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Yarra Ranges a hotspot for big cats

Hitting out at the bowser wowsers

Getting back to helping those in need

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Pipeline progress Works to replace the water outlet pipe at O’Shannassy Reservoir near McMahons Creek have reached a significant milestone, with the completion of the pathway for a new pipe.

For the past four-and-a-half months, a tunnel boring machine drilled underground at the reservoir, through 425m of earth, to prepare for a new pipe installation.

Melbourne Water staff are working with project partners John Holland-KBR Joint Venture to replace the century-old outlet pipe.

See full story page 7.

Supervisor Alex Blayden inside the boring machine at O'Shannassy Reservoir.

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Court stops chop and businesses across the native timber industry.

“Without immediate action from the Victorian Government to get harvest and haulage contractors working again and getting timber flowing into mills, the industry will grind to a halt and even more workers would be stood down.

“This is a sustainable industry that employs thousands of people in regional Victoria. During the broader economic crisis from Covid-19 that is upon us, our industry has continued to supply essential products and services that have kept supply chains running.”

VicForests said it respected the decision of the Supreme Court and is currently considering this judgement.

The court has scheduled a trial date for the full hearing of the issues in October.

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“Mount Bride is the second biggest mountain here and forms the backdrop of Warburton.

It’s a very sacred place for a lot of people here.”

The Victorian Association of Forest Industries’ (VAFI) chief executive Tim Johnston said the injunction provided another blow to an industry which had already been suffering.

He said “now is the time to be supporting timber workers”.

“The decision is the latest setback for the industry, which was already reeling from the bushfires, the Andrews Government’s plan to phase out the industry from 2024 to 2030, and bureaucratic delays in the harvesting of burnt coupes,” he said.

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Logging has been temporarily halted in another 13 coupes around Victoria, including Warburton, Toolangi and Powelltown.

On 29 April, the Supreme Court of Victoria granted an interlocutory injunction to halt logging in areas such as the Kalatha Valley of the Giants in Toolangi and Mount Bride near Warburton.

The injunction will remain until the end of a court case between conservation group Wildlife of the Central Highlands (WOTCH) and VicForests.

So far, an interlocutory injunction has been placed on 26 logging coupes.

In March, logging was halted in 13 coupes after WOTCH won its case against VicForests

in a bid to protect threatened species’ habitat from logging following the unprecedented summer bushfires.

During last week’s judgement, WOTCH argued that an additional 13 coupes posed a threat of “serious and irreversible damage” to threatened species following the bushfires.

Warburton resident Nic Fox has been campaigning to stop native forest logging for many years.

She said she felt extreme relief when the injunction was granted.

“When we heard that they were going to log a coupe on Mount Bride, which is in my backyard, I just went this is it, they’ve gone too far,” she said.

“We’ve just had catastrophic fires that have wiped out unbelievable amounts of wildlife and

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THANK YOU VICTORIA Thank you Victoria.

For the way we’ve faced these past few weeks.

With courage. With humility. And with hope.

We may have been knocked down, but we’ve stood up.

We’ve kept our distance, we’ve looked out for each other and we’ve kept our cool.

With a newfound respect for handshakes, and an even deeper appreciation for hugs, we are spending time apart.

But we’ve never been more united.

And it’s the Victorians at the forefront of fighting this virus that we are most proud of.

Our health care workers, our supermarket staff, our bus drivers, our cleaners and so many more.

Every worker who – no matter what – puts themselves out there to help all of us through all of this.

The best way we can help them, is by doing the opposite.

By staying home. And staying positive.

Respecting their efforts means respecting the restrictions.

And, we can all see that slowly, it’s working.

Yes, there is still a way to go. But we can’t stop now.

Because staying apart keeps protecting our health system.

Staying apart keeps saving lives.

Staying apart keeps us together.

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Ranges is big cat territory

By Romy Stephens A Black Panther could ‘100 per cent’ thrive in the Dandenong Ranges, according to a big cat expert.

Vaughan King is a former big cat keeper from Australia Zoo and researcher in the documentary The Hunt: In Search of Australia’s Big Cats.

Despite not researching the Dandenong Ranges and surrounds for the documentary, Mr King said he had done “a fair bit of research and camera trapping” around the region.

“We’ve had sightings in Emerald, Cockatoo and Silvan and then a bit further north, the Warburton and Toolangi area,” he said.

“It’s an absolute hotspot.

“Could a big cat thrive in the Dandenong Ranges? 100 per cent.”

Mr King always had a deep affinity with big cats. As soon as he left school he applied to a volunteer program at Australia Zoo and after a few years, became a professional big cat handler.

He has since dedicated numerous hours to research, travelled around the country and relocated to Victoria in order to be closer to where a majority of the sightings are.

The Hunt sees a team of Australian experts that are out to prove a big cat population exists in remote areas of the Australian bush.

Mr King teamed up with veteran researchers John Turner and Simon Townsend to investigate recent sightings of big cats.

Documentary director Stu Ross said the only reason the Yarra Ranges wasn’t filmed, was because there wasn’t a recent sighting.

The Hunt sees a team of Australian experts that are out to prove a big cat population exists in remote areas of the Australian bush.

Vaughan King on the hunt for big cats.

“The Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley are, and have always been, hotspots,” he said.

“We only investigated fresh sightings that came in within the filming period and no one reported one there within the allocated filming time.

“We would definitely be interested in researching in the future but, in the interest of collecting DNA, we really need to be there within 24 hours.”

Mr King said the big cats known to live in Australia are the Mountain Lion and the melanistic Black Leopard - also known as the Black Panther.

He said the Mountain Lion was more likely to be seen in the west of Australia whereas the Black Panther is more prevalent in Victoria.

When asked why there have been numerous Black Panther sightings in the Yarra Ranges but no clear footage or photos, Mr King said it’s because these predators want to remain elusive.

“It’s just them by nature, they are an apex predator, their life revolves around them staying hidden, they don’t want to be seen,” he said.

But Mr King said that didn’t mean a human and big cat encounter was impossible.

“I don’t think people need to be scared, the big cats in question, they coexist with a lot of people,” he said.

“They do take lives.

“You’ve got an apex predator coming into contact with humans ... They will kill and eat humans if they need to and that’s usually down to opportunity.

“The only reason a big cat like that should kill a human is if they are sick, injured or old.

It’s very rare but it does happen.”

Despite the threats, Mr King said people shouldn’t be fearful, mainly aware.

“I don’t think people need to be scared, the big cats in question, they coexist with a lot of people,” he said.

“These animals, they want to live their own lives, they don’t want to come into contact with humans if they can avoid it.”

The Hunt: In Search of Australia’s Big Cats will air on 5 May at 9:30pm on the Discovery Channel.

Anyone who has a sighting to report can do so at www.facebook.com/TheHuntFilmAUS/.

RSL president mourned

By Romy Stephens Lilydale RSL president Don Parsons sadly passed away on 2 May. Born in Launceston, Tasmania in 1947, Mr Parsons grew up there before enlisting in the Royal Australian Navy at age 15.

He trained at HMAS Cerberus and his first sea posting was to HMAS Sydney, taking Australian troops to Borneo during the Confrontation conflict.

Mr Parsons served in the Royal Australian Navy for 34 years, with nearly 18 years at sea.

For most of this time he served as a submariner on the HMS Sealion, HMAS Oxley, HMAS Ovens, HMAS Onslow, HMAS Otama. He also spent time with Signal Intelligence in the United Kingdom.

After retiring from the Navy he raised a family, son Ash and daughter Talia, and ran a naval themed caf¨¦ at the Croydon Market Place.

He later served for many years as a Justice of the Peace and as a Bail Justice.

In 2014, he was part of a new group that took over leadership of the Lilydale RSL. When he became president, Mr Parsons told the Ranges Trader Mail - as it was called at the time - that the aim of the RSL in its new

chapter was to be more approachable and involved in the community.

Casey MP Tony Smith said he was “shocked and deeply saddened” to hear of his friend’s passing.

“As president of the Lilydale RSL, he was a fine leader,” Mr Smith said.

“He gave so much of himself to our community and shone a bright light on our local Anzac history.

“He was a devoted father and a dear friend to so many, I was privileged to one of them.”

Mount Evelyn RSL secretary Anthony McAleer also reflected on Mr Parsons’ contribution to the local community.

“As president of the sub-branch, Don achieved much for the club and the community, especially during the Centenary of World War One,” Mr McAleer said.

“Sadly three projects he worked very hard on, the Seville War Memorial, the history of the Lilydale RSL and the re-creation of the Digger statue on top of the Lilydale War Memorial, he will now never see.

“Lilydale has lost a legend and many in the town, a true friend. Our condolences to his family.”

Former Lilydale RSL President Don Parsons, right, with other members, behind from left, Dot Picture: ROB CAREW Healy, Paul Payne and Chris Newell. 117755

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Lilydale’s hidden gem People driving along the busy Lilydale Main Street can be forgiven for not seeing one of the town’s greatest treasures - Melba Park.

Tucked away behind the shops on the north side, the park was set aside when the town was surveyed in 1859 and formally gazetted in 1868 making this arguably the shire’s oldest public space.

Throughout the years parts of the park have been taken for buildings such as the Athenaeum Hall (1887), the old Lillydale Shire Offices and stables (1887), Lilydale Market yards (1887), Lilydale Tennis Club (1892) , Lilydale Croquet (1894), Mafeking tree (1901), Lilydale Bowling Club (1901) and Lilydale Pre-school (1960s).

Originally consisting of 2.5ha, the park was bounded by Chapel, Castella, Market streets and the Olinda Creek eastern branch.

In 1887 about half of the land west of Clarke St was set aside for the Lilydale Market yards and became home for the market, Lilydale Tannery (1880), Lilydale Baths (1903), Lilydale Fire Brigade (1906), Lilydale Show (1911), Lilydale sawmill, and Lilydale Youth Club. Today this area is now included as part of Melba Park.

It was not until 1927 when the reserve was officially named Melba Park in honour of Dame Nellie Melba. For many decades

Looking

back Sue Thompson

Lilydale and District Historical Society president this was the shire’s only formal recognition of Dame Nellie Melba.

In return, in 1928 Melba designed and had built our famous David Mitchell gates at the corner of Market and Castella streets in memory of her father who, through his Cave Hill enterprises, contributed so much to the district’s economy.

At the opening Melba said “Lilydale was growing and growing, and with this beautiful park they had something very great and make it a kind of home.”

Today, Yarra Ranges Council and our society have restored the David Mitchell gates.

Thanks to the Stone Devils the walls and pillars have been painstakingly restored and the wrought iron gates treated and painted. Now

The restored David Mitchell gates at Melba Park. those gates will provide an inviting entrance to our park for the next century.

If you are driving through Lilydale take the time to stop and wander through our park.

For more details on Melba Park, you can

purchase a copy of book Lilydale’s Public Places Public Lives 1860s to 1970s ($25) or order a copy on line form our website: http://lilydalehistorical.com.au/books-publications-shoplilydale-district-historical-society-inc/.

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helped us continue our work during this very difficult time.

Karen Hayes, CEO Guide Dogs Victoria

OPINION We just built our house in Healesville and after 18 months of the Yarra Ranges planning hassles we finally are living in this beautiful community. We were made to jump through so many hoops to build our house, but met every one.

Now it annoys me to drive into Healesville and the first thing you see as you enter the historical town is the concrete monster that Aldi was allowed to build. Not only is it an eye sore but they have been allowed to paint it orange.

They should be made to fit in with the environment like we were. Our house colour had to be approved by the planning department. I am sure if we said bright orange it would have been rejected. I do not care that it is their corporate colours It should not be at the entrance to the historical township.

Coles is tucked way off the road in a community shopping center. Aldi’s on the other hand is right on the main street and it is orange. Surely it could be painted green or something to blend into the community.

Take the distillery a block earlier, it is industrial, but fits the rail area of its surrounds. It’s not too late to make them change the colour.

I am not one of those people who is against progress but it should fit within our beautiful community. It seems to me that they were allowed to build exactly what they want, that was not our experience and requirements should not change with how much money you have.

Graeme Scott, Healesville.

Guide Dogs still making a difference in challenging time On International Guide Dog Day (29 April), we at Guide Dogs Australia is saying an extra special thanks to our wonderful Guide Dogs for the life changing work they continue to do amid unprecedented global challenges.

Guide Dog Day was created to celebrate the important role Guide Dogs play in helping people with low vision or blindness lead safe and independent lives, and this year it takes on a new meaning.

It’s clear that the comfort and companionship a Guide Dog provides has never been more essential for, or cherished by Guide Dog Handlers.

The coronavirus pandemic has understandably presented challenges to us as an organisation, but the welfare of Guide Dogs Clients and our dogs is at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make, so we’ve simply had to find ways to overcome these challenges.

This has meant supporting clients through phone calls, video conferences, email and social media, while our trainers have been busy setting up obstacle courses at our campuses, or training dogs from home, so they can continue getting our Guide Dogs-in-training ready to change lives.

It’s not been easy, but we’ve made it work, and for that I extend a heartfelt thankyou to all Guide Dogs team members and volunteers.

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Fuel price pain hits home

By Jed Lanyon Petrol stations across Victoria have seen petrol prices slashed to the lowest numbers seen in 16 years as global oil prices plummet due to the coronavirus pandemic.

But locals have expressed their frustrations as petrol prices in Healesville still sit significantly higher than those in other Yarra Ranges suburbs.

Over the last fortnight, all three of Healesville’s fuel stations have had their fuel prices around $1.10 per litre, nearly 30 cents higher than what can be found in nearby Yarra Glen, Lilydale and Wandin and at stages one of the only locations in the region where fuel prices remain over one dollar per litre.

This has been the case throughout the coronavirus pandemic as prices at Healesville retailers in late March were sitting about $1.59 a litre, while those in Wandin, Woori Yallock and Launching Place had already cut their prices to around $1.11 per litre.

RACV’s senior vehicle engineer, Nicholas Platt, said: “Petrol prices in the Yarra Valley are comparable to the rest of Melbourne, although RACV fuel price monitoring reveals Healesville has slightly higher prices, currently averaging at just under $1.10 a litre for unleaded, while one retailer in Yarra Glen is selling unleaded for 85.9 cents a litre.”

“The average price of a litre of unleaded petrol in Melbourne is currently 91.9 cents, with fuel prices across the metropolitan area the cheapest that RACV has logged in our daily price records in over 16 years. The last time fuel was this cheap at the bowser was February 2004. Petrol prices are being driven down by low wholesale prices, which in turn are a result of a drastic fall in oil prices due to the effects of COVID-19 on travel.

“While this is good news for consumers, RACV would urge motorists not to travel in search of cheap fuel. We recommend motor-

Fuel prices at a petrol station in Healesville at 30 April. ists use RACV’s online fuel price comparison tool to find the cheapest fuel locally.”

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has called for retailers to reduce their prices in line with falls in international petrol prices.

ACCC chair Rod Sims said, “The drop in the crude oil price is good news for the Australian motorists. At this time the Australian economy needs all the assistance it can get, and lower world crude oil prices are one of the few positives from current world events.

“In the larger Australian capital cities, petrol retailers took too long to pass on the savings from the rapid drop in international oil prices, and this did not reflect well on them.”

According to the ACCC, fuel prices are generally higher in regional Australia due to a

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number of factors, including lower population and demand, meaning there are fewer petrol stations, which often leads to less competition. There are also higher costs for transport and storage of fuel, and less convenience sales which can support the operation costs of petrol retailers when fuel prices are low.

Price changes in regional centres can lag up to six weeks behind changes in the larger capital cities, because the turnover of stock is generally lower in the country. The reduction in demand for petrol due to current travel restrictions may have further exacerbated the lag.

“We have previously found that the lack of vigorous and effective competition in some regional locations was a major reason for higher prices in those locations,” Mr Sims said.

Fuel prices at a petrol station in Wandin at 30 April.

“Where there is competition, you tend to see lower prices. Giving your business to outlets that are pricing competitively sends a strong message to those that have high prices that they will lose your business. We recommend motorists compare prices on fuel price apps and websites, such as MotorMouth and the government schemes in NSW, WA and the NT, which also provide information on retail prices in regional locations.”

“Especially at this difficult time, retailers must not take advantage of the situation to increase their profits, but should pass on savings to motorists,” Mr Sims said.

“The ACCC’s role is to monitor the market closely, and we will continue to do this, particularly to keep the pressure on the petrol retailers at this time.”

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Back to helping the needy

By Jed Lanyon Important community services in the Yarra Ranges are restarting their vital community support throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Locals are now able to grab their regular meal from a Warburton soup kitchen again, while community organisations in Healesville have partnered to help feed those in need.

Healesville Inter-Church Community Care Inc (HICCI) has teamed up with Healesville Rotary and Sanctuary House Resort Motel to help deliver 65 two course meals.

The meals are financed by the Rotary Club, prepared by the Sanctuary House’s restaurant, and delivered by HICCI to those in need.

“Together we can get through these difficult Covid-19 times if we support each other and ensure that every effort is made to support those most in need in our community” Healesville Rotary Club president Sam Halim said.

“We are aiming to provide meals to our community’s most vulnerable residents, including low income families and the homeless.

We intend to increase the number of meals provided soon. Rotary has always been there to help our community and make a difference” Sanctuary House director Helen Halim said,“We are honoured to be a part of this noble cause to ensure the most vulnerable in our community are not forgotten during this harsh time. We ensure that all relevant health and safety precautions are followed to protect the people preparing and distributing the meals.”

HICCI CEO Allison Gommers explained how the meals will be delivered to those who are most vulnerable in the pandemic.

“As we have a database for the names and addresses of our community’s most vulnerable residents, we picked up the meals from Sanctuary House restaurant and delivered them,” she said.

“Some of them said they were happy to be a part of this community ... Sometimes the older generation are forgotten and feel undervalued in times of crisis.”

While over in Warburton, Alvin and Sonia Knight’s soup kitchen has returned to action as they moved their meal service to a motorhome.

They would serve weekly meals at the Redwood Community Centre before it was forced to close due to the increased risks of the pandemic.

“We just closed it due to people’s health and safety, Mr Knight said. “ We were unsure about what we could do in terms of running it.”

Helen Halim, Sam Halim and Alison Gommers Mr Knight said that the service, held every Friday night for the last six years, typically feeds 10-20 people.

“We get a regular customer base, they are usually the same guys and then we have people dropping in out of the blue.”

Mr and Ms Knight’s idea to move the weekly meals to their motorhome in the carpark of the Redwood Community Centre means that

locals can still receive a warm meal.

“The mobile side of it works really well,” Mr Knight said. “What I find is the food is the secondary thing, it’s the communication, it’s coming together and sharing stories and the food is secondary to that.

“It’s the conduit to be able to bring people together and enjoy company. When we do run it from inside they just sit there and chat and

stories just unfold.”

Other day time services are about to recommence through the Redwood Community Centre, including a free weekly food distribution. For more information regarding this support service, contact Rebecca Auriant on 0411 865 790.

For more information about HICCI visit, https://www.hicci.org.au or call 5911 6000.

Pipeline tunnelling works at reservoir reach milestone Works to replace the water outlet pipe at O’Shannassy Reservoir near McMahons Creek have reached a significant milestone, with the completion of the pathway for a new pipe.

For the past four-and-a-half months, a tunnel boring machine drilled underground at the reservoir, through 425m of earth, to prepare for a new pipe installation.

Tunnelling was required to navigate through a peak in the catchment, avoiding significant excavation and tree loss. The deepest section was 40m below ground level.

Melbourne Water staff are working with project partners John Holland-KBR Joint Venture to replace the century-old outlet pipe.

This pipe will replace the century-old pipe that supplies water to Silvan Reservoir, the biggest catchment in Melbourne Water’s network.

O’Shannassy Reservoir is a crucial part of Melbourne’s storage reservoirs system. With a high annual yield of 60GL it provides Melbourne homes and businesses with worldclass drinking water.

Melbourne Water’s project manager Daniel Rodino said he was pleased with the project’s progression as completion of the tunnel boring had been scheduled for the end of April.

“It is a great outcome for the project and a huge milestone for the project team who have had to contend with some difficult site conditions,” he said.

“With tunnelling completed, the project team will now turn their focus on the construction of the new pipeline which will continue to supply Melbourne with clean drinking water for another 100 years.”

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A group of Warburton Primary School students put their signatures on the Collette sticker which will be placed on the new pipe at O'Shannassy Reservoir.

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deliver greater operational certainty and capacity while creating opportunities for local people during construction.

“Our team is proud to be designing and building new water infrastructure for Melburnians, now and into the future,” he said.

“Together with Melbourne Water we believe it is important to create local jobs when working in an area. We have hired several local people to work with us to deliver this essential

project, while our team of engineers and supervisors have moved into the region.”

Recently, the project team visited pupils at Warburton Primary School, who chose the name of the tunnel boring machine, and they signed a special sticker that will be placed on a section of the new pipe for posterity.

The tunnel boring machine was named Collette after Victoria’s Chief Engineer Dr Collette Burke.

For the past four-and-a-half months, a tunnel boring machine drilled underground at the reservoir.

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Sink hole concerns Eildon MP Cindy McLeish has announced that the reoccurring sink hole on GembrookLaunching Place Road will finally be repaired after years of causing high risk safety issues.

Ms McLeish wrote to the Minister for Roads numerous times over two years expressing local concerns and damage occurring to personal property and the street due to the sink hole.

“This sink hole has been an ongoing concern for locals and passers-by since 2016.” Ms McLeish said.

“The sink hole has continuously been filled, yet over the years it has gradually worsened.

This is a serious safety issue.”

Ms McLeish said that the first sign of a sinkhole was reported along Gembrook-Launching Place Road, in close proximity to the current sink hole. It was filled for a cost of $100,000, now unfortunately the issue has spread.

“Residents are fearful that it might enlarge and engulf private property and the road, which was a huge problem in 2004.”

“Locals have expressed their worry for pedestrians, horse riders and those driving past, in case they are injured.”

Earlier this year, it was reported a vehicle became stuck in the sink hole and the SES had to remove it which took over an hour. VicRoads attended the scene, filling the hole with cement and tar yet it has already reappeared.

Healesville copped a soaking last month, which was topped off with numerous wet and cold days towards the end of April.

Local resident Alma Mitchell recorded total rainfall of 168.9mm compared to 42.1mm in April last year.

Ms Mitchell's recording was well above average.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the average rainfall for the Healesville area in April is 90.5mm, as measured at Badgers Creek Sanctuary.

Eildon MP Cindy McLeish standing beside the sink hole.

There is belief that the sink holes are a result from a number of illegal old mine shafts in the area.

The Department of Transport (DoT) have stated they will repair the sink hole and that work is scheduled to be completed late 2020, if

the crisis of COVID-19 subsides.

“This is positive news and a relief for Launching Place residents and for all those who use this road,” Ms McLeish concludes.

DoT will continue to inspect the site and mend where necessary until repair works begin.

Sirens sound for fallen police officers

By Romy Stephens Fire brigades across the Yarra Ranges sounded their sirens on 29 April in honour of the four police officers that were killed in Kew on 22 April.

At 5:40pm, the same time the officers’ lives were taken the week prior, brigades sounded their sirens four times as a mark of respect for each officer.

Before the event, Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade captain Peter Smith said he thought it was a great initiative that most brigades across the region would participate in.

He said the CFA’s relationship with Victoria Police is a vital part of the community.

“Every brigade that has a working siren has been asked to do it and I think it’s fantastic,” he said.

“We work hand in hand...We’re a group of people that are community-based and we love everything that goes on in our community.”

Mr Smith also said the incident had made his team more mindful when they attended car accidents.

Warburton Fire Brigade posted a video on Facebook showing firefighters observing a moment’s silence while the brigade siren sounded.

The video can be found on the Warburton Fire Brigade Facebook, www.facebook.com/Warburton-Fire-Brigade-CFA-377351779011810/.

Mount Evelyn CFA's tribute to the four fallen police officers who were tragically killed in Kew. Picture: GREG CARRICK

Extraction movie has transcendent action Extraction Starring Chris Hemsworth, Rudhraksh Jaiswal and Golshifteh Farahani Rated MA15+ Extraction is a riveting, brutally efficient action thriller.

Chris Hemsworth delivers a sombre badass performance as Tyler, a world-weary mercenary tasked with rescuing Ovi (Rudhraksh Jaiswal), the son of an Indian drug lord, from a rival crime organisation.

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The plot features some effective foreshadowing and twists, a grimly engaging sub-plot about a zealous young gangster determined to prove himself, and some affecting quieter moments, as Tyler reveals his sad past and he and Ovi progress from working together under fire to a deep bond of mutual respect.

Extraction is a lean, ultraviolent but poignant thriller on the level of John Wick and The Raid, and is available for streaming on Netflix.

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By Wayne Morgan Calvin Robert Murrowood (Bob) was born on 28 August 1925 in Alphington, Victoria.

Bob was the eldest of five and attended East Kew Central school until the age of 14 when he began working with his father as a typewriter mechanic.

In 1943, when Bob turned 18, he joined the RAAF and served his country in ’New Guinea’ as a radio operator.

On his return home from service Bob became a salesman. In 1953 he then met and married the love of his life, Ella, spending 58 years together (Ella passed away in 2011) and were blessed with three sons.

Upon retirement in 1983, Bob and Ella moved to the beautiful town of Warburton where they became heavily involved in the local community groups such as the Lions Club, Warburton Advancement League, Warburton RSL Sub Branch as well as delivering Meals on Wheels.

Bob spent the last 10 months of his amazing life living at the Adventcare home in Warburton enjoying all activities and outings.

He passed away on 17 April.

His highlight of the week was his weekly luncheons with his very dear mate Dick Leith who is 95 and will sadly miss his mate Bob.

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tained tension, which escalates through a tangled web of corruption and murky loyalties. The characters and villains are simple but well-defined, the narrative goal is clearlyestablished and the plot delivers frequent obstacles but never to the point of viewer exhaustion.

The action sequences are frenetic but easy to follow and gut-wrenchingly brutal, and balance Tyler’s skill and iron-willed perseverance with his fatigue and mounting injuries. The film even contains a staggering one-take action sequence, including gun skirmishes, a car

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Australia should accept that bushfire prevention, rather than suppression, is the only way to avoid widescale loss associated with severe bushfire seasons, according to a professional forestry association.

The Institute of Foresters of Australia (IFA) and Australian Forest Growers (AFG) has stressed the need to prioritise broadscale fire preparedness instead of fire suppression tools as it puts forward a submission to the Bushfire Royal Commission.

IFA/AFG President Bob Gordon said the association was deeply concerned that the current focus on fire suppression instead of prescribed burning had led to devastating consequences.

“Prioritising fire suppression activities while failing to effectively reduce fuel levels through prescribed burning has unintentionally increased human and wildlife deaths, caused greater damage to assets, increased

A professional forestry association has stressed the need to prioritise broadscale fire preparedness instead of fire suppression tools. environmental degradation and led to spiralling total fire costs,” he said.

“Despite previous Royal Commissions recommending a greater focus on fire prevention and preparedness, including prescribed burning, we have seen expenditures on fire suppression, especially aircraft-related activities, skyrocket relative to expenditure on fire pre-

vention activities.

“It is imperative government turns their attention towards managing forest fuel levels across the entire forested landscape if the number and costs of wildfires are to be reduced.”

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Capturing life under Covid As we continue to adjust to life during a pandemic, Star Mail photographer STEWART CHAMBERS captured some images highlighting the virus’s impact on the Yarra Ranges community. Readers are welcome to submit their own images capturing what life is like during Covid-19. Contact editor@ mailcommunity.com.au

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By Jed Lanyon and Romy Stephens The Yarra Ranges was one of the hardest hit regions after wild weather lashed the state last week.

Areas such as Lilydale Lake and Woori Yallock Creek flooded while there were numerous callouts for tree falls around the Dandenong Ranges.

Emerald SES unit manager Ben Owen said they had about 63 callouts from 29 April until 3 May. He said the next closest unit in the state had about 34 callouts.

"Most of our callouts were entire trees falling down so not trees snapping so much...trees down blocking access, trees on cars and blocking houses," Mr Owen said.

"I think most of these trees are falling because they are getting wet so quickly."

Lilydale SES responded to an incident where a tree fell onto a moving car in Montrose.

Lilydale SES controller Shaun Caulfield said the persistent rainfall and flooding contributed to the tree falling in a situation he described as a lucky escape for the driver.

"With the ground being so wet at the moment, it doesn't take much for those trees to fall ... It's just one of those freakish accidents," he said.

"He was just driving along and the tree fell and hit the bonnet of his car. Luckily for him it was only the bonnet. It was a very close call."

Lilydale SES members also spent over four hours tending to a tree that had fallen across a house in Mount Evelyn on Saturday.

"We had about 20 calls in total, mostly for trees down in various locations," Mr Caulfield said.

Upper Yarra SES were kept busy clearing back to back fallen trees that posed a road hazard in the early hours of Friday morning. The unit also responded to reports of a landslide along the road to Mt Donna Buang, which was attended by VicRoads and local police.

Two more incidents of falling trees occurred, one in Don Valley and another along the Warburton Highway in Yarra Junction on Friday.

Emerald SES had about 63 callouts from 29 April to 3 May.

SES crews clear a fallen tree.

Pictures: COURTESY SES EMERALD UNIT

But the trees continued to fall on Saturday as the Upper Yarra SES responded to a tree down over the road in Gladysdale, then one down across the Warburton Highway in Launching Place. The crew then returned to another incident in Don Valley and then Britannia Creek Road, where fallen trees had damaged power

Emerald SES crews get to work on a tight corner.

Emerald SES crews work to free a vehicle struck by a fallen tree.

lines in both locations.

With the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting more rain for later this week, Mr Owen urged residents to maintain awareness.

"The higher winds are my concern for later in the week because the grounds are not drying out," he said.

"If trees come down be cautious of power lines, call the power company or SES...Always move your cars away from under trees.

"If the rain comes back, avoid flooded roads at all costs.

"If you see a police car or an SES vehicle on the road, obey the 40km per hour speed limit."

Winter comes early to the Yarra Ranges It was a cold and wet start to May across the state, but these conditions created a perfect photo opportunity as storms swept across the hills. Here are a collection of recent wintry images from photographers across the Yarra Ranges. Submit your own images to: editor@mailcommunity.com.au

Val Rees walked through the rain to get to the top of a hill and take this perfectly-timed shot.

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A fallen tree near the creek bed next to Healesville RSL. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Low-lying clouds linger over a mountain in Healesville. 208132 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

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A YARRA VALLEY BEAUTY! THIS French provincial style brick house designed by architect Keith Cottier is set amidst the beauty of the Upper Yarra Valley countryside and nestled below a small vineyard which was planted by one of the most respected vignerons in Australia.

It has superb views and privacy, sealed road frontage, a balance of cleared land with plantings of ornamental trees, vineyard, a truffle patch, grassland and natural forest with beautiful gullies and tall tree ferns, along with rich mountain soils and two dams to allow a multitude of horticultural and grazing pursuits.

There is an extensive and fenced formal vegetable garden, berry patch and home orchard plus a glasshouse to extend the growing season.

A long ornamental tree-lined driveway leads to the secluded house site.

There are beautiful mature gardens, pathways, a timber deck built into the hillside under a mature Chestnut tree merges with the surrounds and provides an idyllic place to sit and contemplate the natural beauty of the landscape.

The formal entrance hall leads to a grand

open living and dining area which has wide double doors opening onto spacious paved courtyards for outdoor living, dining and entertaining, with tall domed ceiling and large open fireplace in the lounge.

An expanse of glass allows full enjoyment of the views.

A bright and well appointed kitchen has a servery opening to the dining room. There is an informal meals area and family room with wood burning heater. four bedrooms, en suite and family bathroom, study and an underground 4000 bottle capacity wine cellar.

A large bedroom/living area complete with bathroom upstairs can be a self contained retreat or rumpus room, adjoining and cavernous attic room which could be converted into additional living space.

There is a double garage and machinery and storage sheds.

A small and beautifully presented two bedroom country cottage with a delightful garden setting is situated above the vineyard and enjoys a spectacular outlook across the property to the hills. It is ideal for extended family use or caretaker accommodation. â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 455 Lusatia Park Road, HODDLES CREEK. Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $2,800,00 - $3,000,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Val Nichols 9739 1155, VAL NICHOLS REAL ESTATE

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IN A WONDERFUL AREA FOR FAMILIES NESTLED in a private court position, this property presents a great opportunity in a peaceful and quiet location.

On a usable, and generous, 880 square metre block, the three bedroom, two bathroom home has been freshly painted throughout and offers loads of potential for the astute buyer.

There’s a good size kitchen, separating the two living areas, plus a lovely little paved area off the rear deck – a great spot to relax at the end of the day.

There’s fantastic rear yard access, which leads to a large garage with plenty of room for two cars, with loads of storage too!

In a wonderful area for families, the property is located just moments from Lilydale; with primary and secondary schools, shopping and cafes, restaurants and other amenities close by.

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 11 Badger Court, Lilydale, LILYDALE, VIC 3140 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage Price: $660,000 - $710,000 Contact: Marc Barton-Johnson, ANDREW MCMATH REAL ESTATE

FABULOUS LIFESTYLE IN LITTLE YARRA ONLY six years young and in a great part of Yarra Junction is this immaculately presented home.

The light and bright kitchen has loads of storage and overlooks the spacious family meals and living area.

The home offers a large master complete with ensuite and walk-in robe. Three further bedrooms have built-in robes and are serviced by the modern family bathroom.

Quality features include polished timber floors throughout, gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling.

The decking makes a great space for entertainment and overlooking the family friendly secure backyard. A double lock up garage with internal and backyard access.

Built by a sought-after local builder this home is sure to impress just about any buyer!

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42 ACRES VIEWS, PASTURE & POSITION On the Melbourne side of Healesville. Gently undulating pasture, sunny slopes, corner position with sealed road frontage and side road access, superb views across surrounding farmland to distant mountains.

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“OAKCROFT” ON 2.25 ACRES Superb views, adjoins picturesque large acreage rural properties and only a few minutes drive to Yarra Glen township. Architect designed brick home. Spacious and filled with natural light. Vaulted timber ceilings and beams, formal lounge and dining room, separate family room, kitchen and informal meals area. Master bedroom with ensuite, 2nd double bedroom, study and a large studio room which could be used for additional bedrooms or a rumpus room. Double carport and annexed 7m x 12m approx. studio/workshop plus 7m x 14m approx. steel machinery shed with concrete floor.

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STUNNING LANDSCAPE IN HIDDEN VALLEY APTLY named, ‘Hidden Valley’ is everything it promises and more!

Located off a sealed road, almost 300m from the main road, and only two minutes drive from Wellington Road and five minutes from the Emerald township, this 2.3 acre property is nestled among the hills in its own private oasis with Menzies Creek running along the boundary.

The driveway curls around lovingly maintained gardens, peppered with mature Conifers and Japanese Maples, to the three bedroom, multi-level home which has been thoughtfully designed to capture the best views of the stunning landscape.

The wide tiled foyer leads into an inviting formal lounge room with new carpets and a beautiful wood heater for that cosy feel on those cold winter days when the mist is heavy on the hills beyond the window.

Opposite the formal lounge is the master bedroom, also with new carpets and a decent walk-in robe, adjacent ensuite and additional split system air conditioning for comfortable summer sleeping.

A wide, short staircase leads to the second level of the home, where the landing has outdoor access to a large, pergola, perfect for entertaining. The additional two spacious, robed bedrooms, both with new carpets, are also located on this level, in addition to a large laundry with plenty of storage, separate toilet, and a delightfully modern main bathroom with huge shower and bath.

The final short ascent leads to the main living zone. The informal lounge room with new carpets and high, inclined ceilings gives

access to the impressive balcony which runs the length of the home and provides the most breathtaking views of the hills in the distance and the gardens below.

The large galley-style kitchen features timber bench tops, breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances, and has an abundance of bench space with views over the gardens for a joyful cooking experience.

Meals can be served in the adjoining dining area or through its own glass doors to the

balcony and enjoyed with a chilled drink as the sun goes down.

The grounds themselves are 2.3 acres of fenced paddocks with large sheds for animal shelter, feed storage, machinery, and breeding tubs for hens, chicks and ducklings. There is an additional smaller area next to the home fenced off for the domesticated pets.

There is also a wood shed, a potting shed, glasshouse and an enclosed, raised

vegie patch for the avid gardener, making this property the ultimate working hobby farm.

In addition to the double lock up garage for the cars, there is also another huge shed with concrete floors and power, perfect for tinkering the days away.

This home has been affectionately enriched and maintained over the years to become the delight it is today. A regretful sale but first to see will buy. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 237 Belgrave Gembrook Road, EMERALD, VIC 3782 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $880,000-$940,000 Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994 or Tyson Bluhm 0437 8743 820, BELL REAL ESTATE EMERALD

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Architecturally designed home on approx. 15 acres featuring open plan living & dining area, country kitchen, full height double-glazed windows & painted timber loors. Showcasing a master with WIR & ensuite, 2 double bedrooms, plus a second living area/study. Also including an open ire, decking for outdoor entertaining, machinery shed & much more!

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This 3-bedroom contemporary home comprises light & bright high ceilings, spacious central modern kitchen, master with ensuite, split system air conditioning & features mountain views from the living areas. The energy eficient home boasts double glazed windows, solar electricity & hot water, all set on approx. 1 fully fenced acre of natural gardens.

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FOR SALE 506 Woods Point Road, East Warburton • Modern family home filled with natural light • Immaculate kitchen, dining & two living areas • Polished timber floors, wood heating & split systems • Large covered outdoor entertainment area • Garage with mancave, home office & wood heater!

• Established gardens, winter creek & fruit trees • For more info SMS 506WOO to 0488 824 379

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• Absolutely beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage • Peaceful location that you are going to fall in love with as soon as you set eyes on it • Surrounded by nature and nestled amongst tree ferns • The private deck is the perfect place for a morning coffee • For more info SMS 38CHR to 0488 824 379

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Have dogs, Will travel A Darriman greyhound owner is reaping the rewards as his four greyhounds place first, second, third and fifth at the GRV Vic Bred Maiden series, netting him over $10,000 in prize money.

Patience and a lot of travel is involved in owning greyhounds, just ask William McMahon, who has covered over 1000 kilometres in recent weeks making several trips to Healesville to prepare his team for the running of the GRV Vic Bred Maiden series, a race that offers up $7500 to the eventual winner.

In the heats held last week, Will qualified four of his team for the final despite none of them actually winning.

His qualifiers all ran second but put in some eye-catching performances.

When the box draw was done, he looked like his luck might change for the final.

On the return trip on Sunday 3 May, all the luck was in Will's kennel as he filled the top three positions in the event with his other runner finishing fifth.

Will's team raced with the prefix Dr. to their name.

On this occasion Dr. Tucker was victorious with Dr. Nathaniel runner-up and Dr. Madison filling third position.

This kennel trifecta pocketed the total prize money of $10,710 plus a breeder's bonus of $1000 All three of the winning greyhounds were bred from the same litter by Will.

While the event has no public attendance to cheer home the winners at the club due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the weekend weather was nothing to smile about, Will McMahon didn't seem to mind as this trip will be one he remembers for some time to come.

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Clubs stay in touch Victorian country football and netball teams are being encouraged to stay connected during the Covid-19 crisis through the launch of '#CountryClubChallenge'.

The #CountryClubChallenge is a private community page made up of all AFL Victoria Country and Netball Victoria teams for a competition that sets out to promote interaction between the clubs.

As the proud partner of AFL Vic Country since 2002 and the Country Netball League since 2005, WorkSafe Victoria supports clubs driving their player and fan engagement during the current suspension period of play.

The #CountryClubChallenge brings out the competitive spirit in clubs and communities, by encouraging them to achieve several social interactions across five key pillars - skills sessions, fitness, community support, supporting their club, and elite talent integration.

North Melbourne AFL midfielder and #CountryClubChallenge lead supporter Ben Cunnington, who grew up on a dairy farm in Cobden, hoped all country clubs would get involved in the challenge, with a series of prizes up for grabs.

"Community football and netball are the lifeblood of many towns across country Victoria, and right now they are hurting," Cunnington said.

"In these tough times, we want teams to show their passion, commitment and connectedness to their home club in the #CountryClubChallenge."

AFL Victoria community football development manager Stephen O'Donohue said: "It's important for all of our teams and clubs to remain connected during this time, and this initiative will help build morale across the board. "(There's) nothing like some healthy com-

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Netball Victoria's general manager of netball participation Melanie Taylor added: "Country clubs are the lifeblood of their communities.

"It's great that we can stick together and have some fun. We're glad to partner with AFL Victoria and WorkSafe Victoria on the challenge."

The competition, which started last Thursday, will run until Sunday, 28 June. Following the close of the competition, the grand prize winner will be announced the next Monday.

When it is safe to do so, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria - in partnership with WorkSafe - will host a special week of activities for the winning country football netball club. That will include a visit from an AFL and netball legend, a special club function, and more.

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Greyhound Clubs Victoria and Greyhound Racing Victoria are looking after their greyhounds and trainers by combining forces to buy a large amount of dog food as the community continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greyhound Clubs Victoria (GCV) represents all 13 Victorian clubs, including Healesville, and acts as a strong and united voice on grassroots greyhound racing issues.

Chairman Adrian Scott has recently been appointed as Sandown Greyhounds chief executive after a five-year stint at Warragul.

He knows better than most the issues trainers are facing at the coalface.

"Being able to secure a significant quantity of dog food for our greyhounds has been a challenge," he said.

"Registered trainers can purchase four 20-kilogram bags of dog food at a significantly subsidised rate.

"The welfare of our dogs is an industry priority. It is important to understand we have ordered additional stock of dog food, which will not impact on current supply levels."

Scott applauded the trainers and staff involved at all 13 Victorian tracks for abiding by the rules and restrictions currently in place, and for listening intently to the advice from the Chief Health Officer.

GCV's newly-appointed CEO, Brett Jones, added that Covid-19 had presented the whole industry with a range of new challenges.

"The need for online communication and advice channels has seen GCV at the forefront of the industry with a new website (https:// gcv.org.au/) and a Facebook page for immediate updates."

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Down - 1, S-til-et-to. 2, Skewer. 3, Mo-rose. 4,Isle. 5, Snoops (rev). 6, W-hit-e. 11, Brings up. 13, Look on. 14, Theban (anag). 15, Attics (anag). 16, Ex-act. 18, (oth)Erne(st).

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(6,2). 13. Consider, as you form part of the audience (4,2).

14. Beneath, upset and dishearened, is the Greek (6). 15.

Acts it out in the rooms (6). 16. Turn off now, to be precise (5). 18. The bird in the other nest (4).

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6. Studded and very much so (4,5,2). 7. Charge for the programme (4). 8. A great many - or all (5,3). 9. He advises the chaps to take the rise (6). 10. Take on half of them, chief, to do relief work (6). 12. Nearly lost, am distraught (6). 15. Had resulted from an escalation in it (6).

17. Completely out of, all right (4,4). 19. Quickly pick up and talk a wee bit of Russian in it (4). 20. Unimportant to a bookkeeper? (2,2,7).

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7632 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, South Africa. 7, Loch. 8, Universe. 9, Smooth.

10, Mussel. 12, Dismal. 15, Stitch. 17, Virginia. 19, Iron.

20, Countermand.

Down - 1, Mushroom. 2, Thrush. 3, Affirm. 4, Rise. 5, Lassie. 6, Storm. 11, Scimitar. 13, Idiocy. 14, Length. 15, Starry. 16, Crowd. 18, Glue.

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