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The Newstart allowance provided $489.70 per fortnight for a single adult with no children, much less than the $1115.70 per fortnight on offer for the JobSeeker payment and coronavirus supplement from April.

Ms Gommers anticipates there will be a large increase for support once the JobSeeker payment was lowered to about $800 per fortnight next month.

Ms Gommers said she feared that people

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High unemployment rates in Victoria are challenging local welfare and homeless support organisations as they cope with the increased demands of the coronavirus pandemic.

Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service CEO Tania Bevan shared some of the issues faced by those in need.

“Often people need assistance because they just quite haven’t got enough money to get by, but now they really haven’t got enough money to get by,” Ms Bevan said.

“When the first wave came around there was panic buying and that meant people had to buy brand names rather than generic ones, which increased their grocery bills. People have had to buy masks now and hand sanitiser and these things, when you’re on a very limited budget, make a difference.

“We’ve had people being home more so their utility costs have risen.”

Other issues Ms Bevan said had been amplified during Covid-19 included a state-wide shortage of firewood, heightened stress levels within the community, as well as significant hardship for those who were homeless or on a visa.

“It’s really hit the cohort of people who are homeless, it’s been very difficult,” she said.

“People who are here on visas, they have no form of income whatsoever. Their level of need is very high, they have rent to pay, food to buy and they have no income.”

Healesville Interchurch Community Care Inc (HICCI) executive officer Alison Gommers told Star Mail she believed more people were out there in need of help, but despite this, they have had less people come through their doors.

“We’re still open but have found that not as many are coming in, even a lot of our regulars,” she said.

Ms Gommers said this may be due to people fearing they might contract the virus while also acknowledging the increase in welfare payments of JobSeeker compared to that of the Newstart allowance being a welcomed boost.

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Bandicoot breakthrough

By Romy Stephens Months spent tracking the Long-Nosed Bandicoot in Mount Evelyn have finally paid off, with the most significant local sighting of the animal in over 50 years.

Eight months ago, numerous camera traps were set up by zoology student Thomas Hennessy and the Mount Evelyn Environment Protection and Progress Association (MEEPPA).

As part of the Bandicoot Watch Program, the traps picked up a hazy image of the bandicoot in Mount Evelyn about four weeks ago.

But it wasn’t until Mr Hennessy scrolled through footage on 10 August, that the ultimate gem was found - almost 300 videos and photos of the Long-Nosed Bandicoot.

“You would imagine my absolute surprise when I was reviewing the footage to see that there were dozens of images,“ Mr Hennessy said.

“I still can’t get over it, I’m still blown away.

“We’ve been looking for eight months for some credible evidence and now we’ve found the most intimate shots of this species I’ve seen for a long time.”

The only other confirmed sighting of the Long-Nosed Bandicoot in Mount Evelyn since 1967 was in 2018, when one of Yarra Ranges Council’s infrared cameras captured an image as part of its Fauna Monitoring program.

MEEPPA president Clare Worsnop said she believed conservation efforts for over the past decade may have helped bring the bandicoot back.

“For the last 14 years we have been working with Melbourne Water to remove all the invasive weeds and revegetate the area with grasses,” she said.

“We’ve had a huge task and because we have managed to do such a good job to regenerate the bush, we’ve created a habitat that the bandicoots can live in.

Camera trap images have picked up the most significant local sighting of the Long-Nosed Bandicoot in over 50 years.

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A camera trap image of the Long-Nosed Bandicoot in Mount Evelyn.

“It’s very rare to have creatures like bandicoots so close to an urban area.

“Our ongoing work over the last 14 years, in particular, is starting to pay off.”

The Long-Nosed Bandicoot is one of six surviving species of bandicoot still found on the Australian mainland.

Since European settlement, three species have succumbed to extinction and one is only now found on offshore islands.

Mr Hennessy said the sighting was a “sign of hope” for the future of the bandicoot species.

Bandicoot population in the region and its breeding potential - that is, whether the animals are capable of breeding in the area.

Mr Hennessy also encouraged locals to report sightings of peculiar diggings in their gardens to MEEPPA, to help the group locate possible populations.

To find out more about the Mount Evelyn Environment Protection and Progress Association, visit https://meeppa.org.au.

To view the camera trap footage, visit rangestrader.mailcommunity.com.au.

He said it could also have other implications, which would need to be researched further to confirm.

“In a broad sense it means cats and foxes have been more appropriately controlled,” he said.

“It also means the species is possibly showing signs of adapting to changing landscapes but that will have to be explored much further.”

The Bandicoot Watch Program will now look to determine the size of the Long-Nosed

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Covid cases drop

By Jed Lanyon and Romy Stephens The Department of Health and Human Services reported 116 active coronavirus cases in the Yarra Ranges on Monday 17 August, a decrease of 20 cases from last week.

On 10 August, the Yarra Ranges recorded 136 active cases. The highest number of active cases in the region so far was 140, recorded across two consecutive days earlier this month.

The state recorded 282 new cases of coronavirus along with 25 deaths, making it Australia’s deadliest day yet. Twenty-two of those deaths were linked to aged care facilities.

To date, 334 people have died from coronavirus in Victoria according to DHHS. Victoria Police issued a total of 216 fines to individuals for breaching the Chief Health Of-

ficer directions on Sunday 16 August, including 27 for failing to wear a face covering when leaving home for one of the four approved reasons and 89 for curfew breaches.

Police conducted 3294 spot checks on people at homes, businesses and public places across the state in that time.

A man and woman intercepted along Ferntree Gully Road, in a vehicle without registration plates, were among recent fines.

Police said the pair admitted they were on their way to Boronia (more than 20km from their home address) to pick up a pair of shoes they had purchased from an online marketplace.

Meanwhile, Estia Health Yarra Valley has now successfully tested all residents and staff for Covid-19, with no further positive cases returned.

A Mooroolbark man was caught by police travelling nearly two hours away to Mansfield to pick up a friend. The man received a fine for breaching the Chief health Officer’s directives.

On 3 August the Yarra Junction-based aged care received advice that one of its employees had tested positive to Covid-19.

According to Estia Health, the employee had not worked at the home since testing positive and was self-isolating.

In a statement, Estia Health said “all residents and other employees have returned negative Covid-19 tests to date.”

“We thank the residents and families of all our homes in Victoria for their ongoing support and understanding at this challenging time,” the statement said.

“We also wish to acknowledge and thank all our employees in Victoria for their dedication and commitment to caring for our residents as we all work through this together.”

Missing girl Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Lilydale teenager Olivia Adams-Razos.

The 15-year-old was last seen on Victoria Road at 11pm on 14 August.

Olivia is known to frequent the Yarra Glen or Wantirna areas and when last seen she was wearing black leggings, a black spray jacket and carrying a large brown handbag.

Police and family hold concerns for Olivia’s welfare due to her age.

Anyone with information about Olivia is urged to contact Lilydale Police Station on 9739 2300.

Chris Marshall wanted on warrant Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Chris Marshall.

A warrant has been issued for the 30-yearold’s arrests in relation to high risk driving.

He is known to frequent the Ferntree Gully, Don Valley and Tecoma areas.

Marshall may be driving a dark-coloured Holden VF ute.

Investigators have released an image of Marshall in the hope someone may have information on his current whereabouts.

Anyone who sights Marshall or has information about his current whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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The Farm Crime Coordination Unit and Farm Crime Liaison Officers at Victoria Police would like to remind livestock owners to be vigilant in protecting livestock.

With lambing season upon us, Victoria Police are offering some tips to help prevent thieves from stealing livestock.

Conduct regular inspections and counts of livestock.

Ensure all livestock are appropriately tagged.

Keep an eye out for strange vehicles or people in the area.

Check fences and gates for condition, especially along side roads - look for evidence of tampering or disrepair.

Install sensor lighting on sheds, at yards and around shearing sheds.

Install overt CCTV or trail cameras along with appropriate warning signage.

Ensure regular attendance at uninhabited properties.

Victoria Police has Farm Crime Liaison Officers based in stations across the state that specialise in assisting with farm-related crimes.

Report all livestock theft, even if it happened several months ago. It will help police determine patterns of offending.

It is important to report any suspicious activity to police by calling 000 in an emergency, or the Police Assistance Line 131 444 if it’s non urgent.

To make an anonymous report, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Giving thanks through colourful art

By Jed Lanyon Healesville Walk Pharmacy has paid tribute to the local community by decorating its front windows with artwork.

Instead of using the display windows for promotional purposes, the pharmacy team decided to give thanks to the Healesville community for its support during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pharmacy staff member Kylie shared the meaning behind the display window.

“We’ve got a display window that we usu-

ally use for promotions and that sort of stuff, but given all that’s happened this year, we thought it would be nice to put up something colourful and cheerful to say thanks to the community for their understanding and support.”

Kylie said that the design was inspired by a mural painted by Healesville Primary School students, which was then recreated by local artist Paul Sonsie.

“We just wanted to say a thank you to the community for supporting us and for being kind. We wanted it to be a bit more personal

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“One of the workers here knows Paul, and really most locals know of Paul’s work.

We just thought, this guy is local and he does some really good stuff. It was very generous of him to come and do it.”

Mr Sonsie recently completed artwork depicting a bush tree canopy, gum leaves and cockatoos along the windows and building structure of the new Aldi supermarket in Healesville.

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Top places to exercise Star Mail put the question out last week on social media asking our loyal readers where their favourite locations are to visit while under lockdown.

With the Stage 4 Covid-19 restrictions limiting us to shop and exercise within 5km of our homes, we asked Yarra Ranges residents for some of their favourite takeaway spots or the best areas to spend their one hour of physical

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activity and they didn’t disappoint.

Robyn Schimmy said she enjoys an early morning walk along the Warburton Trail as the winter fog lifts on a cold morning and the sun begins to appear through the trees, creating beams of light.

Cathie Wills is making the most of the new Yarra Valley Trail, Frank Watson enjoys Belgrave Lake Park, while Tracey De says she is missing Lillydale Lake and has to make do with a walk around the block.

Becky Scott likes the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden and is looking forward to seeing it as spring approaches.

Councillor Tim Heenan chimed in to share his favourite spot as the Pipe Track behind Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve.

Some residents saw the lighter side of the question. Keith Simons shared that he enjoyed “astral travelling to a saner planet”, while Roberta Laban is perfectly comfortable on her couch at home.

Be sure to visit the Star Mail News Facebook page to have your say and read the latest news.

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Homeless inquiry support

By Jed Lanyon Yarra Ranges Council has voiced its support for a Federal Government inquiry into homelessness.

Speaking at a council meeting on 11 August following Homelessness Week, councillors voted unanimously to support a jointly developed submission by 12 other Victorian councils to the Federal Government inquiry into homelessness in Australia.

Councillor Tim Heenan led the way speaking on behalf of the submission, describing it as ‘important’.

“The time has come for us to think seriously about where we stand in supporting people

that need to have a roof over their heads,” he said.

“We’re going to find that a lot more people are going to be sleeping in their cars, a lot more people are going to find that they need alternative means other than couch surfing.

“We’ve just come out of homeless week and I recorded all the nightly temperatures in Lilydale and it has been a freezing week. An absolutely freezing week.”

Mr Heenan usually spends Homelessness Week participating in a sleep out each year since 2008 to help raise awareness on the growing issue of homelessness.

“I seriously hope people have been able to

find cover, for those who haven’t had a roof over their head.

“We need to support our community. We need to become more passionate, more understanding and more caring for these people less fortunate than us.”

Council’s current strategic links to the submission are to increase housing affordability by utilising Council-owned land for affordable housing developments and advocating for reforms to State planning policy to require inclusion of affordable housing in new large scale developments.

To ensure people have suitable, affordable and stable housing and enable the availability of a range of housing options to meet needs

across the age continuum.

“In years gone by we’ve talked about statistics percentages and figures, I haven’t done that in the last couple of years because we’re talking about humans here, we’re talking about people and members of our community,” Mr Heenan said.

“Mind you the statistics are really, really high. They’ve never been low, they’ve just gotten higher and higher every year.

“This is an understanding of where we need to be more caring and I’m certainly hopeful that the statement we make to the Federal Government is going to transcend into very important actions in the future.”

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From page 1 “If I had a dollar for every time I see someone walking past our window who has a look in and see them think, ‘what do they do in there?’ but keep going ... We’re funded to help anyone in Healesville, Yarra Glen and surrounding areas. We can help with meals for those in need as well as vouchers for Coles and fuel,” she said.

The Philanthropic Collective’s co-founder Andrew Fillip-Gautier said the biggest issue his organisation had faced recently was a surge in panic buying.

Mr Fillip-Gautier said this had resulted in very little to nothing for the organisation’s care boxes.

“Only yesterday (12 August) we were able to call on a couple of Yarra Ranges Emergency Relief members for extra support to tide us over,” he said.

“So for the first time in two weeks we have been in a position to offer families and seniors enough food to last.”

Both DRERS and The Philanthropic Collective had also noticed an increase in people willing to volunteer since the pandemic began. Prior to the second phase of coronavirus restrictions, Yarra Ranges Council found 49 per cent of young adults (15-24) who took part in a survey responded having lost their job as a result of Covid-19.

“This information was collected before this second phase of Stage 3 lockdown restrictions,“ Mayor Richard Higgins said.

“Those results are likely to be much worse when we run that survey again later this year.

“Council has been contacted by many people in our community needing support, ranging from business owners struggling to stay afloat, to people who, although once thriving, have suddenly found themselves in a vulnerable position.

“Increases in mental health issues, homelessness, family violence incidents, substance abuse and social isolation are a very sad but real predicament for our region.”

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Learning through Covid

By Romy Stephens Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School (YRSDS) has been working with a local business to keep important practical activities running during Covid-19 lockdowns.

The school typically offers a senior elective program to students in Year 10, 11 and 12, where students can access community service.

One elective class saw students head to Yarra Valley Gourmet Foods to package and label produce. But when coronavirus put excursions on hold, the school was forced to explore alternative options.

YRSDS senior teacher Emma Borland said that when she approached Yarra Valley Gourmet Foods for help, they were more than willing to help.

“I contacted Jacqui at Yarra Valley Gourmet Foods and asked her would it be possible to run the program from the school?” Ms Borland said.

“I would collect all of the flat pack boxes, the jars, all of the resources we needed and then have the work completed and delivered back to Jacqui. She thought it was a brilliant idea.

“The students loved it, we found a suitable location in the school and we set it up in a virtual work environment which was the staff room.”

Yarra Valley Gourmet Foods owner Jacqui Harvey said it was great to continue supporting the school through Covid-19.

She said the students had been a vital part of the business for almost a decade.

“We’ve had the kids since about 2012. We get a different crew every semester and it’s been so beneficial for my staff as well as them,” she said.

“They are a joy to have around. Since the original lockdown we’ve missed them dreadfully, just getting boxes done but also having

Thomas makes boxes at Yarra Valley Gourmet Foods, before the coronavirus pandemic.

Daniel puts together boxes in the students’ adapted work space at YRSDS.

Students admire their day’s work at Yarra Valley Gourmet Foods.

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them around to make us laugh.”

Ms Borland said relocating the program to the school meant more students were able to access it.

“It was a pivotal highlight for the students to participate in this program at school because it enabled all the students to participate and additional students who wouldn’t ordinarily undertake that program,” she said.

She added the program was extremely beneficial for students, teaching them numerous important workplace skills.

“It’s a real work activity...It increases their communication skills, their team working skills, their personal development,” Ms Borland said.

“It prepares them for working on-site. We teach them about the appropriate attire, the

appropriate footwear, occupational health and safety protocols.”

With all students now working remotely due to Covid-19, the elective has been temporarily put on hold.

Ms Borland said she was exploring ways to potentially get students packing from home and the elective was set to recommence when students returned to school.

Proposed Changes to Timber Release Plan & Timber Utilisation Plan Community and stakeholder feedback period: 7 August 2020 – 14 September 2020 VicForests is seeking comment on proposed changes to its Timber Release Plan (TRP) and Timber Utilisation Plan (TUP).

The proposed changes include the addition of new coupes including access roads, removal of unharvested coupes and amendments to existing coupes.

The amended plans are an important part of VicForests’ routine planning process and identifies potential timber harvesting areas in Victoria for the coming years.

Community and stakeholder consultation are key components of VicForests’ operations.

Feedback is sought on specific operational aspects of our proposed harvesting plans including: • The timing of harvesting operations • The use of haulage routes • The proximity of proposed harvesting to private property or public areas

Following the consultation period, VicForests’ TRP and TUP plans will be submitted to its Board for consideration and approval. All operations are required to comply with the detailed regulations relating to responsible timber harvesting in Victoria.

Schedules of proposed timber harvesting areas, maps indicating approximate locations and a feedback form for public comment are available at www.vicforests.com.au/proposed-timber-release-plan-august-2020 and www.vicforests.com.au/proposedtup.

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Plan for Lilydale’s future What will Lilydale look like in 2050? Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community members to share their thoughts about Lilydale’s future for the upcoming Lilydale Structure Plan.

Drawing on the community’s vision of the Lilydale Place Plan, the structure plan will translate these aspirations into real projects and design options. It will detail Lilydale’s future infrastructure and planning and will guide council’s decisions for the centre over the coming decades.

Council has prepared an Issues and Op-

portunities paper, which identifies a number of issues important to Lilydale’s future, including the Lilydale Bypass - and whether council should support a bypass for the town, more spaces for community members to meet and gather in the centre.

Whether Lilydale can have a mix of higher density employment and residential development around the town centre’s commercial core, such as office and apartment buildings.

Making Main Street, Lilydale more pedestrian-friendly and supportive of local businesses and whether more properties in Lily-

dale should be protected by heritage planning controls.

Council’s director of planning, design and development, Kath McClusky said the Lilydale Structure Plan is the next step from the recent Lilydale Place Plan, adopted by Council in 2019.

The place plan created an overarching vision for Lilydale’s future, while the structure plan will explore the physical design of the town to achieve that vision.

Council last created a structure plan for the town in 2006. However, several projects have

begun since that will change the way the town looks, including the redevelopment of the old quarry site, the level crossing removal project at Lilydale Station, the expected growth of the Box Hill Institute campus and Council’s Civic Centre redevelopment project.

An online webinar will be held on Wednesday 19 August, where community members can learn more about the structure plan and have their questions answered.

For more information, or to register for a webinar, visit Council’s Lilydale Structure Plan page.

Litterbugs line the streets

By Romy Stephens Numerous rubbish heaps have been sighted across the Yarra Ranges over the past week.

Rubbish was spotted alongside roads in Yarra Glen and Menzies Creek, including dumped face masks.

Yarra Glen’s Janene Pomeroy said she came across a heap of waste while walking the streets.

“When are we going to realise there is no Planet B to move to once we finish completely destroying the one we’re on?” she said.

“Once again, I have been for a walk around Yarra Glen and picked up dirty rubbish that people continuously throw out of their car windows. It has to stop.

“Take it home and put it in your household bins that we are supplied with. Let’s really care for our beautiful environment.

At the moment we all have time to care and do the right thing. Let’s keep the Yarra Valley beautiful.”

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Calendar comp vote open

By Jed Lanyon Voting for the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank’s annual calendar competition is underway as the Yarra Ranges community is invited to have their say on the best photographs taken by Upper Yarra residents.

The ninth annual calendar competition has moved to an online format and the local community has risen to the challenge of providing some beautiful images to go in the running to feature in next year’s Community Bank calendar.

The competition to capture the theme of ‘My Place, My Community’ has already received 118 entries from all ages with the youngest contributor being just eight years old.

All entrants are eligible to win a spot in the 2021 Community Bank calendar as guest judges Benno Poeder and Paul X Stoney will assist in selecting the twelve winning entries.

Netherlands born Mr Poeder studied art in Australia and moved to Warburton from Sydney, where he was an exhibiting photographer and teacher.

Mr Poeder has had solo exhibitions in the Yarra Valley of his paintings, graphic work and photo images. Mr Poeder is currently building a photographic archive called “personal typologies”.

Mr Stoney started photography at age 10, buying his first developing gear with his paper round. His love of photography and in particular the technical aspects of film and darkroom printing has only grown.

He has exhibited in private galleries, the Ballarat International Foto Bienalle several times, has had printing work displayed at the National Portrait Gallery and has taught all manner of darkroom and photographic techniques for years.

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Fire brigade founder dies The Toolangi Fire Brigade lost its eldest member when Robert (Bob) Pockett passed away on 12 August aged 99.

Bob first joined the CFA as a volunteer with the Healesville brigade on 25 March 1942 and then went on to become one of the founding members of the Toolangi Fire Brigade on November 27 1953.

In 1976, he was elected as secretary for the brigade, a position he held until 1987, as well as stints as 3rd lieutenant and communications officer. He was made an honorary life member in 1997, received the national medal in 2003 and was recognised for 65 years of service in 2017.

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Toolangi CFA captain Dawn Hartog said, “Though not as visible around the brigade in recent years, Bob always kept an ear out to

what we were up to, maintained contact with the members, enjoyed the successes the brigade has experienced, and maintained his passion for the Toolangi Fire Brigade.”

Unanimously, Bob’s fellow brigade members remember him as someone who was always there for the right reasons, always there to help; if there were any added things to be done, he took them on. Bob was a stickler for doing things the correct way; in particular meetings had to be run the right way.

His clerical rules and book work were impeccable. One of the most memorable moments brigade members recall was when he was trying to balance the books a few weeks before a brigade meeting, Bob was beside him-

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self, as he couldn’t find one cent.

No matter what he did, he couldn’t find this one missing cent. One of the member’s offered to just give Bob the one cent, but he wouldn’t have it. That wasn’t the point. This missing cent had to be found. This went on for a few weeks, and sure enough, through both the eagle eye of Bob and his following of processes, he found where this missing cent had gone. The books were in balance and all was well.

The brigade was always an interest and passion for Bob and the membership could see the great pride he took in his responsibilities and in ensuring the local communities had a brigade to support them in their time of need.

If the brigade ever had a function, Bob’s wife Jean, along with a few of the local ladies would always ensure that tummies were full, and that beautiful craftsmanship was in place. Jean was also a non-operational member of the brigade, often answering the FRS calls in the early days.

Bob was the prime organiser behind the large Fire Brigade Balls held in the local hall back in the day, which raised much needed money to pay for advances in the brigade.

In fact, he used to take at least a week of his own annual leave off work each year to attend to this specific task, with his family members dispatched by train to places as far as Richmond to get decorations and so on.

The way the Toolangi brigade emerged from being a very small and at times derided bush outfit, to a well-equipped and professional brigade during the latter 1970’s, can all be attributed to the involvement that Bob has had over the years.

“His legacy will live on through those that knew him, the strawberry runner scheme, through the incredible contribution to the fire brigade and the many books he wrote on the history of the local areas, organisations and features,” Ms Hartog said.

“Losing a member of the brigade is like losing a family member; and losing a founding member is truly the closing of a chapter of the brigade’s history.”

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Blood Vessel is a chilling Australian horror film that treads familiar monsterfeature ground with finesse and strong character depth.

Lost at sea during World War II, a motley crew of Allied personnel board a seemingly-abandoned Nazi minesweeper, only to unleash its macabre cargo.

Blood Vessel has phenomenal tension, with our and the characters’ dread steadily rising as they explore the ghost ship and uncover more of its dark history. Gloomy lighting and claustrophobic, grimy sets enhance the unease.

Some of the dialogue and acting feels slightly awkward, but the stylised characters still bond or clash in engaging ways. The narrative contains some effective foreshadowing, as backstory and personal items return meaningfully later in the plot.

The supernatural creatures are rendered through remarkably lifelike prosthetics, and convey extreme presence and menace even when confined to a single location. Alyssa Sutherland and Alex Cooke deliver harrowing performances as strong-willed people struggling against the creatures’ insidious control, both physical and mental.

The action is the one weak link in the production: the brief scuffles are gory and convey the characters’ determination, but are shot too close for the viewer to tell what’s going on.

Blood Vessel is a tense, well-written horror film, and is available on DVD and iTunes.

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YA R R A R A N G E S Support is available There are many organisations throughout Yarra Ranges dedicated to providing support to people when they need it. If you need a little bit of help during this challenging time, visit our website to ind a support organisation near you.

Support services include: Food relief Housing support Disability support Mental health support Support for people experiencing domestic violence Social support and more

Visit yrc.vic.gov.au/covidsupport

Adoption of 2020-21 Council Action Plan and Budget At its meeting held on Tuesday 11 August 2020 Yarra Ranges Council adopted its Council Action Plan 202021, the proposed Budget 2020-21 (including the Capital Expenditure Program) and the Long Term Financial Plan 2020-21 to 2029-30.

These documents outline the key projects and goals to help guide the community’s recovery from COVID-19.

Copies of the documents are available on Council’s website yrc.vic.gov.au/budget or can be mailed out on request by contacting 1300 368 333.

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If you’d like to support these organisations inancially or by volunteering your time, visit yrc.vic.gov.au/covidhelp

Create your own haiku to share your experience during COVID-19 – from moments of stillness to leeting observations. We will publish your haiku in our ‘Still Life’ online gallery.

Developing the next Council Plan 2021-25

A haiku is an elegant form of unrhymed Japanese poetry, consisting of three lines.

Yarra Ranges Council will soon begin work on the next four year Council Plan that will guide council’s future planning and service delivery through to 2025.

Lia Hills, a writer living and working in the Yarra Ranges, has produced an instructional video about how to capture your experience of this time through haiku.

We would love you to be a part of creating this plan.

With your help, we can make sure we continue to address key issues and priorities to deliver the right services to the community for years to come.

Watch the video on our website to ind out how to write your own wonderful poem.

We will be running surveys, holding workshops, listening to people and using all that we learn from you to create the plan.

Join the Active Living Campaign

If you want to join us in creating the next Council Plan, please let us know by providing your contact details.

Your name and an email address is all we need to make sure your voice is heard.

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During Stage 4 lockdown, physical activity is more important than ever, especially for your mental and physical health.

We want you to share where you are walking, riding or running within Yarra Ranges Council.

We will contact you with a quick survey to start with, and then offer you opportunities to join future engagement activities over the next ten months if you wish.

Post a photo of yourself getting your hour of exercise each day within your 5km area. Whether it’s exercising on your favourite trail or just around your local streets – just make sure you’re following Stage 4 restrictions.

We will also keep you informed on the development of the council plan and give you opportunity to comment on the direction and content of the plan.

How to enter 1. Post a photo on Facebook or Instagram showing where you like to exercise in your local area 2. Tag @yrcouncil and #activelivingyarraranges on your post 3. Post a photo before Monday 21 September 2020 to go in to the draw to win one of three prizes.

Yarra Ranges Council needs your help to make sure that the next council plan is one we can create and deliver together.

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Keep those limbs moving What is the best way to exercise from home during Stage 4? Walking, running, cycling, yoga, home workout ... the options are not the problem, often the motivation and lack of clear goals are.

Enough has been said about the physical and mental benefits of exercise during the current restrictions, so let’s help you get started.

Walking has a lot going for it. Nothing clears the head like a brisk walk after being cooped up all day, and it turns out that the stress reduction aspects of walking are enhanced by walking through nature, whether it be a forest walk or a secluded track. Walking is also great for people suffering from osteoarthritis of knees, hips or lower backs, as well as those with or at risk of bone density problems, and good for the cardiovascular system to help prevent heart diseases, Type 2 diabetes and a range of other lifestyle diseases that we are at high risk from in the developed world.

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Physiotherapist, Dandenong Ranges Physio, Olinda The World Health Organisation recommends at least thirty minutes of daily walking for adults of all ages. Aim to walk at a brisk pace, enough to raise your heart rate a little but so that you can still hold a conversation.

And evidence shows that blocks of 10 minutes three times daily are as beneficial as one block of 30 minutes.

If you are lacking inspiration remember that Einstein discovered a solution to his theory of relativity whilst walking to work, and Beethoven started humming the lead melody for his Fifth Symphony on one of his daily brisk walks. So there are no excuses!

Adding in a higher intensity component is another great way to improve cardiovascular benefits of exercise, as well as further improving mood and reducing stress levels.

This could be jogging, cycling or a workout at home. But remember, non-weight bearing exercise such as cycling or a workout should not replace a weight bearing exercise like walking for those with knee and hip osteoarthritis. Resistance training is also a great way to stave off bone density problems, and there is a bulk of evidence to say that resistance workouts done properly are better for general health, including the cardiovascular system, than walking, jogging, swimming or cycling alone.

Home workouts are perhaps the most in fashion exercise fad worldwide this year. Remember to have a clear purpose for your workouts. Start with achievable exercises that don’t cause pain, start with general 2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions dosages, and remember it’s completely normal to feel sore in the days following. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is worse between three to five days post exercise, and is a natural response to strength training initially. The best treatment for this is doing the same exercise again within that three to five day window, but at a slightly reduced intensity. Other soft tissue treatments like massage, stretching, heatpacks and dry needling can also assist.

For basic and free strength, pilates and yoga workouts training, go to our website video page, www.formandpractice.com.au/videos.

Take a risk and accept the reality of today’s journey Focal Point C.S.Lewis, of whom I’m a fan, spoke in his book, The Four Loves, of some things that we never think of when falling in love, like, failure, disappointment and pain.

He said, “To love at all is to be vulnerable”…

“Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken”.

In no way was he advocating that we should shun ‘love’ or hesitate to enter the field for fear of the above. Yet if we proceed and things don’t go well, we can either deny what caused it, or take the risk of making it right.

So in the light of the Covid-19 journey we can deny what is happening in our world and our lives, or we can risk facing reality, and do what we can to work together to face the giant.

The best of loves and relationships have their ups and downs, but that shouldn’t stop us from striving for good outcomes.

Denial is normally the first emotion we feel in any loss. “This can’t be happening”, “Who

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would have thought this could happen to me?”, “Why didn’t I see it coming?”, “Why didn’t I do this or that to prevent it?”

When hit by this fast moving Covid train, and so hard, the pain has caused many of us to ask those denial questions.

There has been a study done recently on the longevity of life, varying accordingly as to whether the person is an optimist or a pessimist.

The optimist is likely to take risks to believe in a future and see this pandemic, e.g., from a glass half full perspective. The optimist is likely to change the above comments to, “This is happening right now, but it will pass”, “I guess I am as vulnerable as anyone to get it, so that’s not a surprise”. “How could one have seen it coming anyway?”, and (If they didn’t contribute to the pandemic), “It is here so we will do the best we can”.

I’m suggesting we take the risk and face the reality of where we are right now, in stage four, with a six week lock down that has seen us all with facemasks and thousands of us laid off work. For some, our businesses have closed.

However, reality also says that we still have to be vigilant - stay home except for essentials, sanitize, and seek medical or mental health help if it is all getting too much.

One sad risk of facing it is seen in the hor-

rible statistics of those taking their own lives.

As of 26 July, these types of deaths have increased seven fold, especially among men.

Guys get help - you can avoid the train on your personal tracks. Your doctor can refer you to a good counsellor, using a government, subsidized care plan - 20 visits per year now instead of 10.

For those of you who read my article last month, I ask, “How is your ‘winter of discontent’ going? Are you working on some life structures that build hope?

The most prolific writer in the Bible’s New Testament, St Paul, described ‘hope’ in a letter to friends, linking it to ‘faith’. He said, “Faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we do not see”.

So sit tight, buckle in and hope in faith.

Graeme Dawson, Community Chaplain.

OPINION Thank you Star Mail I live in Seville and am so pleased that you are continuing to publish your Star Mail, there is so much to read...way more than when the ‘opposition’ was still going!

Thanks so much for keeping us informed and amused. I do hope that you can continue to publish. I guess one way to help is to support your sponsors and advertisers. Well done.

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Portraits on the porch Yarra Ranges photographer Suzanne Phoenix recently released her second stage of ‘Isolation Portraits’ showing a glimpse of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic restrictions for people in the Upper Yarra Valley.

Over 60 households are now featured in two self published magazines along with their own written response of their isolation experience.

Earlier this month Star Mail shared the story behind the project and now here are more Yarra Valley residents captured by Ms Phoenix prior to Victoria’s second round of lockdown restrictions.

To view more of Ms Phoenix’s work, visit: https://www.suzannephoenix.com.au

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Forestry experts testify By freelance reporter Philip Hopkins The devastating bushfires of recent years are largely the result of the states and territories not following Commonwealth fire management policy that conforms with United Nations guidelines.

Also, there is a need to understand the specialist skills needed to fight forest fires and in-

vest in year-round land management.

Those were key points made by two of Victoria’s most senior and experienced forestry experts, Gary Morgan and Ewan Waller, to the Federal Government’s Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements (Bushfire) on 6 July.

Mr Morgan and Mr Waller were both Chief Fire Officer for Victoria’s Department of Sus-

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By Jed Lanyon Healesville’s Grand Hotel has fitted out the pub’s exterior with several posters in a bid to lift community spirit.

Pedestrians and drivers passing the iconic hotel can easily spot the signage, which has been created by locals to share messages of support for those doing it tough.

Healesville resident and pub-goer Kersten Gentle said the idea came from her daughter Nikita, who pitched the idea to the business owners of the hotel.

“We recognised how community minded Lisa and Tom are and my daughter said, ‘why don’t we do some posters to brighten up the place as people are walking’ and the response from people has been amazing,” Ms Gentle said.

“This town has gone through a lot in the past and I know that if the community comes together now, we will make sure that everyone gets through this. And that’s what these posters are about; making sure that everyone comes through the other end of this pandemic.”

Business owner Lisa McKay-Campbell invites locals to design their own A2 posters to display across the pub as they enlist the services of Breen Printing to create their positive posters. Relatives of Ms McKay-Campbell, who were in Mallacoota at the time of the recent bushfires were involved in a similar feat paying respects to the nation’s firefighters.

The idea initially started as a home-schooling art class activity but is now open for people of all ages with time to spare in isolation.

“One of the biggest problems with the pandemic is the effect on people’s mental health, so if these posters can put a smile on someone’s face then the Grand is doing a good job ...

To me this is the perfect canvas for our town,” Ms Gentle said.

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Business owners Tom and Lisa with kids Levi and Maeve. 208350 customers would share that the brief interaction with the hotel’s staff would be the only human contact they receive for the day.

The Grand Hotel is now operating a drivethrough takeaway meal service for locals looking for a restaurant quality meal without having to leave the comfort of their car.

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dinarily done ... It’s the only thing we can really do,” Ms McKay-Campbell said.

“You drive through the bottle shop and they pass it to you through the car window. You can literally come through in your pyjamas.”

As part of their takeaway menu, the hotel has also started cooking regular Sunday roasts for customers.

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Those keen to have their artwork displayed can drop off the poster to the Grand Hotel’s bottle shop or contact: grandcommunityspirit@gmail.com.

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Mr Waller, who has worked in fire management for about 40 years, now consults on forest fire and forest management, and runs his East Gippsland farm near Dargo.

Mr Morgan, from Ballarat, was also chief executive of the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre from 2007-2014 and is now chairman of the Forest Fire Management Committee of the Institute of Foresters of Australia (IFA).

As chief fire officers, both men, who represented the IFA at the Royal Commission, were also chairmen of the Forest Fire Management Group (FFMG).

Mr Waller explained that FFMG was formed under the Council of Australian Governments (COAG), focussing on land management and forest fire management in Australia and New Zealand. It fed into the COAG process and advised ministers and governments on the right approach.

FFMG members came from national parks, state forest and plantations, and included researchers - the CSIRO, Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC and the University of Melbourne.

Mr Morgan said the FFMG provided forest expertise to the Commonwealth. It produced, on behalf of COAG, the National Bushfire Management Policy Statement for Forest and Range Lands in 2011-12.

Through the Government, this information was passed on to the United Nations, the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation and the FAO Committee of Forestry. (The national policy statement has 14 policy goals, including: appropriate fire regimes - planned and managed fire can reduce the scale and magnitude of bushfires; balancing the environmental impacts of fire; and promoting indigenous people’s use of fire).

Mr Morgan said FFMG also produced the Fire Management Voluntary Guidelines, which conform with the UN voluntary guidelines.

This, allied with the national bushfire management policy and Victoria’s code of practice, constituted good forest and land management for state forests, national parks and Crown land.

“If people in each of the states and territories were able to enact the policy statement and put that into their land management plans, then we wouldn’t have the fires that we currently have now,” he told the commission.

“The arguments have all been had about what’s necessary.”

Mr Waller agreed; the fire strategy produced by the Forest Fire Management Group was an excellent document. “It should be ... the ready reference for all fire management across Australia, and unfortunately it’s not ... It hasn’t been picked up and used. Even though it was signed off and agreed and this is the direction

we will take, it hasn’t been applied as it should be applied,” he told the commission.

Counsel Assisting the Commission, Ms A Spies, questioned Mr Morgan on the AFI’s submission that referred to the different skills for fire suppression - urban, rural and forest.

Mr Morgan said urban firefighters had to get to a fire very quickly, pumping water out of the pumps and hydrants onto the fires - in addition, using foams or retardants. In rural areas, “we’re fortunate to have the volunteers that we do”, using huge resources quickly to smother out grass fires and other running fires.

In contrast, forest fire fuels were not buildings and grasslands. “Forest fires have not only standing trees, they have the shrub layer ... and the litter that’s on the ground as well,” he said.

“And we often see aircraft bombing fires, and people think that’s putting the fire out. It doesn’t put the fire out. It does require a lot of work on the ground to get down to mineral earth where the fire is actually stopped from moving.”

Mr Morgan said the red material coming out of the air tankers slowed the fire over time.

“But it’s the hard work, which most people do not see”, he said - building breaks to separate the fuels from the ground - “so that the fire does not burn over it”.

The higher intensity the fire, the greater the break had to be. “And that’s why we often use roads and tracks and burn-backs so that we have a bigger fire break, fuel break,” he said.

Regarding the different skills needed, Mr Morgan said land managers were not just fighting fires, but dealing with all year-round maintenance.

“They’re out there doing the roads and the tracks - they’re building up the knowledge of where they would be able to put in fires. They do their prescribed burnings which reduce fuels. They do burning for ecological purposes and they do high intensity burning, so they get a better understanding about fires and fire behaviour,” he said.

Mr Morgan said the knowledge built up developed skills to put out fires using bulldozers and other machinery, not water. That was followed by rehabilitation and regeneration.

“They’re involved the whole way through ... an urban firefighter with an urban tanker is going to be no good 200 kilometres away from the nearest hydrant,” he said.

“You’ve got to be with the right equipment, the right personal protective gear, and being able to perform under these arduous conditions.”

Mr Waller said lead managers worried about putting people into the bush, particularly in the tall timber, without proper skills. All were conscious of the “real skill set to be able work safely in the bush, to look after yourself and look after your mates”, he said. mailcommunity.com.au

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What was Stalin’s irst name?

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BEAUTIFUL ‘BUNYA PARK’ ‘BUNYA PARK’ comprises 68.7 acres of exceptionally picturesque country, elevated yet all gently rolling and improved pastures with shade trees and beautiful views down the Yarra Valley.

A versatile property suited to equestrian use, fattening and breeding cattle and other livestock, self sufficiency in growing your own vegetables and home orchard, perhaps planting a small vineyard.

The spacious, quality built and appointed brick residence, has an entrance hall, 3 living areas including a large rumpus room and a formal lounge with a welcoming open fire place, 3 double bedrooms which all open onto the gardens, ensuite and family bathroom with marble floors and finishes.

The highly functional kitchen is equipped with Gaggenau appliances.

The north facing family room overlooks the inground pool and surrounding outdoor living and entertaining area.

There is a long gallery passageway, tall vaulted and timber lined ceilings in the living areas and in-slab hydronic heating.

Mature trees and low maintenance lawn and garden surrounds. The property also boasts classic wrought iron security entrance gates, a tree lined driveway with post and rail side fences and detached 4 car garage.

The stunning setting is within 8 minutes drive of Coldstream and Wandin North

townships. The school bus passes, and it is commuting distance to the city. Central to all the major equestrian centres and attractions of the Yarra Valley. Frontage to Gruyere Road and Killara Road plus side road access.

The historic landmark property has a fascinating connection to Phar Lap. There are 100 year old approx. timber stables, stallion box, foaling room and out buildings, all preserved and maintained for continual use.

The stables include a tack room, 8 boxes, feed room with original wooden feed bins, double doors at either end to allow for cooling summer breezes. Professional standard 60m x 25m covered riding arena with sprinkler system and low impact surface, bordered on

2 sides by majestic Pin Oaks.

New 6 bay high clearance steel machinery shed with enclosed workshop and concrete floor. Hay shed. Stockyards with crush and loading ramp. There are four paddocks including nine one acre paddocks, all watered, with laneway access, 2 dams and pumping system and abundant tank storage. Established for ease of operation with all paddocks viewable from the house surrounds.

‘Bunya Park’ offers a sense of rural calm, privacy and achievement.

Selling inconjunction with Elders Real Estate Melbourne. Call Anthony Stevens on 0417 822 356. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 52-54 Gruyere Road, Gruyere 3770 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: Expressions of interest Inspect: Contact the agent Contact: VAL NICHOLS REAL ESTATE 97391155 MOBILE 0428 534 434

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ELITE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY WITH INGROUND POOL PICTURESQUE landscaped gardens and sophisticated interior design couple to create this elite property. Centrally situated near Upwey township and transport, yet providing a private, tucked away feeling, this is a slice of Hills living not to be missed.

With sealed circular drive, double carport with storeroom, and established gardens with rainforest boardwalk, rock walls, and sandstone pathways, this property makes a lasting impression. From this stunning start, the elegant residence then reveals it is a showcase of superior indoor-outdoor design.

With decks on each level, Tuscan-inspired courtyard, and solar-heated, inground pool with resort feel and vista views, those who love to entertain will be enamoured.

At the heart of this home, the gourmet kitchen with freestanding cooker anchors the open concept meals area and family room with Sydney Bluegum flooring and beautiful outlooks from the upper level

HEALESVILLE 244a Maroondah Highway MODERN OFFICE SPACE TO LEASE LOCATED IN THE BUSY WEST END OF TOWN AREA 127m2 APPROX. OFF STREET PARKING WITH WHEEL CHAIR ACCESS EXCELLENT REAR ACCESS RENT $2066.11 PLUS OUTGOINGS AND GST AVAILABLE AVAILABLE NOW FROM 1st OCTOBER 2019 CONTACT MARK GUNTHER FOR MORE DETAILS INSPECT STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT

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deck. Accompanied by a formal dining area and lounge with open fireplace, there is abundant room to grow. The home office has French doors and the main bedroom has a spa ensuite and walk-in robe on this upper level, ensuring space for quiet from busy family life has been provided.

On the lower level, generous family bedrooms and a modern bathroom frame the fabulous rumpus with private undercover deck.

Idyllically located at the gateway to the serene Dandenong Ranges, yet walking distance to Upwey’s village, schools and train station to get you on your way to Melbourne, this prestigious property offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and convenience.

If you want to relax in luxury and feel like you’re on holidays everyday then be quick to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity, call Sam to discuss today! ●

HOME ESSENTIALS www.markgunther.com.au PH: 03 5962 3030 | FAX: 03 5962 2599 189 Maroondah Highway, Healesville, VIC 3777 12455630-CG31-20

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Address: 54 Ternes Road, UPWEY 3158 Price: $1,320,000 - $1,450,000 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage, 1 study Inspect: Contact the agent Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE 9754 6888 mailcommunity.com.au

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Prominent position at the entrance to the township. Picturesque setting, gentle rise, majority cleared with scattered shade trees, adjoins a bushland reserve at the rear. Zoned Low Density Residential. A short drive to the shops and cafes, walk to the local convenience store, central to a selection of the Yarra Valley’s finest wineries and restaurants. One of the very few vacant lots of this size remaining in the township area.

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Crews will be supported by staff from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water and VicForests who have a fire role in addition to their normal duties. “These roles will help deliver our Safer Together program and ensure we work with regional communities to deliver the best outcomes for the community,� Ms Devenish said.

Employment is full-time for a period of up to 26 weeks, generally running between November and April.

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Great-uncle of Pia, Leila, Millie and Isabel.

A devoted environmentalist who quietly contributed much to his local community.

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This year’s election will take place in October, with the enrollment deadline at 4pm on 28 August.

Elections will be conducted by postal voting only due to Covid-19.

Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately encouraged eligible voters to get involved. “If you’re 18 or over and you live in or pay rates to a Victorian council, enrol and have your say on the future of your local council,� he said.

Anyone on the state electoral roll for their current address is automatically enrolled for these elections.

There are also additional enrolment categories for non-resident owners, occupiers, company nominees and nonAustralian citizens who pay rates. People in these categories should contact their local council for further information.

This year’s Victorian council elections will be the state’s largest single election program, with a predicted 4.5 million voters and over 2,000 candidates participating in elections across 76 councils.

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Forest Fire Management Victoria is now recruiting for project firefighters (PFF) in the Yarra Ranges.

Deputy chief fire officer Shannon Devenish said firefighters would play an important role in keeping their communities safe this upcoming bushfire season. “Now more than ever, people understand how vital our project firefighters are in protecting their communities and the environment,� she said. “We’re looking for people of all walks of life and backgrounds to join Forest Fire Management Victoria over the summer season, to help us with bushfire prevention and suppression in Melbourne’s parks and forests.

There are numerous positions available for general firefighters and fire support officers.

Positions have also been identified for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. “Project firefighters are on the frontline fighting bushfires, conducting planned burns, managing roadside vegetation, maintaining access to fire trails and roads and supporting other emergency work,� Ms Devenish said. “No two days are the same, and this is a great opportunity to learn new skills and be part of a diverse and inclusive team that helps protect the Melbourne community. “Successful recruits receive comprehensive training and get the opportunity to work with experienced personnel from a range of fire management agencies. Many past PFFs have gone on to rewarding careers in permanent roles within the department.�

Project firefighters are based at more than 80 locations throughout the state, adding to the existing workforce of 300 firefighters currently on three-year contracts.

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Stumps for YVCA merger

By Jed Lanyon The Yarra Valley Cricket Association will merge with the Ringwood and District Cricket Association in a move that will alter the sport in the Yarra Valley and the 114 year old association.

YVCA president David Peel told Star Mail that cricket had been diminishing in the Yarra Valley for quite some time and that it was no longer a growth area for the sport.

“In the current economic times, we’ve found that people who live in the Yarra Valley in the 18-26 age bracket are now working a six day week meaning saturday cricket is being lost to them,” Peel said.

“We have used methods to try and retain teams but they haven’t worked, so we approached our neighbours in the RDCA for assistance to put together programs to help Yarra Valley clubs have a sustainable future.”

While Peel said he wished a merger wouldn’t have taken place, he acknowledged it was the best move for the future of cricket in the region.

“We need options for Yarra Valley cricket to survive and this was the best course of action to execute that we thought would be appropriate.

“It’s not a situation that anyone wanted to occur, not for the YVCA or the RDCA. We’d like to be a stand alone association and to prosper, but given the feedback we’ve received over the last few years, it just wasn’t a viable option any longer.”

Peel estimated that the YVCA could have continued to lose clubs year after year and may not have existed in just five years.

“We had to swallow our pride a bit. We’ve got a healthy competition on our boundary and we’ve got enough funding within our own organisation to allow clubs to prosper. As responsible managers for cricket in the area, we made the hard decision to explore that option (a merger).”

On 27 July, the YVCA collective voted in favour of amalgamating with the RDCA. Then on 5 August, RDCA held a special general meeting

to vote in acceptance of the proposal.

The YVCA first formed in 1906 as the Lilydale Cricket Association, then as the Lilydale and District Cricket association, prior to the YVCA name change in 1939.

Despite the sadness around the announcement, Peel opted to take a positive outlook on the future for cricket in the Yarra Valley, while ensuring that the history of the YVCA would not be lost.

“There will be cricket played in the Yarra Valley going forward.”

Peel said that stronger YVCA clubs can enter into RDCA Shield Grade for the upcoming cricket season, while a ‘Yarra Valley zone’ would be set up for other clubs who could potentially play against RDCA clubs on the Yarra Valley’s boundary such as Montrose, Mooroolbark, Mount Evelyn and Chirnside Park.

“That Yarra Valley zone will retain the Yarra Valley name and the DJ Strachan Shield and RA Finger Trophy will remain.

“Throughout the whole process, all of the

Yarra Valley history and what we honour was taken into consideration. It’s not a takeover but a mutually beneficial program.

“All the medals we honour people with in the juniors and seniors will be retained and if your name is on the Shield, it will always be on the Shield.”

Keep the kids active in home schooling With junior community sport cancelled or postponed once again because of stage 4 Covid restrictions, it’s important to keep kids active at home.

But with so much remote learning to fit into one day, it’s easy to overlook one of the most important aspects of the curriculum: physical education.

But PE at home doesn’t have to be stuffy and regulated. Consider slipping it in as part of the day and you’ll be well on your way to ticking those education boxes!

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a bit of fun into the routine. PE doesn’t just have to be a class game of cricket or following the provided curriculum in regimented steps. Homeschooling allows for a certain amount of creativity (especially the second time around!) Invent games for your kids or make it competitive: who can jump the highest? Who can run the furthest? What’s the latest crazy TikTok dance routine - see what the kids can do with it! Think about what games and sports your kids prefer and encourage them to keep those up. Older children, for example, might like to go for a bike ride or run. For younger kids, break out the chalk and draw some hopscotch on the pavement outside for an outside-the-box activity. Don’t forget to use what the school has provided.

They will have ideas and suggestions for you

and there will, of course, be certain tasks the students need to complete, but that’s no excuse for a boring lesson.

MAKE IT INCIDENTAL Your kids are used to going out at lunch and burning off some steam. Don’t let them become couch potatoes just because they’re learning from home. Schedule lunch time in for a consistent o’clock each day and make that the time you head outside. If there’s nothing prepared for lunch, get the kids to jump on their scooters or bikes and head to the shops - not only does this ensure they get their physical activity quote up for the day, but it doubles as an excuse to get some chores done! You can even use PE to break up the day. Finished that maths task? Celebrate with 20 star jumps to get the blood pumping

Think outside the box when it comes to PE. before you get back into the books.

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