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CFA Santa Santa was escorted around town on the back of Healesville Fire Brigade’s truck on Thursday afternoon 17 December, much to the delight of the town’s younger residents. Only a few more sleeps and the big bloke in red will be boarding transport of a very different kind for his annual Christmas Eve deliveries.
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Chinese whine loving c***” and was told to “F*** off to China and live there”. “I probably got a little bit heated as well. I’d like to think I was calm through most of the phone call. I said ‘sorry that you are a racist bigot, have a nice day’ and I hung up the phone.” The same caller, who used a private number to harass the winery, then claimed she would “tie up” the business’s phone line and then repeatedly called the venue for 45 minutes. Another staff member answered the phone to be called an ‘immigrant slut’. “This young girl is 22, she’s just trying to go about her job to pay her rent ... Every single staff member I have here, they reside between Mount Evelyn and Healesville. “It sucks. It’s painful to watch my staff go through it because it’s impacting their lives.” The manager said she feared the next step
would see the cellar door graffitied. She said that most of the emails had come from past customers who admitted they loved the experience at the winery but once they found out the business was ‘Chinese owned’ threatened to never return. “I don’t understand when people think they can go about doing something this way, to serve and better the community. If everybody boycotts us, I would have to get rid of six staff members. That’s six local jobs for six local families, who would now be facing unemployment.” The winery manager estimated 90 per cent of Yarra Valley wineries were Chinese owned and noted that others owned by families of Italian and American heritage weren’t experiencing any aggression. “I don’t understand why it needs to fall on the little people. We’re not there trying to create a trade war, we’re just trying to go to work.”
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Intensifying trade tension between Australia and China has seen angry customers direct “vulgar” abuse at Yarra Valley wineries, vowing to boycott those that are Chinese owned. Some Yarra Valley wineries were ‘outed’ for being Chinese owned in viral social media posts, leading to abusive phone calls and aggressive customer behaviour. It comes after the Chinese Government placed tariffs ranging between 107 and 212 per cent on Australian wine labelling the move as a temporary anti-dumping measure to stop subsidised imports of Australian wine. The ongoing trade bickering stems from the Federal Government’s call for an investigation into the origins of the coronavirus. Star Mail reported on how the trade uncertainties had caused Chinese based suppliers to pull the pin on regular wine shipments from
Yarra Valley wineries, but now it’s impacting staff who are just trying to do their jobs. One Yarra Valley winery has been singled out as one of many in the region with Chinese owners. The venue manager (who wished to remain anonymous) spoke to Star Mail about the abuse she and her staff had endured. “I’m all for people having their opinion and supporting Aussie made products, but the vulgar abuse that has been directed at me and my staff is disgusting,” she said. The winery had received numerous emails and phone calls, some from customers simply asking the question about whether the venue is Chinese owned, while others have been vile and aggressive. “The owner here is an Australian resident. His kids were born here, they go to school here.” As the manager attempted to de-escalate one call, she said she was called a “Chinese
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YAVA welcomes visitors By Jed Lanyon Healesville’s YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub has welcomed back visitors to the gallery with the opening of a new exhibition, Holding Pattern, on Thursday 10 December. Holding Pattern is a collection of three artists’ works responding to the uncertain climate of 2020. Through a diversity of mediums, Rachael Rose, Jess Rae and Sarah Stewart express their experience and understanding of home, vulnerability, hope and resilience. It’s been a year of tumult and stasis: we’ve held ourselves, through our various experiences, in the repetitive cycle of waiting, watching, resolving anew. Nothing much happened, everything happened. And we stayed at home. Home is the vessel of our safety, our dreams, securities, mundanities and frustrations. Homes and habitats burned; the homeless were still homeless. There has been a lot to carry, endure and resist. The vessel holds life, space and resources, yet it’s also a repository of hope and feeling; carried in these works are the artists’ hopes that there is still time for a new conversation Ms Rose is a visual artist working in mixed media, Ms Rae is a ceramicist, using a combination of wild and refined clay and Ms Stewart is a jewellery maker working with mixed metals and found materials. In order to hold the event in a CovidSafe manner, the exhibition opening spilled out into YAVA’s car park. Yarra Valley Arts CEO Kate Baker said, “Everyone’s kind of agreed that it is the perfect exhibition to reopen with. We’ve sold a lot of the work already so people have responded to it, which is really nice. “It’s very calming and people are responding in a really positive way to that, it’s really resonating with the community on a lot of levels.” Holding Pattern will be on display until
3 January. The arts gallery will be wasting no time in 2021 asYAVA soon looks forward to hosting their next exhibition, Horses. “This exhibition is a playful and spirited one, celebrating the role this majestic animal
has played across cultures and in our personal experience. “To you, horses may be a symbol, a companion, entwined in sporting or leisure pursuits; whatever its meaning, we wanted to
share our artists’ interpretation.” Artists include; Agnes Szetey, Amanda Lithgow, Cathie Berry, Di King, Kate Taylor, Kerryl Shirley, Khoi Bui, Savaad Felich, Julie Ricketts, Wilani Van Wyk-Smit and Mary Newham.
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Crime on the rise in YR By Jed Lanyon Crime in the Yarra Ranges jumped 4.5 per cent compared to the previous year according to figures released by the Crime Statistics Agency. There were 6,391 criminal incidents in the year to 30 September compared to 6,115 for the same period in 2019. Lilydale led the way as the suburb worst impacted by crime recording 19.3 per cent of all crime in Yarra Ranges or 1,236 incidents. Lilydale was followed by Mooroolbark
(845), Chirnside Park (537), Kilsyth (456), and Healesville (332), which all experienced an increase in crime year-on-year. Of the 6391 incidents, 40.8 per cent remained unsolved, while 26.3 per cent resulted in no charges being laid compared to 33 per cent where charges were laid. Stealing from a motor vehicle was the most common offence (677), narrowly edging out public health and safety offences (642), which saw an increase thanks to Covid-19 related
breaches. There were 567 incidents of criminal damage and 515 breaches of family violence orders. The number of criminal incidents across Victoria increased by 4.2 per cent or 16,652 incidents to 413,042. The number of recorded offences increased by 4.4 per cent or 23,229 offences to 551,710 in the year ending September 2020. In the last 12 months 1 in 17 offences were related to Covid-19 breaches of Chief Health
Officer Directions. CSA Chief Statistician Fiona Dowsley said, “The Covid-19 public health response created the criminalisation of new behaviours in Victoria with over 32,000 offences recorded by Victoria Police”. “This has resulted in record numbers of criminal incidents, recorded offences and alleged offenders incidents.” For more information visit: https://www. crimestatistics.vic.gov.au/
The magic of giving a graduating lesson By Jed Lanyon It’s the season for celebrations at Cire Services as a graduation ceremony was held for the first group of four year olds to complete kindergarten at Chirnside Park. The event also acknowledged a staff member, who was recognised at the Victorian Learn Local Awards. Cire trainer Sue West was recently named as a finalist in the Victorian Learn Local Practitioner Award. Ms West generously donated half of her prize money from the award to help purchase graduation robes and caps for the nine children to take part in a special graduation ceremony on 17 December. While Cire typically has graduation robes for similar presentations in Yarra Junction, the Covid-19 pandemic meant that each location would be required to supply their own set of gowns. “I’ve been reflecting on how lucky I was this year, I didn’t lose my job, I’m still working with CIre and nothing has changed for me with the exception of how I deliver my work,” she said. “I think I am really lucky to continue working in a job I love.” Ms West said she thought it was sad when considering just how much the kindergarten students had missed out on throughout a year in a pandemic and said she wanted to help purchase the graduation robes. “They looked very very cute and it was lovely to see them all walk out, they were chuffed with it all. “It was really nice and they obviously have a very great relationship with their teacher and she was lovely with them. I think the parents have chosen well by sending them to Cire and that they will be prepared for wherever they are going.” The celebration featured a Yarning Circle with the children presenting a song and dance for their families about what they want to do when they grow up. The children were very excited to wear their gowns and hats and to receive their certificates. In addition to Chirnside, 14 children have graduated from the Yarra Junction service ready for school in 2021 and three from Mount Evelyn. Executive manager, Cire Children’s Services Diletta Lanciana said Ms West’s gen-
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Cire’s Sue West with a graduating student. erosity was overwhelming yet very much in character. “Sue is a dedicated member of Cire Training’s team and always helping others to achieve their best,” she said. “She is particularly passionate about First Impressions Clothing Exchange (FICE) for women who are long-term unemployed or need extra support, and empowering women to be financially literate and secure.” Ms West first approached Cire Services three years ago offering to partner with them to create financial literacy programs for women. Her diverse financial management skills and compassionate mindset were a perfect fit, so she became a valued staff member. Ever since, Ms West has provided a vital education for women, many of whom
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This is the final edition of the Star Mail for 2020. It has been an extraordinary year in which to publish a weekly newspaper. The team who put the Star Mail together each week has faced many challenges over the past 12 months reporting on the grim reality of the pandemic as the infection numbers and deaths rose through winter and our once vibrant communities became a ghost towns. However, above all it has been a privilege to report on how the communities of the Yarra Ranges have pulled together to support each other in ways unthinkable just 12 months ago. People stepped up to help not just family and friends, but also neighbours and often complete strangers as the community weathered months of strict lockdown, business closures and remote learning. We hope the consistent presence of the Star Mail each Tuesday has helped readers stay connected while providing useful, timely and factual information intermixed with stories of hope and resilience. Thank you to the advertisers who continued to support the Star Mail through the difficult economic conditions of 2020. Your support has allowed Star News Group to continue to publish the Mail when many other publishers stopped printing regional and suburban newspapers, moving them online. The Star Mail will return in the new year with the first edition out on Tuesday 12 January. From the team at the Star Mail, may your family have a wonderful Christmas and a safe and prosperous new year. - The Editor
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Twin lessons If we had asked each other, even three months ago, ‘What would we be doing at Christmas?’ we would have lifted our shoulders into the ‘dunno’ position, pouted our lips and did a great eye roll, effectively declaring, ‘WHO would know?’ I remember a radio announcer a few months ago saying in that ‘who knows where we would end up time’; “God only knows where this will end up”. Of course he was using an Aussie saying which, ironically, happened to be true. God did know. All knowing as He is, He knew the dates when that the run of 40 plus days of no community transference would start and stop. “Hopefully”, we say, it stays low now. In real terms this month we will be celebrating two freedoms - one from, on the one hand, the Covid-19 pandemic and all the worries and anxiety and losses that it has brought, and on the other hand, the freedom offered to us through God’s gift of His Son in the form of the baby Jesus. That young baby, the Son of God, would grow into a well-rounded man and eventually be our Savior though his death – freeing us from the consequences of living outside of His plan for us. In my April article titled ‘Searching for Peace in the Storm’, I talked about the storm of Covid that had broken over our lives with such a devastating force that we were feeling swamped and desperately looking for peace. And I quote a poignant part of that article: ‘The storm reminded me of the story of Jesus going across a lake with his fishermen followers when a storm broke. Fearing drowning, they found Jesus asleep in the back of the boat and woke him in alarm. He got up, rebuked them for their lack of faith, and simply spoke to the storm and stilled it. Their response was ‘What? WOW, even the storms obey Him’. (My version) Maybe it’s time to wake Him up in the ‘back
Focal Point Graeme Dawson of our boats’ and have Him calm our ‘storms’. Strangely, it seems like having just been run over by a bus, we have jumped right in front of another one. We seemed to have come out of our Covid lockdown at a break neck pace – drivers crowding our roads, people seemingly buzzing here and there like bees coming and going from a hive and, in summary, life has become hectic again - with buying sprees and still trying to escape to at least a somewhere to get away. Ironically, this could be a new phenomenon we may need freedom from. Another freeing gift from God was that Jesus said, just before He left this earth: “My peace I leave with you; My peace I give you”. If we take this opportunity to reflect on our journey through Covid and think about what we have learned, and what and who we have come to love and value more, we can also reflect in maybe a new way on the real meaning of Christmas. Isn’t it great to know that all our hard work and perseverance has paid off? Now we have freedom to travel to visit families and take holidays and dine out with very few restrictions. Until next month when I will be writing on our resolves for the New Year, my prayers will be with you as you celebrate our hard won freedom from the Covid pandemic and celebrate a happy, safe and blessed Christmas together. Graeme Dawson is a Community Chaplain
Ten best films of 2020 One interesting side-effect of the Covid lockdown was the mainstream elevation of the B-movie. Low-to-medium-budget genre movies can afford to be more creative and ambitious than the big-budget Hollywood machine, and with a shut-in public relying heavily on streaming services for entertainment, these genre movies received more attention than usual. 2020 was a year of sickness and isolation, but also of character-rich horror, esoteric comedy, stunning action and a strange abundance of low-budget superhero dramas. Since we need as much positivity as possible these days, I’d like to spotlight a few honourable mentions: the eerie, superblypaced horror films Underwater, Blood Vessel, Cadaver and His House, the irrepressibly uplifting comedies Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga and Bill and Ted Face The Music, the bleakly compelling historical drama The Devil All The Time, the funny, brutal satire The Hunt, the raw, finely-crafted action movie Extraction, and the fragmented but incredibly fun Birds of Prey. Here are my picks for the ten best films: 10. Horse Girl. A confronting but sensitive portrayal of mental illness and obsession, with a faint Lynchian feel and a heartbreaking lead performance from Alison Brie. 9. Proxima. An elegant, well-paced character drama about perseverance and compromise, with a poignant, commanding performance from Eva Green. 8. #Alive. Full of visceral zombie horror and sweet moments of bonding during a crisis, this may be the year’s best example of impactful drama within a small, confined setting. 7. Time to Hunt. A nail-biting crime thriller in the style of classic John Woo, with engaging characters, supremely stressful action sequences and an emphasis on
fear more often found in horror films. 6. The Decline. The year’s most tightly-plotted thriller, with not a second wasted in its desperate survivalist narrative. 5. Sputnik. A grisly masterpiece of character-driven sci-fi horror. 4. The Invisible Man. A taut techno-horror about gaslighting and abusive relationships, with an excruciating escalation of dread and powerlessness and an Oscarworthy performance from Elisabeth Moss. 3. The Platform. A macabre, darkly funny satire about class divides and the inescapable structures of people in power, with tension hard-wired into the worldbuilding. 2. Vivarium. This stunning debut from Irish director Lorcan Finnegan keeps you in a constant state of unease and fascination, challenging your assumptions about its eerie world and the bizarre plight of its characters. 1. Possessor. A gut-wrenching, brilliantlywritten horror film about deadly performance and minds warring and blending together. We have persevered through one of the worst years in living memory, and I wish you all a safer, livelier, happier 2021 with a revitalised cinema industry. - Seth Lukas Hynes
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Lyrebird is now a school By Taylah Eastwell Children on the autism spectrum will soon be able to begin their learning journey in Coldstream, with Lyrebird College officially receiving registration as a school last month. Nestled on a 2500 square metre block between Coldstream Primary School and Coldstream Preschool, Lyrebird College is an independent school aiming to achieve excellence in the education of children on the autism spectrum. The school, which was first proposed in May 2016, had its Kelso Street location approved by Yarra Ranges Council in February last year. The land has been leased to the college by Yarra Ranges Council, while construction of the two-classroom facility and playground areas were all funded through philanthropic donations. With construction and landscaping on the verge of completion, Lyrebird College is excited to welcome its first ever intake of students and their families in January 2021. For School Founder Melissa Handbury, the thought of students busting through the doors and beginning their tailored education journey at a school she envisioned is “a dream come true”. “It’s amazing to be able to help all these families. I know firsthand how difficult it is for families who have a child with a disability. The whole family is impacted and the parents generally live selfless lives. All they really want, like typical families, is the best for their children,” she said. Ms Handbury has been the driving force behind the college. With her son being on the autism spectrum, she saw firsthand how well he progressed under a tailored Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) therapy program with a learning focus and decided to create a school that offered this to other children.
Lyrebird College Founder Melissa Handbury with Founding Principal Julie Kugler. ABA is an approach to understanding and changing behaviour that involves a range of different strategies that can be used to teach and increase positive lifelong skills and independence for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ms Handbury said Lyrebird College will have an ABA therapist on site at the school, allowing children who attend the college to continue with their existing ABA programs. Founding Principal Julie Kugler said the offering of ABA therapy is what makes Lyrebird College “stand out”. “The families we have been working with are really looking forward to having the small
setting with a targeted focus on teaching and learning, and most importantly a continuation of ABA,” Ms Kugler said. The school’s initial enrolment will be 14 students in lower and upper primary levels, with the potential in the future to cater for 36 students. “We’ve got a small campus which enables us to have really strong family connections and that’s what many of our families are choosing us for, is that ability to stay connected to their child’s education, to be welcomed on site and to be part of the learning journey,” Ms Kugler said. A number of philanthropic community
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Let there be festive light By Taylah Eastwell There is a bright and merry glow lighting up Mt Evelyn whenever night falls, with a group of residents joining forces to bring some extra joy to onlookers this Christmas. Hordern Road neighbours Ricky and Andrew, with help from their partners Leanne and Sharni, have brought their front gardens to life with bright lights, moving displays, enormous inflatables, a snow machine and plenty of long hours of preparation. Having hung lights at Christmas for over 20 years, Hordern Roadd resident Andrew said his display gets “that little bit bigger and better every year”. “I’ve been doing it for over 20 years, I started off when my kids were little and now I’ve got grandkids so it has just progressively grown,” Andrew said. Andrew said he and his neighbour Ricky decided to combine forces over a casual chat in the street. “Ricky has probably been on board for the last two years. Rick and I get together and plan it together. It’s definitely not a competition, we work together and just try to make it a good show,” Andrew explained. “We’ve only ever done it for ourselves, never for any recognition but just to give the locals a bit of cheer at Christmas and now since Ricky’s got on board it’s gotten better than ever before,” he said. With a zip line of Christmas lights and decorations connecting the two houses, the neighbours have worked together in setting up their displays purely to give kids something to get excited about at Christmas time. Ricky’s partner Sharni said the number of visitors have increased since the display was posted on the Facebook group ‘Yarra Valley Christmas Lights’. “We were not expecting any of this, it’s re-
Mount Evelyn neighbours have joined forces to create a stunning Christmas display. ally blown up. We’re trying to get Santa here on the weekends now,” Sharni said. Ricky and Sharni tragically lost their daughter, Indi, two years ago to SIDS. The couple have a large light with Indi’s name and a love heart attached to their roof as part of their display. Both of the neighbours are this year collecting donations to raise money for Red Nose Australia to go towards SIDS research and support. The decision to raise money was made after a local made the suggestion. “We had never even thought of asking for money, neither of us are that way inclined but the charity was a good idea,” Andrew said. “Rick and I just looked at each other and said, it’s got to be Red Nose, it’s got to be for SIDS, and people started giving. I think we have raised about $800 so far,” Andrew said.
The local Whippy Truck also attends the display regularly and has a donation tin on the counter. Owner of the Whippy Truck, Paul Clark said the support from the local community has been amazing. “So many people have come through, it’s awesome to be able to help raise money for Red Nose and to bring a bit of joy to all the kids,” Mr Clark said.
When Andrew and Ricky catch up with their other neighbours on the street, they encourage them to join in on the festive fun. “Rick and I tell them, come on, you’re getting on board,” Andrew laughed. With many other houses on the street beginning to light up their front yards as well, Hordern Roadd is shaping up to be a popular Christmas light destination for years to come.
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Hard rubbish time again Residents are being encouraged to check the date of their upcoming annual hard waste collection (Jan-March 2021), to make the most of the service and help discourage illegal waste dumping in their area. Each area of the Yarra Ranges will have a week-long collection period between January and March where metals, e-waste and other hard rubbish items are collected from the kerbside, saving residents from arranging their own disposal and additional costs. Houses in the same suburb or even on the same street may have their collection on different weeks, so residents are being encouraged to check the collection date for their property on the Council website. Council is asking residents to wait until the Sunday prior to their collection week before putting waste on the nature strip to help keep the area tidy and discourage illegal waste disposal.
Mount Evelyn neighbours have joined forces to create a stunning Christmas display. Picture: TAYLAH EASTWELL
With some Victorian households using time during the Covid-19 lockdown to clean-up around the home, the team is also encouraging residents to check what can be collected before putting waste outside. Household garbage, building material, gas bottles, asbestos and paint are some of the items that can’t be taken. Batteries are also not accepted, but can be taken to the Coldstream Waste Transfer Station year-round without a fee. A detailed list of what can and cannot be collected can be found at yarraranges.vic. gov.au/hardwaste Mattresses, e-waste, bundled branches and metals taken in the hard waste collection will be sorted for recycling, while other items will be sent to landfill. Residents can report any illegal rubbish dumping to Council on 1300 368 333.
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Museum’s eBook award The Yarra Ranges Regional Museum has received The Archival Survival Award for Small Museums/Galleries (2-7 Paid Staff) for its interactive eBook My Home Yarra Ranges. My Home Yarra Ranges was recognised for promoting the museum’s collection in a new, innovative and creative way at the 2020 Victorian Museums and Galleries online event, which was held by AMaGA on 8 December. The museum was further commended for its support of the creative industries by engaging with local artists and designers to produce the eBook. The free eBook was launched as part of Yarra Ranges Council’s 2020 spring school holiday program, and in response to the museum’s venue closure due to Covid-19. My Home Yarra Ranges was developed as an online resource for the museum to continue delivering its rich and engaging experiences to children and families. It also served to maintain a sense of place and community through the local stories and images woven
throughout the book. “We’re thrilled that My Home Yarra Ranges has been recognised in the 2020 Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards,” Yarra Ranges Mayor, Fiona McAllister, said. “The book features the iconic places and animals of Yarra Ranges and connects them to the people and objects in the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum to present the history of the region in an approachable, accessible way for young people and families. “My Home Yarra Ranges was one of Council’s many projects to adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic and provide community members with a chance to be informed and entertained in a year where events have been cancelled and venues temporarily shut. I encourage all families to download the ebook for some fun school holiday activity.” My Home Yarra Ranges follows the journey of Yelli, a Helmeted Honeyeater and Bo, a Leadbeater’s Possum as they visit places across the
Yarra Ranges and uncover stories about people, objects and images from the Museum’s collection. The eBook is also intertwined with puzzles, games and colouring pages produced by local artists. Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson congratulated the AMaGA award winners, including Yarra Ranges Regional Museum. “Our museums and galleries play a vital role in shaping Victoria’s cultural identity - they connect us with the past, tell our stories, fuel our imaginations and inspire us to dream for the future,” he said. “They have also played an important role in getting us through the challenges of 2020, providing rich online experiences and working behind-the-scenes to welcome back visitors in a CovidSafe way.” My Home Yarra Ranges is still available to download for members of the community and can be found online at yarraranges.vic.gov.au/ MyHome
Yarra Ranges’ war on weeds given funding boost The war on weeds in the Yarra Ranges has been given a boost with $64,731 in funding from this year’s round of Local Government Victoria’s Roadside Weeds and Pests Fund. Local Government Minister Shaun Leane announced the funding for Cardinia and Yarra Ranges Shires as part of $2.79 million committed to the fight against invasive species in regional Victoria in the 2020-21 State Budget. “The control efforts funded through the Roadside Weeds and Pests program are also a source of jobs and fulfilling work for Vic-
torians as we move into recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,” Mr Leane said. Rural roadsides are a ready means for invasive plants to spread throughout Victoria, and this funding allows councils to continue work to prevent their spread. Shires like Cardinia and Yarra Ranges Shires are responsible for managing rural roads are eligible for grants through the program, run by Local Government Victoria. Even a small amount of prompt and targeted control work on weeds and pests can
save farmers millions of dollars, protect native species and keep valued landscapes safe from encroachment. Land management has proved a valuable source of employment through the Working for Victoria initiative which has seen 53 Victorian councils place 4800 people into jobs. Local communities have also benefited from revegetation and rubbish removal with Working for Victoria creating more than 130 new jobs across eight Catchment Management Authorities. To find out more about the Roadside Weeds and Pests Program, visit https://www.
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New home for echidnas Healesville Sanctuary echidnas have moved into a brand-new exhibit, just in time to welcome visitors for close-up encounters. Echidnas Sean, Christmas and Blondie are also all undergoing training to stand on scales so keepers can monitor their weight. Weight is an important indicator of health for echidnas, whose size naturally fluctuates over winter. By encouraging the echidnas to participate in health checks, keepers can keep a close eye on their wellbeing, all while visitors watch. The three Sanctuary echidnas are all fighting fit after their move to the brand-new habitat within Kangaroo Country precinct at the Sanctuary. “These echidnas are all really friendly and inquisitive,” said keeper Leslie Fisk. “It’s always their choice if they participate in an encoun-
ter, but 99 per cent of the time they’re very happy to come over.” The new exhibit is full of native grass tussocks and mulch piles for the echidnas to dig, as well as glass sided burrows for visitors to view. “I think these echidnas do really enjoy meeting people. They run over when we come in with the food and chairs, and they’re very curious,” said Mr Fisk. Healesville Sanctuary re-opened to visitors on 29 October under the latest changing of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions by the Victorian Government. Daily visitor numbers are capped and all tickets must be prepurchased online. For more information, visit: www.zoo.org.au
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Business owners Tom and Lisa with kids Levi and Maeve. 208350 customers would share that the brief interaction with the hotel’s staff would be the only human contact they receive for the day. The Grand Hotel is now operating a drivethrough takeaway meal service for locals looking for a restaurant quality meal without having to leave the comfort of their car. “It’s something that we would never had or-
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Voices heard on upgrade By Taylah Eastwell The Montrose community has had a win after years of advocating for the State Government to amend design plans proposed for a popular local intersection. The roundabout joining Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Swansea Rd and Montrose Rd with Canterbury Rd caters for high volumes of traffic as an integral stretch of road linking Melbourne’s eastern suburbs with the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. VicRoads released plans to improve congestion and traffic flow through the area in 2017, which originally involved removing over 100 trees to make room for eight lanes of traffic and replacing the Montrose roundabout with a traffic light intersection. The original plans also included a re-designed entrance to Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd. The Montrose community had strong views about the proposal, with many fearing the modern upgrades would destroy their leafy, village-style foothills township. According to VicRoads website, since the first community consultation in December 2017 the authority have heard and shared the community’s wish to make sure the upgrade fits in with the character and needs of Montrose. Member of Montrose Township Group Chelsey Cooper said the proposed upgrades are still quite a divisive issue for Montrose residents. “Quite a few people want to keep the roundabout, and quite a few think it needs to change because it can get quite congested,” Ms Cooper said. Ms Cooper said the Montrose Township Group looked at what elements were most important to locals. The group have been advocating for the plans to be amended in a way that increases safety for drivers and pedestrians while main-
Plans are in the works to replace the Montrose roundabout with traffic lights. taining Montrose’s homely village feel. “There was a lot of concern about Montrose feeling more like Bayswater and those industrial areas and losing our village feel, and the other concern was the trees. Originally over 100 trees were being removed to make way for the expansion,” Ms Cooper said. “They just hadn’t considered the fact that there are hundreds of school aged students that cross in Montrose or what a safe crosswalk looks like in this area. They hadn’t considered those things until we said how we live here,” she explained. Through discussions with VicRoads, Monbulk MP James Merlino, Casey MP Tony Smith and the Yarra Ranges Council, some amendments have been made to the design plans. James Merlino said he worked closely with the Montrose Township Group. “We needed to balance ensuring the intersection was as safe as possible alongside delivering an upgrade the community was happy with,“ Mr Merlino said. “The intersection is the gateway to the Dan-
denongs, so protecting as much of the vegetation as we could was a really important part of the project,“ he said. Ms Cooper said VicRoads have taken their concerns onboard and updated the plans “quite a bit“. “If you compare what they came up with originally to what they are now, they are considering much more, such as how we retain our village feel and what that looks like, how they can keep as many trees as possible and they have also adjusted pedestrian walkways to make them safer and more accessible,” she said. The updated design includes replacing the Montrose roundabout with traffic signals, providing an additional lane in both inbound and outbound directions, providing dedicated right hand turning lanes and left slip lanes and a new pedestrian signal on Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd. The new plans also include a new pedestrian crossing on Canterbury Road at Stradbroke Road with improved access to the CFA, according to the VicRoads website.
The Department of Transport said they have analysed traffic data and undertaken traffic modelling to understand the best way to upgrade the intersection, and as a result the Montrose roundabout will be replaced with new traffic signals and dedicated turning lanes to keep motorists moving at all times of the day. “Signalising the intersection will allow more vehicles to travel through it – this will improve traffic flow, ease congestion and make access safer for more than 30,000 drivers who use Canterbury Road every day,“ a Department of Transport spokesperson said. Over 60 trees will be saved from the original plans to remove 100, with plans for the wood to be repurposed in the Montrose community to allow the legacy of the local trees to live on. While there have been many alterations to the original designs, the Montrose Township Group said there are still a few points that have not been considered. “They are maintaining a 70 kilometre speed limit through town and we don’t feel comfortable with that given that the round about slows people down at the moment,” Ms Cooper said. Montrose Resident Debbie Brasher is hopeful that the new traffic lights will ease congestion by causing more gaps in traffic. “Lights will give everyone the chance to go. Coming out of Ascalon Road to turn onto Mt Dandenong Rd is a nightmare, so hopefully the lights create more gaps. I think it will be better at school time,” she said. VicRoads conducted online consultation sessions last week where the updated plans were presented to community members. Locals had the chance to ask questions and give feedback. The community is encouraged to have their say through an online feedback form available on the VicRoads website. The authority are accepting forms until December 31 2020.
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Life members at Healesville Bowling Club are Len Stewart and Beryl Ayres.
Almost back to ‘normal’ When the coronavirus pandemic was at its worst in Victoria, Star Mail published images of the eerily empty streets and the shut-down businesses to docume life in lockdown. For our final edition of 2020, we thought it would be fitting to post pictures of everyday life again as we adjust to living in a ‘Covid Safe’ manner while the pandemic rages on overseas. Six months ago, active coronavirus cases in the Yarra Ranges reached a peak of 140 on 6 July. Now the region has been Covid-19 free for two months after eliminating all cases on 18 October.
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‘Jeff’ the turtle ready to lay eggs after treatment ‘Jeff’ the Eastern Snake-Necked Turtle has been released back into the wild to lay her eggs after treatment at Healesville Sanctuary to repair her broken shell. A collision with a car fractured a large part of her shell, causing a dramatic wound. Luckily, she was brought into the Sanctuary by a local family, who saw the turtle by the side of the road near Lysterfield Lake and took quick action. “People were driving past, but I did a Uturn to pick up the turtle,” said mother-oftwo Brodie Watton. “My kids were in the back, asking ‘what are you doing mum?’, but I couldn’t leave it in pain.” The family named the turtle Jeff before vets were able to determine her sex. An X-ray revealed Jeff was carrying a clutch of eggs, and in fact was close to laying. Healesville Sanctuary Veterinary Resimailcommunity.com.au
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Celebrating two freedoms If we had asked each other, even three months ago, ‘What would we be doing at Christmas?’ We would have lifted our shoulders into the ‘dunno’ position, pouted our lips and did a great eye roll, effectively declaring, ‘WHO would know?’ I remember a radio announcer a few months ago saying in that ‘who knows where we would end up time’; “God only knows where this will end up”. Of course he was using an Aussie saying which, ironically, happened to be true. God did know. All knowing as He is, He knew the dates when that the run of 40 plus days of no community transference would start and stop. “Hopefully”, we say, it stays low now. In real terms this month we will be celebrating two freedoms - one from, on the one hand, the Covid-19 pandemic and all the worries and anxiety and losses that it has brought, and on the other hand, the freedom offered to us through God’s gift of His Son in the form of the baby Jesus. That young baby, the Son of God, would grow into a well-rounded man
Focal Point Graeme Dawson and eventually be our Savior though his death – freeing us from the consequences of living outside of His plan for us. In my April article titled ‘Searching for Peace in the Storm’, I talked about the storm of Covid that had broken over our lives with such a devastating force that we were feeling swamped and desperately looking for peace as the storm raged around us. And I quote a poignant part of that article: “The storm reminded me of the story of Jesus going across a lake with his fishermen followers when a storm broke. Fearing drowning, they found Jesus asleep in the back of the boat
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‘THE OLD POLICE HOUSE’ - ICONIC WARBURTON HOME COMPLETE with the original holding cell and over 70 years of history and character, this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. We understand this iconic home to originate from the 1940’s and continued as Warburton’s Police Station right up to 1990’s. The home has the original timber floorboards, ornate ceilings, sash windows and timber features such as picture rails and window sills. There are 2-3 opportunities with various outbuildings and within the existing building as potential BNB accommodation with the former “Old Police Station and Sergeant’s office” downstairs now a second living area with bathroom, having its own external access and bedroom. Access to the trail and only 5 minutes to the Alpine hotel and shops. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a study plus a great kitchen and adjoining dining room with beautiful views to Mt Donna and just across the road to the stunning Yarra River.
Opportunity to join the booming tourist accommodation demand in Warburton and soon to be the world class Mountain bike trail. Outdoors a fantastic viewing deck for barbecues. The famous holding cell still complete and original, rear access from Rail Trail has off street parking and a garage. This must be seen to be believed, book your inspection today. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 3316 Warburton Highway, WARBURTON Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $670,000-$720,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Bell Real Estate, Warburton, 5966 2530
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A Warburton delight! Set in the gorgeous location of Surrey road being close to the Yarra river, shops, transport and the Aqueduct trail. Compromising 3 bedrooms, bathroom and 2 toilets, open plan modern kitchen with appliances to match. The dining area has large windows to really bring the treed surroundings to life, an additional sitting room/study with once again a plenty of light. The mains gas ducted heating throughout is very cosy in the cooler months and convenient, also the luxury of a wood fire and the benefit of split system air conditioning for those long summer days. Outside an expansive decking which really adds to the expended living space. The yard is fully fenced, ample parking, single carport and a fabulous garage, complete with power, concrete floor and a mezzanine floor this is a absolute ripper.
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This super neat home is situated just a stroll to shops, schools and public transport, 3 bedrooms plus an open plan kitchen and island bench with plenty of cupboards and bench space, large family/living/ lounge area plus a separate meals/dining area, quality furnishings and decor throughout with split system heating & cooling, enjoy the outdoors and the filtered mountain views with a light filled, private surroundings all year round, neat gardens & a single garage complete the picture, it’s the perfect place in the perfect position.
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Focus on mental health Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community members to take care of their mental health over the holidays period and to seek help when they need it, with Christmas and school holidays coming up. Yarra Ranges Mayor, Fiona McAllister, said the holidays were a stressful period in any regular year and that there are plenty of extra pressures on community members in 2020. “This year has been immeasurably hard for so many people in our community -financially, socially and psychologically,” Cr McAllister said. “When the holidays get closer, financial stress or family-related stress can run very high. Checking in on your mental health and those around you is crucial it can be as simple as writing down how you’re feeling, talking to a friend or going to talk to a doctor if you’d like to
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sessions on Mental Health Care Plans. “At Council, we are developing a COVID-19 recovery plan that will provide us with the evidence, data and best practice to advocate and respond to the priority impacts for young people in our community. We know that this Plan will particularly focus on mental health, employment and addressing social isolation. It will identify areas for Council and the community to work together to ensure that young people have the resources and tools to thrive. “I strongly encourage community members of all ages to take some time to check in on themselves and to reach out if they need help or a professional ear to listen. “Seeking help is the first step to making things better and the hardest part is often making that first call, but there’s help available - confidential and judgement-free - and
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