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Rubbished ruins By Mikayla van Loon A Mooroolbark property known as a rubbish dump and fire hazard has finally succumb to destruction following a major blaze which broke out on Thursday 7 July. The Straun Avenue house has been completely gutted by the fire, with local residents hoping this will now mark the end of their torment. Emergency services were called to the structure fire at 32 Straun Avenue around 7.15pm, where firefighters found the single dwelling engulfed in flames. Mooroolbark CFA captain Tony King said five pumpers, a tanker, support units and the Bayswater breathing apparatus crew were all on scene, as well as Victoria Police. “There were a lot of appliances in attendance. On arrival the premise was fully involved in fire and the brigade protected the houses adjacent and proceeded to extinguish the fire and look for any occupants because at that stage the occupants weren’t accounted for,” he said. Victoria Police have confirmed the house was vacant at the time of the fire and no one was injured. This was not the first time CFA crews and emergency services had been called to the property, with Cpt. King saying it was probably the tenth time his brigade had responded to calls of fire. Star Mail reported on a fire at the same address in February that started at the rear of the property where several tents had been located. The tenant of the property was evicted about a month ago, along with Yarra Ranges Council ordering for a clean up of the surrounding piles of rubbish. Unfortunately this had to be done at the owner’s expense, seeing 23 truckloads collected but rubbish still remained, butting up against the house and at the rear of the property under tarps. Straun Avenue residents Merrin and Chris,
Rubbish still remains strewn across the yard of the property although is much better than it used to be. and Landara Court resident Kim said they felt a huge amount of relief knowing the house had now been destroyed by fire and will no longer be occupied. “We thought it was a relief when he got evicted. I have spoken to a few neighbours and we were still a little bit funny because he still had stuff there and then when we found out there was just a curtain on the back door and he could still come and go, I thought that was still a bit of a risk with squatters,” Merrin said.
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“The neighbours still didn’t feel 100 per cent safe, whereas now at least we know there’s no dwelling and it’s completely uninhabitable.” Mr King said, “we would assume that we will not have to respond there again which will make the neighbours very happy” and he will be pleased “to see the back end of it.” Kim’s property, when she moved in five years ago, didn’t have a back fence exposing her backyard to the 32 Straun Avenue block. “When I started renting here I agreed to take the rental on with no fence because they
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weren’t living there and then they were ok for a little bit,” she said. “But I’ve had somebody in my backyard with a machete telling me they’ve murdered people.” Terrified as a single mother of two teenagers that someone would break into the house or that a fire would spread into their backyard, Kim said she became very alert in the three years the tenant of the property lived behind her. Continued page 2
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Residents lived in fear From page 1 Eventually establishing a boundary by way of a fence, Kim said she still put a large block of timber at her back door to keep it secure every night. Merrin said for the most part the tenant at 32 Straun Avenue was a rather nice person who was reasonable but was almost being manipulated by others who camped out in the backyard. “When he first moved in he was quiet. He kept to himself. There was no junk, he had a little bit around the carport but the place was clean, it was mowed and everything,” she said. “He’s been reasonable with the council, he’s just got really shocking hoarding problems and mental health problems and it’s the company he keeps. “Thank God for the fire in February because that went absolutely viral and he knew then that everyone knew about him.” Kim, Merrin and Chris agreed the catalyst for change was the media and social media coverage of February’s event, identifying how serious the problem really was. Understandably, Merrin said the council had to follow protocols before acting on the state of the property which was also hampered by the pandemic but she would have liked to have seen hers and her neighbours requests for assistance acted on earlier. “I understand things take time and there are processes and because of Covid even the landlord didn’t have a leg to stand on,” she said. Merrin said the cleaning up of the property was the thing that other residents believe could have happened sooner to prevent the string of fires at the site. “If action had been taken, then none of this would have happened. It was to the point where there was no land, it was just rubbish. So if they’d got onto it earlier, we wouldn’t have
The fire could be seen from streets away, billowing up smoke into the night sky that was illuminated by orange flames.
The blaze was ferocious and engulfed the entire building.
had six fires.” At times Kim was considering moving out of the area but the silver lining from the fires and all the trauma has meant people have become connected, neighbours know each other and feel safe in knowing people will be there to help if they need. “We don’t want to move. We love where we live. You’ve got to fight for where you live,” Merrin said. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing, anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Yarra Ranges Council and the owner of the property have been contacted for comment.
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IN BRIEF Suspicious Croydon fire
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Croydon police are appealing for public assistance following a suspicious fire at a house in Croydon. Emergency services responded to Newman Road after residents woke to their front door on fire about 7.02am on Wednesday 29 June. Three adults and a child were home at the time and managed to get out of the house safely. The front door was completely destroyed and partial damage sustained to the side of the house. Police believe a small hatchback model vehicle with a black stripe on the side was seen leaving the scene at the time of the incident. Investigators are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage that may have been in Newman Road or surrounding streets between 6.45am and 7.30am. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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The Bridge House still remains under a blue and yellow striped tarp to prevent exposure to the Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS elements as repairs are yet to be completed. 288519 used as much in winter, Mr Doubleday said “it’s starting to impact on our ability to to develop programs.” “The Bridge Garden looks like a worksite and it’s not encouraging. Yes, it’s winter and it is in lower use but winter is going to conclude. “Going into spring and summer, we know that the garden and that place feels safe, people are happy to meet and gather there more so than here [at Japara House]. “So we see it as part of the future of us starting to redevelop post the pandemic and we haven’t had any advice as to what the timeframe or what the expectation is going to be to
get it fixed.” With what Mr Doubleday describes as “the circus tent” tarp still on the roof of The Bridge House, he regularly hears from people who believe it is closed completely. The back half of the house can still be used safely, as well as the surrounding gardens but the front entrance has been blocked as a caution. “If the council was going to do some work there, now is actually the best time. There’s hardly any use and we certainly can’t promote it but while it’s in a low-use state it’s actually in the best position to get something to happen.”
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The Reserve Bank of Australia announced today an increase of 50 basis points to the cash rate target, to 1.35 per cent, in an effort to combat inflation. RBA Governor Philip Lowe said in a statement inflation in Australia is high but not as high as in many other countries. “Global factors account for much of the increase in inflation in Australia, but domestic factors are also playing a role,” he said. “Strong demand, a tight labour market and capacity constraints in some sectors are contributing to the upward pressure on prices. The floods are also affecting some prices.” The cash rate represents the interest rate on unsecured overnight loans between banks. It serves as the benchmark rate for mortgages, savings accounts and exchange rates. With the announced increase, it has reached the highest levels since May 2019. The cash rate was at a historical low of 0.10 per cent for one year and four months from November 2020 to April 2022.
The increase will see a household with a $500,000 mortgage pay roughly an extra $137 a month. The RBA is forecasting inflation to peak later this year and decline back towards the 2 to 3 per cent range in 2023. Currently, inflation is sitting at 5.1 per cent. Inflation is the increase in the cost of goods and services bought by households. Mr Lowe said as global supply-side problems begin to ease and commodity prices stabilise, inflation is expected to moderate. “Higher interest rates will also help establish a more sustainable balance between the demand for and the supply of goods and services,” he said. “Medium-term inflation expectations remain well-anchored and it is important that this remains the case.” The increase will see a household with a $500,000 mortgage pay roughly an extra $137 a month. According to the statement, a full set of updated forecasts will be published next month following the release of the June quarter Consumer Price Index.
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Lilydale SES members responded to a call of a rollover in Yarra Glen on Friday 8 July. Emergency crews were notified of the rollover just before lunch time in Yarra Glen and a man in his 30s was taken to hospital in a stable condition. Four CFA crews, paramedics and Victoria Police also arrived at the scene with reports a person was trapped in the vehicle on Melba Highway near Gulf Station. Lilydale SES said crews arrived swiftly after the incident occurred at 11.56am. “With our units on scene in under 10 minutes – it was clear – no one was trapped. Luckily the damage looks bad, but that the worst of it,” they said. The driver involved was taken to Box Hill Hospital in a stable condition with muscular pain.
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More than six months after a tree branch fell on the front of The Bridge House, Japara Neighbourhood House’s management board is still waiting for repairs to be carried out. When the Star Mail first reported on the damage in December, board chairperson Mark Doubleday said the initial estimate from Yarra Ranges Council for repairs was six weeks. Having not been updated on a timeline for the maintenance works, Mr Doubleday said it is hard to plan for the front room’s use with interested community groups. “What we’re really looking for is some clarity about the timeframe, so we can plan and we can tell the community ‘look something is happening’ and to look forward to something rather than have no information,” he said. Mr Doubleday said he understands there may be external holds up from the insurance company or lack of trades but having requested any information on the repairs about a month ago, little was communicated. Yarra Ranges Council has confirmed the insurance process delayed the repairs but the community should see works being carried out in the near future. “After doing due diligence to assess all parts of the building and navigating insurance, we will soon be awarding a contract for the building repairs,” Acting Director of Environment and Infrastructure Kim O’Connor said. “We look forward to these works starting shortly and being finished in the first half of this financial year.” Although The Bridge House does not get
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Glider now endangered By Callum Ludwig The native Greater Glider has been moved from vulnerable to endangered status according to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, effective from Tuesday 5 July. Found throughout the Yarra Ranges, particularly in the National Park, the Greater Glider currently has no dedicated federal or state Recovery Plan or relevant threat Abatement Plan according to the Australian Government’s Department for Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. President of the Warburton Environment organisation Nic Fox said it’s only been five years since the Greater Glider was first considered threatened. “This animal needs to have an action plan and it needs to be protected because this iconic species has been pushed to the brink of extinction,” she said. “I think the main impacts are logging, bushfires and climate change. We know the devastating 2019 bushfires destroyed nearly two-thirds of the Greater Glider habitat near Gippsland, but nothing has been done to protect the unburned areas in any other parts of the state to provide a lifeline for this animal that is clearly in crisis.” The cute marsupials are cat-sized, with small beady eyes and big ears. They can glide up to 100 metres using a membrane that spreads between their front and back legs. The nocturnal; creatures are unique to Australia, living all the way down the eastern side of the country from Northern Queensland to Central Victoria. Ms Fox said the unburned areas of Victoria are critical refuges not only for the Greater Glider, but many other threatened species. “We need to protect them, we need to continually be vigilant about this, it’s urgent that we are going to be losing the biodiversity, we’re
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going to be losing these animals,” she said. “It’s also for ourselves, biodiversity is a central part of the ecosystem. Without one element, another element goes, we know that that has an impact throughout the whole ecosystem.” Bushfires ripping through their habitat have been a large factor in falling glider numbers, but they are also adversely affected by changes in temperature. Heatwaves and rising night-time temperatures have a significant impact on the well-being of the species. Ms Fox called for a transition away from the
logging of native forests. “There are strong links between logging and bushfires, we saw that in 2019 in Marysville, it was heavily logged around there and it burned hard. We know that we’re in a time of climate change, which affects us and these creatures. Whatever we can do to tackle any of those three elements we need to do it urgently, and I see [stopping] logging the habitat of the greater gliders is the first thing that we could do easily,” she said. “They need their habitat, as we all do. It’s an incredibly cute and beautiful creature. It doesn’t make it any more valuable than for ex-
ample, the Mt Donna Buang Wingless Stonefly, but when you lose it you don’t actually know what you’re losing. We don’t know exactly what role it plays in the ecosystem.” In 2019, VicForests implemented harvesting and regeneration reforms to adopt adaptive approaches to selecting and applying harvesting and regeneration systems that retain and protect a broad range of forest values including the Greater Glider. A VicForests spokesperson said their activities are informed by the latest scientific research and guided by best practices. “Through surveys and the development of new harvesting approaches, we do everything we can for the conservation of the Greater Glider,” they said. “We prioritise the retention of hollow-bearing trees to preserve potential habitat for the Greater Glider and other wildlife.” In accordance with the Greater Glider Action Statement – developed by the Victorian Government on the basis of expert scientific advice, VicForests retains at least 40 per cent of trees across each timber harvesting coupe, prioritising live, hollow bearing trees, wherever a density of Greater Gliders is equal to or greater than five individuals per spotlight kilometre. Since 2019 VicForests has had a dedicated Greater Glider Conservation Strategy in place and had additional protections in place since the 2019/20 bushfires. Post-harvesting surveys demonstrate the continued persistence of Greater Gliders in areas that have been recently harvested under our current practices. VicForests said it will continue to adapt its management in response to new information and will consider the updated Greater Glider conservation advice, and any future National Recovery Plan, in determining changes to protections, priority management actions and changes to its management systems.
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SES member heads north By Mikayla van Loon Lilydale SES member, Lachlan, was one of 18 volunteers who was deployed to Sydney early last week to assist in the Sydney floods. Unit controller Shaun Caulfield said this was the second VICSES call out for assistance, the first being for specialised crews in boat operation to assist with rescues and assessment. Turning to the clean up, Mr Caulfield said the group of 18 members were each trained in storm damage and were focused in the Gosford region. “They’ll be doing whatever they’re tasked with by New South Wales SES. So clean up work, there’s potentially some sandbagging and the like, but it’ll really very much depend on whatever tasks they get given,” he said. Depending on what happened over the few days Lachlan was there in terms of rainfall, Mr Caulfield said it could have changed the nature of the work for SES crews. “[It can be] quite dynamic during these flooding events, if they get more rain, they could be involved in active intervention work. “If the rain doesn’t continue, then they’ll be assisting with cleanup and trying to get people back to their houses and help them work out what the damage is.” Mr Caulfield said the unpredictability of these types of events can alter deployments and crews took each day as it came. As the fourth major flooding event for New South Wales in 18 months, Mr Caulfield said SES management staff and active crews would be needing some respite having dealt with such extreme weather events in a relatively short period of time. “It’s certainly been a significant flood workload for New South Wales SES in the last 18 months and they are quite well resourced in that space but it sometimes becomes more than the agency can handle on its own. “We’ve had New South Wales SES volun-
18 VICSES members flew to Sydney on Tuesday 5 July to assist in the recovery from major flooding. teers down here in Victoria for different events and we all help each other out where needed.” In total VICSES has had a contingent of 46 people, both on-the-ground members and management staff, head to Sydney to interchange in the roster. Lachlan left for Sydney on the afternoon of
Tuesday 5 July and returned home on Sunday 10 July. Mr Caulfield said on behalf of the SES, he wanted to thank employers, who themselves are potentially struggling with staffing already, in allowing their workers to give their time to their role in the SES in such a capacity.
Picture: VICSES “It’s a significant impact on an employer to release someone for that period of time. So we think any employer who’s able to do that, to allow our members to assist the community, it’s very, very gracious of them and we’re continually grateful for the support of employees to allow our members to do that.”
Giving a voice to youth By Mikayla van Loon EACH’s Youth and Family Team are looking for young volunteers to join the small cohort of Your Voice Peer Leadership members, to give youth a voice in things that matter to them. Getting to be a voice for their peers at events, expos, at community events and within community groups, volunteers will be able to identify community needs, service gaps, educational needs, challenges, and opportunities. EACH Youth and Family Counselling Team Leader Warren Turner said it is important for young people to inform their services to ensure evolving needs continue to be met. “A young person’s lived experience can support us as professionals to respond to local young people facing a range of issues that can include concerns with mental health, managing relationships, bullying, grief and loss and self-esteem among other things,” he said. “Previous Peer Leaders from the Your Voice Leadership program have seen huge benefit and value in peers influencing positive change and addressing timely issues that affect young people and their community at large.” Knowing that young people can sometimes feel more comfortable sharing their ideas or opinions with their peers, Mr Turner said this is where the Your Voice approach comes in. “Some of the most effective change we have seen in addressing trends and issues at a community level for young people have come about through passionate young people who have made a decision to stand together with their peers on an issue,” he said. “This can be true with making change at a community level, with raising the awareness towards something important, or even celebrating all things wonderful about being young and youthful.” Volunteers are trained in positive leadership, as well as more niche areas of engagement and it can be a way of networking with others in the industry or community.
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Starting the conversation By Mikayla van Loon Supporting men to speak their concerns and voice their internal pain is the intention of Mooroolbark’s Build a Brotherhood to ensure they don’t suffer in silence. Preventing male suicide is something close to the heart of founder Peta Bobbine, whose brother, Luke Bray, took his own life in 2018 after serving in Afghanistan and suffering from PTSD upon return. Peta said men make up 75 per cent of suicides and seven men a day take their own life in Australia. Being a family member impacted by suicide, she realised their wasn’t enough support for men, so with the help of her founding partner Leah, a drug and alcohol counsellor, the pair have set up resources and bi-monthly support groups held at the Mooroolbark Men’s Shed. “We wanted to try to make a difference,” Peta said. With mental health listed for the first time on the Census as a chronic health condition, Peta wasn’t surprised that the Yarra Ranges data listed it as the largest long-term health concern for 10.3 per cent of the population. “There is not enough support for men. There has been a huge rise in divorce rates impacting men and their mental health,” she said. “A large number of men are going through child alienation and custody battles. There are not many places men can go to get support and that is why we run our groups.” Since the pandemic, Peta said attendance at the support group sessions has dwindled, with less men making the journey out to talk and share their experiences. “Before the pandemic our groups were a lot larger than they are now. I feel the pandemic has impacted people in the way of isolating and impacting social anxiety from being at home during pandemic,” she said. While group numbers used to sit at around 30 people, Peta said it has dropped to between five and 10 people and while this is not what they are used to, it has meant those who attend
The support groups are held twice a month at Mooroolbark Men’s Shed. 283771 get more one-on-one help. “It makes it easier to have one on one conversations with the men and give the extra time and support they need with what they’re going through.” For the most part, Peta said Build a Brotherhood is about letting men know they are not alone in their struggles, which has created a community of men sharing their stories on social media. Breaking down barriers on what men can and can’t feel or share is what this internationally connected community of over 60,000 people on Facebook and 30,000 people on Instagram does. Peta said she has seen a positive change in those men who have been coming to the support sessions since the beginning. Working on different topics of focus on the first and third Tuesday of each month, like stress management, self care, communica-
tion skills, relationships or trauma, Peta said Build a Brotherhood’s support group offers the techniques and tools to wade through mental health. For someone who is noticing their friend, partner, brother, nephew, son or father battle anxiety or depression and isn’t sure what to do, Peta offers this advice: “It’s important to initiate a call, message or catch up if you know of a man struggling, don’t leave it to them to reach out,” she said. “It’s important to ask open ending questions that don’t just end in a yes or no answer to get the flow of the conversation going. “Use reflective listening and follow on questions from what they’re saying. “It’s important not to try to fix it and simply listen to what they’re saying. Then follow the conversation up with how you’re there for them and care for them.”
Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Peta also recommends applying for a mental health plan through a GP to see a psychologist or psychiatrist and to know that Lifeline (13 11 14) and Beyond Blue can answer a call at any time. “We run our support groups for all men. They’re free or just a gold coin donation if you have it. “It’s okay to come late or leave early. We do not mind as these are for the men and we want to support them in any way we can. “We want to end men suffering in silence and remind the world that men matter.” Mooroolbark Men’s Shed is located on the corner of Ellen Road and Croydondale Drive. The men’s support group sessions run from 6.30pm to 9pm twice a month. To find out more about Build a Brotherhood, visit the website www.buildabrotherhood.com or contact admin@buildabrotherhood.com
Women find connection through bringing back tradition By Mikayla van Loon It’s a tradition that is almost as old as time, a gathering point for women to share, be creative and relieve stress, it’s called a women’s circle. Women’s life coach and professional speaker Elly Johnson is now bringing this tradition back to Mooroolbark to offer connection, build resilience and share in feminine energy with local women. Having just moved back to the area from Sydney, Ms Johnson said she began doing informal circles with friends and acquaintances who found it really purposeful. “It’s not like girls sitting around having a glass of wine, it’s a more guided approach that allows women to hold space for each other,” she said. Putting out an expression of interest to the Mooroolbark community via social media, Ms Johnson said she received an overwhelming response just within the first couple of hours. Many of the responses related to the idea of connection, being more mindful, finding a balance between being strong and feminine, personal growth, finding oneself after a traumatic event and just being present. Ms Johnson said for many women, who don’t feel as though they need a therapist or counsellor but perhaps need someone to talk to about what is happening in life, a women’s circle can be just the place. “The beauty of women’s circles is that it allows that space and it’s different things on different days,” she said. “So the first one we’ve got is around self love and it’s just that place where you’re in a room of women very different than any other setting, you’re not there to judge, you’re not there to give your opinion, you’re not 6 MAIL
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Elly Johnson has mentored women for many years in safety, relationships and personal growth but has wanted to offer support as well through Women’s Circles. Picture: SUPPLIED there to fix anybody. “It’s just a place of safety and expression and spiritual connections.” Bringing in elements of meditation, story sharing, dancing and art, Ms Johnson said it will be a place to relax and unwind from the busy schedules most women keep. “It really goes back to women in tribes, centuries ago, sitting around and cooking together or crafting things together and talking and expressing themselves. “We don’t do that in our community, we’re
not really a community, in a lot of cases, we’re out being busy and a lot of times we lose sight of ourselves and we lose sight of our femininity. “Where I want to help the community is just to allow that safe space to take a breath and to slow down and to feel connected.” Although it’s not only women trying to navigate this post-Covid world, Ms Johnson said having never been something this generation would have experienced, there’s no road map for reestablishing connection, finding meaning or getting the right support.
Women of all ages are invited to join the first Women’s Circle - Returning to the Heart event on Monday 18 July at 7pm. Ms Johnson hopes these sessions will be regular and each time the theme will change. A Wise Women circle will also happen later this month for women over the age of 50. While a cost of $30 is involved, a percentage will be donated to the charity Destiny Rescue, helping young women. To find the events go to www.eventbrite.com/cc/womens-circles-mooroolbark-485559 mailcommunity.com.au
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First report now released By Mikayla van Loon The Yoorrook Justice Commission released its first interim report on Monday 4 July on how to continue moving forward in this truth-telling process and the ongoing urgency of the task. Compiled in the report are the stories of close to 200 Elders from across Victoria who took part in the first stages of the truth and justice commission’s investigations. Commission Chair Eleanor Bourke said the report details the ongoing pain and harm to Victorian First Peoples at the individual, family, community and state level. “Each of the 200 Elders we spoke to pointed to the ongoing effects of discriminatory policies and racist beliefs, including those that led to the Stolen Generation; policies and beliefs that have not only affected them but continue to affect their children and grandchildren,” she said. “Yoorrook Commissioners have seen a deep heaviness of heart and heard despair at the continuation of injustice.” A key part of the report is giving voice to Elders to share their experiences on topics like dispossession and dislocation, legal injustice and incarceration, disrespect and denial of culture, and a colonial education system among others. Relating to the Yarra Ranges region specifically, the report addresses First Peoples resistance to being left behind in political representation and in colonial institutions and society and yet still being treated as lesser. An example given by Uncle Jack Charles is that of Coranderrk, where commissioners visited in March to view the cemetery. “It was running successfully, Coranderrk. They were selling produce into the town of Healesville. So that’s how well Coranderrk was seen,” he said. “But it upset the local squatters that the
Uncle Jack Charles conducted a traditional smoking ceremony at the Elders Yarn in Charcoal Lane.
Dr Lois Peeler welcomed commissioners to Coranderrk Cemetery where they undertook a walk around the site in March. Picture: YOORROOK JUSTICE COMMISSION blackfellas would have this ability to sell produce, cheese, milk, meat, bread, into the town of Healesville. “They said, ‘no, the blacks shouldn’t be doing this’. So they did all they could to make it look as though the blacks couldn’t work the land successfully.” This led to the parliamentary inquiry, where the residents of Coranderrk represented themselves in 1881 but just five years later the parliament did a backflip creating the Aboriginal Half-Caste Act 1886, which Uncle Jack Charles said put many First Nations people at risk of being hunted. The stolen generation, removal of young people from family and incarceration has left generational trauma, as well as a disconnec-
tion from culture in what seemed to be a way of keeping children safe. Elders spoke of the need to improve First Nations culture and history in education to remove racism and stereotypes for future generations, as well as the overall impact education has on changing a young person’s life. In addition to the issues of concern raised by Elders, the first interim report, outlines the foundational work of the Yoorrook Justice Commission in establishing culturally appropriate and trauma-informed processes to ensure participant safety and wellbeing. Moving forward, the ultimate goal is to inform a treaty but to get there, priority areas have been identified, such as stopping child removals, reducing Aboriginal deaths in cus-
tody, focusing on a health-based model to help repeal public drunkenness laws and raising the age of criminal responsibility. Chair Bourke said the report reveals how important it is to address the issues raised by Elders and “our Elders deserve to see change in their lifetimes.” Although working to achieve this outcome as quickly and efficiently as possible, the commission has requested a two year extension until the final report needs to be submitted to ensure the work is detailed. “Establishing Australia’s first truth telling commission is highly complex. Yoorrook’s mandate spans more than two hundred years of historic and ongoing injustices,” Chair Bourke said. “Time is needed to ensure the best process, right for Community, so that we can create a more complete public record for all. “The Yoorrook Justice Commission is deeply committed to continuing to seek truth, understanding and transformation for Victoria’s First Peoples.” To learn more about the Yoorrook Justice Commission, go to https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/ where the full Interim Report can be found.
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Premier Daniel Andrews has made the decision to extend the pandemic declaration as part of the continued response to the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic declaration will continue to apply to Victoria from 11.59pm Tuesday 12 July for three months. The pandemic declaration gives the Minister for Health the authority to make pandemic orders she considers reasonably necessary to protect public health after considering the Chief Health Officer’s advice and other relevant factors, including social and economic factors. “In making the declaration, I am satisfied on reasonable grounds that there continues to be a serious risk to public health throughout Victoria due to the coronavirus mailcommunity.com.au
disease which requires continued public health and other protective measures to reduce the risk of transmission and hospitalisation,” Mr Andrews statement reads. “Recently, a number of modest and sensible changes to pandemic orders were made to allow Victorians to live safely with COVID-19 while reducing transmission and hospitalisations. This extended declaration will enable those key settings to remain in place over winter, protecting Victorians and our health system.” There are 94.6 per cent of Victorians over 12 years who have received two vaccine doses against coronavirus and over 68.4 per cent of Victorians over 16 years who have received a third dose.
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Youth step up for events By Callum Ludwig Two young Yarra Ranges residents have been helping to organise events in the Yarra Ranges, getting young people back involved in the community after Covid-19. 19-year-old Chloe Booth and 15-year-old Rhiannon Carroll are a part of Yarra Ranges Council’s FReeZa Committee, ‘Defrosted Events’, a program giving young people the opportunity to organise a range of events from music and dance, to film, exhibitions, and gaming. Ms Carroll said FReeZa gives young people an opportunity to get a taste for community event management. “We get to plan, manage and carry out the event, with opportunities for young people to work with artists and productions companies with a number of areas to branch out,” she said. “It’s been great getting to know some new people, as well as getting some connections, being involved in the community and seeing what next fun thing I can be a part of.” Applicants aged 14 to 25 who live, study, work or play in the Yarra Ranges can join Defrosted Events for free, whether their interest is in the arts, event management or just putting on and being a part of events for young people. Ms Carroll said she really loves listening to music and enjoyed being a part of the many musical events arranged by FReeZa. “In February, we had something we called the All-Ages Tour with wo local artists and two headline Australian acts who came and performed loud rock music for the night, that environment was really my thing,” she said. “We welcome everyone, it’s such a supportive area and a great way to get some motivation. I’m really thinking of getting involved in the community later in life, I’ve been looking into local justice and community law, that’s
KIDS THESE DAYS what I want to do with my life.” Ms Booth is also a music enthusiast, being a performer herself, busking on the streets of the city while also taking on local gigs. She also joined in time for the All Ages Tour keen to see the popular Australian bands The Chats and The Teenage Joans perform at the event in Mooroolbark. Ms Booth said she loves music and she loves writing and performing songs. “That’s my jam, I’ve done a few gigs in the Healesville area and around Lilydale, and I find busking in the city super fun. It’s always the people that compliment my music or just say they appreciate it, which makes it all worth it,” she said. “There’s not that much money in busking at the moment coming out of Covid, but it’s great practice and hearing people say ‘I really liked what you’re doing’ just makes it worth it.” Ms Booth is currently studying music performance at Collarts, learning about working with other artists, and the culture and history of the music scene. Ms Booth said FReeZa has definitely given her opportunities to meet people in the music industry too. “It’s helped me get gigs, understand what happens in and behind the scenes of events, and a greater understanding of the industry,” she said.
The Defrosted events FReeZa committee. “It’s been great, after the past two years it’s been awesome to meet like-minded individuals to work together. Everyone’s got different skills and it’s amazing what we can do when we all come together and work towards something.” There are three flexible options to choose from when deciding whether to join Defrosted Events: Join a committee for a specific event, helping to plan the event (2-4 hours per week for
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Red Hot Summer Tour to arrive at Rochford Wines The Red Hot Summer Tour is heading to the iconic Rochford Wines in the Yarra Valley for the first time in October, with the addition of one final show on the Unfinished Business run by popular demand. The tour features an exciting line-up headlined by ARIA Hall of Fame inductees Hunters & Collectors, with special guests James Reyne, The Living End, The Angels, Baby Animals, Killing Heidi and Chocolate Starfish. Since the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR kicked off in February, events have been selling out around the nation and it’s no surprise why. The 2022 line-up was a special nod back to highly anticipated celebration of the 10th anniversary tour in 2020. Organisers are excited for the opportunity to bring the Unfinished Business run to Rochford Wines. “This is the first time we have taken the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR to the iconic Rochford Wines,” says promoter Duane McDonald. “It is fitting that we are wrapping up the 2022 tour with this announcement. It has been a spectacular run of shows. Thank you to everyone who has come out and shared in the music. We look forward to finishing off the 2022 RED HOT SUMMER TOUR in October.” Returning to the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR stage in 2022, Hunters & Collectors performances are a rare thing indeed and a huge coup for music fans. The legendary band disbanded over two decades ago and have only performed again a handful of times since – notably at The Sound Relief Concert in 2009 and a brief run five years ago. Banding together again specifically for the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is apt, considering that Hunters & Collectors voracious live performances are so well suited in a festival environment. With smash hit 8 MAIL
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Rochford Wines will be hosting the Red Hot Tour for the first time in October. songs such as When The River Runs Dry, Say Goodbye, Do You See What I See, True Tears Of Joy, Holy Grail and the anthemic Throw Your Arms Around Me, Hunters & Collectors have sold over one million albums spawning 19 hit singles. James Reyne has been treading the boards in the rock halls of Australian music for decades. From his time fronting the legendary Australian Crawl through to his successful solo career, James’ music is part of Australian history. As a prolific songwriter and strong vocalist, it’s no surprise that James has won accolade after accolade for his contribution to music. When Australian Crawl split in the mid1980s, James embarked on a successful solo career. James Reyne stands alone within an elite cluster of exclusive Australian performers. The Living End are considered Australian rock royalty, and for good reason. Their blistering live performances have
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seen them perform far and wide, and their reputation precedes them, they rock from the first note to the last. When The Living End first smashed onto the scene in 1997 with their double-A single Prisoner of Society and Second Solution, they embraced a new Australian sound and fans and critics sat up and listened. Since then, they have released seven studio albums, two of which have debuted at #1 on the ARIA Chart – four of those are Platinum and two are Gold. They have been nominated for an incredible 27 ARIA Awards. When it comes to great Aussie rock, it doesn’t come much better than The Angels. It’s been over four decades since brothers Rick and John Brewster co-founded the iconic band and have penned some of Australia’s most anthemic tracks. The Angels are widely reputed for their killer live shows. With hits like Long Line, Marseille, Be With You, After the Rain, Shadow Boxer and Mr Damage to name a few. Audiences have always loved seeing The Angels on the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR and 2022
promises to really rock! Baby Animals burst onto the Australian scene in the 1990s with a solid rock force and a sassy lead singer. Suze DeMarchi proved that girls could rock just as hard as guys and the Baby Animals soon kicked some impressive rock butt with hits such as Rush You, Early Warning and One Word. The band scored themselves ARIA awards for best album and toured the globe. When they split in the mid-1990s they ended a special era of Australian music. The band’s recent reformation and inclusion again on the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR lineup is an opportunity for music fans to see their original rock at its best. Killing Heidi celebrated an auspicious anniversary in 2020, two decades since the release of their rock-pop debut Reflector. The smash hit singles – including Weir and Mascara – embedded the album in Australian music history, took out four ARIA awards and reached four times platinum status. It also catapulted Killing Heidi and its teen musicians – Ella and Jesse Hooper – into international superstar status. The Hooper siblings were revered for their songwriting prowess and their subsequent albums earned them critical acclaim. Chocolate Starfish are the epitome of a concert party! Fronted by the enigmatic Adam Thompson, the band is known for their high energy live performances. With songs like Four Letter Word, Mountain and You’re So Vain, Chocolate Starfish powered onto the Australian music scene in the 1990s and quickly secured themselves a space as an influential force. They produced two Top 10 albums and six Top 50 singles. Don’t miss this special final RED HOT SUMMER TOUR show at Rochford Wines Saturday 1 October. Tickets go on sale 10am Thursday 30 June. mailcommunity.com.au
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By Mikayla van Loon From Yarra Ranges Tech School’s first artist in residence to one of the UK’s top 50 women in engineering, Jess Coldrey has taken her success to the international level. Announced at the end of June, Jess’ name made it to number nine, featuring among some of the most experienced and also up and coming engineers in the sustainability space. “It was definitely very exciting. I was quite surprised. As someone quite young and someone who didn’t traditionally train as an engineer, I felt really grateful to be recognised,” she said. “People who shape the field aren’t always the engineers themselves. There are a lot of great women in STEM, in education, policy, advocacy, sustainability, and even artwork. “So I suppose while it was flattering, it also made me realise how many types of people it really does take to make the cog turn around, make everything better and more sustainable.” Undertaking her Masters in humanitarian engineering (with management) at Warwick University, having been a scholarship recipient of the Sir John Monash Foundation, Jess said her reasoning for going overseas was because this was the first university to combine engineering with a humanitarian angle. “I thought it was a very important new field and perhaps something that we’re missing in Australia,” she said. “So I wanted to go overseas, so I could learn more about the approaches that we’re teaching and bring them back to Australia so we can improve our approaches to engineering.” Although a small course of about 20 people, Jess said there was representation from 12 different countries. “It’s just amazing talking about different challenges and hearing from everyone how things are managed in their country, or issues,
Yarra Ranges resident Jess Coldrey has been named in the top 50 women in engineering in the UK. Picture: STUART HOLLIS their experience and how they’re seeing those factors play out in different places in the world. “It gives a really international mindset for everything. We think about our own issues and engineering as a country, but looking overseas towards how other places are doing, I think can be a big source of inspiration.” As someone who came through civil engineering, Jess said each person in her course has a different perspective but the humanitarian side to engineering has been teaching about improving food access, managing disasters, improving health and improving access to power.Upon returning to Australia at the end of the year, Jess said she will be looking to find a job in engineering strategy and innovation policies, an area that has really sparked her interest. Nominating herself for the top 50 came from encouragement from women in an engineering society she joined when she moved to England, now Jess hopes it will help her build a career back home. “Coming from an artistic background, I’ve always been interested in STEM. I would really like to make my mark in engineering and I think it’s a good first step and will hopefully open some doors when I’m looking to start my career.”
Foodie visits the valley By Callum Ludwig Instagram foodie and creator Jessica Nguyen partnered up in July with Lilydale Free Range Chicken to champion the work of regional producers and promote the new ‘Cooking with Lily’ hub. Jessica Nguyen visited Yarra Valley Truffles in Woori Yallock and made a delicious Gin Brined and Truffle Stuffed Whole Roasted Chicken with a Mushroom and Gin Gravy using a variety of local produce to a ‘Yarra Valley Taste Trail’ video. Ms Nguyen said she loves exploring a region like the Yarra Valley, seeking out the producers in the area and learning about the what, how and why behind what they grow or make. “I’m a big foodie and I love learning about the produce I’m cooking with and speaking with like-minded and equally as passionate people in the food industry,” she said. “When you love food, not only are you obsessed with cooking and eating it but you also want to know where it came from, who and how it was made, the whole process. It gives you a much better appreciation of what you’re cooking with and in turn, means you’ll go the extra mile to cook something delicious.” Ms Nguyen’s meal for four requires only 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes to cook. Owner of Yarra Valley Truffles Stuart Dunbar said he started the farm after experiencing a truffle mashed potato at a restaurant and was so impressed by their flavour and aroma. “In the orchard, our truffle dog Lani helps us find which ones are ready to harvest. Once she scents a truffle, she communicates with us in several ways as to its exact location and ripeness,” he said. The 2022 truffle season at Yarra Valley Truffles started on 21 June and interested foodies can follow their blog and find out more at www.yarravalleytruffles.com.au. Ms Nguyen said loved exploring the Yarra Valley Truffle Farm and learning about the process of growing truffles. “Truffles are such a special delicacy and ingredient to cook with because they have a mailcommunity.com.au
Jessica Nguyen on her Yarra Valley Taste Trail. Picture: SUPPLIED very short season, roughly 8 weeks in June to July and the process of growing them is quite difficult and there’s never a guarantee you’ll be able to cultivate truffles,” she said. “You have to grow oak trees for years before there’s even a chance some truffle may grow from them. The hunting process is also quite exciting, where you get dogs or traditionally pigs to sniff them out for you. That’s why I love the truffle roast chicken recipe I shared for Lilydale as it’s the perfect winter recipe that does the truffles justice.” The new ‘Cooking with Lily’ hub aims to encourage residents to continue to experiment with cooking especially as a Covid-19 Shopper Survey from IRI analysis in May 2020 found that 32 per cent of Australians found themselves reigniting their love for cooking, with two-thirds admitting they had a desire to continue creating meals from scratch more often. Ms Nguyen said she comes from a Vietnamese Australian family whose love language is food and their way of life. “While I learnt to cook as a kid through my parents, it was only once I moved out of home that I began to cook a lot more, experiment and start to host my own dinner parties and really love the whole process of making a meal out of it,” she said. “Before this was my job, cooking was my way to unwind on weeknights when I had to cook dinner and then challenge myself with a new recipe on the weekend. It’s so surreal that it’s my full-time job now and I get to truly do what I love.” Ms Nguyen’s recipe (and others) can be found here: www.cookingwithlily.com.au/ recipes/truffle-roast-with-wild-mushrooms
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Boost your immunity Now is the time to prioritise your immune system. It’s good to keep warm, get adequate rest and stay well hydrated but what if we’re finding we can’t shake off frequent illness? Are you over being sick? Catching a severe cold or flu can be debilitating and frustrating right? Tired, sore, headache, cough…. if you’re keen to make this a thing of the past, keep reading! There are effective methods to make your immune system more resilient Imagine how you will feel knowing that your immunity is firing at full capacity warding off the bugs going ‘round so you can continue to live your life to the fullest. I say a big hello to returned vitality. Questions you may be asking right now: How do I strengthen my immune response? Why are over the counter (otc) supplements not working very well? How long will it take/ how much will it cost? To strengthen your immune response we need to know exactly why it’s encumbered. What is causing it to falter and not fire up strongly and appropriately? Reasons may include unresolved infection, nutrient deficiency, food intolerances, medications, prolonged stress, digestive problems and environmental factors. A qualified naturopath / nutritionist is able to evaluate these and identify the root cause of the problem so we can target the deficient areas and supercharge your immune system. DIY shopping from the chemist / supermarket / online
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School students across Victoria made their return to school following summer holidays, while 2021’s preps got their first taste of primary school life. Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy conducted a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony for Badger Creek Primary School students and staff. See page 7 for more back to school excitment.
Back to school! School students across Victoria made their return to school following summer holidays, while 2021’s preps got their first taste of primary school life. Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy
Centre in the lead up to Christmas. Many locals far and wide were able to keep up their Christmas tradition in getting a family photo with ‘The Real Santa’ who they had grown to love. The unlikely tandem tallied upwards of $30,000 from their family Christmas photos and then selected four charities to each receive
$8400 to help make the lives of children better. The four recipients of the funds included: Backpacks 4 Vic Kids, A Better Life For Foster Kids, HeartKids and Chum Creek’s Good Life Farm. The organisations shared how the funds had already been put to good use. Backpacks 4 Vic Kids CEO and founder Sally Beard told Star Mail the donation came as a “delightful surprise”.
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It’s February, but Santa Claus’ gifts keep on coming for several charity organisations who benefited from a partnership between Saint Nick and Seville’s Branded Burger Bar. The burger bar came to the rescue when they partnered with Santa, who had seen his role replaced at Chirnside Park Shopping
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He used to be on various popular Melbourne radio stations at different times, working within a rock and roll format. He would counsel live on air, up to 8 people each night, between songs, of many callers over a four hour show on Sunday nights. !Changes! Yes at every chance he would say to listeners at large, “If you have something in your life that needs to be fixed, give us a call during the day next week at ‘Changes’ and make a booking. Every day, everywhere, people are looking for changes; tree or sea, and in many cases hoping for that change to be funded by a big win at the Tatts shop. Sadly many people waste the modest sum they have accrued for retirement, in yes, a gamble for the more. I saw a man come into a shop with his young son to buy Lotto tickets where I happened to be for other purchases. Jokingly but with purpose, with the dad engaged, I asked the young fellow, ‘Dad do alright, does he?’ Sadly we all laughed when the boy said, with an eye roll, “He never wins”. Some changes need professional help to navigate, and others need the ultimate and all powerful touch of God to bring about a deep and lasting change in a life. I have been privileged to work in both fields - good psychology and the touch of the tangible ever present healing hand of God on many lives. Give the Star-Mail a call for my number, and although retired from counselling, a coffee and a chat at a local cafe, might just help. Many Blessings, Graeme Dawson, Chaplain to Community
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I hope last month went well for you although I guess it has brought some nervous wonderings with a change of government and uncertain economic times. Who would have thought we would see heavy mortgage rises and a lettuce over $10. That got me thinking of need for secure foundations in life and how we might bring about that security by making wise changes. That led me to think of a big mistake that a city made in ancient Babylonia when they decided to ignore the God who gave them the land to populate widely after the great flood. However almost to snub their God, they built a city with a tower supposedly reaching up into the heavens. In short, God sent language confusion so they couldn’t understand each other and were forced to leave for wider fields with those they understood – therefore populating far flung lands. !Bad news to ignore the original plan! Note; the Hebrew word for the town’s tower was ‘Babel’ (Meaning to confuse). From there my mind drifted to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and for some time I was lost in learning why and when it was built, when it started to lean, how they secured it and declared it safe in 2001. In brief – it was built as a free standing bell tower for an adjacent Cathedral in Tuscany Italy. Construction started in 1173 and it began to lean in 1178. It took 200 years to complete, due to one side sinking into soft foundation soil, rendering it 4.5mts from vertical. There were two major stoppages during this time – the longest was for 100 years. However, after many years of ingenious earth works and although receiving 5 million visitors per year from 2001, it was closed again in 2013 for public safety. In my early counselling career, I joined a more senior experienced man to form a counselling service called ‘Changes’.
A remarkable production with the Diamond Valley Singers and the Eltham Orchestra. A large show with 47 players onstage and overall, approximately 200 people involved. A production where the orchestra actually accompanied the singers so the audience could really hear the singers and not, like what often happens, the orchestras seem to want to compete with the artists. The singing was wonderful and on reading the bios of the artists that is no wonder. Belle (the Beauty) was performed by Kristina Lang. A remarkable and moving performance added to by a lovely voice. Some of her scenes were a joy to behold. The beast/prince was played by Nathan Michael Wright. Wright handled the role with finesse giving a great interpretation of the character and his scenes with Lang were magnificent. One of the most amusing and desperate characters is Gaston, a man who considers himself God’s gift to women and decides he will marry Belle regardless of her wishes. Lachlan Alexander captured the role with finesse giving a sterling performance of such a character. Cogsworth, the clock was given a great performance by Malcolm Wilton. His role was the butler who ran the house-
Kemp’s curtain call hold but had difficulty in the other staff members doing what he wished. Wilton captured the character with aplomb, projecting well and handling the role with ease. Lumiere, the servant about to turn into candlesticks, was played by Jack Maher. One did not envy Maher as he had to hold his arms up throughout the whole performance as they had candles at each hand which were illuminated every now and then. A good strong French accent and a professional performance. As Mrs Potts, the teapot, Bernadette Sheedy had a hard job in keeping one arm as the spout and one arm as the handle. Her role was played with good professionalism and was one of the highlights of the evening. Her son, the teacup, was given a good interpretation by Sienna Iaria. A wonderful evening of theatre and DVS are to be congratulated on such an evening. mailcommunity.com.au
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Sanders tops the desert By Callum Ludwig Three Bridges resident Daniel Sanders has returned to racing with a big win at the Hlergest desert race in Australia. Mr Sanders claimed victory in the Hattah Desert Race on Sunday 3 July after a weekend’s worth of racing in the desert by the Victorian border to New South Wales. Mr Sanders said it was really good to come back with a win. “Having just recently come back from the injury in the Dakar this year and had a lot of operations and a lot of time off the bike, my first goal was to get back fit and healthy for this race,” he said. “It was a pretty big challenge, I probably had five weeks back on the bike and made it happen, it’s definitely a good feeling to win the race for the second time after six months off the bike, to win that event straight off the couch pretty much is a big accomplishment and took a lot of hard work.” Mr Sanders ended up with a fractured elbow and a bone block put in after multiple shoulder dislocations following a big crash seven days into the 2022 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. He was sitting in the third position before the accident. Mr Sanders said he felt well set up after claiming first in the prologue and then a Top 10 shootout, which determines riders starting position in the race. “There are 404 drivers that qualify for the race and so I got to start in pole position, which was really cool to start off the race on the nice fresh sand track,” he said. “The best thing about being first is you get the advantage of it being smooth compared to you later on, and it’s a really flat track early on. Your max speed is about 168 kilometres an hour with an average of about 68 for the total time, so it’s a pretty fast-flowing race through
the trees and desert there.” The Hattah Desert Race is an eight-lap race that goes for about four hours at a total of about 296 kilometres. It is often called the ‘four hours of hell’ and is widely regarded as the most challenging off-road race in Australia. Mr Sanders said it is probably the toughest race in Australia for fitness and strength. “With each lap, the track gets harder and harder to race because it gets rougher as there are more bikes and more traffic, with deeper holes and more warps in the surface, it becomes very technical in deep sandy conditions,” he said. “When you begin passing the slower riders it’s also a challenge because we lapped 30 or maybe 40 positions, so we have to try and pass a lot of the riders twice for the whole race.” Mr Sanders finished the race two minutes and almost 32 seconds ahead of his nearest rival Husqvarna Motorcycles’ Todd Waters to secure the victory for his sponsor GasGas. Mr Sanders said the body was definitely sore after the race, but has eyes for the future now. “I knew I had to save as much energy as I could for the last hour to finish strong but the elbow was really sore after the surgeries and it was only like seven weeks ago I got the pins and wires taken out,” he said. “It was pretty recent and is pretty fragile, but I want to get my elbow and shoulders strong again, and back to 100% strength. The next race I will do will be in Morocco (Rallye du Maroc 2022) from the end of September to the start of October. It’ll be my first race since Dakar and I hope to win it, and then begin preparing for the Dakar next year.”
Daniel Sanders and his team after the win in the Hattah Desert Race. Picture: SUPPLIED
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HERE is a perfect and economical opportunity for first home buyers to purchase a property on small acreage and get into the market. Situated on approx. 1.8 acres is this delightful property. You can feel the serenity and charm it exudes. It is like having your own botanical gardens, with magnificent trees and shrubs, plentiful wild flowers and native bush areas. The home in good, sound condition consists of 3 bedrooms, formal lounge, kitchen, meals area, bathroom and laundry.
Features include: R/C A/C, the ambiance of wood heating, walk in pantry, separate entry/mud room and front decking. The land approx. 1.8 acres is half cleared and half bush. In terms of shedding the property provides a 6m x 4m powered shed and a good size woodshed with a toilet attached, most handy if you’re outside. So don’t miss out on this property, put it on your short list and book an inspection today. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1841 Healesville-Kinglake Road, TOOLANGI Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 4 garage Price: $579,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Bill Verhagen, 0417 371 987, INTEGRITY
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JUST A FEW MONTHS YOUNG THIS exceptional home has been recently completed and offers the ideal small country town lifestyle and showcasing a flexible and thoughtful floor plan to suit the growing family. Boasting 3 bedrooms all with built in robes plus an ensuite and walk-in robe in the main bedroom, spacious living areas with a separate open plan lounge/living/family room. The kitchen is very impressive with quality appliances and bench tops and ample bench and cupboard space, a modern well designed home offering family comfort and space. Situated on an easy care low maintenance block and with plenty of scope to add your finishing touches, located just a short stroll to local schools, transport and Yarra Junctions shopping precinct it’s the ideal place to call home. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 11 Sugargum Close, YARRA JUNCTION Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $690,000 - $750,000 Contact: David Carroll, 0419 539 320, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277
EVERYTHING IS DONE AND READY FOR YOU THIS beautifully presented period style home boasts four bedrooms and plenty of space for everything. You will love the soaring ceilings in the open plan living space which integrates easily into the fantastic covered deck where you’ll enjoy can relax and enjoy the tranquil views. The modern bathroom offers the bonus of access from the master and is luxuriously appointed. The kitchen provides plenty of cupboard space and includes dishwasher and gas cooking. A fantastic shed has room for two cars and workshop plus there’s heaps of driveway parking ideal for the tradesman or for a caravan/boat. The home includes all services, reverse cycle air-conditioning, mains gas ducted heating is fully fenced and offers a sunny veggie patch and fruit trees including apple, nectarine, peach and passionfruit, plus much more. Located a short walk to bus stops, shops and amenities plus nearby to the iconic Warburton Rail Trail. This home should be on your “must see” list now. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1 Gordon Court, WOORI YALLOCK Description: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 garage Price: $730,000 - $795,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277 14
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PLENTY OF FEATURES FOR THE FAMILY WHETHER you are dreaming of keeping your horse at ‘home’ or more space for the kids to experience ‘country life’ this property offers both and more. Located within close proximity to the Town’s facilities and sporting grounds, this property will tick a lot of boxes for the fussy purchaser. Located on approx. 6,000 sqm, the home caters for a larger family with 4 bedrooms, ensuite and walk-in robe to master, 2 living areas and plenty of bench space in the kitchen. For those requiring a workshop or safe storage areas for the ‘toys’, a 3-bay shed with concrete floor, power and mezzanine floor will ensure you can be occupied for hours. A separate studio is also incorporated in this area, ideal for a teenager needing their own space. With 2 separate paddocks and a stable with 4 stalls plus tack room, the horses are well catered for with the bonus of the local pony club being only a short distance away. Located at the end of a private lane, it’s hard to find properties with this many features in this price range. Call now to arrange an inspection. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 85 Mt Riddell Road, HEALESVILLE Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $1,185,000 - $1,230,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Brett Stanley, 0407 595 164, BLACK & WHITE REAL ESTATE HEALESVILLE, 0407 595 164
15 Achilles Court, Lilydale
$780,000 - $840,000
85 Hazelwood Rd, East Warburton
FAMILY SPACE AND CONVENIENCE
Gorgeous location, a project home, over 25 acres approx.
Situated in a quiet family friendly court this solid home is positioned to please and offers the whole family the convenient and peaceful lifestyle. The home is well presented throughout and boasts 3 bedrooms all with built in robes, a family size lounge/living area gives the growing family plenty of space to spread out, a separate meals/ dining area offers extra living space as well, the open plan kitchen has plenty of bench and cupboard space and gas cooking. The kids and pets will love the outside with a huge block of over 860sqm offering loads of space to spread out and enjoy and with plenty of room to add your personal touches the potential is endless, a fantastic property ideally located in a popular sought after area and just a short stroll to schools, shops and transport.
This is a golden opportunity, just over 25 acres approx. with good clearing around the home and also a super cleared area towards the rear of the property perfect for some grazing, a dam and some beautiful views across the valley, a shedding area near the house and plenty of tracks throughout the block to take in the peace. A huge advantage being that this parcel of land backs onto the Aqueduct trail which is a huge draw card for those looking to purchase in the area especially with the proposed Mountain Bike trail coming to Warburton and surrounding areas. The home sits proudly in this gorgeous location and excitement awaits for some new owners to transform it and bring to life.
Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: By Appointment
Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 Inspection: Sat 12 -12.30pm (Photo ID Required)
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STYLISH AND SPACIOUS HOME WITH a charming picket fence framing a lovely landscaped garden, this delightful dwelling evokes all the warmth of a forever family home. Laden with high-end comforts in a lifestyle location only 400m from Upwey’s township, train station and bus service, you will enjoy the best of Dandenong Ranges living near a bounty of local conveniences including schools, shops, and restaurants. The wrap-around verandah welcomes you to step inside where a family-focused floorplan awaits. Taking centre stage is the expansive open plan living area with skylights, warm wood fire, and plantation shutters that flow throughout the home. Punctuated by an island bench kitchen with gas cooktop, dishwasher, and ample pantry, hosting guests will be a joy. Follow the French doors out to the enclosed verandah perfect for enjoying a drink morning or night, paved patio, and level lawn with lemon tree perfect for the kids and pet to run amok. All within a beautiful 667sqm (approx.) allotment, you will instantly be imagining a new life here. Equally considerate are the spacious bedrooms on offer, beginning with the refined yet relaxed ground floor main bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe. The second bedroom resides next door and is accompanied by a bespoke bathroom with splendid slipper claw foot tub. Upstairs, 2 further bedrooms with abundant storage frame the cosy retreat with skylight. With featured extras including solar power, double carport with roller door, reverse cycle heating/cooling, under-stair storage, LED lighting, Swann security system, and a Bosch alarm system, this glorious home is to enrich your lifestyle in every way. Inspection will impress. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1A Irvine Street, UPWEY Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,000,000 - $1,100,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760 and Daniel Steen 0434 979 142, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE, 9754 6888 16
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36 Middleton Drive, Woori Yallock
$645,000 - $700,000
22 Hillgrove Crescent, Berwick
$1,060,000 - $1,160,000
Beautifully Presented Home
Stunning Modern Home
Don’t miss this beautifully presented 3-bedroom home in the Yarra Valley close to Woori Yallock Township, and wineries. Inside there are vaulted ceilings and an open-plan kitchen/ dining room. The modern kitchen has black and stainless steel appliances, plenty of storage and bench space, modern fixtures and a view across the split-level living area. The living room has a Coonara and split system for yearround comfort. This home has been beautifully renovated to a high standard with modern flooring throughout. The 3 bedrooms have built-in robes and plush grey carpets. The stunning family bathroom has modern fixtures and fittings, oversized grey tiles, and a floating vanity for modern sophistication. Outside there is a double carport, 2 garden sheds, and a deck space perfect for entertaining and taking in the picturesque views.
Enjoy this modern home in Berwick close to shopping centres, prestigious local schools, and next to a park. Inside this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home there is a master suite with a WIR, split system, plantation shutters, and an ensuite. Two bedrooms have walk-in robes & one with BIRs. There is an open-plan kitchen overlooking a large dining space, the living room, and an outdoor entertaining area. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry, a pyrolytic oven, and induction cooktop. The paved undercover entertaining space is perfect for year-round entertaining and there is a fully fenced area with a cubby for the kids. Features include x2 gas log heaters, x3 split systems, gas ducted heating, new hot water system, manicured gardens, vinyl plank flooring throughout, theatre room, x3 living spaces, and small storage shed.
Contact: Brennan Mileto 0422 996 451
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28-30 Main Street, Gembrook
$1,400,000 - $1,500,000
17 Steel Road, Emerald
$1,200,000 - $1,300,000
Sub-Division Opportunity!
Stunning Home in Emerald!
Set on an acre and a half, this property has a 2-lot subdivision almost completed, but there is an amazing opportunity now to expand the subdivision into multiple lots (STCA). Contact the agent to explore the details further. This 4-bedroom home has a lounge room with a fireplace and a master wing with walk-in robe, dressing room, ensuite, and plush carpets. The kitchen has butcher block countertops, contemporary tiles, large stove with gas cooktop, a breakfast bar and island, stainless steel appliances, and walk-in pantry. The kitchen is open plan to the dining room and has a perfect view of the pool and deck area for entertaining. Upstairs is viewing space that would be perfect for an office or observatory. Outside there is an above-ground pool, a 6x12mtr shed with concrete floor & power. There is a 2nd accommodation perfect for aging parents or in-laws.
Step inside this two-story entertainer’s home, designed by award-winning architect Lindsay Holland. There are 4 bedrooms, one is perfect as a guest suite with its own ensuite and built-in robes, and the Master has an ensuite, walk-in robe and direct access to the deck overlooking the private garden and pool. There is a separate bathroom with spa bath and large storage areas. Upstairs is the kitchen, formal and informal lounges, a home office-study and powder-room. The kitchen has granite benchtops, a 900mm freestanding oven with a gas cooktop, a dishwasher and a breakfast bench. There is gas ducted heating and vacuum cleaning on both levels for convenience. Enjoy the in-ground swimming pool in a private landscaped area.
Contact: Richard Birtchnell 0438 747 357
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FAMILY COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE SITUATED in a quiet family friendly court this solid home is positioned to please and offers the whole family the convenient and peaceful lifestyle. The home is neat and very well presented throughout and boasts 3 bedrooms all with built in robes. A family size lounge/living area gives the growing family plenty of space to spread out, a separate meals/dining area offers extra living space as well, the open plan kitchen has plenty of bench and cupboard space and gas cooking. The kids and pets will love the outside with a huge block of over 860sqm offering loads of space to spread out and enjoy and with plenty of room to add your personal touches the potential is endless A fantastic property ideally located in a popular sought after area and just a short stroll to schools, shops and transport, it’s the ideal place to call home. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 15 Achilles Crt., LILYDALE Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Price: $780,000 - $840,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: David Carroll, 0419 539 320, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277
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Set on approx. half an acre, you will discover this family home with breathtaking Yarra Valley views. Showcasing master with WIR, ensuite & sitting room, 3 further bedrooms all with views, formal lounge & dining room & family room with gas log fire. Featuring a verandah looking towards the mountains & beautiful established gardens surround the home.
Price Guide: $880,000 $960,000 Inspect by Appointment or OFI Agent Gary Lucas 0407 595 113
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FOR SALE Healesville 105 Donnellys Weir Rd Your Dream Lifestyle Starts Here! Lot 1 - Approx 32 acres with homestead, cottage, various outbuildings & shedding $2 -$2,2,000,000 Lot 2 - Approx 25 acres featuring huge shed with mezzanine floor, 3 phase power $1,4 - $1,500,000 Lot 3 - Approx 12.5 acres with mixture of cleared flat land & bushland $900,000-$990,000
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3A 1B 6C
Unique Investors Freehold Opportunity - Modern commercial clinic a prominent location on Maroondah Hwy, along with rear access off Henry St. Comprising 4 private suites, reception area, kitchenette & bathrooms. Ample parking at the rear of the property & with ramp access to the front. Positioned perfectly on a block of approx. 944 m2.
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GUIDE $1,850,000 - $2,035,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Gayle Barrot 0408 195 767 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
GUIDE $730,000 - $795,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
GUIDE $790,000-$850,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Gayle Barrot 0408 195 767 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
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Cobras off to nationals The Kilsyth Cobras U14-1 Boys are headed to the under 14 Australian Club Championships in September. The Cobras punched their Nationals ticket after a blistering start to the 2022 VJBL season, which currently sees them sitting second in the Victorian Championship (VC) standings. The U14 Club Championships features the top 24 boys and girls club teams from across Australia, with the Cobras just one of four Victorian teams to secure a berth to the prestigious tournament. This marks the third time since 2018 that the U14 Cobra Boys have earned a Club Championships invite, having competed in back-to-back tournaments in 2018-19. This year’s Cobra group look to be serious contenders at the Championships, which will run from September 24 to 30 in Sydney. Head Coach Jamie Kupinik’s team has established itself as one of the best in the state, and impressed against interstate competition, too, having gone and impressive 5-1 at the National Junior Classic - featuring 16 of the top teams from Victoria, NSW, ACT and South Australia - in June. The U14 Boys aren’t the only Junior Cobras set to compete at the national level: this week U16 Cobras Brylee Anderson (Vic Country Girls), Ben Shrinkfield (Vic Country Boys) and Jamie Gilchrist (Vic Metro Boys) take on the nations best at the U16 Australian Championships in Perth. You can watch all games live on the Basketball Australia Youtube channel, with select games to be shown on Kayo Freebies.
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Two wins for Lilydale By Callum ‘Articles’ Ludwig Lilydale managed to pick up a couple of wins against local rivals Mooroolbark away from home over the weekend. Starting the day with a wet, chilly and sleepy 8.50am start, the U19.5s managed to hold on to keep out the Mustangs in a desperate onepoint win, 7.6, 48 to 7.7, 49. With usual full-forward Lachlan Baxter out due to a shift at Genesis Health and Fitness, Bailey ‘Bounces’ Bateman stepped up to kick a couple of goals throughout the game and showcase his acting credentials in the dying seconds to help get Lilydale over the line, joined by ice-man Ryan ‘Ninja’ Haley who also kicked two including the winning goal for the second week running. Austin ‘Oz’ White, Bailey ‘Tall Skinny Guy’ Grant and the birthday boy and serial scab Zac ‘Scags’ Scagnetti all bagged a goal each. Oz led all comers to take best on ground honours in a dogged performance, followed by Zac ‘Chicken Schnitty’ Carolan, Ashton ‘Dobby’ Dobbin, Mitchell ‘Gym Rat’ Van de Maat, Luke Phillips and Lachlan ‘Dangerous Dust’ Isbester. The desire shown by the Dales to hold on for the win was embodied by a couple of big knocks suffered by Luke ‘Turkey’ Bates, who was quite worse for wear as a delayed concussion kicked in after the game and brought up breakfast, and Liam Cox with a huge clash of heads leaving him a bit sore and sorry following his first game on return to the club. However, it would be ideal if their own teammates Astin Bucci and Luke Phillips dealt the damage to the opposition going forward! The win sees the U19.5s go two games clear in fifth spot. The Reserves came out following a brief intermission for the women’s game and managed to secure a victory, doubling Mooroolbark’s score 2.6, 18 to 5.6, 36. A slow start saw Lilydale trailing at quarter time and goalless, before Sean ‘Ranga’ Hadju
got the Dales going in the second with a beautiful snap on the run/jog and James ‘Jimmy’ MacFarlane kicking one the halftime siren to give the Dales the lead and Jarrod ‘Blue Clouds’ Thompson free dinner on Thursday night. Harry ‘Tiktoks’ Mitchell ended up finishing the day with a customary two goals that snuck him into the league’s top five leading goalkickers and Ranga grabbed another to end up with 2 for the day. Alan Love dusted off the boots in a big, gutbusting return, stepping out of the coach’s box and into the best players list in what was definitely a deserved recognition of his output on the day. He was joined by the reported Alex Carrigan, Matthew ‘Dip’ Di Pietrantonio, Jack ‘Weasel’ Leithhead, Will ‘Fishy’ Pleming and Mitchell ‘Peanut’ Blake. Lilydale leapfrogged Mooroolbark with the win to take the eighth spot on the ladder. The Seniors faced the arduous task of taking on the undefeated Mooroolbark side and went down in a respectable 12.12, 84 to 5.5, 35 loss. Jayden ‘Jib’ Depace was Lilydale’s best on the day as he battled in the midfield and down forward, closely followed by Mitchell ‘DeFran’ De Franceschi who was admirable in a shutdown role of former North Melbourne player Aaron Mullett. Jordan ‘Jaw’s Jaworski, Liam ‘Jeffa’ Jeffs, Lachlan ‘Old English’ Cox and Nick ‘Noodles’ Del Biondo rounded out Lilydale’s best. There were no multiplied goalkickers for Lilydale on the day, with one each for Macauley ‘Bags’ Beckwith, Jaws, the man who resembles a Thumb Thumb from Spy Kids Isaac ‘Bazinga’ Biasuzzo, Jack Bateman and a long bomb from Jack Nichols that marked his first senior goal and earned him a knock to the nether region in the process. The Dales remain in ninth on the Seniors ladder. Next week, Lilydale welcomes Bayswater to ‘The Nest’ for Round 14.
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Big win for Barkers men against Strikers By Peter Stephenson Abandon hope, all ye who enter here. Those words are taken from Dante’s Divine Comedy, and should be written above the entrance to Esther Park. Going into Saturday’s game, the Barkers men had won nine and drawn one of their last 10 home league games. The Barkerettes had done even better, winning their last 10 in a row at the Kennel. We had forgotten what it was like to hear an opponent’s song after the game at home. Now, however, was a test. The rain had conveniently stopped for the afternoon, but a heavy pitch was the least of third-placed Barkers’ worries as they hosted the side immediately above them. Peninsula Strikers had a six-point advantage, so this was a must-win for Barkers. Barkers named the same side that gained a last-gasp victory at Skye United, and were looking for their fourth win in a row. Barkers attacked from the off, with the tenacious Jack Buglass winning a 50-50 challenge and crossing from the right for Sam Klepac, who shot just wide. Then Liam Seaye sent in an inswinging corner from the left, finding the head of Klepac, who sent a glancing header wide. After that Geordie Scott was fouled, and Paul McEvoy hit a curling free-kick wide. Then Sean Perrin hit a corner from the right to the far post, where Seaye headed wide. All this in the first seven minutes. On 13 minutes Barkers attacked again and Buglass was fouled on the edge of the box. Seaye hit his free-kick into the Strikers wall, and the follow-up from Scott was blocked. On the quarter-hour, Pines finally had a chance when they volleyed over. Finally, the goal came – at the wrong end! On 20 minutes, Barkers gave the ball away and Strikers broke, finding Cooper Andrews, who turned and hit a neat shot from 20 yards past keeper Mark Naumowicz to give Strikers a 1-0 lead very much against the run of play. Barkers now looked less certain of themselves, and again lost the ball in a dangerous area. Strikers crossed from the left to find Riley Anderton, whose header rose awkwardly and forced a spectacular tip over the bar from Naumowicz. mailcommunity.com.au
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Mooroolbark’s senior men took a four point win over the Peninsula Strikers. Having cleared the danger, Barkers resumed their dominance. On the half-hour, Dan Higgins sent a cross from the right to the far post. Perrin absolutely leathered the ball from a tight angle, and although keeper Ben Caballero got plenty on the ball, he couldn’t stop it finding the net for a fully-deserved equaliser. Ten minutes before the break, Strikers gave the ball away and McEvoy hit a lovely curling shot which drew a brilliant save from Caballero, who tipped the ball onto the bar. Then McEvoy sent the ball into the box for Brett Tronconi, whose shot was blocked. Suddenly, out of nothing, came a candidate for goal of the season. McEvoy, who was spraying the ball around superbly, hit a long ball towards the left wing. It just cleared a defender’s head and ran nicely for Perrin. He delivered an inviting cross for Klepac, whose first touch sent the ball into the corner of the net for an absolutely blinding goal – 2-1 Barkers. In first half stoppage time, all the good work was almost undone as Strikers hit Barkers on the counter, but it was Seaye who laid a crucial tackle to save the day. Half-time: Mooroolbark 2-1 Peninsula Strikers, in a rip roaring game. Barkers began the second half as they left off, with Klepac laying the ball back for Scott, who hit a shot into the side-netting. Then Perrin hit a corner from the right. Tronconi leapt like a salmon but miscued, and the ball went
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out to Buglass, whose low shot skimmed past the post. Just before the hour, the ball broke for McEvoy, who hit a long ball towards Buglass. He shook off a defender but then miscued his shot wide. Not to worry, because then Strikers gave the ball away. Klepac, who was working phenomenally hard, put the ball through for Scott. He ran onto the ball and provided his customary calm finish to make it 3-1 Barkers. Strikers now became very physical – they were probably unaccustomed this season to being second best. With 20 minutes left Seaye took a free-kick from midfield and Tronconi headed narrowly wide. Then on 72 minutes, Barkers won a corner on the right. Perrin hit the ball in, and Klepac was pushed to the ground. The referee pointed to the spot, and Klepac coolly despatched the ball to Caballero’s left to mke it 4-1. The final chance fell to Strikers’ Jai Power, who turned and shot at Naumowicz, who parried the ball wide. This was as comprehensive a victory as you could wish for against the second-placed side. I haven’t seen Barkers play better for a long time and this was fully deserved. With five games to go, Mooroolbark stay third, three points behind Strikers. We certainly won’t die wondering. Next, though, is a tricky trip to Berwick City, where keeper Mark Naumowicz should make his 100th appearance.
Sunday afternoon saw the third-placed Barkerettes visit Fairfield Park to take on bottom side Yarra Jets. In a predictably one-sided affair, goals from Kirsten Murray, Charlotte McCullough, Amy D’Ortenzio (3), Jordyn Clausen, Elissa Coad and Hannah Lee (2) saw Barkerettes win 9-0 – their biggest victory since 2015. Barkerettes remain third, just a point behind Clifton Hill. Next is a home derby against Lilydale Montrose United on Friday night, when keeper Ashleigh Fraraccio should make her 100th senior appearance.
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