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Book a good read With Book Week happening across Australia this week, the Star Mail is providing some insight into the latest local lockdown reading habits.

We asked seven people from across the Yarra Ranges what they are currently reading and what their favourite book of all time was. Book Week runs from 17-23 October and this year’s theme is ‘Curious Creatures, Wild Minds’.

Read the full story on Page 8.

Book lover Nina Sturgess is among those who share their favourite reads.

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We’re Covid free! to reach zero active cases, with neighboring councils, Maroondah, Cardinia and Nillumbik all reaching the mark in the outer east. The other two being Kingston and Mornington Peninsula.

Eastern Health’s Clinical Director Ambulatory Care, Dr Penny Gaskell said reaching zero cases was “very exciting” and a “huge achievement” considering active cases in the Yarra

Ranges had peaked at 140 on 6-7 July. The region has experienced a total of 251 cases to date.

“I say that with a level of cautious optimism because of course we want to maintain this level,” she said. “We want to encourage people to still get tested and we don’t want to be complacent.

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The Shire of Yarra Ranges has recorded zero active Covid-19 cases, marking a significant local milestone in the long fight to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Victoria.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recorded zero active coronavirus cases in the Yarra Ranges on Sunday 18

October, encompassing areas from Yarra Glen to Chirnside Park, Warburton to Kilsyth being free of the virus.

It’s been a difficult year for Victorians as Covid-19 cases broke out of control across the state leading to harsh restrictions enacted in an effort to suppress the virus.

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Covid homeless concerns

By Romy Stephens The CEO of a charity that supports homeless people has warned that Covid-19 could exacerbate what is already a serious problem in the Yarra Ranges.

Holy Fools CEO Neal Taylor founded the organisation and has been involved since its inception, over 10 years ago.

Mr Taylor said numerous people would be impacted when the Federal Government’s JobSeeker coronavirus supplement, currently $250, ends on 31 December.

“There is going to be a mass influx of people who are going to hit the streets or going to need help,” he said.

Mr Taylor said Covid-19 had already worsened some of the issues that influenced homelessness in the region.

“We’ve always had an issue in the Yarra Ranges with family breakdown and family issues brought about by financial stress, employment stress and illness. It’s also brought about by drugs and alcohol and family violence,” he said.

“The breakdown of families has been exaggerated and exacerbated by Covid-19 and the high level of unemployment.

“We’ve had a lot of people in isolation and had a lot more family violence.”

Earlier this year, the State Government implemented a Homelessness Hotels Emergency Response.

This saw homeless Victorians sheltered in hotels to help protect them from Covid-19 outbreaks.

“It tells us that the Government could do something if it really wanted to,” Mr Taylor said.

“When they feel they have to do something they can do it.”

He added that the Federal Government was

Neal Taylor says Holy Fools’’ outreach services have been hit hard by the pandemic. 218423 also lacking in its support, with the latest budget being “abysmal” when it came to supporting affordable housing.

But Mr Taylor’s concerns towards the severity of homelessness in the Yarra Ranges is not something new, with his organisation advocating for more support for over a decade.

“We feel like we’ve been talking to no one because it seems that there are lots of things that could be done to help,” he said.

“If we do not start planning for some affordable housing in the Yarra Ranges and start to recognise that we do have a homeless problem, things are going to get out of control.

“For so long we’ve ignored and lived in ig-

norance that there’s a problem here. Because we don’t have people living on the streets like in the city, people don’t think it happens here.

“We have always had a problem but it’s starting to get worse. In the past 10 years we’ve seen a dramatic increase in homelessness.”

The services Holy Fools provides have also been “dramatically” impacted by the pandemic.

“The education side of things has gone from talking in schools to just providing information online,” Mr Taylor said.

“Our outreach services have changed quite a bit. Our outreach lunch every Wednesday, called Street Angels, we’ve had to pull back on

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But Mr Taylor thanked the local community for their help, particularly over the past six months.

“Groups like ourselves have really had a lot of the community support us during this pandemic, we’ve had quite a lot of food donations and clothing,” he said.

“It’s been fantastic. But in the same token, people need to realise our load has obviously increased as well and we are going to need financial help.”

To find out more about Holy Fools, visit www.holyfools.org.au.

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IN BRIEF Fire on Puffing Billy trestle bridge

Our health heroes

Police are investigating the cause of a small fire on the Puffing Billy Railway Trestle Bridge on 19 October.

Emergency services were called to the bridge at 2am following reports of flames seen on the tracks.

The small fire, burning in leaf litter, selfextinguished and did not cause any damage to the iconic wooden bridge.

An arson chemist examined the scene on Monday.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

By Jed Lanyon The Shire of Yarra Ranges reaching zero active cases is an incredible feat and one that would not be possible without the hard work of the healthcare professionals from Eastern Health.

Here are just a few of the amazing team members (listed from left to right) who have been working on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Thank you for helping keep us all safe.

Lia Weston-Edward, Administration Lia usually works for Surgery in Maroondah Hospital, but was more than happy to help Eastern Health’s Covid-19 clinic out, greeting people with a smile every day and supporting hard-working nurses.

Di Dekker, District Nurse District Nurse Di has continued to provide home visits to the local community through the pandemic, making sure people still get the nursing care they need in their homes.

Ruth Herdman, District Nursing Coordinator Ruth is the key to making sure everything runs smoothly every day, she takes everything in her stride and leads the team with calmness and humour. Some of Eastern Health’s Covid-19 community clients have a lot going on in their lives, but they all respond to Ruth’s kind and caring approach.

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Eastern Health team members celebrating zero active Covid-19 cases in the Yarra Ranges.

Diane Taylor, District Nurse Along with continuing to care for regular Eastern Health clients, Di has also been working in the Covid-19 testing clinic at the Healesville Senior Citizens Centre, ensuring that the local community has local access to testing.

Karina Bagnoux, Registered Nurse Usually Karina works in the Operating Theatre at Healesville. But with the theatre suspended during the pandemic, she has pivoted and has

been doing swabbing, temperature checking at the hospital front entrance, and telehealth check ins with Covid-19 clients.

Kerrie Harris, District Nurse In the first wave, Kerrie volunteered to learn how to swab and since then has worked in the Covid-19 testing clinic as well as doing mobile outreach testing clinics at more isolated locations such as Reefton and Powelltown, making sure people who don’t have transport still can be tested.

Yarra Ranges is officially Covid-19 free From page 1 “It’s great work by the community for following all the harsh restrictions and for taking care of each other.

“Thank you to everybody for sticking with it and doing the best they can, it has to be a community and team effort to beat this thing.”

Ms Gaskell spoke about Eastern Health’s strong presence in the region, citing that healthcare workers had to be flexible in the ways we adapt to the pandemic.

The work of Eastern Health has seen swabbing clinics set up in towns as well as mobile testing clinics for those who are vulnerable or couldn’t make it to Lilydale or Healesville.

Eastern Health’s Covid Pathways Project saw the organisation partner with community health providers to support people with things like shopping or helping them get medication.

“That’s been a really important form of support so people don’t have to leave their homes,” Ms Gaskell said.

“A big piece of work Eastern Health has done in Lilydale is supporting outbreak management, where there has been outbreaks in aged care or residential warding houses. We’ve done a lot of work caring for the people inside and supporting staff.

“Our comms teams have done a lot of work on social media with their Covid safe

messaging and letting people know where to get tested and access services.”

A shift to ‘telehealth’ for specialist care has allowed patients to receive advice and support from the comfort of their home.

Despite reaching zero cases, Ms Gaskell urged locals to remain vigilant when it comes to containing the coronavirus.

“It’s very important because obviously we know one case can multiply very quickly. We don’t want a third wave, we want people to get back to a normal life as soon as possible and that’s why it’s extremely important to get tested if you have the symptoms.”

When asked to describe what the year 2020 has been like for healthcare workers, Ms Gaskell used the word “challenging” but said it has fostered a strong collaborative work ethic in the health industry.

“Everybody is working their hardest and at their best so it has been a positive in that respect ... The team I’m working with at Eastern Health are an extraordinary group of people.”

Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Richard Higgins said he was “very proud” to see the work of residents help eliminate the coronavirus from the area.

“On behalf of Yarra Ranges Council, we would like to thank all emergency service and healthcare workers for their commitment where they are putting themselves at risk.

Without them, we wouldn’t be where we are.

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Hells Angels served over guns A Yarra Glen man was among two Hells Angels Outlaw Motor Cycle Gang (OMCG) members served with Firearm Prohibition Orders last week.

Police said they seized ammunition and a quantity of cannabis from a Yarra Glen property on 12 October.

A 59-year-old Yarra Glen man, who is allegedly an office bearer with the club, was expected to be charged on summons with firearms and drug offences.

A 65-year-old Roxburgh Park man was also served an order.

Police from a number of units including Echo Taskforce, Vehicle Crime Squad, State Liquor Unit, the Public Order Response Team, Critical Incident Response Team, North West Metro Regional Crime Team, Casey Crime Investigation Unit and Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit were involved in the operation, along with assistance from the Australian Border Force.

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“While we put our thoughts out to anybody who may have lost loved ones during this time. It’s definitely a thought that is front of mind while we’re stuck about at home, there are people out there who have lost loved ones and our heart goes out for them.”

Mr Higgins shared council’s recent bid to the state government to have remote areas of the Shire reclassified as regional had ultimately failed.

As a member of Victoria Police, Mr Higgins gave some insight on how the pandemic had impacted law enforcement.

“It has changed the way police have attended to things,” he said. “Curfews were an interesting time and hopefully something we never have to see again. Patrolling the streets when there were no cars around was interesting for our members.”

Mr Higgins said that officers were sympathetic to the community’s plight and understanding of the hardships they faced, while also surprised at the disregard of restrictions by few.

While the Shire of Yarra Ranges has no active cases, it may not always stay that way as metropolitan Melbourne continues to grapple with containing Covid-19, Ms Gaskell urges residents to get tested when experiencing coronavirus symptoms which include a cough, fever, shortness of breath or tiredness.

Victorians are being urged to prepare themselves and their properties for this year’s bushfire season, with Fire Action Week commencing on 19 October.

The CFA has warned that this year’s fire season has the potential to be a grassfiredominated season, with above average rainfall forecast from now to December.

CFA acting chief officer Garry Cook said any bushfire season in Victoria has the potential to be a bad one and warned against complacency.

“Fire Action Week is a great reminder to Victorians to get a better understanding of their fire risk and what to do about it,” Mr Cook said.

“Preparing your property means you minimise the chance of property damage during a fire, even if you plan to leave early.”

In the lead-up to summer, CFA will run Fire Safety Essentials online sessions to help Victorians understand their fire risk and prepare.

Visit cfa.vic.gov.au for more information about bushfire planning and preparation, and about leaving early.

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A week of entertainment Burrinja is swinging open its virtual doors, by taking this year’s Children’s Week activities online.

IMAGINARIUM is a series of digital workshops and performances for the week, which runs from 24-31 October.

From circus, theatre and magic, to craft and Indigenous story time, IMAGINARIUM will be bursting with creativity.

“Burrinja’s IMAGINARIUM project is a chance for our youngest community members to come together through play, imagination and joy,” Burrinja CEO Gareth Hart said.

“The program features some much loved local artists, and some beautiful surprises.

“Burrinja is proud to present this program, and we look forward to exciting the imaginations of all our youngest audiences.”

The program will work in partnership with creative program facilitators in the local community.

Activities include Creative Kids Drama with Dee Wittington, Circus Skills with Ruccis and Hula Hooping with Kat Mrow, Making Magic with Steve the Magician, a virtual Craft Play Date with Gill Cruikshank, a Monster Poetry Workshop with Cam Semmens, Indigenous Storytelling with Wurruck Yambo and theatre performance by Dream Puppets.

Through IMAGINARIUM, Burrinja will create a safe space for children to participate in shared activities aligned with this year’s Children’s Week theme ‘Children having the right to choose their own friends and safely connect with others’.

“Our imaginations are at the core of the creative industry. They are the tools artists use to share their world with us, and the means by which our audiences engage,” Hart said.

“Imagination allows us to sense our future, and reflect on our past.”

IMAGINARIUM is for children aged 3-12

Children will be able to engage in activities such as hula hooping, making magic, Indigenous storytelling and more. and there will also be family events.

Each session costs $5. To find out more, visit www.burrinja.org.au.

From circus, theatre and magic, to craft and Indigenous story time, IMAGINARIUM will be bursting with creativity.

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Let’s talk about panthers

By Romy Stephens The creator of a podcast that investigates black panthers is particularly interested in hearing stories from the Yarra Ranges.

Missing Panther is a podcast created and hosted by Ben Beed.

Mr Beed studies film but is also interested in investigative journalism. He said his passion for researching black panthers was sparked from a unique experience when he was young.

“When I was a kid me and a friend found three really unusual creatures, high up in a duck hollow, that were very cat-like but not feral cats because the features were too large,” Mr Beed said.

“We took them to a vet who couldn’t identify them...it wasn’t until years after that I started to piece things together and thought hang on a minute, why couldn’t a vet find out what these creatures were?

“I’ve been obsessed with the story my whole life but now that I’m studying film and investigative journalism, it’s come together perfectly.

“Which is why I’m tracking down people that have seen something, making my own evaluation and putting the information out there for people to make their opinion as well.”

With Covid-19 giving him more free time, Mr Beed said he was finally able to start the podcast.

In it, he interviews a range of people, including biologists, police officers, doctors, lawyers, and dentists.

“They have nothing to gain from coming forward and telling their story, but have obviously been faced with something that challenges their normal belief of what’s in the Australian bush,” Mr Beed said.

Mr Beed said he had already interviewed numerous people from the Yarra Ranges, which he considered a “hotspot” when it came to recorded sightings.

One of the most fascinating stories he was told occurred in Toolangi.

“A local motorbike rider had an experience in the last couple of years. He was riding at speed, quite slowly at first, and this large black animal ran up alongside him, which he thought was a dog at first,” Mr Beed said.

“The first glimpse he got of this thing was feline, a long tail, black and moved stealthily.

“When he gave it some throttle to get out of there, I think he said up to 60 to 70 kilometres an hour, it was keeping up with him to the point where he floored it and got the hell out of there.

“His mate was about a minute behind him and when they got to the car his mate said ‘did you see that large black thing?’

“They both agreed it definitely wasn’t a dog.”

One of the main questions the podcast addresses is: why hasn’t there been many clear photographs or videos of black panthers captured in Australian bushland?

“I’ve gone on to learn that these are extremely elusive animals and Australia has so many large national parks,” Mr Beed said.

The creator of a podcast that investigates black panthers is particularly interested in hearing stories from the Yarra Ranges.

In his podcast, Missing Panther, Ben Beed discusses big cats, unusual stock loss and a whole lot more.

Mr Beed collects nature sounds for the podcast.

“All of these inaccessible areas of national parks are the perfect hiding places, and there’s plenty of game out there.

“For people to say why haven’t we got that photo, my question is how many people are actually actively today walking around with a camera and what are their chances?

“If you see a fox running across the road I challenge people to get their camera out and take a good photo. Even trying to get a really clear shot of a feral cat is not easy.”

Mr Beed said he encouraged everyone to lis-

ten to Missing Panther, no matter their beliefs.

“The podcast is for both critics and noncritics of big cats. We address some interesting stories that look at how big cats got here, we look at unusual stock loss and we run through a wide range of theories as to how this is even possible.”

He also encouraged Yarra Ranges locals to get in touch and share their stories.

“I’m collecting these stories because I want people to know what’s going on behind the scenes, I want them to know what could be

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lurking in our bushland,” Mr Beed said.

“I don’t want this animal shot and killed, I don’t want hunting parties. I want it to be nurtured, protected and studied.

“Coming on the podcast doesn’t mean you have to give away your identity.

“I just think come forward, share what you know, share what you’ve seen and don’t be afraid.”

To find out more about Missing Panther, or to share your story, visit www.missingpanther. com.au.

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Election allegations aired

By Romy Stephens As the race tightens in the Yarra Ranges election, candidates are under fire for colourful language in historic Facebook posts and using junior football club members to distribute campaign material.

The Star Mail was sent a screenshot of a Montrose Football Netball Club Facebook post, which mentioned a donation from Streeton Ward candidate Andrew Fullagar.

The post detailed club juniors dropping 1600 pamphlets into letterboxes around Montrose.

“Thank you to Andrew Fullagar for the donation to Montrose Football Club,” the post read.

Mr Fullagar said he saw no issue with the donation and that he just “wished to support the local community.”

“I’ve contacted the VEC, and they believe there is nothing different between paying someone to print fliers, and paying someone to deliver them,” Mr Fullagar said.

“The Montrose Junior Football Club agreed to distribute them, and I duly paid them. I see no unethical concern.”

The Star Mail contacted the Montrose Football Club for comment and the Local Government Inspectorate.

“The Local Government Act 2020 does not prescribe the manner by which candidates

distribute their materials beyond specific limitations relating to polling places on election day for attendance elections,” acting chief municipal inspector Dr John Lynch said.

Meanwile, a former Monbulk MP has hit out at Streeton Ward candidate Amy Muratore for a colourful comment she posted on Facebook two years ago.

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mented “he’s a f**king disgrace”.

Former Monbulk MP Steve McArthur condemned Ms Muratore’s language.

“It was sent to me by somebody that said ‘do you think this is appropriate?’ Clearly I don’t,” he said.

“We all swear from time to time...but I don’t think that’s any cause for abusing any public official on an internet forum in that sort of manner.

“It’s particularly poor for somebody who aspires for public office herself and markets her family credentials as a primary school teacher and a young mum. I doubt she would like her children or any children seeing that sort of language about any official on a public forum.”

Ms Muratore defended her comments, saying she made no secret of her Labor values.

“It’s who I am as a working class progressive. I note this screenshot was leaked to your publication by an ex Liberal MP. The same ex MP who has taken a particular interest in my campaign since and tried to frame my Labor values as a liability when, in fact, a progressive voice is needed in our community,” Ms Muratore said.

“As a teacher who gets to work with families and young people of all different backgrounds, I take great offence to anyone who lowers themselves to racist dog whistling of entire minorities.

“Leaders in our community are suppose to unite everyone, not seek to divide. These comments were made on a personal Facebook page of a friend. My language was strong because I believe in standing up for all minorities in our community.”

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Grant for tech creator A Montrose man has received one of four $25,000 grants as part of the inaugural Lexus and Mentored Grant program - an initiative developed to help up-and-coming entrepreneurs take control of their journey in the wake of the current climate.

The four entrepreneurs represent four out of the six states across the country and present varied approaches to improving life in the future. Each talented applicant applied for the grant alongside hundreds of other interested parties, all the while weathering a nationwide lockdown. After a competitive tender process, a video business pitch, and a spirited debate between judging panellists, the following four innovators were awarded grants via a virtual ‘Pitch Night’.

Mark Yates is an experienced technological creator who wants to make a difference in the world of reusable plastics.

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Lexus Australia Chief Executive, Scott Thompson, was impressed by the level of skill put forward into the grant process and is pleased to see this initiative come to fruition in such a challenging economic time.

“The Lexus and Mentored Grant allowed us to connect small businesses with funding and mentorship at a time that has been challenging for even the most mature and established organizations. We look forward to watching these driven innovators take their ventures to new heights on the way to creating a better tomorrow.”

As one of Australia’s most successful and recognisable entrepreneurs, Mr Bouris is thrilled to have played a part in giving talented businesspersons an opportunity to succeed.

“Being a part of the Lexus and Mentored Grant has highlighted the huge amount of talent we have throughout our nation and has me excited for the future. Knowing we could help these four grant recipients take their businesses to the next level at such a critical time is very important to me - I cannot wait to see what they can accomplish over the next few months,” said Mr Bouris.

The Lexus and Mentored Grant was born out of a joint commitment between Lexus Australia and Mr Bouris to support emerging Australian talent who are nurturing innovative business ideas. Due to the global pandemic, the initiative also functioned as a positive platform to offer hope to those who may not have seen a way out of the hostile economic climate. Thanks to their hard work, these four intelligent businesspeople have earned a tailwind on their journey to success.

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A word about Book Week To help celebrate Book Week (17-23 October), the Star Mail sent out photographer STEWART CHAMBERS to gain insight into the community’s reading habits. We asked some local readers what they are currently reading and what their favourite book of all time was.

Nina Sturgess, owner of Verso Books, Healesville Currently reading: I’m always reading several books at once. I’m currently reading Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell and the Hugh Mackay book The Inner Self. I’m also currently perusing the new cookbooks from Yotam Ottolenghi, Flavour, and A Year of Simple Family Food by Julia Busuttil Nishimura.

Favourite book: Such an unfair question! I think your taste in books changes over time.

One of my all-time favourites is from my childhood, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Also your love of a book has to do with a time and place. My husband and I both read The Book Thief on our honeymoon, and bawled our eyes out by the pool, so I’ll always remember that. Other than that I would say To Kill a Mockingbird or anything Margaret Atwood.

Sandi Wallace, author from Mount Dandenong Currently reading: The Scholar by Irish-Australian author Dervla McTiernan. It is the sequel to The Ruin, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I read across the world and have just finished books

by American and Kiwi crime writers. So, it’s Australia’s turn ... though The Scholar is set in Ireland. Dervla and I are both members of Sisters in Crime Australia, a group that connects readers and writers with a passion for Australian women’s crime writing. SINC recently had Dervla on Murder Mondays (YouTube). She’s a real character and an inspiration.

Favourite book: Choosing one feels impossible. So, I’m going to say the mystery books I loved as a little kid, including the Famous Five, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys and Agatha Christie series. Because, by the time I’d turned six, these stories and more had shaped me as a 8 MAIL

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Melissa Parker, Yarra Junction Library Currently reading: I’m enjoying reading Kate Grenville’s latest book A Room Made of Leaves.

I’ve been a fan of Kate Grenville since she wrote Secret River and this book is just wonderful reading for anyone who enjoys fiction set in Australian colonial times. Great relaxing reading for Covid times.

Favourite book: This is a really tough question because I have so many favourites. But it has to be a Tim Winton novel, as his unique style of writing about the Australian landscape draws

me in every time. Probably his book Shepherd’s Hut is my favourite. The author takes us on a wild ride through beautiful Western Australia and although this book is sometimes quite confronting, as we witness some of the worst of human behaviour, this novel also left me with a feeling of hope for the future.

Jasmin Suzanna, The Patch General Store Currently reading: I am currently re-reading Note to Self written by Connor Franta. This is one of my favourite authors, I’ve just finished rereading his other title A Work in Progress and wanted to read them both collectively as they accompany each other nicely despite not be-

ing a series. Franta talks about struggles he’s encountered throughout his early 20s, through poetry, short essays and letters to his past and future self (hence the title). The book beautifully captures the reality of topics such as depression, heartbreak and self-acceptance.

Favourite book: My favourite book (or one of, I should say) is Me Before You by Jojo Moyes as I think it shows a great love story of two people with very different lives, one being the paraplegic son of a very wealthy family, and the other being a girl working hard to support her very poor family - and it’s beautiful to see how it comes together and they eventually fall for one another. mailcommunity.com.au

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Mount Dandenong author Sandi Wallace.

Rachel Taylor, aged 10, Mount Evelyn Primary School Currently reading: Wolf Girl by Anh Do because it’s entertaining, and has lots of cliff-hangers.

The characters have really cool personalities they’re brave, adventurous, persistent, smart and strong. I would recommend these books for 8-12.

Favourite book: Drama by Raina Telgemeier is really funny and a bit of romance. It’s a good story to show that you can’t judge someone before you get to know them.

Ron Hottes, Warburton Golf Club Currently reading: I have just, this week, finished When All is Said and Done. This is a book about the famous face of the MND fight, Neale Daniher. I was given the book as a Father’s Day gift, and was pleased to receive it as I am a Bomber tragic. But, this book has left a lasting impression on me simply because it is not just about football. In fact, footy plays a secondary role in the story he tells so well. The story contains many truisms about his journey through life. It is chock-full of life lessons, and in fact I have now recommended it to a close friend who I know is currently struggling with a vital decision that he needs to make in the near future.

Favourite book: Although the aforementioned book ranks highly on my all-time favourite list, my number one choice is The Plague by Albert Camus. This novel was prescribed reading during my Matriculation year (HSC for those under retirement age). I was 17, going on 18, and life was pretty smooth for me back then.

I was not a prolific reader of novels - was too interested in sport and having fun. But as soon as I got into the first chapter, I was hooked. Essentially, it is a rollicking yarn that describes

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Ron Hottes from the Warburton Golf Club in front of a historical third hole golf sign with his recently finished book. stark conditions back in history. It is not still in print, unsurprisingly, so to get a copy go to some of those wonderful second-hand bookshops that specialise in out-of-print publications. The search will be well worthwhile.

Romy Stephens, Star News Group journalist Currently reading: I have just started reading The Book Thief by Australian author Markus Zusak, after it was recommended to me by so many people - I thought I had to give it a crack.

It took me a while to get hooked but I am now

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past that point and reading it every night before I go to bed.

Favourite book: This is an extremely tough question to answer, particularly considering I have been an avid reader since I was young.

However, the first book that springs to mind when asked this question is All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. I’m not typically one to cry in movies or books, but this one had tears well up in my eyes for days - definitely worth pushing through and finishing.

YOUR READING HABITS The Star Mail also put a callout on social media to find out what the community is reading.

Check out the responses below.

My two kids (5yo and 2.5yo) have enjoyed reading books with dog characters. There are some great ones like Pig the Pug, the Hairy Maclary series, but their favourite is a book from the 60s that their Poppy read as a child called The Digging-est Dog by Al Perkins. We’ve read it so much my eldest has rote learned the rhyme and reads it to his brother - Jessica Lee Whalley Darkfall by Warburton author Indigo Perry.

Brilliant narrative and description.

Favourite: Great Expectations - Kath Gannaway Currently reading Justin Langer’s book.

Fave book either Cloudstreet by Tim Winton or Worse Things Happen at Sea by Sarah Watt and William McInnes - Stewart Chambers I’m currently reading The End Of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking), a brilliant and frequently funny book by Dr Katie Mack about the many ways through which the universe may end, from a Big Crunch to vacuum decay.

H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine and Isaac Asimov’s I Robot anthology were huge influences on my own science fiction writing, Ted Chiang’s Stories Of Your Life And Others... and Laura van den Berg’s What The World Will Look Like When All The Water Leaves Us inspired me to write my first short story collection, I adore Illusion by Paula Volsky and The Gnole

by Steve Boyett despite not being very into fantasy, and I credit Sarah Vowell’s book Take The Cannoli for instilling in me a love of essays Seth Hynes

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Care for Year 12s

By Romy Stephens The return to school was made even better for Year 12 students at Emerald Secondary College last week, as they also received care packages from Emerald and District Rotary.

Over 100 students were each given a care package from the Rotary Club on 12 October.

Rotary’s youth chair, Tina McInerney said the packages were a small way to help brighten the exam lead-up period for students, after what had been a tough year due to Covid-19.

“It’s only a little something for the young people who really are missing out this year,” she said.

“There’s no rituals for them this year.

“We’re trying to show them a way of saying we truly understand it’s tough and we want you to know the community, the Rotary Club is thinking about you and wishing you the very best.

“The Rotary Club was really happy that we could offer these young people a way of acknowledging them.”

The care packages were filled with snacks, a drink bottle, a mask, a candle, a good luck note and more.

School captain Jazmine Dewar extended her gratefulness on behalf of the students.

“Thank you to Rotary. It is an absolutely wonderful gift greatly appreciated by all. A great way to end the year with a bang seeing that we can’t have a normal celebration,” Ms Dewar said.

Emerald Secondary College acting principal Eleni Stathatos hands one of the care packages to a Year 12 student.

Kelly and Tina from Emerald and District Rotary with the care packages.

Bundles of care packages.

Snakes slither into spring

Tasmanian Devil Liquorice and her joeys at Healesville Sanctuary.

A devilish baby boom A successful breeding season has seen Healesville Sanctuary’s Tasmanian Devil program produce 17 beautiful babies between five mothers.

The Tasmanian Devil joeys are between four and six months old, and have all now left their mother’s pouch to get down to the serious business of learning to climb trees and play fight with their siblings.

Threatened Mammals Co-ordinator Monika Zabinskas attributes the thriving breeding program to plenty of planning and close observation of the Devil’s behaviour.

“We pay really close attention to the Devils to find the best time to pair them up for breeding, Ms Zabinskas said. “The clues can be quite subtle, like a female becoming more timid or less energetic during certain times.

“The boys will tend to start digging at the boundary between them and a female, or lay down along the fence closest to her.”

The older joeys are now big enough to have some meat in their diet as well as milk.

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mums. We’ll often see joeys hanging on their mum’s back, or from her tail and ears.

The mums might shake them off, or even roll over to get a bit of relief.”

Healesville Sanctuary breeds Tasmanian Devils in partnership with the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program and the Zoo and Aquarium Association. Tasmanian Devils are endangered, with the wild population at serious risk from a contagious and deadly cancer that causes facial tumours.

When these joeys grow up they will play their own role in the Save the Devil Program, either by breeding the next generation or becoming ambassador animals at the Sanctuary or partner institutions.

While Healesville Sanctuary is temporarily closed to members and visitors, animal lovers at home can stay connected with the Zoo’s animals through the Zoos Victoria live stream cameras at www.zoo.org.au/ animals-at-home

Yarra Ranges residents are being urged to keep an eye out for snakes, as warmer weather sees them emerge from winter hibernation.

Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) senior wildlife management officer, Rebecca Dixon said “sunny weather means it’s more likely people will encounter a snake.”

“Snakes are more common around the urban fringe of Melbourne, but they can also be found in suburbs, particularly around watercourses and parklands,” she said.

“There are a variety of different snakes found in the urban fridges and suburbs of Melbourne, with the tiger snake and eastern brown snake the most common.

“Both these species are highly venomous and dangerous to humans, but it is rare for them to bite people. Most snake bites occur when people try to capture or kill a snake.

“Snakes can be known to bite animals, such as dogs, if they feel threatened. If your dog or cat encounters a snake, the best course of action is to remove your pet from the area or tie it up while the snake passes. If you suspect your pet has been bitten take it to a vet immediately.

Ms Dixon said snakes were generally very shy and prefer to keep away from people.

“Often when a snake is found in a backyard it’s because it’s moving through the area to

Eastern Brown Snake.

other habitat,” she said.

“Being aware that snakes may be around and being informed about how to react to them is very important at this time of year.”

DELWP has provided some advice for those that live in an area with snakes: When left alone, snakes present little or no danger to people.

If you see a snake, calmly move yourself and anyone with you (including pets) away from the area if safe to do so.

Don’t attempt to capture or harm snakes. All snakes are considered venomous and highly dangerous. Instead call DELWP on 136 186 for further advice or call a licensed snake catcher.

Maintain lawns and clean up around your house, as snakes are attracted to shelter such as piles of rocks and timber, sheets of metal, and building materials.

Undertake first aid training and ensure your first aid kit contains several compression bandages, and if someone is bitten, call 000 immediately.

Snakes are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975 and it is illegal to capture, harm, or kill them.

Reports of people wilfully destroying protected wildlife will be investigated accordingly.

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Baynes Park’s lost history For many years, Baynes Park, on the Sassafras Creek in Monbulk, has been a picnic area, cricket ground and home of the Monbulk swimming pool.

It is a pleasant spot for visitors and locals to hold family reunions and even vintage car rallies. In past years, it was also a camping ground and caravan park.

The origin of its name can be traced back to Jack Baynes and his wife Kate. Jack, Kate and three daughters settled on this piece of land in 1893 after the 1890s depression forced the closure of the Baynes’ Lilydale brick kilns, prompting their decision to try a new way of life on the land.

The land was cleared and planted with fruit trees and berries. John Baynes died in

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Monbulk Historical Society president 1901 leaving his widow Kate to raise her family of five daughters alone. Tragedy struck the Baynes family again when diphtheria took the lives of two of Kate’s married daughters within two weeks, leaving her the task of raising

five grandchildren.

Kate died in 1960 at 91 after an accident while trying to lift a heavy cast iron kettle down from its hook over the fireplace. Following her death the Shire of Sherbrooke bought the land and turned it into a reserve bearing the name Baynes Park.

A Baynes Park Committee of Management was formed to preserve and develop this beautiful spot in the Dandenongs. J. Anderson, T. Cavey, M. Fleming, E. Hylard, F. Irvine, R. May, R. McDonnell, T. Ricketts, A. Rich, R. Scott and A. Teese were the driving force on this committee.

The caravan park was situated on the opposite side of the Sassafras Creek to the swimming pool.

By September 1968 electricity was in place to 38 sites and the large amenities block was nearing completion. Mrs de Boer was the original caretaker and worked tirelessly for about 10 years. She was often seen around the park in her gumboots keeping it clean and tidy.

There was a rule of a three month stay in the park. Although this was often waived as being a cheaper form of accommodation, there were mainly permanent dwellers living there. Mrs de Boer befriended and helped them whenever she could. Each week she would visit each van to collect their rent.

The park continued to operate until concern for contamination of the creek brought an end to it in the mid to late 1990s.

Forest certification has a positive ring of agreement Responsible Wood has welcomed a suggestion by forestry leaders that all forests, including parks and reserves, should be certified to find out how well they are being managed.

Simon Dorries, chief executive of Responsible Wood, which is the Australian arm of PEFC, the world’s largest certification system, said the certification standard was designed not only for production areas but also reserved areas. About half of Australia’s forests are in conservation reserves, while the small proportion of production forests is certified by Responsible Wood/PEFC “The idea of bringing national parks under a sustainable forest management standard means the environmental and social aspects of the standard would apply to it. It would provide a way for the land manager – national parks or state government - to demonstrate that the forests are well managed,” he said.

“It would include the monitoring and management of biodiversity, the appropriate management of fire, the handling of invasive pest species. There are a lot of very positive things that could be done much better in a formalised system.

“You don’t have to manage just for timber production. There are the economic and social aspects, the provision of employment for local communities, public access where appropriate and making sure those processes are managed.”

His comments follow calls from consultant Rob de Fegeley AM and Ric Sinclair, managing director of Forest & Wood Products Australia, that all forest management in Australia, including conservation reserves

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This would include PEFC and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), which has already certified production in native forests and plantations in Australia and around the world. Mr Sinclair was speaking in a private capacity and not as a representative of FWPA. Mr Dorries said certifying parks and reserves would be a far less complex than production forestry. “You would not have to worry about calculating sustainable yield and those type of things. It would be a matter of identifying the values in that type of forest that need to be monitored and managed,” he said.

“It would come under a verified audited process. The land manager then could demonstrate to the Australian community that the management is sound and best practice.”

Mr Dorries acknowledged that cost would be a factor. “It would not be low cost but would mean that national parks may have to do things they are not doing at the moment or maybe do them better,” he said.

This had to be considered against the cost of bushfires. “Maintaining fire trail access – that is controversial itself. The downside is you lose rare and endangered species through lack of management. That is not a good outcome,” he said.

Mr Dorries said there were about five or six certification bodies qualified for auditing forest management systems. “They are big organisations like SIR Global, British Standards Institute, Global Mark. They have individual employees, accredited through the AustralianNew Zealand accreditation body and verified to their competence. A pool of auditors would go out and do the audits,” he said.

The chief executive of FSC Australia, Damian Paull, said he had raised the certification issue with the FSC chair. “At this stage we have no comment to make on the proposal,” he said.

Environment groups had nothing to say on the issue. The Australian Conservation Foundation said it did not have anyone available to examine and comment on the proposal. WWF welcomed the opportunity to comment but said its conservation team was working on other priorities at the moment and could not help with a statement on the proposal. “Sorry we couldn’t be more help on this occasion,” a spokesman said.

Neither the Victorian National Parks Association nor the Wilderness Society replied to requests for a comment.

Mr de Fegely said more was known about production forestry than about the forest area outside production. Certification would inform a whole-of-landscape approach that

would include water quality and catchment, biodiversity, invasive pests, weed and disease risk, and the potential effects of future climate and fire regimes.

“There is a general acceptance that once a national park is declared, then everything is OK, but without some form of monitoring, no-one can tell. It is about questioning - are our Parks working to protect threatened species?” he said.

“Certification would assist as it would then set some key performance indicators for Parks to be measured by in the same way that production forests are measured.”

A Victorian parliamentary inquiry three years ago found that invasive animals were expanding in number and distribution across the state.

Parks Victoria manages a system of more than 100 parks totalling about 3.4 million hectares.

The inquiry said the invasive animas- feral cats, foxes, dogs, horses, rabbits, goats and pigs – were damaging the environment, hurting agriculture and reducing liveability.

Evidence suggested these problems were becoming worse in many parts of Victoria.”

Victoria’s Legislative Council Environment & Planning Committee is now conducting an inquiry into ecosystem decline in Victoria. It is looking at the decline of Victoria’s biodiversity and ways to restore habitats and populations of threatened and endangered species.

Submissions have now closed and the report date has been extended from October 30 until April 30 next year.

LETTERS Fishing is not fun I was dismayed to learn that local lakes are being stocked with trout to add to the ‘fishing fun’ for those getting back to angling (Stonker rainbows released for family fun, Ranges Trader Star Mail, 8/10).

Why is torturing sensitive, intelligent animals still regarded as fun? And why are we still treating fish as though they are devoid of feelings when researchers have clearly demonstrated that they feel pain in much the same way as a cat or dog or us? According to Professor Culum Brown of Macquarie University, “Scientists have built a significant body of research that shows that fishes display all the features commonly associated with intelligence in mammals, and that they experience stress, fear and pain.”

Please open your eyes to the cruelty of fishing.

Jenny Moxham, Monbulk

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Covid the catalyst for fun The Yarra Ranges is set to rewrite the records for Children’s Week celebrations, with a mass community sing-a-long and the launch of an exclusive YouTube kids channel.

Cire Services will draw on its experience transitioning numerous services online this year to create a virtual Children’s Week.

Due to pandemic restrictions, the sing-along will replace the usual Teddy Bears Picnic, which has become Cire’s trademark Children’s Week event.

The mass event will allow people of all ages to showcase their singing and dancing talents, or simply have fun by participating. It will emphasise the importance of participation and community, while Children’s Services’ mascot Benny the Bear will be a special guest.

Cire will also launch a local Kids Hub YouTube Channel during Children’s Week, providing educational and interactive content for children and their families.

It will be professionally produced and presented by educators from Cire Children’s Services.

The channel draws on the success of a pilot series developed during lockdowns. It saw Cire Children’s Services social media reaching over 34,600 people.

Cire’s Spanish program for youngsters also reached over 3,300 through the Kids Hub pilot.

Cire Children’s Services executive manager, Diletta Lanciana, said “the success of the pilot was overwhelming.”

“What made it so special was that Cire educators were the presenters so children could really relate to them,” she said.

“The educators became their new onscreen stars and provided a sense of stability, certainty and normality given the challenges and disruptions of Covid.”

The Cire Kids Hub channel features story times, sing-a-longs, activities for the whole family using regular household items and spe-

Tyler and Benny the Bear at the Mount Evelyn Children’’s Service in front of the Cire Kids Hub YouTube channel. cial themes, such as the upcoming NAIDOC week in November.

The Independent School Victoria’s early years division has shown interest in the initiative, which is believed to be a first of its kind.

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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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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 W 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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youngsters and their families can tune in at any time, and feel connected to a community they know. It has a strong educational focus without the commercialisation in so many other children’s programs,” Ms Lanciana said.

This year’s Children’s Week’s theme is friendship and safely connecting with others.

A free webinar will be offered this Friday on techniques and products for a healthier and cleaner home during the pandemic.

Selby Community House has organised a practical online Zoom session with cleaning expert Tania Struzina, in which she will demonstrate how to replace harmful chemicals with effective green cleaning.

“Soap and water are at least as effective as sanitisers and disinfectants in disabling the Covid-19 virus,” Ms Struzina said.

“Sanitisers and disinfectants don’t have soap’s super power of breaking open the virus’ fatty protective envelope. When this envelope is broken, the virus can’t survive.”

Online participants will be presented with the five rules and products that aim to change the way they clean. They will also be given economical recipes to make their own cleaning products.

Ms Struzina said cleaning was about removing surface dirt and grease that bacteria and viruses live in and feed on.

“You can feel confident that proper surface cleaning with soapy water or detergent - which is different from disinfectant - will keep you and your family safe,” she said.

Event organiser Suzi Downie said there had been many enquiries at Selby Community House about natural cleaning solutions.

She said this was particularly because of the allergies and side-effects people are starting to experience with conventional chemical cleaners.

“There are also environmental impacts associated with many synthetic products and their packaging,” Ms Downie said.

“We’re all learning how to lighten our footprint, and this webinar should provide us with lots of practical tips.”

Green Cleaning at Home is a free event and will be held online from 7pm-8.15pm

Event organiser Suzi Downie is keen to raise awareness about green cleaning. on 23 October.

To register or for more information, contact Ms Downie at programming@selbyhouse.com.au. mailcommunity.com.au

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Helping with the recovery The community bank model has been around for over 20 years and was initiated to keep banking and face to face service in small towns and communities across Australia.

At the Monbulk & District Community Bank staff believe in adding value to the community through building, strengthening and supporting the entire Monbulk and District area.

Over the last 6 months Monbulk & District Community Bank has remained open to provide the core essential service of banking to the community.

“We understand the need of face to face banking in addition to electronic and digital banking,” said manager Aimee te Boekhorst.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has been hard on communities across the country impacting community groups, schools and clubs as well as the people connected to these organisations. We understand that all of these areas have been hit hard and the recovery process will require support,understanding and nurturing.

“We are keen to hear from our local community both now and into the future on how we can assist to support our town’s recovery after Covid.”

The Monbulk & District Community Bank has decided to offer small Covid grants to notfor-profit organisations for the foreseeable future with a simplified application process.

“We understand that assisting financially is only one way we can help our community and we are wanting to support in as many ways as we can.”

The Monbulk & District Community Bank is focused on helping our town recover from Covid-19 as quickly as possible.”

If your not-for-profit group is looking for assistance please reach out on 9752 1130.

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Covid-19 Relief Assistance Contact Monbulk & District Community Bank branch on 03 9752 1130 to apply This special grants program is aimed at helping not-for-profit groups begin their recovery process, providing them with a boost to get back to serving their communities and members.

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Bridging the digital divide

By Jessica Anstice Three community organisations have joined forces to help locals up in the Hills bridge the digital divide.

The Hills Hub, Casey Cardinia Libraries Emerald and Echo Youth and Family Services are getting Emerald residents online with a new laptop loan program.

With one in seven Victorians without access to internet at home, laptops are available to borrow from the Emerald Library for up to three months.

This will mean community members can get connected digitally with family and friends and access online support services and activities.

A free mentoring program where participants are matched with a trained IT buddy/ mentor is also on offer.

Older residents and low-income families are more likely to be socially isolated and dis-

advantaged during the coronavirus pandemic due to a lack of access to the internet and a device such as a laptop.

Mentors provide one-on-one support to assist participants to use their laptop and access online support services.

A limited number of pre-paid wifi devices have also been donated by St Marks Emerald for eligible participants who do not have internet available at home.

“We are delighted to be working in partnership with the Hills Hub to get people connected,” Casey Cardinia Libraries CEO Chris Buckingham said.

“The Emerald Library has traditionally offered free wi-fi and access to PCs, while our branch remains closed to the community, this project helps people get online.”

To participate in this program, email to hills.hub@cardinia.vic.gov.au or call the Hills Hub Place Maker on 5943 4650.

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Artist turns to nature for his inspiration Yarra Ranges artist Robert Knight has been invited to exhibit in a national virtual exhibition featuring internationally recognised artists who are all inspired to enrich the appreciation of the Australian natural environment through their art.

The exhibition is curated by Queensland based wildlife artist Dr. Pete Marshall for the WAMA Foundation.

This virtual exhibition, curated by wildlife artist Dr. Pete Marshall for the WAMA Foundation, of new works follows the publication of the extremely successful art book - the first published by the Wildlife Art Museum of Australia Foundation.

Thirty of the original Australian Foundation Artists are exhibiting their art works in a virtual exhibition to celebrate nature and environment through art. These artists, all with international reputations, supported the WAMA Project to develop an art museum in a native environment in Western Victoria from its conception, and are still encouraging in their support today.

Robert Knight said he is proud to be a part of this prestigious show.

“From a young age I have been interested in painting the Australian bush,” he said. “As I paint I think of the spiritual connection between the bush and the wildlife that lives there.

I have been painting for over thirty years and I never tire from it.”

The artists featured in this exhibition draw their inspirations from the natural world in amazingly diverse ways, creating beautiful and deeply meaningful works of art in a variety of mediums, complementing their subjects, but delving deeper into the wonders of nature with their individual and very personal responses.

These artists are recognised throughout Australia and in many art circles around the world, and include Tony Pridham, Sophie Cape and Noel Hart.

To complement these original artists, two Indigenous artists have been invited as guest

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Casey Cardinia Libraries’ Binge Bags program has been a roaring success among the local community.

The advanced online program involves a library staff member selecting items on the member’s behalf, either based on the interests they specify when ordering or a complete surprise.

A surprise box of books is then delivered to the member’s front door step.

Casey Cardinia Libraries CEO Chris Buckingham said the Binge Bags have provided a “saviour” for readers right across the region.

“They loved the idea that they could devour a pile of books without feeling guilty,” he said.

“Our team have loved packing binge bags for our customers. It has been a privilege to be able to draw on traditional librarianship and help match books to people.

“The positive feedback from community has been incredible.”

Art by Robert Knight. artists to exhibit their work. Paul Bong and Daniel O’Shane are deeply inspired by their culture and tell and record their cultural stories in intriguing and thought provoking ways through their art. Both highly acclaimed artists, their work hangs in Parliament House and The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.

“It is my pleasure and privilege to again gather these artists together to showcase their inspiring works which are for sale and to support WAMA,“ said Mr Marshall.

WAMA’s online art exhibition, Inspiration Wild: foundation Artists 6 Years On, is available for viewing from the 19 October until 30 November at www.wama.net.au/art-exhibition.

For more information visit: www.robertknight.com.au

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By Romy Stephens Two sporting clubs in Montrose will join forces this summer to encourage young girls to participate in sport.

With local netball competitions being cancelled due to Covid-19, Montrose Netball Club and Montrose Cricket Club have aligned, in a bid to get girls playing sport when netball’s not on.

The idea was first raised by Montrose Cricket Club junior coordinator, Mark Farrell.

Mr Farrell’s daughter plays both netball and cricket, but like so many others she hasn’t been able to take the court for netball this year.

“The impact has been in routine, there hasn’t been an activity routine. She’s an active person, she loves to play her sport, she loves training as much as she loves to play the game,” Mr Farell said.

“Just not having that regular organised structured sport has meant constantly having to find other ways to exercise.

“When you’re limited as to what you can do outside, and with who, it’s pretty hard to get motivated.”

But with his daughter now getting ready for a cricket season likely to start this summer, he thought other young girls could do the same.

“Netball isn’t really getting off the ground right now and there will be girls who are looking for something to do, cricket is an option,” Mr Farrell said.

When approached by the local cricket club, the staff at Montrose Netball Club thought it was a great idea.

“We were very positive about it...we thought it would be a fantastic and great opportunity for some of our players to keep active and get some new friendships,” club secretary Sue Reynolds said.

“It’s great for local sport groups to come together.

“I’m hoping that some of our players will take up the opportunity to go out there and participate in a different sport, try it, keep active and meet some new friends.”

Ms Reynolds said despite getting some training when Covid-19 restrictions allowed, it had been a disappointing year for members.

She said it would be great for some of the younger players to socialise through sport again over summer.

“There’s been a lot more work for the committee to try and get everyone out training, let alone thinking about competition,” she said.

“Even though we didn’t get to that stage it was still hard work just to get the players out training.

“I’ve been getting feedback from a number of members who are missing the social side of sport.

“They play for the social side, not for the

The Montrose Cricket Club is looking to make cricket more accessible for young girls.

Montrose Netball Club is switching codes this summer by entering two junior girls cricket teams.

Montrose Netball Club hosted a few training sessions under strict Covid-19 restrictions this year. competitive side, so they are missing that.”

When asked if he thought the netballers would be competitive in the cricket competition, Mr Farrell said it was participation that was more important.

“The first level of girls cricket is designed for participation. There are finals at the end of it but that’s not how we go about it, the game is structured so that everybody gets their opportunity,” he said.

“Number one is they’ve got some support, they will be able to pick it up quickly and num-

ber two is that they get a go.”

But Mr Farrell did say importantly some of the skills between the two sports would overlap.

“They do go quite well together. There is a lot of hand eye ball coordination in netball and there is in cricket, it’s just a different type of ball,” he said.

“For the fielding side of things you need a bit of athleticism and absolutely that’s needed in netball as well so they are complimentary.”

He added that team spirit was typically very strong in the junior girls’ teams.

“I coached a girls team for the first time last year and the team comradery amongst the girls, the vibe, was very different.

“They are very keen to learn so what I hope is they have a fun season, they feel engaged and they learn to love the game.”

Both Montrose Cricket Club and Montrose Netball Club are encouraging juniors interested in cricket to give it a go, no matter their ability.

Memorable Moments from the TAB Great Chase First run in 2003, the TAB Great Chase community program has gone from strength to strength and continues to support many organisations within the disability sector throughout country and metropolitan Victoria. Historically it has combined a great day or night out at the greyhound races with an opportunity to raise money for local community groups.The Great Chase series is all about community engagement and has seen almost $650,000 donated to community groups over the past 17 years. It is a significant community initiative that is embraced by both clubs and groups alike.

In 2020, following the directive from the Chief Health Officer’s advice around the roadmap out of the Covid-19 environment, The TAB Great Chase activities have been postponed until 2021. This means that the community days that occur at race clubs each year will not be happening this year.

Instead, Greyhound racing Victoria will be looking back at some of the most memorable moments from previous Great Chases like last year when more than 50 people from ormailcommunity.com.au

ganisations across the north-eastern suburbs enjoyed the 2019 community day in sunshine at arguably Victoria’s most spectacular track in Healesville. Groups are randomly partnered with greyhounds competing on the day, with the best performing dogs amassing prize money for their group.

The group from Caladenia Friday Fellas were particularly excited, going to the extent of dressing in their finest ties and sparkly hats. This group, which provides care and support for people living with dementia, has been attending the Great Chase since 2017 and looks forward to it every year.

“For us it’s about the social inclusion and being a part of the greater community that we love,” Jo, a carer from Caladenia said. “It is also a great day out to enjoy the enjoy greyhound racing and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Healesville.”

Healesville Greyhound Association looks forward to welcoming crowds back on track once restrictions are lifted and planning has already started for The Great Chase 2021, which they say, will more than make up for 2020’s postponement.

It was another big night of racing on Thursday at Sandown Park.

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CAFES & RESTAURANTS Take-away and delivery only (25km rule applies)

WEDDINGS, FUNERALS & RELIGIOUS SERVICES • Weddings: Up to 5 people, including the couple but not including the celebrant • Funerals: Allowed with up to10 people • Religion: 5 people can attend a place of worship to conduct a ceremony being broadcast • Outoor religious gatherings and ceremonies: Outdoor gatherings of up to 5 people, plus 1 faith leader are allowed.

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WORK • Partial return to work for specified industries otherwise work from home if you can • Permit groups of up to 5 workers to return to onsite work for certain low risk, outdoor work • All allied health providers that are currently listed on the Permitted Work Premised List to return for full routine care

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ENTERTAINMENT, COMMUNITY FACILITIES & AMUSEMENT VENUES • All venues closed except for broadcasting and professional sport • Libraries and toy libraries: only open to facilitate collection and return of books/ toys or home delivery.

• Yarra Ranges Community Links remain closed

• Outdoor playgrounds: Open including outdoor gym equipment • Outdoor recreation: Outdoor personal training allowed with up to 2 people per trainer • Outdoor pools open (25km) (Dates for Yarra Ranges Council’s outdoor season TBC) • Indoor pools open (25km) open for one-on-one hydrotherapy sessions with a health professional where clinically indicated.

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EDUCATION & CHILDCARE • Childcare and early educators: Open to all children.

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