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Cafes were overcome with a sense of relief as lockdown restrictions were lifted for the fifth time in Victoria last week.

The news of a ‘lighter lockdown’ situation on Tuesday 27 July was welcome respite to the tough lockdown restrictions that had been placed on Victoria two weeks prior.

Although restrictions still apply throughout the state, the 5km travel limit being removed and hospitality reopening meant cafes in Lilydale could welcome people back and return to some sort of normal once again.

Bean Seen Cafe part owner Jason Seach said during the lockdown, business fell by 50 per cent and even though that was manageable, it was not ideal.

“We went alright but it was just the 5km radius that knocks my business around because my demographic of people are tradies and no schools as well, it’s a bit hard not getting the mum’s groups coming in,” he said.

“You’ve just got to cut back on staff so you start feeling sorry for your staff because cafes run a lot on casual staff so you just cut all their shifts right back and everyone takes a knock for a couple of weeks until we get back up and going but it is a relief that we are back up and going again.”

Not having Jobkeeper as an option meant Mr Seach had to reduce his staff’s hours, putting financial strain on them.

But it wasn’t only staff that appeared to be losing out with Mr Seach saying he noticed a decline in people coming out to support local businesses and cafes which he suggested was due to the lack of financial support.

“It was a lot harder, there weren’t as many people around and I think everyone who is

off work, they don’t have the money to spend whereas in previous times when there was Jobkeeper people were still getting paid so there was still a bit of money in the community,” Mr Seach said.

“Everyone cuts back and the first thing to go is their coffee and all that sort of stuff, the little luxuries of life.”

Similarly, Round Bird Can’t Fly cafe manager David Johnson said this lockdown was much harder for people to bounce back from.

“It was slow. Everyone’s a bit bored and fed up with it, especially with the 5km thing, there’s just not that much business coming in but we survived,” Mr Johnson said.

“This one hit everyone a bit harder and it was getting a bit more exhausting jumping back into lockdown and going back into all this stuff.

“This one and the last one happened so quickly as well, one day you’ve got cases, the next day you’ve got a few more and then after that, lockdown tonight, it all happens really suddenly.”

Both cafes are able to operate at normal capacity because they fall under the inside density limit of 50 people but Mr Seach said larger venues may feel the pinch of being able to only have one person per four square metres.

Mr Seach and Mr Johnson said they spent much of Tuesday 27 July preparing to reopen on Wednesday 28 July and had already started to receive bookings, which was a positive sign in the community also feeling relieved to be out of lockdown.

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Highland games power on For more than half a century the Ringwood Highland Games has brought a celebration of Scottish and Celtic culture to the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Thousands of Melburnians, young and old, have been entertained during the Melbourne autumn since 1965.

Now as the only metropolitan Highland games left in Victoria, the Ringwood Highland Games has rebranded as the Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival.

“Where the change of name really got driven from is, as a result of Covid we put on the first virtual highland games in the world. We ended up running two because our [normal] games couldn’t go ahead and we sort of felt for the community that they were doing it hard,”

Melbourne Highland Games secretary Alistair McInnes said. “A lot of our community are migrants and people from a Celtic background and people from Scotland, Ireland, Canada, America were all tuning in and they were saying to us ‘where is Ringwood?’”

Having not held the games since March 2019, they are planned to go ahead on 3 October at Eastfield Park in Croydon, making it the 56th year since first staging the event in the eastern suburbs.

“If we go ahead in October, we will be the first Highland games in Victoria to have gone ahead in nearly two years,” Mr McInnes said.

“We are really looking forward to putting on

a spectacular event for our Victorian community that has been so strong but doing it hard during the pandemic.”

Close to 80 per cent of people who attend the games come from outside the Maroondah Council area, drawing people mainly from the Yarra Ranges and Yarra Valley.

As the only Celtic festival of its kind in the area, anywhere up to 3000 people usually attend the event and after hosting the virtual games, Mr McInnes is hopeful this year may draw a younger crowd, as well as more women.

“One of the things that is a bit groundbreaking and we were going to have it last year but it got called off, we’re actually going to have

women competing in what we call the heavy games.”

“We’ve actually spent a couple of years developing these young women to give them the opportunity to practice with the equipment because you can’t just walk into the local athletics club and say ‘can I use the caber please’ because they won’t have one.”

Traditionally, the heavy games started as a competition between men vowing to protect the local Lord in the shires of Scotland, which has since morphed into showcasing athletic prowess. As time has gone on, the traditions of Highland and Celtic populations have slowly become harder to keep alive, with an aging demography and a lack of ideal event space.

“A lot of the highland games blossomed from the immigration from the UK and that was sort of in the ‘50s and ‘60s and a lot of the people that started them and were running them, they have moved on or died.”

But with one in five people in the eastern suburbs, particularly areas like Croydon and Lilydale, having Celtic heritage, Mr McInnes said it makes sense to keep the traditions going.

“That’s why we think it is important that we still celebrate it because a lot of people have got that connection,” he said.

Vaccine advocacy

An urgent item was added to the agenda at the 27 July council meeting by Mayor Fiona McAllister relating to the supply of Covid-19 vaccinations in the Yarra Ranges.

Worried about the lack of community access to Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines in the shire, Cr McAllister called upon her fellow councillors to advocate for better facilities and services in the region.

“A big part of not only my personal commitment to the community but as ours as a council is access to health services locally and once again in the times of Covid, we find ourselves in a position where there is inequitable access to vaccinations in terms of our community’s access and comparison to other communities,” Cr McAllister said.

While testing sites seem to be available to people in the Yarra Ranges, vaccinations centres are not, with residents having to drive to the Melbourne Convention Centre.

“I can count dozens of people who have spoken to me of not just the difficulty of getting an appointment, that’s not the issue I’m bringing to you tonight, although possibly it’s related but the distances they have had to travel to get a vaccination.”

Due to the geographical size of the Yarra Ranges, residents living away from the urban area may find it difficult to either access public transport or have the time to travel long distances to State government vaccination hubs outside of the municipality.

Cr McAllister said it is part of the council’s role to ensure the community has access to vaccines closer to home, so that they don’t have to travel all day to protect themselves against the virus.

“If we’re going to fight Covid together as a community and I’m pretty damn sure we’re going to do it together as a community, then access to vaccinations locally is key.”

Councillor Jim Child seconded the motion and said he “wholeheartedly” agreed the need was there.

“We owe it to our residents to advocate for this, it’s something that’s needed. We’ve been pretty lucky up this end of the world and in our urban areas of course but we can do better and I believe our government can do better by supporting a vaccination centre,” he said.

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IN BRIEF Firearm seized A 31 year old Seville man has been charged with firearms and weapons offences after Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit executed a search warrant at a Chirnside Park address early on Wednesday 28 July.

Police will allege the male was in possession of a sawn off .22 rifle and a number of ’gel blasters’.

“The community needs to be aware that it is an offence to possess, carry or use gel blasters in the State of Victoria. They are an imitation firearm and being caught with one may attract an imprisonment term of up to 10 years,“ Detective Leading Senior Constable Austin said.

“Gel blasters are able to be surrendered as part of the National Firearms Amnesty and I urge those in possession of them to do so.“ The male was charged with firearms and weapons offences and bailed to appear at the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on the 25 November.

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More crossings go The Lilydale train line will see a complete overhaul with two more level crossings to be removed and one to be closed by 2025, making it level crossing free.

Premier Daniel Andrews and transport minister Jacinta Allen announced on Thursday 29 July that 10 more level crossings would be removed across Victoria’s rail network.

The level crossings at Dublin Road Ringwood East and Coolstore Road Croydon will be removed, while the crossing at Cave Hill Road in Lilydale will be closed.

The Belgrave line crossing at Bedford Road in Ringwood will also be removed as part of the extension.

Ringwood MP Dustin Halse said these local projects being included in the additional level crossing removals came from community engagement.

“Every local knows how frustrating and time consuming these level crossings can be and I’m proud that the Labor Government is getting on with removing them,” he said.

“It’s the culmination of nearly three years of advocacy and I would like to thank all who have spoken to me about removing these level crossings.”

In addition to the Lilydale and Mooroolbark train station upgrades, new stations will be built at Ringwood East and Croydon.

Early designs for the removals suggest trenches will be built under the roads at the Bedford Road and Dublin Road crossings and the Coolstore Road crossing will be removed through a rail bridge over the road.

The Cave Hill Road crossing will be closed with a pathway to be built for pedestrian ac-

More level crossings have been marked for removal, including three along the Lilydale line and one on the Belgrave line. 243319 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS cess to the school and to link with future shared path trails as part of future development in the area.

With works on the Mooroolbark and Lilydale skyrail projects expected to be completed by the end of October, Premier Andrews said it makes sense to remove these extra level crossings while crews are already on the ground.

“Instead of just finishing early, we’re going to do more – getting rid of more crossings, creating more jobs and making more communities safer,” he said.

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Inclusive schools funding Birmingham Primary School in Mount Evelyn will be getting a helping hand from the Victorian government to build an inclusive play area through the Inclusive Schools Fund.

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing announced that Design Core Architects will design works to deliver an outdoor inclusive learning space, including paving, fixed seating and landscaping.

Design Core Architects has also been appointed to design works to be undertaken at Seville Primary School to deliver an outdoor inclusive learning area, including a shade structure and paving in a landscaped environment.

“This new space will make a real difference to students at Birmingham and Seville Primary Schools, who will get the benefits of new inclusive spaces to cater for a wider range of options for teaching and learning,” Ms Shing said.

The Victorian Budget 2021/22 includes $10 million for the Inclusive Schools Fund to help make Victorian schools more accessible and inclusive for young people with a disability and additional needs.

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boom gates being down for up to 23 minutes of the morning peak when around 33 trains run through the crossings.

Level Crossing Removal Project CEO Kevin Devlin said he was thrilled that a further 10 crossings would be removed, improving safety and congestion on the second busiest train line in Victoria.

“The Lilydale line will soon be level crossing-free, with a further three level crossings set to go by 2025. It will deliver huge benefits for the community including more trains, more often, safer roads and local jobs,” Mr Devlin said.

The additional 10 crossing removals will bring the total number to 85 crossings removed around Victoria.

Ms Allen said these projects will not only support small business, create jobs and improve public transport across the state but it will help with the economic recovery from Covid-19.

“We’ve already removed 46 level crossings well ahead of schedule. These extra sites will boost our economy after the pandemic and support hundreds of jobs,” she said.

“Every Victorian knows the dinging sound of boom gates coming down and the frustration that comes with it, that’s why we’re getting rid of them – saving lives, easing congestion and getting you home sooner.”

Mooroolbark and Lilydale’s skyrail projects are well underway, with Mooroolbark station closed to the public until works are completed in October.

Works on the new crossing removals are expected to start in 2022, with site investigations to start in the coming months, followed by early works.

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Detectives from the Echo Taskforce located drugs and cash during a number of warrants executed last week as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking linked to the Mongols Outlaw Motor Cycle Gang (OMCG).

On Friday 30 July, police executed warrants at four residential properties in Southbank, Docklands, Montrose and Reservoir.

Designer clothes, jewellery and watches believed to be valued at about $1 million, cash and steroids were seized from the Southbank address, while a quantity of cocaine was located at the Montrose address.

A 30-year-old Montrose man, who is a patched member of the Mongols OMCG, was arrested and charged with traffick drug of dependence and possess drug of dependence.

He has been bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 5 November.

“This operation has been running for a significant period of time and the results speak volumes to the professionalism and dedication of the Echo Taskforce members,“ Assistant Commissioner Bob Hill, Crime Command said.

“Most importantly police have been able undertake significant disruption activities, which potentially has curtailed crimes of violence from occurring.“

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Clothing ranges from everyday wear, to work attire, all the way to formal gowns and occasional wear.

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By Mikayla van Loon Making a good first impression and feeling good about yourself while doing it can be the key to success.

That’s why Cire Services’ First Impressions Clothing Exchange (FICE) supports women looking to get into or get back into the workforce, as well as offering high quality second hand clothing items for purchase.

Operating as a not-for-profit small business at The Terrace Shopping Centre in Mooroolbark, FICE’s motto is ‘for women, by women’.

Women from all backgrounds, whether on a study pathway to a career or long term unemployed, are supported, with the program being tailored to their individual needs.

FICE coordinator Renee Cooke said women come into the store one to two days a week to work in the retail setting, unpacking donations, learning customer service skills and running the shop.

“We help them gain the confidence, not necessarily to get back into retail, but just to develop their overall employability skills, from a customer service point of view, problem solving, all of those sort of eight essential employability skills,” Ms Cooke said.

Although there was an influx in donations over the last year with people cleaning out wardrobes, Ms Cooke said there has sadly also been an increase in unemployed women.

“There’s definitely been an increase of unemployment, especially in women compared to men in our own area in the Yarra Valley and that’s through stats that we’ve obtained through employment agencies as well.”

Unemployment in the Yarra Ranges as at March this year was sitting at 6.3 per cent, leaving 5250 people unemployed, the highest recorded rate in 10 years, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics labour force data.

In nearly every age bracket for 2019-2020, on average 10 per cent more women were unemployed compared to men in Australia.

Female unemployment in Victoria in 2020 reached the highest on record at 119,000, with many of the industries hardest hit by Covid-19 being predominantly women based.

FICE gives women a place to turn to when they don’t know where else to go, whether it be to find a new outfit or to volunteer in the program.

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that, they’re at rock bottom, or they just don’t know where to go or what to do or they don’t even know what to wear. They’re so deflated, I guess, about their own sense of self,” Ms Cooke said.

Perhaps unlike a normal retail store, staff and volunteers become a part of the community, with road shows, fashion parades, makeup classes and pamper days all part of the experience, which has been facilitated by The Terrace.

Ms Cooke said that then opens people up to different avenues depending on their background and preferences, as well as building social connections between women.

“There’s nothing like this in the Yarra Valley that accommodates women on various platforms. So whether that’s being able to dress appropriately on a budget, or whether that’s to be able to be mentored on a more personal level,” Ms Cooke said.

“So that’s really important, because a lot of women have come from long term, unemployability or some, maybe there’s been some personal mental health, or just very personal reasons that they haven’t been working.

“And this is the first point where they can just build their confidence up in a safe way, and feel nurtured and understood and know that they’re not alone. I think that’s the message that comes from a lot of women who say, when they come here, I’m not alone and I’m not the only one that’s feeling this way.”

As a store that is open to all women for onsite resume writing, cover letter writing and job application help, as well as bra fittings, Ms Cooke said women are more than welcome to just wander in to have a chat or get advice.

Ms Cooke said she also finds a number of women who come to the store are environmentally conscious and choose First Impressions because of the quality and affordability of the clothing.

What started as a pilot project in 2019 has now expanded and outgrown the current shop in The Terrace but Ms Cooke said the centre has been integral to establishing the program.

“It’s been a wonderful stepping stone starting here. We’ve been so supported by The Terrace. It’s been fantastic.”

Hoping to gain sponsorship from individuals or businesses, Ms Cooke said FICE is looking towards bigger and better things, so that they can offer more assistance and training to women in the future.

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GPs say please get vaxed

By Jed Lanyon As Australia’s vaccination rate slowly increases, we edge closer to a ‘normal’ life without facemasks and lockdowns.

Approximately 13 per cent of all Australians are fully vaccinated, while a more promising figure of about 30 per cent have received their first dose.

As many cities deal with ongoing outbreaks of the virus, Eastern Health GP Dr Vishal Patil urged those who are eligible for the vaccine, to do their bit in Australia’s efforts to beat the pandemic and go and get their jab.

He spoke with Star Mail in the hopes of quelling any hesitancy or concerns surrounding the Covid-19 vaccine.

Dr Patil said a common reason for vaccine hesitancy was a fear of developing blood clots from the AstraZeneca vaccine.

“The risk of getting a clot is quite low as compared to the risk of dying from getting the Covid infection.”

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends Pfizer vaccine as the preferred vaccine for those aged 16 to 59 years, but the AstraZeneca vaccine can be provided to people aged 18 to 59 years of age.

“Currently, the AstraZeneca vaccine is quite widely available in almost all regional practices. And the current data is saying, which is coming from the Australian Department of Health, that people above 60 should have been vaccinated (with AstraZeneca). But there’s only 15 per cent who have had their second jab at this point in time.”

Dr Patil estimated the risk of developing a blood clot to be 1.4 in one million, much lower than than the rate of death from contracting Covid-19.

“We’re not even talking about the rest of the complications which people can end up living with after a Covid infection.”

He noted that the deadly Covid-19 outbreak in the UK saw many citizens take up the offer of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which has caused the Covid-19 death rate to plummet.

“If you take the Covid vaccine rollout in the UK, the numbers are coming and yes I agree their cases and infection rate is there. However the deaths are one-twentieth for the people who have taken the vaccine.

“The rate has gone down significantly when comparing their previous wave and the current wave… It’s that data that is showing that this vaccine does work,” he said.

“Let’s take the example of the UK. Our health system and the UK health system is almost the same. Their NHS and our Medicare is almost the same. If you look at their immunisation rate with the AstraZeneca, people right from 18 to everyone pretty much had the

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AstraZeneca there and there’s not that many complications.”

Dr Patil assured that any vaccine is rigorously tested before being administered to the public.

“Some of the points people are worried about, is this vaccine being developed too quickly? Well that’s not the case. When these vaccines were developed there was great collaboration between the scientists, with the companies who are making it and the companies who are doing the distribution.

“The vaccine companies have gone through the proper process to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration), it was never rushed or anything. The TGA has given the permission as per the routine process rather than any quick process.

“There’s no emergency pathway to get the vaccine through the approval process.

“We have almost close to 30 per cent of the Australian population who have had their first jab, which is well done to them that they have played their part. Now everyone else has to play their part in their community to fight against this virus.”

On one side there is the hesitancy for the Covid-19 vaccine, while there is also a small

pocket of the population who remain vocal with their views of being anti-vaccination.

In response, Dr Patil shared the story of a man from New South Wales, who passed away after contracting the virus, but had been eligible to receive the vaccine.

“There is a very clear case, unfortunately this man, who didn’t want it and had the opportunity to take it before the New South Wales outbreak, he died because he didn’t take the vaccine. He was against the vaccine.

“There are multiple examples, just even in Australia, we had the outbreak in Victoria and there was a gentleman in a nursing home. He had both doses of the vaccine, he got the Covid infection but he wasn’t being admitted to the ICU, he had just the normal cold symptoms, which is really great news.

“He had Covid and he didn’t even know that he was Covid positive. It was so light, the symptoms he had.”

Dr Patil also encouraged Yarra Ranges residents to check-in with their family members, in particular, parents and grandparents to ensure they have organised their vaccination or have the relevant health advice concerning the vaccine.

“Ask them to go and see their regular GP to

have this discussion,” he said.

And while those under 60 can receive the AstraZeneca jab, Dr Patil said for those interested, to book an appointment with their GP. “We do get people who are requesting for the AstraZeneca and I would encourage them to please go to your GP to talk about the benefits versus the risk and have their vaccine depending on what they and their GP decide.”

The Federal Department of Health has a vaccine eligibility tool that lets Australians know when they can receive their vaccine.

Dr Patil said it’s handy for those who may not realise they are entitled to receive their vaccination due to having another health issue. The tool recommends which vaccine is suitable depending on a person’s potential underlying health conditions and whether their job is in a high-risk industry.

“If you are confused, if you are hesitant, please have your information from reliable sources like your GP. Go and talk to them and then decide what you’re going to do. But I strongly recommend doing your role to protect your community against Covid.”

For more information about Australia’s vaccine rollout and to view the vaccine eligibility tool, visit: https://www.health.gov.au

Rent relief for businesses as Victoria’s lockdown eases The Victorian government is backing the state‘s small and medium-sized businesses as they emerge from lockdown, facilitating commercial rent waivers and deferrals.

Many commercial landlords have done the right thing and offered rent relief but the announcement made on Wednesday 28 July makes it a requirement for landlords to help eligible businesses that have endured a serious trading downturn due to no fault of their own.

“Victorian businesses have played a key role in the effort to keep us safe – making enormous sacrifices – and many of them are doing it really hard,” Small business minister Jaala Pulford said.

“As we emerge from lockdown, this is exactly the right time to provide relief for those businesses that need extra assistance to get back on their feet.”

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Small and medium sized businesses in Lilydale and surrounds may now benefit from rent relief Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS schemes from the State government. 234335 The Scheme will be available to businesses with an annual turnover of less than $50 million and have suffered a decline in turnover of at least 30 per cent due to coronavirus.

Landlords will be required to provide proportional rent relief in line with a business’s

reduction in turnover.

For example, a business with a turnover of 40 per cent of pre-pandemic levels can only be charged 40 per cent of its rent. Of the balance, at least half must be waived, with the remainder to be deferred.

A mediation service for tenants and land-

lords will further support fair tenancy negotiations.

Tenants and landlords will be encouraged to enter negotiations directly, with the Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) available to provide mediation if parties cannot reach satisfactory agreement.

Landlords will not be able to lock out or evict tenants without a determination from the VSBC. “We’re calling for good-faith negotiations between tenants and landlords, and the hardship fund will mean landlords who find reasonable common ground will be supported,” Ms Pulford said.

Legislation will shortly be introduced to enact the Scheme, which will be applied from 28 July to ensure rent relief can start immediately.

The State government will create an $80 million hardship fund for landlords who provide rent relief to eligible tenants, with further details to be confirmed in due course.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A Why did you join the Rotary Club of Lilydale?

Like most Rotarians I joined to help make a difference and improve the lives of disadvantaged people in the local community, Australia and the broader World. And knowing that 100 per cent of funds and donations we raise go towards various projects.

What is the best part about being a Rotarian?

Apart from, or in addition to the above is that we are part of a worldwide organization with over one million members all working together with one aim, to improve people’s lives. Locally we do this with funding for a number of Community projects including providing a hoist for the Sailability program at Lilydale Lake and a Shelter for staff at the Yarra View Nursery. In addition to this we run a monthly Craft and Produce Market at Bellbird Park on the first Sunday of the month, this not only provides us with a significant part of our funding, but it acts as our face in the Community.

Another important aspect is the fellowship we enjoy with both members and friends you make when you become a Rotarian What are some of your hobbies and interests?

I have been a member of a number of Car Clubs for over 50 years and still remain active in two clubs, again I have made lifetime friendships with my involvement and interest in car clubs.

I love cooking but recent events have affected having friends and family over for meals. More recently I have joined the Yarra Valley Photographic Society, again I have had a long interest in photography, and I intend to rekindle my interest in it.

What is something people don’t know about you?

I don’t have any secrets really, at least none that I’m prepared to publish! But the one slightly unusual thing is my lifelong affection for cats

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Chris Hoskin is a member of the Rotary Club of Lilydale. rather than dogs. Dogs are OK, but Cats are better in my opinion.

Which 6 dinner guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party?

Suddamm Hussain, Donald Trump, Josef Stalin, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King and Robin Williams. The Narcissist Vs the Empathetic.

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Isolation, financial stress and family violence are leading to an increase in homelessness among women.

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“We house 250 women and children across Metropolitan Melbourne; however, people think this problem is limited to inner Melbourne. It is important women are being housed across Victoria,” Chief Executive Officer of WPI Jeanette Large said.

A crucial part of solving the homelessness equation is social and transitional housing but with only two per cent of rentals in Australia being affordable, it’s more difficult than ever.

“With more people struggling to afford private rental, the demand for affordable or social housing properties is outstripping supply.

Combine this with a chronic shortage of public and community housing we are seeing record levels of homelessness in our region.”

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Carpark concern

By Taylah Eastwell Upwey residents feel they have been left in the dark about an elaborate plan to turn half the local school oval into car parking.

Residents neighbouring the school grounds received a notice three weeks ago informing them VicTrack would be building a carpark halfway across the oval space as an “overflow” parking area while a new 640-space multideck is constructed at nearby Belgrave station.

Upwey resident Celina Korcak is concerned about losing what she describes as a “community space“ and says there has been a concerning lack of community consultation.

“There hasn’t been any consultation, it’s just happening and no one knows about it,” she said.

“At the moment people use it to walk their dogs and play, so it has been a shared space for a very long time,” Ms Korcak said.

“On a Sunday afternoon, it’s where people meet and let their dogs off and exercise, and this is going to change that whole aspect.

Ms Korcak said the notice from Yarra Ranges Council only gave residents until 21 July to give feedback, however council is still taking submissions.

According to planning documents, the temporary carpark is estimated to cost $2,060,000 and will occupy the eastern half of the Upwey High School oval near Upwey Recreation Reserve oval.

A report by the engineering and construction consultant, GHD, states that the objective of the project is to “construct infrastructure to be used temporarily by commuters during construction of the replacement carpark at Belgrave, while constructing new infrastructure for the Upwey Schools, including foot-

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The site is said to be managed by the Department of Education.

“In conjunction with the temporary works, the project is also to allow for the hardstand areas to remain as a permanent feature for

later use by the Upwey Schools and the existing ovals are to be replaced with one larger, upgraded oval,” the GHD document states.

Ms Korcak said at the moment, the view of the oval from her home is as an inviting green space.

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The Yarra Valley had a special visitor recently as Hawthorn legend Shane Crawford journeyed to the region for the latest episode of Postcards.

The Brownlow Medal winner made a few stops along the way to the Valley, visiting The Sebel Melbourne in Ringwood, before continuing down the Maroondah Highway to pick strawberries at Yarra Valley Gateway Estate. He capped off a day-trip by enjoying a nice drop at Fergusson Winery and Restaurant in Yarra Glen.

Speaking to Star Mail, Mr Crawford said he is a regular visitor to the Valley and that it makes for the perfect escape from city life.

“I enjoy it anytime I get to work out that way, I’m always discovering new parts. It’s beautiful and connected to the city in that it’s very easy for people to get out there and enjoy all the rolling hills and find all the hidden treasures as you go along.

“I went to Fergusson Winery, which has been there for a long, long time and it’s just a nice little winery on about 10 acres and was nice to enjoy. Even in the middle of winter, I still enjoy going to the wineries and checking them out.

“One thing I’d like to do more is just go exploring. To just get in the car and go wherever it takes me because there’s so much to discover. I know a lot of people go out there to the wineries to have a look around, but I think if you just get in the car and go in whichever direction you feel, you won’t be disappointed.

“There’s something for everyone of all ages from young kids to a couple having a romantic weekend away. It’s like a hamburger with the lot, I suppose it just depends on which direction you go and what you’re looking for.”

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By Mikayla Van Loon Residents living on and near Wyuna Walk in Mooroolbark are outraged after not being consulted about a new drive through Covid-19 testing clinic that was set up in the middle of a housing estate.

A letter informing residents of a ‘proposed’ Covid testing site was received two days after construction had already started on Monday 5 July, with the opening date of Friday 9 July.

Wyuna Walk resident Tom McCausland said only receiving notification about the site after construction had already started was quite shocking.

“The fact that it said ‘proposed’ but it was already commencing, it was like a slap in the face,” Mr McCausland said.

Another resident whose back fence is only metres away from the testing clinic, Cameron Hunter said he was shocked and angered by the decision to put a testing clinic so close to people’s houses.

“The fact that it just blindsided us and came out of nowhere and then just the general lack of consultation or thought for the community doesn’t seem right,” Mr Hunter said.

“It seems like an easy way out for somebody, the line ‘ask for forgiveness rather than permission’ rings quite true with this here, that someone has made a call without consulting the people around them.”

Mr McCausland said there are a number of issues relating to the site but one of the major ones is the potential for increased traffic in a residential area, which is already surrounded by congested main roads.

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The other two main roads are Mooroolbark Road and Hull Road. Roadworks on Hull Road due to the building of the Kinley estate have reduced it to one lane with traffic control operators and the Mooroolbark Road/Hull Road bridge is notorious for queues of traffic during peak hours.

“If there was an outbreak in this area in the Yarra Ranges, this whole neighbourhood here would come to a complete standstill and you would not be able to get in or out,” Mr McCausland said.

Having contacted Yarra Ranges Council, Mr McCausland said it appears as though a traffic management plan wasn’t completed prior to the site being set up.

“It really does sort of sound like they just put it there and haven’t thought about it properly,” he said.

“I’m not anti testing, I think we do need testing sites but where [it is], it’s in a terrible location which is going to cause a lot of havoc.”

Not only are residents concerned about the risk of increased traffic in the area but the risk of aerosol transmission of the virus.

“The stories that were on the news about the cases that were contracted at AAMI Park and the MCG, there are people testing positive now who weren’t even sitting near them, so that says to me aerosol,” Mr McCausland said.

“And the fact that no one, with a fence line that borders onto it, is vaccinated either, so if you’re going to put a testing site in a residential area why don’t you look at the health risks of what could potentially happen.”

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While updates of the build are posted to the council’s website, Mayor Fiona McAllister suggested more regular updates may be of interest to the community.

With the 150th anniversary of local government in Lilydale fast approaching, Ms Rose said there was much to be celebrated about the municipality.

“Milestones like the 150th anniversary of the Shire of Lilydale, first established as a shire in February in 1782, are important markers for our community.

“The new civic centre has been designed in part to bring together the community in new public spaces and the opportunity for a civic centre to play a part in that celebration will certainly be considered in any planning.

“At this stage, no firm plans are in place regarding any council or community celebration events, however, details will be shared with the community as soon as plans are formed.”

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Yarra Ranges Council was asked to provide an update on progress on the new council building and civic centre.

Lilydale and District Historical Society president Sue Thompson submitted the question to the 27 July meeting.

The three part question related to the cost of the building, whether it would completed on time and whether it would be part of the 150th celebrations of local government in the area.

Yarra Ranges Council CEO Tammi Rose thanked Ms Thompson for her interest in the build and for the question to council.

Ms Rose said the council approved a total amount of $31.6 million for the civic centre redevelopment in March 2018, of which $22 million has currently been spent.

“Despite the interruptions created by the pandemic, construction is now progressing well and is due to be completed by the council’s contractor in February 2022,” Ms Rose said.

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Anchor CEO Heidi Tucker said family violence has become the number one reason for people, in particular for women, becoming homeless.

“The thing driving homelessness without a shadow of a doubt is family violence. The largest number of people who are homeless are children in this state and across the country and they are usually accompanying women who are escaping family violence and they can’t go back,” she said.

“It’s absolutely the driver, it’s just a tsunami, it really is.”

Services like EDVOS are able to help women access private rentals, apply for social housing and access homelessness services.

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were already over-represented in low paying professions like retail and hospitality.

During the height of the pandemic, more women accessed their superannuation for emergency relief to pay rent and provide food for families, potentially damaging their future financial stability.

Women aged 55 and over are becoming the most vulnerable to homelessness according to WPI because of the 14 per cent wage difference between men and women and because women retire with half the amount of a man’s superannuation.

Now the concern for WPI and EDVOS is that, with the heightened financial stress, job losses and recurring isolation, relationships will become strained, leading to an increase in family violence.

But with only one third of women actually coming forward to report violence in the home, it can be hard to tell how many women might be in need of help.

Of the 288,333 people who presented as clients to a Specialist Homelessness Service in 2017-18, 42 per cent or 121,100 reported that they were escaping domestic or family violence.

A staggering 113,800 of those people escaping a violent situation were at risk of homelessness when they first asked for help.

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Domestic and family violence has become one of the most troubling crises in modern times and is the catalyst for homelessness among women.

More so than ever before women have been in need of assistance because of financial stress, family violence and housing affordability particularly in the Yarra Ranges.

Those factors have left more women homeless or at risk of homelessness since the beginning of the pandemic.

The Eastern Domestic Violence Service (EDVOS) said from the seven local government areas in the east which it services, the Yarra Ranges had the highest number of women needing support after leaving a violent situation.

“21 per cent of the women we made contact with in the last 12 months were from the Yarra Ranges. We worked with over 6192 women and children from the east and 1158 of those were from the Yarra Ranges,” an EDVOS spokesperson said.

“EDVOS experiences an increase in referrals after each lockdown and is currently experiencing an increase in the risk and complexity of referrals into the service.”

These numbers compare to just 16 per cent in Knox and 10 per cent in Maroondah in the last 12 months.

The pandemic has meant some women have been forced to reside with a person who chooses to use violence, may have less financial resources due to loss of income during lockdowns and may have more responsibilities related to homeschooling and caring for children adding to complexities women experience.

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Robots reach out for art Yarra Ranges Tech School (YRTS) has announced the launch of its innovative Artist in Residence Program. The inaugural artist, John Monash Scholar Jess Coldrey, developed her Retro Futurism project using the YRTS’ state of the art technology.

Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Education James Merlino opened YRTS in 2017 as a high-tech learning hub for the Yarra Ranges Community. Its mix of general purpose and specialised spaces, highly skilled and experienced facilitators coupled with state of the art technology including virtual reality, robotics, precision manufacturing and electronics.

This allows YRTS to deliver real-world, challenge based programs for students, introducing them to the skills and career pathways they will need into the future.

For the current artist in residence, Jess Coldrey, the UR5 robotic arm captured her interest. She said, “This residency gave me the opportunity to use the universal robot and realise my dream of using it to choreograph interactions with humans.”

YRTS is passionate about expanding access to STEAM. Director Ashley Van Krieken said, “It’s important that students gain exposure to technology, processes and skills demanded by industry in addition to appreciating the multidisciplinary approach to create innovative solutions to challenges.

“Demonstrating the link between STEM topics and equipment and the Humanities Arts and Social Sciences is a key aspect of YRTS programs promoting inclusion for all students regardless of their level of knowledge in technology.

“YRTS” partnerships with industry and community and the support of Box Hill Institute ensure that we deliver programs in the area of horticulture, sustainability, robotics and digital design that achieve these aims,” he said.

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Ms Coldrey hopes her project will inspire other young people to use STEM creatively.

“It can be very intimidating learning about technology and engineering as a young person. I hope that students seeing my studio work will be intrigued about how they can apply their skills in a fun, out of the box way,” she said.

Inclusion is an important goal, especially for young women, who currently represent less

than a quarter of national STEM enrolments.

Furthermore, in a post-COVID environment, many believe that creativity will be essential in rebuilding Australia’s STEM industry.

Ms Coldrey’s work will be exhibited throughout the YRTS, open to the public from 14 July. She believes that her artwork will help people consider their relationships with technology and the stories that create their experiences.

The YRTS residency program will continue to provide opportunities for artists from around Australia to create innovative art-tech projects from the school labs.

“Yarra Ranges Tech School strives to be a lighthouse in the development of creative and innovative programs, which expand access to young people with diverse interests and backgrounds, and we hope that our Artist in Residence program exemplifies that,” said Mr Van Krieken.

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Plan aims for wellbeing Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging the community to provide feedback on its Draft Health and Wellbeing Plan, after councillors endorsed it for community consultation at the 27 July council meeting.

The draft Plan outlines the council’s strategic direction for how it can support optimal health and wellbeing in the community, coming after a previous community engagement period where community members were asked for their feedback on seven priority areas in the draft Plan.

The priorities were informed by data on the most pressing health issues in the Yarra Ranges, including tackling climate change and its impact on health; increasing healthy eating and active living; improving mental wellbeing and social connection; and preventing violence and abuse against women and children among others.

Mayor of Yarra Ranges, Cr Fiona McAllister, said this final phase of community consultation would be a great opportunity to check-in with Yarra Ranges residents on the Plan.

“Our community has great strength, and this has never been clearer than over the past year through the pandemic and then the storm emergency. The context for this Health and Wellbeing Plan is unlike any other, with the pandemic affecting everyone in our community, albeit differently,” Cr McAllister said.

“This draft Plan expands on how Council will support mental wellbeing which is a major initiative of the Council Plan. Social connection, eating nutritious food and being physically active are all powerful ways for us to have good mental and physical health. The council’s role to advocate for local needs will also continue.

“With everything that’s happened over the past 18 months, it’s good timing to have this draft Plan, which sets out the priorities for the next four years, out for a final consultation with the community so they can let us know if what we’ve drafted meets their expectations and needs.”

Residents can view the draft Plan and provide their feedback by visiting https://shaping. yarraranges.vic.gov.au/health-and-wellbeingplan. The draft Plan is open for feedback until Friday 27 August.

Hard copy versions can also be viewed at Council’s community links.

After consideration of any feedback and changes to the draft Plan through this final consultation process, a final Health and Wellbeing Plan will then be brought back to Council for endorsement before being submitted to the Minister for Health in late October.

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By Melissa Meehan A loss of appetite, a general lack of interest in activities they previously loved… these are all signs that your teen may be struggling and need some extra help.

That’s where Headspace Lilydale steps in.

Headspace Lilydale provides early intervention mental health services to young people aged 12 to 25, and their families.

Community Engagement Coordinator Caity Cox says it’s a “super welcoming environment” where young people can access confidential and free mental health support, health advice and general information.

“Our model understands that adolescence and early, early adulthood is a crucial time in a young person’s life, as research highlights that 75 per cent of mental health disorders begin before the age of 25,” Caity said.

“So we provide a holistic approach, supporting young people early in life through four core areas - so that would be mental health, physical and sexual health work and study support, and alcohol and other drugs.“

make people engage with us so the young person have to like watch engage in the service.”

It’s well known that mental health has previously had a stigma attached, but Caity’s role is to get out there in the community and let kids and parents alike know that it’s OK to ask for help.

Tips for maintaining a healthy headspace: Get into life, do things that you enjoy Learning skills that help during tough times (try journaling or things like that) Create connections Eat well Stay active Sweet dreams (sleep is so important) Cut back on drugs and alcohol (these can have a bad affect on mental health) Headspace Lilydale is located at 216 Main Street, Lilydale and is open Monday - Thursday 10:30am-5pm. In person, phone and telehealth services are available. Go to www.headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/Lilydale/

There’s a bunch of different support workers, counsellors and psychologists available through Headspace Lilydale as well as youth friendly doctors who can provide help, for free.

There are a few ways you can get in touch with Headspace Lilydale A young person or parent can contact the office directly Book an appointment Or drop into the centre Parents are also welcome to contact Headspace Lilydale to have a chat with an intake worker about how their child is behaving and whether it would be a good idea to bring them in.

Caity says some trigger points that parents can look out for include changes in behaviour and changes in eating and sleeping habits.

“Generally when a young person is struggling with their mental health, they may sort of, isolate themselves, either from their friends or their families spend more time in the room, those sorts of things,” she said.

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Nature is the key to good mental health

By Taylah Eastwell A Yarra Ranges woman passionate about boosting mental health has taken to social media in hopes of helping others find clarity through nature.

Zoe Amber Preston, 24, runs a Facebook and Instagram page called Mindful Adventures Australia, a wellbeing page focused entirely on ecopsychology and the connection between nature and mental health.

As a mental health support worker and psychology graduate, Zoe started the page last April as an outlet and way for her to inspire others using her knowledge of ecopsychology.

“I’m really into a concept called ecopsychology which basically explores connection between humans and the natural world and how nature can improve our physical and mental health,” Zoe said.

“I was trying to find a page about that and had no luck, so I decided to make my own.

I just started sharing posts and it gradually turned into a page where I share tips on mental health and how you can incorporate nature into everyday life,” she said.

Zoe now hopes to educate others on the healing powers of the great outdoors.

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lessons I’ve learnt through hiking, camping and immersing myself in the natural world,” she said.

With her Instagram account now sitting at just under 1000 follows, Zoe said the response has been “surreal”.

And with the state currently in and out of lockdowns, Zoe’s advice is to get outdoors and make the most of it.

“I know it can be really difficult, especially on rainy days, but it really does make a difference getting out amongst the community and releasing those endorphins,” she said.

“I know some people are nervous to leave the house, but I would 100 per cent recommend opening the curtains to let some light in. It seems so simple, but opening the curtains lets natural light in and increases positivity. I’d also recommend cuddling a pet, or bird watching, because animals have been known to increase positivity,” she said.

“I personally like getting essential oils from eucalyptus and lavender plants and other nice plants in nature because sometimes the smell reminds you of nature and can help release those good hormones,” she said.

While Zoe feels privileged to live within 5km of the Dandenong Ranges National Park, she knows not everyone has that luxury, and has created a list of her favourite walks across

the Yarra Ranges, Knox and outer-eastern areas in one of her posts should the travel limit be brought back in.

“There are also a lot of parks just in the suburbs, I have been looking on council websites and they have heaps of resources of parks available,” she said.

According to Zoe, the benefits of nature are endless and include getting a better nights sleep, with natural lighting great at regulating the body clock.

“Nature also reduces stress by lowering cortisol in the body, and can reduce rumination and depression and anxiety by lowering cortisol levels. When out in nature you also get increased serotonin and dopamine, which is associated with joy and pleasure,” she said.

Getting outdoors is also said to improve concentration and memory, with outdoor exercise and meditation helping to increase feelings of well-being and happiness through increasing serotonin, Zoe says.

Zoe can be found on Instagram at @mindfuladventures.australia or on Facebook by searching Mindful Adventures Australia.

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Watching the sunset or the clouds outside.

Gardening - buy a bonsai kit or some vegetables and tend to them each day.

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Coffee catch ups return Lilydale residents were overjoyed by the news they could return to eating in cafes last week.

Overdue catch ups with friends and family were first on the agenda after coming out of lockdown on 28 July.

Bean Seen Cafe and Round Bird Can’t Fly welcomed back patrons as they sat for breakfast, lunch, brunch and coffee for the first time in two weeks.

Although both cafes had stayed open during the lockdown, the 5km travel limit had meant business was reduced and limited the number of customers who could get to Main Street.

The joy of seeing loved ones in person and supporting local business after each and every lockdown Victoria has been through, remains a positive even in the uncertainty of Covid-19.

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

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Back to school!

School students across Victoria made their return to school following summer holidays, while 2021’s preps got their first taste of primary school life. Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy

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Centre in the lead up to Christmas. Many locals far and wide were able to keep up their Christmas tradition in getting a family photo with ‘The Real Santa’ who they had grown to love.

The unlikely tandem tallied upwards of $30,000 from their family Christmas photos and then selected four charities to each receive

$8400 to help make the lives of children better.

The four recipients of the funds included: Backpacks 4 Vic Kids, A Better Life For Foster Kids, HeartKids and Chum Creek’s Good Life Farm. The organisations shared how the funds had already been put to good use.

Backpacks 4 Vic Kids CEO and founder Sally Beard told Star Mail the donation came as a “delightful surprise”.

“We’re very, very grateful on behalf of the children, whose lives that it will impact,” she said. “We have absolutely put that money to good use.”

Ms Beard shared that the $8400 donation from Branded is aiding 112 children in need with care packs filled with toiletries, spare changes of clothes, a toy and more.

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It’s February, but Santa Claus’ gifts keep on coming for several charity organisations who benefited from a partnership between Saint Nick and Seville’s Branded Burger Bar. The burger bar came to the rescue when they partnered with Santa, who had seen his role replaced at Chirnside Park Shopping

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The power and the people At its recent meeting the Yarra Ranges Heritage Network paid me the honor of electing me its new chairman following the sudden passing of our previous chairman Phil Garland. Not many people outside the historical community know of the existence of the network which was formed in 1995 by all the history groups throughout the Yarra Ranges Council.

Its objective was and still is, to bring together history and heritage related groups in Yarra Ranges to discuss and support any projects and issues the members may have and to also liaise with and provide historical information to Yarra Ranges Council staff.

Currently there are more than 15 member groups and together they have achieved much.

It was through their lobbying that a part-time heritage officer was employed. The members also succeeded in having heritage separately recognised and promoted within council’s cultural services. More recently, thanks to a council grant, the network published the shire’s first heritage guide. The guide listed a selection of historical features from most towns and areas and was distributed to various outlets. It proved very popular and is now being updated

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Lilydale and District Historical Society president ready for a re-launch.

On February, 16, 1872 the Shire of Lillydale was created and became the first municipality in the region. Healesville, Upper Yarra and Ferntree Gully – later Sherbrook soon followed.

For a council to be created in those days, 100 people from the area had sign a request via a petition to the Victorian Government. People power at its best.

To celebrate that occasion, members are working on an exciting project: Power and the People 150 Years of Local Government. It will be up to each network group to develop its own display demonstrating how throughout the

years local government has worked with and supported the people of their area to create the wonderful diverse communities we enjoy today.

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A story that will never grow old

Old Starring Gail Garcia Bernal, Vicky Krieps and Rufus Sewell Rated M

Graffiti under the new rail bridge at Mooroolbark station.

Graffiti future Is this what we can look forward to at our NEW Mooroolbark station?

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A brief history of women reporting on war Once upon a time, women were deemed too fragile, vulnerable, frivolous and untrustworthy to work as journalists, not to mention as correspondents covering wars overseas.

As award-winning historian Jeannine Baker explains in Australian Women War Reporters: Boer War to Vietnam (NewSouth Publishing, 2015), throughout much of the 20th century, women reporters had to “battle the military, the government, newspaper editors and male journalists to get close to the front and to report war from beyond the domestic or ’woman’s angle’”. The book details how women reporters were stereotyped as requiring male protection, unable to understand or accommodate war conditions, having a negative impact on male behaviour, concentrating solely on domestic issues, and therefore being suitable only for reporting from the periphery of operational areas or the home front.

At the time, the perception common to newspaper editors and military and government officials was that war writing from a non-combative perspective was inferior or insignificant. There was also the deeply held belief that women did not belong in the military environment unless they were working in an essential support role such as nursing.

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We’ll let you know what is happening in the next few months but hopefully 2022 will be a time for us all to celebrate our heritage, revitalise ourselves and our communities and put Covid and its effects behind us.

Members of the Yarra Ranges Heritage Network are: Healesville and District Historical Society, Friends and Relations of Gulf Station (FROGS) National Trust Gulf Station, Lilydale and District Historical Society, Monbulk Historical Society, Mont De Lancey, Mooroolbark History Group. Mt Dandenong and District Historical Society, Mt Evelyn History Group, National Trust: Dandenong Ranges Branch, Running Rabbits Military Museum, Save the Dandenongs League, Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society, Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society, Upper Yarra Valley Historical Society – Upper Yarra Museum, Yarra Glen History Group and Yarra Ranges Regional Museum.

Contact Sue Thompson, Lillydale and District Historical Society. Phone: 0475 319 884, email: infor@lilydalehistorical.com.au website: lilydalehistorical.com.au

PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN and remembered.

However, despite the fact that women reporters from Australia and other anglophone nations were only allocated those aspects of war that were previously considered of marginal interest, Baker’s examination of their published writings and private reflections reveals the diversity and breadth of their reportage.

As detailed in the book, these women struggled to break out of their assigned role in war and in journalism, contributing to coverage of the Boer War, the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Other accredited and self-identified reporters hailed from trouble spots around the globe, including but not limited to Northern Ireland, Libya, the

former Yugoslavia, the former Soviet Union, Afghanistan, East Timor, Pakistan, Iraq, Somalia, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Burma.

Reading the lived experiences of these women war reporters is to review a brief history of military conflicts and civil unrests across the world. Fortunately, our understanding of war has shifted away from military strategies, technological advances, heroic services and sacrifices, and patriotism-enabled censorship and control by authorities.

Instead, we have learned to focus on the human side of conflict reporting – how the dead and injured are cared for, women and children as victims, the plight of refugees, and the struggle for daily life in a conflict zone. In Baker’s words: “Historically, it is women who have tended to write about these subjects...

There is no doubt that female journalists are just as courageous, and equally determined to get to the truth, as male journalists.”

In short, the careers of these women reporters were shaped by the attitudes of their governments and armed forces to women, journalism, and war. Defiant, courageous, resourceful, competitive and ambitious – sometimes to the extent of being self-important and reckless – their work demonstrated how the (self-)perception of women has evolved through time.

If any director can have a second redemption, it’s M. Night Shyamalan with this character-driven, supremely atmospheric sci-fi horror film.

Based on the graphic novel Sandcastle, Old follows several families trapped on a secluded beach that causes them to age rapidly.

Old features an intriguing narrative of phenomenal sustained tension.

Shyamalan conjures a mood of dreadful fascination, as we learn about the beach’s mysterious effects at the same pace as the characters. Fatigue and helplessness weigh visibly upon them as they physically age throughout the film, but their palpable despair coexists with moments of beautiful pathos and dark humour.

The two adult leads (Gail Garcia Bernal and Vicky Krieps) are rather wooden and the dialogue is stilted at times, but rarely to the point of detracting from the drama or pulling you out of the scenario. The rest of the performances are excellent: Rufus Sewell is the standout as Charles, a paranoid surgeon who violently succumbs to dementia, and Alex Woff and Thomasin McKenzie, as older versions of young siblings Trent and Maddox, do a fantastic job portraying children forced to adapt to sudden, traumatic maturity.

The film has a disquieting and potentially problematic sub-plot involving body-horror pregnancy, but Shyamalan handles it tastefully by keeping many of the details implicit.

Old is a small-scale but powerful and extremely eerie experience, and is playing in most Victorian cinemas.

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Alex Wright suffered a stroke at age 27.

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Survival a lucky stroke

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Five years on from suffering a devastating stroke, a Yarra Ranges man has recovered and now dedicates his life to helping rehabilitate others who are on the same journey.

At just 27 years of age, Alex Wright was on his daily run with his dogs when he suffered a rare form of stroke that rendered him unconscious in the middle of a road.

Speaking to Star Mail as part of National Stroke Week (1-8 August), he recalled the day that would change his life forever.

“I was running, probably about 30 kilometres a week. It was Good Friday and I went really hard because I was trying to break my record,” he said.

“I noticed that my left arm dropped the dog lead and the dog ran off. I thought, that’s kind of weird and I couldn’t pick up the lead, my arm was flaccid.

“Five or ten seconds later my legs went completely limp and I collapsed in the middle of the road. I couldn’t speak, I was out of it.”

While for some, having a stroke can be a result of an unhealthy lifestyle, for Alex it was a case of being too healthy as he pushed himself to beat his personal best time sprinting with his dog.

And if it wasn’t for the quick response of a passerby who called an ambulance under the belief that Alex was drunk, the stroke would have proved fatal.

“She would have heard me slurring my words and saw that I couldn’t walk, so I probably looked like a really drunk person,” he said, having since reconnected with the person who saved him.

Two weeks later, Alex awoke from a coma without the ability to speak or move, having suffered a near fatal stroke.

“They said ‘you’ve had a stroke’ and I thought what does that mean? I had never heard of it before,” he said.

He spent four weeks in intensive care and remained in hospital for a further three weeks.

He then lived in a rehabilitation facility for three months and then spent a year attending outpatient rehab.

He was told he would never walk again and that he’d spend his life in nursing care, but here he stands nearly fully recovered while attending the gym each day to keep his body active. And despite making a much better than expected recovery, Alex isn’t the same person he was prior to his medical episode.

“I’m really good now. I still have my problems, I still limp a little bit. My knee hasn’t come fully back yet.

“People think that my stroke must have been minor, but about a third of the right side of my brain is now dead forever, so it was a major stroke and one that you don’t usually recover from.”

The doctors told him it was a miracle that he was still alive.

“My stroke was in the medial prefrontal area, which is basically for personality and motor control.

“My personality has changed a lot. I was a plumber and interested in sports, just an average kind of guy. Now I’m interested in philosophy and reading a lot. I like medical science and obviously stroke recovery and helping other people. It wasn’t a side of me I had back then.”

Alex now dedicates his time to a new venture called Stroke Recovery, where he educates others about his experience and offers help to those in need.

“I was in the early stages of rehab and I had a lot of questions and a lot of it was mental health stuff. I asked the best of the best people and they said, ‘we don’t know because we haven’t come across that’, so I wrote myself some notes in my phone and I just found myself writing notes all day everyday about what I was thinking and what could help other people. Like hacks and shortcuts to getting better.”

With the help of his 10 year old nephew, he started a Youtube channel and started making videos.

Australians are encouraged to be “united by stroke” by learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. message this National Stroke Week: Face Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?

Arms Can they lift both arms?

Speech Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?

Time is critical If you see any of these signs call triple zero (000) straight away.

“Time is everything. I had medical intervention within 25 minutes and that saved my life. I’d love for one person in every household to know what a stroke looks like, that’s what my goal would be,” Alex said.

He urged anyone who has suffered a stroke or has a family member who is recovering, to send him a question via email. He said he’s happy to travel to provide assistance and has helped many people locally and beyond.

“After I’ve helped someone, it feels like you’re walking two inches above the ground.

It’s a really good feeling.”

To contact Alex, contact: strokerecoveryvideo@gmail.com or visit his Youtube channel ‘Stroke Recovery’.

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MEDICALLY SPEAKING

Recovery Options partners with families and their networks to optimise the entire community’s transformative healing.

Bridging the service gap Recovery Options is a boutique registered NDIS support provider, bridging the gap between large corporate-style organisations and those wanting a more personalised service.

Established three years ago from an office in Yarra Junction, Recovery Options is focused on providing world-class, in-home disability and psychosocial disability supports to NDIS participants in the Yarra Ranges and surrounds.

The organisation’s mission is to match local, qualified, disability support staff with clients and their families so that the entire valley has exceptional opportunities in life.

Recovery Options services a myriad of disabilities such as physical, neurological, psycho-social (mental health), vision impairment, autism spectrum disorder, complex high care and behavioural supports to name a few. Services include domestic assistance, personal care, positive support, psychosocial support and community access. Clients can also access round the clock and end of life care.

Recovery Options is based in Yarra Junction.

At Recovery Options staff offer tailor-made short-term accommodation respite trips for participants to locations across Australia (Covid-19 permitting). Participants can be supported to stay in resorts, motels, farm stays and cruises for up to 14 days! Staff make sure clients have choice and control over where they want

to go and how long they want to go for.

Recovery Options has its own team of support coordinators who provide advice and assistance on how to get on the NDIS. They also connect with architects, gardeners, cleaners, plumbers and carpenters, and allied health professionals so participants do not have to

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Recovery Options is currently in the development stage of building four Supported Disability Accommodation Houses (SDA).

These houses are specialised two-bedroom homes with separate ensuites. Each are fully wheelchair accessible and include state of the art benchtops and cupboards that can be adjusted electronically for wheelchair height.

Five vacancies are currently available for occupancy in 2022.

Recovery Options works hard to achieve 100% customer satisfaction and is striving to become a world class player in the disability sector by investing in the development of the culture and education of staff. The organisation intentionally partners with families and their networks to optimise the entire community’s transformative healing.

If you are interested in learning more, staff provide a one-hour complimentary face-toface consultation. Contact 5900 6898 or make a referral on the website at www.recoveryoptions.com.au.

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‘GLENDALE RISE’ WITH outstanding rural views, Glendale Rise boasts 60 acres (approx.) of rolling countryside, two dams which are fed by well-established seasonal creeks and the property has direct access to the Heath Creek providing an abundance of water. This tranquil lifestyle property only 20 minutes’ drive from Alexandra and just over one hour from Lilydale is the ideal rural property, tree change or weekend escape for city dwellers.

Enjoying a truly versatile and spacious layout, this beautifully presented home features an abundance of natural light throughout. Comprising 4 generously sized bedrooms, the home embraces its picturesque surrounds by taking in stunning views from many angles. It’s family-focused layout features expansive living zones, including a sunroom with panoramic vistas across to the famous Cathedral Ranges, plus several office spaces to accommodate those working from home.

The central kitchen resides at the heart of the home and has been smartly updated to include a 900mm stainless-steel oven, and also incorporates a walk-in pantry and slow combustion woodfire cooker.

A sparkling in-ground pool and established landscaped gardens provide a resort lifestyle amidst rural surrounds, with additional features including a 3-car carport, secure garage, workshop, large basement, hydronic heating, split-system cooling and a solar panel system that is connected to the main grid.

The gently undulating land comes with stock and domestic water rights and a further 6 megalitre pumping licence from Heath Creek and features 7 paddocks perfect for grazing plus undercover cattle yards. Tucked away in beautiful bushland and surrounded by abundant wildlife, this special property offers a complete country lifestyle that is within easy reach of amenities and the Alexandra township. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 478 Glendale Lane, TAGGERTY Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 6 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment Contact: Eliza Houghton, 0403 660 137, RT EDGAR, 9727 5300

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PROPERTY NEWS

RETIREMENT LIVING AT YARRA RANGES SITUATED in picturesque Warburton in the Yarra Ranges, 1.5 hours from Melbourne City, minutes from Redwood Forest, La La Falls and other local Rainforest tourist attractions.

Backing onto the Yarra River the Retirement Community has direct access to the Yarra River Walk and is surrounded by abundant flora and fauna.

Yarra Ranges offers comfortable 1 bedroom units for rent or on a lease to occupy basis.

Residents have total freedom to come and go as they please. Wander around the

carefully maintained gardens, or plant your own vegetables if you wish. Enjoy a stroll along the river bank and maybe even catch a fresh fish. Feel the difference clean, fresh mountain air and pure water can make.

Feel like dining out for a change, shops, cafes and entertainment facilities are only a five-minute walk away.

Co-located onsite with our residential aged care facility, our Yarra Ranges retirement community provides residents with peace of mind knowing that individualised care is available on-site now and tomorrow. ●

HISTORIC HOUSE PRICES FOR REGIONAL THE median house price in metropolitan Melbourne is $1,010,000 and $559,500 in regional Victoria, according to data released recently from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria.

The REIV’s June quarterly report reveals that metropolitan Melbourne is holding steady above $1 million and is confirmation that the historic March quarter result was not a one-off spike following the 2020 lockdowns.

Regional Victoria’s 10.5 per cent quarterly growth and almost 20 per cent annual growth in house prices – the highest on record – reaffirms the trend in tree or sea change investment and relocation.

REIV president Leah Calnan said that as expected, the metropolitan market is holding its strong position as interest rates remain at record lows.

“Buyers and sellers across the state are still active within a growth market, with all metrics holding strong,” Ms Calnan said.

“Winter is typically a relatively low activity period but this year was different

leading up to 30 June,” Ms Calnan said.

“The stand-out insight from REIV’s June quarter report is the propensity for buyers to genuinely consider regional Victoria as an attractive option for living and investing,” she said.

“We know that Covid-19 has created flexibility in employment arrangements and hybrid working models are allowing people to set their property sights beyond Melbourne.

It’s also true that there are plenty of investment opportunities in regional areas,” she said.

Ms Calnan added that the Victorian Government has also been active in providing incentives for businesses and residents to set up shop and home in regional Victoria.

Other key findings from the June report include: · An increase from 155 to 177 metropolitan suburbs with at least $1 million median house prices. · Auction clearance rates have stayed above 80 per cent since January 2021. June

Housing demand in Melbourne has pushed prices to new levels. This is just one of the new estates being built in Melbourne’s South East.

— Victorians are out there making property decisions,” she said.

Many factors have contributed to the above-average number of sales during the June quarter, including an end to some stamp duty incentives.

“With stamp duty concessions for first home buyers ceasing at the end of June, we saw enthusiastic interest in the weeks

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quarter 2021 saw the highest number of auctions held and sold for any June quarter, with 11,904 reported and 9,880 sold.

Days on market (private sale) for regional Victoria was 29 days in June 2021, five days below the metropolitan median figure of 34 days.

Mornington Peninsula dominated the municipalities list, racking up three of the top 20 suburbs in quarterly growth, and five in the top 20 suburbs for annual growth Toorak remains the most expensive suburb, but Hawthorn East recorded an extraordinary 42.2 per cent quarterly increase.

The City of Greater Geelong recorded a median house price of $695,000, a 7.9 per cent quarterly increase from its March median of $644,000.

Ringwood East recorded a median house price of $1.2 million, a 32.3 per cent quarterly increase from its March median of $907,000. - REIV ●

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By Mikayla van Loon Australia’s Olympic boxing gold is one step closer to being a reality after Mooroolbark’s Harry Garside dominated the ring in his round of 16.

Facing the world number two, Namibia’s Jonas Jonas, Garside was nimble on his feet and was able to avoid punches well, bringing in all his ballet training to do so.

The first round was slow to start, both boxers working each other out but Garside was able to impress the judges enough to win the bout.

Jonas came back fighting in the second round but more accuracy from the Aussie saw him be the better of the two, getting the win 3-2 from the judges.

Both Garside and Jonas stumbled in the third and a number of warnings were handed to the Namibian for punching the back of the head.

With some well delivered blows, fancy footwork and good body movement to avoid the African champion’s punches, Garside came out of the third round happy and pumped up.

With cheers from his teammates, Garside took out the men’s lightweight round of 16 with unanimous votes from the judges to gain him a spot in the quarter-finals.

Garside was controlled and in command of the ring, with Jonas trying to connect but unable to do it enough.

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Harry Garside is through to the boxing quarter-finals in Tokyo after beating the world number two.

7, Garside said he knew Jonas was going to be a challenging opponent but he listened to his coaches and worked to his game plan.

“The opponent, he was class. I knew he was going to be a big challenge,” Garside said.

“He won the commonwealth games in the weight above me, so I really wanted to fight him and see how I stack up against him and he

showed up to fight.”

Garside said having his fellow teammates there, cheering him on was driving him throughout his bout with Jonas.

“It’s a blessing in disguise not having a crowd here because I could hear everything they were saying and I wish they were still in comp with me, a few of them deserve to be

here but had a tough decision but I’m flying the flag for Australia and I really want that gold medal.”

Although a polished performance from the Mooroolbark local, Garside will now need to take on Kazakhstan’s Zakir Safiullin on Tuesday 3 August, with a win guaranteeing him an Olympic medal.

Barkers’ women come back fighting

By Peter Stephenson A cold windy night at Esther Park saw the return of football, as the second-placed Barkerettes hosted ninth-placed Brunswick Zebras.

The Barkers’ women had won their last five but needed to keep winning to put pressure on runaway league leaders Port Melbourne.

Could the women keep a clean sheet and equal the women’s club record of four in a row?

The wind was so strong that Zebras won the toss and chose to switch round so they could have the wind behind them. Not that it did them much good.

Barkers attacked from the whistle, and as the ball pinged around the Zebras box, it sat up nicely for Amy D’Ortenzio, who, side-on to goal, lobbed the keeper for the opener.

The goal was timed at 22 seconds, just six seconds shy of the fastest-ever women’s goal, 1-0.

The lightning start was sustained a few minutes later when Lisa Walsh broke on the left and tucked a low shot inside the far post for 2-0 with only four minutes on the clock.

Zebras settled a bit after that, but halfway through the half, Barkers had a throw on the left. The ball was played to D’Ortenzio, who ran on and placed a neat shot into the centre of the goal for 3-0.

Just before half-time, Kelly Butera sent an outswinging corner in from the right, and Walsh was on hand to head the ball downwards, and it bounced up and past the keeper for 4-0.

Half-time 4-0 and, with the game put to bed and the wind behind them in the second half, the only question was how many more would Barkers score?

At half-time, Zebras helped Barkers’ cause by switching goalkeepers for a smaller version, but she turned out to be quite good, making one excellent save from Walsh as Barkers strove in vain to add to their tally, while Brunswick had some half-chances of their own.

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Barkers attacked again and this time, the ball came in from the right to find D’Ortenzio in the middle. With her back to goal, she could have laid off, but chose to swivel and hit a low shot into the bottom corner to complete her hat-trick and 6-0.

Later on, D’Ortenzio again turned provider, crossing from the left to leave Aeisha De Marco with the goal at her mercy, but she shot over.

With just over 3 minutes left, Barkers were defending high on their halfway line, but lost the ball.

Zebras broke with players to spare and sure enough, the onrushing keeper Ashleigh Fraraccio wasn’t enough to stop Emmanuelle Mattana becoming the first player to breach the Barkers’ defence for over 6 hours.

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Barkers stay second but are eight points behind Port Melbourne with seven games left.

Next is a Sunday trip to bottom side Ashburton, but Barkers need Port to start dropping points.

Also on Friday night, the Barkers’ men, sitting bottom of the 12-team ladder, visited eleventh-placed Doncaster Rovers in a battle of the cellar-dwellers.

Earlier in the season, Barkers had lost 0-4 at home to Rovers while being reduced to eight players by some questionable refereeing.

This time, the tables were turned, as Barkers ran out 4-0 winners with goals from Maxim Solovyev, Sam Klepac, Dushaan Atanasovski and a first senior goal from youngster Jack Buglass one minute from time.

This was Barkers’ second win in a row and lifts them two spots to tenth.

Next is a Sunday home game against eleventh-placed North Caulfield.

Earlier, a very young men’s reserves side had a night to forget as Doncaster won 8-0.

Mt Evelyn, the red-hot favourites for this year’s AFL Outer East Division One wonen’s flag and totally dominant this year, moved into the grand final courtesy of a 4.9 (33) to 2.2 (14) victory over Beaconsfield in the second semi-final on Sunday.

Beaconsfield showed some great early determination and held the powerful Rovers outfit in the opening stages of the contest.

The Rovers still led by 10 points at the first change and looked set for a comfortable progression when Matilda Kelly kicked the opening goal in the early seconds of the second term.

But the Eagles have been a solid contender this year and wouldn’t drop away without a fight. A strong mark and goal to Lauren Hojnacki cut the margin back to 10 points and the Eagles looked in the contest.

But the Rovers have had all the answers this year, and a quick reply to livewire Kiara Simons saw the Rovers take a 17-point lead to half time.

The Rovers kicked out to a 26-point lead the final change before Sophie Boneham kicked the only goal of the final term to cut the margin back to 19 points at the final siren.

Eastern Ranges vice-captain Bridget Deed was unstoppable for the Rovers, putting her classy left foot to good use, while Nicole Akers, Isabella Rennick and Savannah Bowden were others to shine on the day.

Eagles coach Troy Robinson will take plenty away from this contest, with his side able to curtail the Rovers for lengthy parts of the match.

Charlotte Jagusch and Aimee Buchan did a great job of keeping the best full-forward in the league to no goals, while Vicky Liarakos and Katie Angelis were instrumental figures through the midfield.

The preliminary final between Beaconsfield and Upwey-Tecoma will be played at 2.50pm on Sunday, 8 August at Yarra Junction.

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