity and achieve personal learning growth. The culture of Yarra Junction Primary School is inclusive, friendly and positive and this is reflected within our students and staff.

At Yarra Junction Primary School we believe that all children can and will achieve.

We understand that every child is unique and follows an individual progression of learning. We support learning growth through positive teacher student connections, a passion for learning and through skilled planning, analysis and teaching.

Yarra Junction Primary School exists to provide future opportunity and choice for our students through quality education. We value knowledge across a range of curricular areas by providing rich Literacy and Numeracy learning, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, and Community Studies (History/Geography with a strong link to Indigenous culture, language and traditions).

Our school values - Respect, Resilience, High Expectations and Collaboration and our Learning Links – Apply Best Effort, Multiple Approaches, Give Receive and Apply Feedback and Curious Questioning are integrated into all our teaching and learning. Our vision is to create a respectful and caring community of learners who are curious and engaged in learning.

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Tracey Robertson-Smith Principal Healesville Primary School has the motto ‘Together We Make a Difference’, this is because we truly value the partnership between school and home. Never before has that partnership been more important than this year. Our parents and teachers have worked in a true partnership to educate our students.

I have been at HPS for a very short time only- twelve months. One of the first things I did was to work with the teachers to create a Vision Statement that best represents what we as educators want to achieve. This is our vision: At Healesville Primary School we inspire all students to be curious, creative and engaged lifelong learners. We develop resilient, confident and respectful students who have the necessary skills to be a valuable member of their community.

I love being a teacher, I love to challenge students to think, to justify, to question, to look for other ways not the easiest pathway. Teaching is incredibly rewarding and I love that I am still able to work with our students in the classroom. Literacy is my true passion and I continue to share my love of reading and the worlds that are opened up through reading with the students of HPS. As Dr. Seuss says: ‘The more that you read, the more things you will know’ and ‘Reading can take you places you have never been before.’

Please when we are able – come and visit our school, wander around our magnificent grounds, see our teachers in action and find out what makes HPS such a wonderful place.

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Our Values are RICH Respect, Responsibility, Resilience - Integrity - Caring - Honesty Hoddles Creek Primary School has a proud tradition of over 100 years of teaching and learning in the Yarra Valley. I began my teaching career at Hoddles Creek Primary back in 2002 and I am now honoured to be the Principal of our little school doing great things.

We have such a passionate staff who are incredibly dedicated to the work they do with our students. Our parent community and the wider community are an asset to our school with their support in fundraising efforts, reading with students in the literacy block, running our breakfast club, canteen and PAFA – Parents and Friends Association - and assisting in any way they can.

As a mother of three, I am well aware of the individual needs and different learning styles and rates of all children. Teaching and learning are a passion of mine and I feel blessed to come to work each day to be able to see our students set personalised learning goals and strive to achieve them. We enjoy celebrating student successes every day at Hoddles Creek.

Hoddles Creek Primary is a smaller school so we are able to truly offer an individualised learning program for all our students. Together, students and staff set high expectations for achievement, but in a friendly, caring and supportive environment.

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Paul van Breugel has been leading Cire Community School for almost two years, guiding its growth in numbers and scope.

Paul and his team find their work hugely rewarding because of the positive differences they make to the lives of vulnerable students.

Cire Community School is a Special Provision School catering for students who have not engaged or thrived in mainstream schooling. It draws on latest research in disengagement and trauma-informed practice, and engaging learning in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Paul has led the school’s unequivocal focus on three core principles that help students engage: • Belonging, with us and in the community • Purpose in school and life • Growth in learning and as a person.

Under Paul’s leadership, the Mt Evelyn campus has expanded to include years 7 to 12 with a 35% increase in enrolments; Yarra Junction has grown by 30% and will welcome its first intake of grades 5 and 6 students in 2021.

Paul is committed to help further develop Cire Community School and its great work supporting vulnerable youth.

Leanne Timoney Principal

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Meet the Principal Nicholas Boyan Principal I was honoured to be appointed to the position of Principal of St Joseph’s Yarra Junction in 2019, taking on the role in November. Prior to this I worked at St Francis Xavier in Montmorency in the roles of Deputy Principal and Acting Principal for 13 years. I am privileged to be given the opportunity to lead a learning community where parents and teachers work in genuine partnership, where academic excellence is promoted and where student wellbeing is central to everything we do.

My staff leads learning with rigour and expertise, engaging students through the use of contemporary approaches, digital technologies and a range of pedagogies. Detailed assessments provide data literate teachers with a clear picture of students ability levels, allowing learning to be tailored to meet the children’s individual needs.

I am fortunate to have students who display Christian values in their day to day interactions. These values are “Be Kind, Be Safe, Be a Learner and Be Like Jesus.”

On occasions when these values are not being exhibited, the staff respond supportively, using a Positive Behaviour Management strategy. Children are explicitly taught appropriate behaviours, leading to the development of a positive school culture.

I would invite prospective parents to make contact if they are interested in finding out more about St Joseph’s School. Email: principal@sjyarrajunction.catholic.edu.au Facebook: St Joseph’s Primary School Yarra Junction

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Dixons Creek Primary School 1815 Melba Highway, Dixons Creek VIC Ph: 03 5965 2282 dixonscreekps.vic.edu.au

St Joseph’s School Milner’s Road, Yarra Junction Ph: 0359 671 183 sjyarrajunction.catholic.edu.au

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Developing independent, confident and creative learners in an individualised learning environment YPS values Teamwork, Respect, Responsibility & Independence

PRIMARY SCHOOL Deanna Cole Principal

Damian Marley Principal

Warburton Primary School Horners Rd, Warburton Ph: 5966 2010 www.warbyps.vic.edu.au mailcommunity.com.au

Being a small school, I am very lucky to have a variety of tasks as a teaching Principal at Yering Primary School, especially teaching our P/1/2 class.

At Yering, we encourage community participation through YVFM ‘Schools In’ program, Animal Aid, a large ANZAC involvement, Yarra Glen Men’s Shed, Lilydale Library and other local sources.

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We offer individualised learning that focuses on providing student support and nurturing student’s talents and achievements. We develop the emotional, social and physical traits to encourage the cognitive abilities in our students.

We work on student voice to ensure that students are listening to others, and are able to express their opinions and ideas confidently and respectively.

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For the last six years I have been proud to be Principal of a school with learning at heart! Our students might groan at my bad jokes, and as the ‘spaciest’ Principal in the Yarra Valley I may get a few eyes rolling due to my obsession with Outer Space, but each day I am energised by the wonderful relationships I enjoy with all of our students.

I have been leading Warburton Primary School on a journey to build our students’ resilience, independence and courage as learners. We are constantly improving our approach to literacy through the reader’s and writer’s workshops, and in numeracy and all other curriculum areas we are able to do everything ‘whole-school’.

Our teachers are professional learners and they know how to build relationships and nurture the whole child. As a teaching Principal I work with our students at different times throughout the week, as well as teaching STEM to the whole school. 2020 has been a most challenging year, but we are very proud of our response to student wellbeing during the implementation of remote and flexible learning.

Please feel free to contact me at any time to arrange a meeting and a tour of our beautiful school. www.facebook.com/1485WPS

At Yering, we encourage all students to become the best they can be, and encourage risk taking and participation in all aspects of schooling. We have high expectations of our students, promote student voice and recognise individuality.

We are extremely proud of the way our students have conducted themselves in remote learning during the current pandemic. They have displayed resilience, compassion, strength and reliability.

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Dixons Creek Primary School is a dynamic small school that provides wonderful educational opportunities for all students in a very personalised setting. Small student numbers mean that our children work in multi-aged classes, the structure of which changes as the need arises. Small classes allow teachers to develop close relationships with students and a clear understanding of each child’s learning needs. We work with our children to develop the academic and life skills they need to be resilient, caring and flexible young members of our community. We run a range of programs that promote positive behaviour and build students’ self-esteem, connectedness, social and problem-solving skills and sense of community.

Our core values, REACH: Resilience, Energy, Accountability, Caring and Honesty are actively promoted throughout the school and in our broader school community. We provide individualised learning, ensuring appropriate support and challenge for all students. Students are encouraged to have greater involvement in their learning through individual conferencing, goal setting and negotiated learning activities. There are many opportunities for students to enrich their education through participation in a wide range of sporting activities and camps as well as incursions and excursions.

At Dixons Creek Primary School, we are committed to providing a safe, caring and rich learning environment and ensuring success or all students. Feel free to contact the school if you would like further information.

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Feel free to call me to arrange a tour of our school.

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NEWS

Glenda’s world of travel

By Romy Stephens Covid-19 may have stopped international travel, but a new book is allowing people’s minds to be taken on an overseas journey.

The World Is Your Pearl is a snippet of numerous journals that Dandenong Ranges author Glenda Wise wrote during her adventure travels.

Having visited 40 countries - 20 of which were in the form of adventure travel - Glenda has trekked, cycled and explored some of the most unique places in the world.

Glenda is one of many generations descended from David Sayer, who was a drover and one of the first pioneers of the Dandenong Ranges.

She grew up in Upwey and said she always loved to explore with her brother, Steve.

“It was an enchanted childhood, surrounded by tree ferns, mosses, wild orchids and maidenhair ferns along the edges of the creeks where we caught yabbies,” she said.

“We roamed the hills of the Dandenong Ranges and went rabbiting in the paddocks along Glenfern Road. Exploring was what we loved best.”

Although Glenda travelled a lot with her ex-husband, it wasn’t until their children had grown, and they had divorced, that she “discovered a more extreme way of seeing the world.”

At age 53, she booked to cycle 700km through farmlands of ancient Chinese villages, and the Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan Province.

She bought a bike, joined the Ghostriders Cycling Group in Warburton, learned how to ride and the rest was history.

“This was the start of at least one adventure a year from then on. It was remarkable to become immersed into ancient cultures at ground level,” Glenda said.

“I became hooked, and continued to see the world, either by trekking at altitude, cycling or scuba diving.”

Glenda said one of her most memorable trips was right here in Australia.

“Every adventure in my book is completely different. Though one which stands out, with many tales to tell, was a ride to Perth and back across the Nullarbor, over six weeks,” Glenda said.

Glenda Wise crossing the Nullarbor.

“I wrote The World is your Pearl, to share some of my more extreme experiences. Everywhere I went, I kept journals. Volumes of them line my bookshelf, and have been an invaluable reference.”

Glenda said she hoped her book could provide an entertaining “armchair read” during Covid-19.

“I would love to think my book will inspire others, young or old, to go for it,” she said.

Follow a passion. Even if it is just to learn something new, like riding a bike.”

The World Is Your Pearl is now available for pre-purchase. To find out more about Glenda Wise’s travels and other books, visit www. glendawisebooks.com

The World Is Your Pearl by Glenda Wise.

Glenda learning to ride with the Ghostriders.

Apply now for financial support for Men’s Sheds Men in Eastern Victoria will continue to have places to connect, build new friendships and share skills thanks to $870,000 in Victorian Government funding to upgrade local Men’s Sheds.

Grants of $2,300 are now available to Men’s Sheds who are struggling financially after not being able to undertake their normal fundraising activities.

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and residents in need.

They also help improve the health and wellbeing of participants by giving men a space to connect, make friends and socialise.

There are more than 1000 Men’s Sheds across the country, with over 360 in Victoria.

For more information or to apply for the grants program visit providers.dhhs.vic.gov. au/mens-shed-program.

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Three love

By Karen Todd

Karen Todd, Ros Trojan, Miah Beardshaw, Nadia Beardshaw and Kate Palmer-Kempster.

Tennis really can be considered a true, crossage sport if these ladies are anything to go by.

Ros (mother), Nadia (daughter) and Miah (granddaughter) are all members of the same Emerald Tennis Club team and relish the chance to play together.

“Miah and Mum have both played for Emerald in different teams for a long time,” Nadia said.

“We saw the opportunity to play Tuesday night ladies competition and thought, why not?”

Although Miah is only 12, there is no age restriction on the ladies tournament, so it seemed only natural to include her.

“Really, Miah is our strongest player - I’m quite new to tennis and our other two team members, Karen and Kate, are returning after a long break from the game, so it’s been wonderful to have her in our team,” Nadia said.

“Miah brings enthusiasm and a maturity about the game far beyond her years.”

When asked if it gets a bit tense playing with family members Nadia said “not at all.”

“We have such a wonderful time and a bit of a laugh as well. It’s a real honour to be able to take the court with both my Mum and

daughter,” she said.

“It’s all about having fun, we don’t take ourselves too seriously and just enjoy being able to have a hit.

“Each week when we arrive to play, the other team is always quite intrigued by the fact that there are three generations in the same team. Especially as Miah is so young. But as soon as she gets on the court, they realise that she is a force to be reckoned with.”

Nadia said the team was “wrapped” to have made it into the finals two seasons in a row.

“Above all else we’re so thrilled we made the decision to enter the team, it’s wonderful to be able to play the game and we’ve made some wonderful friendships along the way.”

She said the team would “absolutely” be back in action next season.

“Like so many we are excited to get back to our sport. Tennis is really the perfect postCovid sport. Social distancing is possible and you can still get your workout and make some great friends along the way,” Nadia said.

Emerald Tennis Club welcomes new members of all ages. To find out more about joining the club, visit www.tennnis.com.au/emeraldtennisclub/ or like Emerald Tennis Club (Victoria) on Facebook.

Eastern Ranges talent goes to AFLW

By Jed Lanyon Two Eastern Ranges players have made their way onto AFLW lists after having their names called out on AFLW Draft night on Tuesday 6 October.

As reported last week, Collingwood selected Tarni Brown as the club’s first fatherdaughter selection at pick 19, while Mietta Kendall was chosen by Melbourne at pick 41.

Kendall is an all-round sports talent having represented Victoria in hockey for six years as well as being a black belt in karate.

Kendall highlights hockey as giving her the ability to read the play, while a background in karate provides her with strength as a defender.

Kendall is a skillful halfback who attacks the contest with ferocity and averaged 12.5 disposals, 2 tackles and 2.5 rebound 50s in this year’s Under 18s NAB League Girls competition.

The AFL Draft is slated to take place on Monday 7 December, with the AFL Rookie Draft yet to have a confirmed date.

Mietta Kendall in action for Eastern Ranges in March.

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More grants for sports clubs sidelined by Covid-19 our economic and social recovery, and to our community’s physical and mental wellbeing.

“We know that people in the Yarra Ranges want to get out on the park and represent their local club more than ever - we’re working hard to make that happen and give local clubs the support they need.”

The Community Sport Sector Covid-19 Short-term Survival Package has two streams.

The first includes grants for state sporting associations, regional sports assemblies and

academies and other state sport and recreational bodies.

More sports clubs and associations from the outer east have received Covid-19 survival grants.

Eastern Region Tennis, Monbulk Tennis Club, Lysterfield Cricket Club and Coldstream Cricket Club have received grants as part of the State Government’s Covid-19 Short-term Survival Package.

The $40 million survival package is intended to make it easier for clubs to support players and volunteers during Covid-19.

This is the second round of grants, with numerous clubs from the region also receiving grants during the first round.

“Sport and active recreation organisations are an integral part of our community and this support will help them pay the bills and make an eventual return to play that little bit easier,” Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing said.

“Ensuring community sport and active recreation organisations survive this pandemic and come back stronger than ever is critical to

Tennis clubs are currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.

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The second provides grants of up to $2,000 for associations and leagues and up to $1,000 for individual clubs.

Applications under the second stream are open until 16 October.

For further information and other grant opportunities, visit sport.vic.gov.au/grants-andfunding.

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Jump in athletics funding

By Romy Stephens Two athletics clubs in the outer eastern suburbs have been given funding boosts to help them prepare for the upcoming season.

Yarra Ranges Athletics and the Knox Little Athletics Centre have both received grants from Coles, as part of the Coles Little Athletics Community Fund.

The fund sees grassroots sports clubs from across the country share in $521,000 for sports equipment.

Yarra Ranges Athletics president Michael Clarke said the club’s $4900 grant would go towards a new electronic starting kit, speakers and tablets.

He said the grant would help get athletes and volunteers back on track after what has been a tough year due to Covid-19.

“The new equipment will significantly improve the experience of our athletes, volunteers and their families and ensure our competition days can run more efficiently,” he said.

Knox Little Athletics’ president David Kearsley said his club would use the grant to purchase new radios, speakers and microphones.

“The grant will have a huge impact to our centre. The equipment will enable our centre to run competitions more efficiently, improving the experience of both volunteers and athletes,” he said.

The grants came amid research from the Australian Sports Foundation in July, which estimated that over 16,000 local sports clubs were at risk of closing due to the impacts of Covid-19.

Commonwealth Games champion Brandon Starc (left) is encouraging little athletes to get back on track.

Coles’ state general manager, Mark O’Connor, said the company was pleased to support budding athletes and parent volunteers.

“We know it’s been a difficult six months for everyone involved in community sport, particularly little athletes,” he said.

“Coles is passionate about helping kids lead healthier, happier lives. That’s why we’re delighted to have raised more than $363,000 in Victoria and $1.68 million nationally for local sports clubs, through the Coles Little Athletics Community Fund, in just two years.”

Funds for the grant are raised through the sale of specially marked chiller bags designed

by Aussie kids.

Gold medalist hurdler Sally Pearson and young athletes, with the Coles Community Bags that funds new sports equipment.

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