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Fundraising to fit out Kilsyth centre

Kilsyth’s sporting clubs are looking to raise funds to help fit out their new state of the art facility at Pinks Reserve.

With the building edging closer to completion, all that’s left is the purchasing of equipment and essentials to make the space usable. The big starting target of $80,000 cannot be reached alone and so the football and cricket clubs are urging the community to help make the goal that little bit easier.

To read more about the build and the goal,turn to page 12

Les Hutchings (Cricket Club Historian), Mike O’Meara (Kilsyth Community Action Group), Lesley Watson (Cricket Club Secretary), and Matt Burgess (Cricket Club Vice President) are calling on the Kilsyth community to help fund the fit out. 348654 Picture: STEWART

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Goodbye CISVic

By Mikayla Van Loon

After a collective 40 years in the Yarra Ranges, Community Information and Support Victoria (CISVic) will be closing its doors at the end of November without enough funding to keep the service afloat.

In April, Star Mail spoke with CISVic executive officer Kate Wheller about the potential closure should the emergency relief service not receive a funding lifeline.

The board has now made the decision

it would be unsustainable for the CIS Yarra Ranges branch to continue beyond the end of the year.

“It came to crunch time for us, we needed to make a decision about the future of the organisation based on the level of income that we have,“ Ms Wheller said.

“It was a very difficult, gut wrenching decision for our board because we know how vital the service is.“

Alongside the CIS Yarra Ranges branch, the Op Shop on Hutchinson Street will also close

at the end of July as the cost of living crisis impacts further on the lack of disposable income people have to spend.

This will be the second op shop to close in Lilydale in two months, with Anglicare’s Treasure Chest Op Shop also having to close due to ongoing financial instability and limited volunteers.

“We’re really disappointed we just weren’t able to generate the income that we needed to break even let alone generate profit,” Ms Wheller said.

Ms Wheller said this will somewhat leave a whole in the services available forYarra Ranges residents to access when in times of needing emergency relief or requiring affordable essential items and clothing.

Should a lifeline be offered to CISVic to continue servicing the Yarra Ranges, Ms Wheller said it would certainly be something she and the board would consider.

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Brew nabs targets

State Highway Patrol has detected dozens of drug and alcohol affected drivers during a recent operation in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

Operation Brew was conducted over three nights, from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 July, with a focus on targeting driving behaviour that contributes to road trauma.

Police focused enforcement efforts around licenced venues in Knox, Maroondah and the Yarra Ranges.

The operation saw 12 motorists caught drink driving from 157 preliminary breath tests, with eight detected for exceeding 0.05 BAC and four detected exceeding 0.00 BAC.

Road Policing Operations and Investigations

Division Superintendent, John Fitzpatrick said it was concerning that police saw such high drink and drug driving detection rates over one weekend in a fairly condensed part of the state.

“It is evident that people are engaging in risk-taking behaviour and choosing to get behind the wheel while impaired,” he said.

A further 12 motorists were detected for drug driving offences, with police conducting 112 roadside drug tests.

Other offences detected during the operation included six speeding offences for mid to high range speeding, three mobile phone offences, three unauthorised driving offences (disqualified and unlicensed), and two vehicle impoundments.

Supt Fitzpatrick said that one in every 13 drivers tested were caught drink driving, and

one in every nine drivers tested were caught for drug driving.

“We know that impaired driving contributes to serious injury and fatal collisions, so we are doing everything we can to detect and remove these drivers from our roads,” he said.

In total, 73 offences were detected.

State Highway Patrol will continue to work with local police to conduct target road policing

operations in an effort to reduce road trauma.

“Not only are the penalties significant, but the consequences can be catastrophic and devastating if you are involved in a collision,” Supt Fitzpatrick said.

“If you’re heading out over the weekend, please consider alternative modes of transport to ensure you are not making a poor decision to drive whilst drug or alcohol affected.”

More jail time for deception and lies

By Tanya Faulkner

After deceptive behaviour at the Victorian County Court, a Healesville local has received an extended prison sentence.

Monica Kellalea was sentenced by County Court judge Frank Gucciardo to a further 18 months in prison on the charge of perverting the course of justice after causing the death of a Belgrave woman in a collision on Melba Highway at 4.55pm 6 February last year.

Kellalea now has a total prison sentence of seven and a half years, with a new non-parole period of four years and eight months.

This is Kellalea’s third conviction, after being given a community corrections order for drug trafficking in 2020 and culpable driving causing death which landed her in jail.

In April 2020, Victoria Police officers executed a search warrant at a Healesville property where Kellalea was residing with her partner, uncovering large amounts of drugs including cannabis and methamphetamine, among others.

She pled guilty, and appeared in the Shepparton County Court before Judge Smallwood in December, 2021.

Kellalea had submitted to the court two character reference documents, supposedly

from her long-term friends, Ms Hodgson and Ms Myles.

Judge Smallwood said, at the time of sentencing, that her chances for reform were “very, very promising”.

He placed Kellalea in a community correction order, with conviction, for four years.

This sentence also included 300 hours of community service, treatment and rehabilitation for drugs, mental health assessment and treatment, and supervision.

“I have read the character references that have been tendered on your behalf and they speak very well of you in terms of your own character and your situation as a mother,” said Judge Smallwood.

Senator Linda White

However, Ms Hodgson became aware of the supposed character references when she heard about Kellalea’s culpable driving causing death charge, in which she discovered the character references were written documents.

Ms Hodgson contacted Ms Myles, who also had no idea about the references, and the pair went to the police.

It was later discovered by police that neither of the character references were authored or signed for by Ms Hodgson or Ms Myles.

Judge Gucciardo, who presided over this most recent sentencing, quoted a statement from Ms Myles during the sentencing hearing, which stated she “would not have written such things” in the reference letters.

Judge Gucciardo said that while charges of perverting the course of justice are rare, they are very serious crimes as it “strikes at the heart of the court system” and can cause harm to the public trust and safety within the system.

He said due to the nature of the crime being “premeditated”, this sentence should reflect the denervation and deterrence of justice, adding an additional 18 months to her existing sentence.

Lilydale CFA grads

Six new firefighters have joined the ranks at Lilydale CFA, bolstering the crew on hand to respond to fires.

Having recently graduated from their General Firefighter (GFF) course, the recruits were able to show off their skills to friends and family in some planned exercises.

This was followed by a graduation ceremony to congratulate the recruits on their efforts and welcome them to the crew.

“Congratulations team, you should all be very proud of your achievement. We look forward to seeing you all continue to develop your skills to protect our community,“ Lilydale CFA posted to social media.

Help shape the rural ranges

Expressions of interest in joining Yarra Ranges Council’s Rural Advisory Committee opened on 19 July 2023.

Potential new members have until 13 August to put their hand up.

Since its inception in 2016, the RAC has advocated for pests, such as the Queensland Fruit Fly, and animal control efforts, advocated and corresponded with the State Government and departments alongside Council, advised Council plans and strategies and advocated for boosts and provisions for the seasonal workforce in the region.

Representatives on the RAC cover the following sectors:

· Stone fruit growing.

· Pome fruit growing (eg apples, pears, and quinces).

· Berry fruit growing (strawberries).

· Nursery/floriculture production(cut lowers).

· Grape growing (wine grapes).

· Beef cattle farming (grazing).

· Horse farming (equine).

· Forestry.

· Rural service provider.

Fore more information, go to shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/yarra-ranges-rural-advisory-committee-rac

Volunteer for National Tree Day

Volunteers are needed to help plant 1300 groundcovers, shrubs and trees at Everard Park on National Tree Day on Sunday 30 July.

The Birrarung (Yarra River) runs through Everard Park making it important habitat for wildlife.

Planting indigenous tubestock will ensure that the area remains viable habitat for years to come.

yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Experience/Events/ Tree-Planting-Day-Everard-Park Ford Mustangs recalled

Ford has issued a recall for 18,840 2014-2017 Mustangs due to a defect that could cause ’serious injury or death’.

A manufacturing defect in the wiring harness of the rear boot lid may cause intermittent operation of the rear-view camera, loss of satellite radio reception, inoperative luggage compartment lamp and/or inoperable luggage compartment release. If the rear-view camera display does not continually display the rear-view image whilst reversing the vehicle, it could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to any persons located behind the vehicle.

For further information, contact Ford’s customer relationship centre on 133 673.

The County Court of Victoria. Picture: AAP IMAGE/CON CHRONIS

Operation Brew targeted areas in the Yarra Ranges, Knox and Maroondah.

Picture: ON FILE

Shot roo numbers on rise

By Callum Ludwig

WildlifeVictoria, which leadsVictoria’s wildlife rescue service, has released an astonishing if unsurprising statistic about the suffering of a native icon.

Wildlife Victoria is recording a 55 per cent increase in gunshot wounding-related incidents in kangaroos in the four years since the introduction of the Victorian Kangaroo Harvesting Program in 2019.

Wildlife Victoria chief executive officer Lisa Palma said kangaroos are being shot and wounded, often in the leg, abdomen, or jaw, and then left to suffer a prolonged and painful death.

“The increase in suffering we’re seeing inflicted through gunshot wounds on our iconic kangaroos and their beautiful little joeys is incomprehensible and simply unacceptable,” she said.

“The suffering of kangaroos under this program is immense, but we are also deeply concerned about the impact this is having on community members’ mental health and safety, and wildlife volunteers who are left to clean up the mess,”

“WildlifeVictoria once again calls on Daniel Andrews and the Labor Government to immediately end the killing of kangaroos for commercial purposes.”

The Victorian Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals in Hunting outlines that hunters must ensure a humane kill of an animal and a quick and painless death are likely before firing a shot or arrow, must be checked immediately to ensure it is dead and killed immediately if not and reasonably attempt to locate and kill a wounded animal if it escapes before hunting another animal.

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is currently conducting a scheduled review of the plan before an updated plan commences next year.

“Victoria’s Kangaroo Harvest Management Plan is currently being reviewed, ahead of a new plan to be developed by the end of this year,” a DEECA spokesperson said.

“To further inform and develop the new Kangaroo Harvest Management Plan, we have consulted with the community, and professional harvesters.”

The Victorian Kangaroo Harvest Management Plan (KHMP) allows landowners to engageprofessionalharvesterstohuntkangaroos on their property, with harvesters then allowed to use the carcasses for commercial purposes., unlike the Authority to ControlWildlife system where landowners shoulder the responsibility.

Founder of the Victorian Kangaroo Alliance

(VKA) Alyssa Wormald said 55 per cent is a horrific figure, but it is important to have data corroborating the anecdotal evidence that has long been reported by wildlife rescuers.

The unnecessary tormenting, killing, maiming and orphaning of our unique native species is an absolute disgrace. The cruelty has rightly subjected us to much international censure,” she said.

“I am very conscious of the suffering of traumatised residents and local wildlife rescuers. Whilst the kangaroo industry profits, it is the volunteer rescuers who are left to deal with the aftermath. They already shoulder an enormous emotional, psychological, physical and financial burden offering an essential

service to the public, and now they must use even more of their time and money to euthanise kangaroos with horrific and totally unnecessary and avoidable injuries.”

Over 700 submissions were received from the consultation process of the DEECA review.

Ms Wormald said the VKA believe that the community was able to strongly convey the message that many Victorians reject this appalling wildlife trade.

“The Victorian Kangaroo Alliance strongly believes the only ethical and responsible outcome of the review is to permanently abolish the exploitation of kangaroos in Victoria,” she said.

As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 70 already gone. We’re also upgrading roads to reduce congestion and improve travel times.

A 55 per cent increase in gunshot wound cases for kangaroos has been reported by Wildlife Victoria. Pictures: ON FILE

An injured kangaroo found at Heritage Golf and Country Club in 2021.

Dangerous road is named

By Callum Ludwig

The results of RACV’s My Melbourne Road survey have been released with the most notoriously dangerous stretches of road in each Local Government Area (LGA) being included.

In theYarra Ranges, the stretch of road most reported by locals was from Hereford Road in Mt Evelyn, down Clegg Road and onto theWarburton Highway up to Sunnyside Drive in Seville East.

A number of the region’s most concerning crash hotspots fall within that spread and residents continue to call for improvements.

Mt Evelyn resident Stan van Leeuwen has to tackle turning out f Rangeview Road onto Hereford Road often when he leaves home and said the parking spots for the nearby Pro Futsal Centre restrict his vision.

“You poke your nose out, you take a punt. If you can’t see anyone, you just go and hopefully, there’s nobody coming fast,” he said.

“They’ve also put in some posts there to sort of restrict parking, and they in themselves cause a visual barrier. You have to push past those to be able to see towards Mt Evelyn out of Rangeview Road.”

Seville East resident Joel Supple has been pushing for upgrades on the Warburton Highway in Seville East for years, particularly between Douthie Road and Sunnyside Drive and said not for one second was he surprised the stretch of road featured in the survey results.

“It’s a very well-known stretch of road, not only now with our concerns with the safety but the sheer quality of the road is just poor now and it just constantly gets overlooked. We’ve got a new cohort of kids trying to cross there to get the bus to school,” he said.

“It’s a decent few kilometres and pretty much is one of the two gateways out onto the Warburton Highway and the Upper Yarra, it is such a significant stretch between Mt Evelyn and Seville East critical not only for local businesses and families but the tourism that is being pushed as well.”

VicRoads data collected between 2014 and 2019 had 17 separate accidents noted on the stretch of theWarburton Highway between the Douthie Road and OldWarburton Highway intersections in Seville East.

Clegg Road is one of the longest parts of the dangerous stretch, and the intersection with Wellington Road inWandin North has been the scene of many accidents, including one which killed an 89-year-old man.

According to the Wandin Fire Brigade’s records, there have been 25 incidents reported at the intersection of Wellington and Clegg Road since 2020, involving 30 patients and now one fatality. A review of the intersection was undertaken in September 2022 with no action taken as of yet.

A Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson said they continually monitor their transport network in the Yarra Ranges for potential improvements to ensure all road users can get where they need to go safely.

“Road safety is a broad and complex issue that requires a strategic, multi-faceted and co-

ordinated approach and we welcome community feedback as part of that mix.”

In 2019, the Department of Transport extensively investigated the Seville East stretch of the Warburton Highway, installing road reflective pavement markers, guideposts and

reducing the speed limit from 90 km/h to 80 km/h in 2020.

In collaboration with Yarra Ranges Council, rumble strips and advanced warning signs were installed at the Wellington Road and Clegg Road intersection as well as completing

road rehabilitation works on the 2.5km section of Clegg Road between Littlejohn Avenue in Mt Evelyn and Union Road inWandin North in February 2022. Hereford Road will be continued to be monitored.

Stan van Leeuwen at Hereford Road. Pictures: ON FILE

Police closing the Warburton Highway in Seville East after a truck crash in 2022. Wellington Road and Clegg Road, Wandin North. 320070

Hard times hitting helpers

By Mikayla Van Loon

After months of fighting to save the Yarra Ranges arm of Community Information and Support Victoria (CISVic), the board and executive has made the tough decision to close the service.

The financial viability of both CIS Yarra Ranges and the op shop has fallen short, leaving the region at a loss for emergency support.

CISVic executive officer Kate Wheller said with the op shop not drawing in enough money to substantiate the other services CIS Yarra Ranges provides it was not possible to keep both entities running.

“During Covid, the retail sector took a real hit and we know we’re not the first op shop to have to close because of that economic impact,” she said.

“We’re really disappointed we just weren’t able to generate the income that we needed to break even, let alone generate profit.”

Anglicare’s Lilydale op shop was the most recent to also shut its doors at the end of June due to the economic downturn in profits and a reduced number of volunteers.

Ms Wheller said this could be put down to the lack of disposable income the community has to spend on non-essential items during this cost of living crisis.

“People aren’t spending as much as they used to because of the impact of daily living costs so that’s had a direct impact on our capacity to cover our own costs,” she said.

As a result, the op shop will close on 31 July, with stock needing to be cleared out by way of sales and anything left over will be donated to other charities in the area.

When Star Mail spoke with Ms Wheller in April, she said “we’re in a dire situation” with CIS Yarra Ranges already cutting back service hours and reducing staff to stay afloat.

Being partly funded by Yarra Ranges Council and through the Federal Government’s emergency relief fund, Ms Wheller said it just wasn’t enough to sustain the service.

“It came to crunch time for us, we needed to make a decision about the future of the organisation based on the level of income that we have.

“It was a very difficult, gut wrenching decision for our board because we know how vital the service is.

“Over the last 12 months, we’ve had a 35 per cent increase in people accessing our service and the need is growing in line with the issues that people are experiencing with the cost of daily living.”

Ms Wheller said for the staff and volunteers

it is a devastating thought to know the Yarra Ranges will be losing yet another support service at a most difficult time.

“The need is significant. We’re assisting about 16 people a day, over the three days that we’re open, which has meant the staff and the volunteers have been incredibly busy.

“For them to know that we have to close, they’re really struggling with that news because they know how needed the service is and how much the community needs the support.”

While LinC Yarra Valley, HICCI and Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service provide financial support, it’s not each of these organisations’ sole purpose.

Having asked for an increase in financial support from the council in the last round of

partnership grants, CIS Yarra Ranges was unsuccessful in this request, receiving the $30,000 base rate it had received in previous years.

Other CISVic branches, MsWheller said, receive significantly more money or subsidised rent from the local council.

“The level of financial and in kind support provided by local governments to assist the agency averages out at about $130,000, which reflects the operating costs of an organisation like ours.

“We’ve just been receiving $30,000, and the bulk of the money that we’ve received has gone into commercial rent. So it hasn’t been a great investment of money by the council because we’re essentially paying private rent.”

Ms Wheller said while she hopes the closure of CIS Yarra Ranges helps leverage a conversation with all levels of government about increased funding,“once something’s gone, it’s gone and forgotten”.

“This service couldn’t continue because it wasn’t adequately supported by various levels of government and the direct impact of that is there’s a community that’s not serviced and supported in some of the most difficult times we’ve seen in our lifetime,” she said.

CIS Yarra Ranges is due to close on 30 November unless a final lifeline is provided to the organisation.

“If there’s a lifeline made available to us, we would jump at the opportunity to stay in the Yarra Ranges and to continue providing the really important support that we do to the community, particularly when there’s so much need.

“We really appreciate the support that we have had from the council officers, and the broader community but unfortunately, it’s just not been enough.”

24 years of fostering community connection at an end

By Mikayla van Loon

For 24 years, Gayle Courtney-Warren has been a pillar in the Lilydale community op shop scene, volunteering to make the lives of others that little bit easier.

Having started at the CIS Yarra Ranges Op Shop all those years ago when it was first located in the Lilydale Marketplace, Gayle said “it was nothing like this”.

“If you think of school classrooms, we had three of those, one was the office and one was the op shop,” she said.

“We’ve moved from nothing to a shop like this and we would never have believed it when we started.”

Many of the customers who would come into the shop initially were often looking for outfits for job interviews or starting a new career.

“So we started off with people going out for work and you had to dress appropriately, so guys having to have a suit jacket, women would come in and younger kids and we could support them in that.”

From there the shop moved to its location on the corner of Hutchinson and John Streets which is where Gayle formed many relationships with local people and it grew beyond just an op shop.

Coming from a background working in the courts as a domestic violence officer, Gayle used her connections with organisations like the Eastern Domestic Violence Service (EDVOS), now known as FVREE, to help women and children fleeing violent situations.

“They would say we have a couple of women coming out to your area who have a couple of kids and we would actually give them anything in the shop [to help set them up],” Gayle said.

The rate in which Gayle saw and helped women escaping family violence increased over the years, especially after the pandemic.

“It happened just before Covid as a trickle and then after Covid of course, there was a lot more coming in for it.”

As a key support of the Community Information and Support office in Lilydale (CIS

Yarra Ranges), the two worked collaboratively to provide families with what they needed through a voucher system.

Gayle said just this year, she has had hundreds of people come in with vouchers, needing some essential items of clothing or household goods.

The op shop has also supplied sleeping bags, warm clothes and other essentials to people experiencing homelessness, something that increased too in the Yarra Ranges.

“When the city decides to put people out, they put them at the end of the line and try to find them accommodation in the area, which usually means the Lilydale motel,” Gayle said.

In recognition of her service to the community, Casey MP Aaron Violi visited the op shop to present Gayle with a certificate of appreciation.

“24 years is an amazing impact on our community and I thought it was a wonder-

ful opportunity to recognise that service,” he said.

“It was just an opportunity to say thank you to someone that’s served our community so well for such a long time.”

In part, the recognition was not only to say thank you to Gayle but to the entire team.

“CIS and the op shop have done so much for people providing material goods for those in need, particularly when you hear the stories about domestic violence and women fleeing domestic violence and also the social aspect they’ve created here with many people coming in,” Aaron said.

Sharing a similar sentiment, CIS Victoria executive officer Kate Wheller said without the dedication of volunteers like Gayle, it wouldn’t have been possible to provide the support the op shop has.

“I don’t actually know how many hours she has done over that time, but it would be hundreds and hundreds of hours that she has

given up each week to support the store.

“One of the wonderful things about Gayle is that she’s so engaging and she’s very gently supported her colleagues and also the community who come in. Often going into our shop can be a bit of time for community connection as much as it can be for shopping.”

It is that element of volunteering Gayle will miss the most about the CISYarra Ranges Op Shop.

“It’s the people, absolutely and the friendships,” Gayle said.

CIS Yarra Ranges, as well as the op shop are due to close because of a lack of financial support. 325749

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

CIS Yarra Ranges Op Shop volunteers and Casey MP Aaron Violi thanked Gayle CourtneyWarren for her 24 years of service on Thursday 20 July. Pictures: MIKAYLA VAN LOON

Gayle was overwhelmed by the surprise visit from Mr Violi.

Gayle, alongside the op shop, is retiring as of 31 July.

Mt Evelyn Bendigo Bank

Gardening all the way to the bank.

Whilst there’s no sign of a money tree in this garden, the kinder kids at Mt Evelyn Memorial Preschool are loving their new outdoor garden space thanks to the support of the Mt Evelyn Bendigo Community Bank.

Through two grants given to the preschool over the past 12 months, what was once an unusable space on the preschool grounds is now a thriving, blooming outdoor garden for the children to learn and play in.

Trauma care pilot program

By Mikayla Van Loon

Yarra Ranges homelessness service Anchor will pilot a new program over the next year focused on identifying how childhood trauma can have lasting effects.

Having received a $60,000 grant from the Regional Community Recovery Committees’ final round, as well as funding from Perpetual Trustees, a full time position will be created to run trauma-informed interventional activities.

Passionate about the developmental impacts trauma can have on young people, particularly from experiences of being without a home, Anchor chief executive officer Heidi Tucker has envisioned a program dedicated to the welfare of children.

“I walked in about eight years ago into Anchor and it always did concern me that there were many more children than there were adults who were following their parents into homelessness,” she said.

“In the homelessness sector, a little bit like the mental health sector, they become invisible and it’s all about a tenancy, it’s all about getting the housing.”

Ms Tucker said often families, once they have a roof over their head, pull away from organisational support because it’s that sense of ‘I’ve just got to get on with things now’.

But this program aims to help parents understand the trauma that being homeless can bring, particularly on young children.

“What I found out anecdotally over a number of years was that school refusal started earlier than other kids and education becomes very disrupted,” Ms Tucker said.

“Kids who might have been keeping up in Prep or Grade 1, maybe they have a whole lot of disconnecting experiences for a year or two and then they never really recover from it.

“Children and their needs are pretty invisible and silent and so I’ve been wanting for years now to try and test and learn some potential support interventions, particularly in the homelessness area.”

Not only is it educational development but also severe mental health issues and undiagnosed disability that this program hopes to help uncover should it be there.

Modelling the program off a supportive playgroup Anchor used to run, Ms Tucker said

by hosting activities where parents and workers can observe the children but are in a safe space to have conversations, it may lead to identifying problems sooner rather than later.

“If they were able to sit down next to a little one saying, he or she looks like they’re finding it hard to pick up that block which you might not expect at three or four and have you noticed that too, they might say ‘oh well yes I have’,” Ms Tucker said as an example.

“Maybe if we do these exercises or you do more of this play when you’re in the hotel room or wherever you are, I can give you some toys, whatever might help that mode of developing that skill.”

The plan is to run a number of group activities for different age groups, like a playgroup, an after school club or adventure experiences for older children.

“Through those activities and interventions, what is going to really help to increase the capacity and capability of the parents and the family to understand the trauma and understand what the consequences of that might be.”

Based on anecdotal evidence, Ms Tucker said early intervention can prevent a lifetime of repeated trauma but she does hope this pilot program could be the basis of a research project to understand the benefits more succinctly.

While the program is in the planning stages and Ms Tuckers hopes to have it up and running before the end of the year, now all that’s left is to fill the year-long position.

“We are looking for someone who has the skills and has got a background and understanding in childhood development and the impacts of trauma and so forth.

“But also someone who’s curious, if they haven’t had an experience in the homelessness sector, curious about that.”

Whether it’s someone on secondment, a PhD candidate or a consultant, Ms Tucker said the role is just looking for someone who is passionate about gently supporting children and their families as they work to heal from an experience of homelessness.

For more about the role go to, anchor.org. au/get-involved/join-our-team/ and select the Specialist Homelessness Children’s Practitioner.

“The banks support has been integral in getting the garden project off the ground,” said Liz Kennedy, Education Leader at Mt Evelyn Memorial Preschool.

“The children love exploring, playing and learning in the space. Through the funds we’ve received we’ve removed all the weeds, purchased bush tucker and other plants, installed a deck built generously by the Mt Evelyn Men’s Shed, laid soft fall surfaces for the children to play safely and we’re planning to put a shade sail up later this year.”

This is just one of the ways the Mt Evelyn Bendigo Community Bank has supported the groups and clubs that contribute to the very fabric of the local community over the past twenty years.

“We have given over $3.5million back to the Mt Evelyn, Montrose and surrounding communities in our time, making good things happen, through grants, donations and sponsorships,” said board chair, John Stroud.

“Our support has built club rooms, coaches’ boxes, supplied team uniforms, and even bought a school bus. We’ve paid for sausage sizzles, Christmas carols, community events, and sunshade shelters for kinder kids. There have been scholarships, art awards, tree planting, and toys for the toy library. Business awards, street parties, safety wear for our firies, and the establishment of affordable accommodation for people with disabilities and people experiencing homelessness.

When you think about the groups, clubs and services you have been part of locally over the years, chances are we’ve been right behind them. We consider ourselves part of the team, part of the community.”

By banking local, not only do you get to connect with the friendly staff at the Mt Evelyn branch, your money stays in the community. It’s local banking supporting local people, making good things happen.

John, Liz and several of the children gathered in the new play space on the same day the preschool was having a ‘pyjama day’ to raise funds for research into Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a devastating childhood cancer former student, Lucy, passed away from last year. The garden has a special memorial section in it for staff and students to celebrate and honour her life. It really is a beautiful space honouring community collaboration and connection.

To find out how you can make good things happen locally with your banking, contact or visit our team today, 9737 1833 or 2/35-39 Wray Crescent, Mt Evelyn.

Eli, Zepp, Zara, Isabella, John Stroud (Bendigo Bank) and Liz Kennedy (Mount Evelyn Memorial Pre School).

Anchor aims to help identify trauma through activities and playgroups. Picture: UNSPLASH

‘Shameful’ legacy lives on

By Mikayla Van Loon

Last week Australia marked 10 years since the agreement was set between the Federal government and Papua New Guinea for asylum seekers who came by boat to be held offshore.

The 19 July anniversary is not one to be celebrated but is rather a chance to reflect and advocate for change, Healesville Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) founder Iain Gillespie said.

Despite all asylum seekers being moved from Nauru at the end of June, the detention camps still remain at Australia’s expense of $300 million each year.

Mr Gillespie said even though some progress has been made, Australia still carries the shame of its inhumane policy from 2013.

“While the current government has made some improvements, it’s increased the number of people eligible for a visa to come to Australia, there is still an underbelly of the cruel policies perpetrated by Australia on refugees and asylum seekers that people I think aren’t aware of,” he said.

“For instance, about 400 people who were previously held offshore on Nauru or PNG live in the Australian community but their lives are still in limbo. There are no resettlement offers in Australia, some are waiting for settlement in other countries.

“At least 10,000 people who arrived in Australia before 2013 are still waiting for a decision about their refugee status.”

It was former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd who made the historical announcement that would change the course of Australia’s outlook on asylum seekers by calling it “a major initiative to combat the scourge of people smuggling”.

“From now on, any asylum seeker who arrives in Australia by boat will have no chance of being settled in Australia as refugees,” he said in his speech on 19 July 2013.

“If they are found to be genuine refugees they will be resettled in Papua New Guinea, an emerging economy with a strong future, a robust democracy which is also a signatory to the United Nations Refugees Convention.

“If they are found not to be genuine refugees they may be repatriated to their country of origin or be sent to a safe third country other than Australia.”

Mr Gillespie said around 80 people who had been kept for 10 years inside the detention centre on Nauru have been settled in Papua New Guinea but without any support.

“They’re suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome, suffering from not being able to know where their lives are going to end up,” he said.

“Their lives have been damaged and many families have been separated. Australia has completely abandoned them.

“The cruelty perpetrated by the Australian government lives on and I think there’s so much more to be done. Australian’s need to realise the deliberate cruelty imposed on asylum seekers and refugees by the previous government still exists.”

Having had the privilege of somewhat

adopting an asylum seeker as a son who arrived by boat in 2013 just prior to the policy changes, Mr Gillespie said he is aware first hand what trauma can come from being labelled as unwanted.

“He’s had friends in that situation for the past 10 years, and many of them have suicided. Many of them have broken down with mental health problems, living in poverty, trying to support their kids under the most unimaginable stress.

“I know from him the terrible toll that people experience because he experienced it himself.”

At just 17-years-old his son had travelled by boat, been held in detention, unable to speak much English and put in a room with strangers, forced to make ends meet without rights to education.

Mr Gillespie said still to this day one of “the most shameful things” is consecutive Australian governments, from Prime Minister John Howard onwards, “deliberately [portraying] people seeking asylum in Australia legally as criminals”.

Now Mr Gillespie and organisations like the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) are calling for an end to the ongoing pain that plagues people who live in limbo.

“Human rights are not something you have, they are something everyone agrees to respect. In the case of offshore detention people did not simply lack human rights, they had their rights denied to them by the Australian Government,” ASRC Director of Advocacy Ogy Simic said.

“It was a choice, one that threatens the very foundation of what we expect from our Government and how people should be treated. The Albanese Government now has the choice to maintain this cruelty or ensure all people are treated equally and humanely.”

Having released a report about the ongoing cruelty from the 2013 policy, ASRC has shared the stories of those who experienced and continue to experience the effects of detention.

“What has been done is enough. I want a good and bright future for my family, not only my family but for everyone’s family,” human rights advocate, formerly held in offshore de-

tention currently in Australia, Zohreh Mirzaei said.

“Whoever comes here, they want to build their future and they just want to be brighter in their life.”

Mr Gillespie said it can be understood that many Australians may think that the worst of Australia’s asylum seeker policy is over but the fight still continues.

Healesville RAR will continue to show films that portray the plight of refugees, raise money to help refugees afford the right equipment for education, as well as fundraise to support the efforts of ASRC and the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project.

“The main message is, don’t think that Australia’s refugee and asylum seeker problem has been solved, the cruelty lives on and there’s a lot that has to be done,” Mr Gillespie said.

“The Australian government isn’t moving quickly enough to overcome it and really, the fact these people are living in this situation is a great shame to Australia that’s got to be fixed as soon as possible, because that shame has hung over our country for far too long now.”

More women opting for cervical cancer self-screening

More Victorian women who have never been screened for cervical cancer are testing thanks to the roll out of a new and less invasive testing option backed by the Andrews Labor Government.

Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas visited the Royal Women’s Hospital to mark one year since the self-collection option was introduced and remind all women they need to be tested every five years.

She said it was important to be proactive when it comes to screening.

“Regular screening is your best protection against cervical cancer so if you’re due for a test or have never been tested, contact your GP and request a self-collected test,“ she said.

Self-collection is a simple process which tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) – a common infection that can cause cervical

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cancer. It allows women to collect their own sample and avoid a pap smear which many women report finding uncomfortable.

Providing an alternative reduces these barriers and ensures women who otherwise would have gone without a test are more likely to screen for cervical cancer.

Since the self-collection option was in-

troduced nationally on July 1 2022, Victoria has seen a rapid uptake in reported self-tests with the number rising from 180 in June 2022 to 2413 in December 2022.

In further good news in 2022, 63 per cent of the self-collected tests in Victoria were from people who had either never screened at all or screened less than the recommended amount of once every five years.

Among Victorians with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, there was a five-fold increase in the number of people choosing self-collected tests.

Self-collected tests now account for up to 12 per cent of all monthly cervical screening tests in Victoria, and the government expects this to keep growing.

More than 70 per cent of cervical cancers occur in those who have never screened or are overdue, and self-collection will play a

key role in our efforts toward the elimination of cervical cancer.

“The rapid uptake of self-collection cervicalcancertestsinVictoriashowsmorewomen are willing to get tested if they are given more control of their options,“ Ms Thomas said.

Improved access to cervical screening is giving Victorian women and people with a cervix, supports a key target of the Victoria Cancer Plan 2020-24 to see cervical cancer eliminated as a public health concern by 2030.

Australia’s world-leading screening program, combined with its HPV vaccination program, means we are on track to be the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health concern.

The Labor Government provides free cervical screening tests to at risk groups through its partnership with the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer.

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Farmers urged to stay safe

By Callum Ludwig

16 to 23 July is National Farm Safety Week and farmers are urged to take note, avoid complacency and think about how they could work safely.

Farmsafe Australia’s Safer Farms Report has found that 1705 people have lost their lives on Australian farms since 2001, including a man who died after becoming trapped inside a harvester on a Ure Road farm in Gembrook in 2022.

Agriculture Yarra Valley Chairman Clive Larkman said small and medium-sized tractors and quad bikes are the two most dangerous pieces of equipment farmers need to be careful on.

“Make sure you’ve got the right safety equipment, make sure that quad bikes have got roll cages and that you use them carefully and safely, they’re not suitable for kids and they’re not a toy,” he said.

Medals for fire bravery

More than one hundred Dandenong and Knox volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members, including those from Montrose Fire Brigade, have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

The National Emergency Medal is part of Australia’s Honours and Awards system and recognises significant or sustained service to others in a nationally significant Australian Emergency.

At ceremonies held on Wednesday 12 July and Sunday 16 July at Mater Christi College in Belgrave, 158 firefighters from across CFA’s District 13 became the latest of more than 5,500 CFA members to receive the honour for the 2019-2020 fires.

Knox Group Officer, master of ceremonies and recipient on Sunday, Peter Carew said it was an honour to be formally recognised.

“Volunteer fireys don’t do the job for praise or awards, we do it to help our fellow Australians in need. We come home, dust ourselves off and get ready for the next one.

“However, this honour goes a long way in recognising the significant efforts members went to, to protect the communities and their assets under threat, in what was such a challenging event,” Mr Carew said.

CFA board member Peter Shaw, who pre-

sented the medals, said they were an important recognition of the valiant efforts of CFA members.

“The National Emergency Medal is a formal recognition that Australia appreciates the efforts and contributions of CFA members during the 2019-2020 bushfire crisis.

“It is a great honour to receive this medal and I hope it goes a small way to thanking our members for their service,” Mr Shaw said.

CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said he was proud of the CFA members’ efforts.

“The 2019/2020 fires devastated East Gippsland and the North East of Victoria.

“But from that crisis arose the most remarkable human spirit of generosity and ‘lending a hand’.

“Our medal recipients have exemplified that spirit, and I am incredibly proud of each and every one of them,” Mr Hefferman said.

He said whether they joined a firefighting strike team, worked in an Incident Control Centre or provided other assistance to affected communities, every contribution made a real difference.

A further 106 volunteers from Maroondah and Yarra Valley received a National Emergency medal on Sunday 23 July at Yarra Valley Lodge in Chirnside Park.

“It’s the same risks for the tractor, it’s rolling over on the tractor or it’s not making sure the handbrake is on when you are getting to work or getting equipment off the tractor.”

According to the Safer Farms Report, tractors and quad bikes have accounted for nearly 30 per cent of all farm deaths in the last 22 years, a total of 487 people.

Mr Larkman said it is not necessarily new or inexperienced farmers that are the problem.

“A lot of the time it’s the old farmers who just get a bit casual or lose focus, it’s always sad when anyone has passed away, especially at a work accident,” he said.

“It’s hard on the family, it’s hard on the other people at the work site, it’s just a horrible situation and we’ve just got to make sure it doesn’t happen so we really need to educate people about the dangers.”

73 per cent of farm deaths in 2022 were people over 45 years of age and 93 per cent were male. 64 per cent of deaths were at-

Quad bikes are one of the leading causes of death on farms and are not recommended for kids.

tributed to farm vehicles or machinery, with tractors and quad bikes accounting for 20 and 14 per cent of those respectively.

Each day of National Farm Safety Week this year has had a theme: the launch of the ‘Stay on the Safe Side campaign and Safer Farms report, safety innovation, choosing the safest vehicle for the job, safety for children, using and maintaining guards on machinery and knowing your limits.

Tractors accounted for 20 per cent of farm fatalities in 2022. Pictures: ON FILE

More than 150 CFA members were awarded the National Emergency Medal for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. Pictures: UNIFORM PHOTOGRAPHY

Montrose Fire Brigade members were among those recognised for their service.

The ceremony was held at Mater Christi College in Belgrave.

L2P seeks diverse mentors

By Callum Ludwig

The Yarra Ranges L2P program is on the hunt for more mentors, particularly those who identify as female or non-binary.

L2P mentors need only to have a full driver’s license and up to two hours a week to take on a keen learner in helping them get their 120 hours of driving and experience on the road.

Yarra Ranges Council’s L2P project officer Steve D’Abico said they are doing a callout for more volunteers across the board.

“We’re particularly keen to bring on some more female or non-binary identifying people to the program, the reason being is we have young people that fit that category,” he said.

“Sometimes to support the young people, it’s important for them to have a connection to a volunteer or to a mentor in a range of different ways and for some of our learners, it’s a way for them to feel safe while participating in the program.”

Funded by theTransport Accident Commission (TAC), the L2P program is currently being delivered by almost 60 local councils and notfor-profit organisations in Victoria.

Mr D’Abico said it’s really important that the learners feel safe and comfortable while on drives with L2P for a number of reasons.

“The learner and the mentor need to be actually physically safe while they’re out driving, they are in control of a vehicle so you want the learner to be in the right mindset to do that and if they’re stressed or anxious or feeling unsafe, then that can be a bit of a challenge for them,” he said.

“At the same time, it’s an opportunity for them to connect with someone within their community who could be a role model for them and support them through that time in their life which is another reason it would be great to be able to connect them with the men-

tor they might need.”

Learner drivers between the ages of 16 and 21, and as old as 23 in certain circumstances, without access to a supervising driver or a suitable vehicle are eligible to join a local L2P program.

Mr D’Abico said they stagger the approach for learners and mentors when they first meet.

“The first time they meet is not in the car, it kind of takes a little bit of pressure off.We meet at the office or at an interview location, but it’s a chance for them to meet before they jump in for their first drive,” he said.

“It helps them get to know each other before they start driving together and tackling what can be a really challenging task, dealing with other road users, dealing with the road, dealing with road conditions and all those kinds of things.”

A vehicle is supplied for L2P sessions, mentors are not required to make use of their own vehicles for the program.

Mr D’Abico said it’s great to send learners out into the world after they finish their hours and while they don’t always hear back, it’s also greeting hearing the fun stories of what it has helped them do.

“I heard from a community member yesterday that had a connection to a learner who said they had finished their hours, got their licence, had been able to get into work and was now thriving, that young person was stuck in a position where they could not get their hours before,” he said.

“Now they can connect to their community, to work and they’re now doing tertiary studies, which they weren’t doing before, all these connections they now have to the community that they wouldn’t have had.”

Anyone who is interested in becoming a mentor can contact Steve D’Abico at 0417 534 945 or L2P@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

Showcasing local careers options for young people

By Mikayla van Loon

In the current job market with high rates of employment, attracting young people into the workforce has become somewhat of a task for employers.

But the mix and mingling of employers and employees at events like the Yarra RangesYouth Career Expo on Tuesday 18 July still prove to have overwhelming benefits for those on both sides of the market.

Outer Eastern Local Learning Employment Network (OELLEN) partnership manager Brooke Young said traditionally it was always more challenging to engage exhibitors for such events.

“We’ve run these events over the last couple of years and have seen very strong changes in demand from employers to participate in events,” she said.

“A few years ago we might have struggled to get an employer to dedicate an evening, particularly when they’ve had a full busy day of work to come along and promote both their industry and their business.”

Although recent Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures showed an historically low 3.7 per cent unemployment rate in the state, with 123,600 Victorians finding work over the last year, Brooke said “it’s very much an employee market”.

“It’s been a struggle for employers to get stuff across sectors and so we get a lot more contact from local employers, a lot more engagement from them wanting to come along because they are struggling to recruit in that area,” she said.

“Whereas last year, we might have seen a lot of engagement from young people wanting to get into work that has softened a little bit. What we’re hearing anecdotally is there’s quite a few disengaged young people still staying at home, still not really getting out there post school.”

Brooke said the impact of the pandemic, particularly on teens who may have missed out on completing work experience, apprenticeship training or placement, may have left a lasting delay in their understanding of what

they might want to do as a career.

OELLEN is also now seeing a trend of parents attending events or inquiring on behalf of their children to gather options and information.

The Expo is more than just a display of employers, Brooke said with training organisations and experts in resume writing, it’s also about giving young people the confidence to apply for their desired pathway.

While the Expo did have the broader attendance from Workforce Australia, Department of Education and training providers,

Brooke said a large representation in the 22 stall holders was the local tourism industry and nurseries.

“[They were] trying to really showcase that it’s not just a job, it’s a career, there’s a whole pathway.

“Particularly, focused on theYarra Ranges, it’s a striving, world class industry in that region that a lot of young people still don’t realise is on their doorstep.”

Despite registrations for the event being lower than previous years, Brooke and her team were happily surprised by the turnout.

“By the time we got through the day, we had well over 100 registrations from families and then really strong attendance throughout the night and lots of fantastic engagement with our exhibitors.”

If young people missed the Yarra Ranges Expo, OELLEN are still to host the Knox event on 24 August and the Maroondah event on 7 September, with an apprenticeship and traineeship night being held in October as well.

For more information or to register for an upcoming event, go to oellen.org.au/events

The Yarra Ranges Youth Career Expo hosted by OELLEN was well attended by many young people. Pictures: OELLEN Stall holders were there to guide young people on what opportunities are available like early childhood education.

The tourism industry had a big range of exhibitors at the expo promoting work in the region.

Project Cire’s food truck was helping keep people fed.

L2P learner driver Georgina, Mayor Jim Child, driver mentor Graham Hutchins, and L2P learner driver Johnny.

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Reimagining healthcare

By Mikayla van Loon

Local community health providers have banded together with statewide organisations to produce a collective vision for the future of Victoria’s healthcare system.

Inspiro and EACH have joined the call to better fund the community health sector by co-authorising the release of Community Health First’s position paper ‘Strengthening Victoria’s Health System through Community Health’.

With all 24 registered community health services in Victoria launching the paper on 11 July at a ministerial roundtable, it has a central message of reimagining the delivery of healthcare in the state.

Three key goals from the paper include delivering care in local communities, focusing on health not illness and preventative rather than reactive care, as well as reducing health inequity.

Community Health First Steering Committee chair Anna Robinson said the five recommendations outlined in the paper, while relevant to Victoria, should be drawn on by all levels of government.

“We know that our registered community health services hold the solutions to many of the problems facing our health and social care systems, and are central in reimagining a system that delivers better, more ambitious outcomes not only in Victoria but across Australia,” she said.

“Through investing in community health services governments can tackle issues surrounding access to care and disparities in health outcomes through a cost-effective and locally responsive model of service delivery.”

The paper notes that record healthcare funding has been reached and yet “continued growth is not improving outcomes or equitable access to services”.

Currently Australia spends only two per cent of its healthcare budget on preventative care, something noted in the report to be well below the average in other OECD countries.

EACH CEO Natalie Sullivan said increased investment in community health will alleviate the burden on hospitals while providing “accessible, timely, and localised” services.

“Healthcare spending has reached unprecedented levels, with a substantial portion allocated to hospitals,” she said.

“We believe that investing in community health is imperative to bolster service capacity, reduce system wide demand, and provide proactive, responsive care that prevents illness and supports overall wellbeing.”

Upcycling workshops at FICE backed by grant

By Callum Ludwig Cire Services’

First Impressions Clothing Exchange (FICE) in Yarra Junction has been given a welcome boost to its efforts from SustainabilityVictoria.

The grant from RoundTwo of the Circular Economy Communities Fund will help FICE deliver upcycling workshops to help salvage material and donations that would otherwise be unusable.

FICE coordinator Renee Cooke said she had her fingers crossed they would receive the grant because she knew they would be able to do something fantastic with it.

“The need has been there and the grant has allowed to us to employ a local workshop facilitator in Antonia for the whole year and people are enrolling to volunteer,” she said.

“It has connected community members to come together, make friendships, learn new skills and find some purpose, and it’s allowed us to purchase materials and equipment so that the participants haven’t had to outlay anything.”

Since the launch of the former FICE store in Mooroolbark in 2019 (now moved to Lilydale) and theYarra Junction shop at the start of 2022, the program has helped to reuse and rehome fabric, materials and clothing items that otherwise would’ve gone to waste as well as giving a number of women the opportunity to boost their skills in a low-pressure environment through the Reconnect program.

Sustainability Victoria’s Program Lead for the Circular Economy Communities Fund Heather Willison said it makes a difference to see where the grants are going in person.

“We’re excited to see the course in action, photos can only show so much, so it’s just great. Textiles is a really difficult waste stream and that’s probably what made the project stand out,” she said.

“It’s the social benefits too, what we really

like is the whole local action aspect which contributes to the circular economy, where waste is not seen as waste, it’s seen as a resource.”

FICE has been running the workshops all throughout the year, with each multi-week workshop focusing on particular themes such as soft toys and winter woollies and skills such as printing onto fabrics.

Sustainability Victoria’s Program Capability Lead for Community Solutions David Leonard said it’s keeping stuff out of landfill, but it’s about more than that too.

“This is a great example in a local context of behaviour change and it’s circular within your own community, it’s retraining the thought process because it’s easy to just throw something away unless you know what to do with it,” he said.

“These skills will remain in the community even after the project has ended, you’ve got all these people now trained up and connected and it’ll spread from there.”

In the next Upcycling workshop at FICE between August and September, attendees will cut their own yarn from old t-shirts and be making rag rugs, and wall tapestries with simple looms.

To find out more or book your place, go to: rybooking.com/events/ landing/1009505?eid=1009505&.

As part of the funding recommendation, community health services are asking for at least 0.5 per cent or $136 million from the Victorian health budget by 2030 to adequately fund services.

The paper highlights the detrimental role community health providers play in chronic pain management, supporting LGBTQIA+ and marginalised groups, providing care in natural disasters and especially the response during Covid-19.

Community health providers like EACH and Inspiro were essential in helping support the broader health service throughout the pandemic, providing testing services and vaccinations, as well as general health advice,

resulting in an easing of hospital admissions.

Inspiro CEO Sue Sestan said the paper displays “the role our services can play in directly addressing and reducing demand on Victoria’s overcrowded emergency departments and ambulance services”.

“Community health services have been around for 50 years, playing a vital role in health service delivery with the right care, at the right time and in the right place,” she said.

“Prioritising investment in community health will go a long way to ease the demand currently experienced across the broader health service system.”

The full report can be accessed by going to www.communityhealthfirst.org.au

Workshop attendee Christine getting started.

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Community health provider CEOs met with the Victorian health minister and department of health on Tuesday 11 July to launch a position paper.

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Kilsyth fit out fundraiser

By Mikayla van Loon

With the new Kilsyth Sports Pavilion just months away from completion, a fundraiser has been launched by the clubs to ensure it can be fitted out to the same quality as the building.

As the finer details of the Pinks Reserve facility get decided, the cricket and football clubs are looking to raise $80,000 initially to put towards the necessary kitchen equipment.

“So the $80,000 is really just to get us into the building and to be able to operate the kitchen and the canteen, which is where our money comes from,” Kilsyth Cricket Club secretary Lesley Watson said.

Although this will allow the cricket club to function as normal during the summer season, Lesley said really the fundraising goal is a lot bigger.

“The actual target is about $180,000. We’ve split it into the first phase and the second phase,” she said.

“The first phase is about $125,000 which includes beer lines going in, tables and chairs, fitting out the kitchens, the kiosks and all that sort of stuff.

“And then the second half is all things like the office, the first aid room, we’re trying to get in some fireproof cabinets, we’ve got all these books and memorabilia.”

Lesley said while the fundraiser will run until December, as soon as the builder requests the items for the first phase, it will be needed onsite.

“If we delay it, we have to install it, which is then more of a cost to us to install it,” she said.

The size and scale of the new $5.25 million pavilion means a far greater scale of equipment required, especially for seating.

Not only are there the essentials but with space for things like a gymnasium, Lesley said it would be nice to fit that out properly for the benefit of the players.

“There’s a lot of stuff. Second phase is the wish list,” she said.

Kilsyth Cricket Club, Kilsyth Senior and Junior Football Clubs have already each contributed $33,333, totalling $100,000, towards the build but with delays from the pandemic and inflation, cost estimates have increased.

Understanding the tough financial circumstances a lot of people might be in currently, Lesley said it doesn’t matter how small a donation, it all adds up to the grand total.

“It’s really difficult in this cost of living crisis. So the $80,000 we thought was the first baby step in the right direction without being too daunting for everybody.”

With a vision of making the pavilion a community destination and the ability to hire out the space, the club’s are of the mindset that

the fit out needs to be done with that purpose at the forefront.

“We’re pushing the fundraising so we can match the detail that it is and then we can fit it out internally with the same class so we can draw people to the area,” Kilsyth Cricket Club

junior coordinator Mark Watson said.

Sitting just under the $8000 mark, Lesley said she would encourage local businesses if they can to help sponsor the fit out or make a tax deductible donation like Club Kilsyth. For the community, running until the end of July

is a raffle prize incentive, where a donation of $50 dollars puts you in the running for a Sporting Globe voucher.

To help Kilsyth’s sporting clubs reach the target, the fundraiser can be found by going to www.asf.org.au/projects/kilsyth-cricket-club

Hephner spreads happy vibes across Yarra Valley

By Tyler Wright and Tanya Steele

If you were walking the main streets of Healeville on Thursday 20 July 20 you may have noticed a distinguished white alpaca on a stroll about town.

‘Hephner’ and his owner Robert Fletcher from Goulburn NSW are travelling through Victoria raising money for Lifeline.

“After this, we’ll up to Warrnambool and zig zag through to Mildura - we’re day four right now,” Mr Fletcher said.

The duo were spotted throughout the Healesville township but had already had a busy schedule, visiting nursing homes, local businesses and talking in the sights.

“Where we can we’re doing nursing homes, we’ve been to Alexandra and Wogga this morning,” Mr Fletcher said.

From up in Alexandra to Healesville and then Lilydale throughout the day, the pure white alpaca has been bringing smiles to all and raising money for a cause.

Hephner and Mr Fletcher have travelled for charity before, raising money for Beyond Blue in 2022 and the duo have also appeared on television on Sunrise and Bondi Beach.

The tour involved travelling, visiting and

Hephner has had a flourishing social media presence and people often take selfies with him.

fundraising around 4000 kilometres, 50 stops and meeting hundreds of people all over NSW.

Mr Fletcher said he had lost a friend to suicide in 2017 and since has dedicated himself to raising money for charity.

“We might do Tasmania next year, so far on this trip we have made around 1000 dollars,” he said.

Hephner himself is very calm and is taking his current tour in stride. The alpaca has been on social media since 2018, thanks to Mr Fletcher’s daughters and has fans on Facebook and Instagram worldwide.

The distinguished alpaca will be on quite the journey throughout Victoria. Pictures: TYLER WRIGHT

Les Hutchings (Cricket Club Historian), Mike O’Meara (Kilsyth Community Action Group), Lesley Watson (Cricket Club Secretary) and and Matt Burgess (Cricket Club Vice President) are calling on community help to fit out the new pavilion. 348654 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

The new sports pavilion will have inside and outside viewing of both ovals, two umpire rooms, men’s and women’s facilities, as well as a gymnasium.

Anne-Maree Hain from Club Kilsyth delivered a cheque to the cricket club’s Les Hutchings, Lesley Watson and Matt Burgess. 348654

Giant Steps up to medals

Giants Steps of the Yarra Valley have taken out a trio of trophies in the Royal QueenslandWine awarded over the weekend of 14 July.

The Royal Queensland Wine Awards have been judging Australian winemakers for 143 years.

It’s the first capital city wine show held in Australia each year and so the first to judge the new season’s vintage.

Giant Steps announced they were thrilled to have been awarded the three trophies at this year’s awards with the 2022 Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir crowned as Australia’s best wine.

Sexton Vineyard is a special one, It was the first vineyard planted by Giant Steps and, established by the Founder Phil Sexton in 1997.

The winning wine beat 1,427 wines from 200 Australian wineries and a representative from the Royal Queensland Awards said the wine captivated the judges.

“It’s purity, fragrance, detail and concentration – it was beautifully balanced with incredible length of palate,” they said.

2022 was an extremely challenging growing season but the upside has been the wonderful wines that the vineyards have delivered.

Melanie Chester, Head of Winemaking and Viticulture, said she recognised the contribution of the whole team.

“These wines are really a reflection of a lot of hard work and we’re stoked to have been recognised at this year’s awards,” she said.

Help shape Vic biosecurity

Farmers in the Yarra Ranges are invited on Victoria’s new Biosecurity Strategy to help strengthen the existing system against increased pest and disease risks.

Biosecurity Victoria Executive Director Katherine Clift said widespread input is critical in shaping the strategy to prevent and manage harms to our farms, natural environment and people.

‘Victoria’s biosecurity system needs to adapt and change to meet current and future challenges with improved clarity on the role that everyone can play to reduce risk,’ Dr Clift said.

‘We welcome feedback on Victoria’s new Biosecurity Strategy – a key commitment to strengthening our existing system against increased pests and disease risks.

‘It’s crucial this strategy is informed by people from a range of backgrounds and experience – including those who regularly deal with biosecurity risks and benefit from a strong biosecurity system.’

Biosecurity is the actions to prevent and manage the harms caused by pests and diseases, and the impact they have on what we value most.

‘Victoria’s biosecurity system has responded strongly to high priority threats in recent years and there are great examples of partnerships across the system,’ Dr Clift said.

‘The new Victorian Biosecurity Strategy prioritises more widespread collaboration as key to a stronger and more resilient system.’

The draft strategy was developed with people who have a role in biosecurity, including farmers, agriculture industry bodies, supply chain and transport businesses, community and emergency management organisations, Traditional Owners and government agencies.

Community consultation included a se-

Have your say on Victoria’s biosecurity strategy. Picture: ON FILE

ries of statewide workshops earlier this year and builds on Victoria’s Biosecurity Statement endorsed by the Victorian Government in 2022.

The strategy has also been shaped with input by Victoria’s Biosecurity Reference Group (BRG), a collective representing industry and community views.

‘In our collective pursuit of a secure future for both food and fibre, we must recognise that biosecurity is a shared responsibility,’ BRG member andVFFVice President Danyel Cucinotta said.

‘We encourage farmers to actively engage in shaping the draft strategy with invaluable insights and collaboration that will fortify our defences, ensuring a resilient and thriving agricultural sector for generations to come.’

Community members can complete a survey or make a submission on Victoria’s Biosecurity Strategy by midnight, Wednesday, 16 August, 2023 via engage.vic.gov.au/ victorian-biosecurity-strategy-consultation.

CHIRNSIDE PARK Meadowgate Milk Bar 3 Meadowgate Drive

CHIRNSIDE PARK Coles Supermarket 239-241 Maroondah Highway

CHIRNSIDE PARK Woolworths Supermarket 239-241 Maroondah Highway

CHIRNSIDE PARK 7 - Eleven 242 Maroondah Highway

CROYDON NORTH Croydon Hills Milk Bar 158 Nangathan Way

CROYDON NORTH Eastfield Milk Bar 11 The Mall

KILSYTH Woolworths Supermarket Churinga SC, Russo Place

KILSYTH Kilsyth News & Lotto 520 - 528 Mt Dandenong Road

KILSYTH Kilsyth Laundrette87 Colchester Road

KILSYTH Woolworths Supermarket Canterbury Road Kilsyth

KILSYTH TSG Tobacco Churinga Shopping Centre Mt Dandenong Road

LILYDALE Lilydale Marketplace SC 33-45 Hutchinson Street

LILYDALE Lilydale Village SC 51-59 Anderson Street

LILYDALE Coles Supermarket Lilydale Village Castella Street & Maroondah Highway

LILYDALE Lilydale Community Centre 7 Hardy Street

LILYDALE Eastern Laundries. 2/4 Williams Street East

LILYDALE Lilydale Lakeside Conference and Events Centre 1 Jarlo Drive

LILYDALE United Petrol Service Station 473 Maroondah Highway

LILYDALE Caltex Lilydale 346 Main Street

LILYDALE Caltex Woolworths 31 Hutchinson Street

LILYDALE BP Service Station 87 Warburton Highway

LILYDALE Shell Service Station 469 Maroondah Highway

LILYDALE 7 - Eleven Lilydale Cnr Maroondah Highway & Cave Hill Road

LILYDALE Coles Express 469 Maroondah Highway

LILYDALE Hutch & Co Cafe 251 Main Street

LILYDALE Round Bird Can’t Fly 170 Main Street

LILYDALE The Lilydale General 110 Beresford Road

LILYDALE Yarra Valley Smokery 96 Main Street

LILYDALE Bee Seen Cafe 178 Main Street

LILYDALE Blue Turtle Cafe 222 Main Street

LILYDALE Gracious Grace Castella Street

LILYDALE Melba Coffee House 33-45 Hutchinson Street

LILYDALE Lilydale Munchies 7/75 Cave Hill Road

LILYDALE The Mustard Tree Cafe 3/28 John Street

LILYDALE Freda’s Cafe 2 Clarke Street

LILYDALE Ray White Real Estate 164 Main Street

LILYDALE Stockdale & Leggo Real Estate 281 Main Street

LILYDALE Professionals Real Estate 111-113 Main Street

LILYDALE Grubs Up 1 Industrial Park Drive

LILYDALE Olinda Creek Hotel Maroondah Hwy

LILYDALE Crown Hotel Maroondah Hwy

LILYDALE Yarra Ranges Council 61 - 65 Anderson Street

MONTROSE Montrose Authorised Newsagency 912 Mt Dandenong Road

MONTROSE Bell Real Estate 896 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road

MONTROSE IGA Supermarket 916 Mt Dandenong Road

MOUNT EVELYN Fast Fuel 1 Hereford Road

MOUNT EVELYN IGA Supermarket 38- 40 York Road

MOUNT EVELYN Post Office 12 Station Street

MOUNT EVELYN Authorised Newsagency 1A Wray Crescent

MOUNT EVELYN Red Robin Milk Bar 35 Hereford Road

MOUNT EVELYN Library 50 Wray Cresent

MOUNT EVELYN Milkbar 28 Birmingham Road

MOUNT EVELYN York on Lilydale 138 York Road

MOOROOLBARK Coles Supermarket 15 Brice Avenue

MOOROOLBARK Corner Milk Bar 38 Bellara Dive

MOOROOLBARK Fang & Yaoxin Mini Mart 108 Hayrick Lane

MOOROOLBARK BP Mooroolbark 103 Cardigan Road

MOOROOLBARK Coles Express 2 Cambridge Road

MOOROOLBARK Mooroolbark Coin Laundrette28 Manchester Road

MOOROOLBARK Professionals Real Estate Brice Avenue

MOOROOLBARK L J Hooker Brice Avenue

MOOROOLBARK Fletchers Real Estate 1/14 Manchester Road

MOOROOLBARK 7-Eleven Manchester Road

Giant Steps was established in 1997.

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July brings Christmas joy

Residents at Mercy Place Montrose were treated to an early Christmas in July celebration on Thursday 20 July.

Being everyone together for lunch and a chat, the festive spirit was well and truly on display.

With laughs to be had, bon bons to be pulled and Christmas hats to wear, the joyous occasion brought some warmth to the wintery Melbourne cold.

Jan and Joan having a laugh over Christmas lunch. 348709 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

Sue cracking open a bon bon. 348709

Asli (staff) and Calara enjoying a social gathering. 348709

Reg and Reiki. 348709

Dorothy and Dale embracing the Christmas spirit. 348709

The tables were set and the room was filled with Christmas decorations ready for a celebration. 348709

Ann, Sylvia, Thea and Theresa donning Christmas hats. 348709

Pals partner for exhibition

By Callum Ludwig

A pair of friends and artists have partnered up for this month’s exhibition at YAVA; ‘Vessels and Visions.’

Ceramist Ted Secombe and painter David Miller have brought their art forms together, using each other’s work along the way as a reference point at times.

Mr Miller said Mr Secombe visited his studio while his paintings were in progress, while he painted ‘Ted’s Kiln’ while Mr Secombe worked on pieces.

“He saw the colours so he could try to work the colours into his pots, but you can see similar movements in the paintings and the surfaces of the pots as well,” he said.

“It’s great here in the gallery because you can get a good visual on the pieces from a distance and up close and that’s important in all these works as they tell a story up close and they tell a different story being removed from some distance.”

Both men have a different origin from which they found their art form; Mr Secombe began his career as a biochemist and found his way into ceramics by teaching himself while Mr Miller has worked in graphic design and children’s book publishing and continued his creative streak in his landscape paintings.

Mr Secombe said seeing Mr Miller’s work gave him a smorgasbord of ways to express himself because he had all of the designs stuck in his head.

“When you look at David and I, we’re not boys anymore, we’ve worked a long time in the

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artistic field, so it’s nice being stretched a bit and that’s what working with him has done, that’ll feed strongly into what comes out of my workshop,” he said.

“It is an expanded story from both of us because the works work together, but they work individually as well.”

Vessels and Visions will be on display in the YAVA Gallery until Sunday 13 August from Wednesdays to Sundays 10am to 4pm.

Mr Miller said it is a rare thing in visual arts to get to work with someone.

“It’s really good, I often envy musicians being able to work together in a band and reflect

off each other and bounce ideas. Visual artists don’t often do that, so it’s been really good to be able to do that,” he said.

“I’d encourage other artists to try it, they might learn something or they might just enjoy getting to experience working with another artist.”

Barbenheimer – the movie event of the year is here

It’s finally here – Barbenheimer.

Directed by Greta Gerwig, Barbie is a fun, endearing film with surprising depth for what is essentially a feature-length commercial.

Barbie (Margot Robbie) lives a perfect existence in the realm of Barbieland with all the other Barbies and Kens, but when small imperfections enter her life, she must venture into the real world to find out who or what she really is.

Barbie’s brightly-coloured first act is hilarious and cleverly renders the plastic pink playsets and make-believe physics of kids playing with their dolls into a real place. As Barbie explores Los Angeles to find her human playmate, the film offers commentary on her brand’s legacy, confronting the patriarchy and how respect and opportunities for women still fall short of Barbie’s empowered image without being preachy.

Robbie looks the part as the quintessential Barbie – blonde, chipper, model-pretty – but delivers a moving performance that literally humanises her doll character, as Barbie comes to accept her imperfections and learn the value of sad emotions.

Robbie is the definitive live-action Barbie,

but Ryan Gosling steals the show as Ken. Gosling plays a cheerful, gormless hunk who later becomes an unlikely dudebro villain, leading a ludicrous macho revolution in a funny inversion of Barbieland’s girl-power status quo. Will Ferrell, on the other hand, is wasted in a redundant subplot as the eccentric CEO of Mattel.

While more feminist and satirical, to me Barbie occupies a similar headspace as the Super Mario Bros Movie: bright, silly, breezy and the dramatic conflict is lightweight. Barbie carries an important moral about girls sticking together and helping each other realise their worth, but most viewers will enjoy Barbie’s vi-

brant production, humour, solid cast and the emotional maturity under the quirkiness.

Oppenheimer, which follows the turbulent life and career of “father of the atomic bomb” J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), is an outstanding work of cinema.

Murphy is enthralling as Oppenheimer, portraying both a driven scientist with a worldchanging responsibility and a flawed ordinary man enduring life’s challenges. The cast is a prestigious who’s-who, both of talented actors and the real historical figures they play. The cinematography, score and period atmosphere are impeccable.

The plot is consistently absorbing despite the three-hour run-time, and the time-jumping narrative makes frequent use of parallels. The film juxtaposes Oppenheimer’s friction with the US government during the Manhattan Project with his McCarthy-era trial after the war, and Oppenheimer’s race to complete the atomic bomb with his post-war efforts to limit its use.

Writer-director Christopher Nolan is often considered a dry, impersonal filmmaker (Tenet is a prime example), but Oppenheimer is Nolan’s most humane, intimate film yet. The

dialogue is portentous without going overboard (unlike Interstellar), and motifs such as marbles, flowers and certain phrases run through Oppenheimer’s poignant, complicated relationships.

The intrigue in Oppenheimer’s trial, which forms the film’s framing device, can get a little murky, and the black-and-white segments, intended to show an objective perspective outside of Oppenheimer’s, are sparse and slightly distracting.

Barbie is a fun feminist popcorn flick, and Oppenheimer is a masterful character study.

Why has the Internet had such a blast connecting these dramatically different films?

They share the same July 20 release date, but there are some other parallels.

Both are by Oscar-nominated directors. Both have gendered vibes: Barbie has feminist themes and pink aesthetics, and Oppenheimer’s cast and mid-twentieth-century setting are dominated by men.

Barbie asks “Have you guys ever thought about dying?”, and in a 1965 interview, Oppenheimer cites the Sanskrit quote: “Now I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds.”

- Seth Lukas Hynes

A feathered theme.

L-R: Ted Secombe and David Miller, ‘Ted’s Kiln’ can be seen on the right, featuring the rocks that were being made. Pictures: CALLUM LUDWIG

A red pairing.

Cost-of-living rises biting

Cost-of-living pressures are being felt by every Victorian. Life is getting harder with higher prices at the supermarket, petrol bowser, and at home putting the lights, stove, and heating on. Myki fares for public transport have increased by nearly nine per cent, and EastLink tolls are up by nearly eight per cent.

Despite the Andrews Government promising before the election to lower the cost of electricity, the Victorian Default Offer has surged, with households and businesses exposed to power bills skyrocketing by up to 35 per cent, making it hard for people already struggling to make ends meet.

Compounding the cost-of-living crisis is a raft of new and increased taxes revealed in Labor’s State Budget, including a rent tax, schools tax and jobs tax at the worst possible time. The Andrews Government might say

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Bridget Vallence Evelyn MP

they’re only charging ‘big corporates’ more payroll tax – but does anyone believe Woolies won’t increase the shelf-price of tinned tomatoes, or that Bunnings won’t increase the shelf-price of a garden rake, passing the cost on to consumers to fund the higher tax?

There’s a new tax on education too; schools like Billanook College Mooroolbark are being

Insider’s guide to hospitality

A review of Raised by Wolves by Jess Ho

The subtitle of Jess Ho’s Raised by Wolves is “a memoir with bite”.

Whoever chose the phrase is a genius, as it perfectly reflects the author’s writing style – honest, forthright, occasionally cynical, very funny, highly empathetic, and absolutely fierce.

To feel the impact of the sassy writing full-on, it is best to read it without any preresearch of the author’s background. Neither should you be alienated by the blurb on the back cover, which begins with “growing up Cantonese in the racist outer suburbs”. Truth be told, the book is nothing like your stereotypical “diverse” writing.

Ho has been working in hospitality since the age of 15, and is presently “one of the most influential voices in Australia’s bar and restaurant scene”. We soon learn the “scene” in Melbourne is far from what is promoted as our “food culture”, epitomised by popular cooking shows and glamorous chefs and restaurateurs.

Instead, Ho shows us the hospitality industry is full of greed, ego, sexual harassment, exploitation, and a never-ending fetishisation of anything and everything “exotic”, including foods, fashions and females. Many of our diners and drinkers are abusive and predatory, as they believe those paying are entitled to treating others like slaves.

Worse, our food culture is characterised by idolising trendy brands and big names, diluting other cuisines by “elevating” and “reinventing” them to suit our poorly informed palates, turning “authenticity” into “appropriation” while assuming “experience” means “entertainment”, and priding ourselves on “censoring parts of someone else’s culture and selling the easily digestible bits to a rich, white audience”.

In Ho’s words: “I should have known. My parents didn’t teach me much, but they taught me how to eat. The number-one rule of going to a

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restaurant serving ethnic food is that the majority of people eating in the restaurant have to be from the cuisine’s cultural background.” Indeed, if you want authentic and quality food, just observe whether your fellow eaters truly appreciate the cooking and serving staff.

All this is conveyed through charm and humour, as first-hand insight from someone who has done the hard work inside and out, every step of the way.

Each cautionary tale is built upon shared triumph and frustration among front- and back-of-the-house workers.

Behind each smile and display of sophisticated knowledge and skills is an accumulation of years of trial and error through tears and sweat.

And the public prestige is interwoven with private pain, as Ho details how family can make or break you, how the loss of a beloved friend can shatter your heart, and how the right food prepared and presented in the right way can make you feel right at home.

In the author’s words: “I don’t need flashy service in architectural rooms, a view, or carefully curated playlists. I don’t need perfectly temperature-controlled spaces, open kitchens, or toilets with designer soaps.

I don’t need a reinvention, reinterpretation, refining or deconstruction of a dish that is perfect enough as it is.

I just want some really f*cking good food.”

hit with an unfair tax they’ll pass on to hundreds of local families. And, in the midst of a housing crisis, Labor’s new property tax has led to hikes in rental costs for families and individuals who can least afford it.

In fact, Victorians are paying the highest taxes in Australia. Analysis by the Parliamentary Budget Office shows that Victorians are paying $5,074 per person in taxes, considerably higher than all other states.

And, despite all these new taxes, state debt continues to rise exponentially.

The tax-take will go nowhere near paying down the astonishing debt being racked up by the Andrews Government for our children and grandchildren to pay – the highest debt of any state in Australia.

State debt will skyrocket to a record $171 billion in just over three years’ time.

And interest repayments on this debt will more than double to $22 million per day.

Imagine what we could do with $22 million a day – provide cost-of-living relief to households and small businesses, fund more healthcare workers, teachers, and police, replace ageing ambulances and fire trucks, fix pot-holed and dangerous roads, repair or replace ageing public housing.

Sadly, financial incompetence on Big Build projects is more than $30 billion over-budget and years behind schedule.

It’s clear now just how bad the state’s economic position is under the Andrews Government: this year Labor has already scrapped Airport Rail, Geelong Fast Rail, and now the Commonwealth Games.Victoria is broke, and Victorians are paying the price.

A season of special works

The 1812 Theatre Picnic at Hanging Rock

In Tom Wright’s chilling adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s classic novel, five performers struggle to solve the mystery of the missing girls and their teacher.

Euphoria and terror reverberate throughout the community, as the potential for history to repeat itself becomes nightmarishly real.

Season: 3 – 26 August. Bookings: 9758 3964.

Burrinja Theatre

Anh Do – The Happiest Refugee Live!

Comedian Anh Do brings his best-selling memoir The Happiest Refugee. To life in a ground-breaking stand-up show.

This moving, inspirational and unforgettable theatre experience combines humour, real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell Do’s amazing story.

Anh Do travelled to Australia in 1980 on an eight metre fishing boat with 47 other Vietnamese refugees. Sick with dehydration and one person already dead, the journey was the first or many struggles for a young Do, who overcame all manner of difficulties throughout his idea to become a lawyer and, in 2008, Australia’s Comedian of the year.

So struggles as a young refugee – his difficulties with English, divorcing parents, being bullied and broke, are brought to life in this hilarious but moving stage show, garnering this happy refugee standing ovations across the country.

Season: Wednesday 3 August at 7.30pm.

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The Rolling Stones 1973 Kooyong Concert 50th Anniversary Show

Featuring the Monkey Men and special guest Madder Lake.

People will be amazed as the all-star local act, The Money Men, takes the stage, delivering a track-for-track live tribute of the 1970 concert.

Featuring the extraordinary talents of Tim Rogers on lead vocals, Andre Warhurst and Savey Lane on guitars, Stephen Hacley on bass, Matthew Cotter on drums, Bruce Haynes and Ben Marsland on horns, and Eliza and Talei Wolfgeamm on backing vocals, this stellar lineup is sue to bring the house down.

In a truly matched collaboration, Burrinja Theatre is delighted to announce that Madder Lake will be returning as the support act. They had the privilege of opening for The Rolling Stones at Kooyong back in 1973.

A Reminder:

CPP Community Theatre’s production of The Cat’s Meow, A 1920s Murder Mystery Party Saturday 29 July at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Bookings: fundraising@croydonparishplayers.com

Kids swing into play fun

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POSITIONED to please and offering loads of space for the growing family inside and out, boasting 4 generous bedrooms all with builtin robes and including an ensuite and walk through robe in the main bedroom.

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The whole family will love the outdoors with well over 1 acre (4476sqm) to enjoy and explore, established gardens and lush lawns the kids and pets will love it, a large lock-up high clearance garage/workshop provides the ideal spot for caravans, boats, trucks and trailers, plus a separate 2 car garage and tool/garden shed.

A superb family home in a popular and very sought after area located in a quiet court with great mountain views and situated just a short stroll to Wesburn’s main street, public transport, local primary school and the Warburton trail.

It’s the ideal place to call home with nothing to do but sit back relax and enjoy the semi rural lifestyle and warm country atmosphere. ●

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LOCATED at the end of a sealed country road this excellent property offers a rural lifestyle with the luxury of a beautiful 3 year old home for you to love and enjoy. The home provides 4 large bedrooms, the opulent master showcasing a large walk in robe and a beautiful ensuite with double vanity and walk in shower, and the further bedrooms all with spacious built in robes, ceiling fans and double blinds.

The home is ideally zoned with family living in mind, with 3 of the bedrooms in their own wing with living room, split system heating and cooling, large bathroom and separate powder room. Storage has been well catered for with a large walk in linen, in addition to the extensive cupboards in the laundry.

The kitchen is any chef’s dream, with a huge stone island bench, stylish farmhouse sink, luxurious butlers pantry, quality appliances and open in plan to enjoy from the meals and living zone. Filling with natural light, this spacious room enjoys a cosy wood fire and showcases a stunning outlook over your natural surrounds. You will enjoy watching nature unfold before your eyes from this position, the wildlife enjoying the dam below, in the warmth and comfort of your beautiful home.

The natural beauty of this property is set to make you feel like you are on holiday, and with the raw nature of the landscape, you will be able to let your imagination unfold to put your own ideas and creations on this property. Totalling 15984 square metres of beauty, with a balance of open grassland, scattered trees, and bushland there is a

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myriad of uses for the whole family whether your interest is nature loving, horsepower or many.

Positioned just a 5 minute drive to Main Street Healesville with shops and cafes in abundance and with schools close by this could be your forever property. Enjoy affordable Yarra Valley living at this property now. ●

Address: 7 Blackmore Street, CHUM CREEK Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Price: $1,150,000 - $1,250,000

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 and Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

RARE FIND: RENOVATED HOME

IF you’re looking for a property that offers endless possibilities, then look no further than 2 Fauna Avenue Badger Creek. This brick veneer home has been updated with new blinds, freshly painted walls, and solar panels installed. With three bedrooms, one bathroom, and floorboards throughout, this home has all the basics covered.

But what sets this property apart is the multi-purpose room, which is approximately 9m x 9m and has 3-phase power and water connected. The possibilities for this space are endless - it could be a fantastic living/ rumpus area, a space to run your business from home, or even a conversion to a B&B.

In a previous life, this property was the Badger Creek General Store, but it has since been converted into a family home. Subject to council approval, the possibilities for this property are endless. It could be a large work-from-home office, a space for hobbies or an extra living space for extended family.

The property is within walking distance to Badger Creek Primary School, the renowned Healesville Sanctuary, and has a nearby bus route. A quick five-minute drive into Healesville township provides access to all your daily needs.

If you’re looking for a property that can cater to your unique needs, call today to book an inspection of 2 Fauna Avenue Badger Creek. ●

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BEAUTIFULLY presented, this much loved home has been the pride and joy of its owners, and now is on offer for a lucky new family to enjoy. Whether you are seeking a forever home, or searching for the perfect weekend retreat, we feel this one is certainly set to charm you.

The spacious home provides ample accommodation with 4 bedrooms, the master encompassing the upper level with stunning outlooks from both your front and rear balconies, provides a huge ensuite with spa bath and a lovely retreat to offer a private haven to escape.

The main living room showcases a huge picture window, capturing the beautiful gardens beyond, and is certainly a room that you feel you want to kick off your shoes and snuggle into. Nestle in front of the feature wood fire, read a book and indulge in a steaming cuppa or a glass of Yarra Valley wine while you enjoy the aromas coming from the goodies cooking in your delightful kitchen.

The light filled country kitchen will be a joy to prepare your weekend feasts to entertain your family and friends, make the nibblies to share as you all wander around your

exquisite gardens, or dine on your dedicated entertainer’s deck.

Other features of this delightful property are a rustic style shed with loft, double lock up garage, single carport, wood shed, gas ducted heating, split system heating and cooling in addition to the wood fire, thriving vegetable garden, dishwasher, quality carpets and oodles of warm and fuzzies.

This beautiful home is located only a short stroll to the Yarra River and local school and is one not to be missed. ●

12LeilaRoad,Warburton3799$795,000-$870,000

WarburtonCharacterHomeBathedinSunshinewithMajesticViews

Discoverthecharmofthishistorichome,situatedonapicturesqueandsun-drenchedhalf-acre allotment.Breathtaking,uninterruptedviewsoftheWarburtonrangesawait,surroundedbyflourishing gardens,withinvitingentertainmentzonesandexpansivelawns.Exquisitehardwoodflooring,sash windows,andloftyceilingsreflectthe1930s-era,whilemoderncomfortsofsplitsystemheatingand cooling,woodfire,andheatingpanelsenhancetheexperience.Thekitchenfeaturesacharming brickhearthwith900mlIlvecooker.Thetranquilbathroomboastsaluxuriousclawfootbath,stainedglasswindows,andheatedfloortiles.Entertainintheoutdoordiningunderenchantingfestoonlights onsummerevenings,andrejuvenateinthededicatedsaunacottage.Exploreenchantinggardens andenjoyamplestorageonoffer.Don’tmisstheopportunitytoownthisremarkableproperty!

15GoldenPerchAvenue,EastWarburton$800,000-$880,000

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Thisfamily-friendlymudbrickhomehasbeenbuiltbytheownerswithlotsoflove,andnowthe opportunityisavailableforthenextchapterandnewmemoriestobemade.Apicture-perfect setting,itsitsonwelloveranacre,whichincludesstunningmountainviewsandwell-maintained gardens.Thesegardensfeatureafernery,spaciouslawn,largestudio,lock-updoublegarage approx.9x6,doublecarport,veggiegarden,fruittrees,andit’sfullyfenced.Acosyandsimple layouttosuiteveryone,with3bedroomsandabonusoptionfora4th.Theupdatedkitchenfeatures astunningFalconovenandbamboobenchtops.Thebathroomhasbeenstylishlydesigned.A separatestudiowithpowerprovidesagreatwork-from-homespace.Allonlyafewminutesfromthe bustlingtownofWarburton,withashortwalktothebusstop.Amusttoinspect.

7BrisbaneParade,Warburton$640,000-$690,000

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Nestledinasereneneighbourhood,thisstunningpropertywelcomesyouwithbeautifullylandscaped surroundings.Setonanexpansive884squaremeterblock,thishomeoffersanabundanceofspace andamenities.Theheartofthishomeisatruemasterpiece—amagnificentkitchenthatwillleave youinawe.Featuringporcelainbenchtopsandasplashback,awalk-inpantry,astylishblack sink,andqualityBosch&Ilveappliances.Thissplendidhomeboastsfourbedrooms,eachcarefully designedtoprovidecomfortandpracticality.Theluxuriousmasterbedroomimpresseswitha fantasticensuitefeaturinganoversizedshower,twinbasinvanity,andawalk-inrobefitforroyalty. Theotherbedroomsareequallyinvitingwithamplestorage,wall-to-wallcarpeting,andgenerous proportions.Thishomehasbeenthoughtfullydesignedtomeetyoureveryneed.It’sreadyforyou!

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Anincrediblechancetosecurethisfabulouspropertyofover2300sq.mofland,completewith elevatedviewsthatwilltrulyleaveyouspellbound.Includedisatinyhouseconnectedtoelectricity andwater,justparkupontheweekendsputyourfeetupandenjoythesimplicityonwhatison offerhere.Rusticpicnicspotstoabsolutelysoakinthemountainviews,a‘gingerbreadhouse’cubby whichthekidswilladore,seasonalcreekwithmeanderingpathsthisisafunoneforeveryoneto indulgeinandescapethehustleandbustleofcitylife.Thetinyhouseisasensationalbonusand iscertainlythedeluxemodelwith‘bellsandwhistles’andbuilttoahighstandard.positionedto awaketothedreamyview.Thelocationisideal,onlyafewminutestotheYarraRiver,Warburtonrail trailandallthebeautyofwhatWarburtonhastooffer.

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12NatureParkRise,YarraJunction$850,000-$925,000

Auction Date

Saturday 26th Aug 1:00pm

Welcome to your dream home!

2 Baths 4 Beds 2 Cars 654sqm

$795,000-$860,000

Open For Inspection: Thursday 27th July 5:00pm

This stunning two-storey residence is a perfect blend of style, comfort, and convenience. Situated on a spacious land size of 654sqm, this property offers everything you need for a relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle. With its prime location, just a short walk away from the vibrant village and essential amenities, and adjacent to beautiful Queens Park, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

The spacious home offers 4 generously sized bedrooms, 2 modern and well-appointed bathrooms, and 2 living areas, providing plenty of room for relaxation, entertainment, or spending quality time with loved ones. The double carport also offers ample space and easy access to accommodate your vehicles.

Immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings as you relax on the charming front verandah. Or step out into your private oasis in the backyard, featuring a delightful patio and decking area. This is the perfect spot for outdoor dining, hosting barbecues, or simply unwinding in the fresh air. Take advantage all this home has to offer. Contact us today to arrange a viewing and turn your dreams into reality.

5962 5753

12 Rosella Crescent, Healesville

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Integrity Real Estate is a family-owned real estate agency servicing the Yarra Valley, Kinglake Ranges and surrounds. Our team draws on over 70 years real estate experience to provide premium property services, with unmatched personal service that only a family company can provide.

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THIS fantastic 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home will delight! This home has been lovingly renovated, with the interior professionally painted, and a brand-new kitchen meticulously installed with new appliances. The home features new flooring in the living areas to offer you a home that is entirely move in ready.

Stroll home from the delights of Gembrook Mainstreet, with its amenities, restaurants, playgrounds, puffing billy station and primary school to unwind with your leafy outlook.

The loungeroom has fresh flooring and a light bright colour palette, an open fireplace and new split system air conditioner to ensure year-round comfort. There is also gas ducted heating present throughout the home to keep you cosy in winter. The home flows through the open plan dining room into the kitchen with tiled splashback, stainlesssteel dishwasher, electric oven and induction stove top.

There is a handy new powder room located off the loungeroom, and then the two roomy bedrooms with extensive builtin-cupboards enjoy the large and updated family bathroom. The bathroom offers both a bath and a walk-in shower with stylish dual vanities.

Towards the rear of the home is a handy mud room and fully updated laundry to that leads out to the landscaped backyard with flat grassed area and covered entertaining area.

There is also a single lock up garage and a spacious front yard set behind a hedge. This property also features a new hot water heat pump.

This property has it all so don’t miss outcall to arrange a private inspection today. Please note: All property details shown are correct at time of publishing. Some properties may have been sold in the preceding 24 hours and we recommend that you confirm open for inspection times with the listing agent direct or the listing office. ●

ENDLESS POTENTIAL, EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DISCOVER the perfect family home that ticks all the boxes. Located just under 5 minutes away from the charming Emerald township, this solid and well-located residence offers an array of conveniences at your doorstep. From shops and renowned restaurants to excellent public transport connections, everything you need is within easy reach.

Inside the home features multiple living areas, the well-appointed kitchen boasts excellent cupboard and bench space, dishwasher, breakfast bar and adjacent dining area whilst the spacious light filled family lounge room is complete with split system and offers the perfect place to kick back and relax. There are three spacious bedrooms, all equipped with built-in robes. The master bedroom boasts its own ensuite for added convenience and privacy whilst the secondary bedrooms are serviced by the family bathroom. Indoor comfort is assured with ducted heating throughout.

Outside entertainers will delight in the fabulous undercover paved area, an ideal spot for family barbecues, no matter the weather. Enjoy your own private oasis on a generous quarter-acre land, featuring sunfilled established gardens. The sunny rear yard boasts lush trees and shrubs.

Storage and parking are never an issue! The property offers various shedding options, including a garden shed and a storage shed. For car owners, the home provides ample space with a lock-up garage, a double carport, and an oversized carport.

This property has it all - space, convenience, and a fantastic location, it won’t stay on the market for long. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity, inspect with absolute confidence.

The home is currently rented until 11/08/2023. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS

Cleverlydesigned,thepropertyoffersafamilyfriendlyfloorplanboastingtwo spaciouslivingareasthatensureeveryonehastheirownspace.Locatedintheheart ofthehometheopenplanlivingspacefeaturestheimpressiveupdatedtimber kitchen,completewithdishwasher,excellentcupboardandbenchspace,thekitchen overseestheadjacentexpansivediningandlivingarea,completewithawoodfireto sitbackandenjoyonthosecoolerevenings.Thesecondlivingspaceistheperfect parentsretreatorformalsittingareawithaccesstothefrontveranda.Sittingona stunningelevatedsettingthehometakesfulladvantageofthewonderfulvalleyvista viewsthatyoucanseethroughoutthehouse.Therearefourbedroomsintotal,the mastersuiteiscompletewithalargeensuitebathroom,builtinrobesanddirect accesstothefrontveranda.Thesecondarybedroomsallhavebuiltinrobesandare servicedbytheoversizedfamilybathroom.Aseparatestoragespaceinbedroom fourcouldbeeasilyconvertedintoawalk-inwardrobe.Specialfeaturesinclude ductedheating,largelaundryandplentyofstoragethroughout.

FORSALE

PRICEGUIDE $830,000-$860,000

CONTACT

JustinBarrot0438683781

BrittanyBarry0412861094

BarryPlantEmerald59684522

PEACE,PRIVACYANDPERFECTVIEWS

LocatedinahighlydesirablepocketofEmerald,relishincompleteluxuryandprivacy atthisspectacularresidence.Immediatelyuponarrivalthesophisticateddesign elementswillcaptureyourattention;thegrandfoyerentrywithimpressivecurved staircasetakesyoutothesecondstoreylivingwherefloortoceilingdoubleglazed windowsfloodthehomewithnaturallightandonacoldwintermorning,capture theviewsofthespectacularWarburtonranges.Entertainwithease,theopenplan kitchenwithCaesarstonebenchtops,soft-closecabinetry,andbarseatingoversees thediningandlivingspacewithdirectaccessthroughbi-folddoorstothesandstone balcony.Alsounderrooflinethedoublegaragefeaturesapowderroom,workshop spaceandinternalaccess.Specialadditionsincludegasductedheating,evaporative cooling,timberflooringandabrightneutralcolourschemethroughout.

FORSALE

PRICEGUIDE $1,450,000-$1,595,000

INSPECT

CONTACT

JustinBarrot0438683781

BrittanyBarry0412861094

BarryPlantEmerald59684522

NUMBER1RULE-ALWAYSBUYINAGREATLOCATION!!!

Justashortstrollfromthisspacious3bedroomhomeandyouareliterallyinthe heartoftown!Nestledinaquietstreetyouwillenjoytheconvenienceofhaving publictransport,shops,school,eateries&manylocalwalkingtrailsrightatyour fingertips.Thebedroomsareagreatsizeplusthe2separatelivingareasofferspace toworkfromhomeorplentyofroomtoentertainfamily&friends.Thediningroom adjoinstheoutdoorcoveredlivingspacecompletewithwoodfire&gardenviews. Thelargeloungeofferscosywoodfire&directaccesstothewraparoundverandas, whichoffersadelightfulspacetositinsolitude.Thedoublegarageoffersanother woodfireplus2ndtoilet&openstothedoublecarportagainofferingplentyofspace tospreadout&enjoy.Alowmaintenanceblockmeansyoucanspendtimeenjoying walksthroughEmeraldLakeorreadingabookbythefire!Bequicktoinspectthis one–itsperfectforthoselookingforanexcellentlocation,investorsorfirsthome buyers!

FORSALE

PRICEGUIDE $740,000-$795,000

CONTACT

LanaMaher0408535075

BarryPlantEmerald59684522

Emerald 24ElmCrescent

Thiscontemporaryfamilyhomesitsproudlyonthe2,022m2allotment,boasting everythingyouneedtoenjoythelifestyleyouhavebeendreamingof.Thehome offersplentyofroomforthewholefamily,therearethreelivingspacesincludingthe well-appointedkitchenwithgranitebenchtops,stainlesssteelappliances,excellent cupboardspaceandspaciousadjoiningmealsareawithvaultedceilings,accessto thebalconyandlovelylocalviews.Theexpansivefamilylivingspaceistheperfect placeforthefamilytokickbackandrelaxcomfortablywiththeaddedbonusofthe versatilerumpusroomdownstairstoo!Therearefourbedroomsintotal,themaster suiteiscompletewithwalkinwardrobeandfullensuitebathroomthatboasts doublevanityandspabath.Thesecondarybedroomsareallcompletewithbuiltin robes,bedroomstwoandthreeareservicedbytheupstairsfamilybathroomwhilst bedroomfourisservicedbythethirdbathroomdownstairs.Thehomeofficeand laundrycompletetheresidence.Alsounderrooflinethereisadoublegaragewith additionalstorageorworkshopspace.Specialfeaturesincludehighceilings,gas ductedheating,evaporativecooling,woodfire,timberfloorboardsandalarmsystem.

FORSALE

PRICEGUIDE $1,150,000-$1,250,000

CONTACT

JustinBarrot0438683781

BrittanyBarry0412861094

BarryPlantEmerald59684522

Nestledonasprawlingnear2-acreparcel,thispropertyboastsaserenesetting envelopedbyagullyoflushferns,establishedtreesandthesoothingembraceofthe surroundingnaturereserveandflowingcreek.Withitsstunningtimberfeaturesand uniquestylishupgrades,thishomeoffersaharmoniousblendofnatureandmodern comforts.

ThepropertyiscurrentlybeingoperatedasasuccessfulAirbnbwithover1005star reviews&ahealthyincometomatch.Ifyourlong-termplanistoslowlymigrateto thehills,orwouldlikeanimmediateincome,thenthisisthepropertyforyou! Featuring3charmingbedroomsand2beautifullyrenovatedbathrooms,this residenceisanoasisofcomfortandstyle.Thebathroomshavebeenthoughtfully designedtocreatealuxuriousambiance,ensuringyourdailyroutinesareelevatedto anewlevelofrelaxation.

CONTACT

RileyNicholas0488501218

BarryPlantEmerald59684522

Cockatoo 39LisheenRoad

inAugustforyourchancetowinbig!

2RedwoodRoad,Gembrook$590,000-$640,000

Absolutelygorgeous,updatedhomeinprimelocation!

Thisfantastic2bedroom,1.5bathroomhomewilldelight&isashortstrollfromGembrookmain street!Thishomehasbeenlovinglyrenovated,theinteriorprofessionallypainted,anewkitchen meticulouslyinstalledwithnewappliances&newflooringinthelivingareas&newhotwaterpump. Theloungeroomhasanopenfireplace&newsplitsystemAC.Thereisalsogasductedheating.The openplandiningroomflowsintothekitchenwithtiledsplashback,SSdishwasher,electricoven& inductionstovetop.Thereisapowderroomlocatedofftheloungeroom,&then2roomybedrooms withextensiveBIRsthatenjoythelarge&updatedfamilybathroom.Thebathroomhasabath& showerwithdualvanities.Thereisalsoamudroom&fullyupdatedlaundrythatleadsouttothe landscapedbackyardwithflatgrassedarea&coveredentertainingarea.ThereisalsoaSLUG.

6LiegeStreet,Selby$800,000-$880,000

Comfy,RenovatedHomeonAlmost½anAcreofPeace&Privacy!

Situatedonnearly1/2anacreisthisrenovated3bedroom/2bathroomfamilyhomewithvaulted ceilings,DLUG,carport,sealeddrive&allprivatelylocatedoverlookingSherbrookeNationalForest. Thekitchenhasanewfreestanding900mmstove,adishwasher&plentyofstorage.Theseparate diningareaoverlooksthelightfilledloungeroomwhichflowsouttothegenerous,northfacing entertainingdeck.Therearethreerobedbedrooms-theMasterwithsemi-ensuiteandtreetop views,and2bedroomswhicharelocatedadjacenttothefamilybathroomand2ndtoilet.The homehas3splitsystems,awoodheaterinthelounge&brandnewmainsgasductedheating throughout.Externallyisadoublecarport&aDLUGwithconcretefloor&power.Thereisalsoa chickencoop,2watertanks,raisedgardenbeds,fruittrees&alargeunderhousestoragearea.

25MiddletonDrive,WooriYallock$690,000-$755,000

ThisIsTheOne-YourFullyRenovatedFamilyHome,FirstHomeorInvestment OpportunityAwaits!

With3bedrooms,&2bathrooms,thisisamusttosee.ThekitchenboastsaSSdishwasher,electric ovenwithgascooktop&canopyrangehoodalongsideaEuropeanlaundry.Ontheupperlevel thereare2bedrooms(1withBIRs)&anupdatedfamilybathroomwithabath.Downthestairsto thespaciousloungeroomwithprivateviewsofthereardeck&distanthills,andthenthroughtothe masterbedroom,withensuite,largerobe&asunnyoutlookovertherearyard.Thishomeisflooded withnaturallight,hasgasductedheating&splitsystemAC.Relaxonthereardeckofthefully fencedbackyard,orentertainonthepavedarea.Thereisalsoagrassedarea,agardenshed&a CubbyHouse!Ideallylocatedonly2minsdrivefromtownoraneasystrollintoWooriYallockshops.

49PakenhamRoad,Cockatoo$730,000-$770,000

Beautifullyrenovatedhomewithgorgeoustreedoutlook,andsocloseto town!

SamanthaScott M 0438680032

SamanthaScott M 0438680032

131MoxhamsRoad,Monbulk$1,250,000-$1,350,000

LovelyEquestrianHomeWithGreatWorkFromHomeFacilities!

This3bedroom(allwithBIRs),2bathroomhomeonnearly8.5acreshasapprox.5clearedacres sectionedinto4paddocks,includinganew20m*40msanddressagearena.Thehomehashard woodfloors,awoodfire&splitsystemintheopenplankitchen/dining/loungearea.Thekitchenhas lovelyprivateviews,SSdishwasher,gasstovetop&electricoven.Thesecondbedroomhasaceiling fan.ThemasterbedroomhassplitsystemAC,anadditionalretreat/secondloungeroom&updated bathroom.Externallyisextensivedecking,&2excellentofficespaceswithNBNconnection.There areproductivefruittrees,&ahighdoublecarport,furthersheddingwithpower&aconcretefloor. Thispropertyhasmainselectricity,bottlegas,&8.8kWsolarwitha10Kwhoursbattery,mainswater connection,&awatertank.Aseptictankiscurrentlyusedhoweversewerconnectionavailable.

5BelvedereCourt,Gembrook$900,000-$990,000

TheUltimateFamilyHomeintheHeartofGembrook!

Thisstylishcharacterhomefeatures4bedrooms,2largelivingareas&greatoutdoorentertaining spaces.Withhighceilings,qualitylightfittings,&polishedfloorboardsthroughout.TheMaster BedroomhasWIR&ensuitewithdoublevanity.Theformalliving/diningroom,allowsyoutoentertain guestswhilstthekidshangoutintheopenplanfamilyroom/kitchen/mealsspace.Orenjoyacosy nightbythewoodfireinthelivingroom.Thekitchenhaswhitecabinetry,arangehood,stone benchtops,SMEGgascooktop&oven,SSdishwasher,&walkinpantry.Thereisapitchedceiling overthekitchen&themealsarea,creatingabright,airyfeelingofspace.Outside,isareardeckin thefullyfencedrearyard&aswimspa.Withmainsgasductedheating,5kWofsolar,alargeDLUG withworkbencharea&bothrearyardaccess&internalaccess.Thereare2gardensheds.

BethanyDay

M 0438844968

AaronDay

M 0407365994

4 A 2 B 2 C

LuxuryFeatures,PrivateSettingandOver5acrestoImmerseYourselfIn! Theentertainingdeckfeaturesaspa,ceilingfans&abuiltinbar.Insidethehomediscoveramodern openplankitchen/dining/loungeroomwithawoodfire&splitsystemAC.Thekitchenhasalarge islandbench,electricoven&stovetop,&dishwasher.Themasterbedroomoffers2spaciousWIRs, splitsystemAC,&ensuitewithdualvanities&dualshower,&atoilet.Thesecondloungeroomhasa woodfire,baywindows&aceilingfan.Thefurther3bedroomshaveBIRs&splitsystemACs.There isalargefencedyard,2fencedpaddocks,adam,3*22,000Watertanks,2hotwaterservices, anexternalgeneratorplug,an8kWSolarSystem&sprinklersystem,anddoubleglazedwindows throughout.Thereisalargeshedapprox.16m*8mwithconcretefloor,power&lights.Therearealso smallersheds,achickencoop,&achildrensplaygroundarea.

121MattersRoad,PakenhamUpper$1,070,000-$1,180,000

Inspiringandbeautifularchitecturalhomeinprivateyetconvenientsetting!

Thisstunninghomeonapproximately20acres,offersauniquedesign.With3generousbedrooms, allwithBIRs&2bathrooms,closetobothEmerald,Cockatoo&Pakenham.Bothbathroomsare updatedwithlovelywalkinshowers.Theopenplankitchen,living,diningroomisamusttosee!With highvaultedceilings,&exposedtimbersupports.Thefloortoceilingglassgivesanunobstructed viewouttoyourownnaturalbush.Relaxbythewoodfire,sitoutonthebalcony&watchthewildlife meanderthroughyourblock,orvisityourveryowncreek!Thishomeisverywellinsulatedkeeping youwarminwinter&coolinsummer.Externallythereisadoublecarportnexttothehome,&thena largedoublegaragewithconcretefloor&power,workshoparea&aleantoooffthegarage.

250Gembrook-TonimbukRoad,Gembrook$1,300,000-$1,400,000

AaronDay M 0407365994

BrennanMileto M 0422996451

LOVELY EQUESTRIAN HOME

THIS fantastic 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is bursting with opportunities! From the moment you arrive on this nearly 8.5 acre property, you feel immersed in the peace and quiet of the area.

Soak in the beautiful views across the property that comprises approximately 5 cleared acres sectioned into 4 paddocks (also accessible through separate road entrances on two sides of the property), including a brand new 20m*40m sand dressage arena.

Then enjoy the abundant wildlife in the bush area that offers the Sassafras creek trail as the boundary.

Enter the home as the cosy wood fire welcomes you inside, or enjoy the convenience of the split system in the open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area.

The kitchen has lovely private views across the valley and offers plenty of counter top space, a stainless steel dishwasher, gas stove top and electric oven.

The home flows with hard wood flooring through to three great sized bedrooms, all with large built in robes.

The second bedroom has a ceiling fan, and the master bedroom has a further split system air conditioner, and an additional parents retreat/second lounge room and updated bathroom with walk in shower, bath and separate toilet.

The master suite also has it’s own glass sliding door access to the rear verandah.

Externally is extensive decking, perfect for entertaining on a warm evening overlooking the bush bursting with bird life.

There are also two excellent office spaces adjoined to the rear decking which could make a fantastic teenagers retreat or continued to be utilised for work from home purposes – NBN connection is present.

For the horticultural enthusiast, this property is set in rich fertile soil and boasts six apple trees, a fruitful avocado tree, a nashi pear tree, Jerusalem artichokes, a lemon balm tree, and two generous lemon trees.

Externally there is also a high double carport – great for caravan parking/float parking, and further shedding with power and concrete floor that would make a lovely work shop or tackroom/feed room.

This property enjoys mains electricity

HOME ESSENTIALS

and also has a solar (8.8Kilowatts) set up complete with battery (10 Kilowatt hours), mains water connection and a water tank, septic tank currently used however sewer connection available, and utilises bottled gas. The property is located a very convenient

2 minute-drive from Monbulk Main Street although you feel like you are tucked in your own private sanctuary of peaceful nature. You can be in Melbourne CBD within the hour. This property has it all so don’t miss out - call to arrange a private inspection today.

Please note: All property details shown are correct at time of publishing. Some properties may have been sold in the preceding 24 hours and we recommend that you confirm open for inspection times with the listing agent direct or the listing office. ●

HOME AND NURSERY INFRASTRUCTURE

IT is clear to see why this wonderful versatile property with flower nursery infrastructure has been held by the same family for generations. Featuring a charming single-level home upon a generous 3,668sqm (approx.) allotment with prominent street frontage within proximity of shopping, transport, schools, and cafes, this property is a lovely lifestyle package.

This level block with loads of off-street parking, growing houses, expansive shed with 3-phase power and working coolroom, and a versatile 3-room workshop/studio, ensures everything is here for your next endeavour. Dual street access, mains water with sprinkler system, security cameras, and a dog-friendly fence system provide all the elements required for a successful working property.

For residents, this beautiful brick home is filled with quality and character. The lounge introduces the rich timber flooring that flows throughout and is accentuated by a gas log fire, original ornate cornice, and an adjoining open plan study/sitting room that can be set to suit your lifestyle. A charming brick archway leads through to the dining area and

HOME ESSENTIALS

modern galley kitchen with stylish subway tiles, Bosch dishwasher, and freestanding gas range for those who love to cook.

Along the corridor, homeowners will find immense comfort in 4 spacious bedrooms and a meticulously modernised bathroom with soaking tub and relaxing rain shower. The updated laundry offers ample storage and access to the covered patio and rear yard.

This property is an integral part of the local Monbulk community that will provide new owners with a perfectly balanced lifestyle. Join us for a tour today.

· 3,668sqm (approx.) level landscape with flower farm infrastructure

Single-storey home with rich timber floors, high ceilings, and large windows

Modern kitchen with Bosch dishwasher, gas range, and stylish subway tiles

Bright lounge with original cornice and a cosy gas log fire

4 generous bedrooms, an open plan study/sitting room, and modern bathroom

· Large shed with coolroom, 3-room workshop/studio, mains water and sprinkler system, dual street access ●

CHANDLER & CO. About

Having built a reputation of honesty, reliability and hard work over 20 years in the industry, the team at Chandler & Co lead by example combining today's technology, marketing strategies & negotiation techniques with good old fashioned customer service, professionalism & team work.

Understanding the local market & having over 80 years collective experience, Chandler & Co offer authentic people, with a genuine interest in Real Estate to help you through what can sometimes be the most stressful transition in your life.

There is so much more to consider than just a commission on a sale price. There is the decision of working alongside the right Agent who will guide you, give the best possible advice & help you through this life changing experience.

Chloe Jaeger

Brad Conder M 0422 639 115

Maya Giampa M 0456 026 450

Tamara Euinton

Sharyn Chandler M 0439 882 442

Tammie Fleming M 0416 264 497

Rachel Eastwood M 0401 117 761

Suzie Brannelly M 0490 506 910

Glenn Chandler M 0418 410 689

Daniel Steen M 0434 979 142

Asyouapproachthisinvitinghomeuponthistree-linedstreet,asenseofeaseevoked bytheestablishedneighbourhoodsurrounds.Tightlyheldduetoitspeacefulandprivate locationconvenientlyclosetoamenities,thisidyllic950sqm(approx.)propertyiswhat Emeraldlivingisallabout.

BradConder

M 0422639115| E brad@chandlerandco.com.au

DanielSteen M 0434979142| E daniel@chandlerandco.com.au

ThisfabulousfamilyhomesitsnestledbetweenthepracticalitiesofUpweytownshipand thepicturesqueparklandstheDandenongRangesarefamousfor.Boastingabeautiful 1,009sqm(approx.)allotmentwithalonglistoffeaturescertaintoimpresshomeownersand tradespeople,thisistheperfectplacetomakeyourselfathome.

BradConder M 0422639115| E brad@chandlerandco.com.au

DanielSteen M 0434979142| E daniel@chandlerandco.com.au

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1VistaRoad,BELGRAVEHEIGHTS

$1,380,000-$1,480,000 ‘GREENWOOD’–QUALITY,SIZE&TIMELESSAPPEAL 4 A 2 B 4 C

Apictureofperfectionawaitsat‘Greenwood’,amuchloved,FederationHarkaway home,builtandengineeredtoanoutstandinglevelofdetailandofferingatraditional, periodstylehomethatboastseleganceoneverylevel.Spaciousandsolid,therehas beennocompromiseonquality,offering4bedrooms,homeoffice(or5thbedroom),dual bathroomsandaversatilefloorplantomeetanyfamily’srequirements.

SharynChandler

M 0439882442| E sharyn@chandlerandco.com.au

37BayviewRoad,BELGRAVE $1,100,000-$1,160,000

BEAUTIFULHOMEWITHACCOMMODATIONZONING

5 A 2 B 4 C

WithpicturewindowviewsofSherbrookeForestandonly300metrestometrotrainstation, busconnections,shops,cafes,bars,livemusic,andcinema,thisbeautifulcharacter-filled circa1919homegivesyouthebestofbothworlds–superconvenienceandagenuine, privateHillsretreatamongstthetreesandbirds.

SuzieBrannelly

M 0490506910| E suzie@chandlerandco.com.au

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General Notices

Chirnside Park Major Activity Centre Development Contributions Plan Annual Indexation of Development Contribution Plan Levies 2023-2024

Yarra Ranges Council has implemented a development contributions plan for the Chirnside Park Activity Centre to ensure that required community infrastructure is provided to meet the future needs of the activity centre.

A development contributions plan specifies the type of infrastructure to be provided, shows the calculation and apportionment of costs, and allows Council to collect development contribution levies. These levies are then used to provide the community infrastructure projects identified in the development contributions plan.

In accordance with the provisions detailed in the development contributions plan and Section 45.06 of the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme, Council is required to publish indexed development contribution charges after 1 July each year. These new indexed charges are detailed below and reflect development contributions applicable between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024.

Details of 2023--2024 Development Contribution Plan Levies

Charge AreaLevy per hectare of Development footprint area Levy per metre of highway frontage

Charge Area A1$34,013.30$824.35

Charge Area A2$239,197.72$824.35

Charge Area B$34,013.30$824.35

Note: Contributions are listed in July 2023 values. Under the DCP the contributions are to be adjusted following annual indexation. These figures exclude GST. For further information on Council’s Development Contributions Plans and the above indexed development contribution charges please contact Council’s Design and Place Department on (03) 9294 6195.

A copy of the above mentioned Development Contributions Plans can be found on Council’s website at www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/chirnsidepark.

SPORT

Big day out for athletes

By Jamie Strudley

A massive day for Yarra Ranges Athletics over the weekend with our club members competing at Bundoora Park in one of two events; our Juniors taking on Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships in the morning, and our Seniors the Victorian Cross Country Championships in the mid-afternoon. On a mild winter’s day, athletes tackled the challenging slopes of the iconic Bundoora Park, a staple in Victorian cross country running. The course meandered its way around the parklands, pitching up to Mount Cooper and its lone water tower before diving back down into the trees below, sending athletes flying trying to keep up with their competitors.

Our Juniors recorded some fantastic results, with some particularly impressive runs cropping up throughout the morning.We saw Brad McMeekan take home 6th in the U17 Men Para race, followed not long after by Brigitte Rice (U17) and Maddie Laven (U20) finishing in 4th and 6th respectively.These top ten finishes will send Brad, Brigitte and Maddie to Canberra in a month’s time to run in the Australian Cross Country Championships at Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra. Well done to all of our Juniors who represented their schools!

Soon after the All Schools event had concluded, the course was alight with more activity as the Open Women surged up the starting chute. A 2km loop to establish the leaders and

chase groups, followed by two challenging 4km loops Several nasty pinches in each lap that served to break up the pack ,allowed for some exciting racing to take shape.

Not only did we see two top twenty finishes from Liv Twining (14th) in the Open Women race and Harry Norman (19th) in the Open Men, but our Division 2 Women and Men teams both walked away in third place.

The success of the teams hinged on our athletes’ strong performances throughout the whole field, Chris Grundy and Jared Byrne both working their way up through the ranks,

showing substantial improvements with each race they run together. We were also pleased to see Abi Hyndman and Kat Winger not far behind Liv, scoring some very valuable points that will seeYRA remain in third position in the Division 2 ladder.

A huge congratulations to all YRA athletes that battled it out on the weekend, the next round of AV XCR’23 is at Ballarat in two weeks time.

Full results are…

· Open Women 10km Olivia Twining: 38:10 - 14th; Abi Hyndman: 41:55 - 48th; Katrina Winger: 44:12 - 65th; Georgia Laven: 44:5670th; Bonnie Morris: 46:30 - 88th; Elisabeth Coffey: 52:34 - 124th

· U20W 6km Maddie Laven: 23:43 - 6th; Rori Jones 28:12 – 17th;

· U17W 4km Brigitte Rice: 14:19 - 4th;

· U16W 4km Kristina Nackovski: 16:44 - 32nd;

· U15W 4km Zoe Clarke: 15:36 - 19th;

· U14W 3km Brienna Coffey: 12:51 - 61st; Lily Clarke: 13:01 - 66th; Brookley Horsburgh: 13:06 - 69th; Tori Kincaid: 14:33 - 108th

· Open Men 10km: Harry Norman: 31:2519th; Max Savill-Bentley: 31:42 - 23rd; James Laven: 33:09 - 53rd; Seamus Dwyer: 35:40 - 118th ; Jared Byrne: 37:12 - 158th; Chris

Grundy: 38:18 - 182nd; Graham Coutts: 45:06 - 293rd; Bryan Ackerly: 49:08 - 319th; Craig Hewitson: 53:53 - 337th

· U20M 8km Ky Harris: 32:10 - 39th;

· U17M Para 3km Bradley McMeeken: 16:586th;

· U15M; 4km Mitch Pointon: 14:22 - 44th;

· U14M 3km Ryder Holland: 10:39 - 29th; Finn Rossthorn: 11:48 - 96th

Saturdaymorningcrosscountryreturnedto Morrison Reserve. Another excellent turnout of eager athletes again took up the challenges presented by the tough Morrison Reserve course, once again chasing the PB choccie. There will be no cross country on Saturday morning with our little athletics members competing at Region Cross Country Championships at Ruffey Lake, Doncaster. Good luck to all our athletes competing.

Training continues for all club members on Tuesday from 5.30pm at Morrison Reserve and Thursday evenings from 5.30pm at Victoria Road Primary School gym. Yarra Ranges Athletics welcomes and encourages all athletes of any age or ability.

If you, or someone you know, wants to join in the fun of cross country email info@yarrarangesathletics.org.au for information about events and registration.

For information on training, how to join or trial, photos, results and updated news, visit the website at yarrarangesathletics.org. au or check us out on Facebook. Run, Jump, Throw…too easy!

Hard fought round nine for Lilydale tennis players

By Joanna Campe

Round 9 results for Lilydale Tennis Club in the Eastern Region Tennis competition.

Junior Open Singles Doubles (JOSD4) v Park Orchards

After round 8 this team was sitting outside the top 4 with 1 win so far this season.

Lilydale was represented by Ari Marappan, Adam Paladino, Alex Paladino and Rishabh Chowdhury.

Lilydale played at home this week against ParkOrchards,whoaresittingonespotahead of Lilydale on the ladder. In a close match it was Park Orchards that won the day 5 sets to 3 – winning 42 games to 37.

Result: 5-7, 6-3, 1-6, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4, 6-7, 2-6

Junior Open Doubles (JOD8) v Healesville

After round 8 this team was sitting in fourth place on the ladder.

Lilydale was represented by Lachie Sweet, Ryan Taylor and Alex Bowyer.

Lilydale played away this week against Healesville. Lilydale forfeited 3 sets (6-0) as we were down one player. The 3 live sets were very close. Healesville won the day overall 5 sets to 1 – winning 32 games to 15.

Result: 6-4, 6-0, 2-6, 6-0, 6-0, 6-5

Open Rubbers 24 (OR24) v Wantirna Green

After round 8 this team was sitting just outside the top 4 on the ladder.

Lilydale was represented by Rory Brilliant and Jack Dowthwaite.

Lilydale played at home this week against Wantirna Green. In a very close and competitive match, it was Wonga Park that came away with the win 3 sets to 2, winning 25 games to 18.

Result: 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 0-6

Open Rubbers 14 (OR14) v North Ringwood

After round 8 this team is sitting outside the top 4 with 1 win so far this season.

Lilydale was represented by James Buckland and Alex Jerin.

Lilydale played at home against North Ringwood. Lilydale fought hard but in the end were beaten 5 sets to 0, with North Ringwood winning 31 games to 18.

Result: 2-6, 2-6, 4-6, 4-6, 6-7

Lilydale Tennis club welcomes all players of any age and ability. For information on how to join Lilydale Tennis Club please visit play.tennis.com.au/lilydaletennisclub

For all coaching enquiries (Juniors and Adults) please contact Andrew at Pro Touch Tennis Academy ptta.com.au/contact

Junior Open Singles Doubles players Ari Marappan,Adam Paladino,Alex Paladino and Rishabh Chowdhury came up against Park Orchards in round nine. Pictures: LILYDALE TENNIS

Alex after a backhand shot.

Adam going for the volley.

Rishabh serving to his opponent.

Lily Clarke competing in the All Schools Cross Country. Picture: SUPPLIED

Barkers down to Mazenod

By Peter Stephenson

It was a mild day as Barkers (5th) hosted Mazenod (2nd) in round 18 of State 2SE . Barkers had never beaten Nodders and previous encounters were low-scoring, but Barkers had won their last two so were hopeful of a good showing.

On six minutes, Maxim Solovyev beat opponent Kristian Sekulovski on the right, but his cross was headed away. Shortly afterwards, Mazenod won a corner on the right. It was sent into the six-yard box, where Stuart Edgar had a free header close in and scored for the opener in a disappointing start for Barkers.

Three minutes later, Solovyev was through on goal, but his shot was blocked by keeper James Edgar. Then on 18 minutes the visitors had a corner on the left. This time it was sent out to the edge of the box to Jack Palazzolo. He floated the ball to the near post, where again S.Edgar rose unchallenged to score his and Mazenod’s second.

Barkers, though, gave as good as they got.

On 26 minutes, Sean Perrin floated a free-kick from the left into the near post, where Dan Higgins put a glancing header narrowly wide. Four minutes later, Perrin was again the creator. He swung a corner from the left towards the penalty spot. Brett Tronconi headed low and downwards towards the near post. As the ball bounced up, Solovyev got to it first and flicked a header into the net to make it 2-1 Mazenod.

On 35 minutes, controversy erupted. What we think happened was this: Mazenod played the ball forward, but S.Edgar was offside, and as the ball came through was clearly both impeding an opponent (keeper Mark Naumowicz) and interfering with the ball (he scored).

The flag goes up as the AR knows Edgar is offside. However, the ball took a slight touch off a Barker defender, and we think this is why the referee consulted his AR before making a decision. The decision was a goal, meaning the referee was perhaps the only person in the ground who thought the defender’s touch was

deliberate – 3-1 to Mazenod. To clarify, an incidental touch by the defender does not render the forward onside and the goal should have been ruled out.

Two minutes into stoppage time, S.Edgar crossed from the right and Jamie Mammino strolled into the box to make it 4-1 to Mazenod at the break.

Five minutes into the second half, the ball was played across the top of the box to S.Edgar, who dug the ball out and curled the ball beyond Naumowicz for his 4th of the day to make it 5-1 for Mazenod.

With 20 minutes to go the tide turned a little. First Barkers won a penalty for a push. Scott put the ball away to make it 2-5.

Then with 10 minutes to go, Sam Klepac laid the ball back from the byline for Scott, who put a shot past the post. With three minutes left, S.Edgar got a second yellow card, so ended up with four goals and an early bath. Then in stoppage time, Mammino was redcarded for a double retaliation, but it was too little too late for Barkers. Full-time: Mooroolbark 2-5 Mazenod.

With five games to go, Barkers stay fifth. Promotion is now beyond them barring a miracle. They are six points above the drop zone but a kind run-in should see them finish safely in mid-table.

In the reserves’ game, a goal from James Barber gave Barkers their first win in 11 games.

The Barkerettes won by default as Beaumaris forfeited. With five games to go, the top three reads Gippsland 34 points, Endeavour 32, Mooroolbark 30. Only the champions will be promoted, with the runners-up having to playoff, so nothing is yet decided.

Men’s Thirds won 3-0 against Croydon Ranges, and Men’s Over 35s lost 0-12 at Mount Martha. Junior winners were Boys’ under 14 (11-0 v Glen Waverley) and Girls’ under 17/18 (4-1 v Aspendale).

Next week, the men are at home to North Caulfield (Esther Park, Saturday 6.30pm/8.30pm and the women visit Aspendale (Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground, Sunday 3pm). See you down the Kennel!

Yering District Archers host and toast championships

By Bill Mackieson

Over the weekend of the 8 and 9 July, the Yering District Archers hosted the National and State Indoor Archery Championships at Wandin East.

The club hosted 70 archers varying from aged 10 to 70+ competing for National and State rankings over a two day period.

This is an annual event for the club in which more than 800 archers compete in all states and territories.

One of the senior members, Ron Baddeley, shot in the recurve 70+ division obtained a new state record for Victoria and is a champ in his own right.

His ranking is now number 1 for Victoria and number 3 nationally.

“I was pretty pleased with the result,” Baddeley said.

“I started archery at 70 and didn’t start out very good, it was a lot of practice to get here,” he said.

The septuagenarian archer recommends the sport to anyone who is interested and said Yering District has been a supportive club to learn and grow in.

“Especially for teenagers, if you wanted to shoot for the Olympic Games it is a great sport to get into,” he said.

Baddely said that he likes the competitive side of archery and has enjoyed developing his skills.

“You’ve got to practice, it’s not a straight forward thing,” he said.

Baddely will head to Queensland in six months, with his eye on the gold medal for the state championships there.

One of the junior male compound bow members under 14 division, 11 year old Ethan shot extremely well with a state ranking of number 4 and nationally number 8.

The club could say ‘watch this space’.

Ethan said that the event had lots of people but he didn’t feel nervous.

“I had lots of fun, I’m proud of how I did for my first big indoor archery competition,” he said.

The youngest and oldest shooters, were national champions and overall Yering District Archers performed excellently and should be proud of the dedication and prac-

tice that the members contribute to the local club.

The club were most grateful Mr Ray Barrett Chairman of Bendigo Bank in Wandin/ Seville branch, who as our sponsor made the event happen and extended thanks also to Cr Tim Heenan, Shire of Yarra Ranges for mak-

ing the venue available and supplying the amenities.

The event was opened by one of our ongoing supporters, our Federal Member Mr Aaron Violi, who along with Ray Barrett,

the opening special ‘golden arrows’ cheered on by all present.

fired

Ron Baddeley, shooting in recurve 70+ division obtained a new state record for Victoria.

Pictures: SUPPLIED

Ethan shot very well in his division.

More than 800 archers compete annually in these championships.

Sean Perrin helped the Barkers gain their first goal against Mazenod. Pictures: MIKAYLA VAN LOON

Geordie Scott (right) slotted the ball into the goals to make it 2-5 after a penalty.

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