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By Romy Stephens A Yarra Valley-based hot air balloon company is among those bearing the brunt of decreased visitor numbers as a result of the coronavirus.

Global Ballooning is an award-winning hot air balloon company that provides daily sunrise flights over Melbourne and the Yarra Valley.

It traditionally flies over 8000 people over the Yarra Valley each year.

Owner Kiff Saunders said the company has put a lot of effort into Chinese tourism recently.

“We’re a very big part of the international marketing of this region. We have invested heavily in China over the past five years,” he said.

“That’s streamlining behind Tourism Australia marketing campaigns.

“It’s been very successful, basically now it would be half of our business is Chinese tourists coming in.”

Mr Saunders said that the sudden travel bans implemented as a result of the coronavirus “came as a real shock” during the company’s peak season.

“When the coronavirus hit about the 20 January period it started with the Chinese Government banning all group travel,” he said.

“That was a fairly significant impact on us immediately.”

“Then four or five days later, virtually at the beginning of the Chinese New Year on 26 January, the Australian Government placed a travel ban on all Chinese nationals coming to Australia.”

“Chinese New Year has traditionally been our peak period when we would fly 1800 people over that period and virtually it just shut the tap off.”

Mr Saunders said since the bans have been in place the company has been forced to send employed pilots back home, reduce staffing hours and remove casual shifts.

The Global Ballooning team. Front from left: Georgia Croft, Despina Karatzias, Kiff Saunders. From back left: Grega Trcek, Nick Hambly, Barry Ward, Picture: ROB CAREW Steve Buckley, Daniel Huang, Sanshiro Ishihara, Scarlett Saunders. 205812 He also estimated a $1 million downturn in the business intermediately.

“For a small business this is the time of year that we make our profit that gets us through the whole year,” he said.

But Mr Saudners said his company is not alone, with many others in the tourism industry being impacted.

He said the situation was starting to become a mental health issue with many companies having to face the difficult task of cancelling shifts and letting staff go.

“It’s not all about the money, it’s about the fact you’re very attached to your staff,” Mr Saunders said.

“To have to tell people you no longer require them, it’s just a really tough thing to do.

“You spend a long time building your business and training your staff.”

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg recently flagged that the Federal Government will soon release a stimulus package in response to the coronavirus, however, the details of that package have not yet emerged.

It is understood the package will focus on hard-hit industries such as tourism and universities.

Mr Saunders said that while the impact of the virus continued he hoped locals will help support small businesses like his.

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“The vibrance of this country is based on small tourism operators going out there and running their businesses,” he said.

“If they go broke or can’t withstand this it will be a great loss to our community.

“All I can do is ask for the support of our local community to hopefully be very mindful of the pressure on small business owners and if nothing else, just reach out to check-in and see they are not suffering in silence.

“Ideally I would love to see a local community campaign to encourage friends, colleagues, businesses to get out and explore this remarkable region.”

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February rainfall was higher than the same time last year according to Healesville’s Alma Mitchell.

Ms Mitchell recorded a total rainfall of 115.8mm compared to 35.2mm in February last year.

It comes after Ms Mitchell’s recordings were also higher than average in January this year.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the average rainfall for the Healesville area in February is 67.7mm - as measured at Badgers Creek Sanctuary.

By Jed Lanyon Renowned sculptor Ernst Fries passed away at Healesville Hospital on Tuesday 3 March after a brief battle with lymphoma.

The Yarra Valley artist was well known for his contemporary works in stainless steel, glass, granite and concrete.

Ernst was born in Wurzburg, Germany in 1934 and grew up during World War II. On 16 March 1945, the majority of his home city was destroyed from British firebombing during an air raid.

Ernst’s daughter, Reggie Clark, said he and his family were lucky to survive and that these experiences shaped his work later in life.

“He came to Australia from Germany after the war. He had a very interrupted childhood because of the war,” she said.

“He really didn’t have much education, but he did take himself off to a plumbing trade and so he could work with metal. And then he did some gold and silversmith courses.

“His work often has some sort of social commentary or message, which won’t necessarily be obvious to the viewer.”

Ernst’s submission for a bushfire memorial artwork made from concrete and glass was commissioned by Yarra Ranges Council in 2013.

“It depicted the fires but also the aftermath of the regrowth ... He had experience working with concrete and glass for many years by doing church windows,” Ms Clark said.

“It was just a fitting tribute to all of the people who had lost their lives.”

The coloured glass of the artwork is designed to amplify the sun’s rays as they penetrate and reflect, making the work sparkle and shine.

Ernst moved to Yarra Glen in 1985, living and working at the residence now known as Art at Linden Gate.

“He bought this place mainly because of the views. It was lovely and quiet and he could

Road rescue Emergency services were called to a road rescue operation on the Maroondah Highway near Buxton on Wednesday 4 March.

A vehicle had rolled but luckily the driver escaped with minor injuries according to Marysville SES. Traffic was limited to one lane, but continued to flow while the scene was cleared.

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set up a workshop without annoying the neighbours.”

Some of Ernst’s other works include creating the Victorian Coat of Arms at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, the Toolangi Sculpture Trail, a six metre tall kinetic wind cube at Art at Linden Gate the church windows at St Ita’s Catholic Church Drouin and many more.

Yarra Valley residents pass his sculpture everyday along the Warburton Highway in Wandin’s shopping strip. The sculpture was commissioned by Yarra Ranges Council in 2018.

The large steel sculpture was designed to reflect Wandin’s unique berry and fruit orchard industries.

Ernst was instrumental in establishing the Australian National Committee for the Inter-

Part of the Yarra Glen Bushfire Memorial. national Association of Art (UNESCO) and served as president on several occasions for the Association of Sculptors of Victoria from 1983 to 1988.

Rare beauties: baby skinks a coup for zoo Four beautiful and rare baby skinks, of a species affected by the recent bushfires, have been born at Healesville Sanctuary in a major win for the sanctuary’s captive breeding program.

The births mark the first time the endangered Alpine She-oak Skink has been bred in captivity.

Healesville Sanctuary’s Threatened Species Life Sciences Manager Monika Zabinskas said the baby reptiles, weighing only a few grams each, have just received their two-month health check to ensure they are healthy and developing properly.

“Being able to successfully breed (these animals) in captivity is a great achievement for us,” Ms Zabinskas said.

Ms Zabinskas says not much was known about breeding the endangered skinks before the Zoos Victoria breeding program began in 2012. Zoo staff worked with other experts,

Four Alpine She-oak Skinks were born recently at Healesville Sanctuary. including the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research, to crack the difficult problem.

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“The broader goal is to work with external partners to create an emergency response plan for the skinks. We hope the breeding program can support wild recovery efforts.”

The Alpine She-oak Skink is one of 27 priority threatened species in Zoos Victoria’s Wildlife Conservation Master Plan.

In the wild, Alpine She-oak Skinks live entirely in alpine and sub-alpine areas of NSW and Victoria that were devastated by this summer’s extreme bushfires.

Fire is a huge danger to the Alpine She-Oak Skink, killing individuals and destroying the low-lying vegetation they live among. Any survivors of the initial blaze are then vulnerable to predators. The skinks are also threatened by habitat destruction and climate change.

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Police across the state put in the hard yards to help ensure road users stayed safe this Labour Day weekend.

Officers were highly visible across metropolitan and rural locations as part of Operation Arid, a four-day focus on driving down the incidence and severity of road trauma.

While the operation targeted the key causes of death and serious injury on our roads - including speed, fatigue, driver distraction and seatbelt offences - police had a particular focus on impaired driving.

So far this year, 45 people have been killed on our state’s roads, with drink and drug driving suspected to be factors in ten of those incidents.

Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Libby Murphy said it was baffling that people continued to get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs when they knew the risks involved.

“The dangers of drink and drug driving are nothing new,” Ms Murphy said.

“Drink driving shortens your concentration span, significantly affects reaction times and alters your ability to judge distances.

“Knowingly getting into the driver’s seat while drunk or drug-affected is entirely selfish and there’s no place for it on our roads.

“We are doing more roadside drug tests than ever before, and we’ll be out and about breath-testing drivers, so think twice before consciously putting yourself and others at risk.”

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Panic buying hits Ranges

By Romy Stephens The impact of coronavirus and panic buying hit the Yarra Ranges last week with numerous supermarket shelves stripped of toilet paper and other basic items.

Amid the international virus outbreak, shoppers stocked up on items such as toilet paper, tissues, pasta, rice, water and hand sanitiser.

The effects were visibly noticeable with numerous major shopping retailers experiencing empty shelves.

The buying prompted major companies Coles and Woolworths to issue a limit on toilet paper packs per customer.

“The purchase limit of four packs per transaction applies in-store and online, and will help shore up stock as suppliers ramp up local production in response to higher than usual demand,” Woolworths said in a statement.

“Our teams are continuing to work hard on restocking stores with extra deliveries of longlife food and household staples from our distribution centres.”

Meanwhile, a Coles spokesperson also said the company would issue a temporary limit.

“To ensure all of our customers have access to toilet paper, a temporary purchase limit of four packs per customer transaction will now apply in-store and online,” the spokesperson said.

“This will help us maintain stock levels in stores while our suppliers increase local production and our distribution centres increase deliveries.”

Virus health and readiness

By Romy Stephens The international coronavirus outbreak has impacted numerous industries including business, universities, local tourism and even supermarkets.

Health and travel warnings are also on the front of people’s minds.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, there are 15 confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in Victoria as of 9 March.

Eastern Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Alison Dwyer, said there were no confirmed cases of the virus at Box Hill Hospital or any other Eastern Health facilities in a Facebook post on 25 February.

Ms Dwyer said in a statement that Eastern Health is constantly preparing for the evolving situation.

“The COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation

continues to rapidly evolve. From Eastern Health’s perspective, we have shifted our state of preparedness to include the likely scenario of infections occurring within our community,” she said.

“We continue to provide our staff with the latest detailed information and review our processes and planning based on current information available to us.

“Our community can be assured that Eastern Health is doing all that we can to respond to any respiratory infectious disease, including coronavirus, that a patient may have, or be suspected of having.”

The Australian Government’s advice is to not travel to China and Iran, to reconsider the need to travel to South Korea and exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to Japan, Italy and Mongolia.

For all the latest information on the coronavirus, visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.

CARTOON Empty shelves at Healesville Coles. 205869 Picture: ROMY STEPHENS Millgrove resident Ariskar Dove said she had been searching everywhere for some toilet paper.

She said she was doing her regular shopping run and couldn’t believe that everywhere had been stripped clean.

“I’ve been out all week with my mum and it’s just gone silly,” she said.

“I’ve been out everywhere. I went to Seville yesterday at Safeway and Aldi’s out too.

“Woori Yallock Foodworks is out, Warburton IGA, Yarra Junction Safeway’s out.

“It’s just unbelievable.”

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Independent Inquiry into 2019–20 Victorian Fire Season – community participation Inspector-General for Emergency Management Tony Pearce is conducting the independent Inquiry into the 2019–20 Victorian Fire Season (the Inquiry).

The Inquiry’s Terms of Reference include an examination of:

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O’Callaghan, said that despite the tourism industry being impacted it was important for businesses and the community to stay positive.

“If you read all of the health advice around coronavirus we’re very much in a situation that it’s definitely still safe to come and travel to regions like the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges,” he said.

“Go and support local business and see if you can look to experience something locally in your backyard.

“A short stay goes a long way and holiday here this year are the two key campaigns we’re focused on and the other one is getting corporate businesses to conduct their events out here.”

Mr O’Callaghan added that any businesses looking for support could reach out to Yarra Ranges Tourism.

If you or your business is feeling the impact of the coronavirus get in touch by emailing editor@mailcommunity.com.au.

For support, businesses can contact info@ yarrarangestourism.com.au.

Casey MP and Speaker Tony Smith has acknowledged the impact of coronavirus on local tourism and he assured a response will be provided soon.

Mr Smith said the Federal Government initiated a Coronavirus Emergency Response Plan on 27 January, based on expert medical advice suggesting there was every indication the world would soon enter a pandemic phase.

He said the Federal Government is aware of the impacts of this response on tourism and will provide assistance shortly.

“The COVID-19 virus has unfortunately impacted tourism around Australia, including in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges,” he said.

“The disease represents a very serious risk to the health of Australians. Accordingly, the Federal and State Governments are acting to limit the spread of the virus.

“That’s meant restricting the ability of tourists coming from certain countries, including China. These border control measures are constantly assessed and monitored.

“We’re very aware of the impact of the measures to control the virus. The Prime Minister and the Treasurer have said that the Government will shortly announce a response plan to lessen the impact of the virus on small businesses, including those in the tourism and agricultural sectors.”

On 6 March, Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed $100 million in immediate funding for the public health response to coronavirus and flagged the potential for more funds to be issued.

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Heme said his company sourced clientele locally and therefore, hasn’t felt the pinch.

He said that despite losing some numbers due to the recent bushfires, he was confident business will be good over the next few months with people looking to travel locally rather than overseas.

“From my perspective, being a local small operator, everything seems ok,” he said.

“I’m not seeing the effect that the big companies feel ... A lot of my clients are locally-based.”

“People aren’t going overseas, they want to stay close to home.

“I feel like the local markets are still going to come out here.”

Meanwhile, EcoAdventure Tours’ Karen Garth said there was no impact on her business as she mostly dealt with domestic school groups.

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The impact of the coronavirus on the local tourism industry is being felt differently across the region.

The Star Mail spoke to numerous tourism companies based in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, with some noticing decreases in visitor numbers and others reporting no change.

Wild Wombat Tours is based in Healesville and runs personalised pubic tours of the Yarra Valley.

Owner Yvette Stanley said her business had felt the impacts of the international virus outbreak.

“It is affecting us definitely, touring across the board is down between that and the bushfires...Colleagues are saying the same thing,” she said.

“This week we are as dead as a dodo.

“If this continues on it can be quite devastating on small business. We’re classified as a small business and it’s hard.”

Owner of Rayners Orchard Len Rayer said his business was down about 75 per cent.

“The international market, there’s virtually nobody coming in. Bookings up until April have all been cancelled,” he said.

“We virtually have no international bookings at all.

“I don’t think people realise how much this is going to impact the economy.

“We can put off staff but I can’t afford to put off too much staff ... To keep the orchard going I can’t cut off too much staff.”

Puffing Billy was approached but declined to comment.

Businesses that don’t typically rely on international tourism found that visitor numbers had mostly remained the same.

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Understanding legal talk Community Legal Centres are places that help community members understand their legal rights and responsibilities. Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) is your local free legal service, which operates out of Healesville with outreach services throughout the Yarra Ranges.

If a person is charged with a criminal offence, a community lawyer can give free legal advice, and sometimes, on-going representation.

This advice will be different for people, depending on their individual circumstances.

A community lawyer can help people to understand more about the upcoming legal process, their legal options and where they can get additional help.

One legal option that may be available for minor criminal offences is the Diversion Program.

Where a person has little or no criminal history and they have committed a minor offence

with no fixed or minimum sentence, they may be eligible for this program.

To be considered for the Diversion Program a person must be prepared to accept responsibility and be recommended to the Magistrates’ Court by the police.

If found suitable for the program, they will be required by the Court to meet certain conditions over a period of up to 12 months.

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tunities for people to make amends for their behaviour, and access to education to prevent reoffending.

For example, conditions may include donating to a relevant charity or participating in community work, and attending courses such as safe driving. Once all the conditions have been met, criminal charges may be dismissed by the Court with no finding of guilt against the person.

This is just one legal option, amongst a number of options, in response to a minor criminal offence charge and is not suitable for everyone. Therefore, it is very important to get independent legal advice as soon as possible.

ECLC offers free legal assistance from its office in Healesville and at multiple locations including Ringwood Magistrates’ Court (Intervention Order Support Service) and outreach services to Yarra Junction, Monbulk and Lilydale. Please call 03 5962 1665 to find out how we can assist you.

COMMUNITY DIARY Meet the author A Constant Hum author Alice Bishop is hosting a free talk at Yarra Junction Library on Monday 16 March at 2pm. Ms Bishop’s short story collection offers a series of vignettes of heartache, hope, anger and survival after the 2009 Black Saturday fires. It was shortlisted for the 2019 Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction and recognised in the Penguin Prize for Literary Fiction.

Junior Tennis Teams Event A new tennis event is pitting teams of two competitions of under 18s and under 12s. Enter with a friend and play against all the other teams in the event. Sunday 15 March 9am to 12.30pm. Cost $15 per person. Lunch provided for all players. Prizes, music and a very social day for everyone. Spectators are most welcome. Inquiries: 0433 832 335.

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Healesville RSL at 9am-5pm. DV-Alert is a two day training opportunity for people working in frontline community services sector, education, health and allied health professionals that enables workers to recognise, respond and refer potential clients that may be going through domestic and family violence. Visit: https://bit.ly/392IUJM.

Badminton Healesville Badminton Club is on the lookout for new players to join their small and friendly club. The club plays social games at the Scouts Hall on Wednesdays 9-11am. Cost is $5 and all skill levels are welcome. Enquiries: 5962 2885

Open Court Sessions Healesville Tennis Club is hosting Open Court Sessions - a new, fun, social format suitable for all skill levels with food and drink included.

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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.

Probus for men The Men’s Probus Club of Healesville meet every Third Thursday of the month at 9.30am at St Brigid’s Church Hall. Enjoy fellowship and interesting guest speakers with like minded people. Inquiries: 0409 930 750.

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of every month at Beechworth Bakery. Inquiries: 5962 5982.

Badger community meeting Badger Community Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm at the Badger Creek Old School. Local people work together to make Badger Creek even better. All welcome.

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.

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.

Enjoy an evening of barefoot bowls at Yarra Junction Bowling Club every Friday between 6.30-8.30pm. The bar will be open and there will be a sausage sizzle and music.The Club will supply all necessary sports equipment and green fees of $5 apply. Please wear flat shoes or bare feet and comfortable casual clothing.

The Probus Club of Upper Yarra meets every first Wednesday of the month at 9.30am in the Yarra Junction Bowling Club. They welcome both men and women who are either semiretired or retired, and are looking for a stimulating start to each month. The club has many other regular activities such as cards, outings, and caravanning. Inquiries: 0417 000 945.

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Girl Guides

HICCI are hosting a community dinner every Tuesday at 5.30pm, featuring a free two course meal at the Darron Honey Centre, rear of Healesville Uniting Church. Everyone is welcome.

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

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.

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Lifeline will be delivering the national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander DV-Alert training in Healesville, on the 30-31 March at

A new community group for older people in the Yarra Valley has been created with the purpose of enabling people to get together and

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

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.

Healesville Tennis Club is hosting Hot Shots Community Play tennis for beginners every Thursday for February and March. Commencing on 27 February from 3.30pm. Inquiries: 5962 3639

EACH Healesville Healesville’s EACH are hoping to connect with NDIS funded participants for arts and craft activities. The art group takes place on Tuesdays from 10am to 3pm, while the craft group operates on Wednesdays from 1pm to 3.30pm with no experience necessary. EACH is located at 1 Badger Creek Road, Healesville. Inquires: 5967 5800.

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Hazardous trees out of Black Spur

By Jed Lanyon Hazardous tree removal works along the Maroondah Highway are set to begin in the coming weeks following an arborist report that identified the need to remove 98 trees and prune large limbs from another 28.

Many of the trees are grand Mountain Ash that stand at between fifty to seventy-five metres tall and have become unstable due to age or competition with other trees.

The project requires the use of heavy machinery, including a crane, to remove the trees from the roadside.

The state government states that the cranes allow the trees to be removed in sections, ensuring the protection of the undergrowth below and the native fauna and flora inhabiting it, including species only found in the area.

Stage one works are proposed to take place from 16-19 March and 23-26 March between 9.30am and 3.30pm.

The Victorian government states that road closures will not take place between Fridays and Sundays to reduce the impact on local tourism operators.

The Black Spur will remain open throughout the school holidays to allow the locals and tourists to enjoy the popular holiday destination during the break.

Stage two of the works will restart on 20 April with more information to be shared in the coming weeks.

After the completion of the second stage of works, an assessment will be undertaken to determine if further hazardous tree removals are required.

Traffic management will be on site to sup-

A section of the Black Spur.

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port motorists to follow detours via the Melba Highway to Yea, the Goulburn Valley Highway to Alexandra and the Maroondah Highway to Alexandra, before heading south to Narbethong. Motorists are encouraged to allow more than an hour extra travel time during closures.

The Department of Transport will consult with the community and local businesses, including conducting holding two drop-in sessions to give locals an opportunity to have their questions answered.

The Black Spur was closed late last year for four days of tree removal works following the death of a motorist who was struck by a falling tree.

Residents who have grown frustrated with the continued closure of the Black Spur took action in hopes that the state government would consider opening a road in the area.

The Black Spur Action Group recently organised a bus tour to travel along the closed road between Fernshaw and St Ronan’s Well, Narbethong to see if it could make for an alternate route for the Black Spur.

The path is not currently accessible to the public, requiring the vehicle to be escorted by Parks Victoria. Residents hope this will convince the state government to invest in road upgrades for the area.

Push to keep grass down Eildon MP Cindy McLeish is pushing for the government to maintain roadside vegetation in the Yarra Ranges Shire.

Ms McLeish said she wrote to the Minister for Roads in November 2019 after being contacted by concerned residents about the overgrown grass lining our major roads during the summer season.

Ms McLeish said she was disappointed that the minister did not respond to these concerns for 10 weeks.

"I was shocked to see the length of the grass, surrounding our main roads. Worried residents reported grass so overgrown you could not see approaching vehicles.

"It was particularly bad on Maroondah Highway, Melba Highway, Healesville-Yarra Glen Road and Healesville Koo Wee Rup Road.

"These roads are the gateway to the Yarra Valley. It's an area we take pride in and it is upsetting to display this awful sight of weeds and overgrowth to tourists."

The Department of Transport is responsible for mowing maintenance along these roads, however Ms McLeish believes not enough is being done to ensure grass lengths remain low.

"This was a critical time to ensure mowing was done regularly to prevent overgrowth from happening. It is dangerous to let grass grow unruly, especially during the height of summer fire season. The lack of visibility while driving is also incredibly dangerous.

"It's not good enough that the minister waited 10 weeks to respond to this important concern. The minister and Department of Transport need to regulate grass growth and increase mowing works.

"I encourage residents with concerns to contact me (03) 9730 1066 or the Department of Transport (03) 9655 6666 directly," Ms McLeish said.

Late summer and early Autumn are the most likely parts of the year that we may come across Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) in the Yarra Valley if it has established here, or if it has been imported to our region.

Our summer harvest season is almost at an end. Most people have picked the produce the eed, a d the e a e e ess f uit let ha gi g o the t ee o l i g a ou d o the g ou d. This ipe f uit s e t is highl at a i e to QFF, a d the f uit let ha gi g a suppo t a othe ge e aio of QFF, that i tu uilds up QFF u e s. The QFF a o e i te i to e t sp i g as adults. The a hide i a shelte ed pla es u il sp i g.

Harvest all fruit. Pick up all fruit. Leave nothing for QFF to breed in. Treat any suspicious fruit and dispose if it in the rubbish bin. Only compost clean fruit.

Report suspect Queensland Fruit Fly to the Yarra Valley QFF Coordinator on (text) o f@ag i usi ess-yarravalley.com—if possible send a photo too.

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The leaders of tomorrow

By Jed Lanyon Over 120 students from schools across the Yarra Valley came together for a student leadership day at Yarra Glen Memorial Hall on Thursday 5 March.

Senior students from Yarra Glen, Yering, Chum Creek, Dixon's Creek and Coldstream Primary School spent the day learning about what it takes to be a leader.

The idea came about from Yarra Glen acting principal Gerard Fay, who said the similar events take place at his former school in the Nillumbik Shire. He hopes it's something that will become a tradition for schools in the area.

"I've come from a different region where there is a very strong network of small schools.

I suggested a leadership opportunity where our students could engage and interact with each other to start building friendships and a rapport as they move towards secondary school.

The students took part in team building activities with Lilydale High School students.

"The emphasis is on leadership and skills, so that when they go back to their school understand how important their school captain, house leader or sports captain role is and the leadership skills they need to role model to other students at their school."

Mr Fay said that the students used the day to develop student led leadership projects which will be implemented throughout the course of the year at each school. He hopes that by the year's end, the schools can share their successful projects to each other.

"The plan will be that all these five school will jump on board a visiting school bus and will drive to each of the other schools and they can present what their leadership project has been for the year."

The students had the opportunity to hear from Paralympian James Wood.

"He spoke about being mindful of your choices and choosing the right thing and the message of looking out for each other and how you can be a positive role model and how you

School leaders Emma, Aly, Asha, Bailey, Hayden and Nathan. 206027 can influence other people's lives. He gave a great presentation to the students.

"We hope it's something that can continue to grow because the staff and students in small schools do face different challenges to

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big schools, so it's great that we can be able to support each other."

The event was supported by Yarra Ranges Council, whose youth ambassadors also spoke to the students.

Planned burning to start across Yarra Ranges Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is preparing to start its autumn planned burning program across the Metropolitan and Yarra Districts, including in the Yarra Ranges.

Deputy Chief Fire Officer Chris Eagle said forecast average rainfall and mild temperatures over the next few months are expected to provide favourable conditions to safely conduct planned burning.

"Planned burning is one of many strategies employed as part of an integrated approach to protecting life and property," he said.

"We are doing this work to reduce the potential size, intensity and impact of future bushfires."

Mr Eagle said FFMVic will work with the CFA to complete several important planned burns across the Central and Yarra Districts.

This includes the Dandenong Ranges at Mount Dandenong, Upwey and Olinda and in the Yarra State Forest at Mount Little Joe and Mount Toolebewong.

"Planned burning is an important part of our fuel management program to reduce bushfire risk for communities and the environment," Mr Eagles said.

"We have also been undertaking other fuel management activities including slashing and mulching works, and creating and main-

taining fuel breaks."

According to FFMVic, the organisation works closely with the Bureau of Meteorology to assess weather conditions - such as humidity, temperature and wind speed - and will only carry out burns when conditions are suitable.

When planned burns do occur, communities may see and smell smoke, and some roads and forest areas may close for public safety.

The planned burn program is undertaken across public and private land.

For the latest information about when and where planned burns are happening visit www. vic.gov.au/plannedburns or call 1800 226 226.

Forest Fire Management Victoria is preparing to start its autumn planned burning program.

Little Yarra Steiner School Year 7-12 students to perform St John Passion Each year, the high school students from Little Yarra Steiner School (LYSS) perform the majority of Bach’s St John Passion over an hour and a half. St John Passion is a choral work based on chapters 18 and 19 of the Gospel of John. The work is performed in German with the recitatives in English.

Damien Callan, the music coordinator at LYSS, talks about how this performance has grown and changed over the years, “Our high school students do an excellent and polished performance love it. A positive culture has grown amongst the students over the past 15 years and they regularly return after completing their VCE studies to be part of the performance, singing and playing in the orchestra.

“It started small with Year 11 and 12 students and teachers and the community each year. Students learn about giving to the community at Easter and the joy that comes with it. Initially grown over the years and each year the older students mentor the younger ones. It really brings them together. is the music that teenagers would understand the least but St John Passion is somehow a bridge for students to enter into a deep experience of classical music.”

You are invited to join us for this uplifting celebration! We hope to see you there.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

The future is listening The theme for Catholic Education Week for 2020 is The Future is Listening.

Catholic Education Week is an opportunity for all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne to celebrate their Catholic identity and the pivotal role they play within their local community. It is celebrated from Sunday 15 March to Sunday 22 March.

At St Brigid’s in Healesville, the future is certainly listening. This year there are five student-led Ministries running across the school, each led by senior students.

The Ministries are Social Justice, School Community Wellbeing, Stewardship, School Community Learning, and Fire Carrier (promoting reconciliation, our shared history and Indigenous Culture).

Through these Ministries students are actively involved in activities such as creating vegetable gardens, building an awareness of the needs of others promoting sustainability and celebrating each other’s learning.

Additionally, there is also a Student Voice Team made up of representatives from every class, who meet each fortnight to initiate ways of making their school better and oversee suggested student projects such as fundraising for a charity, decreasing the food wrappings they bring to school or creating a friendly meeting place in the playground.

As we listen to students playing African djembe drums, we experience teamwork, cooperation, listening, coordination and communication; all qualities that the students will take into their future learning beyond St Brigid’s. This Social and Emotional Learning Program builds resilience and is offered to students in Years 3-6 for an hour each week.

At St Brigid’s the ‘future is listening’ in many ways. Students have opportunities to develop

Teachers, from left, Molly, Kate, Vicky, Megan and Nicole.

leadership skills, teamwork and communication skills.

Employers want determined, flexible and creative thinkers with a good work ethic, honesty and an eagerness to go forth into our world and make a difference. And students are doing their apprenticeship, right here in Healesville, at St Brigid’s.

Back row from left: Brylee, Adelaide, Ashlee, Campbell. Middle row: William, Blake, Sam. Front row: Kiani, Thomas and Keighley.

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For more information, or to arrange a personal school tour please contact our Principal, Vicky Wissell.

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MARKET SCENE

The market has a lot to offer customers as they wander around!

The Healesville Community Market boasts around 90 permanent stalls and about 30 casual stalls.

To market, to market! and paper, collectables, socks and underwear, knitwear, garden tools, moccasins, vintage, second hand times, dog treats, DVDs and lots more!

Healesville Community Market is a friendly country market that allows dogs at the market (they must be on lead). The market operates all year round except on total fire ban days.

Healesville Community Market has been running on the first Sunday of the month for 31 years.

The market boasts around 90 permanent stalls and about 30 casual stalls and has a wide range of stalls selling plants, clothing, jewellery, brass bells, fruit and vegetables, books, toys, coffee, barbecue poffertjes, apples, cards

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Contact 0488 445 112 for enquiries. To keep up to date with the market, find it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HealesvilleCommunityMarket.

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The market endeavours to support local groups with the funds raised and the market committee welcomes local groups that wish to fundraise for projects.

With a vast array of stalls, the Healesville Community Market has a lot to offer customers as they wander around!

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Boasting three generous sized bedrooms and two fabulous bathrooms, you’re going to fall in love with this home as soon as you see it; there’s a warmth and a calming energy you can feel straight away.

Elegantly and meticulously updated by the current owners, there’s little for you to do apart from enjoying the serenity of this fantastic location and the many local attractions nearby.

The Yarra River is but a stone’s throw, the majestic Redwood Forrest is just down the road, and Warburton’s wonderful cafes and eclectic shops is only a short 10 minute drive- so you’re close to the action, yet away from all the hustle and bustle.

The spacious decking and the brick paved

courtyard is perfect for entertaining family and friends; a Four Pillars G&T anyone?

And, being a level and usable block of around a third of an acre, this property is perfect for children to run and play, as well as offering you a wonderful canvas to potter around the garden, whilst enjoying the

abundant birdlife and peace and quiet of this area.

Currently being enjoyed as a weekender, and also very in demand holiday accommodation, there is the opportunity to purchase the property all set up and ready to go.

If this could be your new home, or even home away from home please give us a call for more info, and of course, we’d love to show you through in person.

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 45 Whitegum Drive, EAST WARBURTON, VIC 3799 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $495,000-$540,000 Inspect: See website for details Contact: Marc Barton-Johnson and team 5967 1800, PROFESSIONALS YARRA VALLEY

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STUNNING PROPERTY, OPTIONS ABOUND THIS is an exciting property with so much on offer it’s hard to know where to start.

This may well be exactly what you've been looking for and it’s all conveniently situated just out of the bustling township of Warburton.

This well maintained home has dual accommodation to suit many buyers with the added bonus of being on a gorgeous flat allotment of over 3700sqm with two titles opposite the famous Yarra River.

Offering three bedrooms, master with double robes, split system, generous updated ensuite. The family bathroom has a bath with a view, separate shower and is neat and tidy.

The two kitchens, two living areas are separated which makes for a versatile floorplan for additional family or an Airbnb opportunity as they can be completely separate.

Spacious open plan living, picturesque windows from every angle overlooking the manicured gardens and wood heating complete this cosy yet spacious home.

The backdrop to this property is simply breathtaking with a forest setting it will need to be seen to be believed. Assorted fruit trees, a veggie patch, shed, ample parking with a superb outdoor area which overlooks the yard. Cross the road to walk along the Yarra River in to town and enjoy all of what Warburton has on offer. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 181 Woods Point Road, EAST WARBURTON, VIC 3799 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: $680,000 - $720,000 Inspect: Saturday 2.30 -3pm Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068, BELL REAL ESTATE YARRA JUNCTION

BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME IN A GREAT AREA THIS magnificent home boasting four bedrooms, two bathroom is located just a stone’s throw from the centre of Woori Yallock, with shops, public transport, primary school and Warburton Trail all very close.

A quality construction built by one of the area’s most well respected builders, this home offers a six star energy rating.

There’s plenty of living space for the growing family with living over two levels, a spacious kitchen with stone bench, large rear deck, double garage and loads of storage space.

Additional features include double garage, dishwasher, double glazed windows, fly screens, security doors, garage with remote

roller door, concrete floor and coloured concrete driveway plus landscaping.

All with builders warranty for seven years a fantastic property. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 2 Archer Place, WOORI YALLOCK, VIC 3139 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $635,000 - $645,500 Inspect: Saturday 2-2.30pm Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION 5967 1277

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LIFESTYLE PROPERTY, STUNNING VIEWS COMPRISING two houses in one, this landmark Lilydale property set on five picturesque acres will captivate you at first glimpse.

Designed with magnificent views in mind, both homes enjoy spectacular Yarra Valley vistas from all living zones and most bedrooms.

The primary house comprises four bedrooms (all with built-in robes) and two bathrooms amidst a marriage of contemporary open-plan design with French provincial features. This includes extensive dining, living and family room, second lounge adjacent to a private breakfast deck, another sizeable study, and powder room.

French doors open up onto the sweeping verandahs that are a highlight feature of this home. Features include dual vanities to the en suite, Jindara wood heater, 900mm Ilve appliances, and Caesar stone benchtops.

The vendor enjoys hosting guests in the self-contained downstairs home as a B&B, however this two bedroom, one bathroom level satisfies numerous living scenarios. It includes spacious living, kitchen & meals area, and laundry. Features include: polished floorboards, zoned gas ducted heating and refrigerated air conditioning, LED lighting, and ceiling fans.

There is a double lock-up garage with internal access and adjacent workshop, as well as a 12m x 6m shed, four fenced paddocks (one with an excavated area set aside for a shed), large veggie patch 27,000 litres of water storage. The 36 sq gazebo (with lights and running water) capitalises on this property’s entertaining appetite,

complimenting the decked-in solar heated swimming pool and spa.

At the gateway to the beautiful Yarra Valley, we offer you the best of rural living on the edge of Lilydale’s town centre. Walking distance to public transport, reserves, childcare, schools, and the Warburton Rail Trail /Yarra Glen hiking/bike trail. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 7 Ajax Court, LILYDALE, VIC 3140 Description: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Price: Contact agent Contact: Robert Verhagen 0448 820 022, INTEGRITY REAL ESTATE

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28 Riversdale Rd Yarra Junction

$510,000 - $560,000

Character Weatherboard Oozing Charm This home has been lovingly cared for by its family, all the trimmings of yesteryear this beautiful 3 bedroom weatherboard - circa 1940’s will win your heart instantly! Gorgeous sash windows with stain glass work, picture rails, hardwood looring and the most gorgeous free standing wood heater - this home will have you packing in minutes! Set on a perfect allotment of 1141sqm (approx) you have a stunning established gardens for hours of wonder, a single carport and a workshop/studio that can be accessed from the rear at Bannerman Street. Location is paramount just minutes walk to the high school, public transport and the wonderful Gladysdale Bakehouse!

Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 Inspection: Sat 12.30 -1pm (Photo ID Required)

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54 Braeside Dr Launching Place

$800,000 - $880,000

Cozy Immaculate Log Cabin among the Hills!

Glamorous living with a rural outlook

Sitting proudly on its quarter acre block (approx) in a quiet road at the foothills of the Upper Yarra Dam and surrounding mountains you will ind this gorgeous 2 bedroom private hideaway. Lovingly built by its owner with love and care you really have to see this to see the charm this home brings! An updated kitchen will excite any buyer who is looking to lay some roots, along with great water storage, sheds for wood storage and more! call now for an inspection.

Beautifully nestled onto a large allotment of approx. 1500m2 with privacy assured. Offering 4 large bedrooms, spacious master suite with walk in robe and a luxurious ensuite. A private and formal lounge offers a quiet place to escape. The absolutely gorgeous kitchen will leave any homemaker envious with 900ml cooker, large island bench overlooking family & meals area and butler’s pantry. With a beautiful outlook to the surrounding farmland and mountains.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 Inspection: Sat 12:30-1:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266

9 Crescent Rd Yarra Junction $450,000 - $495,000 Family Living with Mountain Views!

A solid brick home in the heart of Yarra Junction, only minutes walk to facilities, with mountain views, fully fenced, plenty of parking - even for the caravan and trailers - what more could you want?! Consisting of 3 bedrooms, a kitchen - meals area with huge window showcasing mountains - and a cosy lounge with gorgeous mantel piece! A big deck bathed in sunlight - and just gorgeous views everywhere you look! A garden shed in the back yard, an elaborate chook pen, plus fenced veggie garden, you will potter for hours here! Close to all schools & all facilities, there is not much more to want here!

Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 Inspection: Sat 11:30am-12:00pm (Photo ID Required)

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Jenni Milne Licensed Agent 19 years

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12 Douglas Pde Yarra Junction

$490,000 - $535,000

Beautifully presented ready for you This 3 bedroom home has recently been updated, a full repaint inside & boasting a fantastic new kitchen with gas cooking, dishwasher, plus a fully itted new laundry. There’s also a sparkling new bathroom with access from the master providing the perfect lexibility. Outside you’ll ind a sunny front deck with mountain views and a covered rear deck. Many features including new reverse cycle air conditioning, wood heater, alarm system, underloor insulation, TV & data points in all rooms, LED lighting & much more.

You’ll also ind several raised veggie beds in the sunny back yard, a double carport & two garden sheds. This home has it all! Be quick to secure one of the best value homes in this market.

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

2 Archer Place Woori Yallock

$635,000 - $645,500

Warburton

$550,000 - $605,000

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Magniicent home 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms a stone’s throw from the centre of Woori Yallock & facilities & six star energy rating. Plenty of space with living over two levels, a spacious kitchen with stone bench, large rear deck, double garage and loads of storage space. Additional features include double garage, dishwasher, double glazed windows, security doors, garage with remote roller door, concrete loor & driveway plus landscaping.

This property is located in one of the best positions to take full advantage of everything Warburton has to offer. Currently operating as an Airbnb the home has enjoyed a full renovation over the past few years and boasts four beautiful bedrooms offering lots of built in extras, three luxury bathrooms, remarkable kitchen and living space with open ireplace. The front veranda enjoys warm North facing views of the surrounding mountains as do the multiple decking areas.

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 Inspection: Sat 2 -2.30pm (Photo ID Required)

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12 Ronald Grove Millgrove

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Picturesque and Peaceful Opp. the Yarra River An unbeatable location with the picturesque Yarra River over the road you wouldn’t ind a more inviting place to call home. Offering 2 good size bedrooms with a separate meals/dining area and spacious open lounge/ family room overlooking the picturesque gardens and surroundings. Plenty of space for outside entertaining with big wide shady veranda’s and a large covered BBQ area for year round gatherings, convenient corner block with dual access, carport, garden shed and a securely fenced yard. A fantastic property sitting on a lat easy care block located just minutes stroll to public transport, schools, shops and the ever popular Warburton trail and the Yarra River over the road it’s the perfect spot.

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

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Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 4 years

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MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE IF you are looking for a family friendly home on a great size block, then look no further. Only a short stroll into the centre of Yarra Junction and positioned on a great size 1750m2 (approx.) allotment, is this wonderful home that really has more than meets the eye. With too many features to mention the home comprises; · Four good size bedrooms plus study; · Master bedroom complete with ensuite and walk-in robe plus large family bathroom; · Well appointed kitchen with updated appliances with adjoining dining area; · Large sunken living area with room for the whole family; · Other features include pine floorboards, brand new carpet, ducted heating, split system and wood heater; · Sliding doors lead from living area to wonderful covered entertaining area, with a pool and spa this area is the ultimate spot for the summer barbecue; · There is an attached DLUG with internal access plus 12m by 6m shed in rear yard providing room for three cars and work

shop space. Add to that loads of room in garden shedding and there is room for all the cars and toys.

The land is near level and perfect for children to play or pets. All within a short walk to shops, bus stops, swimming pool, gym, Warburton Rail Trail, primary and secondary schools.

With the location hard to beat and an awesome size home with loads of shedding, this property will not last long. Be quick and phone today. You don’t want to miss this opportunity. For more information SMS 26LIT to 0488 824 379. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 26 Little Yarra Road, YARRA JUNCTION, VIC 3979 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 study, 5 garage Price: $645,000 - $695,000 Inspect: See website for details Contact: Chris Lord and team 5967 1800, PROFESSIONALS YARRA VALLEY

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Well-presented 3 bedroom weatherboard home, comprising a spacious open plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen, study it for a home ofice & freshly painted bathroom. Featuring an expansive outdoor deck, ideal for entertaining, accompanied by beautiful gardens, a cubby house for the kids, a garden shed & all set on a 651m2 (approx) block.

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This centrally located, single-level 3-bedroom brick home offers open plan living & dining area, a wellappointed kitchen, & spacious master bedroom with WIR & ensuite. Other features include gas ducted heating, ducted refrigerated cooling, single lock up garage & low maintenance back yard with decking.

This property will appeal to many astute buyers.

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This 1960’s 2-bedroom weatherboard home is set on approx. 612m2 and features upgraded kitchen with gas appliances, renovated bathroom, spacious living room, polished hardwood looring, gas ducted heating, cosy wood heater and air conditioning.

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3461 Warburton Highway, Warburton • Secure a commercial property in thriving Warburton • Previously operated as a long serving butcher shop • Solid brick building, with loads of room to expand (STCA) • Set on a good size 292m2 (approx.) allotment • Highway frontage plus rear laneway access • For more info SMS 3461WAR to 0488 824 379

3 Wonga Road, Millgrove

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5 star energy rated house on 851m2 (approx) Open plan kitchen, living and dining Split system & stainless steel appliances Fantastic double carport Yarra River & public transport only minutes away For more info SMS 3W to 0488 824 379

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FOR SALE 73 Riverside Drive, Warburton • Large open plan modern home • Contemporary kitchen with Miele appliances & Breakfast bar • Large living & meals areas with wood heater • Glass sliding doors open to the alfresco area & large deck • Master bedroom with mountain views, a large WIR, a quality ensuite & its own private deck • For more info SMS 73RIV to 0488 824 379

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FOR SALE 16 Tarhilla Drive, Launching Place • Set in a quiet location on a no through road • Spacious living area adjoining the dining & kitchen • Split system heating/cooling, evaporative cooling & gas ducted heating • Separately accessed rumpus room or mancave • Covered entertaining area & single garage with backyard access • For more info SMS 16TAR to 0488 824 379

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Cars catalyst for cause The Wandin Custom Car and Bike Show has established a reputation not only as an outstanding display of vehicles, but as a popular mid-week get-together for friends and families.

Now the Custom Car and Bike Show is also supporting the bushfire relief effort, with all money raise at the two upcoming shows going toward the effort.

All roads lead to the Wandin East Recreation Reserve on 18 March as hundreds of pre-1985 cars and multi-generational bikes file through the gates and make way onto the showground.

Owners and enthusiasts mingle with those who have a more casual appreciation of the eclectic collection of horsepower, chrome and glossy paint jobs.

Starting at 5pm and running through to 9pm, the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly with the local CFA providing a barbecue and wood-fired pizza and refreshments also on offer.

The entry fee for cars and bikes is $5 with $2 entry for patrons. Remember, all money raised will be donated to the bushfire relief effort.

Challenge is host to some canine capers Think Tough Mudder but with a dog. That's what Animal Aid's Adventure Dog - A Cross Country Challenge is all about.

The event is taking place on 5 April at Wandin Park Equestrian Centre and will help raise funds for Animal Aid, to support homeless or unwanted animals.

Last year's event raised over $59,000.

Canine and human participants will be challenged across the 4km course with 25 obstacles that involve mud, bubbles, inflatables and much more.

Animal Aid's CEO Mark Menze said the event has been designed to ensure it's a fun day out for dogs and families.

"You will venture over the hills, under the logs, through the mud, you will enter the bush and into the water. All while enjoying the views across the Yarra Valley towards Mt Donna Buang," he said.

"Friends and family are welcome to come along on the day to give their support, there will be plenty of activities to keep them busy while you hit the course.

"After completing the challenge you and your four-legged friend will have a chance to re-join your supporters and refuel with plenty of food and drink on offer in the event village."

Participants must register via Animal Aid's

The 4km course hosts a range of obstacles featuring mud, bubbles, inflatables and more.

Two furry friends show off their Adventure Dog merchandise.

Go Fundraise page before 22 March to participate.

Human entrants must be aged 12 or over (consent form signed by legal guardian for those under 18), and dog entrants must be aged one year or over on event day. All humans and dogs must be fit to participate.

Animal aid is asking entrants to also rally family and friends to support individual fundraising.

Animal Aid has been helping animals in need for over 70 years. The organisation does not receive government funding and relies heavily on fundraising.

According to the organisation, every year over 6000 animals come through its doors.

For more information about Adventure Dog and to register, visit www.animalaid.org.au/ adventure-dog.

Crypt mystery hook, line and... stinker Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears Starring Essie Davis, Nathan Page and Izabella Yena Rated M Based on the popular TV show, Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears is a historical crime drama brimming with charm but lacking in focus.

In 1929, famous detective Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis) investigates an ancient injustice after breaking Shirin (Izabella Yena) out of jail in British-occupied Palestine.

Davis radiates charisma in every scene, portraying a confident, endlessly elegant

heroine. She has endearing chemistry with Nathan Page as Detective Jack Robinson, who is initially turned off by Phryne’s recklessness and flippant attitude but slowly won back by her whirlwind passion and the adventures she pulls him into. The film has sumptuous costuming and art direction, and the supporting characters are fun and distinctive.

While the plot has strong forward momentum and some well-executed red-herrings, the film’s various narrative threads are disjointed and poorly-developed.

The nebulous shady British railroad deal has little tangible connection to the mas-

sacre of Shirin’s village, a certain artefact is given major focus but has no practical function within the plot, and the mystical subplot involving a cursed crypt is a jarring tonal shift from the film’s more grounded investigations.

The main characters travel across the world far too easily and most of the dramatic obstacles are toothless, which dilutes the suspense of their journey.

Driven by a captivating performance from Davis, Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears is an enjoyable but shallow film with a frustratingly flimsy screenplay.

- Seth Lukas Hynes

A delightful day for dogs Healesville Rotary’s Dog’s Day Out will return for a fifth consecutive year providing a fun day out for the whole family, including the furry family members.

With 18 major events and a grand parade featuring prizes and giveaways, the Dog’s Day Out is not to be missed.

The event will feature a surprise celebrity guest judge, who will help determine some fun and quirky contests such as the shiniest coat, best rescue dog, waggiest tail and even longest ears. Each category has prizes for first, second and third places.

Dog’s Day Out will feature food and market stalls on site with plenty of goodies available to purchase for both you and your furry friends.

All proceeds from the event are distributed to local sporting and service clubs to ensure they can continue their vital work in helping make Healesville a thriving community.

Dog’s Day Out will take place on Sunday 15 March at 11am to 3pm at Coronation Park, Healesville.

For more information, visit https://www. rotaryhealesville.org/dogsdayout.

Together, groups open doors for showcase of community

By Jed Lanyon Yarra Glen’s community groups and organisations will come together on Anzac Avenue for an open day event on Saturday 14 March.

Groups involved in the event include Yarra Glen Basketball Group, CFA, History Group, Living and Learning Centre, Men’s Shed, Preschool, RSL, Senior Citizens, Tennis Club, Toy Library and the Community Reading Room.

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Debra Traill of the Living and Learning Centre said, “We’ve got 10 community organisations working together on this event.

“We’re all opening out doors to showcase activities specific to what we offer to the community.

Ms Traill said that kids should be on the lookout for a giant blue bear travelling around on stilts.

“We’ll have some roaming balloon twisters coming down, we’ve got some African drum-

ming happening and we’ll have an obstacle challenge set up.

“It’ll be a fun day, so come along and join in to support your community.”

Ms Traill said she hopes the event promotes positive health and social connection.

Some other activities include face painting, demonstrations in exercise and cooking, garden activities, billy cart rides, sports games, a climb on fire truck and much more.

For further information about the open day, contact 9730 2887 or ygdllc@bigpond.com.

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Yarra Glen gets a top win

By Garry Lewis Yarra Glen 1 travelled to Warburton ready to play against the Warburton 1 Midweek Side needing a win to have any chance of making the finals. Warburton won two rinks but went down badly in the third before losing overall 51 to 61. Rink scores were as follows: G. Walsh 9/31; S. Lord 23/13 and R. McKail 19/17.

Warburton still sits on top of the ladder and plays Healesville 1 away in the final round this week before the finals.

The Warburton 1 Weekend team travelled to Cheltenham 1 and played on a superb grass rink. Following a very tight contest, the scores were tied 77 all. Rink scores were as follows: P. Woods 15/18; B. Woods 25/18; J. Brookes 22/18 and C. Neale 15/23. They finished second on the ladder and play Mulgrave 1 at home this Saturday in the semi- final of the Division 1 Section 4.

Warburton 2 played the top side Upwey Tecoma 2 away to finish a challenging season, going down 41 to 106. Rink scores were as follows: P. Summers 6/32; G. Lewis 16/25; S. Freestone 12/24 and T. Heywood 7/25.

Warburton 3 6-a-side team played Eastwood Golf 3 at home and in a thrilling finish went down overall, 34 to 36. Rink scores were N. Donohue 24/15 and T. Ruwoldt 10/21.

The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition concluded with the finals being played last week in drizzling conditions.

All 16 teams participated in the knockout finals series with the grand final of the top 8 resulting in Pensioners 5 defeating Burra Boys 3.

The grand final of the bottom 8 saw Nutters 5

The Pensioners Team: Mitch Wynd, Graham Wynd and Ray Pearman. defeat Magnum Boys 2.

The club’s Greenlow Vote Count for the Most Valuable Player across all Saturday Pennant teams saw Jeremy Brookes (Warburton

1) winning the Greenlow overall from fellow Warburton 1 team mate, Brendan Woods. Peter Summers was voted M.V.P. for the Warburton 2 side with Club President, Max Reynolds,

runner-up. Warburton 3 voting resulted in Maureen Watt winning from Noel Donohue in a close finish.

Closing the Gap sports day success is a victory for all The seventh Eastern Health Closing the Gap Family Sports Day was a great success as the Community team claimed victory in both the football match and the netball competition on Sunday 1 March.

The annual Closing the Gap Family sports day is a highlight in the Eastern Health events calendar, allowing residents of Melbourne’s east and Eastern Health staff to come together and ‘connect with respect’.

Since 2013, the event has seen some of the best Aboriginal sporting talent in the region square off against some Eastern Health staff in a friendly football match and netball tournament.

The event was a great opportunity for the community to learn more about the array of services available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Eastern Health and other services in the region.

Special guests on the day included football legend Peter Hudson, Commonwealth and Olympic games champion Kyle Vander Kuyp and Wurundjeri elder, Aunty Joy Murphy.

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a welcoming and culturally appropriate environment, and engaging the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community actively in decision-making regarding initiatives to help Close the Gap.

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a well-established family friendly club for over 120 years, are looking for expressions of interest for their senior football and netball sides.

We are a part of the AFL Outer East Football Netball League, Division Two. Our goal is to build on our club culture on and off the field. The club has won the most disciplined club for our league multiple times and the club regards this as an integral part of our culture.

We are building our team with many junior players developing through the ranks and we would like to see new players that will mentor and nurture on and off the field.

We have strong junior development into seniors from football and netball perspectives and field teams across multiple age and grade levels.

If you are keen to join our club and you are dedicated and passionate about your football or netball please give me a call.

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Hot season of golf

By Ron Hottes Warburton Golf Club’s Peter Fox is displaying some hot golf at the moment.

So, it won’t surprise anyone that he won the club’s Stroke and M.McGrann Bag-day, on 4 March, with a superb Nett 64 (a 72 off-thestick).

The runner-up on the day was Neil Leckenby, on a countback, with a healthy Nett 67.

Balls extended to 71 only.

Nearest the pin winners were Gerry Hadfield (3rd), Peter Bell (9th), ‘The Flying Scot’ Leckenby (10th) and Peter Fox (15th).

The pointy end of the club’s twilight season arrived last week and at this stage, every point counts.

So, on a very wet day, the winning points earnt by young Seth Spencely (with 22 impressive points) helped his standing in the pecking order - especially as it was the best total by four points.

Roger Mataele grabbed the runner-up prize with 18 points.

Balls got down to 16.

Darren Wyatt had a couple of highlights, with a nearest the pin on both the third and the seventh holes.

The other nearest the pin winner was Steuart Hawke on the ninth.

The best weather conditions prevailed for the club’s Stroke and Monthly Medal on 7 March.

The lowest score on the day, and thus earning John Hall a rare Monthly-Medal, was a Nett 67.

This also provided ‘President Hall’ with the daily A-Grade voucher.

B-Grade went to young Ossie McClay, netting a 69.

The runner-up, on this occasion, was Paul Mason, also with a 69 and a 70 off-the-stick including an eagle on the 11th, and three birdies.

Balls, therefore, only extended to 71.

Nearest the pins went to Clint Toohey (3rd), Sammy Dennis (5th and 15th), Captain Cross (9th) and to David Murch (12th).

Freshmans day a success

Monbulk at season’s end

By Ian Milgate Healesville’s 1st side played away at Monbulk for the last home and away game for the season and went down by 22 shots. As a team, the 1st side had a very successful year and were able to cement their spot in Division 2 for next year.

The club farewelled Ricky Young and Beau Simmons who will be departing the bowls club.

Healesville’s 2nd side finished on a high for the year winning four rinks in their match against Croydon. The result was Healesville 79 to Croydon 62.

Bob Brown, Gerry Gommers, Wally Mays and Russell Smith performed well, leading their teams to victory.

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Win to 11 year old

By Anita Prowse The Upper Yarra Pony Club held its Freshmans day on 7 March with riders enjoying perfect weather conditions.

Freshmans is an opportunity to train a showjumping course without the pressure of competition.

It is ideal for young horses or people starting out.

The club’s next Freshmans competition will be on 4 July for anyone who needs a refresher.

These competitions are open to everyone, not just club members, and the starting height is 45cm going up over the day.

For more information, contact Anita Prowse on 0409 953 345.

The slower greens proved very tricky for most players but not so for one of Healesville Social Golf Club’s newest members in 11 year old Tom Handasyde (30), who beat the field scoring 38 Stableford points.

Second was Laurie Tormey (11) with a score of 35 followed by Peter Mathieson (10) on 32.

Nearest the pins were hit by Wayne Fenner, Chris Handasyde and two by Peter Mathieson.

Tom Handasyde also won the Secret Holes completion with 7 points for the 4 designated holes.

Peter Mathieson won the Skins hole, being the only one to hit a birdie on the par 5 8th hole.

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Locals dominate at series

By Dean Thompson Junior Speedway competitors across Victoria involved in both the nationally governed SSA Juniors and the state governed VSC Junior Sedans headlined a terrific night of action at Alexandra Speedway last week.

All three junior sedan feature events were won by Alexandra club members. Linken Paterson won the top classed Top Star Junior Sedan Promotional Association feature while Dylan Barrow won both the New Star Junior Sedan Promotional Association feature and the Victorian Speedway Council Junior Sedan state series rounds.

Linken Paterson from Healesville and Darcy Micallef both won two heats each in the Top Stars with Jaxson Vella and Luke Cornfoot the other two before a fifteen lap final.

Micallef led lap one before Paterson took over the lead and led every lap from there and blew to a five second margin as he crossed the finish line a quarter of a lap in front of his nearest challenger. Darcy Micallef secured second in front of his own brother Ben with Jaxson Vella in fourth and another Alexandra member Rhys Meakins from Kilmore in fifth.

It was a different story for the result in the New Stars with a much closer finish.

Dylan Barrow from Wandin North led all twelve laps to the finish to defeat River Paterson.

Bailey Rumler, Jordan Pegg and Seth Sloane rounded out the top five with Barrow earlier winning all three heats he competed in, Rumler, Sloane and Paterson one apiece.

Barrow had an even better feature race win in the Victorian Speedway Council state series for Junior Sedans where Barrow would defeat Dillon Taylor by a five-second margin with Linken Paterson third ahead of Kasey Ingram and Rhys Meakins.

Linken Paterson from Healesville.

Many local drivers doubled up from one class to the other, with two cars of different specifications to compete in.

Barrow won three heats, Taylor two and Paterson one.

The popular Sports Sedan class had a great feature race with Ricky Cornwall and Matt Nelson swapping the lead between them a couple of times before the twelve-lap final was won

by Nelson in front of Josh Service, Luke Fallon, Lee Beach and Shane Kruger.

Kruger won two heats before lining up for

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The Standard Saloon feature race was won

by Courtney Meakins after she passed Trevor Kuhne on lap five of the eight lap final.

Meakins led by a large margin before slowing down towards the end as she reached the finish line.

Tracey Ingram finished in third place with Mick Coomer and Sarah Price rounding out the top five.

Dylan Barrow from Wandin North.

Drivers die on ‘local’ roads The majority of the 146 deaths on regional Victorian roads last year were people driving in their local area, according to the latest road trauma data, with a renewed effort to turn this around.

Acting Minister for Roads, Road Safety and the TAC Jacinta Allan joined representatives from the TAC and Road Safety Victoria to release the data and urge regional Victorians to take extra care on their roads.

Analysis of the 2019 lives lost statistics has revealed that it continues to be regional Victorians who die on the state’s rural roads, with nearly three quarters of the people killed last year dying close to their home address.

Across regional Victoria, around 73 per cent of deaths were people driving in their local region with run-off-road and head-on crashes resulting in 94 fatalities while 101 people were killed in high-speed zones.

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An additional 1600 kilometres of rumble strip line-marking will also be rolled out across the state to alert drivers if they veer out of their lane and 117 rural intersections will be made safer with improvements including rumble strips and signage, and more Side Road Activated Speed technology will be installed at the highest-risk sites.

People dying on our roads is a preventable tragedy which is why the Government has also established Road Safety Victoria and work is well underway to develop Victoria’s next road safety strategy.

“Every death on our roads is an unacceptable and preventable tragedy and regional Victorians remain overrepresented in lives lost,” said Acting Roads, Road Safety and the TAC Minister Jacinta Allan.

“That’s why we’re cracking down on dangerous driving, continuing our massive investment in lifesaving road safety infrastructure and working on Victoria’s next road safety strategy.”

Transport Accident Commission CEO Joe Calafiore added: “With too many country Victorians dying on their local roads, there is never room for complacency on our roads - we need regional Victorians to make safe choices, no matter how familiar they are with their surroundings.”

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