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Preparing for tourist influxy Suburbs across the Yarra Ranges are preparing for an influx of tourists as Covid-19 restrictions ease in the lead-up to summer.With local hospitality and retail businesses now open, further restrictions lifted on Sunday and more easing of restrictions set to come, the Yarra Ranges is set to become a hotspot for tourist activity.The changes have prompted calls for visitors to remain vigilant towards Covid-19 and plan ahead to avoid big crowds in the region and the disappointment of missing out.

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were being addressed,” Mr Hall said.

“These hopes have been dashed, as the final strategy differs little from the original and these two years have effectively been wasted.

“Deer are still not listed as pests by the Government and have now had two extra years of population growth. This means greater numbers of deer are causing more environmental destruction, greater destruction of farmer livelihoods and an ever-increasing menace on our roads.”

“Even now, the Government still has no time frame, no targets and no guaranteed funding.”

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Long-term member of the Sherbrooke Lyrebird Survey Group and PhD candidate on lyrebirds Alex Maisey said there were some positives to the strategy.

He said it was appropriate that land managers would no longer need to apply for a permit to control deer and that other control measures, such as poisoning, bio-controls and trapping, were mentioned.

However, Mr Maisey agreed that the strategy did not go far enough.

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Environmental groups throughout the outer eastern suburbs and beyond have raised concerns about the State Government’s latest deer strategy.

The Government released the Victorian Deer Control Strategy on 30 October, about two years after the draft strategy was released.

The strategy will be kick-started with a $1 million investment to manage the growing problem of deer in the outer northern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Ultimately, it aims to reduce the environmental impact of the state’s wild deer population, while maintaining hunting opportunities.

Cardinia Deer Management Coalition president Mike Hall said it was good to see the State Government recognise the severity of the problem.

But he said the strategy failed to urgently address the exponential growth in feral deer populations.

“We were all hoping the delay in the release of the strategy meant our serious concerns about the short-comings of the draft strategy

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An environmental warrior

By Romy Stephens Tributes have flown after the passing of wellknown Dandenong Ranges conservationist Darcy Duggan.

Mr Duggan sadly died from leukaemia on 31 October.

He has been remembered for dedicating his life to protecting the unique environment of the Yarra Ranges.

Mr Duggan first moved to the hills in the 1980s, residing in the small town of Selby.

As an environmental scientist his expertise and passion for community connectedness was welcomed at the Selby Community House, on Minak Reserve.

The house, and other places throughout the hills, was used as a base for his important environmental work.

Former Southern Dandenongs Landcare Group president Vicki Boyle recalled some of her memories of Mr Duggan.

“Our paths often crossed in bushland settings where I would invariably be surprised by him emerging organically from the bush, in all weathers dressed in overalls, beanie atop his long hair and coffee scroll crumbs in his beard,” Ms Boyle said.

“He would exclaim delightedly about something he had just discovered on site or rail against some government agency or other for failing in its duty of care for the protection of the natural assets for which they were responsible.”

Ms Boyle described Mr Duggan as an “idealist who was reluctantly forced to work within a system he often found unworkable, a system which moved at a glacial pace.”

“Thus Darcy was always in the local news, advocating for more stringent environmental protections and holding governments at all levels to account for their actions or lack thereof,” Ms Boyle said.

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“He even stood for Council at one stage and served on many advisory committees, genuinely walking the talk. But his major work was on-ground across all tenures, on public and private land.”

Some of Mr Duggan’s most notable roles included being a member of the Yarra Ranges Environment Advisory Committee since 2009, and being involved in similar committees from the late 1990s.

He also had a long involvement with the Community Weed Alliance of the Dandenongs and Southern Dandenongs Landcare Network, along with being a representative on the committee of the Peri-Urban Weed Management Initiative.

Yarra Ranges Council’s coordinator of biodiversity conservation, Amanda Smith, said Mr Duggan’s “contributions have had lasting

impact on Council, the community, and the natural environment through which his legacy will live on.”

“His dedication to protection, enhancement and restoration of Yarra Ranges unique and valuable environment has been a life’s work, to which he has contributed tirelessly,” she said.

“His particular interest and knowledge in bushland management, weed control and waterway health in the Southern Dandenongs focussed around the Selby area, Minak Reserve and Sassafras Creek Catchment, has provided Council and community with many opportunities to improve management and processes over many years.

“He is well connected and respected for his extensive land management and restoration knowledge in the local area and often sought

La Trobe MP Jason Wood and Stephen Thuan witnessed the results of a program to tackle Wandering Trad with Darcy Duggan, about five years ago. 141286 out for teaching in these fields within Yarra Ranges and beyond.”

The council’s environmental volunteers support officer, Jen Ellison, also paid tribute to Mr Duggan.

“Darcy has been a dedicated environmental volunteer for almost 40 years. His passion for native restoration is well-known throughout the Dandenong Ranges and beyond,” she said.

“He has generously taught multiple generations of volunteers, conservationists and environmental workers about our local flora and fauna, and those lessons will be a part of the hills for many years to come.

“He will be hugely missed by so many of us, but the plants, wildlife and bushland have greatly benefited from his knowledge, advocacy and actions.”

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Re-elected: Tim Heenan, Richard Higgins, Jim Child and Len Cox will serve as Councillors once again, after being declared successful in their Picture: ROMY STEPHENS campaigns at Seville Hall on Friday. 220762

Election decided A blend of new and old will represent residents throughout the Yarra Ranges over the next four years, with the new cohort of Councillors announced last week.

Successful candidates were declared by the election manager, Greg Shillabeer, at Seville Hall during the afternoon of 6 November.

Out of the nine positions up for grabs, five incumbents were re-elected and four will serve their first term as a Councillor.

This election has also been record-breaking for the region, with the highest number of female Councillors elected since Yarra Ranges

was formed in 1997, that being four.

Meanwhile, the average age of Councillors has reduced by 12 years - from 65 to 53.

Councillor Len Cox will remain the Yarra Ranges’ longest-serving Councillor after being elected for Walling Ward, however, he faced tough competition in Bec Brannigan.

Cr Cox sealed the position by only 75 votes.

The region will also say goodbye to a handful of former Councillors, with Noel Cliff (23 years of service), Terry Avery (15 years) and Mike Clarke (six years) retiring, and Tony Stevenson (four years) failing to be re-elected after moving wards.

The new councillors will represent their

community on Yarra Ranges Shire Council until the next general council election in October 2024.

Yarra Ranges Shire Council successful candidates 2020: Billanook Ward: Tim Heenan Chandler Ward: David Eastham Chirnside Ward: Richard Higgins Lyster Ward: Johanna Skelton Melba Ward: Sophie Todorov O’Shannassy Ward: Jim Child Ryrie Ward: Fiona McAllister Streeton Ward: Cathrine Burnett-Wake Walling Ward: Len Cox

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Familiar face is thrilled to be re-elected

By Mitchell Clarke The Ranges Ward will be represented with a familiar face for the next four years, after former mayor Jeff Springfield was the only candidate to run in the Hills area.

Mr Springfield, an Emerald local, told the Mail he was thrilled to again be serving his community.

“I’m really excited to be returning to council and I’m really excited about this new council and the work we have in front of us, especially in the current climate,” he said.

The Ranges Ward encompasses the townships of Avonsleigh, Cockatoo, Emerald, Gembrook and Nangana.

Mr Springfield is looking forward to advocating for targeted support towards the Hills

Ranges Ward councillor Jeff Springfield said he was looking forward to delivering on the roads front. 206699 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS area, as well as carrying out the Sealed Roads in the Dandenong Ranges project.

“I’m really excited to see that through and

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delivered,” he said. “It’s a long term project but we’re going to start delivering that this summer.”

He also said he was excited about development in Pakenham, which was shaping up to be the “central city” of the shire.

“There’s so much work in the planning and it’s just a really exciting time for Pakenham and Cardinia Shire as a whole,” he said.

“It’s great to see all elected positions with council have been filled by genuine candidates, who have community interests at heart.

“I really welcome the three new councillors to the scene. It’s great to see some young, energetic talent come into council and of course, it’s great to see that we have some gender balance again.”

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Charges following Mooroolbark death Homicide Squad detectives have charged three people following the death of a man in Mooroolbark last year.

A 19-year-old Yellingbo man, a 19-yearold Glen Waverley man and a 17-year-old Mooroolbark boy were all arrested on 5 November and subsequently interviewed by police. The 19-year-old Yellingbo man and the 17-year-old boy have both been charged with manslaughter, while the 19-year-old Glen Waverley man has been charged with assault offences.

The pair charged with manslaughter will appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court and a childrens’ court on 9 November. The second 19-year-old man will also appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 9 November.

The charges came after the death of a 50-year-old Mooroolbark man following an alleged assault on 25 December, 2019.

Investigators were told up to eight people were involved in an altercation outside a property on Esther Crescent just before 11pm.

The 50-year-old man was taken to hospital following the incident and subsequently passed away. A 60-year-old Mooroolbark woman was also taken to hospital with minor injuries. On 27 December, police responded to a second altercation at the same address and four people were subsequently charged with affray in relation to this incident.

Call for public assistance Knox Police are seeking assistance to identify a man following an alleged sexual exposure in a public place.

A man was allegedly observed exiting bushes at Glenfern Valley Bush Reserve, Glenfern Rd, Upwey on 19 August.

The man is alleged to have approached a female walking along the pathway, exposing himself before retreating back into the bushes.

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More shed break-ins Monbulk Police are urging people to be wary of a series of shed break-ins recently around the Monbulk and Macclesfield region.

It comes as another shed was broken into in Monbulk over the weekend, on either Friday or Saturday night.

Other incidents have allegedly involved vehicles being tampered with and a vehicle having a brick thrown through it.

Police have urged people living in the outlying areas to remain vigilant when it comes to locking sheds. They are also reminding nearby residents that they are not immune from people trying to steal from them.

Contact Triple-Zero or Monbulk Police on 9756 6266.

Police celebrate NAIDOC Week Victoria Police’s NAIDOC Week celebrations will be as significant and important as every other year. To honour this year’s NAIDOC Week theme, Always Was, Always Will Be, the Victoria Police Academy has worked with an Aboriginal business, Kinya Lerrk, to develop six acknowledgement of country plaques.

Each plaque recognises and honours the importance of the land the Victoria Police Academy in Glen Waverley is built on to its traditional owners. They will be installed at the entrance of prominent buildings at the Academy.

Victoria Police will fly Aboriginal flags at stations across the state in celebration and support of NAIDOC Week.

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Deer plan ‘dashes hopes’ From page 1 “It was a shame that while there was acknowledgement of New South Wales undertaking research, no proposal was made for Victoria to do its own research on control methods,” he said.

“Overall, the final plan seemed to be more truthfully stating the problems, but lacked any strong commitment to address these issues.

“Without significant funding of concrete, on-ground actions, I don’t see how the plan will help to address the deer crisis.”

According to the State Government, studies have shown some deer species were spreading to previously unoccupied areas in Victoria, and

encroaching on peri-urban areas of Melbourne.

An outer suburban management plan will be developed under the strategy to address this issue.

This will see a partnership established between local councils, Parks Victoria and Traditional Owners to identify measures that reduce the impacts of wild deer and make roads safer.

“We’re taking action to control Victoria’s feral deer population and reduce the significant impacts they have on our native wildlife and biodiversity,” Energy and Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said.

“This strategy will address feral deer numbers in the outer suburbs of Melbourne to not

only protect our environment but to increase public safety.”

Shadow Minister for Environment and Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence slammed the announcement, labelling it as a “plan to make more plans”.

“Their so-called strategy ‘replaces deer management zones with a Deer Control Framework’ but provides no immediate actions to protect our native environment and agricultural crops or reduce the risk of a serious road accident.

“Feral deer populations are out of control now, it’s no wonder local communities are fed up. I’m calling on Daniel Andrews and Labor to get out of their Metro bubble and take this

problem seriously with practical solutions now to minimise the risk to lives and Victoria’s biodiversity.”

Victorian National Parks Association spokesperson Phil Ingamells said the $1 million in promised funding for deer control in Melbourne’s urban fringe was a “useful start.”

“But the strategy gives no guarantee that the program will deal with deer hotspots across the state, or any broad landscape control program, will continue. There are no targets or timelines in the plan,” he said.

Eildon MP Cindy McLeish said the funding falls short considering the enormity of the task ahead.

“I have little confidence that these strategies will be implemented in a timely manner given the release of this report is two years overdue,” she said. “During that time the deer population numbers have exploded, becoming increasingly difficult to control. The proof will be in the pudding.”

“It is estimated there are a million deer in Victoria. This investment is equivalent to $1 per deer which is very light on. Unsurprisingly the city centric Labor government has chosen to tackle areas closer to the city.”

Meanwhile, Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes added that the strategy would support recreational hunters.

“Under this new strategy, recreational hunters will have more opportunities to help with control programs on public land, continue to hunt in more areas and be able to ethically source wild venison.”

Invasive Species Council CEO Andrew Cox welcomed the investment, but called for “a focused, on-ground effort” to remove isolated populations of deer across the state, “An earlier draft released two years ago was strong on promoting hunting and weak on deer control,” he said. “The release of this new strategy means Victoria finally has a pest control strategy rather than a deer protection strategy.

“There is a real sense of fear in the Victorian community that deer are taking over bushland, raiding farms and gardens and becoming serious dangers on our roads, but this strategy fails to reflect those community fears and lacks a sense of urgency,” he said.

“If the Victorian Government is serious about reducing the feral deer threat to our environment and farming and urban communities it must remove the protection of deer under the state’s Wildlife Act and declare feral deer a pest species.

To find out more about the Victorian Deer Control Strategy, visit www.environment.vic. gov.au/invasive-plants-and-animals/deercontrol-strategy.

Environmental groups throughout the outer eastern suburbs and beyond have raised concerns about the State Government’s latest deer strategy.

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A spectacular production

By Romy Stephens Students from numerous schools throughout the Yarra Ranges will take part in this year’s new-look Victorian State Schools Spectacular.

This year’s show will look vastly different from previous years due to Covid-19, with the production pivoting into a virtual TV format rather than the usual live event.

More than 2000 students remained in the program for its 25th year.

Instead of practicing and performing at John Cain Arena, makeshift film studios were set up in the homes of main cast members across the state.

Local participants included Victorian State Schools Choir members Stacey Marriott (Grade 5, Mount Evelyn Primary School) and Elle de Weijer (Year 7, Monbulk College).

Principal vocalist Summer Bush (Grade 5, Ferny Creek Primary School) and speciality act performer Cierra Shook (Grade 5, Ferntree Gully North Primary School) were also involved.

Summer said adapting to the virtual format had been challenging, yet rewarding.

“It’s definitely been strange. We’ve had to do rehearsals over Zoom and we’ve had to do a lot of practice by ourselves which was a little hard,” she said.

“The Zoom rehearsals were really interesting because we couldn’t all sing together.

“When filming the video, I had so much fun.

I had a whole panel of people on Zoom watching me and giving directions as I performed my songs. My mum loved being the camera operator. It was an amazing experience.”

Despite numerous challenges faced, such as recording her vocals inside a wardrobe to block out background noise, Summer said she had thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

“Considering it’s my first year, I’ve been super excited for this and still getting to take part

This year’s Victorian State Schools Spectacular will shift from its usual arena performance, to being filmed in makeshift home studios.

Singers, musicians and dancers have spent countless hours in makeshift home studios to prepare for this year’s Spectacular.

This year’s Victorian State Schools Spectacular will look vastly different from previous years due to Covid-19.

in Spectacular has been really great,” she said.

“I really appreciate the hard work that all the Spectacular team has put in to find a way

to keep the show going despite the odds. It’s amazing that despite lockdown, we’ve still been able to perform.”

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Other local schools involved in the Spectacular included Tecoma Primary School, Upwey South Primary School, Macclesfield Primary School, Selby Primary School and The Basin Primary School.

This year’s Spectacular features performances reflecting themes of resilience, rising up and the art of connection.

Victorian State Schools Spectacular students have dedicated countless hours across many months, involving approximately 2000 Zoom sessions since April preparing for the show.

“Spectaculars come in many shapes and sizes. By moving the production into the virtual and made-for-TV space, the Spectacular ventures into a new arena,” creative director Neil Gladwin said.

“Great songs of resilience from Emilie Sande, Aloe Blac, Stevie Wonder, Goanna and John Farnham carry the show.

“Featured artists include the Victorian State Schools Pasifika Choir, the VSS Mass Choir and the Victorian State Schools Choir - now all performing as virtual choirs, headed up by the stunning talents of the principal vocalists, dancers and orchestra.

“This Spectacular delights in the expression of hope, light and life seen in the eyes of all of its young participants.”

Participating primary and secondary school students have also had the opportunity to work with industry professionals including creative director Neill Gladwin, musical director Chong Lim AM, dance director Deon Nuku, costume designer Isaac Lummis and creative producer Simon Patterson.

The Victorian State Schools Spectacular will be broadcast by the Seven Network later this year.

To find out more, visit www.education.vic. gov.au/spectacular or Victorian State Schools Spectacular 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.

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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Mr Anchen said that although it was nice to have received $500 for the win, he was more satisfied with being able to say he was now “an award winning author.”

Having entered the Victorian Community History Awards about seven times, the Ferntree Gully photographer already has his sights set on next year’s entry.

“I’m working on a book, hopefully for next year. It’s a similar sort of book but on Victorian Railway History,” Mr Anchen said.

“It’s going to be a big impressive book, I’ll be entering that for sure. If that doesn’t win I give up.”

Amanda Scardamaglia’s book Printed on Stone: The Lithographs of Charles Troedel took out the major Premier’s History Award.

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A Ferntree Gully photographer has taken out a major prize in this year’s Victorian Community History Awards.

Nick Anchen was awarded the Judges’ Special Prize for his book Visions of Victoria: The Magic of Kodachrome Film, 19501975.

The book is filled with historical images of Melbourne and some country towns that were taken using Kodachrome from the 1950s to mid-1970s.

Mr Anchen said he was “thrilled” to have taken out the Judges’ Special Prize.

“It was nice to be recognised because I’ve been entering the competition for years and I’ve never won a thing,” he said.

“I think I’ve done books before that were good enough to win but they’ve been on railway history.

“When you look at the competition and all the other people that won, I was pretty impressed.”

The Victorian Community History Awards judges’ comments commended the book’s recollection of history and its highquality finish.

“This volume is testament to the enduring quality of the film, as well as the sharpness of image and fastness of colour that were its hallmarks,” the comments said.

“Reproduction of the selected images, about 150 in total, is of excellent quality; aided by the glossy heavy-weight paper used throughout.

“At first glance it is the colour and sharpness of the images that hold attention. But the subject matter soon speaks for itself, and one’s attention is held fast by the realisation of how much has changed in our cities and towns since these photographs were taken. It is, indeed, a vision of a former Victoria.”

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A group of local parents protested on the main street of Belgrave recently, in solidarity with the Djab Wurrung people.

The tree’s destruction prompted local parents to protest in solidarity outside state Labor MP James Merlino’s office.

Belgrave bid to save tree

By Lorelei Vashti A group of Dandenong Ranges parents protested on the main street of Belgrave recently in solidarity with the Djab Wurrung people, after a tree was felled as part of a State Government project to duplicate the Western Highway in the south-west of Victoria.

For over 860 days, the Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy camped at the site to protect the trees from destruction.

On 26 October, after police cleared protesters from the site, a fiddleback tree was removed from a 12km stretch of land between

Buangor and Ararat.

The Djab Wurrung Embassy identified this tree as a culturally significant ‘directions tree’.

Djab Wurrung woman Sissy Austin wrote in The Guardian, “The sounds of those chainsaws will haunt us forever and be added to the already existing intergenerational trauma shadowing our people.”

The tree’s destruction prompted local parents to protest in solidarity outside state Labor MP James Merlino’s office on 28 October.

“Although many people in the hills care about this injustice, because of the 25km trav-

el restriction, none of us could get to the Djab Wurrung Embassy to show our support,” Kallista resident Andrea Innocent said.

“The State Government says they consulted with the appropriate Indigenous people, but the years of legal and physical protection First Nations people have had to give these trees speaks to the fact that the consultation was not representative of all groups”, Belgrave’s Johanna Skelton said.

The destruction of the birthing trees, which have particular cultural significance for Djab Wurrung women and children, has been halted until 19 November due to a Su-

preme Court injunction.

Ms Skelton said it was critical that community members raise their voices during this time to support the Djab Wurrung Embassy.

“I hope that all Victorians will be compelled to contact their local member, and the Premier Daniel Andrews, to voice their protest of this destruction of Australia’s history,” she said.

“Please send emails, donate to the Djab Wurrung Embassy, and use your voice, use social media, to tell those people in power that destroying Indigenous history and culture is not okay.”

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Putting food on the table

By Romy Stephens The Belgrave Tecoma Township Group (BTTG) has joined forces with local cafes and a charity to address an increasing demand for donated meals this year.

The township group, which recently received a Yarra Ranges Township Group Network grant, will deliver $500 worth of meals in partnership with The Eatery and Foothills Community Care.

The money will be donated to The Eatery so the cafe can provide meals for the Foothills Community Care’s Community Casseroles program.

Foothills Community Care CEO Stephen Barrington said Community Casseroles was always a popular program but the demand for meals had “skyrocketed” during Covid-19.

“In a normal week we would have done about 200-250 meals, now we’re up to 9001000 a week,” he said.

“In a normal year we do about 9000 meals on average and we’ve just done over 25,000.

We’ll probably end up the year around the 30,000 mark.”

The BTTG has also donated $400 each to Mareesa’s Cafe and The Eatery to go towards a pay-it-forward scheme.

The scheme sees community members recognised as in need of support able to access free coffee, other drinks and some food items.

BTTG committee member Audrey Ellis said the group was focused on supporting the local community, “especially in this time of need for many.”

“We reached out to local businesses and groups to see how we could help and The Eatery and Mareesa’s Cafe stepped forward to deliver the pay-it-forward scheme, which not only supports community members but also local business,” she said.

“Foothills Community Care’s Community

Stephen Barrington (Foothills Community Care), Aly Bosner (The Eatery) and Audrey Ellis (Belgrave Tecoma Township Group).

Casseroles initiative was something we were very keen to contribute to. By working together to reduce inequities in the community, we can create improved conditions for all.”

BTTG treasurer Karl Williams said cooperation and mutual support between businesses and organisations were vital during difficult times.

“When these commercial alliances and personal friendships are established we often find that they go from strength to strength well af-

ter the crisis period has been passed,” he said.

“This is one of the key goals of BTTG bringing us all together and building on that very community-minded spirit we have in the hills.”

Mr Barrington said it was teamwork between local businesses and organisations that allowed programs such as Community Casseroles to continue successfully this year.

“We couldn’t have done it on our own, it was just impossible with the amount we’ve

had this year. We’ve had a whole lot of different businesses come on board,” he said.

“We’re just incredibly thankful this year for the support we’ve received.

“We’ve been amazed at how the community has stood up and got behind groups like ourselves.”

To find out more about Foothills Community Care, visit www.foothillscare.org.au.

To find out more about the Belgrave Tecoma Township Group, visit https://bttg.org.au/.

We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 75 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 43 already gone. We’re also continuing early works to make way for major construction on North East Link.

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Tony and Peta enjoyed visiting the reopened Cloudehill Gardens last week.

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By Jed Lanyon and Romy Stephens Visitors to the Yarra Ranges are being warned to remain vigilant as the region prepares for an influx of tourists following the further easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

With local hospitality and retail businesses open, the lifting of the 25km travel limit and the removal of the ‘ring of steel’ border between metropolitan and regional areas, the Yarra Ranges is set to be inundated with tourists from this week.

Yarra Ranges Council CEO Tammi Rose said large crowds were anticipated on upcoming weekends and holidays.

She urged people to plan ahead to reduce overcrowding and avoid disappointment.

“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 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.

“The easiest thing to do is to book ahead - this will guarantee you a seat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and help our businesses to run smoothly.”

Ms Rose said there would 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,” she said.

“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 carparks 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.”

Olinda’s Cloudehill Gardens is one of the numerous locations in the Dandenong Ranges preparing for more visitors.

Cloudehill Gardens owner Jeremy Francis said staff had been “flat out” preparing the garden and restocking the nursery.

“We’ve gone from seven months of absolutely nothing to what we expect is going to be a lot of activity from now on,” he said.

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Chef Morgan Beckham is ready for more patrons at Seasons Restaurant.

Fran and Gretta from the Diggers Club Garden Shop at Cloudehill.

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Mr Francis said there would be no entry restrictions on the gardens because they are outdoors across about 10 acres. However, there will be restrictions for the Diggers Shop and Seasons Restaurant, and visitors will need to wear masks.

“The hills are just glorious at the moment.

It’s a shame that we couldn’t share it for so long,” Mr Francis said.

“We don’t want a hoard of people, but as we become confident we’re on top of it then I feel this is kind of a reset for the hills and for horticulture.

“We just have to ooze our way into it and make sure our procedures keep on top of things.”

Rayner’s Orchard owner Len Rayner said he was looking forward to welcoming tourists for pickings again.

The orchard’s tractor fruit tasting adventures recommenced on 9 November.

“We put a post on Facebook recently and it got some fairly serious numbers. We’re pretty confident it’ll all come good.”

Mr Rayner said the orchard is the only farm

in Australia that runs ‘U-Pick’ fruit sessions every day of the year. Despite remaining open to sell fruits and veggies, the tourist visits were halted due to Covid-19.

“All through the winter we’ve had to pick all the fruit ourselves and it’s been a pain in the neck.”

As the orchard’s tractor tours and fruit picking activities are outdoors, it makes it easy for Rayner’s Orchard to comply with CovidSafe regulations, but Mr Rayner feels for those businesses that don’t have an outdoor option.

“We’re outdoors so it’s not that bad, it will still be a little difficult and it means we’ll have to limit the numbers on things, but being outdoors, it’ll be a lot easier than having a cafe, where the cleaning regime is scary as heck.”

Mr Rayner shared how the orchard made changes to try and remain solvent through the pandemic.

“Part of changing our business model is we’re now growing advanced strawberry plants. It’s set up in such a way that you buy a plant and they’ve already got fruit on them.

“The fruit is already on the tree and you can

water it and pick it as it ripens. All you have to do is take the pot home and pick the fruit.”

Despite many tourist attractions opening up across the Yarra Ranges, there is still no certainty towards the reopening of Parks Victoria sites.

Locations such as the 1000 Steps, Redwood Forest in Warburton and William Ricketts Sanctuary remain closed.

Parks Victoria District Manager Victoria Purdue did not provide any insight into reopening dates, but encouraged people to remain safe when visiting parks.

“In recent months we’ve seen an increase in visitor numbers in parks right across metropolitan Melbourne,” she said.

“Parks Victoria understands people want to get out and enjoy the Victoria’s parks. We encourage visitors to plan ahead, avoid peaks times, especially on weekends, and choose parks where there are fewer visitors.

“Visitors to parks and reserves are reminded of physical distancing, hygiene and facemask requirements, and to please stay home if unwell.” mailcommunity.com.au

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SHOP LOCAL MONBULK

Support you can bank on The Monbulk & District Community Bank branch has been open and supporting the local community for over 8 years.

An important goal when it first opened was to support locals achieve their dream of owning their own home sooner.

“Our great, old-fashioned style of personalised service and genuine interest in our customers has seen us hold a strong position within the local community, especially now during the current pandemic, we are here supporting our customers and our town,“ said manager Aimee te Boekhorst.

“The team at Monbulk & District Community Bank are here to help and would love to see you achieve your goals, no matter how big or small they might be.“ Dedicated staff member, Margaret, is friendly and approachable and will ensure you are completely taken care of with her personalised service.

Margaret has worked with many customers on their dream to own their own home. She provides assistance right from the beginning, working with her clients to achieve their goals, from saving techniques 12 months before buying, to wealth creation and investments. Margaret’s experience and passion for her role is evident in all her customer interactions.

To find out how the team can help you achieve your financial goals please contact Monbulk & District Community Bank on 9752 1130.

Home loan specialist, Margaret.

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SHOP LOCAL MONBULK

Open and ready to shine Like many retail shops, Monbulk Jewellers closed from early in August and reopened in late October.

“Covid 19 has had a dramatic effect on all areas of our lives including small businesses like ours,” said owner Ken Hunt.

“If closing our shop for a few months assisted those in power to manage the severity and impact of this horrid virus then we have been happy to do that. It is just great that we have been able to get the numbers down so low and hopefully we will now be in a position to manage this virus and the impact on our lives will be less from here on.

“While in hibernation we have been hard at work making sure our shop is well stocked, redoing displays and making our shop ready to reopen.

“We have also managed to get up and running a new fully operational e-commerce website www.monbulkjewellers.com which we have incorporated with our buying group Nationwide Jewellers. That has enabled us to offer a much more streamlined and up to date online experience for you all.

“When the website went live in late October it had around 1500 jewellery and gift items. We hope to have around 4000 by late November and will work on increasing as the new year unfolds.

“There are many people in our community that want to support local traders and that is very important. It is the traders that bind the small towns together that make our communities viable for us all. As we have very quickly realised it is difficult to support the local traders if they are not open. Apart from Covid 19, we simply cannot be open 24/7 so the only solution is to provide a high-quality modern ecommerce site for all who want to support our small business but can’t get to us.

“You can now go online browse our stock

The team at Monbulk Jewellers is ready to help customers in-person. and choose what you want to order, pick it up from our store fully wrapped ready to go or we will ship it out to you.

“We are all so happy to be back working at our shop. Our friendly staff, our jeweller and watchmaker are all here ready to assist you

with your needs and requirements.

“We look forward to your support in a Covid safe environment in store or online.”

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War history remembered Mt Evelyn’s war memorials are a history in themselves, revealing the sometimes innovative ways the township has found to commemorate its servicemen.

An Avenue of Honour was planted 19181919 in memory of World War I servicemen. 36 Mahogany Gums Eucalyptus botryoides were planted along the main street (both sides of the present car park), those from Mt Evelyn on the west side and from Silvan on the east. Each tree had a plaque with the serviceman’s name.

On 8 March 1945, a gathering of local ladies decided that the fallen of World War II would be best honoured by a Kindergarten. The Mt Evelyn Memorial Play Centre on Birmingham Road opened on 8 November 1945.

A concrete block, with a plaque commemorating ‘those who gave their lives in the two World Wars’, was installed in front of the Public Hall in 1958. This was supplemented by a stone obelisk, and plaques for Korea, Malaya and Vietnam, in 1987.

By the 1980s the WWI Avenue of Honour had become contested space. Some traders thought the site should be used for car parking, and claimed the trees were unhealthy. In a move that caused lasting anger, Shire workers felled the Avenue in 1985, while its advocates were ‘got out of the way’. The Shire of Lillydale installed a plaque in the street garden, ‘to replace the Avenue of Honour’. There is still a wooden sign there ‘In memory of the Avenue of Honour’.

In the 1990s the RSL created the Memorial

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Mount Evelyn History Group editor Garden on the triangle of land at the top of Wray Crescent. The obelisk was hoisted across the road and installed in the garden in 2001.

A plaque to those who died on active service in all conflicts was added to the obelisk in 2012. Floodlighting, installed the same year, allowed for the flag to be flown at night. Two murals, painted 2012 and 2014, overlook the site, which was enhanced by the installation of a 1955 Howitzer in 2015.

For the centenary of World War I, the community decided to recreate the Avenue of Honour in a different form. Each of Mt Evelyn’s 18 WWI servicemen is now commemorated by an individual plaque with his name, age, occupation, service number and dates. Spaced round the edge of the Memorial Garden, the plaques were unveiled on 26 July 2015. The Shire’s plaque was relocated there from Wray Crescent.

The RSL erected a separate memorial outside their premises on Birmingham Road in 2003.

LETTERS Spare a thought As we emerge from lockdown, please spare a thought for all the individuals who will never, ever, be permitted to come out of lockdown.

I’m referring to the countless numbers of chickens, turkeys, cows, pigs, sheep etc reared for their flesh, milk and eggs.

These animals are not mindless blobs. They have similar feelings and desires to us and, more importantly, they have the same capac-

ity for suffering as us.

Thankfully, millions of people worldwide are increasingly recognising that subjecting our fellow sentient beings to lives of pain and misery - for nothing but momentary taste bud pleasure - is cruel and unjustifiable. With World Vegan Day occurring on 1 November, what better time to make the switch to a humane and healthy vegan diet.

Jenny Moxham, Monbulk

Hold your board tight, a rouge wave is on the horizon Focal Point Not long after I last wrote, our streets were deserted, rows of shops closed, whole shopping precincts in real trouble with many shops possibly unable to re-open when restrictions are fully lifted.

Recently we saw a classic photo in the press taken in one of our iconic Melbourne streets – silent – not a person or vehicle in sight – eerie. It reminded me of scenes in the international movie, ‘On the Beach’ starring Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner, set in Melbourne in 1956, where they were trying to portray the desolation of the end of the world. On that subject we recently saw Prince William on TV bringing together great environmentalists and world identities to promote the cause of ‘saving our planet’.

I have no doubt that the planet itself will survive, given what I know of its creator and sustainer, but it may be more about whether humans pollute it so badly that they and the animal life may be in danger.

The fear of the unknown on this subject

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Last month I went in quite hard, warning of the repercussions of negative ways of living together under pressure, but also offering ways through, and out of those troubles.

To reinforce my concern of relationships failing, I heard a Justice of the Peace saying that there were an unusually high number of people coming to him to get a Stat-Dec signed to start the divorce process. Statisticians say that applications to the courts for

phant?’ Answer, ‘One bite at a time’.

An old Chinese proverb, says, ‘A journey of a thousand steps starts with one’.

The Anglican minister in Healesville, Matt, in his article on the 13th, talked about many more people now going to God in prayer for help, when all else seems to be failing.

Even last week I had a man ring me for help; lonely, single, aged, and drinking himself to sleep every night with scotch. also know that one answer is to get our minds off our own demise and focus on someone else who needs help.

John Kennedy, former Hawthorn Football Coach, is remembered for a famous speech to his team in which he said – ‘Do something, do, don’t think, don’t hope. Just do something, then at least you can say, ‘I did something’. However in our current dilemma, I believe we still need to think and hope.

Helping ourselves, helping others and with God’s help we will get through this.

-Graeme Dawson, Community Chaplain

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divorce are up 30%.

Family lawyer/counsellor, Caroline Counsel, said that the tragic innocents in all these family break ups are the children – they have no say and have to hear and witness the constant conflict, and in my experience as a former clinical counsellor, they were the ones coming to me in their thirties, in trouble.

They were damaged.

Professor George Patton, of the Murdock Children’s Research Institute, reported that there was a marked increase in teenage anxiety. Even the front page of the 11 October Sunday Herald Sun carried a headline referring to the anger over the long lock down screaming in bold black 40mil letters, ‘STIR CRAZY’. Finally, I was shocked when one of many learned practitioners who are seeing such an increase in poor mental health, said, ’But we haven’t seen the tsunami yet’.

How do we get through this constructively? – This third wave - the psychological one.

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SOPHISTICATED LIVING NESTLED on top of Roma Parade with a sweeping view of the Dandenong Ranges, this spectacularly renovated home is sure to impress.

The extensive home is truly one of the best on offer, and has been designed and renovated to the highest quality finishes.

Carefully thoughtout and planned by the owner, the sophistication this property offers will make you turn every corner with amazement.

The spacious property is a private entertainer’s delight. It comprises two indoor living areas as well as an abundance of outdoor entertaining options. The stateof-the-art kitchen is finished with high end appliances, fittings and fixtures.

There are four bedrooms, including a master with walk-in robe and ensuite, a study with a mezzanine which would make a perfect additional guest bedroom, a main bathroom, two powder rooms, a gym and a workshop.

Just outside the hustle and bustle but

equipped with all the creature comforts you’d look for in an inner city style living – just imagine becoming the envy of all your friends, tick all of your boxes and make your dreams come true with more than you thought would be possible.

Not only would this home suit families of all sizes, it would suit couples who just love to entertain, those who are looking for a mountain lifestyle which is low maintenance with nothing left but to enjoy this beautiful home to its full potential.

Only a short walk to the train station and the main street eateries and shops a stone’s throw away, this property is perfectly positioned close to Upwey primary and high schools, and easy commuting access to Burwood Highway, Monash Freeway as well as Eastlink.

Not often do we say photos do not do this house justice – be prepared to be wowed.

Contact Chandler & Co Real Estate now to arrange a private inspection, as property of this calibre will not last long. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 12 ROMA PARADE, UPWEY, 3158 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 8 garage Price: $1,320,000 - $1,450,000 Inspect: Contact the agent Contact: SUZIE BRANNELLY 0490 506 910, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE 9754 6888

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MODERN SPLIT-LEVEL ON A QUIET ROAD THIS residence offers a quiet location and functional floorplan with all the hard work done!

Set over three levels and capturing essential natural light, the living spaces are generous and include meals, dining and sunken lounge.

There is also a fantastic outdoor deck, ideal for enjoying summer evenings whilst overlooking the kids playing in the back yard and welcome the view and visiting birds.

The main robed bedroom offers a renovated ensuite. The second and third bedrooms are also robed and are serviced with a modern central bathroom.

Set on just over 2480 m² of terraced gardens and situated on a quiet sealed road, the property features a sealed driveway, single garage/workshop, single carport with special features in the home including two split systems and near new carpets.

The central family kitchen has been renovated and features a dishwasher.

Under an hour from Melbourne, Emerald offers a multitude of cafes, primary and secondary schools, shops and transport.

There is much more to investigate at 34 Charman Avenue, Emerald and the agents are looking forward to showing you through. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 34 Charman Avenue, EMERALD, 3782 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $685,000 - $750,000 Inspect: Contact the agent Contact: Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522 or Emily Hudson 0418 570 474, RANGES FIRST NATIONAL - 9754 6111

COMMANDING TRI-LEVEL FAMILY HOME IF Robbie Williams lived in this sprawling tri-level home he would be singing, ‘Let Me Entertain You’ at the top of his lungs!

He would be able to host fabulous parties both indoors and out or just entertain family members on a day-to-day basis in a layout that offers communal areas and then the utmost privacy when required.

Accommodation includes five bedrooms.

The huge main suite has a coffered ceiling, walk-in robe and a double shower in the ensuite. The four remaining bedrooms are serviced by two more bathrooms There is a fully optioned kitchen and butler’s pantry, with stainless steel appliances, integrated dishwasher, huge island bench and an abundance of storage.

Enjoy seasonal dining both indoors and

out. Through the bi-fold doors is the slate floored, covered entertaining area with mains gas barbecue. Also nearby is the chill out zone...the spa.

Enjoy a night at the movies with your own theatre room, complete with Bose sound system.

The front deck is a lovely spot to relax

and look through the trees, over to the lush green Lysterfield Hills.

The property also has a built-in bar, laundry, garage with under house storage, a fully sealed driveway, off street parking, tiered useable allotment, fencing and a bricked look out in the rear yard.

This is an ultimate lifestyle property in a setting that showcases ‘Hills Living’ with all the bells and whistles. Upwey South has a fabulous primary school and bus connections to nearby Upwey township where you can catch a Metro train to the CBD. Glenfern Road links to arterial roads and onto M1 and Eastlink. Be sure to ask the locals the walking tracks around here, not as busy as some and a bonus for those living here. ●

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$740,000-$810,000 4A 2B 4C

A rare small acreage very close to Monbulk town centre, all cleared with views and open sunny aspects. once used for cherry tomato production, includes a huge 70m x 20m hothouse that needs work, a 7 Meg water pumping licence & 120,000L water tank. The open plan farmhouse is simple yet functional with a covered verandah, polished floors, combustion wood heater & split system heating. The self-contained Bungalow has been let for the past 15 years to the same retired gentleman & currently returns $155Pw.

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$795,000-$874,000 4A 2B 2C

Privately positioned in a peaceful, sunny location yet only moments from Monbulk Central is this premier home set on a 2033 sqm. The home is private and features established gardens, open plan split level design that captures the outside surrounds, main bathroom features a spa bath & separate toilet, spacious covered verandahs, polished Tasmania oak floorboards, 9’ ceilings, zoned ducted heating, wood fire, split system, quality drapes, large storeroom in the laundry, rear covered patio and double remote-control garage.

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MAGICAL SETTING ON OVER 3000M2 This residence truly offers a unique layout that is set over three levels and captures essential natural light, the angular lines, crisp whites, and warm timbers all blend to offer a contemporary, clean palette that will suit a variety of styles. Featuring a fabulous main suite on the top level with stunning views from the private terrace and a sumptuous ensuite, open plan living, indoor & outdoor dining and good sized bedrooms. Set on just over 3000sqm of terraced gardens, be sure to investigate the secret garden that has a creek meandering through. There is much more to investigate in this property!

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FAMILY FRIENDLY IN JUST THE RIGHT LOCATION!

Selective buyers will certainly be impressed with this home’s masterful mix of period elements and modern design. Providing a beautiful backdrop for brilliant living, this property boasts all the features of a forever home. Families will love the landscape on which this residence resides, offering multiple play areas to engage the imagination and sustain outdoor enjoyment throughout the day.

Set in an ideal location only a short distance to Monbulk’s main street, bus stop and within an easy walk to Monbulk College and Monbulk Primary School, this spacious family home has a versatile floorplan and plenty to offer! Boasting 3 bedrooms (or 4 with just a small amount of work), 2 bathrooms and a massive oversized lounge and dining area, there is so much room to move and grow.

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From this neighbourly, no-through road location, this elegant home holds court in this convenient location. Instantly impressive, the exterior is highlighted by bay windows and a wrap-around, bullnose verandah that increases the character appeal. Inside, buyers will be enamoured with the dual living and dining zones and the open concept kitchen with wall oven, ample storage, and island bench that serves as the heart of the home.

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8 Edmunds Road, Cockatoo

76 Kilvington Drive, Emerald

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GUIDE $620,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

68 Beaconsfield Emerald Road, Emerald

300 Gembrook Road, Gembrook

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4 Wonga Road Ringwood

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Cleared Acreage, Sensational Views, Emerald Address!

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A rare opportunity exists to purchase a large block of land with a cottage home in a quiet location of Cockatoo. Set on over 4000sqm, features include open plan living, and dining, updated kitchen and bathroom, 2 spacious bedrooms, one with external access via timber French doors. There is additional storage area off the home, split system and wood heater. Be quick, properties like these don’t last long.

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Excellent opportunity exists to secure 1/2 acre of land with a mixed zone use. 2 separate titles exist over this property & there is currently a 4 bedroom home which can be lived or tenanted while future plans are developed. The size of this block will comfortably allow for 4 dwellings (STCA) making it an ideal investment for the astute developer. Be sure not to miss, give us a call today for more information!

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CFA hosts safety webinar

By Romy Stephens CFA’s District 13 Headquarters will team up with Montrose CFA this month to conduct the region’s first virtual fire safety session.

Virtual Fire Safety Essentials will be a one hour online webinar that will help residents around Montrose prepare for the upcoming bushfire season.

It will address Montrose’s fire risk, local threats to life and property, this summer’s predicted fire risk and more.

With Covid-19 restrictions still preventing the gathering of large groups for face-to-face sessions, webinars are set to become a feature of community fire safety preparations this season.

District 13’s community engagement coordinator Tarryn Campbell said preparing the community for the fire season was vital, no matter the circumstances.

“We’re not restricted too much in terms of what we can put together but how we get it out to people is certainly different this year,” she said.

“What people have been focusing on and the challenges people have faced with Covid, we are fully aware of that.

“Fire safety is just as crucial and coming up to a fire season we are wanting people to remember that it’s still a risk, and to take actions as appropriate.”

Ms Campbell said there were benefits when it came to transitioning sessions online, such as more people being able to easily access the information from home.

But she said webinars also presented challenges.

“Not everyone has great internet access and not everyone has the technology available in their home to jump into an online session,” Ms Campbell said.

“We are fully aware of that and looking at

the ways we can get that same level of information to people.”

Ms Campbell said online fire safety sessions were expected to be rolled out across the Yarra Ranges in the lead-up to and during summer.

“We aim to do as many towns as possible that are appropriate to the local area,” she said.

“It’s really about giving people some information on fire behaviour and an overview of their last resort options, talking about local risk and what people can do to understand their local area and make good decisions around leaving early.

“They challenge people to understand their

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“So people need to be aware that keeping their properties clear and mowing the grass is still really important.”

The Montrose Virtual Fire Safety Essentials session is on 15 November at 11am. To find out more, contact the brigade’s community engagement coordinator on 0418 378 897.

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Sessions will be tailored to the region in focus, with issues such as local road networks discussed.

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Despite cooler temperatures and more rainfall expected in the Yarra Ranges this year, Ms Campbell said locals still needed to be prepared for a fire season.

“We will still have a fire season this year and

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Talking country football

By Russell Bennett A kind spirit, a caring soul, a warm personality - these are traits that Chris Brew is known for.

And they’re just what make the country footy club president so ideally suited to a new, ground-breaking project that has him connecting with community sporting clubs all over Victoria.

A devoted family man who genuinely lives and breathes his community-minded mantra, Brew has developed a podcast based around a very simple notion - to connect, authentically, with like-minded leaders of clubs across the state.

Coming from his own perspective of leading a developing club at Lang Lang down in West Gippsland, Brew connects with his subjects - he can truly relate to their triumphs and pitfalls.

‘The Country Footy Prez’ podcast was born out of one of Brew’s strongest personality traits - his sense of empathy.

“I’d spoken to a few club presidents in the lead-in to when the (2020) footy and netball season was called off,” he explained.

“It was just about keeping in touch at first, because I was well aware that a few people in decision-making roles at clubs had been put on JobKeeper, and I was thinking to myself just how hard that would be for a volunteer president of a club to all of a sudden have that added stress and pressure of providing for their families while having so much uncertainty in their lives moving forward.

“So, I was concerned for these people in these roles as presidents and volunteers - the stress and pressure that they’re under, knowing they feel so passionately about their own clubs too.

“The podcast is about how we respond and regroup together and go forward through these incredibly tough times - together.”

And while the theme of resilience is an ongoing one through the podcast, it really does centre around that word - empathy.

“My dad didn’t bless me, genetically, with a big, strong athletic body to play footy, but I’m proud that he taught me that sense of empathy - that ability to really care for other people,” Brew said.

“I probably take other people’s problems on a bit too much, but that’s just me and who I am as a person. I want to help people throughout the community - I want to help people at a grassroots football level because, for example, there’d be some people in suburban clubs doing it even tougher than some of those in the country right now - given the lockdowns and restrictions in place.

“I’m originally from Lake Tyers in east

Lang Lang president Chris Brew is venturing far and wide for a new project - as evidenced by a chat with Bruthen president Adam Lonnie (pictured).

Gippsland, so I’ve got strong connections up there and I’ll be doing episodes with people out that way, but this isn’t a podcast just for country people. I also want to get to the suburban clubs and see how they’re going - and I want to get to the northern and western parts of the state too, because I just know there are so many good people right across the state with so many fantastic stories to tell, in spite of the struggles they’re facing.”

The episodes in the pipeline give an indication of just how wide-reaching his podcast will be - talking to representatives of clubs everywhere from Spotswood to Wodonga, from Foster to Echuca, from Bruthen to Geelong.

But the show’s very first episode hits a little closer to home - with a raw, honest, heartfelt,

and at times hilarious chat with fellow Ellinbank league club president, Nilma Darnum’s Ben Lucas.

Still in his early 30s, Lucas put his hand up to help the Darnos after just two years at the club. His is a story of an inspiring young leader who’s never pretended to have all the answers, but is working day in, day out to continue to have a positive impact on not only his home club, but the broader community.

The second episode features Bruthen president Adam Lonnie from the Omeo and District Football Netball League. He has ridden an incredible rollercoaster since falling in love with the club and the town.

Bruthen’s first ever three-peat of premierships - from 2017 to 2019 - was immediately

followed by the devastating bushfires and, of course, the non-season of 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Adam’s story was incredibly moving, but his perspective and ability to draw a positive from a negative is such an inspiring attitude,” Brew said.

“The way he described the club and greater community pulling together in the aftermath of the fires, along with the support they received from people - statewide - that he had never met before, was something I’ll never forget.

“The show is about creating a platform for people to share their stories of success and struggle - whatever they may be.

“We can learn from people’s struggles, and empathise with them and relate to what they’re going through, and we can also learn from the good things people have done - and celebrate those things as well.

“It really is just an opportunity for everyone to gain an understanding of people from so many other clubs who are going through those same, normal emotions.

“I’ve already had the pleasure of meeting two presidents who played over 500 senior games, and some of the tales these guys shared have just been so much fun.

“The one thing I’ve discovered that every guest has in common is a deep and genuine love of the game, as well as a desperate want for the 2021 season to arrive so that they can reconnect with the people and the community clubs they love.

“I’m excited to meet these people because, from the small sample size of other club presidents I’ve already met along the journey so far, it inspires me to want to meet more people and encourage them to share their stories as well because there are so many people with interesting, genuinely fascinating stories to tell.”

But Brew also wants to touch on the lighthearted moments and characters of these clubs, because every club has them and that’s what makes them so great to be a part of.

“Hopefully listening to these amazing people will inspire as many people as possible to return to the game at grassroots level in 2021,” Brew said.

The Country Footy Prez podcast is - fittingly - a real family affair, with Brew’s wife Kalina and 12-year-old daughter Olivia involved with the website construction, and artwork for the show.

For more information, or to get involved, visit www.thecountryfootyprez.com, and the show’s social media channels - @TCFP7 on Twitter, or ‘The Country Footy Prez’ on Facebook.

Athletics starts again with lots of smiles and energy

By Jamie Strudley A very different set of rules welcomed Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes to Morrison Reserve on Saturday (7 November) for the long awaited opening round of the athletics season.

The rules were different due to Covid protocols but the enthusiasm and enjoyment was easy to see.

An awesome turnout of excited little athletics athletes, athletes from 5-years-old to 15 years-old enjoyed the opportunity to take part in competition with new and old friends.

Thanks to all the helpers who complied with the new restrictions and procedures to ensure we all had a fun and safe morning of athletics.

A big thanks to the senior athletics club members who volunteered their time, expertise and enthusiasm to help the day run smoothly.

The club hopes to see everyone back next week with more friends to enjoy another morning of fun athletics.

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Madeline enjoying racing in the 800m.

The Under-9 boys start their 100m sprint.

Yarra Ranges Athletics social media pages for more information and any updates to competition procedures.

Registrations are open for both Little Athletics (lavic.com.au) and the club’s senior team via Athletics Victoria (athsvic.org.au).

The club welcomes and encourages all athletes of any age or ability.

For information on training, how to join or trial, photos, results and updated news, visit the website at yarrarangesathletics.org. au or check the club out on Facebook.

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