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Labour hire company fined highest penalty recorded

Local school ranked second most improved for NAPLAN

Cruelty reports rise in Yarra Ranges

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Crews kept busy

By Callum Ludwig Yarra Ranges emergency crews were run off their feet over the weekend with three separate incidents occurring on local roads.

On Sunday 4 December, there was a collision on Woods Point Road, Reefton at 1.27pm, a collision on the Maroondah Highway near Station Street, Coldstream around 1.30pm and a collision on Maroondah Highway near Healesville just before 2.20pm.

In Reefton, Upper Yarra SES and Reefton, Warburton, Wandin and Monbulk CFAs crews attended the scene where a motorcyclist was involved in a serious collision with a tree in Reefton.

Wandin Fire Brigade Captain Darryn Goss said crews arrived to find a male with significant injuries down an embankment.

“CFA conducted a technical rope rescue with assistance from SES to immobilise the patient and extract him from the embankment, at which point he was transferred to air ambulance and taken to hospital,” he said.

“Communications was made tricky at the scene due to the lack of telephone and radio reception in the area.

“We appreciate that it was a very nice day and people were out travelling, but it’s a reminder to be mindful when travelling on windy roads and for motorcyclists to wear full protective gear like this man was which undoubtedly prevented him from further injuries.”

The rider, a 51-year-old Tarneit man, was taken to the Alfred Hospital with life-threatening upper body injuries, in a serious but stable condition.

A man in his mid-20s was also taken to Maroondah Hospital in a stable condition with lower body injuries.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and urge anyone with information, dashcam vision to come forward.

On the other side of the Yarra Valley around the same time at 1.30pm, paramedics treated a man in his 80s and a man in his 60s at the

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Wandin Fire Brigade’s Rescue team and Air Ambulance on scene at the Reefton incident.

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One of the vehicles involved in the crash outside The Gateway in Coldstream.

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ville direction and up to the Warburton Highway in the other.”

Coldstream CFA also attended the 2.20pm crash at Maroondah Highway near Healesville where paramedics treated a man in his 30s.

He was taken to the Alfred Hospital in a stable condition.

Mr Bethel said this incident was able to be made safe quite quickly.

“The person that was involved appeared to have had a medical emergency of some sort and had come off the road, but his injuries were quite superficial,” he said.

“It was more his medical background that they were attending to, and it had happened in the area where the overtaking lanes are so police were able to set up traffic cones and traffic flowed quite nicely.”

The busy weekend comes after a serious crash earlier in the week on Warburton Highway where a truck towing a wood chipper and a Nissan Patrol collided.

The Seville East crash on Tuesday 29 November caused a highway closure and two people to be taken to hospital.

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scene of a car crash on Maroondah Highway near Station Street, Coldstream.

Both men were taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition.

Mr Bethel said the incident was a two-car head-on collision.

“The cars were travelling in the opposite direction to each other just outside The Gateway, and were both left pretty sore in the chest and leg areas, mostly from the airbags,” he said.

“The Maroondah Highway was closed for probably 20-30 minutes, causing a big bank up of traffic up past Adam’s Farm in the Heales-

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Hire company fined directors or other key people change, or if any key people cease to be fit and proper under the Act. LHA cancelled Ung Services’ licence and pursued legal action, to further hold the company to account for dishonestly attempting to circumvent labour hire licensing requirements.

The Supreme Court of Victoria issued fines of $386,742.72 to Ung Services, and $96,685.68 to Mr Keat, stating in its judgement: “The knowing nature of the contraventions

by UNG and Keat and their potential to undermine the Authority’s discharge of its protective and regulatory function, place them at the serious end of the behavioural spectrum.”

“The Act was enacted in the light of ‘significant evidence of exploitation of workers in the labour hire industry,’” “… the contraventions strike at the heart of the protective purpose of the Act.” LHA investigations had confirmed Mr Keat had been found guilty of 12 offences relating

to drug trafficking, theft, failure to answer bail, and suspected proceeds of crime and stolen goods.

Victorian businesses have legal obligations to ensure any labour hire provider they use is licensed. Businesses can check providers’ licence status via LHA’s Register of Licensed Labour Hire Providers, and can subscribe to be notified of any licence changes via LHA’s Follow my provider tool.

Labour Hire Commissioner, Steve Dargavel said ensuring fit and proper people run labour hire companies is an important way to protect workers and improve integrity.

“If you meet your obligations and do the right thing by Victorian workers, you have nothing to worry about – if not, you should expect to face the consequences,” he said.

“Today’s judgement sends a strong message to labour hire companies – if your business model involves attempting to dodge laws that protect vulnerable workers, get a new line of business.”

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Shed explodes into flames in Toolangi

By Callum Ludwig

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The shed was left scorched.

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A shed exploded into flames on Healesville-Kinglake Road in Toolangi at around 2.58pm on Monday 28 November.

A large gunshot-like sound was heard and then the shed was on fire, with numerous valuable items like a Holden Commodore, a number of safely stored rifles and all the personal belongings of the man who was residing in the shed.

The fire did not spread to the main house. It was potentially caused by an isolator which was found melted, but this is not confirmed.

8 CFA and police vehicles responded to the incident and it was declared safe at 4.29pm.

Kinglake Police blocked off the road with cones at one end and vehicles at the other.

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A Victorian company and its director have been fined a total of $483,428.40 – the highest combined penalty in Australian history for contraventions of labour hire law – following a successful prosecution by the Labour Hire Authority (LHA).

Labour hire companies require a licence to operate in Victoria, and their directors and other key people involved in managing the business must be fit and proper, as a means of protecting workers and improving the integrity of the industry.

Ung Services Pty Ltd, which supplied horticulture workers in the Yarra Valley, failed to disclose that its new director Nico Keat had criminal convictions for offences including drug trafficking and theft.

Mr Keat had previously applied for a licence as director of a different company. After LHA denied this application, he became a director of Ung Services, without notifying LHA. Under the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 (Vic), licence holders must notify LHA if their

Ambulance Victoria (AV) experienced an extremely high demand for ambulances in the metropolitan region on Saturday 3 December.

An AV spokesperson said they have a detailed Emergency Response Plan and escalation procedures to effectively manage a surge in workload and demand.

“At approximately 11.59pm, a red escalation response was activated in the metropolitan region with normal operations returning at 3.00am. Staffing challenges due to Covid-19 and increasing workload resulted in limited availability of ambulances with some ‘lights and sirens’ emergency calls being delayed,” they said.

“All measures we take during a red escalation are aimed at getting to the sickest patients as quickly as possible, which is always our priority. These measures quickly reduced the impact on our services and freed up ambulances for patients in the community.”

“As part of a whole health system, paramedics are not immune to the current spread of Covid-19 in the community. Ambulance Victoria currently has around 140 staff furloughed due to Covid-19, which has increased from around 30 at the start of October and presents significant resourcing challenges.”

Upon activation of a red escalation, immediate actions are taken including: Messaging to alert community of extreme ambulance demand Additional staff being recalled Managers returning to duty to manage hospital transfers Rapid offloading of patients at hospital Lower acuity patients being referred to other services Non-emergency ambulances responding to emergencies In times of high demand, the community is asked to please call NURSE-ON-CALL (1300 60 60 24) or visit their local GP if their illness is not an emergency.

Ambulance Victoria’s priority is to provide care to Victorians who require life-saving assistance.

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Second most improved

By Renee Wood Chum Creek Primary School has been ranked the second most improved school with their NAPLAN results over the past five years.

Principal Michael Corr said it’s wonderful for the school and children to receive the acknowledgment.

“We were pleasantly surprised, it just goes to show that a little school can compete,” Mr Corr said.

The school lifted its scores by 22.77 per cent over the past five years.

“We work really hard to try and provide the best we can for the kids and I think this just goes to show that our guys can compete with any other school in the state, so I’m very happy.”

Mr Corr said the school focuses on a holistic approach and preparing for NAPLAN isn’t a huge focus prior to the testing.

“We try to treat NAPLAN and most testing very low key, because we find that kids respond better to that. We don’t like the idea that kids might be feeling threatened or concerned.

“We try very much for the kids not to feel like they’re a failure and they can do as well as they want to and we just encourage them to do the best they can.”

The data has been accumulated over a five year period reflecting on the students’ results since 2017.

School captain Declan said he enjoyed doing the NAPLAN testing last year and found the questions were ‘easy’.

“The questions, I just knew the answer to everything,” Declan said.

The grade six student said it was good to hear of the school’s overall result and improvement.

“That’s good…you want to improve and if you’re improving the most then that’s good.”

In a school of 52 students, the results prove that small schools like Chum Creek stand up equally against others.

“This just shows that our guys can compete equally, no matter the size of the school equally or even better,” Mr Corr said.

“It’s very hard to get people to say whether you’re doing the right thing or the wrong thing and this is something that shows we’re hopefully doing the right thing.”

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Coldstream Primary School also saw a great improvement over the past five years, being ranked fourth in the state for most improved.

The school’s five year percentage change was 18.70 per cent.

Principal Phillippa Adgemis said she was proud of the year five cohort.

“Our year five cohort had the best growth for the entire state, including public, Catholic and private schools. That group did much better in their growth than any other school. I’m incredibly proud,” Ms Adgemis said.

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St Brigid’s Primary to receive $1 million for upgrades

By Renee Wood St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School in Healesville has been successful in receiving $1 million from the federal government to demolish portable classrooms and modernise learning areas.

The grant was applied for earlier in the year following a roof condition report due to the ceiling collapsing from a significant water leak.

Principal Tess Dwyer was delighted to receive the news and said the funding will go along way to providing significant renovations.

“We’re lucky that this amount of money will do more than just fixing the roof. It will actually allow us to also do a significant renovation in that building, which will make that building much more accessible, much more workable and also modernize as well,” Ms Dwyer said.

Due to the damages, grade two students were moved into portable buildings.

Ms Dwyer said it will be great to reunite the classes back into the whole school once the renovations are done. “[Being in the demountables] it means that they’re separated from the rest of the school… there is sort of a definite separation from the rest of the school so it’d be nice to have them back together.

“The aim for us is to really connect all of the temporary structures to be able to make the school flow in a much better way.”

The funding will go towards fixing the damages and modernising a section of the school to make it more accessible and workable for students.

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Parts where the ceiling was damaged from the water leak.

St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School has been successful in receiving a $1million grant.

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The full masterplan vision would also see upgrades made to the school oval and play areas where the demountables currently are.

“Because we’ve just had to put temporary buildings here and there, it’s impacting on the amount of space that the children currently have to play in as well.

“So this is going to be a great start. Obviously, it’ll take a lot more than a million dollars to do what we need to do but it’s certainly going to be a great starting point for us.”

The school will now engage with an architect and prepare plans to hopefully start works next year.

“My aim is to really set us up for a really

good 2023 and beyond.

“There’s been a period of transition here over the last little while and I think now is the time for us to really refresh, restart and really make some great improvements to St Brigid’s.”

Senator for Victroria Linda White said the Australian Government is committed to providing schools with funding to allow students to get the best possible education.

“The teachers, staff and students at St Brigid’s School have built a strong and positive school community and these new facilities will further enhance our local educational opportunities,” Senator White said.

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Safety concerns reignited

By Callum Ludwig A serious crash on the Warburton Highway at Douthie Road in Seville East has reignited the concerns of locals who have been seeking safety measures for years.

Police believe the truck may have been driving “erratically” before it collided with a Nissan Patrol on Tuesday 29 November at around 1pm, with the Warburton Highway closed until 6.30pm following the incident.

Seville East resident Joel Supple is the admin of the Seville East Traffic Safety group on Facebook and said the group will keep working on the issue until they get what they think is the safest outcome for themselves and their kids.

“We are not going anywhere. We started about five years ago after a number of accidents and the death of one driver, and have made numerous attempts to get VicRoads to address the issue, everything from having plans drawn up, to getting the support of our local MP Bridget Vallence and lobbying to transport ministers,” he said.

“The only thing that has been done is to reduce the speed limit from 100 to 80 and some reflective guideposts and pavement put in. There have been accidents, there are blind turns and it is the only stretch of road that has multiple lanes of traffic that kids are expected to be able to cross over.”

Back in 2019 VicRoads conducted an extensive investigation into the stretch of the highway from Peters Road to Douthie Road, before it was expanded to include the section from Douthie Road to Old Warburton Highway with a particular focus on the Sunnyside Road intersection.

Mr Supple said traffic from both the Woori Yallock and Seville directions get the option to speed up or overtake on the troublesome part of the road, often hitting the gas pedal and taking off.

The truck is believed to have veered onto the wrong side of the highway in the latest crash.

“If they’re not experienced drivers or they’re not paying attention, someone can be sitting blindly in the middle of the road trying to turn into one of the side roads. You are just sitting there watching your rear vision mirror, waiting for something to happen,” he said.

“People keep saying that drivers just have to drive better, but you can’t assume everyone is doing the right thing on the road. I’m scared to see what it will actually take to get something done. I have a 12-year-old starting high school next year, and we’ve got nothing in place to protect them when attempting to cross a highway by themselves.”

Concerned residents have indicated they want designated turning lanes at Douthie, Sunnyside and Stuart Roads, as well as an island-protected turning lane at Peters Road, as previously reported by the Mail.

Mr Supple said he feels like politics is being

played with people’s lives.

“People aren’t paying attention, but that’s why we need turning lanes, why we need safety barriers, you need safety as much as you can.

We feel like we are not being considered important, that our lives aren’t valued,” he said.

“We aren’t asking for anything dramatic, we think the solution can be resolved very easily and cheaply and within a realistic timeframe.

We just want it to be safer for everyone living and driving through the area.”

VicRoads data collected between 2014 and 2019 has 17 separate accidents noted on the stretch of the Warburton Highway between the Douthie Road and Old Warburton Highway intersections.

A Department of Transport spokesperson said keeping all road users safe is their number one priority.

Picture: CALLUM LUDWIG “That’s why we’ve reduced the speed limit on this section of the Warburton Highway and installed road reflective pavement and guideposts,” they said.

“We thank the community for their input and will continue to monitor traffic and safety at this location to determine where further improvements can be made.”

Further investigations are required to determine appropriate longer-term infrastructure improvements.

The Department of Transport considers and evaluates all requests for upgrades on a statewide basis with consideration given to a number of factors, such as the number and type of vehicles using the intersection, the need to cater for pedestrians, the historical safety record of the site, and the impact that treating the intersection would have on the performance of the surrounding road network.

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Festive Busking Series brings the sounds of the season to our townships Healesville-Yarra Glen Road is often flooded during times of heavy rain.

Council is delighted to be supporting our local townships with the Festive Busking Series, supporting our creative community, businesses and our residents to get into the holiday spirit.

Drain works to go ahead

Buskers, singers and performers will be matched with a seasonal event or retail activation in the lead up to Christmas.

The project has been positively received by local community and trader groups.

“We're very excited about the Council bringing buskers to the Valley & Mooroolbark!

Mooroolbark Traders' and Community Group are running Christmas promotions throughout December including photos with Santa, a VIP shopping night and Santa’s Mailbox,” said Ashleigh from Mooroolbark Traders.

“Merry Monbulk saw the town’s main street come alive with a Christmas market, free kids activities, Santa and festive fun for all!” said Lucy from Monbulk Traders Group. “It was wonderful that the Festive Busking series added to the atmosphere. And there’s more to come this month with the produce market, and plenty of unique retailers to find all your gifts!”

“What a wonderful initiative,” said Jeremy from Belgrave Traders Association. “Belgrave is the perfect spot for all your Christmas shopping needs, we’re thrilled to have the main street host buskers in the days leading up to Christmas.”

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When visiting these events, be sure to check out the Christmas window displays bringing even more festive cheer to our communities. You can nominate and vote for your favourite display, and go into the running for prize hamper full of locally sourced goodies.

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Persistent flooding over Healesville-Yarra Glen Road will be cleared with the installation of a new drainage culvert.

State Liberal Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish raised concerns about the Healesville-Yarra Glen Road near the Tarrawarra Estate with the government after so many residents complained about road flooding, seemingly every time it rained heavily.

Ms McLeish said, “The drains are badly blocked with debris and sediment washed away from the roadsides, causing the road to quickly flood when it rains – which has been very often lately.”

“The flood water covers at least half to twothirds of the road. This is a serious danger to drivers, especially with the recent floods, and

needs to be cleared.”

The Minister responded to Ms McLeish’s concerns saying, “the drainage culvert under the road has deteriorated and needs to be changed.”

The Department of Transport have been erecting warning signs for motorists and undertaking routine maintenance repairs until normal conditions can be restored.

Ms McLeish continues, “Replacing the culvert must be made a priority to improve safety for drivers and prevent further damage being done to the surrounding area and the road.”

“Healesville-Yarra Glen Road is a busy main road and carries all manner of vehicles. It is important to keep this road safe and accessible for motorists,” Mc McLeish concludes.

No locals in Upper House

By Parker McKenzie As the counting of votes continues, it looks likely no Yarra Valley locals will be elected to the Upper House, with a surprising minor party set to be the big winners in the Legislative Council.

In Northern Victoria, voters in the Eildon electorate will likely be represented by the Liberal Party’s Wendy Lovell, Jaclyn Symes from the Labor Party, the Nationals Gaelle Broad, Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell from One Nation and the Animal Justice Party’s Georgia Purcell. Warburton resident Melanie Audrey wasn’t elected for Fiona Patten’s Reason Party.

According to current voting counts and analysis by ABC’s political commentator Antony Green, in Eastern Victoria, which covers Evelyn and Monbulk districts, The Liberal Party’s Renee Heath, Labor’s Tom McIntosh and Harriet Shing, Melinda Bath from the Nationals and the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers’ Jeff Bourman have been elected.

Former Eastern Victoria Liberal MP and Yarra Ranges Councillor Cathrine BurnettWake controversially lost the number one spot during pre-selection on the Liberal Party’s senate ticket to Ms Heath before the election, and Ms Heath has rejected suggestions her links to a conservative church in Gippsland could influence her decisions in parliament.

Statewide, the Labor Party is set to lose three seats in the Legislative Council, holding 15 of the 40 seats available based on current counting. If the result holds, the Labor Party must negotiate with the minor parties or the Liberal opposition to pass its legislative agenda.

The Liberal opposition is on track to gain at least two seats, while the Greens look likely to gain either one or two seats.

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No Dandenong Ranges or Yarra Valley locals were elected to sit in the Upper House of Parliament.

Picture: ON FILE safely call itself the success story of the 2022 state election if it can win any seats in the Upper House, after previously holding zero and potentially winning as many as three once votes are finalised.

The party built off a strong showing during the federal election, where it narrowly missed out on winning a seat in both Victoria and Queensland.

After the May 21 federal election, Legalise Cannabis Australia senate candidate for Victoria Elissa Smith, who ran during the state election in the seat of Pakenham, told the Star Mail on 25 May that the party was planning to strongly contest the state election after the positive result.

“We’re so excited about the response that we’ve got, but we need to follow that on and we need to build on that for the state campaign,” she said.

“We will be doing events in the lead-up to get people to understand what our policies are and why we want these changes to come through to the state election as well.”

The Liberal Democrats, Animal Justice Party, Shooters, Fishers and Farmers, Labour DLP, Transport Matters and One Nation each have one seat in the Upper House according to Mr Green.

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New IGA awaits approval

By Callum Ludwig An exciting new development is being proposed for Warburton and looks set to help alleviate some key community concerns.

An application has been submitted to Yarra Ranges Council for a new Warburton IGA, with a bigger store, more on-site carparks and easier access for trucks.

Owner of the Warburton IGA Shane Wyles said a planning permit was previously accepted for the supermarket upsize. The new application is needed due to the proposed upgrades for parking and truck movement.

“Instead of having something in the high 30s of carparks, we’re now into the mids 60s.

The size of the building hasn’t changed, but because we picked up the additional site and all the loading bays have changed, we’ve had a redesign of the whole building and are pretty happy with what we came up with,” he said.

“The supermarket will be about the same size as Mt Evelyn’s, about 1500 square metres.

It will give everybody in Warburton a proper range and ability to shop in a proper supermarket without leaving the town if they don’t want to, instead of driving out of town to get certain items.”

A couple of IGA stores across the Yarra Ranges have gone through big upgrades in recent years, namely the Mt Evelyn and Cockatoo stores which have been well-received by their communities.

Mr Wyles said the proposed new Warburton IGA will help the entire town.

“People now are after a lot more niche type products and local products, which we try and source as much as we can now, but we haven’t got a sufficient size enough at the moment to carry all those things. Now we will be able to keep our food miles low as possible and our customers can reduce theirs by purchasing within the town,” he said.

“Everybody also understands the difficulty in Warburton with parking., and we currently only have street parking. Our customers park

Elevated view of the proposed Warburton IGA. on both sides of the highway and have the danger of having to cross the highway during busy times. Now we can free up parking on the street for others and have safer pedestrian movement to the supermarket as well.”

The design for the new supermarket has parking wrapping around the back of the Warburton Pharmacy, with the new IGA building situated further back. Wurundjeri Elder Doreen Garvey Wandin was consulted on the design to incorporate some Indigenous characteristics into the building.

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Southwest view of the proposed Warburton IGA.

Wesburn Park Pump Track design open for consultation

By Callum Ludwig Yarra Ranges Council has been successful in obtaining funding from the State Government through the Growing Suburbs Fund to design and construct a pump track at Wesburn Park.

Supported by the Draft Wesburn Master Plan, the project’s design concept is open for community consultation until Friday 16 December.

Yarra Ranges Council Mayor and O’Shannassy Ward Councillor Jim Child said in Wesburn, 89 per cent of respondents wanted to see a bike park facility with 72 per cent of respondents preferring a pump track facility.

“In October and November 2021, we asked the Yarra Ranges community what bike park facilities they wanted to see in their region.

Through this process, 2000 submissions were gathered, showing just how much the community wanted better spaces for residents to safely ride their bikes, scooters and skateboards,” he said.

“It was clear that the community wanted to see a new bike facility that reinvigorated the public space at Wesburn Park and with funding from the State Government Growing Suburbs Fund, Council has been able to design and construct a pump track that meets the community needs, is event capable and supports recreational park infrastructure.”

In the consultation form, respondents can indicate any features that they would like to see included that aren’t in the concept design, point out any features they think are unnecessary, pick out any specific technical features that interest them, submit what equipment they might use on the track and state any other outside features that would be important for the space.

Cr Child said projects such as this offer a wonderful opportunity to turn underutilised spaces into something that delivers mailcommunity.com.au

The proposed Wesburn Park Pump Track concept design.

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The pump track is part of the Masterplan to reinvigorate Wesburn Park. enormous community benefit.

“Two of the major objectives in our Wesburn Park Masterplan include building connected and healthy communities and building quality infrastructure and liveable places, which this project strongly aligns with,” he said.

“One thing that our community has made abundantly clear to us during this consultation is just how highly they value local open space, so to be able to transform and activate this space into a place that can be used and enjoyed by all ages and abilities is really exciting.”

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A range of mountain bike infrastructure including a jump and skills park are included separate from the pump track as part of the Wesbun Park Masterplan, subject to funding.

Cr Child said he strongly encourages the community to share their ideas on what features and designs they would like to see for this new pump track, to ensure that the aligns with community aspirations.

“Social spaces and viewing areas will be incorporated around the outside of the Pump Track which will provide opportunities for those wanting to socialize but also those who may not be familiar with how to use a

Bird’s eye view of the concept design. pump track. These people can view riders using the pump track which provides an opportunity to be inspired and may entice them to try it out for themselves,” he said.

“The Pump Track will also complement the recently approved Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project by providing a safe area for beginners or newcomers to mountain biking to practice or progress their skills prior to riding the mountain bike trails.”

The Wesburn Park Pump Track is slated to begin construction in March 2023, with an estimated completion date of sometime in June 2023.

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Cruelty reports increase

By Renee Wood Yarra Ranges LGA has been ranked the seventh highest in the state for animal cruelty reports in the past year, seeing 311 received by RSPCA in 2021-2022 financial year.

Reports have increased with Yarra Ranges ranked 11th for 288 reports in the previous year.

Greater Geelong City Council remains the hotspot out of the 79 LGAs for animal cruelty with 552 reports this year and 640 the previous year.

Yarra Ranges Council Director Communities, Jane Price, said RSPCA in consultation with Yarra Ranges Council Community Safety Officers manage animal welfare and cruelty reports. “ While the majority of people who own or interact with animals treat them humanely and comply with agreed animal welfare standards, unfortunately there are instances where this is not the case and an investigation is needed to identify whether a breach of the legislation has occurred,” Ms Price said.

The data released by RSPCA has shown that neglect is the most common type of report received across the state and dogs, cats and horses are the most commonly reported animals.

Neglect reports have come from community members having knowledge of animals with a lack of food, water, shelter, vet care.

Ms Price encourages all residents to report any welfare concerns for local animals.

“If you witness cruelty or suspect that cruelty to an animal has occurred, a report can be made to the RSPCA either online or by phoning 03 9224 2222,” she said.

“If residents are struggling to care for their animals they can also reach out for help, speak to their vet about options or contact RSPCA Victoria.”

RSPCA released the data while also launching a brand new online, interactive map to allow the community to track rates of animal cruelty in their own area and across Victoria.

RSPCA Victoria Chief Inspector Michael Stagg said that by raising awareness of the most prevalent types of animal cruelty, the community can work together to do betterfor

Yarra Ranges LGA has the seventh most highest reports of animal cruelty.

Victoria’s animals.

“For many, the perception of animal cruelty relates to deliberate acts such as beating or wounding, and while this does occur, the data consistently shows the most common form of cruelty is neglect,” Chief Inspector Stagg said.

“There are many responsible pet ownership resources available, and we encourage anyone who is the owner or person in charge of animals to be aware of their responsibilities to provide care, or alternatively to seek help from their local council, a veterinarian or animal welfare organisation.”

Recently Council endorsed its the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2022-2026 and Ms Price said this highlights council’s commitment to reminding residents of their pet ownership responsibilities.

“It also outlines in detail, our own responsibilities in setting and enforcing rules around

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pets and creating ways for pets and their owners to have fulfilling lives here in the Yarra Ranges,” she said.

“Council, along with local vet clinics, provide information to animal owners about the importance of responsible pet ownership and our officers also work with Animal Aid to reunite lost animals with their owners while promoting responsible pet ownership.”

The RSPCA has provided these three steps in how Victorians can help end animal cruelty STEP 1 - If you have pets or are in charge of animals, make sure they provide them with: Sufficient food Access to clean water all the time Adequate shelter Clean, secure living space Regular veterinary checks and prompt vet care if unwell or injured Regular grooming (e.g. some breeds of dog

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and cat), dental checks and farrier visits for horses.

STEP 2 - If you are struggling to care for your animals don’t ignore the problem – reach out for help: Speak with your vet about your options Contact your local animal shelter or RSPCA Victoria Consider surrendering your pet to an animal shelter so it can receive proper care and be rehomed.

STEP 3 - If you are concerned about animal cruelty: Report it to RSPCA Victoria by phoning (03) 9224 2222 – line is open 24/7 Visit www.rspcavic.org and make an online report If you would like to visit the interactive map, follow https://rspcavic.org/interactivecruelty-data-map/

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Keeping the mental health of men in your life in mind

By Callum Ludwig A number of local community groups have supported the Movember fundraising effort, with members of the Warburton-Millgrove Football Club, Wesburn-Millgrove CFA, Wandin North Primary School and Lilydale Football Club all participating, among other local residents around the Yarra Ranges.

The campain has now come to an end but it’s important to keep men’s mental health in mind, as revealed by new data from surveys done by Movember.

Founder of local men’s mental health service in Mooroolbark Build a Brotherhood, Peta Bobbine, said there aren’t enough safe places men can go to for support that are face to face.

“Movember isn’t enough. 75 per cent of suicides are men. Mental health needs to be in our schools and education around our mental health, teaching young men how to reach out, look for the signs of not doing well and how to communicate this to those around them,” she said.

Movember’s survey has indicated that 39 per cent of young Aussie men feel they have no one they can really count on, 38 per cent have not reached out for help or support when struggling with their mental health, 54 per cent of young Australian men feel pressure around being a man, and two-thirds (66 per cent) feel society doesn’t understand young men.

Ms Bobbine said a lot of men have said they feel that if they celebrate being a man they will be called things like a misogynist among other things.

“Everyone else is celebrated and appreciated whereas things like international Men’s Day is not spoken about or advertised anywhere. Men have said when they talk about mailcommunity.com.au

A Build a Brotherhood meeting. the way they feel people dismiss what they’re saying or tell them to ‘man up,” she said “Misandry is being normalised whereas misogyny is not. People are fighting for equality yet they’re doing this by putting men down.”

The survey also found four in five (81 per cent) young Aussie men feel that the current media focus on the impact of masculinity on men’s wellbeing was an important one.

Movember’s Director of Mental Health Training Dr Zac Seidler said it is heartbreaking to see that so many young men don’t feel like they have anyone they can count on and that they feel pressured about being a man.

“While Movember has achieved a lot in

Pictures: SUPPLIED our 19 years, we know there’s more work to be done to help change the face of men’s health.

The findings highlight that as a society, we need to think differently about men and make them part of the conversation,” he said.

“The passive attitude that this is ‘just how it is’ and that ‘this is all there is’ needs to change. Policymakers, the media, and health professionals need to ask more questions to the next generation of men on what they need and how they feel, in order to make young men feel valued and understood, to ultimately help save lives.”

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ cause of death records, suicide is the leading cause of death in men aged 15-54 in

The Lilydale Football Club’s Luke Hogg sporting a stache for his Movember efforts.

Australia and men are three times more likely to die by suicide than women, with over six men dying by suicide every day.

Movember’s APAC Country Director Rachel Carr said although the month has ended, donations are still welcomed to continue helping our brothers, sons and fathers all year round.

“As we know suicide is the leading cause of death for young men in Australia, losing on average six men a day. It’s unnerving to see so many young men struggling, and feeling pressure about where to turn for help,” she said.

Donations can be made at www.movember.com or via the Movember app.

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Branded picks up bronze for best Aus Burger Bar

By Callum Ludwig

Healesville Sanctuary Events and Tourism Coordinator Donna Paterson, Wurundjeri Elder Murrundindi, Healesville Sanctuary Director Ross Williamson.

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By Renee Wood Healesville Sanctuary has received a Gold tourism award for its dedication to Aboriginal tourism experiences.

The Sanctuary received a Gold Award in the Category for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Tourism Experiences at the Victorian Tourism Industry Council’s annual awards on Thursday 1 December.

Healesville Sanctuary Director Ross Williamson said he was very pleased for the sanctuary to receive the acknowledgment.

“Murrundindi did the Welcome To Country ceremony for the whole event and accepted the award along with Donna and myself,” he said.

“It’s great recognition for what we have built here over the last 30 years, and will support the work we want to do in the future to recognise Wurundjeri Culture across the Sanctuary.”

The sanctuary prides itself in connecting visitors with Wurundjeri culture and this is done in many ways including teachings of indigenous plant usage, sharing local Dreaming Stories and sharing language as Murrundindi welcomes you onto Country at Healesville Sanctuary with a friendly Womenjika.

“The Sanctuary’s Events and Tourism Coordinator Donna Paterson put the submission together, outlining the many ways we connect our visitors to Wurundjeri Culture,” Mr Williamson said.

“I’d like to thank Donna for putting all the effort in to make the submission, but also everyone at Healesville Sanctuary who have worked to recognise the Wurundjeri First Nations people and bring Culture to all our visitors. But in particular I want to thank our dear friend Murrundindi, as he is at the heart of everything we do, and everything we have done.”

Seville success story Branded Burgers and Bar has swept up another award, this time going one better on their previous efforts.

Having already taken out the title of Best Burger Bar in Victoria and Tasmania at the Restaurant and Caterers Association Awards for Excellence back in July, Branded is now the third-best in the country, taking home bronze at the national edition of the awards.

Co-owner Gina Braidner said it was once again absolutely amazing to win another award.

“I actually didn’t hear us called out at the time, I was distracted with something else but once it registered Amanda and I both jumped up back out of our seats,” she said.

“We are pretty chuffed, but it’s all about the team, they’ve done all of the work and really put the hard yards in to get us to where we are today.”

Ms Braidner and Amanda Pearse opened Branded Burgers and Bar only five years ago in 2022, and it has gone on to become exceptionally popular in the Seville community and beyond.

Ms Braidner said they pride themselves on their connection to the community.

“Between that, our customer service which I’m extremely proud of and our fresh and quality ingredients, I think when you put all those three together, it can only be pretty good,” she said.

“I like to think Branded belongs to the community, and there’s a bit of pride in its place coming from the community, especially now as an award-winning burger

L-R: Branded Burgers and Bar co-owners Amanda Pearse and Gina Braidner with the award.

Picture: SUPPLIED bar. We’ve got a few huge bookings coming up in the next couple of weeks and the year is just flying by, so we are going to concentrate on the weeks ahead, have a break over Christmas and come back fresh for the new year.”

Currently, Branded is getting in the Christmas spirit through their donation bin in support of local homeless organisation Holy Fools and the giving tree in tandem with Lilydale Doctors and Mount Evelyn Medical Clinic to provide gifts for disadvantaged children. Branded has a goal of contributing enough for 500 Holy Fools Christmas hampers and gift cards or gifts are welcome under the giving tree.

Both the donation bin and giving tree will be in the store until 17 December.

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Enjoy a night of dancing

By Callum Ludwig Over one-quarter (26.8 per cent) of all older people in Australia were found to be living alone in 2015 according to the Australia Bureau of Statistics, and now following the Covid-19 pandemic, the risk of loneliness among our older residents is more prevalent than ever.

Seville resident Will Eastmure is part of the Yarra Junction Over 50’s friendship group which meets regularly at the Yarraburn Centre and go on outings to keep socially active and is introducing a new fundraising initiative to help the group continue to go out and have fun.

Mr Eastmure said even after a $6000 grant from Yarra Ranges Council, the group was left with a massive hole for them to try and keep going.

“I thought how an old-time dance used to run at the Wandin Public Hall every Saturday night, and I thought that’s a novel way for us to make money while also putting back into the community,” he said.

“Entry will be $15 with tea and coffee provided so that we can continue doing what we want to do with the elderly in the area. Yarra Ranges Council has been absolutely fantastic, dropping the hall hire from $335 to only $10 because we’re doing this for the community.”

The first dance, open to anyone of all ages, is set to take place on 28 January, and donations are still being sought by the group to help get the event off the ground and to become self-sufficient.

Some local businesses, kept anonymous, have donated as much as $1500 to the group.

Mr Eastmure said he worries that without social outings, older people can stagnate.

“It happens if you are confined to your home day after day, the opportunity to get out

L-R: Lyn Jenkins, Roy Williams, Marie Olaussen and Judy Settler from the Yarra Junction Over 50’s friendship group. of your house is a big plus, as well as meeting people, enjoying yourself and going out to socialise,” he said.

“The dance also has a totally different aspect as well, in bringing back something that was once prominent in the community in the

80s and 90s. I’ve been to a few dance events lately and people have been very happy to travel to go to an event where they can socialise, have a great night of dancing, and go home with memories, wanting to come back.”

The Yarra Junction Over 50’s friendship

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In the Upper Yarra, there is also a group that meets at the Wandin Senior Citizens Centre every Tuesday from 1pm - 3pm and Thursday from 9am - 3pm.

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Generous appeal support

By Callum Ludwig The Healesville Organic Market has provided a grant of $5000 to help ensure HICCI can do their best to provide gifts, support and Christmas dinner to those in need.

President of the Healesville Organic Farmers Market Greg Liney said it was all about putting money back into the community, as part of the market’s goal to be community-oriented, locally and on a broader scale.

“We got to the point of having accumulated quite a comfortable sum of money in the bank account and we have been looking to disperse some of those funds. We saw the article on HICCI’s Christmas appeal in the paper a few weeks ago, and thought we’d respond now,” he said.

“Last year we sent $1500 to the flood appeal in Lismore, and at the moment we are currently in the middle of a project, printing shopping bags for the shoppers who stuck by us during Covid.”

In October, HICCI had concerns about the Christmas appeal due to its drastically-reduced budget and the fear that spare funds or donations might be hard to come by from local residents with the rising cost of living.

Mr Liney said supporting members of our own community who are less fortunate is an important aspect of unity and responsibility.

“One of the things that were very important to us was whoever received the money had an inclusive philosophy, and HICCI is, with the money going towards making sure people don’t feel left out during the Christmas period,” he said.

“It’s a high-stakes period emotionally for people, especially for people who for whatever reason are less fortunate than others. We are not after making our own nest any better or more comfortable, we want to return it to the community.”

HICCI operates in the Healesville and Yarra Glen communities, proving help with services such as transport for aged residents to medical appointments and shopping as well as referrals to other organisations for further support.

Executive Officer at HICCI Alison Gommers

HICCI Christmas Appeal receives $5000 from the Healesville Organic Market. said the grant was a huge boost for the Christmas appeal and will ensure it can be a special time for families, given it’s been a rough ride the last couple of years.

“Generally people haven’t had the spare funds to donate and the number of people

needing assistance with essentials is increasing.

They’ve [Healesville Organic Market] been doing it tough themselves, with Covid over the last two years and the recent rain,” she said.

“We are grateful for the community support and it will be put to good use, providing vouch-

Picture: SUPPLIED ers, Christmas hampers and gifts. It will make a huge difference and we all need something nice to look forward to.”

The Healesville Organic Market is open every Saturday from 8.30am to 12.30pm at Coronation Park.

Rare wines and experiences on auction to help HICCI Wine collectors will have an incredible chance to secure some of Australia’s best wines, as well as personal once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the inaugural Wine Yarra Valley Grand Auction, online from 8 to 18 December 2022.

This silent auction will provide sensational opportunities to wine, dine and explore with some of the region’s best winemakers and personalities, alongside a number of options to buy extremely limited museum and large format wines, many of which are not commercially available.

Hosted by Wine Yarra Valley, the Grand Auction will also donate funds to not-forprofit organisation HICCI, which provides essential support to vulnerable residents of the Yarra Valley including emergency relief, transport assistance and social support, and a weekly community meal ‘Dinner @ Darron’s’.

Winemaker Jayden Ong said the Wine Yarra Valley Grand Auction was created by members of the local wine industry to celebrate the achievements of Australia’s premier cool climate region, by giving collectors and passionate wine lovers the chance to access exclusive items, while also contributing to the vital work of HICCI. “The Wine Yarra Valley Grand Auction is an exciting initiative for our region, sparked by members of the board who want to bring the wine community together over the festive season and celebrate what we do best.

“We want to reward people who love the wines and the region, by curating some very unique experiences which really can’t be replicated, and some never-before-seen wine collections we’re really thrilled to present.

“Notably, the Grand Auction will provide people with the prospect of attaining what we would otherwise call money-can’t buy opportunities!”

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Wine collectors will have an incredible chance to secure some of Australia’s best wines.

Yarra Yering’s Chief Winemaker Sarah Crowe is pleased Yarra Yering will be some of the key wins in the wine auction.

Picture: SUPPLIED across the Yarra Valley have worked together to assemble a number of attractive collections such as Lot 2 - Magnificent Magnums which includes rare large format bottles of 1996 Wantirna Estate Amelia, 2013 Yeringberg Shiraz, 2016 Seville Estate Shiraz, 2018 Yarra Yering Dry Red Wine No. 2 and a 2020 Mount Mary Quintet, as well as fantastic experiences like Lot 5 - An Epic Yarra Valley Weekend.

Yarra Yering’s Chief Winemaker Sarah Crowe said the enthusiastic generosity of the Yarra Valley wine community to donate auction items for the Grand Auction has been impressive.

“We’ve been able to capture and celebrate our history, the beauty of our region, the incredible wines we make here and our legacy

as one of Australia’s top wine destinations.

“I think we all feel very grateful for the support we’ve received from our loyal customers over the past two years of the pandemic; they’ve really kept our businesses humming along.

“We hope they get involved in this auction to feel like they too can be a part of our history, our community and our regional wine culture.”

Yarra Yering and Jayden Ong Wines will be some of the key attractions of the Epic Yarra Valley Weekend experience, valued at more than $7,500 with bids starting from $3,500.

This epic weekend is inclusive of one night’s vineyard accommodation at the Yarra Yering Homestead, a portfolio tasting at Yarra Yering, a lavish lunch at Jayden Ong Wines, Four

Pillars’ Distillers Bench Experience which includes a private audience with Distiller and Founder Cam McKenzie, Sparkling Brunch at Chandon, Antipasto Hamper from Kitchen & Butcher plus all transfers for eight guests.

Additional experiences include Lot 7 - A Master of Wine Experience, as well as Lot 1 - Yarra Valley Legendary Lunch for eight people at Dominique Portet, to dine with Crowe, Sandra DePury from Yeringberg, Dylan McMahon from Seville Estate, Sam Middleton of Mount Mary and Ben Portet from Dominique Portet.

There are 13 rare and limited auction lots with varying starting bids, ranging from $300 to $3,500, and a number of other wine collections wine lovers can discover at app.galabid. com/wyvgrandauction22 The inaugural Wine Yarra Valley Grand Auction will open on 8 December and run as a silent auction with GalaBid until 18 December 2022 with confirmations for each successful bid awarded before Christmas Day. Participants can find out more information and register to monitor and submit bids up until midnight of 18 December, with the mobile GalaBid App or online at app.galabid. com/wyvgrandauction22/register Tuesday, 6 December, 2022

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Gift to Anchor helps many

By Mikayla van Loon With Christmas fast approaching, family services organisation Anchor is asking for donations to help provide some of the most basic essentials to those who need it most.

The not-for-profit is aiming to raise $50,000 to support people like Rebecca, a Sudanese refugee and mother of 10 living in the outer eastern suburbs who couldn’t afford to buy enough shoes for her children.

“With Rebecca, we were able to buy shoes for most of the family. Before that they were sharing eight pairs of shoes between eleven of them,” Anchor CEO Heidi Tucker said.

“Some of the kids couldn’t go to school some days and some kids were using much bigger shoes than appropriate. So I dug into some of our reserve funds and just said, ‘please buy all the children shoes’.”

As an organisation that relies on donations and sponsorships, Ms Tucker said fundraisers like this Christmas campaign allows the team to have access to untied funds for emergency purposes or circumstances like Rebecca’s.

Having been born in Sudan just prior to the civil war, Rebecca grew up in a time dominated by violence, sexual abuse and sadness.

Now living safely in a suburb of Melbourne, she still has a lot of trauma to work through but with Anchor’s support she has been able to provide a home for her children and start on a path to healing.

“I have had a lot of bad things happen to me…if I didn’t have my children, I would not be alive…good people like you are holding my heart so that I can survive,” Rebecca said.

For case workers and for Ms Tucker, Rebecca’s story is just one of many and with the recent cost of living increases, it’s expected to get worse.

“My fear is we’ll see many more of these families who are struggling…and already we’re

Rebecca was supported by Anchor after coming to Australia and struggling to provide for her family. This photo shows the joy of moving into her forever home.

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Through excess funds, Anchor was able to provide bunk beds for Rebecca’s 10 children and help set them up in her new home.

hearing of families who are skipping meals and things like that because they can’t afford it.

“In January we expect a bit of a rush of families coming through trying to prepare for the new school year, maybe not having enough for uniforms or books and struggling a bit to pay rent as well as other expenses.”

Having the flexibility to be able to pay for a school uniform or buy a family a fresh meal to celebrate Christmas Ms Tucker said means the world to people going through a hard financial, emotional or social time.

“Sometimes it can be as little as $20, sometimes it can be as much as a couple of $1,000.

So it can be really varied and we feel if we can raise $50,000 we’ll be able to spread that money across many families, probably many more than 50 families.”

said it shows how a little bit of love, kindness, understanding and guidance can change someone’s life.

“The thing with Rebecca is that our work also gives the kids hope and gives all of those children much more stability and like many other migrants to Australia, you just give them a chance, and they will give back to Australia.

“It’s just that little opening, that little bit of help that can mean all the difference for people and all the difference for their future lives.

That’s the other thing I’m very rewarded and proud of is the difference we’ve also made to the whole family’s trajectory.”

To help support Anchor in supporting others, donate via give.anchor.org.au or buy a chocolate hamper for someone else.

Ms Tucker said for the families who may receive food or money or the purchasing of essential items, it makes them feel like someone cares.

“What it does is it verifies for them that people care because a lot of people who are disadvantaged feel very invisible and no one really cares,” she said.

As a recipient of this care and support from the community, Rebecca now encourages her children to give back in the future.

“I tell my kids to be social workers, be doctors, work in aged care — I want them to support the community, the way the community has supported us.”

Continuing to support Rebecca through the next stages of her life and healing, Ms Tucker

Wesburn displays showcasing crafty Christmas spirit

By Callum Ludwig Christmas creativity is back in full flight this year and Inglewood Artisan in Wesburn has a merry homemade display on show in Wesburn.

Owner of Inglewood Artisan Anthony Glynn has been putting on the displays for the last four years and has been building up with new additions each year.

Mr Glynn said he is a big fan of Christmas and being outdoors and getting creative, and he combined those interests for the display.

“I’m actually a tennis coach by trade and while I sell a little bit of stuff, I don’t really do it for the business side of it, it’s more as a community idea. Wesburn has its own small, tight-knit community here and people enjoy it,” he said.

“They come to take photos and jump on the reindeer and play in the gingerbread house and this year I’ve made a big new train which I am going to call the Inglewood Express.”

Mr Glynn was left without work throughout the first Covid lockdown and got more invested in the project as a way to keep himself occupied, getting ideas from Pinterest and deciding to make them himself.

While the final products are quite impressive, Mr Glynn said his DIY skills are not amazing.

“I’m a very beginner woodworker, but the kids come out and help in the garage. I’m hoping to get it all completely finished by this Sunday [4 December],” he said.

A few of the previous items had been damaged by recent wind and rain and Mr Gylnn has been hard at work bringing them back to their pristine best.

Mr Glynn said he first got the idea when driving through a small town called Cowwarr, near where he is originally from in Bairnsdale.

“They only have about 10 houses there, but all of their letterboxes are cows and I thought I’d like to do that, so I made nine reindeer and the gingerbread house in the first year and it’s mailcommunity.com.au

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Anthony Glynn’s kids Adele and Oscar enjoy the display. gotten bigger from there,” he said.

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ing kids happy, playing on sleds and jumping around because it’s Christmas time and after the last two years people need something to be upbeat about.”

Mr Glynn and his wife source pallet wood

Candy canes by the roadside. from a business in Kilsyth, which gives boxes of it to them for free instead of paying to take it to the tip and Inglewood Artisan sells a number of the products they make from the wood.

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Since converting the old police station into its headquarters and opening its doors in 2018, this boutique enterprise has become the premier NDIS Provider in the Yarra Valley/Ranges and surrounds.

Starting off with one client and one staff member, Recovery Options has grown to servicing over 200 clients with disabilities in the local area and now provides employment to over 100 professional staff who previously had to make the long commute to Melbourne for work.

“Many successful NDIS Providers tend to expand state-wide or grow nationally which takes away from the personal aspect of quality and care. What is the point of being based in the Yarra Valley/Ranges and providing services to clients in Mildura, Sydney, or Perth,” said Managing Director Russell Bosnjakovic who monitors industry trends closely.

“Recovery Options has no intention to franchise or expand in areas other than its own and is working towards developing world class systems and becoming a leading-edge provider of disability services based right here in the Yarra Valley/Ranges and surrounds.

“For this reason, Recovery Options is becoming first choice by families and support coordinators when seeking reliable quality service and care.”

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Rose steps to be revived During 2022, the Friends of Maroondah Reservoir Park group has undertaken some great works, thanks to the support of local businesses and the efforts put in by volunteers.

At the beginning of the year the group, with the support of Bunnings and Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed, restored the sundial, a generous donation of plants from Bunnings, and Redwoods donated from a local nursery saw numerous planting days.

Over 650 hours from the volunteers also contributed to returning the overgrown grassland between rose steps and the dam wall to a useable area and the reinstatement of a beautiful 3-tiered garden bed.

The group’s next major project is underway with works to rejuvenate the rose steps in the pipeline.

“Rose steps is an iconic location within Maroondah Reservoir Park and the completion of the initial stage of works is expected to generate considerable local interest in the volunteer activities of the group and Parks Victoria,” group coordinator April Meredith said. Friends of Maroondah Reservoir Park has received a grant of $500 from Yarra Ranges Council to repair and replace the irrigation equipment throughout rose steps.

“We acknowledge the generous support of Yarra Ranges Council with their funding of this project,” Ms Meredith said.

This is only a small component of the works that will be delivered over the next 12 months.

The project will include the removal of the dead and dying Cypress trees, soil remediation works and planting of 100 new standard roses in the garden beds.

“As the area is heritage listed, we require a permit from Parks Victoria to undertake the works. There has been community consultation and the feedback for the proposed works has been positive as the community are looking forward to having the roses reinstated and further damage the pines roots have caused the stonework prevented through removing the trees.”

Notices have been placed at the gardens to advise visitors of works.

Dead pines will be removed.

To date, the inclement weather has stalled the preparation works however, the group is positive that the rose steps garden beds will be restored to their former beauty in time for spring 2023.

The rose steps will be rejuvenated by next spring.

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Victorian dams nearing capacity, others overflowing

By Mikayla van Loon It’s been a wet spring and with summer expected to be the same, many local dam catchments are already at capacity so Star Mail took a look at the numbers.

Across Melbourne Water’s 10 major reservoirs, water storage levels are at 98.1 per cent or 1,777,888 megalitres, with Maroondah, O’Shannassy, Yan Yean, Tarago and Thomson all at 100 per cent.

This month alone, dam catchments are 10 per cent fuller than last year, close to 20 per cent higher than 2020 and 35 per cent higher than 2018 and 2019.

These are similar figures across all months of the year since 2018.

A Melbourne Water spokesperson said the La Niña prediction released on 12 September, which will make it the third time since 1900, coupled with heavy rainfall over winter has seen higher than usual reservoir levels.

“Due to higher than usual rainfall over winter, coupled with La Niña weather conditions, Melbourne Water’s current storage levels across the majority of our storage reservoirs and dams are very high, with some reservoirs at capacity,” they said.

“The total volume stored in Melbourne’s water storages is now the highest since 1996.”

While normal for the O’Shannassy, Maroondah, Yan Yean and Tarago reservoirs to reach full capacity, the Thomson’s spillway was used for the first time in 25 years.

Local spillways, like that at Maroondah, connect to surrounding waterways, including the Yarra River which will require monitoring throughout the La Niña summer given previous flooding events.

“Our water supply system is interconnected between the reservoirs and rivers, and is designed for active movement of water around the system, when storage levels in one area are increasing,” the Melbourne 18 MAIL

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“Carefully managed and controlled releases will occur throughout Spring and possibly into Summer, depending on rainfall in the catchment, to maintain a safe operating range of our storages.”

Melbourne Water expects the annual amount of water flowing into the four major harvesting reservoirs to be the highest since 1996.

The daily megalitre intake at Maroondah is 461ML, compared to the average of 243ML for November, while the Upper Yarra catchment is seeing a water flow of 1,514ML per day compared to the November daily average of 384ML. This will test the water supply system, however, summer is typically the time of year requiring a larger volume of water to meet population demands but Melbourne Water is confident it is on top of the risks.

“Our focus is to keep the community safe.

Our expert team is working 24/7 to assess further rain events, and manage releases to reduce the risk of any impacts downstream.

“Water releases are an important part of streamflow to waterways and positively contribute to environmental outcomes.

“Greater Melbourne storages are in the best position they have been for a long time.

In times of drought, storage levels can drop by 20 per cent in twelve months.” mailcommunity.com.au

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Wandin Rotary member Paul with Coldstream Primary School students Natalya, Emily, Jacob and Yza.

Wandin Rotary members hard at work packing apples in the morning.

Healthy treat delivered

By Callum Ludwig Some stalwarts of the Wandin community have reached out to the future of the surrounding area through some fresh and tasty fruit.

The Rotary Club of Wandin met at Old Oak Orchard to pack an astonishing 1.2 tonnes of locally grown apples to distribute to students and staff at eight local schools.

Community Service Committee chairman Gavan McIntyre said the Rotray Club of Wandin have had a lot of positive feedback and the apples were much appreciated since they first did it in 2019.

“We hope it will teach kids that community involvement is good, and it’s also a good way of promnoting Rotary and what we do to local families, as well as promoting healthy eating for kids,” he said.

“It’s great to meet the local principals and staff and build a relationship with our local schools so we can do lots of other things with them such as our junior citizenship awards or helping pay for kids to go on school camps through our youth program. It promotes great fellowship for us, and we can have a chat, laugh and work together.”

Every student and staff member at Wandin North, Coldstream, Yering, Wandin Yallock, Seville, Woori Yallock, Hoddles Creek and Silvan primary schools received one kilo of apples to take home and enjoy.

Wandin North Primary School Principal

Paul Bailey said it is a great addition to their work promoting a healthy lifestyle for their students.

“With no organised sport and community groups running over the last two years, to now have a full year of sport and school, getting kids active and living healthy lifestyles including healthy eating is greatly helped with these apples,” he said.

“It’s something the kids remember fondly as well when I mentioned it they remembered it from a couple of years ago and now each year, they’ll remember Wandin rotary and associate them with fresh local produce and happy and healthy kids.”

The apples were grown by Andrew and Gavin Corbett from their farm on Douthie Road in Seville.

Coldstream Primary School principal Phillippa Adgemis said the school is happy to be involved in the community in any way.

“This time, it’s awesome that they are donating to us, and it really creates a good sense of community as well. We are one of four Junior Rotary Schools in the state and are actively involved in raising money for the three circles of community care as Rotarians,” she said.

“Our children do a lot of local fundraising with sausage sizzles and the like and once every two years we raise money for wheelchairs for children who need them in third-world countries, and we bought eight last time which was a fantastic effort. It’s all about giving back.

L-R: Gavan McIntyre, Wandin North Primary School Captains Lachie, Maddi, Indi, Oli and Principal Paul Bailey enjoying their apples.

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Wandin Yallock Primary garden one of the best in state

By Callum Ludwig Wandin Yallock Primary School students have been recognised for their green thumbs at the Victorian School Gardens Program awards ceremony.

The school was announced as the Regional winner and as one of the three overall State winners.

School Garden Specialist and Environment Educator at Wandin Yallock Primary School Jillian ‘Farmer Jill’ Dowling said they were stunned and excited to have won the pair of awards.

“We didn’t know what we had won when we went, just that we had won an award.

We had applied for two award categories so thought we had won one of those or both, but later on, to be announced as one of the three state winners, we were really excited,” she said.

“We didn’t even hear our school’s name called out, so no one stood up and we had to be prompted to come up and get our photo taken. The students were excited but a bit overwhelmed, it was a big day for them travelling on the train and then a tram, which some of them hadn’t done before.”

The ceremony brought together over 400 teachers, education support staff and students from over 30 schools to the Oak Lawn at the Royal Botanic Gardens for the 45th annual ceremony on Thursday 24 November.

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Students have enjoyed their weekly Friday farm sessions.

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“If anyone asks them what they’ve been doing in the farm program and around the school, they’re very happy to share, they’re pretty proud of their achievements and enjoy being in the farm, picking produce, growing, watering and naming plants,” she said.

“We’ve created a lunchbox garden for students to pick from at lunchtime, such as bringing a sandwich to add lettuce to or finding fennel fronds or peas to eat. It’s really great to hear someone asking them what they’ve been up to or what they grow in the farm and they’re all able to answer.”

may have the space to. Kids now talk about going to their grandparent’s house and helping in the garden,” she said.

“If they see how easy it is to do it here, they might then have their own little garden plot at home and be able to grow fresh food, getting that hands-on experience in growing it themselves.”

Wandin Yallock Primary School now has its eyes on going one better and bringing home the Kevin Heinze Perpetual Award in the future, the pick of the bunch of the three State winners.

Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin welcomed attendees to the gardens with a smoking ceremony, highlighting the important connection to Country which students are learning and growing on.

Ms Dowling said it is really important to teach their children where their food comes from, particularly given the area in which they live.

“We’re surrounded by orchards, strawberry farms and a lot of other agriculture but we can’t assume that everyone in the area has a productive garden themselves, even if they

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An exquisite ancient tale

By Christine Yunn-Yu Sun A review of Sistersong by Lucy Holland Sistersong, by Devon-based author Lucy Holland, is recommended to our readers by Ms Anna Cohn Orchard, Executive Director of Exeter UNESCO City of Literature.

Published in 2021, the book was a finalist to both the British Fantasy Award for Best Novel and the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award in 2022.

Holland describes herself as living “in south-west England on the red shores of the Jurassic Coast... a beautiful, mysterious part of the country, steeped in myth and folklore”.

This has helped propelling the author to prominence in genres of history and fantasy, with Sistersong being a representative work.

The book is a lyrical reimagining of the folk ballad “The Twa Sisters”. Dating as far back as the mid-17th century, the song recounts the tale of a girl drowned by her sister. When the murdered girl’s body is found, it is made into a musical instrument, using her bone as a frame and her “golden hair” for strings.

While this may sound macabre, Sistersong is a captivating story set in ancient Devon, of the Britons and their traditional beliefs coming under threat of Christianity and the invading Saxons. Narrated from the perspectives of three sisters, the story combines historical fiction and fantasy and tells of a land of magic.

Riva is King Cador’s first born, a healer who can cure others but is unable to mend her own scars. Keyne, the next, is agile and ambitious; desperate to be seen as the king’s son. And Sinne, the youngest, is naïve but proud, longing for love and adventure,

The three sisters are witnesses to a tumultuous time when people’s traditional lifestyles and worldviews are denounced by Gildas, a Christian priest with considerable influence over the royal court.

As the king’s sacred bond with the land gradually diminishes, the kingdom can no longer relyon magic for protection and prosperity.

The struggles between pagan and Christian beliefs fill some of the most memorable pages of the book, with Myrdhin the magician playing an impressive role as the guardian of the land. The magical and fantastical elements of the story are vividly presented, often reminding this reviewer of the visually spectacular film Avatar.

The complex relationships between the three sisters and the mysterious stranger Tristan form the story’s backbone. All three women rebel against the strict societal expectations placed on them, but Keyne is a particularly outstanding character in her relentless fight against the structures of the patriarchy.

Interestingly, as British historian Owen Davies famously argues, the use of “paganism” as a derogatory term was created by the early Christian Church. “It was a label that Christians applied to others, one of the antitheses that were central to process of Christian self-definition.”

But King Cador’s reasoning also makes sense. A people heavily relying on its old beliefs and ways of life cannot grow or change, as there will be neither new ideas nor new inventions. In this sense, Sistersong is a thought-provoking tale of changing times and values, both individual and societal.

Highly recommended.

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Unsealed roads make up a substantial portion of the road network in the Casey electorate.

That’s why the previous Coalition government delivered $300 million to be shared between Yarra Ranges and Cardinia Shire Councils for road sealing programs.

The funding was to be used to seal 187 kms of road throughout the Yarra Ranges and 110 km in Cardinia as part of the Sealing the Hills and Roads for Community programs.

Before I continue, it’s important to paint a picture of the political landscape when this bipartisan commitment was made.

Labor was trying to win the 2019 election, led by Bill Shorten. Anthony Albanese was the then Shadow Minister for Infrastructure.

Albanese’s office put out a joint media release with the 2019 Labor candidates for Casey and La Trobe, signalling Labor’s support to match the Liberals commitment of $300 million to seal roads across Casey.

Fast forward to October 2022, Labor has abandoned the Yarra Valley and the Dandenongs. They’ve cut millions from these same road sealing projects and other local initiatives.

Anyone that lives in Casey knows how vital road sealing is for our communities, especially coming into bushfire season. Our roads are our main escape route, and the only way in and out for emergency services. It is crucial they are as safe as possible.

Yarra Ranges Council currently has more than 60kms of planned road upgrades that are in the construction, tender or design phase now stuck in limbo. After the June 2021 storm and

From my

desk Federal Member for Casey recent flooding, road upgrades have never been more crucial.

It is an absolute disgrace that Labor have abandoned this project and broken their 2019 election promise, but the pain for Casey doesn’t end there.

They’ve also scrapped the $110 million we committed for the Wellington Road duplication and failed to fund the Lilydale Youth Hub. The hub is an incredible facility for young people in the Yarra Ranges, having delivered 3,651 support sessions last financial year. The Coalition funded this important service for three years, and during my campaign I committed a further $3.5 million which would have allowed the hub to keep its doors open.

With Labor forming government, they are yet to fund the future of the Youth Hub despite advocacy from myself and council.

As a lifelong local, I understand the importance of safe local roads and access to mental health services close to home. I will continue to hold the government to account for abandoning the residents of Casey.

Atmosphere not enough Crimes of the Future Starring Viggo Mortensen, Lea Seydoux and Kristen Stewart Rated MA15+ 3/5 A work of brooding but insubstantial horror, David Cronenberg’s Crimes of the Future has little to offer beyond macabre tone and visceral imagery.

In a future rife with pollution and mutation, Saul Tenser (Viggo Mortensen) is a performance artist who grows new organs in his body and removes them for live audiences.

Crimes of the Future has many compelling parts but lacks dramatic connective tissue.

The tone is dry but not sedate, which throws the subversive themes into sharper relief. Surgery and mutilation become mediums of art and sexuality in several squirmingly-unpleasant sequences, but it is also grimly amusing to watch the main characters casually discuss bureaucracy or artistic theory in the context of such a provocative, drastic warping of the human form. Mortensen is strangely endearing as Saul, playing a sickly man with a go-with-theflow attitude and a sardonic sense of humour.

The setting is grimy and intriguingly anachronistic, with biomechanical devices existing alongside CRT televisions and Super-8 cameras.

It is an ignorant cliche to say “nothing hap-

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pens” in arthouse films, but this is regrettably accurate for Crimes of the Future. Saul is a passive protagonist, and the plot progresses with little urgency and too much spoken exposition.

Above all else, Crimes of the Future is light on conflict: the plot-points of an activist group with unique mutations and the conspiracy to suppress their mutations feel slack, underdeveloped and almost incidental. Cronenberg’s filmography is full of better body horror, including his outstanding 1986 The Fly remake, and I also heartily recommend Antiviral and Possessor (the latter being my 2020 film of the year), both directed by Cronenberg’s son Brandon.

Proof that atmosphere alone is not enough, Crimes of the Future is available to rent or buy on iTunes, and is also screening at Cinema Nova in Carlton.

- Seth Lukas Hynes

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PREMIER FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH POOL A FLAWLESS fusion of space, style, and superb outdoor entertaining areas, this centrally situated residence in a prime Glenfern Road location is ready to impress.

Focused on providing premier family comfort in a prized lifestyle location only moments from public transport, schools, shopping, and restaurants, this is a top lifestyle property with all the trimmings.

The landscaped gardens that frame this double-storey home comprise an exposed aggregate circular drive, lush lawn areas, and splendid swimming pool in spectacular natural surrounds. Uniformly unique and impressive is the grand interior with multiple living zones providing plenty of space for growing families and picturesque garden outlooks at every turn.

From the large foyer French doors flow into the formal living area with floor to ceiling windows and quality carpet. On the split lower level, the modern kitchen with gas cooktop, dishwasher, and peninsula seating overlooks the dining area, sitting room, and sprawling deck and patio with gorgeous outlook. On the lower level, the inclusion of a bonus rumpus room with separate entry can be set to suit your family’s needs.

Furthermore, there are 5 fabulous bedrooms on offer that are smartly situated away from the hub of the home. A contemporary family bathroom with floating vanity and frameless shower is a welcome consideration. With 2 ensuite bedrooms, including the exquisite parents’ retreat with dressing room and designer bathroom with curved soaker tub, this home ensures it is effortless to imagine living here.

With additional highlights including a double garage with in-house access, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, solar power, water tanks and generous under-house storage, this exceptional residence is move-in ready for fortunate new owners. Inspection will impress.

Centrally situated family residence with sparkling pool and large deck in landscaped gardens Spacious living area with floor to ceiling windows and lower level rumpus room with separate entry Beautiful kitchen with stainless steel appliances and inviting peninsula seating 2 ensuite bedrooms, including an exquisite parents’ retreat with dressing room and soaker tub ensuite Contemporary family bathroom, double garage with in-house access, circular drive, and cost-saving solar power ●

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GREAT FAMILY HOME ON 1/4 ACRE IN the heart of Yarra Junction here you will find this solid brick home consisting of 3 bedrooms - all with built in robes - as well as semi ensuite.

The kitchen overlooks your decking and stunning gardens, a perfect spot to ponder and maybe wash a dish or 2 at the same time - if you don’t want to use the dishwasher of course.

With a single carport that has extra height for the camper or van as well as backyard access with a vehicle, boxes getting ticked already.

A fabulous and good size garden shed also seconds as a man cave with wood heater and tv! Another garden shed for your

potting needs or extra storage is there also.

Yarra Junction is a hub of the Yarra Valley and this opportunity with the location and subdivision potential (STCA) can not be passed up.

You are walking distance to the iconic Yarra Rail Trail, Yarra River, high school, primary school, pre school, childcare, shopping, doctor, cafe’s and the list goes on - everything is within reach.

Extras include an asphalt drive, easy gas heating, air-conditioning, fully fenced 1200sqm+ gorgeous block, decking also can be contained with gates for kids or animals.

Call now for an inspection and don’t miss out on this gem. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 17 Douglas Parade, YARRA JUNCTION Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $690,000 - $755,000 Inspect: Saturday, 12 noon-12.30pm Contact: Leah Bannerman, 0448 924 266, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

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$770,000 - $840,000

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2457 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction

$580,000 - $620,000

Family friendly living on over 2700sqm

Picturesque and private family escape

The opportunity is now available to secure this delightful home sitting on a large allotment of approx.

2785sqm. The home is positioned well to allow for maximum use of the yard and good access for larger vehicles and trailers, established gardens, double carport with large storage/garden shed.

The kitchen, dining is open plan, all original, ample cupboard and bench space to cook up a storm.

The wood fire adds a cosy feel to the living area and large windows allow for natural light to flow in.

A separate teenager retreat/studio space will be a hit with the families needing lots of space. Close to public transport, and just a short drive to shops and facilities, this property is overall a must to those seeking space and convenience.

Nestled on a quarter acre the home is surrounded by a botanical piece of paradise with shady areas to sit and relax welcoming you at every turn including a spacious, elevated front decking. The versatile floor plan gives you the options of 4 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms including ensuite to the master, and either 2 or 3 living areas depending upon your needs. The elegant kitchen has plenty of bench and cupboard space and boasts quality stainless steel appliances. A cosy wood fire in the lounge room will give you that beautiful winter warmth plus there’s the quick and easy option of gas ducted heating and a reverse cycle air conditioner. There’s plenty of storage space inside and out including a large double carport and fantastic shedding including a woodshed, a workshop and a potting/garden shed. Just a wonderful property to enjoy the surrounds of the Yarra Valley.

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STUNNING FAMILY HOME WITH VIEWS TRANSFORM your lifestyle to one of complete tranquility at this spectacular property in the lush hillsides of Emerald.

Boasting over ¾ acre with its own stunning aquafer, rich birdlife, and charming wildlife including wombats and wallabies near your door, this is what Dandenong Ranges living is all about.

This beautiful family residence with double-glazed windows and doors rests upon a circular drive that leads to an inviting covered verandah. From one step inside, it is apparent you have arrived someplace special with a 2-storey foyer with floating staircase with steel balustrade.

At the heart this impressive home, open plan living leading to the deck with water views is a glorious space for gathering.

Comprising the gourmet kitchen with glass splashback, gas cooktop, walk-in pantry, and stone waterfall peninsula overlooking the dining area and expansive lounge with vaulted ceilings and cosy wood fire, every element is carefully crafted for optimal family comfort.

Furthermore, there are 4 unique bedrooms on offer and a versatile home office suited to a potential 5th bedroom or second living area. Beautiful bathrooms on both levels are enriched with soaking tubs with splendid views and the main bedroom is equipped with a generous walk-in robe.

With additional highlights including gas ducted heating, under-house storage, a family-size laundry, and serene no-through road location, this is an unparalleled lifestyle property. Inspection will impress.

Beautiful 3,354sqm (approx.) landscape with circular drive, stunning aquafer, rich native wildlife, and children’s jungle gym Spectacular open plan living with sweeping vaulted ceilings, warm wood fire, and access to the deck with water views Gourmet kitchen with waterfall stone benchtop seating, gas cooktop, Blanco oven, and walk-in pantry Versatile home office suited to a 5th bedroom or second living area Ground floor bedroom with garden views and upper level bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and ample storage Modern bathrooms with soaker tubs on both levels. ●

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 29 Fern Glade Drive, EMERALD Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: $850,000 - $910,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Suzie Brannelly 0490 506 910 and Daniel Steen 0434 979 142, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE 24 MAIL

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PICTURE-PERFECT ’BRAEMERE’ SET in the beautiful Glenburn Valley this highly productive property totals 127 acres, comprising 103 acres of freehold, and 24 acres of leasehold land.

Offering a picture-perfect and well maintained Californian Bungalow nestled within gorgeous park-like surroundings, this inviting cosy cottage incorporates a large living room with a wood fire and reverse cycle air-conditioner, 3 generous bedrooms, (the master is a spacious 5 x 4.5 meters), a farmhouse kitchen with a walk-in pantry, dining room, family bathroom, separate powder room, laundry, and a full length rear verandah.

Farm improvements include an impressive 24 x 9-meter shed with a separate lock-up workshop area, a machinery area with a concrete floor, power, lighting, and an open front garage area.

A charming old shearing shed with a leanto area adds further storage, maintained timber stockyards, and 4 post and rail paddocks cater well to those horse lovers.

Ample farm and garden water are provided via a 3meg Spring Fed dam, a fully equipped solar freshwater bore, a second stock water dam, and house water via a large 110,000-litre concrete rainwater catchment tank.

Sown down to rye and clover the gently undulating pastures are divided into several well-fenced easy-to-maintain paddocks making this the perfect property for feed production and grazing livestock. The property produced over 1000 big round bales of hay last season.

Just over an hour from Melbourne CBD, the perfect country lifestyle awaits. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 610 Break Oday Road, GLENBURN Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 6 garage Price: $2,300,000 to $2,500,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Andrew Houghton, 0409 438 526 and Gerard Kennan, 0413 139 231, RT EDGAR

25 Melba Highway Yering Villa Raedward, inspired by Villa Capra in Vincenza, is set in a beautiful 2-acre garden. The Villas grand entrance hallway has an 11-metre central void that access 2 lounges, dining, stunning kitchen, powder room & atrium.

Twin stairs lead to 4 bedrooms including a master suite, study, WIR, ensuite bathroom, and family bathroom. The lower ground floor incorporates a 3-car garage, laundry, gymnasium, cellar, & storage. The Gatehouse B&B accommodation comprises two stylish units set within the landscaped gardens recently featured in the open garden scheme with infrastructure include a gazebo with pizza oven, pergola-colonnade, & an ample storage shed.

Situated in the sought-after Yering district, Villa Raedward is one hour from the Melbourne CBD.

Outstanding Service | Exceptional Results | Your Local Real Estate Experts BRAEMERE - 610 Break Oday Road, Glenburn 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 4 Cars

The 127 acres comprises 103 acres of freehold, and 24 acres of leasehold. Improvements includes a 24 x 9-metre shed with separate lock up workshop & machinery area with concrete floor, power & lighting, & an open front garage area, a shearing shed adds further storage, timber stockyards and 4 post and rail horse paddocks.

Ample water, 110,000 lt rainwater tank, solar bore & 3 meg dam.

Just over 1 hour from Melbourne the perfect country lifestyle awaits.

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In a beautiful garden setting this charming Californian Bungalow incorporates 3 spacious bedrooms, large living room with wood fire & rev cycle A/C, a farmhouse kitchen with walk-in pantry, dining room, family bathroom, powder room, laundry, and full length rear verandah.

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‘OMORFO PLACE’ ON 15 ACRES WELCOME to your 15-acre, private estate on a quiet no through road.

It has everything you could ever wish for in a beautiful rural setting.

Blessed with a north facing aspect, the current owners chose this position to set the scene for a custom designed residence built in 2003 that affords the most glorious views to Port Phillip Bay, Cardinia Reservoir and beyond.

Mornings are special here, with the chatter of bird song, wildlife heading home after an evening foraging, misty valley views, beautiful sunrises, an idyllic start to any day.

Just as awe inspiring are the sunsets, pink and orange hues across the sky - dinner on the deck perfection.

On one level and easily accessible for those requiring wheelchair access the home features a versatile and flexible floorplan, currently 4 bedrooms and a study.

A home of grand proportions you will enjoy the elegance, the height of 10 ft ceilings throughout, open, and airy living spaces, both formal and informal.

A dedicated games and theatre room (potential 5th bedroom). Central timber and granite kitchen with plentiful bench space and storage, walk-in pantry, servery window, Falcon stainless steel Professional twin ovens and dishwasher. Opening onto the expansive covered deck overlooking the secure rear yard and picturesque views beyond.

This home has quality spotted gum flooring, tiles to all wet areas, wool carpet, beautiful drapery and remote e-screen blinds. A French Cheminees Philippe fireplace warms the formal lounge and dining space, Rinnai heating and refrigerated cooling, two Rinnai Infinity gas hot water units, ducted vacuum and excellent storage.

The infastructure is fabulous, gated access then via a sealed driveway, 4 car remote garage with adjoining 2 car carport, alarm and CCTV. Ideal for several animal pursuits with separate access to the paddocks from the road with cattle ramp and holding area, 4 paddocks, machinery/tack shed with separate entrance, undercover wood, and hay storage. German solar powered 4.7KW on 5.3 kw inverter, 66 cent buy back ending, 1/11/24, extensive outdoor lighting, merbau deck, outdoor alfresco blinds, mains water and gas cylinder tank. Electric fencing around perimeter and paddocks. Established garden setting including fruit trees.

This estate is a 1.1km drive to Belgrave South Township, schools, shops, and sporting clubs. A short drive to Belgrave Rail, easy connections to Wellington Road, Eastlink and M1. Walking distance to the pony club, horse trail rides from the property.

Estates of this calibre and position are difficult to find. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 17 Bellany Road, BELGRAVE SOUTH Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 6 garage Price: $2,750,000 - $2,950,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522 and Jane Mortimer 0457 620 542, RANGES FIRST NATIONAL, 9754 6111 26 MAIL

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COCkATOO 3 SAlISbury AvEnuE $475,000 - $520,000 FANTASTIC NEAR ½ ACRE WITH ORIGINAL COTTAGE 2A 1B 4C

SHERBROOkE 33 SHErbrOOKE lODGE rOAD DRESS CIRCLE LOCATION

In a quiet and convenient location near to Cockatoo Township this property has plenty of potential, maybe a tradie looking to renovate and extend the 2-bedroom existing dwelling or those searching for that elusive block of land to build their dream home (STCA). There is a 9mx7m (approx.) shed with a concrete floor already here, a smaller storage shed and the property is fully fenced. Opportunities at this price range rarely come along, are ready to make your dream a realisation?

Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

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Wonder through amazing lEvEl established gardens & enjoy feeding the local birdlife.

The original 1930’s Wb cottage has been substantially extended to approx 31 squares being a two-storey chalet style home that creates real country charm. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac opposite the national Park and features a study/home office, three living areas, 4 oven Aga & belling cookers, combustion wood heater, DGH, spa/hot tub room, cubby house, double garage & single carport and a huge workshop plus storeroom.

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PrICED TO SEll!

$815,000-$870,000 3A 2B 1E

Set on a corner block in a parklike setting with two driveway entrances and offers plenty of off-street parking. This gorgeous light-filled, extensively renovated character home offers an open plan lounge & dining, a study, bathrooms boasting beautiful French tapware, a hostess kitchen with a fireplace and Caesarstone bench tops. Additional features include GDH, reverse cycle A/C, leadlight features, timber floorboards, cedar blinds, OFP, huge attic storage and extensive landscaped front and back yards.

Jan Brewster 0409 558 805

$1,045,000-$1,145,000

COCkATOO 48 PAKEnHAM rOAD GENEROUS 2/3 ACRE, CLOSE TO TOWN

$630,000-$690,000 4A 2B

Cosy & comfortable home showcasing several living spaces, separate dining, sunroom & verandah. The garden is low maintenance with the backyard featuring a mixture of flowering trees with meandering pathways. Centrally located only a short walk to the main street shops & schools with a bus at your doorstep. Also includes 5kw premium solar, double-glazed front windows, sealed driveway, storage shed, GDH, wood heater, S/S A/C, plenty of off-street parking, fully fenced back yard. Potential of subdivision (STCA)

Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

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34 Nation Road, SELBY WONDERFUL, WHIMSICAL PLACE TO CALL HOME

$775,000 - $825,000 4A1B1C

FOR SALE

35 Glen Road, BELGRAVE

$610,000 - $670,000

SWEET STARTER HOME IN SPECTACULAR LIFESTYLE LOCALE

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With all the charm one could wish for in a Hills home and a picturesque ¼ acre landscape to match, this delightful property is something special. Set between Minak Reserve and Dandenong Ranges National Park near local schools, public transport, Selby Community House, Puffing Billy trestle bridge, and a forest walk through to Grants Picnic Ground, this home offers a balanced lifestyle in beautiful surrounds.

This sweet starter home situated near beautiful Birdsland Reserve is calling astute investors that can spot immense potential. With several updates already complete and a sunlit interior that overlooks the generous ½ acre allotment backing onto Monbulk Creek, this is an outstanding opportunity to enter the market in this exceptional lifestyle locale.

Suzie Brannelly

Brad Conder

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FOR SALE

2/40 Bergins Road, ROWVILLE CUTE, CONVENIENT & CLOSE TO EVERYTHING!

$640,000 - $699,000 3A 1B 1C

Located in a convenient location within easy reach of all local arterial roads and freeways, Stud Park and Wellington Village and the beautiful walking tracks of Tirhatuan Reserve, this 3 bedroom unit is well maintained and close to many local schools.

With only 2 properties on the site, unit 2 is privately positioned at the rear of the block which further enhances the privacy of this lovely home.

FOR SALE

32 Lomond Avenue, KILSYTH METICULOUS HOME ON COVETED CORNER BLOCK

$750,000 - $810,000 3A2B2C

This meticulously maintained home on a coveted corner allotment opens endless options for astute investors. Capturing prime position only 750m from Churinga Shopping Centre, this property is perfect for first homebuyers, discerning downsizers, or developers determined to capitalise on subdivision potential (Subject To Council Approval).

Brad Conder M 0422 639 115 | E brad@chandlerandco.com.au

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A VIEW Christmas Yarra Valley VIEW Club for Women Christmas Lunch invites you to have fun while helping educate disadvantaged children on Tuesday 13 December at the Chirnside Park Country Club.

The club requests arrival by 11.30am for a 12 noon start. Bookings are essential.

Join them for the fun and frivolity of the Christmas Auction. For all enquiries contact Val on 0419 007 728.

Yarra Glen Carols Prepare that singing voice, pop on your fancy Christmas gear, grab your mates and picnic rug cause the Carols are coming to town in Yarra Glen on Saturday 17 December.

After two long years of waiting Yarra Glen combined churches and the community are proud to present a line up of wonderful performers and singers at the Yarra Glen Carols by Candlelight.

Healesville Carols Join the Healesville Community Carols on Saturday 17 December at Queens Park with an array of things to do and eat with Santa, photo booths, food trucks, fairy floss, Chrissy craft and tatts, and, of course - carols singing.

Applications open for 2023 Community Bank Scholarship Program Community Banks Warburton and Yarra Junction are again pleased to offer a Youth Scholarship program to support those aiming

Carols events are being held across the region. high to undertake first year Tertiary Studies in 2023.

If you are aiming to complete your first year of university or tafe, and need help with associated expenses including travel, laptop and course fees, you can apply for this program.

The initiative of UYCE Ltd made possible through the generous support of Community Banks Warburton and Yarra Junction.

Applications are now open, and close midnight Wednesday 25 January 2023, and can be completed online.

For information, guides, FAQs and to APPLY head to the website https://upperyarra.net.au/youth/geoffvickers-youth-scholarship/

Upper Yarra Community Recovery Committee Round 2 Grants now open The Upper Yarra Community Recovery Committee is inviting residents to apply to the Community Led Recovery Round Two grant program to help our community recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and June 2021 storm.

To find out more please come to the Information Session being held on Thursday 1 December, 6pm at the Yarra Centre in Yarra Junction. If your group provides support to one or more of these townships then you are encouraged to apply: Big Pats Creek, Don Valley, Gilderoy, Gladysdale, Hoddles Creek,

Launching Place, McMahons Creek, Millgrove, Powelltown, Reefton, Seville, Three Bridges, Wandin, Warburton, Wesburn, Woori Yallock, Yarra Junction, Yellingbo. Applications are invited for projects up to $10,000.

Round 2 will support projects which support recovery with preference given to projects targeting one or more of the following objectives: Developing resilience and preparedness for future disaster Strengthen connections, increase participation, and build capacity in our community Improving Mental Health & wellbeing Reducing vulnerability and decreasing marginalisation Submit your application from 1 December 2022 and close 15 February 2023.

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Solid Healesville score Under 10 Healesville v Seville - by Owen Morcombe The U10’s welcomed summer, and a dry ground, playing Seville 1 at Margaret Reserve in Coldstream. Harry Muller and Milo Jackson opened the batting making a tidy 6 and 7 runs, respectively. Eli Keath kept the crowd entertained racking up an impressive 19 runs making light work of the boundary with two fours.

Followed by Reggie Morcombe with 16 runs and three fours fuelled solely by red cordial.

Arlo Turner didn’t miss a beat hitting his first career four - making a total of 14 runs. Alby Gotch wasn’t far behind with a solid 8 runs.

Stand-out bowler went to Rory Jackson taking 2 wickets. Followed by Felix McMahon, Nate Adams, Harry Muller, Eli Keath, Reggie Morcombe and Milo Jackson taking 1 wicket each.

Under 12-9 Healesville 6/166 defeated Montrose 41 – by Adam Keath Another dominant performance by the U129’s this week. After being sent in by Montrose the boys batted and ran aggressively. 21 from Tom Quaggin, 20 n.o. from Manny Winrow, 18 from Ryder Hudson, 15 from Louis Keath and a 13 n.o. from Declan Kruize saw the team Finnish with a daunting score of 6/166 off their 23 overs. If the batting was impressive the bowling and fielding was sharp. Montrose was 6/17 in the sixth over after Gus Morcombe took 3/5, Ryder Hudson took 2/5 and Louis Keath took 1/6. A final wicket stand saw Montrose make it to 41 before Arthur Coleman took the last of the wickets finishing with 1/2 of his 4 balls.

Another great performance played with energy and good spirits.

Under 12-4 Healesville 5/144 defeated Mount Evelyn 7/130 Mt Evelyn batted first on a perfect evening for cricket. Summer Caldicott 2/18 was the only player to take multiple wickets. The fielding practice paid dividends with 2 catches to Henry Harding and runs out by Taylor Caldicott and Archie Hempel. Set 130 to win Healesville got to work with Raff Morcombe 58*, Ben Hunter 21*, Endo Gotch 16*, and Summer Caldicott 13* all retiring which enable Healesville to overtake Mt Evelyn’s target and claim victory.

Under 14 Healesville 8/108 defeated by Mt Evelyn 113 – by Liam English Very unlucky to lose this week but great effort by the team with Eli Prentice making a great 34 not out. Great effort by the entire team bowling with Raph Morcombe taking 2 wickets in the second week Under 16 Healesville 180 defeated Hoddles Creek/Wandin 158 – by Lucas Parker Healesville continued playing Hoddles Creek/ Wandin in a split innings game. Healesville resumed at 5/84 with Tyler Braden and Bailey Rutley at the crease who continued for five overs before Ethan Nikcevich replaced Tyler after he was out LBW. This pair had a steady partnership of 48 before Bailey Rutley retired.

At the end of the innings, Healesville ended up with a total score of 180 leaving Hoddles/

Yarra Junction’s D Tolley trods on his own stumps while attempting a hook shot.

Wandin with a chase of just over 100 runs. The stand-out batting performances were hard to split with Denzel, Blake, Bailey and Ethan all making 30-plus runs. Hoddles/Wandin resumed their batting innings at 3/77. Healesville’s openers Riley Cameron and Megan Schelfhout worked well together trying to keep the batters from scoring before Lucas Parker got the breakthrough of J Fitzlaff to end a great partnership. Healesville fought hard to secure victory bowling Hoddles/ Wandin out for 158.

The stand-out bowlers were Lucas Parker 3/11 and Megan Schelfhout 2/36.

Seniors 1st XI – Healesville 162 defeated South Warrandyte 70 – by Josh Handasyde The first XI travelled back to South Warrandyte this week for the second day of the two-day fixture with Healesville in a commanding position only requiring 7 runs on the day to surpass South Warrandyte’s total of 70. Captain Kris Andersen and Ash Hamer resumed at the crease and were quickly able to put Healesville in the lead, with Healesville opting to continue to bat to erase the chance of a reverse outright.

The Bloods then lost 4 quick wickets to be 7/95 giving South Warrandyte a sniff at a reverse outright. But some gutsy batting from Liam English (20 off 89) and Dillon Kerr (16 off 31) saw the Bloods get to the drinks break only 7 down. The day continued on with some lower-order hitting from Glen Poynton and a late 6 from Riley Cameron to score his first runs to give Healesville a score of 10/164, a lead of 94. Both captains agreed to end the game early. The Bloods now sit third on the ladder and prepare to host second-placed East Ringwood at Queens Park in a one-day match which is shaping up to be an important match for the season.

Seniors 2nd XI – Healesville 2/262 defeated Yarra Junction 36– by Ethan Nikcevich On a sunny 30°C day at Queens Park Heales-

ville won the toss and elected to bat. Healesville’s top order proved themselves once again with Tom Handasyde’s form of runs continuing with 82 (78) and his highest individual score, Troy Poynton went off for his highest score of 114*(87) before retiring to give other batsmen a chance to make some runs. Tom and Troy’s opening partnership was 213 before Troy retired, bringing Harry Baxter to the crease to continue his form and make a rapid 33. Yarra Junction was set 263 to win off 35 overs and lost wickets at a fast rate, Scott Fawdry, Curtis Adamson, Blake Rallis and Moss Fawdry all picked up two wickets each with Brodie Grace picking up one and a run out cleaning up Yarra Junction all out for 36 off just 11.5 overs.

Healesville remains undefeated and moves to 5-0 with the demolition of Yarra Junction.

Seniors 3rd XI – Healesville 8/123 defeated by South Croydon7/127 – by Sam Drummond Healesville 3rd XI lost the toss to South Croydon and was sent into bowl. With the usual opener (Dave Plunkett) absent, Jack Plunkett and Sam Dennett opened the batting attack for Healesville. The two made a lovely first partnership of 28 before Sam Dennett was dismissed for 15 runs. Top scorer Matthew Cooper was sent to the crease and put on a clinic of 50 runs before retiring. Jack Plunkett was then dismissed, sending his brother Vinny Plunkett into bat. Wickets started falling fast with Vinny, Gabriel Houlihan and Elijah Prentice all going out for a small total. Sam Drummond made a total of 8 before being run out. Denzel Parsons was then caught out with a total of 5 runs, sending Robert Nolan and Peter Nolan out to the crease. Robert was also dismissed after making a quick total of 6, leaving Peter Nolan and Brian Louw to finish off the innings, both

Picture: HEALESVILLE CRICKET CLUB retiring not out for 9 and 2 runs, respectively.

Healesville posted a score of 8-123. It was now South Croydon’s turn to bat. F. Edgar was dismissed for a duck after Sam Drummond bowled him. D. Gregor made 17 before being bowled by Denzel Parsons. K. Dass and E. Gregor caused Healesville grief making 32 and 15, respectively. A. Kumar (15 runs) and Y. Somasekaran (22 runs) kept a steady flow of runs.

G. McCallum and N. McCallum saw South Croydon to a victory after a total of 7-127. The stand-out bowlers for Healesville were Denzel Parsons 2-19 off 5 overs, Matthew Cooper 1-8 off 3 overs and Sam Drummond 1-12 off 3 overs. Congratulations to South Croydon and good luck next week!

Seniors 4th XI – Healesville 8/137 defeated Warrandyte 131 – by Adam Keath The Healesville fourths travelled to Wesburn to play the Warrandyte 8ths in great conditions.

Warrandyte won the toss and decided to bat first. Healesville did well to keep the scoring down but Sam Keath was the only one to break through in the first 20 overs, taking 4/15 off his 4. But it was the introduction of the fatherdaughter combo of Russel and Amelia English that broke the game open, Russel with 1/11 and Amelia with her first senior wicket returning 1/12. The rest of the wickets were taken by Leonard Robinson 2/8 and again Cooper Bell took his first senior wicket with 1/8. Warrandyte all out in 32 overs with 131 runs. The chase started like there was a function back at the rooms to get to! Owen Morcombe 23 and Premdeep Singh 18 got Healesville to 2/67 in the 8th over. It was then left to Amandeep Singh 19 and Russell English 38 to bring it home eventually getting to the winning score in the 22nd over 6 wickets down. Another great win.

Two wins from five in tough weekend for Yarra Junction

By Rob Boxell Under 12’s vs Woori Yallock/Launching Place Skipper for the evening Charlie Guerin won the bat flip and decided to bowl first on a great evening for cricket. This decision proved to be the right one with Tyson Oates striking twice in quick succession to give the eagles a great start. Woori/Launch rebuilt with a good partnership before wickets from Luke Dark and Daniel Lefel put the squeeze on the opposition before a run out thanks to some great fielding from Oates and Wil Joseph on the final ball of the innings kept Woori/Launch to 6/80. Junction’s innings got off to the worst possible start with Oates clean bowled second ball for a duck and Kye Van De Maat quickly followed. Jordy Thornton and Guerin came in and rebuilt the innings with both retiring before Dark came in who followed suit. Junction lost another wicket when Aidan Fogerty was bowled before more good batting from Al Mason, Wil mailcommunity.com.au

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Picture: ON FILE Joseph and Daniel Lefel got Junction over the line finishing on 5/128. Four batters in the game scored career-high runs which is a

testament to how they have trained and improved since the start of the season.

Yarra Junction 5/128 (J Thornton 18, A Mason 15*) def Woori/Launch 6/80 (T Oates 3/5) Women’s vs Montrose Junction travelled to Montrose on the hottest day of the season so far and skipper Carly Millar lost the toss and was sent into bat. Lisa Hilton and Millie Kuth opened the batting and Montrose bowled extremely tight until a couple of loose balls set Kuth on her way with a 4 and a 6 until she was trapped in front LBW for 12. Hilton soon followed for a duck. Millar and Rachel Pilton put on a promising partnership of 30 before Millar was run out for 6. Maddie Bennett and Taylor Stevens both followed in the same over before Bec Brown came in and upped the ante before being run out for 8. Pilton was the star, making 15* with Junction finishing on 6/79. Kuth and Alannah Bomford opened the bowling and bowled extremely tight keeping the runs down before

both struck in quick succession to leave Montrose 3/14. Tara Wilson came into the attack and grabbed a wicket to restrict Montrose even further to 4/41 and the game was in the balance until Charli Stevens came in smashing a 17 ball 30* to see Montrose over the line. Hilton took a consolation wicket but ultimately, Montrose was too good on the day. Yarra Junction 6/79 def by Montrose 5/83 (A Kuth 2/6) 3rd XI vs Healesville Yarra Junction 10/36 def by Healesville 2/262 (K Vandermaat 1/18) 2nd XI vs North Ringwood Yarra Junction 7/170 (B Hawkins 37, A Druitt 36) def North Ringwood 8/168 (L Van Der Vlugt 3/27, B Hawkins 3/51) 1st XI vs Seville Yarra Junction 10/134 (T Nightingale 43, N Bark 33) def by Seville 10/154 (J Poynton 3/27, K Bomford 2/15) Tuesday, 6 December, 2022

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Social bowls back again With the recent completion of a new synthetic green, the Yarra Glen Bowls Club’s regular Wednesday night social bowls “Corporate Cup” was able to re-start after a break last year.

Some 16 teams sponsored by many local businesses compete over a 12 week season.

Teams are always looking for new players.

If anyone is looking for a game, contact the club on 9730 1718 or email yarraglenbowlsclub@gmail.com for more information.

The club will hold an official opening of the green in the new year. Mid Week pennant resumed on 29 November after a week’s break.

The Division 1 side hosted top of the table Mitcham at home. Mitcham were too strong winning 40/65: R Bates 19/16; G O’Brien 10/24; W Edwards 11/25.

Side 2 in Division 7 travelled to Boronia,

Two wins for Wandin

By Bryce Edwards Wandin 1st XI vs Warrandtye 4th XI Wandin 1st XI played away at Warrandyte High School against their 4th XI. Wandin’s Captain David Thorne lost the toss and was sent in to bowl.

It would be a tough contest with the ball as the ground was very small but Wandin was up for the task.

Jamie Oakley and Daniel Trembath would open the bowling and it was Daniel who would get Wandin’s opening wicket with his second ball which was the start Wandin was hoping for.

From there the wickets would fall often with Warrandtye struggling to put together long partnerships but the pick of the bowlers was Hamish Lammot taking 5 wickets for the day and with a super run out by Rod Aitken, Wandin would bowl Warrandyte out for 136.

As Wandin had failed in their first 2 rounds chasing down totals, it wouldn’t be an easy task.

Rod Aitken and Jamie Elliot would get Wandin off to another great start with the bat.

Wandin’s first wicket fell with Jamie Elliot on 15, but that brought in Tim Thorne, who would go on to make a quick-fire 40 odd. After Thorne was caught, that brought in Jamie Oakley who would bat with Rod until Wandin manage to pass Warrandyte’s total in 22 overs with Rod making 50 not out.

It was a great run chase by Wandin and a well-deserved win.

F grade Wandin 2nd XI v Seville 4th XI Seville would travel up to Wandin in perfect conditions. Seville would win the toss and have no hesitation in batting first.

A steady start saw Seville 1/40 after just six overs, key wickets to opening bowlers M Polido 3/20 and T Cumberland 2/32 saw the next four overs yield 4 wickets for 8 runs.

Unfortunately for Seville, the change of bowling didn’t bring a change of luck and L Curwood 4/9 and R Vallance 1/11 finished off the visitors for 79 in the 18th over. H Beers top scored with 20 for Seville.

Well on top at the break, Wandin would lose just the three wickets on route to victory.

L Faulkingham 34 and M Owens 29* would be the top run scorers for the home team.

Unfortunately, the 3rd XI and Women’s side had to forfeit due to a combination of Covid and players being unavailable.

winning overall 66/51. L Baker 25/18; J Senior 24/15; D Milner 17/18.

The weekend on 3 and 4 December saw a double Header for the club’s Division 1 side.

Playing away at Yarraville - Footscray, a close result saw a loss 70/75. B Simmons 27/14: G Senior 15/16; M O’Brien 16/19; S Manifold 12/26.

On Sunday, the club hosted MCC and had a solid three rink win 91/60: B Simmons 28/10: G Senior 6/23; M O’Brien 27/15; S Manifold 30/12.

In Division 4, Side 2 played at home against Bayswater, winning 105/76. M Ramage 38/16: W Edwards 29/24; R Thurkle 15/24; A Thurkle 23/12.

In Division 7, Side 3 played away to the combined Cockatoo- Monbulk team, going down 45/107: T Dickson 8/35; J Senior 11/35; G Rowe 13/21; D Batten 13/16.

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By Peter Brennan After a brief quiet time, Yarra Junction Bowling Club had a range of difficult conditions to contend with last week.

The Midweek team travelled to Lilydale, to play on a slow and challenging green.

Unfortunately the green seemed surrounded on all sides by construction sites, with all the dust and noise that goes with construction, to the extent that the seats around the green were vibrating from the heavy machinery just outside the fence.

Whether this is part of the ongoing project surrounding the new Council chambers is difficult to say, but we certainly sympathise with the Lilydale Bowling Club who have been enduring excessive disruption for quite some time.

In the end Yarra Junction lost the match, and neither side seemed to enjoy playing it.

Junction remains third on the ladder.

The weekend team travelled to Mooroolbark, on what proved to be the first thirty degree day of the summer.

Playing on a slow grass green, the heat was difficult to adjust to, and Mooroolbark registered a convincing win, with Junction winning one rink and being thrashed overall, slipping down to fourth position.

It will be good if we can restore our own grass green, so that players can become familiar with the different surface.

The Community Cup wound up last Friday, and congratulations are due to the Yarra Valley Soccer Club, who came from fourth place to claim the title on a count back from The Loose Ends from the Gladysdale Bakery.

It was an exciting competition, played in good spirits, and the club thanks all those who took part.

Hopefully it will once again be an ongoing event, after the interruptions of the last few years.

Barefoot Bowls will commence in early January.

This is a very pleasant way to pass a warm summer evening, with a sausage sizzle and the bar open, and all equipment available.

The club urges everyone to wander down after Christmas has been and gone, and try out this very enjoyable sport.

New members are always welcomed.

See the clubs website or Facebook page.

The Highlanders Wandin Cricket Club results.

Social bowls returns to Yarra Glen Bowls Club.

Yarra Valley Soccer Club winners of the Community Cup.

U3A team

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Australian Red Cross Yarra Valley branch

Yarra Valley Soccer Club with runners up Gladysdale Bakehouse team.

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Festivities on the greens

By Ian Milgate This week Healesville Bowls Club saw St Hubert’s cellar door staff come to the bowling club for their annual Christmas breakup lunch as well as a very competitive game of bowls.

After staff gave them a few tips on how to bowl, they were away and having a great time with a few silky skills to be seen amongst them.

They had a great day and hopefully we will see more of them in the future.

St. Hubert’s Cellar Door recently became a Major Sponsor of our club and we thank them for their support.

Tuesday Pennant Team 1 Tuesday saw a change of tempo and everyone was reading from the same book, after the disappointment of last Saturday.

Team 1 played away at Boronia on a grass green, so we knew it was going to be tuff but to everyone’s credit they came to Boronia with their A game and won overall 55 - 49.

Robyn Turville, Rob Ayres, Ian Milgate, Steve Bulled 25 - 13 Bob Brown, Effie Laban, Russell Smith, Barry Parker 12 - 21 Steve Graham, Rob Broadhurst, Hilda Gurney, Gerda Otto 18 - 15 A great effort by all players who backed each other up all day for a great win Team 2 played at home against Heatherdale whom were on top of the ladder, so they knew it was going to be a tuff match but they supported each other to come home with a win, which puts them into 3rd. place on the ladder 69 - 48 Gerry Gomers, John Howard, Karl Tok, Colin Jarvis 24 - 13 Mike Adams, Damian Key, Glenda Graham, Judy Veermann 23 - 19 John Fitzpatrick, Ted Upton, Leonie Fitzpatrick, Len Stewart 22 - 16

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pleasant conditions and the bowlers are becoming very competitive as we head into the middle of the tournament. There was some very good bowls put down and at the end of the night there are now 4 teams leading the challenge on 56 points.

Above Board Plastering Australian Hot Taps Provit Cult Total Shutters East Side West Boys are on 51 and Speedway are on 47. It should be a very interesting night next week as we get close to the finals.

Saturday Pennant Team 1 played away at Lilydale under very hot conditions and we knew it was going to be a tuff one. We led all day taking it up to the Lilydale team but as it was getting closer to the end Lilydale started to come back and up to the last 2 ends we were still 2 shots up. It came down to the end but unfortunately we just couldn’t hold on to go down 80 - 83 Colin Lowe, Mark Hoffman, Steve Bulled, Ian Milgate 16 - 24 Steve Graham, John Clark, Rob Ayres, John Howard 18 - 19 Mark Ward, Robyn Turville, Brad Chandler, John Simnett 24 - 24 Adrian Beales, Bob Brown, John Fitzpatrick, Glenda Graham 22 - 14 Team 2 Healesville played at home against Nth. Balwyn and although we had a few withdrawl’s due to health conditions, they came out and gave Nth. Balwyn a real Bowling lesson winning 90 - 23. To those players who took ill prior to the game, we were thinking of you and get well soon.

Barry Parker, Rita Featherstone, Ted Upton, Gerda Otto 32 - 10 (8 shots up on 1 end) Mike Adams, Gerry Gommers, Len Cossons, Leonie Fitzpatrick 35 - 12 Russell Smith, Rob Broadhurst, Colin Jarvis, Anne Holland 23 - 12

St Hubert’s staff enjoyed their Christmas party on the greens in Healesville.

Well done both teams and good to see the players back at the clubrooms afterwards for friendly banter over a few refreshments.

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Wednesday Night Corporate Bowls The third round of the Charles Hort Memorial Trophy was played on Wednesday night under

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Warburton bowls players face up against gold medalist

By Garry Lewis The Warburton 1 Weekend side had the privilege of playing against the current Commonwealth Games Singles Gold Medallist and past Australian Champion, Aaron Wilson, on Saturday at home against Brighton 1.

He is one of the marquee players for the Brighton Bowls Club and certainly put on a fine display against Chris Neale’s rink to lead them to an overall 93 shots to 71 victory.

The home side determinedly gave their all throughout the game, but couldn’t hold off the highly talented opposition.

Rink scores were: J. Brookes 17/ 32; A. Donohue 18/ 21; C. Neale 11/ 25 and S. Lord 25/ 15.

Next morning the Burras fronted up to another tough contest away at Croydon determined to continue to improve.

The grass green was extremely quick and wide and combined with a gusty wind, made conditions difficult for both teams.

Croydon managed to handle it a lot better overall to record a 90 shots to 66 victory.

Rink scores were: A. Donohue 15/ 26, T. Appleton 21/ 15, C. Neale 18/ 17 and S. Lord 12/ 32.

They look forward to continue their improvement at home against Burwood Districts 1 this week.

The Warburton 2 team played extremely well overall to rebound from last week’s loss and record a wonderful 101 shots to 65 victory over Ringwood 3 at home.

Rink scores were: F. Wagenaar 24/ 16; G. Wynd 10/ 22; Glenys Lewis 36/ 13 and P. Summers 31/ 14. They play Croydon 4 away this week.

The Midweek team played Monbulk 1 away and struggled overall to adjust to the quick green conditions before going down 52 shots to 80. Rink scores were G. Walsh 23/ 21; S. Lord 15/ 27 and R. McKail 14/ 22. They play Lilydale 1 at home this week as they look to get back on the winning list.

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Warburton Bowls players with Commonwealth Games Singles Gold Medallist and past Australian Champion, Aaron Wilson.

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Wednesday night bowlers.

double headers of eight ends each game.

Cameron Padgham from the Giddy Gout team commenced the evening well by winning the prize for the first player to touch the jack.

After three rounds the Moonshiners, Pensioners, Burra Boys and Wessie Wonders remain undefeated.

They are followed by the Bolters, Can’t Remember, Giddy Gout, Bee Gees, Bowls to the Walls, Sheep Assist, Thomos, Bellevue

Entries to Rayna Zunneberg 0419472450 or the Club 59662391.

The club continues to welcome any new or beginning members to join our small but progressive community club.

Social Bowls continues to be played on Mondays from 12 midday with excellent numbers regularly participating. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!

GO BURRAS!

Bowls, Three Stooges and Spencer & Co. Once again the Club is conducting its’ PINK DAY Triples Tournament, sponsored

by Professionals Real Estate, on Sunday 12 February 2023 from 12 midday.

Female and Male entries accepted of all abilities, including Beginners. $10 per player ($30 per team) Three games, Raffle and Prizes and BBQ Sausage Sizzle.

All proceeds to go towards the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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