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Circus stranded

By Romy Stephens Not-for-profit groups from the Dandenong Ranges have joined forces to support a circus that’s been stuck on-site since March due to Covid-19.

Circus Royale has been unable to leave its Dorset Road location in Bayswater due to the numerous lockdowns that have hit Melbourne this year.

The Western Australian-based circus did not have time to relocate before Stage 4 restrictions, nor has it had any applications to return home approved.

“As with the initial lockdown, we were concerned we didn’t have time to move,” circus owner and ringmaster Damian Syred said.

“We didn’t want to be split up so we asked the landowner if we could stay here and we’ve been here ever since.”

The Bayswater site has now been home to the circus’ performers and animals for about six months.

“We have about 33 people on-site, 22 are international performers that haven’t been able to return back to their countries for various reasons,” Mr Syred said.

“The company has been providing food and living expenses for everybody. We’ve been selling vehicles and equipment to pay for some expenses.

“Luckily there have been quite a few locals that have been very supportive and providing us food.”

Numerous groups from the Dandenong Ranges and beyond are among those providing food and supplies.

The manager of the Dandenong Ranges Taxi Service, Garry Abbott, first stumbled across the circus’ story, before approaching Sue Brown from Tecoma Uniting Church for help.

Shortly after, groups such as the Upwey Belgrave RSL, The Philanthropic Collective, Hope

Circus Royale owner and ringmaster Damian Syred. 214490 in the Hills Christian Church, ADRA Cafe, Holy Fools and Koobor Care were also lending a helping hand.

Mr Abbott now takes a maxi taxi load of supplies down every week.

Ms Brown said it had been a “real team effort” to continue delivering food for the past six weeks.

“We pack what we can. Sometimes it’s been two or more times a week that we’ve done a load, it depends on what we’ve had donated,” she said.

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“It’s been really rewarding to see everyone working together for such a great cause.

“It has showcased how the Yarra Ranges Emergency Relief Network is working. It’s just one example of what we’ve managed to achieve by working together across the network.

“It really has shown we are all in it together and we’re all networking and heping where we can.”

Despite being unable to perform and earn an income, life hasn’t stopped for Circus Royale, with finances still needing to be paid.

“As well as buying food and paying for the living costs for the staff we still have to pay rent on the location, we have a generator running for power so we’re buying diesel for that,” he said.

“It still costs us about $10,000 to $11,000 a week just on the bare essentials.

“We ended up opening our canteen on weekends to get some income coming but obviously because of Stage 4 we had to close that again.”

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Sandi’s world of crime

By Romy Stephens Sandi Wallace is one of those rare cases where a childhood dream came true.

“I was about 6-years-old when I first became addicted to reading crime. That’s about when I started dreaming about being a crime writer,” Ms Wallace said.

“Roll forward a few decades and that’s when I started to get published as a crime writer.”

The Mount Dandenong author is now “living the dream” as an award-winning crime writer who has recently published her sixth book.

Black Cloud is Ms Wallace’s fourth contemporary rural crime thriller. It explores the shattering outcome of a routine police welfare check at a farm in the small community of Korweinguboora.

The novel can be enjoyed as a standalone or as part of the series starring Melbourne journalist Georgie Harvey and Daylesford cop John Franklin.

Ms Wallace said there were two main factors that inspired the book.

“What led me to write this is firstly being a lifetime addict of reading crime fiction, my first inspiration is to write a gripping crime book,” she said.

“My second inspiration is, there will always be a book or a story that I feel like I need to write at that time and it will be a real life issue.

“I wanted to write about the dangers for emergency workers...It’s very relevant, very sadly, with what happened with that terrible incident on the freeway earlier this year.

“It’s relevant, it’s tragic and it really does have a huge effect on many people.”

Ms Wallace has lived in the Dandenong Ranges for 16 years and refers to the local environment as her muse.

“There’s no better place to write...It’s a beautiful place to be immersed with all this

Sandi Wallace’s Black Cloud.

Mount Dandenong author Sandi Wallace with her latest crime thriller, Black Cloud. nature and get on with creating,” Ms Wallace said.

“There’s not a lot of actual crime to focus on ... But at the same time there’s that sense of really knowing a small community and how they can pull together.

“That sort of stuff translates really well to the sort of things I’m writing about.”

Ms Wallace said there were numerous aspects of Black Cloud that locals within the Dandenong Ranges could relate to.

“The people in Korweinguboora and the environment are somewhat similar to our area in the hills and the foothills,” she said.

“Korweinguboora is very green and clean.

They have great rainfall, it’s edged by forests so

it’s got the beauty and the danger that we have in this area.

“The local audience will also be able to understand and relate to the characters.”

Black Cloud follows Ms Wallace’s books Tell Me Why (winner of the 2015 Davitt Award Readers’ Choice and shortlisted for the 2015 Davitt Award Best Debut), Dead Again and Into the Fog. She has also won numerous prizes for her short crime fiction, including several Scarlet Stiletto Awards.

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Living in fear from trees

By Romy Stephens

The damage to Mr Grundy’s new carport.

Colleen and Allan stand in their destroyed kitchen. 214586 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS tion for works if required.”

Mr Grundy has had plenty of bad luck with trees in recent years.

In 2016, a tree that fell onto his home cost just over $240,000 in damages and took two years to rectify.

Mr Grundy had recently rebuilt his carport, which was destroyed by the tree that fell during last month’s storm.

He said he likely wouldn’t have survived if it weren’t for the carport.

“I was out on the back veranda, right near where the tree came down. If the carport wasn’t there I probably would have been crushed,” Mr Grundy said.

“The power had already failed, if it hadn’t my wife would have been in the kitchen preparing dinner when the kitchen roof collapsed.

“We’re lucky. We’ve been through a hell of an ordeal but we’re also lucky that we got out of it, physically scott-free.

“We live in fear to be quite honest...At present we can’t live in the house. Luckily we have a bungalow type cottage in the house. It will be quite some time before we can get back into the house.”

The Mount Evelyn resident will now turn his attention to assessing other neighbouring trees that he said also posed a risk to his property.

Allan and Colleen have had temporary works done to seal and support their kitchen roof.

Mr Grundy stands in front of the tall gum tree on his nature strip, before it was removed.

Wind blows towering trees that surround Mr Grundy’s property.

But he said he mainly wanted to share his story to help Yarra Ranges Council and other relevant authorities better understand the risks trees posed.

“The shire, all responsible authorities have to realise the impact that these events have on people’s lives,” Mr Grundy said.

“Our weather patterns are getting worse and worse. We all know that extreme wind, extreme heat extreme, cold extremes, rain and weather patterns are rapidly becoming totally different.

“We’ve all got to realise that, not just responsible authorities but all of us.”

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A Mount Evelyn man has had an “absolutely horrendous” fortnight after a tree fell on his home and another dangerous tree near his property was removed.

During the severe storm event in the Yarra Ranges on 27 August, a neighbour’s tree toppled onto Allan and Colleen Grundy’s home, destroying their kitchen and new carport.

It was the second time a large tree had fallen on Mr Grundy’s house in four years.

One week later, Yarra Ranges Council removed a tree on the couple’s front nature strip, after Mr Grundy noticed the ground surrounding it was cracking during high winds.

“I’m talking 45-50 metres high, a massive tree,” Mr Grundy said.

“It would have totally demolished my house and I’m not exaggerating.

“I looked at the tree and, sure enough, the ground was cracking, it would have come down that night.”

Mr Grundy called the council about the tree for the eighth time on 3 September, after having complained about it seven times previously.

Mr Grundy said during that eighth phone call he had to be forceful, to the point where crews were finally sent to cut the tree down.

“I love the trees and I hate seeing them come down, but you have to use logic and reason when they are a threat to your lives and premises,” he said.

“It’s the healthy trees that do come down because they catch the wind. A dead tree without foliage does come down eventually, but usually not just by wind.

“I feel very very ill to put it mildly, I’m shaken up. I don’t want sympathy but I have a chronic heart condition, I don’t need all of this stuff.

“It’s just been absolutely horrendous.”

Yarra Ranges Council’s trees team coordinator, Paul Mechelen, said a large number of tree-related requests had been received since the severe storm event in late August.

He said requests had come predominantly from the southern Dandenongs and Mount Evelyn.

“Council’s Tree Policy states that trees are retained where possible. Healthy trees are usually only removed if they are part of an approved development or are causing other problems,” Mr Mechelen said.

“Council fully understands that last week’s storm and the continuing strong winds are causing a lot of anxiety for the community.

If residents have concerns about trees, they should contact us. We will inspect them promptly.”

Mr Mechelen said when trees were inspected, a qualified arborist compiled a full report.

“The arborist assesses the health and structure of the tree. The arborist also considers the area of risk, which is where the tree or branches would hit if they failed,” he said.

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‘No forgiveness’

By Mitchell Clarke A former Emerald Secondary College student who sexually abused his younger sister has been handed a suspended sentence.

The 31-year-old offender, who won’t be named to protect his victim’s identity, was sentenced in the County Court on 21 August, after pleading guilty to one charge of incest.

The charge dates back to an incident which took place in 2005, when the offender, who was 16 at the time, sexually abused his 14-year-old sister.

However, the court heard the offender began subjecting his sister to the sexual activity while living in a Cardinia Shire suburb between 1995 and 1999, when he was just six years old.

The nature of the offending was presented in court but is too graphic to report. It came to the attention of police after the victim told a friend when she was 17-years-old.

The prosecution said it was “clear” such offending had a very “significant and ongoing negative impact” on the victim.

Judge Susan Pullen said the victim suffered “at least 18 panic attacks a year” from the age of 11 to 18 and felt embarrassed that she couldn’t tell people why she was experiencing them because the reason was “just so disgusting”.

“The flashbacks she had of your offending have poisoned her life. She could not shake them off. Your offending had left her battling through life,” Judge Pullen said.

“The good things that happened in her childhood were tarnished by the horrible memories left by you. She did not have a family because of you, she did not have a childhood because of you. She would never be able to feel normal and she would never forgive you for any of it.”

The court heard the offender had been sexually abused by his older brother, but the

prosecution argued there was no evidence to draw a link between that abuse and his own offending.

Judge Pullen said the offending took place during a “severely dysfunctional upbringing” which led to the offender using cannabis and speed when he was 15-years-old.

She said he was admitted to a psychiatric hospital in 2011 after attempting to take his own life on multiple occasions.

Despite Judge Pullen stating the offender had indicated remorse for his actions, the court heard he sent a message to a family Facebook group in 2016 stating his sister was a s**t and a “disappointment to her mother”.

Judge Pullen sentenced the offender to two years imprisonment, which was suspended for three years.

She warned him that any punishable offence committed over the next three years would activate the term of imprisonment.

Soil spill A driver was taken to hospital on 7 September after his truck full of soil tipped on Hunter Road, Silvan.

Police said the driver claimed his truck tipped after a bee stung him up his nose.

The incident occured at the intersection of Hunter Road and Berry Road, forcing the closure of roads for a period of time.

Police said the load of soil was lost in a driveway and the driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

High wind warning Police are urging Yarra Ranges’ residents to be aware of high winds over the next couple of days as a cold front approaches on Monday 7 September.

Forecasters at The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) recorded winds of up to 98km/hr at Mount Hotham as of Monday morning. Winds were expected to reach between 90-100km/hr on Monday and possibly Tuesday morning.

BOM senior forecaster Tim Bolden said the cold front was bringing “a tight northerly pressure gradient to the state.”

“We will see a bit of a lull at low levels during the course of this afternoon (7 September) as the heating drives some mixing and generally eases things at the surface,” he said.

“But mountain areas are still likely to be seeing gusts in the 90-100km/hr mark.”

Police warned residents to remain vigilant with trees often falling down in the days following a high wind and rain event.

Denham Mumford.

Charge-and-warrant issued

The Mafeking Day parade on Castella Street, Lilydale, in 1900.

The oak tree planted to commemorate the relief of Mafeking.

‘Senseless damage’ to historical site

By Romy Stephens The Lilydale RSL is appealing for public assistance with the oldest war memorial plaque in the Yarra Ranges missing from Melba Park.

In 1900, the people of Lilydale commemorated the relief of Mafeking, a town besieged in South Africa during the Boer War, by planting an oak tree and placing a plaque on the iron guard around it.

According to the Lilydale and District Historical Society, the site was recently vandalised and the commemorative brass plaque has been taken.

Lilydale RSL vice president Terry Hickey urged those with information to come forward.

“Lilydale RSL is saddened and appalled by the senseless damage to the oldest and most sacred war memorial in the Yarra Ranges and one of the oldest in Victoria with the theft of the memorial plaque commemorating the Relief of Mafeking,” he said.

“Lilydale RSL is appealing for anyone who may have information that may assist in recovery of this most historically significant plaque to please contact the Lilydale Police on 9739 2300 immediately.”

The Siege of Mafeking saw a large Boer force cross into British Territory in South Africa and attack the town of Mafeking, three days after the Anglo-Boer War started.

In May 1900, a flying column of British cavalry arrived and relieved the town. mailcommunity.com.au

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Montrose man Denham Mumford.

A charge-and-warrant has been issued for the 29-year-old’s arrest for reckless exposure of a police officer to risk by driving.

The charge follows an incident where a male police officer sustained a hand injury after attempting to arrest Mumford in a black Holden Commodore in Vuegrande Rise, Montrose about 6.30pm on 31 August.

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

Mumford is known to frequent the Montrose area and may be travelling in a black Holden Commodore station wagon registration AML373.

Anyone who sights Mumford is urged to contact Triple Zero (000) and not approach him.

Anyone with 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.

Offensive act

The missing plaque that is part of the oldest war memorial in the Yarra Ranges.

When the news of the town’s relief was heard in Lilydale, local bells were rang and people gathered in the streets to celebrate.

The council announced that 24 May 1900 would be a day of celebrations known as Mafeking Day.

An English Oak was planted on 13 June, in what is now Melba Park, and called the Mafeking Tree.

A protective iron guard was placed around it and a special plaque commemorating the event was placed on the bars of the guard.

Detectives are investigating after a man allegedly performed an offensive act in Ferntree Gully earlier this month.

Investigators from Knox Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team have been told a male inappropriately exposed himself to a pair of 10-year-old girls along the Ferny Creek Bicycle Trail, near the Knox Regional Netball complex, at approximately 4.15pm on Wednesday 12 August.

The male is alleged to have appeared from behind a shelter wearing nothing but purple underpants while staring at the two girls.

Police have released a digital face image of the man in hope that he may be known to someone or they may have seen the incident take place.

He is perceived as being between 30-40 years old, average build, brown hair in a ponytail, a short beard and brown eyes.

At the time of the incident, he was allegedly wearing all dark clothing with purple underpants briefs.

The male police wish to speak to was also allegedly seen riding a black bike and had a black and white bicycle helmet with him.

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Projects to grow region

By Romy Stephens

A more challenging and expansive space for all ability levels will be created at the Upwey skatepark Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS with the influx of $150,000 towards its redevelopment. 214698

A top of the range sports pavilion, a skatepark upgrade and an eco-friendly energy project are coming to the Yarra Ranges.

The State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund will invest $2.5 million towards the Upwey Skatepark, the Kimberley Recreation Reserve in Chirnside Park and a new waste-toenergy project.

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A more challenging and expansive space for all ability levels will be created at the Upwey skatepark with the influx of $150,000 towards its redevelopment.

“The Upwey skatepark is already a popular facility and this upgrade will ensure that skaters of all abilities will be able to have a go,” Monbulk MP James Merlino said.

The funding will also see $1.85 million go towards the redevelopment and expansion of the sports pavilion at Kimberley Recreation Reserve in Chirnside Park. This development will include female-friendly changing rooms for local football, netball and cricket clubs as well as new community space.

Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing said the upgraded pavilion will be a valued addition to the region.

“It’s great that the Growing Suburbs Fund can support such varied and important projects - a top-quality pavilion will be great for sports in Chirnside Park,” she said.

Yarra Ranges Shire Council will also receive $500,000 for a new waste-to-energy project at the Coldstream Transfer Station.

The project will aim to produce more than 870 tonnes of sustainable fuel a year, reduce bushfire risk through disposal of potential woody fuel and improve air quality.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Richard Higgins said the Growing Suburbs Funding would turn the three projects from ideas into reality.

“We know that the community is looking forward to the time when it’s safe to ease restrictions, when playgrounds and skateparks reopen and, eventually, when community sport can resume,” he said.

“The Upwey Skatepark Redesign and the pavilion project at Kimberley Reserve will be fantastic projects for them to look forward to, reminding them that things will get back to normal one day.

“The waste-to-energy project in Coldstream will be vitally-important for reducing the amount of waste going to landfill, while also generating energy to reduce our running costs and our reliance on the grid.

“We can’t wait to share more details about these projects with the community, and for the day when we can share the finished results in person.”

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Firewood plan now in full spring

SORCHA will be performing in Keep It Live, which runs from 19-20 September.

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Local musics such as 12 Bar in Belgrave have been hit hard by Covid-19.

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Music to their ears

By Romy Stephens An online music festival is set to raise money for struggling musicians and venues in Belgrave over two days in September.

Keep It Live will feature two days of musical acts and workshops, with all proceeds going to the Belgrave music community.

Event organiser and musician Rachel Tattersall said she wanted to give back to the music community, which was struggling during Covid-19.

She said that since she first began performing at open mic nights last year, venues such as Sooki Lounge and 12 Bar had been vital for her development.

“I felt really supported and I think the community is super strong up there, especially between artists,” Ms Tattersall said.

“Before this, I was just writing songs in my room and I had never got up on stage and shared them with anyone. It forced me to become better as a musician.

“In the last year I have grown so much as a performer and it’s completely because of the open mics and the community.”

Ms Tattersall said she was disheartened to see how much of an impact Covid-19 had on local music venues.

“I saw the Sooki Lounge was closing down for a week because they were so stressed and overwhelmed by everything that’s happening with coronavirus,” she said.

“Twelve bar hasn’t been open since March because of coronavirus.

“That’s been a huge hit for them and that entire family.

“So the idea is to give 50 per cent (funds raised) to artists and 50 per cent to venues in Belgrave.”

SORCHA is a local artist that will be performing for Keep It Live. She began her eightyear career by performing at Emeralds Gemco mailcommunity.com.au

Residents across the Yarra Ranges can now collect firewood with the opening of the spring firewood collection season.

Designated firewood collection areas in state forests opened across Victoria on 1 September, allowing communities to gather wood for essential personal use.

All firewood collection activities must comply with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) coronavirus requirements.

According to the DHHS, firewood can be collected under Stage 4 provided it’s for essential heat and is done as close to home as possible.

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) deputy chief fire officer, Shannon Devenish said an increased demand for firewood this collection season was anticipated.

“However, due to a range of impacts including the coronavirus pandemic and last summer’s bushfires, it’s likely that demand will exceed supply in some areas of the region,” she said.

“More people working from home during winter has led to a significant increase in the amount of wood that has been burnt.

“As a result, we are urging people who rely on firewood for heating and cooking to consider all options, including purchasing firewood from local merchants selling legally obtained wood.”

Firewood can only be taken from designated collection areas in state forests during the spring collection season - 1 September-30 November, and there are limits to how much a person can collect.

“Designated firewood collection areas are selected based on the availability of firewood, community safety, and to protect sites of cultural and environmental significance,” Ms Devenish said.

“Collection limits include taking a maximum of two cubic metres per person per day and a maximum of 16 cubic metres per household per financial year.

“These limits are in place to prevent households stockpiling large volumes of firewood and denying others a supply.”

Some more rules over firewood collection, as released by FFMVic, include: The felling of trees and cutting of hollow logs is prohibited due to these providing critical habitat for a wide variety of native species.

Firewood collected from public land is for personal use only and cannot be sold.

Firewood collection from roadsides is managed by Local Government Agencies and usually requires a permit.

Residents are encouraged to contact their local councils directly for further details.

Authorised officers patrol parks, forests and reserves to ensure people are doing the right thing.

Under the Forest Act 1958, people who collect firewood outside designated collection areas or seasons, or take more than the maximum allowable amounts can face fines of up to $8,261, or a maximum penalty of one-year imprisonment or both, if the matter proceeds to court.

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Proceeds from Keep It Live will go to local musicians and venues, such as Sooki Lounge, in Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Belgrave. 208093 Theatre, acting in musicals and singing at their open mic nights.

Before Covid-19, she would perform at 12 Bar’s open mic nights weekly.

“These venues bring people from all over the place together to share their love for music,” she said.

“Being able to perform live is an amazing experience and really helps you grow as an artist, getting to meet new people and share your story.”

SORCHA said she hoped Keep It Live would also help spread awareness of the impact Covid-19 has had on some musicians and venues.

“Not all artists have access to recording software or platforms where they can share their music unless it’s live, and venues are unable to be open during this time which I can only imagine the stress that’s put on their busi-

nesses,” she said.

Lili-Violet is another local artist that’s getting involved in the festival. She said Keep It Live was a fantastic opportunity for music lovers.

“I hope they just have a good time in general, it’s hard that we can’t have a venue,” she said.

“But I hope people can take the positive out of it. They’ll have access to all the musicians and workshops over the two days....None of the musicians sound like each other, we all have unique genres and types.

Keep It Live will be held from 19-20 September.

Tickets are now available for purchase, $10, via https://www.trybooking.com/BLAJB. For updates, follow Keep It Live Festival on Facebook.

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The spring season closes on 30 November. Further information, including interactive online maps, are available at www.ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood.

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By Romy Stephens Scouting may be renowned for its practical nature, but the team at Upwey Scouts have been working hard to keep children virtually engaged during Covid-19.

From Joey Scouts (ages 5-7) right through to Venturer Scouts (15-17), the 1st Upwey Scouts Group has continued investitures from home and online activities throughout the year.

Scouts have engaged in activities such as cooking, drawing, arts and crafts, dress ups and much more.

They then gather over Zoom meetings to discuss their activities and what they learned.

An example of one activity, that was con-

ducted in week four of the Scout group’s program, was a ‘defeat the dragon’ quest.

Scouts first did a fitness routine to get fit enough to defeat the dragon. They then designed a trap for the dragon before finally studying and creating a diagram of the dragon.

Upwey Scouts Group Leader Eric Staff said it had been a particularly challenging year for scouting, with those involved missing important social contact and being with their peers.

But Mr Staff said the group leaders had put in a huge effort to create engaging activities that could easily be completed at home.

“The type of activities we typically do certainly build up teamwork and leadership and

they are hard to do online...The camaraderie of it all is something we are missing,” he said.”The physical component has been put aside and it’s really about learning by doing.

The leaders have tried to put together programs that are interesting and can be done at home and shown to the group online.

“We’re still out there and scouting will continue on. We’re facing some adversity but we’re looking to stay together and support each other as best we can.”

Mr Staff said Scouts have still been able to earn their badges throughout the year, as a result of activities still being conducted.

He said the group leaders “should be con-

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gratulated for the effort they have put in” throughout the year.

“It’s a big pivot and they’ve put in lots of extra hours...Being a volunteer organisation, it takes a lot of effort to plan and make sure everything goes to plan, they’ve had to do that quite a lot.

“It’s their time they are putting in and I want to thank them for it.”

For more information on the 1st Upwey Scouts Group, visit upweyscouts.asn.au.

From Joey Scouts right through to Venturer Scouts, the 1st Upwey Scouts Group has continued investitures from home and online activities throughout the year.

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Covid-19 case numbers continue to fall in the Yarra Ranges, with the shire recording 15 active cases on 7 September.

This was compared to 22 active cases the week prior.

The local numbers came as the state recorded a ten-week low of 41 cases and nine deaths, over a 24 hour period.

Of the new cases, 16 were linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 25 were under investigation.

On 6 September, Premier Daniel Andrews announced the State Government’s roadmap towards reopening Victoria.

From 11:59pm on 13 September, the first steps towards a ‘Covid normal’ will be taken. This will include ‘social bubbles’ for people living alone and single parents, the extension of permitted exercise time from one hour to two hours and the beginning of the curfew time moved back to 9pm.

Other steps of the roadmap will be guided by dates and Covid-19 data. For more information, visit www.vic.gov. au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictionsroadmaps. mailcommunity.com.au

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Within the school supply packages, students found pencils, art and craft materials, books, puzzles and more.

Nethra from Class Two with her school supply package.

School sends a surprise

By Romy Stephens Students from the Dandenong Ranges Steiner School received a nice surprise recently, with school supply packages being sent straight to their doorsteps.

With parents unable to visit the school and collect materials during Stage 4 restrictions, staff decided to send ‘delivery angels’ to drop each child’s materials for the coming weeks.

The contactless delivery was done in late August, after teachers gathered the package materials, organised which suburbs needed to be covered, scheduled delivery times and prepared travel permits.

Within the packages, students found pencils, art and craft materials, books, puzzles and more. Some of the delivery angels even had gifts waiting for them as they dropped the materials off.

Staff member and school parent Vaishnavi Nanjappan provided some insight into the challenging year faced by staff, parents and students.

“Earlier in March, when we started Term 2, none of us anticipated having to do remote learning. Yet we all did a marvellous job in

Charlotte from Class Two received a nice surprise from the Dandenong Ranges Steiner School’s delivery angels.

Staff put together school supply packages at Dandenong Ranges Steiner School.

getting into the rhythm of remote learning, hoping it would last only for a few weeks,” Ms Nanjappan said.

“By the end of the term, we were relieved and filled with joy to be back on campus, even though it lasted only for two weeks.

“Contrary to the belief that children would be happy to find any reason not to go to school, the children were thrilled to go to school and meet their friends, teachers, see their class-

rooms and everyone else who is a part of the school.”

Ms Nanjappan said despite the difficulty in moving online, the school community had done well to adapt to the obstacles thrown at it this year.

“In Term 3, when the whole thing happened the second time around, we got into the routine of remote learning, as if it was second nature, familiar with having to get our children’s

schoolwork downloaded or printed the previous night,” she said.

“Now, each day starts with the rhythm set by their teachers with morning circle, the main lesson of the day, the practise lesson developing skills, as well as craft and music lessons.

“The children have gotten used to the new ways of staying as closely connected with their teacher as possible, either through a short video lesson or through a small group call, with their teacher and friends, or listening to their teacher telling them a story via a recording.

“This is enough for them to get transported to their classrooms. Class teachers have been so dedicated in making sure they keep the usual daily and weekly rhythm’s well in place.”

The Dandenong Ranges Steiner school has also been running a beyond the classroom series of articles for parents during remote learning.

The articles give parents an overall look into what is happening within the school and also seeks to support them in home learning.

To find out more about the Dandenong Ranges Steiner School, visit www.drss.vic.edu. au or follow Dandenong Ranges Steiner School on Facebook.

Patch Preps celebrate 100 days of learning

By Romy Stephens Celebrating 100 days of school looked very different for students at The Patch Primary School this year.

In the past, Preps have marked the milestone day with a week full of 100-themed activities and a dress-up day, where family and special visitors were also invited.

But remote learning saw the entire event moved online on 31 August.

“We tried to make it special and exciting in different ways,” The Patch Primary School Prep teacher Alesha Sangster said.

“We knew the students would love receiving a letter in the mail, so we sent home 100 days of school activity packs and certificates for students to work through and share pictures of their work via our Google classroom.

“Then we had a special Webex meeting with both Prep grades combined where all the students were dressed up and got to share 100 things they had collected at home.”

Preps also received a keep-sake, with all teachers contributing to a video that congratulated them for reaching 100 days of learning.

Fellow Prep teacher Tania Blandthorn said remote learning due to Covid-19 had been particularly challenging for Preps this year.

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Prep teacher Alesha Sangster gets creative for the 100 day celebrations Webex meeting. to keep tasks “simple but engaging” for the youngest students.

“Online learning has been tricky for everyone but with Preps even more so, as the first year of schooling is so much about social interactions and learning how to go to school,” she said.

“We, as a rule, don’t use computers or iPads in our Prep classes, as we feel developing the face-to-face social skills are so much more important. So moving to what is basi-

cally a whole online program has challenged us and our teaching style.

“We have tried to overcome this by providing learning activities aligned to the curriculum that students can do outside, or with a parent, to try and avoid the need for it to be all online.”

Ms Sangster said despite its challenges, remote learning had helped the entire school community develop an appreciation for how special school is.

Joe dressed up as a pirate.

“We are so proud of our Preps this year and we hope that when they are older they realise what an amazing job they, and their parents and families, have done during what has been a first for all of us,” she said.

“The way they have adapted and become flexible resilient learners is remarkable.

“We all have new skills, we all have a new appreciation of school and what it provides outside the academics and we all appreciate how fragile life can be.”

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YA R R A R A N G E S COVID roadmap - easing of stage four restrictions The State Government has released its roadmap to easing restrictions.

The first step will see the current stage four restrictions extended for two weeks, with some changes to the rules around exercise and social interaction.

Key points Effective 11.59pm on Sunday 13 September:

Curfew in place 9pm to 5am Stay within 5km of your home except for permitted reasons such as work or education if these can not be done at home Exercise or recreation: 2 people or a household can meet outdoors for two hours maximum Visitors to the home: “Single person bubble” 1 nominated visitor if living alone/single parent (all children under 18) Childcare and schools continue remote and flexible learning with on-site supervision for children of permitted workers Shopping for essentials, 1 person per household, once a day Restaurants and cafés open for takeaway and delivery only

For more information visit https://www.vic.gov.au/ coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-roadmap-metromelbourne If you, or someone you know, needs support or assistance please visit yrc.vic.gov.au/covidsupport

Help us advocate for better access to Telecommunications Most people in the community rely on the internet to stay in contact with friends, family, workplaces and education.

This has been particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic and has highlighted the fact that, for many areas in Yarra Ranges, internet services just aren’t good enough. We want to help change that.

We’re putting together a map of internet and mobile coverage and want more detail about the quality of your internet. We’ll be investigating access to and quality of internet services for residents and businesses alike. You can help by testing your internet speeds at home and sharing the results with us.

Our final report will be used to advocate to the State and Federal Government for better internet and telecommunications infrastructure (such as phone towers) and to assist Council in reducing isolation to communities in the threat of a natural disaster.

To take part in the survey visit yrc.vic.gov.au/ telecommunications

SEO workshop for business Council has partnered with the Australian Small Business Advisory Service to deliver online workshops for local business.

This session on Search Engine Optimisation will cover everything you need to know to increase your website’s visibility in search engine results like Google.

The be eligible to attend you must meet the following criteria:

Active ABN Victorian For-Profit Business Under 20 employees Due to limited spots available, only one person may register per ABN

Visit yrc.vic.gov.au/seo to register.

Local Women Leading Change Workshop Council has partnered with the VLGA to deliver a free interactive workshop for women considering running for election to Council in October.

The workshop will be held on Thursday 10 September and will start at 7.30pm. It will explore:

campaigning methods, including campaigning in a COVID-19 environment how to connect with voters and community groups fundraising (and implications of funds raised, election donation returns etc)

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

Community feedback to inform Environment Effects Statement for Warburton Mountain Bike Destination Preparation of the Environment Effects Statement (EES) for the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination is underway, with further environmental studies and opportunities for locals to have their say due to start shortly.

Warburton Mountain Bike Destination is being developed as a world-class mountain bike facility that will attract riders from all over Victoria, Australia and the world to Warburton, creating new jobs, boosting tourism and injecting more than $20 million into the local economy each year.

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Getting through together Recently many local suburbs were hit by a large storm during what was already a challenging time for our state. Tragically we lost three lives in the storm, including one from our own community.

VICSES received 2000 calls for assistance.

The most affected suburbs were Mt Evelyn, Belgrave and Croydon.

The SES did an incredible job in clearing most of the jobs within 24 hours. I cannot thank them enough for the work they do each and every day.

Our emergency services workers and volunteers responded to incidents that occurred

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affairs James Merlino MP Member for Monbulk right across the state and in our local area. The work they do is vital to keeping our community safe and as always, we are indebted to them.

Of course, these storms came at a time when our community is already dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. It is an extremely tough time for us all. But it is also a time where it has never been more important to acknowledge the great work of those on the front line and to make sure we are all looking after each other.

I would also like to acknowledge the great work of our healthcare heroes who are the front line in our fight to drive down the number of coronavirus cases across our state. Our health heroes take care of us - and we need to take care of them by doing the right thing and

following the clear instructions set out by the Chief Health Officer. This will save lives.

As of this Monday, we still had 14 active cases of Covid-19 in the Yarra Ranges.

While the rules will continue to change in the coming weeks and months, it is important we follow them. It is our best chance in the fight against this horrible virus and plays a key role in protecting our health workers on the front line.

I know this period is particularly hard on each and everyone of us, but we will get through it together.

Spoonville cheer galore There are numerous Spoonville populations that continue to grow throughout the Yarra Ranges.

Here are some photos of the latest scoops sent through by Star Mail readers. Spoonvilles have now been spotted in Yarra Glen, Seville, Selby, Montrose, Emerald, Yarra Junction and Healesville.

Have you come across any other locations? Send us a picture at editor@mailcommunity.com.au.

Billy Shaw, 5, with his giant ‘Blues’ spoon in Yarra Glen. Picture: COURTESY KERRYN BATEMAN

The Emerald Community House has its very own Spoonville population.

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A Spoonville outside Healesville Primary School on the corner of View Street and Crowley Road.

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Another Spoonville near Croydon’s Dorset Golf Course.

Queens Park Preschool Spoonville in Healesville.

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LETTERS Modern world can’t cope without power I am writing to express my amazement and disgust that, in this day and age, we are more reliant than ever on electricity for communication.

Tonight, Thursday 27 August, there are widespread power outages throughout the hills. Nothing new to any of us, we’ve all done 3-4 days with no power before.

The difference I’m finding this time, howmailcommunity.com.au

ever, is that tonight (11pm) I have no way of contacting anyone, should I need to. Although cordless phones/mobiles have been most people’s preference for many years, we all had the old corded phone that we could swap into the ADSL plug at any time to easily make calls during an outage, assuming the phone lines were intact.

Although consistently dodgy since NBN came through, the home phone this evening is rendered completely useless, totally reliant on its electricity driven modem.

The mobile gave up the ghost a couple of

hours ago, no chance of charging that anytime soon either.

I sincerely hope that, given we are in lockdown, with curfew in place, no-one vulnerable is too scared to walk or drive to a neighbour or friend’s if they need help.

If there is no power here in the morning I will certainly be travelling as far as I need to, to at least find a source of power to recharge the mobile.

Liz Arnold, Emerald

Wasted money The Shire of Yarra Ranges wastes ratepayers’ money on an unnecessary building while legitimate organisations such as hospitals must beg for funds.

Yarra Ranges Shire councillors should hang their heads in shame at this obscene waste of funds.

Do not ever re-elect these people. Vote them out at the next local elections.

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When the Monbulk and District Community Bank first opened its doors in 2012 one of its main focuses was to be there to support the local community. More than 8 years later, in these times of financial uncertainty this is now more important than ever. As an essential service the bank is open and staff are on hand to assist customers.

“The past few months have been tough for us all, as we have re-adjusted life in order to slow the spread of Covid-19,” said manager Aimee te Boakhorst.

“The team at Monbulk and District Community Bank are here to help and assist our customers through the financial challenges they may be experiencing as a result of this pandemic. We also continue to help our customers achieve their financial goals. You can visit us in branch or by making a phone appointment on 9752 1130.

“We would like to thank our customers for adhering to social distancing rules and wearing face masks when visiting us in the branch.

Our friendly staff are all still smiling underneath their face masks and ready to help you when you visit us in the branch. We may ask you to briefly remove your face mask for identification purposes and we thank you for your cooperation.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with Leanne De Bortoli

Leanne De Bortoli is a third generation family member at De Bortoli wines and manager of the Yarra Valley Estate in Dixons Creek.

Leanne and her winemaker husband, Steve Webber, now run the De Bortoli winery in the Yarra Valley, living and working on the estate.

It’s where they raised two daughters, Sally and Kate, who, like their mum and uncles, grew up helping out in the winery and playing amongst the vines.

The Star Mail did a Q&A with Leanne to find out more about her rich winemaking history and what life has been like on the farm during Covid-19.

Why did you start winemaking?

My grandfather Vittorio De Bortoli started making wine in NSW in the 1920’s, not long after he emigrated from Northern Italy. De Bortoli Wines was established in 1928 and is now run by my three brothers and myself. In 1987, we purchased the Miller vineyard and have now had a strong presence in the Yarra Valley for over 30 years.

How is your vineyard unique?

We have three vineyards scattered around the Yarra Valley with the main farm located at Dixons Creek; another opposite Tarrawarra Abbey and one in the Upper Yarra at Woori Yallock.

Each of these vineyards is quite unique and suited to different varieties that gives us different options.

What do you think is the biggest challenge the wine industry will face in the near future?

Adapting to climate change and considering what varieties may be better suited to each of our vineyards in the future. Looking at how we farm our land and looking at sustainability as a must have - not a must want. We have made huge inroads into building up the natural biology in the soil using compost, compost teas, cover crops etc.

Phylloxera (a vine louse that affects the roots of vines gradually killing them) is prevalent in the Yarra Valley so we are looking at futureproofing our vineyard by replanting vines on American rootstock (the only remedy against it). We are looking at this as an opportunity to rethink carefully what we wish to replant; whether it is different clones and different varieties etc.

Has it been viewed as more of a business for you, or a lifestyle choice?

It is our life.

What is the role of farming in your local community?

Farming is very important to the Yarra Valley.

We have such a rich history of dairy, orchards, vineyards and other crops. It is imperative we keep the ‘ruralness’ of the area and not allow urban creep to change the dynamics of the region forever.

What do you love most about your job?

Knowing that so many people enjoy drinking our wines.

What has life on the vineyard been like during Covid-19?

The winery and vineyard has been business as usual with winemaking, blending, bottling carrying on as per normal. In the vineyard we are towards the end of pruning and will be getting ready for summer training. It is the hospitality/tourism side of our business which is decimated so we have redeployed many of our full time hospitality staff into the winery and vineyard to keep them employed.

If you could choose one meal to have for dinner, what would it be?

Sorry, can’t do that. There are too many dishes I looove. Pan-fried John Dory with a glass of Chardonnay, gnocchi with pine mushrooms and a glass of Gamay, Roast duck with a glass of Pinot Noir, Creme Crulee with a glass of sticky and so on and so on...

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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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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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“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.

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Snake season is upon us

By Mitchell Clarke An increase in snake sightings across the Cardinia Shire is “perfectly normal” for this time of year, according to a local catcher.

Cardinia snake catcher Corey Hudson said snakes would be out and about until March or April, as the warmer weather starts to attract the slithery serpent’s out of hiding.

“Absolutely, snake sightings are perfectly normal for this time of year,” Mr Hudson said.

“It’s pretty stock standard to assume that anywhere with a water source, patch of forest and food supply, there’ll be snakes around.”

The lowland copperhead is the most common snake found across the Cardinia Shire, according to Mr Hudson, who said the highly venomous reptile was not aggressive towards humans.

He said it was possible for other venomous snakes - including red-bellied black snakes, tiger snakes and white-lipped snakes - to be lurking across the Shire.

“But most snakes aren’t aggressive unless they’re provoked in some way,” Mr Hudson explained.

The Gazette is aware of recent reported snake sightings across Pakenham, Officer, Berwick, Bunyip and Kooweerup.

“Most of the time people are seeing them while they’re out on walking tracks around Pakenham,” Mr Hudson said.

“It’s pretty rare for snakes to be found in backyards or indoors but it does occasionally happen.”

The experienced catcher, who caught his first copperhead when he was seven-yearsold, urged the community to exercise caution around snakes.

“If you come across a snake, stand still, keep your distance and let the snake go where it wants to go,” he explained.

“Leave the snakes alone unless they’re in your backyard or in places they shouldn’t be, that’s when you call a snake catcher.”

Mr Hudson said a huge percentage of snake bites occurred when people attempted to kill them.

“That’s when snakes get defensive, so don’t kill or go near them. They’re a vital part of Australia’s ecology and they’re not out to hurt us,” he said.

If you are bitten by a snake, apply a pressure bandage directly onto the wound and head to the nearest hospital.

If you need to relocate a snake, contact the Cardinia Snake Catcher on Facebook.

Cardinia Snake Catcher’s Corey Hudson with a copperhead snake.

Rolling up to help circus performers stranded by virus From page 1 The circus has also spent about $50,000 on Victorian-registered vehicles that have been stationary for six months.

Mr Syred said despite requests, VicRoads had not approved for vehicle registration to be put on hold.

The circus performers have been working hard to keep active and entertained during their six-month hiatus.

“Some of the more dangerous acts can’t afford to not practice for so long, so they’ve set up a temporary outside rig,” Mr Syred explained.

“We have been able to keep some sort of fitness going and training but it has been difficult with the elements.

“As a group we are lucky in one way we’ve been able to stay together. If you were stuck in this situation alone it would be very miserable.”

Mr Syred added that the team was very grateful for all of the local support they had received.

“It’s been really nice to see so many people thinking about us, even the local Woolworths have been giving us food for the animals,” Mr Syred said.

“Even just locals bringing us bags of shopping or dropping donations just to help us out, which is really the positive you take out of this situation, seeing the goodness of people out there still.”

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By Russell Bennett It’s no secret that sport is such an integral part of the Australian way of life.

So what happens when Australians can no longer go and take part in it, or ride the peaks and troughs of their teams’ fortunes as diehard fans?

Community sport has been put on hold for now as Victoria continues its battle with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Local clubs - so often the lifeblood or epicentre of small towns, whole communities, or even booming suburbs - have gone quiet for the time being.

And with that comes a sense of the unknown, so what next for generations of people who spend so many hours a week either playing or following their community sport?

Matt Runnalls is a multiple premiershipwinning midfielder from his time at a number of footy clubs in the south-east.

His is a story that’s far from uncommon. In fact, it comes from a situation that’s so eerily similar to that faced by thousands of people across Australia. But yet it’s one so often left alone - left unspoken under the guise of a 20-something-year-old’s perceived cloak of invincibility, or the fear or awkwardness of opening up.

Since he was 17, he’s battled severe anxiety and depression, which led to several suicide attempts. He’s also lost 10 close mates who were facing their own mental health battles and couldn’t find a way through the darkness.

So he refuses to shy away from his battle. He embraces it and hits people right between the eyes with his cold, hard, truth.

It even led to him starting his own foundation, now a non-profit registered mental health charity, Mindfull Aus in early 2016.

The purpose of Mindfull Aus is to encourage those to come out of the surrounding shadows of stigma via self-acceptance, greater education, and a greater understanding of mental health issues.

Runnalls has been recognised as an ABC Heywire Trailblazer (regional, rural, or remote Australians aged 18 to 28 with a commitment to improving regional Australia) and has some heartfelt advice for those struggling without their sense of community or belonging at such a challenging time.

“Sport is huge, and there are a lot of people right now aching because of losing that,” he said.

“When we miss out on doing the things that we truly love - whether we’re going through the Covid pandemic, or dealing with a seasonending injury - it’s often when we see a lot of people go through unbearable amounts of emotional pain.

“It’s really important we come up with tools, techniques, and strategies within our arsenal that enable us to get through those difficult times and to help us realise we’re supported during those times.”

Runnalls said human beings are wired for love, belonging, connection, and a sense of contribution - and community sports provide all of those.

“For a lot of blokes, their footy club is where they feel love, belonging, and connection,” he said.

“As we see a lot of footballers explain, it’s a place where we get to escape for a few hours on a Saturday and the only thing that matters is that leather Sherrin.

“Unfortunately when we don’t have that ball to chase around right now, that’s when our heads start to wander.”

Runnalls said sport is a form of expression - almost an art form - for many young people who associate it with a sense of identity.

“You know there’s comfort there, and you know you’re going to get a laugh or a smile when you’re with other people,” he said.

“We’re lacking that at the minute - we’re lacking laughter, we’re lacking smiles, we’re lacking that human, face-to-face interaction that provides people the ability to feel a sense of belonging and connectedness.”

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Matt Runnalls has some poignant advice for those doing it tough without sport as an outlet during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“With physical isolation and what we’re experiencing right now in not being able to go to training and not being around people, we start to get into some really bad and negative habits of sitting inside, not exercising or doing the things to keep our bodies flowing and moving,” he said, adding that staying physically active as much as possible - while responsibly distancing from others during the pandemic - is key.

“The ability to move creates endorphins and releases them throughout our systems, which releases happy chemicals that make us feel alive.

“That’s why the physical correlation to mental health is so important for everyone.

“Community football and netball clubs, sporting clubs, are so huge because that’s the therapy for a lot of people - that’s where they go to get their help and support. It’s where they go to feel a sense of mateship. It’s where they go to contribute and feel a sense of meaning in their lives. This is where they get those pats on the back, the gratification of being seen, heard, felt, and understood.

“It’s not just a game - it’s far more than that and we’re seeing that right now with how many people are hurting and just wanting to go back and do the things they love. What I really hope is that people don’t take this time for granted that we use this opportunity to recognise just how important these things are to our lives, and while we can be a part of them, it’s best that we are.”

Knowing the positive impacts of exercise, and socialising - albeit through non-traditional means - Runnalls said it’s imperative they’re

maintained over the coming weeks of the Covid-19 battle.

“We know the impacts of exercise and we know the impacts of socialising with our mates, and it’s just about trying to keep them in tact in some way and keep that routine and structure that we have and do throughout a football season, so let’s not fall back into bad habits,” he said.

“Let’s lace up the runners, let’s go for a run keeping our distance. There are different ways and means of keeping the body moving, and there are also ways we can build our emotional six-pack, and I think that’s really important.

“The same way we go to the gym to look good and build muscle definition is the same way we need to build emotionally for our minds.

“It’s things like practicing gratitude and putting life into perspective - what we’re going through is incredibly tough, it is, but things could be a lot worse, and we’ve still got a lot of beautiful things around us that a lot of people go without.

“It’s about putting life back into perspective and practicing gratitude every day, and there are plenty of means and ways to do that.”

Runnalls also spoke about the significance of mindfulness in such a challenging period.

“There are so many thoughts racing through people’s heads at the moment because, for the first time in a lot of people’s lives, they’ve had to slow down,” he said.

“This is a really good opportunity to go back and practice stillness and slow those thoughts down.

Runnalls has teamed up with former Carlton 145-gamer Dennis Armfield (left) in the wellness space.

“It’s important to acknowledge the thoughts we’re having before they get too much. We don’t want to supress them - we want to acknowledge they’re there. Often they’re action signals that something needs to change, something needs to give, or we need to remove something.”

Now, more than ever, proper nutrition, rest, and exercise are key.

“It’s pretty easy, while we’re at home at the moment, to sit there and binge and do the things we wouldn’t normally do,” Runnalls said.

“What’s happening is horrific, challenging, and bizarre but in many ways we have to look at it like it won’t happen again, so while we’re here let’s make the most of it - let’s make the most of the opportunity of having a bit more time on our hands to pick up the phone, or go online to reach out to people who might be struggling.

“Let’s not be set on waiting for people to reach out to us, either. We see that message all the time - ‘I’m always here and my door is always open’.

“But sometimes people don’t need to just hear that or read it - what they need to do is experience it. We need to start reaching out as people who care, and not expect people who are struggling to scream it from the rafters because it often won’t happen.”

Those seeking help should contact: Lifeline on 13 11 14 or by visiting www.lifeline.org.au; Beyond Blue at 1300 22 46 36 or beyondblue. org.au; Kids Helpline at 1800 55 1800 or www. kidshelpline.com.au; or MensLine Australia on 1300 78 99 78.

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By Romy Stephens As the State Government looks towards returning to a sense of normality this year, so too is local cricket.

The Ferntree Gully and District Cricket Association has been working across the off-season to ensure cricket can go ahead this summer, despite Covid-19.

The league has created a Covid-19 safety plan, which will have numerous implications for how the season is played.

For example, clubs will be required to appoint Covid safety officers, who will ensure precautions are taken to protect players, coaches and staff. They will oversee checklist procedures during training, match day and club operations.

FTGDCA secretary Richard Millott said the plan will be a key pillar in returning sport to Knox and the Yarra Ranges, with local parks not used by organised sport since late March.

“The FTGDCA has been providing a strong and exciting linkage between cricket and the community as a whole since the 1940s. During such times, we have seen everything - good and bad - and have persevered through this together,” he said.

“Covid is no different, and again the FTGDCA is committed, prepared and ready to provide a safe community environment to enjoy some of the best and most exciting cricket within Melbourne’s east.

“The FTGDCA Covid-19 Safety Plan is one of the key documents that will exist in our fight against Covid-19, ensuring protection to not

The Beavers are itching to defend their title, provided Covid-19 allows for a season to commence by early next year.

Picture: COURTESY FIELD OF VIEW SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY only our clubs and their players, but to the community overall to continue to enjoy the sport.”

Cricket traditionally begins in October, but with Stage 4 restrictions still in force for metropolitan Melbourne, until at least 13 September, an exact start date is still unclear.

The league is tentatively eyeing off commencing towards the end of October or early November, depending on the development of Covid-19 restrictions over the next couple of months.

There are also contingency plans that accommodate a start date being dragged out to

as late as early 2021.

“In the case of FTGDCA, we will be having a season this year. The issue we currently have is that we do not know what that season exactly will look like,” Mr Millott said.

“We will play an important part in the return of sport, so actively being responsible for its return will go a long way towards recovery.”

Lysterfield Cricket Club president Matt Whitty said the club was itching for cricket to commence, but people’s safety was the number one priority.

“The league is doing its best to play cricket as soon as we can but understanding everyone’s wellbeing and health is the main thing,” he said.

“Everybody just wants to get back and play sport, our club is really strong in that community engagement and being together.

“This time has really helped in a way because people have realised what they are missing, so they are keen to get back involved.

“We’ve got guys that play footy as well, they’ve gone the whole season without their footy so we’re really keen for the cricket side of things to get everyone back.”

The Beavers, who finished top of the ladder in Norm Reeves Shield, were crowned last year’s premiers despite not playing the Grand Final due to Covid-19.

Although Mr Whitty said he didn’t feel they had a point to prove, he did emphasise the Beavers’ desire to have continued success this season.

“We proved ourselves during the year that we were the best side, we beat every side we

played at least once and we had a pretty special year,” Mr Whitty said.

“That’s why we were awarded the premiership and we’re looking to continue on from that success.”

It’s understood the concept of an exclusively one-day format of matches may exist this season for FTGDCA, depending on matches being able to commence under Stage 2 restrictions, as well as the amount of available match slots across the summer.

The FTGDCA Covid-19 Safety Plan will take into account the safe return to sport that has been outlined by organisations such as the Department of Health and Human Services, Sport Australia, Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria.

The plan also covers the minimisation of sharing equipment, as well as the conditioning of the ball without the use of saliva or sweat.

“The training will be really interesting because of the rules with cricket, saliva on the ball, muscle memory is to do that without realising,” Mr Whitty said.

“We have to train our players about the new restrictions and new rules.”

Other implications within the plan include the management of interactions during matches, such as requirements during celebrations, interactions with umpires, drinks breaks and afternoon tea breaks.

It also outlines processes in the event of a positive Covid-19 case within the cricket community.

To view the full FTGDCA Covid-19 Safety Plan, visit www.ftgdca.com.au/covid-19.

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Terry Miller from Terry Miller Concrete Tanks has been in the concrete tank building business for nearly 30 years. Being from country Victoria himself, Terry realises the importance of good water storage systems.

Concrete water tanks built correctly will last a lifetime. They keep your water cool, clean and algae free. This is because our tanks have 5-inch walls and a six-inch base, and are poured with 40-mpa strength concrete not 25 or 30 mpa. We also use plasticiser to keep up the strength in the tanks instead of water. And after 28 days of curing the strength of the concrete will be between 48 and 52 mpa. And each tank is poured individually on site. These tanks come out white, which is a sign of the strength in the tanks. The MPA is a measure of how much concrete there is as parts per 1000. The walls of the tank are vibrated all around to ensure that there are no air bubbles and that the concrete is compacted down. Terry generally builds tanks in three sizes, 50,000, 105,000 and 120,000 either with a silo (metal) roof, concrete top or open top tanks.

The tanks will not blow away or fall apart, and this is particularly important in areas where there is high wind, or in fire prone districts. In the event of a fire, a large tank (120,000 litres) can supply water back up to the main house. By setting up a petrol powered generator and pumping water up onto the house directly, via a reverse water sprinkler system, you will keep your home cool and wet. Or if need be, you can jump into the tank to keep cool and be protected from flames and radiant heat.

Water is our most important resource, and we cannot have too much of it! So for all your water storage needs when you are thinking of installing your next tank, please call Terry for a quote on 0419462814 or 0260267021 or check out our web site, www.terrymillerconcretetanks.com.au.

Nearly four years ago, we suffered our own fire here, in Barnawartha, and we were lucky. But it made me realise how important good water storage is. We are in for a long, hot, dry summer, and fire restrictions are in. Having an ample supply of safely stored water is imperative. So why not contact Terry now about your water supply needs, BEFORE, the heat builds up and water scarce. There is nothing more refreshing than your own cool, clear, clean water!

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Tuesday, 8 September, 2020

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