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Big season By Dongyun Kwon Healesville Soccer Club has proved how strong a sports culture for women and girls has settled into the town. The Healesville Senior Women confirmed the title of Victorian Churches Football Association Womens Division 1 at the end of Round 19 with two more rounds left. Coach Steve Campbell said it was a fantastic feeling and achievement for the club. “They [the players] progressively got better as the season went on, and it’s been a real delight in watching that growth of the players and the adoption of the younger players coming through,” he said. “They trusted everybody would do their job and that’s a big part of the team, they were great friends, they had a great attitude, they were always keen to learn more and put those learnings into practice.” The team wrapped up the season with the result of 17 wins, two draws and two losses out of 21 rounds. Turn to page 35 for more
Healesville Senior Women holding the trophy and gold medals. (Supplied)
Elections ramp up By Callum Ludwig and Andrew Kwon The march towards the 2024 Council elections continues, with plenty of news from candidates across the Valley. In the Ryrie Ward, former Mayor Fiona McAllister will be returning for her fourth term as she is running uncontested. Chirnside Ward Councillor Richard Higgins was also unchallenged and will retain his spot in the chamber. Cr McAllister said was surprised to be unopposed as she thought the community in the Yarra
Valley was very engaged and willing to stand up to make a difference and have a voice. “It feels reassuring that there is a level of confidence in having me continue to represent the community,” she said. “I do appreciate that for many, there are a lot going on and local government elections may not be front of mind.” In Chandler Ward, David Eastham has not nominated again after one term. Mr Eastham said it was a very difficult deci-
sion, as he had no intentions of being a ‘one-term’ Councillor when he got elected, and is just as passionate about the local area as he was when he nominated four years ago. “There are multiple elements that have influenced the decision but what it boiled down to was could I give 100 per cent to the community and the role of Councillor over the next four years and the answer is no,” he said. “I have a few personal circumstances that have changed and as a result I know that I could not give that 100 per cent, particularly over the next
12 months, which is a crucial time for bringing new Councillors on, getting to know each other and of course ensuring the community views are represented in the next Council Plan.” Three further candidates for the O’Shannassy Ward; Jane Stormer, Wil Mikelsons and James Talbett also spoke to the Star Mail regarding their nominations for the hotly contested position with long-term O’Shannassy councillor Jim Child also having already spoken to the Star Mail following his renomination. Turn to pages 4, 5 and 6 for more
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