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It’s beginning to feel and look a lot like Christmas as we start to dust off the decorations and hunt for presents to wrap. But why not do something a little different this year and give the gift of giving through a charity donation. There are many animals like Harvey at Coldstream’s Animal Aid who are receiving care while waiting for adoption. When you donate to Animal Aid this Christmas, your gift will help them deliver life-changing medical and behavioural care the surrendered animals desperately need and deserve. Why not visit the shelter or their website to donate and show your support this festive season.
CHRISTMAS IN THE YARRA VALLEY
Giving trees The holidays are often full of joy, but for many in the community, it can be a difficult time. Healesville Inter-Church Community Care Inc, the Philanthropic Collective and Holy Fools are teaming up to help struggling families this Christmas, with donation points around the Yarra Ranges where people can drop off food and goods for those in need. One drop-off point is below the giving tree at Casey MP Aaron Violi’s office, located at Suite 11, 1 East Ridge Drive Chirnside Park. Mr Violi said he was inspired to help out by Neil Taylor and Holy Fools, who he met through the Lilydale Township Group. “Once I became the MP, it just felt like a really good opportunity to use the office and to use my profile to assist Neil and also other organizations to bring more food and more hampers to help those in need,” he said. “We’re obviously going through a really significant cost of living crisis, which is what it is for a lot of people and so there are more people than ever that need assistance.” The Life Ministry Church in Chirnside Park recently dropped off 10 hampers for the donation drive and Mr Violi said it is quite easy for others seeking to contribute to take part. “We’re open at the office here from 9am to 5pm, so just come in and talk to the team here, let them know and leave food under the tree,” he said. “If they can’t make it to Chirnside I would urge people to look on the Holy Fools website, have a look at HICCCI and the Philanthropic Collective’s website as well, and donate to one of their collection points.” The best donations are non-perishable items like canned foods but also Christmas foods like chocolate and biscuits for a special treat.
Have a Merry Christmas in the Yarra Ranges.
A Yarra Ranges Christmas
Casey MP Aaron Violi with the Giving Tree. Picture: PARKER MCKENZIE Mr Violi said Christmas was a great time to take a moment to check on those in your local community. “While it’s such a joyful time for us all, not everyone is having a great time and just checking in making a phone call and saying Merry Christmas I’m thinking of you can really make a difference,” he said. “We’ve had a big three years as a community and I urge everyone to check in on your friends, neighbours and family.”
From your Christmas tree to your Christmas dinner table, you can find everything you need this season in Yarra Ranges. But it’s more than gifts and goodies – although from magical toy stores to quirky gift shops, or handcrafted home goods our local businesses certainly provide unique and thoughtful gift ideas. It’s finding your reason to have a Yarra Ranges Christmas. Maybe it’s picking the perfect tree from the same farm every year – knowing your supporting a third generation Christmas tree farming family, your children running through the pines with the farmer’s kids. Picking your own cherries, straight from the tree, and finishing the day with that once-a-year cherry ice-cream. Then stopping at the faregates on your way home, for honey, fresh eggs or flowers. Or it’s buying your traditional Christmas pudding from that one place where you know the bakers’ mother hand ties every ribbon, on every pudding. It’s the stories you find behind local businesses that make these seasonal expe-
riences become a yearly tradition, making memories for a lifetime. We’re celebrating everything our abundant region has to offer our locals and our visitors this year, supporting our local businesses and encouraging you to find your reason to celebrate in Yarra Ranges. Local businesses, trader groups and community groups are hosting a festive array of events from carols to Christmas markets – check out the Enjoy Local Calendar to discover what’s on near you – or make a day of it and explore a different slice of Yarra Ranges with a side of festive cheer. Look out for Council’s Christmas window competition, nominate your favourite businesses’ display vote for their entry and go into the draw for a hamper of local goodies. The Civic Centre and Community Links are hosting Wishing Trees this year, supporting local charities. Pop in and leave a donation under the tree. However you celebrate the festive season, you’ll find your reason to support local this season in the Yarra Ranges.
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CHRISTMAS IN HEALESVILLE
Festive buzz in the street By Renee Wood Healesville Rotary and Healesville Lions Club have come together once again to sprinkle some Christmas magic through the Healesville main street. Decorations have now been installed on the light posts for the festive season. It’s something small but it makes a huge impact for the community and it’s a way that the two clubs can give back. Rotary and the Lions both financially support the decorations, looking after storage
and refurbishments. Rotary member and past president Robert Chippindall said they aim to have every light post decorated next year. “It’s something for the community… when we’re putting them up the amount of people that will stop and say good on you for doing it,” Mr Robert Chippindall said. “Healesville is a beautiful town and it’s a nice place to live in so we like to do something like this,” Lions Club president Bert Bresser said.
Shops are also encouraged to dress up their windows to spread the Christmas cheer a further, with even a little bit of decorating going a long way to making the town look festive. The best dressed can win a prize as Rotary is once again holding its best Christmas window competition. In the competition’s sixth year as it takes on the form of a local tradition. The winners will be chosen through the community’s participation, with shoppers
encouraged to nominate their favourite display through the Healesville Rotary Club’s website. The winners will be calculated by the number of nominations received and the committee’s votes. To nominate your favourite festive window, visit https://www.rotaryhealesville.org/xmas Shoppers are also encouraged to attend the Healesville Twilight Shopping event that’s occurring for one night only on Thursday 1 December.
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CHRISTMAS IN HEALESVILLE
From great to glorious
Lots on offer for Christmas at Beechworth Bakery. trees that make fabulous centerpieces, shortbread biscuits, decorated gingerbread biscuits and lots more. “With our range there truly is something to
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Christmas in July is a common enough concept for most people. Yet for Beechworth Bakery that’s when the real Christmas season starts. As early as July, the bakehouse starts handcrafting their famous Christmas cakes and puddings to be able to keep up with demand. Made to a closely guarded recipe more than 100 years old, Beechworth Bakery’s delightful Christmas cakes, puddings and hampers not only fly out the doors of the eight bakeries across Victoria, they also get shipped around the globe. Beechworth Bakery Healesville’s manager, Kylie Bray, said that every year the bakery has to increase production numbers, and yet still finds it hard to keep up. “Many people have been buying our Christmas products for years not just for themselves but also as gifts for friends and family,” Ms Bray said. “And even people who don’t usually like fruit cakes or puddings tell us that they absolutely adore ours because they are so full fruit, so perfectly spiced, and so deliciously moist.” Beechworth Bakery’s range of hampers are perennial favourites because they offer great value and contain all the most popular Christmas products. “We often hear from our customers that unlike a lot of other hampers, every single item in our hampers is a sure-fire winner and disappears in a heartbeat the moment it’s out on the table.” said Ms Bray. The handcrafted Beechworth Bakery Christmas range includes, of course, their legendary hampers which come in four options, Christmas cakes in three different sizes plus a gluten free one, small and large plum puddings, fruit mince tarts, gingerbread Christmas
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CHRISTMAS IN HEALESVILLE
Santa to swing by market Healesville Community Market is welcoming Santa to the Sunday 4 December market with families and children invited to come and meet the man in red on the day. Santa will be in attendance from 11am to 12.30pm ready to greet local children. The market has been running on the first Sunday of the month for almost 40 years and boasts around 90 permanent stalls and about 30 casual stalls. There are wide range of stalls selling plants, clothing, jewellery, brass bells, fruit and vegetables, books, toys, coffee, barbecue poffertjes, apples, cards and paper, collectables, socks and underwear, knitwear, garden tools, moccasins, vintage, second hand times, dog treats, DVDs and lots more! Healesville Community Market is a friendly country market that allows dogs at the market
(they must be on lead). The market operates all year round except on total fire ban days. The market endeavours to support local groups with the funds raised and the market committee welcomes local groups that wish to fundraise for projects. With a vast array of stalls, the Healesville Community Market has a lot to offer customers as they wander around! The Healesville Community Market team also runs a small market in Coronation Park on the third Sunday of the month. This market has around 25 stalls and offers plants, toys, collectables, dog treats and more. Contact 0488 445 112 for enquiries. To keep up to date with the market, find it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HealesvilleCommunityMarket.
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CHRISTMAS IN YARRA GLEN
Support creators, makers It’s time to get some Christmas shopping done in style and what better place to do this than the Yarra Glen Racecourse market, tucked away in the Yarra Valley. It might sound far away, but the drive here is easy no matter where you’re coming from, and picturesque enough to distract the fussiest of backseat drivers. On arrival, you’ll be guided to a car park – no shopping centre car park rage here. And just a short walk away, the market begins. Row upon row of handmade and homegrown, locally designed pieces, sold by the best shopkeepers around. The stallholders are only too happy to stop
and chat, to tell you the story behind each piece and help guide you to the perfect present. After a couple of hours of solid shopping you’ll be feeling thirsty or getting a bit peckish, so stop and have a drink and a snack at one of the many options available – then, recharged, get straight back into it before the best bits are gone! There will be two great Christmas Markets at the Yarra Glen Racecourse Market, Sunday 4 December, 9am-2pm and Yarra Glen Racecourse Twilight Market, Saturday 10 December, 3am-8pm. Parking $5 with a small surcharge for electronic payments. We love dogs too, but please leave them at home for this one!
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Yarra Glen Carols by Candelight is returning on Saturday 17 December.
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along with the entertainment that’s available.” Singers on the night include Life Ministry Church band, Yarra Glen Primary School, Yarra Valley Ballet, Amy Watkinson, Tiana Mitchell, Molly Elmer, Tegan Martonyi, Kobi Burmeister, Anthony Gerace, Olivia G and Talei Winning. Chaplaincy Australia will also be in attendance fundraising for flood affected communities. The event is free for the community thanks to the generous donations from local businesses and the Community Led Recovery Committee Grant from the Community Enter-
prise Charitable Fund. “There’s been quite a lot of sponsorship from local businesses, so we would like to thank them for all their amazing support, without them it wouldn’t be able to go ahead.” The committee is currently looking for new members to assist with the organisation of future Carols events. If you’d like to join the committee contact ygcarols@gmail.com To find out more about what’s happening at the carols, visit the Facebook page Yarra Glen Carols By Candlelight.
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Yarra Glen Carols By Candlelight is returning this year providing a festive event for families and friends to embrace the holiday spirit. The free event will be held on Saturday 17 December at McKenzie Reserve, Yarra Glen starting from 5pm to 7pm with kids entertainment before carols begin at 7pm running until 9pm. Food trucks will also be in attendance for families to grab a bite to eat and everyone’s encouraged to bring their picnic blankets and
singing voices to sit back, relax and enjoy the festivities. The carols are organised by the Yarra Glen Carols by Candlelight Committee currently chaired by Heartland Church. Committee member Sally Marshall said there’s a lot of excitement for the carols’ return after two years without it due to Covid. “Lots of people look forward to it because they can come along and just hang out with their family and catch up with friends,” Ms Marshall said. “It’s a very social, relaxed environment
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CHRISTMAS IN YARRA JUNCTION
Give back to charities By Callum Ludwig The Christmas period is a time of giving, and community groups around the Upper Yarra are calling on residents to bring a little joy to their neighbours this festive season. Giving trees have sprung up across the region, providing an opportunity to buy a gift for a family or person in need and ensure we all have something under the tree this year, The Yarra Junction Library’s Giving Tree is set up until 5 December at the library on Hoddle Street, with toys and items for children aged all the way from babies to 18-year-olds welcomed. Gifts are asked not to be wrapped and can be priced between $10 and $20. “It’s just such a wonderful thing for families to be together and to not feel the pressure of trying to find the money for gifts or not having anything or a very small amount for their children,” Team Leader at Yarra Junction library Judy Cousins said. Yarra Junction library is also holding an ongoing book sale, with books for sale for $1 or a bag for $5 which can be an easy option for the Giving Tree. The ADRA Redwood Community Care Centre has also teamed up with Bell Real Estate, Bendigo Bank and Koha Community Cafe to provide four different locations for residents to drop off gifts for their Christmas appeal, with monetary or gift donations suitable for any age welcomed. Upper Yarra Secondary College students recently visited to donate ingredients for tasty zucchini fritters. A Christmas food appeal is also running at Professionals Yarra Valley in Yarra Junction to support LinC in helping put together a Christmas spread for families. Residents are invited to donate non-per-
UYSC supplied the ingredients for some tasty zucchini fritters. Pictures: SUPPLIED ishable items, traditional Christmas Day food or personal hygiene products at Professionals Yarra Valley at 2460 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction before 8 December.
B-F, L-R: ADRA volunteers Luke, Christian and Keren accept donations from Upper Yarra Secondary College leadership elective students Tayah Humprehey and Emily Tanner.
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while the Little Yarra Creperie will be serving up its sweet and savoury crepes, and a sausage sizzle from the Warburton Primary School. The Yarra Valley’s musical talent will also be on show, with Phoebe like the Moon kicking things off at 4.30pm followed by Awol Monks and wrapping up with the great African rhythms of Kofi Kunkpe and the Yarra Valley Drummers. On 23 December, the Warburton Advancement League will also be hosting Warburton Carols by Candlelight 2022 on the grassed area between the Warburton Holiday Park and Warburton Water World. Residents are encouraged to dust off their picnic blankets, get out their picnic baskets and warm up their tonsils for the event.
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Get into the green spirit The festive season is a time for joy, but peak consumerism can have a harsh impact on our planet. Look outside the concrete box this Christmas and opt for sustainable choices that will be easier on your hip pocket, better for the planet and will still elicit gasps of joy on Christmas morning. DECORATIONS With a bit of creative nous, almost anything around the house can be turned into a decoration. Used coffee pods, for example, make a creative adornment for presents or even the Christmas tree. Simply clean them, cut a hole in the top and thread through some ribbon or twine, and you’ve got yourself some crafty little Christmas bells, ready for hanging on a tree or decorating a gift. Cut-up soft drink bottles can be arranged into a boot shape and covered with Christmas-themed fabric to create standup stockings, ready for filling with presents. Create one-of-a-kind wreaths using the leaves and flowers you pick up at your local park or in the garden - the kids are sure to love getting involved in putting it together, and the majority of the materials used will breakdown naturally in the garden or compost after the season is over. WRAPPING There’s no need to cut corners on your gift wrapping for the sake of the planet, because there are plenty of eco-friendly ways to wrap up a gift in a way that shows your love for both the planet and the recipient. Thinking about the context of the gift can help. Gifts for the kitchen can be wrapped in a Christmas-themed tea-towel; the wrapping then becomes part of the present and can be used over and over again, rather than being thrown into landfill on Christmas night. Or, try wrapping presents in cloths, like scarves
Make your own wreath using plants from the garden or local park. or bandannas. Again, it’s a beautiful way to incorporate the gift into the wrapping. Add some leaves or flowers from the garden under the ribbon for a simple, cheap decoration. Old shoeboxes make terrific gift boxes and are a good way to reuse something you would
normally just throw out. Wrap it in newspaper to increase your recycling credentials, or ask the kids to draw their best festive pictures on the box for that personal touch. If you’re handy with a sewing machine, you can pick up fabric scraps or old clothes from the op shop and
turn them into Santa sacks, ready to fill with presents to gift to the ones you love. GIFTS When purchasing gifts, look for those with minimal packaging to immediately cut the environmental impact. Hit up local op shops or see if there is anything around the house that you can re-gift to a better home. Steer clear of cheap products that are likely to break before Boxing Day and opt for something sturdier, like gifts made of wood or metal. Farmers and craft markets are great places to pick up unique presents with less packaging and plastic - and best of all, they’re handmade, locally sourced and support small businesses. You could also try your hand at making your own gifts for loved ones. Everyone loves homecooked treats like jams, brownies, gingerbread or Christmas-themed slices. Decorate jars with a scrap of vintage fabric and twine for that old-fashioned feel. If you know there is a cause dear to your recipient’s heart, there are plenty of websites that allow you to make donations to causes around the world. From education for girls to goats for villages or tickets to charity lotteries, the options are endless - and it means you’re giving a present to not just one, but two people or potentially a whole village. Or why not opt for the gift of an experience they’ll never forget? A gift voucher for a delicious dinner out, a hot air balloon ride or a glamping trip is sure to bring a smile to your loved one’s face. If you are keen to buy something new, try websites or local shops offering sustainable options. Some, like the Melbourne Zoo gift shop, donate some of their profits towards charitable causes like conservation or assistance for farmers - so your gift goes even further.
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Alternative gifts If you still haven’t thought about what to give your loved ones this year, take a look at these options for experiences you can easily purchase online. 1. For the artsy type Victoria is known for its diverse artistic culture. If you have a person on your gift list who loves everything art and performance, then the following experiences could be just for them! A yearly pass to a gallery, museum, theatre company, ballet, orchestra or something similar. If you don’t want to go too far over budget, most of these companies offer gift vouchers. Check out places in Melbourne like the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Theatre Company or ACMI. Get them a voucher to a workshop. There are so many great places that offer workshops in art, music, dancing and many more. Either book a particular session, or gift them a voucher. Even better are workshops that include wine, like sip and sketch sessions! 2. For the adventurous type There are so many great opportunities around the state for some fun adventures. Help your
loved one to check something off their bucket list. Get them the experience of skydiving, bungee jumping, a swim with sharks, a ride in a formula one car or a tree-top adventure If once isn’t enough for them, get them some lessons in experiences like helicopter or small plane piloting, scuba diving or rock climbing. 3. For the foodie What about that person who revolves their days around food and has every cookbook under the sun? Check what cooking classes are available in their area, or organise a trip into Melbourne. Think about what their favourite cuisine is or something they may not have tried cooking before. If they’re someone who prefers to have their food prepared for them, check out where they could do a food tour. There are some great options in Melbourne and beyond. They might also like a food box subscription. There are options for boxes with ingredients to cook themselves, or boxes with pre-
made items like chocolate or cheeses. 4. For the wannabe wine connoisseur We all know someone who is enjoys a nice drop to so why not feed their love of vino? Give them a day of wine tasting at a Yarra Valley winery, or better yet, send them to a winemaking workshop or a vineyard tour. Alternatively, you could gift them a monthly subscription that sends them a selection of wines that they can tailor to their tastes. 5. For the kids There are so many great places to take the kids - and give yourself a break from entertaining them. Nothing beats a classic venue that never ceases to amaze them, something like a gift for a day at Healesville Sanctuary. Keep their imaginations running wild and their minds engaged and take a trip to Scienceworks, which also houses a planetarium, or check out what’s being screened at IMAX. No matter what you decide to buy your loved ones, whether it be a physical gift or a fun experience, it’s the thought that counts, especially after a tough couple of years.
Are you hosting Christmas this year? Or have you been asked to bring a plate or two? Trying to avoid going to the shops as much as possible? You’re definitely not alone there, with Yarra Valley residents preparing for Christmas day. Follow these tips to help make the experience as smooth as possible 1. Plan ahead Sit down and write out the dishes you’ll be making. Under each dish write down every ingredient you need, whether you have it or not. Then, using highlighters or coloured pens, colour the items you already have and in a different colour, any crossover items. Then, write your shopping list in categories of where they are in the shop. 2. Order ahead For items like turkeys and prawns, it’s a good idea to pre-order from your local butcher or seafood shop to pick up on Christmas Eve. 3. Get items early that won’t spoil Figure out a night this week you can get to the shops to get everything you will need that won’t spoil or that you can easily freeze. Foods like canned goods, spices, dairy, confectionery, drinks, frozen berries etc. 4. Brave the shops on Christmas Eve It might be hectic, but it’ll be worth it to serve the freshest dishes. You’ll only need to pick up fruit, vegetables and meat (if you didn’t already). And you have your very organised list to help you get out as quickly as you got in. Then you can sit back and relax before the mayhem of Christmas day! Alternatively, if you want to save the hassle, decide to have something different than a traditional Christmas meal! The possibilities are endless.
Add some blooming beauty to your home this Christmas Floral arrangements are a perfect way to add some colour to your Yule time table. Ensure your house is looking its festive, floral best with these popular blooms: Lilies Lilies and amaryllis are always a popular choice at Christmas in a variety of colours. Many varieties have a beautiful scent that will perfume your home. They can be placed in an arrangement with other flowers or in a vase on their own and prefer to be kept away from direct sunlight in a cool environment. Remember though that lilies are extremely toxic to cats, causing acute renal failure, so think twice before gifting them to your cat-loving friend and keep them out of reach of your own felines. Poinsettia The poinsettia has come to symbolise Christmas, and with its bright red and green foliage it’s not hard to see why. They are commonly found in pots, ready to adorn a table or bench in your house. However, they can be finicky; they don’t like too much water, but take care also to not let them dry out. If the leaves begin to turn yellow and fall off, you may not be watering it correctly. They’re native to Mexico, so they also prefer warmth and light, and make sure to protect them from wind and draughts to keep them happy for the Christmas season. Rosemary It might not be the first plant that comes to mind when you think of Christmas, but this Mediterranean herb is actually perfect for an Australian Christmas. It’s easy to grow and care for, and fills the air with a mouth-watering perfume. It can be pruned into a Christmas tree shape if desired, and best of all, pairs deliciously well with the Christmas roast. mailcommunity.com.au
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Snapshot of the CWA The Wandin Country Women’s Association (CWA) branch has been going on strong for 91 years, serving and tending to the township throughout its foundation and growth, and doing its bit for war efforts and community projects. The Wandin Station Historic Mural project has taken a historic setting in the former Wandin Station on the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail and given it some life with photo and painted murals recognising the town’s history, of which a new CWA mural is now proudly on show.
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Local Lib swings By Callum Ludwig Both the Evelyn and Eildon districts have endorsed continuing Liberal MPs at this year’s State election. Despite a Labor majority government set to form once again, it will be Cindy McLeish for Eildon and Bridget Vallence for Evelyn who will be the voice for local voters in state parlia-
ment for the next term. Both candidates expressed their gratitude for the support they received. “I’m very pleased with my result personally but disappointed with the overall result, I’m still sitting on the wrong side of the chamber. Personally, I had one of the biggest swings in my seat and while there was a statewide swing, it wasn’t big enough to convert to enough
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seats,” Ms McLeish said. “I was really thrilled to receive the support and I think it demonstrates that we have a strong vision for our local community. Votes are still being counted, but I think the vote indicates I will be the MP again for the local area. It was a good campaign and I want to pay tribute to all the other candidates locally, we all treated each other with respect which was
pleasant to see,” Ms Vallence said. Both candidates saw some of the biggest swings in the state towards the two Liberal candidates, with Ms McLeish seeing a whopping 6.7 per cent swing and Ms Vallence a sizeable 4.3 per cent. Both Labor candidates Jane Judd (Eildon) and Lorna Dent (Evelyn) were second to the winning pairing.
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Free flood assessments By Tyler Wright Yarra Ranges Council is welcoming the state government’s decision to offer a free structural assessment where eligible properties have had structures damaged or destroyed by flooding throughout the past few weeks, with vans currently operating out of Upwey and Lilydale. The information vans manned by Emergency Recovery Victoria (ERV) staff and contractors will be located at Eyrefield Park Lilydale and 4-6 Mahony Street Upwey from Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm and Saturday 8am to 12.30pm, according to Yarra Ranges Council’s Director of Planning Design & Development Kath McClusky. Staff will be able to answer questions, offer advice and organise structural assessments. ERV contractors will then undertake an initial assessment of properties to identify hazards, understand the scope and type of work required (if any), confirm the cause of the damage and assign a priority category. “All hazards posed by materials, power sources and hazardous trees must first be managed appropriately and safely. Once those have been addressed, clean-up work can begin as soon as possible,” a statement from ERV said. Once an assessment has been conducted, a report will be provided to the property owner or small business owner and local council. “Where the assessment determines that demolition is recommended, this may be coordinated with ERV regardless of whether the structure is insured,” the statement read. “Flood-affected structures that are uninsured and deemed repairable through the structural assessment are eligible for the Structural Make-Safe Program.” ERV confirmed on-site help for flood-impacted residents and business will be provided as long as this service is needed, and it will
work with Yarra Ranges Council to track community need. “This program is designed to eliminate risks flood-damaged structures may present to the health and safety of homeowners and residents, emergency services agencies, volunteer groups and clean-up providers.” Ms McClusky said Yarra Ranges Council welcomes the presence of the state government’s information caravans, and the structural impact on businesses after recent flash flooding is “unknown” at this stage. “The economic development team at
Council is here to assist our local businesses navigate the various flood assistance packages currently open for affected businesses,” Ms McClusky said. “The recent flooding was devastating for many of our businesses, and the impacts continue for businesses across the region. The economic development team at Council has been out on site to a number of the businesses across the impacted towns, providing information on support and offering assistance.” A structural assessment can be booked directly with ERV via the Flood Recovery hotline on1800 560 760, online at www.vic.gov.
au/2022-flood-recovery or in person at a clean-up hub. The hotline can assist individuals, households and businesses impacted by the recent floods to access financial and other supports; clean-up registration; temporary accommodation; mental health and wellbeing support. The Flood Recovery Hotline is open from 7.30am-7.30pm every day, with callers able to Press “9” for a translator. Local businesses are also encouraged to stay in touch with Yarra Ranges Council’s Economic Development Team as recovery efforts proceed via business@yarraranges.vic.gov.au or 1300 368 333.
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In the early hours of Friday 18 November 2022, a rare and valuable Riese & Muller ‘Superdelite’ e-bike was stolen from outside the Reefton Hotel. The bike’s owner Christopher Cobb said the bike means a lot to him. “I’m a full-time carer for my elderly mother and on my day off I ride the bike all day and go adventuring with it,” he said. Mr Cobb has owned the bike for about two years and is devastated without it. He has put up signs around Warburton and the Reefton Hotel offering a $500 for any information on its whereabouts. The bike was locked onto a bike carrier attached to a vehicle. The bike did not have a battery fitted and the e-controller for it is in the owner’s possession. This means the bike will be difficult to ride and therefore possibly be dumped. Local residents are asked to keep a lookout for the bike and report any information or sightings to Warburton Police 59662006.
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Wellbeing Officer Mark urges the community to report graffiti to catch the vandals. 3095922 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS RSL does for the community. “This place was built on the people that didn’t come home from wars and it is a memorial and it is a shrine to those people and everyone who ever wore a uniform. So please as a community look after it and respect it.” Sergeant Kirsty Swankie said police are investigating this incident and further graffiti issues in the area. “It is important that we receive reports so if
you do go down to the station and the door is locked it’s because we are out on patrol,” Sgt Swankie said. “So please call 000 or call the station and leave a message on the message bank.” Residents may also start to see letters in their mailbox from police if there has been graffiti reported in their street or area which asks for anyone to come forward with CCTV or information.
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“Slowing down, remaining alert and being extra cautious during periods of wild weather are simple, but ultimately life-saving measures that all motorists can take to protect themselves and other road users.” Poor compliance with common road rules, such as failing to give way and failing to keep left were contributing factors to fatal collisions during the 22 November to 2 December period. More than half of the collisions occurred
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on regional roads, and older drivers were over-represented, with one third of collisions involving a driver aged over 65. Police are determined to avoid a repeat of these concerning road trauma trends and are urging motorists to take extra care, with December considered one of the highestrisk periods on Victorian roads for collisions. “Police will be doing everything they can to reduce road trauma during this high-risk period, but we need everyone to do their bit,” acting A/C Goldsmith said. Victoria Police will increase its enforcement efforts and remain highly visible on roads throughout December, with a statewide road policing operation to come into effect prior to Christmas. Police will increase its focus on alcohol and drug testing and are warning all motorists to plan ahead when attending social events during the festive period. For more information and tips for staying safe on the roads visit the Road Safety page on the Victoria Police website.
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Old Warburton Road in Wesburn is set to be closed for roadworks, to help prepare it for increased traffic in the coming weeks. It will be closed from Wednesday 23 November until Friday 2 December, weather depending, while it undergoes storm rectification works. During these works, the road will be closed to all traffic from 7.30am-4pm on weekdays, with detours via Warburton Highway. Outside of these times, one lane will be open with temporary traffic lights. The works will ensure the road will be restored to feature two lanes of traffic, to prepare for more traffic along the road when Warburton Highway is closed to complete landslip repairs within the next month. Once the Warburton Highway reopens, further land stabilisation works will then be undertaken on Old Warburton Road. The works are taking place in this order to ensure that both roads are functional but also to avoid closures at the same time.
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Labor enters third term By Parker McKenzie Daniel Andrews will be Premier of Victoria for a historic third term, easily defeating the Liberal opposition despite a statewide swing against the Labor Party and predictions of a tight contest. At the time of print, the Labor Party has won at least 52 seats, seven more than they needed to form a majority government. In his election night victory speech, Premier Andrews said the last few years have been “incredibly challenging” and he would ”govern for all Victorians.” “We’ve had to make some very difficult decisions, some very tough decisions, and Victorian families right across our state have had a very difficult time,” he said. “This was a one in 100-year event and because of the tough decisions we made, and
Daniel Andrews celebrates his historic third term as Premier of Victoria. Picture: ABC NEWS LIVE STREAM as important in some respects even more important, the fact Victorians stuck together and Victorians through kindness, compassion and connection and care, looked after each other.”
would see favourable results, with Greens leader Samantha Ratnam declaring the results a “greenslide.” As postal and pre-polling votes were tallied, however, the result started leaning towards the Liberal and Labor Parties in inner-city seats, with the Greens only achieving a 0.2 per cent swing towards them and one extra seat at the time of print. Independents and parties outside of the Labor and Liberal dichotomy captured 33.3 per cent of the vote at the time of print, a considerable increase compared to the 2018 state election, where they won 26.71 per cent of the first preference votes. The Labor Party and Premier Andrews will serve a third consecutive term, the longest tenure since John Cain Jr. won three terms with the Labor Party in the 1980s.
At the time of print, the Labor Party saw a 5.8 per cent swing against it statewide, however, the Liberal opposition failed to capitalise and saw a small swing against the party. The Liberal campaign focused on the premier’s perceived unpopularity which failed to connect with the voting public. Liberal opposition leader Matthew Guy, who has now steered the party to two consecutive defeats in state elections, said in a statement he will not remain as party leader after the result. “As soon as it is clearer which Liberal Party candidates will form the next parliamentary party room, I will call them together to elect their new leadership team,” he said. “I will not be a candidate for the position of leader.” Early during the counting on election night, it looked as if the Greens and independents
Evelyn swings to Liberals as Bridget Vallence keeps seat By Callum Ludwig The Evelyn district has seen a large swing towards the Liberal party, despite an overall Labor victory in Victoria. Bridget Vallence is set to continue in her second term as Eildon MP, following a 4.3 per cent swing her way at the time of print. Ms Vallence said it was a strong result and she is really pleased to have the privilege and honour of being reelected as the local MP for Evelyn. “I was really thrilled to receive the support and I think it demonstrates that we have a strong vision for our local community. Votes are still being counted, but I think the vote indicates I will be the MP again for the local area,” she said. “It was a good campaign and I want to pay tribute to all the other candidates locally, we all treated each other with respect which was pleasant to see. I thank all of my volunteers, I wouldn’t be able to run a campaign without all my volunteers who did a fantastic job and saw the positive vision that we had for our local community and of course, the good people of Evelyn for putting their trust and faith in me to continue being their local voice in the state parliament.” With a Labor overall victory, despite the Liberal district victory, election promises made by Ms Vallence can not be guaranteed, such as: $5 million for safety upgrades to Warburton Highway in Seville East (widening and turning lanes) $5 million to kickstart the scoping works to duplicate the Lilydale rail line between Mooroolbark and Lilydale and provision for a station at Kinley
Bridget Vallence casting her vote at Wandin Yallock Primary School on election day. Picture: SUPPLIED $8 million for a new State Emergency Service (SES) Unit for the Dandenong Ranges to support Lilydale and Emerald SES capacity
Coldstream Post Office Cnr Killara Road and Maroondah Highway Coldstream Supermarket Cnr Killara Road and Maroondah Highway Coldstream Roadrunners Roadhouse Cafe 629 Maroondah Highway Healesville Real Estate Yarra Valley 299 Maroondah Highway Healesville BP Ultimate 66 Maroondah Highway Healesville McKenzie's Tourist Services 13 Old Lilydale Road Healesville Newsagent 195 Maroondah Highway Healesville IGA Supermarket 199 Maroondah Highway Healesville SW Hollis Butcher 209 Maroondah Highway Healesville Sanctuary House Resort Motel 326 Badger Creek Road Healesville Shell Service Station Cnr Harker Street and Maroondah Highway Healesville Coles Supermarket 251 Maroondah Highway Healesville Caltex 370 Maroondah Highway Healesville First National/Mark Gunther 189 Maroondah Highway Healesville Beechworth Bakery 316 Maroondah Highway Launching Place Charlie's Milk Bar 2 Centella Place Launching Place General Store 2200 Warburton Highway Launching Place Caltex Log Cabin Service Station 2000 Warburton Highway Lilydale Shell Service Station 469 Maroondah Highway Lilydale United Petrol Service Station 473 Maroondah Highway
across our region (based on direct feedback from Lilydale and Emerald SES) $15.6 million for building and facility upgrades at local schools in Mt Evelyn, Mooroolbark, Wandin North and Chirnside Park $6.6 million Wandin North Primary School new classrooms and toilets $6.4 million Birmingham Primary School Mt Evelyn new multipurpose stadium $1.8 million St Mary’s Primary School Mt Evelyn new classrooms and toilets $400,000 Rolling Hills Primary School Mooroolbark overhead sports court covers $400,000 Chirnside Park Primary School overhead sports court covers $1 million toward redeveloping Coldstream Football and Cricket pavilion $100,000 for behind-the-goals football nets at Montrose Football Club (a safety initiative to prevent children from running onto the main entrance driveway for the ball) Ms Vallence said the key issues for us remain unchanged. “I will still be fighting for our fair share out in Evelyn, the Outer East and the Yarra Valley. Certainly, a number of key road projects really do need to be addressed, such as the Maroondah Highway in Coldstream and Warburton Highway in Seville East and we need to be supporting small local businesses, particularly hospitality, tourism, small manufacturers throughout the area, really ensuring that they can do well and find the staff that they need to to survive and grow,” she said. “Of course, there are many of our local schools that need have a desperate need for upgrades, and haven’t had investment for a long time so I’ll call upon the government to match those pledges. We need strong public transport out here, we promised a review of
Lilydale 7-Eleven Lilydale Cnr Maroondah Highway 7 Cave Hill Road Lilydale Lilydale Village News Agents Lilydale Village Lilydale Coles Supermarket Lilydale Village Lilydale Lilydale Village Lilydale Village Lilydale Lilydale Aged Care 475 Swansea Road Lilydale BP Service Station 87 Warburton Highway Lilydale Eastern Laundries 2/4 Williams Street East Millgrove Newsagency Shop 5/ 3043 Warburton Highway Millgrove Millgrove Licensed Grocers 3039 Warburton Highway Millgrove Millgrove Village Bakery 4/3039 Warburton Highway Seville Woolworths Seville 568 Warburton Highway Seville Woolworths Caltex Service Station 568 Warburton Highway Seville Post Office 634-638 Warburton Highway Wandin North Fast Fuel Wandin 389-391 Warburton Highway Wandin North IGA X-Press Wandin North Plus Liquor 388 Warburton Highway Wandin North Landmark Harcourts Wandin Real Estate 1/362 Warburton Highway Wandin North Wandin Newsagency Shop 18/2 Union Road Warburton IGA Supermarket 3465 Warburton Highway Warburton K G Thomas Ply Ltd Insurance 1/3395 Warburton Highway Warburton The Valley Bakery Warburton 3415 Warburton Highway
the bus network and duplication of the Lilydale line and I’ll be watching keenly to see if the government deliver on their 2018 Maroondah Hospital promise and will be holding them to account to do that because we all need good healthcare.” Labor candidate and runner-up Lorna Dent was contacted for comment but was unable to provide a response. She did however, take to social media to thank her volunteers and supporters for the effort put into her campaign. “I am so appreciative of the hard work, camaraderie and sense of fun that you all brought to the campaign. What a ride!” she said. “Whilst the result in Evelyn didn’t go our way, I’m thrilled we have played a part in the Victorian election campaign that resulted in a re-elected Labor government. “This result is great for jobs, health, education and our environment. A government that believes in social justice, fairness and equality.” At the time of print, these were the first preference results: Liberal Bridget Vallence: 47.9 per cent, 17,089 votes Labor Lorna Dent: 32.7 per cent, 11,658 votes Greens Andrew Henley: 9 per cent, 3201 votes Family First Victoria Jeanette Dobson: 5.1 per cent, 1805 votes Animal Justice Jan Heald: 3.7 per cent, 1341 votes Independent Nat De Francesco: 0.9 per cent, 333 votes Independent Rosalie De Francesco: 0.7 per cent, 260 votes
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McLeish regains Eildon By Callum Ludwig Eildon district looks extremely likely to cement its status as a Liberal district status at this year’s State election, with Cindy McLeish set to serve her third consecutive term as Eildon MP and fourth consecutive term in Parliament. At the time of print, Eildon had shown a 6.7 per cent swing towards the Liberal Party, after only a 1 per cent margin in the 2018 election. Ms McLeish said she was very pleased with her own result but disappointed with the overall result for the Liberal party. “There’s a lot of issues that the government needs to tackle that they’ve failed to tackle so far and I’ll be on to those as passionately and strongly as ever, I do really believe that I’m a good fighter for local issues and for local people,” she said. “I’m still sitting on the wrong side of the chamber, but personally I had one of the biggest swings in my seat and while there was a statewide swing, it wasn’t big enough to convert to enough seats.” With a Labor overall victory, despite the Liberal district victory, election promises made by Ms McLeish can not be guaranteed, such as: Installing electronic 40-kilometre speed signs on the Warburton Highway outside Wesburn Primary School $200,000 upgrade for the Yarra Junction shopping strip $4 million for an upgraded pavilion at the Wesburn Junior Football Club $2 million for upgrades to the Queens Park facilities in Healesville Ms McLeish said there are a lot of the dayto-day issues that matter to individuals that need to be tackled. “I was standing at the polling booths and even at early voting and had people coming up to me and mentioning things they wanted to speak to me about after the election. I do that all the time, advocate for people to the government and the ministers to try and improve things and get their issues sorted. Roads still need a lot of investment, camping on unlicensed river frontage is something people still want to see sorted and our parks like the Maroondah Dam have been neglected and need investment,” she said. “People said to me, even people who didn’t vote for me, that I do a good job, which is nice to get that endorsement, even the couple of people handing out how-to-vote cards were talking to each other about the fact that I was a strong local member, which is encouraging.
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Regardless of how you vote, I will represent everybody.” Labor candidate and runner-up Jane Judd came late to the election party, being only officially endorsed just weeks out from the election. Ms Judd said despite the personal loss, she is over the moon with the re-election of the Andrews Labor Government. “The Big Build can continue and we will have another 4 years of doing what really matters to improve where we live and work. I am happy that the Labor government can now get on with delivering the planned election commitments in Eildon such as upgrading Eildon Primary School and Kinglake West CFA and the support for three outstanding community groups: Healesville Core; Yarra Valley ECOSS and YAVA Gallery These groups are assured to receive their grants in the near future,” she said. “I congratulate Cindy McLeish on retaining her seat. After 12 years, she was a hard competitor to beat. I especially want to thank all those who voted for me and the trust and support that that implied. It was a great honour to receive the endorsement of the ALP. I had a small but dedicated team of volunteers, too many to list, who helped me throughout the campaign and at the polling booths on election day. I owe each of you a debt of gratitude. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey. Being the local MP is a great privilege and a challenge I would have enjoyed immensely.” At the time of print 67 per cent of votes in Eildon have been counted and while the result isn’t certain, Ms McLeish’s 4919 votes and 7.7 per cent lead have seen the ABC declare the district a Liberal seat. At the time of print, these were the first preference results: Liberal Cindy McLeish: 48.4 per cent, 15,437 votes Labor Jane Judd: 28.8 per cent, 9189 votes Greens Wil Mikelsons: 10.6 per cent, 3378 votes Freedom Party Victoria Joshua Rusic: 3.4 per cent, 1079 Family First Victoria Tim Lacey: 3.3 per cent, 1053 votes Animal Justice Chloe Bond: 3 per cent, 962 votes Independent Kammy Cordner Hunt: 1.5 per cent, 460 votes Independent Robert Thornton: 1 per cent, 318 votes
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Domestic animal plan adopted By Mikayla van Loon The approval of a new four year domestic animal management plan has been passed by Yarra Ranges Council. The council has unanimously voted to approve the renewed four year plan which required action under Section 68A of the Domestic Animals Act 1994. In 2021 there were 25,185 dogs and 8,483 cats on the council’s registration database, a total of 33,668 animals. Items included in the domestic animal management plan (DAMP) relate to the responsibilities of pet owners, particularly of cats and dogs to ensure harmonious living between humans, domestic pets and native wildlife. Some of the laws under the DAMP include: Dogs must be kept on a leash in all public places, other than in areas that are specifically designated as areas where dogs are permitted off the leash Owners must ensure their dogs do not worry, threaten, rush, or attack another person or animal Dogs are prohibited on ovals and sports fields except for dog training activities approved by Council and relevant Committees of Management and within 20 metres of fixed playground equipment, fixed fitness equipment, permanent BBQ or picnic area Cats are required to be confined to their owner’s property 24 hours a day (cat curfew) Councillor Tim Heenan said he was pleased to see the definition breakdown outlining what constitutes a dangerous dog, menacing dog or a dog rush “We’ve had a lot of concern over the years and Yarra Ranges had to deal in a very big way with dangerous dogs and certainly that’s been a big focus in the last couple of years and an enormous concern with people’s inability to understand their responsibilities,” he said. “The DAMP understands that and the responsibility of pet owners.” Cr Heenan said the main priorities outlined by the community related to animal nuisances, abandonment, euthanasia and responsible pet ownership. As a well as these concerns, Cr Heenan said the report showed 37 per cent of people who responded in the consultation process were concerned about wandering cats outside their property. “We’ve gone one step further with cats. There’s been a lot of talk of the decimation of our native wildlife and birds over the years and I’ve seen it in my own environment in Mount Evelyn over the last 36 years,” he said. “Cats have a large part to play in the changing environment with the lack of small native mammals.” In 2013 council made it clear that cats could be outside but would have to remain on the owners property. Cr Len Cox moved the motion to approve the recommendation to support the acceptance of the updated DAMP. “Domestic animals are a very important part of the council and a very important part of many people’s lives,” he said. “If you go back 30 or 40 years…you can remember when dogs used to be wandering around the streets and the postie would ride his bike around delivering letters and would finish up getting the bottom of his strides torn by a niggly dog. “That doesn’t happen anymore because of exactly what we’ve got in front of us…and hopefully it will keep the animals happy too and the people.”
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$3 million build approved for town By Renee Wood The planning permit for a $3 million development in Healesville’s main street has been approved at the Tuesday 23 November council meeting after it was first deferred last month. The permit for 272 Maroondah Highway, Healesville is for a multi-storey development of two retail premises, three dwellings, and reduction in carparking requirements. The decision was postponed due to concerns over a lack of consultation between property owners and further issues discussed by objectors. The motion was deferred for a month to allow for consultation between property owners, which did occur Friday 18 November. Town planner Marius Vogel spoke for the proposal and said various things were discussed but unfortunately all concerns couldn’t be addressed. Potential overshadowing to My Little Kitchen’s courtyard had been discussed but in order to reduce shadows it would entail the removal of one of the three apartments that’s been proposed. “The owners are quite keen to provide additional housing in central Healesville so it’s not possible to remove one of the apartments,” Mr Vogel said. One of the outcomes was an offer has been made to the Grand Hotel property owner to provide some additional private screening to prevent overlooking of the beer garden. Owner of 274 Maroondah Highway, Lawrence Paratz, spoke at the last council meeting and again addressed councillors expressing his rejection of the proposal. Mr Paratz said an updated document from the proponent was quite disappointing. “In terms of the issues raised, there’s nothing more than stone walling here, a restatement of the original plan and the shadow diagrams have been provided and are easily read in a misleading way..” he said. Mr Paratz also wasn’t satisfied the car parking issue was addressed, stating that there is no right to alienate the car parks as it is a shared car park. “Both The Grand and ourselves remain absolutely committed to proper consultation – I recall there had been no consultation until the council really drove it to occur…. This initial
The planning permits for a development for 272 Maroondah Highway, Healesville have been approved. response certainly does nothing other than restate the original proposal.” Councillor Jim Child queried council officers regarding the car parking issue which they replied council has not been provided with any indication that either one or the other has more ownership or claim to those car parking spaces. Officers reiterated again it is a civil matter which is not covered by the planning conditions as it’s not part of the planning scheme. Mr Vogel said the car parking is under an owner’s corporation that is currently without a formal manager. “There are discussions if an owner’s corporation manager can be appointed to deal with a civil matter of how the nine car parks can be used,” he said. Cr Fiona McAllister moved the motion and was sympathetic with objectors concerns however, she said that the concerns aren’t planning matters and the permit does comply with
The three storey building is expected to cost around $3 million. council and Victorian planning provisions. “...It does comply and the look and feel and design, whilst we all have different tastes, is sympathetic to this area and I think will actually be a good development for this site,” Cr McAllister said. The motion was carried unanimously.
Regenerative economic plan approved By Mikayla van Loon Yarra Ranges Council has endorsed its recently reviewed economic development strategy after two rounds of community consultations. The 10 year plan will inform the growth and direction of the shire until 2032, with the aim of supporting business, the environment and communities. Some of the key financial targets of the council’s over the next decade include a 15.5 per cent increase in economic growth from $7.9 billion to $9.1 billion; creating an additional 1,430 jobs to raise local jobs to a total of 57,323; and a 70 per cent satisfaction rate in the council’s leadership. Councillor Andrew Fullagar moved the motion to approve the refreshed and community informed plan at the Tuesday 22 November council meeting. “It’s an essential strategy and an important one. This time there has been a major shift in our focus and that is towards a regenerative economy and purpose driven, sustainable growth rather than growth for growth’s sake,” he said. “The aim is to improve the quality of life in the Shire in a productive and efficient economy.” Two different consultation processes were conducted in the lead up to the report, with one held between October and December in 2021 and the other in August and September this year.
Yarra Ranges Council endorsed its economic development strategy at the 22 November meeting. Picture: YARRA RANGES COUNCIL This was done to engage a broader range of stakeholders and demographics in the overall feedback, which resulted in some language changes and other inclusions in the report. Cr David Eastham said this was particularly important to ensure young voices were heard and included and thanked the young people who submitted their thoughts. “It was really important that we did go back out and target some of our younger people to hear what their thoughts were,” he said. “That highlights the willingness from the young people to get involved in important documents and decisions.” For Cr Eastham and Cr Fullagar the eco-
nomic strategy reflects the community values, its strengths and the ability to support community efforts, while allowing the environment to thrive. “To me the importance of this strategy is that it sets a really clear vision on how we will regenerate the Yarra Ranges, making the most of opportunities and helping businesses in particular,” Cr Eastham said. “We should aim for better collaboration between our business partners and council and I think these are all very important shifts and I strongly recommend that we support this strategy,” Cr Fullagar said. The motion was carried unanimously. mailcommunity.com.au
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Australian first at Angliss By Parker McKenzie The most likely time for a woman to develop a mental health problem is during pregnancy and In the first year after the baby is born. That’s why Eastern Health has become one of the first organisations in Australia to use the iCOPE application, developed by the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) to help screen and identify mothers at risk of perinatal depression and anxiety, at the Angliss Hospital in Upper Ferntree Gully and Yarra Valley Health in Healesville. Founder and Executive Director of COPE Dr Nicole Highet said the registered charity is the peak body for perinatal and postnatal mental health in Australia. “We’re the developer of the national guidelines and looking really our focus is on how we can use innovation and technology to make a more sustainable way to delivering best practice and make sure we’re identifying women early,” she said. “Part of that work for me was initially getting a very small grant from a donor to develop the iCOPE screening platform. From there, we got a larger grant to trial in a single Maternal and Child Health Clinic in Melbourne, and then we got money to roll it out across two different municipalities in maternal and child health. “From the results of that we then took it to the prime minister at the time, Scott Morrison, who committed to making this available across all public maternity hospitals, and maternal and child health clinics.” The digital mental health screening program works through a link sent to a mobile phone just prior to an appointment. The participant answers a series of questions in relation to how they are feeling and to identify behaviours or past experiences that may be an indicator of risk of mental health issues.
Eastern Health Midwifery Unit Manager Sarah Darlison discusses mental health screening with a pregnant patient. Dr Highet said the ability to answer the questions on a mobile device prior to an appointment was an innovation that was made during the Covid pandemic because people weren’t able to attend appointments. “We found that that they gave women more privacy and more confidence to answer questions on their own device,” she said. “We’re able to identify someone who is at risk and what supports can be put in place early through that screening process.”
If the person using the program is indicated to be at risk, they are referred for a mental health assessment with their GP or a hospital. Dr Highet said the screening itself is an education process. “It gets people to self-reflect when they’re answering those questions, not only about how they’re feeling now but also about reflecting on things in relation to their past or their family history or personal history and just being aware that those things might increase
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their vulnerability,” she said. “From a screening, we also link people to what we have a new app that provides women with information and education for each week of their pregnancy and the first year after having a baby. And that’s downloadable from the App Store or Google Play.” For more information on the iCOPE digital screening program, visit www.cope.org.au/ health-professionals/icope-digital-screening/
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National park proposal By Callum Ludwig A world-renowned mountaineer and conservationist joined a leading Australian forest ecologist and local environmentalists in the Yarra Ranges in support of the movement to end native forest logging and create the proposed Great Forest National Park (GFNP). Rick Ridgeway joined the group on the Myrtle Gully Walk in Toolangi as part of his two-week stay in Australia. Mr Ridgeway said we as human beings are facing two existential crises that are very interconnected and they’re both rooted in the fact that there are just too many people on the planet using too much of the planet’s limited resources. “We’ve got climate change on one hand and species extinction on the other, but one of the key ways of solving them both at the same time is through the conservation of natural areas of forests, like the one that would be encompassed in that proposed Great Forest National Park,” he said. “It creates an enormously important carbon sink for the partial solution of climate change and protects the biodiversity of our planet. For me, as an environmentalist who is privileged enough to travel around the world, when I come to places like this, I just feel their specialness and their magic, so it is a privilege to come here and meet everybody here who dedicates their lives to try and save and conserve a place like this.” Recent court cases brought by the Warburton Environment and Kinglake Friends of the Forest groups have delivered landmark decisions that will further protect native endangered species like the Tree Geebung, Leadbeater’s Possum and Greater Glider. Mr Ridgeway said losing an environment like this would mean future generations are going to see a devastated area and really not know what they’ve lost. “It’s our responsibility to conserve this not just for ourselves, but all the human beings who are going to follow us as well as for the flora and fauna who live here,” he said. “I just want to extend my hope to the Australian citizens who live around this proposed Great Forest National Park to really understand what a marvellous gemstone they have right in their own backyards. It’s the hope of us visitors who are so appreciative to come here and see things like the famous Tree Geebung, that you’ll all rally together to support the creation of this national park and save this wondrous place.” The Great Forest National Park proposal was born in the local community following the Black Saturday fires in 2009, as a way to save what forest remained and protect the biodiversity, including critically endangered species such as Victorian emblems like the Leadbeater’s Possum and Greater Glider. Founding member of the proposal and Toolangi resident Sarah Rees said after the Black Saturday bushfires, people were grieving.
L-R: Professor David Lindenmayer, Rick Ridgeway and Sarah Rees at the entrance to the Myrtle Gully Walk.
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The Great Forest National Park could protect local sites from logging.
The group walked along the weaving track.
The fog rolling in to the Myrtle Gully Walk.
“There was a real sense in the community of a mixture of feeling betrayed by the forest that they love, but also feeling incredibly passionate and committed to protecting it with a new vision,” she said. “We looked at the work of Professor David Lindenmayer and his team and saw that this land is fractured. There was some really important reporting coming out from burned area emergency response team at the time saying to protect it because this is one of the last green areas, but that we can package this all up as a national park because people will want to come to see it and enjoy it.” Members of the Friends of the Leadbeater’s Possum, Wildlife of the Central Highlands, Environmental Justice Victoria and Friends of the Earth Melbourne groups attended the forest walk, along with Wurundjeri Elder Perry Wandin and Prof. Lindenmayer from the Australian National University in Canberra. Prof. Lindenmayer said he first started coming to work in the Central Highlands in 1983 and other than a short period though
1985 to 1986, he has worked here constantly ever since. “I come down four or five times a year, and have someone who works in Healesville every single day so I am very connected to this place. When I first started coming here, Healesville, Marysville, Warburton and Alexandra were all timber towns but now most of those places have lost their mills, and the area is a tourist domain and we need the infrastructure to support that,” he said. “There’s enormous potential, but not the investment to support the infrastructure and manage it well, Victorians and Australians are screaming out for places to go, and tourism and recreation, but you’ve got to provide the infrastructure for them to do it. The New Zealanders do it really well, they exited native logging 20 years ago and invested in their tourism, infrastructure and plantations and they’ve taken off.” The current Victorian Government’s plan intends to end native logging by 2030. “There is an enormous opportunity to
come and see absolutely majestic forests and have an amazing experience in the Yarra Ranges. Some of the tallest flowering plants on the planet and almost all of Melbourne’s water supply is from here, yet it is largely unknown,” Prof. Lindenmayer said. “We’ve seen in Western Australia and Tasmania that it can really revolutionise these regional economies, and people travel four or five hours from Hobart for it, while this is only an hour and a half from the MCG.” The Central Highlands region is located around Healesville, Kinglake, Toolangi, Warburton, Marysville and Woods Point. Recently 80 trail runners ran the inaugural Great Forest Trail Marathon, raising over $55,000 to fund the GFNP proposal and local environmental and First Nations groups’ efforts to protect the area. The two trees that primarily make up the Myrtle Gully Walk are the Myrtle Beech and the Sassafrass, along with old-growth eucalyptus trees on the outer, which all are key fire breaks and prevent spread in the event of bushfire.
Amendment for Redwood Forest heritage protection By Callum Ludwig Yarra Ranges Council is seeking an amendment to further protect and safeguard the future of the Cement Creek Plantation site, affectionately known locally as the Redwood Forest. Yarra Ranges Council is seeking to adjust the mapping of the site’s Heritage Overlay to better reflect the important aspects of the forest and ensure appropriate land use and development controls are in place. Discussing it at the Tuesday 23 November Council meeting, Mayor and O’Shannassy Ward Councillor Jim Child said the site is close to his heart and this was one of the most comprehensive reports of it he had ever seen. “We’ve got a forest up there that is frequented by so many visitors, even though there is no advertising there, certainly in the last few years people have gotten to know about it through social media and the 8 MAIL
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like,” he said. “It’s really put a spotlight on the place but you’ve also got to protect it. We have significant works that are starting to take place now with the redevelopment of the bridge and access into the Cement Creek Plantation and then the significant works that Parks Victoria is going to do along with Melbourne Water to further protect the site.” The plantation is considered historically, aesthetically and technically significant; Historically, the plantation is the history of two stages of forestry experimentation and research conducted by the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) in the Upper Yarra as part of a 1920s and 1930s revegetation program and the 1960s and 1970s as part of the MMBW’s post hydrological research. Aesthetically, the ‘striking and imposing’ landscape created by the Redwood trees, systematically and symmetrically aligned, along with being to the Yarra River means the plan-
tation is considered a distinctive landscape feature. Technically, the forest stands as a demonstration of post-hydrological research into canopy interception. Deputy Mayor Sophie Todorov said she was fascinated by the whole report. “I was just having a look at the depth of research, and almost that grounds-proving that has taken place to seek this amendment. I’m really passionate about ensuring that we have these sites of historical significance, and we shape the future use and development of that land which is so important,” she said. “I support the recommendation today, I feel that this was a really important amendment to be made, ensuring that there’s the revision of the mapping to include the whole area, update the statement of significance, update the place description and noting that the site also meets three of the Heritage convention criterion.”
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50th Anniversary Rainfall from April to October was below or very below average across large stretches of Australia and Victoria. Pictures: BOM
High temps, more events By Parker McKenzie CSIRO has released the biennial State of the Climate report, revealing changes to weather and extreme weather events are occurring at an increased pace around the nation. The report, published every two years, analyses the year-to-year and long-term changes in Australia’s climate using climate research and observations. It reveals Australia has warmed, on average, by 1.47c since 1910, there has been an increase in extreme heat events and the country is projected to experience continued warming, a decrease in cool season rainfall, longer periods of drought and a longer fire season. CSIRO Climate Science Centre Director Dr Jaci Brown said concentrations of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are at the highest levels seen on earth in the last two million years. “The concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are continuing to rise, and this is causing Australia’s climate to warm,” Dr Brown said. “The warming of our oceans is contributing to longer and more frequent marine heatwaves, and this trend is expected to continue into the future.” The report also shows heavy rainfall events are becoming more intense and they are expected to become more frequent in the future. The Bureau of Meteorology’s manager of climate environmental predictions services Dr Karl Braganza said the report projected increased air temperatures, more heat extremes and fewer old extremes in the future. “Australia’s climate has warmed on average
In 1965 a group of Upper Yarra residents met to establish a Society for the collection and preservation of local history. The group held their first meeting at the Green Gables Chalet in November 1965 as the Warburton and Yarra Valley Historical Society, soon to be officially named the Upper Yarra Valley Historical Society (UYVHS). The aims and objectives included the following: to collect, exhibit and preserve any items of sufficient interest appertaining to past events or personalities of the Upper Yarra Shire District. In 1967, the society applied to the Victorian Railways to stop demolition or removal of the Yarra Junction station building as the new society had hoped to restore the building as an historical part of the Upper Yarra Valley. The application was successful and the society began having their meetings at the station in 1969. After some cleaning and a donation of a large oval table from the old Upper Yarra Shire Council Chambers, which became part of the first exhibition space, the Museum officially opened on December 10th 1972. Today, the museum is open every Sunday and most public holidays and is still run by an amazing team of volunteers. There have been many changes over the 50 years including extending the main station building, restoring the station master cottage, preserving the Yarra Junction Lockup and old Powelltown police station and much more. Even the original “Goods Shed” still stands. As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations we are opening the museum to all on Sunday December 4th from 10am to 4pm – FREE ENTRY. The day will include blacksmithing and leather work demo’s along with vintage hand tool preservation display to demonstrate trades of the past showing us all how it was done “back in the day”. So come and see us to help us celebrate and enjoy a step back in time while you are there.
Both the temperature and the oceans have warmed since records were first kept in 1910. by 1.47 degrees since 1910. We’ve seen contrasting rainfall trends across the north and the south of the country,” Dr Braganza said. “There’s been an overall decline in rainfall between April and October across southern Australia in recent decades, but in northern Australia, rainfall has increased across the region since the 1970s.” Steve Meacher, who has previously written reports for Yarra Ranges Council about the state of the local environment, said the future isn’t good if climate change continues. “In order to survive, species will need to migrate south or higher up mountains and here in Australia, we don’t have very high mountains,” he said. “Basically what happens is species migrate out of existence. That’s one of the reasons why we’re keen to support a great Forest National Park in the central highlands of Victoria, Healesville is basically the gateway to that area.”
Warming temperatures mean La Nina years are now warmer than El Nino years in the 1980s. mailcommunity.com.au
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Dixons Creek Community Hall now has a public defibrillator accessible in times of emergency.
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A presentation explaining the device was shown to the local community.
New life saving device By Renee Wood A public defibrillator has been installed at the Dixons Creek Community hall for easy access for anyone to use in times of emergency. The Zoll 3 fully automatic AED is now placed on the outside wall near the playground. Defibrillators are used when someone is in cardiac arrest and it sends an electric pulse or shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat. Dixons Creek Community Group Inc Manager Allen Koochew said this life saving device was chosen for its usability. “The fact that it’s a fully automatic defib that self explains how to operate it which means you do not need to have a St John’s or Red Cross qualification to be able to use, it teaches you everything step by step as you go through it,” Mr Allen Koochew said. The new device was possible following a successful grant application with the Valley Community Recovery Committee. The community was invited to a presentation at the Dixons Creek Community Hall on Sunday 20 November to learn how to use it. “If there’s somebody at the playground or the oval reserve, we have a lot of passing traffic there because of the public toilets and the a lot of traffic stop and stay and there’s potential
that there may be a need for one in that area when it’s available to the public,” he said. It’s expected to be of benefit anyone passing by but also be of use to anyone who close by who goes into cardiac arrest in the surrounding area, with up to 300 households in Dixons Creek and 700 in Steels Creek. It will be listed with the GoodSAM Responder app which is a free global smartphone app that alerts users to someone nearby in cardiac arrest and asks them to assist. Triple Zero (000) communications centre are immediately notified through the app and an ambulance will be dispatched. Mr Koochew is a Dixons Creek CFA member and encourages locals to also sign up to the Emergency Plus app that uses your phone’s GPS to pinpoint your location to provide this to Triple Zero. “The amount of time we hear people giving wrong addresses and instead of taking 5 to 7 minutes to arrive at a scene, it takes half an hour 45 minutes while people are chasing around trying to find out where the call is coming from.” The Dixons Creek CFA also has defibrillators which the community can ring the CFA directly for in times of need. The defibrillator is now installed at the hall at 1659 Melba Highway, Dixons Creek.
The community came together for a presentation event on Sunday 20 November.
Carers encouraged to join local support walking group By Renee Wood Carers are encouraged to join a local support group which is using walking to generate social and practical connections. Pathways for Carers holds a Healesville walk monthly to provide an opportunity for carers of people with a disability or mental illness to connect with other carers, nature and learn about local support and services. Mandy Grant has been attending the walks for a few years now and said it’s great way to hold a support group and to be able to share information. “They’re really good for sharing information, and the actual walk you’re doing something healthy and you can talk one on one or in a group of three as you’re walking along,” Ms Grant said. The carers set out from Beechworth Bakery and walk around Healesville before returning to the bakery for a free coffee and cake. Special guests are also booked in for varying months who may highlight different services or even different groups from the Healesville area. The end of year walk coming up in December is connecting with the Healesville Community Garden to share with carers how they can get involved in the garden. Tracey Wannet has only recently joined and said the guest speakers are very beneficial. “It’s not always speaking about disability either, we had a lady come and talk about all the trees and the broken river and the park 10 MAIL
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The carers meet and finish the walk off at Beechworth Bakery. and all different stuff,” Ms Wannet said. Yarra Ranges Council disability inclusion officer Amanda May would like to encourage more carers to come along for the end of year walk and walks into the new year.
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Ms May said the council and a Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH) representative is always on hand to provide support and referrals. “I constantly make sure that they’re con-
nected to carers support,” Ms May said. “A lot of carers think they’re not as badly off as other carers so they don’t want to ask for help, and I don’t want to see carers leaving it too late where they’re completely overwhelmed and exhausted.” The end of year walk will be held on Wednesday 13 December from 9.45am to 12pm, meeting at the Beechworth Bakery before walking to the Healesville Community Garden for a tour. Other local organisations in attendance will include HICCI, Healesville library, Healesville Connect, and VMCH Carer Supports will bring along the Summer Carer engagement program. Walks start at 9.45am on the fourth Wednesday of every month except December (third Wednesday). Meeting at the Beechworth Bakery, 316 Maroondah Highway, Healesville. Dates for 2023 are: 22 February 22 March 26 April 24 May 28 June 26 July 23 August 27 September 25 October 22 November 13 December Free coffee and cake after each walk sponsored by VMCH and Beechworth Bakery.
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Seville proves cut above By Callum Ludwig A long-running family business in Seville has been recognised for its top-quality produce. Seville Butchers won first prize for its ham on the bone and chicken, cheese and spinach sausage, took the runner-up spot for its bacon, beef sausage and kabana and third for its pork suasage in the Melbourne category of the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) awards. Natasha Venizelos is part of the fourth generation of the family at the Seville Butchers and said her family and the team felt really good after receiving the awards. “A lot of different tips and tricks of the trade have been handed down over the years and we use a lot of the older, more traditional forms of butchering, which I think is part of why we won,” she said. “I think the other big part is that we use as much local produce as we can local from the Yarra Valley. Our ham on the bone, for example, comes from Yarra Valley Gin Pigs [Yarra Valley Berkshires] in Dixon’s Creek, our beef comes from Smith and Jackson near there as well and our lamb from Yeringberg. We’ve k made all these connections with the farmers to have free-range pasture-fed produce and meat that’s from the Yarra Valley.” Apprentice at Seville Butchers Cody Brasser also recently competed in an apprentice of the year competition, so the future of quality meats in Seville is secure. Ms Venizelos said they have an amazing team around them at the Seville Butchers, “It’s important to have that sense of community you get from employing people from the community, and it’s really important to be a big fan of shopping local wherever possible and supporting all the small businesses in the town,” she said. “My brother has gone on to become one of
Natasha Venizelos, Cody Brasser, Leanne Stewart and Christopher Venizelos at the awards night.
L-R: Grant Vernon, Christopher Venizelos, Leanne Stewart, Ken Boeder and Cody Brasser at the Seville Butchers. Pictures: SUPPLIED the main butchers now, and he learned from my grandfather. My mum has also been in the business her whole life, taking over from my
grandparents Ken and Dorothy Stewart when I was one and now I’m 34.” With Christmas coming, a good quality
The final haul of awards for the Seville Butchers. local butcher is a great community asset to have. Seville Butchers are taking Christmas orders until 14 December, in-store or online.
Wandin CWA recognised by new mural By Callum Ludwig After celebrating its 91st anniversary earlier this year, the Wandin branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) has been immortalised in town. A new mural depicting some of the historic contributions from the branch over the years has been installed as part of the Wandin Station Historic Mural project on the Lilydale to Warburton Trail. Wandin and Wanallock CWA branch members visited the murals to watch the installation and the President of the Wandin CWA branch Lyndall Rowe said it’s really good to have the CWA represented. “Hopefully people will realise that the CWA is here and see the community service we’ve put in here over the 91 years and recognise just how much we’ve done, the mural project is really lovely, and it’s great to see so much community involvement,” she said. “Hopefully it encourages new members as well, we are always looking for and welcoming new members.” The mural depicts a chronological order of significant events or practices in the history of the Wandin CWA branch and was painted by artist Mary Newham. “It starts with the group of girls who ran a princess carnival which raised money to build the hall, then it shows ladies who walked with their children to meetings because cars weren’t common then and it was also the Mothers and Babies centre at the time,” Ms Rowe said. “The next shows when the hall was used as a war office, and ladies knitted socks and so forth to send to soldiers. The bus represents the holiday house they used to own in Somers, where they would go for outings.” “Then there was the choir, which was successful and ran for about 20 years, the ladies doing craft for hospitals, ambulances and fire relief, the Devonshire tea and scones follows, of course, the introduction of guest speakers and finally front and centre is our hall.” The Wandin CWA mural can now be found at the old Wandin Station on the trail, alongside four other new murals installed by Gavan McIntyre. Wandin and Wanallock CWA members appreciate the Wandin Seville Branch of the Bendigo Bank for the opportunity to have a mural to tell the story of 91 years in the Wandin. mailcommunity.com.au
Cailie hard at work on her duck pond. Picture: SUPPLIED
Wandin and Wanallock CWA members with the new mural.
The newly-installed mural.
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Gavan McIntyre installing the mural.
Warburton local cleans up awards Warburton resident Cailie Coney entered into three sections of the Lilydale and Yarra Valley Show’s art competitions, submitting pottery, art and needlework. By the end of the judging, she had won in every category and was also the overall winner. Unfortunately, she arrived just too late for the handing out of the ribbons and to accept her trophy. Cailie does pottery at Cornell Potteries, where she worked on her awardwinning Duck Pond, in Warburton on Thursdays, art therapy on Mondays and does art, craft and pottery at home after work and weekends. On top of her dedication and interest in art, Cailie is also a Volunteer at Yarra Valley ECOSS in Wesburn and Forever Friends Animal Sanctuary in Gladysdale. Tuesday, 29 November, 2022
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Deserving role models By Renee Wood Healesville Primary School has announced it’s school captains for 2023 with Ruby and Madison taking up the role. The soon to be grade six students were chosen due to being stand out role models. Principal Tracey Robertson-Smith said they have been great students always following the school values. “They are very helpful, they follow our school values really well - they’re actually outstanding role models, but they are caring,” Ms Robertson-Smith said. “There’s lots of evidence of different times throughout this year that they’ve been really considerate and kind and caring of other kids.” Madison said she’s most excited to lead the assemblies, which is one of the duties of a captain. “I like speaking in front of a lot of people and helping people… You have to greet guests and show leadership, speak at assembly,” Madison said. Ruby said she enjoyed the application process and was thrilled to be named as the next captain. “I am a good role model and I show leadership and I’m part of many communities,” Ruby said. The incoming school captains said it’s a role they’ve always wanted to be in and they have always looked up to their school captains in the past. Ms Robertson-Smith said it’s a great opportunity for leadership and building self confidence. “They’ve got to lead, they’ve got to be present, they’ve got to speak to the whole school community, not just the students but the adults. “Being a captain, whether it is school captain or curriculum captain or a house captain, actually can set you up for moving into secondary school and gives you more confidence.”
Principal Tracey Robertson-Smith with the incoming school captains Ruby and Madison.
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McKenzie King and Bluegum Playspaces to be renewed By Callum Ludwig Yarra Ranges Council is creating concept designs for a new and improved McKenzie King Playspace in Millgrove and Bluegum Drive Playspace in Badger Creek. Community consultation is open until Wednesday 30 November, with residents encouraged to provide their feedback on what they would like to see done to renew the spaces. Committee Member of the Millgrove Residents Action Group (MRAG) Kate Baselier said the ways kids play has changed over the years and the space was due to keep up to date. “It will be a nice and vibrant space where people like to go with their children and enjoy the playground, but it’s not only for children, it will also be an area hopefully, adults spend some time during the day, for a picnic 12 MAIL
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or a walk. One of the key things people have wanted to see previously was more equipment for toddlers, such as the spring riders and suitable swings,” she said. “In 2018, there was talk from us about renewing it and we did;t get enough feedback at the time so it is important that the Council knows what the community wants. People often feel that our ideas and suggestions aren’t taken on board but they definitely are. Due to their local-level playspace status, large infrastructure such as shelters, toilets and barbeques will not be provided as part of any upgrades. The consultation survey only takes five minutes and asks questions about what residents would like to see suggestions for access, new activities and why playspaces and parks are important to them. Yarra Ranges Council sought a contribu-
tion from the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund to deliver the McKenzie King Playspace Renewal upgrade back in July 2022, and $150,000 of the estimated $350,000 project cost was granted. Currently, the McKenzie King Playspace consists of the main structure under a huge oak tree with a spiral slide, wave slide, big curved climber with circles, tunnel, climber, walkways, chain traverse, shop front, spiral ladder, curved ladder, abacus, monkey bars and flying fox. There is also a smaller structure with a wave slide, shop front, rigid frame ladder, cubby seat, tic-tac-toe and tunnel and separately two springers, a see-saw, swings and shaded seats and tables with minimal grassy area. The Bluegum Drive Playspace has a small colourful structure with a curved slide, spiral ladder, climbing wall, walkway, steps
and abacus. Separate from the main structure. there is also a train springer, spinning lotus flower with a hand wheel, a plastic basketball hoop and swings as well as shaded seats among the Bluegum trees. The Millgrove Residents Action Group 2015 Community Action Plan highlighted goals to install or upgrade security plus toilets, park equipment, shelter, fencing and CCTV cameras at McKenzie King Park. As of Thursday 24 November, 80 people had responded according to the Millgrove Residents Action Group, with hopes of reaching 100 by the time consultation closed. In the start of the new year, MRAG will organise with Council to have a pop-up event in town, in which the concept design of the new play space will be presented and feedback can be given by the community. mailcommunity.com.au
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Festival not to be missed By Mikayla van Loon The finishing touches have been placed on Lilydale’s first major Street Fair, bringing together nearly two years worth of ideas and organisation thanks to some committed locals. Event organisers Bec Rosel and Sharyn Manning are looking forward to seeing the community out and about at the Fair on Saturday 3 December after all the hard work that has gone into the preparations. “We’re all so passionate about Lilydale, about our organisations and about the township,” Bec said. “I’m very excited for the day to come…and to see all the smiles on people’s faces. It’s going to be an exhausting but exhilarating day and I’m just looking forward to seeing it all finally happen and to have completed it and be like ‘we did it’.” Bringing together schools, scouts, 65 market stalls, roaming entertainment, local sporting clubs and more to the Main Street of Lilydale, it will be packed with things to buy, do and see. So far the response to the Fair has been overwhelmingly positive, with Bec saying there could have been many more stalls but with limited resources and space, there had to be a cap of 65. “Space was our biggest challenge but we do hope to grow it…we’ve literally run out of space, we could have had 100 stalls. We had so many people apply but we just can’t squeeze them in,” she said. With support of volunteers and members from the Lilydale Township Action Group (LTAG), as well as a number of people and entertainers giving their time to the Fair, Bec said she was extremely grateful to have had the support of the town. “When you first think of an idea, you don’t know if it’s going to take off or not and how people are going to take it on board and run with it and thankfully they have.” As much as the Fair is about bringing people together and supporting the township of Lilydale, Sharyn said it’s also about teaching people what the town has to offer. “We’re trying to bring people to Lilydale, to learn about Lilydale, attract them to Lilydale,
Lilydale Street Fair organisers Bec Rosel and Sharyn Manning, as well as LTAG president Neal Taylor are looking forward to bringing life to Lilydale. Picture: MIKAYLA VAN LOON teach them, if they don’t live here even, about the history of Lilydale,” she said. “It’s people coming and going, ‘Oh, wow I didn’t even know this was in Lilydale. I didn’t know Lilydale had this club or this organisation’,” Bec added. “Maybe they’re learning about the people and the businesses and the groups and organisations in Lilydale that they can connect with once they’ve learned about them and maybe be a bit of an aha moment that actually Lilydale is a lot bigger and more diverse than they initially thought.” Creating a sense of pride of place is what Bec and LTAG president Neal Taylor said was an underlying concept of the Fair, to really
help change the perception of Lilydale from ‘the end of the line’ to the ‘gateway to the Yarra Valley’. “We know the benefit that fairs or festivals have from the other attempts there have been in running a street fair, they were very small, whereas I think this one’s a little bit more organised and a little bit bigger and more encompassing,” he said. “The idea is that we want to get the community to recognise what’s here and to be passionate about Lilydale and to learn to love Lilydale.” Neal said Bec’s passion was infectious and has been the driving force behind the Lilydale Street Fair and that vibrancy is something Bec
wants to pass onto the community. “We want it to be a really vibrant feel. We want people to come to the Fair and feel energised and feel motivated and feel proud of Lilydale,” Bec Said. “We lack a sense of pride here from business owners, from residents, and unless we get that sense of pride, that sense of place and belonging from the people in the area I don’t think we can grow Lilydale the way that we see it could.” The Lilydale Street Fair will kick off at 11am, starting with the parade through Main Street and Clarke Street. There will be live entertainment all day until 5pm.
Local runners ‘raise the roof’ for Cambodian families By Callum Ludwig A number of Yarra Ranges residents are set to take off in more ways than one, running a half marathon in Cambodia for a locallyfounded charity. Woori Yallock resident, founder and chair of One Family at a Time Jenny Jackson is going with her husband John, Mum Isabel Lynch, Lilydale residents Mak Sawa and Kylie Dealy, Mt Evelyn residents James and Tracey Williams, Kilsyth resident Tracey Mattingley and more. Ms Jackson said she and John founded the charity in 2014 after a backpacking trip to Cambodia. “We fell in love with the country and the people and the poverty and hardship they face was an eye-opener for us about just how lucky we are really. I’m a registered nurse and could see just the stunting in the growth of children and adults through malnutrition,” she said. “The average girl only goes to school for three years there, and the average boy only 5.8 years because families have to pull their children out of school to scrounge for plastic bottles or aluminium cans to make about 20 cents a day.” This is the fifth fundraiser, with each participant aiming to raise $1000. Each person is paying for their own expenses, with all money raised solely going towards the charities’ efforts to build homes for Cambodian families. Ms Jackson said all of the programs run through the charity are evidence-based. “We don’t pretend to know all the answers. Everything we do is in conjunction with the community and community leaders, it is mailcommunity.com.au
Mr Mol, Tun Heat and their son Veasna are set for some renovations thanks to Running for a Roof. Pictures: SUPPLIED
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their goals and aspirations,” she said. “One of the programmes that we have is called a rice scholarship programme, where donors give us $10 a month per child, and we give the family of the child 10 kilos of rice. If the child has excellent school attendance, and when we started the programme, the school attendance of the children was at best 33 per cent, Now since we started every program, no child is below 85 per cent and most are 90 to 95 per cent.” The attendees are competing in the Angkor International Half Marathon event in
people at the back,” she said. “Even though it is very hot, everybody who’s participated over the years, has said to us that every step they just think about how they get to go back to a nice hotel and have a shower, and a full breakfast but the people who we are running for can’t do that, so they are really making a difference.” More information about One Family at a Time can be found at www.onefamilyatatime.org.au or www.facebook.com/onefamilyatatimeltd.
Siem Reap, Cambodia, and are running between three and 21km. Ms Jackson said the event is a sunrise run through the absolutely magnificent Angkor Wat temples. “One of the absolute highlights to me is actually the conga line of Tuk-Tuks, and going out to the temples, it’s pitch black dark. The atmosphere at the start of the race is incredible, Cambodian people are some of the friendliest you’ll meet, and the whole track is lined with kids and people cheering you on, whether you are the elite at the front or the
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Beautiful sculptures feature in the exhibit.
Gallery manager Vanessa Flynn and volunteer and artist Lynn Baxter.
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22 artists are featured in the last exhibit for the year.
What inspires an artist By Renee Wood YAVA Gallery in Healesville has opened its latest exhibit showcasing what inspires and moves 22 artists to create. Inspirited has wide array of works on display from sculptures to acrylic, with all artists choosing a piece that expresses what inspires them. Gallery Manager Vanessa Flynn said the exhibit has something for everyone with so many different mediums on display.
“Each artist is quite unique, and their influence will vary as do their mediums, skills and purposes,” she said. Artist Lynn Baxter was volunteering in the exhibit when Star Mail came to view the show and discussed her work with us that’s on display. Ms Baxter’s piece chosen depicts a scene which she saw while on a tour in the Northern Territory to Kata Tjuta. When you’re thinking of the red centre, you could expect the work has crimson hues how-
ever, Ms Baxter has chosen to highlight a sweeping display of grasses as the sun goes down and mutes the redness. Ms Baxter said she was inspired by the textures and the landscape emerging, seeing it as a challenge to capture. “What struck me is you didn’t really see the red dirt or any other thing… So it wasn’t that in your face, orange and blue - it was more muted and I personally like to do art that soften makes people feel calm,” Ms Baxter said. The fact that it’s both soft and strong at the
same time also stood out as an inspiration. “I like to have softness in my artwork, but also strength.” Ms Baxter said it’s great to be part of an exhibit with so many artists and finding inspiration inside others inspiration. “I think it’s good for any artists to look at other art because you never know what will permeate through you and then come out into your own artwork.” The exhibit is running until 22 January 2023.
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FAMILY HOME ON LARGE PEACEFUL ALLOTMENT IDEALLY positioned on a beautiful established garden allotment on over half an acre, is this fabulous 3 bedroom family home located only 5 minutes away from the township of Healesville. The residence has been cleverly designed with all of the living zones at the front of the home to draw your attention to the stunning mountain views and beyond through the large colonial windows. The central country kitchen with bay window opens to the spacious private living area on one side with a large dining and family room on the adjoining side, perfect for entertaining with family and friends. Sit and relax on the full-length front verandah and enjoy the peaceful and tranquil gardens that surround this home. The bedrooms are set at the rear of the home offering privacy and lovely garden views from the windows. There are 3 robed bedrooms, the master with large walk-in robe and ensuite, a central main bathroom, separate toilet plus a family friendly laundry with external access. A double carport takes care of the car accommodation with the bonus of a double lock up garage at the rear of the yard for all the tools and convenient extra storage. Gas ducted heating, ceiling fans along with evaporative cooling system takes care of year-round comfort along with the added bonus of a large solar panel system already in place making this a convenient energy efficient home.
This home is ideal for the family looking to escape the hustle and bustle and yet still be moments to the award-winning restaurants, cafe’s, distilleries and specialty shops that Healesville and the Yarra Valley has to offer. For your private inspection, call Mark today or attend one of the scheduled open homes. For sale by Openn Negotiation, an online flexible terms Auction system and is open to all qualified buyers allowing for flexible terms (pending Vendor approval). The property can sell at anytime. ●
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GORGEOUS FAMILY HOME WITH VIEWS WHAT an absolutely brilliant family home. This inviting fully fenced property has a welcoming asphalted driveway surrounded by manicured gardens. There are two front porches that frame the home. The lead light front door opens into the entrance hall that leads to a formal lounge room with gas log fire on the right and the master bedroom to the left. The sumptuous master bedroom offers an ensuite with toilet and shower as well as a walk in robe. Your comfort is assured as you wander through the home with evaporative cooling and ducted heating. The kitchen opens up for the ultimate entertaining zone with large island, amazing gas stove, electric oven and also ceramic stove top, very quiet rangehood extractor and lovely butlers pantry. Enjoy the views and outdoors by opening up the loungeroom onto the rear entertaining deck. Well positioned away from the master bedroom are a further 3 bedrooms, 2 with walk in robes, that utilise the well appointed family bathroom that has a shower and bath. Storage and parking are well catered for
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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 10 Belvedere Court, GEMBROOK Price: $980,000 - $1,080,000 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: By appointment Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994 and Brennan Mileto 0422 996 451, BELL REAL ESTATE, EMERALD
PERFECT SKY GAZING PROPERTY, 6 ACRES THIS character filled 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, plus a study family home offers something for everyone. With views and 6 acres to enjoy, there are two paddocks, a dam, and a comfortable home awaiting you. The front porch welcomes you into the formal lounge with an open fire place and adjoining study/sunroom. There is then a laundry with a separate entrance to the front decking and a toilet. The house flows through to the kitchen with an island bench to enjoy and a gas stove, dishwasher and open plan kitchen dining for all your entertaining. The master bedroom has built in robes with a shower, bath and toilet. The hardwood floors flow throughout the home, and the second, and third bedrooms have built in robes. The fourth bedroom has lovely views to the entertaining deck. There is a fantastic rear entertaining covered decking area to soak in the valley views! There is a shed externally, and the property is connected to mains power and telephone. This property has it all so don’t miss out call to arrange a private inspection today. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 408 Paternoster Road, MOUNT BURNETT Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Price: $1,200,000 - $1,300,000 Inspect: Wednesday 30 November, 5.30pm - 6.00pm Contact: BELL REAL ESTATE, EMERALD, Richard Birtchnell 0407 365 994 and Aaron Day 0407 365 994
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IMPECCABLE HOME WITH STUDIO THIS beautiful 11 year old home has been built to exquisite standards, offering an open design which flows from indoors to out, with green views from all windows. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle yet still within a short drive to amenities, this glorious 9023m2 of landscaped gardens in a park-like setting provides the kind of serenity that many can only dream of. Built of dark grey brick and incorporating wood features throughout, this modern home oozes quality and elegant character. Open plan yet zoned, the living and dining areas are light filled with high ceilings and earthy features including mixed Australian hardwood flooring, a double-sided Coonara which heats the dining and living space, and a large balcony overlooking the garden. The kitchen incorporates stainless steel benches and bamboo island bench plus double pantry. The master suite is zoned privately with its own expansive bathroom, huge walk in-robe, and its own balcony to enjoy the morning sunshine. The second and third bedrooms share a bathroom and separate toilet. All bedrooms are generous in size, with lush carpet for quiet comfort, and a study provides space to work from home. The laundry/mudroom is downstairs, directly accessible from the double garage, with the home gym next door. A studio for visitors or teens provides independence from the main home. The high clearance carport and large workshop, as well as the abundant shedding further down the driveway provide space for machinery, caravans, boats, horse floats, trailers – there is enough space for it all. The garden is a delight, with firepit area, expansive lawns, aquaponics system setup, cubby house, raspberries, plum and pear trees. Two water tanks totalling 6000 litres assist with keeping the garden green in summer. An access point from the back of the property off Terara Street, plus zoning allowing for subdivision (STCA) offer potential for future development. ●
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In the absolute heart of Yarra Junction – only 500 meters (approx) from your front door but far enough from the hustle and bustle you will find this huge family home sitting proud. With 4 bedrooms all with robes, master with walk in and ensuite at the front of the home along with formal lounge – complete with bay window – and formal dining. The kitchen is at the centre of the home with huge bench, stainless steel appliances and plenty of cupboard space. This open plan area encompasses meals area, family room and then from that another huge rumpus full of windows for lots of light. Gas ducted heating plus split systems keep the climate perfect while extras include new carpet, double sink, high ceilings and plenty of parking.
This home is a fantastic start for a first home buyer, downsizer, or investor, with a flat useable block, heaps of undercover parking, and could be just the ticket for a trades person to spread out with easy front and rear yard access. The 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is spacious, boasting a fresh coat of paint, new carpets, and is ready for you to unpack and call home.The ample kitchen features stainless steel splash backs and the adjacent meals area opens to an undercover deck, where summer entertaining will be a breeze while you enjoy time with friends, and watch the kids run around in the big back yard. The close proximity to the Warburton Trail, kinder, primary school and local shops, makes this location very hard to pass up, so make sure you put this one on your list.
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WHEN COUNTRY MEETS CONTEMPORARY TUCKED away at the end of a quiet court in the stunning and highly sought-after Christmas Hills area, is this incredible family home just a few minutes’ drive to the popular Yarra Glen Township. The winding driveway leads you through 18 immaculate acres directly to undercover parking connecting you to the main entrance of the home where you’re greeted with a mini mudroom space with coat racks, inbuilt bench seat and cupboards. Be captivated by the soaring 9ft ceilings, spotted gum flooring and square set cornices. The modern light filled home presents 4 generous bedrooms, 3 bathrooms/en suites and 2 living rooms. Its refined spaces partner with an expansive open plan living, dining, and kitchen. The contemporary and striking kitchen is the true heart of the home with huge island bench featuring Caesar stone benchtops, walk in pantry, gas cooktop, Bosch dishwasher and soft closing cabinetry. This open plan living space extends through dual sliding doors onto the intimate outdoor undercover entertainment deck overlooking your very own private oasis and luxurious solar heated plunge pool. Additional unbeatable features include wood heating, heat transfer unit, 2x split systems, electric awning over pool, drive through concrete driveway, double glazed windows, underfloor heating, built in robes, storage cupboards, ceiling fans and more. Outdoors reveals the perfect balance of cleared and native bush land. Above the house sits the shed of your dreams at a size of 15m x 10m with 2.8m clearance door, concrete base, 2 phase power, mezzanine, room at the rear, toilet, split system, and pot belly. There is an adjoining outdoor basketball court for the family to enjoy as well as double undercover carport for additional car or caravan storage. This property is an inspiration combining the comfort of country living with a luxury contemporary aspect. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 15 Moorool Court, CHRISTMAS HILLS Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 6 garage Price: $2,300,000 - $2,500,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Bill Verhagen 0417 371 987, email: bill@integrityrealestate.com.au, INTEGRITY YARRA VALLEY AND KINGLAKE RANGES 20 MAIL
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MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE WITH INTEGRITY Integrity Real Estate is a family-owned real estate agency servicing the Yarra Valley, Kinglake Ranges and surrounds. Our team draws on over 70 years real estate experience to provide premium property services, with unmatched personal service that only a family company can provide.
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A MASTERPIECE OF STYLE AND DESIGN A MASTERPIECE of style and architectural design, this impressive family home is a complete ‘one off’ and was built with a superior, quality finish and a 7 star energy efficiency rating. German engineered, the double glazed windows and doors are a show stopper and encompass every room to highlight the surrounding 2,4185m2 property and beyond. Sleek, stylish and designed for ease of use, the kitchen boasts gleaming granite benchtops, Bosch electric and convection ovens, induction 4 burner cooktop and dishwasher and flows easily into the light filled lounge. Brilliant bamboo flooring stretches throughout both levels of this craftsman built home and leads out onto dual, wrap around timber deckings that both protect the home from inclement weather and also provide peaceful outdoor entertaining at its finest. With five bedrooms (or four plus home office) there is certainly room for everyone. The office can be found on the main level along with the master suite that comes complete with a resort style luxury ensuite, whilst downstairs, its a teenagers dream – A spacious lounge / rumpus room with wet bar plus three large bedrooms that all contain walk in robes and outdoor access to the beautiful decking. Warm and cosy in the winter months, the spilt system heating/ cooling is quick and convenient while the Coonara style wood fire can run all day and give endless heat. Outside, the block gently slopes and goes beyond the fence line where you can discover your own hidden oasis along the Monbulk creek. A sealed driveway, parking for two cars, a 3 x 3m storage shed, two wood sheds and an enclosed veggie patch complete this Hills lifestyle package. Within walking distance to Belgrave Heights Christian School and in easy reach of Belgrave and Tecoma train stations plus many local schools and shops, this property is your dream come true ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 11 Glen Road, BELGRAVE Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,100,000 - $1,210,00 Inspect: By appointment Contact:Sharyn Chandler 0439 882 442, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE 22 MAIL
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54 Bellbird Crescent, Emerald
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GUIDE $690,000 - $740,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
GUIDE $720,000 - $770,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
GUIDE $650,000 - $690,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
35-37 Rankins Road, Monbulk
20 Margaret Road, Avonsleigh
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GUIDE $850,000 - $910,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
GUIDE $1,500,000 - $1,650,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Denise McKay 0479 184 147 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
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GUIDE $900,000 - $990,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Riley Nicholas 0488 501 218 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522
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EXQUISITE CIRCA 1920S “AVONLEA“ LUXURIOUS “Avonlea“ is a beautiful family haven steeped in local history and saturated in style. Affectionately called “The School House“ due to its provenance as the headmaster/mistress residence of the original Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School, this circa 1920s property is a cornerstone of this lovely, leafy neighbourhood. The interior of this exquisite home is a showcase of how to blend period sophistication with modern creature comforts. At the front of the home, the circular drive with high privacy hedging provides this home with an established feel while the covered bullnose verandah entry extends an invitation to step inside. New owners will revel in a wealth of high-end features that are timeless in their appeal. The central corridor with sweeping 12-foot ceilings and wide plank timber floors anchors the family-focused floorplan. Fleur design pressed metal ceilings, original War Service skirting boards and lath and plaster walls feature, and there are ornate open wood fires in the formal lounge/4th bedroom and dining areas. At the rear of this prestige residence, discover an open plan family room with plate rails and plantation shutters and a gourmet kitchen with American Oak timber flooring, Falcon cooker, farmhouse sink, engineered stone benchtops, and island seating. French doors extend the living space out to the landscaped garden with covered verandah, lush lawn area, and in-deck pool with slide. Completing this beautiful home’s interior are 3 bedrooms, including the main bedroom with handcrafted leadlight bay window, a designer bathroom with pedestal sink and claw foot tub, and a sizeable laundry with WC. With additional highlights including security alarm and cameras, original Bakelite switches, gas ducted heating, ducted refrigerated air conditioning, single carport, single garage, and recreational vehicle parking, this glorious property is a once-in-alifetime offering with all the trimmings. Plan your viewing today. Magnificent circa 1920s character residence with exquisite modern updates Formal lounge/4th bedroom and dining areas with ornate open wood fires Open plan family room and gourmet kitchen with Falcon cooker 3 beautiful bedrooms and quality bathroom with claw foot tub Covered verandahs, landscaped lawn areas, in-deck swimming pool, single garage, single carport, and recreational vehicle parking ●
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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 4 Hilltop Road, UPPER FERNTREE GULLY Description: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $1,000,000 - $1,100,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760 and Daniel Steen 0434 979 142, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE 24 MAIL
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PREMIER FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH SPARKLING POOL ON HALF AN ACRE
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Offers Close Dec 20 Unless Sold Prior A flawless fusion of space, style, and superb outdoor entertaining areas, this centrally situated residence in a prime Glenfern Rd location is ready to impress. Focused on providing premier family comfort in a prized lifestyle location only moments from public transport, schools, shopping, and restaurants, this is a top lifestyle property with all the trimmings.
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32 Lomond Avenue, KILSYTH METICULOUS HOME ON COVETED CORNER BLOCK
$750,000 - $810,000 3A2B2C
This meticulously maintained home on a coveted corner allotment opens endless options for astute investors. Capturing prime position only 750m from Churinga Shopping Centre, this property is perfect for first homebuyers, discerning downsizers, or developers determined to capitalise on subdivision potential (Subject To Council Approval).
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8 Vista Road, OLINDA
$780,000 - $850,000 3A1B2C
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A rare combination of lush, level landscape and a lovingly cared for residence, this property is a stylish and serene family sanctuary. Boasting over ¼ acre of diverse gardens with high privacy hedging, this is a beautiful property to relax in at the end of each day. This spectacular property epitomises the very best of Dandenong Ranges living, so don’t delay, treat yourself to a tour today.
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Help furry friends We are on a mission to end animal homelessness and need your help. We put animals on the path to health, happiness, and the love they deserve this Christmas. Most of the animals we receive have had rocky beginnings, but here at Animal Aid, we get them on course to have incredible new lives. Their journey may not have been easy, but in our care, their future is secure. Comfort, Safety and Belonging. It’s a constant struggle managing capacity, finding animals their new homes, and then making way for even more animals from our community who need our help. When you donate to Animal Aid this Christmas, your gift will help us deliver the life-changing medical and behavioural care these animals desperately need and deserve. You can put them on the right track. We are finding more and more dogs who
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microchip, vaccinate and safely rehome thousands – yet every year, we receive more and more felines that need our care. A very special canine resident at Animal Aid is Chappo. He has been at our Coldstream shelter for more than 130 days, yet he still has not managed to find his perfect match. He was surrendered into our care as a young dog who needed to learn the ways of the world. But he deserves the comfort and stability that only a home of his own will bring. Our team of carers will continue guiding him during this stay and teaching him everything he needs to know. We will wait as long as it takes for Chappo to find a home that will suit his needs. We will give him all the time and space he requires, no matter how long it takes. With your help, we will continue to do what we do best.
Bibliotherapy in South West England Exeter, in Devon, South West England, was designated as a UNESCO City of Literature in November 2019. The prestigious status recognises the city’s outstanding contributions to culture and creativity, highlighting its 1,000 years of unbroken history around reading and the paper trade. Take the Exeter Book, housed in the famous Exeter Cathedral, which originates from the 10th century and is the largest known collection of poetry and riddles composed in Old English. In 2016, it was recognised by UNESCO as “the foundation volume of English literature, one of the world’s principal cultural artefacts”. Also little-known is the fact that the Devon and Exeter Institution, an independent library founded in 1813, hired Eliza Squance as a librarian in 1849. Having beaten 20 male applicants to the position, she is believed to be the first professional female librarian in England.. Particularly worth noting is that, as part of its efforts to promote storytelling and reading, Exeter City of Literature launched the “Bibliotherapy in the Community” program in June 2021. Simply put, bibliotherapy is a therapeutic approach that uses literature to help us better understand and cope with the world around us. It is also known as book therapy or therapeutic storytelling/
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tise are required to provide recommendations based on perceived therapeutic value. Equally important is to incorporate other implemental activities and to evaluate and enhance the therapy’s effects. Which is why Exeter City of Literature teamed up with Exeter College to launch the “Introduction to Bibliotherapy” course in April 2022 – another first of its kind. The course offers unique skills to those working in community groups and organisations to support people who would benefit from personalised book prescriptions and conversations around reading to increase their overall wellbeing. Putting their bibliotherapy skills into practice, graduates from the course found that people truly value “being given the time to talk, and think about their relationship with books and reading”. Conversations lead to connections, which are precious and much needed in these fragile times. Indeed, having presented the “Bibliotherapy with State Library Victoria” podcast series in August 2020 (https://www.slv.vic.gov. au/bibliotherapy), Melbourne’s own bibliotherapist Dr Susan McLaine is trying to set up a similar program to the course in Exeter. It would be wonderful to have more people equipped with bibliotherapy skills advocating the healing power of stories and poems
Theatre show and history released Kemp’s curtain call The Basin Theatre presents Art An award winning comedy about what constitutes “art”. Art is a comedy set in Paris which revolves around three friends and raises questions about art and friendship. Moving from disagreement on the questionable purchase of a completely white painting their arguments come less theoretical and more personal. They border on destroying their friendship. Serge has bought a modern work of art for a large sum of money. Marc hates the painting and cannot believe that a friend of his could possibly want such a work. Yvan attempts unsuccessfully, to placate both sides with hilarious consequences. The question is: are you who you think you are if you are who your friends think you are? Season: 1 - 11 December at 8pm. A history of The 1812 released The 1812 Theatre celebrated its years at the Rose Street Theatre with the release of their book Behind the Curtain. A fire destroyed the old home at Wellington Road, Lysterfield. Not only did the fire destroy the building but it nearly destroyed the spirit of the company, however, with the encouragement of the subscribers and audience members, the company led by Jon Lowe rebuilt the theatre at Rose Street Ferntree Gully. All the above is described in the book Behind the Curtain, by Ray Pearce which is now finished and available. The book takes the company back to 1938 when a group of people started a number of community theatres which then merged into the Hut Players who performed at the Ferntree gully Arts Society building in Underwood Road before they moved to Lysterfield. The name The 1812 Theatre came from the fact that the theatre in Lysterfield was on the corner of Wellington Road and Napoleon Road.
You’ll be wanting seconds The Menu Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult and Ralph Fiennes Rated MA15+ 4.5/5 The Menu is a gastronomically satisfying dark comedy horror film. A young couple, Margot (Anya TaylorJoy) and Tyler (Nicholas Hoult), attend a lavish dinner at the exclusive Hawthorne island restaurant, but their culinary experience soon turns sinister. The Menu threads the needle as all great dark comedies must: it’s tense and disturbing yet raucously funny. It’s also rare to find a satire that sticks so thoroughly to its thesis and infuses its main characters with such nuance. The sumptuous cinematography revels in the beauty of food, while the witty dialogue and snarky title cards skewer the pretentiousness of posh tasting menus and elitist food culture. Ralph Fiennes is commanding and subtly menacing as Julian Slowik, the owner of the Hawthorne; Taylor-Joy conveys grace and resolve as Margot, and Hoult plays a hilarious straight-man, with Tyler as a fawning fanboy oblivious to the stress and violence around him. The other diners are simple but well-defined, and as the tension tightens and Julian’s sadism ramps up, you feel sympathy for the guests even as you
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Juniors take home wins Under 10 Healesville v Seville - by Owen Morcombe This week the U10’s took on Seville 2 at Seville. Runs were hard to come by but that didn’t stop Alby Gotch & Eli Keath both clocking up six runs each. This was followed by the partnership between Milo Jackson, with 8 runs , Reggie Morcombe, with 6 runs. Top scorers, Nate Adams and Rory Jackson finished strong with 9 runs each. On the field, Nate Adams celebrated taking the first wicket for the match which was matched by Rory Jackson also taking a wicket on the night. However, nothing could stop star bowler for the match with Eli Keath taking two wickets. Under 12-9 Healesville 6/110 defeated Yarra Junction 4/84 – by Adam Keath A return to the winners circle for the Healesville U12-9’s on Friday. Batting first, aggressive running between the wickets whilst costing us a couple of run outs resulted in a score of 6/110 off 23 overs. Louis Keath top scored with 24 and Manny Winrow the only other to hit double figures with 10. It was our disciplined bowling and energetic fielding after Yarra junction jumped to 1/50 off 9 overs that got us back into the game. Louis Keath finishing with 1/2, Finn Coleman 1/8 and two great direct hit run outs by Cruz Augello and Declan Kruize restricted Junction to 84. A game played in great spirit and enjoyed by all. Under 12-4 Healesville 5/132 defeated Chirnside Park 5/89 After our captain for the day Taylor Caldicott won the toss and sent Chirnside into bat. Raff Morcombe (1/4) took an early wicket but then some good batting from R Nair 18* and F Johnson 27* allowed Chirnside Park to accumulate 5/89 off their 25 overs. Healesville lost an early wicket but Raff Morcombe smashed 63 off 30 balls that included 11 boundries and a six. Great contributions from Taylor Caldicott (14), Archie Hempel (14*) and Endo Gotch (13*) enable Healesville to score 5/132. Well done team! Under 14 Healesville 4/83 versus Mt Evelyn 6/100 (Day 1 of a 2 day split innings game) – by Liam English A great bowling effort by the team with Gus Morocombe taking 3/15. Healesville has batted well so far with Elijah Prentice making 28 not out and will hopefully make a few more runs to set a defendable total when Mt Evelyn come back in to bat again Under 16 Healesville 5/84 versus Hoddles Creek/Wandin 3/77 (Day 1 of a 2 day split
Under 12-4 team after their win against Chirnside Park. innings game) – by Lucas Parker Healesville won the toss and chose to bowl. Megan and Riley opened the bowling. Megan took an early wicket within the first 4 overs making Hoddles Creek/Wandin 1/14 off the first 6 overs. Hoddles Creek/Wandin put on a partnership of 20 before losing another wicket, by the end of there 25 overs Hoddles Creek/ Wandin 3/77. Healesville then batted and lost an early wicket before putting on 57 with Blake making 32 runs and than lost another wicket. Denzel then retired after facing his 50 balls. Healesville passed Hoddles Creek/Wandin score with in the 23rd over. Healesville will continue batting next with a score of 5/84. Seniors 1st XI – Healesville 3/65 versus South Warrandyte 70 (Day 1 of a 2 day game) – by Josh Handasyde This Saturday, Healesville 1st XI travelled to South Warrandyte to face of against the 2nd placed South Warrandyte Hawks. The bloods won the toss and elected to bowl on the small, but extremely slow ground and the decision proved to be the right one with a first over
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score so far, Luke Chandler finished it off with a quick 27 including a massive six. Healesville continues the undefeated record moving to 4-0 with another massive win Seniors 3rd XI – Healesville 67 defeated by Warranwood 6/72 – by Sam Drummond Healesville’s 3rd XI batted first against Warranwood, hoping to make a handsome tally of runs. David Plunkett and Samuel Dennett opened the batting. Sam Dennett was dismissed early with a total of 3 runs, sending James Schutz out to bat. Dave and James built up a small partnership before Dave was dismissed for 10. The wickets then began to fall fast with Joe Kay and Vinnie Plunkett being dismissed. Elijah Prentice then came to the crease, staying in for a while and making 9 runs. James was finally caught with the top score of 20 runs. Samuel Drummond was stumped for 3 runs. Tom Dalley, Peter Nolan and Shannon Maile all went out for a few runs, making Tom Robinson the not out batsman. Healesville was all out for 67 runs. Warranwood then came out to bat, hoping to claim victory with overs to spare. However, on the first ball, L Bryant was run out for a diamond duck. James Schutz ended up with the best bowling figures with 3/4 off 7 overs. The wickets steadily fell and Warranwood was on the ropes with half of their batters being dismissed before drinks break. However, M Williams and L Walker steadied the ship, making a good partnership. In the end, A Moore and W Berryman saw Warranwood to victory with 5 overs to spare. Congratulations to Warranwood and good luck to the 3rd XI next week. Seniors 4th XI – Healesville 2/144 defeated Yarra Junction 137 – by Paul Parsons Healesville 4ths travelled to Wesburn to play Yarra Junction on Saturday afternoon. Junction batted well and put on 137. Denzel Parsons got us off to a good start with a great one hander at cover off the bowling of Sam Keith. Denzel then went on to take 5 wickets and nearly a hat trick with a ball that beat the batsman but just went over the stumps. Tyler Braden is starting to find some rhythm with his bowling and took 2 for 15. When it was Healesville’s time to bat Grant Braden and Owen Morcombe (c) got us off to a flyer with 5 sixes and 8 fours between them. Owen made a well crafted 50 and Healesville declared at the end of the 18th over with 144 already on the board. There were a couple of examples of really good sportsmanship from Healesville which made it an enjoyable game of cricket all round.
Century marked with cricket ball through captain’s car By Rob Boxell Women’s vs Norwood Junction travelled to Norwood in a 1st vs 2nd clash looking to make it 5 wins on the spin. Skipper Carly Millar won the bat flip and chose to bowl first given the side’s recent successes and it got off to a great start when Mille Kuth clean bowled the Norwood opener to leave them 1/1. A small partnership developed, and Tara Wilson struck bowling out ex-Junction player Alyssa Ford for 14 to leave them 2/41. Another good partnership from Norwood propelled them to 90 before the league’s leading wicket-taker Bec Brown struck removing the league’s leading run scorer Kylie- Ann Rule thanks to a great catch from Kuth. Some wayward bowling didn’t help Junction as Norwood closed on 3/117 with skipper Katelyn Tucker making a wellmade 40*. Lisa Hilton and Kuth opened the batting, and it didn’t start off well with Kuth bowled for 4 before a 44-run partnership between Hilton and Carly Millar put Junction back in the hunt before Hilton chipped one to the bowler for 13. Rachel Pilton came in and rotated well before skipper Millar was bowled for a well-made 17. Pilton was joined by Maddie Bennett and the pair both tried to up the run rate before Pilton was run out for 16. Bennett batted beautifully for a well-made 10* which included her first-ever boundary. Yarra Junction 4/103 (C Millar 17, R Pilton 30 MAIL
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22) def by Healesville 1/144 (D Lever 1/0) 3rd XI vs Coldstream Looking to make it three on the trot, the 3rd XI won the toss and chose to bat first with Rob Boxell and Tyson Gaskett. The first wicket fell at 22 with Gaskett departing for 12. Newcomer David Tolley was able to put on 40 run partnership with Boxell before being dismissed for 16. This bought Caleb Hrabe to the crease, playing his first game for Yarra Junction in over a year. At the drinks break the score was 2/98 with Boxell on 37 and Hrabe 36. Boxell went third ball after the drinks break and couple of quick wickets followed. Mitch Yeoman walked out to the crease with the only job to get Hrabe on strike and enjoy the fireworks. Hrabe was a man on a mission as he was able to bring his maiden century up with eight balls to spare. He topped off a tremendous innings with a 6 smashing the windscreen of the captain’s car. Yarra Junction set 213 to win with Hrabe finishing 110 not out. Opening the bowling with Brad Nightingale and Sean Vanderhyde, the Yarra Junction bowling attack bowled tight with defensive fields, making it extremely hard for the Coldstream batsmen to get the boundaries they desperately needed. As the required run rate grew, victory was in sight. Although only losing 2 wickets, Coldstream fell 40 runs short after their allotted 35 overs. This sees YJ 3rd XI win their third game on the trot and go to third place on the ladder. Yarra Junction 5/213 (C Hrabe 110*, R Boxell
37) def Coldstream 2/173 (R Boxell 2/22) 2nd XI vs Coldstream The seconds travelled to Coldstream for their fourth-round encounter. Losing the toss and bowling first, the Yarra Junction bowling attack was on point early on as they were able to bowl Coldstream out for 137. Beau Hawkins was the best of the Junction bowlers with 3 for 16 off his seven overs, whilst Jack Jenkinson continued his form with another three wickets. Coming out to bat and if not for youngsters Rylan Bomford and AJ Druitt, Yarra Junction could’ve been looking at a recordlow score. Bowled out for 79, the boys will look to regroup this week and turn things around. Yarra Junction 10/79 (R Bomford 19, A Druitt 18) def by Coldstream 10/144 (B Hawkins 3/16, J Jenkinson 3/19) 1st XI vs Seville Coming off their first win last week, the ones were keen to make it two in a row against Seville. Bowling first, it was a solid team performance with each bowler chipping in. The best of the bowlers was Jordan Poynton with 3 for 27, whilst Rhys Matthews, Kevin Bomford and Ant Davis each took 2. Set a total of 154 to chase, Yarra Junction go into the break 1 for 15 overnight with Nick Bark and Ant Davis at the crease. Yarra Junction 1/15 vs Seville 10/154 (J Poynton 3/27) mailcommunity.com.au
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Three from four By Bryce Edwards Wandin 1st XI hosted Lilydale 3rd XI for round 4. With Wandin having lost their first 2 games, it was a critical game for them to win. Wandins Captain David Thorne won and toss and chose to bat. Wandin openers in Rod Aitken and Jamie Elliott got Wandin off to a good start but when Rod and Jamie were out, this brought Tim Thorne and Jamie Okaley to the crease. Jamie (34) and Tim (68) put on a great effort and battered a treat, putting on a partnership of close to 100 and with the help of late hitting from Miles Rayner (20*) Wandin would post a total of 8/198. After a good batting performance, it was time for Wandins bowlers to shine, and they did. Daniel Trembath (2/21 off 7 overs) would take the first wicket in his 3rd over and from there the wickets would fall often with Jackson Kneebone 2/26 off 6 overs, Jamie Oakley 1/25 off 6 overs, David Marshall 1/13 off 4 overs and a great run out by Wandins Captain David Thorne, Lilydale would only make 7/149. It was a great win by Wandins 1st in a makeor-break game and make sportsmanship displayed by both teams. Wandin 2nd 11 v Bayswater Park 3rd 11 Wandin travelled down to Bayswater Park
and after winning the toss and electing to bat managed to scrape out only 10/113 on a slow ground probably 30 short of par. J Gavin top scored with 40 and R Wannakilasurya took 3/14. Bayswater ticked the score along at 3/65 before a brilliant direct hit run out from J Gavin, followed by Joel’s 3/12 completing his man-ofthe-match effort and securing Wandin a 6-run victory. Wandin 3rd XI vs South Croydon The toss was won by Wandin who decided to bowl on a glorious Saturday. With a decent start to Wandin’s bowling, South Croydon were 1/7 after 3 overs. T. Seager, the usual wicketkeeper, opened the bowling and took 2 wickets to help limit South Croydon to 4/24 after 10 overs. A very good fightback magaed to get South Croydon to 5/98 by the time their next wicket fell. A quick two over spell from M. Seager saw him come away with figures of 2/14 and a first game and bowl of the season for b. Costigan helped Wandin restrict South Croydon to 9/146 by the end o the innings. G. Dobson 24 S.Anderson 48 B. Costigan 3/35 T.Seager 2/22 M. Seager 2/14 Wandin’s turn to bat and two players playing their first game of the season were turned to by Wandin to open the batting. B. Costigan (51 retired) and M. Johnson (50 retired). Wan-
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The Warburton Bowls Club had a well deserved break in Pennant last week due to several members participating in the Victorian Open up in the Shepparton area. Well done to all the participants from the Burras and other local clubs who performed most admirably throughout the championships and achieving some great results. In blustery conditions the weekend Warburton 1 side were outplayed by Yarra Glen 1 on their grass green. The game was played with great spirit from both sides with the home team winning 104 shots to 64. Rink scores were: S. Lee- Tet 15/ 27; A. Donohue 17/ 26; C. Neale 18/ 21 and P. Caneva 14/ 30. The Burras are very determined to get back to some winning form starting with this weekend’s double header against Brighton 1 at home on Saturday and Croydon 1 away on Sunday. The game at Croydon on Sunday will start at 11am with a practice roll up from 10am. The Midweek team played Mooroolbark 1 at home on November 15th winning by four shots overall in a tight finish, 59 shots to 55. Rink scores were G. Walsh 20/ 23; N. Whelan 14/ 17 and R. McKail 25/ 15. They play Monbulk 1 away this week as they look to continue their winning form. The weekend Warburton 2 team played away against Eastwood Golf 1 and fought hard before going down 73 shots to 98. Rink scores were: F. Wagenaar 17/ 28; G. Wynd 25/ 26; M. Van Meurs 18/ 30 and T. Ruwoldt 13/ 14. They play Ringwood 3 at home this week as they look to improve. The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition unfortunately has had two consecutive washouts due to the recent wet weather conditions. The Club and participating teams look forward to improved conditions this Wednesday. Double Headers of eight ends each game will be played over the next two weeks to get the competition back on track. Once again the Club is conducting its’ PINK DAY Triples Tournament, sponsored by Professionals Real Estate, on Sunday February 12th 2023 from 12 midday. Female and Male entries accepted of all abilities, including Beginners. $10 per player ($30 per team) Three games, Raffle and Prizes and BBQ Sausage Sizzle. All proceeds to go towards the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Entries to Rayna Zunneberg 0419472450 or the Club 59662391. The club continues to welcome any new or beginning members to join our small but progressive community club. Social Bowls continues to be played on Mondays from 12 midday with excellent numbers regularly participating. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.
Family Affair at Yarra Glen Bowls Club against Warburton Returning to pennant bowls after a break for the Victorian Open, Yarra Glen had four father and son combinations in the Division 1 side, making up 9 of the 16 players taking on Warburton on Saturday 26 November. Chris Leonard played his first game in the side alongside father Peter. Skip Matty O’Brien had his father Gerald as his second. Adrian and father Rod Bates, along with Ben and Beau Simmons playing with Dad Mark Simmons made up the unique combination. The combination proved to be a winning one, with Yarra Glen winning overall against Warburton 104 to 64. Ben Simmons 26/17; G. Senior winning the last end to finish 21/18 up; M. O’Brien 30/14; and S. Manifold 27/15. From L-R Gerald and Matty O’Brien, Mark, Beau and Ben Simmons, Adrian and Rod Bates, Chris and Peter Leonard. Picture: SUPPLIED mailcommunity.com.au
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Provitcult leads By Ian Milgate Wednesday night saw the second week of the Charles Hort Memorial trophy, Corporate Challenge in cold and drizzly conditions, but this didn’t dampen the spirits of the competitors. They rugged up, got a few BBQ snags into them and a warming refreshment as they honed their skills and put a few good bowls down while enjoying the banter and laughter between each other across all the rinks. At the end of the night after a great game, Provitcult is the leader on 38 followed by Above Board Plaster who have come up from third last week to second place on 36 and Australian Hot Taps are third also on 36. I believe the weather is going to be fine and warm for next Wednesday night so it should be another great nights entertainment. If you are doing nothing come on down, grab a snag and a drink and watch the match. Saturday Pennant Team 1 played at home against Mooroolbark, finally on a beautiful sunny day. Healesville got out to a good start and by tea break there was only a couple of shots in it, then after the tea break we tried to stay with them but unfortunately went down by 4 shots 74 - 78
By Ron Hottes
Weather doesn’t dampen the Corporate Challenge Beales, Rita Featherstone, Bob Brown, were all smiles when they got back to the · Adrian Glenda Graham 14 - 19 clubhouse as they had a very convincing win Ward, Robyn Turville, Brad Chandler, against Heathmont by 34 shots · Mark John Sinnett 16 - 20 Adams, Effie Laban, John Fitzpatrick, · Mike Leonie Fitzpatrick 24 -13 Graham, John Clark, Mick Feather· Steve stone, John Howard 28 - 10 Parker, Karl Tok, Ted Upton, Gerda · Barry Otto 30 - 11 Lowe, Mark Hoffman, Rob Ayres, Ian · Colin Milgate 16 - 29 Smith, Rob Broadhurst, Colin Jarvis, · Russell Team 2 played away at Heathmont and they Judy Veermann 19 - 15
Community comp draws to a close By Peter Brennan As the midway point of the two Pennant seasons approaches, it was a quieter week for Yarra Junction Bowling Club. The midweek competition was suspended for the Victorian Open, with Yarra Junction holding third spot on the ladder. Competition resumed for the weekend competition, but Yarra Junction had a bye so had to watch as Yarra Glen surged past into top spot. However, Lilydale lost, so Junction holds onto second position, and will play them both over the next three weeks. Meanwhile the Community Cup is drawing to a close, with the last round and finals to be played on Friday. This has proved to be a very successful event, in which community organisations and businesses play off in a round robin for-
Peter Fox accrued 40 stunners
Angela from the Gladysdale Bakery Honeyjoys team with her skips shot. Picture: SUPPLIED mat, with a lightning finals series to finish. The teams are mentored by a club member for all but the finals. The Mature Masters from U3A have taken the lead from The
Loose Ends, the men’s team from the Gladysdale Bakery. Just behind in third are The Honey Joys, the women’s team from Gladysdale Bakery, holding a narrow lead over the Wombats from Hoddles Creek CFA and the Highland Crew, currently tied just ahead of the Millgrove Soccer Club. Still in with a chance are the Reds from the Red Cross, so the competition is intense for a finals berth. It is hard to see how Bowling for Columbine from Cire can mount a challenge, though nothing is impossible in sport even if mathematically it is. Hopefully some new enthusiastic bowlers have been discovered in this competition, and the club will benefit from their ongoing participation. Congratulations to them all.
Twilight: Although many members were affected by the recent events of this week, the Twilight comp continued with a surprisingly healthy field and, some “healthy” scores were posted indeed. The best of those was recorded by James-Stewart, with a solid 19 points, although Jimmy only “snuck-in” for the top prize, because he won on a C’back to our in-form member, Peter-Fox, who also recorded 19 points. Good shooting by both of you! Balls extended to 17 only. NTP winners were Hatty, for a great approach shot to the 10th, Gator-Atwell, (12th) and to our regular Bairnsdale guest, Andrew-Yuill, (15th). Saturday 26 November Stableford: With an election to factor into our daily tasks, (unless they have already pre-voted), who was going to be the “premier” of our club results on the day? Step forward, Premier Peter-Fox. Peter accrued 40 stunning points on the day to just take out that title and take home the top voucher. Good work, Foxy I’m glad you remembered all that I taught you pity it wasn’t connected to golf. The R/up, Neil-Leckenby, can consider himself a little “stiff”, because on any other day, 39 points may have seen him declared the winner. “Mr. Scotland” will just have to be content with the second prize, (although being a true Scotsman, the $30 voucher will, no doubt, be spent wisely!!) Balls reached 33, which means Your Loyal Scribe pocketed one, hooray. There was a “full book” of NTP winners, starting with Crossy’s superb teeshot at our 3rd. Geoff-Fall grabbed the 5th, (what did you beat me by, Geoffrey?). Mr. Scotland topped off a lucrative day for him, with two NTP’s, being on the 9th and the 12th. Finally, the always-challenging 15th was conquered by long-time member, “Shaggy” Kempton.
Launch of inaugural Rubicon River Rally kayak race It was celebrations a plenty for local whitewater enthusiasts on Saturday 19 November with the launch of the inaugural ‘Rubicon River Rally’ (RRR). The RRR is a whitewater kayaking race down the spectacular Rubicon River, with participants having to negotiate several grade 3 rapids along the natural course. River safety was provided by in water swiftwater rescue trained technicians, to ensure a safe event for competitors. Time trials were conducted over a 1km section of river that started at the Top Footbridge and concluded at ‘Creamie’s Bark’ rapid, near Kendall’s Camp. The event was put together by the Warburton and Alexandra River Dogs (WARD) with the aim to showcase the health, social and economic benefits of canoe and kayak sports. Recreational river paddling has gained momentum in recent years and the WARD is passionate about promoting the sport in a safe and enjoyable way. Co-organiser of the RRR Sean Marler was thrilled with the turnout that saw kayakers visiting the region from as far away as Canada and Tasmania. “It was fabulous to see some paddlers visiting the area for the first time, with several staying local and supporting businesses while in town”, said Mr Marler. The Upper Yarra and Central Highlands region boasts some of the best whitewater rivers in the state with Sevens Creek, Goulburn and Yarra River also very popular at certain river 32 MAIL
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Participants had to negotiate several grade three rapids along the natural course for the RRR. flows. Overall winners in the 2022 RRR was Nors Corstorphan (female category) in a time of 3:44. Max Gerrard (men’s category) took
overall line honours and was awarded race champion in a time of 3:24. The RRR would like to thank its major
Picture: SUPPLIED sponsors Warrandyte Adventure Tours and Electric Water. For more information on the RRR contact; mailcommunity.com.au