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Vandalism spike By Tyler Wright
Belgrave laneways are copping the brunt of vandalism after Covid lock downs.
Megan Walsh feels unsafe after vandalism at her psychology practice has become a regular occurrence. Pictures: TYLER WRIGHT “We had a big growth following the Covid lockdowns last year and there seems to be a steady stream of graffiti across various towns since this time. It’s been a challenge to keep up with the removal on council assets mainly in parks and on streetscapes,” Mr Varmalis said. Council has an in-house team with purpose-built utility vehicles to address graffiti on all Council assets. “Our team has adopted a zero tolerance
approach to graffiti and response times have improved, resulting in offensive graffiti being removed within 48 hours of reporting. We aim to remove all other graffiti from Council assets within five days,” Mr Varmalis said. “Community members continue to support graffiti removal on private properties and businesses, and portable graffiti removal kits are available from Council’s Community Links for community use.” Megan Walsh offered the suggestion of hav-
A mural created by Tecoma Primary School has been tagged over. ing local artists, like her partner, paint a mural over spray-painted tags to deter offenders. “It is an important part of culture, especially hip hop and skate culture and it’s always been really closely linked to graffiti. But here it’s a business -and they probably can’t afford to paint it.” “If anybody is interested in doing any kind of mural or anything like that. That will be good,” the Salvation Army’s store manager said.
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Tecoma business are at the forefront of an increase in vandalism and tagging in the area as the easing of restrictions in Victoria paves the way for night time activity. Megan Walsh, owner of Full Bloom Psychology, said vandalism at the front of her practice has been significant since its opening in July last year - and owner of the building she works in has already had the brick outside the property cleaned. “It’s just getting more and more and more [prevalent].” “I moved up here because I thought it was a nice quiet community, family-friendly, good for my clients dealing with trauma,” Megan said. But the reality has been quite different, and she has even considered moving her practice elsewhere. “Often I’ll show up to work and there’ll be smashed beer bottles on the ground in front of the door,” Megan said. “[At times], there’ll be McDonalds everywhere.” “I do work with people who are often quite traumatised, and so they come here, and a few of them have said ‘oh, there’s graffiti everywhere - is this a bad area?” “I think probably the thing that people that are doing it don’t realize is that it’s costing thousands and thousands of dollars for us to fix it.” Director of Environment and Infrastructure at Yarra Ranges Council Mark Varmalis said the Council’s graffiti team have spent “significant amounts of time” in Upwey, Belgrave and Tecoma recently responding to the spate of graffiti on council assets.
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Residents and traders in Kallista celebrated after hearing the VCAT decision to uphold Yarra Ranges Council blocking the planning permit.
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VCAT sides with council By Parker McKenzie Traders and community members in Kallista are celebrating a VCAT decision to block the development of a petrol station on the main street. Yarra Ranges refused to issue a planning permit for the development of the site at 80-82 Monbulk Road in September 2020 after community opposition. The developers subsequently appealed to VCAT. After the initial VCAT hearing on 5 August 2021, the decision to uphold Yarra Ranges Council’s decision was made on Monday 2 May. Kallista Deli owner Richard Harrop said it was a great decision because the petrol station wasn’t needed by the local community. “To see the community come together after the last two years, where we’ve all had to sup-
port each other through storms and things,” he said. “It just shows the resilience of this community.” Clementine by Design owner Jo Caterer said the late opening hours of the petrol station would have been inappropriate for the village because it would damage local businesses like the Kallista General Store. “We’ve got a new petrol station in Monbulk, just five minutes down the road. There wasn’t really even a need for it,” she said. “A convenience store would be detrimental to that general store. I think it was an inappropriate development for a village like this.” Wilga owner Tamarind Croft said the decision makes her feel hopeful for the future of Kallista. “I’m excited about how awesome Kallista
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“I would love to see this developed somehow as it is an eyesore, but appropriate development.” Local resident Jes Chalmers said she wished more consultation had been made with the community before the development was launched. “We crowdfunded to get a planner to support us and everyone, and there were some real key community members who were willing to pitch in and help out. Everyone put their hands in their pockets to make this a worthwhile response,” she said. “It wasn’t about stopping people from developing. We want the land developed but we want it developed in a way that the community will benefit from it.” Local Fuels Pty was contacted for comment. It is unclear if they intend to appeal the decision.
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will be in the future,” she said. “It would be good to have a few more small shops.” Kallista CFA member Bill Pizzey said there was an environmental risk in having a petrol station so close to the centre of town. “It’s brought a lot of people together, and trying to keep this moving forward and putting in something good there,” he said. “Hopefully they’ll put in shops. I think there’s also a proposal to have residential above, like the place across the road.” Richard Hecker said as a member of the school council, he wanted to represent the needs of the local students and children in opposing the development. “There were concerns over the junk food, a lot of people here try to eat well, the school is famous for its kitchen garden program.”
A Monbulk bus stop reopened yesterday after its temporary closure in early March. Local residents were concerned with the closure, speaking with Star Mail about the impact the Hunter Street and Olinda Monbulk Road bus stop closure had on the community after being met with a cover over the 696 bus route stop - PTV citing ‘operational issues’ as the cause. Monbulk resident Frances Loke catches the bus everyday to and from her job as Lollipop Lady at Montrose Primary School during the school term and said the bus is a key link between Monbulk and Mount Dandenong. “If I leave Montrose at 9:00am then at 9:26am I can take the Upper Ferntree Gully bus which takes me to Olinda - then I can hop on the bus at Olinda, then I’m at home at 10 past 10,” Frances said. But without the accessibility of this route, Frances’ waiting times between buses could reach 20 minutes or more. “Because we’re right on the mountain we’re a fair distance from a railway line - It’s pretty much buses or nothing,” Frances said. “It’s such a pretty trip from Monbulk to Olinda…the Olinda Tea House, we’ve got the Diggers Club… there’s so much along that route if people just realised and took advantage of it.”
Jo Reed, Frances’ neighbour, started a paper petition for PTV to re-open the bus stop, with signatures from locals. “It’s doing a disservice to the population as they’re ageing,” Jo said of the decision to close the stops. “It’s one of the reasons we bought the house on the corner where we are - my husband is retired, and if he can’t drive the car he can walk across the road and get the bus.” The alternative bus stop options provided by PTV were the Emerald-Monbulk/ Main Road stop and the Hacketts Road/ Olinda-Monbulk Road stop - both a fair walk. “Up the windy road with no footpath up the hairpin bend - or down in the town,” Jo said. “It’s such an inconvenience.” A Department of Transport spokesperson told the Star Mail the bus stop reopened on Monday 9 May and it will continue to work with our bus operators to monitor the network. “We apologise for any inconvenience to passengers and thank the community for their patience.” Frances hopes bringing public transport to the attention of Monbulk residents will increase patronage on local bus routes. The bus runs between 9:00am and 3:00pm between Monday and Friday.
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Signage causes concerns in Aston By Parker McKenzie
Kalorama accident A 21-year-old driver in Kalorama was issued a penalty notice after he collided with an embankment and overturned his vehicle on Saturday 7 May. Police said the man was fortunate after to escape injury after the collision on Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, and his vehicle is likely to be written off and reminded drivers to be cautious on wet roads at night. “This could have been a far more serious incident if the vehicle had collided with a tree or another vehicle.” Victoria Police said. Knox City Council’s regulations state a limit of one sign per site for each candidate. Currently Dobson Park reserve has six UAP signs on display. Picture: PARKER MCKENZIE fence line unattended. The following day on Thursday 5 April, all the UAP signs had been removed along with Mr Tudge’s. Ms Spelman told the Star Mail her campaign had also experienced the vandalisation and removal of signage. “What I’ve noticed is when our volunteers go out and put them up they’re either gone within 24 hours or maybe they stay up a little bit longer than that,” she said. “I know that there’s a bit of a social media campaign going on in the entire city of Melbourne. I’m not sure if it’s a nationwide thing, where people are encouraging people to go out and target specifically the United
Australia Party signs.” Ms Spelman said she often sees Mr Tudge’s signs vandalised but Greens and Labor signs are more likely to be removed. “We all have to suck it up, grin and bear it and try to counter it as best we can by replacing the legitimate signs that get taken down or vandalised,” she said. “I think the most important thing to say is that we need to make sure all of those signs are gone on the day after the election so that they’re not an eyesore any longer than they need to be.” The Greens and Liberal candidates in Aston were contacted for comment.
Video unearthed of Casey candidate By Parker McKenzie An independent candidate for Casey claimed if elected he would “get out the M60” and shoot Australian politicians. In a video seen by the Star Mail, independent candidate Craig Cole, who will be on the ballot on May 21, said during an April 16 Convoy to Canberra event every politician in Australia has remained silent on child sex trafficking. “Your maiden speech is supposed to be all warm and fuzzy, but stuff that. I’m going to get out the M60 and mow every single one of them down,” he said. “I’m calling out every single corrupt prick that they are, with as much light and love as possible. “People say to me Craig you are a bit ag-
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Candidate for Casey Craig Cole said if elected he would “get out the M60” and shoot Australian politicians. Picture: SUPPLIED gressive, shit, there are children being raped and trafficked. I think a few F-bombs are necessary. This is no conspiracy, this is fact.” The M60 is an American-made machine gun used by the United States military.
In another video, Mr Cole said Federal Parliament House is where “all the gutless rock spider paedophiles congregate.” Mr Cole is a retired professional wrestler, having last competed in February 2020 under the name Pitbull in Mulgrave, according to the internet wrestling database cagematch.net. Through his Facebook page, Mr Cole helped organise anti-lockdown and mandate protests in May 2020 and was detained by police at least once. Mr Cole’s website for his independent candidacy describes him as working with community agencies as “a mentor for disengaged teenage boys”, working as a disability care worker and facilitating online selfgrowth and motivational seminars. Mr Cole was contacted for comment.
Knox purchases land in Ferntree Gully Knox City Council has purchased land in Upper Ferntree Gully from VicTrack to protect and conserve the properties. The land, located at 1155 and 1183 Burwood Highway, was financed through fees paid by developers to offset the loss of native vegetation. This funding can only be used to buy land to compensate for the impact of development. Knox Mayor Susan Laukens said the acquisition helped to retain biodiversity and protect tree canopy. “During consultation to develop a community vision for Knox, 97 per cent of surveyed residents identified the natural environment as either very important or important,” she said. There are two canopy trees at the site which are more than 80-years-old. The land forms part of a habitat corridor and protecting the site allows native animals to travel along the pathway. “Acquiring this land in an already heavily developed area ensures these parcels will not be developed, preserving native corridors between Quarry Reserve and these bushland reserves.” There is approximately 4 per cent native vegetation coverage across the municipality.
Firewood collection Yarra Ranges Council are offering their second free firewood collection from the June 2021 storm event, available to Yarra Ranges residents only from Monday 9 May to Friday 14 May between 8am and 5pm each day. Residents can collect firewood either from Wandin East Recreation Reserve on the corner of Monbulk-Seville Road and Old Baker Road or Don Road Sporting Complex, 263A Don Road, Healesville. Bookings are essential and Councils Parks and Bushland team members will be on-site to ensure bookings are checked and to direct residents to the collection location. 12541412-HC12-22
Candidates for the seat of Aston are seeing widespread vandalism and destruction of political signage. Corflute signage has been damaged with graffiti, torn down and replaced or removed around the electorate during the lead up to the 21 May federal election. Labor candidate for Aston Mary Doyle said members of the community — not just Labor supporters — are becoming frustrated by the removal and damaging of signage. “At the Tim Neville Arboretum, which is in Ferntree Gully on Dorset Road, there was my sign, a Greens party sign and the Liberal MP Alan Tudge’s too and then they were all gone, with 28 UAP signs up in their place overnight,” she said. “One lady actually had her sign taken off her property and replaced with a UAP one.” Ms Doyle said she was hesitant to keep replacing the signage because of the cost involved. Photos from before and after the alleged incident show the signs of other candidates having been replaced with dozens of UAP signs on the fence line of Dobson Park Reserve, across the road from Tim Neville Arboretum. Knox City Council’s election signage on council land requirements states a candidate can only have one sign per site. On Wednesday 4 April a single sign for Mr Tudge, Ms Doyle and Greens candidate Asher Cookson were on display across the road from the Tim Neville Arboretum alongside six United Australia Party signs, which do not feature UAP candidate for Ashton Rebekah Spelman. Alongside them, a stack of 22 UAP signs was found in a neat pile land against the
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Health top ticket item By Parker McKenzie Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas handed down the 2022-23 Victorian state budget on Tuesday April 3, with a focus on big spending on healthcare, infrastructure and education to guide the state out of the Covid-19 pandemic. The healthcare system will receive $12 billion in funding in the budget as the state grapples with massive wait times for elective surgeries. The Government said it would deliver an extra 40,000 surgeries in the next year for a total of 240,000 surgeries annually. $333 million has been allocated to recruit 400 new staff for the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority, which is responsible for emergency calls after high demand during surge times left Victorians waiting for ambulances throughout the pandemic. Also included was funding for hiring up to 7000 more healthcare workers, including 5000 nurses, and 2.3 billion to upgrade and build new hospitals. $124 million will be spent on recruiting 90 paramedics. The budget allocated $1.3 billion in total for new mental health initiatives. The State Government said 90 per cent of recommendations from the Royal Commission into Mental Health were now underway. The state will spend $1.8 billion for building new schools and upgrading existing facilities, with a focus on upgrading special schools and $277 million spent facilitating previously announced reforms to VCE and VCAL. The budget has allocated $581 million to build 13 new schools and complete additional stages at four others and $560 million to upgrade 65 schools — including $326 million for 36 special schools. The budget includes $779 million in investment towards recruiting 1900 more teachers throughout the state. Another $173 million will be spent supporting teachers with initiatives and funding including $104 million to upgrade school software and $33 million to expand teacher education. $15 million has been allocated to delivering
“kinder kits” to children starting three-yearold kindergarten in 2023 and 2024, which includes books, puppets and games to supplement learning. $131 million has been allocated to continue four-year-old kindergarten services around Victoria. Alongside VCAL and VCE reforms, the State Government has also allocated $131 million for extra literacy and numeracy support for students. The Victorian Government is aiming to hire an additional 502 police and 50 Protective Service Officers over the next two years, as a part of the $342 million allocated in the 2022/23 state budget. $215 million has been invested into the rollout of conducted energy devices — commonly known as tasers — to police and PSOs. $15 million is being invested in providing death and disability insurance for operational police officers between the age of 55 and 60. $4.7 million has been allocated to support work on the Strategic Framework for Countering Violent Extremism. Net debt is forecasted to be $101.9 billion as of June 2022, before reaching $167.5 billion by June 2026. $3.5 billion has been allocated for transport infrastructure projects, more trains and the removal of level crossings. The state government’s infrastructure investment will average $21.3 billion dollars a year. The State Government is forecasting an operating cash surplus of $1.3 billion in 2022/23, with government expenditure expected to fall by 9.7 per cent in the same time period. Total revenue for the state government is expected to be $81.9 billion in 2021/22, an increase of $3.9 billion from the previous year. Victorian Liberal Party leader Matthew Guy said the budget was wasteful and mismanaged. “How can you trust the government that got us into this mess to be the ones to get us out of it?” he said. “People’s money is not a play-thing for a politician on the nose and should instead be used to ensure Victorians can have a secure job and better future for their children.”
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Upgrade to intersection at McMahons Road By Parker McKenzie An intersection at McMahons Road and Burwood Highway in Ferntree Gully has received funding to be upgraded with lights in the 2022/23 State Budget. Two state MPs from the Labor and Liberal parties have called for a signalised intersection with traffic lights and crossings for pedestrians, with the State Liberal Party promising the upgrade if elected to government in both 2019 and again this year. In early March, Bayswater Labor MP Jackson Taylor launched a petition to present to Minister for Roads Ben Carroll calling for the upgrades to be funded and completed. 600 local residents signed the petition before it was given to the Minister by Mr Taylor. Mr Taylor thanked the located community, who he said got behind his campaign from day one to help ensure the upgrade happened. “I’m absolutely stoked that, as your voice in the State Labor Government, I’ve been able to deliver this upgrade, getting this done once and for all,” he said. “For too long, others have talked about this but actions speak louder than words. Only the State Labor Government will deliver this fix with real funding in the budget.”
Mr Taylor’s electorate of Bayswater previously did not include Ferntree Gully, however, a boundary redivision in 2021 abolished the district of Ferntree Gully, dividing it between Bayswater, Rowville and Monbulk. Liberal Ferntree Gully MP Nick Wakeling, who may go head-to-head against Mr Taylor for the seat of Bayswater in the November state election, called on the State Government to match the opposition’s pledge to fund the upgrade on Friday 18 March and has raised the issue 41 times in Parliament since 2016. Mr Wakeling said the Labor State Government has previously rejected his constant advocacy for the upgrades. “Pleasingly for the Ferntree Gully locals the government has finally listened, followed the lead of the Liberal Party and agreed to fund it, which is an important outcome for residents,” he said. “It shouldn’t have taken this long, at the 11th hour before an election to be delivered.” The project was funded as a part of a $126 million package for road upgrades across suburban and metropolitan Melbourne, with the final cost for the signalisation and upgrade not included in the 2022/23 budget.
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Big spend for projects By Parker McKenzie
The Victorian Government has delivered record investment in VICSES in the 2022/23 budget. Picture: ON FILE
Upskilling, upgrades By Callum Ludwig The Victorian State budget announced huge funding aiming to boost Victorian emergency services preparedness, it comes after several natural disaster occurrences around the country, including the June 2021 storm. VICSES in particular are major beneficiaries with a record $28.5 million allocated to improving its facilities and resources. The organisation was elated at the cash splash, with VICSES CEO Stephen Griffin saying it is a fantastic outcome. “This is a sign of the government commitment to the service and to the vital work of VICSES volunteers serving the Victorian community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,” Mr Griffin said. An additional $8.9 million on top of funding for existing projects has been allocated to new efforts to conduct priority maintenance to VICSES facilities and a continued rollout of replacing priority vehicles. The Victorian Government have also encouraged VICSES to use the funding to improve the workplace safety and culture, particularly to encourage more women to join their local branch or other emergency service volunteer groups. Unit Controller for Lilydale State Emergency Service Shaun Caulfield said the one-off funding is appreciated, but he would like to see an Emergency Services levy introduced in Victoria. “We are having to replace a truck - the total cost is $250,000. We need to find $100,000 plus to contribute to that if we are able to secure a grant to cover the remainder. This grant is not assured.” “The change to a true ‘Emergency Services
levy’ – with a very modest increase of $5 per property over the whole state, would provide sustainable ongoing funding to VICSES well into the future,” he said. “We ask both sides of politics at State Level to consider the role VICSES plays in all Emergencies – Road Rescue, Storm, Flood and direct support to other agencies such as land search and land rescue, and to adequately fund us moving forward.” For the CFA, the budget is delivering over $11 million spread across four years to perform CFA vehicle driver training and to upgrade and expand their fleet of emergency vehicles. New initiatives include $8.9 million to a statewide uplift of CFA’s emergency response capability, $2.2 million to programs upskilling and protecting firefighters statewide. There’s also a further $9 million of previously unannounced funding to support gender diversity with female-friendly change rooms at over 40 CFA stations and three training campuses, as part of a $16 million total investment. The funding will also go towards PFAS assessments and decontamination of high-risk stations and appliances. Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes said the Victorian Government are continuing to back the state’s hardworking emergency services with the support they need to protect and save lives. “We’re delivering more staff, more resources and better infrastructure – attracting more people to begin a rewarding experience in our emergency services,” she said “Our hardworking emergency call-takers have done their absolute best throughout unprecedented demand from the pandemic – we’re ensuring they have the extra support they need to give Victorians the very best care.”
Reduced spending certainly isn’t on the table for the State Government, with huge expenditure to revitalise the Victorian economy announced in the 2022/23 budget. With the backdrop of rising inflation and interest rates, Treasurer Tim Pallas handed down the budget speech to parliament with a focus on spending big on healthcare, infrastructure and education. Mr Pallas said 280,000 jobs have been created across the state since the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns. “The economy is broadcast to grow by 3 and quarter per cent in the coming financial year, industries are roaring to life,” he said. “Victorians are crowding back to restaurants, theatres and stadiums.” Net debt is forecasted to be $101.9 billion as of June 2022, before reaching $167.5 billion by June 2026. $3.5 billion has been allocated for trans-
port infrastructure projects, more trains and the removal of level crossings. The state government’s infrastructure investment will average $21.3 billion dollars a year. The State Government is forecasting an operating cash surplus of $1.3 billion in 2022/23, with government expenditure expected to fall by 9.7 per cent in the same time period. Total revenue for the state government is expected to be $81.9 billion in 2021/22, an increase of $3.9 billion from the previous year. Mr Pallas took aim at the federal government in his budget speech, which he said was treating Victorians as “second class citizens”. “Victorians have achieved this extraordinary economic recovery despite the commonwealth government shortchanging them billions of dollars,” he said. “The commonwealth government must stop shortchanging hardworking Victorians and give us our fair share.”
Local schools supported By Parker McKenzie The Victorian 2022/23 budget has allocated $1.8 billion for building new schools and upgrading existing facilities, with a focus on upgrading special schools. The budget has allocated $581 million to build 13 new schools and complete additional stages at four others and $560 million to upgrade 65 schools — including $326 million for 36 special schools. One of the schools benefiting from this is Eastern Ranges School in Ferntree Gully, which has received $5.7 million in funding to upgrade and modernise its facilities. In his budget speech in State Parliament, Treasurer Tim Pallas said no matter their background or their postcode, the government wants every child to have world-class schooling. “Since 2014, this government has employed nearly 10,000 new teachers. This budget continues that commitment to learning and growth,” he said. “We promised in 2018 to open a hundred new schools cross our state by 2026, we are ahead of schedule to deliver.” The budget includes $779 million in investment towards recruiting 1900 more teachers throughout the state. Another $173 million will be spent supporting teachers with initiatives and funding including $104 million to upgrade school software and $33 million to expand teacher education. $15 million has been allocated to delivering “kinder kits” to children starting three-yearold kindergarten in 2023 and 2024, which includes books, puppets and games to supplement learning.
$131 million has been allocated to continue four-year-old kindergarten services, $19 million for the LOOKOUT program to support children in out of home care access to kindergarten and transition to school, $17 million to assist children with significant disabilities or complex needs participating in kindergarten, $12 million for accessibility improvements to kindergarten facilities, $5.5 million for early childhood language programs, $4 million for targeted outreach support for culturally and linguistically diverse children and $2.2 million to provide free or low-cost kindergarten for vulnerable children. Alongside VCAL and VCE reforms, the State Government has also allocated $131 million for extra literacy and numeracy support for students, $37 million to support programs supporting high ability students, $24 million to support English as an additional language program, $17 million to extend mathematics and science initiatives to train primary school teachers as specialists and $5.2 million to establish the regional blended learning hub for subjects schools couldn’t previously provide. $3.7 million has been invested into supporting cyber safety for students. $277 million will be spent facilitating the reforms to VCE and VCAL, including $88 million to hire more vocational teachers and support staff while aiding students access vocational and applied learning, $69 million to expand school-based apprenticeship and traineeships to support students complete their senior secondary certificate while also completing a qualification, and $34 million in funding to support government school teachers implementing the new curriculum and support non-school secondary providers transition to the new model.
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Wins but more needed By Callum Ludwig Homelessness support services are sceptical of the commitment to stemming homelessness in the Victorian State Budget released on Tuesday 3 May. $75 million was committed in the budget to upgrading homelessness support services for homeless Victorians or those who are at risk, including a specific focus on getting them into permanent housing. Founder and CEO of Holy Fools, a homelessness support service in the Yarra Ranges, said he is very pleased with some of the funding, but failures to address other concerns indicate a ‘band-aid’ approach to support. “What’s frustrating for me is they talk about providing $75 million to transform the services and $11.5 million towards targeted support for those at the greatest risk after Covid while we are in a housing crisis,” he said. “I thought it was a bit pathetic that only $1.3 million in low-interest loans was given to community housing agencies to provide social and affordable housing.” The Victorian Government did announce works for the 10-year Big Housing Build program are increasing, with a promise of more than 12,000 social and affordable homes, 6000 of which are already underway or soon to begin construction. 25 per cent of the total $5.3 billion allocated for the Big Housing Build over its lifespan is dedicated to regional Victoria. Mr Taylor was much more welcoming of the funding for the Aboriginal Homelessness Access Point and a couple of other initiatives but critical of no additional funding for the successful From Homelessness to a Home (H2H) initiative. “The funding that is allocated towards providing Aboriginal access points is brilliant, and
Founder and CEO of Holy Fools Neal Taylor isn’t convinced by the Victorian Government’s response to homelessness in the budget. so is the building of two Aboriginal community refuges, two new Core and Cluster family violence refugees and six new Crisis Accommodation properties. These need to go to areas with the most need but I’m pleased to see that,” he said. “They’ve withdrawn funding from the H2H program, and I think it’s a good indicator of the government and the sector funding band-aid solutions rather than those that work, it was fantastic that a lot of people went into motels, and there was a lot of people that provided there were found homes, even short term as part of H2H.” The Victorian Public Tenants Association (VPTA) shared a similar sentiment, lamenting the loss of the H2H program. They indicated
that without the program, the tenancies will be unable to be sustained into the future, leases which are expiring soon. Chief Executive Officer of the VPTA, Katelyn Butterss said providing promises of long term homes to rough sleepers and other homeless people in 2020, only to cut the funding in 2022, was a cruel trick. “With the cost of living only increasing, vulnerable Victorians who need support to remain in or access a safe, affordable home need more support – not less,” she said. “Waiting list times are blowing out, yet this Budget fails to deliver the housing that would allow Victorians to access the safety, security, and dignity of a place to call home more quickly.”
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VPTA pointed out in the Budget itself, on page 216 of Budget Paper 3, the Victorian Government’s target wait time for public rentals for priority applications cases is 10.5 months. The Budget Paper indicates that in 202021, they hit an average of 12.4 months for priority cases and 11.1 for family violence cases. These are predicted to increase by 1.5 months and 5 months respectively to 13.9 and 16.1 months, as per the Government’s own estimate. VPTA indicated they believe the data is skewed in favour too, stating from their own experience and research, that a recent survey of 310 public housing renters found that more than 30 per cent of the respondents waited three years or more to access a home.
Works continue near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 59 already gone. We’re also easing congestion by building better roads across our suburbs. Road disruptions: Closed roads and lanes
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Animal funds and reform By Callum Ludwig The Victorian Government has recognised the state’s love for animals with huge announcements of funding and reform for the animal welfare sector in the 2022/23 budget. $18.6 million is going to initiatives that cater to the welfare, protection and rehabilitation of animals, marked by the promise of preparatory work for a new Animal Care and Protection Act and the establishment of a regulatory framework for the pet rehoming sector. CEO of RSPCA Victoria Dr Liz Walker said the funding responds to key animal welfare challenges in the state and will help to tangibly improve the lives of Victorian animals. “We commend the government’s commitment to modernising the legislation, and as the most trusted animal welfare organisation in Victoria, we look forward to seeing the progression and development of a contemporary animal welfare act,” she said. “This important new legislation will provide a better framework for RSPCA Victoria’s Inspectorate to carry out its vital work in the community.” Multiple animal welfare organisations will also have the ability to access animal welfare support that will help them access necessary tools and resources. Founder of Forever Friends Animal Rescue in Gladysdale Saskia Adams said the funding really shows the State Government is now aware the community cares about animals and their welfare. “These are election issues now. I think previously governments have ignored the fact that the community as a whole does mostly care about animals,” she said. “This is a really great sign that legislation and government spending are going to take
FFAR Founder Saskia Adams is thrilled with the budget funding for animal welfare.
The FFAR team at their headquarters in Gladysdale. into account what we care about as people.” Almost $2 million will be allocated to gathering information and implementing changes to support animal care, with plans in place to conduct Victoria’s first-ever Pet Census to help make informed decisions on what the key trends and issues in pet ownership are for Victorians which will guide the implementation of targeted programs. Ms Adams said the Animal Care and Protection Act will help replace outdated legislation. “As I understand it, the new legislation is aimed to replace the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986. For 20 to 30 years now, it’s not been how we expect our animals to be protected,” she said. “I also personally welcome regulatory framework for animal welfare, rescue or pet re-homing organisations. The vast majority of them do an incredible job, but there are others who can give the rest of us a bad name. Having
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a code of practice is a really good idea going forward for those organisations that operate professionally, it will actually help animals in our care.” In previous budgets, FFAR and other animal welfare organisations benefited from the Animal Welfare Fund Grants Program, with FFAR in Gladysdale receiving $15,000 for Equine Rehabilitation and Rehoming Stables in 2021, $48,500 to establish their headquarters in Gladysdale in the 2016/17 budget and $35,000 for their Mothers and Kittens Crisis Program in 2014/15. They also benefited from last year’s Individual Pet Rehoming Grants which offered up to $500 per dog and $200 per cat reimbursed to support re-homing efforts. As part of the budgetary promises, there are areas Ms Adams would like to see implemented. “I’d like a greater increase in the power to
the RSPCA as the government regulator and inspector for animal cruelty reports. At the moment, as long as an animal has access to water, and shelter, and can move around and stand up, the RSPCA has no authority to seize an abused animal in that situation,” she said. “I also hope to see the Individual Pet Rehoming Grants re-released as Maneki Neko Cat Rescue had about $100,000 reimbursed and we had about $40,000. For a volunteer group, that’s a huge amount of money and it made such a difference.” A comprehensive cat management strategy, a Victoria first, is also set to be delivered as a long term plan to reduce overpopulation, encourage responsible ownership and support better welfare for both cats and native wildlife. Ms Adams said she can’t wait to find out more about the plan for cats. “I’ve been advocating for many years to have new, progressive programs in regards to cat management, programs that have been operating overseas for many years,” she said. “There’s no doubt that cats in Victoria and around Australia in terms of overpopulation cause the most suffering of any companion animals, it’s a huge issue with the community. Pounds and shelters have had huge kill rates as a result.”
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Homes face climate risks By Parker McKenzie Community reporting on rising insurance costs and the barriers residents and businesses face to fully insure properties throughout the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges has been reaffirmed by new research by the Climate Council. According to analysis by the Climate Council, one in 25 Australian properties will be effectively uninsurable by 2030, with some suburbs in the Dandenong Ranges reaching 100 per cent risk of becoming uninsurable. Belgrave, Sherbrooke, Sassafras and Olinda will all reach 100 percent at risk of becoming insurable by 2030 according to the Climate Council’s climate risk map while surrounding areas face a similar risk. Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said climate change is playing out in real time and many Australians now find it impossible to insure homes and businesses. “Over the past eight years the Federal Government has failed to meaningfully tackle climate change or prepare Australians for the worsening extreme weather events that we are now experiencing,” she said. “The decisions of the next Federal Government will influence the future impacts of climate change for generations to come. Pollution from coal, oil and gas must begin to plummet and we must scale up our renewable power so it meets the needs of all sectors of our economy.” In February 2022, The Star Mail reported on a community-driven survey revealing the extent of increasing insurance premiums and the ties to weather and climate events. Two businesses in the area — one in Olinda and the other in Sassafras — saw their premiums double for 2021/22 compared to previous years. The Climate Council’s analysis has confirmed the data provided by the preliminary results of the survey, with residents and businesses facing year-on-year increases in insur-
The Climate Council has released an interactive map tracking the risk of houses becoming uninsurable in the future. ance costs potentially making coverage unobtainable. Jeremy Francis, the owner of Dandenong Ranges business Cloudehill Gardens and organiser of the survey, told the Star Mail on 22 February having an uninsured property creates further dangers for people when natural disasters occur. “If people start finding insurance costs too much of a burden, what happens to leave early policy? It’s out the window,” Mr Francis said. “If it means leaving the house, you’re going to lose everything that you spent your life up until then building, people are not going to leave.” Chief Fire Officer for Forest Fire Management Victoria Chris Hardman said Victoria has seen a 40 per cent increase in very high fire danger days in the last 30 years, where bush-
fires are likely to cause more harm. “When you live in an area like the Dandenongs or the Yarra Valley, which is an absolutely stunningly beautiful area that is surrounded by forest and rural land, that means in Australia we have ecology or an environment that has evolved with fire,” he said. “Fire is a natural part of Victoria’s ecological system, so the challenge that we’re facing is many more people live in that environment than they have in the past.” By 2050, the vast majority of houses in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges will be at risk of being uninsurable according to the Climate Council’s climate risk map. Climate Council leading economist and Councillor Nicki Hutley said Australia is fast becoming an uninsurable nation. “As an economist, I find these new numbers
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shocking and deeply concerning. I urge all Australians to use this tool to understand the risk they and their communities face as we progress through this critical make or break climate decade,” she said. “This map makes it clear that the emissions pathway the next federal government sets us on will play a critical role in determining the insurability and future prosperity of entire communities and regions across the country.” The Climate Council, who are a non-profit communication organisation formed to provide independent information on climate change, have recommended Australia triple its efforts to reduce emissions by 75 percent by 2030. The climate risk map can be viewed at www. climatecouncil.org.au/resources/climaterisk-map
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Captain hands over reins By Tyler Wright Paul Yandle held the title of Captain at the CFA’s Emerald Fire Brigade for 22 years and last week, to the warm reception of the brigade’s volunteers and the wider community, he announced his decision to step down from the role. An outpouring of appreciation saturated social media as locals took in the news - many thanking Paul for his “unwavering care and support” and “strong leadership” throughout the 35 years he has volunteered for the CFA. Mr Yandle’s journey with volunteer firefighting began as soon as he turned 16 when he wanted to become involved in the community. “Dad was an ambulance officer for about 40 years and he was in the CFA as a volunteer firefighter as well, [it was] something I grew up with as a child,” Mr Yandle said. “The CFA is one of those things, you very quickly get to know a lot of people and make new relationships and friendships.” In 1987, two years after he began volunteering, Mr Yandle became Apparatus Officer; looking after equipment and maintenance. He then held various lieutenant positions for more than a decade before being elected as Captain in 2000. Each lieutenant holds a functional role in the brigade, taking control of a portfolio or area of the brigade’s operations and function. The Captain is in charge of overall incident management, and in the time Mr Yandle has been in this role there have been many local incidents and tragedies - but a lot of positive moments he will cherish. “Before Black Saturday in 2006, there were bushfires…and we protected a house there in Kinglake when the fire came through. The handshake and the hug from the resident there - that’s what it’s all about,” Paul said. “They were just unbelievably ecstatic with the support from the brigade, and a few weeks
Emerald Fire Brigade’s new management team (from L to R): Mick Hamilton, Mitch Fraser, Kelly Harris, Klaus Brodeck, Ryan Lewis, Chris May. Pictures: SUPPLIED later they named their brand new baby Emerald after our brigade.” Alongside these rewarding moments has come traumatic experiences Mr Yandle said can stick with a volunteer for a long time. “We could be sitting at home having dinner with the family or watching a movie and the pager goes off, and three or four minutes later, you’re presented with something that can be traumatic and life changing…” “I’ve had times where you’re holding hands with someone who’s trapped in the car, I remember one young girl and I kept reassuring her as she’s just squeezing my hand that tight that my knuckles are going white - And just
later on, they come back and just say ‘thankyou for that.” He said his involvement with Emerald Fire Brigade would not have been possible without his wife Jody, who also has a history of volunteer firefighting and is affectionately referred to as the brigade’s “First Lady”. “We both used to leave the dinner table and run out to fire calls. “But the other work on top of that with nights on the computer, writing letters or emails … you just can’t do that role particularly for that amount of time, without that support,” he said. Captain Klaus Brodeck has now taken over
Paul credits his tenure as Captain to the brigade’s ‘First Lady’, Jody. the position, and is ready to take on a new challenge after starting at the brigade in 2011. “[I’ve] been a fairly committed member doing an average of over 50 calls per year since I’ve started,” Mr Brodeck said. “Taking on board my leadership, managerial skills from my everyday work life and bringing that into the CFA has also helped.” The Emerald Fire Brigade’s new management team includes 1st Lieutenant Kelly Harris, 2nd Lieutenant Ryan Lewis, 3rd Lieutenant Chris May, 4th Lieutenant Mick Hamilton and Communications Officer Mitch Fraser. The biennial election was held in April and those appointed took office on 1 May.
Liberal Party announces millions for roads By Parker McKenzie The Liberal Party has committed $14.8 million towards Yarra Ranges Council’s Roads for Agribusiness initiative if re-elected on May 21. Liberal Candidate for Casey Aaron Violi and Minister for Infrastructure Paul Fletcher announced the funding for the sealing of nine roads across the municipality in Seville on April 6. Mr Fletcher said Mr Violi had worked closely with the council to choose the roads with the most need for funding. “A key theme here is productivity, so road upgrades to support the productivity of farms and other agricultural enterprises here in the Yarra Valley, but also of course tourism,” he said. “Aaron’s worked really hard. He’s consulted very closely with the council, with other stakeholders. Most importantly he’s made the
case in Canberra.” The nine roads are McMeikans Road in Yering, Alex Thompson Drive and Charteris Road, Blacks Road in Wandin East, Victoria Road in Seville, Spring Lane in Gruyere, McNamara’s Road in Millgrove, McCarthy Road in Olinda, Douthie Road in Seville East and Linwood Road in Seville. Mr Violi said he will work hard to deliver priority road upgrades across Casey. “The Liberal Government is delivering for Casey, whether it’s upgrades to local roads and infrastructure, building new telecommunications towers to eliminate blackspots or investing in our local sporting clubs,” he said. “My local plan for Casey is about making our communities a better place to live, work and raise a family.” Yarra Ranges Council said the investment would create 48 jobs and leverage a further $33 million in economic activity.
Mayor Jim Child said the announcement was a significant investment in the region. “It runs in parallel with our roads to community initiative and we know how well that’s been delivered. I think the good story out of this is that candidates are taking notice that Yara Ranges Council can deliver on pledges that they put forward because we’ve done the hard yards,” he said. “We’ve done the consultation with the community. We’ve done the costing and we can deliver. It’s fantastic to have a minister coming up today and supporting what we can deliver.” Yarra Ranges Council has asked candidates in the Casey electorate to support their $150 million Roads for Agribusiness project, which construct 150 kilometres of sealed roads throughout the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Shadow Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King was contacted for comment.
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Pre polling locations open Early voting for the May 21 Federal election began on 9 May, with several prepolling booths open throughout Casey and the surrounding area. For residents in Ferntree Gully and Belgrave, Boronia PPVC, St Jude’s Parish Centre in Scoresby and Stud Park Shopping Centre in Rowville are the closest voting centres. People affected by Covid-19 isolation rules can vote by telephone, thanks to legislation passed in early 2022. Up until the Wednesday before Election Day, Covid-affected Australians can apply for a postal vote. Telephone voting for people with Covid-19 is an emergency measure for the final three days of voting. Telephone voting registration will be available on weekdays between 8.30am and 5.30pm from Monday 9 May until 20 May. More information on telephone voting can be found at www.aec.gov.au/ election/blv.htm Tuesday, 10 May, 2022
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Triathlete goes for gold By Parker McKenzie 14-year-old Bradley McMeeken’s motto is simple: “The faster I run, the more fun I have.” Before finding his way to competing in triathlons, Bradley was struggling to lift his arm above his head. Today, he has completed four triathlons, competes in cross country at school and can swim butterfly. His father Jayce said Bradley was born with a learning disability but was diagnosed with a rare form of cerebral palsy at age 10 by a doctor. “He sent us to a guy named Michael Fahey at Monash, who’s the leading guy in Australia for people with cerebral palsy that had had no visible brain injury at birth,” Mr McMeeken said. “Normally, cerebral palsy is caused by trauma at birth, the cord tied around the neck, something like that and it causes brain injury. So we did a brain scan and it came back clear. “Brad was put into a global gene study, which found he’s got a unique gene that didn’t from my wife or me, found in people with cerebral palsy.” With the help of $3000 orthotics funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme — which need to be replaced twice a year because he is still growing — Bradley overcame the tightness in his calves and ankles which made running difficult, discovering his love of exercise. Mr McMeeken said it can be difficult to find activities and sports for young people with disabilities. “We found Special Olympics, which was a good social thing. One of the kids there was doing triathlons,” he said. “You don’t associate disability with triathlons, I was really scared. I thought is he going to drown in the ocean or something?” Swimming turned out to be the perfect physical therapy for Bradley. With his regular
Bradley McMeeken will compete for Team Vic at the Special Olympics Australia National Games. Picture: PARKER MCKENZIE swimming sessions in Ashburton, he learned different swimming styles and achieved 25 per cent more range of movement in his hamstrings. Mr McMeeken said before this, Bradley was seeing a physio weekly. “Now we see a physio once a month. We went back and saw the orthopaedic surgeon and he asked Bradley to run and ride, did a
pelvic x-ray,” he said. “He did a deal with him, he said Bradley if you keep doing your fitness, you don’t have to wear the supports five days a week.” Bradley is now competing in cross country against students from mainstream schools. “Last year he finished 49th, this year he finished 35th in mainstream. Last year his time was 20 minutes, this year it was 13 minutes 40
seconds,” Mr McMeeken said. “He just did state games a few weeks ago at Casey fields and won a few medals.” Bradley has qualified for the National Games in Tasmania with 1080 other athletes, where he will compete as a part of Team Vic and represent his state. For Mr McMeeken and his wife Carol, it will be one of the first times they’ve been away from Bradley for more than a few nights when he has left for school camps. “Fitness has been so great for him socially, and obviously with the cerebral palsy, it has helped his body. It’s been a long journey to get here,” Mr McMeeken said. “Four years ago, Brad couldn’t ride a pedal bike. Now he rides a big bike with 24 gears. It’s just so amazing, we are so proud of him. He’s an absolute champion.” Bradley said he would keep working hard before the event. “I would like to win gold.” He said. Bradley has found support from his triathlon club and Inclusive Sports Training, where they support him socially and physically to achieve his best. Mr McMeeken said the local community gets behind Bradley too. “In his first triathlon he was running with all ages, and he was heading towards the finish line. The man asked if Bradley would like him to run with him to the finish line,” he said. “I wish we knew who he was, but this random act of kindness to slow down, give up his time to run with Bradley, he has a way of bringing out the kindness in others.” Bradley is now raising funds to take him to the Special Olympics Australia National Games and continue his journey and progress. If you’d like to support Bradley or read more about his sporting achievements, visit donate. nationalgames2022.com.au/fundraisers/ bradleymcmeeken
Applications open for Cardinia Kokoda Trek award Applications for the Harold Bould - Wilma Young Kokoda Award are now open for year 10 students enrolled in schools across Cardinia Shire, giving one lucky winner the opportunity to trek the Kokoda trail in Papua New Guinea. Run by the 39th Battalion Association, the winner of the award will have their costs covered — aside from personal equipment and training — for their trip. The award, which has been running since 2008, invites students to submit a 600-word essay addressing why they would like to trek the Kokoda Trail and what the importance of the Kokoda Campaign was in the Battle for Australia. The competition aims to encourage young people to research and understand the sacrifices made by people like Harold Bould and Wilma Young. Mr Bould served during World War Two,
where he was killed at Kokoda Village on 29 July, eight days after the Japanese invasion of Papua New Guinea. Ms Young was a member of the Australian Nursing Corps and on active duty in Singapore when it was occupied by Japan. When Ms Young was being evacuated, the ship was bombed and sunk, Ms Young miraculously survived and was taken prisoner, and spent the rest of the war in various prisoner of war camps where she nursed other prisoners and soldiers. After returning to Australia, she worked on a dairy farm in Cardinia and raised four children. Further information and application forms are available on the 39th Battalion Association website: https://39battalion.com/harold-bould-cardinia-kokoda-award
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The Salvation Army has yet to receive an offer or expression of interest on a historical block of land in The Basin. Representatives from the Salvation Army confirmed as of Friday 29 April there had yet to be an offer or a formal expression of interest on the land located at 49 BasinOlinda Road, the Basin. In November, advertising was published in Melbourne newspapers seeking expressions of interest for “possible strategic development and/or transactions or partnership options for the subject property.” One major roadblock for any potential development is the zoning of the land, with it falling outside the Urban Growth Boundary. Any changes to the zoning laws would
require majority approval from both houses of State Parliament. The land was originally owned by David Dobson, the second European settler in the area. In February 1897, Mr Dobson sold the majority of the property the Salvation Army, who gradually purchased adjacent properties. The land was used as a home for neglected or parentless boys over the age of 14. In 2015, during the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, former residents of the Bayswater Boys Home in the Basin gave testimony of sexual abuse and physical assaults they endured at the home. The property is currently used by the Salvation Army as a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. mailcommunity.com.au
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Growers on alert to pest By Callum Ludwig Yarra Ranges farmers and Agribusiness Yarra Valley are working hard to detect and eradicate the Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF). Over the Summer the pest was detected in traps in Silvan, Yering, Coldstream, and Yellingbo, and as larvae in home garden peaches and tomatoes in Yarra Glen. With recent detections in traps in Silvan and Healesville in April, the efforts of QFF awareness and promoting action won’t be stopping. QFF Regional Coordinator in the Yarra Valley Bronwyn Koll said a couple of years ago the Yarra Valley was fruit fly free, and current efforts are aiming to keep the pest away as much as possible. “We use a surveillance grid of traps and fruit checks, and we had evidence to prove that there were no fruit flies in the Valley,” she said.
“We’re working to ensure a higher rate of certainty that properties are fruit fly free. It’s a three to four-year task for growers, but it is achievable.” The QFF targets hundreds of different fruit species, including a range of berries, apples and grapes that are prevalent throughout the Yarra Ranges. Currently in Autumn, the most at risk fruits include any fruit that has been left unharvested, like apples, feijoas, quinces, and also fruit that is ripening, like citrus fruits like lemons and oranges. Ms Koll said Agribusiness Yarra Valley and farmers are taking preventive action to eliminate the fly, and she encourages home-growers to do the same. “If you’ve heard of fruit fly risk within your 2km warning radius, start putting out fruit fly bait. Growers should report if they see anything suspicious, and particularly those with fruit or veggies in their backyards
who may not look otherwise,” she said. The Yarra Ranges Council send out letters to affected areas after the first case of QFF detection, or growers can follow the Keep Yarra Valley Fruit Fly Free Facebook page for regular updates. “We have fruit fly bait, laced with an organic insecticide, which attracts only fruit flies to it because of the decomposing proteins, for a very targeted and minimally invasive technique,” Ms Koll said. Growers who have heard of fruit fly risk within their location should start putting out fruit fly bait weekly and repeat it after rain. They should also have a focus on harvesting fruit before it falls, and keeping the production area clean to reduce the risk of the QFF. Growers can look out for a pin-sized sting on the fruit’s surface from the laying of eggs and 5mm to 10mm long, creamy-white mag-
gots/larva that often eat towards the centre of the fruit and cause it to rot. Whilst hard to spot, they may also notice white, 1mm long, banana-shaped eggs inside fruits and vegetables or oval, brown, hard pupae that have burrowed into the ground to develop into flies. Adult flies themselves are 7mm long, reddishbrown in colour, with distinct yellow markings. They often hide in the leaves of trees and are mostly only known about when specific fruit fly traps are operating and checked regularly. Infested fruit needs to be destroyed by boiling or freezing, and then disposed of in a sealed bag in the regular rubbish. Free QFF information sessions are avaialable and to roganise one, growers can contact Ms Koll via email qff@agribusiness-yarravalley.com or the phone 0490381999, and a workshop can be arranged at a time and location that suits.
Nobody knows their community like you. Draft Council Action Plan and Draft Budget 2022-23 including Capital Expenditure Program Last year Yarra Ranges Council used input from the community to develop its Council Plan and Budget. These documents outline the key activities that will be undertaken by Council and how these activities will be funded. We have revised the Council Action Plan and developed a new four year Budget to ensure the key projects and initiatives reflect community needs and help guide community recovery from COVID-19 and the June 2021 storm. Key highlights include: • We’ve added a new major initiative to the Council Action Plan focusing on supporting economic recovery. • This year’s Budget has set aside $3 million in a Community Recovery Fund, to provide for new and ongoing initiatives, such as the four Community-led Recovery Committees, $86.4 million towards the ongoing delivery for more than 120 services and $89.2m to deliver on a Capital Expenditure Program. From Wednesday, 11 May, Council welcomes your views on these proposed documents that will be available on Council’s website at www.shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/draftbudget-2022-23 or at all of Council’s Community Links. Submissions will be considered at a public Hearing of Submissions meeting to be held on the evening of Wednesday, 15 June 2022 both virtually and in person at the Civic Centre, 15 Anderson St, Lilydale.
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Family violence program By Callum Ludwig Yarra Ranges Council is thrilled at the support and funding from the Victorian Government to help put a stop to family and domestic violence in the Yarra Ranges. Last week, Yarra Ranges Council were named as one of 15 councils in the state to be part of a $3.5 million initiative to implement and deliver primary prevention initiatives under the Free from Violence Local Government Program. Yarra Ranges Council CEO Tammi Rose said she wanted to thank the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Gabrielle Williams, and the State Government for the funding and opportunity to make a difference in establishing greater gender equality in the community. “We know that one of the biggest drivers of violence against women is gender inequality – when people of different genders have unequal access to resources and opportunities, and stereotypes and attitudes limit people of different genders,” she said. “Though a lot of work has been done through awareness about disrespect, discrimination and violence towards women, there is a lot more work to do and we all have a role to play.” The Eastern Domestic Violence Service (EDVOS) said in August last year that the previous 12 months saw the Yarra Ranges represent the highest amount of domestic violence reports of the seven local government areas they service. They worked with 1158 women and children from the Yarra Ranges out of 6192 total cases, or 21% of their total. These numbers compare to just 16 percent in Knox and 10 percent in Maroondah in the same time period. Ms Rose said the funding will be used to work with local organisations and community groups to help prevent violence against women through awareness-raising, health promotion and supporting local initiatives.
Yarra Ranges Council is delighted to receive funding and support for family violence prevention in the Yarra Ranges. “Council has previously led and supported gender equity work across a range of settings including sporting clubs, early childhood centres, and Community Houses – this funding will allow us to continue to grow this work,” she said. “We’ll also be using this funding to progress our gender equity priorities inside Council, through programs with staff which will support us to meet the requirements of the Gender Equality Act and help us ensure Council’s programs and services benefit people of all
genders and backgrounds.” Yarra Ranges Council is currently working on a publicly available Gender Equality Action Plan for 2021-2025, conducting Gender Impact Assessments, providing Gender Equity and Bystander Training, establishing a Gender Equity Advocates Program and providing Family Violence Support. They have previously conducted a Gender Equity and Inclusion Project and were involved in the pilot program for the Gender Equality Bill 2020. In March 2022, the Royal
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Powerful owls spotted By Tyler Wright Hills residents should be on the lookout for Powerful Owls on their properties and surrounds as the bird’s mating season begins. Clare Worsnop, President of the Mount Evelyn Environment Protection and Progress Association (MEEPPA), said the Powerful Owl enters into mating mode from about the beginning of April - and mates for life. At the moment, the male owl makes a particular call to encourage his female companion to breed. “He will also be taking her to different hollows to show her the hollows and then she gets to choose whether she likes it or not; and then he has to prepare it for her,” Clare said. “So once Mrs. Owl goes into the hollow Mr. Owl has to do all the hunting and looking after her. And he’ll be doing that now to show her that he’s a good hunter. And he’s a good partner, and everything is going well.” MEEPPA monitors owls from Mt Evelyn, Warrandyte, Montrose, Silvan and throughout the Hills - a “stronghold” for the species as they thrive in forested areas on the East Coast of Australia. “Now it’s a matter of monitoring them quietly so that they don’t get disturbed. And we can see if they actually do use those hollows And then we can watch the progress and listen for the progress of the babies, then see them coming out. in August, or September, we’ll start seeing baby owls,” Clare said. She said reports of Powerful Owl sightings are welcomed as it allows the association to learn more about the birds and add information to their database. Particularly in regards to what happens if one bird out of a life pairing dies. “There was a pair in Butterfield Reserve last year, and two of us were out and saw this bird fall from the tree. We picked it up, and it obviously had some kind of head injury… we took it to a carer and then it went to Healesville
The Powerful Owl is Australia’s largest owl and finds its home in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs. Sanctuary but it had a neurological disorder - and probably had trauma from being hit by something.” “We now know the partner of that bird has taken on a new partner so it’s very exciting for us to keep an eye on those two to to see how successful they are and how the new Mrs Owl progresses,” she said. Fiona, resident of The Patch, spotted a Powerful Owl in her backyard last week, and “couldn’t believe” it was staring right back at her. “He then casually flew into my maple tree and continued to majestically pose for another photo. It had massive talons and very bright eyes. We are blessed to have such wonderful & rare wildlife here in the hills,” she said. Cockatoo resident Tania Hammond-Ayers also said she has noticed an increase in owl
activity throughout the area in the past six months. “I find they mainly come on a clear night when the moon is bright, they sit patiently waiting for their prey.” A concern for the threatened species, Clare Worsnop said, is the loss of big hollow trees used for their habitat. “A lot of those are the ones that got blown down in the mega storms lucidly over the last year. But also, they’re the ones that people chopped down because they’ve got a hollow and they might be dangerous - and they forget that they’re very important habitat tree” Cars, foxes, feral cats and rat poison are common threats to Powerful Owls, and Clare advises being mindful of the quantity of rat poison you administer. “[Rats] are easy prey for a bird or any animal
to catch - but if they eat that, they also ingest the poison and then they die too” On the apex predator’s list of prey are also tree-dwelling mammals like possums. “Lights left on all night affect the ability of the birds to be able to hunt. Because if you’ve got a bright light, the possums that live in the tree knew they’re going to come out and sit on a branch and say, ‘Hey, Mr. Owl, come and catch me if you can, and I’m ready for eating,’” Clare said. “They’re not going to come out till later. So that’s going to mean there’s less hunting time for the birds.” “If you keep your pets contained, then you’re helping not just your pet to stay healthy and safe, but also the wildlife to stay healthy and safe as well.”
Hills resident releases novel to allow kids to be heard By Tyler Wright Olinda resident Karys McEwen has debuted her first fiction novel about the complications of living in a regional town throughout your formative years as a teenager. ‘All the Little Tricky Things’ follows twelveyear old protagonist Bertie, who attempts to navigate moving to high school in the city while her friends stay behind in small-town Merri where she has lived her whole life. Her best friend, Claire, lists all the things Bertie has to do over the summer before her departure, only for cracks in the friendship to show as they begin working through the tasks. “It’s a coming of age story and a very quiet story, but I hope that it will feel really relatable to a lot of young people that are going through similar experiences,” Karys said. The inspiration for the book came about after a conversation with two Year Seven
Olinda local Karys McEwen has released a children’s novel for young people to feel “heard”. Picture: SUPPLIED students in her role as school Librarian at a Prahran highschool. “They were talking about the different things they were worried about before starting high school and how now that they’ve
started high school they were kind of embarrassed…they were like ‘it’s so silly that we were worried about that…’ But at the time, those feelings are so overwhelming it’s so hard to see beyond them.” “So I thought I’d really like to write that story…about a young person who is worried about the future,” Karys said. Like the main character, Karys also grew up in a country town, the difference being her hometown is real and lies in Western Australia. She said parallels can be drawn between the setting in her novel and the landscape of towns like Monbulk and Belgrave. “I enjoyed the process. It never really felt like hard work. And at that point, I was just writing it for myself because I was just going to see how it went… “I really put into the setting a lot of my experiences living up in the hills.” After sending the manuscript off to her
favourite Melbourne publisher for it to be accepted straight away, the two-year editing process began for Karys, who is also President of the Victorian branch of the Children’s Book Council of Australia. “It’s been interesting to be able to see the children’s literature industry from both sides,” she said. Readings Carlton held the book launch on Tuesday 3 May, with past students and colleagues attending to support Karys’ work. “I’m so excited. But of course, it’s scary putting your work out into the world, and especially young people, because they’re so discerning - they know what they like and what they don’t like,” she said. “[The students are] all my biggest supporters, so that’s really reassuring.” You can find more information on ‘All the Little Tricky Things’ here https://www. textpublishing.com.au/books/all-the-littletricky-things
Emerald Hills Hub to host first Reconciliation Week By Tyler Wright The Emerald Hills Hub will celebrate National Reconciliation Week for the first time since its opening in 2020, holding a range of activities and installations. National Reconciliation Week takes place from 27 May to 3 June and is a time for Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements with First Nations peoples - this year’s theme being ‘Be Brave. Make Change’. At the Hills Hub there will be a Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony and music performance including didgeridoo and clap sticks, artwork from local schools to curate an exhibition on reflection on the significance of reconciliation actions an interactive blackboard display for the community to share their mailcommunity.com.au
reflection, a ‘Sea of Hands’ installation featuring hands in the colours of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags displayed - each one carrying a signature and a citizen’s statement on their commitment to reconciliation - and an Indigenous Australia map for community members to share where and how they connect to Indigenous culture and history. Cardinia Shire Mayor, Councillor Jeff Springfield said the community can best connect, understand and celebrate National Reconciliation Week by learning and understanding history. “Learning and understanding what this means to the Indigenous peoples of the country, and trying to understand what our Indigenous nations would like to see from our national and state formalized governments along the lines of recognition and reconciliation,” Cr Springfield said.
“We’re in the final stages of development of our Reconciliation Action Plan. And that’s been done in close consultation with the Wurundjeri Land Council, as well as the Bunurong Land Council which make up the whole of Cardinia between them.” Cr Springfield also said the whole community has a part to play in reconciliation and recognition all year round. “How important it is, for all members of the community to play a role in this in understanding and appreciating the First Nations people of our country that have been here whose culture has existed for 60,000 years, and deserves the utmost respect for that.” The Hills Hub is located at 402 BelgraveGembrook Rd, Emerald and you can find more information about National Reconciliation Week at www.nrw.reconciliation.org.au
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Montrose festival of fun By Mikayla van Loon The Montrose Community Festival returned for its sixth year but with the addition of the 100th anniversary of the football club, the event was extra special. Festival coordinator Natasha Wilkinson said the committee brings the festival to Montrose at this time of year just as the seasons are changing. “Everyone’s done their summer activities and they’re starting to hibernate. So we try to bring the community back together again to socialise and connect before winter,” she said. With 55 stallholders ranging from handmade gifts to food stores and local produce, as
well as carnival rides, a dunking machine and paintball in the forest, the activities were endless for a day of family fun on Saturday 7 May. Ms Wilkinson said depending on the weather each year, the number of people that walk through the gates could be anywhere from 2000 to 5000 from all over the area. The committee wanted the festival to be inclusive of everyone in the town and a place where people could connect and Ms Wilkinson said Montrose Football Club was one of the driving forces behind that philosophy. “They have such a big community presence in the community there’s the big oval, the big facilities and everything,” she said. “Most people know about the football club
and it integrates the netball club with the cricket club. Scouts are around the corner, the fire brigade, the local traders. “So it’s a pillar in that fact that we try to stay connected. The community festival was our way of driving something and thanking the community and bringing the community together.” The festival also allowed volunteer organisations like the CFA and the football club itself to fundraise. “We came together with all of the community groups that need to fundraise for their own reasons to be able to provide that to their members so this gives them an opportunity and in the one place at the one time.”
Although Montrose as a town is older than the football club, Ms Wilkinson it was a very exciting time and the festival invited everyone to celebrate the 100 years milestone. “There’s been so many funny stories that have come out and just the growth and there’s nearly four generations of people that have gone through the football club.” “It’s pretty incredible for Montrose to have that legacy and have really key families that are still living in Montrose or still a part of the football club.” To join in the celebrations, tickets to the 100 years gala ball in July are on sale via the Montrose Football Club website www.montrosefc. org.au.
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Weed workshop Farmers in the Yarra Ranges can get tips and tricks for keeping away unwanted flora at the Controlling Weeds, Pests and Diseases: a Farmer Incubator workshop. Hosted at Yarra Valley ECOSS 711 Old Warburton Rd Wesburn, tickets are available for those looking for organic ways to keep weeds
Blood donation clinic A pop-up blood donor centre in Upwey will be open from May 23 to 27 at 1443 Burwood Highway. Operated by volunteers from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, the centre will be open from the following times: Monday 23 May, 12.30pm to 7.30pm Tuesday 24 May, 12pm to 7.30pm Wednesday 25 May, 12pm to 7.30pm Thursday 26 May, 8am to 7.30pm Friday 27 May, 8am to 3pm Australian Red Cross Lifesblood said “One in three people in Upwey will need blood during their lives.” The centre will be located near the Upwey Community Hall.
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Cheers to captain Over the 12 years I have served my community and shared my thoughts with you on many varied topics and met and worked with many volunteers, I would like to take this opportunity to dedicate this column to a member of the Emerald CFA. Paul Yandle has served our community as Captain of Emerald CFA for 22 years and I have had the privilege of knowing him on a professional and personal level, and as Paul reads this, he will hate that I am talking about him, but Paul, you deserve it. I thank Paul for his service, his contribution to our community is reflected in the support he has received throughout his time in the leadership role. Paul has not only provided fire safety and
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the passion and commitment to the CFA community that Paul has led for over 20 years. I wish the team of Emerald CFA all the best and to Paul and Jody, I thank you for your commitment to our community and I wish you well in all your future endeavours and I know you will still support the community and continue to build a stronger future. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me on 5953 0216 or brad.battin@parliament.vic.gov.au. You can also follow me on social media via my website: www.bradbattin.com.au, Twitter- @BradBattinMP, Facebook: /BradBattinMP, Instagram: @bradbattinMP, Linked In Brad-BattinMP and YouTube – Brad Battin.
Engaging and endearing humanity stories A review of Grass Roots: Adventures of a Suburban Lawyer by Alan Dudley Alpass Those favouring John Grisham’s numerous legal thrillers and Michael Connolly’s “Lincoln Lawyer” series will find Alan Dudley Alpass’s Grass Roots: Adventures of a Suburb Lawyer both refreshing and endearing. Lawyers are required by their profession to be good storytellers, but Alpass is a collector and conveyer of great stories of humanity, gleaned from nearly half a century of legal practice across Greater Melbourne. In his words: “Everyone I know is aware that I love my work, and it really is still a great pleasure, after all these years, to immerse [myself ] in people’s real-life problems, many of which the best fiction writers could never imagine.” Initially, Alpass composed this engaging book to help families and friends better understand his demanding life as a legal practitioner. However, in this process the writing transcended, transforming the book from a mere documentation of life to a conscious and compassionate representation of “the diversity of personalities – their drives, reactions and responses – the array of human strengths and frailties” that makes life rich and rewarding. Alpass started out as a 25-year-old newly qualified solicitor supporting his family with part- time bartending work in 1975. Gradually his practice grew, mirroring the evolution and revolution of the judicial and court systems in Victoria. Without burdening readers with disorienting jargons and detailed descriptions of legal proceedings, the author vividly recalled some of the unconventional characters as well as bizarre, sad, and complex cases that he had encountered. Where personal and
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‘Grass Roots’ by Alan Alpass. Picture: SUPPLIED and accountability as their counterparts in the legal field do. As Alpass describes it, these true stories “serve as a reminder that we share the world with an unending parade of people whose lives are varied and whose need for a dependable legal system is central to society”. An excellent point.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen and Xochitl Gomez Rated M Like Everything Everywhere All At Once, Multiverse of Madness’s action-packed plot spans multiple universes but tells a moving, intimate story about regret, loss and longing. Elite sorcerer Doctor Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) must protect America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), a young woman who can travel between universes, from Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen). Doctor Strange is still quippy but more mature and grounded than in his first film, confronting his hubris across multiple realities, and has great chemistry with America as her beleaguered protector. Wanda, who wants to steal America’s power to reunite with her lost sons in another universe, is capable of shocking ruthlessness, but Olsen still subtly conveys Wanda’s discomfort over her actions. As such, despite the harsh, even horrific action, Wanda is a phenomenal antagonist who never quite slips into villain territory. Multiverse of Madness has surreal, vibrant cinematography but compelling moral greyness. The plot has a steady, suspenseful escalation, as Doctor Strange and Wanda draw upon ever-darker forces for noble aims, but just as Everything Everywhere All At Once endorses kindness and acceptance, Multiverse of Madness stresses the importance of empathy and self-reflection. Multiverse of Madness assumes some familiarity with the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the TV show Wandavision, but is still accessible for casual viewers, and provides the satisfying (if brutally brief) MCU debut of certain iconic comic characters (which I will not spoil here). Multiverse of Madness is dark and macabre but unwaveringly fun under horror-comedy veteran Sam Raimi’s direction. As zany, affecting action movies about the multiverse, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness would make a great double-feature with Everything Everywhere All At Once, and is playing in most Victorian cinemas. - Seth Lukas Hynes
Contrasting performances Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre The Deep Blue Sea Terence Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea tells the story of Hester Collyer, the young wife of the High Court Judge William Collyer, who has embarked in a passionate affair with Freddie Page, a handsome young former RAF pilot troubled by his memories of the war. Their relationship is physical and passionate, but his ardour has cooled, leaving her emotionally stranded and desperate. Taking place over the course of one day we witness her battle as she struggles to come to terms with her situation and to find a reason to go on living. Will she return to William, or will Freddie relent, and how will the interactions with others in the apartment block affect her circumstances and decision? Season: 19 May – 4 June. 1812 Theatre Till Beth Do Us Part A side-splitting comic romp about marriage. Career-driven Suzannah Hayden needs a lot mor help on the home front than she was getting from her husband, Gibby. Enter Beth Bailey, Suzannah’s newly hired assistant, a gregarious highly motivated
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UnLeashed the exhibition UnLeashed is an exhibition celebrating local artists, re-emerging and reflecting on their experience of Covid lockdown. Artworks by Anna Lipsane, Bruce Watson, Chris Lawry, David Heatherley, Emily Lowe, Rain White and Stephen Glover will be presented in the ArtSpace Selby gallery at Selby Community. The exhibition opening is on Friday 13 May, while the exhibition runs until the 20 June. House Manager, Ms Anna Reid says ‘Artspace Selby is an initiative driven by Selby Community House to support artists effected by COVID-19. The aim is to provide a platform for artists (emerging and established) to present their work in a professional exhibition space. All artists must be based in Yarra Ranges Shire. With an emphasis on promoting local artists, ArtSpace Selby encourages community connection and participation. During the Covid-19 lockdown segregation, isolation and loneliness was experienced across our community. Selby Community House identified the need for the community to participate and engage in artistic exploration through an accessible medium such as Art. Through its expressive and explorative nature, Art is a perfect medium for artists and the community to heal and continue healing from an incredibly difficult time. ’Building community through art’ is a metaphor Artspace Selby promotes through all aspects of its development and programming’. Funded through the Arts and Heritage grant through Yarra Ranges Council, the artists will be provided a space to exhibit, in a supportive and nurturing environment. Through the support from Yarra Ranges Council, the community can experience seeing the work by local artists, plus promoting
our artists after such a difficult time. Artwork will be available to buy, with all proceeds going directly to the artists. Ms Reid continues ‘we welcome all of the community to come and support our artists. The opening on Friday 13 May, will be a fun event, with food, drinks and live music by local act ‘YEE HAW’. Exhibition Opening: Friday 13 May 6 - 7pm. Exhibition Dates: 13 May to 20 June (open during office hours) Artspace Selby, Selby Community House, 1 Minak Road, Selby 03 9754 2039 / engagement@selbyhouse. org,au https://www.selbyhouse.com.au/events/exhibitions/ Images of work by Emily Lowe. Emily is an emerging visual artist who primarily works with acrylics, but enjoys exploring mixed media techniques such as gel pen illustrations on canvas. Living in the Dandenong Ranges and her love for nature has an incredible influence on her practice.
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Volunteering good for all If you’re looking for an opportunity to contribute to your community then volunteering can be a powerful way to give back and offers a whole lot of health benefits. Volunteer for Knox is jointly governed through a partnership between the five Knox Neighbourhood Houses known as the Knox Learning Alliance that consists of - Coonara Community House, The Basin Community House, Rowville Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Mountain District Learning Centre and Orana Neighbourhood House. The Volunteer Resource Centre is funded by Knox City Council and its purpose is to increase volunteering opportunities for individuals and organisations in Knox. Volunteer for Knox also offers Free and low cost training once you register with us. Currently just over 24,000 people volunteer formally within the Knox municipality or 15.7 % of the Knox population People volunteer for many reasons. They include building confidence, gaining work experience, giving back to community, to be active and keep busy, personal satisfaction, social interaction, helping others, using skills, learning new skills, making a difference and practicing English. Here are some points to remember about volunteering. It’s always a matter of choice It only takes place in the not-for-profit sector It’s about participating in the community It’s unpaid It creates positive change Why is volunteering so important It empowers individuals It adds value to not-for-profit organisations It strengthens communities
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Put green thumbs to use By Tyler Wright Friends of Kalorama Park (FOKP) are encouraging the community to get their hands dirty and join them in a planting session on Sunday 19 June as the group fights for the survival of their local park. “We have Lyrebirds and Bowerbirds, lovely animals, that are just under constant pressure from feral cats and deer.” The bush is fragmenting a lot, because so many trees have fallen down… where those splits are basically just turns into weeds and eventually there’s no bush there anymore at all.” To combat this, FOKP is planting native trees such as Australian blackwood and understory ferns. “We started [planting sessions] last November… we had to put a deer-proof fence in to protect the planting, because otherwise there’s no point putting them in,” FOKP President Alex Grunwald said. “There’s big holes in the canopy now, from all the trees that have come down. So it’s basically just allowed all the weeds to really take over.” Along with Sycamore Maple, both English Ivy and Honeysuckle are common weeds within the Yarra Ranges. It’s weeds such as these that invade the space of native plants and deprive indigenous wildlife of food sources and habitat. “We’ve got an ecologist who works with
us, and she helps with all that sort of stuff. So ‘these are the species you can choose from and like this is what I recommend for this spot’.” Alex said. The planting sessions take place on a Sunday every two months as part of last year’s storm recovery after the damage inflicted on Kalorama Park, with a large focus on social interaction and morning tea supplied during the planting break. “The one good thing to come out of [the storm] is the community has really come together. And it’s been very healing for people, as well as the bushland, to be able to do this planting work, and [it] helps with their recovery.” The volunteers work closely with Parks Victoria to keep the park thriving, but Alex said resources are spread thin and they are in desperate need of new members. “If we’re doing weeding or cutting back… we’ll get [Parks Victoria] to organize trailers, so that they can take it away, so it saves them from doing the actual weeding,” he said. “If we need tools they’ll organise it for us, but they don’t have the labor to do a lot of the actual work that we do.” “The bushland’s really suffering over this side because there’s just not the people to look after it and maintain it.” Alex Grunwald removing weeds and re-planting native vegetation in Kalorama Park after severe storm damage. Picture: SUPPLIED
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seen anything remotely like that,” he said. “Everyone was walking around in total bewilderment.” “Then I realized there was no access - no one was able to access us.” The day after the storm, there was already a relief service group forming to provide the community with essentials like generators and fuel.. Alex walked past some of them on the local oval and has since been a hands on member - cooking barbeques and helping with food drops.
the idea is that we will slowly build our connections up again…so people feel like they can connect and have someone to share those conversations with.” The group’s next dinner in June will have live music played by local musicians, and a Youth Committee is on the cards. Nia has plans to make it a “festive party” for the community and have guest speakers attend at future dinners. For more information, contact kaloramacs@gmail.com.
“It’s community members talking to each other making plans on an individual and local community level that is really going to help when disaster strikes,” he said. Nia Beardsley, Chairperson of The Kalorama Collective, said the first monthly dinner was a success with 50 participants and some coming all the way from areas such as Montrose and Ferny Creek. “We had people bringing cakes and slices, which was really lovely,” she said. “We’re going to be gentle and ongoing, So
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The Kalorama Collective have kicked off their monthly community dinners at Olinda Community House, with a large number of locals gathering to enjoy soup made by The Soup Angels and cakes provided by group members. A warm, cosy camp-fire was the setting for many conversations and catch-ups on the chilly Autumn night last Tuesday in a sheltered environment - a meeting therapeutic for the soul. The dinners were planned as part of the Dandenong Ranges’ storm recovery, and at the core of that is bringing locals together to bond and chat. “The main thing is just connecting with the community, and it’s nice sitting around a fire together; sharing stories,” Kalorama local and member of The Kalorama Collective Alex Grunwald said. “.... there’s a lot of those shared experiences through the storm and what’s happened since then; talking about insurance problems.” Alex said the June storm last year was a shock after he awoke to devastation on his street. Trying to get to work, he came across a fallen Oak tree, then a Mountain Ash cutting off the road. Then he saw “one tree after another” on top of property and cars. “I’ve lived up here my whole life and never
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Club nominated for award By Parker McKenzie Ferntree Gully Tennis Club has been nominated for a Victorian Sports Award for their allabilities tennis program. Launched in May 2021 with the support of Tennis Vic, Vic Sport and Knox City Council, the program offers a fun and inclusive space to encourage participants to learn to play tennis, make friends and integrate into the club. All-abilities Tennis Club coach Mark Brodan said it was great to give everyone the opportunity to play tennis. “It doesn’t matter what your ability is, as long as you can get out on a court and have some fun,” he said. “It’s a really good program and something we can definitely build upon.” Ferntree Gully Tennis Club was nominated for the Polytan Peter Norman Inclusion Award, along with Maurice Gleeson OAM from Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria, Elizabeth Gosper OAM from Inclusive Sports Training and Proud2Play and Disability Sport and Recreation Partnership. President Paul Proctor said a lot of hard work has gone into the program and it was fantastic to receive recognition for it. “We’ve had some incredible feedback from carers and families by giving people the opportunity to be on the court,” he said. “It really highlights what we are trying to do down there.” The award is named after Australian Track athlete Peter Norman, who wore a badge supporting human rights on the podium while African-American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in a black power salute at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. Vicsport Chairman Ron Gauci said they are delighted to recognise and celebrate the wonderful achievements of the sport and recreation community.
Ferntree Gully Tennis Club’s all-abilities program has been nominated for a Victorian Sports Award. “The volume and, in particular, the calibre of nominations this year were a wonderful reminder of the successes throughout our industry in 2021,” he said.
“The process of judging the finalists and winners is a challenging but rewarding one and I know we are all now looking forward to honouring them at the 2021 Victorian Sport
Picture: PARKER MCKENZIE Awards in June.” The event will be held on Wednesday 15 June at Melbourne Park, where the winner of each category will be announced.
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NOT SHORT ON ACRES, SHEDS OR POTENTIAL SITUATED on nearly 7 acres of private, gently undulating land with a dam, and substantial cleared space, this family home has a great deal of potential. It would be perfect for tradies and mechanics; with three massive sheds, sized approximately 12 x 6m, 20 x 12m with 6m awning, and 20 x 12m, all with concrete floors, one with 3-phase power generator there’s plenty of room for trades, car enthusiasts, and anyone needing to store large equipment. One shed comes with a cool room, and the other has a mezzanine loft perfect for an office and hoist. Inside has a beautiful open plan kitchenliving space with an open fireplace to keep you cosy on those cold nights. The updated modern-country kitchen looks fresh and stylish with white cabinetry and a large window to view the entertaining area and bush landscape. The kitchen has a brand new/never-used dishwasher and stainless steel appliances and plenty of counter space for entertaining. All 4 bedrooms have built-in robes, plenty of space, and are zoned away from the living area. The master bedroom has an ensuite and wonderful view, plus direct access, to the pool while another bedroom has direct access to the entertaining area. All of the bedrooms are close to the main bathroom for easy access.
This stunning lifestyle property has a large outdoor entertaining area and pool that you can lounge beside while either relaxing to the sounds of chirping birds or entertaining your family and friends. This property is perfect for a change of lifestyle, hobby farm, or your next family home. Inquire today; this is one not to be missed! Call to arrange a private inspection today Aaron Day 0407 365 994 or Brennan Mileto 0422 996 451. Please note: All property details shown are correct at time of publishing. Some properties may have been sold in the preceding 24 hours and we recommend that you confirm open for inspection times with the listing agent direct or the listing office ●
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THE PERFECT MODERN FAMILY HOME STEP up to a dream property where your new “Hills” lifestyle meets all your family’s needs. Four comfortable bedrooms (two with full ensuites), two separate living rooms with the rumpus (with a built-in bar). Features stacker doors connecting the outdoor entertaining deck where the kids hand feed the parrots and kookaburras. Up the spiral staircase to the main living that is focused around the deluxe kitchen with engineered stone bench tops, 900 wide gas cooker and a handy dishwasher. All the creature comforts are here with ducted gas heating, cosy combustion wood fire, split system cooling, down lighting and all with fresh modern paint tones. Outdoors lead to the kids play space for the tramp, lawn area and paved fire pit for those toasted marshmellow evenings. There is even a second driveway entrance from the rear that allows extra parking and a remote double garage with handy loft storage space. The fully landscaped 990sqm garden with nothing to do, has the rear yard fenced for the four legged family member and for walks the park with a pond is at the end of the street. Primary and secondary schooling and the town centre are all handy as well. If it’s your time to make that “Tree Change”, contact Grant Skipsey on 0418 528 102. ●
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GREAT LOCATION AND YET PRIVATE THIS privately situated 4-bedroom home is set on a 1353 sqm usable block and is only moments away from Tecoma shops, restaurants, bus stop and the train station. Set over 2 levels, is this fabulous family home offering three living areas, master with large walk-in robe, a full ensuite and has its own private deck, whilst the 2nd bedroom on this level has direct access through double doors onto the wrap-around deck. The generous lounge and dining areas are serviced by a modern kitchen and have direct access onto the covered entertaining deck, a perfect spot for alfresco dining. Downstairs has a large family room, and two additional good-sized bedrooms both with built in robes and the main bathroom has a walk-in shower double vanity separate loo and a great storage area perfect for linen, toys, games, or books. Outside, the family will love the solar heated in-ground pool and spa, triple garage, and double carport vegetable gardens, additional shed, and spacious areas around the house for pets and children to play. Additional features include - brand new carpets throughout, gas ducted heating, wood fire and split system. So, if you are looking for a family home in a private setting and yet within walking distance to all amenities, then this is the home you have been waiting for. ●
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We all enjoy catching up with friends and family, well now you can entertain on a grand scale at this ‘bigger than meets the eye’ family home that boasts outstanding indoor/ outdoor living. Featuring three spacious bedrooms plus a home office with built in cabinetry, two bathrooms and an updated kitchen with a new 900ml stainless steel oven, there is nothing left to do here except move in and enjoy.
This immaculate residence will spark immediate attraction for those seeking an indooroutdoor lifestyle. Set only 600m from Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School near postcardperfect parkland and Upper Ferntree Gully Station, this is a fabulous family home in prime position. Upon this sprawling 1,016sqm (approx.) allotment this home takes centre stage and will inspire you to step inside. From the covered porch entry and foyer, the floorplan expands in style to the open concept core of this home.
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This tightly held pocket only steps from bustling Belgrave township is the ideal place to put property plans into action. Blank canvas corner gardens and a semi-complete internal renovation leave plenty of scope for new owners to make their mark. This glorious art deco residence is now a golden opportunity for astute investors to bring this brilliant project to fruition.
With breathtaking gardens and a bounty of comfort and potential, this property is a premier offering. Situated on a superb, level 1,013sqm (approx.) allotment only a short stroll from schools, shopping, sporting facilities, park and cafes, a beautiful and balanced lifestyle is on offer. With brilliant bonus features including views from the back deck and a double carport, this property makes the most of its magnificent surrounds. Once inside, the familyfocused floorplan makes it easy to imagine living here.
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A long sweeping driveway leads past the open paddocks & rises to a private English style garden & the 2 storey home. This vast property offers 8 paddocks, menage, loose box, 4 bay machinery/float shed, double garage, studio, two shelters, new water bore & 2 dams. Inside is a fully renovated home that offers 2 living rooms, wood heaters, S/S, office, luxury bathrooms, modern rustic style kitchen, well proportioned rooms, covered outdoor living with a tranquil aspect over the garden & beyond. Located on a quiet no through road.
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This fully renovated cedar, 3 bedroom home is in a great central location close to Cockatoo Township and primary school. The open-plan living/dining/kitchen is immaculate with beautiful floorboards, a modern kitchen with gas stovetop, and stainless steel appliances. The dining room leads out onto the large deck area, that has a spa, beautiful bush views, and a fully fenced yard where you can watch the kids and dogs play. The spacious 3 bedrooms have builtin robes modern colour scheme and are located close to the main bathroom. There is a European laundry, gas ducted heating, and evaporative cooling. Outside the home has a newly sprayed roof, under-house storage, and the rear yard is fully fenced. The modern renovated shipping container on site, currently used as a hairdressing salon, is also negotiable.
This 3-bedroom mud-brick home on just over 1/3 of an acre exudes character. The newly landscaped garden has stone steps and retaining walls and plenty of flat useable space. Inside the polished floorboards and raked timber ceilings throughout add to the charm along with the colonial bar windows and gas log fire. There is a split system for yearround comfort. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, gas stovetop, and a curved island. The master bedroom has plush carpet, a walk-through robe to ensuite with exposed brick charm, and a separate walk-in robe. The remaining bedrooms have plush carpets, stand-alone robes, and character features. A modern laundry leads to the main bathroom. Outside has new drainage, stormwater, sewer connection, double garage with concrete floor and power, and plenty of parking.
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This property is over 2 acres (8584m2) set in a sought-after location. It is fully fenced, and has an elevated outlook down Rainy Hill Rd, the crossover onto the block is complete and the tree, vegetation, and bush fire management reports are already completed.
Get in quick to snap up this block of land with loads of potential close to Belgrave! There are two water tanks, a small shed, and an old site cut out to build your dream home (STCA).
The site has mains water, gas, and power available as well as wireless and satellite NBN or Starlink available. There is a 100+ sqm shed on site, perfect to store building materials or farming equipment. There is a stunning new home recently completed just 2 doors up the road. This is the perfect block to build the dream (STCA).
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Traditional rivals face off The Olinda senior men’s side entered the day’s play sitting at 1-2 for the season and looking for a much-needed victory in the Pride Round clash against their traditional rival, Monbulk. Stepping up into the Premier Division of Outer East has meant that Monbulk was in the same competition as Olinda-Ferny Creek for the first time since 2018. These two clubs first clashed 114 years ago when Olinda formed in 1908 and, since records were regularly recorded in 1921, this was the 133rd meeting of these teams. It was a wet, chilly afternoon but a great opportunity for the Olinda team to assert itself. Coach Brendan Donovan predicted, pregame, that win or lose this would be a memorable match. Fifteen-year-old Ned Ford lined up for his senior debut having just covered 11kms in his school match for Yarra Valley Grammar earlier in the day. Monbulk veteran Steven Oates ran out for his 250th match, a remarkable achievement considering a broken neck in 2006 looked set to end his career, although ultimately still kept him out for two and a half years before returning to the field. The first quarter began as expected - a tight scrap from the outset - with neither team achieving clean clearances and contested marks nearly impossible in the wet conditions. The game was shaping up to be a ground-level battle. Kicking uphill in the first term, Olinda performed well, and with goals to Horner, Taylor and Keegan they led by seven points at quarter-time. The second term was similarly scrappy with numerous kicks off the ground and fumbles drawing heat from the opposition. Monbulk gained the upper hand and hit the scoreboard with two majors to nil for the quarter and a one-goal lead at halftime. Despite the small deficit, the mood in the Olinda rooms was upbeat. Opting not to dwell on the negatives like illness during the week, injuries, the conditions and one player having to depart at halftime to attend a wedding, each player showed intent to contribute in their role and not let
clawed its way back, making up the three goal deficit. At the 29 minute mark, it was a threepoint game and Olinda was facing an all too familiar situation. A late inside 50 had Olinda’s hearts in mouths but the resulting shot at goal was saved by full-back Daniel Toma in the goal square. A smart kick-out - long and wide to the boundary - soaked up the final seconds and the sweet sound of the siren saw the Bloods two points clear of their fierce rival and gallant opponent Monbulk. Monbulk 8.11.59 def by Olinda-Ferny Creek 9.7.61 Best: Harry Fleming, Dylan Werts, Glenn Strachan, Cameron Griffiths, Pat Barge, Joshua Spencer Goals: Pat Barge 2, Steven Oates 1, Jonathon Hevern 1, Taylor Joyce 1, Glenn Strachan 1, Hayden Finlay 1, Joel Wensley 1 The Reserves are still an evolving combination who battle hard but have not been able to produce much in the way of results. Monbulk 4.6.30 def by Olinda-Ferny Creek 14.7.91 Best: Thomas Trezise, Joshua Hill, Tyren Utting, Josh Rak, Justin Woodcock, Dylan Goldberg Goals: Joshua Hill 1, Tyrone Vear 1, Dylan Goldberg 1, Sage Farmer 1 Monbulk and Olinda Under 19s fielded 14-a-side teams to accommodate the Bloods only having 15 players. For a while the different structure hampered the Hawks before their run and carry led to a convincing win. Monbulk 13.11.89 def Olinda-Ferny Creek 1.6.12 Best: Riley Finlay, William Henderson, Ziggy Hatherley, Ben Hughson, Liam Lourey, Jayden Spencer Goals: Tully Ford 3, Gary Ross 2, Patrick Snoxell 2, Jameson Wrigley 1, Hamish Strathairn 1, Jai Farmer 1, Ziggy Hatherley 1, William Henderson 1, Riley Finlay 1
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foot snap running toward the pocket gave him his 4th goal for the quarter. Another major to Lachie Taylor put the Bloods well and truly in the box seat. This brilliant third-quarter performance gave the Bloods a 19-point lead at the final break. The first half of the final term was even with Olinda players showing intent and sticking to their roles. Mid-way through the quarter each team had kicked a goal and the Bloods were looking to hang on. Monbulk managed another one and then - with calls of “blitz” from the coach’s box - the Hawks attempted to throw the kitchen sink at Olinda. Monbulk
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Tight finish for Olinda-Ferny A Grade netball champions The A Grade Netball saw the performance of the day. Olinda-Ferny Creek have dominated A Grade in recent years to such an extent that their only loss since the 2016 Grand Final was against Belgrave in Round 11 of 2018. They have since won another 36 consecutive matches and two premierships. Undaunted by their opponent, the Hawks established a lead early and were able to get out to a handy margin of about 10 goals be-
fore the Bloods were able to respond in the second half and forced a draw.This is the first time that Monbulk had taken some points against Olinda in A Grade since 2012. Monbulk 41 drew Olinda-Ferny Creek 41 Best: Tiana Mancarella, Tarnee Adams, Stephanie Puopolo Goals: Tarnee Adams 19, Stephanie Puopolo 19, Sophie Stubbs 3
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The B Grade girls continued their good form by defeating the previously unbeaten Olinda side with a great wet weather game after quarter time. They now have a 3-1 win-loss record and have secured 4th spot on the ladder. Monbulk 34 def. Olinda-Ferny Creek 23 Best: Georgia Himmelreich, Fleur de Wit, Iris de Wit
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Sports participation down across the board post-Covid By Callum Ludwig VicSport and the Physical Activity and Sport Insights (PASI) research group from Victoria and Federation University, held a webinar discussing the changes seen in sports participation in Victoria post-Covid. In the VicHealth research, the Yarra Ranges saw one of the biggest drop-offs in participation post-Covid, going from a participation rate of 16.5 percent to 11.34 percent, going from the 5th highest rate among growing outer-metropolitan areas to 9th over the year between 2019 and 2020. For Professor of Sport Participation and Behavioural Epidemiologist Rochelle Eime, the results were shocking as community sport is a way for residents in small towns and regions to meet up which she said is generally embedded in their communities and social connections. “Given there are fewer other leisure-time activities in regional and rural areas compared to major cities, the absence of sport will have negatively affected regional communities more than those in metropolitan areas,” Prof Eime said. Metropolitan growth areas like the Yarra Ranges have the lowest current sports par30 MAIL
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2021 (before the Omicron wave). Executive Manager of Growth and Inclusion at Football Victoria Karen Pearce OAM said the lack of participation from players also impacted other areas of football/soccer clubs as Victoria exits Covid-19 restrictions this year. “It’s our clubs that have been impacted, particular in the way of volunteers as the big picture item who have sat back and asked themselves; “Do I want to keep continuing to be involved and give all that time up?” she said. “And it’s the referees, we are lacking. Our numbers have been slow, but they are okay.” Head of Participation at Cricket Victoria Owen Hulett was asked how cricket has fared,
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