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2022 Easter is a special time for families and friends to reconnect and celebrate the precious gifts of life. These holidays there is plenty to do around the Yarra Valley and Upper Yarra, from Easter Egg hunts to church services. Look inside for Easter entertainment ideas, delicious dining and messages from Star Mail advertisers.
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Berrylicious Easter fun By Renee Wood Jay Berries is hosting a special Easter affair once more at the farm, encouraging families to come and enjoy egg hunts, tractor rides, upick sessions and much more on Easter Sunday and Monday. Tickets are open for the Easter Festival and events manager Justine Stewart said it’s something everyone looks forward to. “We are a really family friendly farm and we want people to come and have a relaxing day and enjoy their time,” Ms Stewart said. Easter egg hunts will be held for two to 16 year olds through the rows of strawberries, while a smaller version for the under twos will also be on offer. Tractor tours are also available for anyone who’s interested in learning about the 17 acre farm and its history, something that’s regularly offered by owner John Stewart to share knowledge on their food production. “We’re not classified organic but we run organically, we biologically control pests and use all organic fertilisers,” she said. “Not a lot of farms are organic like we are and the most important thing for us is to pro-
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Families hunting for eggs at last year’s Easter Festival at Jay Berry Farm. duce natural healthy fresh produce that you can’t get in the stores. “We were in the commercial industry for roughly 20 years and all the sprays that were on the fruit, we realised that’s not we want to eat so why give it to others, so we came out of
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the commercial business to go organic.” U-pick sessions will be part of the ticket, with strawberries and raspberries to be ripe for the picking. “For strawberries, we’ve got a decent crop now and in the next couple of weeks it’s only
going to increase, so we will have a good to fantastic supply. “Raspberries are a bit more reliant on the weather, so it depends on that over the next couple of weeks. We hope to have a light to medium supply of raspberries for Easter as well.” The event will run Easter Sunday 17 April and Easter Monday 18 April from 8.30am to 4.30pm at 140 Wandin Creek Rd, Wandin East VIC 3139. For more information visit https://jayberries.com.au/easter-festivities-2022/
Easter egg hunts at Warratina and Eastern Golf Club Kids are welcome to join Warratina Lavender Farm and the Easter Bunny for an Easter egg hunt for Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday. For $10, each child will receive a mud map of the gardens depicting where four egg tokens can be found. There will be a morning and afternoon session each day. The four tokens can be exchanged for a bunch of chocolate eggs of all sizes. Parents can relax and enjoy refreshments in the tea room, while the little ones run around looking for tokens. Dogs on leads are welcomed. Warratina Lavender Farm is located at 105 Quayle Rd, Wandin Yallock. The Eastern Golf Club in Yering will also be hosting an Easter Egg hunt on Sunday 11 April from 10am to 12pm with a special appearance from the Easter Bunny. There will be hot cross buns and fun, kidfriendly with activities to enjoy including
face painting and a balloon artist. Each child will receive an Easter-themed goody bag to take home. Cost is $18.00 per child. Golf and Social Club members are welcome. Bookings are essential.
More hunts down the line By Mikayla van Loon After two years of being unable to do proper events for both the school and broader community, Victoria Road Primary School in Lilydale is eager to be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on the Easter long weekend. Although not something the school has ever done before, assistant principal Jane Searle said the parent fundraising committee saw it as a great opportunity to raise funds for the school and bring everyone together. “Anything that’s been able to bring our community together has been cancelled or rescheduled or reorganised to online really since 2019. So it will be a nice opportunity to bring the community together as well,” she said. Having been on the cards for a while, Ms Searle said the fundraiser will go towards improvements of the school’s grounds and particular outdoor learning areas. “We’re raising the money for landscaping the top part of our school. All the funds will go towards that. It’s pretty drab at the moment. So we’re looking to have a complete overhaul really in that area, including all sorts of learning spaces and outside play spaces.” Wanting to work with the children in outdoor spaces in creative ways, the school already has a small permaculture garden and greenhouse for its herbology gardening program, a reference to the Harry Potter name for plant studies. Inspiring the children to learn outdoors, be creative and understand the gardening process, Ms Searle said the school community and parents hope to expand the development into other areas. 2W MAIL
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Landscaping works will overhaul the school grounds and outdoor learning spaces for the students. “Long term, what we’d like to be able to do is continue to fundraise money and shift what is currently an unused block in the school into a kitchen space so that we can grow our own produce and sell it at the canteen and see the plant to plate type thing playing out.” On Saturday 16 April the school will be hosting three Easter egg hunt sessions to be booked by families with the times being 10.30am, 11.15am and 12pm. A sausage sizzle, ice cream and coffee van, as well as arts, crafts and other activities will be set up for people to enjoy before and after the egg hunt on the oval. Ms Searle said the day is open to everyone, not just the school community and she hopes people take advantage of the event. Tickets are $10 and bookings need to be made for each egg hunt time slot.
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Bunnies are a pet for life By Derek Schlennstedt While most people associate Easter with holidays and chocolate eggs, those luxuries couldn’t be further from the minds of those running animal shelters. Instead of partaking in the Easter celebrations, shelters around Victoria are preparing to be inundated with abandoned ’Easter’ bunnies. Pet stores throughout Victoria traditionally report a significant increase in the selling of domestic rabbits during the Easter period, and in the weeks and months following many of these rabbits will find themselves at the Rabbit Run-away Orphanage in Olinda, where they will be looked after. It’s not easy though, so the community’s urged to consider the long term care needed when purchasing a pet. “If you’re going to consider a rabbit as a pet, consider it as a pet and not as an Easter present or a way to placate the kids,“ owner of the Rabbit Runaway Orphanage, Judi Inglis said. “Learn about the animal before purchasing it and find out if that animal is going to suit your lifestyle and is the best pet for your family. “Rabbits are a prey animal and are not good with children under eight, they’re not as interactive as a dog. “Everyone thinks they are cute and cuddly animals, but they aren’t an animal that likes to be picked-up and cuddled... if they have their feet off the ground they associate it with a predator having them.” In recent years rabbits have become a common domestic pet among younger families. For those individuals who are still pining for a rabbit for Easter, Judi welcomes people to visit the orphanage, where visitors can learn about how to look after a rabbit, and meet some of their bunnies.
Adopting an animal is always a great option for families considering a new pet. The orphanage is open Tuesday to Saturdays by appointment only. “We are full of Easter bunnies here; so if you’re considering rabbits for Easter, then perhaps come up and make that the Easter treat instead,” Ms Inglis said. The Rabbit Run-Away Orphanage is located at 19 Stanley Street, Olinda, You can donate money to help the volunteer-run orphanage at https://www.gofundme.com/special-needs-rabbits-vet-bills.
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All welcome to services By Renee Wood Yarra Valley churches are welcoming the community to join an Easter Service. Healesville Uniting Church will be hosting various services from Thursday 14 April to Sunday 17 April at both the Healesville and Yarra Glen Uniting Church. Rev. Deacon Debrah Kottek said the services are open to all who would like to attend. “Anyone is welcome to any of the services whether you normally go to church or not, we’re very welcoming of everybody,” Rev. Deacon Kottek said. Last Easter saw some restrictions on churches, with density limits and mask wearing in force, but this year things are back to normal with no requirements, other than for hospitality offerings. Rev. Deacon Kottek said Easter is a time that brings deep reflection commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. “Good Friday is a beautiful time to go to church but it is a time of deep reflection and emotion and sadness as well. “With all the struggle people have experienced over the last couple of years with Covid – Good Friday touches people generally quite deeply.” Rev. Deacon Kottek said the church is always there for people who need support and encourages anyone to reach out and use the resource. “We are all spiritual beings and we do feel things in differently and finding our faith for many of us is source of strength.” The Easter Sunday service will also be ac-
companied by a morning tea, with the day symbolic of a celebration for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. “Certainly it’s about the message of hope that can be found in the gospel today and how can we live together in this world today as people of the gospel.” Service information: Maundy Thursday - 7pm Yarra Glen Uniting Church Good Friday - 10am Healesville Uniting Church Easter Sunday - 9am Yarra Glen Uniting Church and 11am Healesville Uniting Church Catholic Parish of Healesville Easter Mass Times 14 April - Holy Thursday 7:30 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by Altar of Repose, Individual Prayer and Adoration. 15 April - Good Friday 3:00pm Passion of the Lord 16 April - Holy Saturday 7.30pm Easter Vigil Mass 17 April Easter Sunday Mass 10:30am St. Patrick’s, Lilydale 8:30am St. Brigid’s, Healesville St Aloysius - Yarra Glen 10am Good Friday for Stations of the Cross St John’s Anglican Church Good Friday 10am Remembrance Service Resurrection Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion
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Upper Yarra Churches preparing for Holy Week By Callum Ludwig Churches in the Upper Yarra are preparing for the upcoming Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday on 10 April through to Easter Sunday on the 17th. It’s an exciting time for churches, and the community is preparing. Millgrove Baptist Church Pastor Larry Edwards said everyone is welcome to attend their Easter services. “On Good Friday we’ll be having our service at 9.30am, and on Easter Sunday our
resurrection service will be at 10am,” he said. “On Sunday, we will also have a celebration somewhere afterward, where people can join together and have a chat and a cup of tea.” Easter is a very significant time not only to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus, but for Christians to come together and enjoy the company of one another. “We can’t underestimate the importance of being together, a church has a tremendous community and the spirit of love,” Pr Edwards said.
“When people walk into the church, they should experience is a sense of warmth and comfort, and feel things are all right at the moment, while I’m here in the presence of God and God’s people.” Millgrove Baptist Church is also involved with local charity organisation LinC, and will be continuing to be involved in LinC’s SecondBite program on Good Friday where food supplies are given out to those in need. Here are the details for local church services: Sacred Heart Catholic Parish are hosting a
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Mass of the Lord’s Supper in Yarra Junction on Holy Thursday at 6pm in place of their usual service, a Stations of the Cross event on Good Friday in Warburton, an Easter Vigil on Easter Saturday 6pm at Yarra Junction and an 8.30am Easter Sunday service in Warburton. Woori Yallock Presbyterian Chruch has Good Friday and Easter Sunday services at 10am. River Valley Church in Millgrove has a Good Friday service at 5pm and an Easter Sunday service at 10am.
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RACV is urging Victorians to take care on the roads with simple steps to help ensure you enjoy your trip and make it home safely this long weekend. There are significant increases in traffic over Easter, as families drive far and wide to be with their loved ones. Driver fatigue from traveling long distances and potentially hazardous autumn weather conditions makes this holiday an especially dangerous time on the roads. In the past six years, 18 people have been killed on Victorian roads over the Easter long weekend. While last year set a precedent for Victorian motorists, four people were killed over the Easter break in 2015. Brian Negus, RACV General Manager Public Policy, said there are basic steps every driver can take to reduce their chance of being involved in a crash. “When we get behind the wheel of a vehicle, we have a responsibility to ourselves and all other road users. Choosing to speed, driving when tired, or quickly checking that text message can have devastating consequences,” said Mr Negus. “No person should be killed or seriously injured on our roads at Easter or at any
time. Last year proved that we can all make it home safely this long weekend.” Tips for driving safe this Easter: Obey the speed limit - pay attention to signs when driving on unfamiliar roads and reduce your speed if weather conditions become hazardous Don’t drink and drive - leave the car at home or make alternative arrangements to get home Keep mobile phones out of reach - there is no text or call that is so important as to put your and other people’s lives at risk Take plenty of rest breaks - fatigue is a major factor in one in five fatal Victorian crashes. A fifteen minute power nap can save your life. To raise awareness of road safety, RACV has teamed up with Air Ambulance Victoria and the Royal Melbourne and Alfred Hospitals in the ‘5 Second Safety’ campaign. Five second videos from crash survivors, trauma surgeons and people impacted by road trauma are raising awareness of the very real and devastating impact of road crashes and they ask the question ‘what are you going to do?’ to help make our roads safer.
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Buns are a seasonal treat Easter in Australia is a time of chocolate eggs, cooler mornings and, of course, the smell of toasted hot cross buns. Quick question before you bite into your fruity festive snack though: did you know it was once illegal to sell hot cross buns outside of Christmas and Good Friday? These days hot cross buns seems to be available almost all year round. “ We believe it’s really special that we have certain foods at certain times of the year only, that can be celebrated for a short period of time,“ said Kylie Bray, the manager at Beech-
worth Bakery Healesville. “When it comes to Hot cross buns, we are traditionalist, so they are absolutely only a seasonal thing for us.” The first records of a spiced and crossed bun are from the 14th century in St Albans, England, where a monk distributed what he called a “St Albans bun“ to the poor on Good Friday. The bun initially recognised Eostre, the Saxon goddess of spring, with each of the quadrants of the bun symbolising a different season: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
The process of making and baking hot cross buns is meticulously planned at Beechworth Bakery. “We take time and care to make our hot cross buns, because we know the longer the process the better the result,” Ms Bray said. Beechworth Bakery is proud of their traditional recipe, which has been in use there for more than 36 years, and their customers passionately agree. But the bakery is not afraid to branch out if their customers demand it. “We like the classics and we have a lot of re-
spect for them,” Ms Bray said. “When we do something, we want to do the best that we can and that, of course, also includes any new additions to our range.“ Following feedback from their customers, this year Beechworth Bakery have introduced chocolate hot cross buns. “Our customers really love them, especially the ones that don’t like fruit in their buns,” Ms Bray said. “And you know what? Because it’s Eastertime, it’s also okay to have chocolate for breakfast!”
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The benefits of creating in an uncertain world
“If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that life is to be celebrated and it’s the simple things that matter the most,” says craft expert Shannon Wong-Nizic, from Oh Creative Day. Picture: SUPPLIED and plant them around your neighbourhood. To download Shannon’s Easter craft templates and how-to’s, visit: visit: www.pilotpen.com.au. “Spoonville is a wonderful way to connect with friends and neighbours through sharing the joy of craft - what better time than Easter to take the time to have some fun!” says Shannon. Shannon Wong-Nizic is a teacher, mum of three and avid crafter. She runs a popular blog and online parenting resource dedicated to all things creative, www.ohcreativeday.com/
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Egg-celent craft recipe When it comes to Easter, egg decorating is somewhat of a tradition. And if you haven’t given it a go, here’s a how-to on dyeing, painting and marbling hard boiled eggs. The first step may be simple but place the eggs in a pot of water and bring to the boil on the stove. Then let them simmer for ten minutes and cool. Now it gets to the creative part. Let’s start with dyeing eggs. Fill some cups halfway with hot water, a teaspoon of vinegar and a teaspoon of food colouring - repeat with all the colours you want to use. Carefully place the egg in the coloured water and leave for five minutes - when it’s done, you’ll have one completely coloured egg. If you want to go one step further, use string, tape or elastic bands to create patterns. Should marbling your eggs take your fancy, here’s two ways to try. Using shaving cream or whipped cream (if you’d like to eat your eggs) Place the eggs in a bowl of vinegar and leave for 20 minutes. Using a large dish, fill with a layer of shaving cream and add some drops of food dye - even divide the dish into two to four sections and do multiple colours. Using a skewer, swirl and marble the colours together, then roll the egg gently over the surface of the shaving cream and once covered, place on some paper towel for 20 minutes. Wash off excess shaving cream using a bowl of water.
Using oil In a glass bowl, add one cup of hot water, a teaspoon of white vinegar and five to ten drops of food colouring (be sure to use a light colour for the base of the egg). In another bowl, one cup of water with about 20 drops of food colouring and a tablespoon of vegetable oil. When the egg is completely dry, place it into the bowl of oil mixture with a spoon and gently roll. Take it out when marbled and dry on paper towel. Other options include using watercolour paint or acrylic paint to make patterns and designs of all sorts. Don’t forget to wear old clothes or an apron and maybe gloves too, it can get messy.
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There’s no doubt about it, the last two years have been a rollercoaster ride of change, fear and uncertainty. However, one thing that many of us have relied on is the security of home and the everyday joy found in simple pleasures. School teacher and craft expert Shannon Wong-Nizic says that this is particularly true when it comes to children, who benefit enormously from home-based ‘back to basics’ activities such as crafting, needlework and baking. “Creative pursuits help children feel grounded and calm - it requires them to busy their hands, put down their screens, still their minds and be present in the moment,” Shannon says. “These are such important self-care skills for little ones to learn growing up in today’s fast-paced, news-driven world.” Shannon says that Easter is the perfect time for parents to connect with their children through craft. “Holiday periods like Easter provide us with a beautiful opportunity to create calming family traditions, particularly after so many of us have had a turbulent school term dealing with issues surrounding COVID,” she says. To help create a ‘calming craft bubble’ in your home this Easter, Shannon has put together some inspirational Easter craft activities – a cute Easter Bilby hat, perfect for the Easter Hat Parade and an ‘Eggscellent Spoonville’ activity whereby you can decorate wooden spoons to look like Easter Eggs
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It’s all about Easter fun The Blue Lotus Water Garden have teamed up with Mad Hatter Theatrics and the Easter Bunny to provide a magical experience for children this coming Easter. Eggcellent egg hunts will take place with the Easter Bunny and his storybook friends in the Flower Fairy Garden on Saturday 16th, Sunday 17 and Monday 18, April between 11am-1pm each day. The Easter Bunny along with Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and other characters will be in the gardens to entertain the children. Once the egg hunts finish, the children will be invited to take part in a wonderful roving pantomime featuring everyone’s favourite storybook friends. To keep the kids occupied for the rest of their visit, we also offer Garden Spotto activity which encourages them to find many interesting things around the gardens including our new Cascadia Falls, Kids Play Castle and the garden’s friendly Dragons. The Blue Lotus Water Garden offers a fantastic destination for families over April with over 14 acres of stunning lakes, waterfalls and amazing plant exhibits to explore. Thousands of autumn flowers including sunflowers, impatiens, petunias, begonias, salvias and many others provide colourful vistas as visitors wander the grounds. Special garden exhibits not to miss include the Kakadu Lagoon with its display of rare native Australia waterlilies and of course the amazing Giant Amazon Waterlily with its huge lily pads.
If you’re looking for a great place to go with the family these holidays, then the Blue Lotus Water Garden is a must. Its facilities are outstanding with dozens of Bali style picnic huts, numerous BBQs, the Lily Pond Cafe and Ice Cream Shop plus a great retail plant nursery and two gift shops. Easter Ticket Prices: Adults $20, Senior/Pensioner $17.50, Egg Hunt + Child (0-15) $6, Child (0-3 excluding egg hunt) free For more information about the gardens, their Easter activities or to book tickets, please visit their website www.bluelotus.com.au or call 5967 2061.
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Colourful kids Healesville Primary School students enjoyed a special colour run event to mark the end of a fundraiser for a new shade sail for the have been working hard fundraising for a new shade sail. The total tally from the fundraising this year equaled over $15,000. School business manager Louise George said it’s been a great achievement after three years fundraising, with the total cost $36,000. “Each year we’ve quarantined the money that we’ve raised, and this year we’re finally able to put all that money together and we can get shade above the playground,” Ms George said. All students were given the opportunity to fundraise with grade three student Macey awarded a prize before the colour run for raising the most amount, more than $1000. Turn to page 7 for more Healesville Primary School students enjoyed a special colour run for a shade sail fundraiser. Picture: RENEE WOOD
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Works completed By Callum Ludwig Melbourne Water has upgraded and completed dam remediation works of the Upper Yarra Dam ensuring continued integrity and stability of the dam wall. Minor site works are ongoing but the major civil upgrade works are now complete. Government/Melbourne Water spokesperson thanked the local community for their patience and understanding while this project was carried out. “Melbourne Water and our delivery partner Seymour Whyte have completed an upgrade to Upper Yarra Dam so the reservoir can continue to supply world-class drinking water to Melburnians,’ they said. “Melbourne Water has an excellent safety record and operates under some of the strictest and most conservative dam safety rules in the world.” The major work done was undergone over the last 18 months, safely laying material to create filter trenches along the wall, utilising materials from the existing dam and immediate area as well as importing the additional materials needed. These include; Excavation of approximately 265,000m3 from the dam wall Imported 114,200 tonnes of various materials (equivalent to 3,450 trucks and trailers) Placed approximately 180,000m3 to reinstate the dam wall Laid 542 metres of filter trench
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A toddler was struck by a vehicle in Yarra Glen early in the morning of Saturday 2 April. Emergency services were called to the scene in the front driveway of an Armstrong Grove property at 7.25am Paramedics attended the scene and assessed the infant for an arm injury. The young child was flown to the Royal Children’s Hospital in a stable condition.
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· Injection of 1.6km of grout. The project employed over 20 local residents in a variety of roles and Narrap Rangers, Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung, Yarra Ranges Council’s Natural Resource Management Team carried out work on Country, which involved grass cutting, weed spraying and general maintenance. Still to be completed is Installation of Mechanical and Electrical equipment within the new Seepage Weir and on the Dam crest Construction of a new Aerator building on the crest Reinstatement of the crest viewing area, including the monument
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Proposed bus route cuts From page 1 Ms Simpson Wynd was told by the bus driver of the proposed shortening of the route and instantly started sharing the service cuts to others and believes the State Government’s advertising stating ‘improvements’ is ambiguous. “It’s a little bit deceptive in the advertising and two weeks is not enough for people to get informed and then take action. “It was necessary 95 years ago, why is it less necessary now when there’s more people up there now than there was in the past?” The service is also of high importance to tourism as it travels straight from Southern Cross to Eildon. Other proposed changes to the network include removing Route 687 from Healesville to Chum Creek, consolidating Route 685 and 686 which will see some bus stops removed. An information session was held at Healesville Coles on Thursday 31 March and some commuters are in support of the changes including Seth Lukas Hynes who uses the Route 686. “I think these proposed changes to the local bus routes are overall very positive. Consolidating the bus routes (combining 686 with 685) and removing the almost vestigial
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Route 687 should make planning your bus route a lot simpler,” he said. “I hope to see far more frequent bus times in Badger Creek once 686 and 685 are combined.” Although Mr Hynes sympathizes with commuters on 684. “Route 684 is a convenient and comfortable way for people who cannot drive but are uncomfortable with trains to reach the city, and while the train service is generally very clean and safe, trains pose a greater risk of disease transmission than buses.” Eildon MP Cindy McLeish is also against the shakeup of the network. “This is a major shakeup for the community. No longer can people catch a bus from Healesville directly to Eastland, St Vincent’s hospital and Southern Cross Station. This means the trip into the city is all the more difficult with people expected to change to a train at Lilydale,” Ms McLeish said. “Locals have told me they are nervous of using trains because of aggressive passenger behaviour and limited safety monitoring.” Easter Member for Victoria Harriet Shing said she has raised this issue with the government. “Having received this feedback from the
Commuters are upset of proposed changes for the Yarra Valley bus network. 275115 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS community about the need for more time to be involved in consultations, I’ve raised this issue and will continue to advocate for changes to enable more opportunities to be provided for the local community,” Ms Shing said. “These proposed changes will provide additional services, more efficient journeys and better coordination with trains.” Further information sessions will be held at the Healesville Coles on Tuesday 5 April. “I would encourage people to have their say via our online survey, by contacting PTV customer service team on 1800 800 007, or by attending the two information sessions on the 5th,” Ms Shing said. For more information on the changes visit ptv.vic.gov.au/yarravalley Commuters can also call 1800 800 007 to provide feedback. Feedback submissions close Friday 8 April.
Police have received reports of two separate incidents which saw delivered goods stolen on 16 and 17 March in Dean Crescent and Mathers Avenue. The items range from $60-$136 in value and were dropped off between 10.30am-11.30am in concealed areas at the properties. Senior Constable Sharon Johns is investigating the theft and believes the offender is targeting parcel delivery vans. “The victim said the parcel was out of eyesight and you couldn’t see it from the road, that’s why we think it could be someone following the courier van to where parcels have been left,” Snr Const. Johns said. It’s believed other parcels have also been taken from local homes but are yet to be reported to the authorities. If any residents have been affected, they’re urged to contact police to continue the investigation. “It’s a warning for people to be aware if they are getting deliveries that these things are happening in the area,” Snr Const. Johns said. Anyone with CCTV or who saw any suspicious behaviour is urged to contact the Yarra Junction Station on 5967 1104.
Hoon drivers Police from Yarra Junction would like to confirm that a suspect has been identified and interviewed in relation to the reckless hoon driving on the 19 March in Wesburn. The incident is believed not to be a solitary occurrence, with concerns this behaviour is encouraged by and competitive among other drivers in the area. If there are any other witnesses who may have taken video footage of the incident, they are encouraged to contact the station on 59671104 or by email at yarrajunction.uni@ police.vic.gov.au. Subsequently, Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol is appealing to the Community, to help identify the owner and/or driver of a green coloured VY/VZ SS Commodore sedan The driver of this vehicle has been engaging in hoon activity in the Woori Yallock, Yarra Junction, Gladysdale, Don Valley, Millgrove and Warburton areas. The number plates of the vehicle are changing frequently and do not match the vehicle. Wheels are also changing frequently. (Probably due to the manner of driving!) Please contact Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol at 9739 2402 if you have any information.
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Election budget revealed By Parker McKenzie The focus of the 2022 federal budget was a preelection bid to combat the rising cost of living for Australians, with residents in the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley set to see tax breaks, direct payments for welfare recipients and a reduction in the cost of fuel. During his 2022 budget speech on 29 March, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced a $420 “cost of living tax offset” for people earning less than $126,000 when they submit their tax returns later in the year, while pensioners and welfare recipients will receive $250 dollars to help soften the rising costs of living. Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said more people are at work and fewer people are on welfare compared to a year ago. “Individuals already receiving the low and middle-income tax offset will now receive up to $1,500 and couples up to $3,000 from the first of July this year,” he said. “This measure comes on top of the $40 billion in tax relief already provided by our government since the start of the pandemic.” People currently eligible for the low and middle income offset receive between $255 and $1080 dollars when they file their taxes, however, with the announced changes they will receive between $475 and $1500. Mr Frydenberg said the $250 payment to pensioners and welfare recipients would be received within weeks. “Six million Australians, pensioners, carers, veterans, job seekers eligible self-funded retirees and concession cardholders will benefit together within existing indexation arrangements,” he said. “This will see a single pensioner receive more than $500 in additional support over the next six months just when they needed it most.”
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced the Federal Government’s pre-election budget. Picture: ABC NEWS The tax offset and payments are a part of the Federal Government’s “cost of living” package to reduce the impact of inflation and rising prices, which also included efforts to reduce the cost of fuel, with Mr Frydenberg also announcing a cut to the fuel excise by 22c a litre. The fuel excise tax has been cut in half from 44c to 22c for six months, as a temporary measure to reduce the impact of rising petrol prices. Mr Fydenberg said events abroad — like the Russian invasion of Ukraine — have pushed the price of petrol up. “A family with two cars who fill up once a week could save $30 a week or around $700 Over the next six months,” he said. “Whether you’re dropping the kids at school driving to and from work, visiting family and
friends, it will cost less.” Mr Frydenberg said the cut in fuel excise will take effect from 12am Wednesday 30 March. “This cutting fuel excise which takes effect from midnight tonight will flow through to the bowser over the next two weeks,” he said. “The competition watchdog will monitor retailers to make sure that the site savings are passed on in full.” Also within the budget, $12 billion was also allocated in the budget towards road funding projects. Tax deductions for small businesses that train new staff and invest in new digital economy were also included, with every $100 spent on these initiatives receiving a $120 tax deduction. Wage subsidies for apprentices changed within the budget, with the previous Boosting Apprenticeship commencement scheme ending on 30 June. New apprentices in “priority” occupations can receive up to $5000 and have up to $15,000 in wages subsidised. $9.9 billion has been invested in Australia’s cyber security capabilities and $6 billion has been allocated for a range of measures to aid flood-affected communities. $1.3 billion was allocated within the budget to end violence against women and children. The Home Guarantee Scheme will be extended to 50,000 places per year, with $2 billion allocated to the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation in a bid to address rising house prices throughout the country. The Federal Government also allocated $80 million in support for businesses to re-establish their export markets after they were heavily affected by the pandemic. Those hoping for subsidies to encourage
the uptake of electric vehicles and renewable energy will be left disappointed, however, with yearly expenditure on climate change measures expected to drop by 35 per cent by 2026. There has also been a reduction in funding for the arts, with regional arts funding falling from $18 million to $7.5 million and support for film and television falling by $45 million Labor budget reply: Opposition leader Anthony Albanese’s budget reply focused on nursing in aged care, jobs through renewable energy, infrastructure and revitalising Australian manufacturing. Mr Albanese said under a Labor government every aged care facility will be required to have a registered and qualified nurse on site every hour of every day. “This will save thousands of stressful, expensive and ultimately unnecessary trips to hospital Emergency Departments, for issues a nurse could solve on the spot,” he said. “Because every Australian living in aged care should get the medical attention they need, the moment they need it, day or night.” He also outlined plans for ensuring residents in aged care facilities receive 215 minutes of care a day, backing a pay rise for aged care workers, better food for residents and giving the aged care Safety Commissioner more powers. Mr Albanese said Labor will drive investment in cheap renewable energy and diversify the Australian economy. “We’ll create 604,000 new jobs by 2030, with five out of every six in the regions, and lower power bills for households and businesses alike,” he said. “Using our National Reconstruction Fund, we will work with business to help turn good ideas into good, secure jobs and new homegrown industries.”.
Labor Deputy Premier calls 2022 budget a “disgrace” By Parker McKenzie
Deputy Premier and Monbulk MP James Merlino called the funding allocation a “disgrace.” Picture: ON FILE lion. The first portion of the loop proposed to be built runs between Southland station on the Frankston line and Box Hill station on the Lilydale line, which will take at least 25 years to complete.
“It’s a ploy for an election, not the plan for a better future Casey needs and deserve,” he said. “The Budget confirms pay still won’t keep up with prices, and almost nothing to show for a trillion dollars in debt.” Mr Chalmers said after the challenges and sacrifices made during the pandemic and natural disaster, Australians needed a better budget for a better future. “Even these billions of dollars sprayed around on the eve of an election won’t go near topping up the $3,600 local families are already out of pocket last year because of skyrocketing costs of living,” he said. “Scott Morrison is only pretending to care about the costs of living because he has to call an election in the next fortnight, and he’s running out of time.”
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Both federal and state Labor leadership have criticised the 2022 budget, with a lack of infrastructure funding for Victorian projects rasing the ire of the Deputy Premier. “The Budget papers show that Victoria will get less than 6 per cent of new infrastructure spending and nothing at all from the new $7.1 billion regional investment fund, and that’s a disgrace.” “On infrastructure, that’s $208 million versus $1.1 billion for Western Australia, $1.3 billion for New South Wales and $446 million for Queensland.” The Suburban Rail Loop is a proposed 90km rail line linking Melbourne’s suburbs with each other due to commence this year, projected to cost between $50 and $100 bil-
The State Government requested $11.5 billion over the next decade for the project, which was rejected by the Federal Government. The Victorian Parliament’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee report into Commonwealth Funding for Victoria, released earlier this month, noted in 2020-21 the state received 18.3 per cent of Commonwealth Infrastructure payments despite making up 25.9 per cent of the population. In the 2022 budget, Victoria was allocated a 20.4 per cent of infrastructure funding over the next five years. Federal Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the budget doesn’t make up for a decade of attacks on wages, job security and Medicare that have hurt communities like Casey.
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Small biz set to benefit By Parker McKenzie The Federal Government announced several new initiatives to support small businesses in the 2022 Federal Budget, including tax deductions for training employees and digital economy technology investments. In his budget speech on Tuesday 29 March, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced small businesses would be eligible to receive up to $100,000 in support from the schemes. “Starting tonight for every $100 a small business spends on training their employees, they will get a $120 tax deduction, helping
them become more productive and competitive,” he said. “We’re also backing small businesses that are embracing the digital revolution. From tonight, every $100 these small businesses spend on digital economy technologies like cloud computing, E-invoicing, cyber security and web design, they all get a $120 tax deduction.” The treasurer spruiked the Liberal-National Coalition Government’s $13 billion investment in skills and training for apprentices during the speech and laid out their plans for future wage subsidies. “A record 220,000 Australians now in a trade apprenticeship, the highest level since records
began back in 1963,” he said. “Tonight we go further, with a $2.8 billion investment to increase the take up and completion rate for apprentices providing $5,000 payments to new apprentices and up to $15,000 in wage subsidies for employers who take them on.” The new incentive scheme will replace the Boosting Apprenticeship commencement scheme, which ends on 30 June and offered employers a 50 per cent subsidy for apprentice wages up to $28,000 a year. The new scheme offers lower-wage subsidies and is restricted in the occupations it is available for.
A smaller payment of $3,500 is available for occupations deemed “non-priority”, however, the list of priority and non-priority occupations has yet to be released. 925 residents from Belgrave, Selby, Emerald, Cockatoo, Ferntree Gully, Monbulk, Silvan, Mount Dandenong, Upwey, Tecoma, Boronia and Olinda commenced new apprenticeships from January until September in 2021, more than double the 435 who commenced apprenticeships in the same time period throughout 2020. 680 apprentices commenced employment in the same time period in 2019, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mixed response to proposed Afghanistan refugee relief By Callum Ludwig The announcement of a bonus intake of 16,500 refugees from Afghanistan in the 2022/23 Federal Budget has left advocates for refugees feeling conflicted. While the decision answers the calls for assistance for Afghan refugees after the Taliban gained control, the four-year span of the intake means only 4125 more people will be allowed into Australia each year. Member of the Casey Grandmothers for Refugees Prue Licht said any improvement in refugee numbers from Afghanistan is great, but their pressing situation leaves them vulnerable. “People who are currently waiting in Afghanistan are in danger all the time. By the time they can be helped, they may have been arrested or have been forced to flee somewhere else,” she said.
The Casey Grandmothers for Refugees protesting outside Tony Smith’s office on International Human Rights Day 2021. Picture: ON FILE “As much as the government tried in August, it’s been too little and much too late. While it’s fantastic that we’ve got 16,500, it should have been immediately.” There was also no increase in the total
global intake of refugees in Australia per year, with the Federal Government choosing not to increase the 13,750 person cap they have adopted, not including the increase in Afghan refugees. This is down from the target of 18,750 places in 2019-2020. Ms Licht said she hopes the cap will be removed. “We need to be responsive to the situation around the world as things happen. The job will be almost insurmountable, but there needs to an agreement between governments about how the problem is managed,” she said. “There are still thousands of people from Syria in camps in Jordan and Turkey. 13,000 people in Indonesia, as well as Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, all over the Middle East, Africa, Iran and Iraq - now Ukraine as well.” The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre was critical of the missed opportunity to help
refugees, citing the exclusion of refugees on temporary visas from emergency support, the continued historically low refugee intake and the immigration detention regime as policy failures that will hurt the most vulnerable. Last year, Australia only accepted 5,947 from across its humanitarian programs, well under the 13,750 cap and the lowest intake in nearly half a century. Ms Licht said she hopes the Australian attitude and policy toward refugees changes. “We should immediately end mandatory detention and offshore processing and change the fairly complex system of visas and citizenship here,” she said. “Maybe we need to allow people who want to come here to do so in an ordered way with some practical help for them. We are short of workers here, particularly agricultural workers. There are people who will willingly work with skills that could readily be used.”
Covid relief funding winds up, causing dip in arts spend The Federal Budget has seen a dip in arts and entertainment funding which has hit the hearts of community organisations who feel neglected. After a tough time for the sector it was hoped more support would be provided to improve the outcomes for many creatives and build community resilience. Arts and cultural development went from $159,134,000 last year to $20,348,000 due to the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) winding up, arts training dipped by $236,000, while film and television and Screen Australia also saw deduction in funding from last year’s budget. Yarra Valley Arts CEO Kate Baker said a lack of funding opportunities for community based arts organisations shows there is ‘little value’ for arts as a whole. “We have so many creative people living
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Regional Arts also saw a drop in funds from over $18 million to $7.5 million although Regional Arts Victoria said it is pleased the Regional Arts Fund will again be supported. “This support is at pre-Covid levels, with provision for indexation, noting that over the past two years, we have received additional one-off funding packages for Covid-19 response and recovery programs delivered through the RAF,” a spokesperson said. “RAA will receive close to $3.7 million for the Regional Arts Fund in 2022-3, as part of a $22.5 million grant over the six years 2022-2027.” The spokesperson for the not-for-profit advocacy group said it has received up to $15 million dollars from the Recovery Boost program and the Cultural Tourism Accelorator Program in 2020 and 2021 financial years. The Federal Arts Minister was contacted for comment.
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cally as an engagement hub and profiles the rich local talent. Ms Baker would like to see funding that could help create more employment within organisations like YAVA, especially for young creatives. “If we were fully funded by Federal Government we would be able to offer more employment opportunities for locals to develop skills.” Many young people are having to travel out of the area for work opportunities, something YAVA has knowledge in through its mentorship program. The program provided education to several mentees but Ms Baker said they are still travelling into the city in order to boost their careers and gain an income. “If I could take on eight people a year then they could be part of the mentorship running a community arts organisation, providing transferable skills and it means they could learn here.”
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Family violence support By Mikayla van Loon The prevention and intervention of family violence has been recognised as one of the key pillars in the federal budget for 2022-23. Under the proposed new National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children, the government has committed a total of $1.3 billion. Four levels have been identified under the proposal, being prevention, early intervention, response and recovery and have each been allocated separate funding.
The breakdown includes $203.6 million for prevention measures like awareness-raising and education on consent, with $328.2 million for early intervention “including training for community frontline workers, health professionals and the justice sector”. Extending the Escaping Violence Payment, $480.1 million has been proposed for the program to help victim-survivors recover from violence, while $290.9 million has been put towards what the budget papers call “a range of health and justice measures”. The government has also allocated a sum of
$19 million for data collection and research for the next National Plan. Program Manager of Inner and Outer East Family Violence at Anglicare Victoria and The Orange Door Erin Foot said one of the biggest issues surrounding family violence is the lack of education, so any work to improve that in the outer east would benefit the sector. “A lot of people struggle to identify red flags and early indicators of violence in a relationship – slowly isolating someone from their friends and family, or controlling how they spend their money for example.
“Often victims are only provided with assistance once the violence becomes physical, despite them trying to get support well before it reaches that point. “Education, in the community as well as the service sector, is vital to help identify family violence in its early stages.” Ms Foot said the sector is glad to receive whatever funding it can to go towards helping people identify violent situations, helping them leave and supporting them afterwards. “Any funding that is directed to supporting women and children who have been impacted by family violence is very much welcomed.”
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Local climate action advocates are left bewildered at the Federal Government’s lack of funding for renewable energy in this year’s budget. Australia’s Climate Council said 0.3 per cent of total expenditure for 2021-2024 has been dedicated to climate change initiatives, which will fall to 0.2 per cent in 2024-2026. Mandela Russell, 17 year old Dandenong Ranges local and member of the Mount Dandenong ‘School Strike 4 Climate’ movement, attended the Naarm or Melbourne march last Friday alongside other group members. “Coming up to the election, we wanted to make the politicians aware about the decisions they have been making,” she said. The march led into a weekend of multiple action events in conjunction with groups such as Extinction Rebellion, including a workshop on Saturday. The Year 12 student said ahead of the federal election, the Federal Government needs to “face the issues” impacting all Australians, including First Nations Australians and children of this generation. Dr Kathy Edwards is a Senior Lecturer in the Youth Work Program within the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at RMIT University. “I think young people will be very, very aware that the budget has done very little to actually realise the government’s 2050 emission target,” she said. Dr Edwards said voters will be “quite angry” coming to election time because the Government is not taking into account the “reasoned arguments” made by young people; such as the impact of climate change. She said investing in “environmental projects that are about creating renewable energy sources” would create jobs more effectively rather than the “sugar payments” proposed in the budget. President of Healesville Community Renewable Energy Inc (Healesville CoRE) Jeff Barlow, said he would like to see two things from the Federal Government coming up to the election. “One is a program for shutting down the coal fired power stations as quickly as possible and the gas fired power stations and phasing out coal mining as quickly as possible,” he said. “And the second would have been implementing the bill that Dr. Helen Haines, the Independent MP for Indi introduced to the Parliament last year on Community Energy hubs throughout Australia.” Mr Barlow said the impacts of climate change can be seen right across Australia, and locals have been expressing through conversation their frustration at a lack of action. “We’re seeing changes in weather patterns, including storms that we had in the Dandenong Ranges last year, that created a lot of damage and brought down a lot of trees, create a lot of hardship for people. And the increasing heat is drying out the bush and also creating worse conditions for fire storms,” he said. mailcommunity.com.au
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Rainbows shine for shade By Renee Wood Healesville Primary School students have been working hard fundraising for a new shade sail and Star Mail had a pleasant visit from grade three student Macey looking to top up the tally. Macey and her mum have been visiting businesses in Healesville over the past couple of weeks, rallying the troops to donate funds for the cause. “It feels really good because I’m really hoping that we have enough money to get the shade sail and knowing that we have such a nice neighborhood - it really feels nice,” Macey said. Macey is grateful for the many businesses who have donated, including the Healesville RSL, Matilda Bay, Fletchers Real Estate, Versos and many more. The eight year old, who is also on the school council, is looking forward to having more protection for the sun while playing at school. “In our playground we have absolutely no shade in the area where I like to play in the three four playground and it gets really hot most of the times and even though we were hats outside that doesn’t help it mostly makes our head even sweaty,” she said. “So we’re really hoping we can get that shade sail.” All students were given the opportunity to fundraise with a special ‘Splatacular’ colour run event signing off the fundraising efforts on Friday 1 April. Macey was awarded a prize before the colour run event kicked off for raising the most amount, more than $1000. Prep H class was also acknowledged for being the class who raised the most. The total tally from the fundraising this year equaled over $15,000. School business manager Louise George said it’s been a great achievement after three years fundraising, with the total cost $36,000. “Each year we’ve quarantined the money that we’ve raised, and this year we’re finally able to put all that money together and we can get shade above the playground,” Ms George said. “We’ve contacted our shade supplier and I think its going to go up sometime around June and be ready for summer.”
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Parents and teachers also enjoyed the fun with the students.
There was plenty of colour to go around for the students competing the course.
By the end of the run, the students were colourful little rainbows.
The obstacles were placed throughout the school for the students to run through and get slimmed.
Ms George was also grateful to Macey for her commitment helping the cause. “She has got a lot of poise for someone her age to be so passionate about getting the shade sails for the school is just wonderful.”
The colour run event was also marked a special celebration for the kids, with this term being the first to go ahead without disruptions from pandemic remote learning requirements. “So many events have had to be canceled -
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Upper Yarra Community Enterprise has selected best friends and former Upper Yarra Secondary College students Ayla Tsoumbakos and Jenny Morris to receive a $2500 Geoff Vickers Scholarship to support their first-year tertiary studies. The scholarship aims to help young people under 25 in the Upper Yarra pursue and realise their academic dreams and provide
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support for expenses that might otherwise dissuade our young people from taking the leap towards tertiary education. It is made possible through the generous support of Community Banks Warburton and Yarra Junction and was first awarded in 2014. Ms Tsoumbakos from Warburton, who has recently started studying for a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at Deakin University, said she studied hard through secondary school to be the first person in her family to go to university so she can care for ill people like she had once been. “I believe I can put my passion into a career where I have background knowledge, helping others that have been through medical issues like me, and to be the kind, generous nurse that I was treated by when I was in hospital for my illness,” she said. “Completing this university course would give me a huge opportunity to grow and become someone bigger and to help people that have been through the same issues as me.” Applications opened online in December 2021 and closed in February 2022, before the process to select the recipients ended with the announcement on 26 March. Ms Morris from Wesburn, who has recently started studying for a Bachelor’s Degree in Science at Deakin University, said she hopes to have a career in wildlife conservation. “I hope I can assist work efforts in protecting animals as well as educating people in the ways they can protect our wildlife,” she said. “I am excited to be taking the first steps towards this, working especially hard during my last two years at Upper Yarra Secondary College, to achieve great marks and secure a place to study at Deakin University.” Geoff Vickers was involved with the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank branches for some 20 years from 1998 to 2019, with the Youth Scholarship award being named in his honour following his departure.
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Simpson sprint sisters By Renee Wood The Simpson sisters from Millgrove have their minds and engines set on the Australian and Victorian Sprint Titles, with the two big meets back to back this April at Alexandra Speedway. 14 year old Bree Simpson is eager to get through to the A main in the SSA National Junior Sedan Title for her first chance at an Australian title this weekend 8-10 April. While 12 year old Tamika is newer to racing and will be ticking off two milestones competing in the SSA Junior Sedan Victorian Title and Aussie title for the first time. The fourth generation speedway racers will be competing side by side, with sibling rivalry high between the girls. A podium finish is always the goal but for Tamika she said beating her sister and not wrecking the car will be her main aim. Bree’s determined to make it through the B main heats into the A main but isn’t shying away from how difficult it will be. “You have to finish top three to make the A meet but we’ll give it a crack,” Bree said. “It’s really hard just one of us getting on the podium. If we both want to be A 1 then we’ve got to beat 78 other people.” The girls have grown up watching dad Troy Simpson compete in the sprints and his state title win in Swan Hill was a highlight for the family. Bree was determined to hit the track from an early age and competed for the first time just a week after turning 10. “I started off pretty slow, and then we’ve worked on it each year and aiming for the number one but still haven’t got it,” Bree said. For Tamika, her love for the sport was a slow burn but that quickly turned around after she got behind the wheel. “I want to go into the compacts or the ladies standards,” Tamika said.
Tamika Simpson is hoping to beat her big sister in the upcoming titles.
Bree and Tamika Simpson are looking forward to two big competitions this April. Pictures: RENEE WOOD
Bree Simpson has been competing since she was 10 years old in the junior sprints.
The girls hope to win a title and repay the favour to dad Troy, who works tirelessly to get their cars ready for their meets. The Victorian titles will be held on the Easter long weekend and Bree’s looking a hot contender after recently finishing second in the Tasmanian title in February. This will be Bree’s third shot at a Victorian title and she has also competed in two South Australian and one in New South Wales. Tamika also raced for the Tassie title coming eleventh.
but Nicole said their grateful for the many local sponsors who help keep their passion alive. Bree said she hopes to be a leading sprint car driver one day like her idol and Tamika’s interested in racing in the compacts, until then the sisters will be side by side standing out in a male dominated sport. “It’s just fun meeting new people, but then also once you get up there it’s a big thing getting one of the titles and it eagers you on to keep going,” Bree said.
Mum Nicole said it’s a nervous affair when the two are racing together. “I’m not really that nervous until they’re racing side by side that’s difficult to watch. You just don’t want them to take one another,” Nicole said. “Especially at Tassie on the second heat we were starting right next to each other in the front row and Tamika gave me a bit of a hit and I rid her wheel,” Bree said. One of the tough sides to auto sports is the demanding costs, including rising fuel prices,
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Electives teach life skills By Callum Ludwig Millwarra Primary School students are gaining worldly skills in school time through the extensive electives program on offer. Running on Tuesdays, this term students have had the opportunity to learn cooking, gardening, sewing, bike riding and bike-building skills. Principal Rod Barnard said the program started about 15 years ago to provide an alternative for students to classroom learning. “We felt kids just couldn’t be inside four walls all day, every day and we wanted to give them some life experiences,” he said. “Now schools are being encouraged to get kids to do some learning outside. We’ve been doing it for years and now we are motivated to keep doing it.” The students embrace the opportunity to get hands-on, and spend the morning getting to know their classmates and teachers, talking about home, their families and lives while they
toil away in the garden or cook up a storm in the canteen. School Captain Jacob was having a laugh with Mr Barnard while working in the garden. “It’s been fun planting all the vegetables which will soon grow, and we got to put the garden beds together. I have learned plants need a lot of water, they can’t survive on just a little bit,” he said. The electives program is run for two terms throughout the year with Bike Ed and a program through Ben’s Shed (Yarra Junction Men’s Shed) run in the other terms. Student Kaleb said the electives program gave him an opportunity to do something at school he was better at than classroom activities. “I’m usually in the kitchen a lot with my mum. I feel much more confident in here rather than in the class,” he said. It isn’t just teachers who help facilitate electives at the school, with volunteers Jayne Coney and Gordon Smith running sewing and
bike-building respectively. Gordon has taught children how to build bikes at Millwarra Primary School for 13 years and said he and the kids always enjoy the process of building a bike from scratch. “I just enjoy working with the kids and watching them develop some skills. It gives them a life skill, if their bike breaks down, they can now fix it,” he said. “They know where everything fits because everything has come off the bike and been put on by them.” Mr Barnard said the electives program is something the kids will always be able to look back on fondly. “When the kids graduate and they give their speeches, they always talk about the electives program. It’s these experiences which really stick in their mind,” he said. “I think they all remember those experiences with their friends and with the teachers and volunteers they’re working with.”
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the team is promoting, such as good mental health, increased energy levels, improved sleep, increased coordination and mobility, and other health issues. And their first event is finally here. The Giro Della Donna is a three day cycling event, held from 1-3 April 2022, which was hosted by the beautiful Yarra Valley township of Warburton. This year the event attracted 3500 participants from all over the world, ranging from cycling enthusiasts and families, to hard-core professionals Over the last four months these elite athletes in the making have been painstakingly training multiple times a week for the up-
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Bright lights for Millgrove By Callum Ludwig Since August 2021, Millgrove residents have been out with their phones and cameras capturing the town from all angles. Their photos are all set to be a part of the community art and projection lightshow event Art Attack, with photos to be shown in the night sky and cast onto buildings in Millgrove on Saturday 9 April. Project manager and Warburton artist and photographer Suzanne Phoenix said hundreds of photos have been submitted from all over the town. “From the birds, flowers and insects, to the river signs and buildings, and the shops and wood mill, it’s everything that is iconic for
Millgrove,” she said. “We were able to run a couple of photo walks, and there was lots of conversation, wandering around taking photos and discovering new bits of Millgrove.” Richard Andrew of ARIA awarding winning band Underground Lovers, has composed the music to accompany the projections, inspired by the photographs of Millgrove. Ms Phoenix said the challenges prompted by Covid-19 restrictions are lockdowns changed the shape of the project. “I wasn’t anticipating the need to shift and be quite dynamic, I wasn’t sure how people would respond to doing it all online,” she said. “I’m really pleased with the number of people who’ve been engaged and even those who
don’t necessarily want to submit a photo but want to see it.” It is a free event but bookings are essential to be part of 1 of the 4 walking tours between 6pm and 10pm. Tickets are almost sold out. Ms Phoenix said the community involvement sets the event apart from others. “When you’ve got dozens and dozens of people contributing to a project, and people who might never have contributed to an art project before, it can only be hundreds of times better than if it was done by one person standing alone,” she said. “A project like this removes barriers as well, to access and be involved in things. This might be the one-off opportunity where for someone it might be the start of something greater.”
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Students star on stage By Callum Ludwig Upper Yarra Secondary College (UYSC) successfully hosted its 2021/2022 production of ‘Beanstalk: A Fractured Tale of Best Friends, Wizards & Flying Cars!’ last week, after a twoand-a-half-year long wait. Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions held back the performance, written by UYSC VCE Media and Drama teacher and Production Coordinator Brett Jenkins. Mr Jenkins, joined by Cooper Allum (Jack), James Drysdale (Jill) and Sophie Gray (Patty), said the production reflected the sense of positivity surrounding high school. “I wanted to provide the kids with a show they were optimistic about and then when school’s over will remain a good memory. Something they reflect on fondly,” he said. “For year 12’s like Sophie, I wanted it to be a pleasant break from school. Something for them to say school’s over here but I’ve got an awesome production to go to.” James said the production felt special having been written by Mr Jenkins, based on a production he and his friends performed when he was in high school. “It felt like we were bringing something he worked so hard on to life even when Covid hit and we were all stuck at home and all expecting the show to be coming up soon,” he said. “It was still fun to rehearse it over Zoom because we all improvised a bit and were able to give emotion to the show without actually performing.” The show finally hit the stage in front of a live audience Wednesday 23 March to Friday 25 March. Cooper said performing to an audience brought a new lease of life to the show, hearing the seats roar with laughter. “Seeing them react to it for the first time after we’ve rehearsed it hundreds of times brought the freshness of the experience back to us. Es-
The students worked hard bringing the stage to life through the set design. An intense look from Jill, played by James Drysdale. Pictures: SUPPLIED pecially because I reckon we were gradually getting sick of going to rehearsals over and over again,” he said. The show made the utmost of its creative license, being a spoof of the famous fairytale Jack and the Beanstalk. Mr Jenkins said he thought the students really brought their own personalities to their characters. “I tried to steer away from the idea that it’s my script and encouraged the students to do what you want. I had a saying that was essentially it’s very unlikely that I will say no to you,” Mr Jenkins said. “I envision the show will likely be publishable for other schools, but the way you guys, particularly you three, brought your individual characters will be embedded into the script.” The show will be made into a digital copy for those who missed it, particularly with Covid restrictions meaning one student missed out. UYSC has hopes to dip its toes into musical showcase and theatre in future productions.
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Scenic cycling location By Callum Ludwig The Giro Della Donna was held in Warburton last weekend, with the Piccolo Giro and Gravel Giro on Saturday 2 April and the grand Giro Della Donna on Sunday 3 April. The event was opened by a Friday 1 April night 3-course dinner and drinks event, the Serata Coppi, at Projekt 3488 in Warburton for only 80 guests. Attendees were joined by a special guest; recently-retired professional cyclist Mitch Docker. Event manager Michael Hands steered the ship as organisers prepared for the event, and said the Warburton area provides a unique experience for riders.
“Almost all of the course is through beautiful, stunning, quiet forested roads, it’s got to be the most picturesque mass-participation ride course in the country,” he said. “It also appeals to riders looking for a bit of a challenge, a bit harder than just a flat ride, with the two big climbs up Reefton Spur towards Lake Mountain and then the Acheron Way gravel section and whole narrow road through the forest and over the Great Dividing Range.” Riders were briefed for the Gravel Giro at 11:45am and the ride started at 12pm on Saturday, with music, face-painting, food and drink, plus a few surprises, were all on offer on the day courtesy of CIRE and Yarra Junction resi-
dents and roving judges will be picking out the best-dressed bikes (and riders) for prizes. The weather was looking poorly for the weekend, but Mr Hands said there was contingency plans in place. “Riders have a saying: there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. The riders have got a range of clothing jackets, gilets and vests to keep them a lot warmer,” he said. “We have a mobile medical team that works on the event as well, trained for different conditions to deal with anyone who’s suffering from the cold, and we do have contingency plans as well, if the weather turns really foul we might not be able to finish on top of Mt Donna
Buang but continue down from Acheron Way back into Warburton.” The 125km Giro della Donna itself started at 8am on Sunday and riders glided through temperate rainforest and towering trees before reaching a pit stop in Marysville, than taking on the challenging incline over 8km to the summit of Mt Donna Buang and a 20km descent. Mr Hands is glad the opportunity for riders to travel out to areas like Warburton is back. “We’re all deliriously happy to be able to travel again, so we just hope that all the people who come to town for the event enjoy it,” he said. “Then hopefully they come back outside of the event as well, become regulars and help sustain and grow the businesses and let them prosper.” The event worked with traffic management services, as well as local authorities and emergency services to manage the event. Thomas Avenue was closed at both ends for the entire weekend except for event traffic, and there were many other temporary closures over the course of the event.
Cyclists flocked to Warburton for the 2022 Giro Della Donna. Pictures: PIPER ALBRECHT
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The culture walk along Maroondah Highway in Coldstream highlights local history and culture.
Coldy’s path for culture Coldstream Culture Walk has opened to the public acknowledging the local history, culture and connection to country along the path that spans through the town. Art installations, snippets of history, a yarning circle and decorations by Coldstream Primary School students have been set up along the way, sharing the stories of Coldstream - a project that first started in 2014 through Coldstream Voice. The launch event was held on Friday 25 March gathering the community and students, with Cr Fiona McAllister opening the walk. “The finished cultural walk will now run from the primary school and preschool precinct, through Margaret Lewis Reserve and the Gateway, then along the highway to connect
all of Coldstream,” Cr McAllister said. “Along the way you’ll be able to read about parts of Coldstream’s history – such as the Model T allegedly buried below the Coldstream Oval, the hall that burned down twice and the memorial for Val Sheehan, a cornerstone of the community.” The messages of kindness and pom poms now hanging from the trees along the walk at the north gateway shops were created by Coldstream students during lockdown. Principal Phillippa Adgemis said the students wanted to create something as a sign of comfort for others. “A couple of the older children were a bit concerned about the amount of anxiety in the community and the stress and unhappiness,
and they were talking about what they could do to brighten up Coldstream,” Ms Adgemis said. The path is also important to help the local younger generation connect with the region and community, while learning about its history. “I really think it’s important that children have input into their community because it’s that sense of place that you really need and the more globalized we become, and the easier it is to move around, the more you need to know who you are and where you’ve come from and what your origins and roots are.” Cr McAllister paid tribute at the launch to the community members who made this project a reality through Coldstream Voice. “The need for a path connecting the town was identified during the community planning Council
ran in Coldstream in 2014,” she said. “Coldstream Voice then developed this idea further, gathering stories from community members through their Coldstream Stories project and formed a sub-committee, all of which has made this cultural walk a reality. “This is a wonderful example of a project that meets the needs of the community, shaped by the people in that community, and I’m sure it will be enjoyed by people for many years to come.” The Futures Past art installation on the path near Coombe on the cultural walk depicts a structure that would have existed in Coldstream’s early years. Made of two large glass panels, the artwork changes when viewed from different spots on the path. Boral Quarries funded the project alongside Council.
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Chris Dawson and Alastair McKenzie with their children at their wedding. “I’ve always been a country boy at heart and just love being back among the mountains and there is such a strong and genuine sense of community,” Alastair said. So it was fitting for the pair to get married nearby in Yering. “We made the decision some time ago to marry in the Yarra Valley as I wanted a place that was beautiful and also meant something,” Alastair said. “We have both had some great times at Chateau Yering and we wanted an outdoor event, so it was a perfect spot.” In the front rows at the beautiful garden wedding were Tommy and Alice, Alastair’s proud mother Karen, sisters Bridget and Kari, and Chris’s family, parents Anna and John and sister Margot.
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Giving time Volunteering has always been a strong fabric of the Yarra Ranges with so many great community groups and individuals working together to improve the area. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many volunteers had to stop their important work due to restrictions. Their absence was certainly felt across the community and in organisations. Volunteering Victoria estimated during the pandemic, 72 per cent of organisations’ volunteer programs were either only partially operational or non-operational, with 21 per cent of smaller volunteer organisations non-operational. Volunteering Victoria found that only 56 per cent of those who stopped volunteering due to Covid-19 had returned to their commitments in 2021. It has been challenging for some volunteers to return to their programs after such a shake up in the world. Some people remain cautious or have developed new routines and interests away from volunteering. It is important now to rebuild our strong volunteer base within the community. Volunteers keep our communities active, provide support and care for the elderly and they look after our beautiful natural environment through Landcare groups. They are responsible for running our local junior and senior sporting clubs and at the times when the community is at its most vulnerable, our emergency services volunteers in the CFA and SES are there to protect us. It’s hard to think of any sector in the community that isn’t touched by volunteering. Without volunteers, communities across Victoria, especially in outer suburban and regional areas, would not function. I believe one of the best things we can all do is to roll up our sleeves and get involved.
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affairs Cindy McLeish MP Member for Eildon It is inspiring to see Landcare groups organising working bees again to improve local gardens and parks, community groups planning events and sporting clubs returning to the field. Many of our local junior and senior sporting clubs, although training and competing again, do not have the volunteer numbers they did pre-Covid. Sporting clubs rely heavily on the hard-work and dedication from volunteers to umpire, coach, run the canteen, keep score, organise events and fundraise. We saw what a negative impact the ban of local sports had on players and the community’s wellbeing during Covid-19 lockdown. It was a loss of activity and socialisation. I’m sure none of us want to see it happen again. We know sporting clubs play a crucial role in the community, encouraging children and adults to be active, work as a team, meet new people, and increase our mental health. If you can, I encourage you to get down to your local sporting club, community group, Landcare group, Youth Hub or wherever spikes your interest to roll up your sleeves and be a part of the important community fabric.
Doc the star of Morbius Morbius Starring Jared Leto, Matt Smith and Adria Arjona Rated M Morbius is a severely unfocused vampire action film carried by its antagonist. Michael Morbius (Jared Leto), a genius doctor with a debilitating blood disease, becomes a vampire in his quest for a cure. The star attraction of Morbius is Michael’s brother Milo/Lucien (Matt Smith), who has the same blood disorder. The performances are solid yet very low-key, but Smith brings brash, swaggering life to the proceedings as a man who embraces his own vampirism and the monstrous freedom it gives him (and the Doctor Who references are amusing). The plot is driven by a decent sibling rivalry, with an effective twist in the second act. Beyond the engaging clash between brothers, Morbius is slow, distracted and smothered in contrivance. Michael and Milo’s characterisation feels reversed early on: Milo lashes out at a bully in an impulsive but understandable manner as a boy, but Michael is the one acting illegally and recklessly as an adult. The film establishes the diminishing effect of artificial blood in keeping Michael’s vampirism
Engaging and informative A review of Costa’s World by Costa Georgiadis Do you know the Eastern Regional Libraries have a Seed Library available at eight of its branch libraries? In ERL’s words, it is “a free borrowing service aiming to cultivate a thriving community of gardeners and seed savers, while building and sharing knowledge, and fostering community resilience, self-reliance, and a culture of sharing”. As we donate, borrow, sow and grow the seeds from our local libraries – and as the prices of fresh vegetables and fruit are likely to remain high for months – now is a good time to dig into Costa’s World by Costa Georgiadis, host of ABC TV’s Gardening Australia. Those expecting an easy-peasy read about growing flowers, herbs and vegetables will be pleasantly surprised, as the book reflects Costa’s philosophy and expertise in sustainability to such an extent that it can be seen as a great piece of popular science writing. And it is much more than gardening. From biodiversity to biosecurity, from foraging to farmers’ markets, from kids to communities, and from beneficial insects to chickens – it is all about living sustainably, regeneratively and harmoniously, with nature and with each other. In his writing, Costa often mentions how his grandparents as first-generation migrants fostered his early interest in gardening and sharing, and how his parents built upon that foundation to infuse community in him. “It was expected that we would participate in conversations and learn from everyone, no matter who they were, what they did, how old they were or what culture they came from... I see community gardens and the growing and sharing of food resonate with the same notes of inclusion and communal ethic that echoed throughout my youth.” That resonance is prominent throughout the book, as Costa takes a holistic approach to
PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN inspiring innovation, connection and collaboration, as well as mutual understanding and respect. It applies not only to our friends and neighbours, but also to our environment and natural resources. Costa also refers to numerous community and school projects, as well as experts and industry professionals, whose visions, insights, achievements and hard-earned knowledge and skills have helped to make our world a better place. Readers are invited to “dig deeper”, learning from these role models and applying the principles to their own gardens. The chapter on permaculture is one of the most explicit and accessible writings that anyone would ever see. Also enjoyable are the chapters on various garden friends, as Costa’s love and passion for these creatures is so contagious, it brings a smile to your face. Most importantly, there is an everlasting “infectious enthusiasm” in Costa that makes his writing engaging, entertaining and informative. In his own words, it is a “capacity to tell a story and create a narrative that shifts perspective and opens up new ways of thinking. looking and acting in the world”. It is every storyteller’s dream – to captivate, stimulate and excite. As the book’s subtitle suggests, Costa’s World is all about “gardening for the soil, the soul and the suburbs”. Highly recommended.
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stable, but this conflict lacks urgency later in the film. Michael’s romantic connection to Dr Martine Bancroft (Adria Arjona) is superfluous, the film has a pointless subplot with two gormless investigators, and Jared Harris is wasted as Michael and Milo’s rarely-seen father. A vampire action movie that shows barely any blood is a serious missed opportunity. The action scenes are short, hard-to-follow fogs of motion, and the climax is an absolute mess, with a Deus Ex Machina (resolution that comes out of nowhere) involving bats. The trailers made Morbius look much worse than it really is, but it’s still an anaemic vampire movie made watchable by its villain, and is playing in most Victorian cinemas. - Seth Lukas Hynes
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FRESH AIR AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS SET on a level 1/3rd acre approx. allotment is this great size brick home with space and privacy in Warburton with mountain views and fresh air, the tree change dream so many are chasing now. An updated home with 3 bedrooms all with robes, 2 bathrooms and 2 living zones you have it all here - even the kids can have a game of cricket or footy in the great size yard. A cozy gas log fire in the main living as well as a wood fire in the second lounge and a split system for those hot summer days. Potter outside in the well established garden for days on end, grow your food or just delight in the experience that beautiful Warburton has to offer. Call now for inspection, this one will not last long. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 13 Waterloo Avenue, WARBURTON Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $720,000 - $790,000 Inspect: Saturday, 11am-11.30am Contact: Leah Bannerman. 0448 924 266, BELL REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277
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One of the Yarra Valley’s Most Prestigious Wine Growing Locations
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• Substantial two storey brick residence (370m2*) featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, office, rumpus room, multiple living areas and separate tasting/entertaining room with a dress circle view of the Yarra Valley • Below ground cellar/wine making area (150m2*) • Extensive garage/workshop area (100m2*) in addition to further sundry shedding • Established vineyard featuring Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Semillon varieties
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Auction April 9 at 1pm
3 Nigel Court, Badger Creek
RARE ACREAGE, RENOVATED COTTAGE WITH absolute Little Yarra River frontage, rare water licence and approximately 6.8 acres (2.75 ha) on title plus adjacent River reserve, this property offers something unique. An open plan 2 bedroom cottage with a lovely airy kitchen that provides an abundance of bench and cupboard space and quality appliances is centrally located with views through the meals and family that will fill you with the warm and fuzzies. Tastefully renovated throughout, you can just move in and enjoy this property - and the owners are throwing in plenty of added extras, so you wont be left without. Outdoors is just fantastic with a huge bungalow with 2 bedrooms, a ripper man cave complete with wood heater and TV, a lush fenced back yard, perfect to keeps the
kids and pets in tow prior to exploring the remaining acres and river. There are plenty of varied shedding options, all sited at the top of the allotment, allowing acres and acres of land for use as a hobby farm, horse property or whatever your heart desires. There are plenty of camping spots right on the river for friends and family to stay over and enjoy your piece of paradise together, have a swim, chuck a line in and look at the mountains. In a great location close to the Gladysdale Primary for the kiddies, and the nearby township of Yarra Junction offers a high school, sporting complex and plenty of shops and cafes to please everyone. This property is bursting with opportunity for the whole family to enjoy for years to come. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 555 Little Yarra Rd, Gladysdale, GLADYSDALE Price: $840,000 - $920,000 Description: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Inspect: By appointment Contact: Samantha Price, 0438 795 190, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277
Spacious family living * 4,044m2 allotment, fully fenced * Large family home, large living areas * Ample car accommodation * Quiet no though road location * Close proximity to schools and public transport
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Healesville 23 Henry Street
Healesville 15 Eleva Road
Privacy and Space! Beautifully presented home hidden away, offering room for the growing family. The residence offers an abundance of formal & informal living & entertainment spaces. Special touches include recycled Jarrah timber from the Albury Woolstore used on the benches & floors. Set on over 5800m2 of useable grounds, good shedding & space for a boat/caravan.
5962 3030
markgunther.com.au 189 Maroondah Highway, Healesville
4A 2B 4C Price Guide $1,400,000 $1,500,000 Inspect By Appointment or OFI Agent Mark Gunther 0448 623030
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Charming Country Home! Set on 2,223m2 approx of manicured gardens you will discover this updated 3 bedroom character home. Comprising light, bright open plan living & dining, a spacious country kitchen, timber floors, high ceilings, period windows, wood fire & an entertaining deck capturing views to the distant hills. Also featuring a double garage with concrete floor, power & water.
3A 1B 3C Price Guide $780,000 $850,000 Inspect By Appointment & OFI Agent Gary Lucas 0407 595 113
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Healesville 59 Farnham Road
3A 2B 6C
Set on over half an acre, this enormous residence with grand hall living room & various outbuildings, backs on to the Graceburn Creek & will provide years of renovation delight. Offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, enormous living areas, 2 car garage & double carport. Potential for dual living or perfect for the large or extended family.
Price Guide $700,000 $770,000 Inspect By Appointment or OFI Agent Mark Gunther 0448 623 030
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FOR SALE Healesville 1A Elamo Road Superb Living in a Great Location! This quality home features an open plan living/ dining area along with a modern kitchen. The spacious master suite with WIR plus ensuite is on the lower level, while the 2nd level has another living area plus 2 generous bedrooms & a bathroom. Also offering a low maintenance courtyard & single lock up garage with internal access. Currently tenanted until Aug at $415pw.
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3A 2B 2C Price Guide $600,000 $660,000 Inspect By Appointment or OFI Agent Mark Gunther 0448 623 030
Healesville 2 Juliet Crescent This privately positioned, 3 bedroom home with separate self-contained accommodation on the lower level is now UNDER CONTRACT! With 5 qualified bidders, 35 bids & only 1 month on market, this sale was completed by Openn Negotiation online auction platform. More properties wanted!
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WITH SOUNDS OF THE RIVER SUCH a rare property is on offer here; directly opposite one of the most beautiful swimming holes in this part of the Yarra River, with walking track access and space to picnic, this huge family home is just ideal for a large family to love or for holiday makers to savour. The home provides 4 bedrooms all with built in robes, the master has a lovely ensuite, and the remaining bedrooms are serviced by a huge family bathroom with feature clawfoot bath. A spacious and light filled kitchen with ample bench and cupboard space which features a stone topped island bench, a 900ml cooker and dishwasher, is just the spot to whip up a feast or the picnic to take on your Valley adventures. The kitchen and living is open plan in design, showcasing a cosy gas log fire, and an adjacent room either becomes your formal dining, or would be an ideal office for a work from home situation. A rear pergola gives you shade to sit under on a hot summers day after a dip in the river, and a large fenced yard is a great space to let the kids and animals run around. For the bike riding or walking enthusiasts, easy access to the O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail is available at one end of Dee Rd, and the Warburton Trail access is at the other. This pretty brick home is ready and waiting for its fortunate new owners to bask in this magical part of the Yarra Valley. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 30 Dee Road, MILLGROVE Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $770,000 - $850,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Samantha Price, 0438 795 190, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277
436 Little Yarra Rd Gladysdale
$1,100,000- $1,200,000
26 Barak Drive Yarra Junction
$660,000 - $720,000
A sensational lifestyle on 1.8 acres
Family living in a fantastic location!
Impressive in all areas this classic small acreage property sits in a highly sought after area picture perfect in every way and proudly situated on approx. 1.8 acres. The quality home is beautifully presented inside and out and boasts 3 large bedrooms including an ensuite and walk in robe in the main bedroom, expansive living areas ideally zoned give the large family ample room to spread out. The kitchen is well equipped and offers plenty of bench and cupboard space. Step outside and enjoy the wide open spaces with near level and very usable land, established gardens and shrubs and lush green grass the kids and pets will love! A large garage/ workshop area plus a separate 4 car garage and plenty of extra space for trucks, trailers, boats and caravans, a sensational property.
A brick home on a great size block of just over 700sqm, full fenced with lovely gates you have such great street appeal. Consisting of 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, a dining room off the lounge and then another added dining area off the kitchen - could be a study or second living if you wish! A sliding door from the dining/lounge takes you to your back yard and single garage. A stunning gas log fire to cozy in front of with a good book is the order here, along with a split system for convenience - all climates catered for! Only a few minutes walk to our Iconic Rail Trail and not far from the the Yarra Junction township which includes local primary school, kinder, childcare, shopping, coffee and doctors etc. You can not go wrong with this one!
Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: By Appointment
Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 Inspection: Sat 3 - 3.30pm (Photo ID Required)
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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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Slippery round one By David Ball Football Our 2 men’s football headed up to a showery Emerald to kick off our Division 1 campaign for 2022. Our newly formed Women’s football team was not able to get onto the ground this week, we hope to have all girls available for next week and would welcome any new players to add to our list. With a big list of unavailable players, the Reserves boys did a great job to get a full team on the ground. They competed hard but found the younger and fitter Emerald team were too strong, going down 19.16 to 0.1. Best players were Steven Mylas, Matt McCann, Beau Hawkins and Jay Rooney, with Shooter and Travis Arnol doing a great job as last-minute top-up players. The Senior football team fielded 6 first senior game players, a great injection of quality youth for the club. In the slippery conditions Emerald proved to be too strong and too clean and despite a solid second quarter we lost
Yarra Glen FNC kicked off their season against Emerald. Picture: ON FILE 14.18 to 3.8. Richard Gurney kicked 2 goals and Lachie Telford 1. The team’s effort was first class and with a number of good players to come in we can expect better results as the season progresses. Best players were Nathan McCulloch, Lachie Telford, Blake Binion, Richard Gurney, Richie Wyles and Charlie Wood. We have a massive game next week against local rivals Healesville as we honour club legend Peter “Big Pete” Nelson, who sadly passed away last week. Please get along to Yarra Glen this Saturday to support The River Pigs and pay your respects to Big Pete.
Netball Our 4 netball teams were welcomed to Emerald with wet and slippery conditions. Our move up to Division 1 is a welcome challenge and all teams acquitted themselves well. The day started with our D Grade going down 32-14. Rose Morris and Jayne Bashford were our best. C Grade were also beaten by a better team on the day, 29-19, but can be pleased with the efforts of all players. Jasmin Wood and Jazz Fraser had great games. B Grade continued on their winning ways from last year with a solid 36-22 victory, Kayla Collins and Gemma Ryan being the standouts in a great team performance. Our A Graders came up against one the stronger teams in the Division and showed that they will be more than competitive this season. Emerald slowly increased their lead each quarter, finishing ahead 53-36 at the final siren. Jacqui Hibberd and Lara Wandin Collins were the best in a solid team effort.
New look Warburton-Millgrove ready By Callum Ludwig A revamped Warburton-Millgrove senior football side is looking to match the success of their reserves and netball counterparts this season. The Burras senior football side finished sixth in Division Two last season, managing three wins from ten games. New club president Steve Noonan said the netball side is looking to continue their strong run of consistent form while the senior footy side is setting up to do the same. “The netballers are looking to maintain the high level of achievement they’ve displayed over a long period of time, we’ve got 41 players registered so it’s really strong with lots of depth and lots of experience and talent even in the coaching side of things,” he said. “In the footy, we’ve recruited very well, we’re optimistic we’re going to turn the corner from previous years where we’ve been very ordinary.” Former player James Iacono has made a return, taking the senior football coaching reins. In netball, Natalia Petrucev will take charge of the A and B Grade sides, while Selina Fotia and
It’s an exciting season ahead for WarburtonMillgrove. Picture: SUPPLIED Leah Ashton will coach the C and D grade sides respectively. Noonan said players and supporters alike are looking forward to the return of community sport. “There’s definitely anticipation, we are wanting to compete after a shortened season last year having effectively not played any footy or netball since July last year,” he said. “Speaking to some of the players, there’s an anticipation and excitement to be back out pulling on the club colours.”
Gill the shootout king By Ron Hottes Stableford for the Resurrection Shuffle, Wednesday 30 March: David Waters was a much-loved member of our club from many years ago, who started this event for World Vision. After all cards are presented, they are shuffled up on a tabletop, then clustered into teams of 3, with the best aggregate score of each threesome winning on the day. This year’s winning combo consisted of Junior Garside, David Murch and Your Loyal Scribe, with a combined total of 99 points! Well done to Garsy for providing 37 of those. But, the best individual score on the day was recorded by Deb Hamment, with 41 points. Her impressive score also allowed her threesome, including Laurie Doyle and Henk DeGraff to grab the runner-up prize. NTP’s were won by A.J. (3rd), Lynda Dickson (5th), Kevin Bargar (9th), Steuart Hawke (12th) and Ross Machar (15th). THE TWILIGHT SHOOTOUT: The early holes in this hugely popular event create much drama as firstly, 11, then 10, then 9 etc. battle it out to stay in the comp, aiming to be the last two standing on the last (9th) tee. Because of the oddity of having 11 competitors in the final top ten, two were eliminated at the 4th hole allowing for the format to reach its ultimate conclusion. Suffice to say, things really got interesting at the 8th tee, where the three survivors left standing faced this challenging and iconic Par 5 with a view to be still standing on the aforementioned 9th tee. Those 3 survivors were father and son combination Jeff and Andy Gill, plus the ever-consistent Peter Fox. mailcommunity.com.au
Andy Gill after his shootout win. Picture: VIKKI HOTTES Unfortunately, father Jeff dropped out of the race, after lying at the side of the green for 4, but inexplicably 4-putting from there. This then left Peter and Andy as the two final competitors to face the short but difficult Par 3 ninth hole to determine the ultimate winner. And that was Andy Gill, who parred that hole, along with Pete, but who had no stroke to factor in on his Nett score, as Andy did! Well done, Andy and Peter for reaching the ultimate target, but especially to Andy for showing nerves of steel to put such a quality tee-shot up on the green under duress! The Committee would like to thank Vicki Hottes, P.K. and David Murch for the part they played in the process, and I would like to thank all the spectators who came along. Stroke and Monthly medal, Saturday 2 April: I believe that Ossie McClay may have won his third medal after many years since his last one - his Nett 68, on a challenging day weather-wise, was enough to trump the smallish field. The Runner-up, also with a Nett 68, was Danny Fox. As expected, balls went all the way down to 73. Our daily NTP winners were Brendan Wilson (3rd), Danny Fox (5th), Allan Hubbard (12th) and to Lee Creedy (15th).
Warburton-Millgrove played two practice matches as part of their preseason preparation, putting in strong displays against Chirnside Park and West Brunswick. The Burras have loaded up on the transfer market this season with the likes of Brady Mitchell, Brayden Woolridge, Mitch Gordon, Jack Farrugia and Mitch Bonuda joining the football teams while Shae Gee and Ashlyn Elliott join the A Grade netball side. “We’ve got a greater depth of playing stocks, and are hopeful that the side at senior level is the best we can put out and are more than worthy of pulling on the jumper,” Noonan said. “We’ve also got an U18 football side and an U17 netball side for the first time in a long time, giving us a good young stream of future players for the club,” The Burras took on Alexandra whose senior football side finished third in last year’s shortened competition and picked up an important four points, winning 14.17, 101 to 12.10, 82. It marked the 200th games of full back Shawn Andueza and netballer Bianca Daniels.
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Warburton wraps up By Garry Lewis The 2021/ 22 Season concluded for the Warburton Bowls Club with the Presentation Night being held on Friday evening at the Clubrooms. Following a delicious Spit Roast meal, the following awards were presented. Congratulations to all the recipients! 2021 Intra Club Winter Competitions: Laurie Barker Set Play- Chris Thomas. Winter Pairs- Chris Thomas and Tony Van Meurs. 2021/ 22 Pennant season Intra Club Competitions: George Saker 100 Up- Rayna Zunneberg President’s Handicap- Tim Ruwoldt Minor Champion- Max Reynolds Pairs Champions- Paul and Brock Caneva Ladies’ Singles Champion- Rayna Zunneberg (for the 13 th time) Men’s Singles Champion- Chris Lord Most Improved Bowler- Garry Lewis Pennant Player of the Year- Chris Neale Best Club Person- Greg Walsh New players, including beginners and experienced, are always welcome to join this small but progressive club. Social Bowls continues to be played every Monday from 12 midday. All welcome!
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The Bloods look forward By Callum Ludwig After a tough year in Division One with two wins and 7th position to their name, Healesville FNC is looking to bounce back under new senior coach and club life member Dean De Munk who coached the U19’s last year. De Munk said he is honoured to be heading the senior side this year. “I’m very excited and certainly feel very privileged, and I’m very keen to help foster and develop some great young talent with the assistance of the experienced players,” he said. “That’s what gave me the hunger to coach, to be honest, I wanted to be a part of their journey.” Kobe Brown, Jesse Bates and Lochie Oliver are some new additions coming in from Montrose, Mooroolbark and Silvan respectively. De Munk said the atmosphere around the club has been magnificent. “Very enthusiastic and numbers have been fantastic, we’ve had some nights where we’ve had 50 players on the track, which hadn’t happened for a number of years,” he said. “The group are excited, they’re willing to learn and work and they want to see some success.” Healesville FNC started the season by hosting the beloved Rett Syndrome Awareness Cup for the fourth time this year. De Munk said Healesville is looking to improve on and off the field this year, and has learned a lot from the preseason. “Everyone needs to work hard and when you work hard collectively, the results come, we want more people coming through the gate and supporting our players,” he said. “We’ve worked hard with three solid practice matches which have helped expose our
Healesville’s Max Donegan in this year’s Rett Cup, where he was player of the match, will be a key player in season 2022. Picture: ON FILE weaknesses and help us identify areas that we need to work on.” Healesville came up against Berwick Springs, who finished in 8th spot just below Healesville last season and won comprehensively, winning 13.2, 80 to 5.13, 43. De Munk said there are some young stars at Healesville who could be set to breakthrough this season. “I am looking forward to Zac Fawdry taking the next step, and for Sam Gebert and Brandon Murphy to step up,” he said. “But we’ve also had solid preseason from our captain Daniel Plozza, and other more experienced guys Max Donegan, Tennyson Amarant and Shaun Donkin.” The Bloods women’s football side has been training with the U18 Girls team from the junior club, in an effort to encourage a strong relationship between the junior and senior sides. In the netball department, Healesville has had good numbers for training and remains hopeful of being able to field enough numbers across all senior sides. Nicole Schoche and Jodi Chandler are the two coaches for the 2022 season. Tuesday, 5 April, 2022
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