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By Mikayla van Loon As far as mental health support services go in the Yarra Ranges, headspace Lilydale is one of the most well-known even if it did just cel ebrate its first birthday. Although opening last July, headspace was able to officially launch and celebrate one year of operation on Thursday 25 August, bringing together each of the service’s sup portLilydale’snetworks.headspace team leader Sharon Patton said the process of establishing a ser vice of this kind in the Yarra Ranges began 12 years ago after a need was identified by the community.“Fromthat developed the Yarra Ranges youth roundtable and that was successful in securing a headspace nine years ago which identified Lilydale as the perfect location,” she“Unfortunatelysaid. there was no available in frastructure at the time and it fell to Knox.”
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A consortium of partners, including EACH, Inspiro, OELLEN and governments then worked towards a satellite headspace facility in the Yarra Ranges. “Since we opened the doors in July last year, we have supported 514 young people with mental health concerns, which is just shy of the national average,” Ms Patton said. Working closely with volunteers like Finn Stirling, who are part of the Youth Action Force, headspace is directed on what might be best for young people from a young per spective.“Wemeet monthly and we consult on things that are happening in the centre. So sometimes it might be about the physical space to see if things need to be more in clusive but then we also do the community engagement stuff at festivals and represent headspace,” they said.
“With increases in cases of mental health disorders in Victoria, addressing the needs
“In this part of Melbourne, it’s well known that there is greater demand than there are services for young people in mental health. Even with this service running, there’s still a gap,” she said.
“We’re probably seeing the impacts of Covid more now as people get out of lockdown, as they’re trying to re-engage with school, community and finding challenges along the way.”headspace
“I was also thinking about it before I heard [my friend] was doing it. I was like, I should shave my hair off or maybe cut it but then I heard about the Greatest Shave, so I was like, I might as well do that because my hair is going to a good cause,” he said.
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headspace Executive Director Debbie Mann, Wurundjeri Elder Perry Wandin, EMPHN CEO Janine Wilson, Youth Action Force member Finn Stirling, EACH CEO Natalie Sullivan, Clinical Manager Sharon Patton, Casey MP Aaron Violi and therapy dog Skip were pleased to officially launch and celebrate one year of headspace Lilydale. 295412
To donate to Nathan’s fundraiser and help him reach his new target, go to worldsgreatestshave.com/donate and search for Nathan Muys. Nathan will be shaving his hair after three years of growing it in early September for the World’s Greatest Shave.
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For Marie, seeing her son take on this challenge has been such a proud moment. “It was his decision to keep growing it. He had the opportunity to cut it off and he said no. “I think it’s fabulous what he’s doing. It’s just something small he can do that can really help people on a bigger scale.”
headspace Lilydale operations manager Lara Clark said young people had travelled from all over theYarra Ranges shire, as well as even further down the line, including places like Baw Baw. “It is interesting the places that you get people coming from where people are obviously desperate just to find services.
EACH CEO Natalie Sullivan said the Covid-19 pandemic proved how people can work from home and inner city suburbs are not necessarily the place people want to live. “As families are moving out, so are the children and so are the youth and so I think it’s great that this is a spoke from the heart of Knox but wouldn’t it be awesome if this was a hub for this area,” she said. “I think the demand is going to spread so not only is the demand going to increase in number but in geographical spread too. I think we’re really going to start seeing that a lot more as people are making a different lifestyle choice. So we’ll certainly continue to advocate for more services.”
By Mikayla van Loon What began as the growing of a mullet in 2019, has turned into a World’s Greatest Shave op portunity for one young Lilydale resident. Eleven year old Nathan, a Grade 5 student at Victoria Road Primary School, has been growing his hair for three years and decided it would be a nice thing to do if he shaved it for a good cause.
EMPHN CEO Janine Wilson said as the commissioning funding body for the Commonwealth, every few years EMPHN conducts a health needs assessment to understand the need for services.
“It started over Covid because we couldn’t get haircuts,” Nathan’s mum Marie said. “Then he decided to just keep growing it because a friend of ours did the Greatest Shave lastForyear.”Nathan, he said “it’s been fun having long hair” but he likes the idea that his hair will go to someone in need.
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and providing access to local support services to at-risk and vulnerable young people in the local community is vital.”
headspace people and culture executive director Debbie Mann said without the guidance of young people, the launch and success of the Lilydale branch would not have been“headspacepossible. is a place for young people and we’re guided by young people and their lived experiences,” she said. “Today would not have been possible without their contribution and I know just how vital headspace Lilydale has already proven to be for young people in this community.”Funded by the Australian Government through the Eastern Melbourne Primary HealthNetwork (EMPHN) and operated by EACH, both CEOs see the growth of headspace throughout the Yarra Ranges as being an essential next step for mental health.
Fundraising for the Leukemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave, Nathan had a target of $1000 which he has already surpassed and now hopes to increase with just two weeks left before the shave. At each donation milestone, Nathan was able to see what that money would go towards or fund for a family experiencing leukemia by receiving electronic badges. Nathan said he’d like to get to $1200, which gets him the ‘Beep Beep Badge’ but would provide people who are too sick following chemotherapy treatment with free transport. Marie said in just a couple of days Nathan’s fundraising efforts jumped from $500 to over $1000, something neither of them thought would happen.Preparing to shave his hair in front of the school assembly on Friday 9 September, Nathan said he was excited.
Lilydale provides support for young people aged 12 to 25 years, giving them access to youth-oriented mental health pro fessionals, general practitioners, drug and al cohol counsellors and to vocational and social serviceServicesproviders.aredelivered in-person, via phone and online. For more information, visit: callspace.org.au/headspace-centres/lilydale/heador(03)97357900tomakeabooking.
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For Finn, who has studied youth work and is passionate about working in the mental health space, what they enjoy most about volunteering at headspace is seeing their thoughts and feelings enacted upon to ensure the young people are getting what they need.Finn said it is both heartbreaking to know the number of young people who have already used the headspace service but so comforting to know they are supported. “As a young person who’s been living in the Yarra Ranges forever, there’s not a lot of places to funnel all of these young people that need support. “As sad as it is, we knew what the numbers were already, so it’s really great to know the numbers of young people who are getting actualFromsupport.”oneyoung person to another, Finn said “it’s okay to be exactly where you are right now and to be kind to yourself.”
Victoria SES Chief Officer Tim Wiebusch said with a wetter than average spring predicted for most of the state this year, “now is the time to Victoriansprepare”.should never be complacent when planning and preparing for the risk of fire and severe weather,” he said. “Get ready before the rain falls. We know this spring is expected to be wetter than average, and that early preparation is the best defence against storms.” He said if you ever come across flood water, it is vital you never enter it. “It can take just 15cm of water for a small car to float or lose traction, it may be the last decision you ever make,” Mr Wiebusch said. ”VICSES will continue to work closely with the emergency services sector to ensure the safety of Victorian communities, beyond the upcoming spring season.”
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“Forest Fire Management Victoria is working with all emergency sector partners to manage bushfire risk, prepare communities and plan rapid response to bushfires,” he “Wesaid. take every opportunity to manage bushfire risk 365 days a year, with different tools and methods, so we are well prepared for the bushfire season.”
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By Parker McKenzie The Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Spring, released on Wednesday 24 August, shows parts of the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Ranges are expected to have a reduced risk of fire over spring. According to the report, the rainfall across Victoria’s Eastern and northeast ranges over the past 12 months in conjunction with an above-average rainfall outlook “suggests a below average fire danger outlook in these areas.”“Some recent drying is evident across the eastern ranges but is expected to be offset by an above average rainfall expected in spring,” the report said. “Burnt areas from the 2018-19 and 201920 seasons are included as part of the below normal assessment in eastern Victoria.” On a map in the report showing the areas where below-average fire risks are expected, the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley are included.TheOutlook for spring, which covers September to November, is developed by the Australiasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council, state fire services and the Bureau of Meteorology.
“It doesn’t matter how small or trivial you think it might be. Every bit of information helps us piece together a larger puzzle to keep commuters safe.”
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Suspicious fire Police are seeking information regarding a suspicious fire in Lilydale, which occurred at a property development site on Hull Road between Sunday 7 August and Monday 8 August. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.
The Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Spring shows parts of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges are expected to have a reduced risk of bushfire over spring.Picture: AFAC
NEWS By Mikayla van Loon Victoria Police were seen in large numbers at Mooroolbark train station during the week carrying out a search operation of disembark ingMemberspassengers.from the Transit Safety Division and Eastern Region conducted the search un der Operation OMNI, which gives police addi tional powers to detect weapon offences in a designated search zone. “It’s our role to keep the community safe and we won’t tolerate weapons on the street,” Transit Safety Division Inspector Glen Finlay said.“We will continue to have a highly-visible presence and patrol community locations in cluding train stations across the network to prevent crime and identify and arrest offend ers.”222 people were searched as part of the operation, with four people arrested for various offences.These included two people for the possession of dependent drugs, a person who was wanted in relation to a criminal damage inci dent and another who was wanted on an out standing warrant. All were released either pending summons or on bail to appear at the magistrate’s court at a laterTwodate.more people were issued infringement notices for carrying a controlled weapon and dangerous article.
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Police were out in numbers on Tuesday 23 August as part of a transit operation detecting weapons and drugs at Mooroolbark Train Station.
STOPIT expands The Victoria Police service, called STOPIT that aims to call out unwanted sexual behaviour on public transport, which was launched on trains state-wide last month has expanded to trams and buses. More than 200 notifications have since been received through the text-based service, the first of its kind anywhere in Australia. Women and girls made up more than half of people using STOPIT. Victoria Police analysis shows almost 40 percent of all notifications related to threatening and offensive behaviour such as verbal abuse, harassment and racism. Almost one in four notifications related to unwanted sexual behaviour. Such behaviour can include catcalling, sexual gestures, non-consensual touching and flashing.Already a number of notifications received have been escalated to the Transit Crime Investigation Unit with detectives now investigating.Transit Safety Division Acting Superintendent Adam Tanner said without the STOPIT system these important pieces of information would never have come to police attention.
To use STOPIT commuters simply text ‘STOPIT’ to 0499 455 455. Regional bus services will be able to use this service. It is available in 13 languages.
“To think that kind of thing is happening so close to where you live is quite terrifying,” one personAnothercommented.person commented how her daughter had witnessed a police officer being harassed by one of the people being searched, something that was rather terrifying for the school aged girl who had been catching the trainThehome.Chief Commissioner has the power to declare a designated search zone under section 10D of the Control of Weapons Act.
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Forest Fire Management Victoria Chief Fire Officer Chris Hardman said the state is one of the most bushfire-prone areas in the world and even an outlook for an average fire season must be taken seriously.
“With the service now expanding to trams and buses we hope even more commuters have the confidence to call out unwanted sexual behaviour for what it is,” he said.
IGA fire Yarra Ranges CIU detectives released a CCTV image to its Eyewatch page, seeking information on the two people pictured in relation to a fire.Afire was started at the Warburton IGA 13 June this year. If anyone has information please contact Yarra Ranges Detectives on 9739 2401 or submit an anonymous report to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Two people have been identified by Yarra Ranges CIU detectives as possibly having information regarding the Warburton IGA fire.
The operation, which has been conducted at various other train stations across Melbourne, including Croydon, Dandenong, Melton and Deer Park, aims to enhance community safety, gather intelligence and deter anyone from carrying a weapon on public transport.YarraRanges Eyewatch posted the details of the operation on social media and while most responses were positive in thanking the police for keeping people safe, some were worried this was happening so close to home but others weren’t surprised at all.
“If parental concerns are of an acute or emergency nature, please attend the nearest Emergency Department.” Ms Bowen said should parents have concerns for their child, the best thing is to call either the MCH phone number or the 24/7 helpline, so staff can potentially prioritise children.“Wewill still see your child, it may just take longer to get an appointment. We will prioritise your appointment if you have concerns for yourself or your child’s welfare.” Montrose Maternal and Child Health centre is just one across the Yarra Ranges impacted by workforce pressures. Library staff take action
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Requests to speak to a union member undertaking industrial action were rejected because it is not an approved industrial action.
Other industrial actions will include handing out bookmarks about the campaign and putting campaign-related messages in the windows of library vehicles. Ms Darmanian said library workers want two workers at small branches and three at large branches present during work hours due to safety “Managementconcerns.at
“Staff pressures are largely due to sickness, which is of course unplanned,” Ms Bowen“Wesaid.are also in an in-between time, awaiting a MCH Nurse who has been successfully recruited into a new position.”
Eastern Regional Libraries can avoid highly disruptive strike action by ne gotiating with union members rather than dic tating the terms of the enterprise agreement,” she“Librarysaid. workers love their work and the communities they work in, and library management has pushed them to the point of taking industrial action by refusing to listen to their legitimate concerns,” Ms Darmanin said. Your Library is a beneficial enterprise with each of Maroondah, Knox and Yarra Ranges being represented on the board by two councillors each, with a corporate representative from each also appointed. It was created when Eastern Region Library Corporation was wound up for administrative reasons under the Local Government act 2020.
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Eastern Region Library Chief Executive Joseph Cullen was contacted for comment.
By Parker McKenzie Seeking a 3 per cent pay rise, instead of the offered 1.8 per cent rise from Your Libraries, union members at Eastern Regional Librar ies have begun industrial action and are also pursuing a minimum of three-hour shifts for casuals and minimum staffing levels to open branches.Theindustrial action launched by members of the Australian Services Union will in clude interrupting or stopping work to remove name badges, attaching enterprise bargaining agreement campaign material or putting on union-related clothing, an indefinite ban on performing work in clothes that doesn’t have EBA campaign material or in non-union relat ed clothes, waiving photocopying or printing charges by library members and voicing cam paignAustralianmessages.Services Union secretary Lisa Darmanian said workers at Eastern Region al Libraries who are union members have “stepped up action to get a fair deal.” “Workers are Eastern Regional Libraries are determined to get a decent pay rise, a fair go for casual workers, and safety at their work place,” she “Memberssaid.of the Australian Services Union want to reach agreement on the enterprise agreement and will continue to ramp up their protected industrial action until library man agement starts to listen.”
By Mikayla van Loon Maternal and child health (MCH) services across the Yarra Ranges have had to reduce and reschedule appointments as staffing pressures return across many sectors. Yarra Ranges Council first notified clients of the changes via social media on 8 August but suspect this will be an ongoing adjustment for at least another month. “We’re hoping towards the end of September that service provision will return to normal,” Director of Communities Corinne BowenThissaid.staff shortage is impacting all universal services offered by the council’s MCH practices, with all centres being impacted at different times and days. Yarra Ranges Council operates MCH clinics at Chirnside Park, Belgrave, Coldstream, Lilydale, Montrose, Monbulk, Wandin, Badger Creek and other locations.
Over the next few weeks, MCH services will be prioritising children aged zero to four months including home visits at twoweeks, four-weeks, eight-weeks and fourmonths.“Families may need to wait longer for their Key Age and Stage MCH appointments. We are hoping clients who had their appointments rescheduled will have to wait no longer than three weeks for their appointment,” Ms Bowen said.
The customer experience team can reschedule appointments on 1300 368 333 or the 24 hour phone service can give advice to parents by calling 13 22 29.
At a Knox City Council meeting on 27 June, CrYvonne Allred — who is on the board ofYour Library — said the corporation had a $2 million surplus mainly due to reduced services during the Covid-19 pandemic, which will be placed in a reserve account and used to acquire, refurbish and maintain library facilities.
Australian Service Union members are taking industrial action at Eastern Region Libraries.
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The 39-year-old first represented Australia in the indoor standing paravolley when he was just 17 at the 2000 Sydney Paralympics. Since then, standing ParaVolley, both indoor and beach, has ebbed and flowed in participation levels but sitting ParaVolley has always had a strong interest across the globe. The last chance three Australian Beach ParaVolley team representatives competed was in China in 2019, where nine men’s teams fought for the title but just two women’s teams participated.“Ourproblem has been getting women involved. We’re struggling but we’ve at least got a team. America has got a really good team, at least one if not two. “I think some South American nations do but that’s about it. So they won’t let our sport in [to the Paralympics] without a female com petition.”TheAustralian team currently have 12 women and 16 men playing and training around the country but Coburn is hoping that can expand in the lead up to both Games. Not only does interest in the sport need to grow around Australia but internationally as well, with Coburn saying “since 2019, when we last played, there’s probably an extra five or six nations in Europe and probably an extra six or seven in South America” participating.
“The more people who see us, the more players we will get, the more recognition we will get, and then maybe the more funding as well.”To donate to the GoFundMe, head to www. gofund.me/a67154ab or to contact the team, email
The team’s third camp for the year will be held in Canberra in just a few weeks time, where players from India will be making the trip over to partake in a mini-competition and demonstration in the Australian Beach ParaVolley National Series. Aside from donations, Coburn said local communities can help by spreading the word to build the profile of ParaVolley and hopefully attract some younger players to the sport.
By Mikayla van Loon Chirnside Park resident and ParaVolley player Nick Coburn has been spearheading a cam paign and fundraiser to get his sport to the Paralympics and Commonwealth Games in a few years Havingtime.put in a pitch to attend both the 2028 Paralympics and the 2026 Common wealth Games, the Australian Beach ParaVol ley team is patiently waiting for responses. “We’re nervous because we’re investing all this money and time and effort to build our sport up and we’re really hoping it gets in,” Co burn“It’ssaid.going to be a bit devastating if we don’t but it won’t be the end of us because the world of ParaVolley still wants the sport to grow. If it’s not the Paralympics in 2028 then we’ll try for Brisbane in 2032.”
The Australian Beach ParaVolley team is slowly expanding in the hopes they can compete at the 2028 Paralympics and the 2026 Commonwealth Games. SUPPLIED
Nick Coburn has been one of the players leading the charge in building the profile of the sport not just in Australian but around the world. The team are preparing to attend a camp in Canberra in September.
“So we’ll find out from the Commonwealth Games late this year and by January next we should find out about the Paralympics.”
Coburn said China and Iran have always been strong leaders in sitting ParaVolley, with China interested in joining the standing competition but his aim is to gain interest more broadly across Asia and Oceania nations. “It’s a bit of a catch 22 at the moment because if we get into both of those games, more nations will play but to get into those games, we need more nations to play.”
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Now that World ParaVolley has applied to the Los Angeles Paralympics committee, as well as the Victorian Commonwealth Games committee, it’s just a waiting game.
Coburn said LA is the perfect location to show off ParaVolley, that is why the American team has also been pushing quite hard for the sport to be included. With no adjustments needing to be made to the standard beach court for ParaVolley, Coburn said it is also a relatively cost effective sport to have at the Paralympics. While waiting for the outcome, the Australian ParaVolley team has established a GoFundMe to raise $10,000 for the team to hold practice camps, trainings, attend tournaments and purchase uniforms, all to prepare them for 2026 and 2028.
· Extreme Weather & Climate Change – our trees will be affected by a warming climate, storms and bushfire; · Tree Diversity & Performance – many of our trees are in poor condition and the diversity of species is narrow;
· Collaboration to reduce impacts of feral deer; · Increasing urban biodiversity; and · Support for community to learn more about and do more for their local environment.
Yarra Ranges Council has endorsed the draft Tree Canopy Strategy for public consultation at the Tuesday 15 August ordinary council meeting.Thestrategy will look to increase the tree canopy in order to aid climate issues, while also rebuilding the major losses of trees that we brought on by last year’s storms. It was also driven by the council’s 2019 endorsement of the Living Melbourne: Our Metropolitan Urban Forest, a strategy for a greener, more liveable Melbourne, which required a tree canopy strategy to be endorsed by 2022.ThedraftTree
Deputy mayor Johanna Skelton and Sien raised the Pride flag for the first time.
By Mikayla van Loon Yarra Ranges Council celebrated an important milestone for Wear It Purple Day by raising the Pride flag to stand side by side with the Austra lian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island flags. In a ceremony held on Friday 26 August at the newly developed council building, young people, council staff and councillors joined in the flag raising to recognise the LGBTQIA+ community.YouthAmbassador Sien Withers-Burke said as a rainbow young person, seeing the Pride flag become a permanent part of the council will have such an impact on young people in the Yarra Ranges. “As a rainbow young person myself, the rainbow flag being raised today means a whole lot to me,” they said. “It shows that not only the council but the whole of theYarra Ranges strives for inclusivity and makes me feel like it’s a safe place to be.”
Pictures: YARRA RANGES COUNCIL Yarra Ranges Council CEO Tammi Rose was proud to welcome youth representatives Tyrell and Sien, alongside Cr Johanna Skelton to launch the Pride flag raising ceremony.
· Expansion of the Ribbons of Green program;
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· Competing Infrastructure – our trees compete with other assets both above and below the ground;
“We wanted to include a flagpole which allowed us to then have moments like today where we can show our solidarity and raise a flag that shows a visual sign of support for many different days that we need to celebrate,” sheWhilesaid. as a society, Tammi said we have come a long way, work still needs to be done. “We know that the LGBTQIA+ community still experiences discrimination, violence and abusive behavior and leads to much worse mental health outcomes,” Tammi said. “Today isn’t just about raising the flag though. It’s about having a very public and a very noticeable sign of support. It’s about start ing conversations with our co-workers, with our friends and with our community about the im portance of the Pride flag in showing support.”
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· Infrastructure Projects – major projects, like new roads and level crossing removal, often involve trees having to be removed;
For Youth Advisory Group member Tyrell Moller, seeing the flag being raised was some thing“Longspecial.ago we didn’t think that something like this would actually happen and to see it happen makes you feel really special,” Tyrell said.Tyrell said the reason young people seem to take charge when it comes to LGBTQIA+ issues and awareness is because often it can feel like adults don’t always understand.
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Deputy Mayor Johanna Skelton had the honour of raising the flag alongside Sien and said she hopes for the day when gender and sexuatlity is not a point of division but of normal“Dayslife. like this exist, so that grownups and young people alike can gather around and give a massive community hug to all the people who are still suffering [from] people judging them on their gender and sexuality and people responding to them differently. “Laws and systems aren’t fair yet, we’ve got so far to go…we need to respect and honour and welcome people of all genders and sexualities.”
· Managing Large Habitat Trees –there are many of these trees, and they provide high level biodiversity values and provide critical ecological services. However, there is a need for good management processes so the community can feel confident in having them in the landscape; and
· Community Perception Council will work with the public to help them understand the benefits of trees and to understand community concerns about trees;
Canopy Strategy recognises 11 key issues and detail of how Council will address these issues. They are:
· Urban Heat – DELWP have measured vulnerability to heat across Melbourne. Lilydale, Mooroolbark and Kilsyth have areas of moderately high to high heat vulnerability;
Approaching an adult can sometimes be quite intimidating, soTyrell said having a group of young people to share experiences with and find a connection to is vital for finding who you are and learning about your sexuality. Wear It Purple Day is specifically designed for LGBTQIA+ young people to celebrate their gender and sexuality, while joining a community where they can feel safe and empowered. Tyrell said having a day for youth themselves “makes them feel so included” and “gives them a safe place to be.” Yarra Ranges Council CEO Tammi Rose said as part of the Civic Centre redevelopment, it was important to the council that a fourth flagpole was installed to ensure a Pride flag could be a permanent feature.
Cr Johana Skelton moved the motion, which was voted for unanimously. “We all know that council has a big role to play around planning, rules, recommendation and education that we make to the public as well as all the advocacy that we do with all the other agencies,” Cr Skelton said.
· Best Practice Tree Management – tree management has changed significantly in recent years. It is now much more asset focussed – like roads and footpaths. Good data is required to manage these valuable assets.
Yarra Ranges Council has released a draft plan that will look to implement protective measures for the region’s biodiversity. The draft Yarra Ranges Nature Plan; Protecting Our Biodiversity Assets 2022-2032 is out on public consultation from 24 August for eight weeks following the approval at the ordinary council meeting. The plan aims to support and retain flora, fauna and ecologies and maintain healthy landscapes to protect and enhance the environment. The plans targets include:
The draft plan has been costed at a total of $15.8 million for an investment period of 10 years.
Sien said as a rainbow young person, they didn’t have much support when trying to figure out who they were and what their sexuality was.
Youth ambassador Sien Withers-Burke and Youth Advisory Group member Tyrell Moller felt extremely special to see the Pride flag being raised at the council building.
“Back then, just the thought of someone using they/them pronouns was insane and that was only 2017. “I used to think the only place I could see a rainbow flag would be in someone’s window or garden but to see the rainbow flag being raised at the council building shows just how far we’ve come.”
· Managing Culturally Significant Trees –Yarra Ranges is fortunate to have many culturally significant trees, but currently they are not managed as they should be;
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1. Yarra Ranges achieves an overall‘net gain’ in native vegetation cover by 2032; 2. Triple restoration and revegetation works on private and Council managed land each year; 3. Increase the conservation value across our bushland reserve network over the next 10 years; and 4.Enable at least 200 land stewards to improve the biodiversity on their land each year The plan has 18 foundation actions which include: · Development and implementation of a Biolinks Plan;
· Embedding Indigenous land management into Bushland programs;
· Urban Development – our population is growing, and the associated development makes it difficult to have good tree cover unless it is well planned;
· Vacant Street Tree Sites – there are more than 16,000 vacant sites in the Lilydale area and surrounding suburbs;
“There’s a lot of us trying to figure out our sexuality and gender and just things around LGBTQIA+ and we probably feel like adults don’t really understand it, so when we take charge we just help each other.”
To purchase the land from the State government,Yarra Ranges Council needs $6.5 million. Cr Cox said $3.5 million of that would come from the Walling Ward public open space fund but the sale of the abovementioned blocks would contribute the rest. Cr Cox referenced the decision to purchase 150 Cambridge Road as “such an important decision council made earlier this year” and as the most significant land decision made since Lilydale Council decided to build Lillydale Lake. While the sale of 182-184 Cambridge Road Kilsyth was uncontested by both councillors and the public, the same cannot be said for the remaining three blocks in question.
Cr Cox resolved to move forward with the recommendation to sell 16 Ellis Court, while Cr Skelton spoke against the motion and said these small parcels of land “are only going to increase in their value both environmentally andCrculturally.”Fullagar and Cr Sophie Todorov also voted against the motion but it was passed by the council, meaning all four blocks of land are due to be sold.
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Given Ms Hook raised the issue of the land being acquired by the council as a donation, Cr Cox moved an alternate motion to delay the decision until an investigation into the history of the land could be fully understood.
Losing the vote for this alternate recommendation, Mayor Jim Child moved the original motion to sell the land and said he believed there was enough evidence to prove this land did not require further investigation.
Cr Skelton and Cr Fullagar both spoke against the sale of this land, with Cr Fullagar saying there was no rush for the council to locate the funds for the purchasing of 150 CambridgeWhileRoad.itdivided councillors, the motion to sell the land was carried.
danger to pedestrians, vegetation impacts, car parking, oversaturation of the land use and decreased property value.
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By Renee Wood An application for a childcare centre on Songbird Avenue in Chirnside Park has been referred to VCAT due to Yarra Ranges Council’s failure to make a decision in the required 60 days.Thereferral was announced at the Tuesday 23 August council meeting when the matter was due to be deliberated. Prior to the VCAT referral, council officers recommended the permit be refused due to failing to meet the planning scheme, the impact it would have local roads and a lack of car parking accessibility.
The final parcel of land for debate was 16 Ellis Court Mooroolbark, in which Stephen Wyatt said the council had a responsibility to provide a variety of active and passive open spaces in the shire, as well as to planting trees in urban “Councilcommunities.needstoretain every skerrick of land to plant and develop passive open space,” he Mrsaid.Wyatt said in selling these parcels of land it was “devaluing the Yarra Ranges’ environmentalQuestioningcredentials.”theneed to acquire funding so quickly, given the council has four years to pay the State government the full amount, MrWyatt said he does not believe the council has consid ered alternative ways of raising the funds.
Walling ward resident and owner of a prop erty bordering 9ATinarra Court Kilsyth, Patricia Curtis spoke in objection to the sale of this land. “Selling green spaces to buy green spaces… that to me is just madness,” she said. “Green spaces don’t need to be used to be appreciated. I respect what councillor Cox has said but there is a passive use in some of these green spaces that needs to be considered as well.”Putting forward the motion to sell the land anyway, Cr Cox said “I regret having to sell this land but I think we need to for what I think is the overall good of the residents of Kilysth.” Cr Johanna Skelton objected to this motion being carried, questioning the directors on whether the council has some ability to con trol or guide the sale towards social or commu nityRecognisinghousing. the difficulty Cr Cox was facing, Cr Fiona McAllister spoke for the motion and said it “is one of the hardest things for a ward councillor to have to do to put forward a motion to sell green space.”
9A Wannan Court, Kilsyth or known to residents as Dorothy Olsen Reserve was debated by councillors on the appropriateness of the sale. 182-184 Cambridge Road, Kilsyth was the first block of land to be decided on being passed easily by the councillors. STEWART CHAMBERS
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9A Tinarra Court Kilsyth is a large open space loved and used by residents.
Resident James Ankles said he was against the project on 25 and 27 Songbird Avenue due to safety and traffic concerns.
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“Songbird avenue in my opinion is already used by residents for parking and parents to access the Chirnside Park school and this has produced increased traffic, congestion and that adding a childcare centre in Songbird Avenue would further aggravate the problem,” Mr Ankles said.
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The permit will now be considered at VCAT.
At the council meeting on Tuesday 23 August the items referring to the sale of 182-184 Cambridge Road Kilsyth; 9A Tinarra Court Kilsyth; 9A Wannan Court Kilsyth; and 16 Ellis Court Mooroolbark were raised. Walling ward councillor Len Cox said in order to purchase the land at 150 Cambridge Road Kilsyth, the site of the former Pembroke High School, the council needed to find funds from his ward.
“We’re making a strategic, community focused, long term decision to sell small fragments of community space much loved and enjoyed by few for a large piece of green space…that will be much loved and enjoyed by thousands.”CrSkeltonand Cr Andrew Fullagar voted against the motion to sell 9A Tinarra Court Kilsyth but were overruledbyfellowcouncillors. The property of 9A Wannan Court Kilsyth brought much deliberation from the councillors, with an alternate motion submitted. Wannan Court resident Andrea Hook also spoke in objection to the sale of her neighbouring property, referencing that the land had been given to the council by Dorothy Olsen when she subdivided in the 1980s. “She was a very community minded member of the Kilsyth area and had even put a covenant on the block so the area would be a certain standard,” she said. Ms Hook said for 32 years, herself and residents of Wannan Court have maintained the reserve so aptly named after its donor, to ensure it was a space for the community to use.
“While the proposal does meet a number of requirements of the scheme, the overall location is inappropriate to the degree that the proposal is not appropriate cited or serviced by a main road,” Cr Child said.
There were 32 objections to the build and Songbird Avenue for traffic, noise pollution,
Cr McAllister seconded the motion and said “when a reserve is named after someone and we’re not sure as to whether this was property gifted to council by that individual, I think we need to be very certain of that before we make a decision.”Directorof environment and infrastructure Mark Varmalis said he was quite confident that this reserve was part of the subdivision which resulted in 18 blocks being created and as part of the subdivision act, it was a requirement that a five per cent section be used as open space.
The proposed facility would care for 80 students with 15 staff members, while 17 car spaces were planned for. Mayor Jim Child moved an alternate motion stating that had council been able to make a decision, it would have been to resolve a refusal and a notice would have been issued to the applicant.
Mrs Keating said for some students who have never had the ability to pursue acting, dancing or singing, primary school productions can ignite a desire to explore that more in high school or as a career. “[Some] found a love for acting or performing and may want to do that further on into secondary school or as a career.
disability and the aid staff were fantastic in making sure we could make it an inclusive play so all children could, even with disability, be on stage and be part of it.”
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“It’s a great opportunity for children to experience that and see that as an alternative pathway in learning and career but also discover their talents because not all children have that opportunity to discover those talents outside of school.” Seeing students develop and come out of their shell over the last 10 to 12 weeks was something Mrs Keating felt privileged to witness. first production in
“It’s not until we started going through the history of some of what you’ve achieved over your lifetime that we realised what amazing students come from Lilydale High,” she said.
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The variations in career paths and roles were spread across each area of society, with the inductees noted for everything from pub lic service to on screen appearances, sporting legacies and cartography. Mr Harmsworth studied at Lilydale High School from 1959 to 1962 before completing his final two years of schooling at theVictorian Police Cadets. He was a member of Victoria Police from 1963 to 1973 where he helped es tablish the design of an operational computer system.Later he went on to complete a course in computer programming, where he ended up using his skills in the Department of Trans port’s automatic data processing branch.
said the show followed the capture of Mr Wolf, his court case for crimes against the citizens of the forest and a few musical numbers in between from Daisy the Cow.
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opportunity.havetunitysportingtosuchcidethetion,WithnotonestudentleftoutoftheproducMrsKeatingsaiditgaveeverystudentopportunitytodiscovertheartsanddewhetheritwassomethingtheyenjoyed.“Oneofthegreatthingsisitgiveschildrenanopportunitytofocusontheartsandshineinthearts,”shesaid.“Weoftencelebratetheacademicorthetalentsbutthisgivesusanoppor-toreallysourceoutthosechildrenwhotalentsintheartsandtogivethemthat“Wehavequiteanumberofstudentswith
The newest inductees were welcomed into the Gallery of Achievement by Lilydale High School principal Wendy Powson and Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence. Pictures: MIKAYLA VAN LOON
TheAugust.Gallery of Achievement was first launched in 2019 at the school’s centenary celebrations as a way of honouring and recog nising past students who had made significant contributions to their community, whether through their career, volunteering, sporting achievements or in the arts.
Mooroolbark East Primary School student Jack Miller played the role of Mr Wolf.
“We wanted to be able to acknowledge those Lilydale High School students who have gone on to serve their community or excelled in their area of expertise,” she said. “They are an important part of the rich history of our school and although education and schools have gone through many changes, es pecially in the last two and a half years, we be lieve it’s important to remember and acknowl edge the past to enable us to build a positive future for our current students.” Ms Powson also said the Gallery of Achievement proved to students that there was not just one path to take to be successful after leaving“Thereschool.are some pretty amazing things that you can go out there and do and just the breadth of what people have got involved in after they leave Lilydale High School has been fabulous to see and to hear today,” she said. The inductees included Peter Harmsworth AO, Jim Johnson, Adam Mattinson, Robyn Nethercote, Dan Nixon and Rosemary Varty OAM.These newest inductees join people like the late Archie Roach, Harry Garside, Professor Mark Cook, Miriam Knee and Erin McIntyre. Ms Powson took a moment at the beginning of the awards ceremony to honour Archie Roach and said “he was a past Lilydale High school student and a great Australian so we were very sad to hear about Archie.”
“You look around the group here today and the breadth and contribution of people is just fabulous. So it is good to come back to my alma mater and get recognition from a school, that at that stage, for me, was just fabulous,” he “Wesaid.had a great headmaster and we had a great teaching staff and it was just a brilliant time. So it was good grounding.”
Grandparents, past students, staff, family and friends filled out the George Wood Performing Arts Centre in Ringwood to watch all 620 students, from Prep to Grade 6 appear on thePerformingstage. a twist of the traditional fairytale Little Red Riding Hood, Mrs Keating
Mr Johnson played nearly every sport possible in the area, from cricket at Mooroolbark, Ringwood and South Belgrave, football at Mount Evelyn, Ringwood, South Belgrave and Croydon, as well as baseball at Ringwood. He was even the inventor of the commonly used AFL ‘stab punt’ kicking technique.
“We only hope that everyone here, all of our current students, can also go into the future with such optimism.”
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In 1992 Mr Harmsworth was elected as the deputy secretary and eventually director of the newly formed Department of Education. Over a 44 year career in public service, Mr Harmsworth moved across many departments within the government, held senior advisor roles and went on to consult after his retirement in 2007.
By Mikayla van Loon For the first time in three years, students at Mooroolbark East Primary School took to the stage to put on their production ofWhat’s the Crime Mr PresentedWolf?across two nights on Monday 22 andTuesday 23 August, principal Deborah Keating said it was a marvellous display of community spirit. “It was just a great celebration of the arts and for me, and the teachers, it was wonderful to see the community come together again after so long,” she said.
Directed by performing arts teacher Michael Jones, Mrs Keating said he did an incredible job in helping students learn lines and pulling it all together.
Six past students have been added to the Gallery of Achievement display at Lilydale High School.
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“In the last few months I was here, from about July, we moved from out in the sticks at Montrose with tank water and not very much else to the bottom storey of a double storey house in Brighton and I travelled to Lilydale to go to school. From Brighton to the city to Lilydale and back again,” Mr Johnson said. Rosemary Varty also attended Lilydale High School in a similar era to Mr Johnson when the school was transitioning from an elementary to high school from 1945 to 1949. Ms Varty served as a member of the Victorian Parliament in the seat of Nunawading from 1985 to 1992 and then as the member for Silvan from 1992 to 1999. She also became parliamentary secretary of the cabinet. She was also recognised for her role in the merger between the Victorian Ladies Bowling Association and the Royal Victorian Bowls Association, which is now known as Bowls Victoria.Three graduates from 2005 were also recognised at the ceremony.
Principal Wendy Powson said it was important to share the school’s history with the pres ent and future generations of students.
Ms Nethercote for her contribution to the arts, hospitality and travel industries, working on the TV show ‘What’s Up Down Under’, as well as the fishing show ‘River to Reef’. She was also a big contributor to World Vision as a youth relationship representative where she was able to help coordinate fundraising efforts and was the biggest the school had ever seen. After finishing high school, Mr Mattinson followed a path to become a cartographer and geospatial analyst where he creates maps, particularly contributing to rail projects in Victoria, as well as sustainability efforts. He has also been working on the creation of a ‘Lord of the Rings’ style map of the Yarra Ranges standing 2.5 metres wide and 1.5 metresTakingtall. his performing arts prowess from high school to the Victorian College of the Arts, Mr Nixon completed a masters degree in screenwriting.Heisnow inspiring the next generation as founding director of the Melbourne Young Writers Studio and is producing two children’s TV shows which will be aired on ABC and Apple TV respectively. Ms Powson congratulated each of the inductees for their incredible talent and work throughout their long and short careers.
It is estimated that the solar array could save more than 800,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy per year which is equivalent to the energy use of around 350 homes.
Energy, Environment and Climate Change minister Lily D’Ambrosio said this was one of the first large scale battery installations to occur at a retail facility in Australia, something the Victorian government was happy to support with a grant of $500,000.
“It’s about changing behaviour and changing the thinking to a cycle economy rather than linear which is really the key factor and behaviour changes are the hardest thing to do and I actually think that’s the hardest part of climate change and sustainability,” Mark said. The compost hub will operate on an optin basis where people sign up for free and can use a compost caddy to bring food scraps to a larger waste bin. Volunteers will then, on a weekly roster, add the organic waste to the compost bins and maintain the turning over of theMarkcompost.said this will function as part of the revitalisation of The Bridge House where sustainability is a major focus and will incorporate the growing of a community garden.
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“Sometimes we all just need a bit of information and encouragement from others to grow greater sustainability practices and ways of reducing waste – it can be a lot of fun.” Max said there were three main goals that both CAWRS and Japara are focused on achieving.“Oneisto help enable your community and primarily volunteer based organisations and groups to divert as much compostable and or ganic waste from landfill as possible,” he said. “The second one is, recycling is not a new concept but the messaging around it is very confusing, and it changes from municipality to municipality. So how can we break down that barrier of language and messaging? “The third one is working with traditional owner groups to get the message out there, to raise greater awareness about what it means to care for Country.”
The partnership between GPT, Shell Energy and the Victorian government will improve the building’s energy efficiency by 50 per cent through renewables and the offsetting of GPTemissions.GroupCEO Bob Johnston said the company was very proud to be one of the leaders in taking steps toward a carbon neutral energy space when the hub was launched on Monday 22 August.
By Mikayla van Loon Chirnside Park Shopping Centre has joined the list of centres around Australia to have made the switch to renewable energy, becoming the first GPT Group owned complex to make the transition.
Shell Energy Australia CEO Greg Joiner said to be successful in an initiative of this kind, organisations need to come together to achieve“Thisinnovation.isthesortof innovation we love to see come to fruition and the energy transition is about getting on and doing stuff and it’s about great collaboration,” he said. Mr Johnston said the focus now will be to adopt the Smart Energy Hub approach across the entire GPT portfolio where possible to“en hance the resilience of the electricity grid.”
Volunteers were proud to see there work at the Kilsyth Compost Hub finally come to fruition after months of planning andPictures:building.MIKAYLA
“So the compost hub is the next best thing because there is that sense of contribution and sense of participation that people feel when ever they are part of these community based spaces.”Japara board chairperson Mark Doubleday said this was just the first project of many for the community space to reinvigorate the gar dens and bring people together. “Japara is very pleased to be a part of this project. We know many in the community want to do the right thing and learn about sustainable living and also volunteer to help establish community opportunities,” he said.
Volunteers gathered at The Bridge Gardens on Wednesday 24 August to officially launch the project.
“We recognised some time ago that a new energy ecology has emerged and one that moved beyond a simple transaction between big generators and a consumer,” he said. “This means our buildings can now be a generator, a flexible consumer and a storer of energy or as we are seeing here at Chirnside Park, a smart energy hub.”
Ms D’Ambrosio said projects like this contribute to Victoria’s target of reducing the State’s emissions by half by 2030 and net zero by 2050.Thisproject was one of 109 to be funded through the government’s Business Recovery Energy Efficiency fund, of which 100 have now been completed.
Chirnside Park now includes a two megawatt-hour (MWh) battery coupled with a 650 kilowatt (kW) solar array, in addition to a flexible energy consumption program called Loadflex that will enhance the stability of the electricity grid during times of energy supply constraints.TheSmart Energy Hub uses predictive technology that enables electricity demand reductions of up to 70 per cent of peak demand loads, which also assists in lowering the total cost of energy for the centre.
“The Community Sustainable Food Garden Project is the first step of a longer-term plan to establish The Bridge as a local hub for the community to learn and develop sustainable living and food practices,” he said. It will also offer opportunities for education and training, as well as eventually be used as part of a canteen service for visitors to the reserve.To register your interest in becoming a member of the Kilsyth Compost Hub, go to https://forms.gle/hspAk376YGgkKzz29
“While this is about creating clean energy, it is also about, of course, the integration of technologies which give you a more efficient use of the energy that is available,” she said.
As one of 10 compost hubs being established across three council areas, including the Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Cardinia, Max said the Yarra Ranges was the only LGA to not have a food organics and garden organics (FOGO) system in place to allow residents to compost scraps. “Even in Maroondah and Cardinia, where people can put food scraps into their garden waste bin they’re choosing not to. “Their garden waste bin is only collected on a fortnightly basis, so there is still a demand. There’s still a need for these compost hubs even in municipalities where there is a FOGO system in Changingplace.”people’s habits to create more sustainable practices is one of the main challenges the compost hub is facing but Max and Mark hope it’s a step in the right direction to starting the conversation.
Shell Energy CEO Greg Joiner, Energy, Environment and Climate Change minister Lily D’Ambrosio, GPT Group CEO Bob Johnston and Eastern Metropolitan Region MP Sonja Terpstra launched the Smart Energy Hub on Monday 22 August.
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By Mikayla van Loon Kilsyth’s very own compost hub has officially been launched after months of planning and building by volunteers. Housed at The Bridge House gardens on Durham Road, the establishment of the com post hub was a joint project between Commu nity Alliance for Waste Reduction and Sustain ability (CAWRS) and Japara Neighbourhood House, funded by the Recycling Victoria Com munities Fund, delivered by SustainabilityVic toria on behalf of the Victorian Government. CAWRS co-project manager Max Godber said for many people living in the urban parts of the Yarra Ranges, they may not have the ability to compost at home but this project gives an alternative. “If you don’t have a compost bin at home, let’s be honest, composting at home is not for everyone. You need space. You need time. And you need the appropriate knowledge,” he said.
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Though often feeling “dark and grouchy”, the child decides to remain kind, fun and brave – just like his mother. Through love and laughter, and “all the kisses and cuddles and giggles and snuggles”, he concentrates on helping her get better. In Heinemann’s words: “It sounds quite heavy, but it’s actually a really fun, bright and light book. There’s lot of joy. There’s lots of hope.”
With the entrance of Rosalind’s dance, anxious TV weatherman Howard - one man with two mistaken identities - and Richard Maynard, the wealthy lawyer hoping to lure Charlotte away to his mansion - the confusion only intensifies.Witha plethora of pratfalls, slamming doors aplenty, and backstage shenanigans. Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo is a fastpaced, hilarious screwball comedy in the old tradition, a throwback farce, a valentine to the stage and the larger-than-life personalities that inhabit the world of theatre.
The Next 365 Days Starring Anna-Maria Sieklucka, Michele Morrone and Simone Susinna Rated R18+ 1.5/5 The perplexingly-titled The Next 365 Days (sequel to 365 Days and 365 Days: This Day) is marginally better than its predecessors, but punishingly bland more than anything else. It’s hard to summarise The Next 365 Days, as so little happens in this film; Laura (Anna-Maria Sieklucka) and Massimo (Michele Morrone) are driven apart by vague angst from the previous film. Like its predecessors, The Next 365 Days is slow and shallow, and can’t convey tone without a string of pop songs. Sieklucka has some moments of solid acting in her own language (Polish), but she and Morrone are still terrible at acting in English. The sex scenes fail to sizzle when the players lack chemistry. Nacho (Simone Susinna), Laura’s love interest from the previous film, returns to court her, and while he is a gentler alternative to Massimo the kidnapper, the film is somehow unaware of Nacho’s deception and subtle coercion. The plot seems to build to Laura realising she can find happiness without Nacho or Massimo, but the flat climax throws up its hands, drops any scarce sense of conflict and has Laura and Massimo reconcile. This tepid ending makes the background mob war and Nacho completely redundant. It’s worth noting this series’ cursed pedigree: the 365 Days novels by Blanka Lipi?ska originated as Fifty Shades of Grey fan fiction, which in turn originated as BDSM-themed Twilight fan fiction. What terrible singularity will popular culture collapse into if we get 365 Days fan
Eltham Little Theatre’s production of ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ It is the summer of 1953, and George and Charlotte Hay, formerly a couple of Broadway stars, have taken their run-down touring company to Buffalo, NewYork. In Buffalo they have the intention of running Cyrano de Bergerac and Private Lives in repertory, all the while grumbling about missed Hollywood opportunities. But onstage harmony is compromised when George performs an off-stage infidelity, impregnating the company’s ingenue. When Charlotte learns of this, she prepares to run away with the family lawyer, sending light-weight George on a grief-stricken drinking binge. It turns out that Frank Capra is headed to town on a talent scouting mission looking to hire the couple for his swashbuckling Scarlet Pimpernel epic. As a result, the Hay family - including scornful, deaf motherin-law Ethel, determinedly practical daughter Rosalind, and dashing actor Paul, Rosalind’s ex boyfriend - must work overtime to get sloppy drunk George into his Cyrano hat and nose and worse... or his Elyot Chase smoking jacket?
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Indeed, thanks to Pulga’s vivid, colourful illustrations, we witness the magic happening when family members work together to overcome physical, emotional and psychological hardships. Of ultimate importance is for parents and children to have open and honest conversations, which helps both sides get a clear sense of what the future may hold for them.
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In Pink Punk Mum, the child has always known his mother as having “a special sparkle”: “She is kind. She is fun. She is brave. Everyday after school we do something wonderful together.” But when she is diagnosed with cancer, he becomes confused: “All this information made my head hurt. I felt funny in the tummy, and I could nt find my words. So, I went and watched the fish for a while.”
Season: 2 - 17 September The Basin Theatre presents ‘Gentlemen Incorporated’ A slightly risque Australian comedy by Deborah Mulhall and directed by Julie Cunningham. Damien is a male escort who runs a rather successful business that caters to wealthy and successful women.
For example, in the book, the child knows it is not his mother’s fault that he misses out on fun activities. More importantly: “I was surprised to see Mum with no hair. But I did not get scared. After all, she was stillTheMum.”child further participates in his family’s journey through adversity, instead of being “protected” from it. “Mum let me be her hairdresser. I spiked her hair on top of her head. Then I coloured it pink. She was Pink Punk Mum!” Such sense of belonging, of being to gether, sharing a purpose and rightful re sponsibilities, is priceless. It serves as the best medicine any family can ever receive – not just for those suffering from illness, but also for their loved ones confronted with fear, anxiety and uncertainty. Psychologists say stories like Pink Punk Mum are particularly useful for young children. But these are helpful for adults as well, as it takes time to process what is lost and to start moving forward again.Never underestimate the power of storytelling. In Heinemann’s words: “To give someone a laugh, bring a little bit of joy, to bring a bit of lightness to what is a really dark situation... that would be wonderful.” FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN the valley’s borders a comedy may be found
When his old friend Marc returns from backpacking around Europe, Damien talks him into ‘helping’ with an over-tight schedule. But unbeknownst to Marc and Damien, Marc’s mother Elinor is one of Damien’s clients. So is his girlfriend’s boss.
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As Mayor of the Yarra Ranges, and as a custodian of a beautiful piece of the UpperYarra, I’m pleased that Council has released its Draft Nature Plan; Protecting Our Biodiversity Assets 2022-2032.Weknow that the natural environment here is unique, highly valued by our community and central to the character of the region. Our community is connected to our spaces and the things that live and grow here. In all corners of theYarra Ranges, you don’t have to look far to find passionate and dedi cated groups, working tirelessly to care for, preserve and enhance our natural environ ment.Our draft plan outlines plans, goals, actions and targets that we’ll work to meet, all with the goal of protecting and enhancing what we have close to home. Through this plan, we’ll work together with our community and develop a Biolinks Plan –how we’ll re-connect habitat through the different parts of our landscape. We will lead by example, making sure we balance the needs of the environment with sustainable growth; we’ll use expert analysis, researched information and community input to leave our environment and our region better than we found it. We’ll mitigate threats – habitat loss, pest animals and weed invasion; development pressure, stormwater impacts and the everincreasing risk of extreme weather events. We’ll embed Indigenous cultural practices into the way we manage the environment, building a deeper connection to country and community.Nowthat we’ve finished off the draft, we need to know if we’ve got it right. Over the next two months, we want to engage with residents, community groups, visitors, business owners, volunteers and anyone who has a thought about nature in the Yarra Ranges – no matter how big or small those thoughts may seem. Please take a moment to visit shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.au to take a look before submissions close, and keep an eye out for our teams in your community who will be keen to chat about this plan – and your thoughts.
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A review of Pink Punk Mum by Kala Heinemann Thanks to Eastern Regional Libraries, this reviewer received a copy of Pink Punk Mum, written by Queensland author Kala Heinemann and illustrated by Phillipines-based artist Babie Alexandra Pulga.Heinemann’s story was reported by ABC journalist Jasmine Hines back in April. It described her as having always wanted to write children’s books but was “pulled away to other dreams, studying international law and living overseas with her Heinemannfamily”. was diagnosed with stage-four or metastatic breast cancer while living in Israel in 2018. After returning to Australia, she decided to write a book about a child helping his mother through cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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Australasian Porcelain Art Teacher (Vic) Inc would love to welcome everyone to our Exhibition at the Sage Hotel and bring an awareness of their art to people who know little about it. There will be Porcelain Artists from WA, SA, NSW, Qld and Asia attending and displaying their amazing art as well as conducting demonstrations.TherapyAnimals Australia is the nominated charity for the 18th Australasian Porcelain Art Teachers Exhibition & Convention. It is a Melbourne based charitable organisation that specialises in training assistance dogs, therapy dogs and therapy animals throughoutVictoria. Their therapy animals are trained to provide emotional support, companionship and relief from symptoms related to mental health and physical disabilities/illness. The Sage Hotel is easily accessible from Ringwood Train Station or if driving enter via East 6 on Warrandyte Road, this is Eastland’s B1 Carpark. Follow the signs to Valet parking and the Sage Hotel. further information contact Louisse Bosschieter 0422 092 035 Louisse and Jenny from Australasian Porcelain Art Teacher (Vic) Inc. 289642 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERSExamples of the beautiful art created by the porcelain artists. 289642
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mailcommunity.com.au Tuesday, 30 August, 2022 | MAIL 11 Exhibition & Convention 7th – 10th September 2022 18th PorcelainAustralasianArtTeachers The Sage Hotel | 211 Maroondah Highway RINGWOOD Victoria 12558645-ET35-22 Official Opening: 7th September 7pm - Tickets available Open to the public: 8th, 9th, 10th September Thursday/Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-2pm OILS ON PORCELAIN • An exhibition and sale of hand painted porcelain • Demonstrations conducted daily • Commercial Booths For more information contact: Louisse0422Bosschieter092035 Admission $5 ADMIRE PORCELAIN ART Fostering the fine arts
Australasian Porcelain Art Teacher (Vic) group of Porcelain Art Teachers come together to foster the fine art of Porce lainMembersPainting.come from all over Victoria and have many different styles of painting from traditional to contemporary. The group’s aim is to promote the art of Porcelain Painting and stimulate an awareness of the art through classes, demonstrations, semi nars and holding a biennial regional exhibi tion as well as taking part in the Australasian Convention and Exhibition which is held in a different state each second year. They are now very excited to be hosting this exhibition at the Sage Hotel Ringwood in SeptemberPorcelain2022.art is a very versatile art form. The painting is executed on glazed porcelain using mineral powder paints mixed with an oil. There is no limit to the pieces that can be painted from plates, vases, trinket boxes and tiles that can be framed to hang on the wall. There are many techniques and materials available to the porcelain artist including texture paste and lustres to name a couple. Paint is applied over the glaze and fired in a kiln to 800°. Subjects are many and varied, traditional or innovative, there are no boundaries, let your imagination run wild.
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The Lilydale Over 50s were able to bring home a win too, triumphing 52 to 46 in good conditions for nighttime footy.
12 MAIL | Tuesday, 30 August, 2022 mailcommunity.com.au Subscribe to any of the Star DigitalMailEditions for FREE 12481673-SN07-21 Mail Tuesday, 2 February, 2021 made their return to school following summer holidays, while 2021’s preps got their first taste of primary school life.Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy Back school!to A Star News Group Publication Phone: 5957 3700 Trades and Classifieds: 1300 666 808 SPORT PROPERTY GUIDEPAGE 8PAGE 3 Brown’s AFLW debut Sanders relives rally New Aussies welcomed Mail A worthy brand Back school!to Scan this QR code to subscribe Or visit mailcommunity.com.au/subscribe Mail NEWS Match for mental health
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The combined Over 50s cohort. Picture: SUPPLIED Players gather for a ball up. The Falcons line up a shot for goal.
The veteran side was able to don the blue and gold for the first time in 2022 and took on their teammates-come-adversaries in Plenty Valley, with who they merged in order to play thisEventseason.organiser and Lilydale ruckman Michael O’Dwyer said they were very excited to have the game taking place. “It’s a wonderful thing for us to be able to put the blue and gold on and it’s a great opportunity for us to raise some funds for a really important cause in the Black Dog Institute,” he said. “They do some incredible work with research, education and support services. We know, the stats are really strong on this, that one in five people at the moment is experiencing a mental health challenge and this is an incredible way to normalize the experience of mental health and mental health support and then strike a really positive blow.”
The Lilydale players get a three-quarter time rev up, with a special guest appearance from Spiderman.Pictures: CALLUM LUDWIG
The Lilydale Over 50s side pulled on the boots for one last time this season in a charity effort for The Black Dog Institute.
“Support networks are really important in a time of crisis, and this team is really symbolic of our own support networks,” he said. “We all need to extend that to people who don’t have that support, it’s so important. Women are far better at it than men, and men need somewhere that isn’t work and not necessarily family where they can come to express and empathize and support each other. That’s why community sport is great.”
A number of key stats have been highlighted by the Lilydale Football Netball Club from the Black Dog Institute: Nearly 9 people a day die by suicide (that’s double the road toll) with 75 per cent of them being men. Suicide is the number one cause of death for people aged 15-44 and two in five Australians ages between 16-85 have experienced a mental health disorder at some stage in their life. Mr O’Dwyer said the Lilydale Over 50s are a tight bunch of blokes and the camaraderie that we feel as a team coming together is about having support networks for each other.
“I took a photo of my year 8 homegroup teacher Sue Contarino from Healesville High School. She did the walk with me for ovarian cancer awareness and I took her picture maybe a year before she passed away,” he said. “We had a really lovely catch-up and talk about it for the paper and took a portrait there. There’s nothing incredibly detailed or technical about the image, but it’s a very lovely and emotional one.”
A website will soon be created featuring all 1000 portraits and after a trip to New York, where he plans to finish taking the final photo graphs needed, Mr Graham said he will launch a new project about photographing people with relics and items with sentimental or emotional value. This time, however, he won’t be setting a deadline. “For example, I got this ring made in 2018 when I hit 500 portraits and I had my first solo exhibition. I thought I’m going to com memorate it with a little object and now it’s one of my most prized possessions,” he said. “There are so many people I know who have a tattoo or an object that has been passed down to them to commemorate something. I really love the stories behind those things, so I think after telling 1000 people’s stories, I’d love to tell the stories of the objects that they have withYouthem.”can find his 1000 Portrait Project at facebook.com/1000PortraitProject/ and his relic project at jessedgrahamphoto.com/relics
Photographer Jesse Graham is closing in on 1000 portraits. Picture: PARKER MCKENZIE Jesse’s 228th portrait,of his year 8 homeroom teacher Sue Contarino. Picture: JESSE GRAHAM
One of those people was someone Mr Graham had a personal connection with, who be came his 228th portrait.
During the project inspired by portraits like Steve McCurry’s portrait of the Afghan Girl and the ability to tell people’s stories through pic tures accompanied by words, another learning moment was an unconventional one about file management and note-taking. “Most of the times my notes were a name, an email and hopefully a number saying this is portrait 500. I’m looking back on the notes I wrote three or six years ago and there’s almost nothing,” he said.“I originally had the idea to shoot 500 people and then shoot them again one through to 500 because you get to a point of difference in time. That shifted early on a couple of people I’ve photographed with passed away.”
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By Parker McKenzie In 2016, former Star Mail journo Jesse Graham launched a project to photograph 1000 por traits of people with the expectation it would be completed in three years. “I thought three years gives me time that I can do one most days and still have some time to get sick or to travel and to not worry about it,” he “Nowsaid.it’s been six and a half.” Not through a lack of trying, as he closes in on the magical 1000 after taking over 950 por traits —including one of the writer of this story — over the last past six years. Mr Graham said he has learned over time that making people comfortable is more important than the techni cal aspects of photography. “I love the technical stuff, I love the old lenses, how to get a nice background blur and work with different lighting but if someone’s not comfortable in a photo it shows immedi ately,” he “There’ssaid.been a few shoots where when looking back over the 50 to 100 photos taken, you can see the comfort builds throughout the shoot.The final few photos are the best because that person has forgotten the cameras there.”
Star Mail Needlocalstaff? Thengiveusthejob... Need local staff? Then give us the job... we will advertise it in our employment section and attract local staff 12544966-DL15-22 IN THE SPOTLIGHT Mesmerising landscapes YAVA has opened its latest exhibit on Thursday 25 August, exploring 15 Yarra Valley artists and their work in Interpretationslandscapes.ofthelandscape are almost as old as humanity. Its majesty and vastness, its minutiae and its many wonders – people are moved to reproduce it, and have been for thousands of years. Artists’ translations of the landscape in its infinite forms are unwavering in their appeal; perhaps because of our planet’s constant re newal, our fascination with it renews also. And as the interpretations are just as infinite as the miracles of our surroundings, land scape as subject never tires. Now, at this crucial point in the humaninduced climate emergency, an artist’s appre ciation of the landscape delivers the essential message: if we love it, we must look after it. The vast diversity of landscape is rendered by painter, photographer, printmaker… in ink, pastel, acrylic, oil, watercolour… The featured Yarra Valley artists include: · Agnes Szetey · Amanda Ruck · Antonia Green · Bev Hardidge · Bill Proctor · Cathie Berry · Chris Jensen · David Miller · Jan Liesfield · Jerry Osadczuk · John Christie · Khoi Bui · Steve Freestone · Wilani Van Wyk-Smit · Ying Tang LEARN MORE The free exhibit will run until Sunday 18 September, opening Wednesday - Sunday 10am4pm. Artist Bill Procter with his work. Artist Ying Tang with her work. Pictures: SUPPLIED The launch event was enjoyed by invited guests and artists.
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SOME opportunities should not be missed, and this home has it all. This is a gorgeous lifestyle property in sought-after Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, just a short walk to everything. Set on 17 acres this property has a beautiful 5-bedroom family home and a stunning 1-bedroom studio, both with the most amazing valley views. Enter the main home into a spacious foyer with French doors and ample storage for coats and shoes and head into a living area perfect as a lounge or dining space. The open plan dining/kitchen has Caesarstone bench tops, stainless steel appliances, white modern cabinetry, and a large island with a reconstituted stone bench top, where the family can eat breakfast and enjoy the views. With multiple living spaces, there is plenty of room for a large or growing family. The rumpus room is currently being used as a grand master suite however there is a separate master bedroom with modern ensuite and wall-to-wall robes, as well as another 3 spacious bedrooms with BIR, and polished floorboards. Another good-sized room can be used as a study or parent’s retreat space. The current master has white-washed floorboards, open beams, 180-degree views, and access to a massive deck.Additional house features include a wood fire, gas ducted heating, evaporate cooling, elegant main bathroom with oversized shower & relaxing spa bath and character galore.Outside you can sit pool-side in the salt-chlorinated pool with a beverage and a view to die for while you entertain family and friends. Or take a walk to the bottom of the property where there is a creek and beautiful bushland to enjoy. Features include all services, fencing, solar panels, a 3-car lock-up garage with 3-phase power to the main home that would make a great extra living or party space if required and 2 decks for entertaining. Set well away from the main house, the stunning studio cottage has its own circular driveway, architectural cathedral ceilings, Insta-worthy modern styling, a spa with spectacular views, and hardwood floors. Inside is light-filled with 1 bedroom, a modern ensuite with high-end fixtures and fittings, and a frameless shower, kitchenette, and open living/dining. This one of a kind property really needs to be seen to be truly appreciated. note: All property details shown are correct at time of publishing. Some properties may have been sold in the preceding 24 hours and we recommend that you confirm open for inspection times with the listing agent direct or the listing office. Address: 35-53 Ferres Road, EMERALD Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: $2,400,000 - $2,600,000 Inspect: appointment Samantha Scott on 0438 680 032 and Bethany Day 0438 844 968,
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MAIL PROPERTY GUIDE | Tuesday, 30 August, 2022 mailcommunity.com.au com.au 16 A MILLGROVE GEM WITH THE WOW FACTOR WHAT a winner we have here, a hidden little gem set back off the road in a handy location.Thishome has had a classy makeover with all the bells and whistles you could possibly need and a great little laundry area. A perfect first home or for those looking to downsize. Complete with 3 good sized bedrooms all with carpet and blinds to match. The bathroom has been tastefully updated with the convenience of a walk in shower, modern vanity and 2 toilets in the home is Floorboardshandy.through the rest of the home add to that modern feel with a gorgeous big lounge room with views onto the front decking where the local birdlife love to hang out. Mains gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling are a big tick to keep you comfy all year round. The kitchen, dining area has a real wow factor, superb bench and cupboard space, electric modern appliances, and all done in trendyOutsidetones.has so much on offer, huge double carport, entertaining areas galore with numerous spots to indulge in, maintained gardens, fully fenced yard, storage shedding and a brand new roof what more could you possibly need. A must to inspect. ● HOME FOCUS Address: 57 McKenzie King Drive, MILLGROVE Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 4 garage Price: $610,000 - $650,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277 HOME ESSENTIALS
mailcommunity.com.au Tuesday, 30 August, 2022 | MAIL PROPERTY GUIDE com.au 17 bellrealestate.com.au 59662530 3407WarburtonHwy,Warburton 5967 1277 2457WarburtonHwy,YarraJunction Seville $1,380,000 -$1,450,000 DevelopmentOpportunity &family home Afantasticdevelopmentopportunitywith amultitudeof possibilitiesandendlesspotential. Acurrentapproved 3lot subdivisionwithallthehardworkdoneandjustrequiringthe completionofcivilworks.Familyhomeoffering 4bedrooms andanensuiteinthemainbedroom,themainbathroom isfresh,luxuriousandverystylish.Theupdatedkitchenis wellappointedwithplentyofbenchandcupboardspace andqualityappliances.Multiplelivingzonesgivethefamily plentyofspacewith aseparatefamilyroomandlivingarea. Outside a2carcarport,establishedgardens,chookhouse andgardenshedding. Asensationallocationwith asemi ruralbackdropandbackingontothewalkingtrail and ashortstrolltoSeville’sbusyshoppinghub. Contact:DavidCarroll0419539320 Inspection:ByAppointment Millgrove $490,000 -$539,000 Quietcourtliving Bathedinnaturallightthisgorgeoushomeoffers 2generous sizedbedroomswiththespaciousmainbathroomcreating anensuiteeffect.Thekitchenoffersgascooking, new dishwasherandadjacentdiningareahasanopenplan feelwithaccesstothehugeveranda. Acosyseparate loungealsoopensontoverandawithgasheating &reverse cycleairconditioning.Outsideoffersgreatentertaining eitheronthedeckoverlookingtheyard or downstairsin theundercoverBBQarea.Plentyofroomforthekidsto run aroundundercoverorwithintheyardplusloadsofunder housestorageand acarportmakethis agreatfirsthome buyersorinvestorshome. Contact:TonyFanfulla0419870513 Inspection:ByAppointment BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN VIEWS THIS is certainly an opportunity not to be missed as this property has all the ticks of approval for a perfect Warburton home. The split-level home has a superb floor plan with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, all bedrooms have built-in robes the master bedroom having the best view in the home looking out to the mountain views and comes complete with a large walk-in robe, full spacious ensuite and doors onto the decking which is an amazing spot to sit and take in the 10/10 views looking out over the nearby mountains and parts of the township, the outlook is just stunning. Inside has a great open plan kitchen with a huge amount of storage, ample bench space and cupboards and an adjacent dining area. Large lounge with a crackling wood fire and split system if required for those extra chillyAndays.additional sitting room certainly gives you plenty of room for entertaining or larger families to have their own space. A north facing block with plenty of gorgeous sunlight to soak up, and some lovely established gardens, fruit trees, and the potential awaits for an eager green thumb to make the most of this sunny location and create a huge veggie patch in great size yard at approx. 1655 sqm, you can meander around in all whilst enjoying your peace and serenity which this property provides. A double carport completes this neat package and I suggest being quick to inspect as this will surely not last. ● HOME FOCUS Address: 19 Lithgow Avenue, WARBURTON Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $780,000 - $820,000 Inspect: Saturday, 11am-11.30am Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277 HOME ESSENTIALS
MAIL PROPERTY GUIDE | Tuesday, 30 August, 2022 mailcommunity.com.au com.au 18 MOTIVATED VENDOR READY TO SELL THIS two-storey home is definitely one to put on your list. Dual access, large garage, views and close to everything. Near new kitchen, bathroom and new ensuite. It has so much to offer: Featuring: 4 generous bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (versatile layout) · The main suite with BIRs and new ensuite, even a sitting area. The kitchen has stunning stone benchtops, breakfast bar, 900mm stainless steel stove and dishwasher. Stunning bathroom with the latest fittings. Two separate living spaces, room for everyone. · Large decks for outdoor entertaining. · Dual access, tradies entrance. · Large 8m x 5.3m remote double garage. Fully fenced and landscaped grounds. Fire pit, flat lawned play area. Views!Thelocation is great, you have the convenience of being close to Belgrave township, rail and bus connections, easy access to Wellington Rd, Eastlink and M1, walk to Belgrave Heights Christian School, Belgrave Lake Park, and Birdsland Reserve. Once home however, you will feel miles away and surrounded by nature, the hoot of an owl, the chatter of rosellas, the laugh of a kookaburra. It is a wonderful place to call home. ● HOME FOCUS Address: 25 Bellbird Street, BELGRAVE Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment Contact: Jan Brewster 0409 558 805, RANGES FIRST NATIONAL, 9754 6111 HOME ESSENTIALS
mailcommunity.com.au Tuesday, 30 August, 2022 | MAIL PROPERTY GUIDE com.au 19 Ranges Weputyoufirst “WePut You First” 1 BayviewRd,Belgrave Shop2,24McBrideStreet,Cockatoo 97546111 rangesfn.com.au YoURoWN PERFECT TREECHANGE! Thistwo-storeyhomeisdefinitelyone toputonyour list!NEArNEWkITCHEN,BATHrOOM &ENSUITE! Alsofeaturesgenerousbedrooms,themastersuiteincludes asittingarea, stunningkitchenwithstonebenchtops,breakfastbar &900mmS/Sstove,twoseparate livingspaces, largedecking,dual access,tradiesentrancewithremotedoublegarage, fullyfencedand landscapedgrounds, firepit, flat lawned playareaandviews!Great locationwithconvenience of beingclosetoBelgraveTownship,rail &busconnections. 4 A 3 B 4 C MOTIVATEDVENDOr!! BELGRAVE 25BELLBIrDSTrEET $850,000 JanBrewster 0409558805 FLAT1406SQMBLoCkWITHGREATVIEWS! Centrallylocatedandprivate,thisstylishSiennahomeisonly 6yearsyoung(approx)with a6-starenergyrating.Fullofnaturallightand aversatile floorplanit,featuresmultiple livingzones,11-footceilings,kitchenwithanabundanceofstorage &a walk-inpantry, entertainingdeckwith rollerblindsandstonepavedareawith amotorisedawning, spaciousyardwith flatlawns,raisedveggiepatchbeds, amixoffruittrees,plentyof off streetparking,fullyfencedwithanelectricfront gate –ohandviewstothedistanthills! 4 A 2 B 2 C 1 E MODErNHOME! GEMBRook 40AMAINSTrEET $950,000-$1,000,000 MickDolphin 0429684522 EmilyHudson 0418570474 GREATSTARTER! Thisgreatlittleno-frillsstartergetsyouinthemarket,ormaybeyou’reaninvestorlooking tothefuture, eitherway,thispropertyneedsyourattention.Situatedonaround ½an acre(2020m2approx),thiscozy 1bedroomhomewouldbe agreatplacetoliveoreven rentout.Thehomewillbesold‘asis’.Just ashortdistance to Cockatooshops &schools on asealedroadandwith abus stopjustoverthe roadgettingaroundwillbenofuss.This trulyisyouropportunitytogetintothemarketorreaptherewardsinthefuture! 1 A 1 B 2 C SUBDIVISIONPOTENTIAL! CoCkAToo 70WOOrIYALLOCkrOAD $490,000 -$539,000 MickDolphin 0429684522 EmilyHudson 0418570474
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POSITIONED in the sought after Ridge Road location, this truly beautiful home is timeless in both its appeal and sophistication.Withfiltered views over Cardinia Reservoir that take centre stage from the spacious rear decking, the property is guaranteed to impress.Spanning over two levels, the interior provides a floorplan that is a perfect drawcard for families of all ages and includes a downstairs retreat for in-laws, teenagers or long-term guests and although needing some renovation work, is the perfect extraThereaccommodation.arefourbedrooms, three bathrooms, a spacious home office with built-in workspaces and multiple living zones that flow perfectly together to make up this versatileHardwoodlayout.timbers line the floors while heating and cooling is well taken care of with gas ducted heating, two split systems, evaporative cooling and a cosy wood fire. The kitchen has a French provincial finish and boasts plenty of cupboard space along with a lovely amount of sunlight that bursts through the beautiful windows. On more than half an acre of fully useable land, the gardens have been thoughtfully planned and are blossoming with colour and fragrance.Asecond driveway leads to a large garage/workshop, giving extra space for extra vehicles, home gym or studio space while the remote double garage with internal access is of substantial size and is perfect for convenient everyday parking. Larger than meets the eye, this forever family home is in the ideal location and offers you a lifestyle you won’t be able to refuse.
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Mooroolbark positive about the grand final showdown
Mooroolbark Football Club lost in the preliminary final against Mitcham and are now seeking redemption when they face Montrose.
While the start of the season got off to a rocky start, Ayres said the team was able to find their feet and pull together in the back half of the season to finish fourth and secure a spot in finals.“Ourfirst half of the season was very much a learning curve on all fronts from not only player availability, but also having two coach es, the chemistry and the things that we’re try ing to put in play. “But over the last couple of months, we’ve been able to keep a fairly stable, consistent side, we haven’t had to make too many chang es along the way and I think that’s given the guys a real understanding and trust with each other.”Having faced Mooroolbark twice throughout the season, where, on both occasions, Mooroolbark played extremely well, Ayres said finals was a whole new competition. “They disposed of us in pretty convincing fashion on the Queen’s Birthday long week end and I thought they were at the peak of their powers…[but] finals is very much a game withinHavingitself.”watched the preliminary final between Mooroolbark and Mitcham at Boronia’s Tormore Reserve last Saturday 20 August, Ayres said even in the face of the wind Mitcham was able to use that to their advantage in overcoming Mooroolbark.
By Mikayla van Loon After a disappointing preliminary finals appearance, Mooroolbark Football Club’s seniors were seeking redemption in the weekend’s semi final clash with Montrose. Coach Bret Lavers said while not the start to their finals campaign the team had envisaged, he and the playing group were grateful for a second chance at a grand final position.“Wedefinitely didn’t play our best footy but full credit to Neil and his coaching group,” he said. “The Mitcham Football Club played good footy, they were a lot hungrier than we were. I thought their brand was really strong and unfortunately for us, they got on top flight and it was a bit of an upset I have to say.” Lavers said after the prelim final against Mitcham, he, the players and coaching group evaluated what went wrong to hopefully adjust for the game against Montrose. “A lot of it was down to our own doing as much as it was a credit to Mitcham.We’ve addressed some areas we think we’ve got some shortcomings from last week and probably the last part of the season. “We feel that we picked a squad that’s good enough to beat Montrose this week and we hope to go out and execute well and give ourselves every opportunity to win.”
Although Mooroolbark had beaten Montrose twice throughout the season, Lavers said Montrose would be coming into the finals with some confidence off the back of a great end to their season. “They’ve won seven on the bounce now, they come in with a lot of confidence. Gary’s been able to put a lot of kids through but they’ve got a blend of experience mixed in there as well. “We have to win more footy than what we did last weekend. I don’t think we won enough contested footy and we exposed ourselves and left ourselves vulnerable.” Mooroolbark went into the weekend with two positive training sessions under their belts and Lavers said the team was feeling good about the match up. While Montrose put up a good fight heading in the second quarter with a three point lead and then again at three-quarter time with a six point lead, Mooroolbark came back in the final quarter to finish up the game with a 15 point win. It was a successful weekend for Mooroolbark Football Club with the seniors winning 10.10-70 to Montrose’s 7.13-55, as well as the women’s veterans winning the grand final against Chrinside Park, who had gone undefeated throughout the season.
“The club as a whole actually qualified for finals, the 19s, seconds and seniors. That was the first time for 20 years that that had been done at Montrose which was a feather in the cap of everyone that’s been able to do the hard work for this point,” he said. “For the senior side, it was the first time in eight years they were playing in the senior fi nals. So we really approached it with a degree of optimism because we played some really good footy and we’ve been able to accept the challenges that have come along.”
While the weather forecast was looking fairly clear for Sunday 28 August, Ayres said his understanding was Tormore Reserve could often have a slight wind, which may have given Montrose the lead but it was anyone’s game. “It’s just exciting for my young boys to just keep lapping up all these experiences that they’ve been able to be involved in the last couple of months. “We had 10 boys who played in the final on the weekend that were under the age of 21 and we had 15 in total that were playing their first senior final. So that’s clearly an indication of our direction as a club.”
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Montrose Football Club’s seniors tried their best in a semi final derby against Mooroolbark. Picture: SUPPLIED
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By Mikayla van Loon It was a local head to head clash in the Eastern Football Netball League’s division one semi fi nal on Sunday 28 August when Montrose took on Mooroolbark for a spot in the grand final. Having come out on top against Wantirna South in the elimination final, Montrose se niors coach Gary Ayres said it was certainly a step in the right direction and helped build confidence in his players.
If the program does expand with more participants, Ms McDonald said “participants equals volunteers” and ensuring there is the right balance between the two is so important. Ms McDonald said the only thing needed for volunteering is a willingness to help and of course a working with children’s check.
“Our first come and try session, three peo ple came, we’re now at 18 and prior to that, they hadn’t been involved in any sporting club.”The success of the program hasn’t just been seen through the participants themselves but also through the volunteers.
Although working on ball and coordina tion skills is the basis of the program, Ms Mc Donald said no netball experience is needed to volunteer or participate. “They’re obviously developing skills, physi cal skills, catching, throwing, fine motor skills, that kind of thing but then there’s also the so cial interaction with everybody and there’s the sense of inclusion,” she said. “We have a lot of young players and other parents involved that have never been in volved in disability before who are out there working one on one with the participants.” Some participants have gone onto playing and training in the regular weekend competi tion but others have been coming to all abili ties since the beginning. “Our program really caters to anyone, re gardless of disability.”
Having put out a call last Wednesday for volunteers to fill the program’s dates, Ms Mc Donald said within just a few hours she had enough people put their hands up to help out but that doesn’t mean others can’t get in volved“We’retoo.always looking for participants and volunteers because obviously, without them, we can’t run,” Ms McDonald said. “We do like to try and work one on one with the participants just so we can really de velop them and get to know them and make sure they’re progressing each week.”
“I’ve been involved with Montrose Netball Club for nearly 40 years as a player, a coach or on the committee and this is probably the best thing I’ve ever done.”
The program runs fortnightly on Fridays at Kilsyth Basketball Stadium. The activities ses sion begins at 4pm, finishing at 4.45pm and the game play session starts at 4.45pm, finish ing at Enquiries5.30pm.can be sent to montrosenetball club@gmail.com or by calling Julie McDonald on 0407 056 024. abilities netball program begins again in Montrose
“We spoke to the group on Monday (22 Aug) after training and I just expressed how proud we are to be involved with a fantastic bunch of footballers,” he said. “The girls themselves have done the work. They’ve done the work on the training track, got themselves fit, got themselves skilled up, and most importantly, showed a very big amount of determination in getting to the ball first.”
Croydon North lost to East Burwood 2.4-16 to 8.8-56 in a season upset. East Burwood led throughout the entire game by fairly large margins going into half time 22 to 4 and three-quarter time, 35 to 10. Although a disappointing end to the season, it proves just how far the team has come from their humble beginnings. The merger between Croydon North Football Club and Mount Lilydale Old Collegians Football Club in 2018 saw the women form a team in 2019 in the Eastern Football Netball League.After winning just a single game in the first year, Hayhurst came on board in 2020, moving from a successful grand final finish at The Ba sin Football Club. “It was a fledgling club and had never had a women’s team before. I took that on and we set up a program, a basic program, and developed it,” Hayhurst said. “From kicking the ball, marking the ball, hand passing, picking the ball up off the ground, kicking the ball on the run, all those things football’s been about for decades, that’s where we started from.”
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The program is broken down into two sessions. The first is more activity based to practice skills and have fun. The second is for building up towards that competition level, to challenge participants in a comfortable en vironment. “I would encourage anybody to come along and give it a try. We’ve got such a varied range of ages, male and female, varying disabilities, some who really require one on one assistance and others not so much. “So just anybody thinking about it and they want to give it a go, you don’t have to sign up for the whole program, you could just come and try or just come and watch.”
By Mikayla van Loon Croydon North MLOC’s female footballers led the charge as the first team to play finals, let alone a grand final, in the club’s five year his tory.“There’s an opportunity for them to create history. The club so far, in five years, have not played in finals. We’re the first team to play in finals in the club’s history,” senior women’s coach John Hayhurst said. “It’s really important that the women are leading the Unfortunately,way.”
Montrose All Abilities Netball presented participants with medals for their last season of skill building. Pictures: MONTROSE NETBALL CLUB
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The All Abilities program covers ball skills, coordination and play simulation. Different drills and games are set up ready for participants to enjoy every second Friday.
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Over the last two years, the women’s team has fluctuated in numbers but with players, coaches and club volunteers spreading the word, Hayhurst said the team went from six players at the beginning of preseason training to 27 players for the 2022 season. This bolstered the team and saw them take 11 wins and one loss throughout the season, finishing on top of the division three ladder. East Burwood was the only team to have beaten Croydon North throughout the season by 17 points and again in the second semi final and Hayhurst said his team would have to play to their “Eaststrengths.Burwood have two very capable forwards and two of our players are already earmarked to run with those guys. “We’ll be pressuring their midfield and our forward line has been rejigged because of our injuries, but most of the players coming in have got good experience and have a will to win.”Two players were out because of ACL injuries that occurred in the second semi final but two players were back in after recovering from injury and Hayhurstconcussion.saidhewas just so proud to be a part of this team, alongside his assistant coach and nephew Mark Hayhurst and runner Dan Smith.
Hayhurst said he had full trust in the girls and “they know what they want, they know what they have to do, we’ve prepared them re ally well” so it was up to them and as a coaching group, they would support them along the way.
Croydon North MLOC’s women’s team have made it to the grand final, the first in the club’s history.
By Mikayla van Loon Montrose Netball Club’s all abilities netball program started again last Friday 19 August, offering people with either a physical or neu rological disability a place to socialise and learn new Programskills.coordinator Julie McDonald said the clinic first started in 2018 when she re alised there weren’t any all abilities netball programs in theYarra Ranges. “The closest program, at the time, wasVer mont or Doncaster. So just as an initiative for Montrose Netball Club, we started up our own program,” she said.
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