Mail - Upper Yarra Mail - 12th November 2019

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Assess your fire plan

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Message from the Premier & Minister to respond. These Victorians do an incredible job in keeping our state safe.

But they can’t do it alone. We all have a responsibility to plan and prepare for ire.

The Hon Daniel Andrews MP

The Hon Lisa Neville MP

Premier of Victoria

Minister for Police and Emergency Services

Our emergency services are ready for a long, hot and dry ire season.

Whether you’re in the bush, near the beach, close to grassland or paddocks, you need to prepare now.

A record leet of 50 aircraft and thousands of volunteers and career ireighters are ready

There are some simple steps you can take straight away to stay safe this ire season.

Make a ire plan and know your trigger to enact it. Talk to your loved ones and make sure they know the plan too. Know where you’ll get your emergency information from and have your emergency kit ready to go.

And for more information on how to prepare, visit vic.gov.au/knowire.

Taking the right steps now could make all the difference.

Prepare early for survival.

Danger lies in the healthy grass growth fed by spring rains, says CFA Assistant Chief Oficer for the South East Region Trevor Owen.

The lush, tall grasslands are expected to quickly dry out to a ire hazard within a few weeks, Mr Owen said. Residents hit by the devastating Bunyip State Park ires in March will be particularly nervous.

The fuel loads remain high in surrounding forest at Maryknoll, Garield and Bunyip. Even in suburban areas, parks and reserves carry high fuel loads of trees, shrubs and grass.

“Being prepared” is again the

key advice. Preparation, such as cutting back shrubs and trees to allow clear gate access for ire trucks, needs to happen now, not on the day of the ire. Also remember

“What’s more important is your life.” to remove mulch from around the base of homes, maintain sprinklers and water pumps in working order, get appropriate hoses and remove leaves from roof gutters.

Don’t expect ireys to save your property - especially in a high

ire-risk area on a severely hot day, Mr Owen says. “You can’t expect ireighters and volunteers to put themselves in danger to protect a property that they are unlikely to save anyway. “Last season, people’s assumptions were that we would.

“People need to accept responsibility and do what they can to protect themselves, not assume that a ire truck will be there.”

As hard as it is, Mr Owen says the best decision may be to leave earlier in the day and to accept your property might be destroyed.

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FIRE ACTION WEEK

Wet weather fire risk

By Jed Lanyon Recent high rainfall across the Yarra Ranges could actually worsen the fire risk this summer, according to some CFA captains within the region.

Healesville CFA Captain Graeme Bates told the Mail that high moisture content is likely to intensify vegetation growth, which can then dry out during summer.

“There’s more undergrowth in the bush after such a wet season. By the time it gets to February, it will dry out and will burn,” he said.

A recent story from The Weekly Times reported that fuel loads in Victoria’s East Central bushfire zone have reached extreme levels (over 34 tonnes per hectare of fine fuels built up).

While Mr Bates said that greater undergrowth posed a bushfire risk to the Healesville area, he did not hold concerns over an increase in fuel loads, stating that they are still regenerating from the Black Saturday Bushfires.

“We’re (Yarra Ranges) probably not that bad because we had the ‘09 fires ... The fuel loads in those burned areas is only just coming back,” he said.

“There are a lot of areas around that will be worse off than us. But because we’ve been through it ten years ago, the fuel loads aren’t as high as what they were back then.

“The bush will still burn, there’s a lot of green and undergrowth that will die off in summer.”

Upper Ferntree Gully CFA Captain Peter Smith shared similar concerns to Mr Bates regarding the recent wet weather impacting the fire season.

“The problem is we are going to get this enormous fuel load because of the wetness,” he said.

“We’re seeing the fuel loads greater and greater and we don’t have an answer for how to get rid of it.

The 2009 Murrindindi fire destroyed Marysville, Narbethong and Buxton.

“Our luck’s going to run out and when it does it’s going to be intense.”

Mr Smith told the Mail he hopes to see leniency and trust for brigades in handling burn offs in the future.

“If you can’t burn off the fuel load gets greater and greater every year. It’s like your own backyard if you don’t do the clean up the grass gets longer,” he said.

“The people have got to have confidence in us that we can manage these burns. A burnoff is not going to stop a fire but it allows us to

manage it.

“The fuel load everywhere around is greater. It means we haven’t had a fire go through there but when we do have a fire through there the intensity is greater.”

The Weekly Times report called on the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) to release data over a five year period relating to fuel load maps.

DELWP released data for Victoria’s fuel loads, but refused to release figures over a five year period, according to The Weekly Times.

Opposition emergency spokesperson Brad Battin told the Mail, “The biggest issue here is that the government has worked very hard to block information coming out that is vital to people in high fire risk areas.

“They have gone out of their way to hide this information and at the same time, Daniel Andrews is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars telling people to be ready this fire season, yet he’s failing to tell them what planning the government has done ... this will put lives at risk this summer.”

How well do you know fire? Prepare now! fires in NSW - with many more on standby and Victoria is ready to further assist where possible.

Victoria is one of the most fire-prone areas in the world and everyone needs to understand just how dangerous fire can be, no matter where they live-whether it’s the outer suburbs, the coast or the country.

Starting on Sunday, the ‘How well do you know fire?’ campaign will run across television, radio, print, digital, social, and outdoor media to highlight the deadly risk fire poses and the importance of planning and preparing for the season.

Radiant heat from a bushfire can kill you from 300 metres away, and a single ember can start a new fire from 40 kilometres away.

These facts will be combined with confronting imagery to ensure Victorians are prepared this

bushfire season, after research found many people were becoming complacent about their personal bushfire risk.

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering the resources and support needed to protect the community this fire season, with all available emergency management staff and agencies ready to respond to incidents across the state.

This includes thousands of our dedicated volunteer and career firefighters from across all agencies, as well as a record fleet of 50 aircraft, which will hit the skies to help fight fires and keep communities safe.

Victorians and communities need to start preparing themselves for the fire season - visit www.vic.gov.au/knowfire to plan and prepare.

People should also download the VicEmergency app now in order to receive emergency

information and warnings.

“Most people think they know fire and that they’re prepared, but we simply can’t afford to be complacent - planning and preparing can be the difference between life and death,” Mr Andrews said.

“Victoria is one of the most fire-prone places on earth, and many people will be shocked by what they learn about fire in this campaign.

But the truth is, we need people to sit up and take notice.”

Ms Neville said emergency service agencies had been preparing and are ready for a long, hot and dry fire season, with a record fleet of 50 aircraft and thousands of volunteers and career firefighters on standby to respond.

“Our firefighters can’t do this alone,” she said. “Every single one of us has a responsibility to plan and prepare for fire.”

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A hard-hitting new advertising campaign has been launched that will reinforce the deadly risks of fire and the importance of planning and preparing for the fire season, as the state heads towards a long, hot and dry season.

Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Lisa Neville joined survivors of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and staff at the State Control Centre on Sunday 10 November to launch Victoria’s bold new approach to fire preparedness - one of the largest fire campaigns in the state’s history.

The Premier and Ms Neville also acknowledged the devastating fires currently burning throughout New South Wales and Queensland and expressed their deepest sympathy to the affected communities.

Sixty personnel have been deployed to fight

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FIRE ACTION WEEK

Landscaping for fire Fire. The word resonates with residents throughout the Yarra Ranges and can bring back memories of Black Saturday and Ash Wednesday.

Each year as summer approaches, residents in fire prone areas have to clean their gardens and remove plants to reduce the risk of fire.

But, just because you may live in a fire risk location, does not mean you have to sacrifice a bright and welcoming garden.

The Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre (AWBEC) in Cockatoo has constructed an interactive fire-wise garden to prove not all fire-wise plants are dull and colourless.

“No plant is fireproof, and all will burn but some are more resistant to heat,” Graham Simpson, chairperson at AWBEC said.

The new fire-wise garden is designed to help educate the community on how to implement a fire-wise garden and reduce loads.

With pebbles offering much more resistance than flammable mulch and various small but bright plants, the fire-wise garden offers a perfect example of how to beautify and reduce fire risk around your property.

“It’s to pick plants that don’t readily ignite - what this firewise garden does is that it has signs with a QR code, which will take you to the CFA website which can tell you if your plants at home have a low or moderate fire risk,” he said.

“These plants are all designed so they don’t touch each other, so the fire can’t jump to the next one.”

All the plants at the AWBEC fall into the low to moderate fire risk range and many are native Indigenous plants, which are perfect for attracting wildlife and birdlife to your backyard.

Some of the plants include winter delight grevilleas, birthday candle banksias, bright

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Graham Simpson, chairperson at AWBEC. and colourful lily pillies, and succulent red kangaroo paw.

Graham said it was not difficult to create

a firewise garden and that anyone could do it with plants readily available and reasonably priced.

A workshop at Gembrook Community Centre promises to help residents learn how to landscape for bushfire preparedness.

Presented by Owen Gooding, vegetation management team leader at the CFA and Warren Worboys, curator horticulture at Cranbourne Botanic Gardens, the event on Tuesday 12 November will cover how garden design, plant placement and plant selection can play an important role in managing properties for bushfire.

Guests will learn about indigenous plant species to encourgae native flora and and fauna while managing fire risk.

The evening will finish with a Q and A session.

Doors open at 6.30pm, with refreshments available.

The event is free and open to all, and guests can book their place by visiting www.trybooking. com/BGBXN or calling the Bushfire Recovery Centre on 5629 8571.

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Burn off responsibly CFA is urging residents across Victoria to take extreme care when burning off after responding to out-of-control private burn-offs across areas of the state not yet in Fire Danger Period.

State Duty Officer Kade Dowie said volunteers had responded to a spate of unregistered fires taking up hundreds of volunteers’ hours unnecessarily.

“We encourage residents in the areas not yet in Fire Danger Period to take advantage of the window of opportunity to clean up their properties before the bushfire season, but the effects of an out-of-control fire can be devastating,” he said.

“We’ve seen quite a few burn-offs flare up a couple of days after the burn-off, which highlights the importance of making sure your burn-off is fully extinguished. We’d urge anyone who has burnt off in the past few days to double check that it has been fully extinguished.

Much of the north and north-east areas of Victoria already have fire restrictions in place.

Hot and windy conditions are expected to intensify towards the end of November which means that areas not yet in Fire Danger Period still need to carefully consider any plans to burn-off.

“It is vital people do the right thing by checking conditions, complying with local by-laws and registering their burn-offs. A twominute call is all it takes to register the burn,” Mr Dowie said.

“It is absolutely essential that you have enough water on hand to put out a fire. There isn’t enough time to run back to your house if your fire gets out of control. You should construct a fire break, free of flammable, materials around any burn-off”.

Burning off undergrowth and other vegetation may generally be permitted outside of the Fire Danger Period, but landowners should always check local laws and register their burn-

The Fire Patrol Unit will be patrolling in the coming weeks. 176688 off by calling 1800 668 511.

Property owners have legal obligations when burning off. Failing to comply with local council by-laws and state legislation can lead to a fine.

Mr Dowie said registering burn-offs by calling 1800 668 511 would ensure the burn could

be added to the statewide register.

“All calls to Triple Zero about smoke sightings are cross-checked with that register, and firefighters are called out if nothing is listed for that location,” he said.

“False alarm calls to unregistered burn-offs take volunteer firefighters away from work-

places, families and other emergencies.”

If you light a fire without a permit during the Fire Danger Period, you could be charged with breaking the law. Penalties may include a fine up to $19,342 and/or up to 12 months imprisonment.

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Each year in Australia, the weather seems to become more unpredictable, with higher than average winds and extreme temperatures.

Forecasts from the Climate Institute of Australia and the CSIRO predict that Australia will experience an increasing occurrence of wildfire events that threaten life and property.

The fire season will start earlier and last longer and will be more intense throughout the season’s length.

Residents who live in isolated areas of surrounding bushland are at high risk during the bushfire season and may wish to consider the installation of a bushfire shelter.

When situations change and the time to execute your evacuation plan has been cut short, a wildfire safety bunker could be a resident’s last option.

Anthony Tratt, owner and managing director of Wildfire Safety Bunkers, said it could be a smart option.

“We have been in the bushfire shelter business for many years now and our products have been welcomed by residents Australia wide,” he said.

“I believe the reasons our units have become so popular is that they have been extensively tested and accredited by the government, they can be installed in a short amount of time, they can be landscaped into existing garden beds and embankments, and they are at an affordable price point.”

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As trained firefighters, Blaze Control applies their training to continually improve on their products and can help advise their customers on property protection.

“South Eastern Australia is recognised as having one of the highest bushfire risks anywhere in the world,” Bill said.

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“We design and install the most comprehensive bushfire sprinkler system available anywhere,” Bill said.

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By Derek Schlennstedt AusNet Services are working hard to prepare the network for the coming bushfire season.

Though the electricity service is asking resident whether there bushfire plans are up to date and whether their bushfire plan factors in the possible loss of electricity?

Into the lead up to Summer AusNet is completing an extensive maintenance and vegetation management program and conducting helicopter inspections to get a clear picture of how the landscape is looking.

According to a spokesperson 130,000 power poles and pole assets have been inspected, 18,000 pieces of pole top equipment and 120km of power lines have been replaced as part of the network maintenance program.

Over $37 million in vegetation management works have been undertaken and including over 3,500 hazardous trees being removed, and 282,378 trees being cleared.

As bushfire season approaches AusNet Services is encouraging customers to be power prepared for summer.

"During a bushfire, customers may experience interruptions to their electricity and/or gas supply, even if their property isn't directly affected," a spokesperson said.

"For this reason, bushfire contingency plans should always factor in possible loss of gas and electricity."

"Customers who have a private electric line, need to ensure it is clear of vegetation to re-

As bushfire season approaches AusNet Services is encouraging customers to be power prepared for summer. duce bushfire risk."

AusNet urged customers to contact a registered electrician or certified tree clearer for advice to clear their property of any unwanted vegetation.

Phone: 0422 203 355

LET’S BE POWER PREPARED FOR SUMMER What we're doing to reduce risk and improve network reliability AusNet Services is preparing for the summer season by completing an extensive maintenance and vegetation management program and conducting helicopter inspections to get a clear picture of how the landscape is looking.

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Fire danger ratings give you information on how dangerous a fire would be if one started.

Check the ratings first This summer, checking fire danger ratings to understand the daily fire risk is an important way to protect yourself and your family from fire.

Fire danger ratings give you information on how dangerous a fire would be if one started.

The ratings are based on the weather conditions and other factors, such as how much dry vegetation there is.

Hot, dry, windy days are the worst weather conditions for fire. Ratings are forecast using Bureau of Meteorology data up to four days in advance, and are declared by fire weather district.

The three most important ratings to look out for are severe, extreme and code red, although fires can still be dangerous on days when the ratings are lower.

Code red days are the worst conditions for a grassfire or bushfire and means that if a fire was to start, it would be uncontrollable.

Most houses are not designed or constructed to withstand code red conditions. Leaving high-risk areas the night before a code red day or early in the day is the safest option.

A severe or extreme fire danger rating means that if a fire starts and takes hold, it will be unpredictable and fast-moving.

If you live in a high-risk area, and your house is not prepared and you are not able to defend it, leaving early in the day, or the night before, is your safest option.

Ratings are broadcast via signs in most towns, such as Coldstream’s illuminated FDR sign on the Maroondah Highway.

Check fire danger ratings at emergency.vic. gov.au, by downloading the FireReady app or by calling the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

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Access can be an issue A big issue facing CFA brigades in rural areas is property access. Some gates are too small for tankers to fit through, and a truck must be able to turn around once in.

At three metres wide, seven metres long and another three metres in height, it is clear to see why a fire truck is considered a heavy vehicle and why it requires 30 metres of space to turn around. That space to turn is paramount in an emergency, and if they can’t turn around they won’t be coming down your driveway.

CFA captain at Montrose Rob Waters said that fire trucks would enter a property for a number of reasons including bushfire response.

“On rural properties, depending on the locality of the house, we may enter the property ... it also depends on the fire and where it is,” Rob said.

“The key point is that overheard branches need to be cleared and to make sure that if we have access we have enough to do so.”

“If we’re going to enter a property, that’s one thing we always think about, we need to have an escape route ... we’ll also determine how we are going to exit if things do go pear shaped.”

For house fires and even bushfires, Rob reiterated the importance of property owners keeping their house numbers clearly visible.

“Make sure your house number is visible, that’s very important,” he said.

“Have your house clearly numbered on the side of street, time is crucial in some instances whether you’re going there for a house fire or bushfire of some sort, and it could take minutes to work out where you are, if we can’t see the house number.”

At three metres wide, three metres high and seven metres high, a firetruck requires 30 metres of space to turn around.

Annual fire slash underway The Yarra Ranges Council’s annual program to reduce potential fuel for fires is now underway, with grass in reserves and roadsides to be mowed until January next year.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Tony Stevenson said residents would see an increase in mowing on roadsides and in reserves in the lead-up to and throughout the fire season.

“With the fire season getting closer, we’ve been reminding residents to manage fuel loads around their properties, by mowing, managing vegetation and making use of their green bins and the upcoming Bundled Branches collection,” he said.

“The Fire Slash Program is one of our ways

of getting ready, where we’ll be working to remove vegetation and grass that could become fuel in a grass or bushfire in our reserves and roadsides.

“Our teams undertake roadside slashing through the year for visual amenity and to maintain our well-visited spots, but this is our major program to reduce grass and fuel loads, so you can expect to see a lot of work being done in the next few months.

“I encourage our residents to use this time of year as an opportunity to clear their properties and review their emergency plans ahead of and during the fire risk season.

During roadside slashing, variable speed

limits may be enforced and motorists may experience small delays as works are completed.

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Stay informed

Facts you may not know about fire Conditions in Victoria make it one of the most bushire-prone regions in the world, along with California and Spain.

Just two weeks of hot, dry and windy weather creates potentially disastrous bushire conditions that normal Victorian homes are not equipped to survive.

At 1100°C, radiant heat from bushires can kill from up to 300 metres away and cause trees to combust without touching them.

Fires can travel at 25km/h, making them impossible to outrun. A change in wind direction can alter their trajectory in seconds and they move twice as fast uphill on a slope of just 10 degrees.

Burning embers can spread bushires up to 40km ahead of the ire front, starting dangerous new spot ires in seconds.

Rural grassires can be just as dangerous as bushires, travelling faster and starting earlier due to grass drying out more quickly.

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When the rating reaches Extreme or above, leaving high-risk bushire areas the night before or early in the day is your safest option.

Check the Fire Danger Rating for your district daily via the VicEmergency website or app.

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There have been two Extreme Fire Danger Rating days across Victoria in 2019.

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Simple steps to start planning PREPARING YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY WHO WILL DO THIS?

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Clear and maintain gutter of leaves, twigs and rubbish Move lammable items like woodpiles, dead leaves and fuels away from your house Keep grass areas well-trimmed and watered. Grass should be no more than 10cm high Remove or trim shrubs and overhanging tree branches. There should be no shrubs over one metre next to or below windows

MAKING YOUR FIRE PLAN What is your trigger to enact your plan?

How will you get your emergency warnings and updates?

Who is likely to be at the house on weekdays?

Who is likely to be at the house on weekends or holidays?

Where will you go?

What will you do with your pets/livestock?

How will you travel there?

List your alternative routes out of the area

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By Jed Lanyon The Victorian government has released a plan to end native timber logging by 2030 in a move that would significantly alter the state’s timber industry.

The Victorian government announced a 30 year plan for the sector that will see $120 million used in financial assistance businesses and workers in the industry.

A statement released by Premier Daniel Andrews stated that VicForests will extend existing timber supply agreements until 2024, stepping down by 2030, while logging of remaining old growth forests will cease immediately, protecting around 90,000 hectares of forest.

“With a 30 year plan for transition, we’re providing much-needed certainty for workers and their families,” Mr Andrews said.

The state government states that their plan will assist regional businesses as they prepare for this transition, including Australian Paper, which it states will operate until at least 2050 by transitioning to a full-plantation based supply.

Yarra Junction timberman Peter McConachy slammed the government’s decision stating, “The premier is not in touch with renewable industries such as ours.

“The Andrew’s Government is closing down renewable resource native forests that stores carbon in buildings and absorbs carbon as forests regrow.

“Now we are promoting steel and concrete manufacturing to replace timber that produces millions of tons of carbon per year.

“I am so proud of this industry that after 200 years of sustainable managed timber harvesting, we still have these beautiful forests, and have cared for the wildlife that lives within.”

The state government had been pressed by environmentalists to halt logging operations in the Victorian central highlands, an area home to the greater glider and the critically endangered leadbeater’s possum.

Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI) CEO Tim Johnston said, “It’s clear the government has bowed to pressure from vocal environmental groups and turned its back

on listening to those within the industry and those impacted by the flow-on of this devastating decision.

“Victoria has a long and proud native timber history and it is integral to many rural and regional communities that depend on it.”

The Victorian government states that the decision will reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere by 1.71 million tonnes of carbon-dioxide-equivalent each year for 25 years - the equivalent of taking 730,000 cars off the road annually.

Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio said, “This is the largest environmental protection plan in our state’s history.

“We’re taking this step to protect our precious natural gifts for generations to come,

while striking the right balance between the environment and jobs.

“By ending the destruction of our old growth forests immediately, we’re protecting the habitat of our greater gliders, leadbeater’s possum and many other threatened species.”

Eildon MP Cindy McLeish told the Mail she was extremely disappointed in the decision, which she said will sell out many small country communities and local jobs.

“Our local mills essentially provide timber to all parts of the state including the local area.

They employ locals - many of whom live close by. The future for these workers is very unclear.

Ms McLeish held concerns about how the industry would operate by solely sourcing plantation timber.

“We need to get the facts on the table about the move to plantations. Whilst plantation timber is fine, hardwood plantations can take up to 40 years to establish.

“At the moment there is not enough plantation timber to support the industry to 2030.”

Earlier this year, the state government announced a new $110 million plantation program across Gippsland, including hundreds of hectares of crown land in the Latrobe Valley.

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Tilly’s letter for change

By Jed Lanyon Seville Primary School students were asked to write a persuasive letter of action as a class project and as a result, one student has made a change in safety to her community.

School Captain Tilly Shore penned a letter to Yarra Ranges Mayor Tony Stevenson regarding road safety issues near her house.

The sharp corner of Seymour Street and Howard Street now features roadside reflective posts, a sign advising drivers of the speed limit

and road lines painted to ensure drivers stay on the left-hand side while making their turn.

"I chose the end of our road because we go past it every day and we've had some close calls with crashes, so I thought if I talked with the council we could change it up a bit.

Tilly has lived on the road for over 10 years and was able to recall from her own experience to explain some of the dangers of turning at the 'blind spot'.

"You can't see around the corner past the trees and everything. Nobody slows down or is

considerate about what could happen.

Tilly said it felt nice to have her voice heard.

"I felt really good, It was really good that I was able to make a change because not many people my age might be able to do that. It was such an amazing feeling.

"I didn't think it was going to go far. I thought they would read it and think it's nothing much."

To add to the feat, Tilly hand delivered her letter to Mr Stevenson after speaking at the opening of Seville's new netball change room

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"I've been whinging about that bloody bend for years," he said.

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Bike battle burns

By Jed Lanyon A group of Warburton residents believe their concerns over a major mountain bike project in their town are being overlooked.

Work is currently underway to construct the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination, which will feature 160 kilometres of tracks and will transform Warburton into a world-class mountain biking precinct, but Warburton resident Karen Duke believes the plans have been rushed through without the community's approval.

"They (Warburton residents) want a referendum, they want a Q&A with the council, they want people to come out and talk to them," Ms Duke said.

Ms Duke co-created a Facebook group Connecting 3799 to help put out information online and through mail to Warburton and surrounding residents.

"We're some residents who got sick and tired of the lack of information going up and down the line."

She welcomes anyone from the 3799 postcode Wesburn through to Warburton and Reefton to get involved with the group.

Ms Duke said that her consultation within the group held concerns that contradict council's initial Warburton Place Plan.

"The feedback that we have got is 90 per cent in the negative. And that is people that live in the area," she said.

"It's going up faster than a McDonalds drive through. It isn't being consulted correctly. We have so many people in the area who know so much that is not being tapped into."

Ms Duke spoke at the 22 October council meeting and held concerns that the community feedback regarding the Warburton Place Plan was not accurately represented as some residents were not informed due to information being sent out electronically.

The development of the place plan was approved at the meeting, which will be used to help shape major projects like the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination.

Yarra Ranges Council director of environment and infrastructure, Mark Varmalis said, "Council has held a number of drop-in sessions for the community in the last two years regarding the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination.

"This has included plenty of opportunities to have questions answered by staff in drop-in sessions, including a series of these in June, 2018 in Warburton, Montrose, Wesburn and Yarra Junction.

"Council advertised its drop-in sessions and updates electronically through council's website, the Ride Yarra Ranges website and social media, along with posters at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre and information and advertisements in local newspapers."

Mr Varmalis said that council had received valuable feedback from residents from the

Mountain Bike Destination Project regarding the initial alignment of certain trails and their proximity to residential and heritage areas such as the Old Warburton Cemetery.

"As a result of this feedback, we've realigned trails away from these areas," Mr Varmalis said.

Mr Varmalis dispelled any rumours that bike trails would run through the Redwood Forest in East Warburton.

"Ground truthing is currently taking place along the proposed trail alignment, to ensure that the proposed trails do not impact environmentally and historically significant areas.

"Though we have no drop-in dates slated for coming months, we always welcome community members' comments, questions or conversations."

For more information about the mountain bike project, visit rideyarraranges.com.au or contact the project team on 1300 368 333 or mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

Remembering their service with pride

By Jed Lanyon On 11 November 1918, 101 years ago, the guns of the Western Front fell silent.

After more than four years of brutal fighting in the most destructive war the modern world had seen, the guns fell silent, and people around the world rejoiced.

But it came at a great cost, and for Australia, of the some 416,000 who enlisted for service more than 60,000 died.

RSL sub-branches throughout the Yarra Valley conducted services on Remembrance Day - Monday, 11 November.

It stands as the day where we pause and remember the men and women who suffered and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations in over a century of service.

Healesville RSL hosted a Remembrance Day service to pay respect to those who have served our country.

With flags flying at half-mast, Healesville

Ruby Langford, Kath Gannaway and Mikayla Short at the Healesville service.

Picture: JED LANYON resident and former Mail journalist Kath Gannaway shared the story of her father, Ernest William Mills, who served as a cook in World War II. “Although it’s fair to say that his Sunday roast was legendary and his golden syrup dumplings delicious, it wasn’t the sort of role that opened a lot of possibilities for heroism

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“When I was about 12 or 13 I learned of my dad’s sacrifice. It wasn’t life-threatening, but it was heartbreaking.

“Just weeks before he embarked for the Middle East he married his sweetheart.

“They had been courting for some time, and I have no doubt that it was the love and thoughts of a future with his new wife that sustained him over those long years away from home.

“Absence however, does not always make the heart grow fonder, and when he returned from Papua New Guinea at the end of the war, he discovered his wife had found another love.

“It broke his heart, and for a time, it broke his spirit.”

Healesville High School’s saxophone quartet performed the national anthem, while their school captains for next year both read poems.

Mikayla Short read ‘In Flanders Fields’, while Ruby Langford read ‘Remembrance’.

Operation Furlong Operation Furlong, a state-wide operation targeting poor driver behaviour, saw police detect more than 10,900 traffic and 925 criminal offences over a five-day period during the Melbourne Cup long weekend.

Offences were on the rise across the state compared to last year's operation, with police recording 302 seatbelt offences, up from 241 last year; 4200 speeding offences, up from 3346; and 662 mobile phone offences, up from 577.

Impaired driving remained a concern, with 250 drink driving and 271 drug driving offences detected.

Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Stephen Leane said police were frustrated to see people still gambling with their own and others' lives on the road.

"We shouldn't have to remind people of the dangers of drink and drug driving, of not wearing seatbelts, of using your phone while driving, yet here we are again seeing people blatantly disregarding the law," AC Leane said.

"Operation Furlong may now be over but enforcement doesn't stop; until the message sinks in, our officers will continue breath and drug testing drivers and speed-checking vehicles to keep our roads safe."

Operation Furlong ran from 12.01am on Friday 1 November to 11.59pm on Tuesday 5 November.

Shooting A 46-year-old Croydon man was located deceased inside a van on Eastlink with gunshot wounds about 2.20am on Saturday 9 November.

Investigators now believe a Mercedes sedan had followed the victim's vehicle from his home in Croydon and then took off from the scene after the shooting occurred.

The exact circumstances regarding the shooting are still to be determined.

It's believed the occupants of the Mercedes drove to a Volkswagen Amarok ute, then set fire to the Mercedes in Jaxlee Court, Mooroolbark shortly before 2.50am.

Just after 3.10am, police sighted the Amarok on Windermere Drive in Ferntree Gully and attempted to intercept the vehicle.

Police followed the car before it was dumped in the vicinity of Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road in Bayswater. Two men then left the vehicle and ran into the adjacent parkland at Marie Wallace Bayswater Park (Bayswater Reserve). The men were unable to be located.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone driving through the eastern suburbs area on the morning of Saturday 9 November, who may have dashcam vision of the incidents or the vehicles and people involved.

In particular, anyone travelling in the vicinity of Croydon, Ringwood, Donvale, Mooroolbark, Wantirna, Bayswater, Boronia and Ferntree Gully between 1am and 3.30am are asked to check their dashcam for vehicles with the following registrations: AZE 110 (Mercedes sedan), ABE 158 (VW Van white), IMC158 (VW Amarok grey).

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Works on the way for historic gates Lilydale's Melba Park gates will undergo restoration works next month to protect the valuable heritage-listed asset for years to come.

Sitting in the heart of Lilydale, the stone wall was originally commissioned in 1927 by Dame Nellie Melba in honour of her father David Mitchell.

The Yarra Ranges Council claimed that the wall - originally made from Cave Hill quarry stone - has suffered from wear and tear, with pieces of stone now missing and cracks causing water damage and structural issues.

The council's restoration project aims to restore the famous stone wall back to its original condition while following strict heritage guidelines.

Lilydale and District Historical Society Treasurer, Phillip Burton, recalled Melba and Mitchell's presence in Lilydale.

"It's fantastic because they're a really big part of Lilydale's history. David Mitchell was such an important man and Melba was the biggest celebrity you could imagine," he said.

"When we take kids around, we say, if you could bump into the number one superstar today - Taylor Swift is the one they normally come up with - imagine you could bump into her on the street.

"And of course she would walk around the streets - she was part of Lilydale, she absolutely adored Lilydale and Coldstream."

According to Yarra Ranges Council, a project control group will oversee each stage of the restoration and work closely with the tenderer, Meg Surmon, who has worked on restoration projects with Millstone Pty Ltd for four years.

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Phil Burton from the Lilydale and District Historical Society in front of the Melba Gates, holding historical books.

The wrought iron gates with the letters D and M as part of their design will be treated with a protective coating and painted to match the original colour.

Meanwhile, the wall will be partially dismantled and rebuilt.

Mayor Tony Stevenson said he was excited about the project and that it's important to look after the gates so that Melba's story lives on.

"Melba was a great legend of her time and

someone we can be really proud of," he said "Her father, David Mitchell was equally significant to the area and is responsible for some incredible architecture, including the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton.

"Mitchell and Melba contributed a great deal to our local economy, so as a community, we owe them a lot."

The restorations are expected to take about a month to complete.

Visitors to Maroondah Hospital will now have access to more than 240 extra car parks.

As one of the region's closer hospitals, many Yarra Valley residents use its services, but car parking has been "challenging over the years" Eastern Health Communications Advisor Ashlea O'Hea said.

A new 542 multi-deck carpark for hospital staff hopes to ease that challenge by freeing up spots in the existing car park, which is directly opposite the main hospital entrance.

241 spaces in the Davey Drive car park, previously used by staff, will be allocated for patients and visitors from Monday the 28th of October.

This brings the number of patient and visitor car spaces up from the current figure of 61 to 302 (in additions to spots reserved for specialist services such as the Breast and Cancer Centre).

"This is particularly beneficial for our patients, who often have mobility limitations or health conditions and require their car to be in close proximity to the hospital," Maroondah Hospital Site Director Anne Mennen said.

The new car park, which provides staff with an extra 301 parking spots, is on Grey Street .

The project was jointly funded by the Federal and State Governments.

"We are thrilled to offer increased car parking capacity across the site," Ms Mennen said.

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Banner day

By Romy Stephens A group of residents from the Moora Moora community gathered in Lilydale on 5 November to hang a banner that raised awareness towards climate change.

The group of 10 - made up of people aged 17 to 70 - dropped the banner from a pedestrian bridge for about two hours.

Rebecca Urie is a clinical psychologist that helped organise the banner. She said the group specifically timed the event to follow the Melbourne Cup. “We chose this time as we know many people might be returning home after enjoying the beautiful Yarra Valley,” she said.

“Melbourne Cup might be the race that stops a nation, but we are also worried about the race to extinction that’s happening right now.”

Moora Moora is a co-operative residential community located on Mount Toolebewong.

The community declared a climate emergency at their monthly meeting on 6 July this

year and as a result, developed a climate emergency working group.

Some of the working group’s members have been involved in Extinction Rebellion.

Ms Urie said the group is looking at ways to reduce the community’s environmental footprint and also push governments to act urgently.

“I’ve been aware of the science for a long time, but have often felt helpless about how to act,” she said.

“As a psychologist I know we are at our best when we can find the middle ground between avoiding and numbing ourselves to problems and getting emotionally overwhelmed by them.

“Focusing on what I can do, and working with others has been a way for me to do this.”

The Moora Morra community was established in 1974 and consists of about 50 adults and 20 children.

There are about 15 members of the community involved in the climate emergency working group.

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A baby platypus named Rover has made a 55 kilometre journey through Yarra Valley waterways, making its way from Healesville to Warburton.

Melbourne Water's environmental water resources planner, Tiana Preston said this was the longest journey recorded by a platypus in the Melbourne region and had been a surprise.

The platypus was first monitored by Melbourne Water near Healesville in 2016 and has had a busy three years on the move having recently turned up in Warburton.

"The platypus was first captured as a baby in Chum Creek in 2016. It was then recaptured at the same site as an adolescent in early 2017, then turned up in the Yarra River near Warburton in early 2019," Ms Preston said.

"It's highly unusual to have had success tracking the same platypus across such a vast geographical area and pleasing to see it thriving across several waterways.

"This lengthy traverse we believe has been aided by the regular Yarra River environmental flows Melbourne Water carries out which help animal movement," Ms Preston said.

For more than two decades Melbourne Water has recorded platypus numbers every au-

tumn and spring.

While the monotremes are found in rivers and creeks throughout Melbourne - they are increasingly under threat from urbanisation and climate change.

They are also shy creatures so it is difficult to gather first hand detail on their numbers and health.

Ms Preston says spring is a good time to remind the community and citizen scientists to head to their local creek/waterway and try to spot a platypus and record any sightings on the platypusSPOT app.

"With the community's help, we can build our knowledge of local platypus populations and manage our waterways to support them into the future," Ms Preston said.

Other ways people can to help platypus include picking up litter to prevent entanglement (hairbands are one of the biggest litter threats to platypus from choking or tying up their bills), never using Opera House Nets to catch yabbies as they can drown platypus.

Melbourne Water advises locals to always pack up all their fishing lines to stop entanglement, and to avoid putting items down a stormwater drain.

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The true value of history Recently, four peak state history councils released their statement on the value of history and have called on all heritage groups and governments of all levels to endorse the statement.

By the time you read this column the Yarra Ranges Heritage Network comprising the 33 heritage groups in Yarra Ranges, will have met and endorsed the statement and will ask the council to do the same.

As there is not sufficient space to include all the statement, below I have included parts of it: The study of the past and telling its stories are critical to our sense of belonging, to our communities and to our shared future.

History shapes our identities, engages us as citizens, creates inclusive communities, is part of our economic well-being, teaches us to think critically and creatively, inspires leaders and is the foundation of our future generations.

Identity - History nurtures identity in a world characterised by difference and change.

History enables people to discover their own place in stories of families, communities, First Peoples, and nations - individuals and groups who have shaped the world in which they live.

Engaged citizens: History helps people craft solutions that meet community needs.

Understanding the history of contempo-

rary issues that confront our communities, nation and world can clarify misperceptions, reveal complexities, temper volatile viewpoints, and open people to new possibilities, leading to more effective solutions.

Strong communities: History lays the groundwork for strong, diverse and inclusive communities that are vital places to live and work.

History supports a sense of community identity and place; and that in turn promotes social cohesion, individual and collective wellbeing, and resilience.

Economic development: History is a catalyst for economic growth.

People are drawn to communities with a strong sense of historical identity, material heritage and character.

Cultural heritage is a demonstrated economic asset and an essential component of any vibrant local economy, providing an infrastructure that attracts talent and enhances

business development, including cultural tourism.

Critical skills: History teaches independent thinking and vital skills for the twenty-first century.

Leadership: History inspires leaders. It provides them with role models to meet complex challenges.

Legacy: History is the foundation for future generations. It is crucial to our future because it explains our shared past.

For more information on the statement go to www.historycouncilvic.org.au or contact me on info@lilydalehistorical.com.au.

As this is my final column for the year, on behalf of the Lilydale and District Historical Society members, I wish each and every one of you a safe Christmas break and trust you will all welcome next year with renewed energy and vigour so you can achieve your goals whatever they may be.

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St Brigid's Church Hall. Enjoy fellowship and interesting guest speakers with like minded people. Inquiries: 0409 930 750.

COMMUNITY DIARY TNYV AGM Tourism Network Yarra Valley is holding its annual general meeting and Christmas dinner on Wednesday 27 November 6pm. Enjoy some Christmas cheer, a free glass of wine and nibbles. The AGM will be followed by a relaxed dinner of pizza, salad and dessert, while drinks can be purchased at bar prices. RSVP by Wednesday 20 November. For more information and to book tickets, visit https://tourismnetworkyarravalley.com.au/.

Bird Walk Join HEWI members on a bird walk through Murrup Brarn and Spadonis Reserve, Yarra Glen. BYO binoculars and water. Morning Tea provided. Members free, non members a gold coin donation. Carpooling can be arranged from Healesville. RSVP 5962 5115 gbfacilitator@ gmail.com.

Book Celebration Healesville U3A are celebrating their newly published book, 'As We See It' at the Healesville Courthouse on Monday 18 November 4.30pm. They aim to share their creativity with the community and inspire other writers from their experience. There will be door prizes and refreshments. Inquiries: 0422 424 081

Xmas Fete St Paul's Anglican Church will be holding their fete on Saturday 16 November from 9am-2pm.

Books, plants, crafts, jams and preserves, cakes and slices will be available on the day. Located 43 Bell St, Yarra Glen.

Cheese and wine Gruyere Primary School and Gruyere Hall are hosting the Gruyere Cheese and Wine Encounter on 16 November 6.30pm at Gruyere Hall while promoting local wineries and dairy pro-

ducers. The major fundraiser will feature gourmet sausages along with a vegetarian option.

For bookings, visit: www.gruyereps.vic.edu.au or call 0408 992 859.

Church Fete The annual fundraising fete will be held at the Healesville Uniting Church on Friday 22 November 10am and Saturday 23 November 9am. Grab a bargain from plants, books and produce stalls. Inquiries: 0407 801 491

125th celebrations Yarra Junction Primary School will be celebrating the 125 year anniversary of the school on Sunday 1 December 10am-3pm. The school invites current and former students and community members to come along and enjoy live music, billy carts and wood chopping.

130th celebrations Healesville Tennis Club is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year and is calling all past and present players to help celebrate the milestone.

A reunion and celebratory dinner will be held on Friday 15 November at the RACV Club Healesville, and a family fun Day on Sunday 17 November at the Queens Park Clubrooms.

For more information and booking details for the dinner, visit www.healesvilletc.org.au

Festival of Quilts Mont De Lancey will be hosting the Festival of Quilts from 9-17 November, which will help raise funds for the Quilts for Orphans charity.

Visit montdelancey.org.au for more information.

VIEW Lunch The next Yarra Valley VIEW Club lunch will take place at the Yering Meadows Golf Club at noon on Tuesday 26 November. Inquiries: 0419 007 728.

A new community group for older people in the Yarra Valley has been created with the purpose of enabling people to get together and develop new friendships. The Over 50's Friendship Group is a place to share knowledge, enjoy card and board games and to have a chat. Group meets every Monday at the Yarraburn Senior Citizens Centre at 1.30pm.

Probus welcome The Valley Ladies of Healesville Probus Club meets every third Monday of the month at 11am in the seniors club rooms at River Street, Healesville. Probus clubs are for semi or retired people looking to keep their minds active and expand their interests. Inquiries: 5962 1890.

Girl Guides Healesville Girl Guides now meet at the Healesville Scout Hall on Tuesday nights from 6pm. Girls aged 5+ are welcome.

Pathways for carers The Pathways for Carers project offers carers of people with a disability or mental illness an opportunity to share walks together and to learn more about support and services available. The group meets every fourth Wednesday of every month at Beechworth Bakery. Inquiries: 5962 5982.

Badger Community Meeting Badger Community Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 4pm at the Badger Creek Old School. Local people work together to make Badger Creek even better. All welcome.

Probus for men The Men's Probus Club of Healesville meet every Third Thursday of the month at 9.30am at

Probus ladies The Healesville Ladies Probus Club meets every third Friday of the month at 10am in the Senior Citizens Hall. Attendees can enjoy making new friends who will enrich their life in retirement. There's no fund-raising involved and new members will be made very welcome.

Inquiries: 5962 3713.

Community choir Those who love to sing can join the friendly locals singing their hearts out at the new Healesville Community Choir on the first and third weeks of the month at the Darron Honey Centre at 7pm. Inquiries: 0417 904 862.

Bingo and social activities Healesville Senior Citizens Club is seeking senior members of the public who would be interested in meeting new people to come along and join their activities. Bingo is held every Friday afternoon from 1pm to 3.30pm and general club meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, featuring lunch and entertainment. Inquiries: 5962 1550.

Grieving parent support In support with Compassionate Friends of Victoria, a social luncheon group meets in Healesville on the third Wednesday of each month for parents who have lost a child. Inquiries: 5962 3287.

Reach out Is there a free or low-cost community event you'd like to share with our readers? Send an email to editor@mailnewsgroup.com.au by 5pm on Wednesdays for inclusion in the following week's edition.

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NATIVE FORESTS LOGGING ANNOUNCEMENT Last week's dramatic announcement by the State Government on the future of logging in native forests in Victoria drew a range of responses from readers, some of which are printed here.

Move based on distortion “In the long term, a sustainable forest management strategy aimed at maintaining or increasing forest carbon stocks, while producing an annual yield of timber, fibre, or energy from the forest, will generate the largest sustained mitigation benefit.”

-Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change (IPCC) 4th Assessment Report (2007).

The Andrews Government’s secret decision to close the native forest industry is not only a breach of trust but is based on a number of distortions regarding climate change. The Environment Minister, Lily D’Ambrosio, argued that the phasing out of native forest harvesting will cut the amount of carbon dioxide going into the atmosphere.

However, as the IPCC quote above shows, a continuous supply of wood products, which all store carbon, will create a much higher rate of CO2 sequestration. Trees cut down are replaced by new trees, which then all absorb more CO2 as they grow, thus continuing the cycle. Trees sequester the most CO2 in their first decades of growth.

With no Victorian hardwood timber, more greenhouse-intense building products such as concrete and steel will be used. Supplies will come from the Asia-Pacific where there are far worse environmental problems.

Further, contrary to propaganda, old growth forest does not store CO2 long-term.

As trees start to die, they begin to emit carbon dioxide. If they start to rot, the CO2 emissions are much greater. This is a biological fact. Nor-

mally, a fire will destroy the forest, which then begins to grow again, soaking up CO2, thus creating a long-term, balanced carbon cycle.

Ms D’Ambrosio’s emphasis on protecting the remaining old growth forest is also a furphy. In fact, there has been no harvesting in old growth forest for years. The last contiguous area of old growth forest was placed in reserves in 2009. Under VicForests’ bid to gain Forest Stewardship Council certification, old growth harvesting was already prohibited.

In using the protection of species such as Leadbeater’s Possum and the Greater Glider to justifying the phase-out, Ms D’Ambrosio ignores the advice of her own Environment Department. A department report found that using landscape planning, and not on a coupe-by-coupe basis, was a far better way to integrate fauna protection and timber harvesting in a sustainable way. This is the approach taken in Europe, where industry has access to 80 per cent of forest. Animals freely cross between harvesting and non-harvesting forest areas.

Victoria’s native forest industry operates now in only six per cent of the forest, so to suggest it is responsible for any threat to wildlife defies common sense. Of the remaining 94 per cent, more than half is in parks and reserves, while the rest is either non-commercial timber or in remote locations.

The government does not clarify what it means by transitioning to plantations. Mr Andrews announced the policy at a (softwood) pine plantation in Alberton, a long way from Gippsland’s native hardwood forest industry.

Yet the 10-year timeframe indicates the plantations would be short-term hardwood rotations for paper production at Australian Paper.

This leaves Gippsland’s hardwood sawmills in limbo as eucalypt plantations require at least 40 years’ growth to achieve any quality.

It is unclear where the land will come from as Gippsland farmland is expensive. Also, Gippsland is generally not a good growing area for paper-friendly blue gums. The area the government requisitioned from Hancock for its blue gum initial plantation had been cleared of blue gums by Hancock because they had not grown well. Hancock had intended growing a pine plantation there.

Disappointingly, it appears that Australian Paper has allowed itself to be blackmailed by the Government and has left the rest of Gippsland industry in the lurch.

The Andrews Government’s action is in sharp contrast to that of its Labor counterparts in Queensland and Western Australia.

Announcing this week a new native timber plan to preserve hardwood resources and jobs around Maryborough, the Queensland Government admitted that the Beattie Labor Government’s 25-year transition to eucalypt plantations in 1998 had been a complete failure. The WA Labor Government signed its new RFA earlier this year.

Crucially, the destruction of the native forest sector undermines firefighting in Gippsland. Industry pays for the maintenance of forest roads used by firefighters. Logging contractors know the bush backwards and are adept at handling large equipment for tasks in

the forest, such as building firebreaks.

The closure of the native forest industry leaves Gippsland’s forests dangerously exposed to destructive bush fires. A retired CSIRO scientist estimated that the megafire that burnt 2.5 million hectares of the Kosciusko National Park in 2003-'04 killed 370 million birds, animals and reptiles over 60 days.

Plantations are also destroyed by fire. Carter Holt Harvey’s Morwell sawmill closed because fires had burnt Hancock’s pine plantations.

Vic Ash, a beautiful timber widely used in flooring, is loved by architects, designers, and furniture and cabinet makers. The loss of this timber will have a big impact on these sectors.

The government’s action involves a terrible breach of trust. The decision was taken behind closed doors by a government that emphasises engaging with the community. Gippsland industry, non-Labor MPs and local government were not consulted. The government had been stressing it would complete the next round of RFAs with the Commonwealth by March next year, while VicForests was working towards FSC certification that combined resource sustainability and fauna protection. While this took place, the government was negotiating behind the backs of all the parties.

This comes as federal Labor is trying to reconnect with the working class and regional voters in the wake of its shock defeat in this year’s federal election. Leading the drive is Joel Fitzgibbon, Labor’s federal spokesman on forestry.

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es millions of tons of carbon per year.

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Timber products such as furniture, benchtops, windows, stairs and floors continue to be extremely popular. Suppliers and retailers will now be forced to source low-grade product from overseas.

Australia has exceptionally high standards for harvesting timber sustainably unlike many of the countries timber will be sourced from, which are unregulated and have unsustainable practices.

Cindy McLeish, Eildon MP

have concerns for the ash forests of the Central Highlands and Leadbeater’s Possum.

The announcements include immediate declaration of protected areas (IPAs) for greater gliders and an immediate cessation of logging of old growth forests. In the Central Highlands ash there is less than 1.2 per cent older than 1939, and that tiny fraction is already in protected areas.

Thus the protection of old growth will primarily affect East Gippsland and is of little or no relevance in the Central Highlands.

In fact another five years of logging at current or increased levels could be sufficient to lock in the collapse of the critically endangered mountain ash ecosystem of the Central Highlands.

We shall continue to maintain vigilance in protecting our state’s faunal emblem and its habitat. We shall take whatever actions are necessary to prevent its extinction.

- Steve Meacher, President, Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum

LETTERS Makes no sense I was born in Yarra Junction and have grown up in the Yarra Valley. I left school at age 15 and am now aged 63 - I have proudly worked in the timber industry my whole life.

My uncle worked at a sawmill in Richmond where my grandfather and father originally came from, they had a sawmill and a plaster factory situated at McConachy’s Road, Gilderoy during the 1940s.

My two sons work in the industry, I am so proud of this industry that after 200 years of sustainable managed timber harvesting, we still have these beautiful forests and have cared for the wildlife that lives within.

The Andrews Government is closing down renewable resource native forests that store carbon in buildings and absorbs carbon as forests regrow.

Now we are promoting steel and concrete manufacturing to replace timber that produc-

Disappointing decision I was extremely disappointed in this decision which sells out many small country communities and local jobs. It is putting an end to the livelihoods of tens of thousands of mums and dads who rely on the forestry industry, many in regional communities such as ours.

Rather than provide clarity and security for the industry, this decision has created even greater uncertainty and insecurity. Operators and workers tell me that they have no idea what the future holds.

Our local mills essentially provide timber to all parts of the state including the local area.

They employ locals - many of whom live close by. The future for these workers is very unclear.

Many other locals businesses that provide support services such as haulage, fuel, saw sharpening and engineering rely on the mill.

Hello possums Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum welcomes the acknowledgement by the Andrews Government of something that we have known for decades, that the management of native forests has not been conducted sustainably.

However, little detail is currently available beyond the summary information contained in the two government media releases ... ee

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Regardless of the motivation, there are often feelings of uncertainty.

Completing a qualification might mean needing to find an alternative source of income, or finding or changing childcare arrangements.

It means putting social commitments and other activities on hold to complete assignments.

And, it involves exposure to a new environment, meeting new people and picking up a highlighter and a textbook.

This is where Learn Local Organisations (LLO) can help.

LLOs are specifically designed to support adult learners. Locally based, Learn Local Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), such as Cire Services, deliver accredited courses and relevant qualifications in areas of industry that are relevant and in need within the community.

The team at Cire see students arrive on day one, uncertain and nervous about what lies ahead and they are aware of this.

Cire’s experienced trainers and small classroom sizes provide a calm and personalised learning environment with lots of support.

They understand that sometimes life gets in the way of best-laid plans and work with students to ensure that training works in with life

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ENTERTAINMENT

Decade on for local music

By Jed Lanyon

The Dukes of Despair hard at rehearsal.

Friday 15 November until Sunday 17 November at Healesville Racecourse.

On the morning of Saturday 16 November a community stage and makers market will fea-

An Evening with the Waifs Burrinja Cultural centre is gearing up to host a landmark gig for one of Australia's most celebrated acts.

The Waifs have been entertaining audiences across Australia and worldwide for almost three decades, and will be bringing their eclectic brand of folk rock to Bathurst in February.

Featuring sisters Vikki Thorn [harmonica, guitar and vocals] and Donna Simpson [guitar, vocals], as well as Josh Cunningham [guitar, vocals], The Waifs have recorded eight studio albums since forming in 1992.

Their most recent release was 2017's Ironbark, a double album that coincided with the band's 25th anniversary.

Hailing from Albany, Western Australia, the beginnings of the band stemmed from the Simpson sisters' [Thorn is Vikki's married name] duo act Colours.

Colours made a name for themselves performing cover versions of Bob Dylan and Everly Brothers classics at local pubs.

Cunningham met the Simpson sisters during one of Colours' Western Australian tours and after a constructive jam session, he was invited to join the band, who soon after changed

Both an adaptation of the Stephen King novel and a sequel to Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, Doctor Sleep is an enthralling, old-fashioned horror film with exemplary character development.

Dan Torrance (Ewan McGregor), an alcoholic man with a psychic power known as “the shining”, joins forces with Abra Stone (Kyleigh Curran), a girl with the same gift, to resist the True Knot, a cannibalistic paranormal cult.

Doctor Sleep represents an increasingly rare type of horror film, with rich character development, quiet stretches and subtle scares.

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for Chum Creek Primary School.

For more information and for tickets, visit https://www.healesvillemusicfestival.com. au/.

The Acoustic Afternoons

By Jed Lanyon

The Waifs - Donna Simpson, Josh Cunningham and Vikki Thorn. their name to The Waifs.

The band enjoyed their biggest success with the release of 2003's Up All Night and the album walked away with four awards at the 2003 ARIAs, including best independent release, best blues and roots album, engineer of the year and producer of the year.

After spending so many of their formative years performing gigs at any place that would have them, The Waifs have earned their status among Australia's most endearing acts.

The Waifs will play at Burrinja on 20 November

Don’t sleep on this ripper Doctor Sleep Starring Ewan McGregor, Kyleigh Curran and Rebecca Ferguson Rated MA15+

ture at the Racecourse as a free event as part of the festival.

Funds raised from the Healesville Music Festival will go towards creating a new library

deeply familiar with Dan and Abra, as they bond over their abilities and Dan confronts the demons from his past.

Rose (Rebecca Ferguson), the Knot’s charismatic, sadistic leader, is motivated by ravenous hunger and fear of Abra’s raw power. These motives feel just as strong as Abra and Dan’s desperation to stop her.

By deeply investing us in its characters and showing us what they stand to lose, the film generates an incredibly dire, suspenseful tone, and the second act culminates in a truly brilliant layered plot-twist.

Doctor Sleep expands the eerie world of The Shining and reworks iconic imagery from Kubrick’s film in clever new forms.

Featuring outstanding character writing and pacing, gut-wrenching terror and admirable restraint, Doctor Sleep may be the best supernatural horror film of the year.

- Seth Lukas Hynes

Healesville Sanctuary's very own music series, Acoustic Afternoons, is back with another season of live music, fresh regional food and some of the best in local brews and Yarra Valley wines.

Back by popular demand, the series will now run over eight afternoons, across four weekends, from November to February.

Lay out the picnic blanket and unwind into the weekend with barbecue favourites and charcuterie, the perfect reflection of local Yarra Valley growers and producers.

A pop-up bar featuring local beer, wine, cider and Four Pillars gin cocktails will keep you refreshed all afternoon.

Settle in for an afternoon of live, acoustic music while the kids are entertained by giant lawn games, bubble play and, of course, there is plenty of wildlife to see.

Artists include Anita George, This Way

North and The Tuck Shop Ladies.

Acoustic Afternoons is included with all entry tickets to Healesville Sanctuary.

For more information, visit https:// www.zoo.org.au/healesville/whats-on/.

Movies at Healesville and Warburton Thu 14 November - 20 November

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The Healesville Music Festival is gearing up to take over the Yarra Valley once more when it celebrates its 10th anniversary this November.

Featuring the incredible talent of local, interstate and international artists, the 2019 Festival line-up includes Mick Thomas and The Roving Commission, Grim Fawkner, The Royal High Jinx, This Way North, Great Aunt, Scott Cook, Rich Davies and The Low Road and many more.

Local favourites the Dukes of Despair will be re-uniting for a one-off show to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the festival.

Lead singer and guitarist Jeff Jenkins said that the Dukes of Despair played at the first festival.

"There was a great deal of excitement and a great deal of energy. These things really bring the community together," he said.

Mr Jenkins said he's looking forward to bringing the band back together after playing their last show in Yarra Glen in 2016.

"It's just going to bring a fair amount of joy to a lot of people. We had a good following for a while so they'll get a real kick out of it, as will we.

"We've only had a few rehearsals and the muscle memory just kicked in, it was so good.

"It's all there, it's all coming back to us really quickly and easily," Mr Jenkins said.

A festival will be a celebration of community in the Yarra Valley and will feature delicious food and wine from the region, glamping, morning yoga, festival tent for kids as well as free entry to pop up artistic performances across the town.

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Spanning three levels, the quality of light and openness, the scale and proportion of interior spaces interacting with nature maximises northern light, whilst capturing filtered valley and mountain views.

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DREAM LIFESTYLE PROPERTY IT’S unlikely a rarer offering could be available in the Yarra Valley.

This remarkable property ticks all the boxes of the extended family with a beautifully renovated four bedroom character home and lovely studio/cottage.

Set on a three-quarter acre sunny block, the property boasts ample parking and fantastic shedding.

The weatherboard home offers four robed bedrooms, master with walk-in robe and spa ensuite and four spacious separate living zones including a rumpus room.

The character kitchen boasts custom made barn doors on the pantry, 900mmm Falcon gas cooker, dishwasher, Caesar stone benchtops, butlers sink and much more.

Many features include timber floors, high ceilings, decorative cornices and architraves, picture rails and ceiling roses.

The main bathroom offers a claw foot bath, custom vanity and pressed metal walls.

There’s gas ducted heating throughout the home plus a wood heater and two air conditioners.

Outside offers covered entertaining deck, studio/cottage with bathroom/laundry, spacious kitchen, wood heater and reverse cycle air conditioner, a 14 x 8.5m shed with mezzanine floor, four roller doors and man cave with wood heater. All serviced by a bitumen driveway offering loads of parking for cars, boats and caravans.

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POTENTIAL buyers will be delighted by the abundance of space this home has on offer.

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The master is a super-size with a full ensuite.

And the living space it is unbelievable... with a wood fire, split system and mains gas ducted heating all heating and cooling needs are covered.

A huge open lounge conveniently situated just off the original yet neat kitchen, which overlooks the backyard.

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A Dream Lifestyle Property Set on a 3/4 acre sunny block the property boasts ample parking and fantastic shedding. The weatherboard home offers 4 robed bedrooms, master with walk in robe and spa ensuite and 4 spacious separate living zones including a rumpus room. The character kitchen boasts custom made barn doors on the pantry, 900mm Falcon gas cooker, dishwasher, Caesar stone benchtops and much more. Many features include timber loors, high ceilings, decorative cornices & ceiling roses. There’s gas ducted heating throughout the home plus a wood heater and two air conditioners. Outside offers covered entertaining deck, studio/cottage with bathroom/laundry, spacious kitchen, wood heater and r/c air conditioner, a 14 x 8.5m shed with mezzanine loor, 4 roller doors and man cave with wood heater. All serviced by a bitumen driveway offering loads of parking for cars, boats & caravans.

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Time to get into the market with this ideal home, comprising of three bedrooms, lounge is positioned perfectly to capture the beautiful mountain views and the open plan kitchen with lots of cupboard space and dining gives an ideal space for all the family to come together. A split system covers your heating and cooling requirements, outside will be a tradies delight with a good size garage, carport and with an additional workshop/studio potential.

Perched high and proud this is certainly a hidden gem on a rare lat block with the added bonus of being the corner block. Stunning panoramic views, some iltered of the Yarra Ranges it’s truly a wonderful sight. This older home comprises 5 bedrooms, 3 living areas and 2 bathrooms with a versatile loorplan. The outbuildings include an original miner’s cottage, with potential as a lovely studio with some updating, 2 car colour bond garage and a couple of smaller sheds.

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14 Patricia St Millgrove

$430,000 - $460,000

A Super Starter Be quick to secure this absolute ripper of a home which is situated in a high demand area which is still affordable. This home has a few extra perks including a 3 car barn style garage which is going to be a winner for the guys as we all know they love there sheds which is approx. 6m deep x 9m wide.

There’s also an additional studio/workshop complete with a full size bar. The home features 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom that has been tastefully updated. Lovely loorboards throughout gives a real rustic feel to the home.

Split system for heating and cooling and with generous living and kitchen space what more could you possibly ask for. Doors lead onto a decking area which is a nice spot to take in the neighbouring views; and plenty of entertaining space. Solar panels and a fully fenced backyard. Perfect irst home buyer package, investor or looking to downsize then this is for you!

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 Inspection: Sat 11:30am-12:00pm (Photo ID Required)

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6 Alexandra Crt Woori Yallock $580,000 - $620,000 Stunning views from this upmarket address This pretty as a picture 3 br, 2 bathroom home has prime positioning near the top end of a quiet and friendly court, has a gorgeous northerly aspect and provides glorious views of the Warburton Ranges. The much loved home is nestled onto a perfectly useable landscape with sprawling grassy areas and easy to maintain gardens providing plenty of room for outdoor leisure, a north facing decking to sit with a cuppa or glass of wine and admire the ever changing colours of the mountains. The home has a desirable open plan feel with a hexagon shaped lounge which seamlessly lows to the kitchen and meals area. The master bedroom has ensuite and walk in robe, and is zoned separately from beds 2 & 3 which both provide double built in robes. The creature comforts are well taken care of with cosy wood heating and split system heating & cooling, double lock up garage & plenty off-street parking.

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

7 Douglas Pde Yarra Junction $795,000 - $870,000 Exquisite property with gorgeous gardens This beautiful period home sits elegantly on 2665 square metres surrounded by lush gardens and distant mountain vistas and has an appeal that will draw in everyone who visits. Offering four bedrooms plus study, multiple sprawling living zones and two bathrooms, including ensuite. A stunning new kitchen with marble benchtops enjoys garden views, spacious preparation areas, brick hearth around the new gas cooker and walk in pantry. From the picket fence to the wide shady verandas, ample car parking, 4 car garage plus workshop, picture perfect gazebo & so much more; this home has it all. Extras include huge laundry with four storage cupboards including a one for drying & generous bench space, ducted natural gas heating, plus split system, plus wood heating. Just a remarkable property that you and your family will enjoy living in every day.

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 Inspection: Sat 3:00-3:30pm (Photo ID Required)

135 Badger Weir Rd Badger Creek

$720,000 - $770,000

Magniicent Badger Creek hideaway Perfectly positioned in a quiet area where you feel like you are in your own world, this picturesque property is a very rare ind. Over an acre of land abutting the Coranderrk Creek Reserve with beautiful gardens, magniicent trees and has been a sanctuary for wildlife for many years. Years ago the delightful home was known as the “Badger Creek Tea Rooms” and includes two living areas, three bedrooms plus a study or 4th bedroom if you need, spa bath in the main bathroom, three split systems for heating & cooling plus wood heating and a lovely kitchen meals area opening onto a shady garden space. Outdoors there is a double carport, various shedding and fenced areas for pets. Only minutes from Healesville township with cafe’s and restaurants, this is deinitely a property that must be seen and there is nothing quite like it on the market at the moment.

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By Anthony Sequeira Two day cricket returned to the Yarra Valley this weekend.

With rain putting a dampener on some games, teams had to make the best of conditions and push for a win next week.

In DJSS, Healesville travelled to Wandin in a game where the home side had the upper hand after Day 1.

Batting first, Wandin openers were initially cautious before opening up their scoring rate.

Healesville opener Jordan Poynton fought back well to have the partnership ended and both openers in the sheds 10 overs into the innings.

Poynton demonstrated the value in attacking the stumps early in a batsman’s innings.

Unfortunately for the Bloods, the next Wandin pair, Shaun Falkingham and Tim Thorne, were resolute in defence and confident in attack.

They put on a near 150 partnership at a quick pace and each notched up half centuries before being removed shortly before stumps were drawn.

Poynton soon returned to take another wicket while Max Minney chipped in with a late wicket to take some momentum into Day 2.

More than 20 overs of play was lost due to rain, meaning next week the Bulldogs can extend their score past the 200 barrier and into difficult territory for Healesville’s batting order - which has struggled to regularly post large scores in recent times.

In RAFT Blue Yarra Junction made 2/35 before rain ended play for the day.

Healesville bowled 39 economic overs at Wandin who finished the day 5/55.

Scott Fawdry was brilliant with the ball, taking 3/9 from 18 miserly overs to choke the Wandin batsmen.

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fortable was Josh Hamilton, who stands unbeaten at stumps and will look to put Wandin in a position to win the game during Day 2.

RAFT Gold saw Woori Yallock canter to victory over Warburton after the Burras were bowled all out for 96.

Youngster Patrick Huynh led Warburtons batsmen in a disappointing collective performance which saw four ducks as Kieran Cantwell and Paul Broussard ripped the batting order apart.

It proved an easy chase against an inexperienced bowling lineup as Mic Dwyer and Jason Young were unbeaten to finish the chase 3/99.

One day grade saw Yarra Glen bowled all out for 49 against Hoddles Creek.

Aiden Robertson snared 4/9 and David Rowe 3/6.

Glenn Derix continuing his good form with 41* as Hoddles finished 1/65.

Launching Place made 188 with a strong

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The side then had Wandin 2/33 from 15 overs before rain ended play for the day.

Yarra Junction was 1/5 before its game against Poweltown was called off.

Coldstream managed 4/52 in reply to Healesville's 130 before the game was washed out.

The Yarra Valley Cricket Association is looking for players to field a senior country week side again this year.

Players can express interest to their clubs and a squad will be put together for the carnival that runs from 17 February to 21 February.

Players interested in Region 8’s Under-21s game on 17 November should also express interest to their clubs.

The Yarra Valley is always looking for umpires and those interested can contact Greg Mitchell on 0418341154 or Keith Thompson on 0408353076 for more information.

Yarra Ranges athletes excel during relay events

By Jamie Strudley Yarra Ranges Athletics Club (YRA) athletes competed in relay events over the weekend at multiple locations.

The club’s Little Athletics athletes excelled at the Box Hill Relays on Sunday with several podium finishes.

Most teams were faster than their heat time during the final and medallists included Under-11 girls medley, Under-9 girls 4x200, Under-10 girls 4x100, Under-8 to Under-11 one minute challenge, Under-10 boys 4x200 and Under-11 mixed 4x100.

Athletes will now look forward to the Region Relays in two weeks time.

The club’s seniors braved a cold and wet Saturday at Knox for the AVSL Round 4 relay round.

With premiership points up for grabs, a large contingent of YRA athletes swarmed over the Knox track.

Results: 4x100m: Women Open A (Stephanie Bollaart, Ashlinn Walker, Kathi Hewitson, Olivia Twining) 58.09; Women Open B (Grace Muller, Mia Strudley, Georgia Brock, Indigo Linde) 62.63; Women U18 (S Rollo, A Rooke, H Wilkins, C Willey) 49.95; Men Open A (Zachariah Clarke, James Anderson, Luke Hunter, Liam Russell) 54.53; Men 40+ (Bryan Ackerly, Jamie Strudley, Michael Clarke, Craig Hewitson) 57.62.

4x200m: Women Open A (Stephanie Bollaart, Ashlinn Walker, Kathi Hewitson, Bonnie Morris) 2:13.82; Men Open A (Patrick Keating, Luke Hunter, Michael Clarke, Lucas Taylor) 1:49.00; Men U18 (Hayden Rooke, Liam Russell, Camden Hewitson, Oliver Duncan) 1:43.00.

2x800m: Women U16 (Mia Strudley, Ciara Willey) 5:29.83; Men Open A (James Anderson, Luke Hunter, ) 4:55.35; Men Open B (Camden Hewitson, Lucas Taylor, ) 5:08.26; Men 40+ (Craig Hewitson, Jamie Strudley) 5:26.38; 2x1500m: Women Open A (Grace Muller, Olivia Twining, ) 10:32.84; Women Open B (Bonnie Morris, Georgia Brock, ) 11:07.44; Women U16 (Mia Strudley, Indigo Linde, ) 10:11.22; Men Open A (James Anderson, Luke Hunter, ) 9:22.40; Men 40+ (Craig Hewitson, Michael Clarke) 10:56.65; Men 50+ (Jamie Strudley, Bryan Ackerly) 11:30.72; Men U18 (Camden Hewitson, Liam Russell, ) 9:43.66.

4x400m (mixed): U18 (Hayden Rooke, Mia Strudley, Indigo Linde, Camden Hewitson) 3:59.85; Open A (Craig Hewitson, Stephanie Bollaart, Olivia Twining, Luke Hunter) 4:17.16; Open B (Jamie Strudley, Grace Muller, Georgia Brock, James Anderson) 4:37.01.

4x800m Walk: Open (Sarah Ebbels, Camden Hewitson, Anne-Marie Ebbels, Lucas Taylor) 22:18.00.

8x100m: Open (Patrick Keating, Kathi Hewitson, Craig Hewitson, Ashlinn Walker, Ciara Willey, Mia Strudley, Lucas Taylor, Camden Hewitson) 1:54.12.

Long Jump: Olivia Twining (WOP) 4.22m; Long Jump: Ashlinn Walker (W20) 3.05m; Luke Hunter (MOP) 3.85m; Michael Clarke (M40) 5.07m; Oliver Duncan (M18) 4.70m. mailcommunity.com.au

Yarra Ranges Athletics Club athletes at the Box Hill relays.

High Jump: Oliver Duncan (M18) 1.57m.

Discus: Anne-Marie Ebbels (W40)16.22m; Hayley Wilkins (W18)19.74m; Meg Sparkes (W18) 22.02m; Ashleigh Rooke (W16) 20.59m; Sarah Ebbels (W16)18.53m; Dale Bullen (MOP)28.43m; Michael Clarke (M40) 21.81m.

Javelin: Meg Sparkes (W18) 14.43m; Dale Bullen (MOP) 41.09m.

Shot Put: Anne-Marie Ebbels (W40) 6.29m; Erika Bedyn (W50) 12.08m; Hayley Wilkins (W18) 8.86m; Meg Sparkes (W18) 7.65m; Ashleigh Rooke (W16) 8.26m; Sarah Ebbels (W16) 6.52m; Dale Bullen (MOP) 8.16m; Lucas Taylor (MOP)

9.23m; Brayden Woolridge (M18) 10.70m.

Several athletes competed in Vic Milers on Thursday night at Duncan McKinnon Reserve over 800 or 3000m.

Results: 800m: Indigo Linde 2:19.1; Craig Hewitson 2:24.63.

3000m: Max Savill-Bentley 9:16.1h; Angus Norman 9:36.5h; James Anderson 9:45.7h; Mia Strudley 10:40.8h; Grace Muller 10:55.0h; Olivia Twining 11:12.6h.

The club’s regular Saturday morning Little Athletics competition was also busy with a va-

riety of athletics events on offer and more personal bests set.

Next weekend the club returns to a Saturday Morning program with warmups from 8.45am and the first event at 9am.

The club’s seniors compete at Nunawading in Round 5 of AVSL. Tickets are now available for the club’s 50th Anniversary celebration evening at Easter Golf Club.

For more information, visit the website at yarrarangesathletics.org.au or check the club out on Facebook.

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By Ron Hottes After a wet week, the course was still in superb condition for Warburton Golf Club’s stroke and first round of Club Championships on 9 November.

With a bigger-than-usual field of more than 60, there was always going to be a spate of breathtaking scores.

A-Grade was taken out by Paul Kennedy, with a solid nett 67.

But Paul was beaten to the Monthly Medal on a countback, by the resurgent Wayne Kempton.

Balls extended to 70 only.

Nearest the pin winners were Lee Creedy (3rd), Junior Cross (9th), Dave Wappett (12th) and Liam Kay (15th).

Special mention to Simon Spencely who shot a stunning nett 66 on the day, but is not eligible for the Championships or the Monthly Medal.

Club Championship standings: AdamPatrick is leading the Club Championships open title with a gross 70. Dave Wappett leads B-Grade with an 81, Peter Bell leads C-Grade with an 89, Kim Kennedy leads the ladies with a gross 80, followed by Ms. Nursey (and Bagel) on 82.

Finally, Liam Kay is locked in a battle for the

junior title with good mate Harrison Baxter, both shooting impressive 82’s. Nett leaders will be included after Round 2.

With better than expected weather conditions, good scores were the order of the day at Warburton Golf Club’s Stroke and M.McGrann ‘bag-day’ qualifier on 6 November.

John Hall - with an impressive Nett 67 - became the last qualifier for the bag playoff.

The runner-up prize, on a countback, went to Tex Van Der Kooi who shot a Nett 69.

Balls got to Nett 73.

Nearest the pins went to Allan ‘Old-ManRiver’ Hubbard, (3rd), Ross Machar (9th), Dave Wappett (15th) and Steve Wyatt, (17th -

Top team shines through for Warburton

Healesville Social Golf Club results

By Garry Lewis Warburton Bowls Club had one team record a very successful win over the weekend, while its other two sides battled hard but could not claim victory.

On Saturday, Warburton 1 played Beaumaris 1 and secured another victory on the road, 88 to 64.

Rink scores were as follows: B.Woods 13/20, P.Woods 25/12, J.Brookes 29/12 and J.Van Der Zweep 21/20.

The side will look to continue its success at home against Mulgrave 1 on 23 November.

Warburton 2 played Croydon 4 at home in extremely damp and cold conditions.

Croydon handled the conditions better to win 82 to 68.

Rink scores were: P.Summers 16/16, G.Wynd 23/15, M.Reynolds 10/29 and N.Whelan 19/22.

They play Heathmont 5 away in a fortnight.

Warburton 3 (6-a-side) travelled to Fitzroy/

second shot).

The winds and rain, expected the day before, arrived in spades for Thursday’s twilight field.

But the conditions did not deter Dave Hatt, who accumulated 22 impressive points for an easy win.

The next best score was 18 points by Steve Wyatt, who won the runner-up prize on a countback from two others.

The ball rundown stopped at 17.

Nearest the pins were won by Jaqui Hall (3rd) and the club’s number one son, Ashley Hall (9th).

By Karl Hradsky

Warburton bowlers prepare for action.

Victoria 4 and tried extremely hard before going down 27 to 50.

Rink scores were: M.Van Meurs 19/20 and N.Donohue 8/30.

They play Glen Waverley 5 away in a fortnight.

Several members from the club will travel to Shepparton area for the Victoria Open

Championships next week, so there will be no pennant games.

The club’s Tuesday midweek team will face Upwey-Tecoma 1 away this week following a break last week due to Cup Day, while the Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Competition is set to commence this week, weather depending.

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Despite some misty drizzle, Healesville Social Golf Club’s course played well over the weekend.

Playing Stableford, Karl Hradsky (15) came in with a score of 40 for the win.

Laurie Tormey (14) managed a creditable 38 for second while Craig Stewart (14) came third on countback with 36.

Nearest the pins were struck by Karl Hradsky, Laurie Tormey and 2 by Chris Handasyde.

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RAV4 wins Car of the Year The Toyota RAV4 has defeated over 100 contenders to win this year's CarsGuide Car of the Year award.

The RAV4 won the award ahead of a list of finalists that included vehicles from BMW, Volvo, Tesla, Hyundai, Volkswagon and more.

The model was also awarded Family Car of the Year.

Toyota Australia's Vice President of sales and marketing, Sean Hanley, said it was an honour to receive the annual award and the critical acclaim that it brings.

"As our first hybrid SUV in Australia, the all-new RAV4 has been a popular choice for customers delivering a renewed sense of style, performance, refinement, advanced safety features and driving dynamics," he said.

"And we are proud that the RAV4 has now also received such critical acclaim from CarsGuide's motoring experts who evaluate hundreds of cars every year."

The award's judging panel comprised of CarsGuide's senior motoring journalists, led by editor Malcolm Flynn.

He said the new RAV4 offered model diversity with its hybrid technology, in the style of car that mainstream Australians demand right now.

"It's best at the everyday stuff, just right for how we spend most of our time driving," Mr Flynn said.

Consumer expert Nedahl Stelio joined to contribute to the Family Car of the Year evaluation.

Ms Stelio said the model "brings leading safety, everyday practicality and comfort."

"The new RAV4 is a big improvement on the last model, but not only that, it feels good to drive, has the all-important boot space that's so vital when you have a family, and is cost ef-

The Toyota RAV4. ficient," she said.

The new Toyota HiAce was also recognised in the annual awards as one of three finalists in the Tradie Car of the Year.

For this award, Mark Oastler joined the

judging panel that stress tested a variety of utes, vans and light trucks to evaluate their workhorse abilities alongside their suitability for day-to-day driving.

In making the judgement, Mr Oastler

praised the HiAce. "An outstanding light commercial vehicle, which during the past year, has raised the bar in safety, comfort, performance, practicality and value," he said.

Australia-first road tech The Victorian Government is looking to make roads safer with a trial of Australia-first technology at one of Melbourne's high-crash intersections.

New connected and automated vehicle technology will be fitted at the intersections of Williamstown Road and Somerville Road in Yarraville.

The trial is expected to provide insights that can help boost safety at busy, complex intersections.

Specialist light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensors will monitor the intersection and analyse all crashes and near misses and how they may have been caused.

This is the first time LIDAR technology has been used in this way in Australia.

The technology will also provide real-time warnings of potential hazards to vehicles fitted

with connected technology.

According to TAC, one-third of deaths and 44 per cent of serious injuries on Victoria's roads occur at intersections.

Minister for roads, road safety and the TAC Jaala Pulford said the trial will give important insights on how to keep Victorians safe.

"Victoria has always led the way in connected and automated vehicle technology, this is another way we're making our infrastructure and policies support the uptake of this lifesaving technology," she said.

The trial is being undertaken by OmniAware - a consortium of specialist technology companies.

The project is funded through the State Government's $9 million Connected and Automated Vehicle Trial Grants Program.

The TAC's Michael Nieuwesteeg speaks to media at the announcement of a new road safety technology. mailcommunity.com.au

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