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Christmas in the yarra Valley

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CHRISTMAS IN WANDIN AND SEVILLE

Bendigo Bank helps out In the wake of Covid-19, Bendigo Bank has pledged to raise $100,000 in Foodbank Victoria’s Feeding Families Appeal with the support of its customers.

As the state’s oldest and largest food relief agency, Foodbank Victoria has been supporting vulnerable Victorians for 90 years. Prior to the Covid-19 crisis, Foodbank was feeding more than 140,000 Victorians every month including 28,000 children - who needed urgent hunger relief. The pandemic is now placing many more families in a precarious situation.

CEO of Foodbank Victoria Dave McNamara said that every dollar donated to the appeal would be two meals created for struggling Victorian families.

“Imagine having to tell the kids you have run out of food? In Victoria, that’s the situation thousands of families are now facing,“ said Mr McNamara.

“Covid-19 has presented many challenges to people already struggling, but also for those who may not have needed additional support until now. With the pandemic far from over, we’re hoping to alleviate some of those challenges,“ Mr McNamara said.

“We’re thrilled to have the support of Bendigo Bank. Two different banks with one goal in mind - coming together to support our community. With Bendigo’s support, we’ll be able to provide thousands more meals to those who need them most,“ said Mr McNamara.

Nick Carter, Head of Local Banking at Bendigo Bank said that Covid-19 had pushed many families to the brink, particularly following what has already been a devastating year of bushfires, drought and floods.

“This is a time when all Victorians need to stand together and support local families who are struggling to put a meal on the table,“ Mr Carter said.

“In the same way we are supporting customers who are experiencing financial hardship during this time, supporting Foodbank Victoria’s Feeding Families Appeal was an additional step to ensure vulnerable families could receive immediate and much needed support,“ Mr Carter concluded.

Wandin Seville Community Bank Branch manager Jackie Butler said the branch had supported the appeal by donating $1000 raised thanks to several ’Casual for a Cause’ days.

“We know that Christmas is an even harder time for many Victorian families and the work

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CHRISTMAS IN WANDIN AND SEVILLE

Santa drops by for a visit

By Jed Lanyon This year Santa is swapping out the milk and cookies for a burger and a beer as he visits Seville’s Branded Burgers and Bar for Christmas family photos.

Santa would usually spend December at Chirnside Park Shopping Centre but was unable to carry out that role this year. Thankfully Branded saved the day by booking out the shop next door to the restaurant, allowing Yarra Valley locals to come get a picture with Santa.

Speaking to Star Mail, Santa said he was “overwhelmed” with the support from the community as his photo bookings were snapped up and sold out within 24 hours.

“It’s great to be here, I’m really enjoying it and it’s nice to have a home again. I thought I was going to have to stay home and clean up and get fit and then Gina came to the rescue.

“I used to be at Chirnside Park and I had a wonderful time at Chirnside but things didn’t work out there and I ended up leaving.

“I’d like to thank everyone for what they’ve done ... Thinking about it brings tears to my eyes. I’ve had wonderful support from everyone and I thank them very much.”

Locals were shocked and saddened to hear that they wouldn’t be able to get a picture with ‘the real Santa’, to the point where a petition was created, gaining over 2000 signatures.

Branded Burgers co-owner Gina Braidner said it’s about the same amount of bookings Santa would take on this December, with the profits of the photos to be donated to four charities.

“We wanted them all to be children’s charities being close to Christmas,” Ms Braidner said.

The charities to benefit from the project

will be A Better Life For Foster Kids, Backpacks 4 Vic Kids, Healesville’s Good Life Farm and Heartkids.

“We were booked out within 24 hours and had to extend some extra hours and they booked out within 30 minutes.”

Santa has a long history of taking photos with Yarra Ranges locals.

“I’ve been doing it for 17 years, and I was at Chirnside for about seven years and we probably sold a million dollars worth of photos.

So I’ve got a lot of fans out there. People have come from all over Australia to see Santa.”

One family makes an annual trip from Byron Bay just to see Santa, while another family brought their blue tongued lizard for him to hold.

“I said, ‘surely you didn’t come just to see Santa?’ and they said it was the main reason.

They used to live here and now they come back and stay with friends to come and get their Santa photos.”

Santa said he had even been invited to the wedding of a family who had taken photos with him.

“You get wonderful connections with people, me and my photographer got invited to one of our clients weddings. We had gotten to know her over a few years and were invited to a wedding.”

But he said he wouldn’t be dressed in his usual attire.

“I thought I’d better go in disguise.”

Kara from Gladysdale said a photo with ‘the real Santa’ had been an annual event for her children, Harpa and Phoenix for eight years now.

“We were a bit disappointed when we found out he wasn’t going to be at Chirnside, so when I saw it come up on the Branded Burgers Face-

Santa with Harpa and Phoenix. book page, I kept an eye out and I was straight onto booking it.

“These days it’s so hard to keep the magic of it alive, to keep the same person in the photo makes it such a better tradition.”

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Santa assured that he’d still be coming to deliver gifts this year and had a positive take on a family Christmas photo featuring face masks.

“Santa will still be coming, Rudolph and the rest of the reindeers are really looking forward to it. Here, things will be a little bit different, there’ll be a bit of social distancing and the wearing of masks.

“It’s a bit unusual but people will be able to spot that photo in 15 years and know exactly what year it is.

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Harpa and Phoenix enjoyed getting their annual photos with Santa. mal Christmas, same as everyone. If we can just have a normal Christmas with our families it’s going to be fantastic.”

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CHRISTMAS IN HEALESVILLE

Reflecting festive cheer

By Jed Lanyon The Rotary Club of Healesville is jumping on board with the shop local theme and is calling on Main Street shop owners to participate in the annual Christmas window competition to create a festive atmosphere in Healesville.

Shop owners who present a beautiful festive shop window display that reflects their products and services can win prizes up to $300 in the form of gift vouchers purchased by Rotary and Healesville Community Bank.

Healesville Rotary vice president Sally Piper said she’s looking forward to seeing the streets busy and shop owners taking part in what she is calling the ‘Myer Christmas Windows of Healesville’.

“It’s so good to feel Healesville’s heartbeat with our mainstreet bustling once again,” she said.

“There’s a spring in our step, happy chatter, smiles galore with anticipation of a very special visitor, who won’t need to quarantine.

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CHRISTMAS IN HEALESVILLE

Stay local urges council Yarra Ranges Council is urging community members to eat, shop and stay local over Christmas, New Year’s and into 2021, as the community opens back up for the end of the year.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Cr Fiona McAllister said that the community had already shown incredible support for local business during months of lockdown.

“We’ve heard some great stories over the year about community members supporting their local restaurants, cafes and producers,

helping them to stay afloat during a very difficult time,” Cr McAllister said.

“Though lockdown is over, there’s a long road to recovery and normality for many local businesses, and community support is still absolutely essential.

“Everyone is no-doubt excited to get out and explore the state and the country again now things are re-opening, but I’d encourage our community to keep eating, buying and staying locally to give our businesses that extra leg-up ahead of and after Christmas.”

Cr McAllister said that booking a staycation in the area, visiting a new part of the Yarra Ranges and shopping with retail and hospitality businesses were all easy and effective ways of showing support.

“Booking a stay in the Dandenongs or Yarra Valley, getting a takeaway lunch from a local cafe, buying ingredients for Christmas dinner or gifts for your loved ones at a nearby store all have a very real and very positive impact on others in your community.

“We have hundreds of local parks and re-

serves for picnic catch-ups and trails crisscrossing our towns if you’re after somewhere new to explore with a friend.

“We’re extremely privileged to live in an amazing part of the world, with world-class produce and destinations and businesses that people travel hundreds or thousands of kilometres to visit.

“Whatever you need to do, do it locally. Have a Yarra Ranges Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.”

Windows reflect the Christmas spirit From page 4 “Rotary has been busy encouraging our businesses to share the joy too.”

The initiative is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Healesville, Healesville’s Bendigo Bank and Yarra Ranges Council.

“They will identify some standout Christmas window displays and in the spirit of giving, will purchase gift vouchers to the value of the prize pool from those businesses.

“It’s a great way to recognise the extra efforts by our little businesses during the toughest year in our trading memories.”

Ms Piper said the vouchers purchased will then be a useful addition for prizes in Rotary’s future community projects.

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CHRISTMAS IN HEALESVILLE

Chris from Murphy’s of Healesville can provide great timber giftware.

Gayle of Morris et al has a range of treasures that will provide great gift inspiration.

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Enjoy late night shopping

By Jed Lanyon Healesville is the perfect place to get your Christmas shopping done with a great range of local businesses offering a variety of goods and services.

Why drive down the line to do your shopping when Healesville businesses are open for businesses for late night shopping on Thursday nights throughout December.

Healesville Community Bank is urging Healesville residents to shop local ahead of Christmas season in order to boost small businesses hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.

After the success of last year, Healesville traders are planning to open for Christmas shopping on four Thursday evenings from 26 November to 17 December, 6pm - 8:30pm to give Yarra Valley locals additional opportunities to buy local for Christmas.

Grab mum a new book from Verso Books, or purchase some timber giftware for dad at Murphy’s of Healesville. Next door at Morris et al, there are plenty of locally and internationally sourced treasures to delight and inspire.

Everyone who makes a purchase during the evenings will have a chance to enter to win one of three ‘Healesville Hampers’. The winners will be drawn on Monday 21 December at the Community Bank branch.

On Thursday 3 December traders will be launching their sparkling Christmas windows and there will be local artists busking outside stores in order to improve the local shopping experience.

Healesville Community Bank board member Caroline Evans urged locals to think Healesville when it comes to gift shopping, as opposed to venturing down the highway to larger retailers

“The Community Bank is really happy to support local businesses, who have had an extremely tough year, by co-ordinating the Healesville Christmas Shopping Nights in 2020. We encourage everyone to join us at one or more of the evenings to shop local and support their local community. There is such an extensive and wonderful array of stores in Healesville you will be able to find something for everyone on your list - from new baby nieces to Great Uncle Harry.

“We are very fortunate to have a Community Bank in Healesville as 80 per cent of profits are donated to supporting the local community. The more locals and local businesses that bank with us the more we can contribute to local charities, not-for-profit organisations and clubs.”

Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Fiona McAllister urged local residents to have a Yarra Ranges

Christmas this year.

“Booking a stay in the Dandenongs or Yarra Valley, getting a takeaway lunch from a local cafe, buying ingredients for Christmas dinner or gifts for your loved ones at a nearby store all have a very real and very positive impact on others in your community,” she said.

“We have hundreds of local parks and reserves for picnic catch-ups and trails crisscrossing our towns if you’re after somewhere new to explore with a friend.

“We’re extremely privileged to live in an amazing part of the world, with world-class produce and destinations and businesses that people travel hundreds or thousands of kilometres to visit.

“Whatever you need to do, do it locally.

Have a Yarra Ranges Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.”

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CHRISTMAS IN YARRA JUNCTION

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Santa loves spreading Christmas cheer.

Brigades’ Santa surprise

By Jed Lanyon Santa Claus is teaming up with local fire brigades in the Upper Yarra Valley for the annual Christmas fire truck run.

Local residents can expect to see Santa roaming the streets of their neighbourhood saying hello and giving out lollies to the nicest of children in the neighborhood.

Keep an ear out for the sirens in late December and look for the jolly fellow, who will be travelling on the fire trucks as opposed to

his standard sleigh.

Warburton CFA captain Hazel Clothier said she “wouldn’t miss it” when asked if the brigade would be touring Santa around town again this year.

“It’s just a really good chance to bring some cheer and joy to the community. The whole of the brigade is around volunteer members serving their community and the greatest pleasure you get is being able to do the fun things that make people happy.

So often we see people on their worst days attending to accidents and emergencies so it’s a great chance to get out in the community and celebrate who we are together.

Ms Clothier shared how local children can have the best chance to see Santa as Christmas nears.

“What they will need t do is listen out for Santa, who will be heralded by the sounds of the fire brigade sirens as they come up your street. Go to the end of your driveway or the

corner of your street and be patient because Santa will come past.”

Ms Clothier said the brigade expects to help Santa hand out around 600 bags of lollies on their run of Waburton, East Warburton and Big Pats Creek.

Ms Clothier said they can cater to children who have allergies or specific needs as parents can contact Warburton Fire Brigade via Facebook and they can help relay the information to Santa ahead of time.

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Give so they may receive Cire Services in Yarra Junction is calling on local residents to donate gifts this Christmas to help those in a less fortunate position due to Covid-19.

Cire has gifting trees in the Yarra Junction and Chirnside Park community hubs for residents to palace a gift under the tree.

Community hub coordinator Belinda Grooby asked locals to help those in need this Christmas.

“Covid-19 has really shown just how amazing people in the local community are. It’s been a tough year for a lot of people, so if anyone has the opportunity where they are able to give a gift to help support someone who might be finding themselves in a difficult situation

this year.”

Cire requires any gifts to be labelled for a boy, girl or gender neutral and feature the appropriate age range to ensure children can open a gift they will enjoy.

The Yarra Junction Community Hub received a Christmas tree thanks to the generosity of the Seville Christmas Tree Farm.

And there’s still plenty of time to donate.

“All of our gifts will be handed over to Holy Fools on the 23 December and they will ensure they go where they are needed most on Christmas Eve.” For more information on how and where to donate, visit: https://www.cire.org.au/

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Festive fruit Rayner’s Orchard is back in full swing just in time for Christmas and the summer holidays.

Rayners is a boutique stone fruit orchard with over 450 varieties of fruit trees.

The owners and staff would like to thank everyone for their support over the last six months.

“It has been a very difficult and trying time.

To everyone that supported our home delivery service and picked up produce from our farm shop we thank you very much,” said Len Rayner.

“Our fruit tree nursery and Peach Cafe are open, make sure you come and try our delicious home made ice cream and our Dev-

onshire tea with home made jam and fresh whipped cream is a must!”

Rayner’s U-Pick Tractor Tasting Tours are back up and running every day except Christmas Day. Visitors will taste at least 8 varieties of fruit on tour and have a lot of fun doing it.

The orchard also offers fruit bottling classes where participants can learn the age old skill of preserving fruit.

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CHRISTMAS IN YARRA GLEN

Lighting up Yarra Glen

By Jed Lanyon Yarra Glen wll be under lights this December as one local family is carrying on the annual tradition of raising money for the Royal Children’s Hospital with their spectacular Christmas lights display.

For the last six years, Jessica Mitchell and Brad Knight have decorated their home while raising important funds for charity. The tradition started before the couple’s three children were born and now raising money has a personal touch as the family members are carriers of haemophilia, an inherited bleeding disorder.

Last year the family raised $400 and now

they’re looking to break that mark again.

“We’ve put up around 13,000 lights at the moment by my guesstimation ... Usually it takes me a good solid four days to do it.”

For every dollar raised, the amount will be matched by the family’s business, Noble Knight Real Estate.

Locals are encouraged to come by the house on 5 Miriam Drive, Yarra Glen between 8.45pm-11pm every night. The family purchased a giant coin spinner for residents to provide a donation.

“Seeing the kids enjoyment is the best feeling. Everyone walks past at night time and thinks it’s fantastic. It’s a nice feeling that everyone gets to enjoy it, not just us.”

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Coach rides high

By Jed Lanyon Seville Pony Club’s Rachael Edwards has taken out the highest honour for a coach after being named as Coach of the Year by Pony Club Victoria and by Pony Club Australia.

Ms Edwards, who has been involved in the sport for over 30 years, said her mind was blown after learning she would be recognised for her efforts at a state level before going on to take out the award on a national scale.

Seville Pony Club made the nomination for Ms Edwards’ dedication to the club and to surrounding clubs in the northern metropolitan zone.

“I don’t think it has sunk in yet, to be honest. I’m just a normal person who lives in Seville and goes about my daily jobs. I still don’t think it has actually hit me yet,” Ms Edwards said.

“I think the highlight of it was, because people couldn’t see you in person to congratulate you, I’ve actually received so many phone calls, messages and social media messages ...

People who I hadn’t heard from in ages. I think connecting again to some people who I had lost contact with was overwhelming.”

“These awards really highlighted what an impact as a coach you have on people’s lives and that’s something I’ve probably taken for granted until I got all these messages ... I thought wow, I just go about my business and go out and teach and keep people safe.”

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Pony coach rides high with award From page 1 Ms Edwards has taken an Australian team to coach in China and has just been appointed the sub-junior dressage coach of Pony Club Victoria to compete at nationals next year. She shared the secret for what makes someone a coach of the year.

“I think it’s to just keep doing what you love. I have an absolute passion and a desire to see riders succeed with their horses and when that’s so deep inside you to want to see those riders and horses develop together it just makes you hungry for more success.

“It’s very emotional to watch these partnerships grow in such an amazing manner. Pony Club is such a fantastic association. What it teaches riders and the relationship between the horse and riders is amazing.

Ms Edwards said it’s not only about helping the riders and their horses but the parents too.

“Quite often we have families that have never had anything to do with horses at all and they’re coming to our pony club to get some guidance, so we’re educating the parents as well as the riders.

Ms Edwards was responsible for running online tutorials and competitions for her club and others in the area while members were locked out of their clubs facilities during the Covid-19 lockdowns.

“It was a different way of educating them.

Quite often we always have that consistent contact. But because of Covid there were months that we actually didn’t see them.

“We were very keen in making sure the lines of communication were still open ... We

had to step up really quickly in our technology skills in order to support the riders in the pony club.”

But even now club activities have resumed in Seville, Ms Edwards said there are still some things for riders to be wary of when jumping back on the horse.

“Horses react to grass. So when spring comes it’s a bit like letting a child loose in a lolly shop. The sugars in the grass can actually make a horse a little bit more energetic.

“If you haven’t had a rider on a horse for a while and then you’re putting them on an energetic horse, it’s a recipe for disaster.”

District commissioner of Seville Pony Club Sami Bell had glowing praise for the Coach of the Year.

“I think what makes her Coach of the Year is that she has such a bubbly outgoing personality, but also that booming voice as she interacts with the kids. She coaches them but she seems to be able to connect with them as well as they always have a really good and enjoyable lesson,“ Ms Bell said.

“It’s the way she teaches them is why I find her amazing and my daughter just loves her.

She puts herself out there to help everybody and doesn’t expect anything in return.

“Anything she takes on, she takes it personally and she genuinely wants to help and always goes above and beyond, it’s a massive thing to have at the club.

“That’s why the pony club wanted to have her recognised, we wanted her to know we recognise how special she is as well.”

Ms Edwards asks anyone who would like to be involved in Seville Pony Club to take part in one of their ‘come and try’ days. For more information, visit: http://www.sevilleponyclub. ponyclubvic.org.au

Allergens warning Yarra Ranges Council is reminding businesses to be responsible when it comes to handling and labelling allergens, following the conviction of a local food business in August.

Council began investigation into a food premises in Upwey, following an anaphylactic complaint in 2019 involving hospitalisation.

The investigation found numerous concerns relating to allergy-related management at the business. After multiple attempts at providing information and resources to the business to help address the matter, Council escalated the issue to prosecution. The Magistrates Court found the business guilty with conviction in August.

Director of Communities, Jane Price, said that businesses needed to be extremely careful with allergens and food.

“Correctly labelling allergens and avoiding cross-contamination is one of the most important parts of running a safe food business,” she said.

For many people with anaphylaxis and severe allergies, being served food incorrectly can have severe, sometimes deadly, consequences. Under the Australia and New Zealand Food Standards Code, there is a list of foods or substances which require mandatory declaration on the label of packaged foods for sale in Australia. For unpackaged food, such as meals in cafes or restaurants, allergen advisory statements and declarations must be stated in labelling in connection with the food, for example, written against the menu item, or provided to customers on request.

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By Jed Lanyon Eildon MP Cindy McLeish has taken aim at the Minister for Roads for the “lack of attention” given to Donna Buang Road, which was damaged by landslips in severe storms in May. Speaking in parliament last month Ms McLeish asked the Minister for Roads to take immediate action to repair the road near the Rain Forest Gallery.

“Those who have travelled to Mt Donna Buang recently would know the road is now one lane only and managed by construction traffic lights, as the opposite side has literally been swept away and dragged down the embankment. It is quite shocking to see,” Ms McLeish said.

Following the landslips, immediate geotechnical investigations were undertaken, which deemed the road safe for re-opening, according to the Department of Transport (DoT).

The impacted traffic lane has been closed off using water-filled barriers and the speed limit reduced to 40 km/hr. DoT said delays to traffic are currently minimal, less than five minutes. Temporary traffic lights are in place to manage the contra flow of traffic and Variable Message Boards are being used to advise heavy vehicles to avoid the area.

A DoT spokesperson told Star Mail, “We’re undertaking detailed design work ahead of repairs to Donna Buang Road and other sites impacted by landslips in the Yarra Ranges.

“We thank the community for their patience as we continue to safely plan works to remedy the landslip, particularly as we begin

Rainfall totals Healesville resident Alma Mitchell recorded 65.0mm of rain across 12 days in November, much less than the 117.7mm recorded across 18 days in November in 2019.

While over in Coldstream, Peter Stuart recorded just 47.5mm of rain for November down from 82.0mm for November the year prior. He has recorded 936.0mm of rain for the year to date, a significant increase on the 676.5mm from this point in 2019.

Petrol pump theft If you know someone stealing petrol, don’t let them take a free trip.

The cost of petrol theft in Victoria is estimated at $20 million dollars every year.

People who commit petrol theft are not only stealing from retailers and business owners, but petrol theft can be linked to the theft of vehicles, aggravated burglaries, and fraud offences.

If you have information relating to petrol theft, you can report confidentially to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at https://bit. ly/33w0jtT If a crime is happening now, or an offender might still be in the area, call Triple Zero (000).

Car rolls in Kalorama Eildon MP Cindy McLeish standing beside the damaged Donna Buang Road. to see more motorists on our roads.”

Works are expected to take place next year to restore the road, while it is currently being inspected twice weekly and after heavy rainfall.

“The limited access to the road is also a major concern as we approach bushfire season. If the road worsens, emergency vehicles will be unable to access the mountain. This is simply not good enough,” Ms McLeish said. “With restrictions easing, tourists will again be heading this way.”

DoT assured that while there is one lane still in operation, access for emergency vehicles would be maintained and managed by the temporary traffic lights.

DoT is a member of the Yarra Ranges Fire Prevention Committee and will be liaising with the Country Fire Authority, Parks Victoria and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning to discuss the impact the lane closure will have on larger vehicle access needs in the event of a bushfire.

Search continues for missing woman

A 19-year old probationary driver was fortunate to escape serious injury after losing control of his vehicle in Kalorama at the weekend.

The man’s vehicle crossed to the opposite side of Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd before striking an embankment and overturning about 7.35pm on Sunday 6 December. He was taken to hospital with suspected minor injuries.

Drugs and alcohol were ruled out.

The incident occurred on the opposite side of the road but in the same location as the drink driver who almost plunged down the hill last week.

Drivers are reminded to drive to the conditions and exercise care on wet and winding roads.

By Jed Lanyon The search for missing woman Susan Shaw has entered its second week as emergency services continue a widespread search of the Warburton area.

Police have urged Warburton residents to check their properties for the 67 year old grandmother, who was last seen on Donna Buang Road about 1.40am on Saturday 28 November.

Investigators have asked people in the Warburton area to check their holiday homes, sheds and outhouses for Susan as they believe she could be sheltering somewhere nearby.

Susan also goes by the name of ‘Susan Cashmore’ within the local community.

While the area is very dense and rugged it is believed a person could survive for quite some time due to the availability of water and temperate weather conditions.

Around 120 searchers, including police, volunteers and SES personnel, have been involved in the search for Susan since she went missing.

Susan was last seen wearing a green cardigan, jeans and bright pink short gum-

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Constable Amy Murphy and Senior Constable Colleen Toomey in Warburton.

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Speaking to the media last week, Senior Sergeant Peter Muys said the pink gumboots would be “a fairly striking sign” to anyone who might notice the missing woman.

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Police and family hold concerns for her welfare as her disappearance is out of character.

Police have spent time door-knocking and have placed flyers in town to raise the presence of the issue among locals.

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Doncaster East teenager Lachlan Hutton.

The 16-year-old was last seen at an address in Lilydale on 3 December. Police have concerns for Lachlan’s welfare due to his age.

Lachlan is described as being Caucasian, approximately 155 centimetres tall, medium build, with brown eyes and brown hair.

Investigators have released an image of Lachlan in the hope someone recognises him and can provide information regarding his current whereabouts.

He is known to frequent the Ringwood, Lilydale, Mooroolbark and Croydon areas.

Anyone with information is urged to call Doncaster Police Station on 8841 3999.

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Music to their ears

Healesville High School’s Sax Ensemble.

Healesville’s west end traders have harnessed the power and reach of the universal language of music to deliver the message: The main shopping strip doesn’t end at Church Street.

“I can’t begin to tell you how many people who cross that asphalt divide to our end of town say they had no idea of the artistry, style and edible delights down here,” said Studio Malka proprietor Esther Steiner.

The inaugural event is a series of Christmas street concerts showcasing Healesville High School’s celebrated Sax Ensemble. The first gig kicks off at noon Saturday 12 December.

Year 12 students Taylah Chipperfield, 18 and Eliza Hoiles, 18 along with their music

teacher, Amanda Morrison plan to rock the town with original renditions of traditional carols and harmonies.

“Eliza plays tenor sax and Taylah and I play alto. The mix of the two different tones really enhances the sound,” said Ms Morrison laughing at the suggestion that the hum of traffic could drown them out.

“No chance,” she said.

A sax revival, led by Canadian group The Weeknd has elevated the instrument’s stature and the girls anticipate “lots of dancing and sing-alongs” on the footpath in front of Hearth Galleries, Studio Malka, Heels-Ville Shoe Repairs and Freedom Cafe.

“We (the shopkeepers of west end) are very proud of our funky, artistic part of town. We are bringing a wonderful renaissance to this historic place,” said Chris Joy, curator of Hearth Galleries.

Ms Joy is planning upcoming performances with indigenous musicians. “For me it feels right that the local Aboriginal artists express themselves proudly here through Hearth, there’s space and place for new, emerging collaborations,” she says.

Ms Steiner spoke of the shared passion that she and Ms Joy have for the arts.

“These upcoming performances highlight our versatility,” she said. “Studio Malka is a showcase for the unusual and unique celebrations of the creative arts. Looking ahead to 2021 we have a number of combination installations and performances in the pipeline and hope to continue our relationship with Amanda and Healesville High.”

Ms Morrison is on board with the west end for 2021. But for Taylah, who is going on to study music and psychology and Eliza, who will be heading into the animal industry, the future of their sax ensemble hangs in the balance.

The Sax Ensemble will be playing on Saturday 12 and 19 December from 12pm-1.30pm and on Thursday 17 December from 5pm6.30pm outside 200-208 maroondah Highway, Healesville.

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Andrea Riseborough stars as Tasya Vos, a corporate assassin who kills remotely using brain-implant technology.

When she accepts a high-profile assignment and enters the body of Colin Tate (Christopher Abbott), the job may consume her.

Possessor is driven by a riveting dual performance: Riseborough balances outward frailty, inner trauma and shrewd determination as Tasya, and Abbott does an outstanding job conveying Tasya’s impersonation of Colin.

David Cronenberg specialises in body horror - the warping of the human form - but Brandon focuses on the mind, as Possessor is a dark commentary on acting and empathy.

As Tasya immerses herself in the “role” of Colin to get close to her target, she loses control of herself, and the film keeps you in a state of anticipatory dread as the two minds clash and the boundaries between them break down.

Possessor has shades of David Cronenberg’s eXistenZ, as both films share biomechanical imagery, disorienting out-of-body experiences and Jennifer Jason Leigh in an intriguing supporting role.

Possessor has stark cinematography punctuated by lurid bursts of colour and violence. The brutality is confronting but supremely calculated and never gratuitous, and the narrative builds to a well-seeded, utterly ingenious twist.

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Hoddles Creek upgrade

By Jed Lanyon Hoddles Creek CFA is set to receive a new fire station to replace a 40 year old building as the fire brigade has outgrown its existing station.

Third lieutenant Brett Kerford said the announcement came as “happy news” to the volunteers at the brigade.

It will be a huge asset for the brigade,” he said. “The old girl has been fantastic for many many years but we were in need of an upgrade.

Mr Kerford said that while the existing brigade was not run down, it had certainly become tired.

As the brigade upgraded fire trucks over the years, the bigger vehicles became too big for the existing station.

Mr Kerford estimated there to be a gap of 25 millimetres between the garage door of the brigade and the top of one of the fire trucks, making for a tight squeeze to get the vehicle in and out.

“It’s a little bit of a jigsaw to get them in and out. You’ve got to park them in the right place every time and when you try to get in and out of the cabs you can knock the doors.”

Mr Kerford would also welcome a remote controlled door as part of the new station as brigade members are required to lift the door open and closed, which he admitted added time when responding to an emergency.

“Hopefully it’ll make mobility a bit easier when the pager and siren goes off instead of taking the time to open and close the doors ...

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it’s a tight squeeze for Hoddles Creek CFA’s fire trucks to fit in the brigade doors.

it’s a tight squeeze for Hoddles Creek CFA’s fire trucks to fit in the brigade doors. sponse time.”

Mr Kerford said the brigade had also outgrown their meeting rooms, which could become a tight fit for the members at times.

“If you’ve got 20 people in there you’re pretty much sitting in someone’s lap. It can make things difficult in winter when it’s wet and cold and we need to do our training inside.

“We won’t have to change in and out of our fire fighting gear right next to the trucks, we’ll

have our own change rooms which will be fantastic.

“We’re very appreciative of being on the list to get a new station. We thank all those involved and those who went in to bat for us in regards to achieving this wonderful thing of getting a new station.”

The brigade is putting the call out for new members to join the catering crew in preparing meals for the brigade members as they re-

spond to emergencies in the community.

Mr Kerford said the catering teams were currently busy taking turns preparing all the meals for the emergency service teams who have been out searching for missing Warburton resident Susan Shaw.

“They’re doing a fantastic job up at Warburton, but if we had a few more members as part of that crew it’d be really handy.”

Mr Kerford invites residents all across the Yarra Ranges and surrounding areas to get involved in calling him on 0418 557 7800 to see how they can help.

The funding to replace Hoddles Creek’s fire station comes as part of the $126 million CFA capability funding from the Victorian Government’s Fire Services Reform.

Couple’s Covid wedding heartbreak Sally Malek was dreaming of the day she got to pull on her custom-made wedding gown and walk down the aisle to marry her partner, Ash. Her bridesmaid’s dresses and groomsmen’s suits were all hung up and ready to go.

The flowers were organised, the perfect venue was booked in Silvan - where her and her partner first lived, and the bomboneire were dated 3 May 2020.

But as the day came closer, Mrs Malek’s excitement turned to disappointment and devastation.

The Covid-19 restrictions on weddings meant the couple’s perfect spring wedding in Silvan had to be postponed from May 3 to October 4.

“It was really disheartening. I had to ring all the vendors and had to see who, if any, would give us our deposit back,” Mrs Malek said.

With not many vendors willing to refund their deposit, Mrs Malek and her partner Ash decided to get “legally” married at her parent’s house on their original date of May 3.

“We decided to do that because we already paid our celebrant $900, and we thought at

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The thought of a hens night, getting ready with her bridesmaids and walking down the aisle in front of her family and friends is now a distant thought.

“I would love to have that day to celebrate it with friends and family and do all those little bridesmaid things, whether it will happen or not,“ she said.

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third time, with a date set on 11 April 2021.

However, with Covid-19 taking its toll financially, the couple are uncertain as to whether they will be able to afford their dream wedding with family and friends present.

“By the time April rolls around I don’t think we can justify putting that much money towards a wedding. Unfortunately we’re just going to have to lose our deposits,” she said.

“We just can’t justify another 10 grand or something to put towards a wedding. When you add up the deposit and money spent for everything and put that figure together, and realise you’re not get anything out of that – it’s hard.”

Mrs Malek described the whole experience as “disheartening” but said she understood it from the perspective of the vendors who are also trying to survive.

“It’s no one’s fault. There’s no one to blame.

It’s just disappointing.”

“It’s not just the fact were missing out on our big day, but other (elderly) family members are going to miss out on seeing us marry because it’s not safe for them to travel,” she said.

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least we might be able to use the dated bomboniere and cake topper,” she said.

They got married in an informal ceremony that was “just the legalities of it”, with only Mrs Malek’s parents present as witnesses alongside the celebrant.

“It was really hard to get my head around it, I just focused on the fact I got to marry the man I love and got to do it on the original date we had planned.”

The couple did not exchange their vows and did not tell anyone about their marriage. At that stage, they still had a ceremony planned for the post-poned date in October - and wanted to save their vows to share with family and friends. They were excited to surprise everyone on the day with a big reveal that they had already legally married.

Their excitement was devastatingly shortlived, with the second wave of Covid-restrictions forcing them to reschedule the October date as well.

“At the time (of the formal marriage) I had the excitement of keeping it to ourselves until we did our big reveal, but that was taken back because when we had to reschedule the second time there was not much more to look forward to,” Mrs Malek said.

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TarraWarra set to reopen TarraWarra Museum of Art will reopen just in time for summer, with a new exhibition Looking Glass: Judy Watson and Yhonnie Scarce.

TarraWarra Museum of Art director Victoria Lynn said, “We are absolutely delighted to be reopening our doors with an exhibition of works themed on the monumental elements of earth, water, fire and air by Aboriginal artists Judy Watson and Yhonnie Scarce.

“The pairing of Watson and Scarce brings together two of Australia’s most lyrical and poignant artists whose works present an interpretation of country, where the creation and experience of art is mnemonic for the lived, remembered and inherited history of Aboriginal people.

“Our reopening comes with a few new measures including timed ticketing, capacity limits and increased cleaning regimes, and we will continue to offer online experiences for those who choose not to visit us in person just yet.

“The Museum and the wide expanses of the Yarra Valley are the perfect place to recharge and connect with nature and art, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back,” Ms Lynn said.

The exhibition will include Ms Scarce’s new installation, Cloud Chamber, 2020, featuring one thousand glass yams cascading from above. The work is an evocation of the nuclear test of the ‘Breakaway’ bomb in Maralinga, which sent radioactive clouds across the land of Aboriginal people living in the area.

Each yam will be ‘mapped’ according to the dark areas of the trajectory of this poisonous cloud. This is the first time Ms Scarce has exhibited an iteration of the impressive cascading glass yam sculptures in Victoria - previously and similar works exhibited were Thunder Raining Poison 2015 acquired by the NGA and Black Zephyr 2017 acquired by AGNSW. Cloud Chamber, 2020, will be installed in the light filled spectacular North Gallery of TarraWarra Museum of Art, hanging directly

Judy Watson, standing stone with spines 2020 and Yhonnie Scarce, Cloud Chamber 2020. in front of the floor to ceiling window which traces the expanse of neighbouring vineyards and hills of the Yarra Valley.

Ms Watson’s works feature ochres, charcoal and indigo pigments pooled upon washed canvas, revealing Aboriginal histories and following lines of emotional and physical topography that centre on particular places and moments in time.

Exhibition curator, Hetti Perkins, says the artists are concerned essentially with Australia’s ‘secret war’—a battle fought on

many fronts from colonial massacres and Stolen Generations through to the British atomic bomb tests at Maralinga.

“The seductive beauty of Watson’s and Scarce’s works belies their powerful message about the sustained campaign of the destruction of country, culture and community in Aboriginal Australia—their work is a kind of ‘tender trap’. With the devastating evidence of climate change in Australia, manifest in apocalyptic wildfires and storms, this exhibition delivers an urgent message,” Ms Perkins said.

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Disability parking change Yarra Ranges Council is one of eight Victorian councils taking part in a pilot program for a new disability parking permit system, being introduced from Monday 30 November.

The Accessible Parking Permit (APP) Scheme is a new online service that will provide significant improvements in the administration and enforcement of disability parking in the Yarra Ranges, freeing up parking bays for the community members who need them most.

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plete assessments, in addition to General Practitioners Introduction of a permanent disability classification, which will mean no more having to return for reassessment Increasing permit length from three years to five years Temporary permits now available for 6, 12 or 24 months A new single permit design to be used across the state.

Yarra Ranges Mayor, Fiona McAllister, said that the new process was a step in the right direction.

“This new APP scheme will make the application and assessment process a lot fairer, simpler and consistent across Victoria, so we’re very pleased to be part of this pilot program,” Cr McAllister said.

“This scheme is also going to reduce the amount of misuse of permits as they’re more secure making them very hard to duplicate, and they’ll be recognisable across the country which helps when travelling interstate.

“For anyone out there who would like more

information you can contact our friendly call centre staff, or get in touch with VicRoads who are facilitating the program.”

For community members carrying a current disability parking permit, that will remain valid until it expires.

The new APP scheme aligns with the Australian Disability Permit Scheme (ADPS), with successful applicants receiving a single, secure, state-based permit design that aligns to the ADPS. For more information on the changes to disability parking visit vicroads.vic.gov.au/ app.

Brush-tailed rock wallabies call Mt Evelyn home

By Taylah Eastwell The Yarra Valley Nocturnal Zoo has some exciting new arrivals, with five southern brushtail rock wallabies now calling Mount Evelyn home.

Zookeeper at Yarra Valley Nocturnal Zoo, Thomas Hennessey said the southern brushtail rock wallaby is the rarest marsupial in Victoria.

“We’re setting up a breeding colony and are one of the very few zoo’s in Australia to display the southern brush-tail rock wallaby, so we’re very unique,” Mr Hennessey said.

Once a common marsupial, southern brush-tail rock wallabies were almost completely wiped out by the fur trade in the 19th and 20th centuries, and by 1990, the animal was on the brick on extinction. To date, there is estimated to be between 40-70 of the animals left in the wild.

The Yarra Valley Nocturnal Zoo plans to establish a captive breeding colony to assist with a state-wide effort to bring the southern brush-tailed rock wallaby back from the brink, with the end goal being to release the animals back into the wild.

“It is fantastic to have such a unique species in Mount Evelyn, it’s fantastic to see something that not many people get to see in the wild due to their low numbers,” Mr Hennessey said.

The Yarra Valley Nocturnal Zoo is run through the NDIS and gives people with disabilities the opportunity to work as zookeepers and learn how to present and take tours.

Owner of Yarra Valley Nocturnal Zoo Steven Handy said he and his wife Louise saw a real need for this sort of thing when they opened the zoo four years ago.

“Me and my wife worked in disability for 25 years each and wanted to do something really cool. One of the hardest things for people to get into is zookeeping, so we thought, let’s start a zoo and see how it goes,” Steven said.

The zoo runs free tours for local community groups, schools, kindergartens and clubs, with visitors able to interact with over 450 animals.

The long list of animals residing at the zoo

Yarra Valley Nocturnal Zoo has established a breeding colony to held bring the brush-tailed rock wallaby back from the brink of extinction.

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Zookeepers at Yarra Valley Nocturnal Zoo socially-distance at the entrance. includes a koala, quolls, wombats, a wedgetail eagle, a crocodile and one of the world’s rarest pythons – an oenpelli. The zoo looks

Brush-tailed rock wallabies are critically endangered due to being hunted for their fur during the 19th and 20th century.

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Don’t let fruit flies spoil home grown fruit and veg Nothing is more disappointing for a keen home gardener than cutting open your proudly homegrown fruits or vegetables and finding fruit fly maggots - and they can certainly put people off of eating it.

Agriculture Victoria statewide fruit fly coordinator Cathy Mansfield reminded gardeners, landholders and those with a few trees or a veggie patch all to look out for and manage Queensland fruit fly.

“Fruit flies are usually most active September to May. As the weather heats up, now is a good time to look in your garden or property to see if they are present,” Ms Mansfield said.

“This year, more people have been paying attention to their garden or ramping up their gardening, and they may not be aware that we have Queensland fruit fly in Victoria.”

Fruit flies attack a wide range of fruit and vegetables including tomatoes, stone fruit, citrus, cherries, berries and grapes.

“Fruit fly maggots are often found in the centre of the fruit. The maggots are 5 to 10mm long and creamy - white in colour,” she said.

“Infested fruit must be disposed of properly, such as putting them in the sun for at least seven days in a sealed plastic bag to destroy eggs and maggots - do not put them in compost.”

With a wet and warm spring, the conditions have been favourable for fruit flies to breed, making treatment crucial this season.

“Protecting your garden is essential not just for your own produce, but also to limit fruit fly population growth and potential

Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank has announced joint winners of the 2020 Ian De La Rue Youth Initiative Award. The award was presented to Ashlee Shotter and Jordynne Castleton this year and they each received $1000.

Ashlee has been recognised for her volunteer contribution to her local netball club in coaching Under 11s and coordinating fund raising activities; her active involvement in the CAN for Cambodia project fundraising for Cambodian landmine amputees; her volunteer involvement with the local aged care facility and her student leadership and support - serving on the SRC as President and being College Captain at her school.

Jordynne has been recognised for leadership roles at school, Rotary Camps and the MISFITS Theatre Group. Special mention is made of her project MISFIT online which she developed in response to Covid19 impacts - enabling people of all ages to access a safe supportive online space for engagement; and in weekly programs and activities.

20 years ago the doors opened to Warburton’s Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank, and Ian De La Rue was a driving force on the Steering Committee to establish the Bank,

spread from your property to your neighbours, nearby orchards or farms.”

For the greatest chance of successful control, speak to your neighbours for a consistent approach and use the following techniques in your garden: • follow good garden hygiene such as picking fruit and vegetables as they ripen • dispose of unwanted fruit and scraps carefully • regularly monitor for fruit fly presence in your garden • protect trees, plants and produce through netting, gazebos and bags • use bait, traps and insecticide control.

“It’s a great strategy to net trees and vegetables to protect your garden crops and monitor specific Queensland fruit fly traps.

“If you have fruit trees in your garden but don’t manage them, it’s best to remove them so they don’t become a haven for fruit fly and grow a population in your area.”

For more information including lists of common fruit, how to control fruit fly in your garden and tips for netting trees, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/qff

and was the first Chairman serving from 19992005.

Today, the Community Bank continues to honour Ian’s commitment and contribution with the annual Ian De La Rue Youth Initiative Award.

Each year they seek to recognise, acknowledge and reward a young person who makes a positive contribution to their community.

This $1000 Award is presented in the spirit of the late Ian De La Rue’s commitment to the community, and his passion for encouraging young people to strive for excellence and to be active in and contribute to their local community.

“With a record number of nominations received from the public this year, it was fantastic to see so many young people contributing and leading the way in the community, and the decision making was a tough task,” a Community Bank spokesperson said.

“With two nominations ‘tied’ it was decided to have joint winners in 2020. Both recipients have made outstanding positive contributions to the Community and it is appropriate to recognise, acknowledge and reward them both for their efforts.”

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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.

“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.

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.

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Online fire permit system Victorians can now apply for a fire permit online in a single place, the state’s fire and rescue services have announced.

From Monday 30 November, residents and businesses using fire or heat sources such as commercial catering, fireworks, welding and more can use the joint Fire Permits Victoria website to: Check if they need a fire permit.

Apply for a fire permit.

Notify authorities that they are using a permit Register a burn-off when restrictions are not in place.

The multiagency online transaction system, supported by CFA, DELWP and FRV, improves the way Victoria’s fire and rescue services work with local governments and Municipal Fire Prevention Officers (MFPOs) to assess and issue fire permits.

CFA’s Deputy Chief Officer Alen Slijepcevic said it would help improve the way fire and rescue services manage fire risk across the state, and enable them to communicate quickly and consistently with permit holders and applicants.

“The Fire Permits Victoria website allows agencies to communicate with applicants and permit holders in a timely and efficient manner, and is able to provide consistent and timely advice on suspending or revoking a permit if conditions change,” he said.

Fire Rescue Victoria Deputy Commissioner of Fire Safety Michelle Young said the website provides an accessible, userfriendly online system for all Victorians to apply for fire permits.

“Wherever you live across the state, Fire Permits Victoria will streamline the application process, and enable permit holders and applicants to stay up-to-date with critical safety information and advice from

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By Taylah Eastwell Yarra Ranges Special Development School in Mount Evelyn will soon benefit from a further $8.92 million in upgrades allocated as part of the 2021/21 Victorian Budget.

The funding will allow the school to deliver the last stage of its Master Plan, which will include construction of a senior years learning building and an additional administration space.

This announcement brings the total investment in transforming the school to $22.97 million since 2017.

Member for Monbulk James Merlino attended the school on Friday 27 November where he made the funding announcement at a small assembly.

Principal at Yarra Ranges Special Development School Janet Taylor described the planned upgrades are “a dream come true”.

“Our art and media program will have a

proper art studio. The hospitality program which provides work skills is just a converted portable at the moment, so to have a purposebuilt kitchen and dining room will be amazing,” Ms Taylor said.

Since 2017, the school has received an administration upgrade, a junior school upgrade and is now looking forward to completing the project with a new senior school and administration building.

“There’s no comparison. We had these really old relocatables that weren’t purpose built and now these new spaces we’ve worked with the architect on are designed to meet our children’s learning needs,” Ms Taylor said.

During his visit, Mr Merlino toured Stage Two of the works, which included four general purpose classrooms, a kitchen, laundry, bathrooms, an office space, a sick bay and outdoor areas. It is expected to open in early 2021.

Construction of Stage Three is expected to be complete in 2022.

Yarra Ranges business chambers receive funding Members of two Yarra Ranges business chambers will benefit from grants awarded through the State Government’s Grants for Business Chambers and Trader Groups program.

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing announced Yarra Valley Business Inc and the Yarra Valley Winegrowers Association will receive $20,000 and $50,000 respectively to provide critical advice, connections and resources to businesses in the Yarra Ranges to support their members’ transition to Covid Normal.

The program has provided $4.15 million in support through grants of $10,000, $20,000 or $50,000 to business chambers and trader groups across Victoria to support their local business community’s recovery and restart.

Grant recipients will use the funding for business activation initiatives like facilitating members’ adaptation to Covid Normal, ‘buy local’ campaigns and improving access to programs and services focused on resilience and recovery.

Yarra Valley Business Inc and the Yarra Valley Winegrowers Association are two of 182 local organisations that have so far received grant funding through the initiative.

Minister for Small Business Jaala Pulford said, “Yarra Valley Business Inc and the Yarra mailcommunity.com.au

Valley Winegrowers Association are fantastic advocates for the business community in the Yarra Ranges and this funding will help local business recover and prepare for Covid Normal.

“We appreciate the leading role Victorian business chambers and trader groups play in helping local businesses rebound and recover - that’s why it’s important to back that leadership with funding for local solutions to this global pandemic.”

The Grants for Business Chambers and Trader Groups program is part of more than $7 billion in direct economic support provided by the government to Victorian businesses and workers to help them weather the storm of the pandemic.

Some $2.6 billion in funding has supported more than 130,000 small and medium businesses to date through the Business Support Fund while $87.5 million has been provided to support hospitality businesses prepare for Covid Normal.

For more information about the Grants for Business Chambers and Trader Groups program, go to business.vic.gov.au/businesschambers

the state’s fire and rescue agencies,” she said.

Forest Fire Management Victoria Chief Fire Officer Chris Hardman said the system provides a simple, quick and easy web-based form for permit holders to notify ESTA and agencies when approved permits will be used.

“This frees up ESTA resources to focus on their core work such as call-taking and emergency dispatch and provides agencies with better information to manage fire risk in an efficient and effective way,” he said.

Successful fire permit applicants are reminded follow fire and rescue services’ advice to keep fires safe: Follow regulations or laws set by CFA and your local council.

Register your burn off via the Fire Permits Victoria website, or call 1800 668 511.

Notify neighbours if your activity will generate fire and smoke.

Check and monitor weather conditions - particularly wind - on the day and coming days.

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Swift pandemic response I think we all agree that 2020 has been a year like no other.

We’ve all experienced change in our daily lives, frustrations and many have endured significant personal difficulties as a result of the coronavirus. For those families who have lost loved ones, it has been particularly traumatic, and this Christmas will be very difficult.

Schools and community life have been severely impacted. We’ve faced restrictions on travel and not been able to see family and friends.

Many locals have lost their jobs and others have experienced reduced working hours. So many small businesses have faced considerable uncertainty and many others have been devastated.

The Federal Government, along with the

States, have had to made significant decisions, often very quickly, to address both the health and economic challenges.

New programmes, such as JobKeeper and an expanded JobSeeker payment, along with the Coronavius Supplement have and will continue to help millions of our fellow citizens.

The pandemic has particularly affected young people.

Our apprentices and trainees have not been able to work and train as they normally would.

Despite the difficulties, it is important as ever that we recognise, reward, and encourage careers in our local trades and small businesses. They are our future.

Since 2009, my Casey Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Awards have been doing just this.

They are judged by an independent panel of prominent local business leaders. We normally have a face to face presentation - but like most things 2020 meant a virtual announcement on Facebook last week.

Congratulations, again, to this year’s winner of the Casey Apprentice/Trainee Awards, Cale Wilde, a landscape construction appren-

tice from Badger Creek.

Hang Sukte, a joinery apprentice at Miglas Windows in Montrose was awarded the Runner-up Award. Maxwell Van Schilt, a landscape apprentice, received the Encouragement Award.

Congratulations also to Caelum Elliott, from Chirnside Park and Coban Meredith, from Yarra Junction who were chosen as finalists.

A big thank you to the independent judging panel chaired by Phil Munday for their dedication to these awards.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I hope you will be able to enjoy the company of your family and friends as we turn the page on 2020. If you are able, please support our local tourism and hospitality businesses who have been doing it tough.

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The annual night market at the Warburton Waterwheel is on again on Friday 11 December, from 5-9pm. The market showcases local artists and artisans who are in the centre’s retail shop, as well as other local crafters and artisans. Entertainment from local musicians and food from Koha Community Cafe and Millwarra Primary School will also be available through the night. Drop in and grab some locally made gifts for Christmas while supporting the local economy. Enquiries: 0403 185 580.

Yarra Valley Support Coordination is a new registered NDIS provider in Healesville. Services include support coordination for NDIS participants, domestic assistance, personal care, assistance with community participation, counselling, cooking courses, mental health peer support and much more. For more information visit: https://yvsc.com.au/

see their Bumper Red Cross Stall at Launch Fresh on Saturday December 12 8am-1pm.

Members have been busy in lockdown producing foods such as jams, marmalades, chutneys and more as well as knits and Christmas goodies.

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Great news from the rate office of the Yarra Ranges Shire.

Got home on friday night on 27 November to find latest rate instalment reminder.

Payment due date was the 30 November, date of issue on the notice was 10 November, 17 days before delivery?

So in effect we have had 3 days’ notice to come up with the payment.

I rang the council offices but they had a melt down with some sort of technology so I was advised to email them, which I did.

I received a late reply that my email had been accepted and someone would get back to me soon?

I emailed Jim Child and got a reply from someone in the shire that they would look into the situation.

My question to all was what happened in the 17 days between issuing and me receiving the notice?

If I am 17 days late with a payment do I blame? Bet I get a late payment penalty!!

I bet I am not the only one in this situation.

George Kanicky, Launching Place

We’ve lived in Chum Creek for quite a few years and have enjoyed the peace and quiet, however now people have decided they’re ‘living in the country’ and have bought roosters.

They are the noisiest animals, not only crowing at day-break (5.30am or earlier) but crow all day. We have not only one, but three in this area and as we live on a hill get the whole lot crowing.

If you had a barking dog, somebody would do something about it, but I cannot believe the owners are oblivious to them. So from now on we have to shut our windows, which is ridiculous just to appease someone’s selfishness, also knowing they can buy fertilized eggs (if that’s what they want).

I realise their are rules and regulations about keeping them, but don’t apply where we are. How do neighbours living close to them, stand it?

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By Romy Stephens The next time you walk by your local golf course, take a look around. Have you ever considered the people behind the scenes that keep the course in pristine condition?

The Garden Club at Warburton Golf Club meets every Tuesday, and the tight-knit group of volunteers dedicate their time to maintain the scenic golf course.

Mowing, pruning and cleaning up fallen tree branches are among the numerous jobs these volunteers carry out.

“As far as I can ascertain, our Garden Club followed on from the organised working bees that were held every three months - to follow the seasons as such,” Garden Club member and former Golf Club president Ron Hottes said.

“Some bright spark, I suggest it was Dick Leith, thought it would be better if a willing group of retired, and semi-retired members, met at the club every week to do general maintenance, gardening, repairs and anything else the greenkeeper, of the time, wanted done.”

Ron said the Garden Club was first formed in the 1960s.

“We actually have two members from those years who are still active in the club. They are Dick Leith and Paul Kennedy.

“The original chief organiser, back then, was Alan Johnston, and he is still an active golfer at our club, but no longer is involved with us.”

Ron recalled a story that described the work that Dick and Paul have continued to do at the club in recent years.

“Even just a couple of years ago, this marvel (Dick) would jump in the scoop of the frontend loader, the driver, usually John or P.K. would then lift him up to those branches we wanted to remove, but were out of reach, and Dick would lean over the edge and cut them off with his chainsaw,” Ron explained.

“He was 90 plus years young at that time.”

The Warburton Golf Club Gardening Club: Andrew McMath, Ken Barratt, Paul Kennedy and Ron Hottes. Absent is De Logan, Mick Eldridge, Des Ray Picture: ROMY STEPHENS and John Hall. 222414 Back in the ‘60s and ‘70s the Warburton Golf Club course was just growing in the 18 holes it is today.

Much of the work done back then was heavy-duty tasks, such as earth moving, clearing large tracts of trees and repairing many of the rocky areas.

“Over the following years, and decades, much work was done to transform the course, to create the much-complimented course we play on now,” Ron said.

“Many members were involved, some stayed with Garden Club for many years, oth-

ers came and went in quick succession.”

Ron said he first started with the Garden Club in 2005.

“At that time, the only ones who were there then, that are still part of it, are Dick and P.K,” he said.

“In the last few years we have lost some members, either through leaving the club, or old age catching up with them.

“Our most notable permanent losses have been Dermont Woodcock, Woody, and Ralph Logan.”

Ralph’s wife, De, is still with the garden club,

and despite not being a golfer, she is an avid gardener - having tirelessly committed to the magnificent gardens that surround the club house.

Those that visit the club over spring and summer will see De’s garden blooming in all its glory.

“Also, if you visit the club on a Tuesday, you are likely to find our group cutting branches, pruning, whipper-snipping, burning-off - when allowed - doing course repairs and maintenance, and myriads of other tasks that are required all-year-round,” Ron said.

District bowls wrap-up WARBURTON The Warburton Bowls Club struggled overall this week, with only the Warburton 3 Weekend six-a-side team successful against Donvale 7 away. They won 26 to 18.

Rink scores were C Kercher 15/ 10 and D Morrison 11/ 8.

The club welcomed back Darcy Morrison and Michelle Foord played her first Pennant game.

They have a bye this week and next play Bennettswood 3 away on December 19.

The Warburton 1 side played a strong Mitcham 1 team at home in squalling conditions and went down 89 to 70 overall.

Rink scores were as follows: P. Caneva 16/ 15; P. Woods 17/ 31; C. Neale 19/ 19 and J. Van Der Zweep 18/ 24.

They play Heathmont 1 away this week as they look to re-group.

Warburton 2 played Ferntree Gully 4 away in challenging weather conditions on an unforgiving green.

After a promising start overall by the Burras, the home side steadied in the difficult conditions and won well 94 to 63.

Rink scores were N. Whelan 19/ 20; T. Heyward 17/ 23; P. Summers 5/ 34 and S. Freestone 22/ 17.

The Burras play Mooroolbark 5 at home next game as they look to get back on the winning list.

The Warburton 1 Tuesday Pennant side played Chirnside Park 1 at home and came from a long way back - 20 shots down at one point - to just go down by two shots, 59 to 57.

Rink scores were as follows: R. McKail 18/ 18; S. Lord 23/ 21 and G. Walsh 16/ 20.

They play Healesville 1 away this week.

Any interested people who are looking to take up the game of bowls are encouraged to please contact the club accordingly 59662391

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Rained on but happy, Fida Rees (left) and Adrian Holmes (right) at Yarra Junction. or 0438184428 or check out the Club Website for further details. www.warburtonbowls. bowls.com.au Go Burras!

Garry Lewis HEALESVILLE Healesville played away on Saturday 5 December at Monbulk and knowing that the Monbulk rinks are very quick, Healesville bowlers had to play with a lot of skill to overcome the slick greens.

The unusual summer weather played a part also with very humid conditions followed by intermitted rain patches, making for a less than ideal day.

In the end Monbulk were too strong for Healesville, winning 110 to 65.

Mark Wards team 8-37, Rod Zannabergs team 16-17, John Clarkes team 14-36 and the one shinning light was Adrian Beales team with a win 27-20.

The Healesville Bowls Club commended all four in Adrian’s team for their great effort.

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Warburton’s Chris Neale in action in a recent game at Lilydale.

YARRA JUNCTION There’s a good feeling in the air at the Yarra Junction Bowling Club, as Covid restrictions ease and the Pennant season gets underway.

On Saturday Yarra Junction hosted Eastwood in the second round, both clubs having enjoyed a victory in their opening games. The weather was ominous, with forecasts of strong winds, rain, and possible storms, but the match started in warm quick conditions.

There is no doubt in lawn bowls that there is a home ground advantage, and Eastwood struggled at times to adjust to the fast Yarra Junction surface.

The match was tight early, with Yarra Junction holding an advantage. But as the northerly wind built, local knowledge came into its own. The big gusts hit - festooning the green with bark and leaves and playing havoc with the roll of the bowls. When the rain squalls came sweeping in, Yarra Junction pulled remorselessly ahead.

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Junction, with Eastwood keen for the reverse game on their home deck.

The Midweek Pennant season however suffered a somewhat faltering start with the twelve-a-side team having to wait until this week before taking to the green due to a bye.

The six-a-side team travelled to Mitcham but failed to adjust to the slow green. One team drew and the other lost, resulting in an overall loss of 39 shots to 24.

The Yarra Junction bowls club commended the work of their club Covid Safety Officer for her tireless and unstinting work behind the scenes in creating a safe environment for games to be played. The club also extended its thanks to those stepping aside from the club after years of work and dedication.

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Ken Barratt shows form

By Ron Hottes A stroke round can be unforgiving, but it forgave Ken Barratt bigtime when Warburton Golf Club took to the course on Wednesday 2 December.

The club’s secretary had a Nett 64 and easily took home the voucher for the week. The runner up prize was grabbed by Steuart Hawke, with a none-too-shabby Nett 66.

With those sort of scores in, the ball rundown expired at Nett 70.

The daily nearest the pin winners were John Haynes (3rd), Shaun Nicholl (9th), Ms Dickson (12th) (Clint-Toohey (12th) & “The Flying Scott“ Leckenby (15th).

TWILIGHT Another pleasant day for golf welcomed the field. The most satisfied golfer was Ossie McClay with 20 solid points.

There were actually three who scored 20 points , with Ossie only winning on a comeback from Stuart Patrick.

Andy-Gill also scored 20.

Balls got down to 18 only. Nearest the pin’s were Peter Fox (15th) and Luke Patrick for a superb 2nd shot on the 17th.

The most deserving was Lee Creedy with a solid Nett 65 earning him the medal and the A-Grade voucher.

The B-Grade prize went to Trevor Porter, who had a Nett 67 and remained consistent all day.

Michael Batten’s hot streak continued, finishing the day as runner-up with a Nett 65 also.

Balls surprisingly got down to 72.

Nearest the pin’s went to Murchie (3rd), J.Wyatt (5th), Brenton-Derix (9th) and to Howard MacDonald (15th).

STROKE AND MONTHLY MEDAL On Saturday 5 December the club played its stroke and handed out its monthly medal.

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