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A shire split stirs By Renee Wood The talk of de-amalgamation from the Yarra Ranges Council is stirring among outlining areas as the region continues to be connected to the metro ‘restricted’ way of life. The Healesville Action Group has been in support of a ‘Healesville Shire’ to form for many years and said that it’s now back on locals minds as the pandemic exposes our rural nature. Spokesperson John Anwin said he noticed the desire for a new shire growing on a petition earlier in the year for regional reclassification. “As part of that change.org, the number of people who supported that the rural areas get reclassified for Covid, there was also a tremendous report that said we want to get away from Yarra Ranges all together on a permanent basis,” John Anwin said. The Action Group believes there are more benefits than just regional relaxed Covid-19 restrictions that the region would see if it split into it’s own LGA. Road management, infrastructure upgrades and laws for rural areas such as burn offs are just some of the issues the Action Group feels aren’t being addressed correctly. “We’re not getting our bang for buck basically, we’re contributing a lot of money, and we’re not getting much back. “All we can say is that there’s a lot of people that would dearly love for a split to happen.” HAG Convener John Rosser worked for the Healesville Council before the amalgamation. “When we were on the Healesville Council, Maroondah Highway was cleaned every morning about 5:30 in the morning, hosed up swept and cleaned - now people are slipping over leaves because of the trees,” John Rosser said.

There’s a push for Healesville to split away from the Yarra Ranges Council to form it’s own shire. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “Things like that have not been done since the Ranges took over, it’s almost like this side of the Yarra - forget it.” The group believes a smaller shire would see more revenue being spent in the area and a better understanding on what the local needs are. “We have a different thinking, a different approach for how things are done,” Mr Anwin said. The conversation of de-amalgamation for the Yarra Ranges’ outlining areas has been discussed for sometime.

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It was brought up at the April 13 council meeting this year when an anonymous question was submitted regarding the Upper Yarra. The resident asked if council would consider reinstating “the Upper Yarra Shire to make sure our community is not lumped in with suburban towns with totally different needs and usage of facilities?” Director Corporate Services, Andrew Hilson, responded saying it’s a complex matter and falls to the Local Government Minister to consider. “The Minister must first establish a restruc-

turing advisory panel, who must then undertake a review and consider the following matters before recommending to the Minister that a new council should be created: 1. Whether each council affected by the creation of the new council and the new council will be viable and sustainable as separate entities. 2. Whether the allocation of revenue and expenditure between each council affected by the creation of the new council and the new council will be equitable for the municipal community of each council. 3. Whether the views of the municipal communities affected by the creation of the new council have been taken into consideration. 4. Whether the new council will have sufficient financial capacity to provide the municipal community with a comprehensive range of municipal services and to undertake necessary investment in infrastructure,” Andrew Hilson said. It was also assured that Yarra Ranges Council wouldn’t support the creation of new councils. “Council has no plans to advocate for the creation of a new council as the implications of this cannot be identified without first assessing the potential impact on relevant communities and then undertaking a detailed financial analysis to assess the viability and sustainability of any de-amalgamation proposal. “This would be the role of a restructuring advisory panel. If the Minister determined that such a review was required, council would provide a considered response to the Panel.” Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane was contacted for comment.

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A growing damage bill By Mikayla van Loon It’s been four months since those frightfully unprecedented storms occurred in the Yarra Ranges and the recovery efforts have really only just begun. The council has identified 135 private homes that sustained significant damage due to the storm event and 74 of those have been assessed as being uninhabitable. The kerbside tree branch collection has been underway in recent weeks, with most of the urban areas now complete but only six per cent of this green waste has been collected in the Valley and none has been collected in the Hills. Online forums have been held to establish what needs to be improved should another event like the one seen in June should occur. The telecommunications improvements to ensure reliable connectivity during emergencies, as well as electricity and NBN services was a key feature of these meetings. While these are positive steps in the right direction, the council, in particular councillors Catherine Burnett-Wake and Johanna Skelton, are concerned about the lack of government funding to ensure recovery efforts are completed. The current estimate of storm recovery is $65 million, of which Yarra Ranges Council has received $3.5 million. Having submitted five business cases to apply for funding streams in areas such as branch kerbside collection, recovery structure, road rehabilitation, green waste disposal and bushland recovery works, the council has been unsuccessful in receiving additional funding. Cr Burnett-Wake said it is not the responsibility of the council to “burden the cost of disaster.” “While we are grateful for the support received and the commitments made to date, it’s clear that an enormous shortfall remains

Fallen trees still remain piled high in Silvan. 252445 and we are not receiving any firm answers or advice on what relief we can expect,” she said. “This is not good enough. In my view, the State government is letting us down. Our communities are still very much impacted by the storm event. What we’re asking for is not unreasonable.” The items most in need of financial support are telecommunications, assistance for residents so they can clean up their properties before the fire season, assistance for residents who have to rebuild so they know the planning specifications for their land, mental health support after a major event and business support.

Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS “There’s growing concern at the lack of announcements and this is creating pressure on our financial sustainability to the point now needing to consider slowing or stopping important recovery activities, or even reducing our services for the broader municipality,” Cr Burnett-Wake said. “These are scary things to think about, but we’re gonna have to think about them and act if we don’t get funding.” Cr Skelton echoed her fellow councillors concerns but stated that she wasn’t sure how the council was expected to make any more decisions about other areas of council duties without an informed knowledge of what

Uprooted trees are common at places like Silvan Reservoir and other parks across the Yarra Ranges. 252445 funding would be provided by State and Federal governments. “We need that information so that even if the money doesn’t come now, we need to know what will come because without it, I don’t see how we can continue making well informed decisions,” she said. Cr Burnett-Wake said to even have to consider halting services particularly during Covid-19 is hard to contemplate. “It’s just unfathomable but the reality is we’re going to have to think about these things and make some really tough decisions. “It’s just not good enough that it is falling on our shoulders. We need the State government to step up. We need urgent help.”

Hillcrest CFA charges up for the climb Hillcrest Fire Brigade’s Rochelle Poulton is doing more than just hitting the stairs for the Firefighter Stair Climb this month – she is also raising funds for Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), depression and suicide by collecting car batteries and selling stubby holders. The virtual event kicked off on 10 September and will run through to World Mental Health Day on 10 October. This year, the Stair Climb has an overall fundraising goal of $500,000 and money from this year’s challenge will go towards Lifeline, Fortem Australia and 000 Foundation. After a broken ankle prevented Rochelle from participating in the Stair Climb at Crown Metropol alongside her sister in 2018, she has committed to the cause ever since, having raised more than $4000 individually. “In a world where we share our wonderful

food pictures to Instagram and post fun photos for our loved ones’ birthdays, we still have such an issue with mental health,” she said. “My hope for doing this climb every year is to not only help raise money, but also acknowledge that it is okay to talk about mental health and it doesn’t make you any less of a person.” Rochelle will be stepping out her goal of 3000 steps at a local set of steps every weekend for three weeks, meeting the total target of 9000. Joined by her CFA colleague and friend, Molly Drane, the pair will be wearing 28kg vests to imitate firefighting gear while climbing up and down the stairs. “Every year I’ve also been collecting car batteries around town and donate them to scrap metal businesses which take them

for donations to the Firefighter Stair Climb fund,” Rochelle said. “Last year I collected 80 batteries which raised about $800 and I’m looking to beat that this year.” The fundraising initiative doesn’t stop there for Rochelle, as she has also organised to sell around 300 ‘Hillcrest Steps Up’ stubby holders. “My sister and I had a logo printed on them and we sell them off to people for however much they’re willing to give to the cause – and we’ve already sold about half of them,” she said. Those who wish to support the Rochelle, Molly and other members of the brigade in raising funds for PTSI, depression and suicide can donate at www.firefighterclimb.org. au/station/cfa/hillcrest.

Hillcrest Fire Brigade’s Rochelle Poulton is collecting old car batteries to raise funds for the Firefighter Star Climb.

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Crime rates drop By Mikayla van Loon Crime across the state and in the Yarra Ranges has seen a reduction over the last 12 months, much of which can be attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic. Data released by the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) on Thursday 30 September showed a 3.8 per cent decline in the total number of criminal incidents committed in the Yarra Ranges. Knox Region Acting Superintendent Jim Cooke said despite the rise in enforcement needed around Chief Health Officer directions, it was pleasing to see a small decline in criminal activity. In particular he said it was good to see declines in offences such as theft, which fell 19.3 per cent and drug dealing and trafficking decreasing by 45.5 per cent. The majority of crimes were in relation to breaches of the public health and safety orders, with 637 recorded compared to just 91 in the previous year. Yarra Ranges detective sergeant Ross McDonald said it was quite apparent that crime had reduced in the last year. He said this was generally because of the pandemic and the restrictions placed on people. “We know Covid-19 restrictions have reduced opportunities for would-be criminals but this has certainly not been a time for com-

placency,” Superintendent Cooke said. “Police continue to monitor criminal activity, particularly in urban areas where opportunistic crime is more prevalent, to keep the community safe.” Worryingly though breaches of family violence orders did increase from 875 to 1101 for the year ending June 2021. This was a trend that was seen across the state, with Deputy Commissioner Regional Operations Rick Nugent saying breaches of this kind reached 55,252. “Challenging as it always is, family violence incidents have increased over the last 12 months, increasing to 93,440 which is a 5.9 per cent increase,” he said. “Some of the biggest increases of family violence were in October to December coinciding with easing of restrictions last year where people were able to travel further and leave home for more reasons. “Many of the increases have been driven by adolescent offending and also elder abuse.” DC Nugent said offenders have also been moving to online platforms to harass their partners or former partners. “We do know though that family violence is still under reported. It’s still under reported in CALD communities, it’s under reported in Aboriginal communities, LGBTQI communities it’s under reported as it is with the elderly and those with disability.”

Superintendent Cooke said family violence remains a priority for Victoria Police, even though the Yarra Ranges did see a small drop of 3.6 per cent in the total number of incidents. At the beginning of the pandemic, DC Nugent said Victoria Police had a strong focus on protecting victims of family violence by ensuring those with bail conditions or intervention orders were checked on regularly. Right across the board and particularly in the Yarra Ranges, theft, robbery and burglary each saw a decrease. Items stolen from a motor vehicle decreased from 754 to 520, while other thefts decreased from 529 to 376. Sergeant McDonald said this was most likely because restrictions meant more people were at home with cars in garages and offenders were unable to access properties or vehicles as easily. Lilydale recorded the most offences in the shire with 1799. The urban areas of Chirnside Park, Mooroolbark and Kilsyth, as well as Belgrave, rounding out the top five. “With Covid-19 restrictions expected to ease in coming weeks, more people will be on the move - giving would-be criminals the chance to do the wrong thing,” Superintendent Cooke said. “The community can be assured police will be eagle-eyed as always to stop these people in their tracks.”

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The region has seen a dousing of rain for the first month of Springmore than doubling last year’s rainfall. Resident Alma Mitchell has collected the data, showing 152.6mm fell in September 2021, recorded over 15 days of the month. A welcomed relief after last year’s September total of just 63.6mm, over 19 days of the month.

Highway Patrol Report Yarra Ranges HWP units will be out over the coming weeks tasked with enforcement in relation to drink, drug and banned drivers across Yarra Ranges PSA. Friday 1st of October 2021 on Gardiners St, Lilydale a 49-year-old male driver recorded a positive result for illicit drugs and received a $545 penalty notice plus a 6-month licence suspension. On Albert Hill Rd, Lilydale a 46-year-old male driver recorded a positive Evidentiary Breath test (EBT) for alcohol: 0.108 and received a $772 penalty notice plus 10 months licence suspension.

Launching Place fire At 07:45am September 27 Hillcrest Fire Brigade was paged to a house fire in Launching Place. The resident was alerted to the fire due to their neighbours and the owner was able to evacuate himself and his dog. Quick work by initial crews meant that neighbouring properties were not impacted by fire. The fire was so intense in places that the flooring was burnt away entirely. Seville Rural Fire Brigade, Yellingbo Rural Fire Brigade Wesburn / Millgrove CFA, Yarra Junction Fire Brigade, Bayswater Fire BrigadeCFA and Hoddles Creek Fire Brigade CFA all supported the efforts on the day.

Search warrants lead to arrests Yarra Ranges Criminal Investigation Unit detectives conducted a number of search warrants last week, leading to arrests across the shire. On Tuesday 28 September, two houses, one in Mount Evelyn and one in Woori Yallock, were searched by detectives in relation to stolen property. The occupants from both those homes were arrested by police. It is believed the arrests were connected. Detectives also made an arrest in Healesville in relation to an aggravated burglary. The offender was remanded and attended court on Friday 1 October. Police returned to the address to conduct a search warrant in relation to stolen property.

By Renee Wood Health officials are urging residents in the eastern suburbs to be vigilant of Covid-19 as cases rise in the region. Daily case numbers over the past week have highlighted a spike in local cases in the east in the Yarra Ranges, Knox, Maroondah and Cardinia. At the time of publishing, Yarra Ranges had 58 active cases, Knox had 127, Maroondah 98 and Cardinia 169, as the state’s Covid-19 numbers rise to 12,711 The data can be found on https://www. coronavirus.vic.gov.au/victorian-coronavirus-covid-19-data Residents in these areas are urged to check the exposure site list daily on https:// www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/case-alertspublic-exposure-sites Vaccination numbers have also risen, allowing Greater Melbourne to see restrictions ease on community sport like golf and tennis from midnight Tuesday 28 September. This is part of the State Government’s road map out of lockdown, as we hit the milestone for 80 per cent single dose. Health officials are maintaining the message for Victorians to get vaccinated to slow the spread. Areas that have seen a spike in case num-

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Mandatory vaccine expansion Covid cases have risen in Yarra Ranges by 10 in the last 24 hours. Picture: FUSION MEDICAL ANIMATION ON UNSPLASH bers have been praised for their swift vaccination take up. “Other outbreak areas that have exceeded the state average growth in the past week include Wyndham, Milton, Dandenong, Mitchell, Cardinia, and Casey,” Health Department Deputy Secretary Kate Matson said.

“So again, I thank all of those residents for coming forward for vaccination as we all know that is the best way through the other side of this outbreak.” Vaccination rates for Victorians over the age of 16 are sitting at almost 82% single dose and 52 per cent double dose.

The State Government announced mandatoryvaccinations for authorised workers on Friday 1 October. The public health team has advised that all workers – in Melbourne and regional Victoria – on the authorised worker list will require their first Covid-19 vaccine dose by Friday 15 October in order to continue working onsite. They will need to be fully vaccinated by 26 November. The authorised worker list can be found at https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/authorised-provider-and-authorised-worker-list

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Serving up new workers An innovative and hands-on job skills program has ignited a passion in Yarra Ranges hospitality and tourism for Damien Bongouvert and provided him with much to hone and look forward to when the region re-opens to the hundreds of thousands of visitors it normally welcomes each year. The 23-year-old has already applied some of his new expertise at his uncle’s vineyard and restaurant at Seville and equally importantly the opportunity has provided him with the confidence and pathway to secure an on-site traineeship in hospitality. “I never imagined I would have had these kinds of opportunities when I moved to Australia,” he said. Damien has been working at Killara Estate since arriving from France at the start of the year but only after his mandatory two week’s hotel quarantine. During a timely out-of-lockdown period, the 23-year-old enthusiastically participated in the Hospitality Jump Start for Jobs program, a joint initiative between Yarra Ranges Council, Cire Services and Box Hill Institute Lilydale. He then had a window just before the current lockdown to apply his new front-of-house skills at Killara’s restaurant and was delighted by just how much he had learned. “The course was totally hands-on, covering barista training, food and beverage skills and customer service and responsible serving of alcohol (RSA). The skills are so important to have in any restaurant setting and I was really proud to use them confidently at Killara,” Damien said. “As part of the front-of-house course Cire had a pop-up cafe day where we served lunch prepared by Kitchen Skills students. It was a great experience and also a fun way to apply our learning.”

Damien Bongouvert has learnt a number of new skills through the Job Start for Jobs program, including how to make an excellent coffee. Picture: SUPPLIED Manager of the Killara Estate restaurant Kevin Sheehan said Damien had really benefited from the Jump Start for Jobs program with a new level of competence and knowledge of the sector, and confidence. Kevin described the Jump Start for Jobs program as a great initiative to help the region’s hospitality and tourism sector rebound from Covid. “The impact of Covid has been devastating and it is vital that we draw on everything we can to work towards a great future,” Kevin said. The Hospitality Jump Start for Jobs program comprises two face-to-face training courses focusing on Front of House and Kitchen Skills to help local people learn the essential skills most needed by the region’s hospitality and tourism sector. Each of the week-long courses is free to those who are unemployed or underem-

ployed and include certificate level components such as RSA. Front of House is conveniently delivered by Cire Training at Cire’s Chirnside Park Community Hub and Kitchen Skills at Box Hill Lilydale’s lakeside campus. Keen to build a life for himself in Australia, Damien initially consulted a careers advisor at Box Hill Institute Lilydale who recommended Jump Start for Jobs and then the traineeship. “It was a perfect fit because I was already working for my uncle and wanted to improve my skills and what I could contribute to the business,” Damien said. “Everyone in the program has been so helpful and encouraging.” With an Aussie mum and French father, Damien is from Perpignan at the foot of the Pyrenees and the last major French city before

the Spanish border. Damien has often visited Australia to catch up with relatives and particularly loves the Yarra Valley and “the stunning views from Killara Estate”. He is excited to be upskilling to help the region’s hospitality and tourism sector rebound from Covid. “Hospitality and tourism businesses are at the heart of our Yarra Ranges lifestyle and economy. Our cafes, restaurants, vineyards, gardens and other attractions draw thousands of visitors to the hills and valleys, and makes our region such a vibrant place to live,” Yarra Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister said. “Having local training providers like Cire and Box Hill Institute means that community members can learn skills locally, then put their hands up for jobs locally and put those skills to the test.” Due to on-going lockdowns, local businesses, particularly in the hospitality industry, have had to stand down employees, many of whom have sought alternative jobs where possible. The Hospitality Jump Start for Jobs program helps boost confidence in the sector that they will have access to local staff with appropriate skills when the sector re-opens. According to Victorian Government preCovid statistics, tourism in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges was estimated to be worth $778 million in 2018/19, representing 7.8 per cent of the region’s economy. It generated employment of approximately 9,300 people, 9.1 per cent of the region’s employment, directly and indirectly. The Yarra Valley and Dandenong ranges is the second largest tourist destination in Victoria outside of Melbourne with approximately 6.6 million international and domestic visitors in a normal year.

Influx of students expected for 60 new ‘free’ courses By Renee Wood Box Hill Institute is excited to welcome more students next year after the State Government expanded its Free TAFE Initiative adding 60 new courses to the list. Some of these courses include, Cert IV Vet Nursing, Cert III in Tourism, Cert IV Training and Assessment, Cert IV Outdoor Leadership and Cert III in Information Technology. CEO Vivienne King said the tourism and outdoor leadership studies will be great for the Yarra Ranges and expects 60 per cent of enrolments in 2022 will be for Free TAFE courses. “It’s been really great to see some of the courses that were under Job Trainer move across to Free TAFE for 2022, expanding the Free TAFE offering for Box Hills students.” Vivenne King said. The Free TAFE program first began in 2019 and has helped many people study in fields

Box Hill Institute is expecting a rush of new students to apply for 60 courses that have been added to the Free TAFE program. they’ve always been interested in. Ms King said Box Hill Insitute has see bigger enrollment numbers, especially in the second year when more people knew how the program worked. “Today, Free-TAFE is approximately 30 per cent of our domestic government-subsidised course commencements, with 1857 students

undertaking a Free TAFE course in 2021. “An example of a very successful Free TAFE course is the Certificate IV Cyber Security, which was introduced as part of the Free TAFE funding in 2019.” Ms King believes the demand for courses is due to the connection with sectors that need workers and it’s helping many pursue new careers without the financial burden. “I think a large reason for the increase in continued growth in enrolments is the strong alignment to government priority areas, with people needing to get back to work after losing their job during the pandemic or needing to re-skill for an in-demand job for the future.” Cert IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping student Tina Aslanidis is grateful her course is part of the Free Tafe initiative. “I’m absolutely loving it, I never thought I would be in this situation going back to school given the age that I am and I have just

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Wrong tree felled at oval By Renee Wood Warburton residents are devastated after a Yarra Ranges contractor wrongly cut down a tree at the Warburton Recreation Reserve. Contractors were sent to the site on Wednesday 29 September to remove a tree that was identified as ‘dangerous’ however, an error was made and another tree in the vicinity was felled. Director of Environment and Infrastructure, Mark Varmalis, said a photo was supplied showing a campervan near the identified tree. “However, in the time between contacting the contractor and their arrival on site, the van had moved and a non-dangerous tree – a large eucalypt – was mistakenly removed,” Mark Varmalis said. “Tags that had been placed on the tree required for removal had somehow been removed and later found on the ground nearby.” Warburton resident Katie Amos witnessed the large eculyptus being felled and is disappointed with how an error like this slipped through. “There should have been a way with a permanent marker, something that wasn’t going to come off in the weather or with possum or whatever else to have been able to identify the correct tree,” Katie Asmos said. “Whatever the checks and balances were supposed to have been done, they obviously didn’t happen. They [council] need to improve their processes.” Warburton Environment Group Vice President Karina Doughty spoke to a nearby resident who raised questions on site at the time. “The women who lives next to these trees knew which tree was ‘unsafe’ and was to be removed, but the contractors did not listen to her and made their own assumptions,” Karina Doughty said. The council said it was contacted by the feller when they realised the error after work had

Only a stump remains at the site where the approximately 35 metre tall tree was wrongly cut down at the Warburton Recreation Reserve. Picture: SUPPLIED started on the tree. “Once the contractor realised the error, they immediately contacted Council and were quite devastated over their error. The contractor has not charged the Council for the work that occurred in error,” Mr Varmalis said. When council staff arrived, the tree was too far gone and directed for the removal to continue as it had no remaining environmental value. The tree is expected to have been an asset to the community and local wildlife standing at approximately 35 metres tall and potentially up to 100 years old. The initial tree that was identified to be removed was also cut down the following day.

“There’s not as much shade as they used to be, this tree just didn’t need to come down and there’s just a lot of extra open air down there now,” Ms Amos said. Warburton Environment group said both removals are part of a larger issue where trees aren’t valued enough. “Too often we are seeing the removal of (or burning of) mature trees, which provide clean air, water, habitat and carbon storage, because of insufficient processes and lack of real community consultation. This happens along our roadsides, in logging coupes and during post logging and fuel reduction burns,” Ms Doughty said.

“What if we could develop processes which truly valued the immense importance of keeping these significant trees, our life support, in the ground.” Council has apologised for the incident. “This is an extremely rare occurrence for the Council. We sincerely apologise for the misunderstanding, in not double-checking the tree that was designated for removal, and understand the upset this has caused for some in the community,” Mr Varmalis said. “Our team is working with our contractors to improve processes to make sure this doesn’t happen again, and we’ll be looking into replacing the trees in our planting season.”

Calls for bins as rubbish grows on the Yarra Valley Trail By Renee Wood There are calls for bins to be placed at Yarra Valley Trail car parks and seating spots to reduce the growing amount of rubbish being left behind. Trail users and a coffee van business have raised concerns, urging the Yarra Ranges Council to place rubbish bins in the area. Yarra Valley Coffeeworx van owner Cas Burton is based at the car park on MacIntyre Lane six days a week and has noticed litter growing in the area as more people use the trail. “You’ve got families that are coming for their ride or walk and they start at the other end and head this way, they’ll grab something from us or they have their own food and they don’t have anywhere to put their rubbish,” Cas Burton said. Ms Burton said she collects rubbish from

There’s calls for bins to be placed in seating spots along the Yarra Valley Trail to reduce the growing amount of litter. Picture: RENEE WOOD her customers and other trash that’s been left every week. “I would at least fill a garbage bag a week and I’m taking it home to put it in my already full bins and I would say not even a quarter of it is actually my rubbish.

“You can see beer bottles, empty alcohol cans, even food waste, chip packets.” Coldstream resident Martin Ireland has also seen a growing amount of dog bags left along the trail. “People are carrying these bags and carrying their coffee cups and all the rest of it back to where the cars are, but when there’s no rubbish bins they’re just throwing it in the bush,” Martin Ireland said. “There’s nowhere to put this rubbish, which I believe should be a council problem.” Director of Environment and Infrastructure, Mark Varmalis, said visitors are encouraged to take their waste. “When visiting our trails – whether it’s the Lilydale-to-Warburton Rail Trail, the Yarra Valley Trail or one of the hundreds of paths that criss-cross our forests, parks and reserves – we encourage everyone to be mind-

ful of the environment, and make sure they take any waste with them when they leave,” Mark Varmalis said. Signage along the trail also asks people to take there rubbish with them. “Because of the size of our region, some spots in Yarra Ranges may not have bins readily available – particularly in remote areas that waste collection vehicles cannot reach. “If you’re out on a path, trial or reserve and there’s no bin nearby, please take your waste with you until you find a public bin.” Mr Varmalis said food trucks and coffee van vendors must manage their waste as part of the roadside trading permits. Works are set to start next year on the Yering to Yarra Glen stretch of the trail pending planning approval and this will also provide connection to public bins in the towns at each end.

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with Healesville Sanctuary Zookeeper James Goodridge

Healesville Sanctuary is celebrating the amazing work of animal keepers, this International Zookeeper Day [Monday October 4]. Meet just one of the of incredibly dedicated and skilled keepers – JAMES GOODRIDGE. Why did you become a zookeeper? It may sound silly, but I want to save the world by inspiring people to care about animals and our environment. My passion is to shine a spotlight on saving endangered Australian animals, and not just the cute fluffy ones! Did you always want to be a zookeeper – why? I did not really think being a zookeeper was a possibility. I studied to be a park ranger at first and then decided I really wanted to work with animals, and followed my interest in free flying birds because I find them aweinspiring. What is the most rewarding thing about being a zookeeper? The most rewarding part of what I do is free flying birds, and seeing the reactions of visitors who have a close encounter. I love the feeling I get when watching birds be birds, especially raptors! I also love teaching people about these wonderful creatures at Healesville Sanctuary’s Spirits of the Sky show. What is the most challenging/unusual task you have done as a zookeeper at Healesville Sanctuary? I would have to say the most challenging part of being a zookeeper is picking up poo, and

Healesville Sanctuary Zookeeper James Goodridge. lots of it. How did you become a zookeeper? What did you need to study? It was tricky initially to become a zookeeper. I have studied a wide range of topics including Natural Resource Management, Captive Animal Management, Heritage and Interpretive

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Eco-tourism, and specialist animal training courses. What advice would you give to anyone wanting to become a zookeeper? I would say go for it. The career path can be difficult and competitive but also incredibly rewarding - you can end up caring for animals

many people don’t know anything about, and experience moments in animals’ lives that few people get to see. It is an amazing, privileged position. Why is Spirit of the Sky such an important part of visiting Healesville Sanctuary? The Spirits of the Sky free-flight bird show at Healesville Sanctuary is a fantastic opportunity to educate and inspire thousands of people a year about native animals and their need for habitat, and to empower visitors to take action to ensure a future rich in wildlife. What is your favourite animal at Healesville Sanctuary and why? I have lots of favourites! But if I had to narrow it down, I’d pick Australia’s largest raptor the Wedge-tailed Eagle because they look fierce (and can be), but our female Magra is incredibly gentle to people she knows. At the other end of the scale, I also really love the smallest raptor, which is our Australian Kestrel named Rusty. Magra is about 3800g in weight, and Rusty is about 150g, so he’s a fast little falcon who keeps me on my toes, while the eagle looks scary but is big and cruisy. What is a fun fact about these birds, that few people would know? Both birds have a third eyelid known as a nictitating membrane. It is translucent and comes across from the side to act like a blaster shield, to protect the eye when they are hunting prey. Crocodiles have the same thing. Lastly, what is your hidden talent? I am an incredible baker who makes the best chocolate banoffee pie, and I am a trivia fiend.

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The greens are looking very inviting with the curating team doing a great job at maintaining the ‘Wimbeldon lines’

Member Allan Hubbard enjoyed teeing off for the first time in more than six weeks. (Please note masks were taken off for media photography purposes.)

Scratch player Flynn Cousens was keen to return to the club on for the first day back. (Please note masks were taken off for media photography purposes.)

Glorious golfing returns By Renee Wood After more than six painfully long weeks, golfers embraced their first chance to hit the greens with restrictions easing for social noncontact recreational outdoor activities. Golf courses in the Yarra Ranges welcomed members and golf enthusiasts back to their clubs Wednesday 29 September, all happy to oblige the two person, masks and social distancing rules. Warburton Golf Club Clubhouse Manager David Murch said almost 50 people booked in to tee off for the first day of freedom on the course. “It’s fantastic to have people back on the course - golf courses are living breathing things and the members and people coming in are the heartbeat,” David Murch said. “It’s just lovely to see people enjoying themselves in the fresh air again. I don’t think they like the scores, but they’re enjoying themselves.” Despite the wobbly scores from a lack of recent practice, players are thrilled to pick up a club and return to the sport they love. “There must have been 40 to 50 players out which was really good, that’s usually what we see on a busy Saturday so people are obviously excited to get out and it’s only Wednesday,” Member Flynn Cousens said. Only social play is currently allowed but mailcommunity.com.au

members will be making use of this time to better their skills before competitions resume. Scratch golfer Flynn Cousens is one of those who’s been playing professionally for over a year and most recently played in the club’s pennant team. “Next April is the qualifying for the Australian Tour so I want to get to a certain level by then, and it has slowed down because of Covid but I’m now back to playing 10 hours a day so I just want to keep going and moving forward instead of in and out of lockdown.” While the club’s been closed the grounds team have been working around the clock to maintain the beautiful setting. “Our curator Paul Mason and his apprentice have been continually working on the course because it still keeps growing and stuff keeps falling down as well, but there’s been a opportunity to get a lot of extra maintenance done on things like bridges, across the creeks,” Mr Murch said. “They enjoy really taking care of mowing the fairways and having the what I call the ‘Wimbledon lines’ which makes it look really nice, and of course with the spectacular views that we’ve got here you just can’t go passed it. We’re one of the best kept secrets in the valley I think.” Other sports including boating and tennis have been able to return part of the modest restrictions easing and the 10km limit has expanded to 15km.

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

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Today’s Aim: 16 words: Good 24 words: Very good 33 words: Excellent

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Firey lessons to learn Book Review by Christine Sun With the ABC now showing the six-part drama series Fires to highlight the story of everyday Australians at the front line of the Black Summer bushfires, there is no better time to read Australia’s Natural Disasters by Richard Whitaker. Fully updated since it was first published in 2005, the book is a fascinating chronicle of the ferocity of nature and the dramatic effects it has on all Australians. The author has been working in meteorology since 1971 and is now Senior Meteorologist with The Weather Channel. A passionate meteorological educator, he has authored and co-authored several books in this field. From the 1939 Black Friday bushfires to the Millennium Drought, to the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and the 2016 epidemic thun-

derstorm asthma event, and then to the 20192020 bushfires and floods – these and many other natural disasters recorded in this book are proof that we are increasingly feeling the impact of climate change. Whitaker uses engaging words and photographs, maps and weather charts to explain the causes and effects of a diverse range of meteorological events. One impressive image features the 300 metre-tall dust storm that dumped 1,000 tonnes of soil on Melbourne in February 1983. A photograph taken also in that months shows families huddling in a tunnel while the Ash Wednesday bushfires destroyed their homes. Meanwhile, a remarkable photograph captures raging floodwaters engulfing Melbourne’s Elizabeth Street in 1972. The awardwinning image was paired with another one from 2003, which shows people taking refuge

on the roofs of their cars submerged in muddy water in West Melbourne. In his efforts to document Australia’s natural disasters dating back to 1857, Whitaker helps us learn from them. In his words: “Although these events have caused tragedy, they have also led to progress, both in the prevention of a repetition, and in more effective responses to similar situations in the future.” Whitaker affirms the significant progress already made in recent decades in planning for, predicating and reacting to natural disasters, including the enhancement of satellite photography and computer simulation of the weather and improvements in weather radar and automatic weather station networks. Various government agencies and emergency services organisations have also developed considerable expertise and are training regularly for disastrous events.

Still, Australia’s ferocious natural hazards are as famous as its rich environment. Whitaker stresses the need to constantly “educate, train and practice all aspects of natural disasters, in a similar way that the armed forces ready themselves for war-time situations”. Also critical is better understanding of drought and the reasons for its onset, which has enormous economic and social benefits, particularly in relation to bushfires. As for those meteorological events on the other end of the time scale, such as severe thunderstorms, cyclones and floods, it is vital to not just disseminate warnings quickly and effectively but also to heed them. In this sense, Australia’s Natural Disasters is a timely book that helps us remember the lessons of the past and take action to plan and prepare for the future.

room boarding house. Mr Weller was the first to notice flames coming from a back room in Mrs Hubbard’s house about 8:30pm. The only equipment to fight the fire was buckets of water. The huge blaze could be seen from Lilydale and Healesville. The Healesville Guardian (14 Feb 1913) reported that bran, oats and chaff at the store burned for hours and baked onions and potatoes were …strewn broadcast. When the fire reached the portion wherein the oils were kept, the flames leaped to tremendous height, and the scene was one long remembered…there were 50 cases of kerosene, petrol, turpentine, etc in stock….So fiercely did the fire burn, that within a single hour the three premises were razed to the ground. The stables at the rear of Scott & Allen’s and the flower house were saved. …Messrs Scott and Allen estimate their loss at about £2000, against which the place is insured for £1000. For the next couple of years Scott and Allen conducted their business in Lilydale, firstly in a building on the corner of Main and Clarke Streets Lilydale, and then they moved to the corner of Main and Hutchinson Streets. This business was purchased by R. Oliver and Son early in 1915 when Scott and Allen resumed

trading in Yarra Glen. The Scott and Allen partnership continued until 1923 when Anthony Scott left the business and retired to Ivanhoe. Sam Allen died in September 1934 but his daughter Doris Myrtle Clarke (1900-1977) remained associated with the business until the late 1940s. The picture taken during the 1934 flood, displays the initials of Sam’s son Norman Allen (1903-1963) who took over for a short period but chose not to keep the business. Albert Woodroffe (1883-1955) bought the property about 1935. There were several changes of ownership and management during the next fifteen years: Eric Thomas managed the store in the early 1950s. Some will remember Charlie Papworth who also worked at the store during this period. Thomas was followed by Lyle Minns who is reputed to have been a detective before becoming a store keeper at Yarra Glen. He taught the local boys boxing in the Presbyterian Church Hall. Ivan Cazaly had the store from about 1955 until the early 1960s. After the grocery business was terminated the building was used only for temporary purposes, and was often unoccupied, until another fire gutted it on 28 June 1964.

The Yarra Glen store This photograph appeared on the Facebook page ‘Growing up in Healesville’ recently and raised a few questions about its location and possible family connections. The site, on the corner of King and Bell Streets, Yarra Glen, is now occupied by the Commonwealth Bank. A General Store operated here for about 100 years from the mid1860s until 1964 during which time the proprietor changed several times and the buildings were replaced or modified. In the late 1860s Phillip Joseph Kiernan bought an acre on the corner of King and Bell Street from William Herbert and is listed in the 1868 and subsequent Trade Directories as a storekeeper in Yarra Glen. On the 19th August 1887 he advertised in the Evelyn Observer that his ‘Old Corner Store’ was to be demolished and that his extensive stock of ‘Drapery, Hosiery, Groceries, Ironmongery, Boots & Shoes, Crockery, Brushware and Sundries’ was being removed to the ‘Old Cheese Factory’ to be sold by auction on 26 August. Mr Kiernan stated that he was going to build a new store, but this never eventuated. Kiernan disappears from the records and indications are that he may have suffered a mental illness. His wife managed the store for a while until in May 1890 another advertisement appeared, this time by Robert Hart & Co, stating that they are instructed by Messrs Gilmour and McGibbon, agents for the Trustees, to sell by public auction items from the assigned estate of P.J. Kiernan. The next person known to own the store was George Rose who appears in the Trade Directory from 1893. The store was managed for him by Mr W. C. Andrade. In January 1895 an advertisement appeared for his ‘first and final sale’. It was immediately taken over by Mr Rene Yde, who previously managed the Lilydale Cash Store. His tenure was also short-lived. Finally we come to the name of A. H. (Anthony Henry) Scott (1868-1949). Anthony was the fifth child of John Scott and Margaret Wal-

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Yarra Glen & District Living & Learning Centre History Group ters. His grandfather Joseph Scott and some of Anthony’s uncles settled in Steels Creek in the 1860s but John and Margaret Scott made their home in the Greensborough area. Anthony’s maternal grandparents lived in Dixons Creek and as a child he attended the Dixons Creek Primary School for a couple of years. In 1894 Anthony married Edith Bennetts of Daylesford and he was obviously looking to settle down in his own business when he bought into the Yarra Glen store in 1895. He invested in a new building as shown in his advertisement in the Evelyn Observer 22 May 1896 which includes the statement “new buildings” under the banner “Scott’s Stores” Anthony Scott employed Samuel John Allen (1867-1934) in the store. It is possible that Sam was related to Anthony’s wife Edith, whose mother was Catherine Allen, because both Allen families came from Daylesford. Even if they were not related to start with, Anthony and Sam definitely were from 1899 when Sam married Anthony’s cousin Alice Evelyn Scott (known as Nettie). By 1903 Sam had become a partner in the business and the store was then known as Scott & Allen General Merchants. Disaster struck on Saturday 8 February 1913 when the wooden store and neighbouring buildings were destroyed by fire. These included Scott and Allen’s store and its eightroomed dwelling, Mrs Hubbard’s confectionary shop next door and her eleven-room boarding house, plus Mr J. Reynold’s eight-

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All female dental clinic Valley Dental Family Clinic is an all female clinic based in Lilydale. The clinic is owned by Dr Rupali Prabhu and Dr Sonali Prabhu. Rupali graduated from dental school in 1999. She has worked in private and public community clinics both in, and around Melbourne. She has also lived out of the city, spending a period of time in Benalla in rural Victoria. Rupali is passionate about providing high quality dental care and takes pleasure in sharing a story and a laugh with her patients. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and always strives to provide dental treatment in a relaxing and comfortable environment. Rupali believes her practice and approach to dentistry creates an experience that will change your notion of what a trip to the dentist is. Outside of work she loves to spend time with family and her young children, sharing her passion for reading and traveling with them at every opportunity. Sonali graduated from dental school in 2003. She has worked as a dentist in both community and private practices. She has also worked various roles within the dental industry. Sonali believes that your mouth is the gateway to better wellbeing, and that a great healthy smile will leave a great lasting impression on people. Sonali loves interacting with patients and ensuring they are comfortable and at-ease. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry. She particularly loves working with older clients. In her spare time, she loves cooking delicious Indian dishes and enjoying time with her family and friends. The third dentist, , joined the Valley Dental team 2 years ago and has been an integral part of the team ever since. With over 10 years of

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IDEAL FIRST HOME OR INVESTMENT PERFECTLY located in a prime position and only a short walk to the bustling East End of Healesville, you will discover this wellpresented brick townhouse. Ideally being set to the rear of the complex, this gives you a generous and private courtyard garden. Comprising of 3 bright spacious bedrooms which the master offers built in robes plus ensuite effect while the 2 remaining bedrooms also offer built in robes. Showcasing a well-equipped modern kitchen within a large bright open plan living and dining area, with gas ducted heating, split system heating and cooling plus easy care polished timber floors. The glass sliding door leads out to the private courtyard and deck which is ideal for entertaining family and friends, or just a place to sit and relax. With solar hot water and a single lock-up garage plus additional parking, complete this great property. Currently tenanted on a month to month basis returning $1651 pcm. For sale by Open Negotiation, an online flexible terms Auction system and is open to all qualified buyers allowing for flexible terms (pending Vendor approval). The property can sell at anytime. For up to date bids and more information about Open Negotiation, visit www.openn. com.au or contact us today. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address:4/10-12 Bradshaw Drive, HEALESVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Auction: For sale by online auction at open negotiation Contact: Gary Lucas, 0407 595 113, MARK GUNTHER - FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE, 5962 3030

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CHARACTER, CHARM AND 2 HOUSES THIS stunning character home is sure to charm you as you meander down the tree lined path to the front verandah, where you can sit with a cuppa and listen to the birds in this lovely leafy location. Upon entering the beautifully presented 3 bedroom home you will note period features, polished floor boards and a wonderful family friendly layout. The master bedroom has a full ensuite and walk-in robe, and the further 2 bedrooms are spacious with built-in robes. Adjacent to the master bedroom is a glamorous formal lounge and dining with a cosy electric fire place nestled into a period mantle. A 2nd living area is open plan in design with the stylish & plentiful kitchen and meals to make the ideal family friendly hub. The large main bathroom, one of the bedrooms and the laundry are all off a side wing to the living zone which can be closed off to keep the noise out from a sleeping kiddie. This loved home boasts shady verandahs and a rear entertaining deck that overlooks your pretty and private gardens and a pathway that leads to the second, 2 bedroom house that can become a home for your dependent relative or would be fabulous holiday accommodation (all stca). With its own street frontage and separate entrance this is the ideal set up for either option as you can keep a close eye on the home, but allow the occupier to maintain their privacy and independence. With tasteful colour schemes inside and out an opportunity such as this rarely becomes available and an inspection wont disappoint in this sought after location. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 10 Henry Street, WOORI YALLOCK Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $850,000 - $920,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Samantha Price, 0438 795 190, BELL REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

Don Valley

$1,100,000 - $1,200,000

Yarra Junction

$790,000 - $860,000

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In quiet position 5 acre property enjoys tranquil mountain views. Spacious home, 2 living zones & 3 or 4 bedrooms with the garage converted into a rumpus room/bedroom. Master bedroom has built in robe spaces & ensuite. Also two-bedroom house ripe for the renovation. Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513, please contact Agent to arrange time Inspection: By Appointment only, see www.bellrealestate.com.au for more details

This beautiful home with glistening salt water pool, outdoor entertaining & 4 bedrooms. Stylish kitchen with ample bench along with a butlers pantry. There are 3 living areas, extensive outdoor entertaining areas, double lock up garage & carport. Huge allotment of approx. 1100m2. Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190, please contact Agent to arrange a time Inspection: by Appointment only, see www.bellrealestate.com.au for more details

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$530,000 - $580,000

Fantastic First Home Buying Close to Town!

Quiet, sunny and views

A solid brick home surrounded by mountain views consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 living areas - a family home perfect for everyone! Gas Ducted heating, split system heating and cooling & double garage and single carport and under house storage really complete this perfect package! Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266, please contact Agent to arrange time Inspection: By Appointment only, see www.bellrealestate.com.au for more details

Delightful 2 bedroom home, mountain views with dining and living room complete with split system top off this cosy home. Superb decking taking in the generous backyard & stunning surrounds. Low maintenance yard with a few established trees & good workshop. Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068, please contact Agent to arrange time Inspection: By Appointment only, see www.bellrealestate.com.au for more details

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Healesville 1 Mason Close

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If you desire luxury, location & quality then you must see the plans for this beautiful home, yet to be built & located only a short stroll to the centre of town. This architecturally designed home will showcase a spacious master bedroom with WIR & stylish ensuite, quality fittings & fixtures, oak timber floors, large double garage & low maintenance garden.

FOR SALE $745,000 - $775,000 Agent Gary Lucas 0407 595 113

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Thinking of Selling? We are achieving record pricing in the Yarra Valley! Properties are in very high demand and there currently is a shortage in the market.

Healesville 4/10-12 Bradshaw Drive

3A 1B 1C

Perfectly located within an easy walk to town is this beautiful townhouse. Comprising spacious bedrooms, master with ensuite effect, modern kitchen, large bright open plan living, GDH, air conditioning, timber floors, private courtyard, deck, solar hot water, garage plus additional parking complete this great property. Currently tenanted at $1651 pcm

Openn Negotiation Sale Current Bid $520,000 Inspect By Appointment Agent Gary Lucas 0407 595 113

Don’t miss out on this opportunity and take advantage of these current market conditions. Private Inspections are back and our online auctions via Openn Negotiation have been selling over reserve and with many bidders. Contact us today, we have all the online and virtual tools to get you SOLD! E iN N L N O O CTi AU

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Healesville 6 Eadie Avenue

3A 1B 3C

Set close to town on approx 780m2 is this fantastic home, perfect for all 1st home buyers! Comprising a versatile floor plan with 3 bedrooms and multiple living areas. This large corner allotment is complete with 2 storage sheds, undercover entertaining area with a brick fireplace & double carport.

Openn Negotiation Sale Current Bid $675,000

Yarra Glen 10A Farrell Avenue

3A 2B 2C

This neat & tidy home features a generous open plan living area, polished floorboards, master Inspect by Appointment complete with ensuite & WIR, 2 additional good-sized bedrooms, split system air conditioning & oversized Mark Gunther 0448 623 030 double garage. All this set on a fully fenced, low Gary Lucas maintenance block, close to the township of Yarra 0407 595 113 Glen. Perfect for investment or a first home buyer.

Openn Negotiation Sale Current Bid $615,000 Inspect By Appointment Agent Mark Gunther 0448 623 030

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Healesville 226 Don Road

4A 2B 6C

Healesville 3 Pemberley Close

3A 2B 2C

Now Sold - Sale via online auction via Openn Negotiation.

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This 3 bedroom home is now Under Offer. Sale via online auction at Openn Negotiation with 20 bids and sold well over reserve.

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Sold to the very first buyer who inspected the home! Properties are in high demand, and selling at record high prices. We have all the virtual and online tools to get you SOLD in this current market.

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In accordance with Section 163 of the Local Government Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the Yarra Ranges Shire Council at its meeting of 28 September 2021 has resolved of its intention to declare a special charge for the Black Street and Robert Street, Lilydale - road improvement works, for the purpose of defraying the expenses incurred in the provision by Council of road improvements carried out under Sections 8 and 10 of the Local Government Act 2020.

In accordance with Section 163 of the Local Government Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the Yarra Ranges Shire Council at its meeting of 28 September 2021 has resolved of its intention to declare a special charge for the Adrienne Court and Maxwell Court, Millgrove - road improvement works, for the purpose of defraying the expenses incurred in the provision by Council of road improvements carried out under Sections 8 and 10 of the Local Government Act 2020.

The special charge is intended to be declared in respect of those properties shown within the designated area for this special charge scheme as outlined by heavy lines on the plan below, being properties that have abuttal to or gain primary access via Black Street and Robert Street, Lilydale.

A copy of the proposal to levy is available online by searching Council’s website for the Agenda of the 28 September 2021 Council meeting.

Public Submission The Chief Executive Ofﬁcer, Yarra Ranges Shire Council and can either be hand delivered to the mailbox outside 61-65 Anderson Street, Lilydale (entrance via the Coles carpark), emailed to mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au or posted to PO Box 105, Lilydale, Vic. 3140.

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A copy of the proposal to levy is available online by searching Council’s website for the Agenda of the 28 September 2021 Council meeting. In accordance with Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989, any person wishing to make a submission on the proposal must do so in writing to the undersigned by 3 November 2021. Submissions should be addressed to: Public Submission The Chief Executive Officer, Yarra Ranges Shire Council and can either be hand delivered to the mailbox outside 61-65 Anderson Street, Lilydale (entrance via the Coles carpark), emailed to mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au or posted to PO Box 105, Lilydale, Vic. 3140. Any person making a submission is entitled to request in the submission that the person wishes to appear in person, or to be represented by a person specified in the submission, at a meeting to be heard in support of that submission. Any person requesting to appear in person or to be represented by a person specified in his or her submission will be notified of the day, time and place of the meeting of the Council or of a committee determined by the Council to hear submissions. All submissions will be considered in accordance with Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989. Copies of submissions (excluding submitter’s names and addresses) will be made available at the Council meeting when submissions are considered. It is proposed to declare this special charge at the Council meeting to be held on 23 November 2021, or should this meeting not proceed then the next available meeting, after the consideration of the submissions received.

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Courts to be covered By Mikayla van Loon The Lilydale and Yarra Valley Netball Association (Valley Netball) which is based at Pinks Reserve in Kilsyth is one step closer to being able to play in all weather conditions. Three courts have just been approved to have shelters built by Yarra Ranges Council, ensuring the sport can continue during the winter months. Councillor Len Cox said the netball facility is the largest hub for female sport in the shire, catering for at least 1500 girls and women every Saturday. “Since the council built those courts, it has been very well used. There’s 12 courts, two of them have got a roof on them at the moment and of course it means in bad weather there’s really only two courts that are usable at the moment,” he said. When Star Mail spoke to Valley Netball president Simon Grimes in July, the vision was to have a further four courts covered by the end of the year. “We are very disappointed with the result but are also happy that construction can finally begin,” Mr Grimes said. “After two years of delays in a time when we’ve had no netball, it would have been great to have the construction works already completed but we’re happy to see things move forward.” The State government awarded Pinks Reserve $10.5 million three years ago for upgrades for all clubs that use the facilities. Due to the delay in construction, only three court shelters can now be afforded under the close to $2 million budget assigned to the netball association. “Unfortunately, in those three years costs have apparently gone up considerably and so the $2 million isn’t enough for four courts to be roofed,” Cr Cox said. Valley Netball have offered to put $200,000 towards the building of the fourth

By Mikayla van Loon Sports clubs across the Yarra Ranges will benefit from improvement to buildings, facilities and land after the council voted to approve a number of capital works grants. Successful clubs include Yarra Glen Bowls Club, Lilydale Croquet Club, Olinda Ferny Creek Junior Football Club, Seville Pony Club, Woori Yallock Community & Sports Club, Upwey South Tennis Club and Mount Evelyn Netball Club. The capital development grants program allows clubs to partially fund improvements to facilities with a contribution of up to $30,000 from the council. This year’s grants will fund 13 clubs from all over the shire with a total of $160,304 awarded. Councillor David Eastham said for many of the clubs listed in the grant program this year, it has taken quite a few years for them to fundraise at least 50 per cent of the funds needed for these upgrades. “I think this is a great example of where the council partners up with the community to deliver great outcomes. These are not ideas the council has put on the table, these are ideas that the community have come to us with, which I think is always great when we can support them,” he said. Councillor Jim Child agreed and congratulated each successful club for the effort they went to to raise funds to apply for the program. “The contributions from those clubs that have been successful, that is just amazing for us to look at the outcome there of a spend of 160 odd thousand dollars, the commitment

Silvan Football Club will use the capital grant for a new electronic scoreboard. 240427 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS from those clubs to put their contribution in for their capital works on their particular site is just amazing,” Cr Child said. Upgrades selected by the applicants range from new court and pitch surfaces to new clubrooms, as well as fencing, lighting and security. Although some clubs were unsuccessful in this round of funding from the council, Cr Eastham encouraged them to keep working towards the 2022/23 application intake. “I know there were a couple that were unsuccessful but if this list is anything to go by, some that were unsuccessful in previous years have come back to be successful this year.”

Three more of the netball courts at Pinks Reserve will be covered with the construction company now awarded. 243323 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS court but it will still leave a funding shortfall of $310,000. The additional funds need to be located by 16 November to ensure the fourth court shelter can be built with the others. “It is court three that is not fully funded which is our show court. The shortfall is only $310,000, which is comparatively not much when compared to the funding council have committed to other facilities. It’s also a blow considering how underfunded Pinks Netball Facility is,” Mr Grimes said. So far, through a $10 player levy over the last 10 years, Valley Netball has funded close to $1 million worth of upgrades to court surfaces, new seating, additional shelters, security and timers. Yarra Ranges Council CEO Tammi Rose has been delegated the role of liaising with the State government and Pinks Reserve’s Project Reference Group to establish whether funding from other parts of the reserve’s upgrade can be adjusted or if initial funding can be increased. Although not the outcome the council or the netball association was hoping for, Cr Cox said it will give players better facilities than what they have currently. Greenline Construction has been awarded the tender for the construction of the netball court roofs for a total cost of $1.9 million.

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Coldy gets Fritsch fever By Renee Wood Coldstream is still beaming with Demons pride a week on from the AFL Grand Final with one player shining bright for residents to admire - Bayley Fritsch. The Demons forward put in a stellar performance in the big game, clearing six goals, leaving his family glued to the screen at home cheering for 31. “It’s the most amazing thing to happen for our family, we’re unbelievable so happy for him and the demons,” Bayley’s dad Scott Fritsch said. “We were yelling that loud at every goal he got, wow what a buzz, I was proud as punch all of the family was, he did so well.” The town was painted in blue and red for Fritsch last weekend, decorations were placed along Maroondah Highway, on homes and fences. “Everyone got behind him from this great town, we got a heap of stuff to put out around the place and heaps of friends and family helped we are so grateful.” A celebration through decorations was unfortunately the only way they could support Bayley while Covid-19 restrictions are in place. Scott said it’s a great thing for the area as well and expects Bayley will inspire many young players from the local club the Coldstream Cougars. “He will sure push kids from our great club

The Fritsch family and friends dressed Coldstream in Demons’ colours for the big game. to push and have a crack at getting to the highest level, we will have a get together at the club with all the members as well.” The Coldstream Cougars were also very proud of its past player, sharing their praise through social media. “We would like to send a MASSIVE congratulations to Bayley Fritsch on a magnificent game in Saturday night’s Grand Final. Your Coldstream Football and Netball Club family is more than proud of your absolute determination throughout your football career. Not only being a part of a team playing in a significant game but kicking a whopping six snags, in a GRAND FINAL! Well done Fritta and all the best in the celebrations,” The Cougars wrote on Facebook.

The Coldstream Cougars have announced two new leaders for its women’s side heading into the new season. Cougars player Chelsea Willis has been named as coach, while North Ringwood player Sherie Wood will work alongside her as assistant coach. Chelsea joined the club in 2020 for the Cougar’s inaugural year but suffered an injury at the start of the 2021 season. Despite the setback, Chelsea continued to support the team and the new recruits in a non-playing role - something the club saw great value in and asked her to step into the lead role. It’s Chelsea first time in a coaching position after playing two season of women’s footy and school football. The new coach is excited to take on the role and said she’s extremely passionate about growing women’s footy. “Football has always been a big part of my life, that’s why I made the decision to come across to Coldstream in 2020 to be part of creating a pathway for junior, senior women’s football, and being a part of that initial stages of setting up a club,” Chelsea said. Chelsea and Sherie already have a strong bond from playing together for the North Ringwood Saints and being part of the team’s premiership win in 2019. Sherie will bring prior leadership skills to the role from coaching teams between under 10s and under 16s and time as an assistant coach to other youth sides. The new assistant coach also has years of experience on the field with around 180 games under her belt. “My playing knowledge is really helpful and I can see it from a coaching perspective and how to explain why we need to do something a certain way,” Sherie said. “Also, being able to develop the girls skills, I’ve been taught a lot of different ways how to do things so being able to be diverse in my coaching.” The duo will lead a strong committed squad who has stayed connected in the midst of two interrupted seasons, with everyone hopeful a preseason will start in November. “It’s a great opportunity to work on and educate the girls around injury prevention, there is an element of strength and conditioning that we really need to focus on as women are more susceptible in some areas,” Chelsea said. “Motivation isn’t an issue for the team which has been really great, they’re itching to get started now and players are do-

Playing the Par 3 “Key Hole” 13th For Golfers living within 15km of the RACV Golf Course, it must have been a relief to be playing again. Congratulations to the ground crew once again, the course looks splendid, what a wonderful job you have done. I was certainly appreciating the surrounds as I turned my back on Mt Rael to walk from the ‘Island Green’ to the Par 3, 13th Tee Block, where my playing partner Howard Vaughan was waiting. Howard a former fast bowler, who played cricket for Ringwood and later Healesville, is a tall stylish man who plays left handed and at his best his handicap was 11. Having taken the honours on the previous hole, he had already set his ball on the tee. These days, the ‘mollydooker’ plays off 17 and relies on a relaxed easy swing. Today the flight his ball needed to cover 140 odd metres and as I watched on, he walked behind his ball, searching the easterly layout, there’s bushland to his right defining that part of the fairway, the native grasses have been retained in front of the Tee which stretch towards and outlines two bunkers mailcommunity.com.au

Callen’s column Ian Callen before the green to his left. One in front, which protects the front of green and the other off to the left side. I hadn’t really noticed it before but the grassland disguises a slight up slope that creates a type of platform for the putting surface. But don’t be fooled by that large ‘key kole’ shaped sand trap (yes, it gives the hole its name), but it’s placing deceives many into thinking the green is closer than it actually is. Oh, one other thing - you need to consider the placement of the pin for it can brings the second sand trap into play. Vaughan threw some grass into the air and watched it drift slowly away to the right and in the words of Laurie Tormey Howard

says, “When in doubt aim for the toilet block. Not much to worry about today it’s hardly a breeze, but when it prevails, it can be fierce.” It’s not the most difficult hole on the course just make sure you avoid that ‘key hole’. Howard’s strike was a little strong sending his ball slightly beyond the green and to the right, but having played a couple of times with him I know he’s a terrific recovery golfer with great touch about the greens. I remembered him landing his tee shot on the putting surface at the 16th, only to watch it spin backwards into the burn, he took the drop and sunk the chip. That was then and on this day, he needed to land his ball on the top of the slightest of mounds that laid just before the pin anywhere else and his ball would kick and run away… as it did. Unfortunately Howard had to settle for a bogey but ‘them’s’ are the breaks and really… it’s just great to be out on course again. Let’s hope we can play the Par 4, 14th ‘the turtle’ next week.

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Sherie Wood has been named as the Coldstream Cougars’ women’s assistant coach. ing stuff individually, so trying to keep that up and not lose momentum through the off season.” The team is also keen to see new players join the Cougars for the upcoming season. “The culture at Coldstream is really solid and initially that’s what enticed me to want to stay on in some sort of capacity,” Chelsea said. “The women we do have in the team range from from 16 years olds through to 38 and the friendships they’ve made have been amazing.”

Golf returns but scores are low By Karl Hradsky Well, after a long hiatus due to Covid we are back on the course. Scores were kept down due to lack of practice and the wet conditions causing the greens to be very slow. Numbers were down but we had enough to stir up a small competition. Scores were kept down due to lack of practice and the wet conditions causing the greens to be very slow. Greg Urquhart (13) came in the winner with 35 Stableford points. He also hit one of the Nearest to Pin (NTP) and won the Secret Holes competition with 9 points over 4 holes. The Handasyde tussle continues with Chris Handasyde (5) defeating his son Tom Handasysde (18) on countback, both with a score of 32. Other NTPs were hit by Chris Handasyde and Karl Hradsky. Tuesday, 5 October, 2021

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