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Lights out, no worries at florist It was a challenging start to Valentine’s Day on Wednesday 14 February as darkness hung over townships across the Yarra Ranges.

But despite the lack of lights, florists made the most of it to get flowers and gift boxes ready for people to shower others with love.

Getting up early to deliver orders and prepare as much as possible helped make one of the busiest days of the year that little bit smoother.

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Forget-Me-Not Floret owner Aimee pushed through to make Valentine’s Day special despite having no power for much of the Picture: MIKAYLA VAN LOON day. 389274

Futsal has hope

By Mikayla van Loon Despite fears of Mount Evelyn’s futsal hub turning into a McDonald’s, the owners want to reassure people this transition is not happening any time soon, nor will it be the end of the sport in the area.

When the proposal for a McDonald’s and childcare centre was put forward at the end

of last year with a permit submission to Yarra Ranges Council, views of support and criticism were aired.

But for Pro Futsal director Steven Campbell and centre manager Tervel Atanasov, who took over the site in 2021, it was the questions of closure and potential loss of the stadium that were frequent.

“We’re not in a massive rush. So in working

with the landlord and for us it’s going to be business as usual until the end of the winter season, which is around mid September but we’re actually quite confident that it will be extended to the end of the year,” Mr Campbell said.

“So we are here for at least three-quarters of 2024 and should be all the way to the end of 2024 and that gives us enough time to properly put a plan in place moving forward.”

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When Mr Campbell and Mr Atanasov originally acquired the lease of the futsal stadium, there was talk of redeveloping the site into residential, so the news this time did not come as a surprise.

“When the new landlord bought it, we knew they would be developing at some stage, we just didn’t know when or what,” Mr Campbell said.

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A car caught on fire in the Lilydale Bunnings car park on Thursday 15 February.

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The Pro Futsal Stadium as been eyed by multinational corporation McDonald’s with plans submitted to build at the site. 385191 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

The current stadium houses four premium surface courts.

Futsal no plan to go From page 1 “It wasn’t a surprise, the timing of it was probably more difficult because we were half expecting that something would be put on the permit but again, we didn’t know what the outcome would be, if it was residential and commercial.”

With 110 teams signed up regularly throughout the two seasons, with people travelling mostly from a 30 minute radius but some from Pakenham and closer to Melbourne, that equates to 1200 people walking through the door.

“We’re definitely a hub. Not just a club, not just somewhere to play but actually where lots of people come in. Lots of clubs have formed here. Lots of people do their social nights for the week here,” Mr Atanasov said.

Over the three years Pro Futsal has been operating out of the centre, Mr Atanasov said there have been some challenges, like parking and crossing the road safely, so they’re understanding that for some this may remove some of those impacts.

“We’ve had a lot of big building in a small town so we’ve had a lot of, not issues but friction points over the years,” he said.

“Neighbours and parking and just the things that are associated with the building so we quite amicably always try and find a middle ground.”

Others, like No McDonald’s Mount Evelyn founder Amy Kidd, the increased traffic from a fast food outlet is just one reason for opposing the development.

“My partner and I moved to Mount Evelyn because we love the community vibe and quiet, leafy streets. The last thing we want is golden arches beaming through the night, increased traffic, and the smell of fries wafting over our back fence,” she said.

“The proposed location for the McDonald’s development makes absolutely no sense. It’s smack-bang in the middle of a residential area with no other shops around. And Lilydale McDonald’s is just seven minutes down the road.”

Ms Kidd said she does appreciate the need for more childcare services in the area and can

On Thursday 15 February, Lilydale CFA responded to a parked car fire that was “reportedly smouldering in the Bunnings carpark”.

At around 5.30pm, crews were called to the location, where the fire had been extinguished by the owner of the vehicle and an off-duty member who happened to be in the store at the time.

This prevented the fire from spreading to other vehicles.

“Initial assessment of the scene indicated that the likely cause was a portable phone battery charger that was on the front passenger seat,” Lilydale CFA said.

“This is a timely reminder to understand the risks posed by chargers such as these, and what steps you can take to minimise them.”

Teens charged for robbery, kidnapping

Pro Futsal Mount Evelyn centre manager Tervel Atanasov and director Steven Campbell have no plans of leaving soon despite proposals for a McDonald’s and childcare centre to be built.

Picture: MIKAYLA VAN LOON support this use for the site.

“I’m very supportive of the proposal for a childcare centre to be built on Hereford Road.

Mount Evelyn desperately needs more childcare services. But a fast-food restaurant has no place on this residential site.”

Although no plans are approved as yet, Mr Atanasov said Pro Futsal will look for other options with the local area to provide the futsal community a continued ability to play.

“We’re looking at a few things. Whether this

building continues or not isn’t really up to us.

But whether futsal continues is “So we know we will be able to find a new venue hopefully and just get cracking and it might not be big and blue, or four courts, but it’ll still be fun.”

Looking at opportunities to partner with schools or community halls, Mr Campbell said they will consider every option to find the right one for the Yarra Ranges and broader futsal community.

A Croydon teen was among those arrested following a kidnapping and series of robberies and shop thefts across Ashwood, Olinda, Ivanhoe, Richmond, Blackburn, and Springvale.

Eastern Region Crime Squad investigated the offending that began on 9 February after a 15-year-old boy was approached by a group of youths on Power Avenue, Ashwood. The child was forced into a vehicle and driven from the area where he was assaulted and had personal property stolen. The victim was released from the vehicle after 30 minutes and reported the incident to police.

Police will allege the same group of offenders carried out two separate liquor store thefts on 10 and 11 February on Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda and Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe respectively.

The offending continued until 14 February before police arrested three of the teens. Two more were arrested on Thursday 15 February.

A 15-year-old Croydon boy was charged with kidnapping, armed robbery, shopsteal and handle stolen goods. He was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

Police are still searching for a stolen vehicle linked to the offending. A white 2017 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport was last seen bearing stolen registration plates of 1TS2VY. Anyone with information on the location of the vehicle is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.

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Hearty meals for helpers

By Mikayla van Loon

CFA volunteers enjoy a hearty meal.

After being out on the tools, CFA members returned to have a warm, freshly cooked meal by RRT. Pictures: SUPPLIED

The production line of getting over 100 meals out at a time.

the big wheel” of ensuring the emergency responders can continue their important work.

“A hot meal and refreshments, it’s absolutely key. These guys come in and they’re pretty stuffed from the day, they’ve been on the tools most of them all day,” he said.

“We like to see ourselves putting a smile on those faces, which we manage with a hot meal and a refreshment and then a bit of encouragement. They’re doing good work for us so it’s

as the response takes.

“We take our hat off to the SES team volunteering their time. They’ve obviously got jobs too, and families and it’s good to try and put a smile on their face,” Mr McAlpin said.

“We are just glad we could provide some relief to the men and women who give up their time and effort to help others. Seeing the smiles on their faces is our reward,” Mr Garrett said.

a little bit of return we can do for them.

“We’re obviously volunteers too but we’re all happy to be there and engage in conversation. Every volunteer has got a little story and there’s all walks of life, so it’s a privilege to serve them and to keep them going, so they can get back out there.”

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In the wake of an emergency, volunteers donate their time to respond in whatever capacity needed to provide relief, assistance and support to the affected community.

And while Victoria’s SES crews, with help from CFA members, had their boots on the ground to clear roads, make homes accessible and restore some order to suburbs after Tuesday’s storms, Rapid Relief Team (RRT) volunteers were keeping their fellow volunteers well fed.

Lilydale team labour coordinator Ken McAlpin said the Boronia team kicked off supplying meals on the night of the storms, with Lilydale taking over on Wednesday 14 February.

“Originally, we were called up to provide dinner to the first responders, so SES and also the forestry management guys as well. So we were based at SES Knox,” he said.

“We got about 10 volunteers to put on a barbecue lunch. So we had our RRT signature burgers. We did about 150 to 180 meals somewhere around there and then the same again for dinner.”

RRT local team leader Tom Garrett said the initial call out of needing 220 meals expanded to having two bases, one in Emerald and one in Knox, to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner.

“The SES crews have been working through the night and day to respond to calls for help and clear debris caused by the devastating storm, so the least we could do is make sure they had some hearty food to keep them going,” Mr Garrett said.

As of Thursday 16 February, RRT volunteers from Boronia, Lilydale, Berwick, Melbourne and Warragul had supplied 546 meals in total, with another 525 meals to go on Friday.

Mr McAlpin said for RRT’s volunteers they like to think of cooking a meal as a “little cog in

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Thousands without power

By Mikayla van Loon Patches of the Yarra Ranges were left in darkness with thousands of homes and businesses without power after storms lashed the outer east on Tuesday afternoon.

Called “one of the largest outage events in the state’s history” by Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio, at the peak of the outage 530,000 customers were affected across the state.

The eastern suburbs provider, Ausnet, saw more than 260,000 customers impacted on Tuesday 13 February, with that number dropping to just over 180,000 as of 11.30am on Wednesday.

“Our field crews have been working overnight to assess the damage to our network caused by the severe weather that moved across most of Victoria yesterday,” Ausnet posted to social media.

“We have over 320 resources across fault response and vegetation management responding to more than 400 different faults today, including fallen and damaged powerlines and trees.

“Due to the large volumes and complexity of the damage, restoration times will be longer than usual, and some may be without power for multiple days.”

The service provider issued an apology on Wednesday at 1.30pm to those affected, stating that “40 per cent of our customers were affected by the incident”.

The Emerald SES unit was one of the busiest in the state, receiving over 200 calls for assistance adding to the state total of over 3500 in the 24 hours to 11am on Wednesday.

Lilydale SES unit controller Shaun Caulfield said the suburban patch was not hit too badly with only 20 jobs for trees and powerlines down but crews were lending assistance across the region.

“A crew headed to a rescue of a person trapped in a house after a tree fell in Emerald because the SES unit from there was off doing other jobs but the crew was cancelled on the way, as the person was able to make their way out to safety,” Mr Caulfield said.

“We helped out Healesville who had a flurry of jobs, maybe 30 to 35 in a short period of time.

“We do come together as SES. We have a number of units assisting Knox, Emerald and a crew assisting Monash today (14 Feb) because they still have in excess of 300 outstanding tasks to clear.”

Mr Caulfield said he expected the clean up to take a couple of days, with crews out clearing roads of trees and debris.

“People who were affected by the 2021 storm might be nervous or fearful that it will be as bad as that but it’s not sounding like it will go on for anywhere near as long as the 2021 storm.”

Trains were also affected, with buses replacing services from Mooroolbark and Belgrave to Blackburn after an equipment fault near Ringwood and power outages in Upwey.

Telecommunications across the east were also down as a result of the high winds, rain and lightning.

Train services from Mooroolbark station were cancelled, leaving the signs blank. 389247

Traffic lights were not operating in places across the east caused by the power outages. Brice Pictures: MIKAYLA VAN LOON Avenue and Manchester Road were affected. 389247

Mount Evelyn’s Wray Crescent was rather deserted on Wednesday morning with the main street’s shops losing power. 389247 Telstra’s 4G, 5G and in some places 3G mobile network has been disrupted, with Cockatoo to Mount Evelyn impacted in the Hills and Coldstream, Woori Yallock and Healesville losing service in the Valley.

“We are currently working to restore services following the storms. Power outages across the state are impacting hundreds of thousands of properties, including many of our network sites (like mobile base stations).

“We’re using generators to keep as many sites online as possible while we wait for the power to come back on.

“At this stage, we’re seeing disruptions across 223 mobile sites around the state and almost 5000 landlines are disrupted.

Businesses had to close because of the lack of power. 389247

Mooroolbark’s Brice Avenue is usually thriving with action at lunch time but it was nearly empty with shops all closed. 389247

“We have already restored 263 mobile sites, and techs will continue this work in the coming days.”

Optus services were also down from Healesville to Warburton, Mount Evelyn to Monbulk and Emerald.

Dozens of schools or early learning centres across Victoria closed on Wednesday morning because of power outages.

“Schools are making every effort to provide information to families as quickly as they can and where possible are providing supervision for students where they need it,” an education department spokesman told AAP. Birmingham Primary School in Mount Evelyn posted to social media that “the grounds

are a bit of a mess and some of our services will be compromised…but our buildings are otherwise untouched and we will be ready to see the children at school in time for 9am if it suits individual family circumstances”.

Mooroolbark East Primary School also lost power but the school opened and staff were onsite.

In Belgrave, Mater Christi College had to close on Wednesday having “also sustained damage to property” and being without power.

As some people still await the return of power and services, offers of food storage, phone charging, baby bottle warming and places of retreat have started being shared across social media and community noticeboards.

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Locals rally in aftermath

By Tyler Wright The Hills were rocked by wild weather with locals unsure when power will be restored after damaging winds lashed the area on Tuesday 13 February.

Pakenham SES Unit deputy controller Shayne Honey said they responded to reports of a tree fallen onto a house on Ladd Road in Emerald with a number of occupants trapped inside, and to assist Emerald SES. Upon arrival, three people had been able to get out of the house but two people were still trapped inside, Mr Honey said.

“Concerned gas was leaking through the home, the gas was isolated and crews removed an intact window, creating a doorway and were able to remove one of the trapped residents,“ he said.

“The second trapped resident was found laying in a hallway.

“After initial treatment from paramedics, SES crews used a specially designed mat and sling to extricate the male resident, some working on their knees to complete the difficult rescue.“ “Once out of the property the resident was treated again by paramedics, Mr Honey said.

It is believed a person was taken to Casey Hospital.

Earlier at 4.23pm, Mr Honey said, Pakenham SES Unit crews responded to a rescue in Narre Warren East, on the intersection of Wellington Road and Dorning Road, where a tree branch had fallen through a car and impaled into the driver’s leg, resting at the footwell of the car.

“Crews removed the back doors and roof of the vehicle to gain better access to the driver,“ he said.

“The branch was cut and the driver extricated from the car with the branch still impaled in his leg and transported to a Melbourne hospital via Air Ambulance.“ Emerald SES and a number of CFA brigades including Nar Nar Goon, Wandin, Monbulk and Narre Warren East also attended this event alongside Ambulance Victoria and police.

Ambulance Victoria confirmed a man in his 30s was airlifted to Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition with a lower body injury.

Emerald resident Tracy Dasler described streets around her as a “war zone” in one of the “scariest days living up in the hills”.

“I was driving home when those storms hit Emerald,“ she said.

“There was debris flying everywhere, trees falling, powerlines coming down and pouring rain… it was so dark, I could hardly see. I just drove straight to an area that didn’t have as many trees there and put my hazards lights on and parked with two other tradies.. until it passed.. it was so scary!” she said.

“I was going to park outside a friend’s house, but decided to keep going as there were too many big trees around. Thank goodness I didn’t as they had a tree fall right where I was going to park.”

Ms Dasler said once the storm had stopped, local tradies started to chop the trees up to clear the road.

In Majestic Drive alone, there were about six large trees down and a car under one of them, Ms Dasler said, with cars and a truck damaged after a fallen tree hit one of her sheds.

“A lady couldn’t get out of her house as a tree fell, but did somehow later on. Police checked on her and was okay.

“Another lady’s car was trapped under a tree that had fallen also, she was okay also.

“It was so good to see the locals come together to help where ever they could to clear the trees off the roads.”

The impacts were also felt in Selby.

A tree lost its top and smashed Kathie Thomas’s pergola, with the property losing big branches.

“But, at that time, didn’t realise the damage in the street,“ Ms Thomas said.

“Then the power went out. Later we found out it wasn’t just here in Selby, but all over the state people had lost power.

“It was the following day we learnt about the Power Station [Loy Yang A] and what had happened there. No access to news, phones working intermittently, and we were careful with what we had powered up.“ 6 MAIL

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Power lines down near Temple Road in Selby.

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Majestic Drive in Emerald.

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Majestic Drive.

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A car on Fernglade Drive in Emerald hit by a fallen tree.

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Using a generator since, the clean up, expected to be lengthy, has begun on her property with the effects of the storm felt in the street.

“A neighbour has lost half their roof, we heard another house had a tree go through it. We’re all without power and not being on mains water, means if we have no power, we have no water,“ Ms Thomas said.

“Not everyone has a generator or solar power so some have had to go elsewhere to stay for a couple of days, especially if they have families at home with them.

“Temple Road is blocked and maybe for a few days. Fallen trees, snapped and fallen power poles, power lines all over the road – it’s a no through road for sure now. People were trying to get their kids to Belgrave South Primary on the 14th – they had to turn around and go back.“ She said the council came to place road closure signs at both ends of Temple Road.

“So many come from Belgrave-Gembrook and use Maskells Hill and Temple Roads as shortcuts to Belgrave-Hallam in Belgrave South.

“Petrol stations were out all over the place – it was hard to find petrol for generators unless you went to Narre Warren or beyond Ferntree Gully. But then the traffic lights were out too, main roads were bedlam.“ With the team working to remove the trees, cut them up and mulch into the early hours of Thursday, AusNet staff also assessed what lines and poles need replacing, Ms Thomas said.

“They’re doing amazing work and hopefully we will have power again soon.“ A State Emergency Service (SES) spokesperson said the SES received approximately 4000 requests for assistance since 9am on 13 February.

The Emerald area received approximately 280 requests for volunteer assistance.

“The suburb of Emerald received approx.

70 call outs, Cockatoo received approx. 30 calls, Gembrook approx. 15 and Menzies Creek approx. 10 requests,“ the spokesperson said.

“The SES has received approx. 600 calls for assistance relating to property damage across the state.“ There were still reports of damage to buildings and trees down in the Cockatoo, Emerald and Clematis area on Thursday 15 February, with 43,000 AusNet customers still without power.

Even Puffing Billy’s locomotive got stuck at Emerald Lake, with passengers needing to be bussed back to Belgrave to get home.

Emerald Village Bakery and Cafe owner Natalie Granieri said her business suffered a

loss of “thousands of dollars” due to the power outage, with the store flooded.

Staff set up a portable van outside the shop on Tuesday to sell coffees and Valentine’s Day cookies. “[We’re] just trying to get coffees out to people; most people don’t even have money because it’s all on card, so everyone’s just going to owe the bakery next time they’re in,“ Ms Ganieri “At the moment, we’re throwing out all our food into the dump masters anyway, but we can at least make coffees so we’re not throwing out milk.

“If [people] can pay or not, I think they’re just being grateful for that, and we’ve made love heart Valentine’s Day cookies for everyone today; we made them all yesterday before the power went out.“ Unsure of when the power would come back on Ms Ganieri called the outage a “nightmare“ for the business.

“All the food’s been thrown out, and most of the cooks are not here, so it’s a massive impact,“ she said.

“There’s 48 staff here; we’re just down to five people here today.

“You lose so much trade.“ In Cockatoo at Alma Treloar Reserve, Cardinia Shire Council had set up a relief centre, with Emergency Support Team punter Andrew McLean on hand to help.

“The lack of power for everyone is the big thing and mobile signal is the killer thing,“ Mr McLean said.

“But other simple things like knowing whether or not there’s a petrol station open to fill your generator up.. I went down to the Shell servo near Fountain Gate to get petrol this morning, but I understand Pakenham’s got power.

“There’s a lady here who would like to fill the generator, but she’s trapped in the house because the power lines are down. So there are people in that circumstance too, a few that were in the house for a few days, and it’s going to take so long [for power to come back on].“ Mr McLean described the storm event as “monsoonal“.

“It didn’t last long, 15 minutes, but it absolutely hammered us,“ he said.

“You can see the trees blowing and branches coming down; we’re lucky and the neighbours seem to be lucky with no structural damage or anything, but a lot of branches down.“ He is worried it will be the “final straw“ for locals who have been in the area for years, depending on how insurance companies react.

“That’s going to be a big thing; you’ve got a

hole in your roof and you need it fixed,If you’re in a long queue, that’s going to be a terrible existence.“ Senior Sergeant Brendan Michael from Pakenham police station has been feeding information from Emerald SES to the regional control centre.

“Lots of trees down, power lines down across the road, so we’ll be pushing that back to try and get support,“ Sgt Michael said.

“Unfortunately the entire state suffered in some way so that’s going to be a long time.

“The biggest thing is the trees down, clearing roads, there’s really a reminder to the community just to watch on the roads; there’s lots of debris and there’s still trees that are still protruding out partially into some of the lanes.“ Sgt Michael urged people to take care on the roads.

“They’re still slippery, quite treacherous. But we will be maintaining a presence so we’ll make sure that we’ve got police in the area driving around, being visible, and being available for providing assistance.“ At this stage a number of road closures and detours are in place but Star Mail is still gaining confirmation on specific ones.

An AusNet spokesperson said field crews have restored power to 29,000 customers since 12.30pm on Thursday 15 February, with the majority of customers expected to be reconnected by Saturday evening.

“A small number of customers in our hardest hit areas are likely to be without power heading into next week,“ the spokesperson said.

“500 field crews and 3 helicopters continued work today in response to over 700 incidents.

We will have equivalent crews available for tomorrow’s restoration works.

“Customers are continuing to receive SMS messages advising of their restoration times.“ Telstra said on Thursday 15 February teams on the ground are continuing the important work of restoring services following this week’s severe storms.

“Currently, there are 96 mobile sites disrupted, and over 5200 landline services disrupted,“ the telco said on its website.

“Overnight we have restored an additional 60 mobile sites.

“Teams continue to work on refuelling generators in areas where mains power is still disrupted. We’re working with power authorities and other emergency services agencies to access and restore power to these sites on a more permanent basis.“ Those in immediate danger are advised to call 000.

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Florist love shines in dark

By Mikayla van Loon The day of love got off to a tough start for florists in the Yarra Ranges, with power outages hampering the normally hectic rush to buy the perfect bunch of flowers.

But pushing through the chaos of generators, poor internet connectivity and phone lines being down, two florists in Mount Evelyn remained open and positive for the first busy day of the year.

Forget-Me-Not Floret owner Aimee, who only took over the business just weeks ago, made an early start on bouquets, gift boxes and arrangements to get pre-orders off to customers.

But being a “bit of a ghost town”, getting the message out there that they were open was quite the challenge.

“The problem is we have no reception as well. So I can’t even post online, on social media and be like ‘we’re open’ because there’s nothing, it’s just buffering and doesn’t post,” she said.

With fresh, bright bunches of flowers just waiting to go out to people wanting to shower someone with love on Valentine’s Day, it would typically be a high frequency day of sales from foot traffic and phone orders.

Sweet Caroline Floral Design owner Cazz said despite the challenges, it was all about staying positive and getting orders out.

“It’s just a little bit quieter than it would normally be,” she said.

With the shop stocked, “nicely prepared” for the big day ahead, Cazz was hopeful, and somewhat sure, regulars would stop by the shop to purchase their florals.

“We’re pretty organised. We were here nice and early and made some extras so people can just grab and go,” Cazz said.

Making the most of a challenging situation, florists, even without power, were ready and waiting to help make the day of love special for someone in in everybody’s life.

Forget-Me-Not Floret owner Aimee works through no power getting Valentine’s orders ready on Wednesday 14 February. Pictures: MIKAYLA VAN LOON

Despite the darkness, the York Road florist was welcoming visitors.

Sweet Caroline Floral Design was stocked ready for one of the busiest days of the year.

Balloons outside Sweet Caroline let people know they were open like normal.

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Telco frustration builds

By Mikayla van Loon, with AAP Frustration is a word that has been used multiple times by residents across the outer east to describe the lack of connection they experienced in the aftermath of the storms.

Unable to send or receive calls and text messages, access weather or emergency notifications, access the internet and in some cases make SOS calls to 000, the dangers of living through another storm event and power outage have been brought to the surface.

After the most recent and lengthy power outage in 2021, which also downed telecommunications towers, the Mount Evelyn Community Forum page was lit up with questions of ‘didn’t we learn from last time?’

“My mobile phone was absolutely useless yesterday (Tues 13 Feb) upon losing power.

Couldn’t send or receive a text message, no internet, no calls. Totally ridiculous. Same as the June 2021 big storms,” Elizabeth Gibson posted to the Forum.

“You would have hoped that lessons were learnt. Obviously not. I went to public meetings where this very issue was raised time and time again,” Stan Van Leeuwen said.

“Nothing’s changed since Black Saturday.

It’s disgusting,” Deborah Milton also commented.

Many people said the most concerning aspect of not having telecommunications access was feeling “isolated, uninformed and useless in a crisis”, being unable to check on friends or know what was happening locally.

“The only connection to what was happening in the world I had during the power cut was AM Radio,” Joshua Williams said.

“Considering we are in a fire risk area, there must be some redundancy built into the telecommunications infrastructure in our area, before it goes from being a temporary inconvenience to an issue that could affect lives.”

With power cables destroyed across Hills communities, telecommunications infrastructure has also been called into question as people were disconnected from service after the storms.

Picture: KATHIE THOMAS While Telstra said it was “using back-up generators while we wait for power to be restored” where it could, over 200 mobile sites were disrupted as of Wednesday 14 February.

About 230 phone towers were still offline on Thursday as Telstra, Optus and TPG crews raced to reconnect services, AAP reported.

Premier Jacinta Allan said it was reasonable to question if telcos should have more batteries and generators around towers as backup power sources for severe weather events.

“We saw the same thing coming out of Queensland with the cyclone event before Christmas,” the premier said.

“The reality is everyone relies on their mobile phone. Very few people have a landline.

“This has really emerged strongly out of this event this week as something that needs much greater focus and attention at both levels of government, but also the telecommunications companies have to come to the table with solutions.”

In March last year, after the Yarra Ranges missed out on Improving Mobile Coverage

Round funding, Federal Casey MP Aaron Violi said it was unfathomable that in a high prone bushfire, flooding and storm region, funding was not provided to secure mobile connection in this area.

“Communication is something that has to be above politics because it can be life and death. It’s an essential service that should be treated as such,” he told Star Mail at the time.

Returning to the issue in Parliament on Wednesday 14 February, Mr Violi shared the struggles with communications minister Michelle Rowland.

“It’s a continual frustration for my community. The Dandenong Ranges, the Upper Yarra, the Yarra Valley, it’s a 40 to 50 minute drive with no traffic from the CBD but anyone that visits knows it’s not suburban,” he said.

“It’s beautiful nature, it’s farmland, it’s agriculture, it’s mountains. It’s challenging terrain and there’s a lot of beautiful trees. There’s a lot of tall trees, hundreds of feet and the problem is when there’s a storm, the trees fall down, and we lose power and when we lose power in our

community, we lose communications.

“While phones are very convenient, when there’s no internet, no phone reception, they’re the most useless thing in the world.”

Calling for bipartisan support to improve the infrastructure, Mr Violi said this was an essential service that “is one of the biggest challenges our communities face”.

“What we need to do as governments and this is not a criticism of the government. This is bipartisan because it is a challenging situation.

I acknowledge the terrain, the topography.

“It’s not about politics. It’s about working in a bipartisan way to make them as safe as possible.”

Monash University associate professors Roger Dargaville and Behrooz Bahrani said as climate change continues to bring more natural emergencies, “this incident serves as a wake-up call” for “creating a robust, adaptable energy infrastructure” that can withstand these events.

“As a result of climate change we are bound to have more wild weather conditions in the future and our energy systems must learn to adapt and grapple with such situations more often,” associate prof Dargaville said.

“Building on the urgency highlighted by Victoria’s power outages, it’s clear that accelerating the adoption of renewables is not just an environmental imperative but a strategic necessity for energy security,” associate prof Bahrani said.

Yarra Ranges Mayor, Sophie Todorov said that staff were working with AusNet, telecommunications companies and the State Government to address the outages and its impacts.

“We will continue to advocate for our communities to the State Government. We know there will be a long path ahead with removing debris and fallen trees, and we’ll be working to make sure we get the best support we can,” she said.

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School students across Victoria made their return to school following summer holidays, while 2021’s preps got their first taste of primary school life. Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy conducted a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony for Badger Creek Primary School students and staff.

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School students across Victoria made their return to school following summer holidays, while 2021’s preps got their first taste of primary school life. Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy

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Centre in the lead up to Christmas. Many locals far and wide were able to keep up their Christmas tradition in getting a family photo with ‘The Real Santa’ who they had grown to love.

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.”

Ms Beard shared that the $8400 donation from Branded is aiding 112 children in need with care packs filled with toiletries, spare changes of clothes, a toy and more.

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A worthy brand

Victoria State Premier Jacinta Allan made a stop at Emerald to be on the ground in one of the worst affected areas in last week’s storm and speak with the first responding volunteers.

VICSES Emerald’s station has been a site of constant activity as the organising centre of the recovery efforts after the storm on Tuesday 13 February which did significant damage through the Eastern Dandenongs.

Vehicles from Forest Fire Management, CFA and Ambulance Victoria lined the large new station built only recently. Despite the tireless work, moods were upbeat on Friday 16 February when Premier Allan arrived to pay a visit to hear from the volunteers and see the recovery efforts firsthand.

“The station physically is a terrific asset, but it’s what goes on inside it that really is so important and I was grateful to have the time today to come and thank the volunteers who have been working flat out since Tuesday,” Premier Allan said.

“They train for this year-round, ready for these sorts of emergencies, it’s a great credit to them and also to the wider local community that you’ve got people dedicated to supporting each other in really tough times.”

The Premier was also greeted by local Monbulk MP Daniela De Martino, Cardinia Shire Mayor Jack Kowarzik and Ranges Ward Councillor Jeff Springfield.

State Minister for Energy & Resources Lily D’Ambrosio also joined the meeting to speak with volunteers.

Work was far from over at the time of the visit, as many roads were covered in debris and many damaged power lines and houses were still being assessed. Many parts of Emerald and Cockatoo were still without electricity.

“The fact that destructive winds tore

through Emerald and particularly hit this community in a really bad way, it is going to take time, as they work through street by street, literally power pole by power pole,” Premier Allan said.

Volunteers relayed their experiences to Premier Allan, many referenced the June 9 2021 storms to convey the improvements since and some of the new challenges that have emerged.

Though the immediate response stage is not over, Premier Allan said questions will be asked going forward about severity of the failure from not just power, but to telecommunication.

“There is no doubt that as we get out of this immediate emergency response phase and into the recovery phase, there will be more lessons to learn,” Premier Allan said.

“Particularly in how the telecommunication companies need to have an understanding about their role as an essential service during times of emergency and their need to plan and prepare for that.”

The council has been busy throughout the week involved in relief efforts, the Premier’s visit was a welcome acknowledgement that the State Government is listening to the shire’s worst affected areas.

“It was great to have the Premier out in Emerald. Council certainly appreciates the extra support the State Government has provided to our communities,” Mayor Kowazik said.

Cr Springfield said, “Whilst this has been a very difficult time for many of our local residents, It’s great to see the community spirit shine bright as everyone works together to help one another out.

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The helpless fuel search

By Kevin Jones It took only 10 minutes or so of extraordinary storm violence to send the Dandenongs spinning from the 21st Century back to the 1900s.

No internet, no phone connection and no power.

When the high-fire-danger alert of Tuesday 13 February turned to a storm alert, few were prepared for what was about to unfold.

I certainly wasn’t. As darkness descended and my internet connection failed at home, I drove to Monbulk to finish off my work-fromhome shift as editorial coordinator with Star News.

I had only just logged on again when the wildest winds imaginable whipped up for five, maybe 10 minutes, followed by torrential rain, crashing thunder and lightning. My wife phoned - that connection had yet to fail - to tell me that all power was off at home and that she needed me straight away.

After a few failed attempts, I managed to phone work to say I was out of action then drove home, my four-minute drive turning into a 20-minute one as I stopped, time and time again, to drag tree limbs off David Hill Road and Rankins Road; once with four other drivers for a particularly big one.

After firing up our portable generator to get the fridge going at least, I realised that we were probably low on fuel and that I needed an extension cord or two. Sure enough, all I could find were two mostly empty jerry cans. I nipped back to Monbulk, this time along Emerald-Monbulk Road, which was covered with debris but manageable, to find that the Monny servo was closed and Murphy’s Mitre 10 was locked up. In fact, all of Monbulk seemed out of action, apart from Woolies, with its trusty generator.

I aimed for Emerald and its Co-op Mitre 10. The Emerald-Monbulk Road was a mess, with ominously big trees down into proper-

Debris is sprawled across the roadside of Emerald-Monbulk Road, Emerald. 389299 ties in one particularly bad stretch between Glenvista Avenue and Lakeside Drive. I didn’t get through and was diverted down small dirt roads back towards Monbulk. I at least managed to get food from a still-open chicken shop there, selling off the last of its already cooked food.

An hour or so later, I hit the road again to try to find fuel in Emerald. This time I got through.

That stretch towards Lakeside Drive and the

curve near the location of the old Choo-Choos restaurant looked like a war zone.

Phone and power lines were down, some draped across the bitumen, and several telegraph poles were snapped. I finally reached Emerald to find... no petrol and a township in a bit of shock. People were out, swapping stories and helping the SES workers, who were out in numbers. I tried to phone home. No signal any more. No internet on my phone either.

OK, make for Tecoma, I thought. I got as far as Grantulla Road before hitting a road-closed sign. Turning up Grantulla, I drove past Hermons Saddle Reserve. I was transported back to the scenes of 9 June 2021, with fallen trees everywhere. I went the long way through Sherbrooke Forest to Belgrave and beyond. Tecoma’s servo was closed... so was Upwey’s. So, I made the decision to descend the Mad Mile to Ferntree Gully. I noticed that I hadn’t seen a traffic light so, sure enough, all the Gully’s servos were closed due to lack of power.

I then saw the Dorset Road lights were working so, encouraged, I kept on going. No luck. Before I knew it, I was beyond Mountain Gate. I gave up the search when I got as far as Knox City to find that even the big one on the corner of Stud Road was in darkness. I had driven more than 50km for nothing.

On the way home, SES workers were on their massive clean-up task. They, and residents, held stop signs, slow-down signs and diversion orders. I went up roads that I barely knew existed in 35 years of living in the Dandenongs.

I never did fill those jerry cans on the 13th but my generator managed to limp into the next day. I got fuel and solved my extension cord issue that day but, as I write, we still have no power and AusNet don’t expect us to have some for a few days yet.

For the Hills community, it is all too much to bear after the horror of the 9 June storm.

Emerald and Cockatoo have drop-in crisis centres and the memories have come flooding back for many. This storm wasn’t as damaging as the 2021 event but try telling that to people who have had their properties and vehicles damaged.

I love my hills but Mother Nature sure makes it hard to live here at times. To think we started that day on fire alert with revolting heat and high winds. The last thing we expected was a 9 June replay in torrential rain.

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Shutdown without a plan

By Gabriella Vukman With the recent shutdown of the Victorian timber industry, complaints and inquiries have arisen as to how those in the industry are to be compensated after being left jobless.

Moreover, concern surrounding the economies of regional, rural and other Victorian towns who were dependent upon the jobs and dollars generated by the timber industry and forest management are also coming to light.

Former seed collector Brendon Clark said, “I was told I would be looked after but I just haven’t and now I’m on the verge of bankruptcy.”

Mr Clark was contracted to VicForests, with a Labor Government promise in 2019 to “phase out native timber logging by 2030,” leaving him with roughly eleven years to rewire his business, re-think his profession, work out how to let his staff go and find another job.

“The government promised us the ability to transition and we were encouraged to keep our equipment up-to-date, so I invested into the transition,” Mr Clark said.

“Now I have been left with nothing and I’m not getting any support at all.

“I have got $5000 worth of vehicle bills per month to pay off for two cars that aren’t worth their repayments because they have depreciated.”

While there are some from the timber in-

Timber industry workers left reeling after sudden shutdown.

Picture: ON FILE dustry who are being compensated for their contracts to VicForests, there are many who are yet to receive support.

General Manager at the Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA), Tim Lester said, “Some timber industry providers can’t even get their loss of income recognised by the government.”

“The government uses the fact that their contracts are written in a particular way to say ‘you don’t get anything,’” Mr Lester said.

Where some contractors are able to exit the industry, terminate their VicForests contract and receive an advanced payment up until June 2024, recognition of extensions made to these contracts, limited income during the time of the industry closure and super contributions are yet to be recognised.

Mr Lester said, “one of the big issues here is that these businesses themselves have a value.”

“People will won’t draw a salary or a wage or will take a lower rate than they otherwise would, because they are investing that back into the business.”

“That investment, which is often people’s superannuation now does not exist, so that in effect, is saying that people’s superannuation has gone,” Mr Lester said.”

Further, the distress for the welfare of towns and individuals also extends to encompass forest and fire management protocols that are reliant upon the timber industry.

State silviculture and native forest management consultant Owen Bassett said, “the Victorian Strategic Seedbank [previously managed by VicForests via the timber industry] is critical to the survival of many strands of Alpine Ash in Victoria.”

“There is over 100,000 ha of young forest growth ‘at risk’, should a bushfire burn these forests in the next five years.”

“At present, there is very low canopy seed storage even in mature Alpine and Mountain Ash,” Mr Bassett said.

Where previously forest management depended on the machinery and trained individuals of the timber industry such as seed collectors, critical questions circle the unknown future of forest management.

Mr Bassett said, “the immediate future is unknown.”

“Following the demise of the timber industry, there is some confusion for how seed will be collected and managed and where the funds would come from,” Mr Bassett said.

“Loss of our forests would impact so many values such as biodiversity, carbon sequestration, National Park values to humans, water values- to name a few.”

Currently, development strategies are yet to be adapted from the scheduled closure of the timber Industry in 2030.

Mr Lester said, “the most unrecognised decision of this premature closure is that if you remove those secure timber industry jobs, people will do what they have to to survive and find work elsewhere and that means they may not be supporting the local school, cafe or doctor.”

“All of this showcases that the interest of the state is not in support of the people,” Mr Lester said.

What the $800 million that was generated by the timber industry will be replaced by now is unclear.

Upon being asked about the future of economies and workers who relied on the timber industry as well as plans for forest management, VicForests did not provide a comment.

Permaculture Week events return for fifth year

By Callum Ludwig The fifth edition of Permaculture Week in the Yarra Valley is coming up next month.

The event hosts different events and opportunities throughout the region to help introduce locals to the practice of permaculture, a land management practice inspired by creating natural ecosystems.

President of Permaculture Yarra Valley (PYV) Peter Veeken said the event will kick off with Yarra Valley ECOSS’ Ecotopia Festival on Friday 15 March.

“We look at permaculture as a way of life and a way we look at the world, we try to reduce waste or produce no waste, which is one of our principles,” he said.

“We fair share and people care, which is being involved with your neighbours, being inclusive, encouraging and working together because we can’t do it on our own, we have to work as a community.”

Following Ecotopia, the event list at the time of writing (subject to change) consists of: A Bushcraft and Earth Connection Workshop in Healesville at 9am on Saturday 16 March Edible Forest Tour in Dixons Creek at 11am Saturday 16 March and located at Yarra Valley Estate, 2164 Melba Highway Small Suburban Property Tour in Millgrove from 10.30am till 12pm on Sunday 17 March Large Rural Property Tour at ‘‘Tenderbreak’ in Dixons Creek from 2pm to 4.30pm on Sunday 17 March Yarra Valley ECOSS tour at 711 Old Warburton Road, Wesburn from 11am to 1.30pm on Tuesday 19 March Biochar Facility Tour at the Lysterfield Waste Transfer Station on Wednesday 20 March at 2pm Large Suburban Property Tour in Lilydale at 5.30pm on Wednesday 20 March ‘Ecosophia’ Film Screening at the Arts Centre in Warburton on Wednesday 20 March at 8pm Edible Warburton Garden Tour from 10am to 11pm on Thursday 21 March ‘Gardens for Harvest’ Permaculture Talk at the Lilydale Library onThursday 21 March at 2pm Permaculture Seminar ‘Growing our community - one backyard at a time’ at The Memo in Healesville Thursday 21 March from 7pm to 9pm Suburban Property Tour in Healesville at 5.30pm on Friday 22 March

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have so much agricultural land we can harness.

“We’re well placed and we have the resources, we just need to let people know, the major objective of Permaculture Week in the Yarra Valley is to promote permaculture as a viable option for the future,” he said.

“I saw a quote a little while ago, and it was ‘We don’t want 100 or 1000 people doing permaculture perfectly, we want 100,000 doing it imperfectly’ so you know even if it’s just do-

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ing a bit of it, it’s good for the environment and our health.”

Mr Veeken said this year, they’ve had interest shown in the event from other local council like Latrobe Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Cardinia and it looks set to go beyond the Yarra Valley in the future.

A map of permaculture events in Australia can be found at permacultureday.org/, including the raft of events set for Permaculture Week in the Yarra Valley. mailcommunity.com.au

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OHS sentencing review

By Mikayla van Loon The way occupational health and safety offences (OHS) are sentenced in Victoria is under review, with the Yarra Ranges community able to provide input next month.

The Sentencing Advisory Council has been tasked by the State Government to undertake an inquiry into the current sentencing practices, like fines and potential reforms that could be made.

Being 20 years since the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Act in 2004, Sentencing Advisory Council chief executive officer Dr Paul McGorrery said it’s “timely to be reviewing whether the sentencing aspects of that legislation are operating as they should”.

Engaging with the community is an important part of the review process, with the Council heading to regional and metropolitan townships to conduct consultations.

The Council will be conducting a session at the Lillydale Lake Community Room on 18 March to research whether OHS serves its purpose in keeping employers and employees safe.

“One of the things that governments ask the Council to investigate is whether the current sentencing practices align with community expectations because that’s a good gauge of whether or not you’re achieving the purposes of sentencing and maintaining public confidence in the justice system as a whole,” Dr McGorrery said.

“We’ll be asking members of the community to sentence a real life OHS case themselves and their view, and then we’ll tell them what sentence was imposed in the real case, we’ll compare the differences between the two and ask them how appropriate they thought the sentence in the real case was.

“The findings of that process are going to significantly inform the extent to which there might need to be changes.”

An OHS community consultation will be held at the Lillydale Lake Community Room in March.

331739 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS An initial review process of the OHS system found that over the last 10 years, the average fine was $69,000, the smallest was $600 and the largest was $1 million.

OHS fines can be up to $1.7 million for a business and $350,000 for individuals.

Reviews over the last 30 years have also found fines to not be a good enough deterrent for businesses and individuals.

“The maximum penalty for any offence in Victoria typically increases in line with inflation. So the maximum for an employer breach-

ing their duty 20 years or so ago, was about $950,000,”Dr McGorrery.

“As of this year, it’s now over $1.7 million. So it’s almost doubled over the last 20 years. What we haven’t seen is an almost doubling in the amount of fines being imposed in these sorts of cases. In fact in some jurisdictions the median fine has actually declined.

“So the statistics at least, are very suggestive that fines have not increased in accordance with inflation.”

Needing a cross section of community

feedback to inform the potential changes to the OHS sentencing, Dr McGorrery said is because cases of workplace misconduct or lack of safety occurs everywhere.

“OHS offences are evenly spread across Victoria. There’s maybe a slight over representation in the Barwon southwest region with Geelong but really, it’s not so significant to point out. I’d say there’s quite an even spread across the state.

“The types of employment people engage in will be a significant factor. What we actually found was about 65 per cent, or two thirds of OHS cases occur in the construction and manufacturing industries.”

While fines are not the only option for sentencing, with imprisonment, community corrections orders, diversions and undertakings, Dr McGorrery said the review will also explore restorative justice and other methods to improve workplace safety.

“There’s evidence that it might be more useful to also include conditions requiring safety improvement works, either for their own organisation or the broader industry.

“Of course, it would need to be something above and beyond what they should have been doing in the first place before they got prosecuted for an OHS offence.”

These methods would not replace sentencing but something that “runs concurrently alongside the criminal justice process” so businesses and individuals do not “avoid punishment”.

The Sentencing Advisory Council will be seeking community feedback until 31 May via the community consultations and written submissions online at engage.vic.gov.au/sentencing-ohs-offences-in-victoria or emailing contact@sentencingcouncil.vic.gov.au Dr McGorrery said a report will be delivered to the Attorney General and the Minister for WorkSafe at the end of the year with potential reforms.

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Supporting multiple births

By Mikayla van Loon Finding support as a parent is critical to everyone’s wellbeing but even more so for those who bring multiples into the world, being twins, triplets or more.

That’s why the Eastern Area Multiple Birth Association (EAMBA) exists, to offer guidance, friendship, support and advice to parents who have multiples or are about to have multiples in Maroondah, Yarra Ranges, Knox, Whitehorse and Manningham.

EAMBA president Sarah Lavis said when she found out she was having twins, she didn’t believe it could be any different to raising a single child.

“I’ve got two step children so I’ve raised children and I was like, it can’t be that different,” she said.

“It is a different ballgame. I found that quite quickly myself when I was trying to go to mother’s group and I was the only one with twins and the group would choose cafes that weren’t double pram friendly and didn’t understand it’s very hard for me to do things like taking my kids to swimming lessons because I can’t do it on my own.”

Looking to connect with more parents experiencing the same and finding it hard to relate to singleton parents, Ms Lavis joined EAMBA. Whether it’s providing resources, hand-medown equipment, answering questions on the community forum page or joining the playgroup, EAMBA tries to assist multiple birth families in any way they can.

Ms Lavis said the lovely part of running the playgroups in Mooroolbark and Bayswater was children could make friends, grow together and parents got to communicate in a safe space.

“Playgroups are usually for children who are not in school because they run on a Wednesday and a Friday during the term and they’re 100 per cent volunteer led,” Ms Lavis said.

“It’s a really beautiful opportunity, you can have eight or 10 toddlers running around and a lot of mums and dads bonding over their experience, which is really, really beautiful.”

Creating a community that “normalises the experience of raising multiples”, Ms Lavis said is key to what EAMBA does.

Part of fostering that connection is the ability to put on broader events and family days so parents and children can mingle.

For the most part, EAMBA tries to use either acquired grant funding or funds it has raised to host subsidised events, like going to Chester-

Sarah, Ellen and Kathryn with their twins at playgroup.

Sarah Lavis found support from EAMBA after giving birth to her twin girls. field Farm or the cinemas.

But Ms Lavis said funds also go towards the running of the group’s other functionalities and to support parents in crisis, who may need prepackaged meals provided.

Gaining the support of Grill’d Croydon, every $25 meal deal purchased on Thursday 29 February between 5pm and 8pm will see $10 go to EAMBA to help fund these initiatives.

“If you had 10 people come well, that’s $100 and that’s about the cost to run one facilitated playgroup and these things start to add up. So for us, it’s how we engage with the general public and rally support for what we do,” she said.

“It’s everything from how do we keep our playgroups running? How do we support families going through the NICU journey? How do we keep our school aged families engaged and

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allow even the entire group to be able to experience things that might be quite expensive when you’ve got multiples?”

Because Ms Lavis said support for parents caters towards singletons, it can often be a hard system to navigate so by raising awareness of the challenges and the disparities of raising multiples is also essential to gaining more widespread support.

“Multiples really only equate for a small percentage (two to three per cent) of births and so the general public doesn’t necessarily understand that there are differences.

“There’s also double the sleep deprivation, it is more expensive. There are so many factors that lead to that anxiety.

“Twins are cute and they’re magical, and they’re amazing and people are just fascinated

by them but behind the scenes there is a lot of anxiety. There is a lot of depression, there’s a lot of things that probably aren’t talked about.”

One of those being the equal parental leave payments that multiples and singleton parents get.

“And twins, according to Centrelink, aren’t considered a multiple birth. There’s a lot of assumptions that get made that multiple birth families are well supported but unfortunately, it’s not the case,” Ms Lavis said.

“I feel very, very blessed to have my girls but there’s so much work to be done. Not only to normalise the multiple births experience but also to have those supports in place.”

More information about EAMBA can be found at eamba.amba.org.au

‘Early intervention improves addiction outcomes’

By Callum Ludwig Addiction remains a difficult issue to talk about and tackle for many but the rerelease of Addiction Australia on SBS on Demand can act as a prompt reminder to find out how you can seek help for yourself or someone close to you.

The hard-hitting documentary was produced by SBS, Blackfella Films and the Turning Point service (which is partnered with Eastern Health) and originally released in 2020, telling the story of 10 Australian people impacted by addiction.

Executive Clinical Director of Turning Point and Professor of Addiction Studies and Services at Monash University Professor Dan Lubman AM said despite its prevalence, addiction remains one of the most stigmatised and misunderstood health conditions and there is still a reluctance to talk about it and treat it as a public health priority.

“We see people with a history of addiction struggle to tell their stories because of stigma, which is often compounded by how they are represented in the media and in popular culture,” he said.

“The truth is there are a range of effective treatments for addiction, but sadly many people don’t know that,” “We need to continue talking about addiction, as well as empower more people to share their stories to end the stigma and show that recovery is not just a possibility, but a realistic goal.”

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Addictions, including tobacco, continue to come at a high health, social and economic cost to Australia.

Picture: UNSPLASH develop an addiction and one almost every hour will die due to harm caused by gambling, alcohol or other drugs.

Prof Lubman said we know addiction is a major contributor to the burden of disease in Australia and a leading preventable cause of injury, illness and death.

“We know delayed treatment is causing tremendous harm, with people often waiting up to two decades to seek treatment for addiction,” he said.

“When alcohol, drugs or gambling starts to impact normal day-to-day activities, such as relationships, and work, addiction may have become an issue,” “While addiction can impact people’s lives in different ways, there are some common experiences and signs to look out for in a person’s behaviour, their emotional state, their

relationships, and their finances.”

Anyone who is worried they might be seeing the early signs of addiction in someone they know should look out for changes in behaviour or mood, financial difficulties, negative changes to relationships and social circles and losing interest in work, family, hobbies or other favourite pastimes.

Prof Lubman said there are lots of great services available, including both community and residential treatment options.

“Because we don’t talk about addiction a lot, there is a lot of confusion about what it is, how people can get help and the treatments and support on offer. The good news is we have a range of treatments that we know work and recovery is absolutely possible,” he said.

“People don’t need to wait until a crisis to seek help. Like any health issue, early intervention improves outcomes,” “Taking action and getting support early gives people the best chance at getting better and shows great courage and strength.”

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimated that addiction (to alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and gambling) cost Australia $80.3 billion in 2021, with tobacco harm making up 45 per cent of that total; $35.8 billion.

In 2023, Australia was also estimated to lose $25 billion on legal forms of gambling each year, the largest per-capita loss in the world.

Treatment for addictions can include residential detox and rehabilitation and community-based interventions, including medications, counselling, peer support groups, and telephone and online support.

Funded by the Department of Health and delivered through a partnership between EACH Social & Community Health, Anglicare Victoria and Youth Support & Advocacy Services (YSAS), the SURe (Substance Use Recovery) program serves the outer east, with the intake service able to be contacted at 1300 003 224.

Turning Point’s Eastern Treatment Services (TPETS) Intake Service is also located in Box Hill and be contacted at 1800 778 278.

For those with gambling concerns, Gambling Help Online is a free, national confidential service that operates 24/7 to provide online support and referral for anyone affected by gambling. They can also call the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 for free confidential counselling For alcohol and other drug concerns, Victorians can contact Directline 24/7 on 1800 888 236 with the free telephone service, offering on-the-spot counselling, information and referral to specialist treatment services, as well as information about local peer support groups and meetings.

Free confidential counselling for alcohol and other drug concerns via telephone or online, people can also contact Counselling Online or call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015 Support is available for those close to someone with addiction, Breakthrough is a program for family, friends and partners of people affected by addiction and more information can be found at breakthroughforfamilies.com/. mailcommunity.com.au

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Croydon Primary School has a brand new art room and all-accessible toilet facility.

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North Eastern Metro MP Sonja Terpstra helped open the building on Tuesday 13 February.

Students’ creativity boost The arts facilities at Croydon Primary School have been given a makeover boosting functionality and creativity for students.

North-Eastern Metropolitan Region MP Sonja Terpstra opened the new building on Tuesday 13 February.

The new building, funded by the State government, is also equipped with brand-new allinclusive toilet facilities as well as an upgraded outdoor recreation garden area.

The $1.347 million upgrade has replenished what was an ageing toilet block and provided a more inviting garden space for the children to enjoy.

“It was great to see these upgrades finished, and how excited the students are to be able to express themselves creatively in the mod-

ernised spaces,” Ms Terpstra said.

“I’m looking forward to seeing some of the great creative works students at Croydon Primary School will be producing in the years to come.”

In the last nine years, the Victorian Government has put $14.9 billion into building new schools and more than 1,940 school upgrades.

Modern learning environments help develop creative thinking, promote STEM literacy, and inspire learning for life – critical skills for future success.

Funding from the State government helped the school establish the new creative learning space.

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Infrastructure upgrade call Yarra Valley communities suffered significant flooding again in December and January, with inundation leading to flooding of properties, roads, and sports facilities, exposing inadequate drainage infrastructure.

It’s why in Parliament I called on the Government to urgently upgrade state-owned drain infrastructure and to work harder to influence Yarra Ranges Council to upgrade aged and inadequate drainage, especially on Council roads where drains are repeatedly blocked or inadequately sized, creating a flooding risk.

Lilydale Open Drain is just one of many concerns impacting hundreds of residents. Over a year ago I wrote to Melbourne Water requesting Lilydale Open Drain be upgraded to mitigate flooding of homes and streets in this vicinity.

Melbourne Water advised ‘it was responsible for ensuring the open drain conveys water effectively [and] maintaining the hydraulic

From my

desk Bridget Vallence Evelyn MP function of the drain and culverts’ – which is not happening.

The hydraulic functioning of the drain and culverts are compromised because the culverts are always full of weeds, rubbish, and other debris, not only making this a safety hazard but has residents living in fear of being flooded every time it rains.

Important to note, Yarra Ranges Council

A busy stage at Eltham Little Theatre delights The 1812 Theatre Mother and Son The stage adaptation of this much loved iconic Australian sitcom takes the story into a modern day setting with the use of mobile phones, skype calls to the grandchildren and other contemporary references.

Written by Geoffrey Atherden, the writer of the original TV series, with all the same wellconstructed characters, the storyline follows Arthur as he trues to plan for a special (and much deserved) vacation away with his new girlfriend. But Maggie and Arthur’s scheming brother throws all sorts of obstacles in his path.

Season opens Thursday February 22 and runs to March 15.

Bookings: 9758 3964 Eltham Little Theatre – A Review Yes Prime Minister The United Kingdom is in crisis: debts are spiralling; unemployment is on the rise and the fragile coalition cabinet led by Prime Minister Jim Hacker is at breaking point.

But salvation may exist in the form of a complex pipeline deal with the oil-rich country of Kumranistan that would entitle the government to a multi-trillion -pound loan.

A well set stage of the interior of Chequers, the Prime Minister’s country estate.

A busy stage with a lounge one side and the office on the other.

Sir Humphrey Appleby was played by Adrew McAliece, good projection and really caught the feeling of such a character.

The Prime Minister’s Principal Private Secretary Bernard Woolley was given positive performance by Matthew Todd.

The Prime Minister, Jim Hacker, was played by Julian Campobasso, giving, and capturing the essence of such a role.

The Prime Minister’s head of policy, Claire Sutton, was played by Joanna Karaknikolopoulos who gave a good portrayal of such a character.

The Kumranistan Ambassador was played

by Adam Lofthouse who also gave a good interpretation of the role.

There were several more characters, but space does not allow time on same.

Needless to say they added to the delight of the evening.

Overall the show was fair but whether or not it is the acoustics or the players but the actor were rather quiet and at the rear were hard to hear.

Whether or not this can be rectified is unknown at the present.

The Rocky Horror Show Tells the story of Brad and his fiancee Kanet, two squeaky clean college kids who while driving to a friend’s place have a flat tyre in a storm and walk two miles to a castle where they hope 14 MAIL

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Kemp’s curtain call to find a telephone.

Where they meet Dr Frank-N-Furter an extra-terrestrial mad scientist from the galaxy of Transylvania where people like to party.

Well, Brad and Janet will never have such an evening.

Athenaeum Theatre Melbourne is the venue for the Melbourne performance and what an evening of fun, mayhem and delight.

Jason Donovan was Dr Frank-N-Furter and what a performance.

Jason gave his all and really caught the character as envisaged A wonderful portrayal and a great welcome back to Melbourne for Jason.

Joel Creasy was the Narrator, a terrific portrayal of the character.

Joel really caught the character and with his replies to some hecklers in the audience was a sheer delight.

Joel projects well and gave a stunning performance.

Blake Bowden was Brad, the innocent young college student.

Blake caught the character with finesse giving a good interpretation of the role, he also worked well with his fiancee Janet.

Janet was played by Deirdre Khoo who captured the essence of the sweet young newly engaged young student.

Well, she was until entering Dr Frank-NFurter’s castle.

Stellar Perry played the roles of the usherette and Magenta.

As the usherette Stellar opened the program, appearing on stage as the curtains opened.

As Magenta she gave a stirling performance.

The butler, Riff Raff was played by Henry Rollo.

This performance was one of the highlights of the evening. He really caught the essence of the character giving a great performance.

The cast and the stars gave a great evening of theatre and were highly enjoyed by the audience.

A great production with smooth moving sets, good music and of course, The Time Warp, which was very popular, so much so that in the final bows the audience demanded it again.

The result was a standing ovation for a wonderful evening of theatre.

owns the Lilydale Open Drain and is responsible for maintaining the built structure of the culvert at Nelson Road Lilydale. It’s no longer fit-for-purpose despite years of advocacy on behalf of the community.

I’ll continue to call for Lilydale Open Drain to be upgraded, perhaps with a larger singlespan drain to help mitigate flooding risk, otherwise there’s no chance the drain will function effectively.

I acknowledge Lilydale Flood Watch and Coldstream Flood Watch groups who are working tirelessly in their advocacy to get drainage and flooding issues addressed for our community.

As if being hit with flooding to kick-start 2024 was not enough, our collective resilience was tested again last week with Yarra Valley communities enduring widespread power outages after the collapse of parts of the State’s

fragile transmission network.

Last year, Victoria’s energy watchdog, Energy Safe Victoria, revealed the State Labor Government failed to ensure critical maintenance works were undertaken across the energy network.

Despite being in power for nearly a decade, the Labor Government has mismanaged the grid and failed to ensure resilience of the state’s energy network.

People deserve to know why the Labor government ignored repeated warnings from its own energy watchdog about vulnerabilities in the system, and for their government to prioritise a resilient, reliable, and affordable energy network that will keep the lights and fridges on year-round.

I’ll keep working hard to hold the government to account for these infrastructure upgrades that our community needs.

Madame Web is bland, tedious and fails to ensnare Madame Web Starring Dakota Johnson, Tahar Rahim and Sydney Sweeney Rated M 2/5 Madame Web is a bland, tedious, often irritating superhero film.

Cassie Webb (Dakota Johnson), a withdrawn New York paramedic, develops clairvoyant powers after an accident and must protect three teenage girls from a superpowered killer.

The fourth film in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (following the sloppy but fun Venom films and the atrocious Morbius), Madame Web is a boring superhero caper and an unappetizing teaser for future movies.

While Johnson plays her role with gusto, Cassie is a very prickly, rude protagonist, and her development consists solely of learning her past (which we already knew from the very start of the movie) and stepping up to protect the girls. Strip away the snark, and Cassie has hardly any personality.

The aforementioned girls are also thinly-developed, and Celeste O’Connor is intensely unlikeable as Mattie Franklin.

Tahar Rahim is rarely intimidating as the villain Ezekiel Sims, and his quest to kill the girls before they kill him in the future carries little weight when you don’t care much

about his targets.

Moreover, the brief glimpses of them as spider-themed superheroes just makes us want to see that movie instead.

Madame Web is slow, lurching and contrived, and full of clunky dialogue and blunt exposition.

The portrayal of Cassie’s clairvoyance early on is tense and unsettling, but the action (save for some cool moments) is flat and fleeting. The climax achieves two feats I thought were impossible: making a final battle with fireworks look washed out, and making the way Cassie saves the day look like a rubbish Deus Ex Machina despite it being established (with heavy-handed dialogue) earlier in the film.

This review allows you to foresee and avoid this unexciting, annoying superhero dud, which is playing in most Victorian cinemas.

- Seth Lukas Hynes

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Top retirement lifestyle What does your perfect day look like?

Is it a relaxing day getting out in the garden to plant some new shrubs? A family outing to the Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre? Or time to unwind and chat with friends over a cuppa?

Well, the good news is when you live at Forest Hills, you don’t have to choose.

Located in a peaceful enclave of Nunawading, Forest Hills stuns with picturesque gardens and a recently renovated community centre, featuring an alfresco dining area and elegant shared spaces for residents to meet and relax.

Meet Costa Georgiadis at Forest Hills Within Forest Hills, you’ll find a world of activi-

ties. From indoor bowls to exercise classes and an onsite wellbeing centre, the possibilities really are endless. Garden enthusiasts will especially love the luscious outdoor spaces within the retirement community - which are the perfect setting for an afternoon with author and landscape architect Costa Georgiadis.

If you want to broaden your garden knowledge over some light refreshments and in excellent company, you are invited to the exclusive gardening event on Monday 18 March.

RSVPs are essential, so visit keytonevents. com.au to secure your spot.

Making life long friends is easy when at Forest Hills.

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Calling all gardening enthusiasts Forest Hills retirement community boasts beautiful landscaped gardens and provides the perfect setting for an afternoon with Costa Georgiadis.

Be inspired with an informative gardening session to chat all things planting, pruning and blossoming.

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“MANNABY“ - A BEAUTIFUL LIFESTYLE ARCHITECTURALLY designed and brimming with beautiful elements, this property is a unique offering within walking distance to Belgrave township, Belgrave Recreational Reserve and Birdsland Reserve. With an elevated aspect with vista views and an inground pool perfect for families, a lifetime of enjoyment is available at this elegant home.

From the commanding exterior to the clever drive-through double garage, this home is instantly impressive. The welcoming wrap-around verandah invites you to discover the interior rich with character. Ceiling roses, ornate cornicing, wood fire, and reclaimed French doors and timber floors in the formal lounge elevate the architectural integrity. At

its heart, the crisp white kitchen with stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, and walk-in pantry is ideal for entertaining. The family room makes a marvellous addition to this home’s convenient layout. Bright and spacious bedrooms, including the ensuite main with WIR, enhance the comfort in this quality home.

With extras including gas ducted heating, split system heating/cooling, garden shed, chook house with run and solar heating and ionizer on the picturesque pool, every consideration has been made to create this spectacular home. Beautifully blending lifestyle and location, this property will certainly impress. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 4 Merrigum Lane, BELGRAVE Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $780,000 - $850,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Suzie Brannelly 0490 506 910, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE 18

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BELGRAVE BEAUTY WITH VIEWS EXPERIENCE the allure of this chic Belgrave home, boasting captivating treetop views and convenient proximity to public transport. Spanning 1,173m2, the residence features terraced gardens and an abundance of light. Revel in the ambiance of three luminous bedrooms including master with walk-in robes and ensuite, a family bathroom with a charming claw foot tub, rain shower, and heated towel rails and complemented by two living spaces graced with stunning leadlight feature windows and leafy vistas. There is ample built-in cabinetry and a unique lower-level room which is accessible both externally and internally via a hatch door. The space offers room for your own small business, hobby room, gym or office space. There are also solar panels for energy efficiency.

Whether entertaining in the sundrenched private patio, cultivating vegetables in raised beds, or tinkering in the shed, the options are yours to explore. Positioned in close proximity to Belgrave village and public transport, this distinctive home provides a wonderful opportunity to reside close to town. Don’t miss the chance to plan your inspection today and make this unique and stylish home your own. ●

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Located within an easy, short stroll to all the Town’s eateries, this level piece of land has an idyllic, mountain outlook.

Being 480sqm in size it’s ideal for those wanting to build their dream residence, yet still have privacy and the convenience of being close to Town.

With all services run to the land, planning permit already approved for a 4 bedroom family home, this is the best value for money block in Town.

Call now to find out more.

Price $395,000 Call Brett on 0407 595 164

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 70 Belgrave-Hallam Road, BELGRAVE Price: $740,000 - $810,000 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: By appointment Contact: Sue Colic 0421 772 610 and Riley Nicholas 0488 501 218, BARRY PLANT EMERALD mailcommunity.com.au

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FIND YOUR OWN SANCTUARY: VIEWS, PRIVACY AND SPACE ON 4.35 ACRES STEP into the extraordinary and discover a home where the dreams of your growing family come to life! This older style grand two-storey house has been designed with space in mind, offering 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an office and 2 living areas your own private retreat where everyone has their own piece of privacy.

From the moment you enter, you will be struck by how spacious the downstairs area is, with its open plan lounge, dining room and billiard/rumpus area. The kitchen and servery open directly onto this space.

Downstairs you will also find the main bedroom and ensuite, 3 other bedrooms, main bathroom and laundry and lots of extra storage space. From here a staircase leads upstairs to another living area, 2 more bedrooms and a bathroom, plus large office – a perfect set up for a family requiring extra living areas.

Experience worry-free living with ducted heating and cooling system plus a wood heater in the lounge room ensuring comfort in every season. Set on an expansive 4.35 acres, this property is a true paradise with all essential services seamlessly connected.

Moreover, the property has extra water tanks, ideal for any family wishing to live more sustainably.

For those with a love for animals, the property boasts 4 paddocks, a haven for a family horse/pony to roam freely or maybe some frolicsome goats or sheep. There is a small orchard which has some established trees in it, with room to add plenty more.

There’s even space for a vegetable garden, allowing you to take that journey to selfsufficiency right from your own backyard.

The 4-car garage with a mezzanine floor provides ample space for storage, making it a haven for tradespeople and hobbyists alike. The height of the garage is just perfect for that caravan or Winnebago. Of course, on a property like this there is more shedding that can be used to suit your needs and requirements.

Location of this perfectly positioned property balances tranquillity and convenience. The lovely town of Healesville (recently voted Australia’s 6th most welcoming town) is a short drive away, while the new state -of -the -art Badger Creek Primary School and the world-renowned Healesville Sanctuary are conveniently within walking distance.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to script the next enchanting chapter of your family’s story. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 111a Badger Creek Road, BADGER CREEK Description: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $1,690,000 - $1,780,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Jane Nunn 0432 375 940 and jane@integrityrealestate.com.au, INTEGRITY REAL ESTATE 20

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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE GLORIOUS YARRA VALLEY 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 a high end 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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P 5966 2530

3407 Warburton Highway, Warburton

1 Barbara Grove, Woori Yallock

$595,000-$650,000

P 5967 1277

2457 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction

23 Michael Court, Woori Yallock

$695,000-$740,000

Picture Pretty Home in Ideal Location

Sensational Yarra Valley Views

Adorable and functional, this residence is situated in a delightful location. The property boasts a beautiful block with impeccable fencing, a double garage featuring dual roller doors, a convenient garden shed, solar, and all complemented by meticulously maintained low-maintenance gardens. The home stands proud with a spacious front verandah and a shady rear deck. Inside, an inviting open-plan kitchen and living room adorned with RC heating/cooling, a charming kitchen showcasing an island bench, electric cooking facilities, and a view overlooking your own backyard oasis. The three well proportioned bedrooms provide ample space, with two of them featuring triple robes. The main bathroom is a haven of natural light, complete with a soothing bath. Embrace the seamless blend of comfort, convenience, and investment potential in this property.

Sit back and admire the amazing views from this stunning property, overlooking picturesque farmland and ever changing valley views. The home is presented to perfection inside and out, offering comfortable family living boasting 3 bedrooms and a fresh main bathroom, spacious living/ lounge area and a separate meals area. The kitchen is fresh, modern, up to date and with ample bench and cupboard space. Venture outside to an entertainers dream with a huge covered entertaining area - it’s the ideal spot to sit back relax and admire the colorful and picturesque valley vista. Loads of car accommodation with a double carport, huge lock up garage and neat well established landscaped gardens complete the picture perfect property. All just a short stroll or drive to local schools, shops, public transport and the walking trail it’s the ideal place to call home.

Samantha Price M 0438 795 190 Inspection: Sat 1:00-1:30pm

4 Duke Street, Yarra Junction

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$695,000 - $750,000

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By Appointment

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46 Highfield Road, Warburton

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$740,000-$790,000

Substantial Family Space in a Quiet Setting

Character Cottage with Gorgeous Mountain Views

This exceptional property is situated on a quiet street, boasting a spacious flat block spanning over 800sqm and offering beautiful mountain views. The approx. 7x14 garage comes complete with a concrete slab, power, and two sizable roller doors. Additionally, there’s a double carport, making it a haven for car enthusiasts. The well-maintained home is move in ready, featuring a practical layout, a spacious open plan family and dining area equipped with a split system for heating and cooling, and a kitchen fitted with modern appliances. Extending the living space is a rear decking area and the low-maintenance backyard. Inside, there are a total of three bedrooms, with the master boasting a walk-in robe, and all rooms with comfortable carpets. Conveniently positioned, the property is just a short stroll from town amenities. Call now!

A true treasure of Warburton, a classic & classy home in a sunny north facing location taking in the stunning Mountain views. High ceilings, decorative cornices, sash windows, 3 gorgeously furnished bedrooms and a claw foot bath in the bathroom to complete that luxury feeling. A charming kitchen with updated appliances, and a cosy sitting area! The outdoor entertaining is a lovely extension to your living space. All set on just under half an acre, fully fenced with lush lawns, a garden to immerse yourself in, double garage with power and concrete flooring, and being tucked away from the road you can enjoy your privacy and indulge in the natural beauty that surrounds you. So many features with this property, a must to inspect if you are after a charming escape to the country within an easy stroll to the Yarra river, coffee shops and walking trail.

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EXQUISITE LIFESTYLE RETREAT ON FIVE ACRES INDULGE in the pinnacle of opulent rural living across this sprawling 5-acre estate, seamlessly fusing modern comforts with the serene allure of the countryside. Step into a meticulously designed fully renovated 5-bedroom residence that beckons you into a sanctuary of refinement and repose.

The master bedroom, complete with an ensuite and walk-in robe, stands as a testament to both style and functionality, accompanied by four additional bedrooms featuring built-in robes. Addressing every need, the home boasts a well-appointed main bathroom, a dedicated study, and a second living area.

At the heart of the home lies a contemporary kitchen, adorned with stone benchtops and enhanced by the convenience of a butler’s pantry, alongsidethe timeless elegance of floating timber floors. Electric ducted heating and cooling plus an inbuilt fireplace guarantee year-round comfort, while the practicality of a ducted vacuum system simplifies maintenance.

Descending to the lower level reveals a fully equipped salon, offering versatile space for work, guest accommodation, or a teenage retreat. The double garage seamlessly integrates under the roofline, providing secure parking.

Step outside into an outdoor haven featuring an inviting alfresco area leading to a refreshing plunge pool. From the deck, soak in the breathtaking bay views, creating an oasis of relaxation amidst natural beauty.

Explore the rural delights of this property, complete with a generously sized chicken coop for fresh eggs, a large shed with 3 phase power also boasting a man cave, and expansive paddocks at the rear – ideal for horses, cows, sheep, goats, or your preferred livestock.

This residence beckons you to relish the best of both worlds, where modern luxury converges with the tranquility of the countryside. Seize theopportunity to make this dream retreat your own.

Contact us today to register yourself for the open homes, please bring along photo ID to be checked at the door upon entry. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 193 Belgrave-Hallam Road, BELGRAVE SOUTH Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 8 garage Price: $2,100,000 - $2,310,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Dave Reilly, 0437 347 665, BARRY PLANT EMERALD 24

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6 OLD MONBULK ROAD BELGRAVE

620 BEENAK ROAD YELLINGBO

6 ZIG ZAG ROAD BELGRAVE HEIGHTS

ENCHANTING RESIDENCE, PRIME LOCATION

YOUR PERFECT LIFESTYLE AWAITS

ENDLESS POTENTIAL

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1D

FOR SALE $690,000 - $750,000 OFI

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DAVE REILLY 0437 347 665 BARRY PLANT EMERALD 5968 4522

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FOR SALE $895,000 - $980,000 OFI

By Appointment

RILEY NICHOLAS 0488 501 218 BARRY PLANT EMERALD 5968 4522

1B JUSTIN BARROT 0438 683 781

FOR SALE $560,000 - $610,000 OFI

By Appointment

BARRY PLANT EMERALD 5968 4522

45 EmErald monbulk road EMERALD

32 OLD GEMBROOK ROAD EMERALD

Lot G 1230 Pakenham Road MT BURNETT

COUNTRY LIFESTYLE ON 1.5 ACRES!

CENTRAL EMERALD WONDER

SPACE, OPPORTUNITY AND LOCATION.

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2B

2D

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

JUSTIN BARROT 0438 683 781 BARRY PLANT EMERALD 5968 4522

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8D

FOR SALE $1,550,000 - $1,690,000 OFI

By Appointment

68.6 Acres GAYLE BARROT 0408 195 767 BARRY PLANT EMERALD 5968 4522

SUE COLIC 0421 772 610

FOR SALE $1,000,000-$1,100,000 OFI By appointment

BARRY PLANT EMERALD 5968 4522

5 Kitchener Parade COCKATOO

33 Beaconsfield emerald road EMERALD

70 BELGRAVE-HALLAM ROAD BELGRAVE

YOUR FAMILY HAVEN WITH VIEWS

CHARACTER FILLED HOME ON OVER 1.5AC

BELGRAVE BEAUTY WITH VIEWS

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FOR SALE $750,000 - $825,000 OFI By appointment

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MODERN AND STYLISH EQUINE PROPERTY ON APPROXIMATELY FIVE ACRES WHAT a fantastic opportunity! Rarely do you find a home of this quality paired with a usable nearly 5 acres of land carefully designed to maximize grazing potential and ease of care for your horses or four legged friends.

The home is located less than 5 minutes to Gembrook township, and is surrounded by farming properties offering beautiful vistas.

The expansive 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home is wrapped with a welcoming front verandah and has a grand entry. There is a formal loungeroom & a master bedroom with a large walk in wardrobe and ensuite.

Conveniently located near the master bedroom is a further bedroom with ceiling fan and built in robes. The home with its high ceilings, double glazed large windows, and reverse cycle air conditioning is a delight to explore.

Flow through to the central open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area to discover the hub of the home that is flooded with natural light, and offers a wood fire heater, and kitchen with a large walk in pantry.

The kitchen also has a 900mm gas stove/ oven, stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and Caesar stone benchtops.

At the other end of the home, there is a

lovely laundry with it’s own external access, a study/office area, and then three further bedrooms, all with ceiling fans and built in wardrobes. These bedrooms are serviced by the family bathroom complete with bath and shower. There is also a handy separate toilet.

Externally the acreage is divided into 5 fully fenced paddocks, fenced with either electric fencing or mesh fencing. These paddocks are connected through a central laneway which allows for ease of care by having one central hay station & water station. The main gateways are reinforced with Geohex. There is plenty of parking available making it easy to store you float for short trips out to the nearby riding trails or to the local horse riding clubs such as Gembrook Adult Riding Club and Cockatoo Pony Club.

This property has it all so don’t miss out call to arrange a private inspection today.

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

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 100 Gembrook Tonimbuk Road, GEMBROOK Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Price: $1.25 - $1.35 mil. Inspect: By appointment Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994 or Bethany Day 0438 844 968, BELL REAL ESTATE EMERALD 26

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P 5968 6222 311-313 Main Street Emerald

100 Gembrook-Tonimbuk Road, Gembrook

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

5 Belvedere Court, Gembrook

$850,000 - $920,000

Stylish Equine Property on approx. 5 acres!

Style, Comfort & Exceptional Location Await in the Heart of Gembrook!

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.

This character home features 4 spacious bedrooms, all with BIRs, & 2 large living areas, with great outdoor entertaining spaces. Features include high ceilings, quality light fittings, & polished floorboards throughout. This home also offers a swim spa. The Master Bedroom has a WIR & ensuite.

The formal living/dining room awaits your next dinner party. When it comes to relaxing, snuggle in by the wood fire in the loungeroom. The kitchen has white cabinetry including a rangehood, stone benchtops & features a SMEG gas cooktop & electric oven, stainless steel dishwasher, & generous walk in pantry. Outside is an undercover entertaining area & there is a great rear deck in the fully fenced rear yard. Add to all this mains gas ducted heating, & 5kW of solar. There is a large double lock up garage with work bench area and two garden sheds to enjoy.

Aaron Day M 0407 365 994

Brennan Mileto M 0422 996 451

Bethany Day M 0438 844 968

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39 Main Street, Gembrook

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Brennan Mileto M 0422 996 451

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$780,000 - $850,000

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48a Beaconsfield-Emerald Road, Emerald

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B 2 C

$1,750,000 - $1,925,000

Opportunity, Views and Ideal Location Await With This Charming Cottage!

Beautiful Home in Emerald on approx. 23 acres with Views!

This mixed zoning property located on the Gembrook Main Street is directly opposite the Gembrook Primary School & offers views to the Warburton Ranges. Renovate the 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom miners cottage with welcoming front verandah, or demolish & build your dream home or business (STCA) on this 1051 sqm allotment. Situated behind a maintained hedge, there are two driveways, allowing for plenty of off-street parking. The home itself has a cosy front verandah & lead light feature front door.

Enter the home to discover the front loungeroom with open wood fire. There is a master bedroom and then flow through to the kitchen with free standing woodfire and electric stove/oven. Then discover a second bedroom. To the rear of the home is a generous laundry, bathroom with a shower over bath, and mudroom/second sitting area. Externally there is a shed in the fully fenced rear yard.

This outstanding 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home situated on approx. 23 Acres offers gorgeous views across cleared paddocks to Cardinia Reservoir. This stone constructed home has a wood fire heater, acoustic strawboard vaulted ceiling, giant windows soaking in the view & plenty of natural light. The kitchen is vast, with a gas stove top & electric oven, & plenty of bench space. Unwind in the second loungeroom with an open fire place & a stunning study area. There is a master bedroom featuring a walk through wardrobe to the ensuite. The further 2 bedrooms have BIRs & are serviced by a family bathroom. Externally there is a cleared paddock with a central treed gully. The grounds contain a pizza oven, a high double carport attached to the home, & in the backyard area is a double garage with power, lights & concreted floor. This property has mains power, gas & water.

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Aaron Day M 0407 365 994

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SELLING SUNSETS - UPPER FERNTREE GULLY OVERLOOKING a mesmerising view that takes in the city skyline and the sparkling lights of nearby suburbs below, this well maintained and much-loved property is now for sale.

With a backdrop of breathtaking colours each and every sunset, the home boasts spacious living that spans over two levels and includes 4 bedrooms (or 3 plus home office), 3 living areas and a fully functional kitchen that allows you to take in the inground, salt chlorinated, solar heated pool all whilst preparing dinner!

Gas ducted heating runs throughout as well as multiple air conditioners for extra comfort in the warmer months. Outside, a

large expanse of paving and timber decking can be found both by the pool and at the front of the home where you can enjoy a BBQ with family and friends or just settle in to watch the weather roll in.

Fully sealed, the driveway may look a little steep but drive it once and you will see that it is very easy and has excellent parking for at least 5 cars at the top including a large double carport.

Located between both the Upper Ferntree Gully and Upwey Main shopping hubs, train stations, National Park and plenty of great cafes and restaurants, this thoughtfully designed home could soon be yours. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1341 Burwood Highway, UPPER FERNTREE GULLY Description: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 garage Price: $780,000 - $850,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Rachel Eastwood 0401 117 761 or Sharyn Chandler 0439 882 442, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE 28

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We ’ r e h e r e t o h e l p FOR SALE

10 Reuben Street, FERNTREE GULLY

$695,000 - $750,000

CHARMING HOME CLOSE TO ENDLESS CONVENIENCES

3A1B2C

FOR SALE

468 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, OLINDA

$1,500,000 - $1,600,000 5A4B2C

HISTORIC “HATHAWAY”

With a lovely level allotment, a key location close to amenities, and a charming brick home suitable for any stage of life, it will be easy to imagine living here. A complete lifestyle and investment package near Mountain Gate Shopping Centre, Dobson Park, Ferntree Gully Station, Westfield Knox, and Eastlink, this is a smart purchase and a wonderful place to call home.

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

Suzie Brannelly

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

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

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16 Woodlands Crescent, NARRE WARREN CUTE, CONVENIENT & CLOSE TO EVERYTHING!

$660,000-$699,000 3A1B1C

FOR SALE

$550,000 - $590,000

2A Kumbada Avenue, UPWEY

NEAR-FLAT BLOCK WITH APPROVED PLANS IN PRIME LOCATION!

Situated in a quiet pocket, only a short walk to Sweeney Reserve and minutes from Narre Warren Train Station, this much loved 3 bedroom brick veneer home comes complete with an open plan design, updated kitchen with island bench and stainless steel appliances and timber floorboards.

So rarely found in Upwey, with approved plans this flat front block (500m2 approx) located on a quiet street walking distance to Upwey Main Street provides one lucky purchaser the chance to build their brand new dream home (Subject To Council Approval).

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Brad Conder

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

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

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Daniel Steen

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

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

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By Jamie Strudley Yarra Ranges Athletics AVSL team had a big day in the final round of the AVSL series for 2023-24. Some outstanding results and plenty of PB’s augers well for some excellent performances at the Victoria Championships starting next weekend. AVSL round 12 results: Women 100m: Elisabeth Coffey 14.77 (0.8); Kathi Hewitson 17.36 (+0.0); Anne-Marie Ebbels 20.57; 200m: Ashleigh Rooke 27.81 (-1.7); 400m: Ashleigh Rooke 65.62; Kristina Nackovski 66.10; 1500m: Carolyn Rosenbrock 6:45.8h; Emilie Garside 7:59.2h; 400m Hurdles: Shani Bullard 89.93; 1500m Walk: Carolyn Rosenbrock 8:16.8h; Emilie Garside 8:48.6h; Brienna Coffey 9:21.7h; 4x200m: Yarra Ranges 2:03.34; Discus: Hayley Wilkins 30.50m; Ashleigh Rooke 28.51m; Meg Sparkes 26.83m; Shot Put: Hayley Wilkins 8.56m; Ashleigh Rooke 8.10m; Meg Sparkes 6.84m; Shani Bullard 6.80m; Hammer: Sarah Ebbels 31.17m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 29.31m; Kathi Hewitson 22.56m; Meg Sparkes 13.95m; Javelin: Hayley Wilkins 31.61m; Ashleigh Rooke 25.36m; Meg Sparkes 19.89m; AnneMarie Ebbels 13.07m; Long Jump: Shani Bullard 4.08m; Elisabeth Coffey 3.95m; Brienna Coffey 3.21m; Erica Purcell 2.91m; Kathi Hewitson 2.60m; Triple Jump: Shani Bullard 9.22m; Men 100m: Mitchell Mullens 11.39 (+0.0); Liam Russell 12.36 (1.4); Joseph Johnston 14.04 (+0.0); Craig Hewitson 14.13 (-1.0); 400m: Mitchell Mullens 53.54; Liam Russell 54.63; Craig Hewitson 63.95; Joseph Johnston 65.92; 1500m: Liam Russell 4:35.3h; 4x200m: Yarra Ranges 1:45.70; Javelin: Ash Almond 52.60m; Long Jump: Liam Russell 5.56m; Ash Almond 4.68m; Craig Hewitson 3.68m; Shot Put: Ash Almond 8.89m; Little Athletics returned after a week off for Region Championships. Our athletes were eager to get back into some little athletics fun on a sunny Saturday morning.

We also presented medals to our Multi Event champions as below 6 Girls 1st Elke Egeberg, 2nd Daisy Murphy, 3rd Emily Cooke 7 Girls 1st Leni Stephens, 2nd Lilah Martin, 3rd Isabella Patience 8 Girls 1st Ivy Ingle, 2nd Isla Aborowa, 3rd Holly Rayner 9 Girls 1st Zahra Lehmann, 2nd Imogen Mc-

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Barry Mitchell from Churchill Waverley hitting off at Yering Meadows.

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Combined event winners from the 8 girls standing on the podium.

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Millan, 3rd Georgia Cooke Girls 1st Etta Thoma, 2nd Milly Hall, 3rd · 10 Lilah Fear Girls 1st Caitlyn McKerlie, 2nd Maisie · 11 Coffey, 3rd Lucy Oettinger Girls 1st Arizona Peel, 2nd Holly Yorke, · 12 3rd Pippa Congreve Girls 1st Mackenzie Graham, 2nd Karlie · 13 van Zyl, 3rd Janna Rodriguez Girls 1st Brookley Horsburgh, 2nd Emily · 14 Fiedler, 3rd Tori Kincaid Girls 1st Acacia Anderson-Bonsor, 2nd 12 girls multi event winners. · 15 Bethany Vine, 3rd Alisha Morris Little athletics action continues this weekGirls 1st Stephanie van Bemmel, 2nd Sa- end. Check socials and website for early · 16 sha Maggs events, group warm ups from 8.45am. Our · 17 Girls 1st Chloe Morris, 2nd Abbey Bartlett seniors will be competed at Lakeside Stadium 1st Joe Layton, 2nd Dylan Andrews, as the Victorian Track & Field Championships · 63rdBoys Jacob Rayner get under way.

Boys 1st Fox Fernandes, 2nd Angus Con· 7greve, Training for our six-12yo continues on 3rd Harry Russell Tuesdays from 4pm. Seniors training (13yo+) Boys 1st Charlie Darwall, 2nd Harry Clau- is on Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30pm at · 8sen, 3rd Xavier Sultana Morrison Reserve. Check the socials and web1st Theodore Russell, 2nd Brock Peel, site for more details and sessions available · 93rdBoys Riley Yorke with our throws and jumps coaches.

Boys 1st Evan Kennedy, 2nd Jack Huon, Yarra Ranges Athletics welcomes and en· 10 3rd Jesse Pettet courages all athletes of any age or ability.

Boys 1st Koby Stephens, 2nd Xander · 11 If you, or someone you know, wants to join Sommers, 3rd Kristian Sultana in the fun of track & field registration is now Boys 1st Ilikimi Tove, 2nd Zack Paternos- open. Go to www.lavic.com.au or www.aths· 12 ter, 3rd Dihain Rathnayake vic.org.au or email info@yarrarangesathletics.org.au for information about events and · 13 Boys 1st Jay Burke, 2nd Tobyn Harris Boys 1st Zac McMillan, 2nd Ryder Hol- registration. · 14 land, 3rd Finn Rossthorn For information on training, how to join Boys 1st Mitchell Pointon, 2nd Blake Sa- or trial, photos, results and updated news, · 15 loyedoff visit the website at yarrarangesathletics.org.

Boys 1st James Crome-Smith, 2nd Wil- au or check us out on Facebook. Run, Jump, · 16 Throw…too easy! liam Van Bert, 3rd Andre’ Johanson

Tennis players earn wins and new friends

By Joanna Campe Round 12 results for Lilydale Tennis Club in the Eastern Region Tennis Competition.

Junior Open Doubles (JOD10) Lilydale v Emerald After round 11 Lilydale was sitting just outside the top four on the ladder.

Lilydale was represented by Nenuka Withanage, Lachie Sweet, Haady Aziz and Ollie McDonald.

Lilydale played at home this week against Emerald. In the end it was Lilydale that won the day 5 sets to 1 – winning 33 games to Emerald 16.

Result: 3-6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-3, 6-0, 6-3 Junior Open Singles Doubles Lilydale v North Box Hill After round 11 Lilydale was sitting on top of the ladder.

Lilydale was represented by Joshua Jamieson, Ryan Taylor, Ari Marappan and Rishabh Chowdhury.

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Lilydale and Emerald players Nenuka, Charlie, Jaxon, Hunter, Ollie and Haady made friends while out on the court.

Picture: SUPPLIED North Box Hill who are in second place on the ladder. It was a close match, but it was Box Hill that won the day 5 sets to 3 – winning 41 games to Lilydale 32.

Result: 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 1-6, 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 3-6 Open Rubbers 19 Lilydale Green v North Ringwood After round 11 Lilydale was sitting on top of the

ladder.

Lilydale Green was represented by Noah Burow and David Halkidis.

Lilydale played away this week against North Ringwood. Lilydale proved too strong on the day, winning 5 sets to 0.

Result: 5-7, 3-6, 2-6, 2-6, 3-6 Open Rubbers 25 Lilydale Green v Mooroolbark Heights Blue After round 11 Lilydale was sitting in fourth place on the ladder.

Lilydale Green was represented by Levi Daly and Tim Bassett.

Lilydale played away this week against Mooroolbark Heights Blue. Lilydale were too strong on the day winning 5 sets to 0.

Result: 5-7, 3-6, 3-6, 1-6, 2-6 Lilydale Tennis club welcomes all players of any age and ability. For information on how to join Lilydale Tennis Club please visit play.tennis.com.au/lilydaletennisclub.

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

Storms miss golf course

By David Waters The destructive winds this week knocked down trees on many golf courses, but Yering Meadows escaped damage. A complete change from round 2 where high temperatures dehydrated all players. Round 3 began with cool conditions building to pleasant mid 20s. Only a few standout individuals with all team results being very close.

New works on holes 1 to 9 resulted in changes to the prepared program. 19 to 27 were added to compensate. Some mis directions had players scurrying to find the correct tees. Fortunately, the short delays in hit offs did nothing to dampen enthusiasm or slow play down.

Most groups had returned to the club house before 12.30 and were seated. Convivial conversation over drinks as lunches were served. An excellent presentation of chicken, pork, potatoes, pumpkin and salad, was highlighted by host manager Col Morgans and acknowledged with applause by everyone.

As the last group arrived a little slower than most, announcements could be made. Greens, Fairways, efforts by ground staff and team managers from Yering Meadows were favourably commented on, and again catering was praised.

The group ladders changed a little from the first week and there will be more jostling of positions after results are posted. The three tied results and the other three close ones will have everyone on their toes for round four at Gardiners Run on Friday.

Results Green group Eastern 4 1/2 def Gardiners Run 3 1/2. Heritage 4 tied with Eastwood 4. Yering Meadows 4 tied with Churchill/Waverley 4.

Gold group Yering Meadows 4 1/2 def Churchill/Waverley 3 1/2. Heritage 5 def Eastwood 3. Eastern 4 tied with Gardiners Run 4.

More entertaining golf for everyone and safe travelling till next week.

Cornell van Dort. Yering meadows goes down valiantly.

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