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Dick gets the gong

By Michael Doran With Coldstream Airport a few paddocks away and a runway on an adjoining farm, Dick Gower is close to his heaven. His passion for all things aviation has been honoured with a Member of the Order of Australia 'for significant service to recreational and historical aviation.'

He said his love of aviation started when he was a boy living in Townsville and had a ride in a vintage Gypsy Moth. "I thought this is fantastic, how can I do more?"

"I moved to Melbourne and studied engineering, did flying lessons and got an instructors rating. We were living in East Ringwood and had been looking for a place in the Yarra Valley for years," he said.

And then two dreams collided. He heard that the flying school at Coldstream needed an instructor and he and wife Liz, found the perfect 10 acre block in Gruyere. "We built out here in the mid-1970s and have lived happily ever after."

He has been a member of the Royal Victorian Aero Club for more than 40 years, being made a life member of the club in 2012 and was a Director between 1990-2011.

"I spent most of my formative years around aero clubs and the best thing has been the people I have met along the way. I got involved on committees because I thought I could make a positive difference.

"I've been a member of the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia for close to 30 years. We were having the annual meeting and I went to the toilet and when I came back in they had elected me the President."

Other committees he served on are the Australian Federation of Air Pilots, the Regional Airspace Advisory Committee, the Royal Federation of Aero Clubs Australia, the Coldstream Flyers Club and the Honourable Company of Air Pilots.

"When I was nine mum's clock broke so she gave it to me to play with. I wanted to see how it worked and got it going again, then she said ok I'll have it back now."

That started a love affair with all sorts of

Dick Gower of Gruyere has been made a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2019 Australia Day honours. 189688 clocks and watches which involved serving on the committee of the Watchmakers Guild Victoria.

Asked about his lengthy service to these or-

ganisations he said he got a lot more out of it than he ever put in.

"Probably a lot of other people could be getting this award ahead of me. Aviation has

given me a lot of satisfaction, met some fantastic people and had way too much fun along the way."

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Australia Day is a great opportunity to celebrate those who've made outstanding contributions to our communities.

And this year there was no shortage of Yarra Ranges award-winners acknowledged on the local and national stage.

Their contributions were varied but all made a difference worth celebrating.

Former Mayor Len Cox was among several Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) recipients in the shire.

The Patch's Raoul Picot, Gruyere's Pat Bigham and former Yarra Ranges Citizen of the Year Doseena Fergie were the other local names to receive the honour.

Gruyere's Richard Gower was made a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia.

Yarra Ranges Council presented a slew of its own awards at the Yarra Glen Memorial Hall on 26 January, including naming Chum Creek's Lesley Porter as Citizen of the Year.

Lilydale students Amelie, Keely and Jean-Pascal shared the Young Citizen of the Year title, and Mount Evelyn's Robyn Speering was named Environmentalist of the Year.

The Mayor's Lifetime Achievement Award went to Monbulk's Trevor Ricketts, the Ian De La Rue Award for Community Leadership to Warburton's Suyin Chan, and the Community Group of the Year to Plastic Bag Free Groups in Healesville, Warburton and the Dandenong Ranges.

Belgrave-based Platypus Ambassadors shared the Ken McIntosh Memorial Award for Young Environmental Achiever of the year.

Certificates of Recognition went to Betty Crittenden from Montrose, Belinda Grooby from Monbulk, Jasper from Sassafras, Badger Creek Community Planning Group, Patrick Boucher and Belgrave's Emma Taylor.

You can read about all of the awardees' achievements at mailcommunity.com.au. – Casey Neill

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Can I see the idea behind this project and the potential benefits for the community? Yes. Do I support a continually expanding, multi-stage system of tracks, both legal and illegal, carved into the landscape for the exclusive use of one type of user? No. Or the ever-increasing cost? (Stage one was initially $6 million, increased to $9m with applications for more) No. Do I support encouraging more overnight visitors and therefore the conversion of housing stock into short-term accommodation when so many struggle to obtain long-term housing? No. Does the prediction of 165,000 extra visitors to our region concern me? Yes. Our facilities and emergency services struggle to cope now. Should there be more indepth consultation with local residents? Yes. To date the information provided has been inconsistent and sporadic.

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The "drop-in" sessions were a joke.

Should infrastructure be in place before any major projects go ahead? Yes. What's the point in encouraging visitors if our facilities can't accommodate them when they get here?

Also, this project will not just impact on Warburton, there is no magical way to get here.

So maybe the question should be: Do I support the current proposal? No. Would I support a smaller project? Yes. A smaller project could potentially mean that more attention could be given to providing a quality experience, enabling closer monitoring, better maintenance and the ability to deal with issues quickly before they become major incidents.

There needs to be a balance between the lifestyle, amenity, safety of local residents and other visitors, the protection of flora and fauna versus the recreational wants of the mountain bikers.

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Quiet achiever gets OAM

By Michael Doran For service to the community of the Yarra Ranges is what is says on the commendation for the award of the Medal of the Order of Australia to Gruyere’s Pat Bigham, and the words do indeed match the person.

Born in Footscray, Pat spent her teenage years in Mt Evelyn, attending Lilydale High before “going nursing“ at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital.

Pat met her late husband, Don, at school and when married they settled in Gruyere where Don’s family had set up a chicken farming business in the 1940s.

“I’m not really a local because they say to be one you have to have seen it snow in Gruyere, which it did back in the 50s. My girls, Andrea and Kerri went to Gruyere Primary School at the bottom of our road.”

Her first community involvement was at the school and in 1968 she joined the Gruyere Hall and Grounds Management Committee, staying on it for the next 40 years.

“I married into the CFA because Don’s dad was the Captain and you either joined them or you stayed at home on your own,” she said. “I joined in 1979 and was on the firetruck with and the radio person at the fires. It was definitely a boys club back then but I never had any hassles, it’s only been good stories for me.”

Although she is a Life Member of the CFA, was a firefighter for 37 years, is the District Coordinator with the Critical Incident Stress Team and an active Communications Officer she says “I haven’t done any more or less than anyone else in the CFA.” In 2017 Pat was added to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women, primarily for her role in the CFA ‘Peer Support Program’, developed after

the Ash Wednesday Fires. She sits comfortably among some notable Victorians, including current governor, Linda Dessau.

Legacy is another cause close to her heart and she got involved because Kerri is a Legatee, one of the group dedicated to helping war widows.

“What I do for Legacy is just helping them out, nothing spectacular so I was surprised that they nominated me,” she said. “Its very special and I am very honoured but it’s the war widows and the legatees who really should be getting a medal.

“I wouldn’t swap my life with anybody and I wouldn’t change a day of it. It’s never been work for me, it’s been fun so I can’t understand the fuss. I have got so much more back from helping people than I have ever given out. To help people is an honour and a privilege, it’s not work.”

Patricia Bigham, awarded Medal of the Order of Australia in Australia Day Honours 2019. 189570

IN BRIEF Healesville rollover Police attended a car rollover on Crowley Road, Healesville, about 4pm on Sunday 27 January.

They charged a 39-year-old Healesville woman with drink driving and other traffic offences following the incident at the Harker Street intersection.

The Healesville woman was also charged with a number of other traffic offences.

Any witnesses should call Healesville Police Station on 5962 4422.

Melba Highway A 21-year-old Kinglake man lost control of his vehicle along the Melba Highway in Dixons Creek and hit an embankment.

The crash about 10.30am on 27 January came a year after a fatal crash in the same spot.

Police allege the driver was distracted picking up an item from the footwell and urged drivers to take care on the roads and to give driving their full attention.

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Fire services medal for Mick Tisbury

By Michael Doran Healesville fire-fighter, Commander Mick Tisbury has been awarded the Australian Fire Services Medal in recognition of his 29 years of distinguished service to the community and his fellow firefighters.

In his career Mr Tisbury has served as an operational firefighter, training instructor and an officer on the ground and is also Vice-President of the United Firefighters Union His citation says that he has 'demonstrated exceptional performance over a prolonged period, particularly in relation to the continuing development of training performance standards and his strong leadership in delivering a

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He has been a tireless advocate for a thorough and open investigation into the use of hazardous substances, or PFAS, at the Fiskville training site, where he was an instructor on and off between 2001 and 2012. His doggedness was based on his concern for the health of all firefighters and getting to the bottom of what substances they were exposed to.

"All I ever wanted, from the word go, was to get to the truth," he said. "I saw getting to the truth as part of my responsibility to all firefighters and to those in the community who are affected by this issue."

In this area he has led the establishment of world-leading standards and practices and

has been invited to make a presentation to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, held in Geneva in April.

"We are leading the world in decontaminating fire-trucks and equipment and are now working with other fire services, in Australia and overseas, to help them with their own legacy issues".

Asked about being recognised with the medal he said it came as a big surprise and was totally unexpected.

"As an MFB Commander and union vicepresident I have just been doing my job, trying to ensure the safety of firefighters and the public.I'm just a bloke doing a job I love the best way I can."

Three fires around the Upper Yarra Reservoir are under control and in the process of being extinguished by DELWP crews.

Lightning caused five fires in the Upper Yarra area and one in Marysville on the evening of 25 January.

A Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) spokesperson said on Monday that those fires were contained and crews were working to consolidate control lines.

About 55 crews from DELWP and CFA have been involved in fighting the fires, with dozers and aircraft called in to help.

The Upper Yarra fires have burned about 4.1 hectares.

A warning for the Mcmahons Creek, Reefton, Upper Yarra Dam and Shaw areas that was in place on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday was no longer active by Monday.

The Marysville fire was deemed under control on 27 January at 1pm and DELWP firefighters were on Monday patrolling the area, identifying and extinguishing hotspots.

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Pets and snakes don’t mix January has been a scorcher!

While the higher temperatures can be uncomfortable for both humans and pets, summer can pose greater dangers than heat alone.

Warmer weather means more active snakes, and reports of pets being affected by snakebite have risen greatly over recent months.

Most snakes will try to avoid people and pets, but if they feel cornered and defensive they will often strike.

Many pets will be fascinated by the snake’s movements and try to hunt them or play with them.

The best way to combat the dangers that snakes pose to pets - and humans, too - is to modify behaviours and avoid them wherever possible.

By keeping your back yard neat and tidy, clearing away undergrowth and other materials such as wood piles, and clearing brush,

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Any spilled food, birdseed or fruit, will increase the likelihood of rodents taking up residence in the area - the perfect food for snakes.

Be particularly cautious where your pet is sniffing.

It is best to keep your pet on lead when the

COMMUNITY DIARY Gulf Station Open

The Toolangi and Castella community will be having a Black Saturday memorial event for past and present residents on Thursday 7 February at Castella Central Park. The night starts with coffee and pizza at 5.30pm, the commemoration at 6.30pm and then a community get together from 7.15pm. Details from the Community House on 5962 9060.

Historic homestead, Gulf Station, is having an Open Day on Sunday 3 February from 11am to 3pm. Take the opportunity to tour the house, picnic in the grounds, fly a kite or just bring a carrot for one of the friendly Clydesdales.

Adults $9, concession $6, children over 12 $3 or a family ticket at $20. Gulf Station is at 1029 Melba Highway Yarra Glen and details at www. nationaltrust.org.au/places/gulf-station/

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Yarra Valley Singers is a super-friendly adult community choir that welcomes anyone who loves singing and it has three groups about to commence. Starting 5 February is the Day Ensemble on Tuesdays 10am-12pm, on 6 February the Evening Ensemble and on 30 January

an Introduction to Music Reading for Singers, both on Wednesdays at 7.30-9.30pm. To book and for more info go to www.yarravalleysingers.com or call Del on 5962 4203.

Talking Teens Talking Teens, a free Anglicare program to help parents talk to their teenagers, will commence on Monday 18 February at Cire Community House Yarra Junction. Ways to learn how to talk so they will listen, help them problem solve, resolve conflict and stay connected are part of what is covered. The program runs for five weeks from 7-9pm and bookings, which are essential, can be made with Anglicare Parentzone on 9735 6134.

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Wandin speaker Wandin Seville Uniting Church has a special guest speaker for its Sunday 24 February Worship Service. Paul Linossier is the CEO of Uniting (Victoria and Tasmania), an organisation focussed on the needs of marginalised and vulnerable people. Uniting has 3800 staff and a similar number of volunteers providing community services. The service is at 9.30am at the church on Beenak Road, Wandin.

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Early treatment carries the best chance of a favourable outcome.

If you even suspect your pet may have been bitten, please seek veterinary assistance immediately.

Research your closest 24-hour clinic and check that they carry snake anti-venom as not all clinics do.

The best thing you can do for your pet is to be prepared.

Do your research, keep bandages on hand and avoid high-risk areas.

If you would like any advice on snake safety, please contact our fantastic Animal Aid Veterinary team.

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Email diary entries to: editor@mailnewsgroup.com.au by 5pm Wednesdays

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risk is highest, but if you do see a snake, retreat the way you came - snakes can have an incredible striking range.

A pet that has suffered a snake bite may suddenly collapse, show signs of vomiting, trembling, salivation and excessive panting.

Some symptoms can develop up to several hours later and may include paralysis, lethargy, wobbly legs, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing or blood-tinged urine.

If your pet has been bitten, remember to stay calm.

Call ahead and seek veterinary care for your pet immediately.

Keep your pet calm, too, and limit their activity.

Cold packs, ice, tourniquets, alcohol, bleeding the wound and trying to suck out venom should not be attempted - prioritise getting professional treatment.

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AUSTRALIA DAY

OAM for our Len

By Derek Schlennstedt There are few people who have given as much back to the Yarra Ranges community as veteran Walling Ward Councillor Len Cox. The enduring Councillor of Yarra Ranges Council was elected to Lilydale Council in 1982 and, except for two years in exile during the amalgamation, has an unbroken record.

That record has earned him the title of Yarra Ranges longest-serving Councillor, and to recognise that contribution he was honoured on Australia Day with an OAM for service to local government, and to the community of the Yarra Ranges.

Serving 35 years as a councillor, and being elected to mayor six times, Mr Cox is highly regarded in local government circles, and is remembered for guiding the Yarra Ranges through its worst disaster - the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.

Reflecting on his long tenure at Council Mr Cox said he never intended to remain at local council for long.

"I first got elected in 1982 with Lilydale Council and I actually ran that election only planning to stay three years ... I was never intending to stay any longer than that," he said.

"I didn't like what Lilydale council had been doing at the time and probably a little bit egotistical I thought I could make it better.

"I was going to fix everything and leave ... I was very naïve then," he joked.

While he conceded he may not have fixed 'everything', there is no question that Cr Cox has certainly given it his best shot, and there's a long list of successful projects that he's been at the helm of throughout his time at Council.

Having always worked hard to incite positive change within the broader community he said he's passion has always been the conser-

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Practically part of the Yarra Ranges Council furniture, Len Cox was awarded with a Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to Yarra Ranges Council and the Yarra Ranges community. 189615 Photo: ROB CAREW vation of the environment, and to help people.

"It sounds a little bit presumptuous but you have the ability to help people, and you've got the ability also to make things better for a whole community," he said.

"I guess my driving force is I still enjoy helping people and I still get a lot of phone calls from residents, which I really like."

Over 35 years, and his passion for the community has never wavered and although being in his early 80's there are no signs of slowing down.

"My interest in community issues and local government has never waned and it might sound ridiculous but it's just as strong now after 35 years as it's ever been."

A trio of Lilydale students share this year's Yarra Ranges Council Young Citizen of the Year title.

Amelie, Keely and Jean-Pascal received the Australia Day honour for renaming the Lilydale Cenotaph Area to the Ralph Goode Reserve, commemorating Ralph Goode for his significant contribution to the community.

The former students and classmates at Lilydale Primary formed the idea in a small group at school.

Keely said they did a lot of research, spurred on by the 100 years of Anzac.

They reached out to Mr Goode's descendants, local history groups, the museum, the RSL, trader groups and the mayor.

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They then wrote an application to the council and had to speak at a meeting.

"It was really exciting to know we were able to name something as big as that and make a change," Keely said.

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Nod for Doseena A past Yarra Ranges Citizen of the Year has been honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).

Dr Doseena Fergie from Dalyston, Victoria, received the Australia Day honour for service to community health.

She was the first Healesville Indigenous Community Services Association HICSA president in 2009 and served in the role until 2014.

Dr Fergie was also a founding member of Lilydale's Boorndawan Willam Healing Service and Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place.

In 2017 she was named Yarra Ranges Citizen of the Year in recognition of her role as a leader within the local indigenous community and a driving force behind HICSA's ongoing success.

Cr Noel Cliff said at the time that her efforts to create positive change needed to be recognised.

"Her role in assisting council to develop its reconciliation direction of Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Cultural Strengthening has created a lasting legacy," he said.

"Doseena's focus on placing culture at the centre of health and wellbeing for Aboriginal people and ability to view situations through an Aboriginal lens has transformed the way council works."

That honour followed her addition to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2016.

Yarra Ranges Council nominated her for the nod, which acknowledges exceptional women who have contributed significantly to their community.

On that honour, Cr Fiona McAlister said Dr Fergie was a wonderful community leader who was persistent, modest and fair.

"I've watched her gently guiding and listen-

Made a mark Lilydale's Nicole Harvey joined the CFA in Victoria in April 1998 as the state fire investigation co-ordinator and a fire investigator.

Over the past 20 years her technical knowledge and skills, her outstanding leadership, and her professionalism have established her as an acknowledged expert in public safety.

On 26 January she received an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the Australia Day Honours List.

Her award citation said Ms Harvey had distinguished herself by her achievements in advancing the role and importance of fire investigation to generating improvements in community safety.

"Her efforts have established fire investigation as a core duty and activity in the minds of frontline firefighters who understand the importance of preserving the scene for the fire investigator," it said.

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Doseena Fergie. 141533 ing and sharing her insights and knowledge, but also her firm side as well," she said.

"She is certainly someone you know you will get a good thorough debate with and she has a wonderful balance in her styles.

"She's created a huge and very positive change in so many aspects of community life and her role as an Indigenous leader and a woman in a leadership role is absolutely outstanding."

Picture: JESSE GRAHAM Dr Fergie's OAM citation said she was also an executive member of the Department of Health's Eastern Metropolitan Region 'closing the health gap plan' for 2009 to 2013.

For Eastern Health she was a Yarra Valley Community Health Indigenous Health Team clinical care co-ordinator from 1999 to 2010 and a founder of Indigenous Community Nutrition Project Good Food, Great Kids.

Yarra Ranges Life TV founder Patrick Boucher received a certificate of recognition in the Yarra Ranges Council Australia Day Awards.

The council said that Mr Boucher and his team produced videos telling stories around the Yarra Ranges since 2017. The team regularly reports live from community events and produces videos recapping the week in news from other local publications, including the Mail.

Yarra Ranges Life TV is a commercial operation, but the council said it delivered enormous social benefit by highlighting many of the underappreciated facets of life in the Yarra Ranges, and encouraging greater engagement from locals and visitors.

"Patrick's dedication to telling the stories of people and groups across Yarra Ranges has resulted in countless videos being produced, supporting events and programs big and small," the council said.

Belgrave Survival Day Belgrave Survival Day again provided an alternative way to mark 26 January.

For the 12th year, the event celebrated the survival of indigenous culture on Australia Day. Borthwick Park and the surrounding streets overflowed with people and cars.

Families picnicked by the main stage, watching indigenous performances and informative presentations, including a smoking ceremony.

A small group of hills residents held the first Belgrave Survival Day on 26 January 2008.

The event moved in 2011 to Borthwick Park and attracts up to 3000 attendees.

The event's mission is to increase understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Organisers said the event was a living and breathing example of how the first peoples of this nation could be honoured and respected within a wider context of mutual respect and inclusivity.

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Wandin Rotary President Heinz Budweg with guests, Richard Tracey, Bridget Vallence, Tony Smith and Tony Stevenson. 189735

Wandin kicks off Australia Day

By Michael Doran Wandin Public Hall opened in 1952 and was reserved every Saturday for dancing. While there was no dancing on this Australia Day, within the hall there was an overwhelming sense of the community spirit and love of country that binds the Yarra Valley together.

The Rotary Club of Wandin hosted its annual Australia Day Breakfast and in between juggling their other official commitments, Member for Casey Tony Smith, Member for Evelyn Bridget Vallence and Yarra Ranges Mayor Tony Stevenson attended.

Bridget Vallence paid tribute to the great charity work done by Wandin Rotary. "This is the greatest day in the greatest country and aspiration and a deep sense of community is what binds us together here in Wandin," she said.

Tony Smith led the recital of the Australian Citizenship Affirmation. "This is a day about 6 MAIL

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the aspirations for the future of our community and in 365 ceremonies today more than 16,500 people will become Australian citizens," he said.

The guest speaker was a distinguished member of the legal profession, the Honourable Richard Tracey. Mr Tracey has been a Judge of the Federal Court, Judge Advocate General of the Australian Defence Force, a Queen's Counsel and a Major-General in the Australian Army.

He spoke of the spirit of service that volunteer organisations like Wandin Rotary exemplify and how having the ceremony in a hall built by the community was fitting on Australia Day. "What we share today is only possible because people get together and help each other when needed. We have a great democratic system and I'm very proud to be an Australian on this wonderful day."

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AUSTRALIA DAY Queensland Fruit Fly, damaged tomato Photo: Rob Bob's Backyard

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Yarra Ranges Citizen of the Year, Lesley Porter.

Lesley’s our very best

By Casey Neill Yarra Ranges Citizen of the Year Lesley Porter was “a bit shocked, really humbled by it and really blessed”.

The Australia Day award recognised her work over the past 13 years at the Good Life Farm in Chum Creek.

The farm celebrates difference, builds resilience and connects teens with their community.

Ms Porter created the Good Life Farm to provide a farm-based therapeutic and educational program for young people, providing vital life and living skills, youth mentoring, psychosocial support and animal-based therapy.

Her award citation said some of the young people coming to the farm had experienced trauma, were disengaged from education, homeless, or faced other barriers in their lives.

“As a result of their farm stay, many children have improved at school, learnt important life skills, gained confidence and made friends,” the citation said.

In 2012, Ms Porter was awarded a Pride of Australia Victorian award for Inspiration.

She was 11 years old when she moved to Healesville.

“I had experienced a lot of trauma prior to that,” she said.

Ms Porter started working on a riding farm in Mt Riddell Road.

“They took my under their wing and gave

me a real sense of belonging,” she said.

She saw results in herself and others who came to the farm - many from boarding schools who lacked a sense of family in the same way she did.

“The environment was so healing,” she said.

She said running the farm had been “an interesting journey”.

“When you work with youth you have to do a lot of self-awareness work,” she said.

“Working with vulnerable youth will set of a lot of triggers for yourself.”

Ms Porter said a former principal who had dealt with her when she was “naughty at school” now supported the farm.

“If you told me when I was a little girl that I would one day be doing this I wouldn’t have believed it,” she said.

“None of this would have been possible without the community that I moved to and the support from businesses that when I was really struggling let me run up a bill.

“There’s such a good community supporting me, and volunteers -we have some beautiful volunteers at the farm.”

Ms Porter defended her farm from the Black Saturday Bushfires.

She spoke to the Mail for our commemorative edition to mark 10 years since the disaster.

Read her story in our 5 February edition or on the website.

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War against waste

By Derek Schlennstedt People and groups in the Yarra Ranges are holding nothing back when it comes to the war on waste, especially when it comes to singleuse plastic bag.

For the past four years, Healesville, Warburton and the Dandenong ranges have joined in an united front to ridding the Yarra Ranges of single-use plastic bags.

Each town has formed a plastic bag free group, which at this year's Yarra Ranges Council Australia awards received the Community Group of the Year award.

Inspired by similar projects in Warburton and Healesville, the Plastic Bag Free Dandenong Ranges group began in May 2016 to reduce the number of single-use plastics used by traders and resident in the Dandenongs.

From its first small community meeting of about 30 people it has since grown in numbers and in passion, and since its inception has created over 1400 reusable boomerang bags.

"We were just a group of us who are very involved and keen about looking after the forests and waterways of the Dandenong ranges," said group member Vicky Boyle.

"We were very concerned about platypus numbers and the litter problem so we called a public meeting in Belgrave library ... following that we asked council to see if they could be make all the shire facilities plastic bag free which hasn't happened unfortunately, but we've been busy sewing bags ever since."

Each Thursday the group gathers at Kallista Community House to sew the bags, which are made from entirely recyclable materials.

Regular sewathons help to increase their visibility in the community and attract new members.

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ago, their boomerang Bags have since exploded across the Dandenongs and can now be found all over the hills including, Upwey IGA, Belgrave Book Barn, Selby General Store, Kallista General Store, Sushi Express, Unwrapped Pantry and more.

Ms Boyle said the bags were extremely popular and that often the group could 'keep up with the demand '.

She said the group was thrilled with the award and that it was lovely to be recognised.

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Badger Creek recognised

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denongs pristine is a full-time job and on the day of the awards (26 January) the Plastic Bag Free Dandenong Ranges group could not attend as they busy sewing at the Belgrave Survival day event.

"It's lovely because we are a little bit invisible - a lot of us sew at home or the Kallista Community House but as soon as we make the bags they go, we just can't keep up with them," Ms Boyle said.

"It is nice that someone's noticing."

Acknowledging the effectiveness of a committed group of locals, Yarra Ranges council has awarded a Certificate of Recognition to the Badger Creek Community Planning Group in the 2019 Australia Day Awards.

The community plan was presented to council in July 2018 and launched in October.

In making the award, the council highlighted the efforts of the group to ensure widespread community engagement.

Group Chair, Doris Pozzi said that right from the start it was clear that getting as many residents as possible to have their say would make or break the final plan.

"I think we have been really fortunate that there a lot of people on the committee who have been involved in community groups and know how important it is to get engagement," she said. "We recognised we had a community of around 1600 people in Badger Creek, with quite a bit of diversity, so we wanted to make sure there were different ways people could be involved."

Through this process the group engaged with more than 700 locals and has contributed in excess of 1000 volunteer hours to the project so far. The plan has now moved into implementation with a number of individual elements underway, such as the Don Road footpath development.

"Now we are putting our money where our mouths are, we've come up with this plan and now we have a lot of work ahead of us to implement it. We need to keep the locals and the the council informed informed to make sure everyone stays positive.

"Parks Victoria have advised that Badger Weir Park will reopen in March."

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The road to improvement

The rare lily, found in Powelltown.

By Casey Neill

Rare lily discovery

By Casey Neill A rare lily is growing within an active logging coupe in Powelltown, citizen scientists say.

The tall astelia lily (astelia australiana) was only known to have 12 populations in the world.

Two community groups claim to have just found the 13th population - within an active clear-fell logging coupe south of Powelltown.

Wildlife of the Central Highlands and Fauna and Flora Research Collective undertook a nocturnal survey within the logging coupe on Monday 21 January.

They did not expect to come across the rare plant.

"We knew they were not far from here, but in different water catchments," citizen scientist Jake Mckenzie said.

"To find them outside of their current known range is incredibly significant for the ongoing survival of the species, but not if clear-fell logging is due to continue within the coupe."

Mr Mckenzie said that the law required a 100 metre timber harvesting protective buffer around the habitat.

But he said that government-owned VicForests, which was logging within the coupe, didn't know the population existed.

"During the survey we discovered VicForests' flagging tape they use to mark out the boundary of the logging coupe was within just 50m of where some of the specimens had been recorded," Mr Mckenzie said.

Conservationist Hayley Forster called for logging operations to stop immediately.

"It's clear that current logging operations are jeopardising the ongoing survival of this tall astelia population through the elevated fuel load and, subsequently, the fire risk," she said.

Mr Mckenzie said the nocturnal survey also recorded a number of other threatened species including the state's faunal emblem the Leadbeater's possum, the greater glider and a rare plant known as the tree geebung.

A spokesperson for VicForests confirmed the authority received a report of tall astelia lily within a coupe near Powelltown from a thirdparty source.

"When that report was received, VicForests acted to cease harvesting until preliminary buffer zones could be put in place around the sighting of the astelia lily," they said.

"Presence of Leaderbeater's possum has also been reported - verification of the sightings will now be undertaken."

The spokesperson said a 100m precaution-

ary buffer zone is in place around the area the lily was detected.

"Importantly, the lily was detected in an area of the coupe which was not planned for harvest," they said.

They said a 200m precautionary buffer zone is in place around the area of the detected Leadbeater's possum.

VicForests is now working with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) to protect these important findings and will carry out additional surveys to identify further sightings in the area.

The tall astelia is endemic to Victoria, with populations mostly found in cool temperate rainforest of the Central Highlands and the Otway Ranges.

The species is listed as vulnerable under the national Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act and major threats include wildfire, weed invasion and altered hydrology leading to drying out of sites.

The national recovery plan for the species outlines fire as being 'probably the single greatest threat to the survival of the species' and goes on to state 'the proximity of regrowth forest to tall astelia populations occurring in cool temperate rainforest may affect the chances of the species remaining unburnt during wildfires'.

Support for Black Saturday anniversary Eastern Health is offering free counselling to support people through the 10th anniversary of Black Saturday.

Community health manager Michelle Fleming said it could be difficult to believe the devastating bushfires happened 10 years ago.

"Yet for many people the impacts are still present in everyday life," she said.

"It is common for people after a traumatic event to feel the need or pressure to 'move on', 'start over', 'move forward' and yet what we know that traumatic events can have a longterm impact on our health, mental health and emotional wellbeing."

Ms Fleming said anniversary dates in particular would be overwhelming and produce

strong emotional responses that could be confusing and unpleasant.

"The months leading up to the date of the event in which the trauma occurred can produce a decline in normal functioning and an increase in PTSD symptoms," she said.

"Strong emotions can be triggered consciously or unconsciously by our senses, sights, sounds, smells, tastes and touch.

"Much of this is unconscious and can be difficult to understand."

She said post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms could include: physical pain like headaches, chest pain, dizziness, fatigue, stomach and digestive issues; nightmares or flashbacks; depression and/or anxiety; with-

drawal from family and friends and no longer being interested in activities previously enjoyed; avoidance of any situations that might remind a person of the situation or event; finding distractions so as not to think about the event; numbing by exiting social circles, using distraction, alcohol or other drugs, over or under eating, or watching too much TV; experiencing anxiety and difficulty relaxing and sleeping, being on edge, jumpy or easily frightened; and irritability.

"Healesville Hospital and Yarra Valley Health offer a free counselling service with qualified and experienced counsellors to support you as the anniversary of Black Saturday approaches," Ms Fleming said.

Call 1300 130 381 for an appointment.

Road improvements took the spotlight at the first Yarra Ranges Council meeting for the year.

Councillors awarded contracts to resurface MacIntyre Lane in Yering and upgrade Myers Creek Road in Healesville at their Tuesday 22 January meeting.

They also voted to seek feedback on a proposed special charge scheme to build Rue De Gare and Prospect Road, Wandin North.

Cr Fiona McAlister said MacIntyre Lane users were going to be very happy, as the road surface had been an ongoing challenge.

Cr Richard Higgins said the lane had been in need of repair for a number of years, that the sub-base was not right in a number of areas.

The project will involve ripping up, milling and relaying the existing pavement as road base.

It would then be treated with foam bitumen and cement, additional crushed rock and asphalt surfacing to produce the final road pavement.

Councillors awarded the $2 million contract to Bitu-Mill (Civil), to be funded through the council's Capital Expenditure Program Asset Renewal Reserves Account.

Works are expected to start in February and be completed before 30 June.

"Traditional patch treatments have proven costly and short wearing," the council report said.

"Driver safety will be improved and will result in savings by having a long term treatment of this section of road."

The Myers Creek Road project will include a road surface upgrade and drainage works.

Cr Terry Avery said the road was classified as rural.

"But it's a very much used road, particularly by tourists and motorbike riders like myself," he said.

Councillors awarded the $1 million contract to QR Construction (Gippsland).

The council report said up to $1.2 million was available from Road Rehabilitation Projects and Blackspot funding.

Works are anticipated to start this month.

The council surveyed landowners along Rue De Gare and Prospect Road in August 2016 to determine support for a landownerfunded Special Charge Scheme to construct the roads, following a petition from residents.

The council report said landowners showed a significant level of support, and would now be notified of intent to levy a special charge and invited to make submissions.

The landowner contribution to the $956,690 project would be about $528,507.

Thirty-nine landowners (83 per cent) responded to that 2016 survey, with 24 in support and 14 against.

The local roads are about 645 metres in combined length and connect abutting properties to the Warburton Highway.

Commemorating the bushfire support for Murrindindi The bushfires that would become one of the worst natural disasters in Victoria's history started their devastating path through Murrindindi Shire on 7 February 2009.

Mayor Sandice McAulay said the bushfires saw more than 100 people lose their lives in the shire, and 173 lives lost across Victoria.

"This is a difficult time for our community and other fire-affected communities across the State," she said.

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burnt in 2009.

"And while we have often had occasion to celebrate the progress of our towns and the recovery of our communities since then - including welcoming many new residents - Murrindindi Shire and its communities were changed forever."

Cr McAulay said that in the days and months that followed the fires, the people of Victoria, Australia and the world stood by the shire.

"To each and every one of you, we express

our most sincere gratitude," she said.

"We would also like to take a moment to again recognise the incredible efforts of emergency services personnel, including an incredible number of volunteers, who fought the fires valiantly despite the risk to themselves."

Cr McAulay said the 10th anniversary was a time to reflect on the extraordinary goodwill and compassion shown after the fires.

"It's also a time to remember those who were lost," she said.

Murrindindi communities will hold commemorative events and activities.

View details at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/ anniversaryevents.

For those interested in attending the State Commemoration event in Melbourne on Monday 4 February, the council is considering co-ordinating a bus service to and from Murrindindi Shire. Call 5772 0333 or email msc@ murrindindi.vic.gov.au for more information.

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Jane Siberry is coming to Warburton

By Michael Doran Fans of Siberry know her also as a composer, musician, record producer and poet who is renowned for her hauntingly beautiful music, a signature sound that is uniquely her own and for her artistic integrity and creative innovations.

Her work has spanned over three and a half decades and produced 20 critically acclaimed CDs, including the hits Calling All Angels, Love Is Everything, It Cant Rain All The Time, Mimi On The Beach, Everything Reminds Me Of My Dog, One More Colour and Bound By The Beauty.

Calling All Angels is a duet with fellow Canadian, k.d. lang and was used as the soundtrack for sci-fi drama movie, "Until the

Singer-songwriter Rodriguez.

Rochford show cancelled Rodriguez has cancelled his A Day on the Green show at Rochford due to illness.

Frontier Touring and Roundhouse Entertainment announced on Wednesday 23 January that due to medical restrictions, all of the American singer-songwriter's planned shows in Australia and New Zealand in February and March had been cancelled.

This included his 16 February show in Coldstream.

End of the World'. The film included David Gulpilil, Jimmy Little and Ernie Dingo in the cast with the screenplay co-written by Peter Carey.

Siberry's shows have a reputation for becoming a story on their own. Expect to be stimulated, entertained, temporarily worried and ultimately glad to be alive.

Jane will also be holding a songwriting workshop in The Wellspring - Warburton's studio on Saturday 2nd February (please email wellspringwarburton@gmail.com to book/enquire for workshop).

The show starts at 8pm with tickets at $45 available via link above or at the Arts Centre Warburton. Children and teens free - please book - and bring a cushion if you'd like to sit up the front.

A statement said Rodriguez was very upset at having to let anyone down, and apologised to everyone affected for the inconvenience caused.

It said he was looking forward to being able to return to Australia and New Zealand when he had fully recovered, and details of a new tour would be announced in due course.

All tickets purchased from the official ticketing agencies will be refunded.

Crikey - what a drama!

Mary: Queen of Scots Starring Saiorse Ronan, Margot Robbie and Jack Lowden Rated MA15+ Mary: Queen of Scots is an enthralling historical drama about two rival thrones.

In 1561, the Catholic Mary Stuart (Saiorse Ronan) assumes the throne of a mostly-Protestant Scotland. Her cousin Elizabeth (Margot Robbie), the Protestant Queen of England, regards Mary as a threat to her reign, but forces within Mary's own court and family conspire to depose the Queen of Scots.

Director Josie Rourke orchestrates a tragic, superbly-paced narrative.

Deep characters weave a tapestry of loyalty and distrust, and the film firmly establishes several threads of dissent, such as religious strife, brotherly treason and Mary's husband Lord Darnley's (Jack Lowden) zealous desire for power.

As Mary struggles to maintain her rule over Scotland and insists her blood-right as Elizabeth's successor, these conspiracies steadily culminate against her in heartbreaking ways.

Ronan is captivating as Mary, conveying young wisdom and powerful confidence, which erodes but never fails, even as her power-base crumbles. Robbie is strong-willed but weary as Elizabeth, who faces resistance from her own court.

Queen of Scots has beautiful cinematography, stunning historical accuracy and an elegant, majestic score by Max Richter, but the ending feels somewhat rushed, as the passage of time is too nebulous for Mary's ultimate fate - imprisonment and execution - to fully sink in.

Mary: Queen of Scots fumbles slightly in its conclusion, but is still a sumptuous, extraordinarily suspenseful drama.

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VALENTINE'S DAY

Fresh menu set for Rae’s The Yarra Valley's award-winning Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort and Spa has appointed a new head chef who has just launched his new menu at the resort's Rae's Restaurant.

Grant Flack joins Rae's from after eight years as executive sous chef at RACV's City Club in Melbourne. He has also previously been head chef at 'Enzo' for four years and sous chef at London's prominent four-star restaurant 'Isola'.

With 20 years' experience in the hospitality industry, Grant's knowledge and passion for fine cuisine and menu design has helped shape a unique culinary experience in the

newly released menu, showcasing the best produce the Yarra Valley has to offer.

With Rae's open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Grant has created a menu that champions high quality and locally sourced ingredients.

Each dish has been paired with a wine recommendation from Balgownie Estate's inhouse sommelier.

When visiting Rae's Restaurant for lunch, diners can indulge in a two-course option for $49.00 or treat themselves to three courses for $62.00. Those dining at Rae's Restaurant in the

evening are in for an unforgettable dinner experience and can choose from a two-course option for $60.00 or an indulgent three-course meal for $74.00.

Highlights on the menu include mains such as; Yarra Valley Buxton Farm rainbow trout, roasted Berkshire pork belly with broccoli puree, a stunning green goddess risotto, Bannockburn baby spatchcock and 200g pasture fed Gippsland beef striploin.

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Grant Flack has been appointed as the new head chef at Rae's Restaurant at the Yarra Valley's award-winning Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort and Spa.

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KNOW YOUR LOCAL TRADIE

Mending all the bends The team at Maroondah Panel Service has been in the panel-beating business in Healesville for over 12 years.

During that time, they have developed a fine reputation for their quality work and friendly, professional customer service.

Their aim is to ensure all the cars, vans and trucks that arrive in their workshop are restored to their original condition.

Shane from Maroondah Panel Service said repairing a damaged vehicle could be a labour-intensive process.

While there are many handy guides online about repairing a dent or a bingle yourself, in reality it’s not a job for amateurs - especially if you’re aiming for a perfect finish.

Remember, the resale value of your car depends on it looking as good as possible.

So even if you save a few dollars, in the end it could cost you getting a top price.

Shane said it was important to have a professional tend to the job.

“It takes a long time to learn how to repair all vehicles properly,” he said.

After finishing trade school, Shane got an apprenticeship and has been a panel beater for 27 years.

Shane said if you were working on an older car, or you wanted to cut costs after a crash, knowing a bit about panel beating could be useful, but did not bring you up to the standard of a professional.

He said that was because to work at any-

Sometimes it's just better to let an expert handle the job. 152059 thing like a professional panel beater, you literally need years of experience.

Panel beaters use numerous techniques to remove dents and shape panels to match the original contours of the vehicle, before re-surfacing and spray painting the damaged areas.

An expert panel beater will make a damaged car look like new.

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Inquiries to 5962 5040.

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EARLY 1900’S CHARM ON A SUPERB CORNER ALLOTMENT STEP back in time, make a pot of tea and curl up with a book on your sunny verandah, the agent says.

The new owner can take in the mountain views, the garden vista and breathe fresh country air.

Set on a sprawling corner allotment of just over 1800 square metres and zoned NRZ2, the agent says this home would not only cater for a dreamy lifestyle, but would present a golden opportunity to subdivide (subject to council approval) and reap the rewards.

With soaring high ceilings, feature hardwood flooring, ceiling roses and ornate cornices, the agent says this cottage is as cute as a button and offers great family accommodation with three huge bedrooms, two with walk-in robes, two living areas and front and rear verandahs.

The fully-fenced block is ideal to keep the kiddies and the animals close at hand, and the property is within walking distance to the shopping precinct, public transport, sporting facilities and the Warburton Trail. â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 35 Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction, VIC 3797 Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms Price: $590,000 - $630,000 Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION 5967 1277

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1 Croom St Warburton

$640,000 - $700,000

Woori Yallock

$600,000 - $660,000

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Step back in time in this 1900’s home that will charm you all the way through. The home is set on a great size block of slightly under 2 acres (7281.90) approx, there is plenty of room for the kids, animals or toys, even a pony - whatever your heart desires! With a second entrance via a lane way the possibilities here are endless! The home itself consists of 2 bedrooms and a great size family bathroom. A light and airy functional kitchen with big windows to take in the views.

Approaching completion is this magniicent home boasting 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom and located just a stone’s throw from shops, public transport, primary school and Warburton Trail all very close.

A quality construction built by one of the area’s most well respected builders this home offers a six star energy rating. There’s plenty of living space for the growing family with living over two levels, double garage and loads of storage space. Additional features include double garage, dishwasher, double glazed windows, ly screens, security doors and garage.

Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 Inspection: Sat 11:00-11:30am (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513

17 Old Warburton Hwy Seville East

$475,000 - $520,000

What a great starter or investment This fantastic 3 bedroom home is beautifully presented and ready to move in. Ideal for irst home buyers, families or the astute investor looking to access the market at a price point that is becoming harder to ind good properties.

The home enjoys lovely valley views from the front deck, lounge room and rear yard. Boasting a sparkling updated kitchen, family meals area and spacious front lounge the home enjoys gas ducted heating and a split system air conditioner plus an A/C in the master bedroom. Enjoy the views with a morning cuppa from the front deck or head out the back to the covered decking for a cool drink in the afternoon. A great loorplan offers bathroom with separate bath & shower, separate toilet and good size laundry with external access. There’s a double carport with sealed driveway and a low maintenance garden.

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 Inspection: Sat 11:00-11:30am (Photo ID Required)

Millgrove

$370,000- $395,000

31 Hilltop Crt Yarra Junction

$360,000 - $395,000

Nearly half an acre with a little cutie

First Home Buyers or Investors!

This 2 bedroom home on approx. 1929m2, offering plenty of space for the kids and pets. Oodles of room to park the cars & boat, even a little babbling brook meandering through the sunny property.

The house offers 2 good sized bedrooms, open plan lounge/family room and an updated kitchen.

Added features include a wood heater, air conditioner, extra study nook or storage room, and a double carport with plenty of extra space to have a great workshop.

Located in the heart of Yarra Junction this brick veneer unit in a quiet corner with concrete drive and lock up garage will be ticking all your boxes! Open plan living with ensuite effect to master bedroom, this is a little gem! Easy split system heating and cooling, electric cooking and loads of bench space in the kitchen for any budding chef! Consisting of 2 bedrooms and currently tenanted month to month with an income of approx. $14,000 per year making a great investment.

Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 Inspection: Sat 12:00-12:30pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 30 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 31 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 7 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

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Clare Morse Marketing Manager 10 years

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Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

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$470,000 - $510,000

4 Whitegum Dr East Warburton

$480,000 - $520,000

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Mudbrick home on a huge block

Quiet and private, near the end of a no-though road is this great family home that will most denitely tick the boxes for the handy person needing space to keep all the tools, cars and toys, the kids that love to get out doors and explore, and those that enjoy a sit on a balcony with a cuppa and read a book! Offering 3 good sized bedrooms, a lovely bright and sunny open plan lounge/family and meals area that leads to a large outdoor deck to take in the valley views.

Nestled in a quiet yet convenient location is this well maintained mud brick home set on just over three quarters of an acre of near lat usable space. Inside enjoy the warmth of this cosy home, 3 carpeted bedrooms and master with generous ensuite and walk in robe. High cathedral ceilings are a feature throughout, giving a great sense of space especially through the good sized dining and sunken lounge complete with a gorgeous feature open re place.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 Inspection: Sat 1:30-2:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 Inspection: Sat 12:30-1:00pm (Photo ID Required)

50 High St Seville East

$790,000 - $840,000

Entertain in Style and Live in Luxury The ultimate in family living and entertaining, this sleek modern home is packed full of surprises and boasts lawless presentation throughout, the impressive feature entrance is just the beginning. Offering 3 large bedrooms all with built in robes plus the lexibility of a fourth bedroom, expansive family/ living/lounge areas and a formal meals area plus a home theatre/games/ media room, lovely polished loorboards throughout and a beautifully appointed kitchen with quality appliances and generous bench and cupboard space, ducted heating, wood heating and multiple split systems throughout. Outside is an entertainer’s paradise featuring the ultimate outdoor living space cleverly designed to blend the outdoors in, a great size back yard with plenty of space for the kids and pets to enjoy complete the picture perfect family home.

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: Sat 12:00-12:30pm (Photo ID Required)

Warburton

$550,000 - $600,000

60 Longs Rd Yellingbo

$1,450,000 - $1,550,000

Devine location with a garden oasis.

Dream Acreage Lifestyle with Stunning Views

A delightful home with breathtaking gardens and an array of established plants and trees. The home itself is very accommodating with room for everyone, upstairs there’s a lovely renovated kitchen with much thought and consideration in the design with plenty of room with substantial cupboards and bench space, dishwasher, picture perfect outlook and access onto the veranda, there’s a formal dining room, lounge room & generous study and 2 Reverse cycles throughout the home for comfort year round. Downstairs is fabulous for larger families or visiting guests.

Breathtaking views are just the beginning of this stunning acreage property, approx. 50 acres of rolling lush pasture divided into multiple paddocks ideally set up for the horse and livestock enthusiast. The beautiful home is presented to perfection and offers plenty of space for the growing family with 4 bedrooms all with built in robes plus a feature main bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite. Features polished loorboards throughout, wood heating and a split system.

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: Sat 2:00-2:30pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 30 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 31 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 7 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

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Clare Morse Marketing Manager 10 years

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Jenni Milne Licensed Agent 15 years

Carly James Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

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LARGE HOMESTEAD - BRAND NEW SET among other quality homes in the township of Yea is this brand new home on about 5147 square metres.

The agent says this home is built with no compromise on quality and appointments and will impress the fussiest buyer.

It has four bedrooms plus parents' retreat, formal lounge room, sitting room, hostess kitchen, large family/living room, dining area, two bathrooms, powder room and laundry.

Some of the many appointments include full ensuite with bath, separate toilet and two walk-in robes to the main bedroom, three-metre ceilings, reverse-cycle airconditioning, timber bench tops, a large walk-in pantry and solar hot water, just to name a few. â—?

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From stunning sunsets, to balloons over the Valley, you will never want to leave! This country, retreat style home ofers 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living, a music nook/study & polished hardwood floors as well as a split system & two wood heaters! The main living area has retractable doors that open on to a huge 9x9 metre (appox.) deck with stunning views & motorised blinds, that enable the area to be used all year round. Outside ofers 6 paddocks, a seasonal creek with picnic area, huge machinery shed, hay shed/tack room, 2nd double hay shed, wood shed, under house storage, double carport & plenty of space for parking cars, tractors, floats etc. The property is connected to mains water & has a water tank. Only a short drive to Healesville township, wineries & Healesville Sanctuary...you can even ride your horses to the Blueberry Farm! For more info SMS 80PINE to 0488 824 379.

FOR SaLE $1,200,000-$1,320,000 LaND 20 acres (approx.)

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With far too many features to mention this gorgeous A frame style home comprises 5 bedrooms, a study, 3 bathrooms, an open plan living & meals plus a stunning kitchen! There is ducted heating & a Coonara plus split systems in almost every room. Outside there is a large shed (185m2 app.) complete with internal oice, second shed (6mx7m), 3 car carport & extra storage shed (6mx9m) meaning loads of room for cars, trailers, boats etc. You also have an amazing entertaining area with a salt water pool as well as beautiful gardens, asphalt driveway, fencing, security camera’s, water pumping rights & large solar system.

All surrounded by farmland with the bonus of McCrae Creek running through & backing onto Yellingbo Conservation Area.

For more information SMS 10FOY to 0488 824 379.

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Rue De Gare & Prospect Road, Wandin North Road Improvement Works In accordance with Section 163 of the Local Government Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the Yarra Ranges Shire Council at its meeting of 22 January 2019 has resolved of its intention to declare a special charge for the Rue De Gare & Prospect Road, Wandin North - road improvement works, for the purpose of defraying the expenses incurred in the provision by Council of road improvements carried out under Part 1A of the Act. The special charge is intended to be declared in respect of those properties shown within the designated area for this special charge scheme as outlined by heavy black lines on the plan below, being properties that have abuttal to or gain primary access via, Rue De Gare & Prospect Road, Wandin North.

A copy of the proposal to levy is available for inspection at the Yarra Ranges Council Community Link, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale during office hours until 4 March 2019.

In accordance with Section 223 of the Act, any person wishing to make a submission on the proposal must do so in writing to the undersigned by 4 March 2019.

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Being appointed to a cemetery trust provides successful applicants with a unique opportunity to develop their competencies as a board member. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services provides free governance training to all trust members.

Public Submission, The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Yarra Ranges Shire Council, at either: 15 Anderson Street (P O Box 105), Lilydale, Vic. 3140, or mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

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By Casey Neill The community has more time to have its say on plans for an autism school in Coldstream.

Yarra Ranges Councillors were due to consider the item at their Tuesday 12 February meeting so submissions were to close on 22 January.

But they've cancelled the 12 February meeting, pushing the decision to their 26 February meeting and the public feedback deadline to 4pm on Thursday 14 February.

Lyrebird College is asking to lease about 4000 square metres of clear grassland on Kelso Street within Fairway Park for five years, with a potential four-year second term, to establish a school for children with an autism spectrum disorder.

If councillors approved the lease, Lyrebird College would need to submit a planning application for any proposed works to take place on the site.

This would go through its own notification and consultation period.

In response to feedback it has received so far, the council has answered several frequently asked questions.

It confirmed the land was not part of the parcel bequeathed by Margaret Lewis in 1983 and would not affect the dog off-lead area.

Council officers have assessed the site following conversations with residents and are proposing a 24 metre buffer area between existing residential properties and the proposed lease site, to lessen the visual impact of any buildings and works that might occur on site.

The proposed lease area has been slightly adjusted away from a large area of vegetation towards the northern boundary of the site, the council said, but the current proposed lease area includes two trees.

"Any works on the site, including any vegetation removal, would require a planning application, which would also include notification and consultation with the community," the council said.

The Mail flagged the proposal late last year.

A council report said the college would add to the area's status as an educational precinct, and produce positive community outcomes.

Lyrebird College spokeswoman Melissa Handbury said the school would cater for children from Prep to Year 10.

"If all goes to plan, Lyrebird College will

open in January 2020 with an initial enrolment of 12 students in two classes," she said.

She said leasing the vacant council land would re-energise the precinct and provide an opportunity to share resources and expertise.

"We see ourselves forming a strong connection with the whole Coldstream community," she said.

Ms Handbury said there were very few options available for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders outside of the public sector.

"In general, there are limited schools in Victoria specialising in the care and education of children with an autism spectrum disorder," she said.

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By Michael Doran Wandin CFA held a well-attended Open Day on Sunday 21 January and while there was a lot of fun for the kids, Brigade Captain Tim Michelson said there was also a timely fire safety message to get across.

"This is a very good time to reinforce the fire preparedness messages and you will see a lot of CFA advertising in January and the start of February. There will be a few more CFA ads and bushfire information sessions happening because our summer really starts now."

The key message is to have a plan and to stick with it. "The best thing you can do for your family is to have a really solid plan that everyone follows before things turn bad.

"If you plan to leave on a really hot day then set a trigger point. It might be as simple as if its a severe fire danger day over 35 degrees we

leave and irrespective of whatever happens that morning, we leave.

"Or you can stay if you have prepared your property, your equipment is tested and ready and you're fit enough to do it, because people often underestimate just how hard it is physically to protect a property.

"Being prepared and getting the message out, that's what is going to save lives. It's not a firetruck because that firetruck can only go up one driveway at a time, so its getting the messages out for people to get their heads around.

"We want to stop anyone defending their house until the last minute and then jumping in their car and driving down the road because that's when they are going to come unstuck.

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Mounters shaken

By Chris Anderson Two day cricket made its much anticipated return to the Yarra Valley last weekend, and the action produced some fine individual efforts and some tough, disciplined cricket.

In the competition's premier grade, DJ Strachan Shield, Seville made a statement to the rest of the competition, proving their recent form wasn't just a flash in the pan.

They chose the right time as it was Mount Evelyn who they caught short on day one.

The last time these two teams met, Mount Evelyn sauntered to 2/262 in their one day fixture preceding Christmas, so when the toss fell their way the Mounters gleefully elected to bat.

Seville has clearly done its homework since that day and completely changed its approach to bowling.

Identifying that the slower bowlers around the competition have had the most success this season, they have recently turned to an unlikely opening bowling duo of Marcus Smith and Liam Kay. Smith offers some disciplined swing bowling where batsmen need to patiently navigate their way to scoring opportunities, while Kay is showing great development in his off-spin bowling, using his height and accuracy to test a batsman's patience.

This new approach clearly rattled the competition's front runners.

In their previous encounter, the Mount Evelyn batsmen feasted on the ball coming onto the bat using the patience to their advantage, whereas they battled to stick it out against some great bowling by this pair.

Kay patiently worked through Mount Evelyn's formidable top order, bagging the first seven wickets of the contest.

The visiting batsmen tried to get themselves into the contest, but continually fell to impatience.

With some help of some good swing bowling from Mark Sandfort (2/19), Kay's impressive figures of 7/44 led his team to dismiss Mount Evelyn for 113, clearly their worst performance with the bat this season and the first time the Mounters have been dismissed.

The job was only half done for the Blues, as they would have to see off a bitten Mount Evelyn attack if they were to close out a successful day.

Captain Leigh Aitkins and opening partner did their best to get their team off to a solid start seeing off the opening bowlers.

Sensing the game quickly slipping from their grasp, Mount Evelyn captain Kane Jones injected himself into the attack to wrestle some of the advantage off the home team.

He did with some success as he picked up the two openers, and with Chad Witherdin striking at the other end they were able to make inroads into the Seville line up.

When stumps were drawn, Seville sat at 3/32.

The advantage still sits well and truly in Seville's camp, but with the three wickets falling

and a notoriously fragile batting line up, give the Mounters an opportunity to pounce.

The first hour of day two will be all important.

If the Mounters capture early wickets, then it is certainly game on, but Seville will be well aware that they are just one decent partnership away from capturing a memorable, moral-boosting and much-deserved victory.

The other two games in the top flight saw a more even contest between bat and ball.

Wandin hosted Healesville in a game between two sides travelling in different directions this season.

Wandin has been impressive in its return to the top flight sitting comfortably in second place on the ladder, while Healesville has battled to ignite its season, despite remaining within striking distance of finals.

Wandin won the toss and duly elected to bat in fantastic conditions, and looked on top of the contest early.

With star batsman Bryce Edwards controlling proceedings, the Bulldogs put together some useful partnerships and, despite the loss of a couple of wickets, navigated themselves to 2/65 at the 28 over mark of the innings, and with Tim Thorne settling with Edwards, the pair looked poised for another match-changing partnership.

Much to their credit, Healesville remained unperturbed and battled on with the ball.

Dan Ebbels entered the fray as partnership breaker and did just that, removing Thorne, and when Jordan Poynton was reinjected into the attack to remove Edwards not too long after, the innings took a dramatic turn as the home team stumbled to 5/77.

Sensing the innings slipping, the Bulldogs' bats tightened the reins to avoid a collapse.

Healesville was just as disciplined with its response led by a brilliant extended spell of bowling from Dale Senior (3/38).

The scoreboard continued to tick over, but so too did the wickets.

Rhett Smith provided some much-needed scoring impetus, as his brisk innings of 42 pushed the score towards a difficult chase when the whips were cracking late in the innings.

Eventually Wandin would be bowled out in sight of stumps for a reasonable score of 161, leaving this contest in an interesting position.

Healesville needs the win to keep its season alive.

The chase is certainly attainable, but the side will need an improvement in recent performances with the bat.

Defending a total of this size would certainly prove Wandin's credentials.

Yarra Junction hosted Warburton-Millgrove in the final match of the round, and both teams would be reasonably comfortable where the game sits after day one.

Yarra Junction batted first and after last round's dismal result with the bat against Mount Evelyn, the Eagles were out to quickly dispel the demons of this effort.

Captain Kevin Bomford ensured their efforts would start on the right track as he got the scoreboard rolling in typical fashion.

He lost some early partners along the way, particularly to the hand of former teammate Stuart Thompson (2/31), but he found an able ally in Andy Cowan early doors.

Regular wickets through the middle of the innings and the untimely departure of Bomford for an excellent innings of 71 put the innings on a tightrope between a successful day and a desperate missed opportunity.

It was left to the Eagles' lower order to respond and that they did in spades.

Firstly Nick Bark (29), who is fast becoming one of the most improved bats in the competition, reignited the innings, while the unflappable Terry Ottrey (36 not out) ensured the innings would go the distance.

When stumps were drawn, the Eagles had eked the score out to 9/195, a tough challenge for the visitors to chase.

The Burras' bowling was an even performance, led by their experienced spinners in Adam Humphrey (2/18) and Can Darwall (2/67) complementing the efforts of Thompson.

The result of this game will have enormous ramifications on both teams season.

With both stumbling in recent weeks and unable to maintain form, a win would provide a much needed moral boost and a gap on their opponents in the standings.

If Warburton-Millgrove were to chase this total, it would be a significant achievement for a relatively inexperienced batting line up and prove they still have something to offer this season.

Victory for Yarra Junction would be on the back of an even performance with both bat and ball, and firmly put their collective hats back in the ring.

DJ STRACHAN SHIELD Healesville v Wandin 10/161 (R. Smith 42, B. Edwards 35, D. Senior 3/38, J. McKenna 2/10, J. Poynton 2/27) Seville 3/32 (L. Aitkins 14, L. McGookin 12, K. Jones 2/5) v Mount Evelyn 10/113 (D. Fraser 27, K. Jones 23, B. Jones 20, L. Kay 7/44, M. Sandfort 2/19) Yarra Junction 9/195 (K. Bomford 71, T. Ottrey 36*, N. Bark 29, A. Cowan 23, A. Humphrey 2/18, S. Thompson 2/31, C. Darwall 2/67) v Warburton-Millgrove RA FINGER TROPHY Wandin 10/282 (S. Fawdry 71, B. Keeling 51, M. Sinnott 41, A. Jakubowicz 3/52, T. Tweedie 2/25, R. English 2/48) v Healesville Yarra Junction 6/245 (T. Gaskett 68, T. Hawkins 41, R. Turner 33, P. Broussard 2/21, C. Ferguson 2/51) v Woori Yallock Mount Evelyn 10/225 (P. Miutescu 50, D. Fraser 49, D. Westaway 41, M. Beri 7/46) v Seville Coldstream 10/190 (D. Whelan 36, L. Doughty 35, R. Prouse 4/64, G. Sweetten 2/10) v Gruyere District

Barratt impresses Ken Barratt won Warburton Golf Club's Wednesday 23 January stableford contest with an impressive points total of 39.

He will need to maintain this form as his wife is catching up fast!

Andrew McMath was stiff again, as he also scored 39 but lost on a countback to his good mate.

Balls extended to 35.

Nearest the pin prizes went to Captain Cross - for a change, not on the 15th but the third, Ms Nursey on the 10th and Ossie McClay on the 15th.

In the twilight competition, David 'Bozo' Clinch clinched the voucher with a solid 22 points.

Shane Campbell was the runner-up with 21.

Players who scored 18+ points can claim a ball.

Nearest the pin winners were Kenno on the 12th, Ben Davies on the 15th and Lance Atwell on the 17th.

In the Australia Day Club Ambrose Fours on Saturday 26 January, the winning team with an almost unbelievable nett score of 47.75 was the Wyatt Warriors - Steve, Darren and their mates Leigh Creedy and Michael Pinkster.

The team that finished second to these mighty winners was Paul 'Snorcs' Long, Chris Sternn, Ian and Troy Iedema, with 50 and 5/8.

The third-placed team included Jeremy Derix, Dave Crellin, A and A Roche.

They scored 51 and 1/8.

Warburton by just one Due to the Australia Day public holiday weekend, the Warburton Bowls Club did not play any Saturday Pennant games.

Warburton 1 next plays Mentone 1 at home on 2 February as the side looks to continue its fine team efforts of recent weeks, while Warburton 2 will play Croydon 3 away as they look to re-group and play with more confidence.

The Mid-Week Tuesday Pennant team played Yarra Glen 2 at home and in a very tight finish won by one shot, 52 to 51, to further consolidate its position in the top four.

Rink scores were G. Walsh 17/18, R. McKail 17/17, and S. Lord 18/16.

The side will play Chirnside Park 1 away this week.

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By Casey Neill Warburton Golf Club's reigning champion Paul Mason swears his role as the greens superintendent doesn't give him an unfair advantage.

"People will say that because I work here," he laughed.

"The other golfers would know the greens as well. They've played here enough to know."

The Yarra Junction local has won five of the last six Club Championships, including picking up the latest title on 1 December, so he must have some advantage over the other players.

"Maybe it's experience, I guess," he said.

"I'm a bit older than some of the other guys.

"Jonathon (Cross) came second and he's only 24 or 25."

Mason explained that the championship involved four rounds of golf.

"The lowest score at the four rounds is the Club Champion for the year," he said.

"It was the ninth time that I've won it," he said.

"I've won five of the last six. The other four were 10 or 12 years before that.

"I had a break when we had children so I didn't play for about five years."

He's played the game since he was 15, so about 30 years.

"I was playing footy and cricket and then the grandparents were golfers," he said.

"I used to quite often stay with them. They lived in Lakes Entrance.

"Once I became decent at it I gave away the footy and the cricket and just played golf."

Mason enjoyed that it was an individual sport.

"You're always striving to be better," he said.

"It's you against the golf course."

Paul Mason on the Warburton Golf Course.

He's taken care of the breathtaking Warburton course for the past 22 years.

"I take it for granted because I've been here

for so long," he said of the views of the towering mountains throughout the course.

"It's a nice course. It's quite hilly."

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Mason did his apprenticeship at Olinda Golf Course, where he played his junior golf while growing up in Monbulk.

"I knew a few guys that were here and there was a job going," he said.

"I've been here ever since. I was lucky enough to get the job."

That was in 1996. Within three or four years the guy who was in charge moved on and Mason grabbed the opportunity to step up to course superintendent.

He's responsible for maintaining all the playing surfaces and setting up the 18-hole course for golfers.

"I think it's over 100 acres," he said.

"There's only two of us so that keeps us very busy.

"We mow our greens four to five times a week, because you only mow your greens at 2.5 millimetres so they're very short.

"It's a lot of repetitive mowing."

Then there's the watering, fertilising, spraying to stop pests and disease, and weed removal.

Mason has to keep an eye out for snakes along the creek, and also encounters echidnas, kangaroos, wombats, foxes, rabbits and a lot of deer.

"They do a fair bit of damage in the winter," he said of the deer.

"The wombats dig around the tees, which is annoying."

On his future goals, Mason said he'd like to win more Club Championships.

"Each year I play in it. Obviously I want to win it each time I play," he said.

"I am playing more now than what I used to. I'm fairly keen on my golf again."

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Road deaths well down Victoria recorded its lowest number of road deaths since records began.

But the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) said 214 lives lost on the state's roads in 2018 was still 214 too many.

Roads, Road Safety and the TAC Minister Jaala Pulford on 1 January joined representatives from the TAC, VicRoads and Victoria Police to reflect on road trauma in Victoria last year.

"Any reduction in the number of people dying on our roads is welcome but the fact remains that hundreds of Victorian families will start 2019 without loved ones - we have to do more," she said.

The road toll was 45 fewer than in 2017 and 29 fewer than the previous record low of 243 in 2013.

The State Government's $1.4-billion fouryear Towards Zero Action Plan reached the half way mark last year.

It aims to reduce the number of lives lost on Victorian roads to fewer than 200 by 2020.

"While this result indicates that Victoria is moving in the right direction with our approach to road safety, it is of no comfort to the families and friends of the people who died on our roads last year," Ms Pulford said.

One of the most notable trends from the past year was the reduction in the deaths on high-speed regional roads.

Regional roads claimed the most lives in 2017, with 156 deaths.

That number dropped to 108 in 2018.

However, country people are still overrepresented in road deaths and that's why the State Government is continuing to invest in road safety infrastructure on the state's highest-risk roads, including the rollout of flexible safety barriers.

With about 1500 kilometres of barriers rolled out, thousands of barrier hits recorded across the state, and a steep reduction in deaths on high-speed regional roads in 2018, the TAC said this infrastructure was reducing the severity of crashes and saving lives.

Of the 106 people killed on metropolitan roads in 2018, 32 were pedestrians.

Overall, 38 pedestrians died across Victoria

last year, an increase on the 31 who died in 2017.

These deaths mainly occurred in built-up areas.

Seven cyclists lost their lives in Victorian road crashes last year, down from 12 deaths in 2017, and five of those fatalities happened on metropolitan roads.

The State Government is investing in infrastructure that keeps cyclists and pedestrians

safe through its $100 million Safer Cyclists and Pedestrians Fund.

Young driver deaths (aged 18 to 25) reduced dramatically in 2018, with 14 deaths compared with 31 in 2017.

In 2018, Victoria also introduced the toughest penalties for drink and drug driving in Australia, and introduced new sanctions for highlevel speeding.

New Supra debuts smooth and powerful acceleration, with large amounts of torque available across the full range of engine speeds.

Toyota GAZOO Racing was instrumental in honing the new sports car’s performance, working extensively on the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife and surrounding roads in Germany in order to achieve the most agile, stable and rewarding handling.

Further testing was also carried out on roads around the world, including in Australia with chief engineer Tetsuya Tada.

To be certain that the car delivered on its promise, Toyota president Akio Toyoda put it to the test at the Nurburgring in his role as a master driver before giving it the final green light.

Mr Toyoda said he had developed his craft as a master driver by spending countless hours driving an old Supra at the Nurburgring.

“Even though Toyota had no plans to make a new Supra, just like a lot of other diehard Su-

The new Toyota GR Supra. pra fans around the world, I secretly wanted to make it happen,“ he said.

“The new GR Supra was born through testing at Nurburgring and I can honestly say that it is a car that is fun to drive and better than ever.“ In Australia, new Toyota GR Supra will launch in late 2019 with about 300 cars available in the first 12 months. All vehicles will be built in Graz, Austria.

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The all-new Toyota GR Supra made its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

It’s the fifth generation of the sports car and the first global GR model to be produced by Toyota GAZOO Racing.

The new Toyota GR Supra builds on the heritage of Toyota’s past Supra generations and the 2000GT sports car with its classic layout of a front-mounted, straight-six engine driving the rear wheels.

Toyota says driving enthusiasts can look forward to an exhilarating blend of power, agility and precision handling, achieved thanks to the car’s combination of a short wheelbase and wide track, light weight, low centre of gravity and highly rigid body.

The 3.0-litre engine benefits from a twinscroll turbocharger and produces 250kW and 500Nm of torque.

Coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission, Toyota says it’s characterised by

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