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By Jed Lanyon

Rod Micallef, owner of Zonzo Estate. in our brand and it’s been nearly three or four years now of building a brand in China. You don’t want all that to go to waste, we want to continue on and develop our brand over there.

“For us it just feels like it’s in the hands of the governments at the moment, we’re just waiting to see what happens. I’m not super stressed about the sale at the moment, because we have got a strong local market. It’s not like we absolutely depend on the China market. For us at the moment it’s new and it’s exciting.

“We’re lucky that wine doesn’t have a real expiry date and we’ll have plenty of time to sell that stock through local markets if that sale

Picture: JED LANYON doesn’t go through.”

Wine Yarra Valley CEO Caroline Evans said she hopes to see a resolution soon.

“From a regional perspective, we’re concerned about having heard there are distributors contacting some of our wineries letting them know they don’t think they’ll be able to clear wine from the port.

“It’s a concern for our region, much like it is for other wine regions as China is by far and away our largest expert market.

“We’re hoping that if there is an issue that it’s a short term problem and that we can return to sending wine to China again soon.”

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Minister for Trade, Simon Birmingham addressed Australia’s trade relations with China.

“This year has seen a number of decisions and actions taken in China that have the regulatory risk for Australian businesses in trading with China. Decisions by businesses as to whether or not to sell goods and where to do business are always a balance between risk and reward, and unfortunately this year, as a result of some of the anti-dumping decisions, some of the regulatory decisions that are seeing longer processing times that are unacceptably long for live seafood products like lobster, have heightened the risk significantly in some of those quarters.

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Trade uncertainties and ongoing political tensions between Australia and China have seen some Yarra Valley winemakers’ exports put on hold as Chinese distributors are concerned shipments might not make it into the country.

Yarra Glen winery Zonzo Estate were informed by their Chinese partners, they wouldn’t be having their monthly wine shipment for October sent as they couldn’t guarantee it would successfully make it into China as other export industries had been hurt by delays.

Zonzo Estate’s shipment experienced repeated delays as they were initially told there wasn’t enough room on shipping containers.

Then finally when their Chinese distributors performed a routine check of their shipment, word came through that they wouldn’t be taking the order.

Zonzo Estate owner Rod Micallef explained how the situation unfolded.

“While they were doing the inspection, the guy got a phone call and said, ‘look we’re not going to take it as there is a risk that if it’s sent to China it might have to come back’.

“They haven’t cancelled the order yet, because they said they want to wait and see what the official word is because it’s all rumour at the moment. We’ve been paid and it’s just sitting there.”

Despite the October shipment on hold and November’s shipment from Zonzo Estate likely to be impacted, Mr Micallef said the distributors hadn’t requested a refund, a testament to the relationship built internationally.

“Distributors are nervous that if it gets all the way to China and it doesn’t get through customs that they’ll have to send it back, or it gets stuck there sitting in a hot container and spoils.”

Mr Micallef said three or four other Yarra Valley winemakers were in a similar position, which he described as “helpless”.

“Obviously these situations are based onwhat governments decide ... We can’t really do much about it. Here in Australia we have invested and over in China they have invested

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New insect hotel is open and buzzing

By Jed Lanyon Healesville Community Garden has installed an insect hotel, thanks to the work of a local artist and community member.

Renowned local artist Clare James designed and sculptured the piece, which was then crafted by Healesville resident Peter Moncrief.

Ms James explained what an insect hotel is and its purpose.

“It’s offering a perfect ecosystem that has different bedding and habitat options for beneficial insects, so the good insects you want in your garden, for them to start living in and breeding in. Particularly over winter, you want to build a place that is safe for them to lay their eggs and be safe from predators.

“If ladybugs lay their eggs in the garden, naturally you might be cutting it up soon and mulching, so their eggs would be destroyed, where an insect hotel is something that stays there and will build up over time. It offers a multi-specied multi-levelled house for insects.”

Ms James said an aim will be to eliminate the use of pest control like snail bait.

“As soon as you can build up a really good base and ecology, you won’t need to use snail bait and the balance tips back towards a healthy ecosystem.”

Healesville Community Garden president Ethne Pfeiffer said the project came about from a small grant from council.

“We’ve got a really strong focus on bringing art into this whole precinct not just the garden itself ... We applied for funding to pay artists to work within this space and create artworks that are good for the garden and make sense environmentally.

“It’s functional but it’s also beautiful in creating something using all recycled materials that is going to benefit the garden. We’re really thrilled to work with Clare as our first commissioned artist with the garden.

“She’s a gardener and she understands gardening and is totally connected to the community. We knew she would bring something that was going to be awesome for us and really work for us.”

Ms James said creating the project throughout the Covid-19 restrictions made for some challenges.

“It was hard because we were in lockdown.

We weren’t allowed to visit people, we would communicate via pictures on our phones or if I walked the dog past we (Peter) could talk over the fence.

“It was perfect timing for me to find someone like Peter who had some spare time during the lockdown.”

Mr Moncrief lost his job as the pandemic hit, he was responsible for teaching English to refugees and migrants at a university.

“It was a little bit different for me, I was in

Hoons be gone An ongoing effort to stamp out hoon driving in parts of the Yarra Valley is starting to produce results, according to local police.

Highway Patrol and local and specialist units are reportedly having an impact, with numerous cars receiving a roadworthy and about $5000 in fines issued in Warburton and Yarra Junction recently.

Police said information provided by locals had greatly assisted efforts.

To report hoon driving as it’s occurring, contact the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or Lilydale Police Station (24 hours) on 9739 2300.

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Peter Moncrief and Clare James with the insect hotel.

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A Victoria Police campaign that looks to reduce road trauma and provide a highly visible police presence on roads is having an impact locally.

A 47-year-old man returned a positive test for alcohol as part of Operation Compass efforts in Montrose.

Police said the man returned the positive result at a Preliminary Breath Testing (PBT) site about 5.30pm on 15 November.

The man allegedly accompanied police for the purpose of an Evidentiary Breath Test (EBT) and later returned an EBT reading of 0.059.

He was issued with a $496 penalty notice and his licence will be suspended for three months.

A 63-year-old woman was also charged with drink driving in Lilydale on 11 November.

Police said the woman entered the testing site on Main Street Lilydale about 10.15pm.

The woman allegedly underwent a PBT and returned a positive reading before the result of the EBT was .293, a reading almost six times the legal limit.

Police said the woman was charged and her car has been impounded.

Cloverlea burglaries Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit have recovered numerous property items that they believe have been stolen from the Cloverlea Estate area in Chirnside Park.

Police said items have been stolen from vehicles, door steps of residential houses and tools or building materials stolen from houses under construction.

Recovered property items are available for viewing at the Lilydale Police Station.

Contact Yarra Ranges CIU to make an appointment, 9739 2401.

A completed insect hotel from Clare James’ garden enforced retirement basically. I was trying to get used to not working so that was a useful part of this project.

“It was very difficult to do that (work) without the face-to-face ... I was the first one out the door, but that was sort of okay as I was thinking about retirement at some stage.”

Mr Moncrief turned his attention to helping Ms James with the insect hotel.

“I enjoyed finding bits of wood that fit in and create something different and visual ...

Clare’s great, she’s always really positive and has good ideas and is supportive.”

On the road again Ms James will be running a workshop at the Healesville Community Garden on Saturday 21 November 10.30-11.30am, showing visitors how to make their own hotel beneficial for insects.

Numbers will be limited to ten participants, but a video of the session will be uploaded to the garden’s Facebook page.

For more information, contact: foodpatchart@gmail.com by 19 November to join the workshop. To find out more about FoodPatch Art projects visit: https://foodpatchart. wixsite.com/healesvillegarden

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From 16 November, new bookings will be taken for drive, hazard perception and learner permit tests for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced the closure of key licensing services in late March.

The State Government has set up additional licence testing centres and hired hundreds more staff to offer more bookings and ensure key services can resume safely as part of the roadmap to recovery.

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Recognition for educator

By Jed Lanyon Family Day Care educator Julie Parker has been named a regional winner in the 2020 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards.

The Healesville resident took out the prize for the Yarra Valley and High-Country area, standing out amongst a record 5600 nominees.

“It’s always lovely and always nice to get a pat on the back and have my hard work recognised. Because we work in our own homes, people don’t often see the work that goes on with the children.

Ms Parker, who has been working in day care for 14 years, shared the secret behind her excellence.

“I think I work really hard to build up strong and close relationships with my clients. I communicate with them frequently and provide regular updates of the activities we’re doing with photos and texts with context so they can see their children are engaging.

“I endeavour to provide support with parenting ... It takes a whole village to raise a child and we all work together hand in hand.

“I couldn’t do it without the partnership with the families, honestly. The trust they place in me, they give me their most precious thing in the whole wide world to influence their child’s learning, so we have to be able to work as a team.”

Ms Parker is now in the running to be named as a national finalist for the 2020 National Family Day Care Educator of the Year Award, which will be announced in December.

While she describes the idea of being recognised nationally as “overwhelming”, she believes it’s gratifying to know she had been nominated by those who matter most, the parents.

“It would be a bit scary, I’d probably have to give a speech or something. But just the fact that someone does nominate you, that’s the win. The parents are the ones I’m working with, and the ones I hope to do the right thing for.

“For the regional award, it’s lovely to be recognised by my peers. But the real win is having my parents value my program like that.”

Ms Parker, who is registered with Bestchance Family Day Care, is one of over 13,000 family day care educators who play an important role in the lives of more than 108,000 children around the country.

“I just think if more people were aware of the quality that family day care and education care programs can provide, they’d be out there investigating it for themselves.”

Celebrating its ninth year, the 2020 Family Day Care Australia’s Excellence in Family Day Care Awards highlights the incredible work of family day care educators and the invaluable contributions they make to the lives of children, families and communities.

Family Day Care Australia CEO, Andrew Paterson, spoke to the record breaking 5600 nominations placed in the awards and the achievements of the regional winners.

“It is a testament to the incredible work coming out of our sector from educators like Julie. They have gone above and beyond to nurture and support the children in their care, and we are thrilled to recognise their achievements,” said Mr Paterson.

The awards also celebrate the unique strengths of family day care and how strong relationships between educators and children, and a nurturing home learning environment, make family day care the natural choice for quality early childhood education and care.

“Family day care provides educators with an opportunity like no other, to form meaningful bonds with the children they care for and tailor their learning environment according to each child’s needs and interests,” Mr Paterson said.

National finalists will be announced on 7 December, with the 2020 National Family Day Care Educator of the Year Award to be announced at the Gala Dinner on 27 February.

Julie Parker with children from her family day care.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Picture: STEWART 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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China wine concerns From page 1 “We will work as hard as we can through channels to try to get them resolved, but these are ultimately matters for China. Just as Australia is willing to have ministerial dialogue, it’s China who is currently unwilling; just as Australia is willing to maintain the flow of trade in an orderly manner, it is certain Chinese processes that have disrupted that. And so what we hope to see is a breakthrough at some stage in terms of addressing some of these issues that can restore some confidence in parts of the Australian industry, and lower what has been a growing risk profile.

A recent report released by Wine Australia valued Australia’s wine exports to China to be worth $1.26 billion, almost three times the amount of the second value exporter in the United States at $439 million.

China’s latest trade issues come from the August announcement of launching an anti-dumping investigation into Australian wine. This could see tariffs placed on wine exports, further hampering an industry that’s still dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

But Ms Evans remains hopeful about the investigation and reiterated that Yarra Valley producers would be willing to cooperate.

“We’re confident the processes will find there has been no dumping from Australian winemakers in that market and that we’ll be back to our previous positive relationship with China.”

Dumping occurs when a company exports a product at a price that is lower than the price charged in the country of manufacture. This may lead to measures such as an additional duty on dumped imports that have damaged the local industry.

Ms Evans said while the uncertainty around exports put local winemakers “in a difficult position”, she looked at the positive

news of Victoria’s coronavirus restrictions lifting to allow wineries to reopen to tourists.

“We’re obviously thrilled about the easing of restrictions for people to come and visit in the Yarra Valley. We’ve only just been able to open our cellar doors in the last week or so and that’s a key market as well as the export market for our producers.

“We feel like we’ve had a good step forward out of the difficult year of 2020, but now we’ve been hit with a negative impact.”

Mr Micallef said it had been a challenging year as the summer bushfires limited tourist numbers before Covid-19 hit in March.

“When we closed, we didn’t have a takeaway market and our five kilometre radius meant it wasn’t feasible for us to open.”

Five kilometres from Zonzo Estate’s cellar door doesn’t reach Yarra Glen or Coldstream and covers roughly half of Healesville, severely restricting any potential customers from visiting the venue when Melbourne’s Covid-19 restrictions were at their worst.

“This (trade uncertainties) is just another challenge, that’s the way we look at it. We’re excited to be open again, so it’s onwards and upwards for us.

“We’ve been setting our sights on some new projects. We’ve got a new beer coming out in two weeks, which is a really cool product. It’s a beer in a can under the Zonzo brand. We’ve got some vodka and gins to be released before Christmas.”

Mr Micallef said Zonzo Estate has had no shortage of customers looking to enquire about visiting the restaurant and cellar door.

“We’ve been responding to emails from 9am in the morning until 10pm at night. At one stage we couldn’t get them under 200.

They’re down to 30 at the moment, which is amazing because they were coming in every minute.”

Ayda in her bedroom with the prize-winning portrait of her late brother.

Young artist impresses Year 7 Mount Lilydale Mercy College student Ayda Paterson has won a prestigious art competition, The Lester Prize’s Youth Award for 2020, for her amazing painting of her brother Ruben who sadly passed away when he was just nine months old.

Her piece ‘Promise You Won’t Forget Me Ever’ took first prize in the Years 7-8 category.

It was among more than 200 artworks by secondary school-aged children from around Australia entered in the Youth Awards of Western Australia’s premier fine art competition, The Lester Prize.

“I was really surprised when they announced it. Mum and dad already knew. They had a phone call but they didn’t tell me,” Ayda, 13, said. “I painted this work a couple of years ago, when I was 11.”

Ayda’s mum Alicia said receiving advance notification of the win was a great surprise.

“We watched the live stream last night (Wednesday 11 November) as we were unable to attend in person due to the restrictions.

Ayda was not expecting to place let alone win so it was a huge shock (for her) when she was announced the winner of her age category. We are just so proud of her and it makes it all the more special that the portrait is of her beautiful brother in heaven.

“She painted this as a present for me and Rob (her dad),” Alicia said.

The judges said of Ayda’s artwork: “This work is a tender portrayal that celebrates life and loss, luminously painted with a delicate balance of realism, impressionistic modelling and sensitive brush strokes, the attention to the delicate singlet and the enquiring gaze draws the viewer’s attention.”

Alicia said she knew from when Ayda was

Department of Justice and Community Safety Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 Recognition and Settlement Agreement reached with the TAUNGURUNG The State of Victoria and the Taungurung Land and Waters Council Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4191) (the Corporation) have entered into a Recognition and Settlement Agreement (the Agreement) under the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 (Vic) (the TOS Act). The Corporation is appointed by the Taungurung Traditional Owner group as the Traditional Owner group entity. The Agreement between the State of Victoria and the Corporation commenced on 11 August 2020 and commits the parties to an ongoing partnership, and includes obligations and benefits for both parties.

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Ayda Paterson is a student at Mount Lilydale Mercy College. nine that her daughter had a gift. She then began weekly art lessons with Kapi Art space (in Kalorama) “and has just blossomed since then”.

Ayda paints with oils and also uses soft pastels and pencils. She loves to draw and paint portraits and animals.

“She’s done a variety of commissions for people and is just getting better and better,” Alicia said.

“She has an easel set up in her bedroom and likes to shut the door and just get lost in her artwork.”

Amazingly, Ayda submitted the painting into the competition of her own accord. The family had to send the painting to WA for it to be on display in Perth and be judged. In usual circumstances, she would have flown to Perth for the announcement of the winner.

The Lester Prize is formerly known as the Black Swan Prize for Portraiture and is now in its 14th year. Ayda will receive $500 from Oxlades Art Supplies.

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Councillors bid farewell

By Jed Lanyon

Councillor Mike Clarke and Andrew Swann of Yarra Valley Cycles. council covers is mind boggling. You could not imagine it if you’ve never worked as a councillor or for a council.

“What I’ve appreciated is learning a lot about other parts of the whole Yarra Ranges and the community, which otherwise I wouldn’t have known anything at all.

“You can travel around as a tourist, but it doesn’t help you get to meet and talk to people and see what’s going on and see how they celebrate their livelihoods. It’s been a fantastic experience for me.”

Mayor Richard Higgins thanked the three retiring council members for their work over the years.

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“Terry has been a passionate advocate for his community and has been involved in projects such as the Esther Park pavilion and synthetic soccer pitch - both of which have received significant funding from other levels of government.

“He campaigned for more investment in parking at Mooroolbark Station to better accommodate local commuters. The fact that the Level Crossing Removal project includes a multi-level carpark can be linked with Terry’s advocacy during his time at Council.

“Mike has been a great advocate for his community in the hills, championing Council’s approach to climate change and services available in Lyster Ward and its surrounds.

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The recent local government elections saw four Yarra Ranges councillors move on from their positions, having given a collective 41 years to the community.

Councillors Terry Avery, Noel Cliffe and Mike Clarke announced earlier in the year they would be retiring from their positions in their respective wards. While councillor Tony Stevenson was unsuccessful in his bid to run for Walling Ward, having attempted to shift from his seat in Billanook Ward.

Councillor Tony Stevenson was elected in 2016 and served as mayor in 2019. He had some parting words following the Yarra Ranges Council elections.

“My time on Council has been brief, four years, but mostly enjoyable. It’s a unique opportunity to work with the many people who truly make Yarra Ranges the best place to live.

“Congratulations to the five councillors who were returned - Cr Child, Cox, Heenan, Higgins and McAllister. I am sure you will be as generous and supportive of the new councillors as you were for me over the past four years.

“It’s a national sport to stick the boot into Council or Governments, but we’re all better off if we can find ways to work cooperatively in the interests of the community.”

At their final meeting on 13 October, each of the three retiring councillors reflected on their time in office.

Councillor Terry Avery was elected in 2005 and served as mayor in 2010.

“The one really good thing I take away from this is that all the councillors I worked with, they worked for their community and not for any political party or political agenda,” he said.

“I take great pride in that because having political agendas muddies the water and then fails to deliver for our community.”

Mr Avery said becoming a councillor was “an eye opener” for him.

“In the first 12 months I thought, ‘oh what have I gotten myself into here?’ it was kind of overwhelming, but over the last 15 years I’ve seen some fantastic outcomes.”

Councillor Noel Cliffe was elected in 2003 and served as mayor in 2016. He described his journey at council as “damn good fun”.

“It’s been bloody marvelous,” he said. “The people and the community are terrific. I’ve made lifelong friends, there’s no doubt about it.”

Mr Cliffe offered some helpful advice to the incoming councillors in that their first role is to help the people.

“It’s got to be the first thing you do, not so much of making sure all the policies are in place. Don’t lose touch with the fact that we deal with people who bleed, cry and hurt.

Please don’t forget that.”

Departing councillor Mike Clarke was elected to Lyster Ward in 2015. He said his six years as a councillor was “an incredible learning curve”.

“I learnt so much about my community, but also about council and how it works. I always say to people the breadth and the depth that

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Artistic chapter at an end

By Jed Lanyon Thirty years ago, world-renowned sculptor Ernst Fries and wife Rosmarie established Art at Linden Gate as an exhibition space for Yarra Valley artists and a home to Mr Fries’ sculptures.

Following the passing of Mr Fries in March, Art at Linden Gate will be closing its doors forever as Yarra Valley Arts vice president and daughter of Mr Fries, Reggie Clark, told Star Mail the property is set to be sold.

Ms Clark, who is also the gallery’s director, will be hosting one final exhibition to give local residents and supporters one last chance to view the work of Mr Fries.

“It’s bittersweet really. It’s very sad to be leaving the place I have grown to love,” Ms Clark said. “It’s sad to be leaving the community behind and it’s an end of an era for dad, who lived there for over 35 years.”

Ms Clark said she will be out of the property

by Christmas and that she will now be enjoying retirement.

“We will sorely miss the beauty and rhythm of the Yarra Valley, which we’ve come to love, so we aim to stay in touch with the vibrant local art scene.”

Precious Possessions won’t feature an opening due to the threat of the coronavirus, but the gallery will be open for several days and Ms Clark will be providing private tours.

The exhibition will showcase the many facets of Ernst’s artistic journey, including bronze, gold and silversmithing, enamelling and sculptures incorporating concrete, granite, steel, stainless steel and Dalle de Verre glass.

Despite the closure of Art at Linden Gate, the work on Mr Fries will live on in the community.

Some of Mr Fries’ works include creating a bushfire memorial in Yarra Glen, the Victorian Coat of Arms at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, the Toolangi Sculpture Trail, the church win-

Ernst Fries standing beside his sculpture in Wandin. dows at St Ita’s Catholic Church Drouin and many more.

Yarra Valley residents pass his sculpture ev-

eryday along the Warburton Highway in Wandin’s shopping strip. The sculpture was commissioned by Yarra Ranges Council in 2018.

The exhibition will be open for viewing on 20-22 November and again on 27-29 November from 10am-5pm.

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Yarra Ranges remembers

By Jed Lanyon RSL’s across the nation paused at 11am on Wednesday 11 November to commemorate Remembrance Day, marking the 102nd anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War, while paying respects to the Anzacs who sacrificed their lives fighting for their country.

Due to the coronavirus, eleventh hour services went ahead in a similar fashion to those on Anzac Day without the typical crowds of residents looking to pay their respects.

Warburton RSL President Wayne Morgan said a service in Warburton would usually attract anywhere from 20-50 people, a big difference compared to the three RSL executive members, who were on hand to conduct the service.

“There will be two on the flags and then myself on the microphone. It’s not the end of the world, at least we can conduct a service, that’s the main thing,” he said, prior to the service.

Mr Morgan said he is hopeful of having a ‘normal’ Anzac Day service, come April next year.

“I’m looking forward to having the school kids involved in Anzac Day again. I think things will be back to normal once again by then, but you never know.”

Afghanistan War veteran Gordon Willcock (pictured) brought his son, Benjamin along to the service in Healesville.

“I think they (Healesville RSL) did a good job under difficult circumstances,” Mr Willcock said.

“People weren’t allowed in the car park, so things were directed to those inside the RSL. Quite frankly, I don’t think it matters all that much, the point is to stop and mark the occasion wherever you are, to remember and pay respect to those caught up in World War I and World War II and maybe even to spare a thought for the present and where we’re currently headed.”

Mr Willcock spoke of the importance of being able to pay his respects at the Healesville RSL service.

“I think it is important that we honour these traditions, it doesn’t mean we have to mythologise these wars, but it is good to remember them and think about what it meant then and what we should learn from them today. I want my son to understand this and be able to think about it for himself.”

Emerald RSL president Peter Maloney said a private service of 10 people was held at Anzac Place, while many locals also paid their respects.

“Many members of the club and the general public were aware that the private service was being held at Anzac Place instead of town centre as in previous years and decided themselves to visit Anzac Place around 11am,” he said.

“This resulted in approximately 60 people visiting Anzac Place to pay their respects and lay a poppy at the memorial.

“The RSL requested everyone ‘to remember to remember,’ and this is what we did.

“We could not even sell poppies this year which was most disappointing. However, we did manage to ‘sow’ some poppies around Emerald visible to avenues of traffic. And the RSL itself was adorned with poppies.”

This year, Emerald RSL also installed an additional flag at Anzac Place, allowing the club to now fly both the Australian and New Zealand flags.

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RSL members laying wreaths on behalf of the community.

Local residents watching from afar.

Afghanistan veteran Gordon Willcock with his son Benjamin.

Wreaths were laid on behalf of local community organisations.

RSL committee member John Harris reading The Ode.

Walter Skilton playing the bagpipes alongside bugler John Stanhope.

Bugler John Stanhope.

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New look council At Yarra Ranges, we’re excited to welcome our newly elected Council for the 2020-24 term.

All nine ward councillor positions have been confirmed, with the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) formally declaring results on Friday, 6 November.

The successful candidates include some new faces alongside several returning Councillors.

The election results are: Billanook Ward - Tim Heenan (returned) Chandler Ward - David Eastham (newly elected) Chirnside Ward - Richard Higgins (returned) Lyster Ward - Johanna Skelton (newly elected) Melba Ward - Sophie Todorov (newly elected) O’Shannassy Ward - Jim Child (returned) Ryrie Ward - Fiona McAllister (returned) Streeton Ward - Catherine Burnett-Wake (newly elected) Walling Ward - Len Cox (returned)

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I’d like to congratulate all of our Councillor-elects. The result of the election will bring together fresh perspectives in our new Councillors that complement the knowledge and experience of our returning Councillors.

I’d also like to congratulate our last Council on a very successful four-year term.

Our 2016-20 Councillors worked closely and positively for the benefit of the community as a whole. They had many achievements, from the creation of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy, our Integrated Transport Strategy and our Liveable Climate Plan, through to their

work on our Homelessness Charter and the response to the rapidly-changing circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.

I’m proud of the work they did over the last four years and I look forward to the coming four years with our newly-formed Council.

Thank you in particular to our four retiring Councillors, Terry Avery, Mike Clarke, Tony Stevenson and Noel Cliff, for their dedication to the Yarra Ranges community.

We had significant interest in this year’s Council elections with nearly double the number of candidates nominating from the previous elections, with more than 40 per cent of nominees being female.

It was wonderful to see an increase in the number of candidates running this year, getting involved in local politics. We look forward to introducing the new Council to the wider community, following their official swearing in and the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

Tammi Rose CEO, Yarra Ranges Council

Thriller about time not worth the wait Tenet Starring John David Washington, Elizabeth Debicki and Kenneth Branagh Rated M I just watched a film in a cinema for the first time since March - I only wish it was a better film.

Tenet is a well-produced but flat, almost impenetrably dense thriller that squanders its central concept.

An elite agent (John David Washington) must use the reversal of time to prevent the end of the world.

The performances are natural and the characters are simple yet engaging, but the heavy-handed themes and excessive expository dialogue give Tenet a dry, clinical feel.

Tenet is full of Macguffins (plot devices

that move the plot forward but have little importance in themselves), from a plutonium shipment to a Goya drawing, and writer-director Christopher Nolan’s over-reliance on objects to move the plot forward feels lazy.

Kat (Elizabeth Debicki), a mysterious

woman whose son is held hostage by the villain, is the plot’s primary personal motivator, but suffers a gratuitous degree of abuse and victimisation.

Tenet’s action sequences make only cursory use of the film’s time-manipulation gimmick. Even as the main characters clash with “inverted” opponents moving backward through time, the visual result is a very conventional (but tense and wellcomposed) fight scene or car chase. Tenet also dwells just enough on its world’s rules to highlight how little sense they make in practice, unlike more sensible time-travel thrillers such as Looper and Timecrimes.

Tenet is a complicated yet shallow marathon of a movie with outstanding production and wasted ideas.

- Seth Lukas Hynes

LETTERS Emotional reaction As an old soldier I must comment on the Star Mail’s Remembrance Day cartoon.

Not only did it bring me emotionally undone, I thought it was brilliant. I would buy the print if the artist was that way inclined.

How clever to capture the spirit of the day with just a picture. I absolutely loved it so please put it out as a poster for sentimental old blokes like me keep and maybe frame and hang on the wall.

Stanley R Burgess, Healesville

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COMMUNITY DIARY Outdoor Fete Healesville Uniting Church’s annual fundraising fete will be held outdoors on Friday 27 November 10am and Saturday 28 November 9am.

Plants, produce stalls, Barbecue and general goods available. Enquiries: 0407 801 491.

Bus-ting out of lockdown After spending most of the year in lockdown, Victorian Bus Charters are offering a free all inclusive tour of the Yarra Valley for one lucky person and nine of their friends. To enter the draw and be eligible visit: https://victorianbuscharters.com.au/the-yarra-valley-giveaway/

Reach out Is there a free or low-cost community event you’d like to share with our readers? Send an email to editor@mailcommunity.com.au by 5pm on Wednesdays for inclusion in the following week’s edition.

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Young Writers Wanted Are you aged between 12-25 years and love to write?

The Writers and Rhythm Outdoor Youth Event is encouraging young people to express

their Covid-19 experiences through songs, stories or poems and perform them at an event on Sunday 29 November, 2-5pm in Healesville.

For more information, contact Catherine 0417 002 793 or catherinenolan@bigpond.com by 20 November.

How to be a victor in life and business TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH Are you a victor or a victim? Most of us would prefer to associate with the former rather than the latter! In business this is especially important since your personal mindset has a dramatic effect on your ability to achieve (note Henry Ford: “whether you think you can, or you think you can’t--you’re right”), so what are the characteristics of each?

Victors are ‘Above the Line’. They take ownership, responsibility and accountability when things go wrong as well as when things go right. These are the people that get things done, you can probably think of people like this. You give them a task and can be confident that you will get the result you need when you need it. They will also let you know ahead of time if there is a problem. They take ‘ownership’ personally which doesn’t mean that they need to do it all, but they will ensure that it gets done. Responsibility and accountability are often used interchangeably being very similar, however in a business context I tend to think of accountability as the responsibility for reporting on things. The word itself derives from the old French word “acontable” meaning to count things (e.g. money), so a characteristic of Victors is that they will typically check on things to ensure that they get completed.

Interestingly, victors tend to be more positive and optimistic. They know that there are always choices and that they have a degree of control over every situation. We all know that things can go wrong, and when they do, the Victors’ approach is to first think ‘what can I do about it?’ Victors see opportunity in problems (as Benjamin Franklin famously stated: “Out of adversity comes opportunity”) and understand that even if they fail, they will have learnt something from the experience.

Victims on the other hand believe that everything happens to them. They do not feel they have any control and see problems in opportunities. Their belief that they cannot control things leads them to determine that there is little point in taking responsibility for anything and their language is characterized by blame, excuses and denial. Give a task to a victim and you are likely to get multiple reasons why either it cannot be done or did not get done, none of which will relate to them personally.

Whilst it might seem that opting out of taking responsibility is an easier position to take, victims actually tend to be more stressed than victors. The reason for this is that ‘stress’ is actually a symptom of a lack of control over things. If you inherently believe you have no control, stress is an inevitable consequence.

Likewise, the inherent feeling of powerlessness means that they will also be more pessimistic.

Often cloaked in ‘playing the role of the devil’s advocate’, the reality is that victims are looking for reasons not to take action, safe in the belief that they will go wrong anyway.

We are all human so prone to drop into the ‘victim’ role from time to time, but it is important that we do not occupy this space for very long. It is clearly a disempowering place to be and will inevitably have a negative impact on business. The trick is to recognise when you are blaming, excusing or denying as the mindset of the victim, and then change your belief into one of ‘I can control this’.

The key here is that being above or below the line is purely a personal choice. No one can you force you into either space, the choice of whether you want to be a victor or a victim is entirely yours.

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Cinema, galleries reopen

By Romy Stephens and Jed Lanyon The Yarra Ranges’ arts and entertainment industry is slowly returning to a sense of normality, with galleries showcasing the best in local art and cinemas turning on the popcorn machines once again.

Belgrave’s Cameo Cinema reopened its doors last week. The cinema initially closed in March due to Covid-19, before reopening in June and then closing again in July.

Cinema owner Lindy Tamir said it was exciting to see customers walk through the doors again and that the cinema was “super safe.”

“We’re really happy to be open, it’s not about making money, though, we’re just open,” she said.

“We’re quite restricted but we’re hoping in a couple of weeks we will be allowed to have a lot more people in the cinemas.”

“A cinema is actually pretty safe because we’re all facing forward. The auditorium, as opposed to a restaurant, has very tall ceilings, facing forward and is spaced out,” The cinema is currently operating with a maximum capacity of 20 customers for each of its indoor cinemas and 50 for its outdoor cinema.

Cinema manager Danielle Burgess said staff were working hard to ensure the cinema was Covid-safe, but also to provide “the best experience” for people when they walk through the doors.

“We know that people are overwhelmed, there’s so much Covid-safe stuff everywhere.

We’ve basically set up a podium so that people are signing in either by QR code or manually,” she said.

“Then they sanitise and that’s just our way of greeting our people as well because we get a chance to say welcome back.

“Then they’ll head off to the bar and buy what they want and go into the movies.”

Yarra Valley Arts’ Open Studios has returned for spring and is set to be very different from previous years as participating artists show their flexibility in their willingness to try new ways of bringing their studios to the community.

From 14-29 November a virtual group exhibition will be held online, which will showcase works from all artists, providing a taste of what to expect when you enter their virtual studio.

Over three weekends, artists will hold scheduled talks, demonstrations and virtual studio tours artists as visitors can pick and choose which of these appeals the most. Artworks will also be available for online purchase as a way to support the artists as in-person sales have diminished.

Yarra Valley photographer Suzanne Phoenix is one of the many artists who will take part in Open Studios this year as she continues to showcase the Upper Yarra Valley in fine detail throughout the Covid-19 restrictions Ms Phoenix has been capturing the unusual, the iconic and the mundane aspects of the Upper Yarra over the last 7 years. But as spring arrived, the colours and flowers of the area became a focus. On daily walks Ms Phoenix explored the same places over and over again when she could only leave from home to exercise. “’I find spring to be the most glorious time of year to photograph the Upper Yarra. I adore the camellias, rhododendrons, the jasmine and have long been fascinated with death lilies,” Ms Phoenix said. “So lockdown gave me a chance to focus in great detail and take a deep dive into the life and death of flowers.”

TarraWarra Museum of Art will reopen, following strict Covid-19 lockdowns, on 28 November with Looking Glass: Judy Watson and Yhonnie Scarce.

TarraWarra Museum of Art director Victoria Lynn said, “We are absolutely delighted to be reopening our doors with an exhibition of works themed on the monumental elements of earth, water, fire and air by Aboriginal artists Judy Watson and Yhonnie Scarce.

“The pairing of Watson and Scarce brings together two of Australia’s most lyrical and poignant artists whose works present an interpretation of country, where the creation and experience of art is mnemonic for the lived, remembered and inherited history of Aboriginal people.

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The smell of popcorn is in the air again at Belgrave’s Cameo Cinemas.

Dead and alive by Open Studios artist Suzanne Phoenix.

Cameo Cinemas’ outdoor space can host up to 50 people.

Yarra Valley artist Jerry Osadczuk will be taking part in Open Studios. sures including timed ticketing, capacity limits and increased cleaning regimes, and we will continue to offer online experiences for those who choose not to visit us in person just yet.

“The Museum and the wide expanses of the Yarra Valley are the perfect place to recharge and connect with nature and art, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back,” Ms Lynn said.

The exhibition will include Ms Scarce’s new installation, Cloud Chamber, 2020, featuring one thousand glass yams cascading from above. The work is an evocation of the nuclear test of the ‘Breakaway’ bomb in Maralinga, which sent radioactive clouds across the land of Aboriginal people living in the area.

Ms Watson’s works feature ochres, charcoal and indigo pigments pooled upon washed canvas, revealing Aboriginal histories and following lines of emotional and physical topography that centre on particular places and moments in time.

Mother and daughter: Danielle Burgess and Eva Turko are back serving customers at The Cameo.

Pictures: ROMY STEPHENS

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The Healesville Community Choir in Queen’s Park.

Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

Singing up a storm

By Jed Lanyon Healesville Community Choir has taken to Queen’s Park to get their singing fix in this post Covid-19 lockdown world.

The group is required to sing outdoors and adhere to strict measures in order to keep CovidSafe, but it’s a big upgrade from having to sing together on Zoom calls.

Musical Director Gio Guzman spoke of the challenges rehearsing over Zoom.

“The first thing with Zoom is there’s a delay, so as an accompanist and me playing the piano, by the time I finish playing something they are hearing it and they’re playing with a bit of a delay after me.

“I had to play kind of laid back with the understanding that they’re going to catch up later. I had to self adjust but it was pretty challenging. When everyone was singing together it became this homogenised mess of sounds because you can’t tell what’s going on.”

Mr Guzman said the solution was to isolate each choir member to listen in and provide direct feedback to overcome “dodgy internet”.

“When we had the opportunity to come to the park , we thought that was a great thing to do to get everybody out and to see each other

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Mr Guzman described the group as a contemporary choir, performing music from the 1960’s onwards, including musical theatre, popular songs and even original music from choir members.

Choir member Peter Read was happy to hear the group sing his song, Life’s a circle.

“It’s great. During the lockdown it’s been an

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opportunity to keep together and make music,” he said. “It’s always good for singers to be in a choir. It’s so good for you. Socially it just keeps you going.”

Mr Guzman invites singers and songwriters to take part in the choir no matter their experience.

“We don’t want people to be intimidated if they are a beginner. This is a place they can come and sing and start to use their voice.

We’ve had people come along and they’ve never sung a note and they started coming to the choir and benefitting from the association and study that we did.”

Healesville Community Choir was started by two residents a little over two years ago. The aim was to have fun singing together, bring joy to the community and increase singers’ skills in the process.

The choir is enjoyed by many men and women and is led by trained and experienced music directors. While there’s a focus on skills, friendships and community spirit are the heart of the choir.

The choir is accepting new members. For more information contact: HealesvilleCommunityChoir@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page: @CommunityChoirHealesville

Bundled branches collections are coming up for households across Yarra Ranges, giving residents a chance to clear their properties and dispose of excess vegetation.

Collections will take place from 23 November -11 December.

Residents can check the Yarra Ranges Council website to see when their street’s collection date is.

Council’s director of environment and infrastructure, Mark Varmalis, encouraged residents to make the most of their collection.

“With the weather starting to get warmer, this means we are getting closer to the start of fire season so we need to do our bit to get our properties ready,” Mr Varmalis said.

“The bundled branches collection gives all of our residents a chance to get rid of their branches and tree limbs easily, by putting them out on the kerb ahead of their collection week.

“This provides an easier and alternate way to get rid of your excess vegetation, rather than relying on green waste bins and burning off.

“I urge residents to check your collection week and have your bundled branches out on the Sunday before so you don’t miss it.”

To ensure your bundled branches are collected, material must be able to be safely lifted and placed into the collection vehicle, and follow the below guidelines: No larger than three cubic metres.

No more than 20 bundles of branches.

Each individual bundle, tree limb or log is no larger than 1.5m long and 200mm wide.

Tree limbs must be between 75mm200mm wide.

Logs are straight and clean, with sidebranches removed.

Branches are tied with non-plastic string.

Council will not collect items if they are: Timber, stumps or roots.

Soil or earth.

Untied branches, loose garden organic material in boxes, bags or other containers.

Branches containing wire or nails.

Bamboo, creepers, vines, palm trees, soft plants, rose bushes, thorny plants, weeds, grass clippings or leaves.

Hard waste Find your collection date: www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Environment/Waste/ Bundled-Branch-Collection

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COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE ENJOYING its own street frontage, this property begins with a sensational fully enclosed front yard, with landscaped gardens and plenty of lawn for the kids and pets to explore.

Step inside to a versatile floorplan flush with polished timber floors and ample natural light. The sun-drenched lounge is the perfect place to relax with family, connecting cleverly to a brilliantly spacious dining area, while the modern kitchen precinct, complete with stainless steel appliances including a Westinghouse 900mm upright stove, canopy rangehood and dishwasher, are all features of a conducive kitchen.

The spacious master bedroom offers a walk-in robe and bright ensuite, while a further two bedrooms have built in robes and are serviced by a family bathroom which has both a shower and a bath, making it ideal for families with younger children.

The kitchen / dining area immediately opens on to a covered deck that draws you outside to an entertaining space that is almost entirely protected from the elements, creating an outdoor space to be used all year round.

A remote double garage is impressive but when coupled with extra height for the larger cars and ample storage shelves, just giving you that bit more space.

Additional features of the home include gas ducted heating, multiple split systems, double glazed windows with privacy tint, ceiling fans along with a fantastic location, within walking distance to parks, cafes and Healesville’s bustling shopping strip, really do complete this package. �

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ENJOY RESORT STYLE LIVING EVERY DAY THIS outstanding home has been designed to create a resort vibe with 3 separate retreat areas for privacy plus additional entertaining areas for family connection.

The home is nothing short of exquisite and sits proudly behind a tall white picket fence with automatic gates, set well off the road in a private oasis nestled among the canopy of foliage from the silver birch, tree ferns and stag horns.

Stairs from the lock-up garage lead toward the home through gorgeous established gardens and past the outdoor room with kitchen, pizza oven and open fireplace.

Further along the path is a large front deck which comprises the formal entry and provides an enticing look into the stylish interior via a wall of double glazed bi-fold doors that open to make entertaining with family and friends an experience to remember.

Once inside the double formal entry, the promise of the home is fulfilled. 9” ceilings, architectural angles, polished floors and contemporary colour schemes complement the large open living spaces creating a stunning visual that is both comfortable and elegant.

The large sitting and dining areas are situated along the front of the home where the bi-fold doors allow for resting views over the front deck, garden and outdoor room and where you can snuggle up in front of the gas log fire to enjoy the cooler months. In the warmer months, the dining area has direct access onto the alfresco eating area which is nestled along the side of the home and

accessed by separate double glazed bi-fold doors.

The huge kitchen is just as impressive with light bench tops and cabinetry, offset by bold red splashbacks and stainless steel appliances. The huge walk in pantry is situated at one end where the bench tops continue and create another working space, independent from the sink area and breakfast bar.

Adjacent to the kitchen is the spacious formal living area with external access onto the tiled balcony, overlooking the backyard and pool area, emulating the relaxing vibe of a tropical getaway.

Also thoughtfully located on this floor is the study or guest bedroom with large

storage area and the main bathroom which is designed for functionality but will impress the toughest critic.

Ascending the stairs to the second floor toward the front of the home you will find the first retreat area featuring 3 robed bedrooms, both with private garden views and serviced by a second bathroom, the perfect place for noisy teenagers or extended family.

A separate staircase ascends to an entirely different region of the second floor where the master suite is located. Here, the parents’ retreat adjoins the master bedroom which can be closed off, and has its own powder room so as not to disturb anyone sleeping. The huge master bedroom allows

outdoor access onto the master balcony with views over Ringwood and the pool area below, the ultimate in luxury living. The walk in robe sits alongside the impressive ensuite with dual basins and luxuriously oversized shower.

As you descend to the lower level, again, you are captivated by the large, open space of the family room with bi-fold doors, another bathroom, good sized laundry and two more bedrooms, one that overlooks your very own putting green. This area creates a third retreat meaning that the kids, parents and extended family can all reside in the same home but in entirely different areas.

Outside the entire property is utilised with stunning paths boarded by mature gardens that adorn the home and complement its splendour. The magnificent in ground, solar heated pool is surrounded by striking travertine marble paving and glass balustrade, and features a tropical pool deck at one end where you can sit and enjoy the tranquil feelings of living your dream every day. ●

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Young gun has talent

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Some of the club’s Under-6s on-track athletes give their approval to another fun day of athletics.

Another lap ticked off for athletes

By Jamie Strudley It was another fantastic turnout of eager athletes at Morrison Reserve on Saturday morning, despite families being able to travel to regional Victoria for the first time in many months.

Once again Yarra Ranges Athletics club athletes and parents adapted to the very different set of rules for participating in Little Athletics competition.

Athletes had an opportunity to experience a wide range of events with some excellent performances from all athletes throughout the morning.

It was great to see so many new faces joining the club for the first time and enjoying the opportunity to experience some new activities with new 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.

We hope to see everyone back next week with more friends to enjoy another morning of fun athletics.

Competition starts at 9am with grouping starting from 8.45am. We always need help with setup, if you can help please we start setting up about 7.30-8am.

Please check our social media pages for more information and any updates to competition procedures.

Athletics Victoria had their first competition since lockdown in March. A challenging cross country event at Cruden Farm that was open to anyone wanting a run.

Club member, Jared Byrne finished third in his wave recording a very solid 23.32 for the tough 6km cross country course.

A reminder to all senior athletes that the first round of AVSL is on 29 November, entries close at midday on 25 November.

So get yourself registered and entered as soon as possible.

Registration 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 it out on Facebook.

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Flynn Cousens is a young 19-year-old Warburton Golf Club member, full of talent. His commitment to the game he loves is paying off - big time.

His 39 points to win the club’s 11 November stableford voucher will have an effect on his handicap, soon.

Trevor Porter handed-in a respectable 37-point card, and was rewarded with the runner-up prize.

Balls extended to 33 points.

Nearest the pin winners were P.K. ( 3rd), Ossie ( 9th), ‘Old-Man-River’ Hubbard ( 10th), Your loyal scribe (12th) and Steve Wyatt ( 15th).

One of the club’s most popular social events, twilight, is back. And, on the first one back for the 2020-21 season, the club’s first winner was Lynda Dickson, with a none-too-shabby 20 points, confirming her ranking as the number 1 in that family.

The runner-up was Simon Spenceley, also amassing 20 points, just to be ‘nutted’ on a countback.

The ball rundown saw those on 17, and above, claim a ball.

The three nearest the pin winners were Sam Dennis, ( 3rd), ‘Bruno’ Kennedy (6th) and ‘Hatty’ (9th).

A healthy field played in moderate weather at the club’s 14 November stableford. The best score on the day was clearly in the excellent category, and was handed-in by Lee Creedy, who managed a 40 point effort. This won Lee the AGrade voucher.

The club’s B-Grade winner was ‘oldFaithful’, Des Ray, with 39 points.

Peter Fox was the daily runner-up with 39 points also. Balls only got to 36 points, an indication of how many great scores there were.

Nearest the pins went to Peter Fox (3rd), ‘Happy’ Gilmore (5th), Neil Leckenby (9th), Tim Blanche (12th) and to Ms Nursey and Bagel (15th).

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By Karl Hradsky

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Quinn shows everyone how to shot put.

Par was the name of the game on 8 November at Healesville Social Golf Club, and Vince Gillett (28) won the day with a blistering +5.

Tom Bergin (28) came in a close second scoring +4 and Greg Hay (25) third on count back also with a +4.

Nearest the Pins were won by Tony Druitt, Ken Arnott and 2 to Greg Urquhart. Secret Holes was won by Greg Hay with a +3 over the designated 4 holes.

In the Doubles Championship Match Chris Hay and Greg Hay defeated Allan Litchfield and Karl Hradsky, having to go up the 1st hole again to settle the matter.

The club’s 15 November competition seemed to be a family day with Chris Handasyde (5) hitting a stableford score of 40 for first place, Tom Handasyde (27) second with 39 points and Vince Gillett (27) third on 34 points.

Nearest the pins were hit by Chris Handasyde, Greg Urquhart, Vince Gillet and the club’s newest member John Mills.

The Secret Holes was won by Chris Handasyde with 12 stableford points over four holes.

Grant Handasyde managed to hit an Eagle on the Par 5 15th hole but was outdone by his son Chris Handasyde who hit an Albatross on the same hole.

In the Singles Match Play competition Tom Handasyde defeated Laurie Tormey and in the Doubles Match Play competition Travis Carroll and Greg Urquhart defeated Tom Carroll and Peter Mathieson on the 18th hole. mailcommunity.com.au

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