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Fire heartbreak By Mikayla van Loon It has been revealed a devastating fire that destroyed a house last week in Monbulk was the home of Wild Paws’ wildlife rescuer Nell Pedzik. Sadly, a number of rescued, orphaned and injured animals and Nell’s pets perished in the fierce blaze which completely destroyed the home. Friend and fellow animal rescuer Leah Folloni said the fire had fully taken hold by the time Nell got out as she continued to try and enter to save the animals inside. “She desperately tried so hard to re-enter the building multiple times and save the animals but she was overwhelmed by the smoke and flames and was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation,” Leah said. While Nell recovers from the trauma of the fire, the Hills community and other wildlife rescue shelters have been rallying behind her setting up a GoFundMe, with the aim of raising $100,000. “The money is being raised purely for Nell, for her to rebuild her life and to do what she needs to do when she is ready to make any decisions.” Leah said Nell is so distraught from being unable to save her beloved animals that she’s unsure whether she will continue to be a wildlife rescuer. “What Nell has endured is incomprehensible. No amount of money can erase what has happened, nor can it bring back those who she has lost, but with some financial aid we can help Nell move forward,” the fundraising page reads. The 29 year old started the not-for-profit when she finished university nine years ago

and has rescued and released countless native Australian animals every year since. Many of those were orphans who Nell nursed after their mums were hit by cars, shot or attacked by other domestic and feral animals, leaving the babies unable to survive without appropriate care. Nell dedicated her time to feeding, collecting natural food supplies, cleaning, administering medication and going out on rescues, all while still working in another day job to support the not-for-profit. “This is a huge and devastating loss, there is already a shortage of skilled wildlife rescuers compared to the animals needing help,” Leah said. “Being a wildlife carer takes a huge emotional, financial and physical toll on the individual doing it and it takes a very special person to be able to take this on.” The CFA have confirmed investigators attended the scene and said the cause of the fire is still to be undetermined. It is understood the blaze started underneath the main bedroom around 4.20am on Thursday 23 September and is likely to have been caused by an electrical fault. Leah now hopes people will help Nell get back on her feet by donating funds towards rebuilding her home. “Nell gives her heart and soul to helping others and to try and make the world a nicer place, for this to happen to her is so tragic that I can’t even put it into words,” she said. “She was 24/7 out rescuing, raising and helping any animal in need and I really hope people can get behind her and help in her time of need.” To donate to the fundraiser go directly to the GoFundMe here, https://bit.ly/3idZP34

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Storm recovery in financial stress By Mikayla van Loon It’s been four months since those frightfully unprecedented storms occurred in the Yarra Ranges and the recovery efforts have really only just begun. The council has identified 135 private homes that sustained significant damage due to the storm event and 74 of those have been assessed as being uninhabitable. The kerbside tree branch collection has been underway in recent weeks, with most of the urban areas now complete but only six per cent of this green waste has been collected in the Valley and none has been collected in the Hills. Online forums have been held to establish what needs to be improved should another event like the one seen in June should occur. The telecommunications improvements to ensure reliable connectivity during emergencies, as well as electricity and NBN services was a key feature of these meetings. While these are positive steps in the right direction, the council, in particular councillors Catherine Burnett-Wake and Johanna Skelton, are concerned about the lack of government funding to ensure recovery efforts are completed. The current estimate of storm recovery is

$65 million, of which Yarra Ranges Council has received $3.5 million. Having submitted five business cases to apply for funding streams in areas such as branch kerbside collection, recovery structure, road rehabilitation, green waste disposal and bushland recovery works, the council has been unsuccessful in receiving additional funding. Cr Burnett-Wake said it is not the responsibility of the council to “burden the cost of disaster.” “While we are grateful for the support received and the commitments made to date, it’s clear that an enormous shortfall remains and we are not receiving any firm answers or advice on what relief we can expect,” she said. “This is not good enough. In my view, the State government is letting us down. Our communities are still very much impacted by the storm event. What we’re asking for is not unreasonable.” The items most in need of financial support are telecommunications, assistance for residents so they can clean up their properties before the fire season, assistance for residents who have to rebuild so they know the planning specifications for their land, mental health support after a major event and business support. “There’s growing concern at the lack of an-

nouncements and this is creating pressure on our financial sustainability to the point now needing to consider slowing or stopping important recovery activities, or even reducing our services for the broader municipality,” Cr Burnett-Wake said. “These are scary things to think about, but we’re gonna have to think about them and act if we don’t get funding.” Cr Skelton echoed her fellow councillors concerns but stated that she wasn’t sure how the council was expected to make any more decisions about other areas of council duties without an informed knowledge of what funding would be provided by State and Federal governments. “We need that information so that even if the money doesn’t come now, we need to know what will come because without it, I don’t see how we can continue making well informed decisions,” she said. Cr Burnett-Wake said to even have to consider halting services particularly during Covid-19 is hard to contemplate. “It’s just unfathomable but the reality is we’re going to have to think about these things and make some really tough decisions. “It’s just not good enough that it is falling on our shoulders. We need the State government to step up. We need urgent help.”

Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community members to take part in its Pandemic and Storm Impact Survey, to collect their views and experiences and help shape the council’s recovery programs now and into the future. Information gathered in the confidential, 15 minute survey will ensure that the committed funds the council puts towards recovery will be directed to activities and programs that support those most impacted by the pandemic and storm events. To ensure the council receives updated and regular feedback as the recovery continues, the survey will be conducted three times a year. Yarra Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister said the ongoing surveying of the community will play a key role in where Council prioritises its recovery-focused efforts over the next few years. “The last 18 months has tested all of us and we know the impacts of both Covid and the storm will be felt for some time yet,” Cr McAllister said. “The people best placed to tell us how our community are really faring, are the community themselves, so I encourage everyone in the Yarra Ranges, if you have a spare 15 minutes, to please fill out this survey. “Not only will the data help us direct our recovery funds to the most needed areas, but it will also direct us in terms of advocacy to the higher tiers of government, depending on where the community’s needs lie most.” Community members are reminded that the survey will contain sensitive issues around mental health and wellbeing, so if any of the questions raise any issues, they can visit Council’s website for a list of support agencies https:// www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Council/ Coronavirus-Updates/Community-relief-and support-agencies. For more information or to take part in the survey, head to https://shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/pandemicstorm-impact-survey.

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Southern Metro Crime Unit detectives have charged a man after nearly $1 million worth of cannabis was located during a drug investigation in Melbourne’s south-east. More than 300 plants weighing about 267kg were located at an unoccupied property on Maisey Road in Gembrook last Friday morning, 1 October. About $45,000 in cash was also seized from the Berwick man’s car. A 44-year-old man was subsequently arrested and charged with cultivate large commercial quantity of a narcotic plant (cannabis), traffick large commercial quantity of drug of dependence, theft and negligently deal with proceeds of crime. He was remanded in custody to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 10 January.

By Mikayla van Loon Crime across the state and in the Yarra Ranges has seen a reduction over the last 12 months, much of which can be attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic. Data released by the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) on Thursday 30 September showed a 3.8 per cent decline in the total number of criminal incidents committed in the Yarra Ranges. Knox Region Acting Superintendent Jim Cooke said despite the rise in enforcement needed around Chief Health Officer directions, it was pleasing to see a small decline in criminal activity. In particular he said it was good to see declines in offences such as theft, which fell 19.3 per cent and drug dealing and trafficking decreasing by 45.5 per cent. The majority of crimes were in relation to breaches of the public health and safety orders, with 637 recorded compared to just 91 in the previous year. Yarra Ranges detective sergeant Ross McDonald said it was quite apparent that crime had reduced in the last year. He said this was generally because of the pandemic and the restrictions placed on people. “We know Covid-19 restrictions have reduced opportunities for would-be criminals but this has certainly not been a time for complacency,” Superintendent Cooke said. “Police continue to monitor criminal activity, particularly in urban areas where opportunistic crime is more prevalent, to keep the community safe.” Worryingly though breaches of family violence orders did increase from 875 to 1101 for the year ending June 2021. This was a trend that was seen across the state, with Deputy Commissioner Regional Operations Rick Nugent saying breaches of this kind reached 55,252. “Challenging as it always is, family violence incidents have increased over the last 12 months, increasing to 93,440 which is a 5.9 per

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Crime statistics show criminal incidents across the Yarra Ranges Shire have dropped. cent increase,” he said. “Some of the biggest increases of family violence were in October to December coinciding with easing of restrictions last year where people were able to travel further and leave home for more reasons. “Many of the increases have been driven by adolescent offending and also elder abuse.” DC Nugent said offenders have also been moving to online platforms to harass their partners or former partners. “We do know though that family violence is still under reported. It’s still under reported in CALD communities, it’s under reported in Aboriginal communities, LGBTQI communities it’s under reported as it is with the elderly and those with disability.” Superintendent Cooke said family violence remains a priority for Victoria Police, even though the Yarra Ranges did see a small drop of 3.6 per cent in the total number of incidents. At the beginning of the pandemic, DC Nugent said Victoria Police had a strong focus on protecting victims of family violence by ensur-

ing those with bail conditions or intervention orders were checked on regularly. Right across the board and particularly in the Yarra Ranges, theft, robbery and burglary each saw a decrease. Items stolen from a motor vehicle decreased from 754 to 520, while other thefts decreased from 529 to 376. Sergeant McDonald said this was most likely because restrictions meant more people were at home with cars in garages and offenders were unable to access properties or vehicles as easily. Lilydale recorded the most offences in the shire with 1799. The urban areas of Chirnside Park, Mooroolbark and Kilsyth, as well as Belgrave, rounding out the top five. “With Covid-19 restrictions expected to ease in coming weeks, more people will be on the move - giving would-be criminals the chance to do the wrong thing,” Superintendent Cooke said. “The community can be assured police will be eagle-eyed as always to stop these people in their tracks.”

Under a TAC funded road safety operation, highway patrol units from Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges have been patrolling local roads to catch dangerous driving. On Friday 1 October a number of drivers were caught driving at excess speeds and without licences. A 26-year-old male driver was detected speeding at 100 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on Dorset Road in Ferntree Gully. He was received a $682 penalty notice and a six month licence suspension. A 29-year-old male was detected driving unregistered vehicle whilst suspended on Wellington Road in Lysterfield. He will appear before the courts at a later date for all offences.

Search warrants lead to arrests Yarra Ranges Criminal Investigation Unit detectives conducted a number of search warrants last week, leading to arrests across the shire. On Tuesday 28 September, two houses, one in Mount Evelyn and one in Woori Yallock, were searched by detectives in relation to stolen property. The occupants from both those homes were arrested by police. It is believed the arrests were connected. Detectives also made an arrest in Healesville in relation to an aggravated burglary. The offender was remanded and attended court on Friday 1 October. Police returned to the address to conduct a search warrant in relation to stolen property.

Covid cases rise in the region prompting vaccine calls Health officials are urging residents in the eastern suburbs to be vigilant of Covid-19 as cases rise in the region. Daily case numbers over the past week have highlighted a spike in local cases in the east in the Yarra Ranges, Knox, Maroondah and Cardinia. At the time of publishing, Yarra Ranges had 58 active cases, Knox had 127, Maroondah 98 and Cardinia 169, as the state’s Covid-19 numbers rise to 12,711 The data can be found on https://www. coronavirus.vic.gov.au/victorian-coronavi-

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Grants awarded to clubs By Mikayla van Loon Sports clubs across the Yarra Ranges will benefit from improvement to buildings, facilities and land after the council voted to approve a number of capital works grants. Successful clubs include Yarra Glen Bowls Club, Lilydale Croquet Club, Olinda Ferny Creek Junior Football Club, Seville Pony Club, Woori Yallock Community & Sports Club, Upwey South Tennis Club and Mount Evelyn Netball Club. The capital development grants program allows clubs to partially fund improvements to facilities with a contribution of up to $30,000 from the council. This year’s grants will fund 13 clubs from all over the shire with a total of $160,304 awarded. Councillor David Eastham said for many of the clubs listed in the grant program this year, it has taken quite a few years for them to fundraise at least 50 per cent of the funds needed for these upgrades. “I think this is a great example of where the council partners up with the community to deliver great outcomes. These are not ideas the

council has put on the table, these are ideas that the community have come to us with, which I think is always great when we can support them,” he said. Councillor Jim Child agreed and congratulated each successful club for the effort they went to to raise funds to apply for the program. “The contributions from those clubs that have been successful, that is just amazing for us to look at the outcome there of a spend of 160 odd thousand dollars, the commitment from those clubs to put their contribution in for their capital works on their particular site is just amazing,” Cr Child said. Upgrades selected by the applicants range from new court and pitch surfaces to new clubrooms, as well as fencing, lighting and security. Although some clubs were unsuccessful in this round of funding from the council, Cr Eastham encouraged them to keep working towards the 2022/23 application intake. “I know there were a couple that were unsuccessful but if this list is anything to go by, some that were unsuccessful in previous years have come back to be successful this year.”

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Residents can now go picnicking in Council’s parklets Community Parklets have been installed in townships around the Yarra Ranges, preparing the region for visitors and residents heading outdoors for picnics and social interaction. Council has designed and installed parklets as part of the State Government’s Neighbourhood Activity Centre Renewal Fund, to encourage people to connect with their communities, support local traders, and take congestion off footpaths as restrictions ease. Parklets have been installed in Upwey, Kallista, Olinda, Sassafras, Mt Dandenong, Montrose, Mt Evelyn, Seville and Healesville, with seating and tables for enjoying drinks and food from local businesses in a Covidsafe way. The parklets also showcase the talent of our local artists, who have also been heavily impacted by successive lockdowns. Each parklet features bespoke artwork that was commissioned earlier this year, along with links to see more of each artists’ work, meaning that each parklet is unique to the township it is placed in. The parklets were designed inhouse with a focus on sustainability, being produced from recycled shipping containers, sustainably sourced timbers and native plants. The modular design will enable them to be reused elsewhere in the municipality once they are no longer needed in the centres. Each parklet will be fitted with accessibility ramps and consideration was put into colour choices and spacing to maximise ease of access for everyone in the community. As restrictions ease over spring and summer, these parklets will be important in pro-

Parklets have been installed in Sassafras, Upwey, Kallista, Olinda, Mt Dandenong, Montrose, Mt Evelyn, Seville and Healesville. viding a Covid-safe way for locals to enjoy their communities – and local cafes and restaurants - outdoors. Dion Bright of Geppetto’s Workshop, and President of the Sassafras Township Group, hopes more people will be able to enjoy the Parklets, and support local business, once lockdown ends.

“I have seen people in them since the very first day,” he said. “I think they’re beautiful, they fit the landscape and look like they belong. They’re informative too, and showcasing two local artists, that’s wonderful.” Rebecca Wolske, a textile artist whose work appears on the Mt Evelyn Parklet, said

she was excited to be part of the project. “It was amazing to be selected. We’d been in lockdown, and missed out on so many exhibitions. It was getting disheartening,” she said. “The fact that Council paid us - and our art gets to be out in public - made me feel wonderful.”

Free native plant voucher offer extended for Cardinia Due to overwhelming popularity, Cardinia Shire Council is giving away extra free native plant vouchers to schools, kindergartens, community groups and owners of properties more than 4000 sqm. “When we initially launched the free $100 vouchers around a month ago, they were snapped up in record time. It’s encouraging to see so many groups interested in greening their patch to support local wildlife and increase carbon capture and storage,” said Cardinia Shire’s Mayor, Cr Brett Owen. Online applications for vouchers go live at 9am on Monday 18 October and are open while stock lasts. Applicants need to provide their contact details, property size, and, using an easy drop-down menu, explain how their planting will deliver environmental benefits. The vouchers can be used for a range of plantings including shelter belts, waterway protection, soil stabilisation, to create wildlife 4 MAIL

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corridors, bird attracting or sensory gardens. Successful applicants will be able to choose from a selection of indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses as tube stock. Species include indigenous plants such as Gum trees, Wattles, Banksia, Correas, Lomandras, Dianella and much more. Vouchers are to be redeemed at CEC Nursery at Deep Creek Reserve, 62 Cameron Way, Pakenham. Plants can be collected once vouchers have been issued and COVID-19 restrictions have lifted. For more information about the nursery, visit www.cecinc.net.au/cec-nursery or email nursery@cecinc.net.au For more information about Cardinia Shire’s commitment to biodiversity, visit Council’s website at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/freeplants or call our Customer Service team on 1300 787 624.

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Pavilion impact ignored By Mikayla van Loon The Mount Evelyn Environment Protection and Progress Association (MEEPPA) were disappointed to hear about Yarra Ranges Council’s failure to consult a major stakeholder in the Mount Evelyn pavilion build. MEEPPA president Clare Worsnop said she could never understand how the council were expecting to remove 20 metres of crown land vegetation without approval from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP). A new law brought in by the planning minister Richard Wynne in March, stated that objectors could not take a council’s decision to VCAT nor did the council have to share any details of a project if its total cost was under $10 million. “We were concerned about that because the council had indicated to us that we couldn’t do anything, that they could remove the vegetation to their liking,” Ms Worsnop said. “We were concerned about that because of the endangered species that we have discovered there, especially since we’ve done all the work, we have 15 years of revegetation work with grants from Melbourne Water, which is a lot of commitment from any community.” Yarra Ranges Council had told MEEPPA it had an exemption for removing vegetation on crown land. “There is a spot where [the law] says a council can remove native vegetation from areas whether it’s planted or not but not if it’s on public land, not if it’s been done by community with community funds, which Melbourne Water grants are and if it was planted to improve the biodiversity of the site,” Ms Worsnop said. “Which is absolutely what we’ve done and that’s why we’ve got the endangered species, the yellow bellied gliders, the owls and the

The powerful owl is just one of the 350 species that call Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve home. 172319 Picture: ROB CAREW bandicoots that have returned after 50 and 60 years.” Ms Worsnop said she wanted to make it clear MEEPPA never opposed the upgrade of the Mount Evelyn pavilion but was rather opposed to the amount of vegetation loss. “We never objected to the upgrade be-

cause the clubrooms were built in the 1970s and they’re not fit for purpose with females and anyone can work out that after that many years, it probably needs an upgrade. “The only time we started to ask questions was when they came and told us that they were going to remove vegetation, important veg-

etation on top of the fact that we’ve had these massive storms that have taken down so much vegetation and so many hollows and so much of the homes for all the critters that are dependent on it, you’d think they’d be thinking about adding, not taking away.” Billanook ward councillor Tim Heenan said he was “bitterly disappointed” in the council’s oversight and the delay it has now caused. He wanted to reassure people that MEEPPA had no part in the delays but rather it was the wrong doing of the council. As part of the planning permit, the CFA requires 50 metres of defensible space, meaning 20 metres of vegetation surrounding the building would need to be removed. Doing so only leaves 10 metres of vegetation between Olinda Creek and the car park, potentially changing the creek’s temperature, making it difficult for some creatures to survive. MEEPPA has been protecting the reserve’s environment since 1927 and Ms Worsnop said she would like the council to consider that as it deliberates the new conditions around the pavilion build. “That’s a long history of caring for and providing recreational space of all kinds, not just for sport but for everybody,” she said. To date, MEEPPA hasn’t had any form of official communication from Yarra Ranges Council to notify them of the changes. “We [need] a clearer picture of what the new restrictions and conditions that DELWP has imposed on the council and that means there is not really a great deal we can do until then but we will keep an eye on it. “We’ll keep asking for updates until we find out what’s happening and we’ll make presentations as we feel appropriate. “We’ll do what it takes to make sure we get the best outcomes for the whole community, not just a few.”

What’s on Cardinia? Residents and businesses may be interested in some exciting news to come out of Cardinia Shire. A new website called What’s on Cardinia has just been launched to support our community and local businesses to discover what is happening throughout our great region. The site provides a guide to what is on in Cardinia each week. What’s on Cardinia is a one-stop-shop to find out about upcoming events happening across our shire. Showcasing the unique and diverse region, there’s something for everyone - all listed in one place. Even during lockdown periods you can still find ‘what’s on’ … from take away offers near you to a range of exciting online events. Discover all sorts of events from free fun, wining and dining, music, markets, exhibi-

tions, courses, experiences, tours, networking, sports and more! Cardinia mayor Brett Owen said the website had been designed to increase awareness of events, engage our local community, support local businesses and to attract visitors to our Shire. “It’s hoped it will not only engage locals but help grow our Shire as an event destination, giving more people more reasons to visit and experience all that we have on offer,” he said. Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging all businesses that have an event or special offer to register and list it on the new What’s on Cardinia website. All business listings are free. Residents are encouraged to head to www. whatsoncardinia.com.au to see what’s on in Cardinia.

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More free TAFE on offer By Renee Wood Box Hill Institute is excited to welcome more students next year after the State Government expanded its Free TAFE Initiative adding 60 new courses to the list. Some of these courses include, Cert IV Vet Nursing, Cert III in Tourism, Cert IV Training and Assessment, Cert IV Outdoor Leadership and Cert III in Information Technology. CEO Vivienne King said the tourism and outdoor leadership studies will be great for the Yarra Ranges and expects 60 per cent of enrolments in 2022 will be for Free TAFE courses. “It’s been really great to see some of the courses that were under Job Trainer move across to Free TAFE for 2022, expanding the Free TAFE offering for Box Hills students.”

Vivenne King said. The Free TAFE program first began in 2019 and has helped many people study in fields they’ve always been interested in. Ms King said Box Hill Insitute has see bigger enrollment numbers, especially in the second year when more people knew how the program worked. “Today, Free-TAFE is approximately 30 per cent of our domestic government-subsidised course commencements, with 1857 students undertaking a Free TAFE course in 2021. “An example of a very successful Free TAFE course is the Certificate IV Cyber Security, which was introduced as part of the Free TAFE funding in 2019.” Ms King believes the demand for courses is due to the connection with sectors that need

workers and it’s helping many pursue new careers without the financial burden. “I think a large reason for the increase in continued growth in enrolments is the strong alignment to government priority areas, with people needing to get back to work after losing their job during the pandemic or needing to re-skill for an in-demand job for the future.” Cert IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping student Tina Aslanidis is grateful her course is part of the Free Tafe initiative. “I’m absolutely loving it, I never thought I would be in this situation going back to school given the age that I am and I have just found it so valuable and it has given me confidence,” Tina Aslanidis said. Ms Aslanidis started looking into studying during lockdown last year and said being free

helped her make the decision as a parent to pursue it. “I think lockdown really gave a lot of people the opportunity to sit back and really re evaluate their lives. “I’ve always wanted to do something and I never went to uni as a youngster, as a parent you always put yourself last you, you never want to spend any money on yourself in case it didn’t work out. During the pandemic much of her studies have been online but Ms Aslanidis said that it’s been a positive experience all round. “It’s great to have a teacher there and it’s great to have other students of all different backgrounds and ages - it made me feel a little bit more confident in myself that I made the right decisions during the course.”

Fixing fussy eating habits By Mikayla van Loon Often when it comes to cooking for fussy eaters, parents find themselves hiding vegetables in as many meals as they can. For Upper Ferntree Gully mum Leesa Meldrum, that’s exactly what she found herself doing for her two sons Max and Benji. “Our meals were very repetitive, we were having the same thing every week because I’d cook what they would eat. I would often cook pasta and put as many vegetables in it as I could,” Ms Meldrum said. Cooking for a son who just didn’t like most foods and for one who had an allergy to keep in mind, Ms Meldrum was pleased to be selected in the first HelloFresh Family Favourite Awards to discover recipes that would work best for the family “Benji, my youngest son, he was pretty fussy, he doesn’t like a lot of things to be honest and Max has a peanut allergy. So we would have to find foods that don’t have peanuts,” she said “So I was trying to find things that they’re both going to eat so I didn’t have to be cooking three or four meals separately each night.” Ms Meldrum is not alone, with 71 per cent of parents in Australia having kids aged 5 to 14 who are fussy eaters. Between 11 and 17 September the Meldrum family were supplied with meals from mailcommunity.com.au

the food supplier to vote for their favourites. Seeing Max and Benji try new foods they were excited to cook was a surprise to Ms Meldrum. “They were willing to give everything a try,” she said. Fan favourites in the Meldrum household were a chicken and sweet potato curry, the chicken parmigiana and the burgers. Ms Meldrum said the highlight for the family was spending time together in the kitchen that made the most difference to her sons’ eating habits. Having a little bit of extra time in lockdown to spend cooking together, Ms Meldrum said really helped the fussy eating dynamic. “The kids really wanted to help and they were invested in cooking. They felt important and they had a say about what they were eating. “I want them to learn how to cook and I want them to know what’s in their food and to eat healthy.” Children refusing to eat meals is not uncommon, with 78 per cent of Victorian parents admitting their children have refused to eat dinner at some point. Ms Meldrum’s advice for other parents struggling with fussy eaters is to get their children more involved in the nightly cooking. “The kids felt proud of what they had done and they were more willing to eat the meals.”

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Purrfect cat companions By Gabriella Payne Theres no doubt that throughout these difficult times, the love of our pets has been getting us through. A few weeks ago, we asked residents to send in pictures with their canine best friends, and this week, our purrrr-fect cat friends have taken centre stage. Whether curled up on your lap, having a nice big stretch or being mischievous and playful - cats always know just how to cheer us up and many locals couldn’t imagine their lives without them. With everything going on in the world right now, they make us smile on a daily basis and life would surely be cat-astrophic without them. So here’s to all our feline friends! Rebecca Rowed and her cat, Bowie: “This is Bowie. We adopted him from the pound in November 2020. He came as a surprise. I was looking at getting a dog but I came across his face on the pound page. We all fell in love. He has become such an important part of our lives. He has given my old dog a new lease on life. Bowie is an inside only cat but my dad built an enclosure so he can still enjoy the outdoors safely. We are so lucky to have found each other.” Amanda Wicks and her cat, Max: “This is Max, he is a bengal cat and is always making us smile with his antics. He’s pretty high maintenance in that he is very loud and can be demanding, but he also loves splashing in the bath and will only drink from a running tap. We definitely wouldn’t want to live through lockdown without him.” Joanne Peak and her cat, Billy: “This is our feline loaf, Billy, he is a four year old domestic medium hair. He was adopted from AAPS back in January, 2020, and is a huge part of our family.” Marj Couch and her cat, Leo: “This is our fluffball Leo. He is a birman and is great company, he needs to be around me all the time!” Kimberly Riddell and her cat, Mercy: “This is Mercy, she has definitely made lockdown more bearable. Mercy is a four year old calico domestic short hair, we adopted her from the Maneki Neko Cat Rescue when she was nine weeks old and since then she has built up a cheeky stubborn attitude which keeps things interesting through lockdown! We can’t imagine life without her.” Angelina Lay and her cat, Csikos: “Here are some photos of my boy Csikos pronounced Chee-kosh. During lockdown he has indulged in taking extra long naps, getting as many cuddles as possible and ensuring that he keeps us company if he finds us in our study by ourselves. He’s a very good boy.” Lauren Dalton and her cat, Milo: “This is Milo, helping celebrate birthdays whilst in lockdown. She is one year old, we rescued her when she was four weeks old.”

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Alicia Rollings and her recently passed cat, Diego and new fur-baby, Cleo: “This is Diego, he was nearly four years old. I adopted him from Forever Friends, he was amazing with people and gave the best cuddles. Unfortunately he was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer [and passed away]. I miss him so much. This is Cleo, she is two years old and I adopted her through a rescue. She isn’t a fan of other people but slowly is getting better. She is very cheeky and loves cuddles on her terms. I couldn’t see myself without her and she is the best company when coming home from a busy day at work. She has helped me though these tough times.” Angelique and Noah Summers and their cats Buffy, Gin and Pepe: “This is my princess Buffy, followed by my son Noah’s boy Gin and our shared handsome boy Pepe. We would be lost without them!” Ethan and Amy Davies and their cat, Joshy (Joshua): “Here is our beloved cat Joshy, (Joshua). He always wants to be the centre of attention and sit directly on top of puzzles, laptops and colouring. He is a recuse cat, and we sense that he is forever grateful for giving him a second chance.” Divya Stoicevici and her cats, Arwen and Leia: “This is Arwen and Leia - they like to party with us on Friday nights!” Jessica Lee and her cat, Bebe: “Bebe is 14 years old, she has been my rock in life, especially these last 18 months. She’s not just a cat, she’s my family. Very affectionate cat

Connie from Casey-based Bast Cat Club, and though she started life as a colony cat she has really taken to this indoors thing and loves a good cuddle!” Tahlia Highman and her cat, Ron: “Ron is a big, floofy, beautiful boy. He’s also very chilled out; he doesn’t mind when his canine sister gets a bit too excited. Here he is showing off his lip freckle!” Divina Guerrera and her cat, Penny Lane: “Penny Lane is seven years old. She is very spoilt and independent. Only likes one brand of cat food and is very fussy about her bedtime. Let’s us know when she needs her own space.” Roz Blades and her cat, Jasper: “This is Jasper our rescue cat, who we got from Cat Rescue. He is a frightened timid cat, whose life we have improved. He has a lovely nature and a great personality.” Kelly Warren and her cat, Ratbag: “Meet Ratbag aka Pallet cat. We had been trying to catch this little fella for a few days knowing he looked very skinny and sick. Being a large charity we normally look after people not cats. Well Ratbag must have known we wanted to help him and one afternoon he was crying under a pallet. The vet said he was only days off dying. Fast forward to today and the second photo shows you that he’s very much the king of the castle in our house. We have been at the warehouse two years and just after Ratbag, I started making friends with another very feral cat. Fast forward and tonight I have two beautiful babies sound asleep beside me. My motto is, it’s free to be kind. Even to animals.”

who loves to cuddle. She enjoys lots of naps, but has also become quite playful recently with me being home so much.” Joanne Lee and her cat, Freyja: “At only a year and a half old, living on the streets and already having a litter of kittens, Freyja was saved at the 11th hour from being killed at a local pound. She was taken in by Rose’s Refuge - a local rescue - and spent time there adjusting to life as a cat with a home. Unfortunately she has a skin condition which may require life-long treatment, or it may resolve with the right treatment. Either way, we are prepared to provide her supportive care. She’s such an affectionate and playful cat. The number of animals just like Freyja being destroyed at shelters and pounds each year is abominable. We would like to encourage everyone to adopt not shop!” Gazette journalist Danielle Kutchel and her cats, BB, Connie and Lucy: “These three are my absolute world. They’ve all got their own unique purrsonalities: BB is the boss of the house but is now the middle child; Connie is the youngest and still shy despite being a house cat for four years; and Lucy is confident, affectionate, and sounds like a frog when she purrs. BB and Lucy are both from Ingrid’s Haven. BB had a rough start on the Victorian border but chose us in a druginduced haze after her desexing surgery. She is currently battling inflammatory bowel disease and is taking it like a trooper. Lucy languished in the shelter for years, unwanted. She has had both ACLs reconstructed and has a crazy walk as a result, but she doesn’t let her ‘disability’ stop her from chasing her sisters. We adopted

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Big lessons to learn With the ABC now showing the six-part drama series Fires to highlight the story of everyday Australians at the front line of the Black Summer bushfires, there is no better time to read Australia’s Natural Disasters by Richard Whitaker. Fully updated since it was first published in 2005, the book is a fascinating chronicle of the ferocity of nature and the dramatic effects it has on all Australians. The author has been working in meteorology since 1971 and is now Senior Meteorologist with The Weather Channel. A passionate meteorological educator, he has authored and co-authored several books in this field. From the 1939 Black Friday bushfires to the Millennium Drought, to the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and the 2016 epidemic thunderstorm asthma event, and then to the 20192020 bushfires and floods – these and many other natural disasters recorded in this book are proof that we are increasingly feeling the impact of climate change. Whitaker uses engaging words and photographs, maps and weather charts to explain the causes and effects of a diverse range of meteorological events. One impressive image features the 300 metre-tall dust storm that dumped 1,000 tonnes of soil on Melbourne in February 1983. A photograph taken also in that months shows families huddling in a tunnel while the Ash Wednesday bushfires destroyed their homes. Meanwhile, a remarkable photograph captures raging floodwaters engulfing Melbourne’s Elizabeth Street in 1972. The awardwinning image was paired with another one from 2003, which shows people taking refuge on the roofs of their cars submerged in muddy water in West Melbourne. In his efforts to document Australia’s natural disasters dating back to 1857, Whitaker helps us learn from them. In his words: “Although these events have caused tragedy, they have also led to

PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN progress, both in the prevention of a repetition, and in more effective responses to similar situations in the future.” Whitaker affirms the significant progress already made in recent decades in planning for, predicating and reacting to natural disasters, including the enhancement of satellite photography and computer simulation of the weather and improvements in weather radar and automatic weather station networks. Various government agencies and emergency services organisations have also developed considerable expertise and are training regularly for disastrous events. Still, Australia’s ferocious natural hazards are as famous as its rich environment. Whitaker stresses the need to constantly “educate, train and practice all aspects of natural disasters, in a similar way that the armed forces ready themselves for war-time situations”. Also critical is better understanding of drought and the reasons for its onset, which has enormous economic and social benefits, particularly in relation to bushfires. As for those meteorological events on the other end of the time scale, such as severe thunderstorms, cyclones and floods, it is vital to not just disseminate warnings quickly and effectively but also to heed them. In this sense, Australia’s Natural Disasters is a timely book that helps us remember the lessons of the past and take action to plan and prepare for the future.

Looking back at Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre’s past The Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre venue has a history going back to 1888 when it was erected as the Mechanics Institute and meeting hall. It was certainly used by the Lilydale community, as the local picture theatre from 1922 to 1974, it provided a venue for concerts, bazaars, public meetings, roller skating, badminton, volleyball, dances, church services, wrestling, baby shows, chest x-rays and one has heard of a rifle range. It also was a venue for Dame Nellie Melba who put on performances for the troops funding in WWI. But in 1975 the picture theatre aspect closed, and it lost its attention for other functions resulting in the Hall being in a sad state of repair. Along came Russell Johnson and Geoff Page who approached the Lilydale Council with a proposal to turn the Mechanics Institute into the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre. They promised to restore the theatre to its former glory and make a place that Lilydale could be proud of. In 1975 Russell and Geoff sponsored two amateur theatre productions in the local Athenaeum Hall, and in August 1975 they arranged a meeting of people interested in forming a Lilydale Theatre Club. This was the foundation of the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company. A long process of repairs and refurbishment ensued with the complete rewiring of the building, installation of heating (it can get cold in Lilydale) and the construction of a partition to create a foyer and an intimate theatre atmosphere. mailcommunity.com.au

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Starting with a solid foundation for series Foundation Starring Lou Llobell, Jared Harris and Lee Pace Rated M Foundation is a lavish, riveting TV adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s iconic novel series. In a galactic empire on the verge of collapse, young genius Gaal Dornick (Lou Llobell) joins famous mathematician Hari Seldon (Jared Harris) in a bold plan to preserve the empire’s knowledge before the fall. Foundation’s two-episode premiere is a triumph of acting, world-building and art direction. The plot is driven by duelling rhetoric, cruel ceremony and numbers as almost a matter of faith. The stunning sets, costuming and effects feature a beautiful combination of futuristic technology and ornate Baroque style. The first episode, The Emperor’s Peace, establishes Seldon’s prediction of the empire’s downfall, with two warring smaller kingdoms, Anacreon and Thespis, caught in the crossfire. Gaal shows resolve and craftiness in an everworsening situation, Harris is warm and wise as ever, and Lee Pace is a deeply compelling antagonist as Brother Day, the current cloned emperor: Day is warm and good-humoured

one moment, and shockingly cold the next. The second episode, Preparing to Live, contrasts a sense of dogged hope among Seldon’s exiled followers with the hopelessness of the kingdom delegates, whom are falsely-accused of terrorism. Gaal has a very touching relationship with Seldon’s son Raych (Alfred Enoch), and Terrence Mann is the stand-out performer as Brother Dusk, the conflicted former emperor who comes to question his order’s brutal privilege. Foundation is thus far an outstanding scifi program of vast scale and intimate impact, and is streaming exclusively on Apple TV Plus. - Seth Lukas Hynes

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It was not easy as the Company had to overcome obstacles such as the Health Department regulations, severe financial crises and political adjustments and disagreements over the use of the Hall and the right of other groups to use it. In 1977 the name of the building was formerly changed from the Athenaeum Hall to the Athenaeum Theatre with the next few years more refurbishment resulting in the enlargement of the backstage area, construction of dressing rooms and a wardrobe department, widening of the proscenium, installation of new seating, new velvet curtains and a fire safety curtain and fire escapes. And the official opening on July 7 1985, by the Minister of Arts, the Honourable Race Mathews Now Lilydale has a theatre of which it must be proud and in addition the sub foyer has a great collection of Dame Nellie Melba’s possessions. The Lilydale ATC is a non-profit organisation, administered by a board headed by Alan Burrowes and supported by a large group of volunteers. The Company produces four shows annually (subject to COVID-19), each running for weeks. Tuesday, 5 October, 2021

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Holistic health services By Elle Cecil Despite the fact that the world has been experiencing a global health crisis, the Natural Wellness Centre in Monbulk opened in March this year and is already expanding its services and abilities. Offering holistic and natural health and clinical services, the team at the Natural Wellness Centre believe that wellness cannot be achieved by focusing solely on one part of the person - rather, the person needs to be considered as a whole. The Natural Wellness Centre is a space to feel relaxed and supported, with the business designed for customers to feel good from the moment they walk through the door. Services at the centre include facials, pregnancy and relaxation massages, spa treatments, naturopathy, counselling and psychotherapy, and clinical nutrition and mindset coaching. Owner Jenna Love is also a Bowen therapist with a special interest in pregnancy and postpartum care. The Bowen Technique is a gentle, non-invasive, soft tissue remedial therapy that facilitates the body’s healing process and may relieve physical dysfunction and pain. Considered appropriate for anyone from newborn babies to pregnant women, as well as frail or elderly people, regular Bowen therapy sessions can aid in improved general health, flexibility, sporting performance, relaxation and emotional wellbeing. “My passion is to provide services to people that help them live a better life, whether that is Bowen therapy for pain relief and nervous system support, or spa and wellness treatments for stress management and self care,” explains Jenna. “When I see people gaining relief from their ailments, it drives me to continue learning and

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educating people of a different way to approach the body - personal growth and body awareness are two things I encourage in my clinic.” Additionally, further services will be added to the Natural Wellness Centre’s long list of available treatments. The centre will soon offer clinical aromatherapy and iridology, remedial massage, couples’ spa packages, signature essential oil blends and an updated spa menu that includes rituals, body scrubs and cocoons.

clients and help them in their health and wellness journey is so rewarding.” The practitioners at the Natural Wellness Centre use only natural, organic products and ingredients in all spa and wellness treatments. The Natural Wellness Centre is located at 114 Main Road, Monbulk. To purchase products and gift vouchers or make a booking with the team, visit naturalwellness.net.au

Hoping to build a wellness centre with a variety of services and treatments under one roof, Jenna is immensely proud of her business and her team. “It was always a dream of mine to open a space of my own and work alongside a range of highly knowledgeable practitioners,” Jenna says. “We have so much to offer our community and to be able to share our knowledge with our

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Heel pain testing online “During lockdown, we’ve had to get creative with how we treat heel pain” say local podiatrists Ryan Cornwall and Jasmine Jones. They’re part of a team of podiatrists and physiotherapists who’ve developed an online program for assessing heel pain. We spoke with Jasmine and Ryan at one of their podiatry clinics in Monbulk to find out just how our feet have been coping and how podiatry is able to help. “Heel pain is by far the most common injury that happens to the foot and ankle” says Ryan. “Not everyone thinks of heel pain as an injury like an ankle sprain as heel pain usually builds up slowly over time until you reach a tipping point. At this time, your heel is so sore that you’ll be limited in your day to day activities.” While podiatrists are still open for care during the lockdowns there have been some changes needed to help those overcome their heel pain. “Wearing the right shoes at the right time, orthotics and rehabilitation exercises are vital in treating heel pain” says Jasmine. “Starting treatment early gives you the fastest pathway back to your full activities”. Ryan adds that during the lockdowns trips to the shops to try-on and purchase shoes as well as completing rehabilitation exercises in gyms have been paused. “We were finding that treatment was being delayed due to poor access to early assessment and getting that diagnosis. Also limited ability to purchase the right shoes and changing exercise routines slowed things down.” Ryan and Jasmine and their team of clinicians at PridePlus Health developed a test that can be taken online to overcome some of these hurdles as well as new at-home exercises for

Ryan and Jasmine are welcoming everyone with heel pain to take their free online heel pain test and get cracking on their treatment. various causes of heel pain. “We found that getting the right diagnosis early could be achieved with an online testing tool,” says Ryan. “From there, we’re able to get started earlier on treatments that can be done at home or with some input in the clinic as well,” he adds.

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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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THE PERFECT HILLS LIFESTYLE SET on a picturesque park like setting of 3,960m2, this stunning country style home is perfect for those looking to experience a true hills lifestyle. The house has been stylishly renovated, the stunning kitchen with stainless-steel Bosch appliances, adjoining meals area with feature lighting, separate lounge that comes complete with feature builtin fireplace and vaulted ceilings that add to the ambience of this wonderful home. There is also three spacious bedrooms, two of which complete with built in robes and a separate study space that is perfect for working from home. Special features include coonara, gas ducted heating, split system heating and cooling, quality carpets, stunning modern bathroom with European laundry, and a fresh modern colour scheme throughout the home. Stepping outside, you will discover a huge decked outdoor area perfect for entertaining family and friends, quality landscaped gardens with red brick edging complete with kids play area, double garage that boasts a bar and coonara, plus a double carport at the front. This is a lifestyle most people would dream of, call today to make it yours. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 8 Lisheen Road, COCKATOO Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 4 garage Price: $850,000 - $930,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Justin Barrot, 0438 683 781 or Brittany Barry, 0412 861 094, BARRY PLANT, EMERALD, 5968 4522

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TIPS FOR HOME-BUYING SUCCESS BEING a first home buyer can be a confronting experience. You’re entering into the transactions cold, often trying to trump other more experienced buyers and grappling with your hopes and limitations. While there are many things that can go wrong, there are five typical mistakes to watch out for. Here are the most common trip-ups and how you can overcome them. Not enough research Not taking the time to research is one of the biggest setbacks any buyer can face, be they a first-timer or a multiple property owner. Research comes in many forms, some of which can include paid-for reports. Other research is less tangible, and often involves visiting the area and inspecting local properties. First home buyers are advised to give themselves enough time to explore the market, both online and off, before diving into a purchase. Tip: Create yourself a research plan that involves heading to auctions in the months before you are ready to put money down onto a property. Buying on emotion It’s natural to feel emotional about purchasing property. After all, it’s likely you’ll be living in this dwelling for a lengthy period of time and calling it your ‘home’. You are also most likely making a significant financial commitment to the project. These aspects always come with emotions involved. This can range from desperation and excitement to pride and fear. Tip: If you don’t trust yourself to keep your emotions in check, either pay a professional to buy for you, or find a trusted acquaintance to play your ‘devil’s advocate’ questioning your decisions. Remember, taking a fiveminute step-back now will save you plenty of money in the long run. Relying on those who are not experts Younger first home buyers, especially, are

Make sure you’re realistic about what you can afford when looking at property. Pictures: ISTOCK prone to asking their parents, friends and those they don’t know online for help. While these three avenues can prove very useful, it’s important that you are aware of the source of the information, why it is being provided and how it relates to you. Tip: Ensure who you are speaking to is qualified, and if you’re not paying them then know how they get paid and their motivations for giving you this information. Overextending financially Being aware of what the bank will lend you is one, very critical, element to purchasing. However, being aware of what you can realistically afford is just as important. Tip: Set yourself up a financial plan ahead of time to see if you can afford the mortgage repayments. Also bear in mind extra unexpected costs, and speak to a professional about insurances for the worst case scenarios. Source: realestateview.com.au ●

It’s important not to let your emotions cloud your judgement when making such a big decision.

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135 Emerald Monbulk Road Emerald

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An outstanding opportunity presents to achieve the work/ life balance you’ve been looking for with the purchase of Emerald Creek Cottages on 1 & 3/4 acres of gorgeous flat land. There are 4 separate dwellings on the property, 1 main residence and 3 cottages. The 2-storey main residence, Wattletree Cottage, is the largest of the 4, with 3 bedrooms, master with spa bath and adjoining en-suite, zoned away from the remaining 2 bedrooms and main bathroom upstairs. The main living area is open plan with a wood fire burner, ducted gas heating and split system air conditioning, and there is an undercover outdoor entertaining area, large enough for the entire family. The remaining 3 cottages all feature open plan kitchen, dining and living areas with gas log heating, split system air conditioning, 1 bedroom, spa bath and adjoining en-suite.

This elevated, corner block of vacant land in Cockatoo with mains water connected and all services available, plus established circular driveway is ready to go!

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994 Anna Peake 0450 669 723

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032 Declan Palmer 0427 062 148

Set on almost 1/2 acre, plans have been approved to build your very own gorgeous story book home with delightful dormer windows and elevated rear deck, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, carport, 2 sheds and bunker. Opportunities like this do not present often and with all the hard work done with council all that is left to do is watch your dreams become a reality! So if you’re in the market for a brand new home, contact the listing agent before you miss out.

Book your free property appraisal with our team at Emerald and you’ll go into the draw to win a $200 dining voucher to one of our local restaurants! EXTENDED TO THE END OF OCTOBER!

Lot 1 Orchard Road Gembrook

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Land Opportunity! Here’s your opportunity to purchase substantial acreage close to town! The property is over 39 acres of fertile land with gorgeous views of green rolling hills and a small dam, close to sporting facilities, The Eastern Dandenong Ranges Trail, and the Gembrook township. This stunning piece of Residential Land is the place you will want to build your forever home (STCA)! Inquire today!

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Tucked away in one of Upweys sought after, leafy streets, this well presented family home is an absolute stand in its class! With its open plan lounge and dining plus a spacious rumpus room, this 4 bedroom home is ideal for families of any size. The kitchen comes complete with quality, stainless steel appliances and a sleek white gloss finish that completes the overall stylish design of this property. Gas ducted heating, a split system and wood fire are all part of year round temperature control and help to make this lifestyle property comfortable as well as convenient.

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26 Birdwood Avenue, UPWEY POTENTIAL PLUS CLOSE TO TOWN

$790,000 - $840,000 4A 2B 1C

Ripe for renovation this timeless property teeming with potential is ready for one handy purchaser to put their own stamp on it. Yes, there is some work to be done but with a flexible floorplan that can incorporate contemporary upgrades with ease, imagination is the only limitation here. Wrapped in a wonderful yard with sealed drive, several sheds, 1 carport, and level upper garden, it is easy to spot the promise this property provides.

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5 Minter Street, BELGRAVE UNPARALLELED DESIGN WITH A FIRST CLASS FINISH

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With an unparalleled design and quality finish throughout, this striking three bedroom home will surpass every expectation you have had when it comes to finding the perfect home. The thoughtful renovation has been completed to incorporate bespoke detailing in every room. An open floorplan allows the lounge and dining area to combine effortlessly with the modern kitchen, complete with its stainless steel appliances.

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In accordance with Section 163 of the Local Government Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the Yarra Ranges Shire Council at its meeting of 28 September 2021 has resolved of its intention to declare a special charge for the Adrienne Court and Maxwell Court, Millgrove - road improvement works, for the purpose of defraying the expenses incurred in the provision by Council of road improvements carried out under Sections 8 and 10 of the Local Government Act 2020.

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In accordance with Section 163 of the Local Government Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the Yarra Ranges Shire Council at its meeting of 28 September 2021 has resolved of its intention to declare a special charge for the Hearse Road, Millgrove - road improvement works, for the purpose of defraying the expenses incurred in the provision by Council of road improvements carried out under Sections 8 and 10 of the Local Government Act 2020.

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What is something people don’t know about you? I am a secret fan of country music. Why did you first join the CFA? I stopped to help at a car accident on my way home from a year 12 exam, after seeing the CFA at work I signed up a month later. What do you enjoy most about being 1st Lieutenant of the Kallista-The Patch fire brigade? Helping new brigade members grow in skill and confidence. What has been your most memorable moment in the CFA? Why? Volunteering with the CFA is a source of many memorable moments. Most recently the 2021 storm event, while the initial response was a very intense and challenging experience, the aspect that stood out to me was the aftermath, specifically how the community came together to support each other. It really highlighted how the Dandenongs are so close to the city but can become very remote when disasters occur. What do you love most about the Yarra Ranges? The sense of community and the bush setting. While the bush setting, as we all know, comes with its own risks I reckon leaving the mountain early on bad fire danger days is worth it to live in such a beautiful place. What event, past, present, or future, would you like to witness? I would love to see what Australia was like 300 years ago. Which four guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party? Arnold Swarzenegger, Albert Einstein, John Cleese, Douglas Adams. Who do you admire the most? People that have smoke alarms in all their bed-

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Olinda president wins car By Mikayla van Loon Imagine winning a brand new car and then also imagine raising much needed funds for your football and netball club. Well that’s exactly what Michael Hill, president of the Olinda Ferny Creek Football Netball Club just did and it all came down to a few raffle tickets. For the first time last year, Mr Hill decided to enter the Toyota Good for Footy raffle by pairing with Ferntree Gully Toyota, where the profits from all tickets sold go directly to the club, with everyone who bought a ticket going into the race to win one of three cars. “We saw it advertised last year, the Good for Footy, so we thought, during Covid it would be a good thing last year to enter and try and raise some much needed funds,” Mr Hill said. “So this year, the aim was to jump on again and try and beat that mark and we ended up with $10,500. We’re really pleased with that, it thrashed what we had last year.” In a normal football year, Mr Hill said it would take a lot of effort and major fundraisers like the functions to even come close to raising that amount of money. “It takes a lot of coffees, raffle tickets, hotdogs and everything else to get $10,000. We could never get this sort of money together in this period of time without any cost to us, we’re very fortunate.” Ferntree Gully Toyota marketing manager Mardi Scott said she was excited to support a local club that had been through a difficult two

Michael and Judy Hill were very grateful to Ferntree Gully Toyota for everything they had done for Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS local sport. 251704 years of Covid-19 and storms. “They’ve had a rough trot around here so it’s good to see and to be picked is pretty excit-

ing, it’s our first ever,” she said. This was the first time the Australia wide competition picked a local club from the Dan-

denong Ranges area and it couldn’t have come at a more deserving time. “We got hit with the big storms, of course and we got hit pretty hard up there. A lot of people were pretty fragile. We’re coming out the other side now and the community has been very good,” Mr Hill said. The Good for Footy program raised over one million dollars for local football clubs this year and Ms Scott said a number of clubs from the area spread across Boronia, Knox, Rowville and in The Hills took part. “It supports the local community and we’re really behind our local community and many of the suburbs that we support, football is a big part of the community.” Aside from the lockdowns, restrictions on community sport and the storms, Mr Hill said the Olinda Ferny Creek Football Club was able to achieve a lot over the last year but were particularly proud of the women’s team. “The women were like a breath of fresh air. The women were amazing. They just improved so much and to even make the grand final was beyond their wildest dreams. They’re a great bunch of girls, so we’re looking forward to them going on next year.” Mr Hill said now the club is looking forward to preseason, getting some normality back and having human interaction again. “We’re tracking well but it’s more the mental side of things for a lot of people, the interaction and suddenly that is taken away so we’re missing that sort of thing.”

More sport vouchers By Mikayla van Loon

Debbie decorated her Christmas reindeer in Melbourne footy colours along with the rest of her Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS house. 250948

AFL win a poetic victory One very passionate Melbourne Football Club fan sent this poem to the Star Mail after reflecting on the astonishing grand final game that was played a few weeks ago. I’ve been sitting quiet after a wonderful game Watching it over and over again … Speechless, in awe, proud as punch I must say, The game our boys just played ...What a day!!!! Many a fan watching on all around the land As borders are closed and many were banned Ribbons and banners were donned on our houses Showing our Support from your fans, friends and spouses! Flower, Stynes, Truscott, Bailey, to name a few, Those taken from us who wore the red and blue, Up above us all, with my dad feeling proud Their love for their team …cheering so loud! Barassi, Neitz, and Daniher were the boys inspiration Today’s group of lads now the pride of our nation! The love, camaraderie, and their spirit shone through As the first quarter started the score began to accrue. 22 MAIL

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The doggies stepped up, we’re on the edge of our seat … They’re in front at halftime, our hearts skip a beat! Fritsch kicking back to back goals In the third, The rest of the game for the Bulldogs was blurred! Goal after goal after goal please don’t blink … As the Demon boys, were all in sync!!! Goals become infectious as our tears start to fall, Every player not just our Gawny, standing tall! A grand final that was 57 years in the making, The drought, the curse, history there for the taking! They did it ….OMG we have won, yes it true, Our boys, our Dee’s the team of red and blue! The Premier’s Cup is finally coming home, Our beloved boys on top of the AFL throne. Can’t wait to share this achievement with you. For you are our club and our hearts beat true!!! - Debbie Brasher, Montrose

More vouchers to help pay for sporting equipment, uniforms and memberships are on offer for young Victorians to lap up more activity this summer as restrictions continue to ease. Community sport minister Ros Spence announced applications for the third round of the $21 million Get Active Kids Voucher Program opened at 10am on Monday 4 October. “Community sport should be a part of every child’s life regardless of their circumstances and this will help make it more affordable and accessible,” she said. “By removing financial barriers, even more kids can join their friends at local pools and play the sports they love.” For the first time kids under four will be eligible, providing an opportunity to enroll toddlers in a range of activities including life-saving learn to swim classes. Recipients in previous rounds are also eligible meaning young Victorians can continue playing sports like basketball throughout the year or switch seasonal sports from football to cricket. With almost 23,000 vouchers snapped up the program has helped 31 per cent of voucher recipients join a local sports club for the first time.

Importantly, 43 per cent of voucher recipients to date have indicated they would not have been able to participate in their chosen sport or activity without this financial support provided by the Victorian Government. The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps young Victorians facing barriers to participating in sport and recreation. “This program will provide vital support to kids wanting to get out there and give sport a go as we prepare to return to play,” Ms Spence said. To be eligible, kids need to be aged 0 to 18, a Victorian resident, named on a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and named on a valid Medicare Card at the time of application. The program also provides a special consideration stream to support temporary or provisional visa holders, undocumented migrants and international students aged up to 18 years at the time of application. Eligible expenditure dates (for membership, uniform and equipment costs) in round three are from 1 January 2021 – 30 November 2021. Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 30 November 2021. To apply or for more information visit getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers.

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