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Quirky post pets David and Harry, two brothers from Mooroolbark, have been busy painting and creating to get their new business My Garden Pet off the ground.

Coming from a desire to be able to visit family interstate, while also supporting other children at Christmas, the idea flourished into a popular venture.

Officially launching at a market on Saturday 2 December, the boys have received an influx of orders from the community already.

Their mum Elise couldn’t be more proud of the two of them, seeing them dedicate time and effort to the project to ensure it brings a smile to others.

To read more, turn to page 11 Mooroolbark’s David and Harry started their business My Garden Pet to pay to see their family in Queensland. 376473 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Christmas giving and counselling teams at Anchor last week.

The next round will head to the Yarra Ranges Proactive Policing Unit to be distributed to schools and community hubs.

Despite the support from the broader community, Rotary was particularly thankful to one woman who insisted on wrapping and tagging over 100 items of clothing and shoes to be gifted as part of the Wishing Tree.

Former Mount Evelyn resident Ann Watts collected the items over the year with the in-

tention of giving them to people in need.

Having raised three children as a single mum, Ann said “you never forget where you come from” and knowing the challenges people are facing, wanted to provide for others the way she wished she could have been all those years ago. Every person touched by the Wishing Tree project, whether those collecting, receiving or distributing, were astounded by the willingness of others to give to strangers.

“People are more generous now than what

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they’ve ever been,” Cire’s Community Education Manager Jenelle Strachan said.

Knowing the gifts would stay local, Jenelle said made a big difference for those who donate.

“That’s how a lot of people think, it’s all going to people in need locally,” Wishing Tree organiser Anne Van Horick said.

“It’s the generosity of the public that makes it all possible.”

To read more, turn to pages 8 and 9

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The spirit of giving has come alive in Lilydale over the last few weeks, leading up to the delivery of hundreds of gifts to Anchor.

For the third year, the Rotary Club of Lilydale has been overwhelmed by the generosity of the community to give back, even in a time of financial hardship facing many.

Receiving over 1000 presents for all ages up to 14-years-old and over $2000 worth of gift vouchers for those in their teens, the first delivery was handed over to the homelessness

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Woken by a crash

By Mikayla Van Loon A car crashed through the side of a house in Lilydale on Wednesday morning, with the driver and resident both making it out safely.

Emergency services responded to the rescue on the corner of Kidgell Street and Albert Hill Road around 8.15am on 6 December.

The driver, a man in his 80s, “was taken to Maroondah Hospital in a stable condition with an upper body injury”, Ambulance Victoria confirmed.

Likening the sound to an earthquake, the house’s resident Aaron opened his bedroom door to a plume of dust from the rubble caused by the collision.

The white sedan was said to have somewhat rolled down Albert Hill Road into the brick house, after crashing through the fence.

Owner of the house Garth Perkins said he received a call from his son Aaron just after 8am.

“Aaron rang me at quarter past eight, usually if he rings me at that time I know something’s wrong,” he said.

“He just said ‘a car has crashed into the house, can you come?’”

Working in the city, Garth travelled close to an hour to get back to Lilydale.

On arrival, Garth thought the car had just damaged the fence but realised soon after the sliding glass doors from the kitchen were demolished.

Hitting the section of house where the kitchen, laundry and bathroom line the back section of the house, with a patio and pergola, Aaron was lucky the bedroom where he was still in bed was unaffected.

Having only moved in 12 months ago and just replacing the sliding doors, it was a shock to find it smashed but Aaron and Garth were glad the driver wasn’t seriously injured.

Lilydale CFA extricated the driver from the vehicle for him to be transported to hospital via road ambulance. Lilydale SES then secured the structure with support beams.

Workers from Yarra Ranges Council also made an assessment of the damage.

The kitchen, laundry and bathroom were affected leaving only rubble behind.

The Lilydale Line is set to become the first Victorian rail line to be boom gate-free.

Premier Jacinta Allan and Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson announced that the last three level crossings along the Lilydale Line will be removed a year ahead of schedule, with works to ramp up in early 2024.

The remaining level crossings to be removed are at Coolstore Road in Croydon, Dublin Road in Ringwood East, and Cave Hill Road in Lilydale, while a level crossing at Bedford Road in Ringwood will also be removed.

Between 30 January and April 2024, crews will replace the Bedford Road level crossing with a 380-metre trench to take trains underneath the road, with buses replacing trains on sections of the Lilydale and Belgrave lines during this time, and Bedford Road to close to traffic for around two months.

Construction will continue at Dublin Road, with crews digging the 650-metre rail trench and building the new Ringwood East Station.

In Croydon, works to remove the Coolstore Road boom gates will progress from 30 January 2024, with the new Croydon Station expected to open by spring 2024.

Works to build a new pedestrian underpass at Cave Hill Road will also start in the coming weeks, with the road closed at the level crossing from 24 January 2024.

To keep updated, visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au

Fire investigation Detectives are seeking information after a fire broke out in Chirnside Park on Wednesday.

A grass fire on Edwards Road at about 3pm on 6 December burnt approximately 100 metres squared before CFA members were able to extinguish the blaze.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit is requesting any information from the community surrounding the circumstances.

If anyone witnessed any activity north of Paynes Road, or has any dashcam footage shortly before 3pm, please contact Yarra Ranges CIU on 9739 2401.

A house on the corner of Albert Hill Road and Kidgell Street in Lilydale has been damaged after a car ploughed through the brick home.

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Members of Lilydale SES worked to secure the structure and make the property safe after the car was removed by tow truck.

Grinches hit Lilydale home decorations A Lilydale family has been left distraught after five teens ruined their Christmas display in the early hours of Friday morning.

Police received reports of damage to property in and around The Gateway Estate in Lilydale at about 2am on 8 December.

Local police units were supported by Polair and the canine team to arrest the five males at about 5am.

Among those were a 16-year-old, two 15-year-olds and two 14-year-olds. They have been interviewed and released pending further enquiries.

Lilydale CFA member Kieran said the bri-

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gade reached out to the family to see if they could support them in any way.

“They came to our open day, so we would like to be able to help because they supported us,“ he said.

A member of the family impacted took to social media to warn others that their lights and decorations may also have been damaged.

Having hoped to bring joy and smiles to others by opening up their garden for people to look at, the decorations were destroyed in just a few moments.

Kieran said from what the family men-

tioned, they confronted the teens but the five of them continued to destroy the display.

Unable to afford to fix or replace the lights and decorations, the family said it is “beyond heartbreaking“.

But in the spirit of Christmas, generous donation offers have been received to bring some cheer back to this Lilydale family, with three young boys also surprised by a visit from the CFA on Saturday 9 December.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Fire danger period reminder The fire danger period will be enforced for residents of the Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox from mid-December.

CFA has announced fire restrictions for the three Local Government Areas (LGAs) beginning 1am on Monday 18 December.

Once the fire danger period has begun, fires cannot be lit in open air without a permit from CFA or a municipal fire prevention officer.

Fire danger periods are based on local conditions and take into account fuel moisture, fuel loads, weather and rainfall.

Residents are encouraged to burn off any garden waste they wish to prior to 18 December and when doing so to register their burnoff online at firepermits.vic.gov.au, by calling 1800 668 511 or by filling out a Burn Off Notification Form and emailing it to burnoffs@ esta.vic.gov.au.

If you have any green waste to dispose of once the Fire Danger Period is in place, please do so by placing it in your FOGO bin.

The fire danger period for the three LGAs is expected to end on 1 May 2024.

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Feline vaccine shortage

By Dongyun Kwon A feline vaccine shortage is making it difficult for Animal Aid to offer its services.

The vaccines currently in limited availability are a combination known as F3 vaccination, guarding against key diseases like enteritis (feline parvo) and feline calicivirus/feline herpesvirus (cat flu).

Yarra Ranges Council decided to pause the cat-trapping services due to the vaccine shortage.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Sophie Todorov said the vaccine shortage is having an impact across the country.

“While cat vaccine stocks are low, there is a very high risk of animals spreading illness to each other, especially when they’re in close confines, like in boarding and at Animal Aid,” Cr Todorov said.

“Until supplies improve, to reduce the risk of unnecessary and dangerous illness, we’re working with our partners at Animal Aid to reduce the number of cats entering the service, and for this reason, we’re pausing non-essential cat trapping.”

The shortage is caused by various factors and Animal Aid CEO Mark Menze said one of the main causes is the Covid pandemic.

“It was caused by ramping up with Covid vaccine manufacturing and the feline vaccinations got put on the back burner.”

There was also increased demand for vaccines as cat and kitten ownership surged during the pandemic.

Another cause is batch failures reported by some suppliers due to manufacturing errors.

To deal with the situation, Animal Aid had to make necessary adjustments to the vaccination and adoption procedures for cats.

Mr Menze said there are two main services that Animal Aid does which are affected by the shortage.

Animal Aid’s shelter resident cat.

A feline vaccine shortage is making it difficult for Animal Aid to offer its services.

Pictures: SUPPLIED “The first is our shelter service for the animals that are trying to get adoption-ready,” he said.

“Genuinely, cats have at least two vaccinations before they go into home for adoption and we are unable to do that, so what we’re currently doing is just vaccinating the ones that are most vulnerable and doing one vaccination instead of two.

“The second is a regular clinical service, but people with their own cats are likely to be unable to find vaccinations through private vet clinics at the moment, there are some but it’s

very elusive,” he said.

Animal Aid recommends keeping unvaccinated kittens indoors and away from roaming cats.

Surrender of adult cats is restricted without proof of vaccination in the last two years and kittens under six months would be accepted only by appointment if Animal Aid’s shelter capacity allows.

Adoption is still available for vaccinated, desexed and microchipped cats and kittens while unvaccinated adult cats will follow the normal adoption process including desexing

and other veterinary care.

Mr Menze said Animal Aid would not stop the service to find lost cats and kittens home despite the difficult situation.

“Under the council [Yarra Ranges Council] services, people bring lost cats into us all the time, so we try to find their homes and get them back to the owners, but only about 18 per cent of the cats, that come into our shelter, are actually sent back to their owners,” he said.

“People don’t chip identification microchipping] their animals which makes it very difficult for us to get them home, so for the remaining 80 per cent of cats, we put them through health checks and get them adoptionready.

“What that means is for those pets that are coming into our shelter, we don’t know if they’ve been vaccinated in the past, and now we can’t vaccinate them due to the shortage, normally we would vaccinate them on day three.”

The situation is currently evolving and it is estimated that the supply will be improved by March 2024.

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TRIP leaves lasting impact

By Callum Ludwig An important intervention for young drivers was held on Wednesday 6 December, aiming to make a lasting impact on the thoughts of the next generations of motorists.

After four years, the Yarra Valley Teenage Road Information Program (TRIP) returned to help encourage young drivers to think about their behaviour before they get behind the wheel.

Ambulance Victoria’s Yarra Ranges senior team manager and Lilydale SES Unit Controller Shaun Caulfield said there was a high level of attention to the message within the room.

“The program talks about physical injury, we talk about the road toll and the fact that the road toll is unacceptably high and it’s high in this local area, but it’s not just people dying on the roads that are the only outcomes that come out of poor choices,” he said.

“It was interesting looking around the room and seeing that a lot of the young pre-drivers, those who are probably on their Ls, were also taking in the information highly attentively and listening to the message,” “Hopefully it gets through to many people, but if it even gets through to just one person then we’ve achieved our goal.”

As of midnight 7 December, there have been 275 lives lost on Victorian roads this year, up 19.6 per cent from 2022.

Mr Caulfield said it’s really important for

Speaker Cain Trist at the Yarra Valley TRIP event.

Picture: SUPPLIED programs like TRIP to be available on a regular basis so young drivers can hear the message from other places that aren’t just mum and dad.

“To hear it from us as first responders, to hear people with lived experience of road trauma, whether it be someone who survived a crash or whether it be the family members of people who’ve died in a road crash, it’s incredibly important,” he said.

“It has a much greater impact if we stop the behaviours that cause the crashes in the first place, rather than just trying to limit the damage afterwards, and we want people to speak up when their friends are doing silly things in cars,”

“Whether it’s drink-driving or speeding or they’re on their phone, we want their peers when they’re in the car to say something and speak up that that behaviour is not acceptable.”

About 210 attendees were at the event, held at Heritage Funerals in Woori Yallock.

Zac Jones also spoke at the event, telling attendees the story of his crash which seriously injured all the passengers in the car and resulted in him going to jail.

Mr Jones said by the time he was 18 and had gotten his P plates, all of his reckless behaviour and negative habits got in the car with him.

“Between the ages of 13 and 18, I developed very bad substance abuse issues. I was hanging out with all the wrong people, got in trouble with the police, was expelled from eight schools and from the first time I got behind the wheel as a P-plater I was driving recklessly,” he said.

“The longer I got away with it, the more reckless I became. I wrote my first car off not long after getting it but it all culminated in me crashing my car drink-driving with four passengers in 2017.”

As a result of the crash, after hurtling through a red light while drunk, high and on a suspended license at 140km/h in Vermont, Mr Jones was sentenced to four years and nine months imprisonment in the County Court.

Aged only 22 at the time of sentencing, Mr

Jones served two and a half years and is out on parole currently.

Mr Jones said the thought of potentially stopping other young drivers making the same mistake he did was the reason he now does what he does.

“Being so acutely aware of the roll-on effect and how many people are affected by road trauma, it certainly helps me sleep at night knowing that I can take the horrible thing that I did and use it to prevent it from happening again,” he said.

“I saw counsellors while in jail and they really helped me, and by the time I got out, I was just really itching to give back and I believed that I could make some change.”

In his 2017 crash, Mr Jones suffered only minor injuries. His front seat passenger suffered serious injuries and was trapped for a time while the other passengers had severe injuries. They all survived.

Mr Jones, with his mother Jane, have gone on to write a book together called Why The Fallen?. It tells of Mr Jones’ story, the crash, his reconnection with family and his determination to do right.

Mr Jones encouraged any community groups, schools, sporting clubs or other organisations who would like him to share his story with them to reach out to him on Facebook at Zac Jones or Why the Fallen?, on Instagram at ‘ZacJonesPHNX’ or via email infowhythefallen@gmail.com

Wombat tragedies a reminder of need for care on roads

By Callum Ludwig

An old photo of Pearl at the Waratah Wildlife Shelter.

Picture: SUPPLIED side of Dalry Road (near the Don Road end).

Pearl had been marked and appeared to have had a joey cut from her pouch.

Ms Jeganathan said if you hit an animal, the first thing to do is call Wildlife Victoria.

“They’ve got a lot of the carers and rescuers

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usually on its back, it means that its pouch has been checked. Anyone can do a pouch check; check the animal’s gender by looking for testicles first, which can be clearly seen if it’s male and if it is female, you can pull open the pouch, have a look and feel for any movement. Ms Jegenathan said she wanted to remind people to drive slowly and carefully and be conscious of the potential for wildlife.

“We could avoid a lot of incidents, not all of them, there’s always going to be unfortunate accidents where people just cannot stop in time,” she said.

“Driving a little bit slower, keeping your eyes peeled, try not to get distracted by the radio or the phone or whatever, and to know that if you see an animal grazing on the side of a road, not to assume that just because they’ve seen you, they’re not going to cross the road,” “When it comes to roads and our wildlife, they just have no comprehension of how dangerous it is. Pass them wide and slow, if you’ve got your high beams on, dip your lights so you are not blinding them and don’t assume that they’ve seen you and won’t panic and jump out on the road.”

Following the death of Pearl on 2 December, Ms Jeganathan is seeking information from anyone who knows what happened or checked her pouch and can be contacted at 0400 882 704.

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Wildlife continues to be hit and left to die on our Yarra Ranges roads but a little bit more wariness can go a long way.

Not every accident can be avoided but there are ways to help animals that have been struck, especially if a joey is involved. Raewyn Jeganathan from the Waratah Wildlife Shelter said wombats, roos and other animals getting hit on our roads is a very regular occurrence.

“There is always an issue with animals being hit on the road and I don’t know how we can get it through to people but if they just drive a little bit slower in the evening and the early morning and be aware that there’s potentially going to be wildlife crossing the road,” she said.

“Even if they do hit something, they can at least call and try and get help for the animal and check for the joeys.”

In recent weeks, two particular sad stories of wombats being hit on Upper Yarra roads have led to the Waratah Wildlife Shelter. In mid-November, Ms Jeganthan appealed to the public to be on the lookout for a wombat joey near Lusatia Park Road in Woori Yallock after a mother was hit and moved to a gutter on the side of the road with severe injuries, with her joey nowhere to be found. At the start of December, Ms Jeganathan found a wombat that she had raised at the shelter, Pearl, dead on the

on their books, so they’ll send a message out to the people in the area wherever the animal’s been reported from so that somebody can get out there,” she said.

“This is potentially better than calling somebody like me directly because I’m just one person and if I can’t help, I’ll be telling you to call Wildlife Victoria so it minimises the leg work.”

When an animal such as a wombat or kangaroo with a joey is hit, the joey may be flung from or remain in the animal’s pouch, so always check the pouch for a joey first, and if there is no sign of a joey but the animal is actively lactating, check the surrounding area.

Wombats may also leave a joey in their burrow when they go out to forage, so if a joey is spotted in the days after, it is important to call a wildlife specialist. Ms Jeganathan said it is important to get a few pictures of the area, do a pin drop on Google Maps or be able to describe the area after hitting an animal.

“Even if you just have a good description of the location, such as ‘out the front of such and such number with the bright blue letterbox near the stump’ or something like that, when our rescuers do go out, it makes it easier for us to locate the animal,” she said.

“If the animal’s not where the person is described, then we know that it’s moved, but we are looking in the right spot.”

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Arts, Music and Culture award winners Amber and Charlie Canning.

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Young Entrepreneur award winner Jessica Course.

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Passionate Advocate award winner Hannah Zinnack.

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Showcasing our youth

By Callum Ludwig The youth of the Yarra Ranges were congratulated and commended for their achievements on Monday 4 December.

Yarra Ranges Council’s annual Celebrating YOUth awards were held at the Civic Centre with winners and nominees aged 12-25 from across the region in attendance.

Jessica Course was the winner of the Young Entrepreneur award for her activewear business Jessie Clair Active aimed at making activewear that is functional and age-appropriate for teens.

Jessica said she had always been interested in entrepreneurship and saw the need for activewear with both support and coverage where it’s needed.

“I’ve been fortunate to build an amazing community and that’s both online and in person and for the future, I hope to open a store,” she said.

“I’m currently stocked in two stores, both here in Melbourne and up in Queensland, but to have a store of my own would be a big goal.”

Over 200 attendees came along for the awards night, including the friends and families of award winners and honourable mentions.

Jacob Neil was a joint-winner of the Passionate Advocate award for his involvement in boards and groups like the Alannah Madeline Foundation and Project Rockit and said his biggest takeaway has been a greater appreciation, not just in talking to people, but for other’s experiences.

“Project Rockit was the company I did the most with, I did their IRL (In Real Life) and Intimate Imaged Unwrapped programs, both of which were more focused on relationships in an online space and with a big focus on having a young person explain their experience rather than being told by an older person what their experience was,” he said.

“I enjoyed the whole experience, you’d leave a few of the sessions feeling heavy, but like the communication and the talking, especially with these groups, everyone was chosen for different experiences and it was drastically different to anything I had thought of.”

Hannah Zinnack was the other recipient of the Passionate Advocate award for work with young carers, working with Eastern Health in both clinical and community spaces.

Hannah said she received for the work she had done in mental health over the last few years, especially the mental health of young people who are carers of people with mental health challenges.

“I’ve had the experience of growing up with my mum who had bipolar and my mental health issues as well, so I’ve been trying to bring awareness to young people who do care for a family member, especially around mental health because it’s an invisible thing that people don’t often see,” she said.

“Sometimes it’s terrifying to be able to speak about your experience as a young person because there is that power from people who are older, so having these spaces where kids can talk about it, it’s quite healing.”

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The winners and honourable mentions who were in attendance for the Celebrating YOUth awards.

School or Community Improvement award winner Ethan Prentice.

Picture: CALLUM LUDWIG Just shy of 50 nominations in total were received for the awards this year.

Ethan Prentice was the winner of the School or Community Improvement award for his work with Yarra Valley FM and promoting the local and Victorian music scene and he said he liked the idea of pointing out the local music scene having seen local gigs, met local musicians and been to different community music events.

“My show is on Tuesday night, from nine to midnight and is called Live to Ground and it’s for local people to listen to local music, it’s all Melbourne-based, or at least all Victoriabased, the furthest I’ve stretched the definition of Melbourne is some people from Geelong and some from Wangaratta,” he said.

“One of the big things moving forward that I want to do is to connect artists together, I love the idea of introducing bands like that

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Passionate Advocate award winner Jacob Neil. Picture: CALLUM LUDWIG

come from Geelong, Ballarat or Wangaratta, to bands who are local to Healesville or here or even closer into the city, possibly people who they’ve never played a gig with.”

The musical theme of awards doesn’t end there, with local band Tudor Club, who have been recently touring and releasing new songs and music videos often, opening the night as well as a jazz performance from nominees Jerush and Yoshi and an acoustic performance from another local singer/songwriter Olivia Mae. But taking out the Arts, Music and Culture award was young brother/sister hard rock/ heavy metal duo Amber and Charlie Canning, who have been playing together for five years.

Amber said they were extremely grateful and pretty shocked when they heard they won because there were a lot of nominations.

“For me, I just love performing, particularly

on big stages in front of heaps of people and hopefully one day we will have more festival gigs, we also just had our album release so we’re hoping to get another one out as well,” Amber said.

“We have busked, but I’m not a big fan of busking I’ve got to be honest, but I do like performing, there’s just something in it that makes it really fun,” Charlie said.

Willow Swaneveld was the winner of the Resilience and Perseverance Award but was unable to attend.

Honourable mentions were: Bella O’Hara -Passionate Advocate Award, Dakotah - Resilience & Perseverance, Nikki Cormack - Young Entrepreneur, Stephanie Scott - Arts, Music & Culture, Chin Homework Club - School or Community Improvement.

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History stalwart bows out

By Mikayla Van Loon As a stalwart of Lilydale’s history, Sue Thompson has achieved a great many things during her time with the historical society.

Serving as president for nearly 20 years over two terms, first in the 1990s and again in 2015, Ms Thompson has made the decision to step down for health reasons.

From a young “kid at school” Ms Thompson always had a love of history, something she dedicated three of her schooling subjects to to learn about American, British and Australian history.

“I love doing Australian history. My grandmother on my father’s side was still alive in those days so I sat her down and got her to tell our family history and I wandered around the cemeteries and found the graves,” she said.

“So it started an interest and I always found Australian history absolutely fascinating. So did British and American because they all hang together in their own way.”

By 1972, when her children were small, she was looking for something to occupy her time and an ad in the newspaper sparked an interest.

“There was a little ad in the newspaper saying ‘correspondents wanted at the Lilydale Express’. So I trundled up and had to talk to them and that’s how I got into journalism. I got paid five cents a line,” Ms Thompson said.

“That got me out and about in the community and got me involved in a lot of community activities as well.”

When the 1980s rolled around and the centenary of the Lilydale Express was fast approaching, founding members of the Lilydale and District Historical Society, Leigh Blackburn and Sandy Ross, joined forces with Ms Thompson to produce the 100-year history of the newspaper.

It was this that allowed Ms Thompson to combine her two passions - history and publishing.

Reflecting on one of the biggest achievements of the Society as a member, Ms Thompson said the establishment of the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum comes to mind.

“One of the key things everyone forgets about is we have the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum trust. This was an absolute baby of Leigh Blackburn.

“He always wanted to establish a trust because he wanted to be able to make sure whatever materials people had stayed in the community in a secure way, and he never let up on that and we finally got a trust set up.”

During the centenary of the town in 1972, Mr Blackburn and Mr Ross, as well as a few others, put on a display in the old council building on Castella Street, now the museum.

Filling it with artefacts, photographs and historical items, the families who’d donated the items didn’t want them returned and so they became a permanent part of the collection.

“They catalogued everything. Recorded who gave everything; we still have those books as well. So we had a collection. Pamela Vesty very generously gave quite a few bits and pieces to us and the Society decided Melba would be a focus and we always had a display of Melba.”

Realising that being “custodians of this was a big responsibility”, “we didn’t have the skills” to look after things like textiles and so the Shire of Lillydale established a Museum Board of Management in the late 1980s.

Hiring the first curator for the museum, Moya McFadzean, “the museum started to evolve with the Society’s support” to become what it is today.

Ms Thompson has always taken somewhat of a hard line approach to insisting on the importance of history in every part of the Yarra Ranges.

“I keep trying to explain to people, history is not just about the past. What we have today is what the past created for us. You’ve got the First Nations’ history, you’ve got the Europeans and their history, you’ve got all the different migrations that are coming,” she said.

“Everybody along that continuum is adding, as we go along, to our history we have today and my big goal has been to infiltrate mailcommunity.com.au

Sue Thompson with the golden centenary edition of the Lilydale Express which started her on a path to president of the Lilydale Historical Society.

378495 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS if you like really into so many of these things like the place plan or structure plan.”

That’s why with the Maroondah Highway skyrail, natural stone has been interwoven into the design.

“We all talk about a sense of place. We only have a sense of place if you understand what that place was. How it evolved and why is it like it is today?

“If you don’t ask those questions you don’t understand the stories that go behind them.

Like why was Lilydale Station put there when it floods? That was because David Mitchell wanted it there because that suited him. He didn’t want to go the original route because there was limestone there and he wanted to get to it.

“So there’s a significance in why they do what they do. History is all of us, there’s no them and us, it’s all of us, and that’s why I try to get that message across.”

This fierce but humble championing of

Lilydale’s history led to the recognition of a number of buildings and street trees under a heritage overlay this year.

Within the society itself, Ms Thompson said the smaller impacts of publishing small history books and establishing the only Dame Nellie Melba website “gives us presence in that wider world, which is terribly important”.

Despite stepping down and handing over the reins to Maria McCarthy, Ms Thompson will remain immediate past president of the Society.

It is still her hope that a policy, through Yarra Ranges Council, will be developed to ensure local history groups and their wealth of knowledge will be consulted when it comes to infrastructure projects.

“We’ve been pushing very hard for a heritage policy, for want of a better word. Every application goes past the First Nations people.

“We should go past the heritage people.

The planning people look at it, Melbourne Water looks at it, everybody looks at it but they don’t refer it to the local historical society.

“Buildings can get pulled down in the meantime and nobody gives a continental and it’s too late when they’re gone.”

Proud of her collaboration on the Art and Sole project with Wurundjeri Senior Elder Aunty Doreen Garvey Wandin, Ms Thompson said “we are of the one mind”.

In 2021, Ms Thompson was recognised by the History Council of Victoria for her dedication to history and its advocacy.

“I’m particularly proud that I won the inaugural Jane Hansen award. I didn’t expect that. When you go through the list of people, there was only one other person who wasn’t a professional historian.”

Ms Thompson won’t be disappearing from the Society completely and still has items on the agenda to achieve.

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Gifts deliver on wishes

By Mikayla Van Loon Christmas came early for a number of children supported by Anchor thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the community who gave a gift to the Rotary Club of Lilydale’s Wishing Tree.

Handing over the gifts to the staff at Anchor on Tuesday 5 December, all were incredibly grateful knowing the people they work with would get a present no matter their circumstances.

Expanding to reach pretty much every child and teenager Anchor supports already, either in counselling or homelessness, this year enough gifts were received to ensure families who may reach a tough spot closer to Christmas can also select a present.

“For presents and food hampers, usually you have to get your name on a list in September but most people, especially crisis clients, don’t know they’re going to be in crisis in September,” Talia said.

“One of the things last year and again this year that’s really made me feel a bit more confident is just knowing that we will have people come through over the next couple of weeks and we will have people coming a couple of days before Christmas and because of the community’s generosity and [Rotary’s] effort, we actually will have some things for them at that point too,” Anita said.

Laying out over 1000 gifts that had been donated in their lounge room, project organisers Gerry and Anne Van Horick invited Anchor staff to come and essentially ‘go shopping’ for presents.

Being able to select specific items, Anita said it was wonderful to know they “were exactly what some of the children had asked and hoped for”.

With the financial situation many people are facing, Gerry said “given the circumstances, people’s generosity has been overwhelming”.

Lilydale Library’s Tiffany, Rotary’s Gerry, Anchor’s Peter Dinsdale and Rotary’s Anne handed over the gift vouchers.

Rotary Club of Lilydale members delivered the donated presents to Anchor’s staff on Tuesday 5 December.

Pictures: MIKAYLA VAN LOON Places like Genesis Health and Fitness received a donation of 10 children’s bikes, while Heritage and Heritage Funerals donated two cars worth of items.

Not to mention Lilydale Library’s book sale raising over $700 in vouchers to help reach this year’s total of over $2000.

“People have been able to put smiles on a lot of kids’ faces,” Gerry said.

For the businesses behind the present gathering, they too were surprised by the continued generosity of people in the community.

Cire’s Community Education Manager Jenelle Strachan said with the three Cire hubs collecting gifts this year, it became clear that where people could donate, they did.

“A lot of people are doing it tough, everyone can understand where people are coming from. So I suppose if they have something to give, they want to give it because they know the cost of living is through the roof, and there are kids out there who will miss out or not get very much for Christmas,” she said.

“Some parents have to choose between a roof over the child’s head and food on the table as opposed to a beautiful gift they can get. So I think this year, what I found more heartwarming is the gifts that people gave.”

Gerry said despite some businesses being able to exceed last year, other’s really struggled, showing the impact costs are having on everyone this year.

A range of presents for all age groups were able to be selected by Anchor’s staff.

“Charity begins at home, so if they can’t afford stuff for their own kids, it’s highly unlikely they’re going to buy something for someone else, which is understandable,” Rotary member Barb Lawrence said.

For Jenelle, knowing the gifts would be staying locally makes all the difference to supporting the cause.

“It gave the community something to be involved in and also to know the gift they’re buying and they’re giving, is going to go to children in the local area, I think that’s important, “With other wishing trees, as amazing as they are, you don’t know where the gift goes. So knowing these are local families that are going to benefit from them, it’s fantastic.”

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Clothing and shoes of all sizes were hand selected by Ann.

After a full night and morning, the presents were wrapped and tagged for donation.

Giving back in time of need

By Mikayla van Loon The generosity of one great grandmother will ripple through the Lilydale and Mount Evelyn community over Christmas despite her distance.

Former Mount Evelyn resident Ann Watts, nee Dean, collected over 100 items of clothing and shoes which were donated to the Rotary Club of Lilydale’s Wishing Tree project.

“My mum lives in Warrnambool and she’s been very unwell. So she decided this year, instead of giving her grandchildren and great grandchildren big gifts, when she saw clothes on sale she thought, ‘right, I’m going to start collecting them and at the end of the year give them to families,’” Ann’s daughter Amanda Ball said.

“Because it’s so hard economically for families at the moment, she collected them all, wrapped them up and wanted to give them to families in need to help support the community.”

Living in the hillside suburb as a single mum during the 1960s, Ann knew the challenges then of financially providing and wanted to do her part to make it that bit easier for others.

Getting the entire family involved, Ann, 79, travelled from Warrnambool to Wonga Park with Amanda’s children and grandchildren gathering to help wrap the presents.

“My daughter-in-laws and my sons came over and they all started at six and they kept going through until 11,” Amanda said.

“Then the next day they even offered to do more, writing the tags because my mum said ‘if you’re going to give a gift, you’ve got to give it right’.”

The tags outlined what was in the gift and the sizes, so it could be given to the right people.

Telling Amanda that “you never forget where you come from”, Ann was reflecting on the challenges of raising three children on her own.

“She said ‘in my time, I would have loved somebody to just drop a parcel off at my door but I wasn’t going to ask anyone for help, everyone else was struggling around me’.”

Sharing in the spirit of giving, Amanda said not only was it incredible of her mum to do what she did, it was a beautiful thing for the family to be involved in.

“It was so beautiful. Would I do it again?

Probably I got more out of doing this than I have wrapping presents for family in a normal routine.

“To know that when you’re wrapping this gift, somebody’s going to open it, their child’s going to open it and think, ‘Wow’. I could imagine that family, whoever it is, would go ‘oh my gosh, thank you so much’.

“You could feel it in the air, that the families will just be so grateful that it was one less thing they had to worry about at Christmas.”

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Ann Watts (centre) travelled from Warrnambool and was helped by her family to wrap the gifts. her mother’s footsteps, Amanda said it may not be the same project next year but she would like to give back in some way.

“It’ll be a great example for everyone, just to give one less present and put it in a basket.”

With Amanda being the manager of Cire’s early learning centres, Ann was able to donate to the Rotary via a present collection box at the centre.

To offer their thanks to Ann for her generosity, knowing that families in their Mount Evelyn community may be supported, the

staff at Cire hosted a morning tea for her.

“She said she has never really had such a warm thank you. She was just so overwhelmed by the way they care and they showed her appreciation.

“She said out of all what she’s done in her life, the centre, what they did for her with the morning tea, she was so humbled by the way they cared so much.”

As someone who has done “so much charity work in her life”, Amanda said once she’d donated the wrapped gifts and seen her fam-

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“In Warrnambool, they have these bags and they get delivered to every house and you fill it with non-perishable food and somebody comes to pick them up,” Amanda said.

“That’s what she had to do, that’s what she had to get back for to make sure she could go shopping and to make sure she could fill up a bag of food to be collected.

“I said ‘you could get your neighbour to do that’ and she said ‘no, then it wouldn’t be coming from me’.”

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By Mikayla van Loon A number of students from Gladesville Primary School just became the first to graduate from Swinburne’s Children’s University program.

Seeing them attend various locations on weekends, in school holidays and after school, the program is all about expanding the students’ learning outside the classroom.

“So you had to go to say Sea Life and once you went there to explore, you would get a stamp,” Mia said.

“It’s basically just any learning you do outside school counts as something and they’ve partnered with places like ACMI and and then libraries and Puffing Billy and stuff like that,” Ben said.

With each activity or visit to a place counted for hours, the aim was to accumulate 30 hours of external learning in their passport.

For Chloe, getting to visit the Croydon Library was her favourite place to go to gain her hours.

Ben said for him, he was able to collect his hours from attending out of school hours (OSH) care and doing a number of activities there.

“They gave you 10 hours per OSH, and I’ve done three terms of OSH this year. So I got 30 hours just from that,” he said.

Other ways to gain the 30 hours was by doing online activities or participating in a sport.

“They even have a portal that you can go on and look at the different activities you can do,” Ben said.

“If you do any sport outside of school you can log them into Children’s University and you can get hours for them. I think most sports have an individual thing, but if you can’t find your sport there’s just a general sports reflection.”

Not only was it “fun” but Ben said it was ex-

Gladesville Primary School students who graduated from the Children’s University Swinburne. citing to receive a certificate, as well as a “self esteem boost”.

Getting to attend a proper graduation with the cap and gown, Ben, Chloe and Mia said it

was a great experience and they “even threw the hats up”.

Being only the second year of Swinburne’s program and only the first time students from

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Every post’s a pet winner

By Mikayla van Loon Two young entrepreneurs from Mooroolbark have kick started their own venture to support a children’s charity, while growing their ability to visit family. Brothers and best friends Harry, 9, and David, 6, launched their business, My Garden Pet, on Saturday 2 December at the Kids Stocking Stuffer Market in Officer. Their mum Elise said after being given the Barefoot Kids book at Christmas last year, ideas started to flow and the entrepreneurial spirit grew. But more than that it was a desire to be able to visit family in Queensland that inspired the brothers to make some money of their own.

“My sister and her two kids, Emily and Tyler…they used to live two streets away but they moved to Queensland for their dad’s work,” Elise said.

“We try to get up once a year, or they come here but now it’s getting a little bit trickier with three kids. So they thought, ‘Oh, well, let’s start a business and then we can pay for Emily and Tyler to come down or we can go up and visit them’.”

Having hosted a cordial store over Easter, where Harry and David donated the money to the Royal Children’s Hospital, Elise said it was an element the brothers wanted to work into their business plan.

“We’re always teaching them you have to give back because it helps people smile. It’s a good trait to have in life. You don’t just make money for yourself, you make money to give to others,” she said. Taking a neighbour up on the offer of some old fence palings, Harry helped dismantle the fence and then sand and prime them. From there Harry and David decided to paint quirky looking animals onto the palings, the first going to their aunty with bright coloured chickens.

As word spread, orders started rolling in, with one lady picking up five garden pets and soon the boys were running out of palings. But with the generosity of the community, Totally Precise Fencing stepped in twice to donate old fence palings for the boys to use.

“Everyone’s happy to donate their old fence palings and the boys are thrilled to get them every delivery, they get excited about the different textures and little nooks and crannies that they can work with, with their little face design.

“So at the moment, they’re doing the chickens, but some of the comments were ‘can you do some owls, or what about some dogs? And what about an Australian animal series?’

“So one lady wants them for an Airbnb that she has out in the countryside. So they just write down their little orders and their ideas for the different animals.”

Attending the market despite the pouring rain, Elise said it was a great experience for the boys and everyone was extremely interested in their idea.

“Everyone was really impressed with the uniqueness of it. It wasn’t like a key ring or something you’re used to seeing at a market, it was something a little bit unique or out of the ordinary.”

Elise said she couldn’t be more proud of the dedication Harry and David have shown, fitting in their painting and orders around their other activities like basketball and piano, as well as budgeting for all their supplies. Seeing as it is Christmas time, Elise said the boys plan to reach a certain point before they select some gifts to be donated for other children this year.

“It’s just opening up everyone’s eyes that this is a chance where you can buy one of their garden pets to give to somebody else but then in return, they’re also giving to somebody to make their Christmas smile as well.”

With lots of ideas to ensure My Garden Pet continues, Elise said she “hopes it’s not just a fleeting thing over Christmas”.

“Hopefully it grows for them. It’s something they love and enjoy…and hopefully, My Garden Pet goes and makes a whole heap of people’s gardens and people really happy.”

My Garden Pet can be found on Facebook to either follow Harry and David’s journey or to place an order.

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The unlikely tandem tallied upwards of $30,000 from their family Christmas photos and then selected four charities to each receive

$8400 to help make the lives of children better.

The four recipients of the funds included: Backpacks 4 Vic Kids, A Better Life For Foster Kids, HeartKids and Chum Creek’s Good Life Farm. The organisations shared how the funds had already been put to good use.

Backpacks 4 Vic Kids CEO and founder Sally Beard told Star Mail the donation came as a “delightful surprise”.

“We’re very, very grateful on behalf of the children, whose lives that it will impact,” she said. “We have absolutely put that money to good use.”

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Ruby Fields hits the stage

By Mikayla van Loon Australian indie rock musician Ruby Fields made her way out to Mount Evelyn on Thursday night, playing a gig as part of the ALWAYS LIVE Gonna Be Good series.

Debuting two new songs, while playing a selection of her hits like ‘Dinosaurs’, ‘Kitchen’, ‘P Plates’ and ‘Ritalin’ the crowd was buzzing with excitement for the local York on Lilydale show on 7 December.

As one of the final performances to hit stages on the outskirts of Melbourne and in the regions, ALWAYS LIVE CEO Steve Smith said “it’s been tremendous”.

“It’s a statewide, major event and we place a large focus on the ‘burbs and really it is about getting artists out into the pubs,” he said.

With the entire lineup of shows running over 17 days from 24 November to 10 December, the Ruby Fields performance closed out the Gonna Be Good series, which also saw bands like Holy Holy and Temper Trap travel to venues across the state.

“Seeing the Temper Trap at the Pier Hotel in Frankston really shows the scale of what this major event can do to help local markets from an economic point of view and in terms of employment,” Mr Smith said.

Despite the economic benefits for smaller townships and businesses, Mr Smith said postCovid, events of this kind are more important than ever.

“Music is a great tonic and is a great way for people to gather, especially in the current economic situation, it can put a smile on faces just for a moment.”

Mr Smith said ALWAYS LIVE was the brainchild of the late music industry stalwart Michael Gudinski, who in 2018 brought the idea to the table and “convinced the Victorian gov-

The York on Lilydale crowd enjoyed some of Ruby Fields’ biggest hits like P Plates and Ritalin.

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The gig was part of the statewide live music event ALWAYS LIVE.

ernment to support the live music capital”.

Unable to get the event going prior to the pandemic, Mr Smith said they “kept developing” throughout the lockdowns to bring the Foo Fighters to Geelong at GMHBA Stadium in 2022.

“They played to 40,000 and there has been nothing quite like it at that venue. It was the kick start to ALWAYS LIVE.” This year’s program saw 400 artists per-

meant the bigger artists like Christina Aguilera and Zach Bryan bolstered the schedule of performances and gave support acts the opportunity to open for some of the biggest American artists.

Mr Smith said ALWAYS LIVE “is intended to be an annual event” with the dates for next year already picked for 22 November to 8 December and artists locked in for 2024 and some for 2025.

form, 300 from Victoria, across 63 live events in 30 different suburbs.

“The breadth of what we’re doing makes this event unique. Sometimes it might be the very first stage an artist has performed on, so it gives garage bands and emerging acts a chance to perform,” Mr Smith said.

“We’re trying to have a program for everyone, so emerging artists get a slot.”

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Exhibition features diverse water stories from four artists

By Dongyun Kwon YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub has launched another exhibition, Water Stories.

Four local artists, Carolyn Rogers, Gabriele Pelling, Karen Ridley and Kate Taylor participated in the exhibition with their diverse individual styles and chosen mediums to tell their water stories.

The artists encourage viewers to think about the significance and the value of preserving water, animals and nature through their art pieces.

Artist Carolyn Rogers said the exhibition originally came from two concepts, their love for water and their water-based artwork.

“Kate and I first decided that it’d be really good if we could actually combine our skills and have an exhibition,” she said.

“Along the journey, we asked Karen to join us because we’d seen her beautiful work and it just fitted so well and, further to that, we asked another artist Gabriele and she brought her work.

“It actually balances all four of our workflows together, so it becomes a beautiful collection of stories about water.”

Rogers is a textile artist who is also into polymer clay work and said water plays a spiritual role revered by all cultures and the source of myths and legends.

“I have been a textile artist for about 40 years. I moved into polymer clay work because I love three-dimensionality and being able to create creatures from my imagination,” she said.

“I’m from the fantasy side of it and I create creatures that I would like to see come from the Australian bush, the Water Caller is an Australian bush gnome whose call has changed with the environmental impacts in forests, oceans and waterways.

“But I also tried a new thing, marrying timber with stitch in my miniature landscapes and so being able to combine that with polymer clay toadstools, mosses and lichens on timber.”

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outcome and wants to do more.

“It’s good to be able to step out and do something different, challenge myself, learn new skills and also take myself in a different direction that maybe I hadn’t thought I could go,” she said.

Kate Taylor is a nature-themed fibre artist.

“I don’t just do water stories, I do animals and animals rely on us looking after our nature and our water, if we don’t look after our nature, our water and creatures, we won’t be here,” she said.

“I mostly work with wool and silk fibres and I also do watercolour paintings and pastel paintings.

“I had three mediums primarily and I don’t often step outside of those, but mostly I do 3D sculptures, pictures, paintings in wool fibres.”

Karen Ridley uses textiles and mixed media for her artwork.

Ridley said she likes to work from the emotional side of life and water often is connected with emotions.

“I’ve used textiles in the collage of wetlands but I also do acrylic painting. I’ve used nature like leaves and things to print,” she said.

“I also do sculpturing as well which I often incorporate upcycled fabrics and saris. I like to use upcycled which is part of my ethos of environment and water and saving the planet from global warming.”

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By Callum Ludwig The 2023 Yarra Ranges Community Changemakers class celebrated their work with a graduation event recently, reflecting on a year’s worth of discussions and advocacy.

Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Sophie Todorov said the Community Changemakers is a program that they’re incredibly proud of at Council.

“It has been so wonderful to see the transformative journey of the 21 community members from this year’s graduating class,” she said.

“The graduation event itself was a vibrant mix of culture, recognition and reflection, and we also had graduates from previous years also share their personal leadership journeys within the community.”

The Community Changemakers program provides a platform for community-orientated residents to socialise, connect and share ideas with others in the Yarra Ranges, while also being able to put potential projects, upgrades or ideas for initiatives to the council.

Cr Todorov said the graduates have achieved so much during the program, which has focused on their personal growth, leadership

qualities and how to make an impact in their local community.”

“Myself, Cr Skelton and Cr Fullagar attended the event and we extended our heartfelt recognition of the talents and achievements of the participants and welcomed them all to reach out to their local Ward councillor for support in future if needed,” she said.

“The projects that this year’s graduates are looking to undertake to make a difference are quite diverse, including exploring a BMX/skatepark in Montrose, safer pedestrian crossings in the Upper Yarra, volunteering projects, and championing environmental education and advocacy in the Dandenong Ranges,” “The program will continue in 2024 and 2025, so we encourage any community members wishing to be part of the next round to keep an eye out for future communications from Council on how to apply.”

Participants in the Community Changemakers program this year were required to be available for 10 sessions taking place between late May and October, having access to a computer or tablet with an internet connection for online sessions and access to transport for in-person sessions.

Prepare for heat and wind With temperatures soaring and showers and thunderstorms hitting the region on Friday 8 December, with similar forecasts into this week and throughout summer, Worksafe is urging businesses to be prepared and have a plan for inclement conditions.

WorkSafe Executive Director of Health and Safety Narelle Beer said employers need to ensure tasks are carried out safely and that they make accommodations and prepare for extreme conditions. “In extreme heat it’s crucial that employers take all possible steps to reduce the risk of dehydration and heat illnesses such as heat rash, fainting, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which can be life-threatening,” she said.

“Where there is high risk of fire, employers must also ensure they are not carrying out any work activities that may provide an ignition source, such as welding or other hot works.”

Employers should consult with their workers and HSRs, prepare a tailored strategy for their individual circumstances and ensure workers are educated on how to recognise heat-related illnesses in themselves and others. “If outside, reschedule strenuous work for a cooler part of the day, and ensure that workers have access to plenty of cold water and a cool place to take a break,” Dr Beer said.

“It’s also important to take precautions for indoor workers, especially in spaces without air conditioning or ventilation – particularly where heat can be retained indoors for longer and exceed outdoor temperatures.”

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convulsions and clumsiness.

As well as rescheduling physically demanding work to cooler parts of the day, employers should instruct employees to work from a cooler location, wear light clothing that still provides adequate protection, take extra rest breaks in a cool area, ensure workers have access to cool water and are staying hydrated and use mechanical aids to reduce physical exertion.

Dr Beer urged employers to ensure sites and materials were secure on days were strong winds are set to strike. “Partially built structures must be well supported to withstand strong winds, and loose tools and materials stored away or tied down to prevent them from being blown around,” she said.

“Things like temporary fencing, roof sheets, tools and debris can easily become a danger to workers and the public in high winds.”

In windy conditions, a worksite should be kept clean with objects that could become airborne secured, structures should be examined and strengthened to ensure they will remain standing during strong winds, and scaffolding and other temporary structures should be secured so they can’t be blown over.

Where possible, re-schedule work until conditions improve (e.g. cease crane operations until wind speeds turn to acceptable levels) and when work proceeds, wear eye protection to stop dust and debris from blowing into the eyes as well as wear fall protection and secure ladders at the top and bottom. Workers should also be careful when handling large flat items, such as signs, as they can act as a sail.

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Reasons for The worst films of 2023 tummy pain Tummy pain is common in children and presents with multiple symptoms including constipation, diarrhoea, cramp, leg pain, poor appetite and nausea. It can be upsetting for children and equally concerning for parents.

Natural medicine can be of great relief.

It is imperative to identify and treat the cause/s of functional abdominal pain for complete resolution. Triggers must also be identified as this will prevent recurrence while your child recovers.

Nobody likes to see their child endure ongoing pain or feel unwell with lethargy, picky eating, nausea and ongoing pain. It can be hard knowing what else to do especially if you feel you have tried all options from the GP to the Pharmacist. However, this is a great opportunity to assess the problem from a holistic viewpoint, especially given the gut is affected by multiple external and internal factors.

Tummy pain is often multifaceted, complex and very individualised yet, a thorough and detailed assessment can yield great results.

Take nutrient deficiency for example, this can be a common cause of muscle cramp and altered movement resulting in constipation.

Pain can also be caused by altered signalling systems in the body which are dependent on an array of nutrients to support physiological function.

Low grade inflammation can drive tummy pain and should be resolved. Deficiency of essential fatty acids, leaky gut syndrome and food sensitivity will all cause a degree of irri-

2023 is defined by strikes and implosions.

Rallying for fair compensation in the streaming era and safeguards against AI content, the Writer’s Guild of America went on strike on May 2, with the SAG-AFTRA American actors union following suit on July 14. The writers strike saw a favourable resolution on September 27, and the actors strike finally ended on November 9 (although the final deal still has some concerning details about AI actor likenesses). These strikes significantly disrupted Hollywood productions, with many films and shows delayed or cancelled (and Bill Maher and Drew Barrymore were very tone-deaf in their intent to resume their respective shows without their writers). One big casualty was Part 2 of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, which now has a projected March 2024 release.

The blockbuster bubble is bursting. With uneven quality and lack of direction after Avengers: Endgame and the costly flop that was the Secret Invasion show, audiences are finally getting tired of the MCU, and 2023 is full of box-office failures. Blockbusters are now so unsustainably expensive to make, market and distribute (yet, ironically, dimea-dozen) that films such as Fast X, The Little Mermaid, Indiana Jones 5, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and The Flash can each make hundreds of millions of dollars but fail to break even and thus cost their studios hundreds of millions (and Mission Impossible 7 was reportedly only profitable thanks to an insurance payout). The Hollywood blockbuster machine is collapsing and the big studios need to stop spending fortunes they can’t get back.

After all the upheavals in the film industry and beyond, the bad movies of 2023 were overall not that bad. It also hurts to see so many indie films end up in my list. But bad is bad and negative criticism is constructive criticism, so here are my picks for the ten worst films of 2023.

10. The Exorcist: Believer. A solid horror movie in isolation, but a pointless, uncreative sequel.

9. The Whale. Not a bad movie, but one I look back on with zero fondness: it’s depressing, stagnant in its staging and lack of development for the protagonist, and his daughter is

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living Tim Howden

Paediatric Naturopath – Healesville tation and inflammation. These nutrients are not commonly assessed at primary care level but can be assessed. A common issue I treat frequently is parasitic infection. This causes nutrient depletion, poor appetite, pain, nausea and lethargy. Care needs to be exercised with treatment but an experienced practitioner can clear parasites with highly specific herbal and probiotic strains. In extremely complex cases functional pathology testing (which is more comprehensive that first line GP testing and less invasive than scoping) can provide information on gut function throughout the entire GI tract. Realistically the issue involves a combination of things that need to be assessed very carefully.

Functional tummy pain in children can be distressing and affect their entire wellbeing.

Parents are often at a loss on how to treat it especially when serious illness has been ruled out and yet a holistic approach taking into consideration the broad nature of tummy pain can yield excellent results.

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too monstrously cruel to engage with.

8. Foe. Flat and heavy-handed, with worldbuilding so flimsy you can hardly even call it sci-fi.

7. 65. Static action and very poor pacing and editing. Plus, the dinosaur designs suck.

6. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. A Marvel misfire with contrived quippy dialogue, an impersonal Macguffin-driven plot and badly-shot action.

5. Asteroid City. A beautiful, charming film that shoots itself in the foot and eliminates all tension with its central gimmick.

4. Beau is Afraid. This reads as an indie filmmaker (Ari Aster of Hereditary and Midsommar) who got carried away with a bigger budget. There are some engaging or beautiful vignettes, but the film is ludicrous, meanspirited and either mishandles or fails to engage with its themes.

3. Spider-Man: Lotus. A mopey, overwritten, uneventful slog. This may be a fan film, but it’s fair game.

2. Ghosted. A romantic action-comedy that isn’t funny, and the main characters are both garbage people.

1. Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey. Essentially a Halloween movie if Pooh were Michael Myers, and not scary or funny enough to justify its existence. Strangely, Blood and Honey shows some genuine skill and effort – decent set design, atmosphere and practical effects; some well-executed moments of tension; the swimming pool scene is kinda cool – but the acting, dialogue, plot and pacing are all shockingly bad.

Join me next week for my list of 2023’s best films.

What’s happening for 2024 The Basin Theatre: 2024 season Hatched, Matched & Dispatched – Preview Thursday February 22.

Gala Opening Friday February 23.

Berlin Preview Thursday April 18. Gala Friday April 19.

Jimmie the Beatle Preview Thursday June 13. Gala Opening Friday June 14.

God of Carnage Preview Thursday October 5. Gala Opening Friday October 4.

Bookings: 1300 784 668 Lilydale Athenaeum theatre: 2024 season Piece of Mind Season: February 8 – 24.

Still Alice Season April 18 – May 4.

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· Suite Surrender Season: June 27 – July 13. · Clue on Stage Season: September 5 – 21. · Little Women Season: November 14 – 30.

Rent the Musical is coming to Melbourne Step into the vibrant streets of New York city’s East Village. Where dreams are born, friendships are tested, and the power of love prevails against all odds. Featuring the iconic songs Seasons of Love, Take Me Or Leave Me and La Bohème, this groundbreaking phenomen on is more than a musical; it’s a celebration of life, love and the human spirit.

Venue: State Theatre Arts Centre Melbourne.

Season: February 17 – March 10.

Bookings: 1300 182 183.

Connect with summer nature in all its glorious forms With summer finally here and the promise of warm weather, the draw of nature is strong.

Nature can come in grand packages of wilderness, national parks and other wide open spaces, but for many it’s their backyard, townhouse courtyard or inner city balcony that is their daily focus, Here in the Dandenongs, most of us still enjoy the privilege of space that lets us connect with nature and benefit from the positive effects it brings to a person’s physical, emotional and mental state.

Those with limited space to enjoy a garden should read Indira Naidoo’s The Edible Garden where she describes how she has managed to maintain a garden of vegetables and flowers on the balcony of her 13th floor apartment in inner Sydney.

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WOORILLA WORDS nothing to do with space. Instead, it’s all about sunlight. She recounts how she started with a small selection of plants in pots: tomatoes, coriander and basil. She recalls the excitement of watching seeds germinating and wonders what it was like when people were totally dependent on what they grew. In the age of supermarkets we often forget this

and the fact that not that long ago backyards would have had an all year vegie plot, some fruit trees and a few chooks.

But backyards are now a threatened species as Australian Poet Paul Willason laments: ‘Back then, backyards were big enough to nurture a growing soul and provide a space for the earth to play out its seasons in full rehearsal.

There were wide tracks of grass, trees to climb, old sheds to rummage with their interiors full of tools and bric-a-brac webbed in history.’

Today the diminished backyard is more likely to have an elaborate barbeque set up, a pool or a hot tub.

Growing food is of course cultural and Indira advises to grow what you most like, in her case a curry tree in a pot on her balcony is indispensable for her cooking curries and flavouring rice etc. For those with limited space it is advisable to start small with herbs, loose leaf lettuces, silverbeet and cherry tomatoes.

Sadly, so often, the elderly are forced to abandon their gardens because it is so hard to get help but even a pot of basil, dill (or whatever is your preferred herb) on the kitchen or bathroom window sill is better than nothing.

While freshly picked vegetables nurture you, flowers too are needed for a healthy garden and also to delight. The sight of flowers can evoke pleasant emotions and contribute to a more positive outlook. No patio or veranda is too small to house an array of seasonal flowers that bring colour into your life. mailcommunity.com.au

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YARRA VALLEY: IMMERSE IN A GLORIOUS LIFESTYLE

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

IMMERSE IN A GLOROUS LIFESTYLE WELCOME to 465 Douthie Road, a truly remarkable property in every aspect, situated on just over 17 glorious Yarra Valley acres featuring ever changing picturesque valley views. A stunning Mt Gambier limestone masterpiece that will captivate you the moment you arrive at the impressive front gates.

Step inside and be impressed even more with this luxurious residence, versatile and innovative in every way. Showcasing upscale family living at it’s finest featuring 4 large bedrooms all with built in robes plus a luxurious ensuite in the main bedroom and a king size walk in robe.

A focus on entertaining and relaxation with the main living, family and dining areas seamlessly and effortlessly connecting and blending with the outdoors via huge sliding doors. The kitchen is exceptional with quality, premium fixtures and finishes plus a butler’s pantry and prep station.

Venture outdoors and be exhilarated and excited, a haven for the horse enthusiast with multiple paddocks, quality fencing and numerous horse shelters plus a riding arena.

A large high clearance garage and ‘garaport’ offers plenty of space for floats, trucks, trailers, heavy equipment and caravans.

Off grid living with state of the art multiple solar panel system, lithium battery bank and generator back up, intelligently designed with current high end components and with long term energy efficiency in mind.

A magnificent property showcasing the picturesque and colourful scenery of the Yarra Valley at it’s finest attractive and captivating from all angles. A premium property for those wanting quality, luxury, style and grace, a dream country and rural acreage lifestyle that the whole family will enjoy with something for everyone on offer, it’s a place you will love to call home.

Inspection by private appointment contact David Carroll direct on 0419 539 320. ●

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APARTMENTS TO ELEVATE YOUR LIFESTYLE ELEVATE your lifestyle and immerse yourself in a realm of unparalleled convenience, with these two classy, contemporary apartments located in the vibrant heart of Ringwood.

Situated in the elegant ‘Ark’ complex, the apartments are within a short stroll to Eastland, Town Square’s dining precinct, Costco, Ringwood Train Station and the Mullum Mullum Creek Trail, and only two streets from EastLink.

Securely set on the second floor of the complex, apartment 208 flaunts an airy, open floorplan adorned with gorgeous hybrid flooring, soft carpet and sleek tiling. Bathed in radiant natural light, the combined living and dining room invites relaxation, and opens via sliding stacker doors to a private balcony for outdoor entertaining. A stylish kitchen overlooks this space, it contains a full suite of Miele stainless steel appliances, glass splashbacks and stone benches.

Two robed bedrooms, including one with a versatile nook, offer a calm setting for sleep.

A chic floor-to-ceiling tiled bathroom with a walk-in shower, stone-top vanity and toilet services the rooms.

Complemented with a great list of inclusions, the apartment boasts a European laundry, a storage cupboard, one split system heater/air conditioner, two ceiling fans, a camera intercom plus a single basement car space and storage cage.

Securely set on the first floor of the complex, apartment 108 also has an airy, open floorplan adorned with gorgeous hybrid flooring, soft carpet, and sleek tiling.

The open plan living takes in the stylish kitchen with stainless steel appliances, glass splash backs and stone benches. The spacious robed bedroom is serviced by the chic bathroom. Complemented with a great list of inclusions, the apartment boasts a European laundry, a storage cupboard, one split system heater/air conditioner, ceiling fans, a camera intercom, plus a single basement car space and storage cage. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 108 and 208, 5-7 Browns Road, RINGWOOD Price: On application Inspect: By appointment Contact: Chris Price 0412 590 441 and Laura Cawley 0423 378 880, STOCKDALE AND LEGGO CROYDON

12B BENTON ROAD, HEALESVILLE

53 LANGDALE DRIVE, CROYDON HILLS

$1,300.000 - $1,330.000 | 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Car

$1,300.000 - $1,430.000 | 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car

FOR SALE

Conceived with a vision and executed to perfection, this one-of-a-kind residence in the vibrant township of Healesville, is an individually-titled haven of grand design and distinction.

Owner-built with impeccable quality, the private master creation rests on approximately 703sqm and is wrapped

by Merbau cladding and decking with ARC fencing. Double glazing and 6.2-star insulation provide a superior level of comfort inside, complemented by 7-metre-high cathedral ceilings, Goulburn River Stone concrete flooring and the gorgeous use of Tasmanian Ash hardwood. Flaunting an innovative, free-flowing floorplan, you are welcomed by an open bedroom with sliding built-in wardrobes and a cosy sitting area with an Illusion gas log heater. Further along, you’ll discover a relaxing lounge with a built-in bar. The central kitchen and dining area is illuminated by a Velux skylight fitted with a solar blind. It’s equipped with a 900mm Smeg freestanding cooker and rangehood, an ASKO dishwasher, a double-bowl country sink and elegant stone benches, including a waterfall-edge breakfast bar. Two additional bedrooms are complemented by two exquisite bathrooms. This ensemble encompasses an external studio with its own ensuite, as well as a sun-drenched bedroom with direct access to an alfresco deck. This bedroom conveniently adjoins the main bathroom, which boasts a luxurious freestanding bathtub, a separate shower, toilet and vanity plus an integrated European-style laundry.

Outside, the surrounding decking culminates in a grapevine-wrapped pergola and an entertaining area with a glassfenced spa. The backyard below is screened by tall hedges and hosts lush lawns, fruit trees, a vegetable garden and a secure dog area.

Further features that enhance this remarkable residence include solar electricity with a battery, hydronic floor heating, two reverse cycle air conditioners, wooden ceiling fans, instantaneous gas hot water, a greywater tank, an outdoor sink with hot/cold water, a double carport and a shed. *Inspection by appointment only.

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Providing an unrivalled level of flexibility, in the popular Croydon Hills community, this incredibly renovated property, complete with three separate quarters and fabulous entertaining, possesses the perfect setup for the large or multi-generational family.

Terraced native gardens with lighting front the residence, making a memorable first impression. Magnificently reimagined to maximise on every inch of useable space, the homes interior is lavished with modern upgrades, all complemented by thick laminate flooring, bespoke lighting and loads of power points. The ground floor boasts three bedrooms, a soundproof room, two stylish bathrooms and a European laundry. This includes the private front master suite, which contains a fully fitted-out walk-in wardrobe and a divine high-spec ensuite with under-floor heating. Two separate ground floor living spaces provide ample room for relaxation.

This includes a lounge with built-in TV cabinetry and an electric blind, plus a family meals area. The custombuilt Freedom kitchen is a chefs dream. It features top quality appliances, shaker profile cabinetry, copper tile splashbacks, timber-look benches, a breakfast bar and an abundance of storage. Timber French doors provide a smooth connection to outside, where a large, enclosed deck with two heaters, a ceiling fan and lighting sets the stage for all-seasons entertaining. An open sundeck, a shaded pergola and a lush lawn area rest beyond, all enjoying a tranquil outlook over a solar heated swimming pool.

It is walking distance to bus stops, Yarra Road and Croydon Hills Primary Schools, picturesque reserves, parks and lakeside walking trails. Minutes from childcare centres, Good Shepherd Primary School, Luther College, Yarra Valley Grammar and McAdam Square. An easy commute to Croydon Train Station and Main Street, major shopping centres and EastLink.

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MODERN UPDATES AND COUNTRY CHARM BEYOND the expansive circular driveway and surrounding garden, lies a turnkey property that evokes warmth and style on 1800m2 (approx). 10ft ceilings and Tasmanian Oak floorboards draw you in, leading to a sundrenched sunken lounge.

The spacious renovated kitchen and dining area integrate into the open-plan living space. Three generous bedrooms and a study line the impressive hallway, accompanied by a unique yet practical family bathroom design.

The solid double brick exterior is durable and insulating, with north-facing windows lending abundant natural light to living areas.

The garden and landscaping have been meticulously planned to offer both beauty and convenience and are fitted with an automated irrigation system and luxurious lighting.

Don’t miss the chance to make this home your own. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 128 Emerald Monbulk Road, EMERALD Description: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 4 garage Price: $890,000 - $970,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Sue Colic 0421 772 610 and Dave Reilly 0437 347 665, BARRY PLANT EMERALD 18

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128 EMERALD MONBULK ROAD EMERALD

18 Kallista EmErald road KALLISTA

INCREDIBLE LIFESYTLE PROPERTY

MODERN UPDATES AND COUNTRY CHARM

QUALITY FAMILY HOME ON 2,016M2

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FOR SALE $1,395,000 - $1,450,000 OFI

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GAYLE BARROT 0408 195 767 BARRY PLANT EMERALD 5968 4522

1D SUE COLIC 0421 772 610

FOR SALE $890,000-$970,000 OFI

By Appointment

BARRY PLANT EMERALD 5968 4522

2D JUSTIN BARROT 0438 683 781

FOR SALE $850,000 - $900,000 OFI By appointment

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15 Clematis Park road CLEMATIS

4 Woodlands avenue COCKATOO

2665 Gembrook LaunchinG PL rd GEMBROOK

CENTRAL EMERALD FAMILY FAVOURITE

MODERN ENTERTAINER ON HALF AN ACRE

YOUR RURAL RETREAT – ON OVER 8,000M2

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FOR SALE $985,000-$1,080,000 OFI By appointment

DAVE REILLY 0437 347 665 BARRY PLANT EMERALD 5968 4522

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2D RILEY NICHOLAS 0488 501 218

FOR SALE $920,000 - $1,010,000 OFI by appointment

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FAMILY HOME IN THE HEART OF COCKATOO THIS fantastic three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is awaiting a new family to enjoy the space, privacy and tranquil treed views.

Located on a newly-sealed road this property has an asphalt driveway that leads to the charming home with single carport and additional off-street parking.

Enter the home to discover open plan living between the dining area and kitchen.

The kitchen has a gas stove top and electric oven, and stainless steel dishwasher. Zoned away from the master bedroom there are two spacious bedrooms on the upper level, both with built-in-wardrobes and the laundry which has access to the rear yard.

Down a few stairs to the sunlit loungeroom, which features a cosy woodfire and a split system air conditioner and there is ducted heating throughout the home for year round comfort and convenience. The loungeroom opens up to the spacious front entertaining deck, perfect for a barbecue with family and friends whilst soaking in filtered views of Cockatoo.

The master bedroom with built-in-robes and ensuite adjoins the lounge room, enabling parents to relax or entertaining while the little ones are asleep up the stairs in their bedrooms.

The backyard is a treasure to enjoy, with a paved entertaining area and rear decking in addition to the huge front deck with views.

Add to this a cubby house, chicken coop/ dog run, an established vegetable garden, garden shed, a timber day bed and a large two room studio which has power and is fully lined and insulated, that could be ideal for your work from home requirements or hobby area/teenager retreat.

This property has it all so don’t miss out.

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. ●

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P 5968 6222 311-313 Main Street Emerald

17 Baker Street, Cockatoo

$750,000 - $820,000

100 Gembrook-Tonimbuk Road, Gembrook

$1,250,000 - $1,350,000

Family Home on Large Block in the Heart of Cockatoo!

Stylish Equine Property on approx. 5 acres!

This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on a sealed road with asphalt driveway also has a single carport & OSP. The kitchen has a gas stove top, electric oven, & SS dishwasher. Zoned away from the master bedroom there are 2 bedrooms on the upper level with BIRs, & the laundry has access to the rear yard. Down a few stairs to the sunlit loungeroom, which features a cosy woodfire & a split system AC. There is also ducted heating throughout the home. The loungeroom opens up to the front entertaining deck. The master bedroom with BIRs & ensuite adjoins the loungeroom. The backyard has a paved entertaining area & rear decking in addition to the huge front deck with views. Add to this a cubby house, chicken coop/dog run, an established vegetable garden, garden shed, a timber day bed & a large 2 room studio that has power & is fully lined & insulated.

The expansive 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has a formal loungeroom & a master bedroom with a large WIR & ensuite. Near the master bedroom is a further bedroom with ceiling fan & BIRs. The home has high ceilings, double glazed large windows, & reverse cycle AC. The central open plan kitchen/ dining/lounge area is flooded with natural light, & offers a wood fire heater, & kitchen with a large walk in pantry. The kitchen has a 900mm gas stove/oven, & SS appliances including dishwasher & Caesar stone benchtops. There is a laundry with it’s own external access, a study/office area, & then 3 further bedrooms, all with ceiling fans & BIRs. These bedrooms are serviced by the family bathroom & separate toilet. Externally the acreage is divided into 5 fully fenced paddocks. This home utilizes gas bottles, tank water, has 4kW solar with 18 solar panels, & mains electricity.

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Aaron Day M 0407 365 994

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Light, Spacious & Beautifully Updated Home!

What a View! Lovely 3 Bedroom Home on Over 1/3 of an Acre!

This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has a front verandah with beautiful valley views, & is freshly painted. With vaulted ceiling in the upstairs & downstairs giving the home both character & charm.

The is a wood fire heater, gas heater & ceiling fans in the lower loungeroom. The master bedroom has a walk through wardrobe & an ensuite, whilst there are 3 further bedrooms, 2 with BIRs. These bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom with a bath, shower, & a separate toilet. The laundry has its own access to the yard. The kitchen & dining area are open plan with the upper lounge room making entertaining a breeze. The kitchen & upper lounge area enjoys views out to the fully fenced backyard with the reserve positioned behind this property. There is a covered entertaining area outside, & a shed/storage area. There is a also a double carport.

Featuring 3 bedroom/2-bathroom family home with 2 living areas and an amazing deck with filtered views to Cardinia Reservoir. Inside is a king sized master bedroom with BIRs & ensuite. And a further 2 robed bedrooms & stunning family bathroom. The kitchen overlooks the dining area & has direct access to the outdoor entertaining area & deck. The lounge with ambient open fire & pitched timber ceilings is the perfect place for cosy nights in. Add to this year-round comfort with ducted heating/ cooling through the house & additional split system AC for the main living area. Outside there is a fenced front yard, with vegetable garden, a concrete driveway, & double garage. The rear yard is also fully fenced, there is a great lawn space with a cubby and you can follow the meandering path through the stunning, botanic hills gardens down to a fire pit area with even better views.

Aaron Day M 0407 365 994

Brennan Mileto M 0422 996 451

Samantha Scott M 0438 680 032

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INVITING, CHARMING FARMHOUSE RETREAT EMBRACE the timeless allure of country living at 101 Airlie Road, Healesville-a property that effortlessly captures the essence of farmhouse charm and old-world elegance.

Boasting three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two living areas, this residence exudes a warmth that is both inviting and comforting.

As you step onto the property, the self-contained bungalow with a quaint kitchenette and bathroom adds a touch of versatility, creating total of four bedrooms and three bathrooms for the property making it perfect for guests or creative pursuits.

The farmhouse style is accentuated by an abundance of shedding, providing practical solutions for storage or hobbies, while verandahs wrapping around the home evoke the nostalgic charm of days gone by.

The interior seamlessly blends modern comfort with olde world charm, offering an internal access garage and carport for added convenience. The rural setting allows for space all around, creating an idyllic backdrop for this homely retreat. The gardens, meticulously loved and cared for, contribute to the overall appeal, bringing life and colour to the surroundings.

At the rear of the property, a covered entertaining area beckons, providing the perfect spot to enjoy the tranquillity of the rural setting. The house itself emanates a homely, relaxing feel, inviting you to unwind and savour the simpler pleasures of life. The allotment is approx. 6482sqm in size and is currently the home to two sheep, who would love to stay on with the new owners as they enjoy living here.

The location is nothing short of ideal, with Badger Creek Primary School, Healesville Sanctuary, and Badger Weir picnic grounds in close proximity. A short drive will take you to Healesville township, ensuring that essential amenities and the charm of a small town are within easy reach.

For those who appreciate the beauty of country living, coupled with the convenience of modern living, 101 Airlie Road stands as an epitome of serene, rural elegance.

Discover a haven where pets and kids can frolic freely, and the timeless appeal of a farmhouse lifestyle awaits. Arrange a viewing today and make this charming retreat your very own. ●

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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM INTEGRITY We would like to thank you, vendors, purchasers, landlords and renters alike for your continued support through 2023! Please note our offices will close for the holidays from the 22nd December and re-open on the 15th January. We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and safe travels over the holidays.

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18 Rattray Street, Yea

101 Airlie Road, Healesville

$570,000

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119 McMahons Road, Kinglake

$1,195,000

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FEDERATION BUNGALOW AND COTTAGE BE prepared to buy today, as you will not want to miss out on this amazing property that has been loved, cherished and established by the current owners for over 40 years.

House 1 : The Grand Lady - A one of a kind for our area, this original Federation Bungalow was moved here from inner Melbourne in 1983 and showcases all of the features you would expect in a gem such as this.

Entering through magnificent stained glass doors, and into the main lounge, you are greeted with hardwood flooring, sash windows, high ceilings and ornate plasterwork, and ensconced in a fire place is a combustion wood heater to keep the home snuggly and warm.

An open design kitchen and meals area offers flexibility for large family dining and the kitchen provides an island bench in the country style kitchen, complete with a cute pantry/larder.

Moving on through the home to the next wing, a wide hallway gives access to the four bedrooms, bathrooms and the secret Attic room.

A glorious and expansive master bedroom has an open fire and showcases a feature bay window where you can sit in your favorite chairs and read your books, and also provides a walk in robe and full ensuite. The further three huge bedrooms also feature open fire places and character features everywhere you look.

Pull down stairs from the ceiling give fun access to a large Attic which the kids

would love, or you could take over as an art room, a secret music room or whatever your imagination allows.

House 2: The cottage - a cute two-bedroom weatherboard home with its own separate entrance off Eacotts Rd, private yard and even a paddock. The snuggly lounge with woodfire is the perfect place to nestle on a cold winters night and the country kitchen and bathroom give that real country cottage appeal. While you could certainly do some upgrades on this, its perfectly livable and ideal to rent out being a very private part of the property.

The property: 21.50 acres of beautiful Hoddles Creek soil, with a mix of red dirt and grey, where lush plantings are thriving in this beautiful environment. The owner has created a botanical wonderland with a maze of camelias, age old oaks, an array of maples, rhododendrons and too many more to mention here.

Picturesque open paddocks are plentiful, with room for horses or livestock to roam in the sunshine or shade under the native Peppermint stand.

A stunning spring fed dam is the perfect place to drop in a kayak and paddle for the afternoon, or just laze by the edge and enjoy the cool and listen to the happy frogs chanting away.

This beautiful property could see you getting lost for hours on end, exploring the delights of each season and wandering aimlessly.

We look forward to showing you this very special property. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 320 Eacotts Rd, Hoddles Creek Description: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 study Price: $1,450,000 - $1,595,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION 24

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P 5966 2530

3407 Warburton Highway, Warburton

2/4 Douglas Parade, Yarra Junction

$680,000 - $740,000

P 5967 1277

2457 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction

465 Douthie Road, Seville East

$2,350,000-$2,500,000

Loads of charm in this immaculate home

Immerse Yourself in the Glorious Yarra Valley Lifestyle

A spacious and inviting environment with native plantings, stunning mountain views and a very convenient location adds to the appeal of this property. The home proudly showcases a large deck where the beautiful northerly views to the mountain range are a magnificent feature of this already lovely home. Internally you will enjoy quality furnishings, a spacious lounge and dining area with adjacent galley kitchen, great storage and a lovely outlook from your many windows. The master bedroom has doors to the deck where you can enjoy a nightcap under the stars and offers excellent storage in the walk through robe and into the stylish full ensuite. The light filled main bathroom services the further 2 spacious bedrooms, which enjoy quality carpets and double built in robes. This is a delightful home that will be a treat to inspect and an absolute joy to live in.

Welcome to 465 Douthie Road, a truly remarkable property in every aspect, situated on just over 17 glorious Yarra Valley acres featuring ever changing picturesque valley views. Showcasing upscale family living at it’s finest featuring 4 large bedrooms all with built in robes plus a luxurious ensuite in the main bedroom and a king size walk in robe. The kitchen is exceptional with quality, premium fixtures and finishes plus a butler’s pantry and prep station. Venture outdoors and be exhilarated and excited, a haven for the horse enthusiast with multiple paddocks, quality fencing and numerous horse shelters plus a riding arena. A large high clearance garage and ‘garaport’ offers plenty of space. A magnificent property showcasing the picturesque and colourful scenery of the Yarra Valley at it’s finest attractive and captivating from all angles, it’s a place you will love to call home.

Samantha Price M 0438 795 190 Inspection: Sat 12.00-12.30pm

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Family Living with Space and Convenience

Mountain views, Sunshine and a tranquil Warburton lifestyle

Positioned to please and offering the growing family loads of space inside and out this spacious home boasts 4 great sized bedrooms all with built in robes plus an ensuite in the main bedroom.

Large open living areas with a separate family/living room and separate meals/dining area offering the busy family ample space to spread out, the kitchen is well appointed, spacious and has plenty of bench and cupboard space. Everyone will love the outside situated on approx. 1870 sqm of great usable land with plenty of room for the kids and pets to enjoy and explore, a covered gazebo/ entertaining area is a great place for summertime gatherings, entertaining and BBQs plus a double lock up garage and carport area with plenty of extra space for trucks, trailers, boats and caravans.

A fantastic property conveniently located just a short stroll to local schools, shops and transport.

If Mountain views and peaceful living are on your wish list then look no further as this spacious feelgood home awaits you. Greeted by high ceilings, large open plan living and dining with a cosy fireplace. Large windows spanning the front of the home allow you to take in the glorious views of Mount little Joe and the front veranda is the perfect spot to soak up those views. Three bedrooms all with built in robes and the master with ensuite is convenient for family living. Outside has been terraced allowing the garden to flow beautifully. A bonus separate studio space perched at the top of the garden is just the spot to absorb the best of the views. The property has been a successful B&B for years so an opportunity awaits for the new owners or this could be a wonderful place to call home.

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EXPANSIVE HOME WITH TREETOP VIEWS THIS peaceful property within easy reach of Belgrave township is packed with style, space, and versatility. Ideal for large families and those who love to entertain, this 1846sqm (approx.) property offers a lifestyle second-to-none.

The elevated aspect of this home affords beautiful treetop views and a unique opportunity on the lower level. Neighbouring the extra-height single carport is a generous blank canvas space with plumbing this area could be connected to the upper level or kept as a desirable self-contained space.

Upstairs extends on each side with expansive decking while the rear yard is terraced to capitalise on the backyard. With one step inside, the sheer scale of this split-level residence makes an immediate impression that you are in a welcoming family home. The lower lounge with warm wood fire features vaulted timber ceilings, ceiling fans, and lush leafy outlooks. A few steps up, the sprawling dining area and kitchen with large clerestory windows is adorned with a gas cooktop, dual wall ovens, and inviting peninsula seating for family and friends.

Further reflecting the generous proportions of this home are the four spacious bedrooms on offer. Each is equipped with ample storage and the main bedroom boasts a walk-in robe and ensuite with floor to ceiling tiles. The family bathroom features a stylish barn door entry, sunny skylight, luxurious walk-in rain shower, floating vanity, and heated towel rails. A bonus guest powder room and family-size laundry complete this ultra-comfortable home. With an exceptional list of extras including storage in the floor space, offstreet parking and a stellar location, this property will impress in every way. Join us for a tour today. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 10 Banool Road, Selby Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $880,000 - $950,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Brad Conder 0422 639 115 or Daniel Steen 0434 979142, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE 26

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131 Old Belgrave Road, UPWEY

$800,000 - $870,000 4A1B2C

LOVELY CEDAR HOME ON LARGE BLOCK,

With respectable tenants currently occupying this lovely property until the end of March 2025 a great opportunity to become a landlord awaits. This lovely 4-bedroom cedar home sits on a beautiful 1,103sqm approx block, with a bright and airy open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, and four large bedrooms. Currently tenanted, this is an excellent opportunity for investors who want secure tenants and/or for those who want to invest now with a view to making this their future home.

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57 The Crescent, BELGRAVE HEIGHTS

$1,000,000 to $1,100,000

FAMILY HOME WITH GARAGE, WORKSHOP, AND SHED

4A2B4C

This idyllic family home on a generous 1,435sqm (approx.) allotment offers a wonderful way into this premier position. Designed for a lifestyle of abundance within an easy stroll of Belgrave Heights Christian College and picturesque Birdsland Reserve, this is a forever family home.

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

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Suzie Brannelly

M 0434 979 142 | E daniel@chandlerandco.com.au

M 0490 506 910 | E suzie@chandlerandco.com.au

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79 Kallista-Emerald Road, THE PATCH

$685,000 - $750,000

LOVELY LOG HOME WITH LUSH LANDSCAPED GARDENS

2A2B2C

This lovely log home on a lush 3,032sqm (approx.) allotment may be just the private and picturesque Hills retreat you have been looking for, on the market for first time in 40 years.

Framed by manicured lawns, a double carport, greenhouse, huge array of fruit trees and scenic garden outlooks, this home is at one with its magnificent surrounds.

FOR SALE

468 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, OLINDA

$1,600,000 - $1,760,000 5A4B2C

HISTORIC “HATHAWAY”

Featured in Home Beautiful magazine in 1928 and held by the same family for nearly 50 years, historic “Hathaway” is a testament to timeless architecture paired with the warmth of a family home. A joy to behold set on 6,865sqm (approx.) of lush landscape framed by Copper beech trees, this residence will capture imaginations of architectural enthusiasts searching for their forever property.

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

Daniel Steen

Suzie Brannelly

M 0434 979 142 | E daniel@chandlerandco.com.au

M 0490 506 910 | E suzie@chandlerandco.com.au

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PUZZLES No. 163

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Bronze medal win for Rice

By Jamie Strudley Brigette Rice was the star performer for Yarra Ranges Athletics at the Australian All Schools Track and field Championships over the weekend.

Warm but very windy conditions at WA Athletics Stadium in Perth made for testing conditions for club athletes Brigette Rice and Bradley McMeeken.

Brigette competed in two events over the weekend starting with a hard-fought seventh place in the Women’s U17 1500m final on Friday morning. Brigette backed up on Sunday morning with a courageous run in the U17 3000m, chasing the leader early to finish with a fantastic bronze, only narrowly pipped for silver.

The warm windy conditions made things tough for Bradley McMeeken in his U17 Para 800, Bradley gave all he had, eventually finishing fourth.

The weather stymied our round of little athletics on Saturday morning with a modified program providing some competition for our athletes. Next week is a Friday Twilight round starting at 5.30pm. This will be our final round for 2023.

Good luck to the 30 teams representing Yarra Ranges on Saturday at the Little Athletics Victoria State Relay Championships.

Training for our six-12yo continues on Tuesdays from 4pm. Seniors training (13yo plus) is on Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30pm at Morrison Reserve. Check the socials and website for more details and sessions available with our throws and jumps coaches. 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 track and field registration is now open. Go to www.lavic.com.au or athsvic.org. au or email info@yarrarangesathletics.org.au for information about events and registration.

Rice midway through her race.

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!

Brigette Rice on the podium for her U17 3000m bronze.

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Step about to success in Tassie for local Irish dancers

By Tanya Steele The kicks were high and the beats were in time for local Irish dancers at a successful interstate competition in Tasmania recently.

A group of dancers from Victorian Irish Dance Academy (VIDA) went to compete in Hobart recently on 2 and 3 of December – coming away with a few choice trophies.

Tiny beginners and seasoned adults from Healesville to Tecoma performed their best soft and hard shoe numbers for adjudicator Mr John Joyce (ADCRG, NSW) who said it was a great weekend.

“These awards are my opinion on the day and you should all be very proud of yourselves,” he said.

VIDA has students of all ages from across the Yarra Ranges and Principal Teacher Kate Bilton is a well known Healesville resident the school itself is based in Tecoma and Mt Evelyn.

The annual competition is a competition with heart and smiles and the Christmas spirit was in abundance at the weekend festival featuring several Irish Dancing schools from all over Tasmania and Victoria.

VIDA loves competing in Hobart and the annual feis is hosted by Irish dancing school Scoli Rince Ni Kelly and run by principal teacher Bronwyn Kelly.

Adults and teenagers competed on Saturday 2 December and took home a number of awards – beginner dancer Isobel Kennedy from Menzies Creek took out the Adult 1 Premiership and has only been dancing with the company for two years.

Becky Edwards won 2nd place for her hard shoe and third place for the Adult 1 Premiership.

Mr Joyce said he was very supportive of adults starting or continuing their Irish dance journey.

“You should be very proud of what you are doing,” he said.

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Some of VIDA after their creative events on the first day of competition. From Left: Adults and Teens: Wendy, Michelle, Isabel, Clark, Amber Becky, ZIv and Tanya. Kids: Elsie, Erinne, Charlotte and Felicia.

The annual comp had kids and adults all smiles - Felicia was very pleased to get a candy cane with her trophy. Picture: SUPPLIED

sic” and allows young performers a chance to perform on stage with their teacher and have a ball at the same time.

VIDA also took out the adult four fourhand reel, coming 1st place with new group Clark Ryan Tang, Isobel Kennedy, Becky Edwards and Tanya Steele claiming the Aileen Pynter Perpetual Trophy for the first time.

The Open creative event in the afternoon was especially fun and VIDA competed with tunes from the High King’s “Chasing Rainbows” along with a more traditional melody ‘The Sailor and the Mermaid’. Clark Ryan Tang also raised the roof with a number from the Barbie Soundtrack dressed as Ken. The kids were not to be outdone on Sunday 3 December — holding their own against a large number of students.

Young dancer Erinne (11) won first place in her primary premiership and third in her open - a great achievement for a dancer her age.

Elsie (10) won her beginner premiership

and came 2nd in her primary premiership, Felicia (9) came in 3rd and Charlotte (7) and Lexie (7) came in 3rd and 4th for their beginner premiership.

The kid’s Christmas costume section was delightful and there were jingle bells, Christmas trees, nutcrackers and more on stage.

VIDA’s Lexie (7) and Errine (11) also came first for their two hand dressed as some very cute reindeer.

Award presentations involved a few medals and trophies, but most importantly – giant candy canes for the winners.

VIDA Principal Teacher Kate Bilton said she was very proud of her dancers and loves going to Tasmania for the comp.

“It’s such a supportive, inclusive and welcoming environment - it’s a dance event that embraces all ages and abilities,” she said.

VIDA will continue to dance at various events throughout the Yarra Ranges and look forward to performing their annual Christmas concert on Saturday 16 December.

The adjudicator was all smiles and was a very engaged and supportive judge throughout the competition.

The step about this year featured a Christmas theme and dancers were encouraged to dress up and the VIDA students took the assignment very seriously with an array of wonderful costumes from a winter fairy to the Grinch.

Treble reel step (hard shoe) - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place - Tanya Steele - Tecoma, Michelle Spencer - Upwey and Wendy Lynne Perrow from Emerald.

Soft Shoe Stepabout - 1st - Wendy Lynne Perrow) and 2nd - Tanya Steele Adult Traditional Set - 2nd Michelle Spencer Adult Open Slip Jig - 1st place ZIv Dolan Amber Hoffman (17) won 5th place for her open premiership and also got to take Little Leprechaun Quinn (5) for her first-ever competition reel on stage.

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Wesburn Park hosted riders from across the state.

Riders gallop to the show

By Callum Ludwig The Yarra Valley Horse Show was held on Sunday 10 December and brought together riders of all ages.

Members of the Upper Yarra Pony Club, Upper Yarra Adult Riding Club and members from clubs across the state competed at Wesburn Park from 8.30am.

District commissioner Anita Prowse said this year they were running a far bigger program than they have for some time.

“Obviously with Covid, everything was smaller and harder to run, but we have five rings this year,” she said.

“We have an APSB (Australian Pony Stud Book) section, a Welsh section and a Pinto section as well as open breeds classes, a Pony Club ring, a HRCAB ring, two open rings and a topsy ring for the little kids that are just starting out.”

Major place-getters were: Supreme Champion Ridden - Brooke Shell on Kensington Miss America.

Supreme Champion Rider - Maddison Clark on Flossy.

Supreme Champion Led Exhibit - Courtney

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Falls on Earsley Park Yin Yang.

Club Encouragement Award - Billie · Pony Chapman on JB from Yarra Glen PC. Club Jnr Hi-point - Eva Stevenson on · Pony Gemma from Pakenham PC. Club Snr Hi-point - Alyssa Lett on Kol· Pony beach Class from Ringwood PC. Rider of the Day - Harley Mac Donald · Topsy on Mardi Gras.

Ms Prowse said holding shared events was very important, especially for the younger kids.

“We do have more in the Pony Club ring this year than what we have had previous years, which I’m stoked about because we need to be getting the kids coming up,” “It’s a bit of fun for them to go in and get wins and prizes and stuff and have a good day and it encourages them to to see where they want to aim for and what they want to do, they must get to witness all kinds of levels and see the type of competitors that they’re aspiring to compete in.”

Winners of the Supreme Rider, Supreme Lead and Supreme Ridden, as well as for the Junior High Point and Senior High Point all received rugs from event sponsors for their efforts.

The Yarra Valley Horse Show was held on Sunday 10 December.

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