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Zoe, Isla, Maggie, Paige, Ari and Jade enjoying Healesville Sanctuary’s first day re-opening to the public. 219864 lometre zone in what to expect, but I think the winemakers of Healesville have been drunken dry to be honest,” he said.

Mr Shand said local wineries and distillers may have to provide a different experience to appeal to a local crowd before restrictions are

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As Covid-19 restrictions eased across Victoria, Yarra Valley tourism operators are allowed to open their doors to entertainment starved Melbournians who are looking to make the most of their freedom to leave home.

Zoos Victoria reopened Healesville Sanctuary on Thursday 29 October with tickets in high demand as patrons waited hours online to snap up the opportunity to visit their favourite animals again.

Zoos Victoria CEO Dr Jenny Gray said the warmer spring weather and daylight savings makes for a perfect time of year to explore the outdoors and meet the new animals that are part of a zoo-wide baby boom.

“We’ve had an absolute boom of babies at all of our properties,” Dr Gray said.

Dr Gray said Healesville Sanctuary’s new koala joey, Wirra, has just begun venturing out of mum’s pouch. The baby koala was recently named by Star Mail readers as it translates to ‘climb’ in Woiwurrung language.

“We know immersing yourself in nature is one of the best ways to rebuild your resilience and your wellness, and we can’t wait to welcome visitors back again. Our Zoo grounds are looking spectacular, with flowers in bloom everywhere and big lawn areas for relaxing. It’s a perfect time of year to reconnect with nature.”

The sanctuary will have a cap on daily visitor numbers at 1500 to allow plenty of room for physical distancing.

Locals keen to take a ride on Puffing Billy have to wait a little while longer as the popular tourist attraction is set to open later this month.

Yarra Valley wineries and restaurants were open for table service again.

Napoleone Cider and Punt Road Wines general manager Tim Shand said the opening of Napoleone’s Orchard Bar was a success and drove in many locals.

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By Jed Lanyon Over one thousand primary school students across the Yarra Valley took home a bag of apples on Wednesday 28 October thanks to the Rotary Club of Wandin.

Each and every student at Wandin North, Seville, Wandin Yallock, Coldstream, Silvan, Gruyere, Yering and Woori Yallock primary school’s were surprised with a bag of fresh apples totalling over one tonne delivered by Rotary.

Wandin Rotary’s community service committee chairman Gavan McIntyre told Star Mail he thought it was a good thing to do for the community.

We just hope it’s something healthy for them to eat. We know apples can be quite expensive at times in the shops, so it’s just some nice fruit for them to enjoy over the long weekend to share with their families.

Wandin North Primary School principal Paul Bailey said it was a “kind gesture”.

“Rotary prioritised a bag to go to every single student,” Mr Bailey said. “And at our school we have 320 students, so they all went home with a kilo of apples, which was fantastic.

“It was really well received by the students.

Historically we would hold a free fruit Friday for students where parents would put together platters of fruit and veggies, but during these times that hasn’t been possible, so the students were really excited to get some apples.”

Wandin Rotary members met the principal at the gates of each school to personally deliver the apple bags, which had been purchased locally from Old Oak Orchards. Mr McIntyre wished to thank Andrew Corbett of Old Oak Orchards for helping support the community project.

“We’ve had a strong connection with Wandin Rotary in the past and last year they kindly donated 50 small microscopes for our

320 bags of apples were delivered to Wandin North Primary School.

Yering Primary School Students enjoying their apples.

A load of apples delivered to Woori Yallock Primary School. students,” Mr Bailey said. “Here at Wandin North we aim to build a strong connection in our community and we’re very fortunate and grateful for our connection with Rotary and we hope to continue that moving forward.”

The coronavirus pandemic has seen the

fundraising abilities of the Rotarians restricted as well as their international programs. Mr McIntyre said this has led to an even greater focus for Rotary to lend a hand within their own community as they hope to pick up a few extra members along the way.

“Our aim is to have some fun and try to help

Wandin Yallock Primary School principal Trevor Vass accepting the kind donation. people at the same time,” Mr McIntyre said.

He said Wandin Rotary has raised over $100,000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital over the past few years.

Wandin Rotary welcomes new members.

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IN BRIEF Missing woman Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Mooroolbark woman Yasmina Sims.

The 19-year-old was last seen on the Bushy Creek Trail near Pembroke Road about 10.45pm Friday 30 October.

Police and family have concerns for Yasmina’s welfare as she has autism and requires a high level of support in day to day life.

She is known to frequent Montrose and surrounding areas and is described as having a thin build, with short brown hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone with information about Yasmina’s whereabouts is asked to contact Mooroolbark Police Station on 9725 9999.

Drug driving A 52-year-old driver was intercepted on Maroondah Hwy, Lilydale on the evening of Friday 30 October.

He returned a positive result for illicit drugs and was issued with a $496 penalty notice and incurred a 6-month licence suspension.

Police wish to remind residents the penalty for a subsequent drug-driving offence is a visit to the magistrate and a minimum 12-month licence suspension.

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Storm drain rescue A 41 year old Kilsyth man had to be rescued by police on Saturday afternoon (28 October) after becoming lost in the storm water system.

The male entered the drains in Mooroolbark and after a few hours of wandering around he was unable to exit the system and authorities were alerted.

The male was recovered from Elizabeth Bridge Reserve in Kilsyth where a number of police and Fire Rescue Victoria personnel were on hand to greet the explorer.

Yarra Rages Eye Watch said, “No doubt most people would be aware of the dangers of entering the drains, but in case you need a reminder... please don’t.“

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But the vice president said it was the community spirit that would continue to get them through any challenges ahead.

“We’ve all banded together and I think coming out of this, it’s going to make the whole of Victoria a lot stronger,” Mr Stewart said.

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It was all systems go for cafes, restaurants and retail stores across the Yarra Ranges last week as Melbourne finally reopened its doors from lockdown.

In early July Premier Daniel Andrews announced that most industries would be forced to close in a bid to contain the state’s escalating Covid-19 crisis.

The same day as his announcement, Victoria recorded almost 430 new cases of coronavirus.

But wind the clock forward to 28 October and that was all but a distant memory as business was finally permitted to reopen under eased Covid-19 restrictions - and the state recorded only two new cases.

Belgrave RSL vice president Anthony Stewart said there were plenty of smiles and excitement as veterans came through the doors once again.

“It was almost like we were opening for the first time,” he said.

But Mr Stewart admitted it had been challenging to navigate the numerous restrictions still in place.

“It was quite stressful because the regulations say you can have 20 people eating but in separate dining areas,” he said.

“Getting our head around all the regulations and trying to stay within those was slightly challenging.

Mr Stewart said the scars from the lockdowns would still be felt for quite some time.

“We have a lot of respect for our veterans and a lot of them getting put into isolation was

Police are investigating a stolen mountain bike from the vicinity of Lilydale BMX track and Warburton Trail in Lilydale on Tuesday 20 October about 4pm.

An unknown offender stole a Giant Mountain bike, black in colour with blue writing.

Police urge anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the bike or the offender, to contact Lilydale Police Station on 9739 2300

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Good iso vibrations

By Jed Lanyon Award winning composer and musician Tom Fitzgerald is calling on the Yarra Ranges residents to take part in a community led creative music project, which he believes is the first of its kind in Australia.

Mr Fitzgerald, who resides in Healesville, has performed with the likes of Elton John, Sting, James Taylor and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, while being nominated for an Academy Award and a Walkley Award.

Mr Fitzgerald is asking locals to find their favourite sounds and play musical instruments to be a part of Good Iso Vibrations, which will form a collection of sounds and music about the experience of isolating during the pandemic.

“It’s a creative community music project for Yarra Valley communities to help them cope with Covid-19 and feel a bit better about things emotionally and mentally.

“People can record their sounds on their mobile phone and send them in through email or as an attached file.

“They could put in the sounds of a river, the forest with birds chirping or even their dogs and cats. It could even be the sound of someone making a cup of tea or just something that makes them feel a bit more together and comforted.”

Mr Fitzgerald will then create a five part concept album featuring different times of the day, each featuring their own music.

“Interwoven will be the community’s contribution and interesting improvisations from musicians.”

Mr Fitzgerald is currently working on the project with Warburton musician Michael Arvanitakis and Wurundjeri elder Murrindindi.

“Michael plays a huge number of instruments so brilliantly, he’s a clever chap ... Murrindindi, he’s like a cultural advisor. He’s produced some sounds from clap sticks and the didgeridoo and he will advise as to how I’ll mix them with other sounds.”

Mr Fitzgerald said the Yarra Valley thrives as a creative community.

“I was amazed at the general creativity and depth of numbers of artists in the area. It’s just fantastic.

“Healesville has a tremendous amount of musicians. We’re lucky to have Rochford Winery, and the Yarra Valley Opera Festival, it’s a really nice place that has world class music.”

The project is sponsored by Regional Arts Victoria and will be performed and live streamed as a concert from healesville’s YAVA Gallery in January.

For more information on Good Iso Vibrations, visit: https://goodisovibrations.com

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‘Surprise’ Vic nomination

By Jed Lanyon Healesville’s Stephen Bevington was nominated as one of Victoria’s Australian of the Year candidates for 2021 as the founder and managing director of Community Housing Limited.

Community Housing Limited (CHL) is a not-for-profit housing organisation that delivers affordable housing to those in need, including providing rental housing at subsidised market rent to those who are most vulnerable in our community.

Mr Bevington said he was “surprised” to be nominated for the award and to make it to the semi-final stage in Victoria.

“I was very privileged really to be nominated and I was very happy to have gotten this far in the process.”

Mr Bevington grew up in England and spent 15 years sleeping rough, couch surfing and living in insecure accommodation. His experience with homelessness inspired a lifelong dedication to creating affordable housing for those in need.

26 years ago, Mr Bevington migrated to Australia with his family and founded CHL. From a one-man operation in Melbourne, CHL has grown to have a presence across Australia, East Timor, Chile, Peru, Indonesia, India, Rwanda and Papua New Guinea.

Under Mr Bevingotn’s leadership, CHL has become the largest not-for-profit social and affordable housing provider in Australia, managing more than 11,000 properties nationwide.

Mr Bevington shared his experience of sleeping rough in England.

“I suppose I had lived in all the different varieties of homelessness as it is described,” he said. “In one time I’ve lived on the streets, another time squatting in vacant houses and derelict houses. Other times I would be sleeping on couches or floors at the homes of others.”

Mr Bevington said this came as a result of

Stephen Bevington few private rental properties being available in a time of recession in the 70’s.

“All of a sudden without warning all of the kinds of places you needed to live in as a young man dried up. I started living in share houses or a room in a studio apartment.

Mr Bevingotn said he then moved to squatting in abandoned houses until the government had passed criminal trespass laws restricting his ability to find shelter. He would then spend periods sleeping on the streets, in parks and even graveyards.

Tourists return to Valley From page 1 “The best part of this period is that it has given us the chance to reimagine everything we do and people cut you a break to be able to experiment and do things differently.”

Mr Shand explained that new CovidSafe requirements had changed the winery experience from”tasting and moving on” model to “a more intimate and engaging sitting experience” as patrons are required to remain seated with movement within venues being kept to a minimum.

“Weirdly, it’s forced us to reinvent how we entertain people for the better.”

Yarra Ranges Council encourages visitors to plan and book their trip ahead, and to be aware of the restrictions and density limits in place to help the region re-open safely.

CEO Tammi Rose said that many local businesses were prepared for the ease in restrictions and were looking forward to the support of summertime visitors.

“We know that businesses across Victoria have been struggling this year and we’ve felt this very close to home. As one of the state’s most visited tourist regions, visitors are the lifeblood of so many of our local businesses” Ms Rose said.

“We’re all excited to welcome visitors back to our beautiful part of the world, to share our local produce and natural environment as travel opens back up.”

Ms Rose said that large crowds were anticipated on weekends and public holidays and that planning ahead would help to reduce overcrowding and avoid disappointment.

“We love to see people coming out and enjoying themselves in Yarra Ranges, but as we face a COVID Normal summer, we have to change the way we take day trips and holidays.

“Please be kind to local businesses we’re all keen for visitors, but we’re also all adapting to the changes and challenges of this year.

“It’s not an easy life, you’d try to keep clean and presentable, but you don’t have much to carry around with you.

“I had a young family in the 80’s and I decided to move to Australia to give them a life as I couldn’t see one emerging and it worked out pretty well.

He said his experience sleeping rough helped him in helping others.

“I think unless you have lived for long periods either on the street or in insecure housing, it’s very difficult to imagine how much it im-

pacts on your ability to live and develop your life.

“Living on the streets day by day, there’s no way you can engage in studying or employment.

“In insecure housing it becomes difficult to engage in a career or engage in study and you don’t know where you’ll be in three months time.

“Having an address is an important part of your identity. You need it for documents or a license and for anything to prove you exist really.

“It’s like if you don’t have an address, you can’t have an official identity. It limits your capacity to really live a stable life at any time and have any financial independence and to be a contributor to society.

“This is what a lot of people don’t realise that the ability to have a home is a critical aspect in your life.”

Mr Bevington said the ability to find secure housing has only worsened during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“In this health crisis, if you don’t have a home, how are you going to isolate yourself from others or work from home? It’s been difficult for some people to keep out of harm’s way when there is a pandemic going on.”

Over the last 27 years, CHL has grown to employ 400 staff members who aim to house vulnerable Australians from all walks of life, including the elderly, those with disability, domestic violence survivors, people living with mental illness and Indigenous Australians.

CHL now provides affordable housing across every state in Australia through more than 11,000 properties.

“I am looking forward to the day when someone becomes Australian of the Year coming from the community housing sector because it’ll increase the profile of that sector within Australia,” Mr Bevington said.

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“There will be reduced parking as outdoor dining takes over some traditional car parks in main streets. We still have accessible parking available, but we’re encouraging visitors and community members to be patient and leave extra time to find a park.

“For visitors heading out to some of our parks, reserves and forests, please plan your day with back-up destinations in mind, as you may arrive to find car parks full or an area quite busy. Some of these destinations do have alternative car parks so best to research these in advance of your visit.

“Places like the Redwood Forest in East Warburton, the 1000 Steps and the RJ Hamer Arboretum are extremely popular, but we have so many more wonderful places to visit, including hundreds of kilometres of paths and trails, so it’s worth taking the time to explore off the beaten track.”

There will be an increased presence of Victoria Police officers, Council’s Community Safety officers and Parks Victoria Rangers throughout the region to ensure visitors and community members are doing the right thing and adhering to the Chief Health Officer’s orders - including wearing masks.

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Stolen medals returned A Sergeant from Lilydale has helped return WWII medals to the family of Private Douglas Downs, more than five decades after they were stolen.

Sgt Vaughan Atherton, who served as an Army Reservist for nine years, managed to track down Pte Downs’ sister to return her brother’s medals.

Police had not been able to identify the owner of the medals, which had been recovered when a search warrant was executed at a property in Lilydale three years ago.

But after some luck and an extensive investigation, the medals have finally gone back to their rightful owner.

“Having family who have served in the forces, I know how important these medals are to the people who they are awarded to and it was important to me to see that they were returned to Douglas’ family,” Sgt Atherton said.

“Unfortunately, we are yet to identify the offenders who stole the medals back in 1969 but let’s just say, it’s never too late.”

The investigation started when Sgt Atherton was discussing war medals with the Lilydale Police Station’s property officer.

Upon being shown Pte Downs’ medals, which were about to be sent to the Returned Services League (RSL), Sgt Atherton noticed a name on their rim - from there the search began.

Sgt Atherton was unsuccessful in finding information when contacting the National Archives of Australia (NAA), but recorded a small victory when researching the Department of Veteran Affairs’ (DVA) nominal rolls.

He found out that Pte Downs’ next of kin was Egbert Downs, whose granddaughter is Maureen - a current Victoria Police employee.

From there Sgt Atherton was able to contact Pte Down’s sister Rosemary, now aged 81, to let her know her brother’s medals had been located.

The medals that were returned to Private Douglas Downs’ sister.

Sgt Vaughan Atherton returns the medals to Rosemary at Lilydale Police Station.

Private Douglas Downs.

Rosemary told Sergeant Atherton that the medals had been stolen during a burglary at Douglas’ western suburbs home in 1969.

“Douglas married and had two sons and one daughter, all who have since passed so I am Douglas’ only living relative.

“He was most upset when the medals were stolen but I am beyond excited to have them returned after more than 50 years and Douglas would be absolutely thrilled.”

“I was just a baby when Douglas went to war and I didn’t meet my brother until he returned home several years later,” she said.

“I was sent a photograph of him on Salisbury Plain in the UK during his troop training and he was later shipped to the Middle East.

“After the Germans invaded Crete, Douglas managed to escape and fight with the partisans before finally coming home, said Rosemary.

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Friends for over 50 years - locals Rob, Joanna, Rose, Hilde, Bruce, Rob and Fred.

Happy to see each other are Anna, Isabella, Claire, Lina, Anna and Eufemia.

Yes, we are open From page 3 “I’d like to personally thank everyone that supported us and helped, we’ve got some volunteers that have been doing up to 60 hours a week during lockdown.

“The community support, it makes me feel so proud to be able to assist in it.”

Healesville’s Grand Hotel owner Lisa McKay-Campbell said she opened the venue on Friday 30 October for weekend table service.

“We’re still yet to play with our opening times just yet,” she said. “After the next few weekends when the wall of steel opens up, that’s when we’ll look to open up everyday.”

But as for locals wanting a feed, Ms McKayCampbell said the phone hasn’t stopped ringing.

“We’ve missed a lot of calls just because we’re not here everyday, so we’ve had to set up an online booking system.”

She said one challenge to the new rules and patron limits had been asking people to leave after their two hour time block had expired, in order to allow the next group of customers to dine.

“People come in for a feed and a few drinks and the hardest part has been asking them to leave ... There have been a few that have not been happy with it, but they’re well aware when you make a booking that it has to be for two hours. It is what it is.”

As Victoria continues to limit the spread of coronavirus, hospitality should see further restrictions eased from 8 November if the Chief Health Officer’s targets are met. The capacity of restaurants, bars, pubs and cafes will increase, with up to 40 people allowed inside and 70 outside.

Rhone has fun playing in the water at Lillydale Lake.

Bekk, Jess and Keilani of Mary Eats Cakes Montrose jump for joy after opening up for the return of seated patrons.

Kitchen and Butcher in Healesville has been busy since reopening.

Marion, Evie and Ada enjoying Healesville Sanctuary again.

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Effectiveness of bushfire backburns unknown

By Jed Lanyon A Victorian Auditor-General report on reducing bushfire risks revealed there is insufficient information available to understand the effectiveness and impacts of risk-reduction activities undertaken by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and the CFA. The report stated 43 per cent of planned priority burns and 30 per cent of planned normal priority burns had been completed.

The report reads, “The audited agencies, particularly DELWP and CFA, are collaborating to reduce the risks that bushfires pose to life, property and the environment, and do so with strong commitment.

“However, there is insufficient information available to understand the effectiveness and impacts of their risk-reduction activities.

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(and) constrains DELWP and government’s ability to make better informed investment decisions to further reduce risk.”

As part of the audit, the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office examined how DELWP informed the government’s planned burn target and developed its risk reduction strategies to protect human life, property and the environment, how agencies deliver risk reduction strategies, how Victoria’s land-use planning system supports risk reduction and the Powerline Bushfire Safety Program.

Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio said “We welcome the report from the Victorian Auditor General on Reducing Bushfire Risk, and the recommendations are already being undertaken in preparation for the upcoming bushfire season. This is a part of our work to continuously improve bushfire preparation, as climate change continues to increase the intensity of bushfire seasons.”

The Victorian Auditor-General’s Office made 17 recommendations from the report as Evelyn MP and Shadow Minister for Envi-

ronment and Climate Change, Bridget Vallence, urged the government to accept all of them.

“Bushfires have had a devastating impact on human life, wildlife, flora, property and our economy, and Victorians will be deeply troubled to hear Labor is still failing to take bushfire hazard reduction seriously,” she said.

Ms Vallence said the Auditor-General’s report exposes problems with DELWP’s modelling, data collection and reporting and found their information to the Government about reaching risk reduction targets was incomplete, keeping Victorians in the dark about the impacts and effectiveness of any DELWP and CFA bushfire risk reduction measures.

In 2019-20, DELWP conducted 257 planned burns across 37,399 hectares of public land in Victoria. Unsuitable weather including a wetter than average autumn limited opportunities to carry out planned burning.

Since mid-last year, Fire Forest Management Victoria (FFMVic) has completed 59

planned burns in the Hume region covering more than 10,000 hectares, with crews taking every opportunity to conduct burns when conditions allow, and it is safe to do so. This has included planned burning to reduce bushfire risk near Marysville, Kinglake, Merrijig, Sawmill Settlement, Chiltern and Granya.

In the same period, mechanical works covering almost 3,500 hectares were undertaken, with crews using heavy machinery to mulch flammable vegetation to reduce fuel near Barmah, Narbethong, Marysville, Stanley and Mitta Mitta.

“To reduce the risk of bushfires, Forest Fire Management conduct fuel management and planned burning on any day that it is safe to do so,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.

Planned burns were ignited in areas of Gembrook and Olinda on Monday 2 November by FFMVic. To learn more about the process of a planned burn, read Star Mail’s story on the issue: https://bit.ly/3mOzmJr mailcommunity.com.au

YARRA RANGES CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!

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Yarra Ranges Council is so excited to see our wonderful municipality and local businesses reopen. Businesses have been busy preparing to reopen in a COVID Safe environment to ensure you can visit them safely and enjoy the easing of restrictions. This trading environment is new to everyone and we ask customers to be considerate and understanding of these changes.

As restrictions ease, we are anticipating large crowds visiting the Yarra Ranges. We are working with Victoria Police and Parks Victoria to minimise the disruption to our communities. There will be an increased police presence across destination ‘hot spots’ to ensure visitors not only comply with public health advice but that they also show consideration towards our local communities and businesses.

Support Local Business

Council’s Be Kind to Business campaign urges the Yarra Ranges community to support local businesses during this important recovery. We encourage residents and businesses to check out the Be Kind to Business directory which is located on the Council website. Businesses can add their specific details and residents are able to use the directory to find a product or service locally.

To view the directory, please visit Council’s website: yrc.vic.gov.au/bekindtobusinessdirectory

Be Covid Safe When outside of your home or visiting local businesses, please remember to always wear a mask, maintain physical distancing and regularly wash and sanitise your hands. Please be aware of density requirements specified by businesses.

Please Be Patient As part of the reopening and recovery, many hospitality businesses will be transitioning to outdoor dining over the coming weeks. In some instances, we know this will result in a temporary loss of car parks and other logistical inconveniences. We ask that our local communities continue to ‘Be Kind’ by being patient and supportive of hospitality operators and other retailers who are doing their best under challenging circumstances.

There are so many great places to discover in the Yarra Ranges and if you find the place you were wanting to visit too busy, why not explore the region a little further and try somewhere new. You may find a gem you never knew existed! Together, we can continue to protect Yarra Ranges from coronavirus while welcoming visitors and enjoying all the brilliant experiences our municipality has to offer.

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Lower back pain advice In our clinic during the lockdowns we’ve seen a distinct rise in the incidence of people seeking treatment for lower back pain.

Working from home and remote learning conditions often mean less-than-ideal workstation setups and increased hours glued to the screen, both of which place increased pressure on spinal postures. And most people have waited longer than usual for treatment due to the restrictions.

This means that the severity of symptoms most people with back pain have been presenting with have been on the higher side as well.

So what accounts for back pain, and what is the best treatment for it?

About 90 per cent of low back pain is said to be nonspecific, which excludes the diagnosis of patho-anatomical causes, and nonspecific back pain is said to affect upto 70 per cent of adults during their lifetime.

The best treatment for nonspecific back

Body

watch Jerome Higgins

Physiotherapist, Form and Practice, Yarra Ranges pain is exercise, and it doesn’t seem to matter what type of exercise is better than others.

Strengthening, Pilates, water- based, aerobic fitness-based exercise and stretching-based exercise are all beneficial.

Exercise which involves a mind-body connection, such as Tai Chi, Yoga and Alexander Technique, are also excellent, especially for those who may benefit from a meditation as-

pect. The current GP guidelines recommend any and all of these.

Physiotherapy is beneficial for chronic low back pain, which is defined as back pain lasting more than 12 weeks. Manual therapy is more effective when combined with exercise and education, and indeed our profession is moving toward a path of ‘active’ therapy rather than ‘passive’ therapy because the evidence for better points us this way.

Seek treatment or guidance from a physiotherapist if your symptoms prevent you from exercising, or if you are exercising and still experiencing pain.

Modifying our perception of pain is imperative when dealing with chronic pain, as our brains can often require themselves to associate normal activity with pain when it has been present for a long period of time.

Avoiding activity due to fear of injury or pain is the tell-tale symptom, and everyone

who presents with this will benefit from professional guidance.

There is good evidence for other interventions for chronic back pain - psychological techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy and dietary changes to reduce inflammatory aspects in our diets (look up the Diet Inflammatory Index) - as an adjunct to enable exercise in most cases. There is poor evidence around cortisone injections, glucosamine, magnesium and other supplements.

Even disc problems, which are often present in asymptomatic people, should be treated with exercise and physiotherapy for at least six weeks before radiology such as Xray or MRI is warranted.

Indeed, early radiology is associated with poorer outcomes and catastrophising of symptoms. The vast majority of disc injuries resolve or significantly improve within three months and further intervention is rarely necessary.

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LETTERS Pontius Pilate politics (A letter sent to Casey MP Tony Smith) Julian Assange has been in medieval lockdown for what a year, in solitary confinement in effectively the Tower of London for what? Breaking bale for charges that no longer exist.

In Australia with the same legal system as the UK he would never have been detained. We have let out people who have raped and murdered others in the same circumstances.

So what’s the difference? The Americans, those people your government is terrified to of such an extent that you will crucify any person they ask you to for the sake of their internal paranoia.Where have you been throughout the Old Bailey hearings, total silence. When

Grester was in trouble in Egypt you mounted a diplomatic defence and got him out.What are you worried about with Assange? He must have stuff on you guys as well as the Americans.The Old Bailey has been the bastion of justice and revered around the world for its fairness and open justice. Assange’s treatment shows that even that bastion has succumbed to the fear of retaliation from the USA.Your silence and your lack of action and support for an Australian citizen in a country in which you have enormous influence, same head of state remember, shows your government to be complicit with the Americans against open justice and accountability for war crimes.

Pontius Pilate would be proud of you.

Edd Williams, Steels Creek.

On reviewing a proposed amendment to planning permit for the service station proposed at 17-25 Maroondah Highway (otherwise known as the Timber Mill/Maccas site), it appears that the following changes are sought: Instead of one takeaway food premise adjacent to the service station - splitting said food premise into three premises.

Allowing seating.

Redesigning the service station building: Height of canopy, car park and removal of trees.

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chasing items at the service station.

So in essence a truck stop, 24/7 and a food court with three fast food chain type takeaways where you can sit outside.

This is in addition to the “convenience restaurant” (McDonalds which is on separate permit). By creep and stealth the developer is amending to achieve the end they could not achieve at VCAT. Submissions can be submitted online until 14 October.

Sandra Schoffer, Healesville

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Keep Smiling Chum! How lovely is this sign photographed by Star Mail reader Beth Bagley nearby Chum Creek Primary School.

Find something that brings you joy throughout this difficult period? Then send it over to editor@mailcommunity.com.au and we’ll put it in print for the community to enjoy.

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FIRE AWARENESS WEEK

CFA is fire season ready Preparations for the fire season at CFA’s State Logistics Centre are well underway as Victorians are urged to start their own preparations this Fire Action Week.

Describing the CFA State Logistics Centre as a vital cog in CFA’s bushfire response, CFA Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook said it was ready for a new fire season after more than doubling its capacity from 3200m² to 8000m².

“Eighty-five percent of the equipment and resources used by CFA’s firefighters is supplied by the State Logistics Centre, which carries 1900 line items, with sufficient reserves of inventory to meet the demands of a major event through the use of technology and deliberate, planned high inventory levels,” he explained.

“Between 1 November 2019 and 31 March 2020, it shipped out more than 187,000 litres of water and 185,000 sachets of Hydrate powder, the replenishment of PPC, being about 4400 items of Wildfire Personal Protective Clothing, 5700 pairs of wildfire gloves, 2000 pairs of boots, 1300 wildfire helmets, 6300 goggles, 40,000 litres of foam concentrate and 1700 hoses that would reach from Melbourne CBD to Wallan if rolled out in a single line, plus nearly 83,000 P2 firefighting masks with an additional small request for 450,000 community masks distributed on behalf of the federal government.”

The pandemic means the Logistics Centre has also stocked and distributed more than half a million hygiene masks, according to Mr Cook, as well as 124,000 pairs of disposable gloves, 4100 litres of hand sanitiser, and close to 12,000 coveralls, for CFA use only.

That’s in addition to 100,000 masks and gloves combined, with close to 8000 litres of sanitiser managed and warehoused on behalf of Emergency Management Victoria.

“We’re stocked up and ready to go. This is just one way that CFA is prepared for the bushfire season,” Mr Cook said.

“We’re also conducting safety training and pre-season briefings to make sure we’re at the top of our game.”

Mr Cook said Fire Action Week was a time for Victorians to prepare and take stock of what they need to do to stay safe this fire season.

“CFA and its partner agencies are prepared for the bushfire season - but we also rely on the community to do its part to stay safe.

“Victorians share the responsibility of bushfire safety and now is the time to prepare your properties and talk to your loved ones about how to stay safe this fire season.”

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

Follow some simple planning and preparation tips to make sure you’re ready for the upcoming bushfire season: Prepare your property; it can minimise property damage even if you leave early Move furniture, woodpiles and mulch away from windows, decks and eaves Prune tree branches so they are not overhanging the roof or touching walls

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Ready to go at the State Logistics Centre.

The Centre is all stocked up with the items needed this fire season.

Protective gear for our firies.

zones for the area where you live, go · Know how you will monitor for warnings and · Keep grass shorter than 10cm. Regularly re- watch on holiday or to monitor what is happening move leaves and twigs do this regularly on hot, windy days where friends and family are located.

Don’t have plants higher than 10cm in front · · Always use more than one source to monitor which Fire Danger Rating is your trigof windows or glass doors · Decide warnings; ABC local radio, Sky News TV, the to leave; start checking Fire Danger RatVicEmergency App, emergency.vic.gov.au · Before you leave, make sure you remove all ger ings daily flammable items from around your home. and VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226. where you will go and what you’ll do Get batteries for your radio, keep laptops · Houses have been lost from things as simple · Decide · with your pets as embers landing on a doormat and mobiles charged and consider getting Plan for all scenarios what will you do if · Check that your home and contents insur- · your car won’t start, the wind changes direc- power banks to extend their “life” in case of ance is current and includes a level of cover emergency. tion, roads are blocked, someone is hurt or in line with current building standards and Defending your home requires at least two · people aren’t where you expect them to be? regulations. fit adults, at least 10,000 litres of water, proWhen planning with kids, make sure you · · Have a plan, make sure your family knows it, know your local school policy for fire risk tective clothing, and appropriate firefighting and stick to it hoses and pumps. Most homes in high risk days. Some schools close on Code Red days, bushfire areas are not defendable on Code it’s important to know so you can plan for all · Check the fire risk where you live.

Red days. Defending your home is very risky · Download the VicEmergency app now so situations.

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FIRE AWARENESS WEEK

Helmet help LET’S BE POWER PREPARED FOR SUMMER AusNet Services is preparing for the summer season by completing an extensive maintenance and vegetation management program and conducting helicopter inspections to get a clear picture of how the landscape is looking.

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During a bushfire you may experience interruptions to your electricity and/or gas supply, even if your property isn’t directly affected. For this reason your bushfire contingency plan should factor in possible loss of gas and electricity.

If you have a private electric line, please ensure it is clear of vegetation to reduce bushfire risk. Please contact a registered electrician or certified tree clearer for advice to clear your property of any unwanted vegetation.

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Volunteer firefighters from CFA’s District 13 have this month received new structural firefighting helmets.

More than 5000 local CFA volunteers from 46 brigades in the region have received the equipment.

Recipients have completed the relevant training and hold qualifications in the use of Breathing Apparatus equipment and Search and Rescue.

CFA has delivered 618 helmets to brigades in District 13 over the past couple of weeks.

After being suspended earlier this year due to coronavirus restrictions, delivery of the helmets recommenced in September.

The new helmets will replace the CFA’s existing structural firefighting helmets and feature an improved design and fit to benefit members.

CFA acting chief officer Garry Cook said the Pacific F15 Premium jet-style structural helmet provides eligible firefighters with a range of new features.

“This helmet has specific benefits for internal structure firefighting attack and we’re excited to be able to provide it to eligible volunteer firefighters,” he said.

The helmet includes a one-touch visor, a full-coverage internal face shield, integrated helmet torch, comfort harness and liner, and flame-resistant multi-layer neck flaps.

It also has a reinforced composite shell and an advanced polymer chassis.

“These helmets are modern, innovative and effective, and the CFA is excited to have rolled them out to its members across Victoria,” Mr Cook said.

The new structural firefighting helmets were funded as part of the State Government’s

The Pacific F15 Premium jet-style structural helmet that will be rolled out across District 13.

CFA firefighters wearing the new helmets.

Note: Images were taken before Covid-19 restrictions. $60 million Fire Services Statement.

While the roll-out is now completed, all existing helmets used by CFA volunteers remain fit for purpose and compliant with relevant Australian Standards.

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AusNet gets power ready Now is the time for us all to prepare for bushfire season.

AusNet Services continues to undertake its extensive maintenance and vegetation management program to maintain a safe and reliable network.

You might notice their helicopter inspections in your area as they fly over the network to get a clear picture of how the landscape is looking.

You may also notice crews trimming the trees away from lines or carrying out important maintenance work as they step up preparations for summer.

You may also receive notifications for planned outages.

AusNet really appreciate your patience and understanding, especially during Covid-19 restrictions, while they complete this critical work.

AusNet knows it is a difficult time to be without power and are very sorry for any inconvenience caused by these works.

As part of their work to prepare the network for the bushfire season 130,000 power poles and pole assets have been inspected so far, along with 7,000 pieces of pole-top equipment and 141km of powerlines replaced.

They’ve invested $34 million on vegetation programs, which have removed 3,500 hazardous trees, and trimmed around 279,000 trees to improve safety ahead of the bushfire season.

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Services is encouraging customers to be power prepared.

Are your bushfire plans up to date and do they factor in the possible loss of electricity?

During a bushfire, customers may experience interruptions to their electricity and/or gas supply, even if their property isn’t directly affected.

For this reason, bushfire contingency plans should always factor in possible loss of gas and electricity.

Customers who have a private electric line also need to ensure it is clear of vegetation to reduce bushfire risk.

Customers with private electric lines should contact a registered electrician or certified tree clearer for advice to clear their property of any unwanted vegetation.

Works are stepping up ahead of fire season.

Victoria, you know fire.

Victoria was hit hard in the 2019-20 fire season. The 2020-21 season is coming and you know as well as anyone how important it is to plan and prepare. Ensure your home is fire ready, ensure your family knows your plan, and be ready to leave early.

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Time to check barbecues

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The CFA is warning residents to check their barbie to prevent fires.

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Zero and turn off the gas at the meter or cylinder, but only if you can do so safely.

Check the LP gas cylinder on your barbecue before you turn it on. A cylinder must not be refilled if it hasn’t been tested for more than 10 years or if the cylinder has been damaged.

Have your gas cylinder tested and ensure you use a licensed gasfitter.

You can exchange LP gas cylinders at a reputable supplier.

· Check the hose to make sure it has not de- · Cook with barbecue utensils and wear an apron to protect yourself from hot fat. teriorated. · Check the connections to make sure they are · Remove excess fat from the barbecue after each use to prevent fires. tight and that the O rings are in good condition and have not cracked or split. · Do not use barbecues in windy conditions as · Use your barbecue in a clear space. Never the burners may blow out, risking a gas leak. use it indoors or in a confined area and ensure there is adequate clearance from walls, fences, and other property.

Visit the CFA website at www.cfa.vic.gov.au for advice on what you can and can’t do during Fire Danger Periods and Total fire Bans.

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With summer just around the corner, firefighters are calling for everyone to check their barbecue before firing it up.

Acting CFA Chief Officer Garry Cook said if you are preparing to fire up the barbie, it is important to do a few safety checks.

“Before you throw on the snags and chops, we’re asking you to check the connections on your gas barbie,” he said.

“Spending a few minutes to inspect the connection before you turn on the gas can keep you and your loved ones safe. And it means you won’t end up with a crew of firefighters crashing your barbecue.”

Acting CFA CO Cook said it was a quick exercise to check your gas cylinder.

“The check really is simple; just spray the hose and regulator connections with soapy water before firing up the barbecue,” he said.

“Bubbles will form if gas is escaping. If you’ve got any doubts about the connections, turn off the gas and replace the connection or contact a licensed gasfitter.”

FRV’s Fire Rescue Commissioner Ken Block said that people should leak-test the gas cylinder every time they connect it.

“Many fires start while cooking, so you should never leave cooking unattended. It is also important that you take a few minutes to inspect the gas bottle and connection, and leaktest the connection to the gas cylinder every time you connect it,” Commissioner Block said.

“Doing these simple checks can help keep you and your loved ones safe.

“If your barbecue does catch fire, remember to call Triple Zero (000), and if it is safe to do so, turn off the gas at the meter or cylinder.”

To make sure your barbecue is safe: If a fire occurs, don’t try to extinguish the flames if it is not safe to do so. Call Triple

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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.

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A pandemic page-turner

By Romy Stephens The staff at Eastern Regional Libraries (ERL) are being applauded for their efforts in keeping the community reading during lockdown over the past few months.

Upwey’s Cherry Axel said the library had kept up an “incredibly responsive, flexible and creative service” over the Covid-19 lockdown period.

“They’re all heroes at ERL. They have kept up a seamless supply of books and videos to us throughout these last few months, despite the ever changing different statutory Covid restrictions rules and regulations,” she said.

Ms Axel said she was very grateful that the library had kept her spirit up and provided something to look forward to during these difficult times.

But continuing to provide services during Covid-19 hasn’t been smooth sailing for the teams at ERL. Branches in the Yarra Ranges, including Belgrave, Healesville, Lilydale, Montrose and Yarra Junction have adapted by introducing a click and collect system and home delivery system during different stages of the lockdown.

The library service has also worked hard to keep up its weekly storytime sessions online.

ERL customer experience manager Sarah Hopkins said it had been a challenging year for local libraries. But she said it was vital for ERL to remain connected with communities during such difficult times.

“It has been a whirlwind of re-imagining and re-designing the library service and thinking creatively about how we can keep people connected to their library collections,” she said.

“When we were told to close the doors back in March, none of us could imagine the number of changes we have been through to get to where we are now.”

Noah with some of Belgrave Library’s click and collect books. 219804 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS “The library is a community resource and when schools and other venues and services were closed, it was very important that people could still get something to read, watch or listen to for free.”

Belgrave Library team leader Federica Mastrangelo said it was “reward for our efforts” to receive such positive feedback from the community.

“We received lots of lovely appreciation cards and notes, even chocolates. Families especially were thankful for our selections that covered everyone including activity packs,” she said.

It’s expected to be quite some time before all parts of the library service are back to full operation, with baby steps anticipated to be taken in the meantime.

Dianne and Jasmine sort through the click and collect books at Belgrave Library.

Ms Mastrangelo said staff would “look forward” to seeing patrons again.

“It will mean a lot of easing back in with limited numbers but it will be nice to see some normality again,” she said.

To find out more about ERL and its online services, visit www.yourlibrary.com.au or Eastern Regional Libraries on Facebook.

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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.

Ms McKay-Campbell said that some of her

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

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

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

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

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

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

To place an order at the Grand Hotel, view the menu at https://healesvillegrandhotel. com.au/ and call 0404 406 172.

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Best horror of the year Sputnik Starring Oksana Akinshina, Pyotr Fyodorov and Fyodor Bondarchuk Rated MA15+ Sputnik is a riveting Russian sci-fi horror film directed by Egor Abramenko.

In 1983, Soviet cosmonaut Konstantin (Pyotr Fyodorov) brings a deadly alien creature back to Earth inside his body, and psychiatrist Dr. Tatyana Klimova (Oksana Akinshina) is enlisted to study the creature and separate it from its host.

Sputnik draws heavy suspense not only from the fierce, unpredictable creature within Konstantin, but from the treacherous landscape of bureaucracy and deception he and Tatyana must navigate. As Tatyana learns to interact with and calm the creature, the human characters grow more unsettling as their deeper motivations are revealed, and the plot cleverly links Konstantin’s troubled past with his current plight.

The film has a subtle, eerie electronic score and stark cinematography. While the film frequently shows the creature and has several graphic moments, the terror is still left to the viewer’s imagination when it really counts, which is the mark of truly effective horror.

Popular media often portrays aliens as either benevolent or antagonistic, with humans as the real monsters, but it’s rare to find a film that so confidently portrays sympathy and menace on both sides.

Sputnik is a tense, nuanced and character-driven sci-fi film in the style of Alien, Arrival and Solaris, and is available for rent and purchase on iTunes.

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“Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, there have been clear trends for wine consumption emerging around the world. While premiumisation has continued, there has also been a resurgence in commercial wines, and this is evident in the growth that we’ve seen in different price segments, where it was particularly strong at the low and high ends.”

“Different markets have had different trends. In markets such as the UK and United States of America, growth was primarily at the commercial/value end, while in China growth for premium wines has remained strong this year.”

In the 12 months ended September 2020, Australian exporters shipped wine to 117 destinations.

Wine Australia noted the most significant growth came in exports to Europe, up 16 per cent to $678 million and over-taking North America in value terms for the first time since 2011.

The top five destinations by value all recorded growth were mainland China, up four per cent to $1.2 billion, USA, up one per cent to $439 million, UK, up 18 per cent to $430 million, Canada, up four per cent to $196 million, and New Zealand, up nine per cent to $103 million.

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From September 2019 to 2020 the average value of Australian wine exports increased by four per cent to $3.89 per litre, matching the growth of overall value, while the volume of exports declined slightly by 0.4 per cent to 771 million litres (85.7 million cases).

Wine Australia CEO Andreas Clark said the overall value is at the highest level since exports reached $3 billion in the second half of calendar year 2007.

“Despite the unprecedented disruption that we’ve seen in markets around the world, Australian wine export volume has held reasonably steady and it is particularly pleasing to see both the overall value and the average value of exports growing during these challenging times,” Mr Clark said.

Yarra Valley Wines CEO Caroline Evans said Wine Australia’s numbers were in line with those of winemakers in the Yarra Valley.

“From a Yarra Valley perspective, our numbers reflect that as well in a slight dip in volume but a strong growth in value particularly between the price points of $15 and $30,” she said.

“And we’re really happy with that premiumisation with what is being exported because we make and sell premium wine here in the Yarra Valley, so that’s a really positive trend for us.”

These latest figures (based on 12 month moving averages) and the latest easing of Covid-19 restrictions which will see cellar doors and wineries reopen has Ms Evans believing it’s a “good news week”.

Ms Evans said she was particularly pleased to see an 18 per cent increase in Yarra Valley wines being exported into the United States following a Yarra Valley Wines campaign to highlight Aussie wines across the country.

Last year, six Yarra Valley winemakers toured the US promoting Americans to buy Australian wines and to visit the region.

“We are pleased as it’s a very complex market. Each of the 50 states have different regulations and requirements so it is satisfying to see how strongly it has grown over the last 12 months.”

Wine Australia reported the growth in value was predominantly driven by exports to the United Kingdom and mainland China, with that growth being particularly strong in the last quarter of the 12-month period.

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Friendly, welcoming clinic Yarra Junction Medical Centre is a bulk-billing Medical Centre located on the Warburton Highway in Yarra Junction.

The clinic has been looking after the people of the Upper Yarra Valley and surrounds for more than 40 years.

Located in the Yarra Junction shopping area, the clinic has ample on-site parking available for patients.

Patients visiting the clinic via public transport can catch the 683 bus route which stops nearby on Warburton Highway. Being located on the intersection of Warburton Highway and Little Yarra Road, Yarra Junction Medical Centre is in a perfect location for patients from Yarra Junction, Launching Place, Don Valley and Wesburn.

A change of ownership occurred in 2019 with the new owners dedicated to providing more services to assist the care of all patients whilst trying to keep costs to the patients as low as possible.

New services include a bulk billed ECG service and a bulk billed 24 hour HolterMonitoring Service.

All IT has been upgraded to enable reliable Telehealth consultations to assist patients staying at home during the current pandemic.

The clinic is also pleased to announce a number of new experienced doctors have joined the team over the past couple of years.

Dr Gamini Colombage, who has been working at the clinic since 2004, has been joined by Dr Anand Singh, Dr Sumita Singh, Dr Golam Sarwar, Dr Channa Weerasekara, Dr Sumudu Udapitiya and Dr Brahmanandan Malapurathattil.

The doctors are assisted by practice nurse Ashini who is a nurse immuniser and is also helping patients with complex health needs

Practice nurse Ashini. 218115 and health assessments as well as other general nursing duties.

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The home is nestled on almost ½ an acre, plus river reserve in a serene forest setting, surrounded by an abundance of wildlife including lyrebirds, wallabies, wombats and many more.

Strolling along the pathways that meander throughout the gardens, you will also discover the crystal-clear Badger Creek on your back doorstep.

This much-loved family home offers something for everyone from the spacious living room complete with wood heater and split system, to the modern well-equipped kitchen with a vibrant glass splashback.

The property offers 2 generous sized bedrooms on the ground floor and an updated family bathroom, while upstairs you will discover a stunning parents’ retreat with an ensuite full of natural light and treetop views. Stepping out onto your own private balcony is where you can relax and listen to all the sounds of nature.

Entertain family and friends on the larger entertaining deck which overlooks

the beautiful, maintained gardens. Other additions include lock-up garage plus workshop, large carport and veggie gardens.

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LIVE IN THE HEART OF LOVELY HEALESVILLE PROUDLY positioned in the absolute heart of Healesville, Tarra is a fresh and vibrant development consisting of 16 boutique, luxury and spacious apartments ideally situated to take advantage of the beautiful Yarra Valley.

Tarra blends style, quality and lifestyle with contemporary open plan living with direct access to sunny balconies. There is a variation of floor plans on offer, from easy maintenance 2 bedrooms to large penthouse-style apartments with 2 bedrooms, study, ensuite and generous north facing balcony.

Quality features include gourmet kitchens with stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, split system air-conditioning, elevator, video intercom and secure parking with the option of car stackers for additional vehicles.

Location is paramount and Healesville is the heart of the Yarra Valley, a regional food and wine hub boasting award winning restaurants and cafes. Literally step outside your front door and you’re there. Walk to the local shopping centre, library, specialty shops and Queen’s Park.

Tarra embodies the lifestyle of those who are ready to enjoy luxury, nature, food, wine, wellness and fresh air. The Yarra Valley is one of the world’s finest wine growing regions and now becoming recognised for craft beer, gin and whiskey. Tarra residents will be living within minutes of more than 80 cellar doors as well as the area’s superb restaurants and stunning forests, fauna and flora. Residents will also be in a great position to enjoy the Victorian snowfields

and Lake Eildon – a vast water playground surrounded by mountain and natural bush.

This is a great opportunity for owner occupiers or investors, especially bed

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Apartments are selling fast with 10 already sold and only 6 left.

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address:165 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville, 3777 Description: 2 bedrooms Price: $480,000 - $530,000 Inspect: Contact the agent Contact: Gary Lucas 0407 595 113, MARK GUNTHER FIRST NATIONAL 5962 3030

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Harvey Norman’s Alexandra with the TV prize for first place in the footy tipping competition. 218931 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

Ken (Monbulk Jewellers) awards Mel Matthews (William Matthews Funerals) her voucher for second prize.

Top tippers enjoy rewards This year’s Star Mail Footy Tipping Competition winners have finally been announced, following a rollercoaster AFL season.

Despite uncertainty surrounding this year’s football season and whether it would go ahead due to Covid-19, the Star Mail Tip-Stars continued to get their tips in.

Eildon MP Cindy McLeish, on 95 points, took out top spot, with the prize being a 65inch large screen television. Ms McLeish decided to gift the television to the Yarra Valley Railway, Victoria’s largest volunteer organisation.

The television was supplied by George Habib who is an electrical franchisee at Harvey Norman in Chirnside Park. Despite having to close

for over 100 days this year due to Covid-19, Mr Habib’s store still honoured its commitment to supply the major prize.In second place, winning a $500 gift voucher from Monbulk Jewellers, was Mel Matthews who is part of William Matthews funerals. Ms Matthews finished the tipping season on 92 points.The funeral company has faced numerous challenges this year

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An exciting season ahead

By Nick Creely There will be no shortage of class and excitement at Woori Yallock next season.

And for the Tigers - who enjoyed an excellent 2019 season in the AFL Outer East’s Premier Division - 2021 can’t come quick enough.

It’s a chance for the club to build on its finals appearance in 2019 and continue playing an exciting brand of football, and to once again welcome back its sporting-loving community to Tigerland with open arms.

After going down in an elimination final to Cranbourne in 2019, to not taking the field in 2020 in what has been a really difficult year for community sport, recently re-signed Tigers coach Bryan ‘Jack’ Cole told the Gazette that his club is ready and raring to get back out there after putting a strong focus on a number of key areas.

“Anything in footy, you’ve got to take it as it comes,” he said.

“But we were really happy with what we had done in the pre-season this year, what we found is that the depth of the south-east is so much bigger, our reserves could hardly score against them, so we’ve really focused and concentrated on building our depth.

“We’ve realised where we are as a club - we weren’t that far away all year (2019), we were third basically all year and now Berwick’s gone.

“We didn’t kick well in the finals, but we actually played quite well and just kicked poorly.

We had at least 60 per cent of the play in our forward half, so it’s something to build on.

“I really enjoy the new league, every week’s a challenge, and now we’ve had a good look at it, we’re keen to get on with the job.

“Woori has been a really strong club for a long time, but it’s time to raise the bar a fair bit more, so we want to rise to the challenge.”

Two of the club’s favourite sons have returned to Tigerland - star premiership ruckman Ryley Monkhorst after a successful stint with Balwyn, while Ben Monkhorst is also back at Woori after signing with South Croydon in 2020.

It’s an announcement sure to generate plenty of excitement out of the club and the

Woori has welcomed back favourite son Ben Monkhorst. 197477 league, as well as a few sleepless nights for opposition sides.

And Cole couldn’t be more delighted to see them return home at an exciting time for the club.

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names that are synonymous with the Woori Yallock Football Club,” he said.

“That’s been a big gain for us getting those two back.”

Also on the recruiting front, the Tigers have added Adam Miles from North Ringwood and

Matt Robinson from Montrose, with Cole believing they will be a strong addition to the group.

“Robbo (Matt Robinson) only lives up the road so it’s great to have him on board, he’s really chirpy,” he said.

“He’s looking to play backline, but he could play as a small pressure forward - we’re looking to have him run it out of defence, and on those bigger grounds, you have to run, and keep running.

“Adam Miles comes recommended from Ryley (Monkhorst) - he’s a midfielder and played 13 senior games, three reserves, had an injury.

“Anyone that plays in Premier in Eastern footy league will slot in nicely at Woori Yallock and in the Outer East.”

The Tigers have also re-signed the majority of its playing list for 2021, including names such as Michael Batten, Jake Matthews, Robbie Allan and Hayden Smith, leaving the club well placed.

“It’s always great when your players want to sign on,” Cole said.

“The first thing you look at as coach is retaining your own players, they’re the ones that really love the club.

“And then you try and bring what you need into the environment, whether that’s a ruck or a midfielder, you go out and get it - I think that is the secret with local football.”

2019 was in many ways a learning experience for Yarra Valley clubs travelling down to the south-east, and the south-east clubs up to the Yarra Valley in what are at times different conditions, and Cole said that his group is better prepared for what’s to come in 2021.

“We’ll definitely be better prepared (in 2021),” he said.

“But I coached at Healesville before and it was a massive ground, so my game plan means I want to play on bigger grounds.

“I like to pick a side that can play on bigger grounds - when you get into finals, you need to pick a side that can really run, and I’ve got a big focus on that.

“We definitely learnt lessons, and so did they (the south-east clubs) I’m sure - they’ll find it easier coming up here next year.”

Burras gear up for season

By Garry Lewis

Bowls has recommenced at Yarra Junction Bowling Club under Covid-safe restrictions.

Bowls gets the green light to roll again

By Elly Byrne Yarra Junction Bowling Club bowlers were delighted to get back on the green on 22 October.

Ten enthusiastic members - the maximum number allowed - rolled up for some much-needed practice and to dust off the cobwebs in preparation for the upcoming, but reduced, season.

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up club tournament that was abruptly halted earlier in the year.

Like most sporting activities the club has been closed because of Covid-19 restrictions, but bowls being an outdoor non-contact sport has meant the club could resume earlier than some other sports.

A lot of hard work has been undertaken behind the scenes by committee members and volunteers during the lockdown to prepare for a return to bowls.

Restrictions on numbers of players were increased even further last week, paving the way for full participation of social bowls and the start of the competitive season.

The club hopes to again run the Barefoot Bowls summer program and offer other opportunities for the community to be involved in the sport.

New members are always welcome. For more information, contact yjbc@mail.com or the club secretary on 5967 3101.

Following an uncertain start to this year’s bowls season, the Warburton Bowls Club is set to commence play on 28 November.

The club is working to ensure that all Covid-19 guidelines and protocols are followed accordingly.

Following the achievements of the Warburton 1 Saturday Team last season, who won its section and reached the divisional semi final before losing to the eventual winners, MCC, the club is looking forward to another exciting season.

It will enter three Saturday Pennant teams in Division 1, Division 5 and the 6-a-side spring season.

There is also a Division 2 Tuesday Midweek Competition.

In a statement, the club said it aimed to continually improve across all levels and provide an enjoyable and friendly social environment.

“Bowls is a fun, relaxing, friendly game for people of all age groups,” the statement said.

“Considering the recent restrictions we have all been experiencing, it provides a wonderful opportunity to get outside and participate in a healthy and safe sporting environment within our local community.”

The club’s popular Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Competition will most likely commence in February next year with a reduced format.

The Burras are encouraging new players to join them. To find out more, visit warburtonbowls.bowls.com.au.

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