Upper Yarra
Tuesday, 20 June, 2023
Man loses life after hitting tree in Healesville
Woori Yallock local receives OAM for helping homeless
Yarra Centre boosting fitness activities for youth
Trivia Night supporting Mitch’s Fight
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Winter boost By Callum Ludwig Animal Aid in Coldstream is grateful for a welcome winter boost from the families of the Yarra Junction Primary School (YJPS) with School Captain Sam and Vice Captains Maisy and Oliver visiting. “It’s cool to see behind the scenes and what they do here, and I’m glad we could hello out with the donations and help these guys have a good time here before they go off to a good home,” Sam said. “I reckon it’s nice to let the cats go out and you can see how they feel about people, it’s nice to see that they can still be happy after what’s been going on for some of them,” Oliver said. “It’s nice to see how they treat the cats and what they do to find them a family and to look after them,” Maisy said. Turn to page 11 for more
L-R: Sam, Maisy and Oliver. Picture: CALLUM LUDWIG
Redwood rebirth Draft designs for a $2.6 million upgrade to the Redwood Forest in Warburton have been released by Parks Victoria. The works are set to begin in early 2024, with Melbourne Water also getting involved and
completing their own work late this year. District Manager at Parks Victoria Charlie Bisset said they know people from near and far love coming to the Redwoods in Warburton. “We’re really excited to be making Cement Creek Redwood Forest more accessible for visi-
tors while making improvements that will help preserve this special landscape for years to come,” she said. “By formalising trails in the park, visitors will be able to explore the stunning Californian Redwood Forest, without disturbing or impacting native plants and wildlife“The proposed
upgrades will also provide better facilities such as improved car parking, accessible toilets and a visitor shelter, allowing more people to get into nature, and experience and actively protect this magical place.” Continued page 3
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By Callum Ludwig