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The investigation found the maximum number of passengers the balloon operator allowed meant there was insufficient room for them to adopt the backwards-facing landing position specified in the operator’s procedures.Asa result, Picture This Ballooning has reduced the maximum number of passengers the balloon can carry to ensure all passengers can achieve the required position.
“Not all required actions were completed during the pre-flight briefing, probably due to time pressure and the pilot’s assumption that all passengers would understand an abbreviated briefing,” he said. Additionally, despite windy conditions, the pilot rejected several suitable landing fields to avoid logistical and operational difficulties after“Whilelanding.some landing options may not be ideal due to the impact on landowner relations, or the ease of access to the site after landing, pilots are reminded to prioritise occupant safety over such considerations, when faced with deteriorating wind conditions,” Mr Macleod said.
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By Mibenge Nsenduluka, AAP Pilot errors and windy weather led to a hot air balloon accident that left two people seriously injured on New Year’s Eve in the Yarra Valley, an investigation by the aviation watchdog has found.The Australian Transport Safety Bureau said passengers aboard a scenic charter flight by operator Picture This Ballooning near the Yarra Valley in December received an “incom plete” pre-flight passenger safety briefing.
The bureau’s director of transport safety Stuart Macleod said the inadequate instruc tions “probably” resulted in three passengers adopting an inappropriate deep squat position prior to the hard landing, causing two of them to be seriously injured.
The incident occurred on December 31 last year, when 16 passengers and one balloon pilot set out for a ride near Glenburn, north of the Yarra Valley. The pilot was notified about the windy conditions and assessed multiple landing options before making an approach to land in a field.
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During the approach, the pilot manoeuvred the balloon to clear a fence before descending rapidly to avoid contact with nearby powerlines, and made a hard landing.
Healesville High School students are preparing to deliver their first school production in two years. The cast and crew are taking on School of Rock, unleashing their inner rockstars on stage. The community’s invited to come and support the school production while rocking out to some sing-a-long favourites.
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The operator is also reviewing maximum passenger capacities on all of its balloons.
The basket tipped onto its side and was dragged 30 to 40 metres, resulting in two passengers sustaining serious leg injuries.
Votes in for pump track
“Each site will have its own specific upgrades, but a focus of this project is to make sure each building is well-insulated and sealed, so they need less energy to run and air stays cleaner inside. This also means that if a disaster strikes, the batteries on site – charged by rooftop solar if air quality permits – can run for longer,” Cr Skelton said.
Works will soon begin on making Yarra Ranges Council community facilities more energy efficient and ready for disaster following state and federal funding.
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The Memo in Healesville,Yarra Glen Memorial Hall and Coldstream Community Centre will be the first facilities upgraded, with works starting in August.
It’s expected the track will be well received by a wide variety of riders and suitable for scooters, bikes, mountain bikes, rollerblades.
On days of extreme or catastrophic Fire Danger Rating, or when major bushfire activity is predicted in the area, leaving the area early is always the safest option. Neighbourhood Safer Places and Fire Refuges exist as places of last resort. Find out more about these at yarraranges.vic. gov.au/saferplaces, and always have a bushfire plan ready to go.
The total cost of the Coldstream Railway Project is just under $1.1 million supported by state and federal funding.
The project’s expected to be completed by early 2024, meaning every corner in the shire will have a nearby facility that can operate on battery power and generators.
“Residents will recall how important being able to access charging points for phones, battery packs, torches, radios and other devices was in the aftermath of last years storm. Access to showers, water, a comfortable place to warm up or cool down and an information hub will be possible at these locations too.
The design has been chosen for the Coldstream Pump Track following a large community response to the voting. Some 271 votes were submitted, with a 44.6 per cent of respondents choosing Option #2 as their preferred design. Designers also met with the Coldstream Primary School with student feedback contributing to the final decision.
The funding support has come from the State’s Growing Suburbs Fund, and the Federal Local Roads and Community Infrastructure“Thankfund.you to the State and Federal Governments for recognising the importance of this project, particularly as we pass the one year anniversary of the catastrophic June 2021 storms.”
Paul Goodison from Yarra Ranges Council said the designers, Common Ground, were also able to refine the design to add features that were mentioned in the voting. The jump focused track now features a separate beginners loop and lines which you can follow for more intermediate and advanced options.“Youcan see that some people quite passionate about these things, so they had gone through in quite a bit of detail, which was good,” Mr Goodison said.
Design two received the most votes by the community. The jump focussed track has different lines which riders can travel to match their skill level.
Community facilities to get resilient upgrades
As part of the Climate Resilient Buildings for Our Community project, works will also be undertaken on Powelltown Reserve Pavilion, Warburton-Millgrove Sporting Complex, Yarra Centre Pool and stadium, Monbulk Community Link, Olinda Recreation Reserve Pavilion and Gary Tait Pavilion,YarraKilsyth.Ranges Deputy Mayor, Johanna Skelton, said the works on the nine facilities would mean that in the event of storm, heatwave, fire or flood, community would have a place to go.
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“There’s not many of these around, it’s a sealed pump track, we’ve got only one other unsealed pump track inYarra Ranges at Mount Evelyn,” he said.
“When disaster strikes and power goes out, the community need somewhere safe to go, ideally close to home, where they can access supplies and chat with people who can help them,” Cr Skelton said.
“This project is also located on the site of the Yarra Valley Trail, and there’s a new shared use path on Station Street that connects this site back to the township.” How the track all flows together from one loop to another is also a stand out feature, with other designs they may have been separated. Currently the landscaping works have already started and toilet blocks, asphalting and track works will begin in mid to late September.Completion is expected in December.
Liberals leader Matthew Guy announced the commitment onWednesday 17 August and said Victorians face a clear choice “between immediately rebuilding Victoria’s broken health system or a train line in 13 years time.” “As Premier, my first priority will be to fix the health crisis,” he said. “Our plan is about returning confidence for Victorians. Confidence that an ambulance will arrive, an emergency call will be answered and critical healthcare will be available when needed.”MrGuy said an elected Liberal government will direct the funding set aside for the project into the hospital and healthcare system, but would honour the contracts already signed for the first stage of the SRL which aims to link ev ery major rail line from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport. The first stage of the $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop will connect Box Hill station with Cheltenham, Melbourne Airport and Werribee, giving Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges the ability to also travel from Box Hill to the Southland Station on the Frankston Line and connect with university hubs like Monash University in Clayton and Deakin University in Burwood.
Melba Highway Fatal Collision Police Investigated a fatal collision in Glenburn on the evening of Friday 19 August. It is understood two cars collided at the intersection of Melba Highway and Burns Road at about 8.20pm. The driver of one of the vehicles died at the scene.The driver of the other vehicle stopped at the scene and was not injured. The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone witnesses are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www. crimestoppersvic.com.au Healesville car wash damaged Healesville Police are requesting assistance from the public to identify this male in the photo below.
“A man believed to be in his 40s was assessed at the scene for lower body injuries,” an Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said. “He was flown to the Alfred by air ambulance in a stable condition.”
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The Liberal Party committed to scrapping the Suburban Rail Loop East construction if elected in November.
“Two CFA trucks and volunteer crews from Warburton and Wesburn-Millgrove brigades responded,” they said. “Upon arrival, it was determined the incident was a washaway only and a stop was called at 12:48pm.”
Those found to be breaking the law or behaving irresponsibly can be fined or prosecuted, have their equipment seized and/or lose their Game and Firearms Licences.
IN BRIEF Warburton stabbing Police arrested a man following a stabbing in Warburton on Sunday, 21 August. Emergency services were called to Warburton Highway following reports a man had been critically injured shortly before 7.30pm.
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Paramedics arrived on the scene at about the same time as the police.
On Friday 15 July, $4500 damage was caused to the coin machine at Healesville Magic Car Wash in order to obtain $50 of coins. Any information to Healesville Police Ph: 59624422 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. The man Healesville Police are seeking to identify.
By Callum Ludwig Warburton Police responded to reports of gunshots on Thursday 11 August, close to residential properties. En route, they checked a vehicle and found a deer carcass along with a firearm and spotlight within.The perpetrator did not have a firearms license and the firearm did not belong to him and multiple charges involving offences against firearms and huntingThelegislation.licenced firearm owner will also face to the GMA,” he said. Spotlighting involves a person using a spotlight to hunt animals. A spotlight is defined as any source of artificial light, infrared, night vision or thermal imaging device.
Car fire scare in Warburton CFA intervention was required following a potential car fire in Warburton was alerted. A CFA spokesperson said CFA was notified of reports of a car fire onWarburton Hwy,Warburton at 12:26pm on Friday 19 August.
By Parker McKenzie TheVictorian Liberal Party will scrap the 90-ki lometre suburban rail loop if elected to gov ernment in November, a move which would scuttle connecting the Belgrave and Lilydale lines to Cheltenham, Clayton, Monash, Glen Waverley and Burwood by 2035, and eventu ally Melbourne Airport.
Construction on the SRL East began in June 2022, with announced funding for the SRL East totalling $11.8 billion. According to the 2022/23 state budget, additional funding will be “achieved through a range of private sector investment and value capture sources,” with the state government seeking a matching contribution from the Commonwealth Government.MinisterConstructionforSuburban Rail Loop and Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan said the project would create thousands of jobs and Victorians voted for it at the last election.“Today Matthew Guy has finally come clean: the Liberals will cut the Suburban Rail Loop,” she “Whethersaid.it’s building the Suburban Rail Loop, the Metro Tunnel, the North East Link, upgrading suburban roads or removing level crossings only Labor will deliver the projects Victorians need.”
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Deer carcass found after gunshot heard
The SRL North, set to begin after the eastern portion of the rail loop, would subsequently connect Box Hill station and Melbourne Airport.
“A 23-year-oldWarburton man was arrested and is assisting police with their enquiries,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said. “Police are continuing to establish the exact circumstances of the incident and investigations are Chargesongoing.”areyetto be laid.
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“It goes beyond just getting them on the road. It’s access to services, it’s access to em ployment, it’s an opportunity to get their li cence for some young people quicker than what they would have, because of the financial barrier at the end, especially for some of our L2P drivers,” he said.
Mr D’Abico said there has been an increase in the number of L2P drivers in recent times.
By Callum Ludwig The hip pockets of young Yarra Ranges road users are receiving a welcomed boost through the cutting of learner and probationary licence fees, as well as online testing fees. The Victorian Government announced that from Monday 15 August, aspiring L-platers will save up to $51.40 in licence and online testing fees, while learner drivers going for their Pplates will save up to $133.30 in licence and online hazard perception testing fees.
“This new change for learners like the ones we have in L2P is for learners that maybe are already facing financial barriers, barriers around access to a car or to a person that can take them driving, the financial barrier has now been removed. That reason why some of our learners perhaps couldn’t take their test is no longer Driversthere.”who have not incurred demerit points or committed road safety offences in the previous three years will also benefit from the recommenced Safe Driver Discount. These safe road users will receive a 25 per cent discount on their next licence renewal, meaning a saving of up to $73 on a new ten-year driver licence for driver licence renewals generated after 1 October 2022.
Mr D’Abico said he thinks it is a fantastic in centive to keep people driving in a safe manner.
“It definitely means that they have the funds available to put elsewhere in their learn ing to drive. If they put that towards some extra time with a professional instructor, it’s a great way to ensure success in their test.”
“At this point in time, we’re all facing an increase in bills and the cost of living has gone up so every little bit helps, and I think a Safe Driver Discount does two things. It helps everyone’s hit pocket but at the same time it also helps us all recognise an additional benefit to driving safely, beyond it being a benefit in itself,” he “There’ssaid.alot of people that will be looking forward to when, when it comes in play and they realise that they’ve actually not had any traffic offences in the last few years and are eligible for it. For our new learners and new probationary licence drivers, it’s an extra incentive to keep them driving safely right from theOverget-go.”138,000 Victorians who get their L’s each year and 121,000 who get their P’s are expected to have more money in their pockets thanks to these changes.Victoria’s new online learner permit and hazard perception tests will also be free from Monday, now used by 90 per cent of customers.
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The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) funded L2P Program matches learner drivers with a licensed mentor to help them gain con fidence and increase their hours ready to take their driving test.
“Now that we’ve had a bit of continuity after lockdowns, we’ve been able to have some con sistency and we had a learner get their P’s last week which was exciting,” he said.
Yarra Ranges Council’s L2P project officer Steve D’Abico said it’s a massive opportunity for young drivers.
Woods Point Rd is the main road connecting the communities of Warburton and East Warburton to McMahons Creek, Reefton and beyond, with the school situated right on it. Mr Bennett said he is really alarmed by the increasing number of schools in this situation.
“Crossing supervisors are an absolute essential service, they’ve been around since the early 70s. I think we’ve got a real issue with kids and road safety, even more so than in the past.They need a safe, qualified person to help them across the road because without it we run the risk of the potential tragedy we face rightYarranow.”Ranges Council said they are aware of the staffing issues and shortages of cross ing guards at our local schools, both withYarra Ranges Council employees and HOBAN, their contractDirectorprovider.ofPlanning Design and Develop-
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“Woods Point Rd is by no means a low-risk crossing, in fact, I’d say it’s an extremely high risk crossing. In the afternoons, when the kids cross from the school side, there are blind spots to the right and the left.”
L-R: George, Paxton, Cooper, Evie and Lily are faced with the prospect of crossing the unmanned Woods Point Rd. Pictures: SUPPLIED Teachers have been forced to take up the mantle of crossing supervisor. The school can be out of view as vehicles come round the corner at speeds greater than 40km/h.
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“Kids come out on the Reefton bus that arrives at 10 past eight, dropped by the bus on the other side of the road, and need to cross Woods Point Rd with traffic that is not obeying the 40km/h speed limit for the most part,” he said.“So our teachers are manning the crossing from 8am, a small school with small teaching staff, and that often means there’s only one teacher on the school grounds, and none if they are at the crossing.”
“As teachers, we understand the need for risk assessments, and there are obviously some roads that are higher risk than others. No question about that. But I don’t think it’s good enough to just leave a crossing completely un supervised,” he said.
ment at Yarra Ranges Council Kath McClusky said part of the challenge for them is funding support from the State government to provide this service, which has gradually (but significantly) decreased over time making it unsustainable to continue in its current form.
“We ran a recruitment drive at the start of this year, and appointed 10 new school crossing supervisors to boost our staffing capacity,” she“Yarrasaid. Ranges Council works with schools regularly to ensure we have open dialogue to address issues and concerns in relation to crossing supervisors, and all other road safety risks for school crossings. We currently have 3 risk assessments underway due to road safety issues and occupational violence, and now that life is returning to its previous pace, we anticipate these incidents are only going to increase.”YarraRanges Council is currently running an employment campaign, ‘Your Reason, Your Ranges’, to help with staffing shortages across the Yarra Ranges, and position Yarra Ranges as a region of choice to help deal with staffing issues across the municipality and in all sectors seeking to fulfil employment gaps. Ms McClusky said they hope the campaign will help fill the critical shortfall of employees across all industries, promote best practice workplace environments and publicise the Yarra Ranges as a world-leading place to work and do business “We want a region where our local residents and those around us see the Yarra Ranges as a vibrant, aspiring, caring and growing business sector that offers opportunities for everyone, and that people are proud to be part of,” she said.“Region of Choice is a long-term, circular approach to the employment challenges of the Yarra Ranges that has 4 distinct purposes: To increase employment participation, to promote employment in our region through destination-like marketing pieces, to create career pathways and to promote businesses and organisations that sign up to the Region of ChoiceYarraCharter.”Ranges Council encourages anyone who has some time in their day to speak to them or HOBAN about crossing guard supervisor roles as they’re available. Anyone interested in a Crossing Supervisor position can call HOBAN recruitment on 9325 3200.
By Callum Ludwig Another Upper Yarra Primary School has been left stranded at the pedestrian crossing due to staffFollowingshortages.Gladysdale Primary School’s struggles, Millwarra Primary School’s East Warburton campus has faced a similar situa tion.Wellbeing Teacher at Millwarra Primary School Andy Bennett said teachers have been manning the crossing because they are not willing to let kids cross on their own.
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Year 11 student Ettie McCarthy is play ing Patty Di Marco, Dewey’s best friend’s girlfriend who the lead character doesn’t get alongEttiewith.said the show has been wonderful in bringing all year levels together and building friendships that have become stronger due to the“It’sproduction.interesting because during school times, every year level is extremely separate. So having these extra things outside of school, it makes it a bit less awkward for us to all be in the same room together,” Ettie said. The community is invited to sit back, sing along and rock out with the students when they perform School of Rock in the IanWhykes Theatre at 10 Camerons Road, Healesville.
Students Mannix McGovern,Sam Low and Connor Fallon preparing for the School of Rock production.
Year 11 student Connor Fallon is playing the School of Rock lead role Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who finds himself impersonating his best friend in a substitute teacher role. Connor said the character fits him well as he loves rock and roll, although he’s taking on a big task stepping up singing on stage in public.
“It’s just been really good singing and just learning because it’s not like school, so everyone’s so different as well.We’re all really close,” Connor said.
The students perform Thursday 25 August, Friday 26 August and Saturday 27 August at 7pm. Tickets are available at healesvillehs.vic. edu.au The School of Rock cast and crew.
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By Renee Wood Healesville High School will be turning into a ‘School of Rock’ as students transform into rock and roll stars for the upcoming production.It’s the first production in two years due to the pandemic, and it’s one that students and teachers are thrilled to see come together. Production director Shane Cody said he jumped on board because he knew it was going to be a positive experience post Covid.
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The story follows Dewey and his class room has he compels students to ditch normal lessons and become a rock band to enter into a musicThecompetition.Broadwayshow written by Andrew LloydWeber is similar to the well known movie, which features actor and musician Jack Black, but it has many differences that the audience will engage well with. The students have also made a few twists in the tale to feature a more Aussie tone and bring the story to the town of Healesville. It’s seen as a great opportunity for the students and teachers to be a part of. “I think it makes a big difference when the people on stage are enjoying themselves as well - I can tell that everybody’s having a good time. So that itself infects the crowd with the same feeling,” Connor said.
“Everyone needed to bond, we need to as a group in school, and so I see theatre as the best way to really bond across year levels and across even teacher student relation, we’re all just in it together,” Mr Cody said.
“It’s a responsibility of our municipality to support those workforces as their transition happens and the State government’s timber transition team is working collaboratively with us. But it’s going to be a long journey,” he said. “If you look at Powelltown and Reid Bros in Yarra Junction, they employ in excess of 30 staff at each of those locations, that’s 60 frontline jobs, but it’s the jobs that sit behind as well. But with have opportunities, such as with the proposedWarburton mountain bike Destination, and thse type of projects will be crucial with the Encouragingtransition.”innovation and entrepreneurship is also a key part of the push to boost the localCreconomy.Childsaid he thinks they are paramount to development in the area. “What we want to be doing as far as Council and through our Small Business Office is promoting getting that strong connection locally, within Australia, but even got globally if we can do referrals through our small business office to support small business in that area,” he “Ifsaid.we build up that strong piece about international recognition and reputation of our region, we put ourselves out there as the place that you come and visit and buy the wonderful products that we produce.”
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“The Victorian government actu ally have a plan to end native logging, it’s just they want to do it in 2030 and by then there may not be much left, so I want them to bring it forward and make it immediate. There’s already a plan in place for those people who are employed in that industry to get out, get alternative training and get com pensated.”Atthetime of publishing, there were 1317 signatures on the petition.
“As someone who actually goes out and does bushwalking, you know, you get a bit frustrated when you see these, these animals, such as possums, gliders and birds, not being protected,” he said.
“There’s lots and lots and lots and lots of opportunities that various communities will pick up in their own backyard that will be quite specific, but then there’ll be some very general things that most communities will be saying.” While just the first step, Uncle Andrew said other states and territories are watching how Victoria is approaching the Treaty and has the ability to influence the call of a referendum to change Aboriginal constitutional rights AustraliaThewide.next item to be passed by the government is the Treaty Negotiating Framework, as well as the Self Determination Fund. Coming into the State election in November, Uncle Andrew would like to see more Aboriginal people signing up to vote to have their voice heard but also from the broader community to share their support of theTreaty process and of local Traditional Owner groups. Treaty, although unable to change the past, Uncle Andrew said can change the future of many young people still suffering the generational trauma of points in Australia’s history like the stolen generation.
“In the Yarra Ranges at present as a whole, we’ve probably got about 60 per cent of our workforce that travels out of the municipality, a bloody big number. Employing locally will be a key piece of the strategy,” he said. “We are the lungs of Melbourne, and we are not a growth municipality so we have to look at our existing industries and that’s the food, wine, tourism, health and wellness and agri business.To me, that’s where these jobs will comeOverfrom.”thenext 18 months, the strategy aims to boost the capacity of business groups, trader groups and industry organisations.
The petition has been sponsored by Dr Samantha Ratnam, leader of the Vic torian Greens. Mr Long believes the regrowth is nothing like what is being claimed.
The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria was handed the landmark decision on Tuesday 16 August, the first big success in the process to gaining a voice on matters affecting Tradition al Owners in Wurundjeriparliament.WoiWurrung representative in the Assembly, Uncle Andrew Gardiner said, the independent authority will negotiate any dis putes throughout the Treaty process between First Nations people and the government.
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“As the industry changes, we are in vesting more than $200 million for af fected businesses, workers and their local communities to transition away from native timber harvesting while providing an additional $110 million for new plantations that will support a sus tainable future for our timber industry,” they“Victoriasaid. is already home to Austra lia’s largest timber plantation estate, with five out of six trees coming from plantations.”
A local development strategy to help the communities of Powelltown, Yarra Junction and Warburton with the transition away from native timber harvesting on Crown Land is
also taking place in the next year and a half. Cr Child said he has been a passionate supporter of the local timber industry and wants to support its workforce.
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“This Treaty now gives great opportunities to have a formal negotiation, a formal discussion about what our rights are, what our rights are now, what we seek to do in the future, and how the government and the rest of society can actually enable us to do that so we can be part of the general community as well.”
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“We spoke to many politicians to make sure that we were getting the support that was needed for the bill to go through to the Upper House.“Sofor the Upper House to pass it so effectively, because we were expecting it to be a September thing, but for it to be passed now, says that all the hard work that’s been done is actually paying off and the politicians and their constituents hopefully, support the Trea ty Authority.”Bytakingthis step forward, Uncle Andrew said Traditional Owners can begin identifying what they would like to see in their communi ties for the future, not just in one generation’s time but in four or five generations.
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“It’s a jointly agreed process and if there are any disputes in the future, then they can be resolved, the process can be used and re spected using our traditional lore of the land and common law, using our cultural authority, that is then at the heart of the journey towards Treaty,” he said. “If issues can be resolved, then the discussions and the deliberations and the agree ments about individual Traditional Owner groups’ Treaty aspirations can be confirmed.” Not expecting a decision on this Bill so quickly, Uncle Andrew said the Assembly first visited Parliament House on 22 June to discuss the implementation of a Treaty Authority.
By Callum Ludwig A petition has been formed to present to the Victorian Parliament to cease all levels of logging of native and public forests.Thepetitioners have requested that the Legislative Council call on the Gov ernment to immediately close VicFor ests, stop all logging and bring forward, for immediate effect, the schemes to assist and retrain all employees affected by the Anthonyclosure.Long organised the peti tion and said he had been getting a little frustrated with the lack of action on protecting our native species.
“The actual negotiating, which is about getting a community agreement about what those parts of their Treaty are. “We talk to communities about possible land hand backs, economic development, support, educational opportunities, employ ment opportunities, it should be how people can get employed and trained and skilled up to be employed in the broader enterprise.
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A Victorian Government spokesper son said the Victorian Forestry Plan has always been about transitioning the native forest industry to a range of new opportunities by 2030, and setting up a strong plantation-based sector for de cades to come.
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“It can be the Box Hill Institute, Cire, all of those great education providers which back up businesses, whether it’s training for front of house in a restaurant, compliant alcohol serving or anything like that,” he said. “This is where I give a lot of credit to the Box Hill Institute, to have their facility in our region is just amazing, because they can provide and if we if we can establish appropriate six Centres of Excellence, like IT, agriculture, biosecurity for agricultural industries centrally located within our region, that is really going to help small business.”
Cr Child said they will be a key part of driving employment opportunities.
By Callum Ludwig Yarra Ranges Council is seeking community feedback on its proposed Economic Devel opment Strategy, which will help dictate the future of the region’s economy for the next 10 years.The first stage of engagement, undertaken in 2021, asked residents and businesses for their ideas on how to facilitate economic growth, strengthen business resilience, create jobs, attract investment and improve liveabil ity in the Yarra Ranges and the resulting draft strategy is now open for feedback. Yarra Ranges Mayor Cr Jim Child, said that strong strategic planning for the next 10 years would be crucial to economic growth in the Yarra“TheRanges.economic conditions that enabled us to flourish in the past are changing, with new technology, climate change and global trends having impacts on our businesses and com munity,” he said. “We’re setting out to build a sustainable economy, one that not only meets the needs of our community, but also our environment.”
“Those regrowth areas are not native forest anymore, it’s not what you took away. I’ve seen some of the regrowth ar eas after 30 years, and they are not the same as what was there before,” he said.
“When you’re wandering around looking at trees, in a nice place to be, and noticing that logging areas are be coming more and more frequent you get quite angry.”
“There are greater numbers of Aboriginal people who have been left behind, the stolen generation, for example. “You can’t just click your fingers and expect people who’ve been traumatised for several generations that have been disadvantaged in the past by the government to suddenly go ‘it’s ok’.”Instead the Treaty will work towards ensuring First Nations people receive the support they need, whether that be through counselling or education, so “we can actually take part in the Australian experience.”
The strategy aims to add 1430 additional jobs with 50 per cent of those to be filled by lo calCrpeople.Child said that is the most important part of the strategy.
An historic moment occurred in the Victorian Parliament last week with ministers voting to appoint an independent Indigenious umpire as part of Victoria’s journey towards Treaty.
Yarra Ranges residents and businesses are encouraged to have their say on the draft strategy by Sunday 11 September, and can submit their feedback here: strategyraranges.vic.gov.au/economic-development-www.shaping.yar-
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Yarra Valley Branch Chairman Jennifer Seabrook said becoming the Yarra Valley Red Cross will let everybody know that it’s not lim ited to the Hoddles Creek area and all town ships are “Memberswelcome.come from all over the Yarra Valley and so it really just represented us better and it also represents where we do our fund raising activities because we do them all over the Yarra Valley,” Ms Seabrook said.
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By Callum Ludwig Hillcrest CFA has once again joined the brigade of Upper Yarra firefighters who are set to tackle the ninth annual Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb. The event is on Saturday 10 September 2022 and 600 Firefighters and other Emergency Service Personnel are set to climb the 28 floors of Crown Metropol Hotel wearing 25kgs of turnout gear and breathing apparatus.Member Rochelle Poulton, who is set to take on her fifth climb, said every year they have more and more members willing to participate.“Theyall hear how good of an experience it is, and this year we have five members participating. The last few years have been done virtually, which isn’t great, but it was Covid times and now we are definitely excited,” she said. “We’re doing it in person again this year and it’s definitely a great accomplishment and feeling that you get within yourself. We’re doing it together, for each other, and with each other.” Ms Poulton will be joined by Andrew Smith, Vicki White, Yiota Carabourniotis and Paul Scott. Ms Poulton said everyone is stoked about getting back to doing it in person.
“the community based bushfire management program really embeds itself in the com munity, asks community how they would like to address their risk, what kind of things does the community think it can do to help prepare other community members and build resilience,” Ms Hanrahan said. “Every community and how it’s engaged with is different because it’s tailor made to that particular community and directly reflective of how the community wants to engage with agencies.”There’s further sub groups within the wider group which work on specific areas, such as improving telecommunications and emergency responses.CFAcrews, HICCI, SES, Landcare and Healesville EnvironmentWatch are all a part of theAnyonegroup. in the community is welcome to join the group which meets bi monthly at the Darron honey centre. Contact Healesvillebushfire@gmail.com or Elly Hanrahan 0408 694 748.
The project engages with communities and organisations to allow groups to form to lead and develop their own local projects and platforms in an approach to understand local strengths and reduce bushfire risks. A group was set up in Healesville in 2017 with DEWLP facilitators working alongside lo cal residents to create opportunities to better inform and assist. The Healesville group has done this through various projects including, a trivia night fo cussing on emergencies, presentations from culture burning practitioners and building a Healesville Community Emergency Hub. DEWLP facilitator Elly Hanrahan said it’s a great project that steps away from ‘one size fits all’ communication strategy, but allows the lo cal groups to drive how the community wants to engage with agencies.
At the August 1 AGM, Red Cross members voted unanimously to rebrand the group to Yarra Valley Red Cross.
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“It’s really hard to stay motivated with doing it virtually, especially when we had kilometre radius attached to us because there’s not really a whole lot of stairs down our way,” she said. “In person again, it’s just the atmosphere with everyone lining up, it’s just an awesome feeling, seeing everyone to go off, and when you actually get to the top and you run through the banner, it’s just a very good feeling.”Over the last five years, Hillcrest has raised over $8505 towards the cause, which has supported organisations like the Alfred Hospital’s Burns Unit, The Black Dog Institute, Lifeline, Fortem Australia and The Triple 000 Foundation. They hope to reach $10,000 this year. Ms Poulton said they are doing it for the cause and supporting those in emergency services.“Especially now more than ever, everyone has realised that mental health is important over the last few years. It’s time that instead of just taking care of everyone else when we volunteer, we should also start taking care of ourselves,” she said. “The stair climb is challenging, especially when you get to the halfway mark because you’re so close but you’re still so far. But it’s a really good reminder that even though that was hard, It’s nowhere near as hard as what people who suffer from mental health problems will be going through.”
The Hoddles Creek Red Cross branch has been rebranded to Yarra Valley Red Cross in a bid to better reflect its wider coverage of the region andForvolunteers.sometime, the Hoddles Creek group has been the only one operating after other branch es folded and currently has 47 members who come from across theYarra Ranges shire. It’s hoped the new naming will now make it easier for others to join by strengthening the focus of a wider Yarra Valley representation.
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The Community Based Bushfire Management project has been recognised at the 2022 Resil ient Australia Awards. The project has received the EMV Resilient Australia Award in the government category. Some 30 high risk bushfire areas in the state are involved in Community Based Bushfire Management, including Healesville.
Anyone interested in becoming a member is encouraged to join. “There’s lots of different ways that you can help by fundraising, by joining emergency services, by working in the Red Cross shop down in Croydon or being a volunteer at lifeblood in Lilydale.“There’s a plethora of programs that somebody can get involved with.”
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The Hillcrest Brigade has so far raised $1065 this year for the MFSC, and those who wish to contribute to their efforts can do so here: donations/donate/cfa/hillcrest/www.firefighterclimb.org.au/
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Members also participate in community awareness campaigns for things such as the Red Cross’ Get Prepared app, which informs users what to do in any form of an emergency.
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“It’s really encouraging people to think about what type of emergency might affect them - it might be a flood, it might be a fire, it might be a tree falling on a house, but it might be that your partner is ill and you don’t drive and how are you going to get them to medical help,” Ms Seabrook said. Volunteers in the emergency services division also assists in times of emergency such as the storms, house fires and lockdown food deliveries.
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The group holds regular fundraisers such as holding a monthly stall at Launch Fresh and stalls at various markets and community events.The volunteer run group often raises funds for the Red Cross and its various humanitarian projects, but also can delegate their own fund raising aims such as for Queensland and New South Wales flood appeals.
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About 10 jumpers have already been handed out to visitors of Benwerren.
The welcoming front of Benwerren.
Both women first started in Family Day Care when they had young families of their own and were able to care for their own children as well as others. They said it’s a great career that allows you to get to know the children in your care and their families closely.
By Renee Wood Foundations Family Day Care is celebrating the success of one of its educators and coordinator in recent awards for the sector. Healesville educator Julie Parker has won the Regional Educator Award and coordinator Kathi Hewitson has been awarded the Victorian/Tasmania Coordinators Award in the 2022 Family Day Care Australia (FDCA) Excellence in Family Day Care Awards. Ms Hewitson is now a finalist for the national award, which will be revealed in September.Both women were thrilled to be recognised for their service allowing children and families grow through Foundations. Ms Hewitson said it’s a wonderful honour and it’s a credit to Julie and her other 10 educators.“Iwouldn’t be the coordinator I am without them. They constantly inspire me to be better and to do better, to find new innovative ways of doing things so that ultimately the kids are the ones who thrive even more,” Ms Hewitson said. Julie Parker has been working in family day care for 16 years after first joining the council’s program offering the service. This was cancelled after nine years and Julie has since been working with other family day care not for profits. Now Julie is with Foundations Family Day Care which operates acrossVictoria and soon into South Australia. Ms Parker said joining Foundations has given her the opportunity to improve and grow.“When you’ve been doing a job for such a long time, you can get a bit set in your ways… and I do feel that I’ve taken a giant leap forward again with Foundations as far as giving you that that passion to keep learning more about the children and about the Early Childhood,” Ms Parker said.
Eildon MP Cindy McLeish visited recently to pass on some hand-knitted winter jump ers from generous donator Helen from Deer Park, and said Ms Develyn and the volunteers work hard and do a wonderful job in providing a safe, welcoming environment and retreat for mothers and children in need.
Dawn Develyn and Cindy McLeish with the hand-knitted jumpers.
Ms Hewitson has also been working in family day care for almost three decades and sees great benefits for everyone involved. “Having been in that role myself, I knew what they needed,” she said. “I then knew that they needed to be really, honestly authentically supported, that they need needed somebody who understood that they’re running their own small business, but they’re also being part of a service.”
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By Callum Ludwig Benwerren in Yarra Junction has been provid ing time out from stress and challenges for women and children for over 44 years. A lovely old guest house with an open log fire on two acres of land hidden away in Yarra Junction, Benwerren hopes to provide respect, restoration and hope for those in need. CEO Dawn Develyn said there are all sorts of reasons people might need a break. “It was started by my parents, who were very aware that women needed time out, and it means they can get good food, warmth, comfort and a listening ear,” she said. “That break might be enough to help or they might need further help, and we can re fer them to other organisations or groups who might be able to meet their needs.” Benwerren was formed by the story of Ms Develyn’s mother Olive, who had just given birth to her second child when doctors diag nosed her father with cancer. Her husband was travelling a distance for work return ing on weekends to work on the farm. As she struggled with her own health issues and fam ily challenges, Olive’s compassion prompted her to think about how other women feel and foundBenwerrenBenwerren.ishopeful for funding to support the acquisition of a new children’s and family worker and Ms Develyn said this is more important after Covid unsettled chil dren’s education.
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“It has affected children, I’m hearing teachers say that the children are a little bit they’re out of routine since it can depend on what’s happened at home and that can vary,” she“Wesaid.are looking for a teacher who is fully qualified and has a real interest in children with alternative needs. We want people to be happy to have been to Benwerren and to have had a good time here.” Visitors to Benwerren particularly enjoy the home-cooked meal, the outdoor farm experi ence of being around ad in touch with animals and being able to speak to people and be lis tened to. They are hoping soon to begin an ex tension of their dining room.
Ms Develyn said she was once told ‘Dawn, don’t you ever think of shutting this place down.’“Everybody’s needs are different, I’ve been spoiled in a sense in that I’m able to give things to people that others give us and we’re able to find a place where they’re really helpful for somebody who needs it,” she said. “If you care about other people and want to make the life of another mother and child more comfortable, anyone is welcome to come help in any way, whether it be some cleaning or gardening or anything like that. Each person that comes to help has something that they can offer that’s different.”
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“The fact that we get to know our children, so well… I have families come through and knowing the whole family, helps me support each individual child because I know as I said the context within their family,” Ms Parker said.Foundations is also currently seeing the demand rise across the board and only expects this to grow.
“There will be the one person, they don’t have shift changes, as often happens, again that helps with the children’s learning and development and makes them feel safe, it helps build community.”
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“The knowledge of family day care is very low - when people think childcare they think of centres. They don’t know that we’re under the same act and regulations and we can also get childcare subsidy for them,” Ms Hewitson said.“We get all the benefits of long day care… but we get so much more because we are family day Anyonecare”interested in looking for a family day care or to become an educator, can get in touch with Kathi Hewitson on 0421 599 416 or visit the website for more information https://www.ffdc.com.au/
“As is the case with many not-for-profit organisations, a donation, or extra pair of hands to help out goes a long way. More can always be done,” she said. “I took great pride recently in delivering two big bags full of beautiful hand-knitted children’s jumpers, vests and beanies that had been donated to my office. The team at Benwerren were delighted to be the recipient and have started distributing them to those staying at Benwerren when I visited.”
Family day cares operate out of the educator’s home and revolves around direct care over small groups of children. Ms Hewitson said the philosophies for the business are respecting nature, being out in the community, diversity, equity and inclusion.“Small groups means the children have the attention of an individual educator, as well as that they can be in care from six weeks right through to 13. So they’ve got continuity of care the whole time,” Ms Hewitson said.
CARTOON Melbourne a UNESCO City of Literature
‘That Again,story’.aman walking along a beach saw another man in the distance doing something. The closer he got he saw the man was surrounded by hundreds of stranded starfish and he was picking them up one at a time and throwing them out into the sea. The observing man said, ‘mate that’s a hopeless task, does it really matter’? The reply came as the man threw the next one into the water, saying, ‘it mattered to that one’.That’s what happened to the man who started ‘Blaze-Aid after the ’09 fires. His property was burnt out and he was crippled with depression, and the advice from the therapist he engaged was to look around for someone worse off than himself, and away he Hiswent.depression disappeared when he used his farm as a drop off depot for semi-trailers of hay gifted from farmers all over the country, and then he was loaned trucks to deliver what was required to battling farmers for their starvingHecattle.also allowed his property to be used by volunteers in caravans while they worked rebuilding burnt out sheds and fences.
“When I consider your heavens, the work of your hands, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is a human being that you are mindful of him,/the son of man that you care for him? My answer: Because we are his specially created beings, and loved so much that he sent his son to redeem us to our original created state.Many Blessings Graeme Dawson, Chaplain to Community Point Graeme Dawson
Riveting sci-fi action flick
StarringPrey Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers and Michelle Thrush Rated MA15+ 4.5/5 The fifth film in the Predator franchise, Prey joins The Northman as another outstanding historical action film. In 1719, Naru (Amber Midthunder), a Comanche Native American woman, must battle a deadly alien hunter. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg (whose first feature film was the excellent 10 Cloverfield Lane), Prey is a thrilling character-driven actionMidthunderfilm. is captivating as Naru, conveying a fierce resolve and agile physicality. A ritual to prove herself as a hunter forms the film’s framing device, and the plot establishes Naru’s bravery and cleverness but also her inexperience and the well-meaning disapproval of her tribe. These factors give Naru further impetus to grow as a character beyond the immediate threat of the Predator. The Predator itself is a fearsome figure with several cool weapons and abilities, and a handful of scenes in the first act show it studying Earth’s predators by bloodily working up the food chain. The action sequences are brutal and well-composed, with the highlight being a grisly skirmish in a burned forest. Prey has fun moments of callback to earlier Predator films without going overboard. The film has been praised for its Indigenous American cast and historical accuracy, and is notably the first Hollywood film with a full Comanche dub. Prey features very well-developed relationships between Naru and her brother Taabe (Dakota Beavers) and mother Aruka (Michelle Thrush), but the rest of the tribesmen are not well-defined. The plot has several well-seeded details, including medicinal flowers and Naru’s bowstring, but an important moment in the otherwise enthralling climax feels quite contrived.Despite some rough edges in the plot, Prey is a riveting historical sci-fi action film with a phenomenal heroine and lead performance, and is streaming exclusively on Disney Plus. - Seth Lukas Hynes
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In November 2021, poet and teachereducator Sue Dymoke from Nottingham took up residence in State Library Victoria and developed a resource for young writers, teachers and families using the library’s rich collections.InNovember 2022, ten libraries and literary events and organisations across Melbourne will host writers from other Cities of Literature. They will be conducting workshops, composing literary works, and appearing in festival panels and social media channels to connect with local writing communities.Onespecial event to take place during the forthcoming Melbourne Writers Festival is ‘Postcards from the Cities of Literature’. On September 6, delegates from Angoulême, Edinburgh, Heidelberg, Kraków, Ljubljana, Manchester, Quebec City, Seattle and Wonju will each share ten things about their cities in which readers, writers and books thrive. And, on September 7, as part of the annual Cities of Literature Meeting, Melbourne will host three concurrent roundtables at State Library Victoria to discuss literary program ming, libraries, and reader development. In their conversations with local literary profes sionals, delegates from around the world will share their challenges of the past five years and their visions for the future five years. WITH CHRISTINE SUN
I recently read of a couple walking along a beach while on vacation and the husband no ticed a large square patch of sand blocked off by a makeshift fence and a young man stand ing Whennearby.they enquired of him as to what it was, he explained that he worked around the clock with a team of volunteers, committed to guarding the eggs in each sea turtle’s nest. He said that once the hatchlings emerged from the nest, they were vulnerable to all kinds of predators, decreasing their chance of sur vival.He said scientists estimate that only one in every five thousand hatchlings reach adult hood.Those damning statistics hadn’t discouraged the young man – in fact his passion for serving the hatchlings increased. This is a similar to a story that I often told in the counselling room when clients were strug gling against life’s odds and feeling quite help less, or to encourage depressed clients to reframe their story, from watching their ‘navels’, to raising their eyes to notice someone else go ing through tough times who might need help.
In fact a mate of mine leads a team around Lakes Entrance even today. When my grand-daughter who lives in Canada and was only eight and in primary school, she developed a passion for the endangered Beluga whale and the Snow leopard. Then she started a club for raising money for saving both of those creatures from extinction.Her method was to sign members into the club for a fee, and in exchange they received a numbered certificate. ‘Chaiya’, I discovered, when she was born, that her name in Hebrew meant, ‘Life giver’, or ‘Mother of all life’, and is another variant to the name, ‘Eve’, the first mother. Speaking of Eve the original, and Adam who were commissioned to care for the animal kingdom and the herbal environment; we find that they failed in that task as we are doing today.They failed to work with the creator in the harmonic balance of our planet. A psalmist in ancient times wrote in amazement of the creator of that balance.
Do you know that Melbourne is a City of Literature, and the second city in the world to join the UNESCO City of Literature program as part of the wider Creative Cities Network? Currently there are 42 Cities of Literature across 28 countries in six continents. Melbourne joined the program in 2008, after Edinburgh (2004) and slightly before Iowa City (also 2008). According to Melbourne City of Literature Office website, all of the world’s Cities of Literature are committed to “the pursuit of excellence at a local level, as well as working together to create lasting global partnerships and cross-cultural initiatives, on top of developing local, national and international literary links.” This is done by sharing experiences, knowledge and best practices, and through professional and artistic exchange programs andIndeed,networks.since 2014, Melbourne has worked with other Cities of Literature as well as local, regional and national literary organisations to launch a dazzling range of strategic initiatives, partnership programs and international exchanges. For example, in 2018 Heidelberg and Fabriano initiated a project called the World Poetry Book. Melbourne-based Emily Zoey Baker and Chris Wallace-Crabbe were among 51 poets from 28 cities around the world to contribute to a special anthology titled ‘Poetic Encounters’. The book was made of handcrafted, foliosized paper from Fabriano (a City of Crafts and Folk Art), which was sent via Heidelberg to all Cities of Literature worldwide. After being filled with poems, written by hand in these poets’ original languages, the paper was sent back to Fabriano where the anthology was bound. The World Poetry Book was presented at the UNESCO Creative Cities Network meeting in Krakow and Katowice in June 2018. It was dedicated to all people worldwide valuing the power and richness of literature and advocating freedom of thought and speech. Another example of the Melbourne City of Literature Office’s good work is the Virtual Writers in Residence program.
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How many books have you read this year and how many more are on your list to complete by the end of 2022? I don’t know the exact count but it would be about 10 so far, plus a few audio books. There’s always a book I want to read but there is definitely three (The Nowhere Child, Wuthering Heights, Speaking in Tongues) I want to finish before the year’s end and any others are just a bonus. What are you currently reading? Still Life by Sarah Winman. It’s been an interesting read so far, nothing like I expected when I picked it up in the book shop and read the blurb. I have no idea how it will end but I’m enjoying the journey - especially because its transported me to the beautiful Florence. Do you agree that you should never judge a book by its cover? I definitely agree. There is so much more to a book than just its cover, although, I am quite partial to a well designed, pretty cover, they always seem to grab my attention. Where do you like to read the most? I mostly read in bed as a way to calm my mind before sleep, although whenever the suns out on weekends I like to find a cosy corner and read until my heart’s content.
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1. What are you currently reading? This Devastating Fever by Sophie Cunningham – it’s brilliant.
By Callum Ludwig Author, screenwriter and producer Christian White was 37 when he had his first book pub lished but had been writing for 20 years. He spent time around famil in Yarra Junction growing up, and now has a bestselling se ries, which started with‘overnight success’ The Nowhere Child. Mr White’s debut novel won the 2017 Wheeler Centre Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Best Unpublished Manuscript and has been shortlisted for major awards includ ing the Australian Book Industry Awards’ Gen eral Fiction Book of the Year and Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year, and the Indie Book Awards’ Debut Fiction Book of the Year since being published. Mr White has released three novels (The Nowhere Child, The Wife and the Widow and Wild Place), co-wrote the feature film Relic, and co-created the television series Clickbait with Tony Ayres which went straight to num ber 1 on Netflix in 41 countries, including Aus tralia, the US and the UK.
Star Mail journo also an avid book worm Journalist Mikayla van Loon with her favourite book The Great Gatsby and what she is currently reading, Still Life. 291698 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
4. What is one book that everyone should read and why? I can’t choose and you can’t make me! At the moment I’m particularly obsessed by and madly recommending A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Lincoln in the Bar do by George Saunders, Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss and Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell.
Eliza Henry-Jones finds inspiration in the pages
Mr White gave Star Mail an insight into his reading habits for Book Week. What are you currently reading? The Match, by Harlan Coben, which is a se quel to The Boy in the Woods. I will read anything Harlan Coben writes! Before that was The Wrong Woman by the wonderful J.P. Pomare. Which book have you read the most number of times and why? I usually re-read The Beach by Alex Garland everyIt’ssummer.anear-perfect novel written in the 90s, with relatable characters and an amazing setting. When I read it as a teen, I felt as though it was written for me. What book or series do you hope will be turned into a movie or tv show one day? City on Fire by Don Winslow. This is one of my favourite books in recent memory and is just asking for an adaptation! Who’s your all-time favourite book character? Pennywise the dancing clown, from Stephen King’s It. To this day, I can’t walk past an open drain without a shiver creeping up my spine. Author Christian White shares some of his favourite novels for book week. Picture: ON FILE
Silvan-based author Eliza Henry Jones with a book she recently read by Sophie Cunningham. 293971 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
2. What book had the biggest impact on your life and why? I feel like my entire life has been swayed by books! Most recently, reading The Outrun by Amy Liptrot sent me to Orkney, which then shaped the last four years of my life as I worked on a PhD and novel inspired by the islands.
5. What book or series do you hope will be turned into a movie or tv show one day? I’m hanging out for local author Kylie Orr’s Someone Else’s Child to be made into a series!
6. Who’s your all-time favourite book character? Oh gosh - this is tough! Right now, I adore Henry Montague from The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, which is a rollicking adventure set in the 18 th century. He’s ridiculously flawed, but somehow still utterly lovable.
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Each year since 1945, the Children’s Book Council of Australia has bought together schools and local libraries to celebrate the literary achievements of Australian authors and illustrators. The Star Mail is celebrating this year’s Book Week — themed dreaming with eyes open — by highlighting local authors with Q&As and feature stories on their work.
7. Where do you like to read the most? (i.e. on the couch, in bed, in the sunshine, on your commute?) Reading in front of the fire and listening to rain on the corrugated iron roof is always very lovely. I also like to read on our verandah when the weather’s nice.
3. Which book have you read the most number of times and why? If only they could talk by James Herriot – it’s my favourite comfort read and never fails to make me laugh.
By Callum Ludwig Many kids dream of owning and riding their own horse, but the reality is that it’s usually an expensive sport and out of reach for many families.However, the Upper Yarra Pony Club’s recent adoption of a Riders Without Horses (RWH) membership aims to open up the pastime to many more young riders.
“It’s all done very safely and with a lot of hands-on help at the start, so then they can progress from the theory-based sessions on looking after the animal in every aspect, to the riding sessions and the rallies,” she said.
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Members will learn the basics of horsemastership, care, feeding and first aid as part of their sessions. Ms Prowse said there has been heaps of interest in the program.
“We’ve had heaps of interest from all over the place, it actually quite surprised me,” she said.“I’m sure it could lead on further if kids stick with it and are really committed to it, es pecially if we can train them to a standard that they can get sponsorship.I think especially the younger kids, such as the 12 to 14-yearold girls range, who have done it pretty tough through lockdown, probably more so than other age groups could really enjoy it.”
Upper Yarra Wildlife Rescue Network volunteers performing a wallaby rescue at Healesville Sanctuary in October 2021.
The session will be run at a local venue, close to the Warburton area. Ms Kimberley said participants will learn how to keep themselves and others safe and minimise harm to an animal. “They will also learn about the smaller animals that they can easily deal with, the ones we all start with when we’re doing rescue training and transport of animals. It’s the birds, pos sums, lizards, that are easier to contain and get to help,” she said. “They’ll also be learning about how to do pouch checks of kangaroos, possums and oth er marsupials.”Therearea number of considerations to make when rescuing an animal. If the animal is small, place it in a pillow case or on a towel in a well-ventilated box and cover securely, placed in a warm dark and quietKeeparea.handling and disturbance to the animal to a minimum to reduce stress, with do mestic animals and children well away and do not feed or force the animal to drink. Take the animal to a vet or licensed wildlife carer as soon as possible. Ms Kimberley said she thinks we have an obligation to help animals in trouble where possible.“Personally, I value our wildlife and I value all animals and I think our obligation is increased because we have destroyed a lot of habitats. We also run over them on the road or unintentionally poison them,” she said. “We have so much that we need to make up for in terms of what we’ve done to our native animals, so I just feel that we all need to take some responsibility. Often people just need to know that they can do it, and have the confidence to do it.”
“If they want to become volunteers, that is great but they might decide they don’t have time to and that’s fine as well. But if they come across a sick, injured or orphaned animal, they need to know what to do and just a little bit of knowledge or reassurance might mean they are able to.”
Club giving riders without horses the chance to learn
Upper Yarra Wildlife Rescue Network is hosting free training sessions to help protect our cutest and fuzziest Upper Yarra residents. Pictures:
The RWH membership is open to all ages between 5 and 17, with rallies on the first Sun day of every month at Wesburn Park run un der Pony ClubVictoria rules and regulations. Ms Prowse said the membership goes through all of the steps of any other pony club membership.
If it is a large animal, or you are unsure, immediately call the Upper Yarra Wildlife Rescue Network for a trained wildlife rescuer. If unable to contact the UYWRN, callWildlifeVictoria at 8400 Residents7300.can try to stay with an injured animal until a rescuer arrives, keeping a safe distance to reduce the animal’s stress but if they cannot stay with the animal, can note distinct landmarks and mark the location with something obvious for the rescuer to see, such as a plastic bag tied to a tree. If the animal is dead, people can perform a pouch check live young. Never pull a joey from a teat, as the teat may need to be cut with the joey still attached. Wait for a wildlife rescuer to arrive, or if none is available seek advice on what to do from the wildlife rescue service.Arescue kit can be kept in a car containing a towel, pillow case or box, blanket and scissors.Before attempting a rescue, residents are advised to remember their own safety always comes first. Pull over only when safe to do so and put hazard lights on. Approach the animal carefully and cover it with a towel or blanket to calm Expressionsit. of interest for the training session can be sent to uywrn2020@gmail.com or contact 0427 088 121 by the 26th of August. Places are limited.
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“It’s an eye opener for people on what it would be like to have their own horse who have never experienced it, we’ve got kids that have ridden before but can’t afford their own horses to those who are completely new.”
By Callum Ludwig The Upper Yarra Wildlife Rescue Network (UY WRN) is hosting a free training session to help Upper Yarra residents understand the do’s and dont’s of animal rescue. On Saturday 3 September from 10am to 4pm, an experienced trainer will introduce residents to and develop their skills in assess ing, rescuing, and transporting a range of na tive wildlife species.
District commissioner Anita Prowse said the decision to implement came as the current financial climate for people isn’t great. “Given what has happened over the last couple of years and is still happening in a lot of places, I think that kids that don’t have the opportunity to have their own horses, whether it be financial or family situations or simply aren’t allowed to, it certainly doesn’t mean that they’re not going to be talented or as keen as ones that have,” she said. “It’s an opportunity for everybody to have a go and there’s the social aspect of being away from their normal school friends and expanding their social circles a little bit with other kids that enjoy the same things.”
The signup, introductions and set-up for RWH members is at 9.30am at Wesburn Park Pony Club rooms on Sunday 4 September. All enquiries can go to Anita Prowse at 0409 953 345 or email anita.horses@gmail.com.
The Upper Yarra Pony Club has opened up their Riders Without Horses membership.Picture:
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UYWRN Treasurer Sue Kimberley said they want to get as many people as feasibly possible involved.“Onour doorstep animals are already more active so we’re going to be seeing a lot more calls coming in and a lot more animals in trou ble out there, so we are keen to train as many members of the public as possible,” she said.
By Parker McKenzie A free screening of the Australian documentary The Lake of Scars will be held at the Memo Cinema in Healesville on Saturday 27 August at 1pm. The feature documentary, produced with the support of The Victorian Aboriginal Her itage Council, Documentary Australia Foun dation, Eucalypt Australia and the Dja Dja Wurrung Corporation, tells the story of “al lyship, environmentalism and cultural re birth; a picture of what reconciliation be tween Aboriginal and European Australians might look like” on Dja Dja Wurrung coun try.The Lake of Scars’ editor Nicola Blackmore said the film is “a couple of bromances spun together with environmentalism and cultural reconciliation.”
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The Memo Cinema is located at Healesville Memorial Hall, 237 Maroondah Highway, Healesville. Tickets for the free screening can be booked at ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/77424yarraranges.sales.
The documentary tells the story of “allyship, environmentalism and cultural rebirth; a picture of what reconciliation between Aboriginal and European Australians might look like” on Dja Dja Wurrung country.
Embracing the quietness
A special exhibit at Yering Station has brought together works from bothYarraValley artist Da vid Miller and his late father’s Charles Miller. David said it’s the first time Charles’ sculptures have been in an exhibit since he died in 1981 and a first for the pair to also be on dis play“It’stogether.abitof a thrill actually to do that. I’d like to think he thought it was good,” David said. Curator Ewan Jarvis often contrasts paint ings with sculpture in the Cellar Door space and has done so for ‘Against the Current of Time’. “Ewan rang me up and said I’ve found a sculptor; I think it’s your father from the work that I saw in your garden, so I said that’s a wonderfulDavid’sidea.”featured works are oil on canvas landscapes, and said he’s trying to paint ‘quietness’.“I like the idea of finding a detail of the landscape that tells the viewer about all of the landscape.”
The works have mostly been completed during the pandemic – showing a reflection of when the time was quiet and calm, with some landscapes undisturbed. The pieces are from travels both close and a far.Mr Miller said his father’s work has been an influence and Charles’ pieces in the show were something he and his brother were part of.“He built things out of clay, so that sculpture there would have been a big column of clay and we would’ve been just been sitting there, sticking bits of clay on and adjusting it. “He made it but we would all be have been involved in it..... so he has to be an influence.” David said he’s passionate about people learning more about art in the Yarra Valley and showing in a cellar door opens up to another audience.“They’ve come here to taste wine; they haven’t come here to look at art…but I like that my work is being seen by people who maybe don’t go to art galleries.”
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“The characters in it are drawn together because they want to save a lot of the Aboriginal heritage in the area, but it is really the story of the many relationships around those topics and how they approach it,” she said.
Lake of Scars follows Aboriginal and nonAboriginal people working against the clock to preserve and promote what they can of Lake Boort and its surrounds amidst the backdrop of treaty talks and the fight for water rights.
“One of them is a much older white farmer and the other one is a young guy, they want exactly the same things but are coming from completely different places together to do it, which is what you want to see happening to a greater extent within Australian culture.”
mailcommunity.com.au Tuesday, 23 August, 2022 | MAIL 13 IN THE SPOTLIGHT 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
David Miller with his artwork ‘Red Stones’ next to his father Charles’ sculpture. 293942 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERSDavid Miller with his artwork ‘Nullarbor’. 293942
Doco of allyship, environmentalism and cultural rebirth
“The film shows that it’s not as easy as just wanting to make it happen because the two main people in the film both want the same thing, they’re striving towards the same thing, they’ve got the same goals and aims but they are coming from two very different places,” she said.
Ms Blackmore, who is a specialist documentary and current affairs editor based in Emerald, said the film adds to the conversation around recollection and the current push for an Indigenous Voice in parliament.
“It’s a really amazing chance to see a film that’s been doing festivals all over Australia, but you can see it for free and Healesville.” Directed by Bill Code and with the story told by Uncle Jack Charles, it follows Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people working against the clock to preserve and promote what they can of Lake Boort and its surrounds amidst the backdrop of treaty talks and the fight for water rights. The documentary, which runs for one hour and 34 minutes and was first released earlier in 2022, is a call to action for those who care about the values of Australia’s untold history, how cultures interconnect and building a blueprint for reconciliation on a local level.
Jim and Diana were married in 1962. Pictures: SUPPLIED Jim and Diana Viggers are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.
By Renee Wood It’s not very often a couple reaches their 60th wedding anniversary, but when the milestone arrives it sure proves time for a wonderful cel ebration of love, family and community. That’s just the case with happy couple Jim and Diana Viggers from Yarra Glen who’re marking their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday 25 August. Many community members would have come to know Jim and Diana since they moved to the Yarra Valley in 1985. Jim was the last Healesville Shire president, serving 1993 and 1994 before the amal gamation and both have always been actively involved in local community groups and volunteering positions. Including Diana vol unteering at the Healesville Living and Learn ing Centre and at the former Yarra Valley Tour ism Information Centre. They have always believed in supporting one another through everything and always taking an interest in what one another does is important.“We’vedone everything together and supported each other. I think that’s the most im portant thing,” Diana said. “Life goes very quickly, so you make the most of every day and appreciate every day and enjoy every day.” They met at an Oakleigh Bowling Club dance and were married in 1962, raising three children, Karen, Paul and Fiona.
“We are blessed that we’ve got each other and that we live in such a beautiful area – yes we’re very blessed.We love each other and support each other because we’ve grown together really,” Dianna said.
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“I think it’s because of this camaraderie support and help each other... anyone needs help we support and it’s just terrific. Got to know each other,” Diana said. Diamonds are precious, valuable and form after years of pressure, which is a testament to the happy couple who’ve reached the milestone.Jim said the secret to having a long and happy marriage is patience with a small laugh.
“We were in everything... even though we had our individual activities, we support each other. You can’t do anything on your own,” Jim said.The pair are very grateful to have reached their 60th Anniversary and to celebrate it in the place they love, the Yarra Valley.
Jim and Diana have had many highlights during their marriage, while standing together through life’s ups and downs and following where life lead them. For Jim this meant a lot of places, as he worked in senior roles with Melbourne Water, including as Water Supply Head Works and Distribution Manager, which meant the family relocated to towns across Melbourne and Vic toria, including Warburton. As they moved, Diana’s career in education was always in demand as local schools were in need of a new teacher. This includes teaching at the Badger Creek Primary School after moving to the region, before working as the music teacher at the formerly named Croydon West School.In1985, the family settled in theYarraValley in Tarrawarra on Old Healesville Road, somewhere many locals may have fond memories of after they opened a vineyard and cellar door called the Yarra Track in the 1990s. The pair supported local tourism and launched the pivotal Yarra Valley Small Wineries Group and began The Shortest Lunch, and both still remain today.
The 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires sadly swept through their property, as they lost everything but their home. The cattle yards and vineyard took the biggest hit, losing all of their stock and acres of vines to the ferocious blaze. After this, Diana was active in instigating a ‘Bushfire Guard’ and Women’s and Mixed gatherings groups to support one another after the Thisdevastation.issomething the pair continue to drive today, as everyone comes together in times of need and as a community.
mailcommunity.com.au Tuesday, 23 August, 2022 | MAIL 15 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY TWO Truffles Cottages is a quaint retreat located in the heart of Yarra Glen. This property provides a rare dual-dwelling opportunity set on a private block in a heritage corner of desirable Yarra Glen. This lucrative investment opportunity is sold as a single title, with two dwellings, furnishings included. Features: · 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom to each dwelling · Spa and toilet to each bathroom · Reverse-cycle air-conditioning and wood heating · Character features include Macquarie stone facades and hardwood flooring · 675 sqm block (approx.) with landscaped driveway and gardens · Slimline tank water storage ● Address: 88A Bell Street, YARRA GLEN Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $900,000 - $950,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Bill Verhagen 0417 371 987, INTEGRITY, YARRA VALLEY AND KINGLAKE RANGES, 9730 2333 HOME ESSENTIALS SUBURBAN, COUNTRY & LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES ACROSS THE REGION
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The meandering level drive lined with mature trees for complete privacy culminates at this charming weatherboard home with oversize single garage for convenience.Theinterior is all-original set to a backdrop of awe-inspiring views. Expansive open plan living serves as the hub of the home. The kitchen overlooking this lovely space is adorned with slate floors, timber cabinetry, gas cooktop, and wall oven for those who love to cook. French doors from here will entice you to step out to the wrap-around covered deck for soaking up the spectacular outlooks. The versatile floorplan is also immense value-add that will allow you to explore what layout works for you. With an ensuite bedroom, an ensuiteeffect bedroom with walk-through robe connected to the spacious main bathroom, a large standard bedroom with built-in robe, and a quaint study for those who work from home, without a doubt this home will ignite imaginations with ideas. Alternatively, if you seek a beautiful block for a brand new build (STCA), this property promises to be a stand-out. Unlike any other, this outstanding offering willPromptimpress.inspection is advised.
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● HOME FOCUS Address: 14 Bayview Road, EMERALD Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $850,000 - $920,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994 or Brennan Mileto 0422 996 451, BELL REAL ESTATE, EMERALD, 5968 6222 HOME ESSENTIALS
mailcommunity.com.au Tuesday, 23 August, 2022 | MAIL 17 MarkGunther 59623030 markgunther.com.au 189MaroondahHighway,Healesville Healesville 71Healesville-YarraGlenRD Only20daysonthemarket! SalebyOnlineAuction 5QualifiedBidders 19Bids! Salewelloverreserve &abovevendorsexpectations Callouragentsto seehowtheycanachievethese fantasticresultsforyouwithyourproperty! UNDERCONTRACTvia OpennNegotiation Agent MarkGunther 0448623030 3 A 2 B 2 C UNDER CONTRACT ChumCreek 486 ChumCreek Road Seton ablockofapprox.2100m2alongsideChum Creek,isthisidealfirsthomeorinvestment.Featuring exposedbeams, acountrykitchenwithanadjoining diningarea &sliding doortothe frontverandah.The 3bedroomshavenewcarpets &masterwithensuite effect.Outsidethereisagoodsizeshed,carport& plentyofspace.SalebyOpennNegotiation. PriceGuide$660,000$695,000 Inspect ByAppointmentorOFI Agent GaryLucas 0407595113 3 A 1 B 1 C NEWPRICE FORSALE Healesville 105DonnellysWeirRd YourDreamLifestyleStartsHere! Firsttimetothemarketin50years,youwill discovertheseprimepiecesof realestate! Lot 1-32acres(approx)withhomestead, cottage,variousoutbuildings &shedding $1,910,000 -$2,100,000 Lot 2-25acres(approx)featuringhugeshed withmezzaninefloor, 3phasepower $1,300,000 -$1,400,000 ContactAgent Inspect ByAppointmentorOFI Agent GaryLucas 0407595113 MarkGunther 0448623030 NEWPRICE GREAT HOME WITH SCENIC VIEWS DON’T miss this character-filled, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 garage home close to the Main Street of Emerald and with stunning views across the Dandenong Ranges.Inside there is an open plan kitchen/ living/dining area that leads to a beautiful sun room with 180degree views. The sunroom has lovely slate tiles and is a perfect space for entertaining, enjoying your view over breakfast, or turning into a reading nook or second living space. The hardwood kitchen has electric cooking, concealed double-draw dishwasher, and plenty of storage perfect for family living. The huge lounge room has a gas log fire, plush carpets, and great views. The bedrooms are spacious with built-in robes, and plush carpets and the master has an Thereensuite.isalso an attic space to house all your seasonal boxes and Christmas decorations.Outsidethere is under-house storage, gorgeous established gardens, veggie beds, a pond, paved pathways to meander in, and scenic views from the deck. Add your own style to this great home to make it your own hideaway in the hills. This property has it all so don’t miss out call to arrange a private inspection today.
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Accessed from both indoor living spaces, this embodies the true indoor/outdoor living. Enjoy this space year-round comfortably with stacker doors and massive windows that open up with gas struts. For all the toys and tools, the massive high-line Colorbond garage at the rear of the property is fully insulated and complete with upstairs office space with split system heating and cooling. Additional secure off-street parking is ideal for the caravan, boat and trailer or all of the above!The balance of property is landscaped meticulously with beautiful established gardens, rock features and large grassed areas for the kids and four-legged family members to play.
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Designed with a critical eye for detail this is a property that is a true joy to inspect. Multiple light filled living areas make entertaining a breeze; the expansive lounge is complete with built in floor to ceiling cabinetry with tv point and sliding doors offering excellent storage and functionality.
The second spacious open plan living space boasts the stunning chef’s kitchen which is just waiting for you to cook up a storm, complete with butler’s pantry, stainless steel oven and cooktop, excellent storage, plus the enormous island bench with gorgeous Caesarstone benchtop and pendant lighting. The adjacent dining space is equally as impressive, with pitched ceilings and massive windows, you can host the whole family with ease. The second informal lounge features the lovely coonara and is the ideal place to kick back and relax on those coolTherenights.are five bedrooms in total, the master suite located at the rear of the home features the enormous ensuite bathroom with double vanity, feature shower and dressing room, two of the secondary bedrooms are also complete with walk-in wardrobes whilst the remaining two bedrooms are complete with built in wardrobes. The secondary bedrooms are serviced by the spacious family bathroom with built in bath, double sinks and massive open shower with dual shower head. The family sized laundry completes the residence.Alsounder roofline, there is an oversized double remote garage with mezzanine storage and internal access. Special features include ducted heating, split system heating and cooling, Jarrah floorboards, excellent storage throughout and a 5kw solarOutsidearray.the embellishments continue, the massive fully enclosed, decked and covered outdoor entertaining space is truly something dreams are made of, boasting your very own outdoor kitchen with builtin barbecue, breakfast bar, bar fridge and Caesarstone benchtops.
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20 MAIL | Tuesday, 23 August, 2022 mailcommunity.com.au bellrealestate.com.au 59662530 3407WarburtonHwy,Warburton 5967 1277 2457WarburtonHwy,YarraJunction YarraJunction $550,000 -$600,000 Retirementorinvestmentin convenientlocation Beautifullyappointedhomewithpolishedfloorboards throughthemainliving,qualitycarpetsanddrapery.The stylishkitchenoffersamplecupboardspaceandquality appliances, 2goodsizedbedrooms,walkthroughrobe from themasterandbedroom 2hasdoublebuiltinrobe.A separatestudyspacebecomestheidealworkfromhome location, alibraryoreven aspaceforgueststostay.The singlegarageprovidesinternalaccessgivingsecurityand easeofliving,asdoestheductedheating,splitsystemand ductedvacuum.Perfectforthosewhowantconvenience ofwalkingtoeverything,thesupermarket,doctor,library, YarraCentre eventhedentist. Contact:SamanthaPrice0438795190 Inspection:ByAppointment WooriYallock$730,000 -$795,000 Perfectlylocatedhomeon alarge block Positionedatthetopofaquietcourtisthisbeautifully presented 3bedroombrickveneerhomeseton asunny andnearlevel1350squaremetreblockin ahighlysought afterareaofWooriYallock.Offeringtwobathrooms,master withbrandnewfullensuite&fittedwalkinrobeplusthere’s twoseparatelivingzonesandanupdatedkitchenwith aviewtotherearyard.Outsidethereis alargecarport, 6m X9mdoublegaragewithworkshopspace,watertank andsolarpanels.Extrasincludegaslogfire,reversecycle airconditioning &much more.Locatedjust ashortstrollto shops,schools,transport &theWarburtonTrailthishomeis theoneyou’vebeenwaitingfor. Contact:TonyFanfulla0419870513 Inspection:ByAppointment JUST A FEW MONTHS YOUNG THIS exceptional home has been recently completed and offers the ideal small country town lifestyle and showcasing a flexible and thoughtful floor plan to suit the growing family.Boasting 3 bedrooms all with built in robes plus an ensuite and walk-in robe in the main bedroom, spacious living areas with a separate open plan lounge/living/family room.The kitchen is very impressive with quality appliances and bench tops and ample bench and cupboard space, a modern well designed home offering family comfort and space.Situated on an easy care low maintenance block and with plenty of scope to add your finishing touches, located just a short stroll to local schools, transport and Yarra Junctions shopping precinct it’s the ideal place to call home. ● HOME FOCUS Address: 11 Sugargum Close, YARRA JUNCTION Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $660,000 - $710,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277 HOME ESSENTIALS
KNOWLEDGEABLE EXPERIENCED LOCAL 52 2 819 m2 32 2 449m2 32 2 532m2 21 1 22 2 675m2 Yarra Glen | Healesville | info@integrityrealestate.com.auKinglakeintegrityrealestate.com.au Integrity Yarra Valley & Kinglake Ranges 17 Juane Park Drive, Diamond Creek 41 Pinoak Dr, Yarra Glen 5 Waterhaven Pl, Yarra Junction4/13 Steel St, Healesville Integrity Real Estate is a family-owned real estate agency servicing the Yarra Valley, Kinglake Ranges and surrounds. Our team draws on over 75 years real estate experience to provide premium property services, with unmatched personal service that only a family company can provide. Thinking of selling in Spring? Get in touch with our team for an updated market appraisal. MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE WITH INTEGRITY 9730 2333 FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR FORSALE SALE 88A Bell St, Yarra Glen FOR SALE 2929 Healesville-Kinglake Rd, Kinglake 10 Acres with Plans & Permits FOR SALE $1,300,000 - $1,350,000 $680,000 - $740,000$400,000 - $440,000 $745,000 - $795,000 $900,000 - $950,000 $830,000 - $870,000 12563844-SN34-22
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0422 639 115, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE, 9754 6888 HOME ESSENTIALS
Featuring: · Idyllic 5,103sqm (approx.) property with large shed, abundant parking, and double carport all situated only steps from Monbulk township
· Kitchen with family room views and 900mm freestanding cooker and peninsula seating
**Access between 3 and 5 Mcallister road**, MONBULK Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $950,000 - $1,045,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Brad
· An abundance of assorted fruit trees A natural spring ●
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SET on over 1 spectacular acre only 450m from the conveniences of Monbulk township, this private family property offers an outstanding lifestyle. Boasting a sweeping drive, surplus of parking, super-size shed, and splendid family home, a complete package awaits here for one fortunate family. Indoor-outdoor living is the hallmark of this home’s success. Covered decking frames both sides of the home, including one alfresco with cosy outdoor fire. The firepit area with neighbouring woodshed will be a welcome place to gather in every season.Inside, floor to ceiling windows with leafy outlooks, vaulted timber ceilings with exposed beams, and a functional floorplan ideal for growing families ensure this home is rich with comfort. The lounge and dining area with polished timber floors and a warm wood fire provides abundant space and a relaxed atmosphere. The quality kitchen with 900mm freestanding gas cooker and peninsula seating overlooks the family room with textural timber walls and a sunny skylight.With4 beautiful bedrooms with quality carpet provided, including the main bedroom with rain shower ensuite, spacious walk-in robe, and character timber wainscotting, there is plenty of room to grow into.
Additional highlights of this impressive property include gas ducted heating, double carport, raised veggie beds, and the best location Monbulk has on offer. This is an opportunity to effortlessly merge into a magnificent new way of life. Inspect today to discover all this premier property has on offer.
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· Main bedroom with quality carpet, walk-in robe, and rain shower ensuite
EXCEPTIONAL COMFORT ON NEARLY 1 ACRE
· Exceptional covered outdoor entertaining areas including one with wood fire
· Expansive lounge and dining area with vaulted ceilings, polished timber floors, large windows with leafy outlooks, and a warm wood fire
mailcommunity.com.au Tuesday, 23 August, 2022 | MAIL 23 RealEstateyoucan trust! We ’r eh er etoh elp 97546888 1689BurwoodHighway,BelgraveVIC3160 www.chandlerandco.com.au office@chandlerandco.com.au 42Selby-AuraRoad,MENZIESCREEK $1,020,000 -$1,100,000 ADELIGHTFULCLASSICWITHAWE-INSPIRINGVIEWS 3 A 2 B 1 C AUCTIONSATURDAY10thSEPTEMBER @3PM WithsweepingvistaviewsofCardiniaReservoirandcharmingPuffingBillyrailwaymoments fromhome,thispropertyis apicturesquefamilyoasissimplyburstingwithpotential.With 3,277sqm(approx.)ofthebestlandyou’llfindonthemarkettoday,thisisanopportunityof monumentalproportions. SuzieBrannelly M 0490506910| E suzie@chandlerandco.com.au AUCTION 5HaroldStreet,OLINDA $925,000 -$975,000 BEAUTIFULBLUESTONEHOMESTEPSFROMTOWN 3 A 2 B 1 C Warm,texturalbluestoneconstructionand awonderfullocationonlystepsfromOlinda townshiparethehallmarksofthishome’sappeal. Character-filledandconvenientlypositioned,thispropertyiscallingastutebuyersseekinga picturesqueDandenongRangeslifestyle. SuzieBrannelly M 0490506910| E suzie@chandlerandco.com.au FORSALE 6/16 WillowRoad,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 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
24 MAIL | Tuesday, 23 August, 2022 mailcommunity.com.au HERITAGE & HERITAGE FUNERALS Lilydale 9739 7799 Healesville 5962 1600 HERITAGE PIONEERS CHAPEL 1414 Healesville/Koo Wee Rup Road, Woori Yallock 5964 6500 Head Office: 733 Boronia Road, Wantirna 9800 3000 info@ www.heritagefunerals.com.auheritagefunerals.com.au This week’s crossword proudly sponsored by The FamilyHeritage 1157336-CB40-14 No. 095 No. 095 No. 095 ACROSS 1 Pass (6) 4 Suggestion (8) 9 Theoretically (2,5) 11 Eighth of a mile (7) 12 Body of water to the East of Italy (8,3) 13 Belonging to a male (3) 14 Backlight device (8) 16 Rectal irrigation (5) 19 Zest (5) 20 Seasoned smoked beef (8) 22 Take unlawfully from (3) 24 Condition for agreement (11)an 26 Gambling buildings (7) 27 Retention (7) 29 Wild guess (4,4) 30 Withdraw federation (6)from DOWN 1 Self (3) 2 Edible shoots (9) 3 Prefix meaning above (5) 5 Decline (6) 6 Long-lasting (9) 7 Laziness (5) 8 Law (11) 10 Very large, plant-eatinghorned,animals (6) 12 Representation of an abstract meaning (11) 15 Hundreds and — (9) 17 Destroy (9) 18 Prizes (6) 21 Mess (6) 23 (US) (5)ruminantBovine 25 brick (5)Sun-dried 28 Ogle (3) PUZZLES QUICK DECODERCROSSWORD WORDFIT 9-LETTER WORD To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box. No. 095 98 64 4 817 3 43 72 62 52 1 1867 8725 14 8 51 easy 394 8 163 5 637 81 7 629 46 78 246 15 9 medium 3 3149 4 52 18 47 5 75 89 94 86 96 7 39 24 hard SUDOKU ADVERSARY,area,arras,array,arrayed,arrays,aver,avers,dare,dares, dear,dray,drays,dreary,dryer,errs,radar,rare,rase,rased,rave,raved, raver,raves,rayed,rays,read,reads,ready,rear,rears,revs,saver,sear, sera,vary,very,yard,year Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”. D E Y R R AA S V 19 words: Good 29 words: Very good 39 words: Excellent Today’s Aim: 3 LETTERS ACE ADO AGE APT ASK ASS AVO CAN CAP CAR DIM EAT EEL EGG ICE OFF PEA PER RAN ROD SUP TAP TAR TEE 4 LETTERS DREW ELMS FLEE ITCH LEST MORE PARK PORE SECT SEEP SICS STAG TAPS TEST 5 LETTERS ABODE ACRID ADMIT APPAL APPLE AROMA ASSET BEADS BOARD CASTE CRAMS DUNGS EERIE ELECT ENEMA ENSUE ERROR EVENS EVENT EVOKE GALAS GENES GOODO IMAGE IRATE KNEES LEAFS LEASE LISTS MASTS MATTE NODES ORBIT PARSE PAVES PRESS RAISE RESET RIDER SCRAP SHADE SMOCK SNEER STEER STOPS STORE TIDAL TORSO VERSE WIELD 6 LETTERS COOEES MAGPIE PETROL PICKLE 7 LETTERS APPAREL DECLARE ONESELF PRESENT REVERIE SANDMEN 8 LETTERS EMULATED PARANOID TELEVISE TERRIFIC 12345678910111213 14151617181920212223242526 L Z Y O W G D R U C M S A I T X N F B K Q J E H V P 26-08-22Puzzles and pagination © Pagemasters | pagemasters.com 239415768 175968243 521896374 816732495 648253917 983547621 457689132 392174586 764321859 easy medium hard 329851674 948615732 463187259 651472983 537928416 185294367 874369125 216743598 792536841 824653917 731825496 195437682 567219348 648971523 472586139 913748265 259364871 386192754 1 14 7 20 2 15 8 21 3 16 9 22 4 17 10 23 5 18 11 24 6 19 12 25 13 26 HP
Performer and ECOSS member Woody Clark said all the performers were local. “They’ll each be doing a little half hour set, finishing with Jayda and I’m also hoping to do a soul circle, where the four of them are onstage with guitars and do a cover song which speaks to them,” he said.
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If the past two years hadn’t been so difficult and life changing then we might be able to more easily sit and have a laugh about some of the strange changes and new ways we operate in our new Covid impacted world. Bruce Argyle recently competed in the Area Toastmaster Speech Competition, winning with his speech entitled ‘Competing with Covid’. Bruce gave the zoom audience many reasons to smile and laugh during his 7 minute speech as he proposed the establishment of the Covid Olympics.This“pun-ishing” presentation started with the ‘germ of an idea’ that proved particularly contagious, going totally viral on Facebook and jabber! Covid competition events ranged from the optional ‘shot’ put, through to 5k radius circle event to no touch rugby and the masked covid marathon (long covid).Itculminated in the invitation to enter local and regional competitions hosted by the IOCC (sic. International Oversight of Covid Committee) through their local IGA (‘Infectious Germs Administration’) which would see competitors having to empty the aisle of toilet paper upon utterance of the word ‘lockdown’.Bruce’s speech formed part of the Humorous Speech Pathway, one of the many options available to members of Toastmasters and was not the first time he had put his toe in the water, having joined with other members of Healesville Toastmasters to host a Melbourne International Comedy Festival event at Memo Hall in successive years. The content for these shows was taken from a series of ‘A Strange Business’ programs featured on Yarra Valley FM 99.1 over the past couple of years. Twenty of these ‘pun-filled’ scripts are combined in a publication available in the next 3 months. In a John Clarke and Richard Dawes dialogue style, these programs are centred around the strangest of occupations and filled with puns and clever word usage. Perhaps it is time for all of us to take life a little less seriously, laugh at ourselves and our circumstances much more and to put a smile on the faces of those we interact with on a daily basis. Your local toastmasters club can be a great starting point if you would like to develop your confidence in speaking, grow your word knowledge and your leadership skills. Why not adopt a new pathway that ensures you will be having some fun, as well as learning some skills at the same time.
From 4pm to 5pm, Francesca Ronalds gave an Italian cooking demonstration during the market, while Chris Morants gives a roaming children’s performance, free of charge. From 5pm, a youth music showcase featuring Jayda Jean Music, Gaia Music, Miri Hope and Follow the Robin Music with digital art projection by Jagielski Designs was performed.
By Callum Ludwig Yarra Valley ECOSS is getting busy heading out of winter and into springtime, starting with an exciting edition of their Festive Market held lastOnweek.Friday 19 August, the sixth ECOSS Festive Market brought together an exciting fourpronged female youth artist showcase and an exploration of Italian Culture. Executive Officer Chelsea McNab said they’ve gathered some amazing young talents from the Yarra Valley. “We were really lucky to get some funding both from Creative Victoria and VicHealth so every third Friday of the month during the market, we’re going to offer a different multi cultural food tasting alongside a performance of that culture, with this Friday being Italian,” she“It’ssaid.about engaging kids in healthy eating and exploring multiculturalism and giving people, mainly kids, an experience of different cultures.”
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Mr Clark is the father of Jayda Jean, and they recently held a successful crowdfunding campaign to support the release of Jayda’s debut EP. They have raised $4770 to date, and Jayda will be previewing some of her new music at the showcase.
ECOSS festive market takes centre stage
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Kangaroo hops up to her heart check
Kangaroo Island Kangaroo Merle heart check with Healesville Sanctuary vet Megan Curnick. Picture: ZOOS VICTORIA
Bruce Argyle recently competed in the Area Toastmaster SpeechPicture:Competition.SUPPLIED Staying calm is the key to undergoing an accu rate heart check, which is particularly impor tant for one of Healesville Sanctuary’s resident Kangaroos.Eight-year-old Merle has a heart murmur that requires regular monitoring. Usually this would involve an anaesthetic, however her keepers and vet team have spent months working with Merle so that she now hops up to them and calmly allows a stethoscope to be placed on her chest. Merle is offered peanut butter as a reward when she approaches her keeper and vet. Sanctuary Veterinarian Meg Curnick said it is important that Merle has complete choice and control over monitoring her health. “She can choose not to come over, or to move away,” Dr Curnick said.“This means that she is calm and comfortable with the proce dure at all stages, which is particularly impor tant when evaluating the heart. “Merle’s heart murmur is very minor and doesn’t seem to be causing any clinical prob lems. However, these things can worsen over time, so monthly checks allow us to hear if the murmur is becoming louder, thereby letting us know when it is time for further treatment.”
Mr Clark said he was really excited to see them“I’veplay.been looking at their showreels and their music and they are really talented, I want everyone to hear them and see what they can put together for this concert,” he said. “They’ve been starved of opportunity the last couple of years, so to have a local opportunity to perform in front of an appreciative audience feels really meaningful.”
Follow The Robin (aka Stephanie) weaves stories, poetry and metaphorical images into her folk-style-influenced songs while Gaia draws on the genres of pop, rock, indie and folk and adores storytelling.
Heart murmurs occur when the flow of blood through the heart is unusually turbu lent. There can be several causes, but the most likely is a valve in the heart is not closing prop erly.While this healthcare training may look easy, it has been refined over many months, and requires great two-way communication throughout the entire process. Keepers watch closely to ensure the Kangaroo has a comfort able body position that avoids leaning, only then does the examination begin. Training experts at Healesville Sanctuary are continually exploring voluntary health check possibilities across a variety of species.
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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.
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Wandin intimidated Olinda-Ferny Creek at home in their comfortable win. Picture: ON FILE
The final game of the 2022 home and away season saw a red-hot Wandin side hosting Olinda in the hostile environment of their Clegg Rd home. Although the result would have no influence on ladder position for the finals, the Bloods and the Dogs had planned for an intense contest against a fellow finals contender on a compact ground. Wandin’s midfielders jumped out of the gates early, quickly exposing some lacklustre defensive effort and accountability from their Olinda opposition who could not get their hands on the footy. Defenders, under immediate pressure, were caught out on multiple occasions as Wandin notched early goals and established a commanding lead. With their forwards forced to help high up the ground, Olinda was unable to create any contests inside 50. Any forward entries simply ended up in open space and were quickly rebounded by Bulldog defenders. Tom Millwood was able to dribble through a late major for Olinda, but Wandin had a commanding 7-goal lead entering the first break. “The 7-goal first term set the game up for Wandin, and other than a 15 minute burst in the second quarter, they were never really challenged,” said Wandin Senior Coach Nick Adam.Needing to respond, the Bloods lifted their intensity for the second quarter. The defensive midfield effort improved, halting Wandin’s clearance dominance. The Olinda forwards were able to get their hands on the ball in more damaging positions. Although Olinda was playing with more intent, the Dogs responded with their own gameplay, matching the territory battle through sheer will at the contest. Despite being tasked with a more accountable role, former Collingwood Magpie Matt Scharenberg was still finding ways to intercept and launch Olinda’s attacks. Pete Lucas toiled hard in the heat of battle. With majors to Jonty Scott, Josh Wallis and Lachy Taylor, Olinda was able to bring the margin back to 37 points at halftime. Olinda displayed some intermittent attack on the footy in the third quarter but Wandin continued to dominate with skill and ruthless intent all around the ground. Making the most of limited opportunities, the Bloods were able to capitalise on three forward entries with goals to tall forwards: Taylor, Wallis and Seymour. But Wandin showed no sign of releasing the pressure and had extended their lead to an 8-goal margin at the finalThebreak.three-quarter time emphasis for Olinda was honesty and pride. Down back, Dale Rohrmann was handling his matchup under intense pressure while Dan Toma was accountable. Percy Hyett was typically competitive in his forward 50 attack. Seymour and Scott managed to finish off some positive passages of play, adding two goals to the score line. But all in all, it was a disappointing day for Olinda which couldn’t match Wandin’s hardness, skill and intent. Going down 122-65 in the final round, there’s plenty to ponder going into the finals. Patty Bruzzese, Chayce Black, Daniel Hirst, Todd Garner, Thomas Leech-Hines and Matthew Cerquarelli were the best for the Dogs in the win. Goalkickers were Clinton Johnson with 3, Black, Cerquarelli, Garner, Hirst and Patrick Hodgett with2 and Bruzzese, Tom Merlino and Harrison Van Duuren with one each.
“An even spread of goalkickers would’ve been pleasing but some inaccurate goalkicking meant that Wandin never really put the game completely away,” said Mr Adam. The Dogs face local rivals Woori Yallock next weekend in a qualifying final clash.
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SPORT Pursuit to finals victory
Fast-firing Wandin set up strong win in last home game
By Alex Woods
For the first time since 2006, the whole club has been in finals. Saturday was a proud day for the Warburton-Millgrove Football Netball Club, couldn’t be more excited. There were 6 games, 4 at Healesville and 2 at Woori Yallock. 3 Milestones this weekend, Courtney Irwin and Brooke de Pedro both played their 150th game and Kirralee Luiyf plays her 50th game. Highs and lows this weekend but unfortunate ly sport can be cruel at times, but everyone will recover and work hard for the next.
D Grade had the week off and play for the Grand Final spot next weekend. Under 17’s netball kicked off the morning at Healesville taking on Powelltown. Powelltown finished 1 spot above them on the ladder. The teams had met 5 times throughout the year with 3 wins to Powelltown and 2 to WarburtonMillgrove. It was set to be a tough match. The game started Powelltown’s way with a score of 6-3 at the quarter-time break. A few minor er rors, finals time nerves and replacement of fresh legs, the team managed to keep Powell town to shoot 1 goal in the second quarter and 9 goals for themselves, giving a halftime score of 7-12. The team found their momentum and put together their fitness, attacking skills and defensive effort to have an 8-goal lead heading into the last term. No backing off now, elimina tion finals are scary, and anything can change. But, the team didn’t lose confidence, kept their calm and managed to secure a win from one of the best team effort games to date. The final score was 16-22 and the 17’s will take on Broad ford in the preliminary final next Sunday. Awe some efforts from Lucas Rush, Hannah Darwall and Tayah Humphrey, with Tayah putting up 15 goals and Tahlia Thornton with 7. C Grade was next to play for a spot in the Grand Finals. Also taking on Powelltown, C Grade finished the season undefeated but the pedal doesn’t come off now. They started off strong with a 16-1 lead at the first break. The momentum was good, the ball was flowing nicely and the goals were sinking in. The half time score was 27-7, still half to go but the girls didn’t look like slowing down. The final score was 53-21 and they had earned a place into the Grand Final! A week off to work hard and the big game will occur in 2 weeks’ time. Congratulations all! Top performers were Courtney Irwin for her 150th game, Melanie Hancock and Bianca Fraser. Mel Hancock had a ripper putting up 27 goals, Emily Hay with 20 and Brooke de Pedro for her 150th also secured 6 goals to the team Reserveswin.were the first football match for the day and had a tough match-up against Kinglake for a Grand Final spot. Taking on Kinglake just the week before, they managed to secure their undefeated 2022 run with a win by just 18 points. The game started well, Healesville is a bigger ground than normal, but the team managed to get a 2.3-15 to 0.1-1 lead by the first break. The flow kept going nice into the second quarter and only let Kinglake kick 1 goal for themselves in the first half. The Reserves were 7.11-53 to Kinglake 2.2-14 at threequarter time but needed to push through right to the final siren to secure that Grand Final spot. The Reserves kept Kinglake scoreless in the last quarter of footy and secured another goal for themselves. The final score was 7.18-60 to Kinglake 2.2-14.With sharing goal-kicking efforts, Damien Egan, Noah Erickson, Brayden Ferguson, Scott Muir, Josh Read, Ash Taylor and Lee Weir all secured 1 goal each for the team’s win. The best players were Marcel Kocher, Matthew Godenzi, Tyson Henry, Josh Sharp and Brayden Ferguson. So far, 2 grand final spots secured and 1 prelim, the day was going well. A Grade was up next with a tough match against Powelltown. The girls knew it was going to be a physical battle throughout, but were determined to get the Grand Final spot. The girls came out strong with a 14-8 lead at the first break. The intensity was strong and they managed a 26-15 lead by halftime. The Burras finished off strong securing a Grand Final spot with a final score of 43-26, Shae Gee put up 30 goals out of Gabrielle Woods, Morgan Wyatt and Shae Gee. Now it was over to Woori Yallock as B Grade and Seniors play their Elimination finals. B Grade took the court against Alexandra. B Grade has won all times they have met, the first time by 2 goals, then by 7 the second meeting, and by 8 goals last time they met. Good start by the girls in the first quarter with a score of 18-7 by the first break. They managed to hold on and kept their team effort throughout securing a prelim spot next weekend with a 54-31 end result. Chelsea Barnard, Alexandra Woods and Sally McIntosh were awarded best on for this match with Alexandra Woods shooting 24 goals, Jordana Butcher with 23 goals and Ella Meerkotter with 7. Next week the girls take on Broadford for a spot in the Grand Final. The Senior boys finished off the first round of finals by taking onYarra Junction in an Elimination. This was going to be a hard match. 2 wins toYarra Junction and 1 win toWarburtonMillgrove, it could go anyone’s way. The boys started strong kicking 3.5 toYarra Junction’s 2.4 but the first break. Unfortunately, they managed to kick 5 goals in the second quarter to our 2, which gave them a lead of 12 at the half time break. The boys had a tough job in the second half, it was important to not let the nerves get the better of them having not played finals for a few years.They got back into the game and secured 4 goals to Yarra Junction’s 2 in the 3rd quarter, only being 1 point down at the last break. The last quarter had to be physical and implement all the skills and tactics they had obtained throughout the season. Unfortunately, Yarra Junction secured 5 goals in the last quarter to WarburtonMillgrove’s 1.3 giving them a confident lead. The Burras were able to apply defensive pressure and use their attacking skills but weren’t able to convert it and reward themselves for the efforts. The game resulted in 14.10-94 to 10.10-70 Yarra Junctions way, progressing them on in the finals, meaning the season has ended for the Burra boys. The progression the senior boys, as well as the whole club, have made over the last couple of years is amazing, and the whole club couldn’t be more proud. Upsetting and devastating they were not able to get the reward for the hard work they put in, the boys should hold their heads up high for the attitudes, and efforts they show throughout. The future of our club is very bright with the numbers being produced and the kids coming through the ranks. Hard work into next year to be even better. Well done everyone. As a result of yesterday’s finals, WarburtonMillgrove have secured 3 grand finals spots and 3 preliminary spots. The next 2 weeks are looking exciting for the club. Go Burras!
The Burras C Grade side after securing their Grand Final spot.
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By Frank Seal and Nick Adam
The Yarra Glen football side is looking to make a fresh start with new coaches inPicture:2023.ON FILE
Netball In A grade netball, Yarra Glen faced a spirited Berwick Springs in windy conditions and had to battle for a 4-goal lead at quarter time. As they settled into the contest, the girls extended their lead in each quarter to run out clear winners, 45 to 30. The win guarantees A grade a finals berth with 2 games to play. Best forYarra Glen were KatelynVanderkolk, Lara Wandin Collins and Kayla Collins.
Berwick Springs and Gembrook-Cockatoo before a bye in the final round to close out the 2022 season. Mr Erickson said even though they may not have won as many games as they would’ve liked, it’s still been a pretty successful “It’syear.given us a bit of a learning curve of what moving up a division is about and what you need. I think that’s been really good for us to get that under our belt and not finish on the bottom of the ladder or get relegated straight back down because that helps nobody,” he said. “We have huge injury issues this year, particularly with probably our top 10 players and our captain out for eight or nine weeks at the start of the season which is a huge loss. Probably only twice this year we’ve had our best list out on the park.”
Yarra Glen open up search for new 2023 football coach
By Callum Ludwig
“To try to get kids back to the club is always top of our list, the players who came back to us this year played a lot of senior games, which is great,” he said. “Having those players around, it’s more personal for them playing for their home club, they’re passionate about it, want to see the club succeed and take a lot of ownership of it.”Remuneration for the Senior coach will depend on previous experience and qualifications.Allapplications can be sent to yarraglenfnc@gmail.com or call PresidentVinny Erickson at 0431 680 990 or Footy Manager Richard Gurney at 0431 326 715. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 14 September.
By David Ball Football Yarra Glen travelled to a windswept Mick Mo reland Reserve to take on third-placed Ber wick Springs. Kicking with the aid of a strong wind the Titans were able to launch long into their forward line from a dominant half-back line. Yarra Glen’s defenders and midfield were heaping plenty of pressure on Berwick Springs, forcing a number of rushed behinds and er rant kicks at goal. The Titans also missed a few gettable set shots and ended up a wasteful 3.10 at quarter time to Yarra Glen’s 1.1. The second quarter saw the River Pigs increase their intensity and dominated general play, adding 3.1 to Berwick Springs 2 points to reduce the margin to just 4 points at halftime. Callum Morison was marking strongly across half forward and only some desperate defend ing from the Titans kept Yarra Glen from con verting more of their opportunities. Yarra Glen was all over Berwick Springs in the third quarter. They controlled play, win ning the contested ball and spreading to set up many forward moves. Despite having the wind advantage, the Titans could only add 1 goal whilst Yarra Glen missed some set shot oppor tunities to add 3 points. Only 8 points down at the last break, the scene was set for a major up set.As the wind died Berwick Springs were able to convert up forward to add 3 goals in a short burst, Matt Collett marking strongly contribut ing 2 of those.WhilstYarra Glen kept attacking, kicking another 2 goals, Berwick Springs lifted their intensity and ended up 14-point winners.
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Final score Yarra Glen 6.8 v Berwick Springs 7.16Best for Yarra Glen were Sam Wood (1 goal) Sam Horsley, Callum Morison, (3 goals) Blake Binion, Jarrod Hull and Richard Wyles. Jayden Schille was the other goalkicker with 2. The Yarra Glen reserves were once again short on manpower compounded by last-min ute replacements needed for the seniors. Fac ing the top side they struggled from the start. Despite kicking with the wind in the first quar ter they were outscored to be 23 points down at quarter time. The River Pigs fought hard early in the second but were run over late in the quarter as the Titans banged in quick goals to be 61 points up at halftime.Withinjuries and a depleted bench things only got worse and despite their best efforts they were soundly beaten by a very strong and even opposition. Final scores,Yarra Glen 2.3 to Berwick Springs 22.18.
In B Grade Yarra Glen got off to a fast start, leading 19 to 6 at quarter time. In the second Berwick Springs lifted and matched it with Yarra Glen in a goal for goal battle. In the second half, the Yarra girls got back to playing their best netball and ran out easy winners, 50 to 24.Best for Yarra Glen were Kim Williams, Meaghan Carter and Ellen Brown. C Grade was looking for back-to-back victories but met some stiff opposition as Berwick Springs kept within 4 goals at the first break. The Yarra girls improved their ball control as they became accustomed to the windy conditions. They outscored their opponents in each of the remaining quarters to run out 12 goals up at the end, winning 44 to 32. Best forYarra Glen were Ashley Shanks, Alex Bray and Kali Fraser. In D grade Berwick Springs started strongly, taking a 5-goal lead over Yarra Glen by quarter time. By halftime, Yarra Glen was 10 goals down, with the taller Berwick Springs Goal Attack proving to be a handful for the undersized Yarra Glen defenders. Some changes at halftime helped Yarra Glen to balance up the contest, but Berwick Springs were too good in the end, with final scores Yarra Glen 21 to Berwick Springs 36. Best for Yarra Glen were Chantelle Farley, Ellie Symes and Kim Christian. Next week Yarra Glen plays Gembrook at home and then travels to Berwick the following week for the last game before finals.
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Aspiring footy tacticians seeking a fresh pasture and new challenge can look no further than the Yarra Glen Football Netball club for an opportunity to take the reins in 2023. Having come to the decision to part ways at the end of the season, 2022 Senior Coach Wayne Van Der Ross departed on a high following the River Pigs’ recent win over Belgrave, with assistant coaches Anthony Harman and Patty Hayes sharing the coaching duties for the last two games.
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A Seniors coach is not the only position available, with availabilities for the Reserves, Under 19s and Under 17s positions too as the club decides to reset and rejuvenate ahead of the 2023 season. Mr Erickson said the high priority is a senior coach with experience coaching before. “We want someone who is going to be able to attract players to add to our list, recruitment of players will be really important,” he “Obviously,said. we want someone who is also going to be able to fit into our culture down there as Yarrawell.”Glen is set to finish sixth in AFL Outer East Division One with four wins from their 16 games to date in an injury-hit season. They have two remaining matches against
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The club is open to playing and nonplaying coaches, who are able to work with the current list and attract new recruits to the club.Mr Erickson said they will likely touch base with ex-Yarra Glen juniors who have been playing elsewhere.
Best for Yarra Glen were great efforts from Alec Peterson, Brendan Davis, Dayne Downward, Brendan Davis, LukeVanderstadt, Heath Chamberlain and Patty Tucker. Next week the footballers take on Gembrook at home in their last game for the season.
President Vinny Erickson said it was time to put a line through the sand and make a fresh“Westart.left the decision up to Wayne as to when he left, as he was committed to staying out the season. Then we had the win against Belgrave and he said ‘Vinny, this is it’ and I said, ‘Well, it’s perfect timing to go out with the win.’,” he said. “He’s been really good to the club and taught the boys a lot, his commitment to the club was second to none. Any coach who took up a job at a club after Covid had a pretty tough gig.”
“Our club rooms were redeveloped fairly early on in the council’s redevelopment program. There’s a lot of clubs out there that don’t have those facilities and it would be better to haveMonbulksome.”
“It’s been resolved slowly over time, but a lot of clubs don’t have specific changing facilities for girls and women’s sport,” he said.
The State Basketball Centre opened in 2012 and cost $27 million to build. It is located at the Knox Regional Sports Park, 291 George Street Wantirna South.
The State Government’s Fair Access Policy Roadmap was developed to create a state-wide foundation to improve access and use of com munity sports facilities for women and girls.
Knox Mayor Susan Laukens said the project was the council’s biggest ever investment in sporting facilities.
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Mr Varmalis said Yarra Ranges Council looks forward to working with the state government to continue this important work. “Yarra Ranges Council has also partnered with Knox and Maroondah Councils, along with local health providers Inspiro and Each, to launch Our Codes, Our Clubs: Equality is the game, a resource to help clubs provide gender equitable environments,” Mr Varmelis said.
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Saturday 20 August, PAR: With all the field hitting off at 9.30am for a Shot gun start, there were bound to be some really healthy scores discussed in the Clubrooms af terwards, even with the continued heavy con ditions and inclement weather. The golfer get ting the most pats on his back was none other than Clint Toohey, a regular winner, but one who ‘hasn’t greeted the judge’ for a while now! But, his healthy +3 was enough to grab the main prize. Good work, Clint! Craig Staggard had to settlefortherunner-upvoucherbutwouldhave still been pleased with his +2. Balls extended to -1. NTPs were won by Clint Toohey (3rd), Peter Fox (5th), Steuart Hawke (9th), Junior Kempton (12th) and Tim Blanche (15th).
The centre is home to the Knox Raiders, who compete in the NBL1 South. The stadium also houses the offices of Basketball Australia, Basketball Victoria, the Melbourne Boomers WNBL team, South East Melbourne Phoenix NBL team and Knox Basketball Incorporated. It currently seats 3,200 people on the show court and has six other courts that can also host netball games. The upgrade is being jointly funded through $27 million from Knox City Council and $105 million from the state government.
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Wednesday 17 August, Stableford: Ok, we’re back, ( from up north!) And, the course is still quite heavy, making good scoring difficult! One who did score well on this day was Ross Ferguson, amassing a creditable total of 36 points.This score was enough to edge out Neil Leckenby, who had to be content with the runner-up voucher. But Neil’s 35 points was a positive indication of his form for the upcom ing Master’s Pennant season, a solid boost for the mighty Warbie Gold squad! Balls crept all the way down to 31. The 4 NTP winners on the day were as follows Ray “Happy” Gilmore (3rd), Ron Wilson (5th), Darryl Ward (9th) and Steuart Hawke (15th). Steuart is another mem ber of the Warbie Gold squad, so the season is looking very bright indeed!
By Parker McKenzie Yarra Ranges Council has welcomed the Victo rian State Government’s new Fair Access Policy Roadmap, which will require local councils to ensure equitable access to sporting facilities for people of all genders to continue receiving infrastructure funding from July 2024. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence announced the three-phase initiative along side representatives from state sporting organ isations and local government and Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins. “The Fair Access Policy Roadmap will deliver greater health outcomes for all Victorians, a stronger community sport and recreation sec tor, and fairer use of public sporting assets.” Ms Spence said.
Mayor of Knox City Council Susan Laukens, CEO of Basketball Victoria Nick Honey, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopolous, Mount Waverley MP Matt Fregon and Bayswater MP Jackson Taylor at the State Basketball Centre.
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“Basketball is huge in Victoria, and we’re investing so more people can enjoy taking part in the sport they love, our top teams can train and be their best, and local sports have top-class facilities.” He said.The steel skeleton being installed was made using steel manufactured in Victo ria, with 90 per cent of the project being made with local materials and 10 per cent of the total estimated work hours being delivered by apprentices, trainees and ca dets according to the state government.
Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Ben Carroll said they are putting local jobs first throughout the upgrade.
“This landmark policy will ensure all Victorian women can fully participate in and enjoy the benefits of community sport, with fair op portunity and access to their local facilities.” Ms Hutchins said.
“Knox Basketball has nearly 1000 teams competing every week and is one of the largest basketball associations in Australia,” she said. “Knox Gymnastics often has waiting lists for young people and their families. This new home will be purpose-built for them and will allow more local children and adults to take part in gymnastics.”
The first phase of the initiative will see the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation provide training, education and support to local councils, sporting bodies and facilities to implement the roadmap. Office for Women in Sport and Recreation Director Sarah Styles said the landmark policy will ensure community sporting environments are welcoming, accessible and inclusive for everyone.“We’re looking forward to working with all stakeholders, wherever they are on their journey,” she said. The second phase will require local councils to develop equitable access and use policy and action plans, with stage three seeing local councils lose access to infrastructure funding if they don’t guarantee equitable access.
Yarra Ranges Council Environment and Infrastructure Director Mark Varmalis said the council is committed to improving opportunities for gender-diverse participation in sport and recreation across the LGA. “Over the past few years, council has invested significantly in new sporting infrastructure to support the growth of participation of women and girls,” he said. “This has included seven new pavilions, nine temporary change facilities and lighting upgrades to 12 ovals. This has resulted in a 68 per cent increase in female football participation, with over 1300 female players now regularly using these facilities.”
Soccer Club SeniorWomen’s team coach Aaron Jones said the club has excellent facilities for women, but not everyone in the community knows they can access them.
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By Parker McKenzie Installation of a 1250-tonne structural steel “skeleton” at the Knox State Basketball Centre has begun, a milestone in the $132 million upgrade to the facility. Located in Wantirna South, the upgrade includes performance training and administration facilities capable of hosting WNBL and NBL teams, 12 new community-accessible courts and gymnastics facilities. Bayswater MP Jackson Taylor said he was proud to see the home of basketball being built in Knox.
“Basketball is huge in Victoria, and we’re investing so more people can enjoy taking part in the sport they love, our top teams can train and be their best, and local sports have top-class facilities.”
“Not just in this area but inVictoria, I would say there are some limitations in terms of facilities,” he said. “There is access for the general community to use as well.We’ve got to try and use facilities like these, have it open to the public so that more people are aware that they’re there.”
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos said the government is supporting “the next generation of sporting champions and the communities behind them, ensure Victorian have access to first-class sporting facilities across the state.”
“We know how important it is to supportVictorian businesses to win work on the major projects we are delivering for communities across Victoria,” he said.
“The amazing facilities will support thousands of locals to dream big and get involved and the state-of-the-art centre will welcome nearly two million visitors annually, who’ll also be able to enjoy a new town square space,” he said.
Olinda-Ferny Creek Football Netball Club President Simon Gilson, who also coaches the women’s football team, said while he isn’t across the changes yet he believes on principle it will be good for women’s sport.
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