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By Romy Stephens Jack and Hannah from The Basin were pumped to see hiking back as the 1000 Steps reopened last week.

With restrictions easing from 11:59pm on 12 May, they were among hundreds of other Yarra Ranges residents that took to parks, reserves and golf courses over the days following.

Cafes, restaurants and pubs will now await their reopening from 1 June.

Read the full story on page 7.

Tourism lifeline

By Romy Stephens Puffing Billy is among numerous tourist attractions that will receive a lifeline from the State Government amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

On 13 May, the State Government announced that $150 million would be delivered to support sport, tourism and cultural icons.

As part of the Experience Economy Survival Package, $11 million will go towards the state’s tourism industry, including Puffing Billy and other not-for-profit and privately-owned visitor attractions.

Puffing Billy CEO Steve O’Brien said the railway will now work with government, staff and volunteers to roll out the package.

“Puffing Billy welcomes visitors from all

over the country and the world, so it’s great to see we are being recognised and supported as part of this package,” he said.

“We are thankful for this funding contribution. The portion we receive will support our continued efforts to preserve the 119-year-old narrow gauge railway, maintain permanent jobs and plan for the reopening, when it is safe to do so.”

The package will also support sporting clubs and competitions across the state - from grassroots to elite - as well as galleries, museums and the racing industry.

Together, these sectors contribute almost $70 billion to the Victorian economy and support hundreds of thousands of jobs, but they have been hit hard by measures to slow the

spread of the virus and save lives.

Victorian Tourism Industry Council chief executive Felicia Mariani said the funding is vital to maintain the success of regional tourism.

“Even as we look to reanimate our industry, the new operating environment will present ongoing challenges for Puffing Billy, Sovereign Hill and other key attractions, as social distancing requirements will dramatically affect visitor engagement with the experience,” she said.

“This $11 million boost will also see a critical allocation of funding for our Regional Tourism Boards, that have experienced disruption to their continuity as funding security has been in question.

“These organisations are vital channels to

our regional tourism performance and this support will help to sure up their ongoing activities at a time when it’s most needed.

“Regional tourism is worth $8.1 billion to our regional economies across the state and these bodies play an integral role in sustaining this economic activity.”

The Experience Economy Survival Package will include $40 million for community sport and recreation bodies, $16 million for national sporting organisations and $5.3 million will support the State Sport Centres Trust and the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust.

An investment of $44 million will go towards the state’s racing industry and over $32 million will support creative agencies and initiatives.

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Gin joint for Lilydale

Ambulance comes to the aid of Helen.

Helen Riethof was lucky to survive this tree fall in Monbulk last month.

Lucky tree escape

By Helen Riethof April 30 was not my day to die, although a monster of a gum tree tried its best to do me in.

It was about 8.30am on what was a cold, still start to the day. I was enjoying my morning walk down Baynes Park Road, Monbulk when I heard a loud crack way up high in a gigantic old eucalypt on the opposite and high side of the road.

My first thought was that the tree was about to drop a branch and that it would almost certainly impact me as the tree was leaning way over the road. I had begun to hurry when

I heard an even louder crack that extended down the central trunk.

Instantly, I began running for my life, sure that the tree was going to fall and that I would not, could not possibly, outrun the monster.

As I ran, the tree was smashing and disintegrating itself behind me and surrounding me with flying debris.

Finally, I realised that I was surrounded by what must have been the canopy foliage and I thought ‘maybe I’m going to make it.’ Then, something hit me hard and I was sent flying out of the whiplashing foliage before land-

ing hard and skidding along the nature strip thankfully not the concrete footpath.

To the three locals who provided aid that morning, I thank you for everything you did for me. You were all calm, gentle, practical and exceedingly kind.

A big thankyou to the Ambulance team who managed to transport me around the tree to their ambulance and to the William Angliss ED team who were all so kind, caring and very efficient, ensuring that nothing was broken.

It seemed I had survived with nothing worse than bruises and grazes.

Community members are invited to make a submission towards an application for a hotel, lavender farm and associated gin experience in Lilydale.

The application, YR-2019/371, has been received by Yarra Ranges Council and is now being advertised.

It details the proposed use of land at 483489 Maroondah Highway, Lilydale and 169 Nelson Road, Lilydale.

This includes a residential hotel, a lavender gin experience centre, sale and consumption of liquor, removal of vegetation, subdivision into two lots, creation of access to a Road Zone Category 1 and earthworks.

More details about the application can be found by searching the address or ‘YR2019/371’ on the council’s ePlanning page.

This advertisement period will end on 19 May and submissions can be lodged until a decision has been made.

Yarra Ranges Council Planning Officers will assess this application against the relevant parts of the Planning Scheme and community submissions, before preparing a report and recommendation to Council.

Depending on the interest of the proposal from the community, Council officers may arrange a consultation meeting with the applicant and objectors.

This is an opportunity for objectors to ask questions related to the proposal, and where the permit applicant can answer questions and provide any relevant detail.

Submitters will be advised in writing when a Council meeting date is set to decide the application.

For more information, visit Council’s ePlanning page or call Council’s Planning Team on 1300 368 333 during business hours.

Selected at the top of their game, with fruit for the win

By Jessica Anstice An Emerald fruit shop has been recognised among some of Melbourne's best greengrocers.

Co-owner, Rosanne Virgona, said she was honoured that the team at Emerald Fruit Barn had been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Greengrocer category for the Herald Sun's Best of Melbourne 2020 awards.

"I originally saw a post on Facebook where one of our customers shared a link nominating us to be shortlisted, and it must have taken off from there," she said.

"It is wonderful to know that our commitment to our customers has been recognised."

While voting closed on Monday 11 May, winners will be revealed on Thursday 14 May. If successful, Ms Virgona and her business partner Aldo, said they will celebrate with a sleep in.

"They are far and few between, especially for Aldo - he gets up at 1.30am on market mornings," she said.

Emerald Fruit Barn owners Aldo and Rosanne. 208490 "Winning this award emphasises how important shopping local is and that the local community of Emerald and surrounds have

quality fresh produce on their doorstep.

"This in turn also helps our local Aussie farmers who we support. It is so important to

support our Aussie farmers as they are the back bone of our food industry and our beautiful country."

The fresh produce shop provides the community with the ability to source local produce wherever and whenever possible.

Since the coronavirus pandemic took over, the local produce team found there was a resurgence of back to basics approach when it comes to fresh fruit and vegies.

"We have been busy, especially with everyone working and studying from home; everyone is eating more fresh fruit and veggies, which is fabulous," Ms Virgona said.

"Everyone has an understanding of the importance of fresh fruit and veggies in a healthy diet, in order to help boost our immune systems.

"We have also had a very large increase in home deliveries."

The award winners will be officially announced on the Herald Sun's website.

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

With courage. With humility. And with hope.

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

Thank you especially to those who have been tested.

Because of your efforts, we’ve achieved the biggest testing blitz in our state’s history.

Or to use Victoria’s standard unit of measurement – more than one MCG’s worth of Victorians who’ve played their part in protecting our state.

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IGA keeps locals in jobs

By Jed Lanyon If there is one positive to take away from the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s those in our community who have lent their support to others going through a tough time. The team at Mount Evelyn Supa IGA, led by owner Tony Ingpen, have been no exception as they continue to support others in the community.

Over a year ago I left the supermarket to start my career as a journalist with Star Mail.

Upon leaving my first job of seven years, I was assured by Tony that I would always be welcomed back to IGA with open arms if I ever needed employment.

As the Coronavirus pandemic placed a financial strain on many local businesses, I was temporarily stood down from my position with Star Mail in March. Tony’s words stuck true as I was offered my old job back alongside a host of new employees, who were put in a similar position and were acquired to help IGA cope with the community’s increased reliance on supermarkets.

“In a two week period we employed 15 people,” Mr Ingpen said. “A lot of them had been put out of their normal job ... Some of them will hang around if their job doesn’t open up and some of them may go back to their normal lives and say ‘Thanks Tony’ and I thank them for what they have done.”

Mr Ingpen turned to ex-employees first, then to the friends and family of his employees in search of work as well as those from local businesses.

One IGA staff member, Lotus Fakatava, was the kitchen hand at the nearby Heart and Soul Coffee Lounge until the cafe could no longer sustain his employment. Cafe owner Shirley reached out to Mr Ingpen and he was quickly brought in by IGA to continue working.

“I was really happy that she would do something like that,” Lotus said. “I came in and one of the first things Tony said was, ‘when can you start?’. There was a lot of uncertainty in the air but it meant a lot to hear from him that he was so on board with it early.

Mount Evelyn IGA owner Tony Ingpen with shop assistant Laura. 208578 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “I didn’t really expect to land a job elsewhere or anything.”

While supermarkets across Australia are putting on extra staff to cope with increased customer demands, Mr Ingpen’s community support doesn’t just come in a time of a global pandemic.

In 2016, Mount Evelyn IGA took on several staff members of Seville’s IGA who were facing unemployment when the Entwistle family

were forced to close their doors after operating for three generations.

“Barry (Entwistle) is a good friend of mine ... He pretty much lost everything. He came to me and said, ‘I’ve got some really good people, could you take some?’ I always need good people.”

“So as a favour to Barry and I suppose a way of getting a surplus of good people, I put six people on,” Mr Ingpen said.

Seville’s staff were welcomed to make the transition to the Mount Evelyn supermarket at a time where there was no increased demand to put on extra staff. While most of the original Seville IGA employees have moved on, a few still remain at Mount Evelyn to this day.

Mr Ingpen spoke to Star Mail on 13 May, the first day of Victoria’s slow roll-back on lockdown regulations. He anticipated a “little spike” in shopping activity as Victorians can now have up to five visitors in their household.

“It will be interesting, I expect that there will be quite a lot of households who will be entertaining for the first time in about three months.”

Mr Ingpen said the ability for independent supermarkets to manually order stock and adjust the need for products to each individual order allowed stores to quickly adapt and understand changing shopping habits, opposed to the automatic ordering systems which assign stock to larger supermarket chains like Coles and Woolworths.

“That was the first pebble rolling down the mountain that caused an avalanche.

“It really should have been avoided, but their automatic ordering systems, and the lack of monitoring of those automatic ordering systems started with toilet rolls, then tissues, paper towels and whole aisles out of stock.

“Then the closure of the borders created a run on all of the food. They actually ran out of food for two days and it was the independent industry that fed the country for three days and then we were all trying to scamper to play catch up.”

As Victoria plans to slowly reopen again, Mr Ingpen will attempt to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to servicing the needs of Mount Evelyn residents.

“We’re travelling really well. We’ve still got some holes on our shelves but we’ve got more staff and bigger orders. While customers are slightly up, it’s the basket size that’s up as more people are eating at home.”

Keeping the pages turning as libraries deliver in a click

By Romy Stephens Libraries across the outer east have been working hard to keep the community reading during the coronavirus pandemic.

Eastern Regional Libraries (ERL) was forced to close down all libraries across the Yarra Ranges on 19 March due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Since then, ERL has developed a Click for Home Delivery system where books are posted to members’ homes.

ERLs manager of customer experience, Sarah Hopkins, said the postage service had been a huge success.

“We’re posting one box of library material per person, per month to anybody that wants some books,” she said.

“In April, across all Eastern Regional Librar-

Sharon Waller delivers an online storytime. ies, we sent out about 2200 boxes.

“We’ve received incredible feedback and thanks from members of the community who are so happy to have something that can oc-

cupy and distract them.”

The Click for Home Delivery still allows members to place holds on their favourite items in the catalogue and arrange for delivery once they are available.

Members can also ask library staff to make a selection of magazines, books, DVDs or games.

To help keep children engaged in reading, ERL has also continued its weekly storytime sessions online.

“Prior to closing, Eastern Regional Libraries offered 42 storytimes a week, every week during term time,” Ms Hopkins said.

“That suddenly went to nothing, so we’ve organised to post at least one storytime every day.

“The children who used to come to storytime can still tune in and see their librarian and we’ve had incredible numbers watching.”

Ms Hopkins said all of these ERL initiatives have been created to help “maintain connection” between libraries and the community.

She said this time of isolation and closed doors has reinforced the importance of libraries.

“I feel incredibly optimistic about the future of libraries. The response to people wanting their library, wanting to still use the collection, has been really strong,” she said.

“Although libraries don’t come anywhere near being considered an essential service they are actually very important to lots of people.”

Despite libraries currently being closed, ERL has an extensive digital collection available online.

To find out more, visit www.yourlibrary. com.au, contact your local library branch or call 1300 737 277.

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Let’s look after

each other Changes to COVID-19 restrictions

Reconciliation Week

The State Government recently announced changes to the COVID-19 restrictions.

Join us for the live-streamed event Our Country, Our Future – Igniting a Shared Responsibility to celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2020. This is an opportunity to relect upon our shared culture and pave a road toward reconciliation.

Remember, there are only ive reasons to leave your house: • Shopping for essentials • Exercise (max 10 people in a group outdoors only) • Medical care • Work and education - if you can’t do it from home • Visiting friends and family (5 indoors/10 outdoors) If you are concerned about people or businesses breaking the rules, please continue to call the Victorian Department of Health & Human Services Coronavirus hotline on 1800 765 398.

Tune in from home to watch keynote speakers Stan Grant and Uncle Jack Charles. Engage with thought-provoking ideas and celebrate Aboriginal culture with a welcome to country, smoking ceremony, cultural dance and music performance.

Register now at yrc.vic.gov.au/ourcountryourfuture

For more information on restrictions, visit the DHHS website dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Don’t forget to register your pool

Grants for Community 2021

The Victorian Government introduced laws last year, requiring property owners to register their swimming pool and spa with Council.

From 1 June community groups, organisations and creatives can apply for grants of up to $10,000 across three categories:

Don’t forget, registrations are due by 1 June 2020.

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Arts and Heritage Community Development Festivals and Events

For the 2021 funding round, the social and economic recovery of the community from the COVID-19 pandemic will be one of our top priorities.

Join us for a webinar from 2-3pm on Tuesday, 19 May where the team will share information about the program and answer your questions . The webinar will be available on our website to watch after the event.

Property owners must register any pool or spa that is deeper than 30cm.

This includes: in-ground and above ground pools and spas inlatable pools indoor pools and spas children’s paddling and wading pools spas, jacuzzis, hot tubs and swim spas portable spas

For more information and to register please visit yrc.vic.gov.au/poolsafe

Grants for Community opens for funding applications on 1 June, closing on 15 July.

Register for the webinar or ind out more at yrc.vic.gov.au/2021grants

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Out again from lockdown

By Romy Stephens Yarra Ranges residents were out in force last week as Covid-19 restrictions began to ease and favourable weather was on display.

At 11:59pm on 12 May, restrictions lessened to allow for visiting family and friends and a maximum gathering of up to 10 people outdoors and five visitors in the home.

The new restrictions also permitted golf, walking groups, fishing and hiking, meaning many flooded to local golf clubs, parks and reserves.

The 1000 steps was among numerous Parks Victoria managed sites that reopened on 13 May. Local walkers and joggers weren’t deterred by the one-way traffic modification, with plenty getting their long-awaited fitness hit over the days following.

The carpark was busy at Lillydale Lake, as plenty of larger groups enjoyed a more social walk or run.

Meanwhile, Warburton Golf Club saw golfers of all ages appear on the course as early as 8am on 13 May. On 17 May Premier Daniel Andrews announced that cafes, restaurants and pubs will be able to reopen their doors from 1 June.

“The hospitality industry is one of the pillars of the Victorian economy and has been among the hardest hit by this pandemic - reopening the venues we all love is a critical piece of the puzzle in saving jobs and restoring our local communities,” Mr Andrews said in a statement.

These venues will be able to serve meals to up to 20 people at a time per enclosed space and tables must be spaced at least 1.5m apart.

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Emily and Kathryn enjoy takeaway drinks at The Patch General Store.

Lily the dog also gets out and about at The Patch General Store.

Mick cracks one towards the green.

Groups of walkers pace down the hill at the 1000 Steps.

Kevin celebrates being able to play golf again.

Father and son Alan and Gabriel spend some time together playing golf at Warburton Golf Club.

Large groups came together to exercise at Lillydale Lake after restrictions were eased last week.

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The 1000 Steps reopened on 13 May but traffic was restricted to one-way.

Jasmine, Heidi, Tasma, Jamie and Annie the dog at Lillydale Lake.

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COVID-19 update A message from the Mayor “Cardinia Shire Council is pleased to announce the latest phase of its Community and Business Support Package that includes grants and recovery programs to assist our community during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and beyond.

“The Community Relief Provider Support Grants and Community Connection Grants aim to support our community during the pandemic and promote greater community connection, health and wellbeing as we move forward. We are also focusing on the longer-term social impacts and connections, and how we will come back together as a reunited community following the impacts of restrictions, closures and distancing.

“In other news, many of you will be pleased that Emerald Lake Park and Mt Cannibal have reopened and that community members can once again visit these much-loved destinations. Please be aware that Mt Cannibal is a one-way track only so please follow the directional signage.

“Social distancing and gathering guidelines are still in place at both locations, and across the shire, so please remember to keep doing the right thing to help protect yourself and others. I’m proud of the great work people are doing in this regard and I thank you for your continued efforts.

“Let me reassure you that Council is still here to support you, and that we will continue to do so where we can for as long as needed.”

Cr Jeff Springfield Mayor, Cardinia Shire Council

More support for our community

Other support initiatives:

The latest Community and Business Support Package initiatives include:

• Coronavirus Online Help Hub • Dedicated ‘Call Back’ support team • Business concierge service • Rent relief options for commercial tenants in Council properties • More time to pay animal registration renewals • Faster payments for suppliers and contractors • Rebates for some business fees and charges • Extended due dates for rates • Interest-free periods for rates • Rate payment plans • Rates rebate for eligible Health Care Card holders.

• Community Relief Provider Support Grants available to eligible service providers, agencies or groups that provide relief services in response to COVID-19. Eligible providers can apply for grants of up to $5,000 to assist in the delivery of COVID-19 specific relief to the community.

• Community Connections Grants available for eligible community groups to apply for up to $2,000 to support initiatives that aim to increase community connection, reduce feelings of isolation, and improve social, physical and mental health outcomes for our community.

• Recovery Program to further support recovery activities beyond the pandemic.

For more information, guidelines, criteria and to apply, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/covid19grants

Pakenham screening clinic Monash Health’s Community COVID-19 Screening Clinic is open Monday to Friday 8.30am-4pm at Pakenham Community Health Centre, Henty Way, Pakenham.

More info: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirusdisease-covid-19#where-can-i-get-tested-for-coronavirus-covid-19

Residents experiencing inancial hardship, seeking relief, or looking for further information are encouraged to contact Council on 1300 787 624.

Further information, including the Local Relief Provider directory, is available on our Coronavirus Online Help Hub. There is also our ‘call back’ option if you would like Council to contact you to assist in finding or understanding relevant information.

Visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

COVID-19 community survey

Have your say A survey has been created to help us better understand local community needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, so we can continue to support our residents and businesses.

To access the survey directly, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/COVID19survey

or find out more at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

Casey Cardinia Region digital networking event Thrive Together: A Casey Cardinia Digital Networking Event will be held on Friday 22 May from 12–2.30pm.

This online event will showcase the innovative ways local businesses have adapted to challenges and adversity in the past and in the current climate.

More info: www.caseycardinia.com.au

Services and facilities update Emerald Lake Park and Mt Cannibal reopen • Emerald Lake Park is now open, but the playground, BBQs and outdoor gym equipment remain closed. The paddle boats and model railway will not be operating until further notice and the cafe is closed. Nobelius Heritage Park is open and Emerald Museum is closed until further notice. Signage has been installed to remind visitors of physical distancing and gathering guidelines.

• Mt Cannibal is open as a one-way only track with directional signage. Visitors must maintain physical distance of 1.5 metres at all times and groups of no more than 10 people or less are permitted. Visitors are reminded that dogs are never permitted within the reserve.

More info: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus We’re still here to help!

Our dedicated Customer Service team is still available to assist you. Our customer service centre at Officer may be temporarily closed but you can still contact us by phone or email, or access a range of online services via our website.

For full details and the most up-to-date information: Phone: 1300 787 624 Web: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au

More info: Victorian Government: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Australian Government: www.australia.gov.au

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Emerald Lake Park and Mt Cannibal have reopened to the community.

Relief and recovery grants Cardinia Shire Council has announced Phase 3 of its $1.6 million Community and Business Coronavirus (Covid-19) Support Package.

The $130,000 commitment features Community Relief Provider Support Grants for local agencies and groups providing relief services, Community Connection Grants for community groups to strengthen community connections, and a Recovery Program to further support recovery activities within the community beyond the pandemic.

Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Jeff Springfield said the grants aimed to support the community during the pandemic, as well as promote increased community connection and health and wellbeing beyond the pandemic.

“We’ve been working closely with our local service providers in supporting our community and we know, that as a result of this pandemic, that the social and economic health of our community has been negatively impacted,” Cr Springfield said.

“Issues across social areas have increased and continue to rise. Some members of our community are experiencing food shortages, financial hardship, and loss of employment.

Family violence, homelessness, and increased poor mental health are all sadly on the rise.

“Through the Community Relief Provider Support Grants we want to help ensure the capacity of our relief partners is sustained. We want to provide further support to agencies ‘on the ground’ so those most in need, and our most vulnerable community members, can in turn receive the support they need.

“Council is also providing the opportunity to build greater community resilience, giving community groups the chance to apply for Community Connections Grants for projects

that will work to boost and improve social and community connections.

“During these unprecedented times, Council has an increased role in supporting those in most need. We are also focusing on the longerterm social impacts and connections, and how we will come back together as a reunited community following the major impacts of the current restrictions, closures and distancing.

“Phase 3 of our Community and Business Support Package will provide immediate support to our local relief partners; increase community connection, health and wellbeing outcomes; and work towards delivering the future recovery needs of our community.

“Our Cardinia Shire community is very likely to experience these impacts for many months to come, and we want to be there to support where we can for as long as needed.”

Community Relief Provider Support Grants are available to eligible service providers, agencies or groups that provide relief services in response to COVID-19. Eligible providers can apply for grants of up to $5,000 to assist in the delivery of COVID-19 specific relief to the community.

Community Connections Grants are available for eligible community groups to apply for up to $2,000 to support initiatives that aim to increase community connection, reduce feelings of isolation, and improve social, physical and mental health outcomes for our community.

Residents experiencing financial hardship, seeking relief, or looking for further information are encouraged to contact Council’s customer support team on 1300 787 624.

Further information, including the Local

For full details and the most up-to-date information: Phone: 1300 787 624 Web: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au

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Relief Provider directory, is available at Council’s Coronavirus Online Help Hub at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Emerald Lake Park and Mt Cannibal reopen Emerald Lake Park and Mt Cannibal Flora and Fauna Reserve have reopened to the community in line with the Victorian Government’s announcement to gradually ease Covid-19 restrictions.

Mt Cannibal has reopened as a one-way only track with new directional signage. Visitors must maintain physical distance of 1.5 metres and stay on the tracks at all times, and groups of no more than 10 people or less are permitted. Visitors are reminded that dogs are never allowed within the reserve.

Council is also installing signage throughout Emerald Lake Park to remind visitors of physical distancing and gathering guidelines. The community is also reminded that: Emerald Lake Park’s playground, BBQs and outdoor gym equipment remain closed.

The paddle boats and the model railway will not be operating until further notice.

The Emerald Lake Park cafe is closed until further notice.

Nobelius Heritage Park remains open.

Emerald Museum is closed until further notice.

Bookings for outdoor weddings, funerals and gatherings that meet state government guidelines have also reopened across all of Council’s parks and reserves.

Emerald Lake Park and Mt Cannibal were temporarily closed to visitors on 3 April in response to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and the Victorian Government’s physical distancing restrictions.

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Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Jeff Springfield said Council was pleased to be able to reopen these highly valued open spaces to the community.

He thanked community members for their cooperation in adhering to the restrictions that have been in place during the pandemic.

“Our community has been doing a fantastic job throughout these challenging times,” he said.

“I’m proud of the great work people are doing in following the physical distancing guidelines, and I thank you for your continued efforts.

“I encourage everyone to continue doing the right thing by following the gathering and physical distancing rules while out and about to help protect yourself and others.

“Please continue to stay safe, take care, and look after yourselves and others.”

Cr Springfield said Council would continue to work closely with government health agencies and follow their direction regarding Covid-19.

Casey Cardinia Region digital networking event In these challenging and uncertain times, maintaining a mentally healthy workplace becomes more important than ever.

The Thrive Together: A Casey Cardinia Digital Networking Event will showcase the innovative and creative ways local businesses have adapted to challenges and adversity both in the past and in the current climate.

The online event will be held on Friday 22 May from 12-2.30pm.

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Community pays tribute

By Jessica Anstice Memories of Emerald community man Jack Wilson have been shared among residents following his passing on Saturday 2 May. Jack sadly passed away at Lifeview Emerald Glades at the age of 96 after suffering from a heart attack.

The friendly man was well-known for strolling the streets of Emerald on a daily basis, chatting to anyone with open ears.

"He was living at the local aged care home so in 2016, as soon as he got there, he started walking the streets," former Emerald shop owner Janine Hadley said.

"He used to wander up past my shop and eventually he would just sit out the front of my shop to find people to talk to.

"He loved people and animals and kids - he was just a beautiful man with such an incredible wit about him."

Growing up in Scotland, World War 2 came along and Jack joined the Navy.

He was based on a merchant ship and made many trips to India and South East Asia delivering supplies to troops.

When the war ended, Jack returned home and met the love of his life, Janet, who lived in a nearby village.

After Jack and Janet married and moved in together, they soon started their family of four children - two boys and two girls - William, Jacqueline, Jennifer and James.

When the economy started to decline in Scotland and they couldn't see a future for their children, the family migrated to Australia, arriving in December 1961.

The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, surrounded by family and friends, at Clover Cottage.

In 2014 Janet's health deteriorated suddenly and she had to be placed into an aged care facility at Mt Martha.

Jack could not bear being separated from the love of his life so he sold their home and

Jack looked for people to talk to.

Strolling the streets of Emerald.

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Jack's good friend and former Emerald shop owner Janine Hadley.

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Jack celebrating his birthday.

moved into the aged care home to be with her all day every day.

Janet passed away the following year so Jack moved to Emerald, where he could be closer to his daughter in Monbulk.

"Dad loved being at Emerald Glades as he could go for a walk anytime and weather permitting it became a daily meet and greet of the

locals and their dogs," his daughter Jennifer said.

"He became a very popular local identity and this was evidenced when on his last two birthdays the road from Emerald Glades to the local shops- a distance of 400 metres - streamers, balloons and 'happy Birthday Jack' posters were put up on posts and fences.

"Even the local Woolworths supermarket

had a large poster taped to their window wishing Jack a happy birthday."

Now in a sombre twist, signs advising of Jack's passing were placed around the township.

"He really did belong to Emerald the last few years of his life," Ms Hadley added.

"And he really was one of the kindest men."

The Village Store stands on land of opportunity

In 1926 a tennis court was built near the store and was available for public use and the telephone exchange was extended to accommodate an increasing number of subscribers.

In 1933 it was proposed that the post office be moved to a site on the main road and the new store, including the post office, was built in 1934.

The Clarkson family conducted the combined business for over 50 years. Ebenezer’s son, Herbert, and later his widow, Dorothy Clarkson, carried on into the 1940s.

Box and Jose took over from Mrs Clarkson then Eva and Jim Sutton followed in October 1959 and remained there for 8 and a half years.

Mr Sutton made deliveries twice a week, while his wife manned the shop and the post office.

The bushfire of January 1962 came close to the store but fortunately rain fell overnight and the threat declined.

After the Suttons left in 1967, the store had three owners within the next five years - Messrs Robson, Johnson and West.

A number of years of stability then followed. Ross Lever was there for ten years, before handing over to Tony and Christine Edsall who ran the store for the next twelve. Karl and Margot Leibel took over in 1995 running the

The Patch Store. general store for 19 years.

Current owner Natalie Collins has been running The Patch Store since January 2014 and says the business is a thriving community hub that still offers post office services, supplies smallgoods and operates an indooroutdoor cafe.

A way to escape isolation

By Romy Stephens With Covid-19 restrictions beginning to ease, environmental groups are now offering people, isolated at home, the chance to work outdoors.

As National Volunteer Week gets underway this week, so too will the recommencement of volunteer-run working bees across the Yarra Ranges.

Billanook Ward Councillor and Council representative for the Yarra Ranges Environment Advisory Committee, Tim Heenan, said environmental groups across the region will recommence working bees under State and Federal Government guidelines.

“We have about 75 groups in the Yarra Ranges - some work on Council land, some work with Landcare, some work with Melbourne Water, some work with private landholders,” he said.

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Cr Heenan said the groups will work under strict guidelines such as keeping 1.5m apart and not sharing coffee cups or tools.

“We’re talking about mini working bees ideally small groups of less than 10 people, so they can space out well and keep their social distance.”

Friends of Belgrave Lake Park convenor Wendy Cross said the group meets every Tuesday to weed in bushland near the park.

They are working on replanting the area with Indigenous plants to restore original vegetation and look after the creek bank, which is home to platypus.

Ms Cross said it provides a good opportunity for those isolated due to coronavirus, to get outdoors and challenge themselves.

“I can see a lot of people before long getting dreadfully bored and frustrated with nothing to do,” she said.

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“There is still a level of social interaction.

Even if we’re a couple of meters apart you’re still conscious of the fact that you’re with someone.”

For more information about environmental groups in the region, contact mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au or visit the Yarra Ranges Council website.

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The block where The Patch Store now stands was selected by Ebenezer Clarkson in 1897.

He and his wife and four children first lived in a tent on the property. They quickly established a vegetable garden on his allotted ten acres and began carting produce for other settlers in the area.

A store developed as a sideline to his carrying business as it became a collection point for produce destined for both Camm’s jam factory and the Victoria Market.

At one time 14 or 15 carts would leave The Patch on Thursday nights, carrying loads of peas, beans and a variety of berries. Store customers were served from the original Clarkson house which still stands at the end of a long drive.

As the population grew in The Patch, the butcher from Ferny Creek would visit twice a week to sell his meat to the local people.

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MEDICALLY SPEAKING

Chemist has hills at heart Living in the Dandenong Ranges is very different to the suburbs. There is a strong sense of community, family and caring in towns across the hills.

These are the three pillars the Belgrave Community Pharmacy has tried to build its pharmacy on.

The pharmacy does not belong to a large multinational group or chain and has no intention of ever doing so.

Instead, it aims to serve the healthcare needs of locals while supporting the surrounding healthcare network such as local GPs, specialists and other allied healthcare providers.

At the same time, the pharmacy has access to all the resources expected from a larger chain pharmacy.

A few years ago, the Belgrave Community Pharmacy started its Community Supporters Program.

This sees it donate two per cent of any nonprescription purchase to the customer’s choice of local community groups.

The pharmacy has about 20 local groups it actively supports such as the CFA, DRERS, local kindergartens and schools, bowls clubs and other local sporting clubs.

The pharmacy also rewards customers when they join its Customer Loyalty Program.

Every time a customer spends $200 on non-prescription purchases they receive a $10 voucher to spend on anything in-store.

It’s just another way for the team at Belgrave Community Pharmacy to say “thank you” for the community’s support.

The team at the pharmacy also aims to get to know customers by name and help manage any health and wellbeing issues.

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As a member of Melbourne CPAP Services the pharmacy can assist with sleep apnoea.

The Belgrave Community Pharmacy aims to serve the healthcare needs of locals while supporting the surrounding healthcare network.

customers through the winter season, with a wide range of cough and cold solutions.

If customers are unable to visit the pharmacy deliveries can be made to their door from Monday-Friday.

Those looking for a flu vaccination will also need to be quick, with access to limited stock

filtering through the system.

The Belgrave Community Pharmacy can also assist with sleep apnoea (as a member of Melbourne CPAP Services), managing medication, specifically compounded products, losing weight, unwanted medicine disposal, blood pressure checks and more.

The pharmacy is open Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm, Saturday, 9am-5pm and Sunday, 10am-2pm.

It is located at 1639 Burwood Highway, Belgrave.

For more information, head in-store or contact 9754 2001.

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Clinic here to help Covid-19 has changed the way GP surgeries deliver services and these changes are expected to remain for some time.

The Monbulk Family Clinic is urging patients to not neglect any health issues during this time.

The clinic is still available for all health needs and can now offer telephone or video consultations to patients.

The State Government has introduced specific instructions that telehealth services must be bulk-billed for Commonwealth Concessions Card holders, children under 16 years of age and people more vulnerable to Covid-19.

This includes patients 70 years and over, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients 50 years and over, pregnant women, parents of a child less than 12 months, patients who have a chronic disease or are immune compromised and patients who are required to self-isolate or meet the current triage criteria for suspected Covid-19 infection.

Patients should also be assured that faceto-face consultations are still being provided when necessary.

The Monbulk Family Clinic has Personal Protective Equipment available and has systems and processes in place to ensure safety and minimise the risk of infection.

These processes include patients waiting in their cars, social distancing measures inside the surgery, a set or triage questions to identify any patients with potential symptoms, separate isolation areas for managing patients with cold or flu-like symptoms, extra cleaning and infection control processes and temperature checks if necessary.

As flu seasons approaches, the clinic is also encouraging people to arrange a flu vaccina-

The Monbulk Family Clinic is urging patients to not neglect any health issues during the Covid-19 pandemic. tion for those who want them.

The vaccination is free to eligible patients and the clinic recommended it for anyone aged six months over. Patients should be aware that it may take 10-14 days for the vaccine to become fully effective so it is advisable to keep this in mind when returning to work or children returning to school.

The team at the Monbulk Family Clinic wanted to thank the hills community for showing respect for one another by staying at home and socially distancing.

With the Victorian Government lifting some restrictions, the team said it is now more important than ever to stay safe, practice social distancing, wash hands regularly and often,

avoid touching the face, eat well, exercise regularly and get enough sleep to stay healthy.

The clinic advised anyone with flu or coldlike symptoms such as a sore throat, fever, runny nose, cough or difficulty breathing to contact their GP and discuss arrangements for a virus test.

Thank you Hills Community for self isolating and helping keep our community and healthcare workers safe: We have changed the way we deliver our services.

See our website or call us for more information about these changes. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any healthcare concerns.

Please consult your doctor for a Covid test if you have symptoms.

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Eyes on a hopeful future

By Romy Stephens Like many restaurants across the hills, Bam Bam Italian has suffered its fair share of business downturn over the past couple of months.

And as Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease, the business is now gearing up for what the next 12 months has to offer.

On 23 March, the Avonsleigh-based restaurant was forced to close its 62-seat restaurant and transfer to takeaway only.

CEO of the Grub Club - the team that runs a number of hospitality businesses in the Dandenong Ranges, including Bam Bam Italian - Belinda Smullen said they experienced “significant financial loss as a result.”

“It’s been made harder by two of our businesses that we operate only just reopening in the last two years, so it’s been quite damaging,” she said.

As a tech-savvy business, Ms Smullen and her team were able to make a quick switch to online and takeaway sales.

Ms Smullen said the Federal Government’s JobKeeper was also a “game-changer.”

But as she looks towards the future, Ms Smullen said there are some feelings of angst.

“I think to be honest as a business owner, as a family with young kids I feel quite overwhelmed and still quite worried about the next month,” she said.

“I feel like it’s going to be a big push to reopen, to watch closely and manage the cash side of things but also patrons and what they expect.

“I step forward with quite a lot of trepidation. We have to do it but I know it’s going to be stressful and not easy.

“But I’m looking forward to seeing the euphoria that comes when business opens again.”

Despite the idea of reopening the doors causing some concern, Ms Smullen said it’s something her team will be prepared for.

She said that she expected the entire hospitality industry to change as a result of the virus and that governments will need to continually provide support.

“We’re putting together the safe plan of operation to get out of this...That is changing the way we provide service, changing the way people order their meals and food on-site and changing the layout of our business,” she said.

As Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease, Bam Bam Italian is gearing up towards reopening its doors.

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“We’re having to renovate one business completely to accomodate the need moving forward...We’re requiring people to remain at their tables and not pay at the counters.

“I think it’s going to change hospitality. If anything it’s making a big push in the industry to change quickly.”

But one thing that is keeping Ms Smullen in positive spirits is the tremendous outpour

of community support, something that has been on display across the region during the pandemic.

“We have felt incredibly supported by the community...I’m sure many local businesses would say the same thing,” she said.

“We’ve had beautiful heartfelt cards and gifts and people handing back their vouchers saying ‘we don’t need this anymore’.

“Some gestures have made us cry at poignant times.”

Ms Smullen is now asking people to be empathetic and patient as businesses look to reopen their doors over the next month.

Bam Bam Italian has a range of ready-made meals and a takeaway menu available.

To find out more, visit www.bambamitalian.com.au.

Local Paradise gives back in caring act of hospitality

By Romy Stephens New owners of the Paradise Valley Hotel in Clematis haven’t let Covid-19 dampen their spirits.

Despite suffering a hit to the business they took over only six months ago, Joe Durrant, Mark Protheroe and Steven Nelson still have their eyes set on becoming an intrinsic part of the local community.

That’s part of the reason why they’ve started up an initiative called Idle Hands.

Idle Hands sees free meals delivered to community members in need every Wednesday.

The ready to heat-and-eat meals are delivered in recyclable packaging and community members can either nominate themselves or someone they know, with permission.

Mr Protheroe said the initiative wouldn’t have been possible without community and government support.

“Once the Government announced the JobKeeper subsidy that was a game changer for us,” he said.

“We were in a position where our future was somewhat secure.

“It gave us the opportunity to move our thoughts about business continuity to giving back to the community because they helped us a lot in the first few weeks.”

The Paradise Valley Hotel has been running since the early 1900s.

Mr Protheroe and his business partners took over the business in August last year.

“The idea was to take on a historicallylocated pub and focus on food and beverage with a leaning towards local produce,” Mr Protheroe explained.

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was to insert itself into the community as a place locals could enjoy.

“When we took up this pub we wanted to make the community proud of their pub again,” Mr Protheroe said.

“The community is a massive aspect to the pub and that’s what has always driven us to hospitality.”

ourselves into this position with the help of government and community support, we couldn’t be here without the community,” Mr Protheroe said.

To view the Paradise Valley Hotel takeaway menu, visit www.paradisevalleyhotel.com and for the latest specials, visit the hotel’s Facebook page.

After a tidy up and some renovations, the trio opened the hotel in September last year before being forced to close recently due to Covid-19.

But they have since created the Idle Hands initiative and a takeaway menu to keep business flowing.

“It feels great that we’ve been able to get

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CONTEMPORARY HILLS LIVING THIS immaculately presented, contemporary home in very sought after The Patch is being offered for sale.

The property is set on a flat quarter acre of manicured lawns and established gardens with a sealed driveway and double carport.

Wide timber stairs and veranda with modest glass balustrade invites you to enter the home and completely relax within its elegance and comfort.

The home features three good sized bedrooms, the master cleverly zoned away with huge walk in robe and modern ensuite.

The remaining two bedrooms feature double mirrored robes and convenient access to the stylish main bathroom with bath and oversized shower, and separate toilet.

Eye catching floating timber floors feature throughout the main living areas which are open and bright. The generous lounge room has a large wood heater to cosy up to during those frosty winter days, and double glazed windows hold the heat in and allow it to disperse through to the adjacent dining area and kitchen.

The beautifully designed island kitchen features high inclined ceilings with clever Clerestory windows that infuse the area with an abundance of natural light. Huge oven, butler’s pantry and gorgeous Caesar Stone

bench tops that overlook the private outdoor entertaining area make this the perfect cooking space and easy food service in the dining area that adjoins.

Beyond is the informal lounge room which has quality timber bifold doors running the entire length of the room and allowing access to the lush rear yard. Bordered by colorbond fencing, hedges with screenings and the large shed, the entire yard is very private.

The shed has personal access door, roller door, power, concrete and wood heater to keep you warm while you work, and next to the work shed is a large wood shed so your wood will always be dry.

Additional features include gas ducted heating, split system air conditioning and double glazed windows. Just 5 minutes to local cafes, shops and schools, this outstanding home is a real find.

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A cohesive combination of character, style, and convenience, this home sets the bar high for brilliant family living. From the charming porch entry, this home invites you into a flowing floorplan brimming with beautiful elements. Modern country kitchen with SS appliances overlooks the dining area with bay window and the spacious lounge. At the rear, this home has been sensitively extended to capitalise on space, now offering a clever study with built-in storage, modern laundry, and expansive family room with bi-fold doors to the rear deck and manageable family-friendly garden with cubby house. With sensational style, abundant off street parking, a sought-after location, this is a dream home inside and out.

Pristinely positioned on the north side of Tecoma this stunningly presented weatherboard is guaranteed to impress! Situated on the high side of the road with a gorgeous outlook, this immaculate home offers; • Superb open plan living, the trendy kitchen/meals area connecting seamlessly to the lounge • impressive rear decking from which to entertain or watch the kids and pets run amok in the backyard • Excellent sealed driveway leading to a good-sized garage/shed

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Architecturally inspiring, this stunning two storey home is a breath of fresh air when it comes to design and contemporary living. Overlooking beautiful tree tops and distant hills, a peaceful green outlook can be seen from every window and allows you to capture the true essence of what a hills lifestyle is all about. Soaring cathedral ceilings and walls of glass adorn the main living zones of this home to give a spacious and dramatic appeal. The floorplan has been well designed to create an easy flow between both the relaxed lounge area and main living room that contains an oversized open fire place and is bursting with natural sunlight.

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This 2 bedroom brick veneer unit is within walking distance to shops, schools and cafés and is as low maintenance as they come. The unit features exposed brick feature walls, large lounge, bedrooms with BIRs and kitchen with dining area. Outside, a secure rear yard and 1.5kW solar.

Located on a lush 1 acre block this 10 year old custom-built 5 bedroom home features quality inishings, ornate architraves, high ceilings & beautiful timber looring. Zoned Master with ensuite off the formal lounge. Open plan living area/dining room/kitchen & outside, paved undercover entertaining area with built in pizza oven. Huge 10X11m barn with concrete loor, and a 5X10m mezzanine with 3 rooms.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Tyson Bluhm 0437 843 820

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

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$880,000 - $940,000

1 Kings Road Emerald

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Set on 2.3 acres just 2 minutes drive to Wellington Rd, this property is its own private oasis.

The home features 2 living areas, 3 bedrooms with BIRs, master with WIR & ensuite. Large kitchen & dedicated meals area & large balcony overlooking the immaculate gardens.

Fully fenced, with sheds for machinery & animals & additional huge work shed. This property has everything & more!

This exciting new development provides an opportunity to secure a new home, buying off the plan & allowing decisions regarding inishes and styling within the speciications, or custom inishes according to your budget. There are 3 homes available, all featuring 3 good sized bedrooms, master with ensuite. There is also a 2 car garage with direct access into the residence for convenience and security.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Tyson Bluhm 0437 843 820

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Tyson Bluhm 0437 843 820

7 Brookdale Avenue Emerald

12 Caroline Avenue Cockatoo

$350,000 - $380,000

$645,000 - $705,000

Natural Beauty

Calling all irst home buyers, investors and extended families!

At just under an acre, this stunning parcel of land is offered for sale and is just waiting for someone to build their dream home (STCA). The gentle undulation of the land and natural spring provides a desirable aesthetic effect, and offers a haven for birds and wildlife. Located off a sealed road in Emerald, this property will not last!

For sale is this conveniently located property with loads of potential! Situated on a generous 1/3 allotment, within walking distance to schools, shops and public transport, this property has a meticulously maintained 3 bedroom home, additional detached extension and is zoned Residential Zone 1, providing an opportunity to subdivide (STCA).

Contact: Richard Birtchnell 0438 747 357

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Tyson Bluhm 0437 843 820

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By Romy Stephens A leading Australian ecologist and former Warburton resident says Yarra Valley locals should be “very concerned” about the impact of logging on bushfire severity.

Australian National University professor David Lindenmayer was among a group of five scientists that recently released a comment paper on the impacts of logging on recent summer bushfires.

The research, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, found that logging had a profound impact on the severity of bushfires.

Mr Lindenmayer has worked in the Yarra Valley and Central Highlands for about 37 years.

He said there were numerous reasons for the research findings.

“When a forest is logged a huge proportion of the biomass is actually left in the forest,” he said.

“About two years later that material is burnt but only half is volatised, which is what is known as smoke.

“Half of it actually stays in the forest, even though there has been a fire through it, and so that adds to the fuel.”

Mr Lindenmayer said research found that logging also dried out forests, making them more flammable, by removing moist elements such as tree ferns.

He added that forest regeneration created a field of young trees and those that die, because they lose the race for light, add to the fuel load.

“The forest is drier, it has more fuel in it and the architecture of the forest has changed.

They are the key mechanisms which are giving rise to this problem,” Mr Lindenmayer said.

“The evidence of this is compelling.”

Mr Lindenmayer said townships like Warburton should be concerned about the findings.

“I worry about places like Healesville, like Powelltown and Noojee because of the proximity of high risk,” he said.

“They should be very concerned, I used to live in Warburton, my wife’s family is from the Yarra Valley...I lost friends in Marysville, I lost friends at Steels Creek. I am acutely aware of the dangers that come with this.

“There’s no doubt that the most severe problems with fire are created by fire weather and climate but then logging adds significantly to that as well.

“That’s a problem that we can do something about by not logging forests close to townships.”

Melbourne University honorary associate professor in fire ecology and management, Kevin Tolhurst, disagreed with the research findings.

“It was fairly inconclusive and what that

comment paper really did was it didn’t actually provide any evidence for the argument or the conclusions they were drawing,” he said.

“If you look at individual sites you could make an argument that a logged area is more flammable than a non-distrubed forest, for example.

“But when you look at the whole landscape that’s not the case.”

In a recent opinion piece, co-authored by Mr Tolhurst, he argued that it is poor science to suggest that timber harvesting leads to more severe fires based on selective, local-scale observations.

“Some ecologists and conservationists, opposed to timber harvesting, are trying to use bushfire disasters as a lever to stop native forest harvesting, but their case is based on opinion, beliefs and selective science,” the paper read.

Mr Tolhurst said he believed a better approach of studying landscape flammability would be to look at the temporal and spatial patterns of flammability across the landscape over numerous years.

A spokesperson from VicForests said there was extensive academic evidence that rejected claims that native timber harvesting increases bushfire risk.

“Many academics and fire experts agree that harvesting does not elevate fire risk. We work with partner agencies and use scientific research to develop a harvest program that protects the environment and mitigates the impacts of bushfires,” the spokesperson said.

“VicForests is committed to the sustainable management of forest areas allocated to it for harvesting. We take great care to protect potential habitat and high conservation values, especially following fire.

“VicForests is proud that its ecologically sensitive approach also supports recovering regional families, communities and townships that have been impacted by the fires.“ Mr Lindenmayer said the logging industry had become uneconomic and was showing signs of collapse.

He said he believed the best way forward for the industry would be to transition towards harvesting plantation timber and using native forests for profit through carbon stores and tourism.

“Australian forests have lots of carbon and there are people all over the world that want to buy carbon storage because of tackling climate change,” he said.

“There’s an enormous opportunity to generate money for the Victorian taxpayer from the receipts on carbon storage.”

Mr Lindenmayer said this concept could also employ “five times” the current numbers that are currently employed in the Victorian native timber industry.

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Broadcasts that may have heard on the farm (4). 15. When Kit’s disposed of it, makes enquiries (4). 17. Do warn about, ahead (6). 18. Displeased, but not from the beginning (6). 20. Woman many an untruth has been written about (5). 21. While away, find the shops enticing (5). 23.

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7634 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Path. 7, Repudiate. 8, King. 9, Last. 10, Tiff.

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