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Personal touch to Anzac tributes

Paying respects to fallen police

Sharing words of wisdom

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Cats in demand

By Romy Stephens While Covid-19 has not brought much joy recently, the pandemic may have helped influence one positive outcome for a local animal refuge.

Animal Aid’s Coldstream Cattery announced on 17 April that it was cleared out for the first time. It’s understood to be a result of more people staying at home, without plans for the foreseeable future.

The organisation’s events and media manager, Elle Ammann, said Animal Aid has been “absolutely chockers” recently with numerous people looking to adopt.

But she said the spike was likely a result of good timing rather than people spontaneously deciding they want to adopt.

“The amount of demand hasn’t changed, these are people that have wanted to adopt for a very long time and everything has aligned for them,” she said. “Everyone’s best case scenario has come together at once. Usually we’ll have people who are planning a holiday in June so don’t want to adopt until around September.

“Or you might have people that are waiting until after school holidays.”

Animal Aid is currently in the middle of kitten season and typically hosts 20-50 cats at

any given time.

The average length of stay for cats at this time of year is about 40 days.

But Ms Ammann said so far, things have looked very different this year.

“At the moment we just can’t keep the pens full, we’ve had so many people come through,” she said. “We’ve never had the cattery completely cleared out before.”

When asked if there was concern cats might be returned once the Covid-19 situation was over, Ms Ammann said there is an element of trust that goes into the adoption process.

She said staff work very hard to find suitable

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“We don’t have application forms and we don’t try to make it about the paperwork, we want to get to know the people who are adopting,” she said. “We want to get an understanding of the lifestyle and the understanding of how good a fit it will be.”

Animal Aid is still offering pet adoptions for a range of animals, all of which can be found on the website at animalaid.org.au.

With the rapidly changing Covid-19 environment, it is recommended to call before visiting a shelter.

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Personal touch to Anzac

By Romy Stephens An Anzac Day like never before was experienced on 25 April.

Despite public dawn services and marches being cancelled due to Covid-19, local residents and RSLs conducted their own private services.

Numerous residents stood out on their front lawn at 6am with candles and Anzac Day displays to commemorate the event.

Meanwhile, a Wesburn family created a large Anzac Day mural in their hallway.

Kathryn Barley said she decided to paint the mural with her daughters, Charlotte, Gracie, Matilda and Brimyn, to help make the day “just as special“ as always.

The daughters outlined their own figures on the wall to create a silhouette of four soldiers.

“I got to thinking we need to do something special, something that the girls will remember, a project we can treasure forever,” Ms Barley said.

“Covid-19 is written in our hearts now, no matter how badly we want it to go away, we will never be able to forget this time.”

Healesville Jewellers also retained its traditional of an Anzac Day commemorative window display.

Sally Piper and the Healesville Jewellers team set up the display to remember and honour those who served and continue to serve our country.

It features a range of historical artefacts, that Ms Piper’s brother, Mike Flanagan, helped set up, as well as poppies and Australian flags.

Sally Piper with the Anzac Day display at Healesville Jewellers. 207771

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Former Croydon RSL president Sam Berrie stands in front of his Anzac display in Seville East.

The Anzac display at Healesville Jewellers will run for two weeks. 207771 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

The Anzac display at Healesville Jewellers. 207771 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Wesburn's Gracie, Charlotte (back) and Matilda in front of an Anzac mural they made with their mother Kathryn and sister Brimyn.

A Mount Evelyn Vietnam veteran set up an Anzac tribute on his front lawn.

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Grade 3 students from Birmingham Primary School made Anzac Day wreaths.

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Wine growers will be fine

By Romy Stephens A Yarra Valley wine body is confident the region’s industry will remain strong, despite concerns a large percentage of Australia’s wineries could be lost due to Covid-19.

In an ABC report on 17 April, the wine industry’s peak national body, Australian Grape and Wine, warned coronavirus could wipe out about 30 per cent of wineries across the country.

Wine Yarra Valley president and Hoddles Creek Estate owner Franco D’Anna said that figure was “highly speculative”.

“There might be an impact where people can’t go forward or don’t have the income,” he said.

“We’re lucky with government support, with JobKeeper, it will help a lot of small businesses survive.

“To put a figure on how many businesses are going to go broke, we don’t know what their financial position is so it’s really hard to say.”

Mr D’Anna acknowledged that local wineries were suffering as a result of the pandemic, but said he was confident the industry would bounce back.

“What people don’t understand is, going on reports, wine retail is up between 30 and 40 per cent,” he said.

“In one way, one door shuts but it’s an opportunity for some of our businesses to look at other ways to get more penetration into the market.

“I think we’re in a great position to get over this.

“I wouldn’t call our industry fragile, it’s been thriving over the past five years.”

Numerous wineries across the Yarra Valley have been forced to close their cellar doors, rely on online sales and think of new ways to do business since the Covid-19 outbreak began.

Rochford Wines has opened up a grocer in its cellar door and Rob Dolan Wines has created a Cellar Boot to Car Door initiative for easy wine access during Covid-19.

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Franco D'Anna at Hoddles Creek Estate. 206652 tional association of winegrape and wine producers.

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The government claimed consultation also took place with local residents and traders, including Rochford Wines, Cherry Hill Orchard, Domain Chandon, Oakridge Wines, Coldstream Dairy and Tarrawarra Estate.

According to the State Government, these stakeholders were satisfied with proposed changes including speed reduction.

Between July 2013 and December 2018, there were 13 serious injury crashes along this section of the Maroondah Highway and three people lost their lives.

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A petition on change.org has been signed by almost 1,500 people which sends a message to VicRoads that many locals want to be included in decisions that affect them.

According to the State Government, extensive consultation regarding all changes to the road took place.

“We’ve been speaking to residents, local business operators, emergency services and the council about these changes who have welcomed the suggested safety upgrades and reduction in speed,” a government spokesperson said.

“This road has a significant crash history and these improvements will save lives.”

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Calls have come for more local input regarding speed limit changes on Maroondah Highway, despite the State Government saying extensive community consultation had already taken place.

State Liberal Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish called on the Minister for Roads to consult with the community before dropping the speed limit along Maroondah Highway.

Ms McLeish said she raised the matter in parliament after being contacted by numerous people in the community who voiced anger about not being involved in the decision-making process to lower the speed limit between Coldstream and Healesville.

Ms McLeish said “the community should be

consulted before a decision like this is made.”

“The local community were not consulted about the change and they did not have an opportunity to voice how it would affect them.”

VicRoads announced road works would commence on 1 March, including adding turning lanes and left-hand side barriers in high risk locations, centreline rumble strips and wide centre line treatment.

Ms McLeish said that although most of these changes are welcome, it is the speed limit alteration and lack of communication that has locals concerned.

“Some locals believe lowering the speed limit may actually make the road more dangerous, increase driver’s frustration with those going well below the speed limit and encour-

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Keep well to stay well Some doctors say you can’t increase your immunity. Here’s what we know strengthens the immune system.

So, you’re mum at home and informed enough to know that you and your kids are unlikely to die from coronavirus but stress levels are high and uncertainty hangs in the air.

It’s also been tricky to get out and exercise with your normal routine since you have now become a homeschooling parent.

The big question is, how do I increase my body’s vitality and what the heck do I do if I get Covid-19?

Firstly, let’s remember that your body has adapted to cope with a plethora of viruses, bacteria, and microbes that live on and in your body.

Your immune system is well-equipped to fight infection and outcomes are better the

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living Tim Howden

Paediatric Naturopath – Healesville more healthy your are.

There are lots of well-researched herbs and nutrients that can reduce the severity and duration of colds and flu.

Coronaviruses are common and have been around for a long time. At-risk groups include those who have pre-existing conditions or are

A search for peace in crisis Focal Point This article takes us further into the quest for understanding and managing the Covid-19 pandemic.

We’ve all had to face disappointments.

From being unable to socialize, work, go on holidays, adequately say goodbye to loved ones at funerals and much more.

My grandson’s wedding was to be on the fourth of this month, but was postponed.

Three areas we are encountering 1. The difficulty many of us are facing in the lockdown. I think you would agree that it is a daunting term for we, ‘free spirited’, ‘don’t tell me what to do’, do what we like Aussies. Then for the compliant among us, especially the older cohort, being shut in can be quite claustrophobic. I speak to a number of the elderly who are doing it really hard. One, living in a retirement village of over 200 units, is struggling because her nearest neighbors can’t even come in for a cuppa’. Previously, they were in and out of each other’s units, borrowing eggs for a cake to bake, and taking around some little cards and flowers and sharing the latest photos of grandchildren.

I wrote last month, about the downside of using food and drinks for distraction and comfort in these times. Recent figures show a 32 per cent rise in alcohol consumption, used mainly to counter anxiety due to the isolation.

2. Living though this hard time. Days and nights can be long, and there are only so many times you can dust the furniture, so far you can walk your dog, so many cuppas to drink, and as I said, a big one to avoid is punctuating those long, alone times with snacks.

We often find that in the night, our mind has a mind of its own, and there is no reining it in. If you are not getting good sleep, it might be time to talk to your doctor or chemist for some help.

Some are using the term, ‘Isolation Fatigue’, the stress of the loss of control over our lives.

So create a helpful plan, a daily routine, have a set wake up/out of bed time, eat three meals at pre-set times, work at something for

In terms of boosting immunity there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach. Individual needs must be considered.

And what to do if you get Covid-19 or another type of flu?

Seek professional advice, isolate, monitor and convalesce. There are some excellent, well-researched herbs that can arrest inflammation, increase antioxidant levels and target viral replication.

Symptoms should be treated vigorously and vulnerable organs and systems supported appropriately in order to avoid ‘post-viral’ fatigue conditions. I see this often and it’s extremely debilitating. It can be avoided and treated using adaptogenic and tonifying herbs.

Now is a vital time to support your physical and mental wellbeing with caring, integrative, personalised natural medicine.

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set periods, then have breaks, exercise and keep in touch with friends by phone, or your favorite ways.

3. Social Distancing is not normally our Aussie way. Generally, blokes are not the cuddliest toward other men, but have no trouble with the “G’day mate” bear hug. And of course we have no worries with handshakes (none now).

Just recently, I met a local in the street with his 17 year old disabled son. The boy knows and likes me and started to come toward me.

Without having him think I was rejecting him, I offered him my elbow, while his dad was calling him back. That was a painful moment.

With reference to my article title ‘Searching for peace in the Storm’, I quote Dr. Lachlan Fraser in this paper on 14 April.

“Try to avoid getting on each other’s nerves in your lifeboat, and reach out if you are home alone”.

That boat story reminded me of Jesus going across a lake with his fishermen followers when a storm broke. Fearing drowning, they found Jesus asleep in the back of the boat and woke him in alarm. He got up, rebuked them for their poor faith, and simply spoke to the storm and stilled it. Their response was ‘What?

Wow, even the storms obey Him’ (my version).

Maybe it’s time to wake Him up in the ‘back of our boats’ and have Him calm our ‘storms’.

After all he did leave us with a promise before he left. “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you”. I’ll take that any day.

- Graeme Dawson is coordinator of Focal Point and Chaplain to Community. (csrsmokey@gmail.com)

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immune-compromised. So let’s take a look at what you can do.

Your innate, T-cell mediated and adaptive immune response is dependent on an array of micro, macro, and contingent nutrients to function optimally. Any deficiency will compromise your immune response and ability to fight infection. Signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies should be assessed by a professional trained in Nutritional Medicine.

In addition to healthy stores, endogenous production of nutrients in the large bowel is vital for healthy immune function.

This is why digestive problems can result in nutrient malabsorption and compromised immunity. If your stress levels are high, sleep is affected or exercise regime out the window, this will affect immunity making you more susceptible to cold, flu and other illness.

Environmentalism furphys The power base of environmental policy is the totally artificial world of capital cities. Policy made for urban environmentalists.

They claimed we have run out of timber to sustainably harvest. That old growth forest is harvested. That timber harvesting increases bushfire risk. That timber harvesting is endangering wildlife, going mainly to wood chips.

Forests must be locked up carbon sinks.

But are these just furphys degrading rural integrity, sustainable forestry - conservation?

The inconvenient facts.

Forestry is reduced to just 6 per cent of the entire forest estate. Each year, less than 0.04 per cent of our forests are sustainably harvested. A simple example is that only four trees in 10,000

are harvested each year, and they are then replanted. No old growth forest is harvested.

Timber harvesting does not increase bushfire risk. Peer reviewing Taylor (2014), Poynter and Ryan (2018) review found that assessments claiming this were flawed.

There are 804 colonies of Leadbeater Possums thriving in regrowth and previously harvested state forest.

Feral cats are responsible for at least 28 extinctions. Estimated at 8 million cats each consuming 1000 native animals per year. Approximately 1,000,000 feral deer are decimating our environment. Zero extinctions from sustainable harvesting.

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Tributes flow for police

By Romy Stephens Tributes have flown across the Yarra Ranges in response to the tragic police incident that saw four officers killed in Kew. Local police stations, fire brigades and RSLs are among those who have flown flags at half mast on Thursday 23 April.

It comes after four on-duty police officers were killed in a multi-vehicle collision on the Eastern Freeway near Chandler Highway just after 5.30pm on 22 April.

Emerald police Sergeant Dave Calkin said his station, along with the whole of Cardinia Police, was “devastated about what’s happened.”

He said the station had received overwhelming support and is providing support for members.

“As a Sergeant at Emerald, I would like to thank the community who are showing their support,” he said.

“We are getting flowers and gifts at the police station...We are getting a lot of support from the community.

“We’ve already spoken to members who are on duty. One thing Victoria Police is very good at is support, that’s where we come together as family.“ Mr Calkin said he expected most police stations across the state would fly flags at half mast in response to the tragic event.

Emerald Police Station with flags at half mast.

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The Victorian Police Flag flies at half mast in the Mount Evelyn Memorial Gardens.

The investigation into the exact cause of the collision remains ongoing.

Police have located the driver of a Porsche believed to be involved in the fatal collision.

A male truck driver has also been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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

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Police seek dashcam clues to fatal collision in Yering An elderly woman died after a multi-car collision in Yering on 23 April.

Emergency services were called to Melba Highway, just north of MacIntyre Lane, about 2pm following reports of a two-car collision.

An elderly woman, who was the sole occu-

pant of one of the vehicles, died at the scene.

The second vehicle, a ute, had two male occupants.

A man in his thirties was flown by air ambulance helicopter to The Alfred in a stable condition with upper and lower body injuries.

A man in his twenties was taken by road ambulance to Maroondah Hospital in a stable condition with upper body injuries.

Police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or any-

one with dash cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com. au.

An important message from the Victorian Government

STAGE 3 RESTRICTIONS ARE NOW IN PLACE. That means there are only four reasons to be out.

Shopping for food and supplies that you need.

Exercise.

Medical care and caregiving.

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Coronavirus: Thanks to you, we are saving lives and stopping the spread.

But it’s important we continue to keep all Australians safe.

Stay at home unless necessary and avoid non-essential travel.

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Sharing words of wisdom

By Romy Stephens The inaugural Yarra Valley Writers Festival will showcase a range of talent next month.

While the event couldn’t take place in traditional format, the virtual festival will see leading authors present from across the country, discussing topics such as climate, environment, family and writing.

Among that list of talent is local author and PhD candidate Eliza Henry-Jones.

Eliza lives on a quintessential farm in Silvan where she mainly writes young adult fiction while studying.

“I used to work in the drug and alcohol sector. I have qualification in psychology and grief, loss counselling,” she said.

“My PhD is examining the relationship between trauma and landscape and how human trauma finds form in the landscape.

“I did an honours year in creative writing literature and examining relations between bushfire trauma and fiction.”

Eliza has also written numerous novels, all of which revolve around the themes of grief and trauma.

Her debut novel, In the Quiet, is a moving and uplifting piece about love, grief and the heartache of letting go.

In 2017, she published Ache which tells the story of a girl who’s life was ripped apart after being impacted by a bushfire.

Eliza said her interest in bushfires, particularly, came from having her family live in fireprone regions.

“My family have always lived in rural areas and I remember watching the fires in ‘97 being very close to my family’s house,” she said.

“Even though I lived in the suburbs I was always very mindful of bushfires.”

Eliza said she is looking forward to discussing her experience with writing at the upcoming festival, particularly considering it is based in her home region.

“I was really chuffed when I was invited to participate,” she said.

“I’m so impressed with that team. This is the first festival and they’ve just risen so gracefully to the challenges faced.

“It’s a lovely way to showcase the region and the amount of creativity we have out here, there’s a large number of very talented people.”

She said despite being disappointed the event can’t take place in person, it is still very important the show goes on.

“There’s such beauty and magic in storytelling and think we need that now more than ever.”

To find out more about the Yarra Valley Writers Festival and view the full program, visit www.yarravalleywritersfestival.com.

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As heaters crank up, so does fire risk

Autumn and winter are the highest risk period for residential fires due to the increased use of heating equipment.

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The CFA has released a number of ways people can practice fire safety during winter.

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The CFA is urging communities to continue practising fire awareness leading into the cooler months.

After several months of hot and dry weather, recent cool weather has encouraged more people to retrieve their heaters from hibernation, increasing the risk of house fires.

Deputy chief officer Trevor Owen said autumn and winter are the highest risk period for residential fires due to the increased use of heating equipment.

Heating equipment includes fixed electrical and gas powered appliances, an open fire, wood heater and portable electrical heaters or those which use gas or kerosene.

“Having your heaters checked and in good working condition, together with careful and correct use, will greatly reduce the danger these appliances present,” Mr Owen said.

“CFA attend a large number of preventable house fires. These fires can have devastating consequences, significant injuries and tragically, some fires result in deaths.”

Mr Owen said poorly maintained gas fires could cause deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.

“We have seen the tragic consequences of this in the past,” he said.

“There can be no greater reason to have your gas heater inspected and serviced than to ensure the safety of loved ones.

“Another common mistake is people drying clothes indoors near heaters and fireplaces, which can be dangerous. Clothes should be kept at least one metre from the heat source.

“Every household should consider their fire safety practices and examine the potential risks around their home.”

The CFA has released a number of ways people can prepare for winter: Turn off all portable heating and extinguish open fires before leaving home.

Ensure heaters are installed, maintained and operated according to manufacturers’ instructions.

Always use a fire screen in front of an open fire.

Chimneys and flues should be cleaned annually.

Keep wood and other combustibles at least one metre from fire.

Children must be supervised near all types of heating. Maintain a safe distance between children and heating.

For more residential fire safety information visit cfa.vic.gov.au.

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Careful, lengthy process

By Romy Stephens As Victoria's planned burning program ramps up during autumn, many locals will be notified of burns in their area and might notice smoke outside their windows.

Across the Yarra Ranges planned burning is of particular importance to protect densely populated towns located near thick bushland.

To gain insight into exactly how and why planned burns are conducted, the Star Mail attended a planned burn in Silvan on 20 March.

This 58 hectare burn on Melba Track was about three years in the making. It was conducted to help protect the surrounding community and a nearby asset, the Silvan Water Treatment Plant.

Forest Fire Management Victoria's (FFMVic) senior fuel management officer Shane Vandenborn said the treatment plant is a "critical piece of infrastructure."

"A lot of the water that comes into Silvan is from the Upper Yarra Catchment and other areas," he said.

"Silvan is just like a holding dam, if you like, and this is where the water gets some chlorine treatment before it goes into the water supply.

"It supplies about 80 per cent of Melbourne's water."

A planned burn like the one at Silvan is also intended to reduce the size of bushfires and make them easier for firefighters to control, if one were ever to ignite in the region.

They do this by reducing fine fuel loads and bark hazards.

"All the fine fuels, the leaves and twigs that are as small as your little finger, that's the stuff that carries the fire," Mr Vandenborn said.

"The bark hazard is the key driver of fire spread and long-distance spotting, because the fire runs up the tree and, particularly if you've got a well-developed fire with a big smoke column, that can suck up the bark and embers and throw it many kilometers ahead of the main fire.

"We're trying to blacken those trees and reduce that bark hazard from accumulating."

The organisation of any planned burn in the state begins with the Joint Fuel Management Plan.

This is a three-year plan which outlines where Forest Fire Management Victoria and the CFA intend to carry out fire management operations.

After a planned burn site is assessed and approved under this plan, it can move into the 12-month long operational planning stage.

This stage involves actually getting out onsite and determining if a burn is feasible, what the objectives of the burn are and value checking.

"When we nominate a burn, the first thing we do is check to see whether it's feasible," Mr Vandenborn said.

"What are the objectives of the burn, what's the fuel type, where are the tracks and control lines and can we do it operationally?

"Once we go through that, we send it off to our biodiversity value checkers and they'll look at things that are in the burn unit or around the burn unit and look at different species, flora and fauna."

Mr Vandenborn said value checking is a vital part of a burn as it helps protect significant trees,animal nesting sites, historical and cultural artefacts and anything that needs to be protected from the burn.

These assets can be protected through clearing surrounding fine fuels, moistening the assets or spraying retardant on them. Prior to the burn, crews are also briefed about these assets.

During the operational planning stage, each individual tree within the burn site is also assessed to determine any hazardous trees that might become unstable during a burn.

"Before we conduct a planned burn, we assess the trees on the edges of the burn to determine how sound they are," Mr Vandenborn said.

"We are looking for defects such as large splits, broken branches, areas of decay or evidence of disturbance to the tree roots.

"We then trim, remove or exclude those trees from fire on the day."

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A FFMVic firefighter ignites the planned burn in Silvan. 207801 place before a planned burn can even be conducted and that's the community engagement process.

Mr Vandenborn said community engagement is a vital part of a planned burn and can be very time consuming.

"A lot of effort goes into trying to notify people with social media, trying to understand who the park users are or interested

groups," he said.

"During a planned burn there are numerous signs around the impacted area warning of smoke and to stay away.

"There are also crews patrolling and doing engagement on the ground from vantage points."

FFMVic also has a notification platform

Pictures: ROMY STEPHENS called Planned Burns Victoria. This is an opt-in system where notifications can be customised to suit location and burn types.

The system notifies people via SMS or email when a planned burn is close to being ignited.

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of a single planned burn OPINION Is planned burning worth it?

I've lived in the valley for some time and every autumn we are put through the regrettable air pollution that is caused by planned burn offs up in the hills.

If it's still, if the wind blows a certain way we are inflicted to poor air quality and I'm at a point of anger or misunderstanding about how much research has been put into this outcome and how it has been interpreted.

With our beautiful landscape, obscured difficulties breathing and, not to mention, some of these fires getting a bit hot I'm sure ecosystems and environmental damage will at some point happen, if not already!

Is it all worth it... The response of authorities is to stay inside if you have asthma or any other complaints and health issues, but for days on end this can be very difficult or just impossible.

I believe sometimes it's worth rethinking our decisions made in the past to maybe progress to better more environmental less polluting healthier environment that we can all live in.

Anonymous, Launching Place The Silvan planned burn. 207801 The Melba Track burn, for example, was rescheduled six times in the past two years, mainly due to changes in the weather forecast and conditions not being dry enough.

According to FFMVic, Short-term weather influences the safe window for planned burning, and longer-term weather conditions impact the fuel moisture content of the areas planned for burning.

Over 80 per cent of planned burning in Victoria occurs in autumn because of ideal weather conditions.

Mr Vandenborn said that in winter, fuel is typically too wet to burn and the risk becomes too high in spring because it's closer to the fire season.

"It's all about the weather, how that affects the fuel and whether the fuel is available to

burn or not," he said.

Once weather conditions and fuel moisture levels are suitable, a planned burn can go ahead.

The planned burn in Silvan took about a day then crews patrolled the area for the following week to ensure it was under control.

Careful planning and management of planned burns is how the risk of them getting out of control is reduced.

According to FFMVic, less than 0.8 per cent of planned burns carried out in the last five years have gone beyond control lines and been declared bushfires.

To find out when and where planned burns are happening near you go to www.vic.gov.au/ plannedburns or call 1800 226 226.

CFA works with FFMVic to conduct and control planned burns. 207801

The aim of the Silvan planned burn was to help protect assets and property. 207801

Fine fuel is cleared to protect a historical logging tree. 207801 mailcommunity.com.au

Crews patrolled the burn site for about a week.

View of the Silvan planned burn from a distance. 207801

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Autumn colours the valley The changing colours and seasons of the Yarra Valley don’t stop for Covid-19. To help brighten spirits, as leaves change colour and begin to fall over the next few months, the Star Mail asked readers to send through the changing colours of their autumn backyards.

This colourful collection of images from residents across the region help show that some things never change, no matter the situation.

Autumn leaves line the streets in Healesville.

207807 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

A close-up of bright red leaves in Healesville.

207807 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Low cloud and autumn colours surround a vineyard in the Yarra Valley. 207753

A vibrant tree stands out amoungst a sea of green in Warburton.

Different cloud forms light up the sky at Cardinia Reservoir.

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Leaves are already scattered across the ground in Warburton.

Picture: THERESA LOUISE

A pair of galahs blend with a backdrop of colourful autumn leaves in the Dandenong Ranges.

Picture: TRACY DASLER

Colourful autumn leaves on display at Cardinia Reservoir.

Picture: TRACY DASLER

Vibrant trees in Healesville.

Picture: ANDREW MILLS

Rows of autumn grape vines at Boat O'Craigo Wines in Healesville. Picture: ANDREW MILLS

The autumn vineyard at Boat O'Craigo Wines in Healesville.

Picture: ANDREW MILLS

Picture: THERESA LOUISE

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It works like this. When you spend money (think JobKeeper, JobSeeker or other) you have a choice – you can either spend with a locally-owned business or with businesses owned outside the local area, via the internet or with multinationals. When you shop from out of town, your money leaves the local community and never returns. Gone, forever.

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By Romy Stephens A local photographer is offering families the chance to observe and learn about birds in their backyards while in isolation.

Selby’s Kathie Thomas has lived in the Dandenong Ranges for over 10 years and is a keen nature photographer.

She released Words on Birds earlier this year and said it would be a great book to help educate children and entertain families stuck at home.

“Initially I thought it might be for my grandchildren but when I shared photos of the first print copy on the Hills and Dandenongs Facebook group, many people were interested and wanted to order copies for their children or grandchildren,” she said.

“With our current restrictions it is good to hear and see that families are learning together about our local birdlife in their own gardens and reserves close by.

“At the back of the book is a table so that the children can record what bird they’ve seen, where and when.”

Mrs Thomas said she began creating the book in February while unwell (not Covid-19 related) and needing to keep her mind focused on something else.

“I must have been thinking on birds and my grandchildren when the thought came to me to write a book for children,” she said.

“I gradually went through my photos and started sorting them into alphabetical order by bird’s name - started with over 50 birds but knocked it down to just 40 and began writing what I knew about them, and researching to confirm my thoughts were factual.”

It’s been over 10 years since the grandmother of eight has published a book and this is her first aimed towards children.

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Covid life in the valley The impacts of Covid-19 continue to hit the Yarra Valley, from local businesses being closed down to wineries completely changing how business is done.

Star Mail photographer Stewart Chambers travelled around the valley last week to capture the different ways locals have adapted to the crisis.

His images reveal social distancing measure taken in towns like Healesville, the closure of businesses, wineries being forced to adapt and messages of thanks to healthcare workers and staff on the frontline of the virus.

The Terminus Hotel in Healesville lets customers know the ''essential'' bottleshop is still open.

A closed sign out the front of a winery in Coldstream.

A large sign in Healesville reads ''thank you'' with smaller signs surrounding it dedicated to workers on the frontline. 207863 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

Cate Pettifer greets visitors with compulsory hand sanitiser at Animal Aid Coldstream.

Avonsleigh General Store makes clear it is still open for business.

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Westend Barbers in Healesville is closed until further notice.

Rochford Wines lets passers-by know how business has changed due to Covid-19.

Nina from Verso Books in Healesville makes light of the situation. The book store is still open. mailcommunity.com.au

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Regional nod for bowlers

By Eric Markham During this season’s Eastern Regional Championships in March two Monbulk Bowls Club members were successful.

Terry Wright playing in the novices event reached the final. After working his way through the early rounds he met fellow Monbulk bowler Darren Ward in the quarter final.

In a close contest Terry prevailed 21-17.

Terry then won the semi-final by three shots and came up against Lars Swart from Mulgrave Country Club. The match was played at Mulgrave which gave Lars an advantage and he started the better of the two. Terry then found his rhythm and in a close contest just went down by three shots to be the runner-up in this regional final.

Geoff Petersen had a great run in the men’s singles and reached the final eight. Geoff defeated Cameron Laird from Lilydale 25-22, then Ross Kelton from Mooroolbark 25-18. He then played John Dixon from Croydon and in a cliffhanger won 25-24.

Geoff then came up against Lloyd Iaccarino from Vermont South. The game see-sawed for the first half. Then Lloyd picked up a multiple to take the lead. Geoff re-focussed and managed to win a few ends, taking the scores to 22 shots all, in a game where the winner is the first to 25.

Then it all came down to the last end. Lloyd put in a couple of close draw bowls. Geoff tried to knock them away but just missed. It was Lloyd’s match. It was a pressure match and the spectators had to acknowledge the high standard of play from both bowlers. Lloyd subsequently went on to become the Regional Champion.

Monbulk Bowling Club also conducted a special fundraiser on 27 January to help the Monbulk CFA after the horrific fire season.

The funds came from bowlers who paid their fee of $10 which included a barbecue lunch,

Geoff Petersen and Lloyd Iccarino.

Monbulk's Terry Wright and Darren Ward. as well as the money from the wrong bias box which amounted to just over $200. The Monbulk Board then agreed to top up the funds to $3000.

Eric Furby and Graeme Goller present a cheque for $3000 to Dave Grewcock from Monbulk Fire Brigade.

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CROSSWORD No. 7631

SUDOKU No. 4294

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DOWN 1. Make a mistake in taking the students climbing (4,2).

2. A cop busted the female thief (7). 3. Shout “The under fifty will be allowed to enter” (6). 4. The implement you push to one side (6). 5. Line up and give first aid to (5). 7.

Change myself to appear in the finale (5). 13. Heavens!

She’s backed into it! (3). 14. With the non-appearance of the sailor, the scene was spoiled (7). 15. It doesn’t have a fixed abode! (5). 17. To beat the time by an hour, has shifted! (6). 18. Shot be the police, which is bad (6). 19.

Cried when one rang (6). 21. A very little R in “increase” (5).

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Clues

back inside (2,8).

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ACROSS 6. Gloat deplorably when the three get routed totally (10).

8. The trees themselves get gnarled at the centre (4). 9.

Some sheep I count to sleep, in the story (4). 10. The boy, about four, survives (5). 11. A bouquet, say, one had delivered (4). 12. Drive fast but safely from the plant (9).

16. Quail and set out for home (5,4). 20. Hitch a second horse to it (4). 22. Show again among the forerunners (5).

23. Got the name from the novel last read (4). 24. Am I the left-back? Capital (4). 25. Laughing, moves the birds back inside (2,8).

DOWN 1. Make a mistake in taking the students climbing (4,2).

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DOWN ACROSS Cryptic CRYPTIC 7631 1. NO. Fish (6) 6. Scoundrel (10) PUZZLE

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ACROSS Scoundrel (10) Work (4) Pool (4) Absolute (5) Wicked (4) Monetary (9) Warlike (9) Gasp (4) Consumed (5) Uncommon (4) Shellfish (4) Faithless (10)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7631 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Altog-ether. 8, Elms (anag). 9, (she)Ep-ic(ount). 10, L-iv-es. 11, Sent (scent). 12, Speed-well. 16, Start back. 20, S-nag. 22, (fo)Rerun(ners). 23, (nov)Ella(st). 24, L-i-ma (rev). 25, In stit-ches.

Down - 1, Slip up (rev). 2, Poac-her. 3, Be-l-low. 4, Shovel. 5, Dress. 7, E-me-nd. 13, (sn)eva(eh) (rev). 14, Ab-sence.

15, Snail. 17, T-hr-ash. 18, Ran-cid. 19, Called. 21, G-rain.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7631 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Blackguard. 8, Opus. 9, Lido. 10, Utter. 11, Evil. 12, Pecuniary. 16, Bellicose. 20, Pant. 22, Eaten. 23, Rare. 24, Clam. 25, Perfidious.

Down - 1, Plaice. 2, Octopus. 3, Agouti. 4, Rafter. 5, Adore.

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