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Yarra Ranges councillors have opted to wait for the outcome of the Royal Commission into Aged Care before making a decision on outsourcing some of its aged care and disability services to external providers.

Councillors debated the issue at length at the 8 December council meeting and heard from a council staff member potentially impacted by a transition to a market-based provider.

Councillors ultimately decided to wait until the Royal Commission handed down its findings in order to make a decision on changes to services under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and the State Government’s ‘Home & Community Care Program for Younger People’ (HACCPYP). The results of the Royal Commission are expected by late February.

The proposal put to council stated it would no longer be viable to continue to deliver entry level services such as domestic assistance, property maintenance, personal and respite care as the Federal Government moves towards a market based and consumer driven system under its aged care roadmap.

Gayl Lyons, who has worked for the shire for 35 years, feared she would see a pay cut if council opted to transition some of its aged care services to another provider.

“We object to council’s proposal to outsource community care services. The cur-

rent service is a crucial community asset that should not be handed over to the private sector,” she said.

Ms Lyons urged council to offer redundancies to staff members who do not wish to transition to a new employer.

Council employees were assured that their entitlements, wages and hours would remain the same as part of any tender agreement in the outsourcing of the services, but that it would only be subject to the current enterprise bargaining agreement of the new provider.

The Australian Services Union (ASU), who represent the impacted council staff, had urged councillors to reject the outsourcing of in-home aged services calling it a risk to vulnerable residents and a threat to carers’ livelihoods.

ASU representative Will Wyatt estimated the difference in wages for council staff compared to those of private providers to be $8 less per hour.

“What we have seen is large numbers of employees who have transitioned to these providers losing out significantly until it’s dried up so much that they’re basically forced to leave.

There is no dignity in that,” he said.

“They won’t be offered more work, they’ll maintain their hours for a while, they’ll maintain their conditions for a while. Eventually though, the inheriting organisation will cut them loose.”

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Pets getting us through This year has undoubtedly been a challenging school year for students, parents, teachers and the community. It is important to reflect on these difficult times and appreciate those who helped students through remote learning; teachers, parents, friends and ... pets.

Eildon MP Cindy McLeish conducted a ‘Pet Competition’ in Term 3 this year to give students the chance to acknowledge their pets and share how their pets have helped them through the challenges of remote learning.

“Pets can be our best friends, our companions, they make us laugh and help keep us active,” Ms McLeish said, “Children have missed out on so much this year, important schooling milestones, camps, sports and importantly, their friends. When kids can’t play with their friends, many play with their pets.”

“I asked students to share a photo of their pet and how they’ve helped during remote learning.”

“After many cute photos and funny nominations, I am happy to announce winners; Ella and her dog Cooper from Panton Hill Primary School, Jameson and his dog Lexi from Millwarra East Warburton Primary School and Anouk and her dog Molly from St Mary’s Primary School in Alexandra. Their pets made them laugh when they were frustrated, were a cuddle buddy, a friend to play with at lunch and were always happy.”

The three winners will receive a fun filled hamper for them and their pet.

Research has shown having a pet for companionship boosts oxytocin levels, elevates levels of serotonin and dopamine, decreases likelihood of suffering from depression, can lower blood pressure in stressful situations and increases physical activity.

“Thank you everyone who took the time to nominate their pet and share their stories. It is nice to see what a positive impact pets have had during a challenging year. Well done to Ella, Jameson and Anouk.” Ms McLeish said.

Cindy McLeish MP with Ella, who won the pet competition.

Young green thumbs earn school garden accolades The Victorian Schools Garden Program (VSGP) held its 43rd annual Victorian Schools Garden Awards Ceremony, but its first virtual ceremony on Wednesday 2 December.

The awards saw many schools across the Yarra Ranges acknowledged for their efforts including Badger Creek Primary School, which took out the award in the north eastern - regional, while Wandin Yallock Primary School took out the state award for a primary school with less than 280 pupils.

Little Yarra Steiner School received the state award and was recognised for having

the most engaging student garden for play amongst P-9, P-12 and all secondary schools.

The Patch Primary School was named as the best by the Nursery and Garden Industry of Victoria for the best school garden exhibiting biodiversity for a primary and special school with less than 280 pupils.

VSGP advocates Costa Georgiadis and Jane Edmanson brought the event to life for the many children and teachers in attendance.

Ordinarily the Awards Presentation Ceremony is held at the Royal Botanic Gardens

Melbourne. The ceremony is a chance to celebrate and recognise the amazing achievements of students and communities in their school gardens and announce this year’s Victorian Schools Garden Awards winners.

Minister for Education, James Merlino, also made a guest appearance to talk about the importance of gardening, outdoor learning environments and the Victorian Schools Garden Awards.

“Congratulations to the many green thumbs across this great Education State who continue to work hard to make their

school’s garden come to life with pops of colour, thriving plants and edible produce.”

“Sharing the importance of sustainable living and fostering a love of gardening is vital to ensuring that the next generation takes a hands-on approach to caring for the environment,” Mr Merlino said.

There was a lot of excitement from the entrants as the winners were announced. The Awards Program has 10 different categories for schools to enter and $44,000 worth of nursery vouchers and garden products available to be won.

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Blind cause

By Jed Lanyon

Will presenting the premiership cup to the Bulldogs.

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A 12 year old footy fanatic has put on the blind fold to help raise funds and awareness for a good cause.

Lilydale resident Will Milton was watching the half-time show of a footy match and heard the story of a promising young footballer, whose AFL ambitions were struck a blow when he one day awoke to be blind.

“He thought that his career was over and he would never play football again until he encountered blind football.” Will said. “This gave him the opportunity to once again play the game he loved.”

Upon learning of the Victorian Blind Football League (VBFL) Will became inspired to help support the little-known footy league through starting his own fundraiser.

The VBFL provides Victorians with blindness and low vision the ability to participate in Australian Rules Football at a competitive level, an opportunity that Will thinks everyone should be afforded.

“I wanted other people who wanted to play footy to find this place and be able to play as well and to feel comfortable playing footy blind,” Will said. “I like footy a lot, and people who may love the game the same as me, I want them to be able to play it as well.”

Will has taken to YouTube for 14 days of blind footy challenges as well as starting a Go Fund Me that has already raised over $660 in the first week of his two week challenge.

Will used his own creativity to come up with a new challenge each day. One day he’ll be doing as many burpees as he can in a minute, all while catching a footy blindfolded. The next

he’s running five kilometers around the Lillydale Lake with the blindfold on, under the guidance of proud dad, Neil.

“I’d get the ball thrown to me and I’d have to catch it,” Will said. “I said to the people watching that everytime I catch the footy to donate $5 to Victorian Blind Football.”

Will’s goal is to raise over $1000 and he even bought the official VBFL game ball for his challenges.

“The ball beeps and makes a sound so they can hear the ball and then when you enter the arc a sound goes off near the goal so the players know where to kick.”

Will is the reigning best and fairest for his Healesville FNC team, a mad crows supporter and a huge fan of captain Rory Sloane.

“A lot of people actually think I look like him and I wear the number nine for my Healesville games. I love the way he plays and attacks the footy with courage and his leadership as well.”

Upon hearing about Will’s fundraiser, the VBFL invited him out to the league’s grand final and gave him the special honour of presenting the premiership cup to the winning team.

“I’m pretty proud and happy they want me to present the cup and they think I’m someone good to present it. I just feel really special and excited and I hope it goes well.”

Will’s Blind Football Challenge runs each day from 5 December to 18 December.

To donate to his campaign, visit: https:// bit.ly/3nlB8m1 To view Will’s footy challenges, visit: https:// bit.ly/2ICncES

Council puts aged care outsourcing decision on hold From page 1 ASU branch secretary Lisa Darmanin said, “The Australian Services Union thanks each of the councillors who considered the interests of vulnerable residents and dedicated aged and disability carers by rejecting privatisation.”

“Tt’s great news for service users and dedicated aged and disability carers that management’s push to privatise was rejected.

“The outsourcing of services has created a crisis on the frontline of local government, and we will push back against each attempt to outsource any more jobs or reduce services.”

Councillors were split on the original proposal with Jim Child and Richard Higgins making it clear they wished to make a decision sooner rather than later.

“This motion is telling us we need to be prepared when it (the Royal Commission) comes down to keep moving and without losing any more traction,” Cr Higgins said.

“It is an extremely difficult position to be in, but we need to take the front foot and be

responsible and try and do the right thing and work through this so that everybody can get the best outcome.

“I don’t believe that waiting two months is going to change anything because it doesn’t matter who we go with; they’re going to be governed by all those changes and recommendations that the Royal Commission come down with, end of story.”

Councillors Tim Heenan, Catherine Bur-

nett-Wake and Len Cox spoke passionately against the motion.

“This decision that we make tonight has got nothing to do with the care of our older residents and for the care of our longstanding employees in the Yarra Ranges,” Cr Heenan said.

“It’s just about the economics and finances going forward, and I cannot, and will not support this decision tonight based on that.

“We have been given a lot of information of what’s going to happen and I feel that the information that we’ve been given is almost paramount to a fear campaign that if we don’t do this we’re going to be caught with such an adverse effect against private companies that we won’t be able to compete with, because of course, our costs will be too high.

“Other aspects of what’s been put to us are more about understanding that as we go forward there will be protection for the employees. There will be in the short term, but that will disappear. The fact that we state in the actual motion that we acknowledge and recognise their significant contributions, well if we recognise the significant contributions

we would be putting forward an opportunity for redundancies for those workers who have worked so hard for so long.”

Mayor Fiona McAllister supported waiting.

“It’s a decision we have to make with head and heart and I think that’s what I see playing out before us tonight,” she said.

“It may surprise you to say although I think there has been a huge body of work come before us tonight, that I am also going to support a pause and I do it with very mixed emotions and thinking through everything I have heard and read.

“I feel very well informed but this is a decision that I would not like us to be making split almost in half and if it’s a matter of a few months and the finding of the commission that may produce enough light on the issue and affirm probably what we already know in the decision we are making tonight, then it’s probably worth waiting.

“It will not be an easy decision to make in three months in the same way it’s not an easy decision before us tonight, but I do feel that it is probably the right thing for us to do.”

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Apprentice awards Badger Creek’s Cale Wilde has taken out Casey MP Tony Smith’s apprenticeship/trainee of the year award for 2020.

Running annually since 2009, the awards aim to recognise, reward, and encourage careers in local trades and small businesses.

Mr Wilde is an apprentice in landscape construction, who works for RB Landscapes in Kalorama.

“Anybody out there thinking of starting an apprenticeship, I highly encourage you to do so because the skills you learn will take you a long way and I’m sure they’ll be with you for life,” he said.

“Thanks very much, Tony, for putting on the awards, I’m very humbled ... Thanks heaps for Richard Bellemo for giving me the opportunity to become a part of the team at RB Landscapes.”

Mr Wilde’s employer Richard Bellemo said, “These awards are very important for developing these apprentices and for developing good reliable trades people in the future.”

Gembrook resident Max Van Schilt received an encouragement award as part of the honours.

Mr Van Schilt is also a landscaping apprentice employed by Full Potential Landscapes in Healesville.

“A few years back now I’ve started a traineeship and now ive moved onto doing an apprenticeship. I’m a third year landscaper and I can’t wait to become a qualified landscape and see what the future holds for me.”

Mr Van Schilt’s employer Chris Bissels had high praise for the apprentice.

“Thank you to Max, I couldn’t think of anyone who deserves it more. Anyone who is thinking about doing a traineeship or apprenticeship I highly recommend it. It can lead into great things.”

Mr Smith congratulated the award winners as the awards were announced over Facebook.

“Despite the difficulties (of Covid-19), it is

The search for a missing grandmother has ended in heartbreak as the body of Susan Shaw was located in Warburton.

Her body was located by police in bushland near Donna Buang Road around 12.40pm on Tuesday 8 December.

The 67-year-old was last seen on 28 November, with police and other emergency services undertaking a significant search of the local area since that time.

A Go Fund Me has been set up to help with funeral costs: https://bit.ly/3gH5Qn1

Information on collision Lilydale Police are seeking witnesses to a collision at the intersection of Clegg Road and Monbulk Road, Mount Evelyn on 3 December about 3.30pm. A yellow Suzuki Swift and a champagne Nissan Patrol were involved in the collision. Contact First Constable McCarthy at Lilydale Police Station on 9739 2300.

Car impounded A 47-year-old male driver was detected driving whilst suspended on Dorset Road, Croydon on Sunday 13 December. His vehicle was immediately impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1325.

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Cale Wilde and Richard Bellemo important as ever that we recognise, reward, and encourage careers in our local trades and small businesses. They are our future,” he said.

“My Casey Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Awards have been doing just this. They are judged by an independent panel of prominent

local business leaders. We normally have a face to face presentation - but like most things 2020 meant a virtual announcement on Facebook.

“A big thank you to the independent judging panel chaired by Phil Munday for their dedication to these awards.”

Yarra Glen police are warning local holiday goers to ensure their boat trailers and caravans have been maintained to a high standard ahead of the upcoming holiday season.

Yarra Glen Sergeant Richard Coulson said officers responded to an incident where the wheel of a caravan had sheared off due to lack of maintenance. The incident occured on the Melba Highway in a 100km/h zone. Thankfully no one was injured in the incident but it comes as a timely reminder to check your vehicle.

“It was just lucky it went the way it did,” Sgt Coulson said. “We could have had a rollover.

We could have had a collision, or the wheel could have become a projectile.

“With the pandemic, boats, trailers and caravans have been hanging around for longer periods in the weather, so people just should ensure their vehicles are well maintained and that includes their caravans and boat trailers.”

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Lost for words after virus

By Jed Lanyon Acts of kindness shown during the Covid-19 pandemic have typically left one speechless, however, the generosity shown by Yarra Ranges Speech Pathology (YRSP) aims to do just the opposite.

Following concerns about the impacts the coronavirus lockdowns have had on young children, YRSP held a free clinic at Badger Creek Primary School to screen kindergarten students who will be attending the school as preps next year.

Speech pathologist Eva Harrold told Star Mail she aimed to enlighten parents about any issues and help them with referral to services.

“What we know is that children weren’t attending kinder as they normally would have.

They also had limitations on childcare. Children were being cared for more centrally from home and usually by a parent.

“There is a certain element of risk in that in terms of transitioning into school because they weren’t being observed by their early educators as they normally would.

“What we’ve noticed is that some parents have become more aware of their children’s delays in difficulties because they’ve spent more time caring for them in lockdown and trying to educate them and noticing some social difficulties, learning difficulties, speech, language behaviour, generally what we call developmental delays are evident.

“Of the children who were offered the opportunity, about half have taken it up.”

Ms Harrold said a goal of the clinic would be to help the school in developing small groups socially and identifying any children who may benefit from school based funding in which they may otherwise “slip through the net”.

One parent, whose child took part in the YRSP clinic spoke to Star Mail about how they’re feeling from the kindergarten to pri-

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“I signed my son up to it (free speech assessment) just to get an understanding of how he is with words, speech, language and hearing.

“I think it’s beneficial for him and for me as the mum to see how he’s going and how he’s going to go in the next year or so.

“I definitely think the pandemic has played a massive impact on kids because they’ve missed out on so much in kinder and in school.

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ers teaching them the writing and learning side of it and then communicating with their friends and how they play and this is a good way to see how he is travelling.

“It’s been difficult because you want them to be ready for primary school and so you wonder whether or not they are ready because they’ve missed out on such a big chunk of the year because of coronavirus.”

Badger Creek Primary School principal Narae Preece was thankful to YRSP for their support in the community.

“It’s incredibly important, particularly when going through a pandemic or a situation where we need to build up on our resilience,” Ms Preece said. “It will help make things easier going forward to support everybody. We’ll benefit from the information they give us and we’ll use that to help parents support their children.

“We know that this information will be really helpful in making sure these kids who may have missed out because of the pandemic will get a better chance at school.”

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Chum Creek Landcare Group members birdwatching with Healesville Primary School students.

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Healesville Primary School students enjoying the new bird guide.

Guide for bird watchers

By Jed Lanyon Local bird watchers now have access to a photo guide of birds from the Healesville and Chum Creek area thanks to Birdlife Yarra Valley and Chum Creek Landcare.

The guide documents over 80 native birds as the community groups hope it will open more people up to the hobby of birdwatching.

Chum Creek Landcare president Evelyn Feller said she hopes it can help develop an interest and an understanding.

“This is the first opportunity to launch our bird pamphlet which illustrates all of the birds

of Chum Creek and Healesville ... We’re hopeful for school kids, parents, people who like birds or anyone really to have it at their home.”

Birdlife Yarra Valley and Chum Creek Landcare members joined Healesville Primary School students at Queen’s Park for a birdwatching tutorial with the new photo guide.

“I’m hoping that it’ll be a reference guide that the school can use in some of their sustainability activities,” Ms Feller said.

“The students will know it’s there and they can use it on their Christmas vacation if they’re hiking around Lake Mountain or Maroondah Park and just learn a little bit.”

Ms Feller shared the birds sighted by the students.

“This morning there were eight galahs and probably about twice as many cockies. Of course we’ve got the ubiquitous ibis and I have actually seen gang-gangs and there’s always the magpies and I just saw a wattle bird go through the bush. I’m sure they’ve discovered some other things.

“It’s also a good chance to recognise the work the students have done in restring the habitat around the Grace Burn. It’s a good place for the platypus but for birds it’s equally important.

“Melbourne Water tries to develop indicators of whether our waterways are healthy and birds are one indicator. And interestingly enough we still don’t have a very good database about the birds that live in this particular area so we’re hoping that with the record from Birdlife Yarra Valley that we can encourage people to do more and we’ll be able to get some important information from monitoring birds.”

To get your copy of the pamphlet contact yarravalley@birdlife.org.au or chumcklandcare@gmail.com

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Two year burglary spree

By Jed Lanyon A burglar who caused more than $400,000 damange to numerous Yarra Valley properties, businesses and vehicles during a two year crime spree has been sentenced to six months in prison.

James Dosser, 21, was sentenced in the County Court on 3 December after pleading guilty to 19 charges, including five charges of

burglary, five to the damage of property, eight counts of theft and a single count of attempted burglary. Prosser also pled guilty to one count of drug possession and one count of animal cruelty.

“The offending occurred between 11 December 2016 and 15 November 2018 involving some 11 separate properties broadly located in the Yarra Valley,” Judge Robert Dyer told the court.

Judger Dyer said the damage to property ranged from approximately $200 damage to a shed door, to the burglary and criminal damage of a business where the estimated cost of repair, loss of product and replacement of equipment was valued at $265,759.

The court heard of Prosser’s alcohol and drug fueled damage to an equestrian facility as well as to the livelihood of a local building tradesman, whose vehicle and tools were stolen.

“The prospect of you adequately compensating your victims remains, in my view, remote,” Judge Dyer said.

Judge Dyer said Prosser’s early guilty plea and his cooperation with police in naming accomplices to his crimes were taken into consideration when sentencing.

Prosser was sentenced to six months in jail and as well as a two year community corrections order.

Tuck into local hospitality and support businesses The centres and destinations of Yarra Ranges are seeing their streets filled with life once again as restrictions have been lifted and our community embraces our local businesses.

Yarra Ranges Council continues to support businesses to open their doors in preparation for the major tourism periods going into 2021. Temporary outdoor dining spaces on footpaths and in car parks have helped businesses to welcome diners while safely meeting Covid-19 restrictions.

Yarra Ranges Mayor, Fiona McAllister, said the pandemic had caused significant upheaval for many businesses in outer-metropolitan Melbourne, who rely on tourism.

“Yarra Ranges is famous for its regional destinations, and our local businesses rely on the significant traffic we receive from local, interstate and international visitors,” Cr McAllister said.

“When Stage 4 restrictions were introduced in August many of our businesses had to close up, reduce staff or change their whole way of operating to stay afloat.

“They’ve done a remarkable job of adapting to an extremely turbulent year and our community doing the right thing to stop the spread of Covid-19 means we’re now looking at a summer where we can welcome visitors back through our towns and our business’ doors.”

Council’s Place Recovery and Business Support Teams have been approaching local hospitality businesses over recent months, helping to prepare them for the return of indoor dining and new outdoor dining rules.

Preserving pedestrian and driveway access, accessibility for prams and people using mobility aids, loading zones, public transport and disability parking are all key priorities for Council when assessing temporary outdoor dining spaces, all the while helping businesses to maximise their numbers of seats.

Local business owners spoke of their experience: “It was like the rug was ripped out from right under our feet. We’ve had to let go of employees we’ve had for 20 years. It was heartbreaking. Our staff will be so excited to come back.

More outdoor dining options mean more staff can return,” said a restaurant owner in the Upper Yarra region.

“The last thing anyone wants to see is businesses unable to trade or return. We’ve

Caroline, Brianna and Caitlin enjoying a drink at Grants on Sherbrooke. invested so much now and have come too far to give up. Even if car park dining isn’t suitable for my business, it might be just what saves the business next door or down the road,” said a cafe owner in Belgrave.

“At first, we weren’t sure about the idea of concrete bollards as they looked like a construction site and we were worried about losing a couple of parking spaces but with the government’s grant and a little creativity, we have a space that our customers love and now we want to keep the space permanently,” said a Kilsyth cafe owner.

Cr McAllister said the team had already received enthusiastic feedback about new out-

door dining spaces where concrete barriers have been used to turn parking spaces into temporary outdoor dining parklets.

“Where it is safe and practical, Council has been providing vehicle barriers and screening to create new outdoor dining spaces,” she said.

“Not every business has the room to out tables and chairs out the front, which means clever innovation is sometimes required.

We’re looking at every case on its merits and considering the needs of businesses and the community when looking at new outdoor dining areas.

“We’ve already heard from businesses

who were hesitant about having barriers out in car parks, or how the change might look for them, but they’ve since given us positive feedback, and experienced an increase in customers since reopening.

“We’re so proud of our hardworking caf¨¦s, restaurants, wineries and breweries across Yarra Ranges, who have been resilient and have made significant changes to meet the challenges this year has put on them. These changes have absolutely contributed to our region and the State’s successes this year.

“I strongly encourage anyone - community members and visitors alike - to explore the Yarra Ranges and throw their support behind our local businesses.”

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Help feed Aussies Coles supermarkets across Victoria have kicked off a national Christmas appeal this month to help feed locals doing it tough as national food relief organisation, SecondBite, braces for increased demand in the holiday season.

New research released by SecondBite shows more than three in four of its food charities expect Christmas will be more difficult for people they support in the community, with 72 per cent of agencies, including Koha Community Cafe and Milgrove Baptist Church in Big Pats Creek, LinC Yarra Valley in Glenroy and Church of Christ Montose in Montrose are reporting an increase in demand for food relief since Covid-19 began.

Until Christmas Eve, customers can show their support for those hit hard by Covid-19 by purchasing a $2 donation card or donating an amount of their choice at Coles Lilydale, Big Pats Creek, Gilderoy and Montrose.

The appeal comes as SecondBite released its 2020 social impact report, which found that 88 per cent of community food charities reported a moderate or major impact of Covid-19 on their food relief programs, with lockdown, unemployment and slow return to business resulting in an increased need for food by the most at risk and disadvantaged communities.

Coles Regional Manager Christopher Anderson said it was important to remember those in the community who will be doing it tough as Lilydale and Yarra Valley customers start preparing for Christmas.

“Local charities including the Koha Community Cafe, Milgrove Baptist Church, LinC Yarra Valley and Church of Christ Montrose have seen increased demand for food relief since the Covid-19 pandemic began, so it has never been a more important time to dig deep and help provide meals to people who might otherwise go without,” he said.

“By buying a $2 donation card at Coles between now and Christmas Eve, our Lilydale and Yarra Valley customers can be assured

Coles team member Hayden Allen with Coles Christmas donation cards for SecondBite and Redkite. they are making a genuine difference to those who are struggling to make ends meet.”

SecondBite co-founder Simone Carson said charities faced an unprecedented Christmas and encouraged shoppers to dig deep to help individuals and families battling this year.

“Our charities have told us this Christmas will be like no other because of the impact of Covid-19 with more and more people relying on food relief agencies to provide their next meal. Shoppers cannot underestimate the difference they can make in someone’s life with a small donation.”

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This year’s worst list hardly needs a preamble, as 2020 is almost universally considered one of the worst years anyone can remember.

The cinema industry took a hard, possibly terminal hit this year: film production halted and cinemas closed in the wake of the pandemic, and most big releases were either dumped on streaming services or postponed far into 2021 (the rescheduling of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune to October next year was particularly painful).

We lost some cinema greats this year, including legendary actors Max von Sydow, Ian Holm, Diana Rigg and Kirk Douglas, iconic composer Ennio Morricone and Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman.

Robert Pattinson tested positive for coronavirus, stalling production on Matt Reeves’ The Batman just three days after it resumed in September. Disney had the gall to charge a hefty fee for the live-action Mulan on top of their monthly streaming subscription.

And a new Borat movie came out: that says it all, right there.

Every year has its share of bad films, but this wretched year’s bad releases stand out either for their contemptible characters or repugnant morals.

Here are my picks for the ten worst films of 2020.

10. The Night Clerk. Features an excellent central performance from Ty Sheridan, but has toothless tension, thinly-written characters and a very stereotypical portrayal of autism.

9. Artemis Fowl. A contrived, inept fantasy thriller and an atrocious adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s source novel.

8. Fatal Affair. A well-acted but poorlypaced psychological thriller that takes far too long to get going, and thus fails to generate an ongoing sense of threat.

7. Dolittle. A tedious historical fantasy lacking in suspense but crammed with forced reference-based humour.

6. Hubie Halloween. This painful comedy is a prime example of cognitive dissonance: you cannot present an anti-bullying message while constantly abusing your main character and openly inviting audiences to laugh at him.

5. Midway. Crashes and burns after the enthralling first act, with a slack middle, hard-to-follow battle sequences and plotpoints given heavy focus but little dramatic importance.

4. Coffee and Kareem. A buddy cop crime comedy with crude, grating (and even homophobic) humour and an irredeemably mean main character.

3. The Last Days of American Crime. A perfect encapsulation of 2020: drawn-out and miserable.

2. The Wrong Missy. An apocalyptically bad comedy with less than ten decent gags and a relentlessly annoying title character, this film also makes light of sexual assault, which is unacceptable.

1. 365 Days. A romantic thriller that is neither thrilling nor romantic, but repulsive: the film has wooden leads and slow, empty pacing, and the plot glamourises abduction, sexual abuse and emotional manipulation.

Next week we’ll be looking back at 2020’s best films.

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NOW IS THE TIME TO ENROL FOR 2021

JobTrainer fills skills gap It goes without saying that this year has been filled with challenges and disruption across the adult education sector.

As we say goodbye to 2020, and look ahead to 2021, we know that there is an important role vocational education can play to support people in the community to retrain, upskill and gain qualifications to ultimately find employment in a new role.

In response to the critical need to address the sudden rise of unemployment and the job insecurity experienced by so many this year, the Australian Government announced in July a commitment to establish a $1 billion JobTrainer fund. With further details recently announced, it is now known that the JobTrainer fund will provide significantly subsidised training places for people to gain qualifications for jobs in demand.

Amongst the identified skill shortage areas with eligible qualifications are those in the community care sector. Job opportunities within community services, aged and disability care and child care have been growing steadily over recent years, and are predicted to experience further growth over the coming years. Employment opportunities in these areas can often be found locally, providing the option for people to work within their own communities, in rewarding and flexible roles.

The JobTrainer initiative works to provide people who are under the age of 25, or currently unemployed, the opportunity to gain qualifications in these recognised skill shortage areas at a heavily subsidised rate.

With the cost of vocational education commonly identified as a barrier for people who are wanting to study, particularly for those with existing qualifications, this opportunity will open doors for many.

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Mental health help Yarra Valley residents have access to a new mental health service with a HeadtoHelp hub now open in Yarra Junction, being one of 15 hubs throughout Victoria.

HeadtoHelp supports Victorians of all ages to find the mental health and wellbeing support that’s best for them.

A person can call HeadtoHelp on 1800 595 212 to speak to a trained mental health professional who will provide advice and if they need it, connect them to the best support or service for them.

This could include existing mental health services, such as the local Youth Health Hub for young people aged 12-25 years, or support at a HeadtoHelp hub.

Inspiro Community Health CEO, Sue Sestan, said there is a strong need for the new HeadtoHelp hub in the Yarra Valley.

“The pandemic has highlighted what we have known for some time; remote and regional communities don’t have the same access to mental health services as metropolitan areas,” she said.

“The HeadtoHelp hub will provide a full suite of local mental health services to support our community members as we work to recover from this unforeseen crisis.”

Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) CEO, Janine Wilson, said the HeadtoHelp hubs provide clinical advice, referral and wraparound care for people struggling to cope with the pandemic.

“The service is needs-based and recoveryfocused, supporting people in mental health distress by providing access to multidisciplinary teams of mental health workers, including psychologists, mental health nurses, social workers, care navigators, and alcohol and drug workers.

“The hubs will also connect to other services, including intensive mental health care or social supports, to ensure people get the help

HeadtoHelp team leader Mia McGregor at the new hub. they need, when they need it,” she said.

HeadtoHelp is available to anyone in the community, including those without a mental health treatment plan or referral from their GP. Anyone concerned about their mental health can call HeadtoHelp on 1800 595 212 (Mon-Fri, 8.30am-5pm) HeadtoHelp Yarra Junction is located at Upper Yarra Family Centre, 2444 Warburton Highway. The hubs are Covid safe, so before visiting call first to talk to a hub team member.

HeadtoHelp doesn’t provide crisis support.

For urgent support, contact LifeLine 13 11 14.

The HeadtoHelp service in Yarra Junction is delivered by local community health providers Inspiro Community Health and Access Health and Community, and funded by the Australian

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Government through EMPHN. Federal Member for Casey, Tony Smith MP, welcomed the HeadtoHelp hub.

“The Coronavirus pandemic continues to affect so many in our community. As part of the Federal Government’s response, $31.9 million of funding is being used to improve access to mental health services.

“A new HeadtoHelp service, based in Yarra Junction, is providing vital support, advice and referrals to people during these difficult times.

“As one of fifteen in our state, this service will support those living in the Yarra Valley, the Dandenong Ranges and Melbourne’s outer east.”

HeadtoHelp is funded for 12 months. For more information, visit: headtohelp.org.au

Safer roads Yarra Valley roads are set to receive an upgrade with rumble strip line marking to be laid on about 400 kilometres of high-speed roads.

Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll announced works have started on the $7 million rumble strip program, which he says will help reduce serious crashes.

“We’ve worked closely with local councils to identify roads that would be made safer with rumble strips and we appreciate the patience of the local community as we deliver this vital program,” Mr Carroll said.

The program will target selected highspeed roads across outer metropolitan Melbourne, including the Maroondah Highway and Warburton Highway.

Rumble strips will be installed on centreline markings to reduce the risk of head-on collisions and on outer lane markings to help prevent run-off road crashes.

The audio tactile rumble strips alert drivers when they are moving out of their lane by making a ‘rumbling’ sound and causing the vehicle to vibrate when driven over.

Around one in three people who are seriously injured or killed on Victorian roads have been involved in a crash caused by vehicles leaving their lane.

To minimise noise impacts, the rumble strips will not be installed closer than 150 metres to residential properties.

To minimise disruption on busy roads, crews will work through the night to install the rumble strips, however on some roads daytime works may be required.

The roll out of the program is expected to be complete by August next year.

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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.

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

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MPs are keeping WOTCH Narracan MP Gary Blackwood has attacked the Andrews Government for allegedly supporting a green group’s campaign to close the native forest industry and urged it to sack the group from a government body.

Mr Blackwood, who is the Opposition spokesman on forestry, raised the issue in Parliament in November with the Minister for the Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio.

“The action I seek is that she immediately stop supporting the environmental activist group WOTCH, also known as Wildlife of the Central Highlands. Currently the minister supports WOTCH representatives sitting on the stakeholder reference group of the Office of the Conservation Regulator,” Mr Blackwood told the Legislative Assembly.

“The minister also directs that WOTCH be given specialised survey equipment such as infra-red cameras from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning for the purposes of the group’s survey activities.

“The results of the survey activities are used to withdraw large areas of forest from timber production and are acted on by DELWP without any verification.”

Mr Blackwood said it was interesting to note that their work was only conducted in areas that were being logged or were earmarked for logging in the timber release plan signed off by the Minister for Agriculture, not in the 94 per cent of native forest area that is

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“On their Facebook page WOTCH state that with each tree that falls, with each hectare of habitat lost, we come closer to losing these species forever,” he said.

“This is typical of the emotive language used to depict a lie. With the controls in place and the pre-coupe survey work undertaken by VicForests, not one species of animal has become extinct because of timber harvesting, ever.”

Mr Blackwood said for example, the Leadbeater’s possum was now found in regrowth from logging that was only 40 years of age.

“The areas that are harvested do not disappear. They are regrown, and this has always been the method used. Habitat trees are set aside from harvesting, ensuring animal habitat is protected in close proximity to the forward food source that will come with the regenerating forest,” he said.

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A Government spokesperson said the Conservation Regulator had established a Stakeholder Reference Group that includes representatives from diverse fields, including community, traditional owners, commercial land users and conservation groups.

“The role of the reference group is to provide advice and support to the Regulator to assist it being an effective, trusted and best practice regulator,” the spokesperson said.

“Timber harvesting work sites are dangerous and unauthorised entry puts protesters, workers and compliance officer at risk. Unauthorised entry into timber harvest safety zones is illegal.”

Under government policy, all reported sightings of animals by stakeholder groups are to be verified by species experts from the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research.

The loan of survey equipment to community groups including WOTCH to undertake field surveys for Leadbeater’s possums was stipulated by the Leadbeater’s Possum Advisory Group.

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“WOTCH is an environmental activist group using the information gained with the support of DELWP to undermine and eventually end the sustainable harvesting of our native forests.

“This group completely disregards our rule of law. They published a book on how to monkey wrench logging equipment, as they called it, but in reality it advocates the sabotage of equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, which happened on many occasions through the 1980s and 1990s.

“WOTCH has proven to have the same disregard for the law, conducting their surveys in breach of the curfew and the 5-kilometre and 25-kilometre travel limits of the COVID restrictions, also illegally entering harvesting coupes and breaching the safe work zone of an active coupe on many occasions.”

Mr Blackwood queried how the minister for environment could justify giving this feral activist group legitimacy, accept their survey results and use them to remove areas from industry without even verifying their survey data that in most cases has been illegally obtained.

“I call on the minister to stop providing WOTCH with taxpayer-funded equipment and remove them from the Office of the Conservation Regulator stakeholder group as they are completely conflicted with their intent to shut down our native forest timber industry,” he said.

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International pony quiz A global pandemic has not stopped pony clubs from several countries meeting up for an international Pony Club Quiz Championship on Saturday 5 December.

Thanks to the powers of Zoom, six teams from around the world gathered around their computers for the chance to win the quiz for their country.

Australian team manager Kim Ward said the other teams were from the UK, Canada, Hong Kong and the US. Due to the need to have all entrants in the one room, like a standard Pony Club Quiz event, Australia was represented by the talented Healesville Pony Club rather than members selected from around Australia.

The team comprised: Manon Schey, 22, a member of the InterPacific Quiz Team in 2019, and a member of the 3rd-placed Senior Quiz Team at Pony Club Australia Nationals in 2019. She is studying for her A Certificate and is the president of Healesville Pony Club.

Abi van Bergeijk, 19, a member of the 3rd placed Senior Quiz Team at Nationals 2019

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Bowlers improve their performance Warburton The Warburton Bowls Club had improved performances overall this week with the Weekend Warburton 2 and Midweek Warburton 1 sides recording solid victories. The Weekend 6-a-side team had the bye and play Bennettswood 3 away this coming weekend.

The Midweek Warburton 1 side had a good win against Healesville 1 away, 76 to 36.

Rink scores were R. McKail 19/ 17; G. Walsh 31/ 10 and S. Lord 26/ 9. They play Donvale 2 at home this week.

The Weekend Warburton 1 side played a strong Heathmont 1 side in superb conditions and went down 72 to 85. Rink scores were as follows: C. Neale 12/ 23; P. Caneva 14/ 31; J. Van Der Zweep 28/ 8 and P. Woods 18/ 23. The club welcomed back Adam Donohue for his first game for the Burras for a couple of seasons. They will play Yarra Glen 1 at home this weekend in what promises to be a tight contest in the final game before the break.

Warburton 2 Weekend side recovered well from a lapse in the second half to win well overall, 92 to 79. Rink scores were S. Freestone 24/ 9; G. Wynd 24/ 17; T. Heyward 28/ 26 and P. Woods 18/ 23. They play Heathmont 5 away this week.

Those interested in taking up the game of bowls are encouraged to contact the club on 5966 2391 or visit www.warburtonbowls. bowls.com.au Yarra Junction It was the worst of weeks; it was the best of weeks.

Let’s start with the best. Bowls is very popular worldwide and especially so in Australia and New Zealand. At the game’s highest levels the competition is strong and

Elly in good form at Yarra Glen. the skills quite amazing too. Even at Yarra Junction’s level there is plenty of competition and indeed, skill, but added to that is a great sense of enjoyment of the game for its own sake and of meeting old friends and making new ones.

Last Tuesday saw Yarra Junction’s 6-aside (two teams of three playing fifteen ends rather than the more traditional 21) victorious over Eastwood Golf Club Bowls who, again, didn’t seem accustomed to the green and did not adjust in time.

6-a-side is not only a relatively new format it is a much shorter game which is not only attractive for those with less time to spare but is also a great help to those who do not fare well in high temperatures, or indeed the cold and wet which Melbourne’s interesting climate has produced recently.

So, clearly, Yarra Junction Bowling Club prefers to win rather than lose, but nevertheless no spirit was lost at last Tuesday’s and Saturday’s Pennant Matches, which, judged on the results alone, made it one of the worst of weeks.

On Tuesday, playing at home alongside the 6, the three teams of 4, playing over 21 ends, were defeated by Chirnside Park. Despite that, a good time was had by all, especially the lucky winner of the Covid Safe ticketless raffle who was off to stock up on some Launch Fresh’s fruit and veg.

Saturday saw another loss, this time away at Yarra Glen. Nevertheless, it was not rigged, and Yarra Junction conceded its loss. It must be said that while, in general, Yarra Junction played well, Yarra Glen played better.

It is hoped that lessons have been learnt and Yarra junction will now move forward.

Membership is increasing slowly but still with only around 30 members, Yarra Junction can sometimes be a bit hard pushed by holidays and illness. The club is looking forward to the challenges ahead.

Healesville Healesville played at home on the weekend under quite hot conditions against second on the ladder, Heathmont.

Healesville were playing extremely well and at the half time break were leading 45 to 33.

Adrian Beales’ team was the stand out in the first half. Sadly, Heathmont found something in the water and came out winners by 4 shots, 77 to 73.

Rod Zunnberg along with Glenda Graham, Gayane Hutt and C Hawting had the club’s only rink win 27-11.

Champions decided at little athletics

By Jamie Strudley Yarra Ranges little athletics athletes participated in their first championship of the season as the club held the Combined Event round. Athletes competed in pre-selected events for their age group with each performance accruing points. The overall champion will be the athlete with the most points. It was great to see so many athletes competing hard to achieve the best score they could, all while having heaps of fun in the sun. Results will be available soon and next week will be the final round of the year.

Round three of AVSL was finally held in some warm weather and athletes responded with some excellent performances. Welcome to new member, Colleen Anderson, competing mailcommunity.com.au

for Yarra Ranges Athletics for the first time.

Results are: Women 200m: Tiara Willis 27.92 (+0.0); Ashleigh Rooke 28.82 (0.9); Hayley Wilkins 30.67 (0.9); Kathi Hewitson 34.32 (2.9); 2000m Walk: Colleen Anderson 15:50.38; Anne-Marie Ebbels 18:42.29; Discus: Meg Sparkes 26.23m; Ashleigh Rooke 23.62m; Hayley Wilkins 21.32m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 16.18m; Kathi Hewitson 14.60m; Colleen Anderson 9.80m; Long Jump: Hayley Wilkins 4.44m; Ashleigh Rooke 3.99m; Meg Sparkes 2.71m; Colleen Anderson 2.58m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 2.19m; Kathi Hewitson 2.09m;

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Men 200m: Camden Hewitson 24.35 (3.2); Hayden Rooke 24.58 (-0.2); Craig Hewitson 27.67 (0.8); Lucas Taylor 29.35 (1.9); 2000m Walk: Lucas Taylor 11:39.76; Discus: Lucas Taylor 26.03m; Camden Hewitson 20.91m; Craig Hewitson 17.56m; Long Jump: Camden Hewitson 5.13m; Craig Hewitson 4.08m Registration is open for both Little Athletics (lavic.com.au) and 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 visit the Facebook page.

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Kim Ward is the current Chairperson of the PCA National Quiz Committee, a PCA NCAS Preliminary Coach, Manager of PCA International Quiz Team Canada 2017 and a Life Member Yarra Glen Pony Club. She was assisted by Lani Hetherton the current vice president and past president of Healesville Pony Club.

MsWard said the quiz was rapidly growing in popularity among Australian pony clubs, since Pony Club Australia sent its first team overseas to compete in 2014.

“Normally entrants are quizzed in several phases – some of which are played as individuals and some played as teams, and some written, some with verbal answers and some practical tests,” Ms Ward said.

“This time due to the international competition being online for the first time, there were six rounds of 10 questions. The topics included testing knowledge on equine first aid, the Olympics, respiratory system of horses, and native and rare breeds.

“Unfortunately our team did not place in the top 3 but we had a great time,” said Ms Ward.

The quiz was won by the UK.

Summer golf WARBURTON Wednesday 9 December: Stableford Tex Van Der Kooi (22) had a day out and won the day easily with 45 points. His score equated to that of a 13-handicapper The distant runner-up was Clint Toohey, with a commendable 38 points. As expected, balls only extended to 35. And the nearest to pin winners on the day were Steuart Hawke (3rd), ‘Belly’ (9th), Mario De Vincentis (11th) and Kevin Bargar (12th).

Twilight: The weather is warming up, and on an afternoon when the temperature started to resemble summer, Geoff Fall had a hot score of 21 points to match. Even so, he still only won on a count back, because Roger Mataele amassed the same score to grab the runner up prize.

With these scores, the ball rundown only got to 18. The three nearest to pin winners on the night were Luke Patrick (3rd), Michael Pinkster (6th) and Shane Campbell (9th).

Saturday 12 December: Stableford Clint Toohey, won the A-Grade voucher, with 38 points. Paul Long also had 38 points, giving him the B-Grade prize. Tex Van Der Kooi, was the day’s runner up, with another 38 points.

All of these 38 points contributed to balls only reaching 34. Nearest to pins were taken out by Peter Fox (3rd and 15th), Ron Hottes (9th) and Mick Lowe (12th).

The club conducted a Covid-Cup, and the winner was Michael Batten, who succeeded because of a series of very consistent scores in the mid-30s.

- Ron Hottes HEALESVILLE A great turn out on 6 December as more members return after the enforced holiday from the sport.

Winner for the day with 35 stableford points was Greg Hay (23). Next was Tony Druit (11) with 32 points followed by Tom Bergin (27) scoring 31 points for third.

Laurie Tormey, Travis Carroll, Tom Carroll and Wayne Fenner each scored themselves a prize for nearest the pins. 5 players managed to score 9 points on the 4 Secret Holes. Tom Carroll, Tony Druit, Tom Bergin, Tom Handasyde and Greg Hay. Beautiful weather should have led to beautiful golf on 13 December but due to some difficult pin positions and some fast greens scores were kept low.

The winner with 34 points was Tom Carroll (12). Second came Ken Arnott (15) hitting 31 points and third, on count back, was Travis Carroll (8) with 30 points.

Nearest the pins were hit by Ken Arnott, Tom Carroll, Travis Carroll and Laurie Tormey. Newcomer to the group, Shane O’Brien, took the Secret Holes prize with 11 points over 4 holes.

Travis Carroll defeated Ken Arnott in their Singles Match Play round.

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