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Education Minister James Merlino and Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney open the new skills centre. 237479 Pictures: ROB CAREW

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Skills on course By Mikayla Van Loon Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges TAFE students will now receive some of the best training with the opening of a new trade centre at Box Hill Institute’s Lilydale Lakeside Campus. Members from all areas of the community came to open the $10.2 million facility on Friday 14 May. The purpose-built facility will offer stu-

dents work collaboratively with other trades. “We are trying to ensure we have state of the art facilities, state of the art equipment that are incredibly relevant to what is happening in the workplace,” Ms Tierney said. Ms Tierney’s expectations of the trade centre is that it will help foster skilled workers who can then make decisions about owning a home, buying a car or starting a family. “This is the new renaissance of TAFE, this is

the new renaissance of apprenticeships in this state and it is the new renaissance of getting kids back into the workforce and reengaged so they can make some lifetime opportunities no matter what path they finally choose,” she said. “We want to not just skill people up in understanding how to make things but to achieve that higher level of excellence.” Continued page 2

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dents hands-on training in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and automotive with all the upto-date technology and equipment. After consulting with senior elder Aunty Doreen Garvey-Wandin, the trade centre has been named the Nallei Jerring Nyerboing centre, which translates to Join Unite Industrious. Training and skills minister Gayle Tierney said the trade centre will help meet the demand for skilled workers in the region and help stu-

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Saved by smoke detector A Yarra Ranges family’s escape from a house fire on Easter Monday has prompted calls from fire and rescue services for Victorians to install interconnected smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway and living area. Data from Country Fire Authority (CFA) and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) reveals most fatal house fires start in living and sleeping areas, but a concerning number of Victorians still do not have working smoke alarms in these locations. Brendan Pratt, Amanda Bews and their three children were alerted to a fire that ignited in the downstairs storage area of their Wandin North home and safely evacuated before fire crews arrived on scene. “We went to bed as normal and just after 12.30am we were woken by smoke alarms in our hallways sounding,” Mr Pratt said. While their smoke alarms met the legal re-

The remains of the Wandin North home from the Easter Monday fire. quirements, the family’s experience is why firefighters are calling on the community to install interconnected alarms that provide vital early warning during a fire. “My wife, Amanda, and two of our sons evacuated. I rushed to grab our youngest child,

James, who was still fast asleep in his bedroom where smoke was filling, and fire was visible as it travelled up the heating duct,” Mr Pratt said. “The smell of smoke didn’t wake him and regrettably, there wasn’t a smoke alarm installed in his room.” “In hindsight, had we installed interconnected smoke alarms in our bedrooms and the downstairs area where the fire ignited, we would have been alerted much earlier and possibly could have saved our home.” “When we rebuild, we are going to install interconnected smoke alarms in every bedroom, living room and hallway.” Mr Pratt said he and his family frequently checked their smoke alarms and changed the batteries, which proved to be life-saving. “Our family is alive today because our working smoke alarms woke us,” he said.

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said this was a timely reminder for Victorians to install interconnected smoke alarms so when one alarm activates, all alarms will sound. “Interconnected smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom, hallway and living area for your family’s best protection,” CO Heffernan said. “In the past 10 years, Victorian firefighters have responded to more than 32,000 residential fires. That is why it is vital all Victorians take the necessary precautions and install smoke alarms in the recommended locations. “It takes just a few moments out of your day to test if your smoke alarm is in working order,” CO Heffernan said. For the latest information on smoke alarms visit frv.vic.gov.au or cfa.vic.gov.au.

Skills on course as new trade centre opens at Lilydale From page 1 The Jarlo Road campus in Lilydale was closed and left to be sold as of the 2014 election. The current Victorian government vowed to restore the campus for use and has therefore built this trade centre to continue that promise of training young people. Acting premier James Merlino said he was proud of what had been achieved as acting premier but more so as a local member to be able to provide the region with an excellent training facility. “The thing that I was so passionate about this site, is that if we lost it, we could never ever ever replicate it,” he said. “This is about providing a pathway for young people and people who are returning

to training and the workforce, local pathways and relevant, relevant to them, relevant to industry in our region.” First year carpentry apprentice Ben Walton said he completed his Certificate II with Box Hill Institute and when his teachers found out about the new facilities they recommended he continue his studies at the Lilydale Lakeside Campus. “[The trade centre] just allows us to go that step further than the old John Street campus does. It’s got more space, we don’t have to move to different facilities and areas as much.” 250 students are ready to use the trade centre with the vision of 1000 students to eventually fill the space every year.

Featured alongside the tech school, students from high schools in the region can use the campus facilities as well. Reece Plumbing business development manager John Doig said it’s important for new apprentices to love what they do and that is made easier by learning in a place like the Nallei Jerring Nyerboing centre. “If you’re giving people the best opportunity to train people on the current and latest in technologies and all the new innovations that are coming into the industry, they then take it to the job site and they even reverse train their bosses,” Mr Doig said. “The interaction with the different trades all at the same time, I think that’s going to add value because when they go to a jobsite that’s

what they are going to have to deal with.” Mr Doig also said with a new facility comes great respect for the equipment, space and other people which can only be a good thing. The attached innovation centre which is still gaining equipment and technology, has been named after Helen Buckingham, former Australian politician. Ms Tierney was very grateful to have had the ongoing support of Ms Buckingham. “Helen has just been an absolute campaigner for better education, better training and better lives for young people particularly in suburban Melbourne,” she said. Students have already started using the new trade centre, with more students expected to be using the facilities by Christmas.

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Wait times balloon By Jed Lanyon The latest Ambulance Victoria response time data reveals a worrying trend for Yarra Ranges residents as ambulances are taking longer to reach patients in need. The latest figures revealed the percentage of code 1 ambulances responding within 15 minutes has fallen by 5.5 percentage points, while the average code 1 response time has increased by over one-and-a-half minutes in the last quarter in the Yarra Ranges. Code 1 incidents require urgent paramedic and hospital care, based on information available at time of call. But the results are less flattering for code 2 incidents, where the response is acute and time sensitive, but do not require lights and sirens from an ambulance. Ambulances have a 66.5 per cent of code 1 response within 15 minutes from January to March 2021, much lower than the average of 85 per cent response to incidents statewide. The average code 2 response time has increased by almost five-and-a-half minutes in the last quarter in Yarra Ranges. “Our response times are measured from the receipt of the triple zero (000) call until the first AV resource arrives on scene. Response times are influenced by many factors including traffic, distance required to travel, availability of ambulances and demand for

our services,” the report reads. Earlier in the month, Eastern Health took to social media to warn residents of their hospitals being in high demand. “Please be aware, our three emergency departments (Angliss Hospital, Box Hill Hospital and Maroondah Hospital) are currently experiencing very high demand. “Please keep the emergency department for emergencies. People with non-urgent, nonlife threatening conditions should expect long waits.” Opposition MP’s across the Yarra Ranges blasted the government for the figures. Eildon MP Cindy McLeish called on the Victorian Government to address the “growing ambulance crisis”. “We need proper investment and resourcing in Ambulance Victoria to ensure it’s a reliable service the community can rely on when it matters most,” she said. “Our emergency personnel do a great job often under difficult circumstances, we need to support our emergency services and provide quality facilities.” While Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence labelled the response times as “unacceptable”. “We need proper investment and resourcing in Ambulance Victoria to ensure it’s a reliable service that people in Yarra Ranges com-

munities can rely on when it matters most.” The State Government recently announced $759 million in funding for more paramedics, more triage care and support staff for Ambulance Victoria, as well as targeted funding to improve flow in busy emergency departments. The investment is also aimed to support the opening of new beds in health services across the state. The government attributed the latest figures to “workforce fatigue from the global pandemic”. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Martin Foley said, “The pandemic has had a lasting impact, and states are seeing more ED presentations, more ambulance callouts – and less people seeing their GPs. With more paramedics, more beds and new types of triage, we’ll help Victoria recover faster and ensure our community continues to have access to the world-class care they deserve. “Our paramedics are some of the hardest working in the country and this investment reinforces that we will always back them – and the extraordinary work they do.” Ambulance Victoria recently started a six month trial that will see an ambulance and two paramedics located at Hillcrest Fire Station in a bid to boost response times in the area.

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A Mount Evelyn man will face court charged with a string of drug offences following the unveiling of a south-eastern crime syndicate. The 36-year-old man was charged with a range of drug offences and bailed to appear in court at a later date after detectives searched a Carrum Downs address on Thursday 13 May. Detectives seized an alleged commercial quantity of drugs, an imitation firearm, three motorcycles and a large quantity of cash at the address. While executing the search, one member of the syndicate arrived on a motorcycle and attempted to flee but was found nearby. A 34-year-old Pattersons Lakes man, a 40-year-old Sandhurst man, and a 31-year-old Carrum Downs man were also charged with a number of drug related offences. A 33-year old man and 30-year-old woman from Carrum Downs remain in custody and are said to be assisting police with their enquiries.

Mooroolbark armed robbery Six youths have been arrested after an armed robbery in Mooroolbark on Tuesday 11 May. Investigators from the Pandilla Taskforce detectives have been told the youths approached a 16 year old victim on Esther Crescent around 2.45pm. They have then allegedly produced a knife and made demands of the victim before stabbing him in the leg. The victim has been taken to hospital with severe leg injuries. A number of police vehicles and a helicopter on Bellara Road were seen around the time of the incident. The youths fled the scene but were later located by police only a short distance away.

Level crossing removal progress Works at the Manchester Road level crossing in Mooroolbark are ramping up, with 120 tonne L-beams being installed which will create the foundations of the skyrail bridge. Viewing sessions are available for the public to watch the manoeuvring of the beams and ask Level Crossing Removal staff questions about the project. The first viewing night was Monday 17 May but it will also be open to the public on Tuesday 18 May from 10pm. Morning sessions are available too from 7am to 10am on Tuesday 18 May and Wednesday 19 May. Free, warm beverages will be provided for both the morning and evening viewing times. Manchester Road may be closed from 6pm on Tuesday night.

By Taylah Eastwell Students at Yarra Hills Secondary College are reaping the rewards of their participation in a state government road safety program, having recently received $1000 in sporting goods for their efforts. Year 10 students participated in the Road Smart Program, a free education program funded through the TAC that prepares beginner drivers for a lifetime on the roads. Eastern Metro Region MP Sonja Terpstra visited the school on Friday 14 May to congratulate the staff and students for their participation in the program. Students listened and participated during interactive in-class sessions about the causes of road trauma and the importance of a staged approach when learning to drive. The program included e-learning elements and eligible students each received a free incar driving lesson. Karen Maclean from the Road Smart Program also visited the school on Friday. “It’s an interactive workshop that we run with year 10’s across the state to talk about road safety and making safe choices in the lead up to them become licensed drivers or learner drivers,” she said. “We talk about making good choices, not just as a driver but as a general road user,” Ms Maclean said. Yarra Hills Secondary College won the

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Erratic driving Yarra Hills Secondary College Mooroolbark principal Rachel Lynch, year 10 students Jared, Ashleigh, Tom, Eastern Region MP Sonja Terpstra, students Kelsey, Peter and Yarra Hills Year 10 Coordinator Rachel Clare. sports equipment purely for booking in and completing the Road Smart sessions. Yarra Hills Year 10 Co-ordinator Rachel Clare said the school facilitated Road Smart coming to the school to teach the students road safety, to help with their learners and what steps they should take towards becoming safe road users. “We also helped facilitate a training video where Road Smart filmed the delivery of one

of the sessions,” she said. Ms Maclean said the sports equipment will be a huge benefit to the school and will engage more students in sports activities. “We are going to use it as a lunch-time loan out, so hopefully they engage in physical activity at recess and lunch as well as in the classroom. New equipment is always really exciting,” she said.

A concerned member of the public called 000 after seeing a white van driving erratically heading along Warburton Highway towards Lilydale on the evening of Sunday 9 May. The Highway Patrol unit was heading out of the office and saw the same vehicle driving past the station. They intercepted the vehicle and the driver, a 53 year old Launching place male, returned an evidentiary breath test of 0.161. He also failed to have an interlock device fitted to his vehicle as a requirement for a prior drink drive offence. He immediately lost his licence for a minimum of 12 months, and will be summoned to appear before a Magistrate at a later date. His vehicle was also impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1017.

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What event, past, present or future would you like to witness? I would like to witness a woman being properly elected as our prime minister, who is intelligent, highly competent and totally accountable, and who cares about those in need and pain. I would like to witness this woman being recognised and respected as a great national leader, an extraordinary individual, who

acts as a role model for generations of people to come, no matter what ethnic, cultural and gender backgrounds they are from. Hopefully this can happen some time in the near future. Favourite book or movie? I once wrote an article, listing the three books I would definitely carry if I were to abandon everything and run for my life, such as escaping bushfires, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions,

alien invasions, etc. These three books are: “The Stand” by Stephen King, “Hannibal” by Thomas Harris, and “The Thorn Birds” by Colleen McCullough. I love how beautifully these books are written, how they portray the choices that seemingly ordinary individuals can make under extraordinary circumstances. If I could add a fourth book, I guess it would be “The Rich Man’s House” by Andrew McGahan. Which four guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party? Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, Colleen Mccullough and Bryce Courtenay. I would cook 10 different Chinese dishes and 6 Westernstyle desserts for them, and then just sit down and listen to them talking. And I would ask them for an autograph before they leave. What are your hobbies? I enjoy reading, writing, watching movies, translating books, listening to music, and travelling. These days I am also learning a bit about gardening, both indoors and outdoors, which is very therapeutic. What was your most embarrassing moment? When I read things wrong, it can be both embarrassing and hilarious. It can be a great source of entertainment (for others) and a good ice-breaker (for myself). For example, I once saw a half-hidden shop sign saying “ass cut to size”, which turned out to be “glass cut to size”. The other day it took me a while to finally realise that a “coronavirus dinosaur” in a news headline was in fact a “carnivores dinosaur”. I also read “nuance” as “nuisance” very often. What was your favourite subject at school? Language and literature -- back in Taiwan it was Chinese language and literature, and now in Australia it is English language and literature. I love anything and everything to do with words. I love learning how words are invented, interpreted and enriched, and how words can inform and empower people. Hopefully I can get to learn Auslan in the near future.

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What is something people don’t know about you? I chose my English name “Christine“ based on Stephen King’s 1983 horror novel, about a haunted car that goes on a killing spree. I am a fan of horror fiction and films, anything dark and scary, buried deep both within and beyond humanity. People are often shocked when I tell them my English name has nothing to do with Christianity. What was your most memorable moment? Why? I remember being late for a class in the last year of my university studies in Taiwan. Instead of entering the classroom, I stayed outside, in an empty corridor, thinking whether I should go to graduate school in Taiwan or try something overseas. I remember the moment I made my decision, how the afternoon sunlight made everything around me look golden but a bit antique-ish, how quiet it was, apart from the lecturer’s voice droning on and on. I then decided to study overseas, and that changed everything in my life. It is only when I look back that I feel the weight of that decision, but at that moment I was acutely aware that once I had made my decision, I should follow it through and take on all the relevant responsibilities. It was a good decision. What do you love most about the Yarra Ranges? The community -- people are kind and friendly, and willing to help whenever anyone requires assistance. We are an artistic community as well, very diverse, and I am constantly learning from people of all sorts of unique backgrounds. I love that feeling of being part of something great and warm. Whether it is saying hello to parents and kids at the school crossing, or admiring those pets being brought to our local vet, or receiving a yucca plant from a neighbour, or checking out an excellent book from our local library. It is simply great to live and work here.

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A Covid recovery budget By Mikayla Van Loon and Jed Lanyon Yarra Ranges Council released its draft budget on 11 May with a “strong focus” on community recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The draft budget includes $4 million for Covid-19 pandemic recovery grants which includes $1 million for Community Recovery Committees across the Yarra Ranges, where community members will soon be able to make decisions about recovery projects in their area. Council also budgeted for $1.3 million in funding for youth mental health programs to fill an increased need after the lockdowns last year. Capital expenditure totals an estimated $73,714,000 for 2021-22 which includes upgrades to footpaths, playspaces, sports and recreation reserves, bike paths and road maintenance. Council plans to spend approximately $19 million on roads, footpaths and bike paths, which was listed as one of the highest priorities amongst local residents who took part in a council survey. Speaking at the 11 May Council meeting, Mayor Fiona McAllister said the night wasn’t about finalising the budget, but putting it out to the community. “For any council year, the budget process and the development of the council plan is one of the most substantial things we do as a council. And certainly for a new council, it is an incredible burden of responsibility to undertake this process in partnership with community,“ she said. Council’s Community Satisfaction Survey found residents want improved funding for rural roads, energy efficiency initiatives, walking and cycling infrastructure, biodiversity and ecology protection and fire prevention and preparedness. Cr McAllister said the Community Recovery Committee initative was a budget highlight. “I’m really excited to see what comes out of the Community Recovery Committees… It really flips it on it’s head when we allow a really good diverse mix of people to decide where we spend the money. I’m really interested to see how that plays out and find out what comes out of that. “The mental health advocacy, that’s a big issue for us regionally and I’m really thrilled that’s on our major initiatives. I think some-

The Kinley Estate will be home to 12,000 new Yarra Ranges residents. times it seems not core business for a council, but it’s got to be, it always should be. “The trails. It’s been a long journey, excuse the pun. I loved what came out of Covid. My kids and my husband, we got on our bikes and to actually see it in the budget that we’re going to complete the things we’ve been talking about for a really long time, it’s really exciting.” Rates to increase Council has proposed a 1.5 per cent increase in rates linked to property values. It equates approximately to an extra $43 per rate noatice and is in line with the Victorian Government’s rate cap. Cr McAllister described the rate increase as a “head and heart” decision. “As my fellow councillors know, it wasn’t something I was on board with, initially. And I know a heavy body of work has gone into - what do we need to keep this very large

complex organisation supporting the lives of 150,000 people in the Yarra Ranges on the right track. “We’ve balanced keeping costs low, keeping focus on the right things and in this draft budget, the rate rise that has been proposed is marginal. “Your annual rates are largely determined by the value of your property compared to others in the region – properties that are worth more pay a higher percentage of our total rates, compared to those with lower values,” Cr McAllister said. “This way, the amount paid is proportional across the community – similar to how the amount you pay in Medicare each year varies based on your income. “Proposing to increase rates is never popular – especially as we’re still working as a community to recover from the pandemic – but will help us continue to provide 120 services to

the Yarra Ranges community, continue building and maintaining our infrastructure and prepare for future programs and challenges. “And we still have an expanded policy of flexible options available to support ratepayers who need assistance in paying their rates.” State and federal funding Yarra Ranges Council will continue lobbying the state and federal governments for funding for major local projects such as the duplication of the Lilydale line and the construction of a train station for Kinley. This comes as population forecasts predict that the population across the shire will grow to 185,902 by 2041. An increase of 24,577 people over the next 20 years, or 15.2 per cent. The urban areas of Lilydale, Mooroolbark, Chirnside Park and Kilsyth are projected to have the highest population growth with local increases ranging from 17 per cent in Kilsyth to a very high 71 per cent in Lilydale, anticipating 12,000 new residents with the Kinley Estate development. Council will continue to advocate for funding to see a solar farm constructed at the former site of the Healesville tip, which is unsuitable for other construction projects. Council hopes new technology for solar arrays allow them to be used on what would usually be unsupportive soil. Council’s draft budget coincided with the federal budget. Casey MP tony Smith said funding would be delivered to aid council’s Covid-19 recovery. “Our record investment in community infrastructure will create jobs in Casey and improve some of the vital services we rely on. Even more roads will be improved, including the sealing of dirt roads locally,“ he said. “I have secured another $4.2 million for a specific Covid response program for Council, taking the total funding up to $12 million. This funding will continue to deliver necessary improvements to community infrastructure.” Council will also receive $2.2 million for the completion of Roads to Recovery projects. A further $27.5 million is expected from the Commonwealth and State Governments for projects including Phase 2 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (various projects - $5.6 million); RidgeWalk ($4.1 million); Yarra Valley Trail ($2.5 million); and Warburton Mountain Bike Destination ($2.0 million).

Mount Evelyn teacher charged with child sex offences By Danielle Kutchel A Mt Evelyn school teacher has been suspended from teaching following allegations of child sex offences. Brian Wallwork, 47, was stood down from his position at St Peter’s College in Cranbourne after being charged with 17 offences including sexual penetration of a child under 16.

Maria Kirkwood, director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale, said the charges were not related to Wallwork’s time at St Peter’s College. “The allegations that led to the suspension do not relate to the staff member’s time at St Peter’s College,” she said in a statement. “Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Ltd made reports to the appropriate authorities

immediately upon receiving details of this matter. “Our highest priority remains the health, safety and wellbeing of our students. “Support has been offered to students and staff at the college.” The Victorian Institute of Teaching register shows that Wallwork’s teaching registration was suspended on an interim basis

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Explore time and space We are now halfway through the month-long Reconnect Festival. Week Three explores the theme of Space and Time, featuring activities, presentations and workshops that celebrate our shared heritage, community spaces, and future together. Below is a list of interesting events recommended by CHRISTINE YUNN-YU SUN, the Star Mail’s book reviewer. Nearly all of them are free, but bookings are essential. The first and foremost is the National Simultaneous Storytime. This year the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) has chosen the playful book Give Me Some Space!. Parents/guardians can find their favourite

storytime dates and locations at the Eastern Regional Libraries website: https://www.yourlibrary.com.au/reconnect/ Philip Bunting, the book’s author and illustrator, believes that the more fun children have during their early reading experiences, the more likely they will be to return to books, improve their budding literacy skills, and later find joy in reading and learning. Interestingly, readers are also offered an intergalactic experience with Give Me Some Space! being read by NASA astronaut Dr Shannon Walker from the International Space Station. Further details can be found at the ALIA website: https://www.alia.org.au/nss

For those eager to travel through time and space, the Lilydale & District Historical Society will host a walking tour at the Lilydale Lawn Cemetery on Tuesday 18 May, 10-11am (cost $5). Participants will learn about the lives and achievements of those female pioneers, musicians, artists and educators resting in peace there, including Dame Nellie Melba, the renowned Australian operatic soprano. Another cemetery tour will be hosted by the Knox Historical Society on Wednesday 19 May, 10am-12pm. Participants will walk around the Ferntree Gully Cemetery and learn about those who are buried there. For frequent travellers on paper and in the cyberspace, the ‘Trove Newspapers’ work-

shop at Rowville Library on Thursday 20 May, 2-3pm, will introduce a series of techniques and tricks for accessing old Australian newspapers on Trove, the National Library of Australia’s online database. To conclude Week Three, lino and woodcut printmaker Chris Lawry will share the history of linocut printings at Belgrave Library on Tuesday 18 May, 2-3pm. There will be a display of Lawry’s hand-printed work from her own lino blocks using traditional methods. Also at Belgrave Library, on Saturday 22 May, 11am-12pm, local historian Terry Russel will present the story of Charlie Hammond, a Dandenong Ranges identity in the early 20th century. Accompanied by a display of Hammond’s works, the event will highlight how the artist documented his life and work in the hills through art and photography. Finally, Lance Deveson of the Boronia Rotary Club will discuss the history and future of street libraries at Boronia Library on Monday 24 May, 3-4PM. Also known as Little Free Libraries, these “homes for books” in front of public and private buildings are described by Street Library Australia (https://streetlibrary. org.au/) as “a symbol of trust and hope – a tiny vestibule of literary happiness”. They are truly “a window into the mind of a community”, and all booklovers are invited to come and take a look.

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The Mountain Area Ladies Tuesday Tennis Association is celebrating its 40th anniversary and is calling on all players past and present to get together for a birthday lunch. MALTTA volunteer Kathleen Cameron said, “We’d love to track down some of the wonderful people who have played tennis for MALTTA… There could be some players keen to reminisce about old times. We’ll be having lunch and we’ll have a birthday cake.” Ms Cameron said MALTTA first started when local tennis associations were refused entry to compete with other similar tennis associations closer to Melbourne. Those local clubs decided to form MALTTA. In its heyday, the association would comprise of 51 different clubs from across the Yarra Ranges and beyond, but has seen its active clubs dwindle down to just seven. “And if any ladies would like to play tennis again, there will be that opportunity. We’re not finishing, we’re still existing.” Ms Cameron said the not-for-profit competition is relaxed and keeps the tennis expenses to a minimum. For more information about the association’s 40th anniversary celebrations or to enquire about playing tennis, contact Cheryl on 0421 354 236.

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Saving Kilsyth’s parkland By Taylah Eastwell Thousands of Kilsyth residents and business owners have rallied together in a fight to stop the state government selling a much-loved open community space to property developers. The vacant lot, located at 150 Cambridge Road, was once the home to Pembroke High School’s Kilsyth campus. The school was demolished in 2013 after Pembroke High underwent an amalgamation with Mooroolbark Tech and later Mount Evelyn Secondary College to form what is now known as Yarra Hills Secondary. Since the demolition, locals have grown to love the open space, using it to walk their dogs, exercise, for social interaction and general recreation. A sea of ribbons now lines the boundary to the lot, with community members tying over 2,100 ribbons to the front fence and 130 at the rear to show their support towards retaining the space as open parkland. Kilsyth local John Phillips has been instrumental in the fight to save the land, beginning by creating a petition that has since received over 7,129 signatures from concerned locals – no small feat for the suburb which was only home to 10,891 residents according to the 2016 Census. “To the north and west of the site, all the way down to five-ways (Mooroolbark), there are a lot of ovals, sporting clubs, bowling clubs, but there really is no parkland,” Mr Phillips said. “We’re fighting to have it kept as a passive open space because it is really needed for families and for kids to have somewhere to play and people to exercise,” he said. “A lot of residents put their hands up to be foot soldiers and door-knocked last summer, rain hail or shine, except for three days – Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Boxing

Kilsyth residents Carol Phillips, Shelley Large, John Phillips and Janis Floyd. Day. That’s passion,” he said. A sporting oval at the rear of the site has been retained for community use, with Yarra Ranges Council currently in a 20-year lease with the Department of Education to allow use of the area by sporting clubs. “When competition sport is on, locals can’t access it. I remember walking to Mooroolbark Station a few years ago and there was a man walking with his two kids who were crying. I asked what’s wrong and he said he’d promised the kids they could have a play down at the oval on the weekend but they couldn’t because the sport was on,” Mr Phillips said. Janis Floyd, also a Kilsyth resident, said the suburb has seen its fair share of “apartments, subdivisions and units going up” of late. “And you see the mothers walking their babies on the streets. Elizabeth Bridge Reserve is getting so crowded with all the people moving into the area that they have started bringing

down their own tables and chairs,” she said. According to Ms Floyd, the state government have rezoned the “public asset” exschool grounds into residential classification to allow for future development. “The government originally bought it for the school with taxpayer’s money and it became our public asset. And then through a sleight of the hand they rezoned it to neighbourhood residential land so they could sell it. They sold our public asset that our taxes paid for and now we are waiting on a price from the Department of Education and the taxpayers have to pay for it again. Why should we have to buy it again because of a shonky rezoning and rubber stamp,” she said. The Department of Treasury and Finance, on behalf of the Department of Education, decided to allow expressions of interest from government entities to purchase the land. Yarra Ranges Council is currently investi-

gating whether it is viable for the council to buy “part or all” of the land after Wailing Ward councillor Len Cox introduced a motion at councils 23 March meeting. “I don’t very often move a councillor motion like this, its rare and I am moving this one because I feel so strongly about it,” Cr Cox said. “Walling Ward hasn’t got a lot of passive recreation areas at all. We’ve got plenty of active recreation areas and a number of very good ones, but 60% of the population don’t indulge in active sport, they indulge in passive sport,” he said. “Rightly or wrongly, we’ve lost a large number of backyards and people, when they want to go for a walk, they can’t do much in the backyard because their isn’t one so they look for a park to walk around in and the only one we’ve really got is Elizabeth Bridge Reserve,” Cr Cox said. Kilsyth local Shelley Large said council have written to the Department of Education and Education Minister James Merlino and were waiting on a price to consider how much the land might cost before making a decision. “We’d just like it to be open ground, with grass and trees, a parkland, for people to walk and enjoy and for kids to play,” Ms Large said. “If they don’t keep some land, we are going to have vertical parks,” Mr Phillips said. The Star Mail contacted Yarra Ranges Council before deadline but there had been no updates on the future of the site. It was however recently announced in the Yarra Ranges Council’s 2021-22 Draft Budget that council is considering $638k upgrades to Elizabeth Bridge Reserve, which would include upgrading the infrastructure for sport and social recreation as well as adding temporary changing facilities. The draft budget is open for feedback at: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Council/ Latest-news/Draft-Budget-documents-openfor-community-feedback.

Thanking the brave men and women in SES orange By Mikayla van Loon This Wednesday 19 May is Wear Orange Wednesday, a day to recognise and support the work of Victoria’s SES. VICSES has over 5000 volunteers working for them, which makes up 95 per cent of their workforce. In the 2019-20 period, VICSES responded to 33,700 requests for assistance. Volunteers are on call 24/7, 365 days a year to provide much needed assistance in emergency situations, recovery efforts, floods, bushfires and car crashes. In line with National Volunteer Week, the SES ask people to wear a splash of orange to recognise the great work SES volunteers do each and every day. Thank your local SES members by posting a photo in your orange attire and use the hashtags #WOWDay and #ThankYouSES. And if that’s not enough, locations across the regions and Melbourne’s CBD will be lit up in orange in honour of SES personnel. This year’s locations include AAMI Park, the Melbourne Star, the Bolte Bridge and town halls. Reach out and say thank you this WOW day. From left, Nigel Edwards, Matt Worlley, Steve Carter, Lisa Chandler from Lilydale SES. 237246 Picture: ROB CAREW

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Tales of a trauma cleaner By Mikayla van Loon Not many people could remain as positive as Sandra Pankhurst after everything she has endured. And yet her positivity can fill a room, like the auditorium at Lilydale library on Wednesday 12 May. Part of the Eastern Regional Libraries Reconnect Festival’s ‘Writing the Rainbow’, Ms Pankhurst was invited to speak on the difficulties, challenges and trauma she has faced. Talking about the book ‘The Trauma Cleaner’, which is based on Ms Pankhurst’s remarkable life and business, fellow attendees were astounded by the life she had prior to trauma cleaning. “The reason I do the story of my life is to promote care, compassion and dignity. And they are the three things I run my business on,” Ms Pankhurst said. “To create respect, kindness and not just to others but to yourself because we often put ourselves out in reference to somebody else and we have to stop doing that because we have to create our own importance to believe in ourselves and to go further.” As a transgender woman who struggled to find where she fit in all throughout her life, she is finally successful and happy in what she does. “I’d rather have a positive mind than a negative mind because when you think negative, negative things come to you,” she said. “I have a firm belief that life is full of cycles and by being full of cycles nothing lasts forever.” From her early years she was outcast by her adopted family and had to scrounge for food. Kicked out of home at 17 years of age, finding a safe and secure place to live was not

easy, surrounded by men who were abusers. “It’s like how many of you are out there that are abusers to women. [It’s] such a rife state that all these people abuse women for no real reason, just to have power over them,” Ms Pankhurst said. “So I’m very much against domestic violence and I’d like to fight a few more battles on that score and see where we can get.” Attempting to figure out who she was, Ms Pankhurst married young and had two children. It was then she realised she wasn’t normal. “I just knew this was my path, when that light went on the light went on,” she said. “I was not one or the other, I wish to god I had been born normal but not in between but I’ve made the best of living in between as I possibly can.” During an era of transphobic rifeness, Ms Pankhurst underwent surgery and started taking hormones to transition into the woman she is today. Although she has been through so much trauma herself, Ms Pankhurst said she now does what she does because after the life she has had, she doesn’t want anyone to suffer. “You ask me why I do it because I love to help, I love to be able to change one person at a time,” Ms Pankhurst said. “You take the good with the bad.” Not even ill health could keep her down, describing herself as a weed that can be pulled out but will continue to grow. “I have no regrets at all, I’m actually a really happy person.” Now she is looking ahead to her next book, her work and getting her health on track. She has also been nominated for the Victorian Women’s Honour Roll which she is very proud of.

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School students across Victoria made their return to school following summer holidays, while 2021’s preps got their first taste of primary school life. Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy conducted a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony for Badger Creek Primary School students and staff. See page 7 for more back to school excitment.

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Centre in the lead up to Christmas. Many locals far and wide were able to keep up their Christmas tradition in getting a family photo with ‘The Real Santa’ who they had grown to love. The unlikely tandem tallied upwards of $30,000 from their family Christmas photos and then selected four charities to each receive

$8400 to help make the lives of children better. The four recipients of the funds included: Backpacks 4 Vic Kids, A Better Life For Foster Kids, HeartKids and Chum Creek’s Good Life Farm. The organisations shared how the funds had already been put to good use. Backpacks 4 Vic Kids CEO and founder Sally Beard told Star Mail the donation came as a “delightful surprise”.

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Inspiro Community Health awarded four tertiary scholarships totalling $22,500 to health students in the Yarra Ranges on Thursday 28 April. The Inspiro Tertiary Health Scholarships reward local future health professionals who demonstrate a genuine heart for making a difference in their community. Major award winner Ellie Davis from Belgrave Heights is undertaking a Bachelor of Exercise Sports Science. She donates her time to a youth camp and swim school to help children and adolescents learn essential skills and “feel like the best version of themselves.” “My long-term goal is to work in a rural setting as a secondary physical education teacher and provide health programs for the rural community,” Ms Davis said. “This scholarship will allow me to purchase textbooks, equipment and additional certifications and help relieve financial stress as I work, study and complete placement.” Lilydale resident Nikki Madgwick also won a major award for her work in the Indigenous community. Ms Madgwick is studying a Graduate Diploma in Trauma Informed Processwork Psychotherapy and is the Community Engagement Worker at Oonah – an Indigenous health service located in the Yarra Valley. “As a proud Worimi-Biripi woman who works and lives on Wurundjeri Country, contributing to my community is at the core of all that I do,” she said. “I want to work at the grassroots level to support Community in healing the wounds of colonisation, so they can walk confidently into their future.” “Having this financial support gives me peace of mind and is a tremendous support for my financial security.” Oonah co-founder and mother to Nikki Madgwick, Miranda Madgwick received the $2,500 encouragement award. Ms Madgwick has worked to support Ab-

Nikki Madgwick from Oonah. Picture: SUPPLIED original and Torres Strait islander people in Melbourne’s east for 25 years. She’s undertaking the same course as her daughter to deliver high-quality mental health care and assist in closing the gap in Indigenous Australian communities. Belinda Battey from Belgrave South won the second $2,500 encouragement award. She’s studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy to help others “be who they want to be, make the most of their life, and be active members of their community.” Since the scholarships began in 2006, Inspiro has awarded more than $150,000 to deserving recipients. Many recipients go on to work at Inspiro or contribute to the Yarra Ranges community in other ways. You can donate to the Inspiro Scholarship Program to support students like Ellie, Nikki, Miranda and Belinda in the Yarra Ranges Shire. mailcommunity.com.au

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Volunteering for the kids By Mikayla Van Loon Getting recognised for his 13 years of volunteering with Camp Quality was not something David Clingin ever thought would happen. But as this year’s Camp Quality Gillard Award recipient for Victoria, the Mount Evelyn man has been acknowledged for his excellence in volunteering. “It was completely unexpected because you don’t do it for recognition really, you do it for thanks and sometimes appreciation but you definitely don’t expect to be like ‘you are the volunteer this year that we are highlighting as exceptional’,” Mr Clingin said. “That’s not why I do it. I do it because I enjoy the people I volunteer with and I enjoy the implementation of programs and having fun with kids and generally being a larrikin.” Camp Quality runs a number of programs, family camps and kids-only camps for children impacted by cancer, whether that is a brother, sister, mum, dad or themself. “Every child that is affected by cancer needs kindness and needs optimism and that’s the main thing I think we do at Camp Quality is that we are kind and we are optimistic,” Mr Clingin said. “We are so positive and that doesn’t mean we are unrealistic.” Mr Clingin said that Camp Quality embraces the notion of ‘laughter is the best medicine’ but also encourages kids to be present in the moment and gain resilience. Although he only got involved as part of a university placement, Mr Clingin loved his first volunteering experience so much, he stayed on for 13 years. “Being around people that are constantly optimistic is something that doesn’t happen often in this world,” he said. “I think that’s why I got involved and stayed there.” Camp Quality even helped Mr Clingin make

David Clingin, man of the kids. the shift from working in corporate sales to becoming a primary school teacher at Badger Creek Primary School two years ago. “It definitely helped me become a teacher because I enjoyed teaching kids and being in front of a group. “And it definitely helped me improve my teaching because it allows me to think more about where my kids are at and how is this group going right now?” Camp Quality Family Program Coordinator Sam Bertrand said that Mr Clingin goes above and beyond, especially now as a camp leader. “Whenever you see Dave, he has a smile on

Picture: MIKAYLA VAN LOON his face, even though it is hidden behind his bushy beard,” Mr Bertrand said. “He approaches everything he does with excellence; his passion is second to none and he embodies our values in everything he does.” Mr Clingin is now in the running for the National Gillard Award. The Gillard Award has been awarded annually since 2011 in line with National Volunteer Week. Regional winners are nominated by their peers and Camp Quality employees. Nominations are based on excellence in volunteering, demonstrating Camp Quality values, and living Camp Quality culture.

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Honouring our Melba Radio, newspapers and social media are finalising plans to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the birth of Dame Nellie Melba on May 19. The Melba Opera Trust is holding a special evening featuring the Melba Scholarship winners of the past 10 or so years while the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia are planning to unique release. Locally, in Melba’s home-town we are also celebrating her day. This year Rotary International is celebrating its centenary and our society has joined forces with the local clubs to honour some of the Rotary Club of Lilydale’s Charter members with three walks at Lilydale Lawn Cemetery. Of course, included in the tour are Melba and her father David Mitchell. We have three tours planned - 10am, 1pm and 3pm - and a limit of 20 people in each. Bookings are strong but if you would like to join a tour, call or text me on 0475 219 884 or email me info@lilydalehistorical.com.au. The cost is $5 a person and includes a cemetery guide. Rotarians included in the tour will be wellknown to the Lilydale community: Doug Pullyblank, George Hamilton, Len Morecroft, Jim Grover, Snow Castles, Keith Fraser, Ivor Maggs, Charlie Arnold and Ken Hawkey. Over the years, I have given 50 or more Melba talks throughout Australia and this year the

Not happy, Tony The Star Mail article on May 27, 2016, entitled ‘Four Phone Towers Promised’ reports Casey MP Tony Smith announcing funding for better mobile reception in areas such as Mount Evelyn. Five long years later, the tower at the Mt Evelyn football ground is finally operating. But the new tower only services a tiny pocket of the township. The rest of the Mt Evelyn community remains saddled with terrible mobile reception. Several years ago, I had multiple correspondences and phone calls with Tony Smith’s office to raise concerns about the situation. Tony’s staff appeared rather disinterested in the issue. However, I did get a sympathetic ear from local state member Brigid Valance’s office who followed up on some things for me. But their hands were tied because mobile reception is a federal government matter. As someone with ongoing medical issues, I depend on reliable mobile reception for backup when the landline goes down or the power goes out, both of which are frequent occurrences here! I am none too impressed with this whole saga. If Tony Smith wants my vote again in the next federal election he is going to work harder to bring better telecommunications to the Mount Evelyn community. Rob Wagner, Mount Evelyn

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society has already taken six bookings. To many she was an opera singer of another time - which is true. However, it overlooks Melba the person, the proud Australian who gave so much back to her country. Even today her contribution continues. Every person who earns a royalty from a record, music etc should thank Melba who was the first person in the world to demand her record contract include a session fee plus a fee (royalty) from every one of her records sold. Melba always supported and encouraged young Australian opera singers. She left money in her Will for scholarships for promising students and thanks to her family, this support continues today at the Melba Opera Trust. To learn more about Melba go to www.nelliemelbamuseum.com.au or www.lilydalehistorical.com.au

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ervation ‘Questions to answer’, Lilydale Star Mail 11 May, is understandable, but not her “outrage” at the proposed sensible, and to be humanely carried out professional, culling of plague proportion kangaroo numbers by the Heritage Golf & Country Club, Chirnside Park. Is my contention that there are even more kangaroos in Australia today than before European settlement wrong? Am I wrong to contend that the proliferation of water bores, dams, irrigation channels, and irrigated pastures now far, far out in the outer reaches of Australia have brought - all seasons available - water, and food for the kangaroo, where there never was any of either before? So much land and forest (where kangaroos are not disturbed/hunted) has been set aside, am I wrong? And the kangaroo is not hunted (even with high powered rifles) to the same extent today because European settlement has brought readily available food and clothing (with no need for ‘roo skin garments). Am I wrong? Finally, European settlement also means that the great bushfires (started by humans and Mother Nature) no longer sweep from one side of Australia to the other, virtually wiping out all wildlife in their paths? Having seen ‘roos in plague proportions a number of times, I say Heritage Country Club is ensuring a healthy number of very healthy kangaroos within its own boundaries, as is the club’s right! Howard Hutchins, Chirnside Park mailcommunity.com.au

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Building business spirit By Mikayla van Loon Businesses from all over the Yarra Valley came together on Friday 14 May to show each other and the community what they have to offer. Yarra Valley Business hosted its first business expo with not only stallholders but live music, workshops, presentations and giveaways to keep people entertained throughout the night. The theme of the expo was getting back to business after Covid-19 and businesses from health and wellbeing to finance and education were all present to showcase their strengths. President of the committee Jason Olszewski said the point of Yarra Valley Business is for businesses to not be in competition with one another but rather working together to thrive. “Today’s more about linking these businesses together again. So it’s great that we can get people doing workshops and speeches and saying nice things but out the back here, this is what it’s all about, getting people together,” Mr Olszewski said. And that was the overwhelming feeling in the room, that business owners just wanted to meet and connect with other business owners after being closed off last year. Cog Bikes’ Danielle Bortignon said the reason she decided to hold a stall was to do something really positive. “After last year I loved the whole back to business and that’s what I feel like this is, what it’s all about and that’s what I was here for, to be around people who have got through last year and just reconnect,” she said. “Meeting other local businesses around the area that may not know us and we are about locals supporting locals, so if we can build on those connections as well and just people getting to know what we can do.” Lilydale Skate Centre owner Ramy said events like the business expo are a great way to pick up ideas and network with other members of the community. “At the end of the day it’s all about community, you’re living here, you put the money back here, you take the money from here and it’s a cycle. It’s all about community in a way, so it’s good to meet the people behind the business,” he said. He also said after struggling last year financially, events like the business expo are important for business owners to just have fun. For small businesses like Magnolia Apothecary, owner Jan Caton said the Yarra Valley Business Expo was important for people to see what she can do. Having attended a few expos in the past, Ms Caton said it was the most successful she has been at one. “My aim today was to sign people up for the workshop and also to increase my email list so I’ve done both of those things, so I’m pretty happy,” Ms Caton said.

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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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ACROSS Predictions (9) Greek letter (5) Quicker routes (9) Mission (5) Jot (4) 'Idiot box' (10) Runway hub (7) Facet (6) Dark blue (6) Manipulate (7) Plant shelter (10) Male elephant (4) Jobs (5) Contamination (9) Finished (5) Finds (9)

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Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

How many hearts does an octopus have: one, two or three?

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For what role did Anthony Hopkins (pictured) win an Academy Award for best actor?

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Fulton helps Falcons fly By Mikayla Van Loon When Brendan Fulton took on the senior coaching job at Lilydale Football Club he never expected to be going into a season 21 players down. During the lockdown in 2020, a number of regular senior players made the decision not return to playing footy at Lilydale. Some of those decisions were based on lifestyle changes and saw the co-captains move interstate to Queensland and New South Wales. “I think there were probably 12 or so that had gone and then once I started just a few more who gradually decided that because their mates weren’t there they’ll leave,” Mr Fulton said. “So it sort of left us with, I would say 12 regular senior players and the rest are probably all the young guys.” Although a bit daunting at the start, particularly during preseason, Mr Fulton said the coaches all sat down to discuss how they were going to move forward as a club and make some really positive changes to how things were done. Having some experience in coaching and having had a few roles with Richmond VFL, Mr Fulton was prepared to take on a side that finished 2019 pretty well for his first senior coaching role, not a new team of young players, most of whom would play their first senior football game in the 2021 season. Calling on the help of his assistant coaches, who he brought with him from Blackburn Football Club and a friend from the strength and conditioning team at St Kilda Football Club, Mr Fulton focused on preparing his new team for senior football. “Because 19 of them have played their first game [of senior football] we needed to make a huge focus on preparing them both strength and fitness wise, so that was a huge focus but then also made a huge focus around the development side of things,” he said. Not only did Mr Fulton want to help develop a strong team, he wanted to create a club that people wanted to be a part of. “We want to deliver a football program that is envied by other clubs and other players and a program that people want to be a part of but we’re also trying to make a huge focus around quality people. “For me as a coach and for the assistants that I have, we talk about we’re not just here to educate young people how to play footy, we’re here to educate them how to be quality people.” And in wanting to create a good club culture, Mr Fulton said he does not want to purchase players but rather have players who want to be there. After lockdown and being separated from football, Mr Fulton said it highlighted how a football club can be the centre of some communities and in people’s lives.

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Players listen intently to the coach’s instructions. “Just little things that we’re trying to do to make a football club a community club that is inclusive.” Although six rounds in and only one win under their belt, Mr Fulton doesn’t want to put lofty expectations on his team and is only aiming for improvement this season.

“We’ve kind of talked about the fact that we’re unpredictable to opposition because they don’t really know us because we’re so new and different that we can, if we get things right, we can potentially surprise a few teams. “We talked about early on just embracing the underdog status and trying to do the best we can.”

Barkerettes show their fighting spirit to the finish By Peter Stephenson A chilly Friday night at Esther Park saw Barkerettes soccer team host the winless Melbourne University. But the inclusion by Uni of four Victorian Premier League players ensured that the Barkerettes would face a stern test. As it turned out, they almost passed it. After only eight minutes, a careless Uni ball across the square back line was seized upon by youngster Anjali Lobo, who burst through to put Barkerettes in the lead with her first senior goal. Forwards Amy D’Ortenzio and Lisa Walsh were combining well, but a competent Uni goalkeeper proved difficult to beat. At the other end, Kaity Farrance marshalled a defence under regular pressure, and goalkeeper Ash Fraraccio’s bravery in diving mailcommunity.com.au

at forwards’ feet saved her side more than once. However, ten minutes before the break, a long free-kick found Artemis Arthur-Andrews, who ran on to score the equaliser. Half-time 1-1. Barkerettes’ doggedness looked to have secured a point, but 2 minutes from time, casual defending allowed Lynette Dullaghan to nip through and hit a shot which was too hot for Fraraccio to handle to make it 2-1 to Uni. Karoline Benacki added a third for Uni in stoppage time to flatter the away side. Final score 1-3. Barkerettes drop to fifth, and next travel to bottom side Brunswick Zebras next Sunday. Sunday afternoon saw the Barkers men face North Caulfield at windswept Caulfield Park. The reserves had a shaky start when

keeper Mitch Bedford saved a penalty with his foot in the ninth minute, then Caulfield took a thirty fifth minute lead through Dean Spilkin. The second half was a different story as Barkers had the wind behind them. Three goals in three minutes from Jared Mangnall, Dougie Shields and Liam Killen put Barkers in control. Six minutes from time, Mangnall ran solo from the halfway line to score his second and Barkers’ fourth - final score 4-1. Barkers move up to fifth, and next host Old Scotch next Saturday. The senior men took an early lead when Liam Seaye curled a beautiful free-kick around the Caulfield defensive wall and into the net on ten minutes. A very open game saw Barkers have the better chances, but on 28 minutes, a superb

long ball found Caulfield’s Daniel Sacks, who stuck the ball into the bottom corner of the net for 1-1. Right on half-time, a Caufield attack forced a Barkers error, and Sacks steered his shot into the top corner of the net to give Caulfield a 2-1 lead at the break. Barkers had chances in the second half via a free-kick from Seaye, which cleared the wall but was held by the Caulfield keeper; then Bryce Ziada finished a good Barkers move by volleying over the bar. In stoppage time, the final chance for Barkers came from a throw-in, flicked on by the head of Sam Klepac into the path of Tom Byrne, whose half-volley was saved by the Caulfield Keeper. Final score 1-2, and Barkers remain eleventh. Next week is a home game against league leaders Old Scotch next Saturday. Tuesday, 18 May, 2021

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Victoria’s safest vehicles RACV has revealed 12 of Victoria’s safest cars, making it easier for consumers to focus on safety features when in the market for a new car. Half of the cars start from under $30,000, improving the affordability of new cars for customers who want to help protect themselves, their passengers and the Victorian community. The cars announced as part of RACV’s inaugural Safest Cars awards earlier this year have state-of-the-art safety features such as autonomous emergency braking, intelligent speed assist and emergency lane-keeping technology. RACV used Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP)’s crash safety ratings and data to select the safest vehicles in each of the four categories, so the awards are completely independent. RACV Senior Manager - Transport, Planning and Infrastructure, Peter Kartsidimas, said with the majority of fatal accidents occurring in vehicles over ten years old, RACV is urging consumers to make decisions based on safety features. “There have been huge advancements in vehicle safety over the years, particularly in the past decade, as more buyers prioritise safety when researching their next new car,” he said. “Features like autonomous emergency braking, which applies the brakes when the system detects an object such as another car, a cyclist or a pedestrian ahead, are increasingly offered as standard on most new-model passenger cars and SUVs. “Other systems like lane-keeping aids provide gentle steering assistance to help keep the car in its lane, while driver fatigue systems monitor the state of the driver through cameras and sensors.” The four award categories were chosen as

they broadly represent the types of vehicles people want to buy, with the Toyota Yaris light hatchback taking the honours in the under $30,000 passenger car category. The Mazda CX-30 was crowned the safest SUV under $35,000, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA was the safest passenger car over $30,000.

The Land Rover Defender topped the list of the safest SUV over $35,000. Other winners included: Safest Passenger Car under $30,000: Toyota Yaris (all variants) Safest Passenger Car over $30,000: Mer-

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cedes-Benz CLA-Class (all variants except AMG CLA35) Safest SUV under $35,000: Mazda CX-30 (all variants) Safest SUV over $35,000: Land Rover Defender (all current 110 variants)

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