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Heather is hopeful the gallery will return to its normal state early next year, but extensive work still needs to be completed. “We might try and do something outside between now and Christmas, but we’re not sure,” she said.
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Kapi Art Space has experienced a large show of support after a stolen Audi ploughed into the community gallery on Saturday 13 August. Together with other residents, a gallery worker decorated the property’s fence with material love hearts of various sizes; a surprise for Kapi Art Space managing director Heather Bradbury who cried when she arrived at the venue on Saturday 27 August. “It’s really beautiful to see… I don’t think I’ve really experienced that feeling before after such a traumatic and challenging time,” Heather said. “To come to the traumatic site and to see something really beautiful was quite a lovely experience, so I’m really overwhelmed by the support by the community.” Kapi Art Space’s gallery was damaged on Saturday 13 August when the teen driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle, ploughing several metres into the building just after 3am. It was the third time the building had been damaged by a car within five months, and a mere two months since the previous crash. It’s estimated thousands of dollars worth of damage was done to local artists’ work. “What we’re encouraging people to do if they want to support Kapi Art Space at the moment is to go online and have a look at the work, and see if they want to buy any and contact the artists,” Heather said. “Go and have a look at their work, buy and support them because some of them did lose work, and it’s very hard to ensure artwork.” Kapi Art Space began running classes once again in the building’s back room, with art students and community members alike able to come together in a communal space.
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ed on the Friends of Cockatoo Facebook page. There are 862 kilometres of unsealed roads in Cardinia Shire. The spokesperson said roads throughout the shire are maintained through the grading and maintenance, resheeting and drainage works programs. “We schedule works into a road maintenance program based on predictive modelling, proactive inspections, and the reports
you make,” the spokesperson said. “Potholes can develop quickly where the road pavement is softened, particularly when water has soaked into the road. To remove potholes, we either grade the road or manually fill potholes with gravel.” Cardinia Council will undertake an inspection of the road network in the shire on Monday 19 September for approximately four weeks.
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A severely damaged road in Cockatoo was fixed by Cardinia Council over the weekend, with further works set to take place. Large trenches had begun to form on Alexander Road, with the council becoming aware of the issue after a report on Friday 2 September. A spokesperson for the council said hazard
signs were placed on the road on Friday afternoon before officers attended on Saturday morning to “rectify the defect.” “The trenches were filled with crushed rock. Further works to grade the road have been scheduled,” the spokesperson said. “Council will regularly inspect the road over the coming weeks.” Photos of the damage were originally post-
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Gate breach by a vehicle illegally entering a closed area of Bunyip State Park, 2022. Picture: PARKS VICTORIA report any suspicious behaviour to Parks Victoria on 13 19 63,” Mr Dinkgreve said. “Remember your safety is most important; don’t put yourself at risk to gather information.” The operation will see increased patrols
and surveillance across Bunyip State Park and Kurth Kiln Regional Park over the next three months, especially during the seasonal closure period. On-the-spot fines for breaching a seasonal closure or tampering or damaging a gate or sign are $925 per offence.
Covid isolation period cut to five days By Parker McKenzie From Friday 9 September, the period a Covid-19 infected person outside high-risk settings must spend in isolation will be cut from seven days to five. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the change would be made after a meeting of the National Cabinet on Wednesday 31 August and said it was agreed “on the weight of evidence, this was a proportionate response at this point in the pandemic.” “This would apply to people with no symptoms. Clearly, if you have symptoms we want people to stay home. We want people to act responsibly,” he said. “Seven days isolation will also remain for workers in high-risk settings, including aged care, disability care, home care.” Alongside the changes to the isolation period, requirements to wear masks on planes will also end on Friday 9 September. Mr Albanese said Covid is likely to be around for a considerable time and Australia needs to respond appropriately.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announcing the changes. Picture: ABC NEWS LIVESTREAM “Services Australia will provide advice in 48 hours, they’ll work through by the end of Friday to be able to update the advice on their website,” Mr Albanese said. “We made a decision today about reducing the leave from seven to five, so that’s a change. We haven’t changed the arrange-
ments with regard to payments, we will have a meeting about that in a couple of weeks’ time.” The Paid Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment, which is in place until the end of September unless extended by the federal government, will reflect the change in the isolation period. It is currently a $750 payment for those who miss work and pay because they are required to isolate. Mr Albanese said there would be further discussion about whether the payment would be extended and if the isolation period would be further reduced. “We had a discussion about people looking after each other, people looking after their own health, people being responsible for that and making sure that they look after each other, that is what has been happening,” Mr Albanese said. “There aren’t mandated requirements for the flu or for a range of other illnesses that people can suffer from and what we want to do is to make sure that government responds to the changed circumstance.”
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Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 44-year-old man following a fatal collision in Ferntree Gully on Saturday 27 August shortly after 5.30pm. The Lilydale man has been charged with numerous offences including culpable driving causing death, reckless conduct endangering life and dangerous driving while pursued by police. He remains in the Alfred Hospital having suffered serious upper body injuries and where a bedside remand hearing under police guard will be held on Wednesday 31 August. The charges relate to the death of a 39-yearold woman following the three-vehicle collision on Ferntree Gully Road. The Knoxfield woman was the passenger in the vehicle allegedly being driven by the charged man. The occupants in the two other vehicles were not seriously injured. As the death occurred following contact with police, as is standard procedure, Professional Standards Command will have oversight of the investigation. For the current provisional lives lost tally please see https://www.police.vic.gov.au/ road-safety-0
Police have put out an appeal for witnesses to a road rage incident on the corner of Stud Road and Burwood Highway in Wantirna South on Sunday 3 September at 12.10pm. Police said the incident started on Stud Road near Boronia Road when a blue Ford Sedan had a minor collision with a motorcycle, before an altercation between the drivers of the vehicles occurred while travelling past Knox Ozone shopping centre. According to police, the blue Ford later collided with a white Mitsubishi SUV, where a 40-year-old man was arrested at the scene in “in relation to criminal damage.” A 44-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man are assisting police. Victoria Police said they are wishing to speak to anyone who witnessed any of the incidents or has dash cam footage, in particular a man who stopped to assist the motorcyclist but left without providing details. The man was not involved in the incident and police believe there was a large number of other vehicles on the road who may have witnessed the incident. Anyone who has information should contact Leading Senior Constable Dobson on 9881 7900/9881 7000 or make a confidential report through Crimestoppers.
Police investigating bus incident On Friday 19 August at 7.15pm, two men were observed drinking alcohol, smoking and causing criminal damage aboard a bus. Police are investigating the incident and released an image of two men who can assist with their enquiries. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Parks Victoria and Victoria Police are targeting illegal activities in reserves and parks around Gembrook a dedicated compliance operation. Activities like Illegal firewood collection and off-roading in vehicles have impacted known cultural sights, destroyed and removed vegetation, caused soil degradation and erosion to impact waterways and aquatic ecosystems, removed habitat trees and impacted park facilities according to Parks Victoria. Area Chief Ranger Jack Dinkgreve said there is a real community cost to the damage being done. “Replacing gates, signs, padlocks and rehabilitating damaged areas takes time and resources away from visitor services and protecting the environment,” he said. “Some repair works can be completed quickly, however, the scars on the environment last for many years.” Operation Columbus launched in late July, with 120 interactions between officers and park visitors, with many of the interactions being “positive with information being shared on park values, areas to visit and what activities are permitted or not in the park.” 32 offences were detected, including fourwheel drives and trail bikes being used in closed-off areas or off-road, illegal camping, hunting and firewood collection, dogs in state parks, use of drones without permits and destruction of signs and gates. 12 cautions and three infringements were issued across the weekend, with others under investigation. “Information from the community is a key part of our intelligence and evidence gathering and we encourage community members to
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Local runners reunited By Parker McKenzie 66-year-old Gerard Bakker was participating in a weekly 5km park run at Birdsland Reserve in Belgrave on May 21 when he started to feel a familiar pain in his back. “I’d had it checked out and they said everything was alright. I continued to get back pain when I ran, but on this day it was a bit more severe,” Mr Bakker said. “On this day, whatever I did, something moved and blocked off an artery completely and I collapsed.” His daughter Natalie immediately started giving Mr Bakker CPR, before other people assisted her while a nearby defibrillator was located and deployed. “I got shocked two or three times, I believe. On the third or the second occasion, I’m not sure which, it put my heart back in a rhythm,” Mr Bakker said. “That’s when I came to and I saw all the people standing around me, including the paramedics who arrived, I believe it’s about 15 or 20 minutes I was out.” Four months on, Mr Bakker returned to Birdsland Reserve to meet with the bystanders, paramedics and defibrillator donator who assisted in saving his life. Mr Bakker said he believes he survived an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest because the people around him achieved everything needed in the “chain of survival.” “First link is an early call for help; that happened with me. The second link is early CPR and that happened to me,” he said. “The third link is early defibrillation and that happened to me because there was a defibrillator that park run had available. The fourth link is early acute care, which is when paramedics come along to give you treatment and cart you off to the hospital.” Another person who assisted Mr Bakker
Gerard Bakker with the bystanders and emergency responders who saved his life at the parkrun event on May 21. was an emergency doctor, who responded to an alert through the GoodSAM (smartphoneactivated medic) app. The defibrillator was donated by Brett Orpwood, who previously survived a cardiac arrest at a park run event five years earlier. “It’s a pretty special feeling knowing that a donated defib helped save a life and that’s something worth celebrating,” Mr Orphwood said. After his cardiac arrest, Mr Bakker was taken to Monash Hospital where a stent was inserted into the blocked artery by the afternoon. “My wife and I go hiking sometimes and we’re often in remote places, if it had happened there, I wouldn’t be talking to you,” he said. Ambulance Victoria paramedic Claire Stewart said Mr Bakker’s survival was a perfect example of how early intervention by bystanders followed by CPR and the use of a defibrillator is
critical in the minutes after someone goes into cardiac arrest. “The bystanders really did all the hard work; it was amazing that he was alert when we reached him,” she said. “They really were the heroes on this one and without them, it definitely would have been a different event.” The survival rate within Australia for outof-hospital cardiac arrest is around 12.5 per cent, with 18 Victorians going into cardiac arrest each day. Performing CPR and using a defibrillator increases the chances of survival by 68 per cent. Four months on, Mr Bakker is returning to Birdsland Reserve to meet with the bystanders, paramedics and defibrillator donator who assisted in saving his life during the “surreal” experience. “I’m just very thankful for those people who got involved and there are people who got in-
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A comeback with a splash By Tyler Wright The Monbulk Aquatic Centre was bursting with locals on Thursday 1 September, finally able to use their local pool for the first time since it was damaged in the June 2021 storm event. Bay Building Services removed and repaired the damaged pool roof crushed by a tree allegedly the size of a bus, installed new conditioning ducts and tiled the pool floor. Although the old tiling wasn’t damaged during the storm event, re-tiling of the 25 metre pool was completed while the facility was unusable. Belgravia Leisure Area Manager Darren Allen said residents were “ecstatic” upon their return to the pool. “The fact that we’ve got young kids coming back to do their swim lessons [and] older parts of the community; everyone’s just happy,” Mr Allen said. “It is like a little clubhouse to the community; a lot of people will spend three or four days a week doing their activity. And the phone calls have finally stopped asking when the pool will be open; we had at least five or 10 phone calls a day last year asking when it would open.” Staff have been running the centre’s health club and group fitness classes from October and November last year respectively, but swimming lessons were been relocated to the Yarra Centre in Yarra Junction, Kilsyth Centenary Pool or Knox Leisureworks over the past 15 months. Mr Allen said only 200 of the 1000 children originally enrolled in lessons continued participating, due to the distance of the centres from Monbulk. “It was a huge chunk of the community, about 800 students, who weren’t able to swim here and do their regular lessons; so that was a
Yarra Ranges Council, Belgravia Leisure and Monbulk Aquatic Centre staff welcomed community members back to a fully operational pool on Thursday 1 September. Picture: TYLER WRIGHT huge impact,” Mr Allen said. “The second part would be what I call our regular user group, [doing] aquatic exercise... the majority of them [being] retired older ladies. Mobility can be an issue for ageing population, [so] warm water, gentle exercise, and the regular routine of doing that; the health benefits are extraordinary, and we know that there’s plenty of people in the community whose health went backwards because they weren’t able to undertake this activity.” Monbulk Aquatic Centre was able to run classes out of Belgrave Outdoor Pool last summer, but did not continue this into the colder months this year.
“The final part would be our Marlin Squad... It’s been here for over 50 years. “We were able to re-home them to Kilsyth and Knox as well, but that’s meant pretty much a two to two and a half hour round trip for parents to take their children, swim their squad lesson, come back.” It’s been a stretch, so we’re so grateful to everyone who continued to swim, but more than anything, it’s a huge welcome back for those who have not been here for 18 months.” Now with lap Swimming, Aqua Aerobics, GOswim, Marlins Squad and recreational swimming back on, Mr Allen expects a busy summer for 2022/2023.
“We finished with a thousand [swim school students], we [re] opened with a thousand... we don’t have much room to grow on there; our health club has the most members it’s had in years, [and] customer confidence is really strong at the moment,” he said. “The best thing is there’s health outcomes that come with it, and the social isolation that people have had over the last few years; to reconnect in a place like this, see familiar staff and be welcomed back, it means the world to them.” Monbulk Aquatic Centre is located at 26 Baynes Park Rd, Monbulk VIC 3793, and you can contact the centre on (03) 9756 8000 for more information on its services.
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Billion dollar fee-free TAFE announcement By Mikayla van Loon Opening the Jobs and Skills Summit beginning in Canberra on Thursday 1 September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the collaborative effort to open up more free TAFE positions. The plan, which was signed and sealed by each of the State and Territory governments and the Commonwealth at the National Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 31 August, 180,000 fee-free TAFE positions will be made available for 2023. “This is a $1.1 billion dollar package and we’ve agreed to share the costs between the Commonwealth and the States and Territories,” Mr Albanese said. “We will continue to cooperate on the design of the long term national skills agreement and indeed we’ve agreed to the principles that will shape it.” Mr Albanese said while governments will work towards a solution for the future, understanding the urgent nature of education pathways, this billion dollar plan will act as a “training blitz”. “We want to see more Australians gaining the skills they need to find good jobs in areas of national priority and I want this to be the beginning of, not the end of progress we see on skills and training over the next two days,” he said. Hopeful this is the beginning of collaboration between all levels of government, on all sides, Mr Albanese said this is needed to “deal with the urgent challenges facing our economy.” Throughout day one of the summit, conversations were had around equal opportunities for women, sustainable wage growth,
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese opened the Jobs and Skill Summit with the announcement of 180,000 fee-free TAFE positions for 2023. Picture: JOBS AND SKILLS SUMMIT LIVE STREAM the megatrends driving job and skills change and workforce opportunities for the transition to clean energy. Day two will focus on skills, training and education pathways to cater for future employment, as well as the skilled migration workforce. “These challenges are significant but more than that they are urgent,” Mr Albanese said. “We have not gathered here to dig deeper trenches on the same old battlefield, our goal and indeed our responsibility, is to carry the conversation to common ground where the work is done and the progress is made.”
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Childcare a major focus By Mikayla van Loon The worker shortage across Australia and in the Star Mail’s own backyard is not a new concept but as discussion got underway in Canberra on how to address this need, two key priorities were raised time and again. Parliamentary leaders, business men and women, unions and advocates came together over two days at the Jobs and Skills Summit, addressing the main contributors in this shortfall of skills and jobs. Those being childcare reform and the necessity of universal skilling, reskilling and upskilling. University of Technology Sydney Chancellor Catherine Livingstone AO said in order to achieve better outcomes, distinctions need to be made between jobs, skills and competencies. “Jobs come and go. The concept of a data hygienist wasn’t something that was necessarily on the table, even five years ago. Skills last a bit longer and they are the building blocks for jobs. Competencies should be enduring for life and they are the building blocks for skills,” she said. Suggesting three levels of approach to the current workforce shortage, including the immediate being skilled migration and empowering female participation in work, Ms Livingstone said long term solutions come from education. In the near future of two to 10 years, Ms Livingstone said an emphasis on upskilling, reskilling, microcredentials, fluid boundaries between school tertiary education and work and recognition of overseas qualifications are essential. Looking past 10 years, Ms Livingstone said without a fraction of a doubt, investment in early childhood education is paramount. “From the preschool year through kinder-
University of Technology Sydney Chancellor Catherine Livingstone spoke at the Jobs and Skills Summit on the importance of early childhood education and universal skills. Picture: JOBS AND SKILLS SUMMIT LIVESTREAM garten, one and two. This has huge benefits and with a focus on numeracy and literacy, you cannot do maths if you cannot read and comprehend. “The benefits here are extraordinary for the individual…the confidence of young girls in developing digital skills is set at this age, if you don’t get it at this age, you don’t get it later. “It’s at this age that patterns of behaviour are set. So if we’re talking about respect and respect at work, those patterns of behaviour are established at that age group. So the benefits of doing this are almost incalculable.” Ms Livingstone said by putting money and effort into skills and competencies from a young age it returns in better productivity and engagement. “It’s not governments that innovate. It’s not
businesses, it’s not institutions, it’s people. “We really need to invest in the skills of all our citizens, whether they’re in the workforce or not, so they’ve got the opportunity to build those skills and contribute to that value creation.” Reflecting on the 20/20 Summit held in 2008, Ms Livingstone said Australia continues to ask the same question without suitable action on what will fix the labour market. “[The report had] a very clear recommendation for early childhood education,” she said. “Had purposeful action been taken at that time in 2008 we would now be seeing that first cohort of students entering the tertiary education system, better equipped with competencies and skills to take advantage of today’s opportunities.”
Leveraging Ms Livingstone’s comments, Business Council of Australia CEO Jennifer Westacott AO said ensuring high school leavers finish their schooling with “a set of recognised competencies” not just a mark is one change governments could make. Ms Westacott highlighted the need to make vocational education and tertiary education interchangeable and more “interoperable”. “It was fantastic to see the announcement yesterday of 180,000 extra places [and the] new skills agreement, but we need to move quickly to transform that money into transforming the system. “And that transformation has to be about a tertiary system where we remove the cultural and funding biases that push people disproportionately into the university system or into a pathway that’s not right for them.”
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From septic to sewerage By Parker McKenzie A new sewerage system in Monbulk replacing 900 septic tanks is now running, with residents able to connect to the new network. Yarra Valley Water’s community sewerage program delivered the new sewerage system ahead of a roll-out to Kallista, The Patch and Sherbrooke in 2023. YVW managing director Pat McCafferty said seeing the network live in Monbulk was an important milestone in the project. “We’re very excited to announce our Monbulk sewerage network is now complete and available to eligible property owners to connect, this will make a huge difference to the local environment,” he said. “There are a lot of leaking septic tanks in the area that could be affecting local waterways. The new system will help to prevent sewage run-off, helping to improve Monbulk’s beautiful environment.” Yarra Valley Water said eligible properties have been contacted to let them know they can connect to the new network, with some being able to choose to keep their septic system. Monbulk MP James Merlino said the new sewerage system is great news for families
within the town.. “Connection to a modern sewerage system will improve environmental outcomes for the area and get rid of their septic tanks,” he said. “The Community Sewerage Program will be delivered to other parts of the Dandenong Ranges in the near future including Kallista and Sherbrooke.” Construction is expected to begin in Sassafras next year while the system roll-out in Olinda is currently being designed. The construction involves trenchless methods of drilling and pressure sewer technologies, aiming to reduce disruption to the community and the environment. Mr McCafferty said the easier and more convenient system took a huge amount of work to design and construct. “We’ve opened a shopfront in Monbulk where our team are available to talk to customers about how our Pressure Sewer System works and the process for connecting,” he said. The shop front is located at 74 Main Road, Monbulk and is open on Mondays between 10am and 4pm. The Monbulk and District Community Opportunities Working Group was contacted for comment.
The shop front is located at 74 Main Road, Monbulk and is open on Mondays between 10am and 4pm. Picture: SUPPLIED
Council launches Healing In Our Gardens program Yarra Ranges Council mayor Jim Child joined award-winning landscape designer Phillip Johnson at the launch of the Healing in Our Gardens program over the weekend, which attracted over 50 residents. On Saturday, 3 September, Yarra Ranges Council launched the program of garden-inspired events aimed at helping residents revive their gardens a year after the most devastating storm event in the state’s history. At the launch, residents were able to learn more about the program, meet community garden and environmental groups, as well as local nurseries, organisations and individuals who are partnering with Council to bring the Healing in our Gardens program to you. Already a suite of events have been planned including: a permaculture workshop with David Holmgren, tree hollows walk and talk through storm damaged bushland, and a night walk with environmental enthusiast Tim Bawden. Speaking at the event, Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Jim Child hoped residents who had experienced storm damage would take advantage of the program and sign up for the many
future events that are still to come. “I’m sure that so many of you have nurtured, cared and tended for your gardens for so many years, and to see that gone is devastating, but with the support of Council and our wonderful local Landcare, gardening groups, nurseries and businesses who are partnering with us, you’ll now be able to tap into local expertise and knowledge and take part in free events, activities and engage with a vast array of gardening resources.” “At Council, our role is to support our residents and though we know there are challenges still ahead, our gardens and environment can give us so much respite from the stresses in our lives.” “It is my hope that this project will become a living, evolving community partnered healing and environmental project for people impacted by the storm that enables us all collaborate, share knowledge and resources, and ultimately help each other.” To keep an eye on all the events visit: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/recovery/ Community-and wellbeing/Healing-In-OurGardens
Mayor, Jim Child, Award Winning Landscaper, Phillip Johnson, and Yarra Ranges Council Storm Recovery Officer, Deb Sargentson. Picture: YRC mailcommunity.com.au
Mount Evelyn primary School have even had 3d crossing designs to encourage drivers to slow down around the school. Picture: SUPPLIED
Appreciating supervisors By Callum Ludwig A crossing supervisor has shared the ups and downs of the job as schools across the Yarra Ranges suffer a shortage of our lollipop people. Yarra Ranges Council has received reports recently of parents and motorists verbally abusing School Crossing Supervisors while they perform their vital role. Gaby Mathews, who ushers students across Monbulk Road outside Mt Evelyn Primary School, said she is nearing seven years in the role. “I love the job, especially as I haven’t worked in many years. I do the training of new crossing supervisors as well. Every crossing is different, but I love the kids, love the parents and love the community,” she said. “I sent my two boys to this school and who would have thought all these years later I’d be the crossing supervisor.” In the last two years, Ms Mathews has also been nominated for school crossing supervisor of the year. However, it’s a role that comes with some difficulties as Ms Mathews said a few cars push the boundaries. “They’ve just got to wait for everyone to cross because it’s very dangerous on the road, and we try to do it as safe as we can but a few people get angry. I tend not to get abused because I just go with the flow, but they get caught eventually, and at the end of the day we aren’t police officers, we can’t tell
them what to do,” she said. “We’ve had quite a few speeding through, my friend this morning almost got hit by a car. She had a stop sign out ready to cross and was on the crossing, but the woman just kept going. People have been abused, spat at and thrown rubbish at. We’re just trying to do this job, this is our workspace and we’re just trying to do the right thing for everyone.” Mt Evelyn Primary School has two crossings, one of which is guarded by Ms Mathews and the other by her friend Mary, with both doing their best to keep a steady flow of traffic on both Monbulk Raod and Clegg Road. Ms Mathews said despite it all she adores the job and feels very loved by those who care about her. “I look forward to when the new preppies come for the new year, they come across with the kinder teachers and we explain that we are important for crossing, who we are and tell them to wait till we go to the middle of the crossing and give two whistles,” she said. “If it wasn’t for this job I would probably be sat at home doing nothing. I’m very well known to the school and they put a big banner up and I got lots of presents for my 60th birthday, it was very overwhelming. But whenever I have a sick day or am gone for a bit and come back they say ‘We were worried you’d retired!’ But I sat ‘I will never retire. You’ll never lose your favourite crossing lady.’” Tuesday, 6 September, 2022
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West Gippsland FOOD TOURING MAP WEST GIPPSLAND Located only one hour away from Melbourne and nestled between the Great Dividing Range to the north, Mt Baw Baw to the east and the Bass Coast Western Port Bay to the south - the West Gippsland region offers travellers the perfect day trip destination to explore and indulge in a taste of country life, so close to the CBD. Consisting of four quaint and diverse railway towns – Nar Nar Goon, Tynong, Garfield, Bunyip – the growing region offers an abundance of food, dining and agricultural experiences. Whether it’s popping into a café for that much needed coffee or sampling the wealth of local Gippsland produce direct from the farmgate or visiting the cellar doors, local restaurants and pubs – West Gippsland’s country hospitality awaits you.
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A small regional town with a strong grazing and dairy farming background, Nar Nar Goon is peppered with stunning local murals on its streetscapes and is proud of its tempting local cafes - serving up fresh local produce and farmgate outlets where visitors can purchase the local fare.
Located on the fringes of Pakenham, Tynong offers truly magical lifestyle and farmgate experiences, amidst the backdrop of Bunyip State Park picturesque hills. Featuring the award-winning Cannibal Creek Winery, Peppermint Ridge Farm, Gumbuya World and the new state of the art Pakenham Racing Club, Tynong is a must do destination for your next visit.
Originally titled Cannibal Creek, Garfield is a colourful railway township with a distinct country and quaint rural feel. Boasting humble dining and farming experiences, as well as a spa treatment centre, stunning local homeware and clothing shops and an historic theatre hosting live performances - Garfield is packed full of fun, eclectic experiences and is a must-do day trip destination!
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Wet winter in hills By Tyler Wright The Dandenong Ranges experienced an above-average amount of rainfall this winter, set to continue throughout the week beginning Monday 5 September. “Ferny Creek has had 195 millimetres (in August) which is well above average for the month,” Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Michael Efron said. The average amount of rainfall Ferny Creek would usually see in August is 125 millimetres, well below the current total. According to Mr Efron, Olinda experienced 159 millimetres of rainfall in August, closely followed by 151 millimetres in Montrose. “It is a little bit unusual to see so much rainfall, however if we look back to July; July was actually really dry, and June was actually really wet” Mr Efron said.
“Overall, it looks like it’s going to end up being a wetter than average winter for the Dandenongs.” Hills residents have noticed the rainfall, with an image of clouds sneaking through towers on a mountain peak accumulating almost 150 likes on social media. “Great photo, the mood is well captured,” one commenter wrote. “Then came the dam rain,” another Facebook user said. It is expected wet conditions will continue into spring, with the influence of the Indian Ocean leading to more moisture coming down across Victoria and “resulting in wetter than average conditions,” Mr Efron said. “In terms of Ferny Creek, it’s been very wet especially the last two weeks... just looking at some of the totals, you’ve seen 130 millimeters
falling in the last fortnight, so it’s really been these last two weeks where we’ve seen rainfall ramp up over the Dandenong Ranges.” He said BOM has also received questions from concerned residents about wind conditions after the damage from the June 2021 storm event, and is working with emergency services to monitor winds closely because last year’s event was associated with southeast winds, “quite unusual” for the Dandenong Ranges. He advises residents drive carefully through the fog and look out for warnings on BOM’s website. Tuesday 6 September is expected to be a dry day, while a rain bearing system is expected across the state on Wednesday 7 September and Thursday 8 September. You can find weather warnings and more information on the BOM website: http://www. bom.gov.au/
Ferny Creek saw 195 millimetres of rainfall in August. Picture: @FERNY_OLDM5, TESS & LACH, ON INSTAGRAM
Floods, fires and storms predicted for this spring By Renee Wood Emergency services are urging the community to be prepared this spring with the outlook predicting a wetter than average season across much of Victoria. With the catchments already quite saturated, flooding is expected to be quite prominent. Diana Eadie from Bureau of Meteorology said a combination of warmer sea surface temperatures, an alert still present for La Niña forming and moisture being dragged out of the coral and Tasman Sea will cause wetter than average conditions. “In addition to all of these factors, we’re also seeing generally warmer than average sea surface temperatures across northern Australia which is just another one of those drivers that are currently leading to that wetter than average spring outlook,” Ms Eadie said. “In terms of the temperatures, we’re actually seeing cooler than average conditions expected during September, but closer to average through October and November.” Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp said emergency services are preparing now for fire, storm and flood events. “New staff are being trained across all that all our emergency services. We’re looking at our rosters so we can bring extra people on if they’re required. So that training, that exercising is so so important,” he said. “We’re also conducting briefings at a state level and regional level and incident level. So we’re out doing that all the time and we will continue to do that over that over the next couple of months.” Flooding is of particular concern due to the saturation levels already quite high in eastern parts of the state and minor to moderate flood warnings which are currently in place, including in the Upper Yarra. VICSES Chief Officer Operations Tim Wiebusch said the main water storages are sitting between 90 to 100 per cent capacity. “There’s not a lot of capacity left in our dams to be able to attenuate any flooding that may ensue. These factors mean that our catchments and our water storages are primed, if
we do get this above average rainfall that the bureau is forecasting over the spring season, to see flooding to continue in various parts of our state,” Mr Wiebusch said. Victorians can get flood ready by learning of your flood risks by downloading local flood guides from the SES website. Drivers are also urged to stay away from flood waters. “We can’t emphasise enough that it only takes 15 centimetres for a small vehicle to float. So we can’t emphasise enough also that people should never attempt to drive through floodwaters. It may be the last decision you make.” Wetter conditions also means trees have sodden root balls and are more susceptible to coming down in storms. “In Victoria now is the time to be thinking about trees around your property, those limbs that you may not have attended to, but also being alert to those conditions when you see the warnings.” Planning for power and driving route alternatives are other suggestions, as well as being aware of your emergency broadcasters. Fires are also a risk this season despite the wet weather prediction. Grass fires are anticipated, while warnings to campers on unattended fires are being issued with about 10 per cent of all bushfires in Victoria coming from unattended campfires. Forest Fire Management Victoria Chief Fire Officer Chris Hardman said spring is a time when many look to escape into bushland but urges campers to be conscious of fire conditions. “You do have responsibilities when you travel into those forested areas. Unattended campfires and people not understanding what their behaviours poor behaviours can lead to is really important,” Mr Hardman said. “Don’t think just because it’s a little bit wet around you that that that it will not causing a bushfire it can and it will in those risks that we’ll we do live in Victoria it is the most bushfire prone area in the world. “In the last 20 years, we’ve seen no more than 4.9 million hectares of of land in Victoria succumb to bushfires two thirds of all of the deaths in Australia.”
The new Fire Danger Rating System will be effected from Thursday 1 September.
New national fire rating By Renee Wood On Thursday 1 September a nationally significant event will be taking place as the country switches to the revised Fire Danger Rating System. The rating system will be dropping from six in Victoria to four ratings, which will be the same right across Australia, in order to better provide consistent messaging for all. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said it’s something that was first discussed among states and territories in 2014. “For the first time ever someone can travel from Queensland, through to South Australia via New South Wales and Victoria and understand and get the same consistent message to what the fire dangers are for their local communities and be able to understand what that means for them and take the most appropriate action at the time,” Mr Heffernan. The simplified and unified rating system was a recommendation from the 2020 bushfire and natural hazards Royal Commission and it was created by looking at all fuel type topographies right across the continent. “It builds on 60 years’ worth of fire research to build a fire danger rating that gives a fire behaviour index... “But more importantly, it provides to the community a rating that tells them what they should be doing in the event of a fire or in the lead up to spire and dangerous conditions.” The CFA are now in the process of decommissioning the old signs, with 400 across Victoria. “New signs will be installed for those communities to coincide with the fire danger period that we would traditionally see here in Victoria starting in the northwest and making our way through to the eastern portion through to Gippsland,” Mr Heffernan. The ratings are as follows: Moderate – green – plan to prepare Time to download the Bushfire Survival Plan or Vicemergency App and create and remind yourself of your own bushfire plan. High - yellow – be ready to act Fires that occur during the high fire behaviour index are likely to pose some concern and threat to your life and your property. Bushfire Survival Plan should have been prepared by now and you should be in a position to be ready to enact that plan and save yourself and your property.
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– orange – take action now to · Extreme protect life and property Fires that occur on an extreme fire danger day are very dangerous and will very quickly grow and pose a risk to you and your family. You must keep up to date with weather conditions and fire through the emergency app or listening to your emergency broadcaster. Leaving early is your safest option. Catastrophic - red – for your survival, leave bushfire risk areas Catastrophic is now the most dangerous fire behaviour index across the country. Fires that occur during a catastrophic rating will grow to size very very quickly and they are the most dangerous, most deadly fires you will see in the landscape. You must be ready to protect yourself and your property immediately and take an action and the advice given to you by emergency services. Victorians are warned not to be in bushland areas during a day of catastrophic fire danger. Star Mail spoke with Hillcrest CFA firefighter Fiona Burns when the ratings were first announced and Ms Burns said the new system would help local CFAs to communicate effectively with residents and visitors alike. “Having a consistent message across the country, no matter what state you will be in will enable people who are visiting us, or who are visiting all the states, to understand what the new Fire Danger Rating System will mean for them in the same way in every state,” she said. “The four levels in the new system will also enable a much easier way for residents to integrate their fire plan based on what each level will mean for them. It’s very important that everyone has a bushfire plan, and that it is relative to the risk on any given day before the start of the fire season.” Ms Burns said previously that different terminology in different states caused some confusion and our understanding of fire was far greater. “In Victoria, we’ve previously used Code Red which will now be Catastrophic and be the same regardless of the state,” she said. “We have a better understanding of the science behind fires, and an understanding of the different types of vegetation is really important for our fire agencies, but also for residents and members of the community to be able to understand what risk it is that they are facing when they live in certain areas.”
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A twilight business case By Renee Wood Yarra Ranges Tourism has been successful in receiving a $200,000 grant from the State Government to investigate the opportunity to develop a unique twilight experience in the region. The funding will go towards the delivery of a business case for ‘Light Up – Nature to Art’ project, which aims to encourage overnight stays and boost the visitor economy. Two assets in the Yarra Ranges will be focussed on to discover the viability of producing an event or an experience at the location. Healesville’s Maroondah Dam is one of the assets, with the business case to delve into the possibility of a night time experience at the site. Yarra Ranges Tourism CEO Simon O’Callaghan said it’s an opportunity to pull a part modern day concepts. “We’re not necessarily looking at any one idea, but certainly the idea of projection onto the dam wall would be amazing but equally, how else can we use the magnificent grounds of what is one of Melbourne’s significant water infrastructure pieces,” Mr O’Callaghan said. The Ridgewalk which extends for 39 kilometres throughout the Dandenong Ranges is the other asset which will be investigated. “It was primarily developed as a daytime experience and with all of its projected economic benefit and return, how might it actually work as a night time attraction for the Dandenong ranges. “The key is that we can keep businesses open longer, so that they can support more jobs and create a more sustainable visitor economy in our local townships.” The business case will further look at how
An artist impression of Maroondah Dam with projections onto the dam wall for a night time experience. how to integrate into the local economy, how to utilise assets and support natural environments, alternative operation business model opportunities and what new attractions that could be added. “We really want to make sure that we do a strong deep dive and identify how we work with the other land management agencies in Melbourne Water, Parks Victoria Yarra Ranges
Council and what that could look like for the future in terms of a visitor experience.” Yarra Ranges Tourism has been working towards this idea over the past four years and is also contributing $50,000 to the project, which hopes to be a long term, ongoing attraction. “There’s no fixed decision at this point in time and this is a way to do that in a thorough manner so that in the future, we can seek fur-
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ther funding to deliver it if the business case deems it to be a suitable attraction for the future.” YRT is currently in the process of recruiting a consultant team for the business case and is eager to hold community consultation throughout the project. “Opportunities for people to put their ideas on the table will exist as part of the process.”
YRC showcases local dads By Tyler Wright Upwey father-of-one Heath Pawley has noticed a pretty equal amount of mothers and fathers while picking up his three and a half year old son from childcare. “It is a really even split a lot of the time at least at ours it is - and I think that’s really great,” Heath said. As part of a reference group of dads and carers in the Yarra Ranges, Heath contributed to designs, messaging and concepts for the new ‘Men as Carers’ poster series. The project from Yarra Ranges Council and the Eastern Domestic Violence Outreach Service (EDVOS), shows men in the community in caregiving roles including picking up their children from daycare, cleaning the house and tending to animals. “What I found was really rewarding with that was that often we’d get together have a discussion, and it was really led by where we saw a need as the male caregivers,” Heath said. “It wasn’t people com[ing] to us with an idea and that gets pushed, it was more like ‘what are your ideas?’ ‘what are your experiences?, and council were really good at engaging with us to really bring that to life.” Images of local men caring for their children, including Heath and three and a half year old son Elliot, have been made into posters and social media tiles which will soon appear in preschools, Maternal and Child Health offices and community venues. Heath said men taking a caring and handson approach in raising their children is becoming normalised, but there are still barriers for men looking to spend more time with their kids. “I think some of the challenges still come in with the workplace and the flexibility around working arrangements,” Heath said. “With the pandemic and everything that has shifted some, but there’s definitely a recognition that it hasn’t shifted for everyone, and in some ways, it’s shifted back the other way. “People have long site hours or shift work and those types of things...they may have had to rely on on a partner to care for their child because work has been going crazy for them, whereas others like myself [are] lucky enough to have normalised working from home conditions, giving us back these extra hours in the day, making it easier for us to get involved in 12 MAIL
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Upwey father-of-one Health Pawley dropping his three-year old son Elliot at daycare. Picture: SUPPLIED the day to day care of our kids.” Yarra Ranges Mayor Councillor Jim Child said the community has made progress in “unpacking old ideas and outdated stereotypes of men and dads as hyper-masculine and unemotional, which we know has a negative impact on body image, on mental health and on family dynamics”. “We know that men and dads can be caring, vulnerable and fun – they have a role to play in teaching, shaping and supporting children,” Jim said. “Every family looks different – some have no dads, while some have more than one. But we know that, traditionally, there hasn’t been much media showing men as caring, empathetic or vulnerable. “The posters are a celebration of fathers and men in caring roles, and a reminder that taking on caring roles, finding time for activities and embracing vulnerability is good for men’s mental health, identity and, of course, their family lives.” The ‘Men as Carers’ project follows the ‘You Can’t Be What You Can’t See’ poster series, showing Yarra Ranges residents of all genders in diverse career and recreation roles. The posters were used in preschools, early learning facilities and and schools, encouraging children to do and be what they want regardless of gender. To learn more about the ‘Men as Carers’ postert series, visit https://www.levelplayground.org.au/ourresources/
Emerald Community House has been named as a finalist in the 2022 Premier’s Sustainability Award for their off-grid community not-for-profit grocery. Picture: EMERALD COMMUNITY HOUSE
Emerald Community House named finalist By Parker McKenzie Emerald Community House has been named as a finalist in the 2022 Premier’s Sustainability Award for their off-grid community not-for-profit grocery. The Emerald-based not-for-profit was nominated for its use of “clean, green, offgrid solar energy,” to power the Dig In Community Grocery, run out of a heritage listed historic building the organization restored, where locally grown produce is sold, while also having free food for those in need. Emerald Community House manager Mary Farrow said the project was the perfect example of the local community, state government and federal government combining to achieve a great outcome. “We’ve been working with Commonwealth Bank to restore the building for the last 10 years. we got funding from the local government to help clean the asbestos out, replace some windows and put in Stormwater drains because it was rotten inside” she said. “We got federal money to put in the solar and battery because it has no power, it’s offgrid, and then we got state money to con-
vert it into a grocery.” The Premier’s Sustainability Award recognises organisations, communities, people and projects working towards a more sustainable future, with finalists judged by the Banksia Foundation and Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria. Ms Farrow said restoring the bakehouse also helped preserve the history of Emerald. “Emerald was a mercantile town and it is the oldest town in the Dandenong Ranges,” she said. “Communities should look at all these different activities that are going on, there are so many good ideas. It’s not always about the winner, when you go and look at who the finalists are, they’re very creative and enterprising.” The winners of each category will be announced at an award ceremony on Thursday 20 September. Emerald Community House was nominated alongside Revival Projects for its Zero Footprint Repurposing initiative and Warrnambool Community Garden for its conversion of an abandoned quarry into a grassed amphitheatre and water-resource educational display. mailcommunity.com.au
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De Martino Labor’s pick By Parker McKenzie Replacing James Merlino’s 20 years of experience in state parliament is a daunting task, but it is one Labor candidate for Mobulk Daniela De Martino is acutely aware of. During the time she has spent canvassing the suburbs within the electorate, people have let her know just how big the shoes she is aiming to fill are. “I’ve known James for a very long time and he’s a dear friend,” Ms De Martino said. “I handed out all of his how-to-vote cards on Election Day; I’ve been doing that for years and scrutineering.” Ms De Martino, who joined the Labor Party in the 1990s as a student, said she decided to sell her organic supermarket earlier in the year and run for politics because she knew she had the time and energy to give it her all. “I grew up in a Labor family. They weren’t politically active but politics was always discussed around the family table, my dad was a small business owner as well,” she said. “Those values, the Labor Party values of social justice were imbued in me from a very early age.” After Mr Merlino announced his retirement in June this year, she was chosen as the candidate for Monbulk by the federal Labor branch — after being the only person to put themselves forward — in an arrangement put in place after the discovery of branch stacking within Victorian Labor. Replacing a local member of 20 years is a daunting task, though Ms De Martino believes she is capable of meeting the high water mark set by her “mentor”. “I believe bars should be set high and that’s what I would aim to achieve,” she said. “If I’m elected, I would want to have that same level of impact that he’s had as a local member.” With boundary changes to the Monbulk electorate announced ahead of the 2022 state election, there are now people whose approval Mr Merlino never had to win in places like Gembrook, Cockatoo, Emerald and parts of Ferntree Gully, but will now cast their votes in November. Ms De Martino said between now and the election she would be out in the public “trying to get around to all the different pockets,” and connecting with her potential constituents. “It’s getting out to all the different areas and even just educating them that the boundaries have changed, that they’re coming into the seat of Monbulk,” she said. The 44-year-old mother of two currently re-
Daniela De Martino is the Monbulk Labor Candidate for the November state election. Picture: SUPPLIED sides in Croydon — just outside the Monbulk electorate border — and said she isn’t a single issue candidate, listing education, small business and workers’ rights, the environment and aged care as key issues she wants to advocate for. “I have a union background, I worked for the retailer’s union and then became a retailer, it’s vitally important that employees are treated well,” she said. “Especially those in the lowest paid jobs out there working retail, fast food and hospitality. They really need good employers. “It’s vital that we take care of our ecosystem harmoniously as well because we’re still living in it.” Finally, Ms De Martino said she hopes to work as hard for Monbulk and the state of Victoria as her predecessor has. “I will work hard and I’ll work with everyone,” she said. “You’ve got to be collaborative, it is key in trying to create effective change and doing things well.” The state election will be held on Saturday 26 November.
Meet Liberal candidate for the seat of Monbulk By Parker McKenzie Gareth Ward, the Victorian Liberal Party’s candidate for Monbulk, won’t be changing his plans after the announcement of current MP James Merlino’s retirement. “I’m too focused on my campaign to worry about who I’m running against. As far as I’m concerned, the biggest competitor is all of the Labor Party,” Mr Ward told the Star Mail in July. “It doesn’t really matter who they put in that seat to replace James, from my point of view it’s the same fight, it’s the same message.” The local business owner, whose landscaping business is based in Monbulk, softlaunched his campaign in June when opposition leader Matthew Guy announced support for a new SES unit in Olinda. Mr Ward said his inspiration for entering politics — and recently joining the Liberal Party — grew during Melbourne’s lengthy lockdowns and the June 2021 storm weather event. “With my business, we got fitted into a really strange category where people who worked in building and construction could still work, but if you’re a landscaper you couldn’t work. I was a little bit dismayed at that,” he said. “Seeing the community band together, get things done and help each other out is what got me involved after the storms. I offered the services of my business and did some volunteer work with the machines and chainsaws to try and help clean up. “I looked more closely at the politics and how I can get involved to try and make some change.” It’ll be the first time a Liberal candidate has faced a new Labor candidate since 2002, when former deputy premier James Merlino was elected to parliament for the first time. Mr Ward said he would follow the approach of previous “pretty good campaigns” by the Liberal Party in Monbulk. “We did very well in the primary votes, so I’m just going to hope to continue that good work,” he said. “The health care system would be a big priority of mine because the condition that’s in at the moment is just devastating. “I even heard from a resident who needed to get some support, they were having a heart attack and couldn’t even get phone reception to ring through.” He also said telecommunications improvements, disaster preparedness and more community hubs were a priority of
Gareth Ward is the Liberal Party’s candidate for the Monbulk electorate. Picture: SUPPLIED his to advocate for if elected in November. On climate change, Mr Ward said the best approach would be a grassroots approach to addressing the issue at a small local level. “Whether you’re a sceptic of climate change or not, if you just look after the environment and your community at a grassroots level it can only improve things and be a good thing for everybody.” he said. The Labor candidate he faces in November will likely be chosen by the National Labor Party after Premier Daniel Andrews asked for the arrangement in the wake of a branch stacking scandal in 2021. A legal challenge to the arrangement by Victorian Labor members failed in March. Mr Ward said he believes the biggest issue for the people of Monbulk is not having Mr Merlino available for the community as their representative. “I can’t say I rate his work very highly,” Mr Ward said. “I know he’s got a lot of supporters and a lot of people are happy with some of the things he’s done, but I can’t overlook the things he hasn’t done.” The Victorian State election will be held on 26 November.
How the Monbulk electorate has changed this election By Parker McKenzie When Monbulk voters go to the polls on Saturday 26 November for the state election, they’ll find their electorate has changed significantly after boundary changes made by the Victorian Electoral Commission. In November 2021, it was announced Monbulk would become larger due to it being 10.72 per cent below the average population size of electorates throughout Victoria. The electorate previously contained Montrose, Kalorama, Mount Dandenong, Olinda, Sassafras, Sherbrooke, Kallista, Monbulk, Silvan, Wandin East, Macclesfield, Upwey, Tecoma, Belgrave, Selby, Menzies Creek, Belgrave South and parts of Narre Warren East. The Gembrook and Ferntree Gully electorates, held by Liberal MPs Brad Battin and Nick Wakeling respectively, were abolished, with Monbulk, Bayswater and Rowville taking part of their previous holdings. This means in November 2022, people in Gembrook, Emerald, Cockatoo, Nangana, Upper Ferntree Gully and parts of Ferntree Gully will be among the 49,108 electors who mailcommunity.com.au
vote in Monbulk. Residents in parts of Mt Evelyn and Montrose, who may have previously voted in Monbulk, will instead move to either the Evelyn or Croydon electorates. The south eastern border of the electorate now continues to the edge of Nar Nar Goon North, while extending as far as Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully. An area from Monbulk Creek to the Ferntree Gully Bowls Club is now also part of Monbulk, while a large part of The Basin has also joined the electorate. The cut-off in The Basin follows alongside Mountain Highway and Forest Road. To see all the changes to the electoral boundaries, visit maps.ebc.vic.gov.au
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Gavin Namarnyilk with his painting of the tree spirit Dulklorrkkelorkken.
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Timothy Nabegeyo with his painting of rainbow serpent Ngyalod.
Kunwinjku culture shared By Tyler Wright For at least 20,000 years, stories from the wetlands and monsoonal forests of West Arnhem Land have been told through rock paintings made by ancestors from Kunwinjku culture. Rock art of the stone country, or kunwarrdebim, is still used by contemporary West Arnhem Land artists like Gavin Namarnyilk and Timothy Nabegeyo, whose work among others is now on display at the Burrinja Cultural Centre. Injalak Arts has collaborated with Burrinja Cultural Centre to showcase the most recent moment in the deep time story of Kunwinjku
culture, with a gallery of paintings presenting a glimpse of Kunwinjku bim, or painting, from the last 30 years. “My painting, it’s from my ancestors [who] pass it on, and we keep on doing the work of Kunwinjku, first people,” Gavin said. “We’re the ones continuing the work for the Watiwati, for the children,” he said. For these two men, and within Kunwinjku culture, Bim, or pictures, are a spiritual practice. “It’s been passed on to this generation, all of the Watiwati Bim, and our ancestors [were] there living in the cave,” Timothy said.
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“Bim is important for us... we paint ourselves in body, culture, sometimes we use [it] in ceremony,” Timothy said. Timothy’s painting displayed in the illustrates the dream time rainbow serpent, Ngalyod; a major part of the dreamtime story in Kunwinjku culture. It is said the rainbow serpent has powers of creation and destruction; responsible for the production of most water plants including water lilies and algae. “That’s my dreaming, where my great grandfather and his father told the story about Ngalyod,” Timothy said.
“Everybody has got a different style, but same colours that we use [are] like black, red yellow and white.” Alternatively, Gavin’s rock paintings include an image of the tree spirit Dulklorrkkelorkken, the pandanus spirit Marlwa and people guarding mankung djang, otherwise known as honey. The bim kunwarddewardde exhibition is supported by the Australian Council for the Arts and will be on display until Saturday 8 October. Burrinja Cultural Centre is located at Wurundjeri Country, 351 Glenfern Rd, Upwey VIC 3158.
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Mums in the hills to share their creativity in Selby By Tyler Wright Eight mums from the Dandenong Ranges are preparing to have their work showcased in a new exhibit at Selby Community House, opening on Friday 9 September. Three photographers, one felt artist, an illustrator, one watercolour artist, a landscape quilter and origami creator will share their work with the community in a partnership between local group Mums of the Hills 14 MAIL
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(MotHs) and Selby Community House. “Because there’s a mix of professional artists in there and mums who are just emerging, I think it gives everyone the opportunity to see what’s possible, both in a professional sense and taking that step and having a go,” Selby Community House project coordinator Nikki Wellington said. “We’ve been in lockdown, they’ve got kids, sometimes this is their only outlet; and to turn their outlet into something that they can
show people and be proud of is very close to my heart.” Nikki said the exhibition came about as the result of a grant from Yarra Ranges Council, and as a MotHs member herself, reached out to founder Belinda Young for a collaboration. The music at the opening event will also be provided by a MotHs member, with the hope more local mums will utilise the space at Selby Community House in the future.
“We’ve got occasional care, we’ve got space to be hired for meeting rooms, lounge room, the social events...MotHs in the past have held clothing parties, [and] creative crafts gatherings as well,” Nikki said. “I’d like to think that we’ve got that space for them too, and that they don’t have to travel to Olinda necessarily.” The multimedia exhibition will be open to the public until Monday 17 October. mailcommunity.com.au
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Junior makers celebrated By Parker McKenzie With a record 200 entries from 18 different countries, the Lantern and Light International Children’s Film Festival continues to highlight the cinematic works of young people on the big screen. Ahead of the festival being held from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 September at Cameo Cinemas, festival director Rainsford Towner and 2022 judge Emmanuelle Mattana spoke to the Star Mail about the power of young people telling their stories through the film. Rainsford said this year’s festival would be humble in ambition despite the huge number of entries from people aged six to 18. “We’re running a full day of sessions featuring exciting films from all around the world,” he said. “Short films made by young people and through the Golden Flame Award, professional filmmakers making films for young people.” The festival features categories of entries: The best of film in schools, the Baba Desi Animation Feast and award for international young filmmakers and the Golden Flame award for professional filmmakers giving young people a voice that is inspirational and inclusive. Emmanuelle said she was asked to be a judge at the festival after winning an award at the 2021 Film Festival after entering their short film The Odyssey. “It was a really wonderful opportunity just to meet with young filmmakers and to get the film in front of a young audience,” she said. “The vibe of the festival is very much about celebrating young people’s achievements and their artistry, it was really awesome to get an opportunity to show the film and to have such a warm reception.” The festival, which started in 2019, is an event hosted by the not-for-profit organization Ranges Academy of Performing Arts. Entries into the festival are up to 15 minutes long including titles and credits, with films in non-English languages also accepted as long as they have subtitles. Emmanuelle said seeing the film on the big screen with an audience was a special moment.
Festival Director Rainsford Towner outside the Cameo Cinema in Belgrave. “Because of Covid, it was one of the first times we got to see it on a screen. Many of the screenings we had planned beforehand ended up being switched online,” she said. “It’s a comedy, so just seeing people laugh or smile and be touched by the film is always such a gift.” Entries into the festival have come from local filmmakers as well as young people from the United States, South Korea, Netherlands, Iran, India, Brasil, Poland, Czech Republic and
Taiwan to name a few. Towner said the festival is an initiative allowing young people to focus on the film they want to make. “They’re going to have the great opportunity of seeing their film on the big screen, the same screens that they see Marvel or Hollywood films,” he said. “Become interested in the young people in your community, and in what they want to talk about because they’re saying what they want
Picture: PARKER MCKENZIE to talk about in their films.” On Saturday 17 September the awards for each category will be handed out, with the Best of Film in Schools award at 11am, the Baba Desi Animation Feast and Award at 1pm, best performance, new wave, best documentary and producers choice awards at 3pm before the Golden Flame Award at 5pm. For more information on the Lantern and Light International Film Festival, visit llicff.org. au
Writing a children’s novel with Gareth Vanderhope By Parker McKenzie Children’s author Gareth Vanderhope’s writing process is simple: “just allow creative ideas to flow.” “Many of those ideas distil from years of life experience where little stories sort of bubble away in your mind. Those thought bubbles rise from under the ocean and they find a way to the surface of your mind,” he says. “The first stage is just allowing creative ideas to flow and not worrying about writing structure of style or sentence, grammar or anything like that.” Vanderhope wrote and published the children’s novel The Hills Kids, which follows the adventures of Archie, Pippa and Ollie with their dog Kimba through the foresty neighbourhoods of the Dandenong Ranges. He says capturing the core essence of experiences, as he did with his own childhood growing up in the hills, can create narratives throughout works. “You’re collecting stories and experiences, which in themselves can be great little stories, but finding a way to create that into a novel requires a certain element of what I call glue, you need to bind ideas together,” he says. “Those stories then become a part of this collage of characters, scenes and environments that then make sense in the context of an entire novel story.” His advice for anyone aspiring to create a children’s novel is to “just write the story.” “Don’t worry about how you’re writing it, whether it’s good writing or bad writing,” he says. mailcommunity.com.au
“Be prepared for a gruelling process of polishing your work, but at the same time create a safe space and a team of people for providing feedback, so that when you get feedback from people, it doesn’t harm your creative process or confidence.” Vanderhope previously worked as a sound designer, a role which saw him work on two Academy Award-winning films. He says his experience in sound design is reflected in The Hills Kids and aspiring writers should draw on their own experiences when writing. ”A big part of the way that I wrote the book is creating soundscapes and using words as a way of creating the sounds in the imagination of the characters and also when they verbalize,” he says. “Soundscapes and sound design can happen in music creation, filmmaking and in my case, I’ve put it into writing.” Vanderhope says writing can impact the lives of people and influence readers, which is something to be mindful of when writing a children’s book. “When you’re writing for children, something that I had to carefully consider is being a mentor through the process. I am essentially telling a story, but I also have a responsibility or a duty of care to the kids who read the story,” he says. “While you want to be engaging, fun and thrilling, there’s also a challenging but important responsibility.” For more information on Gareth Vanderhope and The Hills Kids, you can visit garethvanderhope.com, or a hard copy of the novel can be bought from the Belgrave Book Barn.
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How is your pelvic health Women and men’s health is often not a conversation that comes up at the dinner table and sometimes men and women live with underlying issues for years before talking to their health professional about their concerns. If you’re looking to take control of your pelvic health, there are many conditions that physiotherapists can assist you with. Incontinence is one of them, which affects more than one in four Australians according to Continence Foundation of Australia. Incontinence can come in many forms and vary in severity from a small leak to complete loss of bladder or bowel control. For more information on incontinence visit www.continence. org.au Incontinence, overactive bladder, constipation, pelvic floor dysfunction, prolapse, pelvic girdle pain, pregnancy related health conditions and post-natal health are all areas that our skilled Physiotherapist Mandy can assist you with. Often many clients don’t know where to get help and what treatment options are available for their pelvic health concern. Some feel it is a part of the aging process and it is normal to have these issues. Physiotherapy can help in many cases, and it is a non-invasive treatment that can improve your quality of life. Take control of your pelvic health and talk to your GP or book a women’s or men’s health initial assessment with Mandy at Back In Motion Tecoma. Back In Motion Tecoma has been helping clients in the Dandenong Ranges community for over 20 years. They offer a range of allied health services from Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Dry Needling, Remedial Massage, Clinical Exercise Classes, Group Exercise Classes as well as Pilates.
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Vital lesson in orthotics During a long walk between friends around Emerald Lake Park, they got to talking about the arch supports one women had bought to try to fix heel pain. She had been struggling with heel pain for a few months, it started off just an annoying niggle but after a while it tipped over into becoming a daily painful problem. It was then that the woman did the only thing she could think of and went to the chemist and picked up a pair of arch supports in hope of helping the pain. Halfway around the lake - the couple hit a snag. Those over the counter arch supports weren’t up to her needs, and together they weighed up whether paddling across the lake to get back to the car would be better than limping the rest of the way around. Long story (and walk) cut short, the duo made it back in one piece - just. But it prompted them to reach out to their local podiatrists at PridePlus Health and find out just how do orthotics work? Tanya, Laura and Sikhie are podiatrists who practice in Emerald and they shared the following six ways orthotics work (or don’t work comfortably). 1. Orthotics work by “pushing” to help your muscles who work by “pulling” on your feet. The bigger the push, the less work that the muscles need to do. There’s a risk though push too hard on your foot and it can be too uncomfortable. 2. They can also be considered to work by altering the ground reaction force acting on the feet. The ground reaction force is converted to an orthotic reaction force. This turns small nudges into big pushes, or big pushes into gentle nudges.
3. Another method for orthotics to work is by increasing the neurofeedback to our brains. Your feet have more nerve endings than almost anywhere else in the body so increasing stimulation on them via an orthotic changes how we consciously and unconsciously perceive and move our feet. 4. Orthotics work like other physical therapies where they take an injured tissue and improve the loading on it so our body can repair it back to health again. 5. You can also deflect pressure from high loading areas on the skin like callus or corns and move it to other areas. 6. Orthotics work by providing different support at different times of the gait cycle. Some people need more of a push during heel strike, others at toe off. The podiatrists were quick to inform the women that orthotics alone aren’t for everyone. They are an important part of a treatment plan for lots of different problems podiatrists treat - but they are only that - a part. Podiatrist Laura demonstrated how she combines her orthotic treatment with her exercise prescription for clients in her clinic. “Everytime we need an orthotic to unload a painful overloaded area we also need to build and train that area back up. Appropriate exercises are vital for this to be successful,” she said. So before the friends’ next walk around the lake, they’ll be going in to see Laura, Tanya and Sikhie to get a treatment plan for the heel pain to avoid getting stuck on the other side of the lake again. Podiatrist Laura and a client in action. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
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Osteoporosis in women Osteoporosis is an asymptomatic, progressive condition where bones lose their density and become fragile. It occurs because they lose minerals (like calcium) faster than they make them. This means they can be broken very easily and fractures of the hip, lower back and wrist are common. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates 924,000 Australians have osteoporosis and it affects over 200,000 women globally, and it often goes undiagnosed until a fracture occurs. The resulting fractures can lead to loss of independence, disability and premature death. Your risk of developing osteoporosis is higher if you are older, physically inactive and if you are female. Women are more likely to get osteoporosis than men, particularly, the first few years after menopause. This is partially due to declining oestrogen levels that cause a power up to the cells that degrade bone. Treatment can include medication and mineral supplements (like calcium and Vitamin D) but perhaps surprisingly exercise can also increase bone density and slow down bone loss. Resistance training (lifting weights) is best but aerobic exercise like walking and Tai Chi can also help. Resistance training can also improve mobility, strength, reduce risk of falls and benefit mental health. To benefit osteoporosis, exercises need to involve lifting weights or be weight-bearing to improve bone health.
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EXCEPTIONAL HOME ON NEARLY 1 ACRE THIS impressively updated residence with rolling hill and treetop views is the winning formula for wonderful family living. Positioned on a quiet, no-through road central to Glenfern Road bus transport, Tecoma Station, Birdsland Reserve, and Burrinja Cultural Centre, this property is perfectly primed in preparation for new owners to enjoy. Set atop a sealed drive with double garage and split over 3 lovely levels, this move-in ready residence makes a lasting impression. On the entry level, a divine parents’ retreat awaits with a French door entry, stylish ensuite with rain shower and floating vanity, walk-through robe, and enclosed outdoor spa area serving as the ultimate indulgence. On the main level, ample space for growing families is afforded beginning in the large living area with warm wood fire, vaulted timber ceilings, and access to the covered deck for soaking up the superb outlooks. The neighbouring dining area boasts
exposed beams and the kitchen with gas range, convenient island, and deck access is ideal for those who love to entertain. For complete comfort, the main level bathroom has also been meticulously updated, the modern laundry is equipped with plenty of storage and butcherblock benchtops, and the upper level family bedrooms share the spacious 3rd bathroom. With such a well-configured and wellpresented interior featuring every element required for exceptional family living, this property will not remain on the market for long. Plan your viewing today. Spectacular 3-storey design with impressive updates throughout Ground floor parents’ retreat with ensuite and private outdoor spa Generous lounge with vaulted timber ceilings and warm wood fire Quality kitchen with gas range, convenient island, and deck access Bonus elements including double garage and beautiful outlooks ●
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TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE DANDENONG Ranges Community Bank Group Chair, Deb Weber says the Group has been overwhelmed by the positive feedback from its Staff Grant program. “There’s nothing like getting a surprise and for community groups doing it tough the last couple of years, a $1,000 injection of funds is so welcome! We’ve had great feedback and the staff are so happy that they have the opportunity to support local groups whose members come into their branch.” Recently, Maria from our Upwey branch was able to present $1,000 to The Philanthropic Collective who provide much needed support to our hills community including support for local schools and other groups, along with running a great food program for those in need. As a non-funded hills charity funds are hard to come by and make a world of difference to the volunteers which make the difference within the community. Funding support translates into having space to not worry about how we can keep the lights on, support volunteers with fuel or pay for handling fees with Foodbank. Best of all it came as a complete surprise and sorely welcomed. We are very grateful to Community Bank Upwey for all their investment in community and our free food programs,” said free food program founder, Andrew Fillip-Gautier. ●
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Immaculately presented and updated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom log cabin, located on 5 cleared acres. Inside you’ll discover vaulted ceilings, and light-filled rooms, bask in the warmth of the open fire place and enjoy the additional wood heater and split-system, as you wander into the modern kitchen. The kitchen boasts soft close doors, and stone bench tops. The master bedroom has both ensuite and WIRs. BIRs for 2 of the remaining 3 bedrooms make storage a dream, and the laundry leads out to the rear verandah. Outside, enjoy the entertaining deck, pizza oven, barbeque area, and half a basketball court. Ample space for your pets with three paddocks, a dam and chicken shed. Extensive shedding with a 9m*6m concrete floored shed/man cave complete with wood fire heater, wood shed, external lean to, and another 6m*6m shed with concrete floor.
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Beautiful 3 Bedroom home located in Cockatoo. With new carpets and picturesque views. The master bedroom has an ensuite while the family bathroom is centrally located. The home has been freshly painted, has a new split system and a refreshed kitchen. The light-filled lounge room has vaulted ceilings, and a wood heater to keep you warm. The open plan dining/kitchen is bright and opens up to a great entertaining space with a newly painted deck and a paved area with a fire pit. The kitchen has plenty of storage, white appliances and easy access to the deck.There is a fully fenced backyard with a shed with concrete floor and power, and a low-maintenance garden with a large grassed area.
This 3 bedroom home on nearly 1/2 an acre has new fixtures and fittings, new lights, electrical, plumbing & bedroom carpets. Features include hardwood and parquet flooring, 2 split systems, and renovated bathroom designed for accessibility. 2 upstairs bedrooms have plush carpets, open plan kitchen dining space with access to the full-length verandas for undercover entertaining that leads to a large living area with views out of every window. Recently refinished back deck. Downstairs is a 3rd bedroom or home office space with powder room. Outside the house has been recently painted, landscaping with pathways, concrete retaining walls and low maintenance garden design with 2 road access, 2 bay garage + workshop with roller door, extended roof height, concrete slab and power, a chicken shed, veggie patch and various fruit trees.
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PICTURE PERFECT HOME IN IDEAL LOCATION SITUATED in a premier location that is walking distance to all that our beautiful town has to provide, this wonderful brick home will allow you to enjoy all that the Hills has to offer and provide you with every modern convenience. Nestled on just over ¼ acre there are two living areas, the lounge with an atmospheric wood fire that invites you to nestled down, relax and make the most of the beauty that surrounds. The second living area is currently set up as a dining room but would also make a great play room for children. For those who love to create a culinary masterpiece, there is a 900mm stove with 5 burner gas hot plates that will allow you to whip up a gastronomic delight. There is also a dishwasher, plenty of bench space, glide shut drawers, pantry and appliance cupboard. There are three bedrooms, the master is zoned away from the second and third bedroom and has a renovated ensuite. The family bathroom has also been renovated and features a deep bath and there is a separate toilet adjoining. Bamboo flooring, ducted gas heating and a split system all make the living even easier here. Outdoors offers everything you could want with a double carport, 4 car garage with power and concrete floor, plenty of off street parking and secure rear yard with plenty of grassed area for your children or four legged friends. If you would love to have sealed road access, be able to walk to a variety of cafes and eateries and not have to drive to primary school, kindergarten, childcare or sporting and artistic pursuits then this is the property for you. Call today to arrange your inspection. ●
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GUIDE $745,000 - $819,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Riley Nicholas 0488 501 218 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
GUIDE $950,000 - $1,045,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Riley Nicholas 0488 501 218 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
GUIDE $1,250,000 - $1,350,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
2 Town Road, GEMBROOK
5 Miller Road, Macclesfield
27 Charman Avenue, Emerald
ONE OWNER WONDER ON 1790M2
PRIME LIFESTYLE PROPERTY ON 10.43 ACRES
BOTANICAL OASIS WITH VIEWS ON 3,703M2
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GUIDE $795,000 - $874,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Riley Nicholas 0488 501 218 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
GUIDE $1,400,000 - $1,475,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438683781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
GUIDE $950,000 - $1,045,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Riley Nicholas 0488501218 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
5 Springs Street, Cockatoo
37 Westlands Road, Emerald
199 Spillers Road, Macclesfield
CHARACTER AND CHARM ON OVER ½ AN ACRE!
PICTURE PERFECT HOME IN CENTRAL EMERALD
READY, SET, BUILD ON 10 ACRES WITH VIEWS
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GUIDE $880,000 - $960,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438683781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
GUIDE $875,000 - $935,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
GUIDE $950,000 - $1,045,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Gayle Barrot 0408195767 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
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PERFECTLY MAINTAINED HOME UPON entry into this warm and welcoming home it is instantly apparent it has been carefully cared for through the years. Solidly constructed, set on splendid gardens, and certain to offer a lifetime of comfort for one lucky family, it is undeniable this home holds immense appeal. Suited to any stage of life, this singlelevel dwelling will satisfy discerning buyers with an eye for detail. The dining area and lounge are anchored by a classic copper fire and framed by beautifully landscaped outlooks. The kitchen with gas cooktop and stainless steel oven flows into the family room with polished timber floors and access to the open and covered decking. Rich with a spacious feel yet relatively low maintenance, this is a rare slice of Hills living not to be missed. Equal comfort is also provided in the 3 bright and beautiful bedrooms with builtin robes. Complimented by a luxurious bathroom with abundant storage and walk-in shower, new owners will revel in all the movein ready elements on offer. Featured extras include gas ducted heating, split system heating/cooling, ducted vacuum, double carport, and desirable garden with raised veggie beds. Situated near Belgrave South Primary School, Upwey High School, Belgrave Heights Christian College, Birdsland Reserve, and all the bustling local townships with convenient train stations, this is one of the most beautifully presented and brilliantly positioned properties available in the Dandenong Ranges today. Don’t hesitate, plan your viewing today. Lush 1,177 sqm (approx.) landscape with double carport and garden sheds Lovely lounge and dining area with large windows and classic copper fire Crisp white contemporary kitchen with gas cooktop and stainless steel oven Family room with rich timber flooring and access to the generous deck Well-proportioned bedrooms with built-in robes and a luxe family bathroom ●
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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 43 The Crescent, BELGRAVE Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 garage Price: $780,000 - $850,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Brad Conder 0422 639 115, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE, 9754 6888 24 MAIL
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15 Waratah Avenue, BELGRAVE FABULOUS NORTH-FACING FAMILY HOME
$870,000 - $950,000 4A 2B
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$690,000 - $740,000
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WINNING INVESTMENT IN PRIME BELGRAVE LOCATION
Delivering scale, style, and abundant sunlight in one wonderful home, this property is the perfect all-rounder for fabulous family living. Boasting a north-facing indoor-outdoor design on terraced, useable gardens with a convenient circular drive, this home encapsulates Hills living while enhancing your level of comfort. From the Western red cedar façade and covered verandah entry, a wow-factor awaits when you open the door.
An exciting opportunity exists here to buy the best investment in town! Currently the property has two tenants, one being a long established therapy/massage and the other a retail boutique. The current tenant (massage) has a 2 year lease in operation with one further option of 2 years and is currently paying $21,065 per annum (plus GST) plus outgoings. The boutique tenant is currently in operation on a 3 year lease with a further 3 x 3 and is currently paying $21,846 per annum (Plus GST) plus outgoings.
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Glenn Chandler
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6/16 Willow Road, UPPER FERNTREE GULLY CONVENIENCE PLUS IN A GREAT COMMUNITY
$530,000 - $580,000 2A 1B 1C
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42 Selby-Aura Road, MENZIES CREEK
$1,020,000 - $1,100,000
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In a sought after, leafy location, within an easy stroll to Maxi Foods Shopping precinct, Upper Gully train station and with the beautiful greenery of Kings Park right at your doorstep, there is simply no better location if you are looking for convenience and a great community. A low maintenance, colourful garden surrounds the paved courtyard where you can enjoy a coffee with friends under the retractable awning – perfect for that little bit of shade. A wonderful opportunity to secure an A+ location!
AUCTION SATURDAY 10th SEPTEMBER @ 3PM With sweeping vista views of Cardinia Reservoir and charming Puffing Billy railway moments from home, this property is a picturesque family oasis simply bursting with potential. With 3,277sqm (approx.) of the best land you’ll find on the market today, this is an opportunity of monumental proportions.
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with Selby Community House manager Yvette Hayes
What is something people don’t know about you? I always wanted to be a hippy, growing my own vegetables and living off the land. It didn’t happen though, I worked in the travel industry for 20 years and travelled quite a bit, then went into project management and the community sector. Maybe one day, I’ll get off the computer and into the garden. Tell us about your role as Manager at Selby Community House? In June 2022 I took over the role as Manager at Selby Community House. The house is one of the oldest houses in Australia established in 1975. It has a childcare, a playgroup, runs pre-accredited courses, forums, offers househires and delivers events such as Artspace and our local SelbyFest. My role is to support the fantastic team Suzy, Karl, Alyssa, Nikki, Jordan and Una and our wonderful childcare staff. I plan to continue the great work of recent managers Anna Reid and Tracey Van Vloten and the dozens of other Managers who have come before. I have some big shoes to fill. What has been your most memorable moment working at Selby Community House? Why? I was a trainer at the house six years ago. I recall the house being friendly and open then. Walking in the door in May this year for an interview, I truly felt at home. The Committee were welcoming, the staff friendly and it had an exhibition on at the time (Unleashed) as part of Selby Artspace and I was so impressed with the feel of the house. I recall walking around looking at Wombalana, the children’s playground, with this huge recycled wombat and the Bushfood indigenous garden thinking ‘wow, this place is such a hidden gem’.
Yvette Hayes, Selby Community House manager. 297190 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS What do you love most about working and living in the Dandenong Ranges? The environment. I have a true love for nature and am drawn to the Dandenong Ranges which is abundant in old growth forests, beautiful parks, gardens and walks and is cherished by the locals for its uniqueness. Selby Community House is also only 10 minutes from my home and on the drive to work I see wallabies, wombats and the occasional echidna. The house is in such a beautiful and magical setting. Very special !
What are some of your hobbies? I love building. My husband and I have renovated three houses, owner built one house and built a motorhome and I am currently in the midst of building a tiny house using leftover and recycled building materials. I enjoy the process of project management and searching for all the materials, I also try really hard to keep usable items out of landfill, so use these in our builds. I am using these skills to keep up with the maintenance requirements of Selby Community House, so it has come in handy. What event, past, present, or future, would you like to witness? I would love to see Lake Eyre in flood... it would be such a magical site. This huge salt pan, full of water and wildlife. Who do you admire the most? That’s a hard question. I really admire people who have resilience and fortitude. I recently headed up a project in East Gippsland supporting those impacted by the bushfires of 2020 and heard many stories of suffering and sacrifice, yet these communities also had resilience and were made up of everyday people taking one day at a time and making one decision at a time to rebuild. I truly admire them. What is an important issue in the region you think needs exposure? I have studied sustainability for eight years and can see the correlation between climate change, increased disasters in the area and an increase in more intense storms, floods, bushfires and droughts. Weather patterns are changing. This will directly impact on the Dandenong Ranges communities. Selby Community House aims to be a support hub, especially during times of recovery. We are currently setting up systems, whereby power, water, bathroom, kitchen and laundry facilities will be available to the community should there be emergency events. We want to be there when our community needs us.
THREE … facts about springtime
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The word spring derives from the 14th century but before this it was called ‘Lent’. The word ‘spring’ became most popular during the 16th century in the form of ‘springtime’, which was shortened from ‘springing time’ denoting the time of year when plants would spring from the ground. This was eventually shortened to spring.
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Some of the most common flowers to bloom in spring include wattles, lilacs, daffodils, lilies and dandelions.
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The reason spring and summer bring warmer temperatures is because the Earth’s axis starts to tilt towards the sun during these months.
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Creating better outcomes We know that the pandemic continues to place unprecedented pressure on our healthcare workers. And with unprecedented demand, we need unprecedented growth in our workforce. That’s why the Andrews Labor Government has announced a significant boost to our healthcare system. To relieve the pressure the pandemic continues to put on our healthcare system, we’re making it free to become a nurse or midwife in Victoria from 2023. More than 17,000 nurses and midwives will be recruited and trained as part of a massive hiring and upskilling initiative – building an army of home-grown health workers to care for Victorians.
The state of
affairs James Merlino MP Member for Monbulk This means that more than 10,000 students will have the cost of their nursing or midwifery degree paid for, with scholarships available for those who complete postgraduate studies in areas of need.
An evening of laughs at ELT’s latest show ELT presented a great evening of laughs, comedy and farce for their spring season. Moon Over Buffalo a story of two actors, just ask them, they tour upstate New York hoping for that one last break. It comes when a leading Hollywood producer says he will see their afternoon matinee. But! George and Charlotte, married, but there is trouble on the horizon, ELT’s opening set was the lounge room George and Charlotte’s living room, rented for the show and has their schedule of plays on the wall plus change room upstairs on audience left. There are the obligatory five doors as in every farce and this play is not only funny, but the players did a fantastic job of timing, laughs, perhaps a little tragedy which no-one noticed because they were laughing too much. The opening number was hysterical. The players were in costume for Cyrano de Bergerac in front of a curtain. When they fought their way off screen the curtains opened to the scene above. Emma Wood was Charlotte, a great performance with spot on timing and her expressions were a picture. Excellently performed. Her husband George was portrayed by Sean McKenna. An asset to ELT, working well with Wood and some of his scenes particularly with the ‘coffee’ were a sheer delight. Trevor Eccles was Paul, the couple’s manager and was in love with their daughter. A good performance and poor Paul didn’t seem to know whether he was coming or going. Roz, their daughter, was given a sterling performance by Ada Jean. A young girl who did not want Paul but was engaged to Howard. Jean certainly kept the standard of the comique play high. Ethel, Charlotte’s mother, gave a delightful performance as the deaf mother and grandmother. Some of her scenes were
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staff it – and that’s why this investment in our people is so important. Victoria is home to world leading nurse to patient ratios, we have the hardest working, smartest and most committed healthcare workforce in the world. A career in nursing is incredibly rewarding. It’s a job that literally saves lives. But we need more pairs of helping hands. This program will begin when study starts in early next year. So, if you’re in year 12 or considering nursing or midwifery as a career – now is the time to go for it. Visit Study nursing and midwifery free from 2023 at health.vic.gov.au for more information.
3000 years = pure bliss Three Thousand Years of Longing Starring Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba Rated M 4.5/5 Directed by George Miller and based on a short story by A.S. Byatt, Three Thousand Years of Longing is a heartbreakingly beautiful modern fairytale and a dazzling celebration of knowledge and storytelling. On a conference trip in Istanbul, Dr Alithea Binnie (Tilda Swinton), a solitary academic, meets a djinn/genie (Idris Elba), who promises her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. Elba is enchanting as the djinn, with a presence both humble, lordly and endlessly wise. Swinton plays a calm, composed woman who is careful not to make a frivolous wish, and the djinn’s stories open her eyes to a life beyond her lonely study. Three Thousand Years of Longing features resplendent art direction and cinematogra-
phy, and is suffused with love for stories and legends but also for science and knowledge. The film is full of vibrant visual effects, but these never overshadow the thematically-rich plot or the intense chemistry of the leads. Much of the film takes place in a single hotel room, but the djinn’s life story brings us through several turbulent eras of history, where the djinn’s loving nature and willingness to serve grapple with his desire to be free. The djinn’s existence is constrained: spending centuries among mortals or trapped in his bottle. A deep connection forms between Alithea and the djinn, but in a moving, poignant twist, their love may lock the djinn in this same cycle of constraint. A stunningly beautiful film about loyalty and freedom, full of whimsy, charm and passion, Three Thousand Years of Longing is screening in most Victorian cinemas. - Seth Lukas Hynes
CARTOON Eltham Little Theatre’s brilliant Moon Over Buffalo cast. Picture: ELTHAM LITTLE THEATRE a sheer delight. James Anderson was Howard, a nerd. Who didn’t really understand show people. Anderson gave a good portrayal of such a character and what happened to him nearly brought the house down. Eileen was played by Georgina Todd, a small role but done with flair and a good addition to the shoe. The solicitor to the stars was Richard, played by Phillip O’Brien. Another small role but without it the show could not go on. O’Brien captured the character as expected, turning in a good portrayal. A must see show which closes 17 September. Also don’t forget The Addams Family presented by CPP Community Theatre opening Friday 7 October. Bookings go to cppcommunitytheatre.com.au
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Tight finals finish Traditional local rivals Monbulk and Emerald met in the knockout 1st Semi Final of the Under 19s at Avonsleigh on Sunday morning. During the home and away season there had been little to separate these sides as they had each claimed a narrow win over the other, the Bombers getting up by 2 points in Round 1 and the Hawks saluting by a margin of 8 points in Round 10. The Hawks had close to their full squad available as a few players came back from injury and others who had played in the Seniors recently were also free to play. As usual, the Monbulk side was not short of support as the maroon and gold faithful turned out in numbers.
The conditions were a little slippery after recent rains, but the surface was firm and would allow plenty of run and skill to be displayed. Both sides attacked the contest hard and neither team was afforded the luxury of easy possessions. The resultant pressure game meant that goals were at a premium. Ben Smith put the Hawks a goal up at the first change but the Bombers responded with three goals to one in the second term to go in at the half with a seven-point advantage. Monbulk worked hard in the second half to reel in the lead but the Emerald defence
thwarted them time and again. It wasn’t until late in the last term that Emerald was able to score their fifth major and break clear to secure the win by 12 points. The loss ended Monbulk’s season but the promising form shown by this group, 8 of whom had played seniors this year, augurs well for the future, particularly with so many bottom-age players. Monbulk 3.6.24 def by Emerald 5.6.36 Best: Tully Ford, William Henderson, Patrick Snoxell, Jake Niclasen, Ziggy Hatherley, Benjamin Grimes Goals: Ziggy Hatherley 1, Benjamin Smith 1, Harry Fleming 1
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With the Under 19s eliminated, the Monbulk supporters headed over to Woori Yallock to cheer on the B Grade Netball team who were playing in the 2nd Semi-Final. Monbulk were playing Narre Warren, with the winner gaining direct access into the Grand Final. The Magpies have been the benchmark side in B Grade, as they had been in all grades, and they had only lost one match in the regular season, being to Monbulk in Round 11. This was a match that ebbed and flowed. At first, Narre Warren took control and was out by as many as 7 goals early on before the Hawks found their rhythm. In the second quarter, Monbulk dominated possession and pressured Narre into numerous turnovers, resulting in a 13-goal to 5 stanza which left the Hawks with a two-goal lead by the halftime break. Good sides are hard to keep down all day and the Magpies produced a strong third term which yielded 9 goals to 4. Some great defensive play by Georgia, Fleur and Bonnie created turnovers that weren’t capitalised on as chains of passes were broken up further down the court. The three-goal margin at three quarter-time was to also be the final margin as both sides added 10 goals in the last period of play.The Hawks had shown that they could again compete with the yardsticks of the competition and, having earned the double chance, will now play ROC next Sunday in the Preliminary Final to try and earn another shot at Narre Warren in the Grand Final. Narre Warren 39 def Monbulk 36 Best: Georgia Himmelreich, Iris de Wit, Olivia Crook Goals: Iris de Wit 29, Olivia Crook 7
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End of the 2022 season By Frank Seal Week two of the 2022 AFLOE finals series saw the Olinda Seniors facing a tough opponent in Woori Yallock with a chance to earn a spot in next week’s preliminary final. After a hardfought one-point win over Monbulk last week, the Bloods were focused on the improvements required to keep their season alive and had prepared confidently throughout the week. On a dry, overcast day at Chandler Reserve in Emerald, Olinda was aiming for an upset win over the Tigers. It was Woori, however, who did the damage early. Both teams gave themselves early chances and each looked to be on song, but the Tigers hit the scoreboard with the first major and started extending their lead in the latter half of the quarter. The Woori midfield was on top at centre stoppages, using the quarterback handball in the contest and spreading on the outside. The Olinda backs were competing and bringing the ball to the ground on numerous occasions but became overwhelmed by the Tiger’s territory dominance. Woori took a 35-point lead into quarter time.
Matthew Scharenberg marks, beating Robert Swan to the ball. Picture: ROB CAREW The Bloods had to respond and do so quickly, the defensive pressure needed to lift, and the ball use needed to be cleaner. As if on cue, Percy Hyett — continuing his red-hot form — put his head over the ball, earned a free-kick, hit up Noah Desta with a pin-point pass, and set up the Bloods’ first goal in an inspiring passage of play. From here, the Bloods were able to even up the general play and start creating their own
chances. Again, Noah Desta presented and took a forward-50 mark on the lead, before launching another set shot through the big sticks and giving the Bloods some confidence. Woori, however, successfully stemmed the flow and dominated the play, again taking control late in the quarter. Although the Bloods trailed 76-18 at the main break, the half-time message was “play with flair” and use run and dash to steady the ship. The third quarter saw the Bloods work their way into the match and dominate play in patches with fast, pressure-free footy. Star defender Matt Scharenberg was moved forward and had an immediate impact, providing quality aerial presence, and hitting the scoreboard. Captain Kelsey Currie was tough in the trenches and pivotal in defence, winning countless hardballs and rebounding off defensive 50. Callum Beattie was crucial on the last line, filling the shoes of the absent Dale Rohrmann with some fine spoils and intercept marks. Percy Hyett was brilliant up the ground, winning the footy and exploding out of contests with strength and pace. Inside 50, Lachy Taylor was getting his hands on the ball, consistently providing a contest against multiple defenders,
and clunking some big marks. With four goals for the quarter, the margin was trimmed to 42 points at three-quarter time; seemingly out of reach, but within the realms of possibility for the Bloods. It was all or nothing in the final term and the Bloods threw the kitchen sink at their opponent, battling in the contest and running hard off half-back. Olinda was slowly chipping away at the margin, targeting Matt Scharenberg and Lachy Taylor down forward. Each finished with three goals, but it was too little too late. Every Olinda player continued to fight and show great courage in their respective contests, but it wasn’t enough. Woori-Yallock produced five goals for the quarter to ultimately eliminate the Bloods 12375. The Tigers now face Wandin in a preliminary final, the winner of which goes on to play Narre Warren for the flag. The Bloods showed a fair bit of resilience and pride throughout the season and the group bonded well under coach Brendan Donovan. While the youthful exuberance within the side makes for a promising future, the focus now shifts to the preseason, where Olinda will plan to keep building in season 2023.
Colourful celebration for Montrose Footy Netball Club By Tyler Wright The Montrose Football and Netball Club will be holding their first colour run since 2019 on Sunday 11 September, as part of the club’s end of year celebrations. From 3pm to 6pm, netball and football players, their families and the wider community can take part in the obstacle course to raise funds for the club. The colour run will take place at Montrose Recreation Reserve, 950 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose. “It’s a break-up for our teams who have actually been able to compete in 14 rounds football throughout the whole of the winter season, But it’s also for the community to come in and have a great day, afternoon,”
Montrose Football and Netball Club events coordinator Rachael Hutchin said. “Fingers crossed It’s beautiful weather, but even if they get wet, It’s the joy of seeing everyone having that smile on their face and be able to enjoy it and be out there with their friends and family,” she said. To get active and colourful while supporting the Montrose Football and Netball Club, you can book your ticket online at https://montrose-football-club.square. site/product/colour-run/103?fbclid=IwA R3s4vkBd9HyffDjO4eQVXmTQEiIvqxZ_ UeWOvBYVYXXGiGlmKM1wN5g_4M Individual passes are $15, while a whole family pass is $40. For more information, contact junior.secretary@montrose.fc.org.au
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Monbulk Rangers achieve promotion to Premier League By Parker McKenzie Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club will play in the second highest tier of Victorian women’s football next year after achieving promotion on the final day of the 2022 season. After seeing off a spirited Mazenod Football Club 4-3 in the team’s last game of the season on Sunday 28 August, Monbulk finished second in the Women’s State League 1 South-East competition, winning promotion alongside first-placed Ringwood City. Monbulk Rangers coach Aaron Jones said the promotion was a testament to the hard work of the players, volunteers and coaching staff involved in the team. “I’m lost for words in terms of how much it means to everyone, it’s pretty surreal,” he said. “It was euphoric for the players on that day. To see them grow throughout the season and have an achievement like that together as a team, that’s the reason I coach.” After conceding first and equalising through Georgia Simpson before halftime, Monbulk took the lead after Simpson scored a second soon after returning to the field from the break. A mistake at the back led to Mazenod levelling the scores at 2-2 from a corner kick, leaving Monbulk’s promotion hopes on a knife’s edge. Undeterred, Simpson completed her hattrick with her 22nd goal of the season to give Monbulk the lead, before Rebekah Kelly scored what would ultimately be the winner. Mazenod clawed a goal back before the final whistle, however, it wasn’t enough to deny Monbulk the result and promotion. Club president Beau Newman said everyone was incredibly proud of the team and what they managed to achieve throughout the season. mailcommunity.com.au
Club president Beau Newman said the win was “not just an achievement for the club but for the town as well.”
Players and coaches celebrate winning promotion to the Victorian Women’s Premier League. Pictures: JACQUI HOLT/HALF TIME SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY “They are a shining light throughout the club and the best example of giving homegrown players the opportunity to show their talent,” he said. “It’s not just an achievement for the club but for the town as well to be recognized as being a part of the second-highest level of football for women in Victoria.” The result placed Monbulk on 38 points after the 18-game season, a single point ahead of third-placed Glen Waverley SC.
Jones said achieving promotion with Monbulk was the highlight of his young coaching career. “We’ve gotten this result because the club has found a good balance between being a competitive and a community club,” he said. “Having that level of competitiveness and marrying the two together, when you’re in the thick of it, it really does make the difference.” Monbulk previously played in the Victorian Premier League Women’s in 2011 but was
The Monbulk team before the game. quickly relegated back to the state leagues. Jones said while the players enjoy a wellearned break between seasons, he is already planning ahead to ensure Monbulk performs at the required level. “It’s a big achievement to go up to the VWPL, but we don’t want to just go into a league just to make up numbers,” he said. “I’d rather push for those heights than just try to stay there; we really want to be competitive again next year.” Tuesday, 6 September, 2022
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