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The closest designated pedestrian crossing is over one kilometre away from the intersection, despite a bus stop right across from the BP petrol station that is commonly used by school children at peak hours.
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By Callum Ludwig The intersection of Crowley, Lalors and Ayres Road in Healesville with the Maroondah High way is still a concern for residents. Eildon MP Cindy McLeish has thrown her support behind the safety of pedestrians, ta bling the concern in Parliament on Tuesday 9 August.Brian Millane lives on the Maroondah Highway and said he was frustrated not seeing any“Seeingchange.them change the east end of Healesville to a 40 zone, even with a number of opportunities to cross at the three pedestrian crossings, and nothing here where the traffic is thickest, is quite frustrating,” he said. “There’s horns blowing and people screech ing along the highway here daily. We walk a lot as well, and the actual levels of the road, which aren’t noticeable when you’re driving, are trip ping hazards where there is anywhere between 20 to 40ml difference in height where the sur face has been laid and hasn’t been levelled cor rectly.”MrMillane, along with Mike Grigg and Barry Alloway contactedVicRoads in 2016 appeal ing for the 50km/h speed limit to be extended from the town centre. Their application was rejected with VicRoads citing the low crash rates and the absence of schools or school crossings as the reason no change was needed. Star Mail also reported in March a petition that was created by residents which was asking for upgrades to be considered. Ms McLeish said it is a very busy section of road where cars, buses, pedestrians and school children interact. “I have been contacted by concerned parents who worry about their school children running across the busy road to the bus stop to catch the bus to and from school, which is during peak traffic time,” she said. “Parents want to know their children are safe and protected by appropriate pedestrian crossing measures.”
The highways in the Yarra Ranges have been a contentious point in recent times, with speed limit changes, potholes and a lack of crossings all concerns for residents accessing both Maroondah and Warburton Highway. Mr Millane said development and popula tion growth in Healesville also contribute to the need for safety precautions to be considered. “I don’t know what the population increase has been since we made that submission six years ago, but there is continuous development in this town, and it’s exacerbating these issues,” he said. “With the Vet and other facilities coming in at the east end of town, rather than central that’ll only bring more traffic through the area, and the service station as well has developed into quite a big fast food outlet as well, with more trucks stopping along the roadside, which are impossible for pedestrians to see past.”
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The Minister for Road Safety Ben Caroll responded to Ms McLeish that the Department of Transport will monitor the intersection and consider making further improvements including installing pedestrian-operated signals.
At the time of Mr Millane’s submission, he used 2011 Census data which recorded the Healesville population at 6839. Healesville’s population at the actual time of the submission turned out to have grown by over 600 people by 2016, to 7461. In the latest 2021 Census data, Healesville’s population is 7589.
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There were four total landslips on Acheron Way and Donna Buang Rd, which threatened access to visitor drawcards like the Mt Donna Buang summit and popular hiking trails and lookouts.Acheron Way will be closed between the Rainforest Gallery and Marysville Road with drivers advised to detour via Maroondah Highway, Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road and Warburton Highway. There will also be a lane closure on Donna Buang Road near Acheron Way. One traffic lane will continue to remain open, with portable traffic lights on-site to help drivers continue travelling in both directions. Please expect minor delays. A fourth landslip site, located on Donna Buang Road is currently under review by geotechnicalDonnaexperts.BuangRoad will remain closed between Mount Toolebewong and Mt Donna Buang and will reopen when repairs are complete and it’s safe to do so. Drivers will be able to access the Mt Donna Buang Road summit via Warburton. The landslips were precarious and posed a threat to motorists.
By Callum Ludwig Healesville resident Noel Robinson has a form of glaucoma, where the nerve connecting to the eye is damaged and causes him near blindness, and is concerned about accessibility in the town.
For Mr Robinson, he stressed that he understood accessible facilities could be expensive or impractical and just hopes to raise awareness among the community to help look out for people like himself.
Mr Robinson’s vision is pretty good at long distances, but he struggles to see clearly at a short distance and has no vision when looking towards his feet. Mr Robinson said he started going blind in 1979.“Iwas driving home and when to make a right hand turn and crashed into a steel post. I didn’t see at all,” he said. “I went to an eye specialist and was diagnosed with glaucoma. Only four years ago I completely lost vision in my left eye.
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“From a proactive perspective, whenever we are developing new or upgrading existing infrastructure as part of our major projects, we ensure that through our consultation with the community (including people with a disability and their family members), as well as the DAC, that they are being designed and constructed with accessibility for all in mind,” she said. “Part of our role in accessibility is not only raising awareness but also reducing the stigma. This can be done by highlighting and celebrating the amazing work of our DAC as well as utilising awareness days such as International Day of People with a Disability to run events and increase knowledge and understanding of the importance of accessibility and inclusion in our community.”
Mr Robinson was formerly a mechanic, but could no longer work when it got to the point he couldn’t properly coordinate his hands in front of him. He relies on a walker or a cane to get around. Mr Robinson identified a number of concerns he had about a number of areas in Healesville that are difficult to navigate for people with a disability such as his. He pointed out a lack of handrails, elevated entrances and difficulty at traffic lights as his main issues.Acting Director Communities at Yarra Ranges Council Corinne Bowen said continuing to create a more accessible and inclusive Yarra Ranges is of very high importance to Yarra Ranges Council. “Our Disability Advisory Committee (DAC), which we are currently seeking new members for, has a big hand in advising Council on where improvements can be made around the municipality,” she said.
“DAC members, some of whom have low vision, do a number of site visits in the Yarra Ranges as part of their role on the commit tee. This is to test the accessibility of many areas in the region, with recent examples being the new train station in Lilydale, the Warburton Trail, and some of our pop-up parklets just to name a few.”
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By Callum Ludwig Two landslip sites on Acheron Way, East Warburton and Donna Buang Road, Warburton are finally set to be cleared after months of waiting.Weather permitting, these improvement works are expected to commence in early September and be completed by late 2022. A Department of Transport spokesperson thanked the community for their patience. “Works will soon commence to improve safety and reliability on Acheron Way and Donna Buang Road,” they said. “Works will include removing damaged road pavement, reinstating and stabilising road layers, and building retaining walls and drainage improvements. This will provide a smooth and strong road for all road users.”
The DAC and other enquiries submitted to the Yarra Ranges Council are investigated to consider how a particular area or facility could be made more accessible. Ms Bowen said Yarra Ranges Council encourages community member who comes across an accessibility issue within the Yarra Ranges to please contact them by phone, online or in person at one of our community links so we can assist them.
Sgt Cheyne said if you’ve been victim to this scam, call your bank immediately and let them know, before reporting the matter via ReportCyber.“Give the number a call and ask them to prove who they say they are, or call the original number you have saved in your contacts for the person. Alternatively, you could ask them to send a voice note to verify who they are,” he said.“If they can’t prove who they are or aren’t willing to, don’t transfer the money.”
A Westpac Group spokesperson said with more than five million digitally active custom ers, the group is investing in services to com plement how customers are banking.
A Westpac Group spokesperson said there will be new opportunities for employees who are“Asaffected.wecontinue to adapt to our changing customer needs, this will result in new opportu nities within theWestpac Group as we grow our phone, digital and virtual offerings,” they said. “We have a robust process in place to assist employees to find new opportunities within Westpac Group, meaning the majority of employees affected secure a new role and continue their career in the Group.” Westpac Lilydale will soon be closing. 292888 CHAMBERS
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IN BRIEF ‘Hi Mum’ text scam Detectives from theVictoria Police Cybercrime Squad are investigating a series of reports of an emerging text messaging scam targeting parents, by pretending to be a child in need of financial help. The victim will receive a WhatsApp or text message from an offender on an unknown number impersonating their children, along the lines of ‘Hi mum, I’ve changed provider/ lost/broken my phone – I’m temporarily using this number for now.’
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“Declining customer use of branches means that in some instances, we may take a difficult decision to leave a branch location,” a Westpac Group spokesperson said. Ms Dyer disagrees that online banking is an option for many customers including herself. “I’m an elderly pensioner and I don’t do the online banking and there’s a very good reason for that and that is because my computer has been hacked six times in 12 months,” she said. “I keep having to change all my credit cards all the time and I absolutely refuse to do online banking, because it isn’t secure.”
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By Renee Wood Westpac customers have been devastated by the news the Lilydale branch will be closing. The official notifications are yet to be sent to Westpac customers however, it was an nounced last week by the Finance Sector Union with the Lilydale branch one of 37 bank branches from all big four banks that will close. Linda Dyer has been a Westpac customer for 30 years, travelling from Launching Place to Lilydale fortnightly to see a teller to pay off her credit card. It’s a 26 km trip each way and Ms Dyer said the Lilydale branch has always provided a good service and is very disappointed to hear of the forthcoming closure. “Westpac needs to realise that we are real people. We are good customers and have been for many, many years,” Ms Dyer said. “Their bottom line is always profit and really, they need to look at what they’re doing to the people rather than their profit line.”
Firefighters on the scene were tasked with finding the closest fire hydrant so that there was a constant water supply for the ones fighting the fire. Unfortunately, this time around there was extensive damage to the shed. All-up crews were on the scene for just over an hour. Yelingbo CFA and Yarra Junction Fire Brigade also attended the scene.
The offenders will say they cannot access their own money as they have been locked out of their own online banking account after getting the new phone and often the offender will request a photo of a credit card or a transfer to a bank account.
Subaru Recall A manufacturing issue that could result in 78,617 Subaru cars potentially moving or rolling away whilst the vehicle is engaged in the park position has caused a recall to be issued. The issue is caused by the Electronic Park Brake (EPB) adaptor cord connector having the possibility to not operate as intended. The recall affects the Liberty sedans, Outback wagons, Levorg wagons, andWRX sedans made between 2015 and 2018. Impreza models and XV models made between 2017 and 2019 have also been affected. Affected owners can book their vehicle in for a free rectification at any authorised Subaru Service Centre Australia-wide. Subaru Australia will contact affected owners in writing to request that owners make an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. Alternatively, owners can contact Subaru Australia’s Customer Relations Team on 1800 22 66 43 to assist with booking. Shed fire Hillcrest CFA crews attended a shed fire on Thursday 11 August. Upon arrival, it was established that there was no one home, which meant all attention could be focused on putting the fire out. Luckily for firefighters, there was easy access to the shed which meant with the right amount of water it could be knocked down fairly easily.
Customers are advised that some banking operations such as deposits, withdraws and ac count balance checks can be done at Australia Post outlets which have Bank@Post facilities.
By Renee Wood Ambulance response times to the Yarra Ranges have dipped to their worst they’ve been in the past year with just 54.8 per cent of code one calls being reached under 15 minutes.From1 April to 30 June, there was a total of 2,144 code one calls, which are incidents that require urgent paramedic and hospital care. The average response was 17 minutes and 23 seconds (17:23). This is in comparison to the same quarter last year which saw 84.4 per cent of calls reached under 15 minutes and an average of 15:13 response time. The previous quarter was also better with 60.3 per cent of calls reached under 15 minutes and an average wait time of 16:14. The average response time for a code two patients, which are acute and time sensitive but not life threatening, was 40:52 with 878 calls.The best response time in the past financial year for code two was July – September 2021 seeing 29:24 wait times with 1,180 calls. The latest data release has broken records, making April to June this year the busiest quarter in Ambulance Victory’s history and it’s the third consecutive recordbreakingAmbulancequarter.Victoria Interim Chief Executive Felicity Topp said the response times are being impacted by the soaring demand and there’s no signs of it slowing down this season.“Our paramedics are working extremely hard to manage the increasing demand while prioritising care to the sickest Victorians,” Ms Topp said. “Despite our current challenges in this COVID-19-environment, Ambulance Victoria continues to deliver safe and high-quality patient outcomes.” Ms Topp said one in five calls to triple zero do not need emergency ambulance responses and the community is urged to contact non-urgent care services, if your condition is not life threatening. “GPs and pharmacists can provide nonurgent care and Nurse-On-Call (1300 60 60 24) offers free medical advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if your condition is not lifethreatening,” she said. “Some people hesitate to call 000 because they are not sure if their situation is an emergency. If in doubt, always call Triple Zero (000) and the trained call-taker will help and directMsyou.Topp said due to the demand, there are now more paramedics on the road and more Ambulance Victoria Offload (AVOL) teams to rapidly transfer patients to hospital care.“These teams, established as part of our pandemic response efforts to improve patient flow at the ambulance and hospital interface, are now being expanded to 14 public hospitals and a further five are in planning,” Ms Topp “Theysaid.are made up of paramedics and nurses who receive handover of suitable patients after triage, allowing ambulance crews to get back on the road faster. “Meanwhile, a record 700 paramedics were recruited in 2021 and a further 404 para medics have already been recruited this year to help get more ambulances on the road.”
The perpetrator will develop a conversation with the victim, before attempting to deceive them by requesting money for an emergency situation, such as payments that need to be made that day, money to purchase a new phone, or money to pay an urgent bill.
After the Lilydale bank closes, customers have been advised to drive a further 4km to see a teller at the Chirnside Park branch. Ms Dyer said driving further to get to Chirnside Park will be an inconvenience. “It’s a long drive 26 kilometres down there and 26 kilometres back and with the price of the petrol going up the way it has, it’s costing a fortune just to get to Lilydale.” “Now there’s the added petrol - is Westpac going to compensate me for extra petrol that I’m going to have to use – I don’t think so.” Ms Dyer is now forced to consider changing banks to a branch that is based in the Upper Yarra.“Ireally would like it if they do reconsider and if they’re going to reconsider why not close Chirnside and leave the Lilydale one open because Lilydale services also, the Healesville area and Yarra Glen.“
In the Upper Yarra, this can be done at Woori Yallock, Warburton and Yarra Junction.
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The proposed dwelling for Pinnacle Lane, Steels Creek has a foot print of 1550sqm with a modern curvilinear design build consisting of a basement, ground and first floor.
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Resident James Calder is neighbouring property owner and objected to the build in regards to the bulk and scale of the develop ment.“Ifeel that it’s totally over the top for the area at Steels Creek. It results in loss of agricul tural land, it will dominate the landscape,” he said.“There’s been no attempt to soften the facade of the building and it will be all we basi cally see when we look to the east.” Mr Calder is concerned over the glare it will produce from the expansive windows and fears the level of development and land use is going to be detrimental to his agriculture busi ness and personal lifestyle. “Feeling uncomfortable in one’s own home is a very unpleasant feeling,” he said. The building has a set back of between 400570 metres with the neighbouring dwellings. It consists of a 860sqm basement level with eight car garage, storage, mud, powder and change rooms, workshop area, a 680 sqm ground floor with kitchen, living, dining area, four bedrooms with an ensuite each, as well as a sauna and playroom. There’s also a top floor for the master bedroom suite which is stocked with an ensuite, study rooms, gym and bar that is elevated to a height greater than seven metres. It will be replacing an existing house, while maintaining agriculture land surrounding it, with below one per cent of the property to be taken up by the new build. Melinda Ryan from Town Planning Co spoke on behalf of the applicant and said all planning requirements were addressed. “Whilst the dwelling does reach a height above seven metres at some point, the majority of the dwelling sits below the preferred seven metre height, and we’re also balancing the key objective which is protecting the viable agricultural land,” Ms Ryan said. There will be no native vegetation removal and balances key bushfire planning matters using protection measures beyond the planning scheme with the site affected during the 2009Thebushfires.siteisfurther separated into two portions to allow agriculture usage to continue on the land which is 133,732sqm. “We find that the application presents an exceptional architectural response. FJR architects have a very, very good reputation and produce very high quality architecture that can be found across the state,” Ms Ryan said. Cr Tim Heenan was ‘gobsmacked’ by the build and spoke against the motion. “I’m absolutely gobsmacked by the enormity of this, I don’t think I’ve ever seen any bigger in my time on council,” Cr Heenan said. “I’m greatly concerned about the visual impact of this particular proposed dwelling for the neighbours.”
The height going above seven metres was of particular concern, however, Cr Fiona McAllister raised that previous applications on other builds which council rejected for great heights were granted approval in VCAT.
The building permit has been approved for the mansion which is set to cost $4 million. Drone view of the current dwelling. The Steels Creek build will have a basement, ground and first floor.
Cr McAllister moved the motion to approve, saying it does meet all planning requirements and conditions to address neighbouring properties have been issued. “There are a number of very large homes in the Yarra Valley, there is not the first, it might be the most unique in some ways…. but certainly does that mean that we should be making decisions to disallow them - definitely not,” Cr McAllister said. The motion was carried five to one.
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NEWS By Renee Wood A mansion with a price tag of $4 million has been approved by Yarra Ranges councillors, despite objections it’s ‘over the top’, leaving one councillor ‘gobsmacked’ by its enormity.
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“Our new member for Casey Aaron Violi talked about the government’s role and how from John Howard on they realize how badly the vets were treated and tried to make it up to them a bit, then also about this latest Royal Commission on veteran suicide and how they need to take the recommendations seriously and see that they’re all implemented.”
Keynote speaker Emeritus Professor Maxine Duke AM spoke about how the war affected her husband and family. Pictures: SUPPLIED John Methven OAM makes his speech at the service.
The service was held at the Yarra Glen Memorial on Anzac Avenue.
The sculpture of the scale UH-1D helicopter was commissioned by Yarra Glen RSL and built by George Miller.
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At the end of the ceremony, a scale UH-1D helicopter commissioned by Yarra Glen RSL and built by George Miller, an iconic symbol of the Vietnam War, was unveiled by Mr Methven and Yarra Ranges Mayor Jim Child. Mr Bartosh said the plan is to have the sculpture installed permanently by the Yarra Glen Cenotaph. “We just have to get the shire to agree that it can be placed in there next to the Cenotaph as a sort of a veterans area,” he said. 521 Australian soldiers were killed during the Vietnam War from 1965 until 1972. It was Australia’s longest involvement in a conflict until the Afghanistan War. The service was an initiative of the Outer Eastern Melbourne sub-branch of theVietnam Veterans Community and the Healesville, Croydon, Lilydale, Mt Evelyn, Upper Yarra, Warburton and Yarra Glen RSL sub-branches.
By Parker McKenzie Yarra Valley Vietnam Veterans came together on Sunday 14 August at a service in Yarra Glen to remember and commemorate the sacrifice of their comrades, friends and family mem bers who served in the Vietnam War. The ceremony was held at the Yarra Glen Memorial on Anzac Avenue and started at 10am with a march from King Street featuring vintage military vehicles from the Victorian Military Vehicle Club, accompanied by a ca dence by the Rats of Tobruk Memorial Pipes andYarraDrums.Glen RSL Secretary and Treasurer Ed Bartosh said each year the service rotates be tween the six RSL groups throughout the Yarra Valley.“Each of the RSLs gets to sponsor it and then showcases the Vietnam Veterans Day to the local residents,” he said. “We’d like to thank everyone for their support showing up and showing their support to theTheveterans.”march was followed by a service marking the 60th anniversary of Australia’s deploy ment of troops to Vietnam and the 56 years on from the Battle of Long Tan, with speeches by keynote speaker Emeritus Professor Maxine Duke AM, Vietnam veteran John Methven OAM and Casey MP Aaron Violi. Mr Bartosh said the speakers were well received by those in attendance. “Maxine Duke is the wife of one of the Vietnam vets and a nurse. She spoke about her ex perience getting married, him going off over seas, the change in him after the Vietnam War and how they dealt with that,” he said. “John Methven is a Vietnam veteran from 7RAR and he is on the board of the National Vietnam Veteran’s Museum down at Phillip Is land. He talked about his experiences and when how he came back he had the same sort of problems.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), more than one in five (22 per cent) employing businesses have staff unavail able to work due to issues related to Covid-19, 31 per cent of employing businesses are hav ing difficulty finding suitable staff and almost half of all businesses have experienced supply chain disruptions (47 per cent). “At one stage, [we had] maybe 12 to 13 guys on JobKeeper, out of that we’ve got one of them left,” Stephen said. “We’ve got a tax bill arising from 2021 where we’ve made no money and predominantly a lot of it’s coming from JobKeeper.”
To cope with lockdowns and rising costs, Sooki Lounge has trimmed their opening hours late afternoons and evenings rather than operating during the day.
Sooki Lounge has had to re-train their entire venue’s staff almost three times over throughout the past two years.
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He said the impacts on low patronage and a shortage of staff will be seen in about four months with an oversupply of hospitality businesses not only in the Yarra Ranges but in the city.“There’s too many [businesses], they’re not making money at the moment, you’ve got kind of a corporate hospital model of maybe a business might have 30 in their portfolio. And right now we’ve got 30 problems, 30 problems of costs as well if you’re not getting staff. Un some cases of baristas getting paid literally $70 an hour. Now, if you’re doing that you’re not making money. You’re almost cer tainly losing money. And all you’re doing and the only reason you’re doing it is to keep the doors open. You can only keep those doors open for so long under that model.” Stephen said Sooki Lounge will keep pushing and move forward one day at a time. “You’re trying to do a great job and keep trying to get better, but you’re not trying to break world records after the last two and a half years.”
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Stephen Crombie, co-owner of Belgrave’s live entertainment and dining venue Sooki Lounge, said the business is getting by, but ev ery day is not a normal day in comparison to pre-pandemic operations. “We employ about 30 staff on a full time [and] casual [basis], and we’ve had to train a whole venue three times over - so that’s bussies, that’s bar staff, that’s floor staff, kitchen staff, even security outside all of that,” Stephen said. Stephen said the first batch of staff who left struggled with mental health working in the hospitality industry when the pandemic hit. “Being battered by Covid mentally when you’re in this industry, especially being on the side we were on, which was live music plus a restaurant, we just got made to feel like we were nothing for two years. We really did, so they just wanted out. And also where they reside or trying to get affordable living, [an] affordable roof above their head was a big thing as well.”
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By Tyler Wright Workplaces are still feeling the ramifications of worker shortages due to the pandemic, despite restrictions being lifted.
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andtainmentagedollarsnumberOmicronanditssubvariantshasledtoasoaringofabsentworkersisadding15billiontoanalreadydiminishedworkforce.ForStephen,areductioninvenuepatron-hasalsomadeanimpactontheliveenter-andhospitalityindustries,withfooddrinksaleslowering.“Whatvenueshavebeenstrugglingwith, which is starting to tail off now, is for example; we’ve got a sold out show of 300 people, and if I go back two months ago to that sold out show of 300 people, what would happen is probably 200 people come in. So the bands will get the ticket sales, so that’d be okay. But the venue won’t get 300 people for its venue... you’re also staffing for the 300 people as well.” Stephen said food costs for Sooki Lounge have gone up 40 per cent, which is not reflective on the bill, and insurance costs have almost“Wetripled.payabout $150,000 in insurance annually, and power’s about to double if you’re out of a contract. So for example, for us, we pay just over $3000 a month. Once that comes out of contract, that’s going to be $6000 a month, and we’re actually not too bad of a position, we’re not in a lot of debt, but most people are close to the edge,” he said.
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NEWS By Callum Ludwig Staffing issues have led to children and prima ry school staff being left in a dangerous situ ation.Recently, including the whole of last week, Gladysdale Primary School’s crossing has been left unmanned as their regular crossing guard has been required elsewhere. Principal Tara Jenner said Gladysdale PS is left without a replacement. “At the moment, our regular guard is at Launching Place Primary School, protecting kids on the highway which is of course, very important,” she said. “But when someone is sick or goes on holiday, no one is replacing ours and we have cars speed through at all hours of the day and par ticularly at 9am and 3.30pm.” Teachers at Gladysdale PS are currently left to fill the void, just to ensure kids can safely cross the road, which they are not technically allowed to do. Ms Jenner said she couldn’t tolerate letting kids cross the road by themselves. “We’ve had to alert people and ask them to slow down on our Facebook, and we’re trying to get kids across as efficiently and as effec tively as possible,” she said. “But people need to remember, this is a school zone, we are in the 40km/h zone, and people need to slow down well before the crossing.We’ve had oversize vehicles including log trucks come through at 3.20pm, when we finish school going much faster than 40km/h because they think they are just on a country road.”The lack of crossing guards is due to a shortage of available staff from recruitment agency HOBAN and Yarra Ranges Council. Ms Jenner encouraged anyone interested in helping out to get involved. “If they’re interested in getting involved and helping out their community ring the Yarra Ranges Council because they are positions available, and not only do you get to help out the community but get paid for it as well,” she said.“Crossing guards are extremely important for keeping kids safe with trucks and buses on the roads, some of our children are very scared and hesitant to cross the road and some don’t quite understand road safety yet. We do not want something horrible to happen outside ourParentsschool.”are encouraged to tell children to wait at the crossing for a teacher to cross them, or to ask a teacher for help. Anyone interested in a Crossing Supervisor position can call HOBAN recruitment on 9325 3200.
Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV) is establishing a new Hub in the Outer East of Melbourne. All women and gender diverse people with disability can to join the group. WDV Hubs connect people socially, provide space to share experiences, and work together to advocate for our rights, access, and inclusion. A Hub is a friendly and respectful space to connect with other local women on matters that are important to them. We realise this is a large region so are keen to support participation in the hub by holding both an in person and an online group. About WDV WDV is a not-for-profit organisation. We are run for and by women with all kinds of disability. Our members are people of all ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles. Women with disability are often treated unfairly because of our gender and/or disability. At WDV, we advocate for our right to safety and respect with a focus on health services, violence prevention and leadership. How much does it cost to join a Hub? It’s free! Refreshments are provided at face-to-face meetings. How often do we meet? Once a month by Zoom, and once a month in person. To learn more, and register your interest, please contact: Libby Price, Hub Liaison Officer • Monday and Tuesday Phone: 0473 883 488 • Email: libby.price@wdv.org.au Website: www.wdv.org.au 12561705-DL33-22
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Alpine School Council President Professor Mark Rose said the Alpine School is what education is all about. “As a young student teacher in the previous century, I read the works of A. S. Neill before I was plunged into what I call an industrial education. And while we educated well, the words of Neill haunted me about developing an education that put the kids at the centre and removed some of the encumbrances of a standard education,” he said. “It is to prosecute that notion that a state education can not only be as good as private education, it can be better. Every kid in this state who has come here has done some magnificent things back in their community.”
The school was designed by Peter Maddison and Maddison Architects of the tv show Grand Design Australia and built by Melbcon with an investment of $8 million, with $6.5 million coming from the 2018/19 Victorian budget. Maddison Architects were awarded the Minister’s Award by outgoing Monbulk
Picture: CALLUM LUDWIG Mark Rose, Tim Richardson MP and students Ellie and Beau unveiled the plaque to commemorate the opening. Picture: SUPPLIED
MP James Merlino in 2021 for the design of the new campus. Parliamentary Secretary for Schools Tim Richardson MP said it was a special moment to connect with so many people who have been connected to this journey over the past two decades. “For kids, it’s such a formative age and in their journey and development, connecting with land and country that’s been done for 60,000 years has such an impact on their learning, growth and development and to see what’s been achieved here today is extraordinary,” he said.“It is truly an Australian and internationally recognised model, and an incredible model for students from every compass point inVictoria. The passion, energy and connection you see come from their experiences. In just three to four weeks of this programme to hear what it means for them is truly extraordinary, whether they taking those experiences back to Ballarat or Williamstown.”
The alpine theme can be seen in the school’s award-winning design. Picture: CALLUM LUDWIG L-R: Mark Rose, student Beau, Tim Richardson MP, student Ellie and Mark Reeves cut the ribbon to officially open the school.Picture: SUPPLIED
Students recently spent a night camping near Murrindindi in what is called an Expo, and were set to complete a review of their experience in the afternoon after they finished showing guests around the facilities.
Only four weeks into the first batch of students at the Don Valley campus, and the kids are good friends.
45 students are accommodated at each campus, with 18 staff who teach, supervise, and care for them. While living on campus, students undertake a specialist leadership curriculum focused on personal and team development, communications skills, ICT use, community living, outdoor and adventure education and a community learning project to benefit their home community upon return.
Dylan, Jack, Christopher and Miles in the ever-popular courtyard, the home of many a table tennis tournament at the Alpine School.Picture: CALLUM LUDWIG
The School for Student Leadership’s Don Valley campus officially opened on Thursday 11 August and is set to provide an unforgettable experience for Year 9 students across the state. The DonValley campus becomes the fourth inVictoria, joining the Alpine School in Dinner Plain, the Snowy River campus in Marlo and the Gunrad-Gundidj campus in Glenormiston North.Principal Mark Reeves said it was a significant and auspicious day in the school’s 22-year history.“Today is really special. It marks the official opening of an amazing school in a progressive education system, the Department of Education in Victoria, and it’s the only school like it in a government system in the world,” he said. “We’re proud to be a leading and socially just provider of residential education, and leadership education in Australia. This is a school that probably shouldn’t have been, but it was the curiosity inside of Phil Gude (former Liberal education Minster) in 1998 and 1999 who overcame resistance to this great proposal and whose foresight and persistence saw the creation of this great institution.”
The School for Student Leadership offers a 9-week residential education for Year 9 Government school students, bringing them together from all walks of life, for an outdoorfocused leadership education program. Mr Reeves said every time they open a new campus, they uncover latent demand for these programmes.“Today,we have so many creative, dedicated, and influential people all of whom have had an impact on the school, the facility, and the learning of student outcomes we witness here today,” he said. “We’ve had 10,000 students who have so far had this experience, and I look forward to welcoming the 10,000 students of the future.”
The Don Valley Campus is built on Haining Farm, previously operated by Parks Victoria – giving students access to amazing outdoor education opportunities like canoeing on theYarra River, mountain bike riding on local trails and adventure camping and hiking in the Yarra Ranges National Park.
Mr Richardson said building up the resilience and the connection of our children and our students is so very critical. “After everything that we’ve experienced in the last few years, it couldn’t be any more important than getting our students out and about and connecting in outdoor learning experiences. That’s why we are so passionate about this model,” he said. “I urge all your teachers to take advantage of all these opportunities and I will sing from the treetops for all students at the schools that we visit to apply for this programme to connect theirYear 9 students to make that application and immerse themselves in one of what is truly a Victorian, Australian and international experience.
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New home for adventure
Mr Rose said this is a place that brings Victorians“Nowtogether.kidsfrom Sea Lake match up with kids from Sandringham, kids from Collingwood match up with kids from Cobram, kids from Merbein match up with kids from Melbourne in a relational education that is highly grounded, highly personal and very aspirational,” he said. “Best of all, it’s on country. All the students here are able to feel the wonderful power of country. The kids leave their comfort zone to come here, They leave their families, their devices,their home schools, and they come here and they invest in being a part of this.”
Throughout Jade’s entire pregnancy, she experienced complications, something that in itself was traumatic. “If you’re someone like me, who’s been through something, not only Toby’s death, but his whole life and even prior to his birth was very traumatic. So I have a lot to work through and there’s a lot of areas to cover,” she said. “For me personally and other bereaved parents I’ve connected with, often there’s a lot of guilt associated with a child’s death. “It usually has nothing to do with the parents themselves but you can’t help but feel guilty because they’re your child and they should outlive you, even if there’s nothing you could have done, you just always carry that guilt.”Jade found solace each day Toby was in hospital by debriefing with her best friend and said “you need that support to get through.”
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By Renee Wood Yarra Ranges women have gathered to rejuve nate their wellbeing and reconnect with na ture through aVoices ofWomen special event The Reset and RestoreWorkshop was held at Coldstream Community Centre on Saturday 13 August, inviting locals to take some time and space for themselves by participating in nature connection and self care activities.The workshop has been held previously in Montrose, with facilitator Rachel Millsom invited back to conduct the Coldstream workshop.Voices of Women President Josette O’Donnell said it’s a great opportunity where women can step away from their daily lives and focus on themselves. “Rachel has this really gentle way of bringing you into connection with yourself and appreciation of the women around you and really inviting whatever needs to come up but also being very respectful,” Ms O’Donnell said.Ms Millsom, who’s an Australian Association for Bush Adventure Therapy counsellor, leads the nature based reflection process where you’re consciously walking and drawn into the environment, reconnecting with your thoughts and surroundings. “It’s just very gentle processes. We did a quiet meditation as well that was just around, again, being grounded coming into your body to breath awareness of your breath. “So it’s not rocket science…We just need time and space to be with ourselves.”
Voices of Women (VoW) holds another key program, Taking it Step by Step which is a six month mentoring support program that connects pairs of women to learn off one another.It’s a unique concept that’s not solely based around a professional focus, but something that Ms O’Donnell said can be any specific goal that the mentee comes up with. Some examples include career, parenting, building confidence and overcoming family violence.“Wereally believed in the power of mentoring and we have run the mentoring program for the third time this year and have had great support again from Eastern Health, Yarra Ranges Council, Cire community service and EDVOS.” Also a part of VoW is their strategic plan is to support the rights of women, lobby government on behalf of women, focus on solutions for issues faced by women. The volunteer based committee meets regularly to discuss and build strategies on how to ensure women’s voices are heard in the Yarra Ranges and beyond. “We really love supporting each other and working with each other, and if women are new to committees or would like to learn more about what’s involved that could be another opportunity for them to see what’s involved and possibly take on a portfolio but do so with support.” If you’re interested in joining the committee or future events, visit voicesofwomen.org. au or contact President Josette O’Donnell on contactus@voicesofwomen.org.au
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Harley and Jade had only a few short months with son Toby but were blessed by his presence and his legacy. Picture: SUPPLIED
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Although realising not everyone would have that person in their life to call on, Jade said reaching out to any of the free online or phone resources like Red Nose, to talk to someone who will understand your pain and is experienced in the field of grief is so important. “There’s definitely times when you’re in the thick of it but you really need to talk to somebody right then and that’s when you can use those services. “As soon as you want to call someone, you can just call them straight away but if you’re going to see a psychologist, you have to wait for your appointment. So that side of it can be challenging. So those services are really, really great for that instantaneous help.” The other support network that has helped Jade is the groups of bereaved parents, mostly found on social media but some set up by various“Iffoundations.you’refeeling really sad or struggling, you can reach out and talk to people who know how you feel. That’s really helpful just to have someone who understands. “Often we don’t have friends or family that have been through what we’ve been through. So as much as we may want to lean on family and friends for support, sometimes it’s hard because you want somebody who understands exactly what you’re talking about. “So those support groups set up by those foundations are really helpful.”
Women join together to reset and restore at workshop
This specific workshop came from the Voices of Women Storytelling for Change consultation which saw online conversations started amongYarra Ranges women, discussing how the pandemic had affected them.
By Mikayla van Loon For the thousands of parents who grieve the death of a baby or young child each year in Australia, finding ways to offer support and provide funding for research is what Red Nose Day is all Fridayabout.12August marked the 34th time a day has been dedicated to raising awareness around miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death and SIDS, while increasing much needed funds for counselling services. From March 2021 to April this year, Red Nose provided 22,147 support sessions to devastated families whose baby or young child died – an eight per cent increase on the previous“We’reyear. asking Australians to please give generously on Red Nose Day so that we can continue to meet this unprecedented demand for our support services,” Red Nose CEO Keren Ludski“Wesaid.provide extremely specialised and evidence-based support to parents who lose a baby – and this support is completely free for them to access any time - day or night.” Ms Ludski said while the number of SIDS and neonatal deaths are steady, sadly the number of Australians experiencing the death of a baby is going up. For Healesville parents Jade Bastin and Harley Phillips the pain of losing a child is all too real, grieving the death of their son Toby, who at 23 weeks had a Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes and was born at 28 weeks. While his body continued to grow, his little lungs did not and unfortunately weren’t strong enough to support him. Jade said Toby died just two days before going into another Covid-19 lockdown preventing her and her family from being surrounded by loved ones and disrupting their ability to hold a funeral. It took weeks for Jade to seek help from a psychologist, even though she was given many resources to call on after the death of Toby, including a brochure from Red Nose. “I found it really difficult to find the time and the space to make that phone call, especially having other kids, often the only time is at night and by that point you’re tired and don’t necessarily want to open up to potentially having a bit of a meltdown,” she said. “I feel as a parent, it can be really hard to find the time to access these services. So in the end, I didn’t talk to anybody for quite a while.”
Receiving a donated teddy bear with Toby’s name on it, from an anonymous family who had also lost a child, Jade said was a huge comfort.Mooroolbark’s Treasured Babies, whose volunteers put together clothing and blanket packages for bereaved parents, sent out 3,417 items over the last year, an increase of nine per“Evencent. though we don’t know who they are, and we’ve never met them, it’s almost like they were reaching out to give us a hug,” Jade said. This Red Nose Day, communications team member Rachel Bailey said the aim was to reach $800,000 in fundraising to ensure Red Nose could continue offering grief counselling to parents.“It’sreally vital for us. It’s our biggest fundraising period of the year and particularly this year, we’re fundraising $800,000 but we have launched a new $100,000 research grant,” she said.“We’re very keen this year to make sure we’re raising plenty of money to support that grant but also the rest of the money we raise goes into other research grants, funds our safe sleep advice to new parents and of course, all those bereaved families that we’re supporting every day, who, sadly will continue to need our support.”Withstillbirths up from 2,946 to 2,997 and SIDS deaths remaining steady over the last three years, Rachel said funding was the only way to improve these outcomes. “The message here is that things aren’t getting dramatically worse, but they’re not getting better“Soeither.weneed to double our efforts to make a difference here and we really need to plough as much money as we can into research and prevention so we can get those numbers down. That’s absolutely our mission.”
The disconnect from one’s self, family and others was a strong issue that arose during the meetings, which further informed the production of a report that’s been provided to community organisations.
As Jade and her family heal from the death of Toby, sharing the story of his short life helps keep his memory and legacy alive. “He was just such an incredibly brave, strong little boy. Even through everything he went through, he was such a little ray of sunshine.“He was very loved and still is very loved. Sharing his story and talking about him and sharing photos and videos of him helps. “It helps it feel like it wasn’t for nothing, that he didn’t just come and disappear and nobody noticed. It makes it feel like there was some value in it. He definitely touched a lot of people while he was here and he did a lot of good, even though he never left the hospital.”
Voices of Women Reset and Restore workshops in Coldstream. Picture: VOW
Sharonsaid80percentofstrokesarecaused
By Tyler Wright A week after her 40th birthday, KellyWilson ex perienced a stroke. While her memory is foggy, Kelly remembers knowing something was wrong, and needingFortunately,help.
“These protective measures can make the world of difference and save you from experiencing a decline in your eyesight or hearing which as we know are pivotal to your quality of life.”Eye protection was equally concerning as only half of those surveyed (50 per cent) wear protective googles all the time and less than two in five (36 per cent) ensured they always wear their sunglasses when working outdoors.Theystated that they don’t bother wearing them if it’s overcast (42 per cent), they forget to wear them (40 per cent), and concerningly, that they can’t be bothered, or it’s too much effort (9 per cent). “Health professionals across the country are encouraging all tradies to be aware of the potential risks and put on a pair of earmuffs and goggles when at work,” said Ms Venkat. “Prevention is always better than cure and getting regular health checks is important in keeping your eyes and ears safe now and for years to come.” Ms Venkat recommends the following tips to ensure tradies are looking themselves while on the job: · Wear protection like eye goggles and hearing protection when exposed to loud noise or debris · Wear full-coverage sunglasses when working outside · Test the noise of your working environment
Lilydale Specsavers Audiology Professional MeenaVenkat said they can’t stress enough how important it is to look after your hearing and“Onceeyesight.you lose it, there is no getting it back,” Ms Venkat said. Ms Venkat said however, there are important preventative measures tradies can take as their working environments make them more vulnerable to experiencing hearing and sight“Takingdamage.small precautions like putting on a pair of glasses to protect your eyes from UV rays, or goggles to protect your eyes from dust or, even earmuffs when working on loud machinery to prevent damage to your ears.
Since 2018, Kelly has had hydrotherapy and physiotherapy for recovery, and still struggles with fatigue, speech and balance
“It’s making sure that people have access to their GP, that they were referred into appropriate rehabilitation services by people who are trained in stroke. And if necessary, they need ongoing support, either through the National Disability Insurance Scheme, or through development aged care services. So it’s about navigating the healthcare system. And that’s what the Stroke Foundation want the next Victorian government to support is helping us to develop a stroke navigator service.”
Three in five tradies don’t protect hearing and eyes
Kelly Wilson recently began working at Wandin Florists after a stroke in September 2018.
· Get your eyes and ears tested regularly
On the three and a half year anniversary Kelly surviving her stroke, she landed a job working a couple of days a week for the Wandin Florist, after losing her own florist 25 years ago.“It’s come full circle, really,” she said. 24 per cent of strokes in Australia happen to people of working age; including parents who are trying to make a living and support their families; which is why Kelly wishes there was more after-hospital care and also support for the families of stroke survivors.
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With one Mobile Stroke Unit currently operating in Australia, another two are in plan ning; one inVictoria and another in New South Wales, according to Stroke Foundation CEO Sharon“MobileMcGowan.strokeunits are definitely the next major innovation in emergency stroke care. They’re happening all over the world…It’s like bringing the emergency department to the pa tient’s drive,” Sharon said.
By Callum Ludwig A Yarra Ranges tradie is urging fellow tradespeople to take their safety seriously. Local bricklayer David Malcolm has had hearing aids for nine years and said using a brick-cutting saw was what damaged his hearing.“Back in those days, no one ever told you to wear earmuffs and nobody thought they were ever gonna go deaf. I’ve got a few mates that are plumbers who use a lot of power tools over their days, and they’re going deaf as well,” he said. “I’ve got constant ringing in my ears from the saw, that’s what I put it down to. Even now using a grinder or anything like that I use earmuffs now. Bit late now I guess.” Mr Malcom’s not alone, with new research commissioned by Specsavers Australia revealing 56 per cent of tradies surveyed admit to not wearing hearing protection in loud working environments or around loud machinery.Afurther 34 per cent forget to wear hearing protection, 9 per cent believe loud noises won’t have an impact on their hearing and 61 per cent of Australians do not wear protective equipment when doing work around the house.MrMalcolm said by the time he realised he was going deaf, his hearing was already on a downhill run. “I got hearing aids and it has been a lot better since then, but I wouldn’t say I’m 100 per cent. I still miss a few things, or so my wife tells me. My kids had told me to get hearing aids, because it was just getting worse and worse,” he said. “We tell young people to make sure they are wearing earmuffs, safety glasses, gloves and everything now because 50 years ago, we never got told anything. All these power tools that have come in now are so easy to use and make life really easy, but if you don’t use them correctly, this is what happens.”
“The clot in my brain was two thirds the size of my hand, so I should not be talking and I should not be walking,” Kelly said. After leaving Kelly’s home in The Basin, paramedics spotted a Mobile Stroke Unit nearby.Medical professionals were then able to perform a CT scan on Kelly immediately and provide her with treatment to thin the clot. By the time Kelly had arrived at Monash hospital, she was without speech, but had re gained feeling in her hand and was making noises.Inthe ward at Monash Hospital, Kelly said she was “popular” as the first patient to be ad mitted after receiving treatment for the Mobile StrokeSheUnit.was also up talking to and helping neighbouring patients in the ward; something hospital staff weren’t used to seeing - especial ly in a patient with a clot that particular size. “I remember once [a] doctor came to look for me and I wasn’t in the bed - they were like ‘where is she?,’ but I’m over here at the win dow,” Kelly said. “They were just shocked that I was already standing up [because] of what they see every day, and [my] scans. I should not have been up so quick, but it’s just that simple; I just got the treatment fast. That’s definitely what saved me, [the] Mobile Stroke Unit [staff] are my saviors.”
Sharon said peer to peer discussion networks in a safe online community are really important for stroke survivors throughout their recovery, and the Stroke Foundation provides information to help survivors prevent a secondary stroke. “That might be making sure that people have followed up with their with their GP, they know how to take their medication, they know how to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle, because we really want to make sure that people don’t have another stroke,” Sharon said.So reducing your risk factors. So that might be keeping active, reducing your alcohol, stopping smoking if you’re a smoker, making sure your blood pressure is kept within normal range, eating healthy diet, people need support for this, these changes aren’t easy. Sharon acknowledges recovery can be a challenging process for stroke survivors as well as friends and family, and the Stroke Foundation can provide resources to connect survivors and their loved ones with local community groups who share similar experiences.
Kelly’s partner, Bruce, pictured with the couple’s two children, was at home and able to call triple-0 for help.
by a blood clot leading to a blocked blood vessel, but the other 20 per cent of strokes are due to a burst blood vessel. This is why mobile stroke units, with a portable mobile brain scanner on board, are so important in identify the type of stroke and necessary treatment for patients. “The technology is kind of a bit big and cumbersome at the moment and quite expensive, but we have an incredible team working on researching how to develop lightweight brain scanning technology,and we absolutely believe that within 10 years, every ambulance in this country will have the ability to deliver lightweight brain scanning technology so that every person who is suspected of having the stroke could have a brain scan.”
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August marks National Tradies Health Awareness Month and tradies, labourers and those at home getting stuck into DIY projects are urged to take simple preventative measures to avoid long-term and potentially irreversible eye and ear damage.
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David Malcolm said power tools played a big part in his hearing loss. Picture: SUPPLIED
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“For the young stroke people (35-55 years old), there’s not much other help; you only get five visits out of your GP for physio or osteo... [you] probably could do with a bit of more of that,” she said. “My other half still got nothing. There’s been no offer of support for him. He’s the one who’s seen me and the all the trauma of it. He’s had to look after the kids and all the finances, there’s been no support for him.”
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National Stroke Week 2022 ran from Monday 8 August to Sunday 14 August, with the main message to share the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) signs of stroke message with family and friends. F is for face - has it drooped? A is for arms - can they lift both arms? S is for speech - Is their speech slurred? Can I understand you? T is time - minutes count after you’ve had a stroke, every stroke is a triple zero call. “The easy thing to do is to learn the F.A.S.T message - so think fast and act fast,” Sharon Forsaid.more information on stroke awareness, visit weekwe-do/prevention-programs/national-stroke-https://strokefoundation.org.au/what-
Kelly’s partner Bruce was home on 24 September 2018 and was able to callHadtriple-0.itbeen five minutes later when Bruce had left for work, Kelly said her recovery would have been a “completely different story”.
First Youth Strategy to assist in Covid-19 recovery
South local and Youth Congress member Nathaniel Diong said youngVictorians are more resilient, innovative and driven than ever before to drive systematic change. “We welcome this opportunity to give young people a say in their futures through the Victorian Youth Strategy,” he said. An additional $5.3 million has been promised by the government to open doors for young Victorians to be involved in policy development, to access education, jobs and community opportunities and to support mental health and physical wellbeing. An advisory group with equal membership of young people and government youth sector partners will be created to advise on and guide the implementation of the youth strategy. Feedback will also be gathered through surveys and consultation. According to the Youth Strategy document, 12 per cent ofVictorians aged between 18 and 24 identify as LGBTIQ+, there are 125,000 international students on student visas, 10 per cent of young Victorians live with a disability and 17,000 aboriginal young people live in the state. The state government said community consultation found young Victorians want to see a greater focus on mental health and want financial stability among other concerns.
Riley plays football with Woori Yallock Junior Football Club in the Under 13s, domestic basketball with Mount Lilydale Lakers, Representative basketball with Sherbrooke Suns and is training to be a basketball referee at the Yarra Centre. During the summer months, Riley also manages to squeeze in some cricket with Launching Place Cricket Club.
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By Callum Ludwig AWooriYallock family has been left devastated by a shocking and sudden illness. 12-year-old Riley McGuane was diagnosed with T-Cell acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (T-ALL) on Thursday 21 July, having seemed fit and healthy just the weekend before. Riley’s Mum Julie McGuane said Riley presented to her with a rash on his foot on Wednesday night. “He’d had a stomach ache on Monday, and went to school Tuesday but complained of a headache all day, so he didn’t go to sports on Monday or Tuesday because he wasn’t 100 per cent,” she said. “We did a blanch test, took his temperature, did a RAT test and checked to see if the rash was spreading. A nurse on call advised us to go to the emergency department and they did blood tests, Thursday morning is when the nightmare began and they told me what was happening.”Julie,akindergarten teacher, and her husband Chris, a builder, have missed work since the diagnosis as they try to be by Riley’s side. Riley also has two younger siblings, Jacob (7) and Abi (4). Julie said Riley’s favourite thing in life is his sports.“His life pretty much revolves around sport, and he pretty much enjoys what every other teenage boy does; hanging out with his mates and cousins and bike riding on the Warburton Trail,” she said. “He’s actually in pretty good spirits at the moment because he’s in constant communication with his sporting clubs and teams. The boys at Sherbrooke facetime him so he can watch their games, and because we are at the Ronald McDonald House he can go out with some precautions, so has seen his football and basketball teams play. Getting back out there is the light at the end of the tunnel for him.”
Ms McGuane said she wanted to thank all of the community for supporting Riley and their family.“We’ve got Woori Yallock Primary School, the sporting clubs, Lilydale High School, everyone is showing massive support for Riley and our family, we are beyond grateful,” she said.“This is the biggest fight of his life, but he’s got a lot of people that are in his corner to help us in this fight, the first couple of days he was obviously very emotional, but now he’s determined to get through this and back to doing what he Anyoneloves.”interested in donating to Riley’s GoFundMe page can do so here: https://gofund.me/176e70d5
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Riley’s family have been devastated by the news. Pictures: SUPPLIEDRiley’s spirits are still high as he hopes to get well soon.
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By Parker McKenzie The Victorian State Government has launched its first Youth Strategy to support young people and their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The $600 million initiative was launched by Minister for Youth Ros Spence today, who said the government was proud to announce the strategy on International Youth Day. “It is the framework that will shape a positive future for all Victorian young people,” she“We’resaid. ensuring young people are empowered to address the issues that affect them. The Youth Strategy ensures that young people’s voices are heard at every level of government.”Thestate government said 74 initiatives will be delivered over the next five years after the strategy was developed in consultation with more than 2000 young Victorians. Some of the initiatives include funding for employment pathways in creative, sports and recreation sectors, a $1 million investment in youth hubs in outer metropolitan areas to improve access to services, a $750,000 Life Skills Toolkit to provide guidance for young people as they transition into independent living, $847,000 for 30-day free public transport passes for students in crisis and the expansion of the head start apprenticeships and traineeship program to every government school in the state at a cost of $69.4 million.
Riley McGuane is hoping to get back to his beloved sports as soon as he can.
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HISTORY
Upper Yarra SES urges residents to call 132 500 whenever they are in need of SES assistance.
Unwavering commitment
The last steam locomotive pulled out of Healesville on 28 October 1957; its replace ment, a 153 horsepower Walker railcar, made its final journey in December 1980. This ended the 91-year railway connection between Mel bourne and Healesville, begun with great op timism and jubilant celebrations on 1 March 1889.How and why did this happen? In a sense the line was doomed from the start but the process to closure was gradual and uneven. Even from its earliest days the line was running at a loss. The fares were said to be too expen sive for the working man. However, the ‘excur sion’ fares introduced in 1892 and a ‘Sunday Service’ in 1893 proved a boon as hundreds of passengers took advantage including the an nual ‘picnic’ outings of many organisations. The Post Office, for example, in 1901 needed seven special trains to transport its 4000 em ployees and their families to Healesville. Tour ists flocked to Healesville; at Easter 1911, 5000 of the 10,000 visitors to the town came by train. By 1914, however, the journey took two and a half hours, and a few years later, with shunt ing operations at every station, the ‘old hearse train’ took three hours. Despite that, train travellers still arrived in Healesville in their thousands; in 1925, for ex ample, 38,000 came. In the 1930s the railway became a victim of changing patterns of life, and by 1934 pa tronage had dropped to 11,000. The ‘line’ was losing £2000 a year. Trains were less than half full. Mixed goods and passenger trains caused delays, but the volume of traffic did not jus tify separate services. In this situation it is not completely surprising that closure of the line was, at the very least, an implied consideration by the Victorian government as early as 1935. In June of that year the Healesville Tourist and Progress Association, sensing the situation, organised a deputation to the Transport Board ‘to show reasons for retention of the railway to Healesville’. The local newspaper later be lieved that the deputation had done enough to show why the railway should continue. For the time being the railway survived, and indeed, after the huge bushfires of 1939, thrived with the volume of damaged timber transported by rail during the early 1940s from Healesville to Melbourne.Bythelate 1950s, however, the railway ‘teetered on the brink of closure’. The first blow was the replacement of the steam train with a diesel service, the ‘Healesville Guardian’ admitting the ‘Healesville Iron Horse is dying on its wheels’. There was an operating loss of more than £32,000, the weekly goods trains were only half full in 1960, and the Railways Department seriously considered closing the line then. Sir Arthur Warner, the Minister for Transport made it clear ‘the people of the hills must either support their passenger service and freight trains more or lose them entirely’. The diesel service however continued to operate throughout the 1960s and 1970s. In 1979 rumours were rife that the line was about to close, but the ‘Mountain Views’, in its first edition, emphasised the future possibilities of the line. VicRail was accused of ‘negative thinking’, and was urged to ‘back local plans’, most of which centred on tourism. A ‘Save the Rail’ group convened by Ray Donkin, and another led by Di Moore, not only held public meetings, and sent delegations to politicians but also demonstrated their commitment in practical ways by, among other things, painting the station buildings. A voluminous correspondence and numerous articles graced the pages of ‘Mountain Views’ throughout 1979 and 1980, but as one astute ‘commentator’ noted, the retention or closure of the line would be a political decision. And so, it proved. A joint statement from local (Liberal) politicians made it clear that ‘the imminent closure of the outdated line’ would enable ‘a fast, reliable and safe public bus service’ to be introduced. In February 1980 theVictorian Government announced an investigation into all freight and transport in Victoria would be undertaken by Mr Lonie. By December, as a result of the Lonie Report, the Minister for Transport announced the closure of the Lilydale to Healesville railway line, as well as many others throughout the state. The line was closed because the journey was too slow, the patronage was insufficient, so the line ran at a loss, and vehicle transport interests lobbied for an alternative. The railway was not forgotten; ‘Going down the line’ is part of the local ‘lingo’ still used to describe going out of town.
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Multiple members of the Upper Yarra SES have also completed training courses recently in areas such as AIIMS (Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System), Chainsaw operation and maintenance, RCR (Road Crash Rescue), SWAHS (Safe Working At Heights Systems) and Crew Member training to help ensure they can serve the region to the best of theirDeputyability. Controller of Operations Matt Sparks said he appreciated being recognised for his “I’veservice.enjoyed being with the people in the unit and helping the community. Having the right people in the unit who are qualified makes it easier, especially in the bad jobs, where things can be pretty bad, as well as in the good jobs,” he said. “It’s also great the skills you learn in the SES for working and home life, you get to do courses that are paid for and you perhaps you wouldn’t be able to do in a normal situation. I could rattle off hundreds that I have done.” Mr Sparks was also presented with epaulettes that signify his commitment to take on the role of Deputy Controller of Operations. He encouraged anyone interested in joining up to do Theso.
NEWS
By Callum Ludwig A few Upper Yarra SES members recently received recognition for the length of their service to the unit. Matt Sparks, Michael Bevis and Julie Young all received a pin for five years of service, while Julie - also received a medal for hitting the 10yearMrmilestone.Bevissaid he and Matt have been a member now for seven years. “We’ve done a lot of courses and helped out the community a lot in that time, Julie’s a lovely lady and Matt and I have gone through a lot together as a team,” he said. “It’s been a hell of a learning experience. You do a lot of interesting and unusual things that you wouldn’t get an opportunity to do otherwise and be involved for a while comes with experience which you can pass on to other people that join up.“ The unit has been busy in recent weeks, dealing with big and small fallen trees and building amage among other callouts, particularly with the heavy wins that recently hit the Upper Yarra. Mr Bevis said even now he is still learning. “There’s a bunch of older members there that I look up to and they are still teaching us, and what they teach I can pass onto the newer guys. Over the next couple of years, I hope to step up and do a bit more than I have already,” he “We’resaid. pretty much a family, we all lean on each other, we occasionally see some not very nice things so we support each other and help in any way we can. It’s a good feeling knowing that you can help someone or save lives when nobody else can.”
L-R: Julie Young, Michael Bevis, SES Regional Staff Member Priscilla and Matt Sparks at the presentation of the awards.
Bryn Jones Healesville and District Historical Society president Flashback in time to why Healesville “lost” its railway
The final railcar trip from Healesville in the 1980s ended a 91-year long history of steam and rail in the Valley. Picture: HEALESVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
By Renee Wood It can be difficult to brave the cold during these winter months, but cafe Willow & Jackson has created a cosy environment for locals to get out and about while escaping the breeze. The cafe on Maroondah Highway has just recently launched a new wholesome menu and a cosy couch area has been set up by the fire for customers to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Daily baked scones are also a new offering. Owner Stephanie Deveson said the team prides themselves on giving customers an overall positive experience. “We have built so many great relationships with our customers. We’ve achieved the family feel that we were aiming for,” Ms Deveson said. The cafe has been opened for 19 months and has grown to offer all day breakfast, seriously good coffee, scones, kids parties and decorative custom cakes. Ms Deveson said building a loyal customer base has been one of their biggest achievements.
“I’m driven by amazing local customers who we’ve built incredible relationships, working with a fun and supportive team and seeing everyone leave with a smile (and full tummies),” she said. The business also supports local artists by displaying their beautiful works on the wall, including art from Denise Smith, Pamela Gordan and Christine Cafarella Pearce. All of the community is welcome to enjoy the hospitality and it’s also family friendly with a kids area to entertain the children while parents sit back and enjoy the hospitality. The venue is also large and can accommodate kids parties during after hours. Custom cakes with edible images and 3D printed cake toppers are a hit for both the kids parties or for take away to your special event. So next time you’re looking for a place to unwind this winter, pop in to see the Willow & Jackson team at 177 Maroondah Highway, Healesville during opening hours 8.30am to 3pm, serving everyday except Thursdays. Willow & Jackson owner Stephanie Deveson and team member Indi Stillman. Picture: SUPPLIED
Cardiac arrest happens when a person’s heart suddenly stops beating and stops pumping blood effectively around the body; it can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. “While bystanders alone will never replace an ambulance service, equipping people with skills to start the chain of survival; starting chest compressions or CPR and using an AED does save lives,” Laura said. “Anyone can save a life in three simple steps. Call, Push, Shock: Call Triple Zero (000), Push hard and fast on the middle of the chest, and Shock using an AED.” An AED is used to deliver a shock to help restore normal heart rhythm following a cardiac arrest.Thanks to the Heart Safe Community program’s 17 participating sites, over the last two years, 14 new public AEDs have been registered in EightHealesville.ofthemare available 24/7 and are located at the Healesville Uniting Church, Robyn Jane Children’s Centre, BP Healesville Service Station, AV Healesville branch, Victoria Police Station, Healesville CFA Fire Station, Healesville West CFA Fire Station and Chum Creek Primary School. All eight have been registered on the AV AED Register which means that if someone suffers a cardiac arrest and a bystander calls 000, the call-taker can direct people to the nearest“Anyonedefibrillator.canuse an AED, regardless of whether they have received training to do so,” Laura said. “If someone is in cardiac arrest and an AED is available, simply open it and follow the verbal instructions. They are safe and easy to use and will not deliver a shock unless it is necessary.”Ms Wirth also urges all local residents to register with GoodSAM that connects Victorians in cardiac arrest with responders and defibrillators in the critical minutes before paramedicsRespondersarrive. only receive an alert if they are close to the person in cardiac arrest. They are given the address of the patient, along with the location of the closest defibrillator (if one is available), so that they can begin lifesaving care while an ambulance is on its way.
Ambulance Victoria (AV) Acting Team Manager Laura Wirth during a Call Push Shock session. Picture: SUPPLIED
NEWS Official heart safe town
Healesville is one of 20 official Heart Safe Com munities in Victoria, thanks to a program that has upskilled the community to save the life of someone having a cardiac arrest. AmbulanceVictoria (AV) Acting Team Manager Laura Wirth said that over the last two years, the Heart Safe Community program in Healesville has been vital in building commu nity resilience and improving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates for people living and working in the area. “The expansion of the Heart Safe Community state-wide program, a joint initiative between AV and the Heart Foundation, built the confidence and skills in local communities to step in and provide life-saving assistance if someone is in cardiac arrest,” Ms Wirth said.
Healesville is one of 17 Heart Safe Communities that graduated at the end of June after the pilot program was launched in 2019. “The program aimed to raise community awareness of cardiac arrest, promote the role of Triple Zero (000) in a cardiac emergency, teach people cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, how to use an automated exter nal defibrillator (AED), identify and register existing defibrillators, install and register new defibrillators and promote and educate on the use of smart phone technologies, like the GoodSAM (Smartphone Activated Medic) App.”
“Anyone can save a life by going to heartrestarter.com.au and signing up as a GoodSAM Responder today. You don’t have to have expe rience or a medical background, you just have to be willing and able to do hands-on CPR, be over 18 years of age and have access to a smartphone,” she said. From July, 12 new communities have joined the Heart Safe Communities program: Bacchus Marsh, Kinglake, Coleraine, Lismore, Trentham, Hopetoun, Dunolly, Stanhope, Chiltern, Violet Town, Longwarry and Yallourn North.Details on where the public can learn CPR and how to use an AED in one of the 12 new Heart Safe Communities locations will be announced shortly. For further information on the Heart Safe Community program and how locations are selected visit community/community-partnerships/heart-www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/safe-communities/
mailcommunity.com.au Tuesday, 16 August, 2022 | MAIL 13 Café - Wine Bar Functions 177 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville T: 5962 www.willowandjackson.com.au3327 12543390-HC14-22 • Seriously Good Coffee • All Day Breakfast • Scones • Custom Cakes • Kids Parties • Certified Organic Fruit and Veggies • 400+ Bulk foods • Bread Making Ingredients and Equipment • Herbs, Supplements and Superfoods • Gluten-Free, Vegan and Allergy Free Food • Eco-Friendly Products and much more “HE WHO HAS HEALTH, HAS HOPE; AND HE WHO HAS HOPE, HAS EVERYTHING” - Thomas Carlyle Your Local Health Food Store Miss Spelts 250 - 252 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777 info@missspelts.com.au | orders@missspelts.com.au 12557929-JW30-22 Open Monday - Wednesday 9am - 5pm, Thursday and Friday 9am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm and Sunday 10am - 3.30pm 5962 6470 Enjoy the atmosphere at Willow & Jackson
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OPINION
The 1812 Theatre presents A Flea in her Ear A Flea in Her Ear is world-renowned as the funniest and most famous of all the French farces. It’s perfectly formed in its comic timing, shamelessly and completely bonkers. We’re in Paris, 1908. After years of married bliss, Madame Raymonde Chansebise suspects her husband is having an affair. In an effort to catch him in the act she causes a lot more trouble than she bargained for. Spiralling into a high-octane storm of sexual intrigue, mistaken identities, and bed-receiving mayhem, a caval cade of characters get in on the act.
CARTOON StarringNope Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya and Steven Yeun 4/5M Nope is an absorbing, disquieting science fiction horror film by talented writer-director Jordan Peele. After a series of strange occurrences, siblings Emerald (Keke Palmer) and OJ (Daniel Kaluuya) are determined to film a UFO prowling their ranch. Nope is a tense, witty tribute to classic moviemaking and UFO urban mythology. Nope is upfront about the UFO being alien in nature, so much of the narrative is an eerie yet fascinating journey of Emerald and OJ figuring out how the UFO behaves, what it wants and how to film it. The stark, wide desert cinematography frames mundane imagery in deeply unsettling ways, and distorted bursts put you on edge in the quiet sound design, implying that the UFO is mimicking its prey to Emeraldcommunicate.andOJtrain horses for film productions, and this experience aids in studying and surviving the UFO. The film treats the UFO less like a ship and more like a hungry, territorial animal, which yields a brilliant note of irony: for all their efforts to capture proof of the UFO, the main characters can’t look directly at it without antagonising it. Disappearances and random objects raining from the sky gain a new morbid significance through the UFO’s activities, and as digital technology fails in the craft’s wake, the group uses low-fi ingenuity, including an ancient hand-crank camera, to monitor the UFO. The film also has a sobering subplot of Jupe (Steven Yeun), a former child actor, attempting to tame and profit from the UFO. Nope may be the least of Peele’s films thus far, lacking the perfect pacing of Get Out or the tour-de-force acting showcase in Us, but is still a compelling science fiction mystery with a slow but steady build of dread and discovery, and is screening in most Victorian cinemas.
A pain in the back
Once the pain is under control, we have an opportunity to then strengthen and rehabilitate your back with carefully selected exercises, improving its resilience and targeting the risk factors to achieve a long-term outcome.
The research evidence is clear, exercise is amongst the best treatments for all types of back pain. So get out there and keep moving!
Date: Saturday 20 August at 7.30pm – 10 pm. If you would be interested in reading, please text Evie on 0400 327 970 Kemp’s curtain call
This is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio in North London. Mavis, a former professional chorus girl, tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some Terpsichore.
Nope gets a big yes from me
Entertaining shows starting this week
PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN
Tackling the beast of back pain in a short ar ticle is going to be no easy task. Back pain is complicated, common, debilitating and often very misunderstood. What’s worse is that the statistics tell us that the majority of us ordinary people will suffer back pain at some point in ourTherelives. are many ways to injure your back, such as sporting injuries, falls, trauma, awk ward lifting and overload with repetitive move ments. However, somewhat ironically, the most common way to hurt your back is being sedentary.Ourbacks love movement, they are designed to bend, twist, lift and take high loads. Our backs are robust, strong and stable. What they don’t like is prolonged postures (like sit ting) and inactivity. This weakens our back, making it more vulnerable to being injured. A common misconception is that lifting is bad for your back. This is absolutely not the case – our back is designed to lift and does it well. However, if you’ve spent all week at the office, in front of a tv or curled up with a book, then you’ve spent the week deconditioning your back and therefore you become at risk when you lift something heavy on the weekend.Simply, the best way to look after your back is to stay active and keep moving. Playing soccer, going to the gym, walking the dog – the more you move, the better you’re looking after your back.The problem with back pain and injury is that it crucially limits your ability to do the very thing that helps the most. So, how do we treat back pain with best practice? I see it as a “two-pronged attack”. We firstly need to find ways to settle your pain –this might be massage, Dry Needling or Acupuncture, stretches, heat or pain medication.
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Healthy living Ben Croxford Physiotherapist, Leads the team at Form & Practice Mount Evelyn and Olinda
Some want sex and revenge; several want to preserve their honour. All want to avoid being shot. Nobody gets any sleep.You will laugh out loud.
Ben Croxford is a Physiotherapist and leads the team at Form & Practice Mt Evelyn and Olinda. His writings explore his favourite health topics, challenge common myths and aim to empower you to take control of your own health. Find out more at formandpractice.com.au
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Season: 18 August - 3 September Gemco Players Play Reading of Richard Harris’ Stepping Out
Author Laura Waters goes on a journey of self-discovery
A review of Bewildered by Laura Waters Bewildered, by local author Laura Waters, reminds this reviewer of Wild, the 2012 memoir by American author Cheryl Strayed. Like Strayed, who hiked 1,770 kilometres on the Pacific Crest Trail in 1995,Waters went on a journey of self-discovery on foot. Armed with maps, a compass, and her life in a backpack, she set out to walk the untamed landscapes of the Te Araroa trail in New Zealand. The 3,000-kilometre trail stretches over mountains and forests from Cape Reinga at the northernmost tip of New Zealand’s North Island to Bluff at the southernmost point of the South Island. It is infamously dangerous, even to the most experienced hikers. For five months, Waters struggled against not only treacherous terrain and elements, but also the demons of self-doubt and anxiety. After ten years in the corporate world and a toxic relationship, it was the chance to examine herself – her fears and longings, who she had been and wanted to be. Sometimes the inner battles are far more fierce than those outside. Hence the book is not just a beautifully written account of the challenges and triumphs faced by Waters and other hikers. It demonstrates the considerable courage and emotional integrity that the author took to confront her own vulnerability. Like man vs nature, self-doubt vs self-belief is a universal theme, and it can be difficult to find the balance between saying enough and telling too much. In her pursuit of emotional wellbeing and fulfilling relationships – with others and herself –Waters wisely chose to surrender to the power of nature. Either in total wilderness or back amid the socalled civilisation, it comes down to making one’s own informed decisions and shouldering responsibilities:“Likemostothers in the modern world, I am trained for employment, to be a functioning citizen working under others and trusting they have the bigger picture under control... Being on unfamiliar ground with no clue or backup doesn’t happen often... Leading my own way has never really been on my radar. UntilAnd,now.”inthe process, Waters discovered her self-worth – something simple but invaluable, not to be measured or bargained for, never to be replaced by or exchanged with in monetary or material terms. In her words: “I recall department stores, shopping centres, acres of stuff waiting to be bought, bright lights, piped music, sales, buying just for the hell of it. My brain falters, retrieving memories from another life... “For two and a half months I’ve happily existed with just 11 kilograms of belongings. I could list every item I currently ‘own’ off the top of my head. There is not one that I don’t regularly use nor is there anything I want for... I don’t need extra stuff in my life. Having less has made my life a whole lot simpler.” Perhaps that is the message. As we are designed to live and work with nature, only by living as part of it and as its partner can we be truly fulfilled and happy.
Michael Corr Principal 12562893-JC33-22
705ChumCreekPrimarySchoolChumCreekRoad,ChumCreek Ph:59625391 chumcreek.vic.edu.au
Mount Lilydale Mercy College has been perched atop Rourke’s Hill for over 125 years with the sole aim of providing a value based Catholic Education within the Mercy tradition. We are committed to finding and nurturing the gifts and talents in every student to empower them to be their best and give their best. We endeavour to inspire all our students to wholeheartedly engage with the world to make it better, knowing that it will be better because of their presence. We must think globally, but act locally. In keeping with our strong Mercy foundations, we will continue to provide a supportive community environment where each student is both challenged and encouraged to develop a love of God, a love of life, a love of others and a passion for learning.
Mount Lilydale Mercy College 120 Anderson St, Lilydale Ph: 9735 4022 www.mlmc.vic.edu.au
Mick Corr has been Principal of Chum Creek Primary for the past fourteen years. Before being appointed to Chum Creek he was a Leading Teacher at Healesville and Rosanna Golf Links Primary Schools. “The students, families, staff and supportive community of Chum Creek Primary School all make my job a very rewarding one. I love the relaxed atmosphere we encourage and I really enjoy the close interaction with our students, their parents and families.”. Chum Creek Primary School’s values are represented by the 3 R’s of “Resilience, Respect and Ready to learn”. Our school prides itself on supporting the development of the “whole” child. As well as helping our students do their best academically we also vigorously pursue an agenda of wellbeing as well as a range of artistic and environmental endeavours. We love our school’s rural environment, and past students have fond memories of building cubbies and playing in the native bushland in our Establishedschoolgrounds.in1897 this year marks Chum Creek Primary School’s 125th year as an integral part of the Chum Creek and Healesville West communities, a tradition we hope and expect will continue long into the future. Although ours is a small school its community is close and supportive and we are often visited by past students and families who remember our school fondly and are popping in to say “hi”. Call anytime for a chat or to arrange a tour.
I value opportunities for students to spend time exploring our natural bush setting and participating in camps, excursions and sports activities I am committed to reconciliation through education and strongly believe that Aboriginal culture, history and spirituality should be at the forefront of Catholic Ultimately,Education.Iamcommitted to providing students, families and staff with a positive experience at St Joseph’s School.
40StJoseph’sPrimarySchoolMilnersRd,YarraJunction Ph:59671183 sjyarrajunction.catholic.edu.au
I hold the care, safety and well-being of my students as my fundamental Iresponsibility.nurturethe personal, spiritual and academic growth of the students, encouraging them to be confident, successful, creative and innovative Ilearners.believein close partnership between parents and schools, based on mutual responsibility, respect and trust. Children will learn, given quality instructions, support and encouragement. Students should receive direct, explicit instruction on behavioural expectations and be acknowledged for appropriate behaviour.
Nicholas-Boyhan Principal 12562131-JW33-22
Phillip Morrison Principal 12519079-AI33-22
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Our school is a vibrant, connected and caring place where we all come to learn! At Launching Place Primary School we know LEARNING is DOING. We are curious, sprinting towards achievement, respecting others, exercising care and compassion; and demonstrating responsibility. LPPS is situated in an attractive, natural bushland setting behind the Jadodade Community Park. Our school enrolment is currently 170 students. Small enough that your child is known and appreciated for their individuality; and large enough that we can provide the academic, co-curricular and social opportunities that are so important to your child’s growth and development. Our curriculum is based on the understanding that students learn best through being engaged and active in their learning. We provide a comprehensive and sequential curriculum using our gradual release, ‘I do, we do, you do’ model for teaching and learning. Our highly experienced staff provide a caring and stimulating learning environment for all. Specialist classes in Japanese, the Arts and Physical Education, ensure that all Launching Place students have the opportunity to learn in varied ways. Through these opportunities, our teachers aim to create experiences that inspire students to learn and to continually challenge their personal best. We pride ourselves on the continued academic success of our children as we prepare them to be contributing citizens in our local and wider community. Get in touch and let me show you around our place!
Anne Stenhouse Principal 12536838-DL33-22 2850WesburnPrimarySchoolWarburtonHwyWesburn Ph:59671302 www.wesburnps.vic.edu.au We Learn For Life
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12562973-DL33-22 700HoddlesCreekPrimarySchoolGembrookRoad,HoddlesCreek Ph:59674282 www.hcps.vic.edu.au
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HIGHHEALESVILLESCHOOL 12561849-HC33-22 HealesvilleHighSchool10CameronsRoad
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I am proud and privileged to have been the Principal of Wesburn Primary School for the past 17 years. Our motto, We Learn for Life, epitomises the values we place on developing well-rounded students equipped for adult life. These consistently help to ensure that our whole school community values diversity, strives for excellence, has high expectations and encourages resilience and respect for all. Our recent student survey highlighted the highly effective teaching practice which includes individualised and stimulating learning for all students, a strong sense of connectedness and inclusion, as well as an outstanding sense of safety. All Wesburn staff are committed to providing the best possible education for every student so that they can reach their full potential, and is highlighted in student achievement. Parent volunteers are an asset to our school through school council, parents and friends committee, classroom and kitchen class helpers, excursions, etc., and help to make it such a special place to learn. Our students also have many opportunities to influence school directions with a strong student representative council and attendance at school council meetings. A broad range of opportunities including the Kitchen Garden Program with Stephanie Alexander, school performance, camps, buddy program, lunchtime woodwork shed activities, specialist classes in art, physical education, music, Japanese, and swimming program provide many experiences for students. The school, including our playgroup staff, maintain a strong relationship with pre-schools and secondary schools to support an effective transition program. We regularly host community events such as our Hip Hop Dancing evening, Twilight Sports, Harmony Day, and end of year family evening as well as special days organised by parents and friends and student representative council such as crazy hair day, pyjama and hot chocolate day, footy and hot dog day, whole school Christmas lunch, and much more. Our ongoing vision is to ensure the highest quality teaching for all students, empowering them to be actively engaged in their learning, to be resilient, reflecting school values, and contributing to the development of the whole school community. Please take the time to visit our school for a touryou would be most welcome.
Mr. Allan Rennick Principal Ph:59624088 www.healesvillehs.vic.edu.au
Hoddles Creek Primary School has a proud tradition of over 100 years of teaching and learning in the Yarra Valley. I began my teaching career at Hoddles Creek Primary back in 2002 and I became the Principal of our school in 2018. I am very lucky to be able to have the opportunity to teach in the classroom part time as part of my role as a teaching Principal. We have such a passionate staff who are incredibly dedicated to the work they do with our students. Our parent community and the wider school community are an asset to our school with their support in fundraising efforts, reading with students in the literacy block and assisting in any way they can. As a mother of three, I am well aware of the individual needs and different learning styles and rates of all children. Teaching and learning are a passion of mine and I feel blessed to come to work each day to be able to see our students set personalised learning goals and strive to achieve them. We enjoy celebrating student successes every day at Hoddles Creek. Hoddles Creek Primary is a smaller school so we are able to truly offer an individualised learning program for all our students. Together, students and staff set high expectations for achievement, but in a friendly, caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a major focus. We offer a warm welcome to anyone who is looking for a caring school with supportive and dedicated staff. Students are welcome to have a “try” at Hoddles anytime! Feel free to call the school on 5967 4282 or drop in anytime for a visit or school tour. Hoddles Creek Primary School Timoney Principal
Healesville High School school has an outstanding academic record and has been an active and responsible community member, serving Healesville and surrounding districts with distinction since 1961. Our staff members take great pride in ensuring a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students, our vision for Healesville is that of an exciting learning community where all students are challenged to achieve success and to pursue excellence and our school also prides itself on offering an extensive range of dynamic and engaging academic and extra-curricular programs. I thank you for visiting the website and welcome your interest in our school. Please feel free to contact me to discuss any aspect of school life or to arrange a school tour.
Our Values are RICH Respect, Responsibility, Resilience - Integrity - Caring - Honesty
Laura Caddy Principal
I have been proud to be the principal at Don Valley Primary School for the last fourteen years. We have a wonderful caring school community that values kindness, inclusiveness and respect for one another. Over the years as principal here it has been my pleasure to see how children have thrived in our small school setting, where their needs have been clearly seen and met. I value that every teacher knows every child-their strengths, their interests and their challenges so that every child has the opportunity to reach their potential. It’s exciting to see students engaged with their learning and the progress that they can make in a small class setting with individual support from their dedicated teachers and support staff. Our philosophy is that learning should be engaging challenging and fun! I love being part of a small school community, yet being able to provide so many diverse learning experiences and opportunities for our students that includes: challenge based learning, art, music, PE, LOTE, outdoor education, library, public speaking, sustainability, cooking, excursions, leadership and more! It’s also been a source of pride to be able to meet the needs of our immediate community and wider community through our Before School Care, After School Care and Playgroup programs. Every day that I drive to work I’m reminded of how lucky I am to live and work in such a beautiful location, the Yarra Valley. Quiet, tranquil Don Valley is a very special part of that. Gunther Principal 12562661-SN33-22
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100 % Parent Satisfaction 3 years running Come and see how Silvan Primary School provides a close-knit family oriented environment for those wanting something more for their child’s primary education Celebrating diversity and strengthening engagement – Silvan’s physical resources are most impressive from our kitchen garden centre to our human resources - dedicated staff, art therapist and volunteers. This adds up to a learning experience with outcomes that are unique to the Yarra Ranges; catering for all varieties of students and families. At our school student’s needs are quickly identified and all available resources are engaged so that each child has every opportunity to develop not only academically but also socially and emotionally, with a real sense of purpose. “What we achieve by working together is made more meaningful simply because we did not do it alone.” At Silvan Primary, our community works together in common pursuits educating children to be considerate of themselves and others, inclusive, strong in character, tolerant and capable of making the right decisions for the right reasons.
Damian Tirchett, Principal 12562682-JC33-22
Millwarra Primary School Millgrove Campus Cavanagh Road, Millgrove Ph: 5966 www.millwarraps.vic.edu.au2518
Ph:97379258
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YeringPrimarySchool22-24MelbaHighway Ph:97391451 www.yeringps.vic.edu.au
We get to know our students well, forming good staff/student relationships during their time at Yering, due to our size. Our annual school production, celebrating student achievement, attending a variety of sporting events and the many other wonderful opportunities and excursions that we are able to provide in a small school, are significant highlights for our students. While we enjoy providing our students with a great variety of experiences as part of their learning, we are mindful of keeping costs to a minimum. At Yering Primary School, we have a clear focus to continue to improve student learning outcomes and aim to provide a safe and caring environment in which all students can feel safe and achieve. Feel free to call me to arrange a tour. I would be delighted to show you around our school. Follow us on Facebook.
Rod Barnard Principal 12562501-JW33-22
269SilvanPrimarySchoolMainRoad,Silvan www.silvanps.vic.edu.au to be discovered
YPS values Teamwork, Respect, Responsibility & Independence
Rod has been a principal for over 35 years, the last fifteen at Millwarra (Millgrove and Warburton East). He is deeply committed to the notion of nurturing the whole school community, students, parents and staff. Rod is always quick to point out that happy children learn better. To this end, student wellbeing is as important to him as the core curriculum areas. Rod is well known for his cheerful disposition and sense of humour. The children at Millwarra call him the singing principal, and he really does have a song for every occasion. More importantly, he knows every student and family well. A father of seven, Rod has a deep understanding of the challenges facing mums and dads as they raise kids in an increasingly challenging world. His staff will tell you that he is a compassionate and dedicated educational leader. Finally, in the words of one of our Grade 6 students, Cooper, “He is just fun to be around.”
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Warburton East Campus Woods Point Road, East Warburton Ph: 5666 millwarra.ps@education.vic.gov.au2065
DonValleyPrimarySchoolOldDonRoad Ph:59673321 www.donvalleyps.vic.edu.au
I am very lucky that as well as being the Principal at Yering Primary School I also get to provide learning experiences for the P/1/2 class. We offer individualised learning and develop Individual Education Plans for all students. We endeavour to develop the emotional and social traits to encourage the cognitive abilities in our students and we promote the use of student voice and agency, with confidence and respect, throughout the curriculum, encouraging student to set goals and challenge themselves.
Deanna Cole Principal 12562770-HC33-22
Yarra Junction Primary School exists to provide future opportunity and choice for our students through quality education. We value knowledge across a range of curricular areas by providing rich Literacy and Numeracy learning, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, and Community Studies (History/Geography/Civics and Citizenship/Language (Woiwurrung)) with perspectives of our First Nations People. Our school values - Respect, Resilience, High Expectations and Collaboration are integrated into all our teaching and learning. Our vision is to develop each child’s social, emotional, and academic growth by nurturing our students to become creative, curious and critical thinkers within an engaging and connected learning environment. At Yarra Junction we are developing leaders’ one student at a time through our leadership programs and student responsibilities. We value our strong links with our parents and wider community and welcome friends of Yarra Junction Primary School into our learning spaces. At Yarra Junction we have beautiful grounds that include three playgrounds, an oval, an outdoor netball/ basketball court, sports stadium, Memorial garden, Vegetable patch, Yarning Space and Dry river bed garden. This school has been an extension of my family for 19 years, I am well and truly engrained here in every aspect. I genuinely feel fortunate to have been a part of the learning journey of so many students both in the role of a teacher and as the Principal. With over 13 years’ experience of teaching and leading in both Primary and Secondary settings, it is an honour to be the Principal of such a student-centred school. Warburton Primary School is a vibrant, dynamic and progressive learning community, founded upon our five school values of Respect, Bravery, Personal Best, Integrity and Strength. Students are understood, seen as individuals, and catered for with a richly diverse, engaging, and meaningful curriculum. We have high expectations of our students and staff, cultivating a warm community where students feel safe and are taught to take responsibility for their learning behaviours. Our students are given every support they need to thrive. Student learning is catered for with an expertly differentiated classroom practice and is complimented by rigorous intervention, tutoring and a stimulating high abilities program. In addition to this, we provide an extensive range of opportunities including our flourishing Harvest Cafe kitchen garden program and specialist classes of Art, Physical Education, Music and Auslan. Our transition program allows for a fun and smooth pathway from Kinder to Prep and is complimented by our onsite Platypus Playgroup and long-standing connections with the early childhood centres in the area. Warburton Primary School’s vision is for every student to have a high-quality, individualised education, centred upon a positive connection to community and nature. We look forward to seeing you for a tour of our beautiful school. Acting Principal Nathan Van Der Monde 12562467-AI33-22
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Mrs Lisa Rankin Principal school is certainly a special place for students learn. Our caring child The culture of Yarra Junction Primary School positive and this is reflected within and staff. At Yarra Junction Primary School we believe that all children can and will achieve. We understand that every child is unique and follows an individual progression of learning. We support learning growth through positive teacher student connections, a passion for learning and through skilled planning, analysis and teaching.
our students
639SevillePrimarySchoolWarburtonHighway
WarburtonPrimarySchoolHornersRd,Warburton Ph:59662010 www.warbyps.vic.edu.au
to explore their talents, promote curiosity and achieve personal learning growth.
Toolangi Primary School is a small school in the Kinglake Ranges. We have a proud tradition of teaching and learning that spans over 100 years. Our school motto is ‘Every child by Name and Need’ which prioritises the individual strengths, needs and interests of every child. Our values of Respect, Integrity, Responsibility and Understanding are practiced daily within our school community. Our vision is to cultivate curious and innovative young minds. To encourage a life-long passion for learning through the promotion of academic excellence, communication skills and creativity. To engage in individualised teaching and learning in a beautiful natural environment that enables us to maximise the academic achievement and wellbeing of every student. Our core business of English and Mathematics remains our priority supported by a wide range of learning within our Guided Inquiry, Science, Kitchen Garden, Physical Education, The Arts, and our Japanese languages programs. We have a strong community connection and recognise the important partnership between community, school, and students. I am indeed privileged to be the Principal of TPS and encourage you to drop in for a visit to gain further information. Our students are extremely proud of our school and would love to take you on a personalised school tour. If you would like more information about Toolangi PS, please contact me via our website at www.toolangips.vic.edu.au or call us on 5962 9255.
12562582-JC33-22 ToolangiPrimarySchoolMainRoadToolangi
teachers provide learning experiences and practices that allow every
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12562445-AI33-22 2370YarraJunctionPrimarySchoolWarburtonHwy,YarraJunction PH59671544 www.yjps.vic.edu.au Our
Sally Herbert Principal Ph:59629255 www.toolangips.vic.edu.au
Seville Primary School is a caring community in which every child can thrive. Our dedicated staff believe in our students’ abilities and nurture their individual skills, empowering them to be the best they can be. Our close-knit community looks after every person, every day. I believe that children learn best when they are happy. At Seville Primary, children are encouraged to develop their own learning style through our engaging and diverse teaching, and to take ownership of their learning through individual goal setting and student choice. Students love getting their hands dirty in our sustainability program, taking joint responsibility for our extensive vegetable gardens, and learning AUSLAN as our chosen second language. I encourage you to have a look at our Facebook page to see the vast amount of engaging activities and events we provide our students. Book a tour to see how we can cater for your child.
Andrea Lowe Acting Principal 12562611-MS33-22 Ph:59644557 www.sevilleps.vic.edu.au
12562118-JC33-22
1360 Healesville - Koo Wee Rup Road, Woori Yallock Ph:59647258 www.woorips.vic.edu.au
Scott Tully Principal Upper Yarra Secondary College is proud to be a central hub in the beautiful Yarra Valley community. The College is proud of its students and their fantastic achievements both within the College and beyond. We are particularly impressed with the academic successes of our students, all the way up to Year 12, which were celebrated at our mid-year awards ceremonies. The College is currently undertaking a modernisation program of facilities to reflect the innovative teaching and learning occurring within the school and school grounds. It is pleasing to see our students enjoying the beautiful surroundings and activities on offer that supplement high-quality teaching instruction. We are a wonderful school and having recently achieved a positive 4-year review, we are excited for what lies ahead.
WooriYallockPrimarySchool
The school values of Respect, Community, Confidence and Learning are the foundations of our school. Using these, we have built our School Wide Positive Behaviour program. We pride ourselves on our calm and orderly learning environments, which are engaging and inviting. Our team of professional educators and dedicated support staff take great pride in the standards of both our curriculum and extra-curricula activities. Our curriculum offers a balance of Literacy, Numeracy, Positive Education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Physical Education as well as Creative Arts. Our students further develop their sense of community by participating in Cultural Education, which focuses on the Culture and Traditional Heritage of Healesville. Our students learn the language of the Wurundjeri people. I feel very lucky to be working at such a wonderful school that has the community at its core. Our grounds are spectacular, with numerous outdoor learning environments and plenty of spaces for imaginative play. Our culture is one of high expectations for all leaders, teachers and students. We encourage our students to be the best they can be and to give everything a go.
HealesvillePrimarySchool View Street, Healesville Ph: 5962 4053
Gladysdale Primary School is a wonderful school. So much so that after teaching here 20 plus years ago as a classroom teacher I have come back as the Principal! This is my first year back as the Principal and I love it.
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Healesville Primary School provides a friendly, secure and encouraging environment for our students and community members. We highly value the contribution made by every member of our school community. Our vision is at the core of everything we do. ‘At Healesville Primary School we inspire all students to be curious, creative and engaged lifelong learners. We develop resilient, confident and respectful students who have the necessary skills to be a valuable member of their community.’
The best thing about a school is the children and at Woori we have wonderful children. My name is Oliver Thockloth and I joined the staff at Woori Yallock P.S. in 2011. It has been my great privilege to lead the Woori Yallock P.S. community for the past six years as Principal, where I have watched the school grow at all levels. Our school is a vibrant environment that is all about learning. Students start learning from the day they arrive where achievable goals are set and teachers pay individual attention to each and every student. We only have two school values, high expectations and respect, these values are displayed and demonstrated each and every day making the school a happy, calm but studious environment. Our school sits on a very generous allotment giving children the space to play and socialise. The school is currently in the process of being rebuilt with a 10.6 million dollar upgrade. We are very excited that towards the end of 2023 that our brilliant teachers will be able to display their exceptional teaching skills in the most up to date modern facilities. Probably my favourite comment from a parent has been: “The community is really proud of their school”.
550GladysdalePrimarySchoolLittleYarraRd,Gladysdale Ph:59666202 gladysdaleps.vic.edu.au
Oliver Thockloth Principal 12562197-MS33-22
Tracey Robertson-Smith Principal
Gladysdale PS has a wonderful community family feel where everyone is a friend and every works together. Parents, students and teachers work together to ensure that everyone can be the best they can be. Gladysdale offers everything a big school offers with a personal touch. Gladysdale Primary has an individualised curriculum for all students ensuring the best personal growth in Academic, Social, and Emotional outcomes possible. Literacy and Numeracy along with our Specialist programs of STEM, Art, Physical Education, Auslan, Respectful Relationships, and Performing Arts allow for growth in all academic areas and including Zones of Regulations and our Wellbeing programs this enables us to have Happy Resilient and Confident students. We also have a secret helper, Rosie our puppy who is training to be an Assistance dog! We really are the Small school with Big Benefits!
Tara Jenner Principal 12562443-AI33-22
“The gratitude we receive from the families we’ve helped have been incredibly encouraging for our volunteer teams,” says on-site supervisor Rod. “But we are aware of the number of families in need who are still waiting for assistance, and we’re trying our best.”
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is calling for volunteers in the Maroondah andYarra Ranges area to consider rolling up their sleeves to help families repair their homes. A single volunteering day with three or four individuals can make a huge difference in the living condition of someone in need. No professional skills are required, as on-the-job training will be provided where necessary. If you or your organisation are interested in joining the efforts to help your neighbours in the Dandenongs, reach out to habitatvic.org. au/volunteer, or contact Volunteer Manager Felicity at fsmith@habitat.org.au.
Pictures: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VICTORIA Homes and families, 12 months on, are still in limbo, waiting for help to rebuild.
Picture: MOUNT MARY
Yarra Valley vineyard, Mount Mary, has been honoured with a win in the 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Awards. The Middleton family owned and operated vineyard’s 2020 Quintet has been recognised as the ‘Red Wine of the Year’. CEO David Middleton, son of the late founders John and Marli Middleton, said the team works hard to produce wines that bring happiness and joy to those who seek them out.“Through dedication to quality, integrity and process we aim to continue to make wine of elegance and longevity. To this end we invest in our human and physical resources to ensure this happens,” Mr Middleton said. 2023 Halliday Wine Companion taster Philip Rich said the drop proved its elegance during a cool year, which saw poor flowering cutting the Quintet varieties crop in half. “A medium, bright and translucent ruby red, this is beautifully perfumed with aromas of just-ripened blackcurrants, red cherries, rose petals and gentle cedar notes from the oak. The palate is exceptionally pure fruited and gently textured,” Mr Rich said. Mr Middleton thanked Mount Mary’s loyal clients who remain their primary focus when producing wine. “We listen to them, we encourage them to provide feedback and we derive determination and confidence from their support,” Mr Middleton said. “One of the most pleasing aspects of our record of consistency is when our clients share their experiences of older wines that were purchased to mark family milestones. Their have been many birth year vintages enjoyed at twenty-first birthdays, engagements andMrweddings.”Richalso expects the 2020 Quintet will be one to cherish while drinking now and in the“Thefuture.wine finishes with these incredibly silky, long tannins that are in perfect harmony with the fruit and acid. This majestic wine is gorgeous to drink even now but those that still have some in their cellar in 10–15 years (if not longer) will be grateful,” he said.
20 MAIL | Tuesday, 16 August, 2022 mailcommunity.com.au Coldstream Post Office Cnr Killara Road and Maroondah Highway Coldstream Supermarket Cnr Killara Road and Maroondah Highway Coldstream Roadrunners Roadhouse Cafe 629 Maroondah Highway Healesville Real Estate Yarra Valley 299 Maroondah Highway Healesville BP Ultimate 66 Maroondah Highway Healesville McKenzie's Tourist Services 13 Old Lilydale Road Healesville Newsagent 195 Maroondah Highway Healesville IGA Supermarket 199 Maroondah Highway Healesville SW Hollis Butcher 209 Maroondah Highway Healesville Sanctuary House Resort Motel 326 Badger Creek Road Healesville Shell Service Station Cnr Harker Street and Maroondah Highway Healesville Coles Supermarket 251 Maroondah Highway Healesville Caltex 370 Maroondah Highway Healesville First National/Mark Gunther 189 Maroondah Highway Healesville Beechworth Bakery 316 Maroondah Highway Launching Place Charlie's Milk Bar 2 Centella Place Launching Place General Store 2200 Warburton Highway Launching Place Caltex Log Cabin Service Station 2000 Warburton Highway Lilydale Shell Service Station 469 Maroondah Highway Lilydale United Petrol Service Station 473 Maroondah Highway Lilydale 7-Eleven Lilydale Cnr Maroondah Highway 7 Cave Hill Road Lilydale Lilydale Village News Agents Lilydale Village Lilydale Coles Supermarket Lilydale Village Lilydale Lilydale Village Lilydale Village Lilydale Lilydale Aged Care 475 Swansea Road Lilydale BP Service Station 87 Warburton Highway Lilydale Eastern Laundries 2/4 Williams Street East Millgrove Newsagency Shop 5/ 3043 Warburton Highway Millgrove Millgrove Licensed Grocers 3039 Warburton Highway Millgrove Millgrove Village Bakery 4/3039 Warburton Highway Seville Woolworths Seville 568 Warburton Highway Seville Woolworths Caltex Service Station 568 Warburton Highway Seville Post Office 634-638 Warburton Highway Wandin North Fast Fuel Wandin 389-391 Warburton Highway Wandin North IGA X-Press Wandin North Plus Liquor 388 Warburton Highway Wandin North Landmark Harcourts Wandin Real Estate 1/362 Warburton Highway Wandin North Wandin Newsagency Shop 18/2 Union Road Warburton IGA Supermarket 3465 Warburton Highway Warburton K G Thomas Ply Ltd Insurance 1/3395 Warburton Highway Warburton The Valley Bakery Warburton 3415 Warburton Highway Warburton Shell Service Station 3458 Warburton Highway Warburton Professionals Andrew McMath Real Estate 3371 Warburton Highway Warburton Bell Real Estate 3407 Warburton Highway Wesburn Local Fuel 2835 Warburton Highway WooriYallock Foodworks Woori Yellock 1/1585 Warburton Highway WooriYallock Newsagency & Tattslotto Shop 4/ 1585 Warburton Highway WooriYallock Hillcrest Little Store Great Food 1745 Warburton Highway WooriYallock Shell Service Station Foodies 1700 Warburton Highway WooriYallock Australia Post LPO Shop 11 / 1585 Warburton Highway,The Centre Yarra Glen Ritchies IGA Shop 1/38 Bell Street Yarra Glen Caltex Petrol Station 66 Bell Street Yarra Glen Newsagent 32 Bell Street Yarra Glen United Garage 6 Bell Street Yarra Junction Woolworths Supermarket 82-84 Warburton Highway Yarra Junction Bottle O 2440 Warburton Highway Yarra Junction Bell Real Estate 2457 Warburton Highway Yarra Junction Newsagency 2454 Warburton Highway Yarra Junction Professionals Andrew McMath Real Estate 2460 Warburton Highway Yarra Junction Yarra Junction Community Link 2442-2444 Warburton Highway Yarra Junction Gladysdale Bakehouse 2568 Warburton Hwy Yellingbo Central Store 1942 Healesville-Kooweerup Road 12527817-BL51-21 NEWS
Yarra Valley vineyard Mount Mary named best red wine
Vulnerable individuals and families in more immediate needs are prioritised to receive help, but limited volunteers present ongoing challenges in being able to meet these needs.
Volunteers are required to help Habitat for Humanity Victoria begin rebuilding some of the houses impacted by the June 2021 storm event.
Mount Mary CEO David Middleton worked with his father to establish the vineyard since 1971.
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is calling for community members in the Yarra Ranges and Maroondah areas to volunteer in helping neighbours in the Dandenong Ranges region restore their homes. More than a year on, families in the Mount Dandenong region are still waiting for help to rebuild or repair their homes after last year’s “freak” storm that tore through the Dandenong Ranges. 76 homes were destroyed and another 92 were damaged in the event, many of which housed vulnerable families and individuals without the capacity to recover from the di saster. While residents praised the incredible immediate clean-up efforts thanks to a strong community spirit and SES services, long-term recovery remains a slow process as removal of larger trees and debris are impossible to take on without outside help. Last month, Yarra Ranges Council and Cardinia Shire Council received a $650,000 grant funding from the State Government to increase support for families affected by the storm. This funding will allow them to work with organisa tions to connect vulnerable families to service providers, as well as fund equipment and criti cal training for the necessary work. Habitat for Humanity Victoria is one of two key organisa tions partnering with the Councils in under taking this project through organising volun teer days with both community and corporate groups.Habitat for HumanityVictoria is a non-profit organisation with a vision where “everyone deserves a decent place to live”.Their storm re covery program brings together teams of vol unteers to assist these vulnerable homeowners to clean up their properties.The do this by cut ting and removing fallen trees, clearing debris and conducting minor home repairs. Since the storm, Habitat for Humanity Victoria have received over 100 requests for help and have undertaken over 40 storm-related volunteer days. Executive Director Philip Cur tis welcomes the funding to enable the ongoing recovery work. The past 14 months of work undertaken by the organisation in the storm affected areas revealed there were still many residents in need of practical assistance. “We are pleased Cardinia and Yarra Ranges Council has secured this grant funding to support our team and volunteers to assist vulnerable residents unable to complete the cleaning up and restoration of their properties,” Mr Curtis“Wesaid.arelooking forward to engaging volunteers from across the community to support those needing assistance. We value the opportunity to partner with Council to generate positive outcomes for residents impacted by theCurrently,storms.”
over 30 requests for help still remain on the waiting list, as the Habitat for Humanity Victoria team works hard to organise volunteer groups to provide assistance.
Rebuild damaged homes
· Formal dining area and fabulous lower level rumpus room
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· Modern kitchen with induction cooktop, integrated dishwasher, and waterfall edge island seating
Address: 70 Hume Street, UPWEY Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 6 garage Price: $1,280,000 - $1,380,000 Inspect: By Appointment
· Wrap-around decking with wonderful outlooks plus solar hot water and a double garage for convenience
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Contact: Brad Conder 0422 639 115, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE, 9754 6888
THIS exquisite tri-level residence on nearly 1 acre enjoys an exceptional pocket position and lush, elevated outlooks. Carefully curated to the finest detail, new owners are assured an outstanding lifestyle here. From the sweeping sealed drive, double garage, and wrap-around decking this luxurious home opens in style. The lounge and dining area are adorned with a warm wood fire, vaulted ceilings, sunny skylights, and exposed brick accent wall. The seamless connection to the kitchen is effortless and modern amenities including induction cooktop, integrated dishwasher, waterfall edge island seating, and deck views are ideal for those who love to entertain. The inclusion of an elegant formal dining area with beautiful flooring guarantees this home will host many gatherings in years to come.Withconsistent attention to familycentric design, the lower level boasts a sprawling rumpus room adjoining the outdoor entertaining area overlooking the gorgeous garden. The generous bedrooms reside on the upper levels, including the top floor bedrooms with ensuite-effect bathroom and private balconies. Ensuring complete comfort, ducted heating and cooling keep this home temperate year-round. Outside, this spectacular 3,737sqm (approx.) property offers a terraced lawn, cubby house, swing set, garden sheds, and gently undulating layout that leads to Ferny Creek. Situated within walking distance of Glenfern Valley Bushland Reserve, Burrinja Cultural Centre, and Upwey South Primary School, this property proves you can have it all.
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· Expansive family home in exclusive pocket position easily accessing Wellington Road
· Lounge and dining area with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and wood fire
FENCED ALLOTMENT, QUIET LOCATION
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THIS property is sure to pique your interest as it offers a lot. A lot of flat land. A lot of car accommodation. A lot of style and liveability. Featuring: A light, bright and sunny interior. Open plan living spaces, incorporating a lounge with wood fire, dining area, kitchen with Chef upright stove, stainless steel dishwasher and breakfast bar. You will like the decor, on trend palette of colours, exposed beams, and timber style floating floors, a contemporary vibe. The three bedrooms all have BIR’s. The main access to the family bathroom accented with slate tiles and offering a separate bath and shower. There is a separate toilet and laundry. Outside has a fabulous large, covered rear deck, fenced yard for children and furry family members, a great garage with wood fire, separate tool shed and wood store. Also, a return driveway, carport in the front yard and drive through access to the backyard.Extrasinclude: Ducted heating and split system.Justminutes to Cockatoo township this property should be on top of your list. It is all about the lifestyle and country style community with excellent local amenities.
● HOME FOCUS Address: 4 Station Road, COCKATOO Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 3 garage Price: $700,000 - $770,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522 and Emily Hudson 0418 570 474, RANGES FIRST NATIONAL, 9754 6111 HOME ESSENTIALS
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ENTER the luxury entranceway, with gorgeous detailed electric gates, and be impressed by the grandeur of this spacious, impressive and private family home situated on just over 10 acres. This property offers you the ultimate in comfort and luxury living in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges and provides the perfect space and layout for the entertainer and growing family. With picturesque views from every window including views of the Gembrook and Warburton Ranges this home offers the perfect lifestyle for those seeking a peaceful, private and luxurious escape from the world. There are 6 sizable bedrooms, all with built in robes and a stunning family bathroom upstairs, whilst downstairs you will find the master wing with massive walk-in robe and ensuite with powder room and amazing picturesque views from the master bedroom. Set over three levels, there are four spacious living zones including a lounge with a wood fireplace, a separate dining room with spectacular views, a bright open plan casual family zone which opens onto a spacious deck to enjoy the outdoors and a rumpus room downstairs. Made for entertaining, this grand home has a large games room set next to the amazing solar heated, indoor, salt-waterchlorinated swimming pool with attached spa, with convenient access to a bathroom with toilet, shower and vanity making entertaining easier. Adjacent to this is an outdoor entertaining area perfect for indooroutdoor living, family life and parties. No expense was spared on quality fixtures and fittings throughout the home including slate floors, lush carpets, stylish window coverings and granite bench tops. The modern white timber kitchen has stainless steel appliances, plenty of preparation space, large pantry and outstanding views of the rolling foothills surrounding this home. Drive into your 4 car double-brick double garages and enter through the mud room and huge laundry perfect for storage and drying close in the wetter months. Add to the already many features gas ducted heating, NOBO heating, two split systems, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, and spectacular views from every window, this home offers the ultimate country lifestyle. Outside there are two large entertaining areas, a storage/accommodation hut, 7 paddocks with horse/goat shelters in each, electric fencing, water and shelter in the post and rail fenced horse paddocks, a grass arena, a massive outside parking area perfect for a huge shed or stables, outside parking to fit your boats, floats and caravans or maybe you have always wanted a tennis court? There is also a large shed with concrete floor and even a luxury cubby house for the kids and a secure yard for them and your fur babies to play. There are 3 dams of which one is stocked with trout, and supplied by a year-round fast-flowing, spring-fed creek that you can view from several areas of the home. There are solar panels, backup generator for power outages and 100,000 water storage capacity, making this the ideal lifestyle property for a family, horse lovers, animal lovers or those seeking a hobby farm. This spacious and inspiring property is in the heart of sought-after Macclesfield, ticks all the boxes and must be seen to be truly appreciated! Please note: All property details shown are correct at time of publishing. Some properties may have been sold in the preceding 24 hours and we recommend that you confirm open for inspection times with the listing agent direct or the listing office ●
Address: 172 Spillers Road, MACCLESFIELD Description: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $2,700,000 - $2,900,000 Inspect: By appointment
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Contact: Samantha Scott on 0438 680 032 or Declan Palmer on 0427 062 148, BELL REAL ESTATE, EMERALD ESSENTIALS
mailcommunity.com.au Tuesday, 16 August, 2022 | MAIL 23 bellrealestate.com.au 59662530 3407WarburtonHwy,Warburton 5967 1277 2457WarburtonHwy,YarraJunction 57McKenzieKingDriveMillgrove$610,000 -$650,000 AMillgroveGemwiththewowfactor! Aperfectfirsthomeorforthoselookingtodownsize. Completewith 3goodsizedbedroomsallwithcarpetand blindstomatch.Thebathroomhasbeentastefullyupdated withtheconvenience of awalkinshower,modernvanity and 2toiletsinthehomeishandy.Floorboardsthroughthe restofthe home addtothatmodernfeelwith agorgeous bigloungeroomwithviewsontothefrontdeckingwhere thelocalbirdlifelovetohangout.Thekitchen,dining areahas arealwowfactor,superbbenchandcupboard space,electricmodernappliances,andalldoneintrendy tones.Outsidehassomuchonoffer,hugedoublecarport, entertainingareasgalorewithnumerousspotstoindulgein. Contact:RebeccaDoolan0401832068 Inspection:Saturday10-10.30am(PhotoIDRequired) WooriYallock$550,000 -$600,000 Greatfirsthomeorinvestment Thisfantastichomeoffersaccesstothemarketatan affordablepricein asought-afterareaclosetoshops, schools &transport.Boasting 3bedroomsandbright updatedbathroomandkitchenwithloadsofcupboard space.There’salso areardeckwitheverchangingnorth facingvalleyviewsidealforwarmthandrelaxation.Outdoor entertainingcontinueswith aprivatepavedandcovered courtyardatthe front plusthere’s asinglecarport.Comfort isassuredwith aslowcombustionwoodheaterinthelounge roomandreversecycleair conditioner.Bequicktoinspect thisone.
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HOME FOCUS Address: 1 Simmons Lane, BELGRAVE SOUTH Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $780,000 - $840,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Sharyn
PERFECTLY located in the heart of the sought after Belgrave South community awaits this beautiful character home that boasts not only an enormous amount of living space but also a versatile floorplan and a generous 2549m2 block of land. Needing some renovation work throughout, the home comes complete with three spacious living areas including a sunken family room with wood heater and soaring cathedral ceilings, cosy lounge room and a formal dining room. Three large bedrooms include an upstairs master suite with ensuite and walk in robe and there is also a fabulous mezzanine home office and a walk through sitting room which is ideal for a quiet spot to study or read.The kitchen, although small has plenty of character and has potential to be extended through to the dining area to create a more modern space. If you enjoy entertaining then you will love the undercover decking that has been built to host the largest of gatherings. Outside, the fully fenced yard contains a large garage/shed with power, established gardens and room to run, play and explore. When I say only a stone’s throw to the Belgrave South Primary School, shops and bus stop, I mean it! You can’t get closer that this fantastic family home – Bring your big ideas and some elbow grease and get started on your forever family home project today! ● Chandler
0439 882 442, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE, 9754 6888 HOME ESSENTIALS
mailcommunity.com.au Tuesday, 16 August, 2022 | MAIL 25 RealEstateyoucan trust! We ’r eh er etoh elp 97546888 1689BurwoodHighway,BelgraveVIC3160 www.chandlerandco.com.au office@chandlerandco.com.au 1SeamerRoad,MONBULK $1,300,000 -$1,420,000 YOUR10ACRELIFESTYLEPROPERTY AWAITS 4 A 2 B 5 C WithinaneasywalktoMonbulk’sMainStreet,localschoolsandsportinghubs, this10acrelifestylepropertyisintheperfectlocationandhassomethingforeveryone. BoastinganoutstandingcornerblockwithcirculardrivewayoffMcAllisterRoad andsecondaccessoffSeamerRoad,thereisalsoexcellentparkingforbothsmalland largevehicles.Spanningover30sq’soflivingspace,thispropertyofferssomethingspecial foreveryone. SharynChandler M 0439882442| E sharyn@chandlerandco.com.au FORSALE 6/16WillowRoad,UPPERFERNTREEGULLY $530,000 -$580,000 CONVENIENCEPLUSIN AGREATCOMMUNITY 2 A 1 B 1 C In asoughtafter,leafylocation,withinaneasystrolltoMaxiFoodsShoppingprecinct, UpperGullytrainstationandwiththebeautifulgreeneryofKingsParkrightatyour doorstep,thereissimplynobetterlocationifyouarelookingforconvenienceand agreat community. Alowmaintenance,colourfulgardensurroundsthepavedcourtyardwhere youcanenjoy acoffeewithfriendsunderthe retractableawning –perfectforthatlittlebit ofshade. AwonderfulopportunitytosecureanA+location! SharynChandler M 0439882442| E sharyn@chandlerandco.com.au FORSALE 600Basin-OlindaRoad,OLINDA $880,000to$930,000 PRIVATEANDPICTURESQUE“FORESTKEEP” FAMILYRETREAT 4 A 2 B Ifyoudreamofowning aprivate,picturesqueoasisinthelush DandenongRanges,“ForestKeep”willfulfilyourheart’sdesire.Ideallysituatedwithin walkingdistanceofthrivingtownshipsandmerelyminutesdownthemountaintomajor amenities,thispropertyprovides atree-changewithoutsacrificingconvenience. SuzieBrannelly M 0490506910| E suzie@chandlerandco.com.au FORSALE 9McAllisterRoad,MONBULK $950,000 -$1,045,000 SPECTACULARACREAGESTEPSFROMTOWN 4 A 2 B 2 C Setonover 1spectacularacreonly450mfromtheconveniencesofMonbulktownship,this privatefamilypropertyoffersanoutstandinglifestyle.Boasting asweepingdrive,surplusof parking,super-sizeshed,andsplendidfamilyhome, acompletepackageawaitsherefor onefortunatefamily.Indoor-outdoorlivingisthehallmarkofthishome’ssuccess.Covered deckingframesbothsidesofthehome,includingonealfrescowithcosyoutdoorfire. BradConder M 0422639115| E brad@chandlerandco.com.au FORSALE
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IF you are looking for a quiet and private spot, then this could be the one for you! Situated on over two thirds of an acre, minutes from Cockatoo, this double brick constructed property with external and internal brick feature walls - this family sized 4 bedroom home with zoned living is ideal for the larger or extended family. Upstairs, features a large lounge room capable of handling the largest gatherings with access to a full length front verandah leading into the large family room - meals area also with access to full length front verandah, the well-appointed kitchen with dishwasher and plenty of bench space including breakfast bar ajoins the family room. There is a master bedroom with ensuite that can be accessed through a vestibule with a hand basin. Access to the upstairs area is gained via an elevated walkway entering via the kitchen from the back driveway.Theoutlook is peaceful and elevated, with a treedDownstairsoutlook.are 3 further bedrooms, 2 with built in robes, and a family bathroom. The laundry and bathroom is entered through a vestibule with a separate wash basin, The front entrance leads into a spacious living area which includes a kitchenette which completes the downstairs area.The layout lends itself to separate living or multi-generational families. There is an oversized double lock-up garage with large workshop bench with power and under shelving storage with internal access, wood heater and 2 remote roller doors. Access to the property is via a sealed driveway with dual road access rear gate exits to View Hill Road. There is plenty of off street parking with single carport with double height roof suitable for any caravan or for 2 small cars. The gardens are low maintenance and special features include gas ducted heating throughout as well as a split system for allround comfort, extensive undercover decking and gas infinity instantaneous hot water system, with 3 temperature control stations. For your future, the property is Zoned Neighbourhood Residential zone, which allows for subdivision, subject to council approval of course.
● HOME FOCUS Address: 24 Mackenzie Street, COCKATOO Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: $890,000 - $979,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522 and Emily Hudson 0418 570 474, RANGES FIRST NATIONAL, 9754 6111 HOME ESSENTIALS
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mailcommunity.com.au Tuesday, 16 August, 2022 | MAIL 27 Ranges Weputyoufirst “WePut You First” 1 BayviewRd,Belgrave Shop2,24McBrideStreet,Cockatoo 97546111 rangesfn.com.au ELEVATEDPOSITION WITHTREETOPVIEWS Thisoriginalsolidbrickhomeproudlysitsonanelevated4635sqmblockwithviewsto Belgrave &surrounds.Featuresstunningviewsfromthepicturewindowswhicharenorth facing,bringingtheoutdoorsindoors, aflexible floorplanoffering aseparatefamilyroom, lounge/diningroom,open fireplace,splitsystem,newcurtainsthroughoutand alarge powereddoublegarage.Terrificlocationwithitsvastarrayoffacilitiesapproximately a 5-minutedrivetoBelgraveCentral.Perhapsthisistheprojectyou’vebeenlookingfor? 4 A 2 B 2 C COMPLETEYOuRDREAM SELBY 1CEDARGROVE $840,000 -$920,000 JanBrewster 0409558805 JUSTOVER1500SQmALLOTmENT Configuredtointegrate alifestylethatcreatesfamilyandguestspaceswithease,this homeisstylishandwellappointedthroughout. Thisresidenceistheidealentertainer featuringback &frontcovereddecks,openplanliving, acontemporaryspaciouskitchen with ahugeislandbench &excellentstorage,themainsuitefeatures aspa,rainwater shower &doublevanitiesalsohasitsownprivatedeckaccess &zonedforprivacy.Other featuresincludedualaccess,plentyofoff-streetparking,underhousestorage&parking. 4 A 2 B 2 C LuXELIVINGINTHEDANDENONGRANGES TECOmA 26SANDELLSROAD $1,000,000-$1,100,000 mickDolphin 0429684522 EmilyHudson 0418570474 FAmILYSIZEDHOmEWITHDUALLIVING Thispeacefulandelevatedfamilyhomewithzonedlivingisidealforthelargeror extendedfamily.Features alargelounge,familyroom,mealsareaallleadingontothe full-lengthverandah,GDH,splitsystem,gasinfinityinstantaneoushotwater,undercover decking,anoversizeddouble garagewith alargeworkbench &storage,woodheater & 2remoterollerdoorswithinternalaccess.Plentyofoff-streetparking,doubleheightsingle carport,sealeddrivewaywithdualroadaccess &reargate exitstoViewHillRd. 4 A 2 B 3 C SuBDIVISIONPOTENTIALIN AQuIETLOCATION COCkATOO 24MACKENzIESTREET $890,000-$979,000 mickDolphin 0429684522 EmilyHudson 0418570474 USEABLEREARYARD, 2GARAGES &CARPORT Thishomeisin afantasticquietlocation,yetjust ashortwalktorail &busconnections, schools &ideallylocatedinbetweenupweyandTecomaTownshipsforeverythingyou need.Theresidenceboastsnewcarpet,new curtains(custom fitted),freshlypainted throughout,wood fire,GDH,splitsystems,BIRs,clawfootbath,vaultedceilingsinlounge, rearcovereddeck,frontcoveredverandah,sunroom, 2garages&a carport,sealed drivewayandestablishedlandscapedgardensleadingtothe firepitarea. 3 A 2 B 4 C 1 E WALK TO EVERYTHING TECOmA 14LAuRIEAVENuE $860,000-$920,000 JanetHawkins 0409117432 EmilyHudson 0418570474
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NEWS Star Mail Needlocalstaff? Thengiveusthejob... Need local staff? Then give us the job... we will advertise it in our employment section and attract local staff 12544966-DL15-22 COMMUNITY DIARY Mont de Lancey exhibit Power and the People Exhibition show cases 150 years of local government in Yarra Ranges,the disiplay is now at Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin, until 7th Septem ber,2022. · Free entry to Gallery. · Opening hrs 10am-4.30pm.Closed Monday & Tuesday. · Ph 59642088. Weekly coffee sessions Healesville Connect welcomes residents of Healesville new and old to meet for coffee and cake (why not) each Monday afternoon at 1.30pm. Our next venue is Willow and Jackson corner Church and Main Street. Event details can be found on our Facebook page @HealesvilleConnect HEWI Children’s School Holidays Waterbugs Workshop Come along and learn how to find and identify waterbugs from the Yarra River. Some are platypus food, and what we see will tell us the quality of the water. BYO snack and a drink. Cost $10 per child (one adult per family is free and must stay for the session). Gold coin donation to the centre from adults for tea/coffee.
· Thursday 29 September, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
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· Yarra Glen & District Living & Learning Centre, 12-14 Anzac Ave, Yarra Glen
The entire Mammal Team conducted a working bee to make the improvements along with the help of the Sanctuary’s Works and Horticulture Departments. Ori is a Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos. She is the third offspring to mum Mani [pronounced Ma-knee] and dad Bagam [pronounced Bagam]. However, she is the first female offspring produced by the pair. Her male siblings Kofi and Chimbu were born in 2018 and 2019 and now reside at other zoos where they are contributing their genetics to the international breeding program. Once Ori reaches 10 months of age, she will live entirely outside of the pouch gaining further independence as she transitions from consuming mum’s milk to eating fruits and vegetables. Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos are native to Papua New Guinea and are listed as Endangered with a decreasing population on the Internal Union for Conservation of Nature red list. Two species of Tree Kangaroos are native to Australia - the Bennett’s Tree Kangaroo and the Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo. Both species are found in Far North Queensland. Zoos Victoria and Healesville Sanctuary visitors are reminded that all tickets must be pre-booked online at zoo.org.au. ZoosVictoria Members no longer need to book but are required to scan their Membership card at entry. Tree kangaroo joey Ori out of the pouch climbing in her enclosure.
It’s cuteness overload at Healesville Sanctuary where a tiny Tree Kangaroo joey is now regu larly climbing – somewhat clumsily - out of mum’s pouch to hop around. At eight months old, little Ori [pronounced: Or-ree] is already delighting visitors as she pops out and explores her habitat. Healesville Sanctuary Mammal Keeper Katherine Sarris said theTree Kangaroo exhibit had undergone various renovations in prepa ration for the active youngster. “Tree Kangaroo joeys are really clumsy as they discover the world, that’s why we have also incorporated more mulch and pea gravel to her home, just in case she takes a tumble,” Ms Sarris said. “And we have installed new perches with thick bark so it’s easier for Ori to learn how to climb.”
Roo renovations for bub
Pictures: ZOOS VICTORIA Mum Mani and youngster Ori.
· Bookings and payment by Tuesday 27 September to Karen admin@hewi.org.au or 0418 999 936
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The entire Premier Division finals series will be played on Sunday’s, in attempt to dodge splitting crowds with Division One, which will be played on Saturday’s.TheDivision One grand final will be played atYarra Glen on the following Friday, 23 September, continuing the competitions AFL Grand Final Eve tradition.
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The Yarra Glen reserves were looking for their second win against 6th placed Belgrave. The first half was literally goal for goal. Yarra Glen led by a point at quarter and half time and then by just 3 points at the last break. Belgrave looked to be getting more control of the ball but wasted a few opportunities, kicking 2.5 for the quarter. Yarra Glen lifted in the last to kick ahead with 4 goals to 2 to run out 15 point winners, 11.9 to 8.12. Best for Yarra Glen were Jacob Myers, Steven Mylas, Dayne Downward, Matt McCann, Brendan Davis and Cooper Eggert. Netball In A grade netball, Yarra Glen was looking to lock in a top 4 spot against 5th placed Belgrave. Belgrave offered some strong resistance early in the game but a big second quarter sawYarra Glen leading 30 to 16. After a tight third quarter, Yarra Glen took control to run out winning comfortably, 57 to 32. Best for Yarra Glen were Mel Hutton, Lara Wandin Collins (24 goals) and Ellen Brown. B Grade was a battle between third and fourth. The first quarter was an enthralling battle, with each team scoring 12 goals. At halftime, Yarra Glen had edged ahead by 2 goals. Belgrave lifted in the third as Yarra Glen lost control to be down by 5 going into the last quarter. Yarra Glen outscored Belgrave in the last but it was not enough as they lost 47 to 51. Best for Yarra Glen were Kim Williams, Casey Wandin Collins and Abbey Page. C Grade (sixth ) took on fifth-placed Belgrave and played their best netball for some time. They outscored their opponents in each of the first 3 quarters to into the last 14 goals up. Belgrave fought back in the last but Yarra Glen prevailed, 31 to 20. Best for Yarra Glen were Jasmin Wood, Alex Bray and Michele Young. In D grade the game started with great intensity with both teams forcing turnovers. Yarra Glen played the better netball in the first half to be leading 18-16 at halftime. Belgrave lifted their intensity in the third and maintained in the last to force Yarra Glen to turn the ball over a number of times. Yarra Glen ended up losing 31 to 39, outplayed by a better team on the day. Best forYarra Glen were Sarah Orlandi, Rose Morris and Chantelle Farley. Next week Yarra Glen travel to Berwick Springs
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By Callum Ludwig The Healesville Football Netball Club have mixed emotions after the two grand finals they played on Sunday 14 August, with the Veter ans side successfully securing the premier ship while the Women’s side is despondent runners-up.TheWomen’s side took on Upwey-Tecoma at Belgrave at 12.15pm and went down 7.5, 47 to 1.1, 7, while the Veterans played GembrookCockatoo at Narre Warren’s Kalora Park at 3.10pm and won 7.5, 45 to 5.8, 38. President Toby Millman said it was a great way to launch the whole club into the finals series.“The women are just unbelievable in the way they compete, and the veterans are just diehard, battle-weary lovers of football,” he said.“Both sides definitely have belief, the girls especially, they have significant history and have won premierships in recent years. The veterans have as well, but the girls I think have got another gear to go to, they’ve got a couple of young girls that are just unbelievable and a couple of older stars to help get them across theTheline.”Women finished second, having won 12 out of their 14 games for the season, los ing both to their grand final adversaries and the subsequent premiers Upwey-Tecoma in Rounds 6 and 11. Both were tight contests, with the round 11 match decided by only 4 points.The Veterans were undefeated since their loss to Narre Warren in Round 1, and finished top of the pops on the ladder and on the big day.Mr Millman said having two teams already in the grand final was great from the club’s point of view. “The women have had a consistent season, with a number of really strong wins through out the year even though they haven’t got over Upwey-Tecoma yet. The Veterans lost their only game of the season as we were getting out of Covid, and have been a consistent perform er ever since, going in as red hot favourites,” he “Thankfullysaid. the venues are close to each other, so we will be out in force and then we’ll be back to the club rooms on Sunday night, win, lose or draw to celebrate a fantastic year. It shows we are doing things right and promotes what a great community organisation were trying to put together here, and we want the community back at the club.”
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Captain Andrew ‘Peewee’ Peters hoisting the cup aloft.
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By Tyler Lewis Gembrook Cockatoo Football Netball Club will play host to the biggest day on the Outer East calendar. After a difficult season, with no access to its recently developed rooms, the Brookers will play host to the two best Premier Division outfits on the penultimate Sunday in September.
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While work to the Gembrook Cockatoo rooms is about to be completed, works to Officer, Pakenham, Woori Yallock, and the obvious intent to avoid competing teams hosting finals, made the decision of selecting finals venues a meticulous process for the league. If the Gembrook Cockatoo rooms aren’t ticked off by the first final, Officer will host the match between the firstseed of the home-and-away season and the winner of the qualifying final. And if the rooms are still yet to be completed by grand final day, Healesville will host the Premier Division grand final.The Premier Division finals series is top five, with the minor premier earning the week off in the first week of finals. Division One is a four-team qualification; with one and two playing in a ‘win and in’ final with a double chance, while three v four face off in an elimination final.The winner of the elimination final will play the loser of first and second in a preliminary final the following week. EAST FINALS DIVISION WEEK 1 Sunday 28 August FINAL: Narre Warren FINAL: Emerald WEEK 2 Sunday 4 September FINALS Gembrook Cockatoo Emerald WEEK 3 Sunday 11 September FINAL: Healesville WEEK 4 · Sunday 18 September · GRAND FINAL: Gembrook Cockatoo DIVISION ONE: WEEK 1 · Saturday 10 September
· SEMI FINAL: Yarra Junction · ELIMINATION FINAL: Warburton WEEK 2 · Saturday 17 September PRELIMINARY FINAL: Woori Yalllock WEEK 3 · Friday 23 September
The premiership-winning Healesville Veterans side.
Yarra Glen steps up against Belgrave
By David Ball Football Yarra Glen travelled to Belgrave, with the home side looking to win their first game for theTheseason.first quarter started in a goal-for-goal battle. A couple of late goals for the River Pigs saw them taking an 11-point lead into the first break. Yarra Glen’s Nathan McCulloch was dominating the hit-outs but in the second quarter, Belgrave’s midfielders were intercept ing more than their fair share of as they got on top in clearances. Up forward they converted a number of free kicks for an accurate 5.1 for the quarter. The Magpies’ defenders were doing a great job in shutting down Yarra Glen’s key forwards as they added only one goal for the quarter. At halftime, Belgrave lead by 11 points and looked likely to cause the upset they were des perately seeking. Yarra Glen stepped up the intensity in the third, with McCulloch’s dominance in the ruck being converted into clearances through Yarra Glen’s midfielders Ashton, Horsley and Gard ner. Up forward Marcus Kikadopolous was ev erywhere and converted truly. The River Pigs dominated all over the ground to add 6 goals. Belgrave kept themselves in the game by add ing 2 goals from limited forward entries. Yarra Glen went into the last quarter with a 17-point lead.With a freshening breeze favouring the home side in the last, the scene was set for a battle, which is exactly what we saw. Each team kicked 2 goals with Belgrave missing a few before going down to Yarra Glen, who won 14.10 to 12.9. Best for Yarra Glen were Sam Horsley, Billy Gardner, Ben Ashton, Jayden Schille, Richard Wyles, Nathan McCulloch and Marcus Kikado polous, who was Yarra’s best with 5 goals.
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· A Grade Netball: Pakenham were defeated by Woori Yallock 53 to 56.
By Mick Morris Seville journeyed out to the Gembrook Show grounds to take on the in-form Lime Greens in a top-of-the-table clash. The game started off with a bang when Gembrooks Bastow pinned Deng Nai’s arms and drove him head first into the turf resulting in a free kick and the Blues headed inside-50 for the first time. The resulting entry gave Seville their first score, a behind which would become 1 of 4 for theThequarter.Lime Greens then hit the scoreboard with 2 quick goals to take a 10-point lead into quarter time. Seville 1-4-10 to GC 3-2-20 Gembrook jumped out of the blocks in the sec ond kicking a couple of quick majors. Seville hit back with a couple of their own before Gembrook paid back the favour by nail ing a couple more themselves. Weller and Welsh were giving Gembrook a bit of drive while Saniga and Jimmy Cecere were doing the same for the Blues. Halftime saw the Lime Greens up by 19 points. Seville 4-4-28 to GC 7-5-47 The third quarter was all Gembrook. Seville can thank the likes of Nolan, Bailey, Iacuone and the Sciortino brothers who battled hard in trying to repel the constant pressure going forward from Gembrook. A 3-goal to nil quarter saw Gembrook head into the orange break 37 points up. Seville 4-6-30 to GC 10-7-67 Seville finally got a bit of a run-on in the last but left it a little bit late. Seville’s lack of tackling pressure and costly turnovers along with the run in the legs of the Lime Greens made it a day to forget for the Navy Blues. Final scores: Seville 7-7-49 to GC 11-9-75 Seville’s best on the day were Sonny Saniga, Domenic Aloi, Deng Nai, Jye Sciortino, James Cecere and Daniel Iacuone. Goalkickers were Cecere and James Nolan with 2 and Aloi, Andrew Condello and Brendan Dickinson with one Sevilleeach.nowdrops to 2nd on the ladder with Gembrook taking over 1st place. Hopefully, the Blue Boys can get a few injury-listed players back in the coming weeks to help strengthen the line-up. Next week Seville is back at home vs Emerald.Seville FNC will be hosting their 50th Anniversary past players’ day at home next Saturday. Other results:
B Grade Netball: Gembrook-Cockatoo were defeated by Seville 17 to 51.
Seville Reserves coach Timbo “Bakes Snakes” Baker trying to get the Reserves pumped for the last quarter. Picture: SUPPLIED
were all awarded best performers. Damien Egan secured 3 goals, Ash Taylor with 2 and Brayden Ferguson, Marcel Kocher, Joshua Read, Aaron Walley and Lee Weir all secured 1. Rematch this week as they play Kinglake in the first round of finals, Good Luck Nic and boys. Time to get the reward for the effort of the last 2 seasons. A Grade finished off the netball with another solid win, which also rewarded them an undefeated season and Minor Premiers, again, back to back with 2021. Another solid goaling effort, with the goaling trio sharing the efforts nicely with Shae Gee shooting 26, Kirralee Luiyf with 24 and Bianca Daniels with 14. The top performers were Kirralee Luiyf, Ally Langdon and Selina Fotia, with the game resulting in a 21-64 win despite ending with 11 minutes to go due to weather conditions. Seniors finished off the day with a tough match in average conditions on the ground and weather. The game was wet and scrappy but the boys did the best they could. The game was close at each break and were 2 goals down at three-quarter time. Unfortunately, the game resulted in a 8.10-58 to 4.7-31Jackloss.Lee, Shawn Andueza, Mathew Wappett, Shannon Noonan, Nelson Aldridge and Joel Coombs were best on with Matt Wappett securing 2 goals, Trent Elliott and Brady Mitchell both with 1 goal each. The Seniors will be playing finals footy this weekend taking on Yarra Junction. Good Luck boys!
Warburton-Millgrove in good form for finals
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Woori Yallock’s 8-game winning streak came to an end with a 14.9, 93 to 11.6, 72 defeat to Pakenham.Following the bye last week, the secondplaced Tigers were unable to get the job done over the fifth-placed Lions. Josh Neal took his goal tally to 34 for the season with his five-goal haul, walking away with best-on-ground honours for Woori Yallock.He was joined in the best by Benjamin Monkhorst, Liam Odea, Marcello Pisano, Alex Marsh and Josh Hawkins. Goalkickers alongside Neal were Hawkins and Zach Monkhorst with 2 as well as Odea and Mitchell Arnold chipping in with one apiece.Theloss sees the Tigers drift two wins away from top side Narre Warren, and only one win ahead of third-placed Wandin with one game left in the home-and-away season.
· A Grade Netball: Gembrook-Cockatoo were defeated by Seville 32 to 39.
· D Grade Netball: Gembrook-Cockatoo drew with Seville 25 all.
· C Grade Netball: Gembrook-Cockatoo were defeated by Seville 23 to 40.
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Seniors player Mitch Gordon in the muddy conditions. Picture: ALEX WOODS By Alex Woods The weekend was the last of the Home and Away Season. Finals start this coming weekend and Warburton-Millgrove Football Netball Club are so excited withall teams in finals. Congratulations to the reserves Footy and A and C grade netball on an UNDEFEATED Season and finishing as Minor Premiers. The finals campaign is looking to be strong, with some tough games ahead. Taking the journey to Kinglake, this weekend was 2 football games and 4 netball games, coming home with 1 draw, 4 wins and 1 loss. 17 and Under started off the morning taking onYea. A tight game throughout with Yea leading to first half, they managed to control the game and hold a 3-goal lead at three-quarter time. The team fought hard but the game resulted in a draw by the end of the final siren. Great games from Lucas Rush, Emelia Robin and Tahlia Thornton, Tahlia managed to put up 9 goals, Tayah Humphrey with 6 and Amarli Weir with 1. Elimination Final and a big game next Sunday.D Grade had a bye so C Grade was on next in a battle against Kinglake. C Grade once again, showed their strength and skills and finished their undefeated run nicely. An 8-58 finish and the goaling trio working together nicely in a shared effort. Mel Hancock put up 24, Brooke de Pedro with 18 and Emily Hay with 16. Emily Hay, Ellie Stahl and Melanie Hancock were awarded top performers for the match. Congratulations on the season girls, as they finished 4 wins clear on top of the ladder and back-toback minor premiers. B Grade followed after and also finished werebeingundefeatedlastingskillsuptheters,Aandwins.theyishedandshotingAlexandrafinalofftheirseasonnicelywithastrongwin.Thescorewas18-58withJordanaButcher,WoodsandChelseaBarnardbe-playersofthematch.JordanaButcher29goals,AlexandraWoodswith18EllaMeerkotterwith11.Thegirlsfin-offtheseasonwith4losses,let’shopegostronginthefinalsandsecuresomeReserveswerefirsttotakethegroundtheyhadatoughgameaheadofthem.closematchthroughoutthefirst3quar-beingadrawathalftimeandbacktobeginning.Theymanagedtobeagoalathree-quartertimeandbringouttheirandfitnessinthelastquarter,secur-a3goalwin.Muddyconditionsfortheround,buttheboysmanagedtoremainallseason,whichresultedinminorpremiers.Backtobackastheyin2021.MatthewSidari,JacksonBlake,MarcelKocher,TysonHenryandBraydenFerguson
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All smiles after the win for the Wesburn U15s. Pictures: EMMA MURPHYWesburn’s Riley King competes in a ruck contest.
· Anthony Hudson, State 5th, National 21st
· Andrew Carter, State 5th, National 9th Open Female Compound: · Sophie Southall, State 1st, National 1st Open Male Compound: · Kane Ng, State 9th, National 43rd
· Damien Brauman, State 7th, National 27th 50+ Male Longbow: · Mark Southall, State 1st, National 3rd 60+ Male Longbow: · Mark Southall, State 1st, National 4th Ms Hudson encouraged anyone interested to come to give archery a go. “We have Come N’ Try session on Saturday mornings from 10am to 11am, All equipment and coaching is supplied, closed toe shoes are required and a cost of $15 per person. We have boys ranging from five to six pounds to up to 60 pounds for experienced archers,” she said. “We are very proud of our juniors particularly, young 14-year-old Hayden [Garlick] coming first in the state in his first competition and Sophie Southall taking out her age division and the open division, being picked up for the state team and being sponsored now as Anyonewell.”interested in booking a session can do so online via: yda.tidyhq.com. BBQ and refreshments are available if required at a small cost. The club is situated at 13 Macintyre Lane, Yering.
Following their loss to Monbulk, Wesburn now takes on Gembrook-Cockatoo at Belgrave at 1am on Sunday 21 August to decide who will feature in the grand final McDonald said prior to the Monbulk game that it would be interesting to see how the sides match up. “We haven’t played them since round four when we had a pretty slow start to the year, but we know they’re a pretty tough side and we are going to have to bring our best footy against them,” he said. “I’m pretty confident with the group, we’ve got a pretty strong side so we could definitely win this week and go all the way to the Big Dance (the Grand Final), if we lose we go into prelim so we have got the second chance to fall back on but obviously we hope not to use that.”Wesburn has a strong selection of key players, with Jasper Barry appearing in their best players a whopping 12 times (most of any player in the league), William Hin 9 times (secondmost), Brock Caneva 8 times (4th), Jace Hamilton (5th), Koby Wunhym (7th) and Nathaniel Lucas (8th) making up six of the league’s most consistentMcDonaldcontributors.saidthegroup has total belief in themselves.
By Callum Ludwig The Yering District Archers performed admirably at the 2022 State National Indoor Championships in Morwell last month. On the weekend over 9 and 10 July 16 members, 7 of which had only been with the club for 3-6 months and were going to their first competition, made the journey and shot extremelyTreasurerwell.and competitor Rae Hudson said it was a strong showing from the club. “It was nice to have some new blood coming through, it’s a good competition for the newbies and juniors because it’s the one distance for the whole shoot, s everyone, young or old, male or female, are on the same level regardless even of what bow they shoot,” she said.“Anyone who is registered at a club in Australia could shoot at the annual competition, and it’s a bit of fun more than anything else while also being an opportunity for professionals to get recognition on a state and nationalOnlevel.”theSaturday, each contestant shot 60 arrows to score a possible 600, 2 lots of 10 ends by 3 arrows at a time, at a target face of wither 40cm diameter or what is called 3 shot which is like a set of traffics lights, which competitors shot 1 arrow into each face. This score total gave each member their state ranking.OnSunday, competitors again shot 60 arrows for a possible 600 score; these scores were added to their state scores to determine their National ranking. Ms Hudson said for her, archery is a bit of a family affair. “It all started with my eldest son Jack, who used to do an afterschool program where the archery group at Don Valley would come run it. He said he wouldn’t mind continuing to do it so joined up at the club inYering,” she said. Ms Hudson’s younger son Will was next to join, followed by her husband Anthony and finally herself. “I don’t shoot as regularly as the boys do, but it’s something we can do as a family. It’s an individual sport so it’s all about PB’s (personal best’s) but it can get quite competitive between us all. We do have quite a few families in our group, we are a very family-orientated club.” Here are the final results for all members of the Yering District Archers and their class: Under 14 Male Compound: · Axel King, State 7th , National 14th Under 14 Male Recurve: · Hayden Garlick, State 1st, National 6th Under 18 Female Compound: · Sophie Southall, State 1st, National 2nd Under 31 Male Recurve: · Will Hudson, State 4th, National 8th
· Jack Hudson, State 15th, National 61st Open Male Recurve: · Fernando Astrada, State 13th, National 60th Open Male Barebow Recurve: · Tom Hogarth, State 6th, National 20th 50+ Female Compound: · Rae Hudson, State 3rd, National 8th 50+ Male Compound: · Dariuz Zych, State 2nd, National 13th
“I think the big thing for us all year as we’ve come together is mateship, and I think just doing the one percenters, we don’t let anything phase us. When we’re on the ground, you are putting your body on the line at contest after contest,” he said. “If they go all the way, it’ll be a massive reflection on the playing group and the coaching group as it’s a pretty young coaching group, but we’ve got a couple of runners and team managers, a couple of old boys that have put a lot of work in all year.” Wesburn’s Nathaniel Lucas (30) and Jace Hamilton (29) also finished as the league’s leading goalkickers for the season. McDonald said the pair have been two main targets for the side going forward. “They started the season a bit sluggish but after they got a couple of goals each in a couple of games, it just started to fall in line,” he said. “They’re pretty strong these two, we’ve got Nate who he’s not a big guy but who can lead and has great leap and then we’ve got Jace and they actually work really well together.” McDonald said the team definitely believe they can go all the way. “They’ve learnt a lot about structure, and how to switch the footy and take the game on this year, to play a risky game and make a risky contest, I’ve said from the start I’m not going to have a crack at them for taking the game on,” he “Itsaid.was great to see a lot of the U15’s turn up to watch the Warby (Warburton-Millgrove) U18s win the Grand Final last weekend as well. We loved to see them win it last week, I played with a lot of those guys [at Wesburn] so it was good for them to finally lift the cup and see some joy.”
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Wesburn finished the home-and-away season in third spot, with a record of 8 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses for the season, only one win behind each of Gembrook-Cockatoo (1st) and MonbulkMcDonald(2nd).said he was pleased with the Healesville win. “We played them earlier in the year and they got us over there by three points, then we beat them at home by just under a goal as well as playing them in the last round of the regular season, which we won strongly over there,” he said.“When we came up against them the next week in the first final I was a bit worried that the boys would think it would be a pretty easy win. But fortunately, they kept their heads up and it shows their mental toughness that they were able to do it again.”
Wesburn’s winning streak
· Michael Hoeboer, State 6th, National 24th
Kane Ng,Anthony Hudson and Damien Brauman line up a shot. Jack Hudson among othersPictures:competing.SUPPLIED
Coach Kane McDonald said last time he spoke to the Star Mail back in May, the side was coming off a pretty bad run of form. “We got our form together with a 150-point win over Yarra Glen, which was only our sec ond win of the year at that point, and we went on an eight-in-a-row winning streak after that,” he said. “The only game we didn’t win was against the top side Gembrook Cockatoo as the game was called off in the second quarter due to lightning, so it would have been nice to see how that played out.”
Impressive nationals display by Yering District Archers
By Callum Ludwig The Wesburn U15s have had a turn of form that has seen them embark on a long-running winning streak. The Doggies are now in the finals series, which they began with a strong 12.10, 82 to 1.3,9 victory over Healesville before going down to Monbulk in the semi-final .6.10, 46 to 1.1.,Head7.
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