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Services join to train A large scale multi-agency emergency services exercise took place at Wesburn Park on Thursday 8 May to prepare for Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project’s opening mid to late July. Known as Exercise Trailblazer, members from the SES, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and Yarra Ranges Council were invited and some CFA representatives also attended the exercise. It was lead by the Victoria Police and simulated a real life scenario where emergency services had to locate and rescue mountain bike rider. A VICSES spokesperson said the exercise was a “valuable opportunity” for members to further their ability to perform rescues in the Yarra Ranges. “VICSES volunteers are passionate about, and dedicated to, improving their search and rescue capability, and multiagency training scenarios such as Exercise Trailblazer are a valuable opportunity for members to gain vital experience working alongside first responder partners in preparation for a real-life emergency.” Read more on page 5
CCTV cost review By Dongyun Kwon
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Healesville resident Penelle brought up the issue of the need for ongoing funding for the CCTV system again at the latest council meeting on Tuesday 13 May. Penelle was the person who inspired the Star Mail crew to conduct a six-week Capturing the
Yarra Ranges campaign earlier this year. At the meeting, Penelle requested that Yarra Ranges Council provide the funding for the auditing, replacement and ongoing maintenance of the existing CCTV cameras in Healesville, to ensure the Healesville community and traders can feel a stronger sense of security and safety, with
140 valid signatures. Ryrie Ward councillor Fiona McAllister supported the petition submitted by Penelle. “If you’re going to fund infrastructure like (installing CCTV cameras), you absolutely have to fund maintenance. It’s not fair to let it sit with the community, and then it disappears into a non-
maintained ground that leaves the community feeling unsafe,” she said. Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) will investigate funding the auditing, replacement and ongoing maintenance of existing CCTV cameras in Healesville. Turn to page 6 for more
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