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Career on fire Woori Yallock boilermaker Carley Attard has been named as the State Apprentice of the Year at the annual Master Builders Victoria awards held at Marvel Stadium.

Ms Attard, who works at Nuform Steel Fabrications in Bayswater, also won the MBV Employer Nominated Apprentice of the Year award.

Having arrived at the 18 May event, Ms Attard’s employer Greg Cole suggested she should write a speech “just in case” she won, to which she thought wouldn’t be necessary.

“It was awesome. I was not expecting it at all,” Ms Attard said. “It was a good feeling having all the hard work I’ve put in recognised,” she said. “There’s not many boilermakers that get nominated or even make it that far.”

And despite not being prepared to go on stage and deliver a winner’s speech, Ms Attard made the most of the opportunity.

“I asked for a day off while my boss was on stage with me, so he couldn’t really say much,” she joked.

Ms Attard received her qualification from Chisholm last August and has since been working as a foreman on site in Lilydale helping construct Yarra Ranges Council’s new offices.

“Having won this, it opens more doors for

me, people are starting to realise that I do actually know what I’m talking about and take me a bit more seriously.”

Ms Attard said she hopes other people can realise their opportunity to join a trade after seeing her success at the MBV awards.

Metalwork wasn’t always on the cards for Ms Attard as she previously worked at Coles, but found the job wasn’t taking her to where she wanted to be. So determined to find a new career path, she set out to nearby businesses to hand in her resume.

“I was working in the deli and I initially wanted to move up into management there.

But I wasn’t given that opportunity and I wasn’t going anywhere and I wasn’t happy anymore so I decided I wanted to do something else,” she said.

“I thought a trade would be good. I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands and I’m not afraid to get dirty. Where I was working in Coles was in Bayswater where there is a big industrial area.

“I started handing out resumes and talking to different people and Greg pretty much gave me a job on the spot. That was it. I was welding on the second day. He said, ‘anyone who wants to come in here and ask for a job, I’ll give them a shot’.”

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Healesville’s fuel price surges again Healesville residents are being slugged with the highest fuel prices across Melbourne and it could be costing locals hundreds of dollars a year according to new research from the RACV. With more Victorians hitting the roads and petrol prices rebounding to pre-pandemic highs, the RACV data revealed motorists can save up to $300 a year just by comparing fuel prices.

It’s bad news for Healesville residents as the 3777 postcode has been listed as the most expensive place to fill up, as motorists pay an average of 137.35 cents per litre for unleaded fuel. That’s over 20 cents per litre more than the cheapest fuel destination in Melbourne.

RACV’s research analysed petrol prices in 748 metropolitan and regional suburbs and towns for the year to 1 April 2021 and debunked the myth that fuel is always more expensive in the regions.

Hamilton, four hours’ drive away from Melbourne, is the cheapest place to buy petrol, with the average price of unleaded 91 petrol

costing 109.64 cents a litre, about eight cents a litre cheaper than the lowest price in the city.

One fuel retailer in Healesville charged 169.9 centre a litre, as at 17 May. That figure was 41.2 cents higher than a retailer in Wandin North.

When Star Mail investigated the issue in February, RACV’s senior engineer, Nicholas Platt, said the lack of independent fuel retailers in the area meant there was no pressure for the bigger brands to lower prices.

“Healesville is only serviced by three retailers, all of whom are major brands – Caltex, Coles Express and BP,” he told Star Mail.

“Wandin North and Mount Evelyn by contrast are entirely serviced by independents which tends to have the effect of holding down prices in surrounding areas such as Lilydale.

While Lilydale also has a large proportion of major brand retailers, it has significantly lower prices than Healesville due to this competition.

Mr Platt said the current findings highlight the importance of shopping around to maximise savings, and that even travelling to a neighbouring suburb to fill up can make a

difference, citing Mitcham (118.42 cents) being cheaper than Ringwood (133.52 cents) as an example.

“An average family car using 1500 litres to travel 15,000 km per year, could save up to $300 per year when comparing fuel prices,” he explained.

“The more petrol stations in a particular area, and the more competitive they are, the cheaper the fuel.”

It makes no difference whether the postcode is in an affluent area. Of the 43 regional postcodes surveyed, only four were more expensive than Melbourne’s average price of 124.86 cents per litre.

In fact, even the highest price – 136.5 cents per litre in the 3700 postcode which covers Tallangatta and surrounds – was about one cent cheaper than Melbourne’s top price.

Mr Platt said the impact of Covid-19, which drove down demand and prices during lockdown in Victoria, is reflected in lower fuel prices across the board, compared with 2018/19 data. During 2020/21, the price of premium unleaded fuel followed a similar pattern across all postcodes.

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tion industry is for everyone, and I encourage anyone looking for work to consider it.”

Ms Attard shared her experience of being a woman in the male dominated construction industry and said she wouldn’t want to be treated any differently.

“It’s been great, all the guys I’ve worked with have been fantastic. On site, most of the guys are pretty good. You get some weird

looks though, I’ve noticed. Most of the time I’m wearing a hardhat and all my hair’s tied up and I’ll have people turn around to me and say, “hey buddy… oh sorry”.

“I’ve had some guys pick things up for me.

I can do it and if I need help I’ll ask for help.

I appreciate it, but I’m really fine. I’m not a little delicate flower, I can do this. I wouldn’t have gone into the trade if I couldn’t.”

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Warburton mourns a town legend The Warburton community is mourning the loss of the township’s last World War II veteran as Dick Leith passed away on Friday 21 May, aged 96.

The Leith family name has been embedded in the region’s history since the early 1900s, but it wasn’t until Dick returned from World War II that he began to make his own mark in the area.

Upon returning home, Dick worked in the timber industry and continued for about 30 years. He was one of three community members that purchased the privately-owned local golf club and transformed it into the Warburton Golf Club.

The Warburton legend was recognised for a lifetime of service to his community at Council’s Australia Day Awards ceremony last year.

Dick was a life member of the Warburton Football Club and the Warburton Golf Club, he volunteered on local primary school committees and the local scouts group.

He even excavated the original hole for the Warburton swimming pool with his logging machinery and helped establish the Warburton Community Bank.

Just last month, he took part in Warburton’s Anzac Day ceremonial march in his wheelchair.

Warburton RSL Sub Branch made a statement following his passing on Friday: “Dick will be sadly missed by all of the Warburton community, however, we thank him for his service, not only to the country but also to our town we call home.”

Dick’s friend John Carmichael pays tribute with a heartfelt letter to the editor on page 8.

To read more about Dick Leith’s remarkable life, see next week’s edition of Star Mail.

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From page 1 It was that sense of initiative of entering a new industry by approaching various employers that impressed the MBV judges. Ms Attard was also commended for her creativity and passion for the process of building, not just the result.

“I like the fact that I can look at something from nothing and see what it’s going to be. Or be handed a set of drawings and be able to make it into something awesome.”

Having taken home two awards, Ms Attard collected a pool of prizes from vouchers to power tools. And while they may not be applicable to her unique trade, she said she’ll be using them to renovate her Woori Yallock home.

MBV CEO Rebecca Casson said the win was a fantastic achievement and proof that there is a place for women in the building and construction industry to develop successful and rewarding careers.

“We know that women – when given the opportunity – thrive in our industry, and we know their workplaces benefit too.

“Carley’s win is a testament to her ability as a young woman to tread her own path and follow her dreams even when they weren’t presented to her as a first choice,” Ms Casson said.

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Barry’s service milestone

By Jed Lanyon Members of Warburton CFA celebrated a former captain’s 65th year of service to the brigade on Wednesday 19 May. Since 1956, Barry Marshall has spent the majority of his years serving the Warburton community and protecting the township from the devastation of bushfire.

He became a First Lieutenant in 1973 and then served as captain for 22 years from 1978, where he was awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal in 2000. Following the Black Saturday Bushfires he earned a National Emergency Service Medal, in one of the many achievements and recognitions in a long career.

When speaking about the major historical bushfires of the region, a recurring theme appears where Mr Marshall refers to Warburton as “lucky” in escaping major destruction, particularly during Black Saturday.

“It was pretty horrendous, that was. We were very, very lucky because it never came over the top of the mountain there. The wind changed and took it back over towards Marysville.

“We had the Ash Wednesday fires here in 1983 and we were pretty lucky because we never lost anyone during fires here. It went right through and we lost a few houses up at Reefton and McMahons Creek. A lot of people got out of there and they hid down in the tunnel at the Upper Yarra Dam to escape the fires there.

“I had never seen anything like it in my whole life. When it took off down near Millgrove and up over Mt Little Joe, you’d reckon there were a couple steam trains coming up the Valley, the roar of it was unbelievable.”

Mr Marshall recalls the days when he first joined the brigade. The uniform at the time was a pair of blue overalls featuring the words ‘Warburton Fire Brigade’ in yellow paint. Since then, he’s been involved in the construction of a new fire station and the current building utilised by the brigade. Inside there features a

firetruck with his name painted on its side.

“I was involved in getting that vehicle. So that’s why they’ve put that in there. The brigade’s done that and it was very nice.”

When asked what he’s most proud of throughout his 65 years with the brigade, Mr Marshall said it’s all about family.

“It’s the support that’s given to you by your family. Your wife who stands by you. There’s those nights where the fire siren would go off or the phone would go off and she would jump out of bed and open the garage and the gates for me.”

He still enjoys the camaraderie of the CFA, knowing that he can walk into any brigade across the state and share a mutual respect amongst fellow firefighters. And despite serving 65 years, Mr Marshall still turns out to emergencies.

Warburton CFA captain Hazel Clothier had high praise for Mr Marshall’s career with the brigade.

“I think it’s very humbling for the whole brigade to see such dedication and commitment and it was a delight to be able to share that with him and his family and acknowledge all that he’s given to this community and the continuation of support given to us all,” she said.

She said the experience and knowledge he has is “immeasurable” in helping the brigade.

Barry Marshall celebrated 65 years of service to the Warburton CFA. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “He’s always been in Warburton, he knows this township and the land and the fires that have been here before. He knows the way the weather and fire behaves in this valley, while the majority of us at the brigade are probably still newcomers to the area. Being able to have that living history here with us, it’s immeasurable.”

Mr Marshall was recognised by senior CFA officers at the brigade’s AGM meeting on 19 May. But he shared the occasion with several other members receiving acknowledgements.

It saw the brigade’s oldest member in Mr Marshall standing alongside their youngest member, who had received a service award at the age of 17.

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Celebration rescheduled

By Jed Lanyon Wandin Yallock Primary School will celebrate last year’s postponed 150th anniversary as the pandemic halted the school’s festivities in 2020.

Former teacher Sue Marshall said the school wanted to give the occasion the celebration it deserved after realising the event couldn’t go ahead last year..

“There was a bit of frustration and disappointment but people realised, okay we can’t do that but we can do this instead.

That’s the way we lived last year.

“There aren’t too many schools that are still going that are 150 years old. The event needs to be given the time that it deserves to be celebrated properly… It’s very significant to a lot of ex-students who went there.”

Plans are underway to see the birthday celebrations take place in October.

“I just want to catch up with people and want them to share their experience

of their time at Wandin Yallock,” Ms Marshall said. “I want the current generation of kids to really understand how special that school is in their community and how proud they should be.”

At this stage, the school plans to host a devonshire tea in the afternoon and highlight a historical display featuring images of the school and its students, some of which are from Mont De Lancey’s collection.

Current students will be providing tours for visitors around the school grounds, where there will be a carnival atmosphere with stalls and food trucks. Current students plan to film and interview past students about their Wandin Yallock experience to be highlighted at the event.

The school will also officially unveil their restored jubilee gates, which received a makeover last year. The gates were temporarily removed and reinstalled in their fittings to where they have stood since 1929, ahead of the school’s 60th anniversary in 1930.

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By Mikayla Van Loon, Taylah Eastwell and Jed Lanyon

Fruit fly investment

By Jed Lanyon The Victorian Government has pledged more support for the horticultural industry to help manage the Queensland Fruit Fly outbreak with a $6.4 million investment.

Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) is a serious pest that can affect production and markets in horticulture industries – more than $1 billion of Victoria’s horticultural exports are susceptible to damage from fruit fly.

The Government says work to manage QFF will protect the 14,000 jobs supported by horticulture production across the state.

Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas said, “Providing this local, onground management helps our farmers to grow the quality produce they are known for.”

Fruit fly can build up in home gardens and unmanaged lands which then leads to problems on productive farms. The strategy, which has been developed in close consultation with industry, will deliver awareness programs that empower the community and growers to keep their crops free of damage from QFF. Several outbreaks have been detected this year across the Yarra Valley, prompting Yarra Ranges Council to urge locals to be vigilant to help stop the spread.

The fly had been detected across five Yarra Ranges townships including Silvan, Hoddles Creek, Mount Evelyn and in Badger Creek.

Council say they were notified of the Silvan detection in early January and the Badger Creek detection in early February, while QFF were detected in Mount Evelyn and Hoddles Creek (and nearby Kinglake) in mid-February.

QFF was also detected in the Yarra Valley in February 2018, in January 2019 and March 2020. Containment and eradication treatments were then put in place by private landowners.

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomed the announcement, labeling QFF as a significant risk to horticulture crops throughout the state and a major barrier for fruit exports interstate and to key

international markets such as China.

VFF Horticulture President Nathan Free said the funding will help protect Victoria’s significant horticulture industry.

“This funding is welcomed and will help protect against the potentially devastating impacts of the Queensland Fruit Fly,” Mr Free said.

Mr Free noted that while a large range of horticulture crops are affected, these pests are often found on residential properties and wild plants.

“These kind of collaborative community, industry and government projects are key to protecting regional Victoria’s productivity and our reputation for high-quality produce.”

“If we don’t properly fund our biosecurity, we risk our market access across the world and forever disadvantage our horticulture industry,” Mr Free said.

As part of the budget investment, $5.3 million will be available in grants for Victoria’s three key horticultural regions – the Yarra Valley, Sunraysia and the Goulburn Murray.

These grants will fund regional fruit fly coordinators to deliver on-ground help to manage QFF such as monitoring, community awareness programs, hot spot management and trialling of new techniques for improved management.

The Fruit Fly Strategy for Victoria 202125 will be released next month, with implementation to begin soon after.

“The Fruit Fly Strategy for Victoria empowers industry and the community to lead the way so we can best protect our robust horticultural businesses and ensure their local communities continue to thrive,” said Ms Thomas.

State Nationals Party leader Peter Walsh said the funding was a $2.54 million cut to biosecurity and said more funding should be provided to protect the sector, which employs nearly 15,000 Victorians.

“Our agriculture sector rightly expects governments to be focused on strengthening biosecurity to better protect farmers against damaging pest outbreaks,” he said.

A new adult emergency department and a pediatric zone at Maroondah Hospital have been promised by the state government in its 2021/22 budget.

The $100 million investment will be shared by five hospitals across metropolitan Melbourne and create 300 jobs.

The budget also included $99 million to expand the Angliss Hospital with a new inpatient unit.

The project will support around 220 jobs at the peak of construction.

A futher $5.7 million was allocated for the business case and initial planning for a new adult emergency department at the Ringwood East hospital.

Another area of focus was strengthening the justice system, providing more support for victims, especially family violence victims and preventing Aboriginal deaths in custody.

To help achieve these aims, a new family violence centre will be established in Ringwood to service the Outer East as part of the $78 million package for specialist family violence courts.

The local government area of Maroondah will also share in $47 million aimed at helping those sleeping rough get into secure housing, which may help ease increasing homelessness in the Lilydale area.

Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Fiona McAllister was pleased to see mental health as a priority in the state’s budget.

“Mental health continues to be a pressing issue for the Yarra Ranges Community, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic,“ she said.

“We’re extremely pleased that the State Government has allocated a significant amount of funding into mental health in their 2021-22 Budget.

“We also know that congestion is also a major issue, now that people are returning to working in-person and more people are choosing to drive as they adjust back to public transport.

The State Government’s Urban Congestion Package will help to upgrade roads to better accommodate future traffic needs on Canterbury Road, one of our main arterials.

“We’d like to thank the State Government for their support in this year’s budget, and we look forward to working with them over the coming year on these issues and others impacting our community.”

Health Mental health received a lot of budget attention as funding will continue for the Live 4 Life and Be Well in the Ranges programs.

These are bespoke regional mental health

programs that work closely with young people and those affected by bushfires.

Ambulance Victoria and paramedics were also high on the priority list to provide better support to patients.

The budged included $759 million to employ more paramedics, as well as more triage care and support staff for Ambulance Victoria to reduce the pressure in emergency departments. $842 million in funding will deliver 3000 jobs, training and placements in the mental health sector.

Infrastructure Gembrook will soon be home to an all-new school after $491.57 million was announced towards construction.

The school, temporarily known as Officer Rix Road Primary School, is expected to open in 2023.

In Mount Evelyn, upgrades to road safety along York Road between Swansea and Monbulk Roads will also take place in an attempt to ensure roads meet ongoing traffic needs as the electorate of Evelyn continues to grow.

The budget also allocates $74.3 million towards improving bus services across the state, including Lilydale, Yarra Glen and Healesville to increase services on routes.

Mooroolbark’s Manchester Primary School will also receive upgrades to classrooms and school buildings.

The Big Build project has received more funding to improve Victorian roads and railway lines, helping ease congestion across the state.

Unfortunately, the much needed duplication of the Lilydale line was overlooked for funding.

Environment $44 million has been allocated towards protecting Victorian waterways and ensuring they are both preserved and enjoyed by communities.

However, no mention was made of the Yarra River.

The budget announcement also revealed the largest funding package to date for Forest, Fire and Regions, with over $517 million going towards reducing bushfire risk. $15.6 million was also allocated towards removing long grass and flammable undergrowth.

The state has also placed a focus on indigenous cultural burning as a means of bushfire prevention, putting $22.5 million towards the initiative.

Producers of the Yarra Valley will benefit from $6.4 million invested in a Victorian Fruit Fly Strategy set to be released next month in a bid to combat Queensland Fruit Fly outbreaks.

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Wine leaders of tomorrow

By Jed Lanyon The Yarra Valley wine industry was well represented among Wine Australia’s Future Leaders program, which aims to develop leaders of the Australia grape and wine community.

Fifteen of the most dynamic and skilled members of the Australian wine community joined the roll call of the grape and wine sector’s professional and personal development program, four of which hail from the Yarra Valley.

Wine Australia CEO and chair of the Future Leaders selection panel Andreas Clark said the applications this year were outstanding.

“Almost 100 applications were received for this year’s program and it was a highly competitive field,” he said. “It was exciting to hear more about the incredible skills and diverse experiences of people within our community – and it was difficult to select just 15 people.

“The 15 Future Leaders selected will experience some changes to the program compared to previous years. Over the past 18 months our sector has experienced significant disruption and we recognise that the skills that we need to develop have evolved. I look forward to meeting with the Future Leaders group to discuss how we can work towards making lasting differences and support our grape and wine community through ongoing uncertainty.’

The Future Leaders comprise members from across the breadth of the sector including viticulturists, winemakers, consultants, scientists, communicators and executives.

Steven Faulkner, senior viticulturist at Coldstream’s Oakridge Wines, said he was humbled to be joining Future Leaders.

“Being chosen from amongst my peers, gives me confidence in myself and the direction I have chosen in the wine industry. I look forward to gaining leadership skills that I need

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to impact the wine industry in a positive professional way. I love my career in the vineyard, and I want to share it with others and encourage other people to enter into viticulture.”

Mr Faulkner shared what he hopes to take away from the leadership program.

“Leadership skills that will enable (me) to continue to help those involved in viticulture to learn, develop themselves and to continue with their careers in viticulture. There is a shortage of viticulture professionals, and the more people we can retain and the more new people we can give an interest in the field to, the better.”

Mavis Zhang is a winemaker turned consultant working for Wine Network Consulting in Healesville.

Through her work Ms Zhang provides clients with everything from technical services such as winery design and winery engineering projects to business advice and strategy while helping potential investors determine their

best options in the wine industry.

“One of the things I really appreciate about the program is recognising a very diverse background and involving more female Future Leaders, that’s one of the things that strikes me, there’s nine ladies in there and that’s really impressive and encouraging and I feel very honoured to be one of those.”

For Ewan Proctor, the Future Leaders program is the start of a new chapter as his career in the international wine export market was hampered due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A move he called a “kick in the guts”.

Having spent most of the last decade overseeing export markets across Asia and North America, Mr Proctor turned to the domestic market and while he is listed as a wine consultant, he jokes that it’s a “cover up” for being underemployed.

Mr Proctor described being named as a Future Leader as “Very validating” after a difficult year.

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Being named a Future Leader presents an opportunity for Ewan Proctor, who is currently working independently.

“I’m sure there will be an element of personal growth, but what really excites me is being able to meet and learn amongst a network of my peers… I look forward to deepening my knowledge of the sector as a whole.”

Mr Proctor said he was “stoked” to see over a quarter of the applicants chosen live or work in the Yarra Valley.

“That shows so much of what I’ve always believed in that the Yarra Valley is a special, special place… To have four people go through the program and hopefully contribute to pushing the Valley further and further ahead.”

Katherine Herd is the production manager at Domaine Chandon in Coldstream. She’s worked in the Australian wine industry in Australia for the last 10 years as well as in New Zealand for some time.

Ms Herd’s role has her oversee the process of taking the wine from the winemakers to be packaged for the public to enjoy. Ms Herd was named a Future Leader and described it as “exciting” as she said her role doesn’t typically get a lot of exposure within the industry.

“To be honest, it feels really great. I’ve invested a lot of time and energy in the wine industry and my career, both here and in New Zealand. It feels great to be recognised as someone who can play a big part in the future of the wine industry.

“A big part of the program is about personal development with workshops and sessions designed specifically to create leaders. I want to take away as much as I can to refine the leadership skills I currently have and to learn from the best.”

“It’s a huge opportunity to increase my understanding of the wine industry and the challenges it faces and learn how I can help and use my skills and experience to help the Yarra Valley wine industry.”

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Saving Bob’s treehouse

By Taylah Eastwell If there’s anything more colourful than Boinga Bob’s quirky Warburton treehouse, it’s the life experienced by the man who lives inside.

From running up Mt Everest, living on Mt Kilimanjaro, sleeping out with animals in south-east Africa, travelling Britain in a VW Kombi and doing art projects with bears in Alaska, Robert Prudhoe, affectionately known as Boinga Bob, has lived his life “seeking to make known the unknown”.

And Bob has done exactly that, building an out-of-this-world treehouse out of carved wood, colourful art and pure creativity. The home, nestled in the hill behind the Warburton township, has long been a source of enjoyment for locals and tourists alike, so popular it now features on a Visit Warburton tourism website.

But after years of pointing and staring in awe, members of the community now roll up their sleeves to help out in a mammoth effort to save Boinga’s beloved home. The community help came flooding in after Yarra Ranges Council threatened in 2016 to demolish the iconic treehouse if structural improvements were not made.

Council cited a number of general concerns, including deterioration, electrical faults and a need for weatherproofing.

A Facebook page, titled ‘Save Boinga Bob’s House’ was created to raise awareness of works needed, with a dedicated group of volunteers jumping at the chance to put in the hard yards and help save 81-year-old Boinga Bob’s home.

The page now has over 3,000 members, while a Go Fund Me page is constantly updated to help raise money for different repairs needed.

Generous community donations have seen the house completely re-wired electrically in three stages, restumped in some places with beams underneath and more recently, a new roof was installed after local company Crowley Roofing kindly donated materials while employee Ben McAlpine completed all labour.

And in true Boinga style, the roof is far from average, a “Quetzalcoatl” style with multi-coloured roofing sheets that tie in perfectly with the vibrant character of Bob’s home.

“I am very grateful for the community because these are all things I can’t do by myself.

Boinga Bob shows off his colourful new roof thanks to generous community and business donations.

I’ve got a lot of respect for our community because they are very loving and cohesive and generous and they get together. I am genuinely trying to make something nice for the community here art wise,” Boinga Bob said.

“I am 81-years-old now and I haven’t given up yet, and I don’t intend to give in either. I want to make this place progressively better and better,” he said.

The new roof is yet another quirky addition to the home – tying in nicely with Boinga Bob’s one-of-a-kind energy pole on the Highfield Road side of his house.

“I sent them a letter, a pole enhancement proposal, and they let me go down to their construction yard in Lilydale,” he said.

As a result, one of the power poles connected to Boinga Bob’s home is covered in art and colour, in true Boinga fashion.

Amidst all the repairs, Boinga Bob and his volunteer friends have recently began doing

the groundwork for the establishment of ’The Boinga Foundation’, a foundation that will allow Bob to leave his treehouse to the Warburton community when he passes.

“I really want to fix this place up beaut, and leave it to the community long after I am gone.

It attracts a lot of interest and I think it’s positive interest because it shows people we don’t have to all be the same,” he said.

Project manager and friend of Boinga Bob, Paul Mac said the community got on board to help with the repairs after council issued some working orders around three years ago.

“Our next big project will be disassembling and reassembling the two street structures in a more user friendly, interactive way, because we don’t want to see anyone get hurt, just as council doesn’t,” Mr Mac said.

“We will also be working on the deck to bring it into compliance,” he said.

Mr Mac said there had been “working par-

Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS ties” every second Saturday at the house over the warmer months, with the Save Boinga Bob’s House group inviting members of the public to help with anything from “maintenance, to gardening, to more specific things and even art aspects such as creating fence palings”.

“Bob plans long-term to leave his house as a legacy to the community so it’s great that the community are coming in and supporting him. The Boinga Foundation is currently forming as a not-for-profit organisation that will maintain the property in perpetuity and transform the house into some form of art gallery or similar,” Mr Mac said.

Anyone with skills and talents in carpentry, painting, mechanical skills, gardening and landscaping are invited to help with the community project of saving Boinga Bob’s treehouse.

For more information on the project, visit Save Boinga Bob’s House on Facebook.

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Know your rights at work Getting your first job can be an exciting time, but can also be daunting. There are many things to consider, including an individual’s right to be paid and treated fairly according to the standards set by government to protect employees.

Unless you are working for yourself as a contractor or have a job in the so-called ‘gig economy’ (short-term contracts or freelance work), it is likely you will be hired as permanent (fixed, guaranteed hours) or casual (flexible hours, no guaranteed shifts). There are National Employment Standards that set minimum requirements for permanent and casual employees, and these standards can be found on the Fair Work website at www.fairwork.gov. au. It’s a good idea to check out these standards and be aware of your rights before accepting employment.

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matters Anita Koochew Eastern Community Legal Centre ployer, you may also be entitled to additional entitlements through an industry award or an enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA). If you aren’t sure what these might be, Fair Work also has tools to help you work out your minimum pay and other workplace conditions.

If you’re not covered by an award or EBA you may need to negotiate conditions with an

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employer, including wages and hours. Once agreed on, it’s important that these conditions are made available in writing, and ideally your employer would provide this as part of a formal contract. If your employer doesn’t provide this in writing, communicate your understanding of the agreement back to the employer in writing as soon as possible.

Another issue to be aware of is wage theft.

Wage theft is when employees are not paid the correct wage, and sometimes this can happen over long periods of time. To avoid wage theft, keep informed about what the minimum wage should be for your role, and keep track of the hours you work - especially if you are a casual employee. Always check your pay and make sure it matches with the hours worked and your agreed pay rate. By doing this, you will avoid having to work out these details later should an issue arise. There are apps available

such as Record My Hours that can help with this If you do have an issue with employment – even if you’re unsure or something just doesn’t feel right – make contact with a legal service that provides free employment law advice, such as the Young Workers Rights Centre on 1800 714 754 or JobWatch on 9662 1933. Getting help won’t cost you anything but it might save you money and even your job in the long run.

During this time of social distancing, ECLC continues to offer free legal, social and financial assistance by telephone and video call to people living in the eastern region of Melbourne, including across the Yarra Ranges.

Please call 1300 3252 00 (1300 ECLC 00) or email eclc@eclc.org.au to find out how we can assist you.

Drama about dementia Supernova Starring Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci Rated M Supernova is a deeply moving portrait of a couple coming to terms with mortality.

Sam (Colin Firth) and Tusker (Stanley Tucci) embark on a holiday in their old RV to enjoy their remaining time together as the latter succumbs to young-onset dementia.

Firth and Tucci have remarkable chemistry as a long-time couple still deeply in love and weathering a tragic diagnosis. Firth is sombre and focused, while Tucci is confident, endlessly charming and subtly conveys Tusker’s decline through cautious motion and instances of stumbled dialogue.

Supernova bears some similarities with Nomadland, featuring a relaxed journey in an RV across beautiful rural landscapes, but I think Supernova shows the importance of conflict for a truly substantial, satisfying narrative.

Tusker carries the awareness of his slip-

ping mind with dignity, and the couple’s differing approach to this eventuality forms the film’s main thread of tension. Sam is utterly devoted to Tusker but terrified of the challenges he faces as Tusker deteriorates further, Tusker does not want to be a burden on the man he loves, and the couple clashes when Sam discovers a heartbreaking secret.

Supernova is a well-paced, affecting and stunningly-acted drama, and is still playing in select Victorian cinemas, including the Memo in Healesville.

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LETTERS Farewell Dick At the end of a very long line of Dick Leith’s mates, I mourn his passing but celebrate my good luck in knowing him.

In the last years before the lockdowns, Dick, long time servant and stalwart of the Warburton community and I, a part-time inner-city newcomer, took over the back seat in the bakery between 7 and 8 most Saturday mornings.

From Dick I learnt so much about old Warby, of the water waist deep on the oval in the great flood of ’34 and Dick’s disappointment

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Dick’s intellect remained sharp to the end, his quick “biogs” about locals as they approached the bakery incisive but never malicious, his acceptance of people, remarkable.

He could interrupt our discussion to engage in some quick banter with old mates and then turn back to quietly recalling the death of his son in an air crash around Mildura.

A man of and for the community, good in a crisis and even better in a quiet chat, a natural leader but happy to take a back seat, Dick will be long and fondly remembered by many, not

least by his new mate from down the line.

John Carmichael Hawthorn/Warburton Editor’s note - Anyone else who would like to pay tribute to Dick Leith please send your thoughts and memories to editor@mailcommunity.com.au.

See next week’s Star Mail for more on the long life of this beloved Warburton figure.

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that the pontoon bridge from the army meant the kids still had to go to school.

His modesty (“I was only an average footballer in a very good team”) and rejection of self-pity despite the tragedies and challenges inherent in a long life, help explain the deep impression he made on so many.

Dick left his beloved Warburton twice - for the years when his family moved to Reefton and, later, to serve in the air-force during the war.

Dick, self-taught in golf and much else, went around in 81 when he was 80, just missing out on equalling or beating his age.

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Sam goes off-road

By Jed Lanyon Yarra Glen resident Sam Handley is set to face one of Australia’s toughest off-road races next month.

Mr Handley will be competing in the Tatts Finke Desert Race, a gruelling multi terrain two-day race for bike, cars, buggies and quads through desert country from Alice Springs to the small Aputula (Finke) community and back again.

Mr Handley, who is recovering from a broken ankle, will be competing in the race after it was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic last year.

“It wasn’t ideal, but I’ve been back on the bike now for three weeks and I’m feeling pretty good now. Hopefully I’ll have a good year,” he said.

Mr Handley spoke of how a broken ankle impacted on his preparation for the Tatts Finke Desert race, which will be held across the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June.

“It definitely doesn’t help. Fortunately, the injury wasn’t bad, there’s no ligament damage, so it’s probably on the better side of an ankle break opposed to what some are like.

“It definitely hinders the bike prep time, but you do as much as you can to keep your fitness up while you’re stuck at home.”

The injury comes after Mr Handley was ‘stuck at home’ for another reason as the pandemic took hold of the country plunging it into lockdown.

“It was definitely quite a hard period last year not being able to get out and have those stress relievers like we do out riding the bikes.

Honestly it’s awesome to get back on the bike and have some fun again, it never worries me getting on the bike. I’m not scared to get back on after a while out so that’s good.”

Mr Handley described the Tatts Finke Desert Race as “one of a kind”.

“It’s like nothing else in the world. The speeds you get up to are in the vicinity of over 150km/h and you’re going through these whoops or corrugations that are in some spots, waist deep. It’s that exhilarating nature of the race and it’s something that drags a lot of people out there including myself.

“It’s definitely one of the most difficult races

Disturbing video footage showing a man running over and killing a kangaroo with a tractor has circulated online.

Footage was posted to the Yarra Valley Noticeboard of a man shouting at a kangaroo as he chases and hits it with a harrow off the side of his tractor.

The man can be heard yelling, “he’s mine.

He’s f*cking mine” in the since deleted video.

Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick said the man appears to live in the area and called on the Minister for Environment to act with tougher laws.

“I am calling on Minister Lily D’Ambrosio to ensure this man is made an example of. He needs the book thrown at him,” he said.

“As shocking as this cruelty is, we will continue to see animals treated in this way while their recreational slaughter is permitted. We need to see real protection for our native animals, and we need to see it now.”

There have been several local cases of animal cruelty recently as Mount Evelyn and Wandin residents found sulphur crested cockatoos pierced with arrows in February. One of which survived and remained mobile before being captured days later.

Prior to that, a brushtail possum was found after being shot by an arrow in Badger Creek, according to police.

Ngulu Festival

The Tatts Finke Desert Race in Australia based on the average speed you’re running and for 230 kilometres… It’s just a very gruelling and demanding track and you have to have that four inches inbetween your ears in a good space so you can allow yourself to push the boundaries.”

Mr Handley finished 27th overall in the race in 2019, but said he doesn’t have expectations on a position this year and that coming out of the race unscathed is always the main goal.

“When you have those expectations, you always sort of leave yourself open to disappointment. The race itself is a very difficult experience on its own. There’s so many contributing factors that can ruin your weekend. Getting there and back healthy and on two wheels is the main goal.

“If you’re into motorbikes or any form of motorsport in general, it’s definitely a race you should check out. Nothing’s better than watching cars and bikes barreling through the desert at break-neck speeds in the red centre.”

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Sam Handley in action.

Mooroolbark’s milestone moment

The Ngulu Festival returns this month in a special event that acknowledges and celebrates First Nations people as part of Reconciliation Week.

The Ngulu Festival (Ngulu meaning voice in Woiwurrung) will act as the official opening of the Creation Story Mural, one of the first of its kind to be created on Wurundjeri Country.

The event, hosted by Yarra Valley ECOSS, features a full line-up of First Nations artists, including a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony performed by Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Kim Wandin and Bidjara woman Nikki Browne.

ECCOSS collaborated with RMIT Industrial Design students to turn the mural into a soundscape for a full immersion of the Wurundjeri Creation Story and will be a permanent installation that visitors can interact with and gain an understanding of Wurundjeri culture.

Other artists include Wurundjeri woman Chenile Chandler, the DRMNGNOW band, singer/songwriter Nikki Madgwick and Kee’ahn.

For more information, visit: https://events. humanitix.com/ngulu-festival-2021

New projects delivered Milestone progress has been made on the Manchester Road level crossing removal project, with the first two of four bridge beams being installed on Monday 17 May. The 120 tonne L-beams will form the base of the new skyrail bridge that will improve congestion in Mooroolbark around the railway crossing.

More than 100 locals went to watch the 31 metre-long beams be installed from a viewing platform. Transported from Kilmore, the beams had to be lifted into place by a 350 tonne crane and a 500 tonne crane working together.

It is expected that boom gates will be gone ahead of schedule and the new station will be open by Christmas.

New green spaces and parks are on the way for Chirnside Park and Coldstream, which will see a new urban park and BMX pump track installed in the Yarra Ranges.

Local Government Minister Shaun Leane announced Yarra Ranges Council will receive $2.78 million from the Growing Suburbs Fund.

Chirnside Park will benefit from a $2.25 million investment in a new urban park at Belsay Reserve, delivering a new playground and a range of other recreation facilities and space for events alongside protection and enhancement for wetlands and woods in the area.

A further $539,000 will transform the old Coldstream Station site with a new BMX pump track, walking paths, an open lawn and picnic facilities.

“The new urban park in Chirnside Park and the Coldstream Station area will be fantastic places for everyone in the community to enjoy,” Mr Leane said.

Landcare field day Locals sit and watch the beams be positioned into place.

The 350 tonne and 500 tonne cranes work together to lift the beams.

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Yarra Ranges Landcare Network invite you to Yeringberg in Coldstream for a field day on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from farm dams. Researchers are looking for your help in selecting 50 dams in the Yarra Ranges to measure emissions and formulate mitigation plans. Afternoon tea provided and locals are also invited after the session to share ideas on setting up a new Gruyere Landcare Group.

Saturday 29 May 2-4pm. Contact: landcare@ yrl.org.au or 0488 766 113.

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Different view of the beams in place.

Ground shot of the beam in position.

The Millgrove Residents Action Group will be holding a community market on Sunday 30 May 8am-2pm near the Millgrove CFA. All are welcome.

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EDUCATION WEEK 2021 Celebrate Education Week from 23rd - 29th May

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Students at Wesburn Primary School drew themselves as astronauts for National Simultaneous Storytime.

Education fun blasts off Don Valley Primary School: At Don Valley in Challenge Based Learning junior students are investigating how to be a scientist by examining animals and plants. Senior students are investigating how they can be part of a more sustainable future. Teachers are looking forward to lots of ideas that will make a difference!

Gladysdale Primary School: Gladysdale Primary School will celebrate Education Week through a variety of activities with the aim to build connections within the local and wider community. Each classroom during the week will have a curriculum theme and STEM focus. Children will be investigating their local community and engaged in 3D shape problem solving challenges, coding spheros, robots and making a dancing human skeleton. Please notify the office if you would like to participate.

Hoddles Creek Primary School: On Thursday May 27 students are off to ECOSS Yarra Valley in Wesburn for a Clay Play session at 10am. On Friday May 28, students have an incursion called ‘Just Like Me’ at 9.30am. It explores poverty around the world and students will have a challenge of eating simple food and using no technology on this day. Feel free to pop in any time this week for a school tour (excluding curriculum day on May 25).

Launching Place Primary School: Launching Place Primary School is celebrating Education Week with a book parade and dress up day on Monday 24 May, and a Grandparents afternoon tea and Open Afternoon, including a scavenger hunt, from 2 – 5pm on Thursday 27 May. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend.

Upper Yarra Secondary College: Upper Yarra Secondary College is excited to be undertaking a modernisation program with Stage 1 STEAM Pavilion already complete, Stage 2 Arts and Technology spaces due later this year, and the third stage, new toilets and general purpose rooms, to be completed by

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mid-2022. The advancement of the physical environment will complement the outstanding classroom teaching and learning and contemporary opportunities students enjoy.

Warburton Primary School: Join staff and students at Warburton Primary School on Wednesday May 26 for a wonderful story-time followed by activities and morning tea. A school tour will commence at 10.30am.

Inquiries and school tour bookings are welcome anytime. Please call in or phone 5966 2010 to arrange.

See us at www.warbyps.vic.edu.au or find us on Facebook Wesburn Primary School: Each year, the Australian Library and Information Association present a National Simultaneous Storytime. This year the story, Give Me Some Space by Philip Bunting, will be read live from OUTER SPACE! From her posting at the International Space Station, Dr Shannon Walker, a NASA astronaut, will be reading the story about a young girl named Una who dreams of a life in space. Students are extremely excited about participating in this unique experience and can’t wait to hear Dr Walker read to them live from space. To celebrate further, students will dress up as their favourite book character (maybe Una) later in the week.

Woori Yallock Primary School: Come to Woori Yallock Primary School and experience the school’s opening morning on Friday 21 May. At 9.30am, students and teachers will parade in their favourite book character costumes. Between 10 and 11am they can choose their favourite activity to do across the school. See you at Woori!

Yarra Junction Primary School: On Monday 24 May (4 – 5.30pm) Yarra Junction Primary School will be having an open evening to share the school with the community, showcase learning in literacy, numeracy, performing and visual arts, physical education, community studies and wellbeing. Current and future families are welcome to attend.

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Goal setting for long term improvement.

Partnering and sharing knowledge and resources.

Sharing responsibility for educational outcomes and wellbeing of all children.

Fostering and maintaining strong relationships from pre-school to tertiary studies to enable smooth transitions through all stages of education.

Warburton Hwy, Seville Ph: 5964 4557 www.sevilleps.vic.edu.au 2850 Warburton Hwy Wesburn Ph: 5967 1302

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Cire offers years 5 and 6

Principal of the Yarra Junction campus, Brian Dodd. schools registered for years 5 to 12. A third secondary campus was opened at Berwick at the start of this year.

The school enjoys a strong reputation and track record for engaging students who have previously struggled; some have not attended school for up to 18 months or more before enrolling at Cire. Successful outcomes include students transitioning to TAFE and further education, employment including apprentice-

ships and traineeships, and returning to mainstream school.

“Local young people who need this type of education will have access to better opportunities to learn and grow and become successful adults,” Brian said.

Cire Community School’s success is underpinned by specialist wellbeing teams and dedicated staff on each campus, where each student is respected as an individual with unique needs.

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“Our flexible and innovative approach is reflected in individual learning plans for each student, enabling them to achieve at their own pace and in their own way,” Brian explained.

Cire Community School campuses offer a welcoming environment to ensure students have a sense of belonging, purpose and growth, and are supported in their learning, wellbeing and life goals.

need to further their education or gain employment.

We deliver quality education and personal development programs for students in years 7 to 12.

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Complimentary bus service 4.00pm andfrom 7.00pm is available for students Healesville, Lilydale, Chirnside MT EVELYNEmerald, CAMPUS Park, Mooroolbark, Cockatoo, LaunchingRd, Place, 20 Old Hereford Mt Evelyn Mt Evelyn and surrounding areas.

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Come along Drop to our open in between evening to find out about the 4.00pm and 7.00pm programs we have on offer. We will also be presenting a year 7 information session to talk about the transitioning process from primary to secondary school.

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Upper primary school-aged children who experience difficulty with mainstream education will benefit from Cire Community School’s expansion at its Yarra Junction campus.

The campus is now offering years 5 and 6 for those who require a positive alternative to regular school to help ensure engagement in their education and learning and support them to work towards future pathways with optimism.

Campus Principal, Brian Dodd, said the upper primary levels have been introduced in response to an identified need in the region and with the support of local primary schools.

“Children can disengage from their education for a whole host of reasons, so it is critical to ‘catch’ them early. We know this from welldocumented research as well as our own experiences at Cire as a specialist school in this space which are informed by the journeys of our students”, Brian said.

Brian also added that having years 5 and 6 at the campus gave older students an opportunity to step up as big brothers and sisters and experience the rewards and personal satisfaction of mentoring and helping others.

Cire’s successful registration from the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) to offer years 5 and 6, highlights the school’s reputation for catering for young people who are disengaged from their (mainstream) education or at risk of doing so and need a positive alternative, as well as realistic employment pathways.

Cire Community School is a choice, and a leader in specialist education, drawing on a range of research into trauma informed education, including the Berry Street Education Model. It has established co-educational secondary campuses at Yarra Junction and Mount Evelyn and is now only a few special assistance

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Vicki Harrison, Nicole Shore from Seville Community House with Sue Harmsworth and Graeme Prime representing Community Bank Wandin Seville. Also pictured is Michelle Marcuzzo from Seville Community House and Jackie Butler and Ray Barrett from Community Bank Wandin. 235773

Stop by and have a cuppa latest project will transform our currently underutilised and hard to manage garden into a beautiful community space that we hope residents will come to love and use as their own. Our aim is to create a place for all our community to come and feel nurtured, supported and grounded. A place where we can connect – to each other, to community and to the earth.”

The original design for the garden was created by Betsy-Sue Clarke who is dedicated to helping people connect to nature through

beautiful spaces and the garden mosaic installation was a community project supported by Sioux Dollman which was fortunately completed just before COVID forced the shutdown early last year.

“We’ve had the ground levelled and foliage removed, ready to have our new paths installed – then the fun really begins! Early Spring will see a series of community led planting days where we’ll be inviting people to bring along a plant to add to our garden and we’ll be recording stories around the people and why

they have chosen their particular plant. In the months to come we’ll be adding seats, reflection totems and other garden furniture and can’t wait to see the space filled with people!”

Vicki said.

“Our Garden Project continues to be brilliantly supported by the Wandin Seville Community Bank and we thank them sincerely.”

Contact the community house on 5964 3987 or info@sevillecommhouse.org.au if you’d like further information on the garden project or other activities.

St Joseph’s School Milner’s Rd, Yarra Junction

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The latest project to be undertaken at the centre is to transform the unsightly and unusable front garden into a beautiful community space.

Centre Manager Vicki Harrison said “Our

Call for a guided tour anytime For more information and enrolment details or to arrange a tour, contact St Joseph’s School, Milner’s Road, Yarra Junction Phone: 5967 1183 or visit our website: www.sjyarrajunction.catholic.edu.au 12491229-HC22-21 12491229-HC22-21

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Preparing for the future The Yarra Valley has some great public schools.

Here are messages from four of them as they prepare to celebrate Education Week.

Toolangi Primary School Building connections at Toolangi Primary throughout Education Week will focus on community engagement. We will be implementing our school Breakfast Program on Thursday mornings to encourage a positive and healthy start to our day. We will also be inviting our families in for a community maths morning to engage with their children in family maths activities.

For more contact principal Sally Herbert on 5962 9255.

Healesville High School Education Week at Healesville High School will see a strong focus on school pride. A series of positive events will encourage staff and students to reflect upon all the things which make

them most proud to be a part of the vibrant, supportive and exciting Healesville High School community.

Healesville Primary School Healesville Primary the school for you in 2022 As educators our vision is at the core of everything we do. At Healesville Primary School we inspire all students to be curious, creative and engaged lifelong learners. We develop resilient, confident and respectful students who have the necessary skills to be a valuable member of their community.

Yering Primary School Yering Primary School will continue to build on our many connections with the community. In the past, we have worked with the Lilydale RSL, Yarra Glen Men’s Shed, Coldstream Animal Aid and local politicians. Last week we had a visit from one of our local politicians to learn about government.

Learning local at Mountain District Learning Centre Mountain District Learning Centre (MDLC) provides opportunities for the community to engage in vocational learning.

Currently offered are Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) for those wishing to work in the hospitality industry and White Card for those people wishing to work in the construction industry.

The Community Cottage Program has been designed to support adults (18 years +) whose life experiences have inhibited access to education, training and employment. This course provides learners, who need assistance with literacy and numeracy, which the opportunity to build confidence, re-engage with learning and pathway into further qualifications or work.

MDLC offers Youth Programs including

the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning VCAL (Foundation, Intermediate & Senior) and the Cottage Program to young people who may be disengaged from learning and who wish to continue their education in a warm and supportive environment.

In 2021, MDLC is offering the Skills for Work and Study courses. These are tailored to specific industries where there is a demand for workers. These course will help improve reading, writing and maths skills.

Skills for Work and Study courses are funded by the Victorian Government and delivered at Neighbourhood Houses. Nearly 30,000 Victorians undertake pre-accredited training each year with a registered Learn Local in their community

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Play develops potential Modern research has confirmed the nourishing, uplifting and therapeutic qualities of play – for people of any age.

Rudolf Steiner spoke of this when he prepared the teachers of the first Steiner School in 1923.

He put play at the heart of the preschool years. Deep play, sustained play. Imaginative play. “ Play is the child’s work,” he said.

“It works from the inside to the outside.”

Play enables the child to develop his potential and to prepare himself for formal learning. When he is immersed in Deep Imaginative Play he or she is building up facilities in a wholesome way.

During play the child’s capacity for thinking, feeling and willing are, so to say, exercised.

This is “Inner work”. The fruits of this inner work are visible in the early years when the child applies itself to literacy, numeracy… to learning in general… to friendships… and to life.

The community needs people with initiative, workers who are creative, true, enthusiastic, confident. People who relate well to others.

Compassion, trust, humour, responsibility.

Concentration, purpose, love. These are the words we use to express our hope in the individual.

Regular Deep Play time in the early years has the potential to seed these qualities. The child explores his or her environment in play, and assumes responsibility for it.

When the child is immersed in the activity of play he strengthens his or her concentration. In many a situation he needs initiative and creativity. Practicality is often tested. Independence and confidence begin to flower.

Play gives the child opportunities to prac-

Play is a vital learning tool. tise caring and helping… the animals in his little farmyard call out for food and water, the tiny people in his city need shelter and friend-

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GREAT HOME AND LOCATION WELL I don’t think Warburton locations get much better than this; north facing with mountain views, overlooking the rail trail, a stone’s throw from the Yarra River, and just a hop, skip, and a jump to eclectic shops and cafes of wonderful Warburton.

Relax on the deck of this light and bright split level home offering 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and multiple living areas. Wood heating and split system heating and cooling for year round comfort and liveability not only add, but will enhance your enjoyment of this lovely property. If this could be your new home, or even home away from home, please get in touch, as we’d love to show you through in person. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 10 Station Road, WARBURTON Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Price: $580,000 - $620,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: MARC BARTON-JOHNSON AND TEAM 5967 1800, PROFESSIONALS YARRA VALLEY

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COUNTRY LIVING ON ACRES THIS property is perfectly positioned on four flat fabulous acres with something for everyone to enjoy.

The surrounds are simply stunning with neighbouring mountains, farmland, and established trees to sit and admire.

The home is spacious comprising 4 bedrooms, 1 updated bathroom and plenty of living space throughout including a delightful sunroom which overlooks your luscious land. The kitchen is open plan with an adjoining dining area which has a wood fire as the main feature.

Venturing outside there is a generous decking which for entertaining would be a delightful spot amongst the gardens, this area is fully fenced so gives the dogs and children a good secure area to play.

For the horse lovers there are 4 paddocks, equimesh and electric fencing, 1 stable, 3-day yards, float shed, and a huge shed completes this perfect property.

All this is conveniently located just off the Warburton Highway, a short drive to shops and public transport and properties like this are hard to find so be quick to inspect. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 265 Gembrook Launching Place Road, LAUNCHING PLACE Description: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 garage Price: $930,000 - $990,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Rebecca Doolan, 0401 832 068, BELL REAL ESTATE - WARBURTON, 5966 2530

JUST A FEW YEARS YOUNG AND READY JUST a few years young this beautiful home is superbly presented and perfectly positioned to enjoy great views and all set amongst picturesque semi rural surroundings.

Offering 3 good size bedrooms all with built in robes including an ensuite and walk in robe in the main bedroom, large open plan lounge/family room with a feature gas log fire and entertainment unit.

The kitchen area is very impressive as well with quality appliances and plenty of bench and cupboard space plus a separate family size meals/dining area, entertain all year round with a covered entertaining area with large sliding doors seamlessly bringing the outdoors inside, a quality home presented to perfection in a picturesque peaceful location, it’s the perfect place to call home. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 8 Grant Crescent, HEALESVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $760,000 - $795,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: David Carroll, 0419 539 320, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5966 2530 20 MAIL

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67A Badger Creek Road, Healesville • This large brick veneer house is situated close to the township & local schools • 1960’s house has natural gas ducted heating, solar panels, a new hot water service & original wooden floors throughout • The living space features high ceilings & an open fire place with original slate stone surrounds • The master bedroom is bright & spacious, while the further two bedrooms are also roomy • The bathroom has been gutted, ready to be replaced, while other areas of the house still need to be stripped • One wing has been converted into a separate residence, perfect for an independent living option. Complete with a living area, kitchenette & bedroom with ensuite • Lock up man cave / workshop complete with a wood heater & garden shed with a concrete floor

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10 Station Road, Warburton • Warburton locations don’t get much better than this • North facing with mountain views, overlooking the Rail Trail • A stone’s throw from the Yarra River, and just a hop, skip, and a jump to eclectic shops and cafes of wonderful Warburton • Relax on the deck of this light and bright split level home • Offering 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and multiple living areas • Wood heating and split system heating and cooling for year round comfort • This could be your new home, or even home away from home

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8 Reid Street, Wesburn • This property offers all the charm of yesteryear and a chance to enter the property market • The four bedroom home is situated in a quiet no thru street on a large gently sloping block of 1104m2 (Approx.) and eagerly awaits a new owner • Open plan kitchen and loungeroom with an ornate mantle above the wood heater and timber wall panelling • Family bathroom with an extra separate toilet • Double garage with a self contained studio above complete with a kitchenette and bathroom • The local bus stop is close by and the local shops, primary school and sporting grounds are only a short drive away • Be quick to contact us to book your inspection as this property won’t last long.

FOR SALE LAND $610,000 1104 sqm (Approx.)

INSPECT See website for available times

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12 Alpine Street Warburton

$670,000 - $730,000

‘Alpine Views’-Superb location, glorious views.

This home is sure to turn heads with plenty of ticks all-round, an absolute crowd favourite. The fantastic location has everything at your fingertips and all within a couple of minutes’ walks to the township, situated up a quiet no thru road, you really can enjoy the serenity and privacy you desire. Alpine Views, as the property is well known is currently a very successful bed and breakfast with glowing reviews from many return guests. The home has 4 bedrooms,the master bedroom with picture perfect windows, doors opening onto the decking to take in the neighbouring mountain views and a full ensuite complete with generous built-in robes. The living area is open plan and ideal for those who are entertaining as this space is cosy yet spacious.

Overall a very delightful home with plenty of room for everyone!

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 Inspection: Wed 4:30-5pm, Fri 11-11:30am (Photo ID Required)

Launching Place

$930,000 - $990,000

Country living, 4 bed home on approx. 4 acres.

This property is perfectly positioned on four flat fabulous acres with something for everyone to enjoy. The surrounds are simply stunning with neighbouring mountains, farmland, and established trees to sit and admire. The home is spacious comprising 4 bedrooms, 1 updated bathroom and plenty of living space throughout including a delightful sunroom which overlooks your luscious land. The kitchen is open plan with an adjoining dining area which has a wood fire as the main feature. Venturing outside there is a generous decking which for entertaining would be a delightful spot amongst the gardens, this area is fully fenced so gives the dogs and children a good secure area to play. For the horse lovers there are 4 paddocks, equimesh and electric fencing, 1 stable, 3-day yards, float shed, and a huge shed completes this perfect property.

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068

Millgrove

$450,000 - $495,000

An ideal starter with room to move!

This home is ideal for someone who craves space, is a little handy and looking for a great start in the market! Sitting on a ripping block of land of approx. 850m2 with easy access into the large back yard and a lovely wide frontage, this home has ample space to create access for extra vehicles, trailers etc. The split level home has soaring cathedral ceilings, 2 spacious living areas and 3 good sized bedrooms, all ideal for family living in a lovely location. While there are things to be done to the home, it is a great property to move into and do some renovations along the way creating a great lifestyle for the years ahead.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 34 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 35 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 9 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 18 years

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Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 4 years

Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 4 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 14 years

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Jenni Milne Licensed Agent 19 years

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VAL NICHOLS WOORI YALLOCK

42 ACRES VIEWS, PASTURE & POSITION On the Melbourne side of Healesville. Gently undulating pasture, sunny slopes, corner position with sealed road frontage and side road access, superb views across surrounding farmland to distant mountains.

AUCTION SATURDAY 17th December 11am.

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11 ACRES - 2 HOMES - 20SQ & 18SQ. Scenic park like and peaceful setting on sealed Lusatia Park Road. Mains gas, water and NBN. 7 paddocks and laneway.

7m x 15m approx. lock up steel shed with concrete floor, electricity and water. Home orchard and vegetable patch, multiple sheds. Home one is Cedar timber with wide verandahs. 2 spacious and separate living areas, 4 bedrooms, en suite, a country kitchen with a large St George stove, ducted gas heating. Home 2 is brick veneer, wide verandahs. 2 spacious and separate living areas, 3 bedrooms, en suite. Timber kitchen, ducted gas heating. Beautiful presentation and immaculately maintained. Price range $1,500,000 to $1,600,000.

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45 ACRES PLUS 7 ACRES ON THE CREEK. Rich creek flats and gently rolling country, pasture, shelter trees, sealed road. Cattle yards, loading ramp, covered work area. Approx. 14m x 22m lock up high clearance steel machinery with concrete floor and power, additional lock up steel workshop, large hay shed. A spacious brick veneer home, approx. 38sq. under roof. Formal lounge, huge kitchen and family room, 3 bedrooms, provision for en suite. A separate self contained area with its own kitchenette, lounge room, bedroom, study, bathroom and laundry. 3 car garage. A versatile property suited to both cattle and horses in a very convenient central location. Price range: $1,700,000 to $1,800,000

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Good form on the greens Warburton Golf Club Warburton Golf Club hosted the annual Johnston/Hyndman 3-person Ambrose on Wednesday 19 May. The popular novelty event was won

by Paul Mason, Vikki Hottes and Ron Hottes as a Nett 55.5 was good enough for them to take home the vouchers. Flynn Cousens, Kevin Conway and David Waterman took out the runnerup prize with a Nett 55.75.

NTP winners were Flynn Cousens (3rd and 15th), “Happy” Gilmore (5th and 9th), P.K. (1st) and Ms. Dickson, (10th). Special mention should go to Gerry Hadfield, who nearly holedout on the 12th, but grabbed that NTP anyhow.

This is a remarkable achievement , as Gerry has just celebrated his 96th birthday.

A healthy field of 18 teams played 4-Person Ambrose on 22 May. The low score was returned by the team of Steve and Darren Wyatt, Lee Creedy and Michael Pinkster with a most impressive Nett 54.75. The team that grabbed the runner-up vouchers were Alan Johnston, Ken Barratt, Des Ray and Ash Hall. Their score was a creditable Nett 56. Teams that scored 58, or lower, can each claim a ball. NTP’s were won by Ian Garside (3rd), “Fuzzy” Fall (5th), Lee Creedy

(9th), R. Hayhurst ( guest on the 12th) and Craig Staggard (15th). It is with great regret that the Warburton G.C. announces the loss of one of its iconic life members. Dick Leith passed away last Friday. The committee, on behalf of all its members, pass on sincere condolences to Kerry, Gail and the wider family. Dick will be greatly missed by all and sundry at W.G.C. - Ron Hottes Healesville Social Golf Club 4 Ball Best Ball (4BBB) Stableford was the name of the game this week at Healesville Social Golf Club and scoring was very tight.

Travis Carroll (9) and Laurie Tormey (14) just scraped in the win with 44 points. Second was the team of Shane O’Brien (16) and Karl Hradsky (10) with 43 points in the countback battle with Peter Mathieson (10) and Howard Vaughan (16), also on 43 points.

Nearest the Pins were hit by Greg Urquhart, Peter Mathieson and 2 to Howard Vaughan. No one managed to win the Skins Hole outright so that jack potted. The Secret Holes was won by Greg Urquhart, Craig Stewart and Greg Hay, all with 9 points for the four holes.

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Healesville RACV Golf Club Ian Callen interviews club members based on playing a particular hole. This week it’s the 1st hole, a Par 4, dog leg to the right, up hill, to a tiered green surrounded by bunkers.

For this hole I’ve chosen Dickie Taylor an RACV golfing member for 35 years. In his 7th decade, Taylor plays with a 15 handicap, so he’s still a very capable golfer. When I asked what was the best he’d got down too, he just laughed and said, “We used to do our own handicaps in the early days... No fancy computer programs or apps like they have these days and there were no bunkers about the course.”

Dick spoke of the days when night golf was played at Healesville. The 9th, 10th and 11th were lit up with car lights; a time when members played for the Chairman’s Cup (RACV Board Chairman) so prestigious it was once played at the Huntingdale course.

Dick also highlighted one of the funniest incidents he’d seen on a golf course. “It happened when I was playing the eighth,” he said. “I look up just in time to see a member’s brand new, you beaut, remote controlled buggy disappearing into the bunker.”

In Thursday’s Par Comp Dick played it almost perfectly I thought. His tee shot faded around the trees lining the out of bounds area and ran 20 metres beyond the 150 marker. After waiting to hit his second (Blame the writer who was trying to find his way back to the fairway).

He hit his second into the sun; it looked perfect, pitching softly onto the green. But Dick had no idea; when on the green we looked about and wondered why he was walking up and down the line of the right side bunker when approaching the green.

“Dick! We called out, Dick! (He’s hard of hearing) Dick! Your ball is on the green,” yelled Glenn Newberry, a former Healesville cricketer who obviously cares very much about the man.

Yes, it was 6 feet from the pin and Taylor’s attempted birdie putt, ran and bumped along like a stunned rabbit trying to find its hole. It was a good putt and on a better surface it would have scuttled in. This time he’d have to settle for par.

If there was a better way to play the hole, Dick reckoned it might have been 30 years ago, “You could hit over the tree line in those days, they weren’t as tall as they are now”, he said with that characteristic smile.

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Monbulk on its merry way

By Tyler Lewis Monbulk has passed another test, defeating another contender in Emerald.

The Hawks are now five wins for zero losses, with a whopping percentage of 229.

While leading for the entire game, the Hawks put the foot on the accelerator in the final term, scooting away with a 13.7 (85) to 6.5 (41) win.

The Hawks kicked five unanswered goals in the final stanza.

Taylor Joyce continues to have one almighty season, booting another five, his season tally now moves to 27 after five bouts.

With the long season, his current form could see Joyce nudge the century.

Narre Warren defeated Woori Yallock by 59 points, while holding the Tigers to just five goals.

Seville got back on the winners list, nudging out Healesville.

The Blues had a poor loss before the bye but launched back with an 11.14 (80) to 7.8 (50) win.

If Seville are to bring home the silverware, it is going to take a marvellous finals performance from sharp-shooters Leigh Williams and Nathan O’Keefe.

Williams kicked another three yesterday and was among the best players on the ground, while O’Keefe kicked two.

The pair have kicked 43 combined so far

Ryley Monkhorst tackles Kyle Graham to the ground when Woori Yallock took on Narre Warren. this season, but if the Blues are to take it up to contenders like Mt Evelyn and Monbulk, that number would have to be around 130 at seasons end.

When the second closest game of the round is five goals, there is a clear inconsistency in where the competition is – and more importantly – needs to be.

Admittedly, Belgrave and Berwick Springs

aren’t in premiership contention, but the scores that are becoming a regularity for such sides should concern the competition.

Officer had another monstrous win, overcoming Belgrave by a stupendous 161 points.

The Roos belted the Pies 26.19 (175) to 2.2 (14).

The Roos won by almost 200 points last week and have boosted their percentage over

240.

Jesse Longmuir kicked another seven, which makes it 17 in just two weeks.

Brent Moloney also kicked five for the second week in a row.

The Roos kicked 12.6 to a scoreless Pies unit in the final stanza.

While Officer have impressed with its ability to bank telling wins over low ranked sides, it will need to claim a scalp.

And no better way to start than the Ros to have three consecutive away games against frontrunning sides, Emerald, Gembrook Cockatoo and Seville.

Mt Evelyn, meanwhile, have simply thumped the competitions newest side in Berwick Springs.

Coming off its first defeat of the season at the hands of Monbulk last week, the Rovers really dined out on the opportunity for a big win.

The Rovers had a day out against the Titans, 35.20 (230) to 8.7 (55).

The expediential rise of Michael Gibbons continues, the electric forward booted a scintillating ten this week.

Gibbons – who’s total is now at 24 for the season – was among ten individual goal kickers and seven of which kicking multiple majors.

Mt Evelyn (second) will take on the third placed Gembrook Cockatoo this week in one of the exciting games of the round.

Young footballers kick goals for epilepsy This year the two teams faced each other at Wandin’s homeground, where the under 17s played for the Jai Reed Cup and the best on ground Jai Reed Medal. “[It’s about] bringing two clubs together, two rival clubs together because we’re so close together in proximity, Wandin and Mount Evelyn, there’s a bit of healthy rivalry there,” Mr Burns said.

“And just to have one day for all of us to get together and just have one aim, it’s not about winning football as much, it’s just all about getting together, sharing the awareness and remembering Jai.” Mount Evelyn ran away with a ten-point lead at quarter time and didn’t look back.

They won 137 to 74 in what was a proud day for all who played.

As the sun set over Wandin Football

By Mikayla Van Loon Junior football teams from Mount Evelyn and Wandin helped raise awareness and funds for epilepsy in their Epilepsy Round on Sunday 23 May. In memory of Jai Reed, who died from complications of epilepsy in 2018, the two teams have made it an annual event to continue raising awareness around the condition.

Former Mount Evelyn club president Anthony Burns said in June 2019 the two teams came together to honour the former Mount Evelyn under 16s player in what was the first annual game. “[Jai’s death] of course really affected our club and all the youngsters,” Mr Burns said.

“From that point on we decided to dedicate a round to him and epilepsy.”

Ground, MP Bridget Vallence presented the Jai Read Medal to Iliro Smit who was named best on ground for his tremendous performance and the Jai Reed Cup to Rovers captain Rian Sharp.

Mr Burns said money was raised all throughout the day, with an optional gold coin donation upon entry into all the games, raffles, tin rattlers and merchandise was on sale from the Epilepsy Foundation, which Mr Burns said sold really well.

MP Bridget Vallence presents Iliro Smit with the Jai Reed Medal.

Open Day trophy retained by Yarra Ranges athletes

By Jamie Strudley A fantastic number of Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes represented the club at the annual Knox Little Athletics Cross Country Open Day. An event for Little Athletics athletes at Jells Park drew large numbers from many of the clubs in the eastern suburbs. Yarra Ranges Athletics has won the club champion trophy for the last few years and were keen to retain the trophy for another year.

All athletes ran above expectations to combine for some fantastic individual and team results, as well as contributing to the highest club score and another club championship win.

Congratulations to all the athletes competing and to the parents for helping on the day. Club results are: Riley Yorke 6B 500m 5th 3.05, Spencer Norman 6B 500m 9th 3.29 Delia Coffey 6G 500m 1st 3.28 Fletcher Norman 7B 1000m 4th 5.47, Mitchell Batten 7B 1000m 12th 6.34 Amelia Sketchley 7G 1000m 1st 5.54, Hayley Nealon 7G 1000m 7th 6.36, Winter Anderson-Bonsor 7G 1000m 9th 6.41 Xander Sommers 8B 1000m 9th 5.14, Dominic Nealon 8B 1000m 14th 6th Zoe Knapman 8G 1000m 2nd 5.10, Maisie Coffey 8G 1000m 4th 5.19, Mackenzie Maw 8G 1000m 7th 5.56, Georgia McKinnon 8G 1000m 10th 6.29 Lexi Aders 9G 1500m 3rd 7.10, Holly Yorke 9G

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Special mention to James Laven (41st) and Seamus Dwyer (53rd) for high finishes in a stacked open men’s 8km race and to Michael Clarke for another performance to score in the first team.

M20 4km: Camden Hewitson 18th 17,03 M14 2km: Mitchell Pointon 8th 7.50 Men Open 8km: James Laven 41st 27:18; Seamus Dwyer 53rd 27:58; Ashley Bennett 103rd 30:10; Caleb McInnes 115th 30:37; Michael Clarke 152nd 31:59; Jamie Pointon 265th 36:54; Bryan Ackerly 277th 37:53; Michael Willey 287th 38:38; Craig Hewitson 328th 43:51 W16 3km: Ciara Willey 19th 14:34 W18 3km: Madeline Laven 3rd 11:23 W20 4km: Georgia Laven 3rd 15:38 Women Open 8km: Kellie Emmerson 15th 31:25; Olivia Twining 27th 32:44; Bonnie Morris 69th 37:18 Yarra Ranges Athletics welcomes and encourages all athletes of any age or ability. Club training continues with 6-12yo training on Wednesdays at Morrison Reserve from 4pm with Kate and open age training on Tuesdays from 5.30pm at Morrison Reserve and Thursdays from 5.30 at Victoria Rd Primary School gym.

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Cannon 14G 3000m 3rd 15.48, Sum- · · Kaylah mer Hathaway 14G 3000m 6th 28.21 · · · Ky Harris 16B 3000m 1st 11.16 Team results were U7G – Gold, U8G – Gold, · U9G – Silver, U10G – Gold, U11G – Gold, U12G – Silver Next week the club welcomes Knox Athletics Club to our round of YRA Cross country on Saturday morning at Lillydale Lake.

Our seniors travelled to Lardner Park, Warragul for Round 2 of the XCR21 season.

Another great turnout for the first individual event of the season on the tough farmland course. Excellent performances from Maddie Laven and Georgia Laven with third place finishes in their respective events and to Kellie Emmerson (15th) and Olivia Twining (27th)

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