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SES salute Residents of the Hills will don their best and brightest orange this Wednesday 19 May in a nod to the state’s SES heroes. Emerald SES unit controller Ben Owen spoke to the Star Mail about what Wear Orange Wednesday means to members. Full story page 11

Emerald SES volunteers are calling on the Hills community to show their support by wearing orange on Wednesday 19 May. Back: Tim, Neil, unit controller Ben and Stephen. Front: Lachie, Jess and Matt. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Prices skyrocket By Taylah Eastwell The shift towards work from home arrangements has been linked to skyrocketing property prices in across the Yarra Ranges recently. House prices in the Hills are at an all-time high, with Cockatoo’s median house price

soaring by 14.4% and agents seeing houses selling for million dollar price tags in the scenic town. Bell Real Estate Emerald Property Consultant Aaron Day said he personally knows three people who used to work in the inner CBD who now work from home.

“I think that makes a huge difference in that people don’t need to live in the inner eastern suburbs anymore to get into work. We are getting a lot of people out of Box Hill, Blackburn areas coming up to the Hills so they’re not looking at a fence while working from home but can have these nice views,”

Mr Day said. “I think a lot of people had a lot of time to think when they were in lockdown, couples who would usually be out working had time to talk about plans for the future,” he said. Continued page 3

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Cockatoo’s animal oracle By Taylah Eastwell Growing up in the Strathbogie Ranges, Cockatoo’s Vicki Minahan was greatly influenced by the environment and lifestyle that came with bush living. After a ten year process, Ms Minahan has published her very own book, titled ‘Mountain Ash Animal Oracle’, something she hopes will help readers incorporate animal aspects on their journey through life. Ms Minahan described animal oracle as “similar to tarot”, with her book coming with 33 cards to help with healing and interpretive reasoning. “The cards are depictions of some of our native animals in the South East of Australia, and in the book I talk about my spiritual experiences with those animals to help anyone that purchases the book to use the cards for interpretive purposes in a spiritual sense,” Ms Minahan explained. “And also partly because of my childhood, I had such a great upbringing in the bush that I wanted to share some of that,” she said. Ms Minahan gave an example of how animals can be used to find meaning in a spiritual way. “I have a close friend in Scotland who is also very close to the Raven. I very often find that just prior to her making contact with me, the Raven will appear. He sends a message that one or the other is on the way to talk to the other one,” she said. Another example was the Eastern Grey Kangaroo, who, in Ms Minahan’s opinion, “represents the king of the forest”. “He is someone that is overseeing the wellbeing of the forest, if you see him on a regular basis, you think good, this is a healthy place. The cards are based around the environment and how animals work with the environment,” she said.

Ms Minahan said the 163-page book took 10 years to complete because “life gets in the way”. “I was working on it in between working full time and caring for family members, it’s a little bit surreal that it’s now complete,” she said. “I don’t know that I’ve quite got excited yet.

The book arrived a few weeks ago and it’s a little bit confronting because there is an autobiographic component attached to each animal and some of my family stories, you do put yourself out there a little bit. The best way to describe it is surreal,” she said. The illustrations in Mountain Ash Animal Oracle are by ex-Emerald artist Helen Wells

who was commissioned by Ms Minahan when she first began working on the book. A book launch will be held on 22 and 23 May at The Golden Spoon restaurant in Cockatoo. Anyone interested in purchasing a book can find Mountain Ash Animal Oracle on Facebook or at https://houseofcu.square. site/.

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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 sometimes 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).

Puffing Billy’s future is steaming ahead By Taylah Eastwell The future of Puffing Billy is looking bright despite a tumultuous 2020 for the tourism industry, with $11.2 million allocated for the iconic Hills attraction in the 2021-22 state budget. The Victorian Government announced the funding boost, which is aimed at supporting jobs and operations as the heritage railway recovers from Covid-19 lockdowns and international tourism losses. Puffing Billy Chief Executive, Peter Abbott said trips on the railway have “become a precious lifetime memory for so many families, with grandparents and parents reliving their childhood memories and sharing them with

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From page 1 House prices in Emerald and surrounds have also boomed, up by 10.6% according to the latest REIV residential sales data. “Before Covid, we had 50 percent of our clients moving around the area, upsizing, downsizing, but now I’d say its around 70 percent from out of our area. People who used to have acreage are also going further out,” Mr Day said. Homes in Tecoma have also seen a price hike, with the median house price now sitting at $789k, up 12.7%. ick Dolphin said the Ranges-wide price increase began after the federal election in 2019, stabilised when Covid-19 hit in March 2020 and then “went crazy” as soon as we got out of the hard lockdown in October last year. “Everyone is escaping from the suburbs. The biggest difference we have noticed is people from the inner city, Richmond, Brunswick and Northcote, all coming up. We used to have a few of those buyers but not that many so that has really increased and it’s mostly because of the lifestyle and that they can now work from home,” Mr Dolphin said. Mr Dolphin said the high demand for Hills housing is “very much to do with work arrangements”. “When they can work from home, even if it’s only three days a week and they’re still travelling two days, there is lots more opportunity for them to be an hour from Melbourne with a much better lifestyle,” he said. Mr Dolphin said most properties are selling between two and six weeks, with an average of around 22 days. “Typically over the years the average has been 72 days so it’s a lot quicker,” he said. Mr Day said “you start to worry if it goes past a week”, with houses typically selling within the two week period after being put on the market. “I had this big campaign ready to go and before the photo board went up we had 12 offers and 48 groups had been through a place in Nangana,” Mr Day said. “It doesn’t matter where you are, Berwick, Pakenham, Warragul, you can be anywhere and the market is crazy,” he said. Mr Dolphin said it is normal to average four to five offers on each house, but sometimes agents receive up to 15 in the current housing climate. His advice – “housing prices are at their peak”. “I personally think they are at their peak. If someone was thinking of selling I think they should seriously think about selling before it gets to spring. I have a funny feeling that we are at the peak of the market and don’t think it’s going to continue, it has been out of control,” Mr Dolphin said. “You can’t time it perfectly, you’ve got to just buy when you can and enjoy the wave,” he said. But Mr Day believes house prices will plateau, with the high prices becoming the “new benchmark” for the area.

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the future,” he said. In 2019, more than 500,000 people took a trip back in time along the Puffing Billy Railway, with the destination proving to be a popular day-out for families, school groups, firstclass diners and now –four legged friends. From 29 May, furry friends and their owners will have the opportunity to climb on board, with a special ‘Dog Express’ service running from Emerald Lakeside to Gembrook each month. Mr Abbott said “there are many people in our community who love their pets and with 40 percent of canines living in Australian homes, it made sense to include them in on an outdoor activity like Puffing Bill”.

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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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MALTTA birthday 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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Cinzia Giudice (left) and Amelia Manders from Maria McCarthy Essential Treatments in Lilydale.

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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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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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Club comes out swinging By David Nagel Emerald Tennis Club (ETC) is determined to fulfil its vision of providing fun, fitness and friendship for people of all ages, genders and abilities. And the club is determined to do so in upgraded facilities that are fit for purpose and reflect modern standards and expectations in regards to amenities. The ETC was largely overlooked in a recent upgrade of Worrell Reserve, with a new football-cricket pavilion, new sports oval lighting and high-ball catching net the key features of the upgrade that was officially opened by the Cardinia Shire Council on Thursday, 15 April. This follows a 2019 upgrade of the oval, including oval resurfacing, drainage and irrigation works, and cricket practice nets which was fully funded by Council. Worrell Reserve is used by Emerald Junior Football Club, Emerald Cricket Club, Emerald Community Gym, local primary and secondary schools, and the wider community. And while the upgrade is great for those particular community groups, the ETC feels like it is being left out in the lurch. Its plans for upgraded clubrooms have been tabled, with Council acknowledging the need for an upgrade down the track. But Ros Trojan, Secretary/Public Officer of the ETC, and member of the Planning SubCommittee, believes the upgrade should be done sooner rather than later. “It seems like other community groups are being well looked after, but the Emerald Tennis Club is missing out on something,” Ms Trojan explained. “We have guaranteed funding for lighting, but the upgrade of the clubrooms is crucial for the club moving forward and will provide great opportunities for the club and the community. “We want something that is fit for purpose in the current-day environment and what we have right now certainly does not live up to those standards. “We need something done, and sooner rather than later.” The ETC, which has been around for 50 years, is based at the back of the new pavilion at Worrell Reserve. The club has seven En-Tout-Cas courts which cater for night tennis, mid-week ladies, junior tennis and social groups. ETC Club Coach Ian Paterson shared his thoughts in the ETC’s 2020 Business Plan. “Intense Tennis has been running coaching programs at the Emerald Tennis Club for 29 years and we have seen the club develop from a small local club - almost seen as a tiny regional club - to a major district facility which welcomes players and spectators from all parts of Melbourne,” Mr Paterson wrote. “Unfortunately, the only thing missing is a suitable clubhouse with modern and up to date facilities that both welcome visitors from these widening areas and help to develop and

Ros Trojan, left, and members of the Emerald Tennis Club want action taken on the upgrade of a proposed new club room facility. 236798 nurture both tennis players and their families. “There are the obvious issues to do with space and amenities which are small, tired, and not to standard practice in these modern times, but also there are issues to do with a tennis player’s development. “The current clubhouse has limited space for players to warm up, stretch, dress, and prepare for their sport but also does not provide for inclement weather between activities such as competition and coaching. “In the same manner members of our club and visitors to the club have limited space to congregate before and after either competition or coaching. “This socialisation aspect is, and always has been, a major draw card to our sport, which brings people together not only to compete, but also to help develop social opportunities within the community.” Emerald Tennis Club has representation on the Worrell Reserve Committee of Management, a Section 86 committee. Section 86 Committees are comprised of community members who help Council to manage several community facilities in Cardinia Shire, and as such provide input in the decision making and provide feedback to Council.

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Students get arty with tank spray painting session By Taylah Eastwell Hills students joined in on a creative painting workshop on the weekend of May 8 and 9, as part of the next stage in a community art project. Students from various schools and also those who are homeschooled joined artist Sebastian Fransz at Olinda Community House on Saturday 8 May to learn the basics of spray painting as an art form. Mr Fransz taught the children about the history of graffiti and how to properly create art using a spray can. The children worked to create the base layer for a final mural piece that will be completed my Mr Fransz for a permanent display at the community house. Steve Lenarcic, parent of Rose Lenarcic from Sassafras Primary School, said it was “great for the community to come together and have some fun and leave their mark in a positive way”. Parent Dani Ford said “the kids feel like mailcommunity.com.au

The spray painting workshop. they are valued enough to take part in this community event and have their work permanently displayed”. Mr Fransz will now work on designing a final mural piece that incorporates elements inspired from the art of the children.

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Hands-on training for jobs By Mikayla Van Loon

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ally 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

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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 students 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 students 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.” 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 eventu-

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Inspired creativity By Taylah Eastwell Looking at the art lining the walls at Emerald Hills Hub, the bright colours, lines and form of Ted Krzywokulski’s paintings each tell their own unique story. But the most inspiring story in the room doesn’t hang on the wall, on a canvas or in a frame - it lies within the very man behind the paintbrush. Ted Krzywokulski had not long finished his first year of his commercial art course when he found himself conscripted to the Armed Forces, training in Australia for 12 months and then climbing into an airplane headed for Vietnam in 1967. At just 20-years of age, his art dreams were put on hold as he stood for our country in its hour of need. “Things went so quickly, once your number came up you had to go for a medical and off you went, you didn’t really have time to think about it. Before you know it you’re on your way to Vietnam, which obviously had an impact on my life and still does to some degree,” he said. “When I came back, I had no desire to paint,” Ted said. But after a 50-year hiatus, Ted’s passion for art has been reignited, with six-week exhibition of his works currently on show at Emerald Hills Hub. Titled ‘Journey in Time’, Ted Krzywokulski’s exhibition includes a representation of works from his days at Caulfield Technical College as well as a couple of works painted post-Vietnam. His current works reflect a deeper reality, one that requires eyes that can see and a language for form, colour, line and symbol. Looking at his wife of 50 years, Krystine, Ted said he had her to thank for keeping him “on the straight and narrow”. Krystine said “it was really that encouragement from family, myself and very dear friends” who told Ted “you’ve got to focus your

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Help for students Ted Krzywokulski with his 2017 painting ‘A Sacred Meeting Place’. emotion elsewhere to try and get out of that dark place by getting back into the studio and doing what you love, your passion for painting that you loved so much before you went to Vietnam”. Ted found his way back to his passion for art around five years ago and hasn’t looked back. “My studio is a place of solitude and peace for me. A private place. It takes me away from the crazy world we live in, but it’s also a place of massive energy. But I am in control of it; that’s what I get my pleasure from and the paintings are my own personal narrative,” Ted said.

“Now I encourage people to look at my work and derive their own narrative from them. I’m not telling them what they should think or feel. It is very subjective and my narrative is my feelings and my expression,” he said. The Journey in Time exhibition will run from Monday 17 May until Monday 28 June at the Hills Hub. Ted will be at the Hub during the first week from 10am-2pm to speak with those interested in his art and his story. An official opening will take place on Saturday 29 May at the Hills Hub at 2pm.

Men branch out into bike maintenance By Taylah Eastwell The Upwey Men’s Shed may be the only men’s group without a shed to meet in, but that hasn’t halted their efforts to help their wider community. Upwey Men’s Shed members are expanding their activities, branching out by offering bicycle maintenance workshops and evening social gatherings for members following requests from both members and the broader public. The men will commence their bicycle maintenance workshops in the Upwey Township Square, near the playground, on Saturday 22 May. Upwey Men’s Shed president Gerran Wright said the group has listened to the local community and has members who would like to offer assistance in ensuring bicycles are safe for their riders. “We invite people to bring along their bicycles to get maintenance advice and assistance and to check over their bikes to make sure they are safe to ride,” Mr Wright said. The maintenance help is free, with the men keen to continue the service on a regular basis if it proves popular. The move comes as the group of men remain to be the only Men’s Shed in Victoria without a shed, after an exhausting ongoing battle to secure an appropriate site. “There are 360 Men’s Sheds in Victoria alone, and we are the only one without our own shed. We are not going to be defeated and will continue on with our now three year struggle to get an agreement to build a valuable service for the Upwey community,” Mr Wright said. Despite their misfortune, the men remain determined to gather for the physical and mental health benefits. “We have members who work during the day or cannot get to our weekday morning social activities and have asked if we can hold some regular evening get-togethers,” Mr Wright said. Evening get-togethers will begin from mailcommunity.com.au

Upwey Mens Shed will host bicycle maintenance workshops from Saturday 22 May. Wednesday 19 may at 6pm at the Upwey Township Hall, and will continue to occur on the first and third Wednesday of each month for Upwey Men’s Shed members to drop in. “Non-members can also come along to meet members and see if they are interested in getting involved in our Upwey Men’s Shed activities,” Mr Wright said. “While we don’t have a workshop as yet we can offer opportunities for guys to get together to discuss whatever topics they want. We have lots of laughs over coffee and biscuits and have talked about pizza nights, play-

ing cards, pool or darts. Members have also shown interest in holding coffee shop trips, camping and fishing trips, as well as engaging in community projects. “Men’s Sheds have truly demonstrated their value to the community and to their members physical and mental health through sharing their skills and experience,” Mr Wright said. The men are continuing to investigate a number of sites in Upwey and while they have succeeded in raising funds to build their own shed, they need all the community support they can get to help secure a permanent site for their operations.

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 Aboriginal 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 Tuesday, 18 May, 2021

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Open studios a success By Taylah Eastwell Hills artists opened their doors earlier this month as part of the annual Dandenong Ranges Open Studios program. And after not being able to invite the public into their art studios last year, attendees exhibited an overwhelming appreciation for the arts, with their smiling faces and a keen interest making for a successful weekend overall. Upwey textile artist Rebecca Wolske, who forms part of Eastern Makers and Creators, said the weekend was “so busy we couldn’t believe it”. “It was absolutely wonderful, the sun was shining, the people came flowing, which was interesting after the year we have been through of not really getting to talk to people and then letting the floodgates open to talk about yourself for a weekend,” Ms Wolske said. Ms Wolske uses her sewing machine to create art that brings dull wall spaces to life. “I predominately use free motion stitching which means I move fabric around my machine rather than guiding a stitch to make realistic scenes of art,” she said. “I started sewing classes when I was 30 and went through all those learning curves about how to make clothes and bags, discovering quilting, but then I got bored with seaming lines. I then discovered landscape quilting in 2011 and dived into that and have never looked back,” she said. Ms Wolske said having people come back into the studio to admire and appreciate the work of Eastern Makers and Creators “filled up that tank of gratitude as a reminder that what you do is special and people appreciate it”.

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One of Ms Wolske’s finished pieces. Over 300 people made their way through the studios, while volunteers lined the driveway and gave directions at the front door.

While this was Eastern Makers and Creators third Open Studios weekend, the atmosphere this year was something else entirely.

“There was just an amazing feeling from the public. I think from last year, having everything taken in the industry, all artists felt this amazing gratitude from the public of how much they appreciate what we do and how much work we put in. I think attitudes have really shifted and it was a lovely feeling to feel that,” Ms Wolske said. “People really got drawn in when you spoke about your work and they listened intently,” she said. Most of the artists under the Eastern Makers and Creators name held sales, which were also a success, Ms Wolske said. “When you’re locked away and creating, it’s in the back of your mind that you hope you might make some money back so that was really nice,” she said.

Gembrook Preschool fundraiser to farewell summer By Taylah Eastwell The rainy nights and foggy mornings don’t seem to be clearing up any time soon, and the red and orange autumn leaves continue to fall and line the streets. It’s looking like it might be about time to say so long to summer. Gembrook Preschool’s annual ‘So Long Summer’ festival, which typically sees over 1000 people pass through the gates of Gilwell Park, was sadly cancelled the day before the event last year due to Covid-19 lock-downs. But this year it is back, in an all-new online format, where bands will perform live music every Sunday and stream it into the palms of locals through Facebook streaming. The Bands from the Bush online performances will be streamed each Sunday at midday from 9 May until 27 June. The midday music sessions will be used as a platform for bands to reconnect with their old fans and help build new audiences. The first artist, Luro, was live streamed on Mother’s Day. Luro is a young vocalist with Asperger’s syndrome who raised in Emerald

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On the last day of the live music sessions, 27 June, So Long Summer will host an online auction to celebrate their love of music. The auction will feature music instruments, such as electric guitars, an Ed Sheeran signed acoustic guitar and dance lessons. The event is sponsored through Glenmac John Deere in Pakenham, who have kindly donated a chainsaw, kids ride on toys and a blower. Other items include kitchenware, a signed photo of Michael Schumacher, experiences in Melbourne, restaurant vouchers and more. Event organiser Melissa Williamson said the online auction was a collection of items collected ahead of the 2020 event that was cancelled. “All funds raised will go back to the Gembrook CFA, the primary school and the preschool,” she said. The auction will run from 8am and close at 9pm and is open to all of those who have access to Facebook, so please like our page, follow and share to spread the word. Visit https://www.facebook.com/solongsummer2021 for more information.

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Response times decline 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 resourc-

ing in Ambulance Victoria to ensure it’s a reliable service that people in Yarra Ranges communities 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.

An orange day of thanks to honour SES volunteers By Taylah Eastwell Residents of the Hills will don their best and brightest orange this week in a nod to the state’s SES heroes. Wear Orange Wednesday, also known as WOW Day, is an annual event that turns the town orange to thank SES volunteers who generously give their time to help our communities during unimaginable emergencies. Emerald SES Unit Controller, Ben Owen is encouraging the community to join in on the fun this Wednesday 19 May. “It’s an opportunity for our members to be thanked by the community,” he said. And Emerald SES volunteers are more than deserving of the gratitude, currently ranked the second busiest VICSES unit in the state. The selfless volunteers attended over 1,283 requests for assistance in the last 12 months, which included rescuing people “stuck in their houses” and allowing them to reunite with their loved ones after storms lashed the Hills in August last year resulting in a number of tree falls. “You see some carnage, but you pray people can walk away. You feel absolute gratitude and so proud when you can help someone in their time of need,” Mr Owen said. Seeing people donning their quirkiest orange hits at the heartstrings for SES members, with the day providing an opportunity for the “quiet ones” to be recognised. “It is our opportunity to be thanked. Other first responders have their days, we are the quiet ones that don’t get the recognition as much as the other organisations and it’s a nice small gesture of thanks to me and the other volunteers who give up their time to train and respond in times of need,” he said. Mr Owen said in the past members have seen people showing their gratitude on social media, and always appreciate their family and friends wearing orange to show their support. With a new unit base currently under construction, Emerald SES are looking for mailcommunity.com.au

Emerald SES members are calling on the community to show their support this Wear Orange Wednesday. new volunteers to come and rock the orange suits and help the community in its hour of need. “It’s a great opportunity for young people to skill-up, there are lots of courses that, leading into the future, are good things for young

people to have under their belt, such as first aid, chainsaw qualifications, four-wheeldrive qualifications, things you can use in everyday life that aren’t just governed by your time with the SES,” he said. Anyone interested in volunteering can

express their interest at: https://www.ses. vic.gov.au/web/www/volunteer/become-avolunteer. Share your video or photos from Wear Orange Wednesday by using the hashtag #thankyouSES. Tuesday, 18 May, 2021

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Honouring 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

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Lilydale and District Historical Society president 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 Mel-

ba talks throughout Australia and this year the 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

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 To the person who attended the wonderful Archie Roach concert at Burrinja on Thursday 6 and who had a shocking cough all through the second half. You were near an exit why on earth did you not leave? You were sitting behind me. The two women next to me put on masks but the rest of us did not have any and were vulnerable to your consistent coughing. Please go and get a Covid test and do not go to any other gatherings. Anne Sutterby, Kallista

Comfort and healing - available for broken hearts Focal Point Pursuant to my last article on the amazing heart, that was about the created machine that drives life blood through our bodies and those of animals. My particular attention last month was on the humming bird and the blue whale - each displaying spectacular variance in heart beats per minute. From school days I remember in science being taught Hooke’s Law, and from what I remember of it, it is, in essence: “A machine is a device whereby an effort at one point is used to overcome a resistance at another”. Regardless of my rusty memory, it adequately describes what that magnificent machine; the heart does, and the effort it puts in to overcome the resistant pressure required to pump blood - pushing sometimes great volumes as it does for the blue whale. Recently our media was flooded with discussion around new research findings on a phenomenon called ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’. We have all heard stories of people reput-

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edly ‘dying of a broken heart’. This is often observed in older couples who have been married for a long time and it is often the case that when one spouse dies the other follows quite closely. I love country and western music and there are lot of songs about cryin’ and dyin’ and broken hearts that can never recover, e.g., Sinatra - ‘I’ll never be the same again’ and George Jones - ‘He stopped lovin’ her today’ singing of a man who loved his wife right up to his death, and then there was the tear jerker by Elvis, ‘Old Shep’. As sloppy as they sound, they reflect real

emotional states of loss that many of us have felt. However we are now talking about a new kind of broken heart and not the type that produces heart attacks or operations or emotional deaths. But a syndrome, where, when severe psychological damage is done to the heart, through hard grieving following a traumatic loss in death, or even relationship separations and divorce, physical heart damage occurs. This study, researched at the Monash University, found that during deep stress the heart swells resulting in physical damage. Researchers there were first to uncover medical ways to prevent and reverse that kind of damage to the heart. Last year on our Covid journey I wrote an article on Hope and how important it was to our mental health and in some cases our actual survival. I want to leave you with some comforting words of hope from the heart maker’s manual - God, who not only invented the above

machine, but is also able to maintain it and repair its emotional damage. In my Easter article, I talked about the Old Testament prophet who predicted the birth, death and burial of Jesus some 742 years before He was born. It was he who also wrote the following words that Jesus would eventually stand up in the temple and read out about himself all those years later. “The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, because He has sent me to bring good news to the suffering and afflicted. He has sent me to comfort the broken hearted, and tell those who mourn, of God’s comfort”. So we know to whom we can turn to ask that it be true for us when our hearts break. Many blessings as you claim His promise and comfort. (Feedback, questions and need for support can be fielded to my email, csrsmokey@ gmail.com) Graeme Dawson Chaplain to Community

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Chocolate tour Life Activities Club Knox will be hosting a chocoholics tour of Yarra Glen’s Yarra Valley Chocolaterie on 9 June. Carpooling from Knox to Yarra Glen, members will get a tour of the chocolate manufacturing area before donning their cooks hats to prepare a Rocky Road Bar to take home - if it makes it that far! 12 MAIL

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Lunch will be enjoyed at Yarra Glen Gardens. $20.00 to attend. The club will also be taking part in a train trip to the city on June 22 for a tour a tour of the Old Treasury Building. BYO lunch. $10.00 entry. If interested, ring the club’s membership secretary Carol on 0419 870 639.

Men wanted Monbulk Men’s Shed is seeking new members to join in and be involved in meetings and helping the shed progress. Men of all ages are encouraged to come along on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9am until 12pm to share stories and have a chat. You may also like to tell your experiences and work that you have done in earlier years. The group of friendly men create woodwork masterpieces and complete various other projects for the local community.

They meet in the shed behind the Open Door Church in Moxham’s Road, Monbulk. For further details ring Phipps Gay, President of Monbulk Men’s Shed on 5968 4101.

Walking and adventure group Mount Evelyn Walking and Adventure Group are looking for new members. The group meet regularly for a range of activities, including kayaking, cycling, yoga, hikes, forest walks, swimming and some fundraising. The group go swimming on Tuesdays and walk Mount Lofty on Thursdays. They also walk Lilydale Lake together on Saturday mornings. The group provides a place for the community to come together and enjoy likeminded activities. You don’t need to be an expert at anything to join. All events are BYO equipment. If interested in joining, phone Elly on 0402 429 405.

Friendship Cafe The Women’s Association South East Melbourne Australia (WASEMA), a registered

charity, offer a welcoming environment where all women can relax, make friends and contacts, share experiences, learn new skills and find pathways to connect to services and opportunities through weekly meet-ups at Emerald Friendship Cafe. The Friendship Cafe aims to build community resilience through increasing the ability of women to connect and support each other through both opportunity and adversity and empower families to identify and provide local solutions to local issues. The group meet every Thursday from 10am until 12 noon at the Hills Hub, 402 BelgraveGembrook Road, Emerald. Women of all ages, abilities and cultures are welcome to come along and develop friendships while participating in info sessions, workshops, exhibitions, expos, mentoring, coaching and wellbeing programs. For more information contact Anu Ravindernath on 0432246674 or email: emeraldwfc@wasema.org.au mailcommunity.com.au

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Tim, Reece and their team invite everyone to experience The Railway Dog Tavern’s friendly hospitality. Enjoy local wines, craft beers and spirits with some of the finest local snacks and treats in a warm and friendly environment. Settle in for an afternoon of live music while taking in views of the beautiful surrounding hills. The Railway Dog Tavern is at 329 BelgraveGembrook Road, Emerald. It is open Wednesday to Sunday.

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A CUSTOM BUILT MASTERPIECE BUILT for the current owners and displaying exceptional quality, this thoughtfully designed Limestone home has been cleverly planned with spacious rooms and a variety of living options that offer an opulent lifestyle for the fortunate buyer. The wide hallway with corbelled archways makes a grand statement upon entry and brings a gallery style feel to the home. A luxurious living room leading off to one side features ornate plasterwork including a high pitched turret that will showcase your Christmas tree, a gas fire in this room adds to the ambience and creates the most inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is a chef’s paradise with Red Gum cabinetry, glass splashbacks, 900mm Falcon cooker with double oven, grill and warming drawer and Caesarstone benches. An abundance of cupboards and drawers including glide out storage along with a huge walk in pantry ensures that cooking up a storm will be a delight with room to spread out and create a culinary feast. The adjoining family room and meals area will play host to casual dining and relaxing and there are doors from this area out to the paved outdoor entertainment area for alfresco dining. Suited to a large or extended family, there are enough rooms for up to five bedrooms.

Currently one is used as a living space/ hobby room and another is set up as a library room/den. The master suite offers the ultimate in opulence with walk through fully fitted robe, lavish ensuite complete with spa bath and enough space for the largest furniture. Views of the leafy established gardens can be enjoyed from every angle with large windows taking in the beauty that surrounds and bathing the home in natural light. A 3.6kw solar system, incredible variety of fruit trees, vegetables and herbs and 22,000 litre water tank will help with your running costs and allow you to live a self-sufficient lifestyle. Mains water, gas and electricity are connected to the property, a reticulated sewerage system is environmental friendly and gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling and a split system provide year round comfort. A double remote garage plus an American barn with remote door and mezzanine level plus hot house and berry enclosure make this an undeniably outstanding opportunity that has rural views, sealed road access and is close to the centre of our friendly Gembrook township where some of the best eateries can be found. When only the best will do, this incredible property will raise the stakes on perfection. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 11 Bond Lane, GEMBROOK Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $1,300000 - $1,430,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Justin Barrot, 0438 683 781 or Gayle Barrot, 0408 195 767, BARRY PLANT, EMERALD, 5968 4522

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LIFESTYLE DREAM!

LOCATED on 2.5 acres in an outstanding, elevated Cockatoo location, this gorgeous, double storey, mud brick farmhouse has plenty for you to get excited about. Before you even set foot in the home, you are completely in awe of the surrounding views and well maintained gardens, particularly at this time of year with the autumn colours on full display. The interior of the home is every bit as awe inspiring with vaulted ceilings, exposed timber column supports and mud brick walls, plus huge windows to bring in the sunshine and provide unimpeded views, producing a feeling of spaciousness and grandeur. The impressive open plan living and dining area features wood heating and spectacular spiral staircase and flows easily into the kitchen which is conveniently located close to the rear door with access to the BBQ area and covered entertaining deck with grape vines that add a touch of Mediterranean influence. Whilst the kitchen has been designed with the chef in mind, the farmhouse atmosphere has been preserved by retention of the combustion stove which is still in

good working order for those times you want to bake the way your grandparents did. The rest of the time you can enjoy the expansive thick stone bench tops, kitchen island, double oven, large pantry in such a well lit space due to the high windows. Also downstairs is the main bathroom and 1 large bedroom with dual entrances so it can easily be converted into two rooms plus a study or extra bedroom. Upstairs is another bathroom, and 2 additional bedrooms, the master with a private balcony and views to die for. The property features a triple lock up garage with double roller doors, a wood shed and shipping container, a fenced area for domestic animals and 3 paddocks for livestock. This home offers style, comfort, space, and breathtaking views producing the relaxed lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of. Please note: All property details shown are correct at time of publishing. Some properties may have been sold in the preceding 24 hours and we recommend that you confirm open for inspection times with the listing agent direct or the listing office ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 45 Taylor Road, COCKATOO Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Bethany Day, 0438 844 968 or Aaron Day, 0407 365 994, BELL REAL ESTATE, EMERALD, 5968 6222

“Kalyan”

Weekend retreat , budget home or both.

Situated in a quiet country lane hidden from prying eyes “Kalyan” allows you to ex-perience Mother Nature up close and personal on a daily basis. Ideally suited to a young single person or couple this quaint older style 1 bedroom Cottage boasts high ceilings, polished timber floors and sizable sunroom where you can sit and ponder while admiring the beauty of your own environment. The separate bungalow has its own shower and toilet and there is also a single car garage above it. This rare find offers those on a budget a chance to finally get into the property market or secure the perfect little getaway from the hustle and bustle of City and Suburban living. The old world garden provides all the privacy and environment you’ll ever want and its loca-tion convenient so you can enjoy all of Kallista’s Cafés, Gardens and the Majestic Sherbrooke . Contact Joseph to find out more!

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GUIDE $620,000-$660,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

GUIDE $590,000-$620,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Gayle Barrot 0408 195 767 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

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GUIDE $670,000-$735,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Jacqui Ryder 0433 095 278 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

AUCTION This Saturday 22nd May 2 Blocks of Land 29 Avon Road, Avonsleigh Auction starts 11.00am 31 Avon Road, Avonsleigh Auction Starts 10.30am

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245 Gembrook Road Gembrook

$695,000 - $760,000

Quaint Country Living!

Here is your opportunity to purchase a successful poultry business and residence on 21 acres of land on the fringe of the Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve. Currently this property is running 3 businesses, including Free Range Eggs, Free Range Hen Rearing and a Commercial Pullet Rearing venture. The 21 acres is fully fenced and dammed, and features 11 fully functional poultry sheds of different sizes with 100kW of solar and an existing rights permit for all types of poultry (Yarra Ranges Council). The main residence is a large 4 bedroom brick home, master with walk in robe and ensuite with a fenced off rear yard. This fantastic property with all its infrastructure, beautiful grazing land and family home offers the ultimate in lifestyle property.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994 Bethany Day 0438 844 968

Contact: Richard Birtchnell 0438 747 357

FREEHOLD Investment Opportunity with Excellent Returns! - FREEHOLD - Prominent Street Frontage - 375 sqm Floor Area - Excellent Annual Return - Onsite Parking - Roller Door with Separate Access - Existing Lease with 2 Further Options - No Outgoings The current lease is held by The Pot Belly Stove Co. who have been in business for almost 50 years. This presents an excellent opportunity for those looking to invest in commercial real estate.

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One In A Million Business & Lifestyle Opportunity!

If you’re looking for a cottage getaway on 5 gorgeous acres only minutes to local shops, schools & entertainment then you’re going to love this! This property provides an opportunity to truly embrace the hills lifestyle in a 2 bedroom cottage with vintage fixtures that make you feel like you’re living in a whole new world. The story book cottage features open plan living, dining & kitchen with delightfully exposed beams & a functional wood heater plus antique double hung colonial windows. The secondary bedroom lies beyond the kitchen & is adjacent to the bathroom with a European laundry. Upstairs, the master bedroom is spacious & the pretty as a picture courtyard outside makes the perfect place to relax & listen to the sounds of nature. There are 2 additional studios/bungalows plus 2 sheds, & a workshop located behind the double carport.

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Ready To Build! This elevated, corner block of vacant land in Cockatoo with mains water connected and all services available, plus established circular driveway is ready to go! Set on almost 1/2 acre, plans have been approved to build your very own gorgeous story book home with delightful dormer windows and elevated rear deck, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, carport, 2 sheds and bunker. Opportunities like this do not present often and with all the hard work done with council all that is left to do is watch your dreams become a reality! So if you’re in the market for a brand new home, contact the listing agent before you miss out.

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This home takes treetop living to an entirely new level by layering it with spectacular hillside views and vintage industrial style. Framed by a single carport with workshop, fenced paved courtyard, and covered balcony, this home beckons buyers looking for someplace special in practical, park-like surrounds.

Set on a stunning 3478m2 approx block filled with established trees and a gentle slope that allows you to take in the lovely outlook. This property offers a chance to secure a great large block in a peaceful and private location in Selby. With 4 bedrooms, two living areas and plenty of space to move, the home is ideal for first home buyers or a family looking to renovate and is waiting for the right family to fill its rooms with love once more.

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Stop shopping and start building at this beautiful block. A rare offering in a revered location only 45 minutes from Melbourne CBD, this property promises to be an impressive investment in both location and lifestyle. From this slightly elevated allotment exquisite hillside outlooks are offered. Ready to remain a joy for owners for years to come, your new home will capture the views, so there is no need to shop around when you can settle into a beautiful brand-new home.

Style meets substance at this lifestyle development just steps from Westfield Knox City Shopping Centre. Whether your day calls for meandering the nearby Dandenong Ranges or taking Eastlink to the CBD, this apartment offers an abundance of choice and convenience. With open plan living, a modern kitchen with stone benchtops and the dining and lounge area adjoining the covered alfresco entertaining that takes full advantage of the nearby views.

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The total amount of the special charge proposed to be levied by Council is $598,500.

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The proposed declaration distributes the charges between property owners based on benefit units, with a fixed charge of $7,000 per benefit unit. Payment may be made by lump sum or by quarterly instalments over a period of 7 years. The notice requesting payment is intended to be forwarded 6 months after the works reach practical completion.

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Hawks in top spot By Tyler Lewis Premierships aren’t won in May. But Monbulk has certainly emerged as one almighty contender for when the premiership is there to be won. Both the Hawks and Mt Evelyn went into the weekend yet to experience the sour taste of defeat in season 2021. In dark conditions – gloomy enough that a yellow footy was used for the 2pm start – the Rovers shot out of the blocks, leading at quarter time and then at the main break. But on the cusp of the main break, Hawks stars Taylor Joyce and Ashley Beck both got involved, kicking a succession of goals to trim the deficit down marginally. The momentum appeared to have carried over the main break for the Hawks, coming out after half time to kick six unanswered goals to remain undefeated, 12.7 (79) to 8.8 (56). In what is an extremely pleasing fact for the Hawks is the exquisite second half wasn’t off the boot of the regulars, with Joyce and Beck kicking just the one goal between them after half time. There wasn’t much to write home about in the other fixtures, as the difference between the top and the bottom teams continues to deepen in the AFL Outer East competition. Officer came back from its bye extremely fresh, simply flattening Healesville. With a 98-point margin at the main break, the Roos sunk their teeth in, completing a full four quarters of football with a mammoth 32.18 (210) to 4.0 (24) percentage booster. Jesse Longmuir slotted ten, while Matt Rogers kicked seven and Brent Maloney kicked five. The Roos seemed to love the end it was kicking from in the second and fourth, slotting 12.3 and 11.6 in each of the quarters. Emerald, meanwhile, did what it felt was necessary to get over the line against the newly

If the Hawks are to bring home the silverware, Taylor Joyce will play an enormous role. Pictures: ROB CAREW established Berwick Springs Football Club. The margin was just four goals at the final change, before the experience Emerald outfit surged away with the 15.19 (109) to 9.9 (63) win. Patrick Chin had a great day out once again, booting half a dozen, while Nick Rattle was terrific for the losing side. A Myles Wareham clinic has assisted in Gembrook Cockatoo going to four wins and one loss after four rounds. Wareham was extraordinary in its clash against Belgrave, as the Brookers cruised to an

18.18 (126) to 9.5 (59) win. The Brookers rattled home six goals to one in the opening term, setting the tone for the afternoon. Wareham booted seven and was judged best afield. In the upcoming week of Division 1 football, the tests for Monbulk continue, facing Emerald. The Hawks also play Seville in the week after, meaning after this patch of football, Monbulk can really assert itself as the side to beat.

The Olinda-Ferny Creek under 19s football team travelled to the Officer Recreation reserve to take on the top of the table Kangaroos on a big ground in cold and wet conditions. The boys were ready for a big challenge from the competition leaders and coach Adam Borg urged the team to work hard on the inside to get reward on the outside Officer started well. Their mid field was classy, and their forwards looked dangerous. Some excellent defensive work from the back six kept the Kangaroos to ten points from numerous inside 50 entries. At quarter time they held an eight-point lead with a score of 1-4-10. The focus in the second quarter was “more voice” and, now that the rain had passed, possession footy. The Bloods kicked with more penetration and began to dominate the territory battle. But Officer continued to put good pressure on the ball carrier. With two goals to one for the quarter, Olinda held a one-point lead at half time. With Officer taking a lot of uncontested marks in defence, the message was to not bomb the ball forward but to hit targets in the forward 50. The Bloods cut loose in the third term with good clearance work from Jonty Scott. Oakley Jessop’s numerous rebound 50s limited Officer to just one behind for the quarter. With goals to Belloni, Box and Keegan, Olinda broke away to a 20-point lead at three quarter time. The final quarter saw the Bloods get on top. It was pleasing to see several players make big contributions. Ethan Royle-Young won centre clearances. Oscar Sarafian and Josh Rowe were strong in defence. Tobeh Gaudion-Arrowsmith provided good physical attack on the footy. Josh Meadows continued his good form taking contested clunks and booting set shots to ice the match. The win sees the Bloods undefeated after 5 rounds. Final score Officer 2.8-20 def by Olinda 8.13-61. In other matches the Olinda Ferny Creek women’s team were defeated by Yarra Glen. In the Premier Division the seniors had a bye. Next weekend sees the Olinda seniors take on Beaconsfield. The Olinda women will play Belgrave and the under 19s will play Emerald on Friday night.

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while Charlotte Sparkes has a sensational day for the winning side. Olinda Ferny Creek and Narre Warren sat this week out, with the two sides match before the season counting as a round four fixture. A mesmeric contest awaits with both undefeated sides Olinda Ferny Creek and Beaconsfield to face off in the upcoming week. If the early stages of the season are anything to go by, this very well could be a grand final preview at Holm Park on Saturday. DIVISION 1 Mt Evelyn, led by Stephanie Jones, edged out Monbulk on the weekend. The Rovers won every quarter except the third in the 41-32 win. Jones scored 25 goals in the low scoring affair, proving to be the match winner for the Rovers. Gembrook Cockatoo, meanwhile, had a brilliant second half against Belgrave, ultimately resulting in the 15 goal win. The Brookers had a five goal lead at the

main break and went on to score 30-20 in the second half. Alexis Bell (Gembrook Cockatoo) and Sophie Hart (Belgrave) were some of the best players on the court for either side. Emerald dined out with a big win over Berwick Springs. The Bombers scored 19 goals to three in the final term, setting up the 56-29 triumph. Charlie Brocks scored 26 goals for the Titans, but it was outdone by the Delylah Loulanting performance. Loulanting scored 41 goals in a great day for her individually and her side. ROC did as they pleased in its clash against Healesville. The premiership frontrunners belted the Bloods, 64-26. Ellie Coutts had a spectacular day out, scoring almost double the oppositions goals on her own, with 47. For Healesville, Samantha Murty was the best player on the court.

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