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Mayor Fiona McAllister with Garry Detez, Suzanne Tyzack, Ashlee Shotter, Steven Campbell, Reggie Clark and Courtney Campbell.

Picture: JESSE GRAHAM, YARRA RANGES COUNCIL who provide positive social spaces for others and who put consistent effort to better the world around them.

“Thank you to our award recipients, for making the Yarra Ranges one of the best places to live.”

Four residents received Australia Day hon-

ours including two Order of Australia Medals (OAM), a Fire Service Medal and an Ambulance Service Medal.

Cockatoo resident Graham Mummery was awarded an Ambulance Service Medal, while Warburton’s Jonathon Gwilt was awarded a Fire Service Medal.

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Lilydale’s Peter Gurr was awarded an OAM for his service to the community and to palliative care organisations. And Mooroolbark resident Lis Guldager-Nielson received an OAM for her service to the community of Lilydale.

Star Mail will have more on the Australia Day honour recipients in next week’s edition.

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The Yarra Ranges’ brightest communityminded residents have been recognised with Australia Day honours as part of Yarra Ranges Council’s Australia Day Awards on 26 January.

This year’s cohort of council awards features Oonah CEO and Kamilaroi woman Anne Jenkins who has been recognised as the Citizen of the Year (Page 5) and Upper Yarra resident Ashlee Shotter, who was named as the Young Citizen of the Year (page 7).

Others to be recognised include Healesville Soccer Club and Healesville Futsal Club taking out the Yarra Ranges Community Group of the Year (page 7). Reggie Clark received the Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the arts ( page 6).

The Ian De La Rue Award for Community Leadership was presented to Josh Martin for his dedication to helping others in the community (page 9), and the Firesticks Program was named as Environmentalist of the Year.

Mayor Fiona McAllister said it was a privilege to recognise people who have had a powerful impact on the lives of others within the community.

“Last year was no ordinary year and tested all of us in different ways, but one of the silver linings was the way the amazing people in our community, gently and with great care, stepped in to support and change the lives of those around them,” she said.

“There are countless people in our community doing wonderful things for others, so I hope these awards are a sign to everyone that acts of kindness, generosity and inspiration never go unnoticed or unappreciated.

“Our recipients this year include people who provide opportunities for local art to flourish, who keep our community safe through healthcare and land management,

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Hoons on notice

By Taylah Eastwell A new police operation set up to target hoon driving across the Yarra Ranges has been welcomed by members of the local community.

Operation Deliver is a police taskforce targeting hoon driving, banned drivers, as well as drink and drug driving across the Yarra Ranges police service area.

Target locations include Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Ridge Road and Mountain Highway, as well as Yarra Valley hotspots including Warburton and Mt Donna Buang.

The operation comes as a welcome relief for residents across Mt Dandenong, with many all too familiar with the sounds of tyres popping, burnouts and bottles smashing during hoon meet-ups on the mountain.

Fed up with being kept awake at night, residents across the Dandenongs recently joined forces over private Facebook group, ’Stop the Hoon in the Hills’, where hoon sightings are reported and action plans are discussed.

Group creator Beth Robinson said the operation “shows that the things hills residents have been doing as a community have paid off”, with residents working in partnership with local police and councillors in order to combat the issue.

Ms Robinson, who resides in Sassafras, said hooning has always been an issue in the hills and significantly increased after the first lockdown, but said she has noticed a change over the last week.

“I’ve personally noticed it’s changed of a night time. There aren’t as many hoons. It’s like they’ve changed their times and are coming earlier in the day, which doesn’t interrupt our sleep like it was,” Ms Robinson said.

Ms Robinson said she has personally made “20 to 30” reports to triple zero since October last year.

“I used to leave it thinking they’d go away, but if you don’t, they stay up here for hours,” she said.

According to Ms Robinson, a number of suggestions have been made to council, including camera’s in carparks, gates closing carparks after a certain time, CCTV and a higher police presence.

“If it was just them driving past it wouldn’t be so bad, but they do burnouts in carparks right outside my house. You can hear them breaking bottles and swearing. I talked to police about camera’s and didn’t realise how impossible that was with people’s rights with being filmed, costs, who’s going to manage it, our best option is to just report it to police,” she said.

“I never used to close the gates on my property but I always do now. It doesn’t make you feel very safe or secure. I drive buses full of people and I don’t get enough sleep. Some days I have to call in and say I can’t come in, I didn’t get enough sleep,” she said.

“I feel sorry for people moving to the area thinking it’s such a beautiful tranquil place, I’ve lived on Burwood Highway and this is worse.

Having already noticed a difference, Ms Robinson is “hopeful” that the police presence

Seville crash A driver was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital following a collision with a truck at Seville on the morning of Thursday 21 January.

Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol and Seville CFA responded to the collision about 10am on Warburton Highway in the Seville township.

A spokesperson from Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol said the injuries were non-life-threatening.

Drugs seized Prohibited weapons, poisons and a large quantity of drugs were seized during an early morning raid in Montrose on Tuesday 19 December.

Croydon Taskforce Unit officers attended the Stephen Avenue property about 4.30am supported by the police air-wing helicopter.

Officers seized a trafficable quantity of methylamphetamine, cannabis and 1,4 Butanediol.

Prohibited weapons and poisons were also discovered at the address.

A 39-year-old man was arrested and charged with trafficking methylamphetamine, possession of cannabis, possessing 1,4 Butanediol, three counts of possessing a prohibited weapon, three counts of possessing a ‘schedule four’ poison and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail.

The Montrose man was remanded to appear before Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 9 February.

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Senior Constable Ross Mitchell from Belgrave Police said “the issue of hoon driving is as old as the mountain”.

According to Mr Mitchell, police had already begun putting pressure on traffic authorities for speed cameras to be placed in the area prior to the community Facebook group being created.

“When restrictions first lifted and people came back onto the mountain there was quite a bit of hoon driving. We had one public meeting and six weeks later held another. These meetings revolved around hoons in Kalorama and Ridge Rd,” he said.

Mr Mitchell said police and council are definitely listening when it comes to tackling hoon behaviours.

“There are traffic management unit operations in place. Speed cameras are booked to work in the area. Council are looking at speed humps on some streets and local police are doing more patrols,” he said.

Streeton Ward councillor Cathrine BurnettWake and O’Shannassy Ward Councillor Jim Child raised the issue of hoons in their wards during council’s meeting on 24 November.

A motion was passed indicating council would write to the Minister for Roads and the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to address hooning and antisocial behaviour across the Yarra Ranges.

“I am thrilled that the community concerns have been listened to, and that Operation Deliver is now in action and will be targeting hot spot areas along the ridge. I know the news of Operation Deliver has come as welcome relief to residents too. They are sick and tired of the constant, nightly hooning that occurs.

The residents and I are optimistic that Operation Deliver will indeed ‘deliver’ in curbing the hooning and antisocial behaviour,” Cr Burnett-Wake said.

O’Shannassy Ward councillor Jim Child said he was pleased to be making some headway and to have Victoria Police up there addressing the problem.

“We’ve had a steering committee in place with Victoria Police, Parks Victoria and council officers which was the motivation in bringing this issue up to council. We got to the stage where as agencies and the community we couldn’t do any more, so it was good to write to the Minister and get the response we’ve had,“ he said.

Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish believes other agencies still need to get on board.

“With police forces being stretched so thinly, I’m pleased to see there is now a greater level of support and that the police are taking this issue seriously. While this is great from a law enforcement point of view, we need other agencies including Parks Victoria and Regional Roads Victoria to do their part,” Ms McLeish said.

Lilydale Police were called to a collision involving a kangaroo in Yering the morning of Thursday 21 January.

Unfortunately the mother had passed away, but a check of the pouch revealed a little joey inside.

It serves as a timely reminder to motorists to stop and assist an animal following a collision or sighting, if it is safe to do so.

The animal may have a young joey in its pouch so the pouch should be checked.

Animal behaviour can be unpredictable, especially when stressed, it is important to assess the risk before assisting the animal. If you are unsure it is best to call for assistance.

Call your local, state or territory wildlife rescue group. Wildlife Victoria is the best point of call in Victoria on 03 8400 7300.

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The Public Record Office Victoria has opened its Local History Grants Program, with applications now open for grants of up to $15,000 to assist community groups, sports clubs, schools and other organisations that collect and preserve the stories of our region.

The program previously provided Lilydale and District Historical Society with $6,989 towards digitisation of the Lilydale Express newspaper editions from 1900-1913 and 1919-1920, as well as many other initiatives in Gippsland.

Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath said the grants aimed to support local community groups planning or currently working on projects to secure their stories for generations to come.

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AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS

Yarra Ranges top citizen

By Jed Lanyon Oonah CEO Anne Jenkins has been recognised as Yarra Ranges Council’s Citizen of the Year.

Ms Jenkins, a Kamilaroi woman from northwestern New South Wales, was one of the founding board members of the Healesville Indigenous Community Services Association (HICSA, now Oonah Health and Community Services Aboriginal Corporation) when it was incorporated in 2009.

Speaking to Star Mail, Ms Jenkins said being recognised as Citizen of the Year was “unbelievable”.

“I’m still trying to come to terms with it, it’s such a great honour and something that’s very humbling,” she said.

“I don’t know who was responsible for the nomination but I just felt so overwhelmed and speechless.”

Ms Jenkins worked in health promotion at Oonah, and currently serves as CEO. as of 2021, she has contributed over 23 years working with First Nations people in the Yarra Valley.

The award was accepted by Ms Jenkins’ children as she is currently away in New South Wales.

She said it came with “mixed emotions” on 26 January; A day that she feels is one of mourning for her community.

“We’re hoping that in the future we will be able to settle on a day that we can all celebrate for the same reasons but it has mixed meanings for us as Survival Day. We like to think of it as we’ve survived.”

“For some people, it’s the day when Australia, the country, was stolen from Aboriginal people, so there are many mixed emotions about it.

“But at an organisational and individual level, we’ve been working through Oonah for many years to bring Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people together through reconciliation to build a brighter future together for us all.”

Ms Jenkins said it had been “an amazing journey” helping Oonah grow into the organisation it is today.

During her time at Oonah, Ms Jenkins has

Anne Jenkins is Yarra Ranges Council’s Citizen of the Year. helped the organisation deliver programs and services for people of all ages in the community, with the long-term goal of establishing a Belonging Place in the region for First Nations people.

“There had been a lot of groundwork done leading up to the 2009 incorporation. We’ve even wanted to give up at times, but we stuck our heels in and kept going.

“It’s very satisfying to see how far we’ve come and what we’ve achieved since those early days.”

Ms Jenkins said she was most proud of the fact that Oonah is still growing stronger.

“We’ve grown from such a small organisation that nobody recognised to now being recognised as a leader in the community in the outer east. We’re seeing the team grow, and it’s

an amazing team of people who work together to help realise our dream.

“I’m just deeply honoured to be given this amazing acknowledgement and I look forward to being able to continue the work through Oonah that we do with the community to build a healthy, strong and skilled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in Melbourne’s outer east.”

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The Firestick Program will bring about planned burning and fuel reduction across Victoria in a way that is informed by First Nations people and provides for the safety needs of the community.

Yarra Ranges Council’s Indigenous Development Coordinator Garry Detez said it’s great for the Firestick Program to have such

an honour bestowed upon it.

“I think it indicates the importance and the significance of what the project can bring in healing country, healing people ... it’s very exciting.

“The Firestick project responds to a lot of things, one of those things is asset protection and fuel reduction. It tends to work with the strengths of nature rather than taking a scorched earth approach to fuel reduction.

“It comes up with a stronger, more friendly and gentle approach to introducing fire and draws on Indigenous knowledge that has

been around for 60,000 years, but of course, that knowledge was lost as south eastern Australia bore the brunt of colonisation.

“So we’re looking to introduce that ancient knowledge back here where Abogirinal people meticulously cared for country and produced the best example of sustainability the world has ever seen and probably ever will see.”

In 2015, Council began the Return of the Firestick project aiming to re-establish Indigenous fire-stick land management knowledge and practices which had been lost due to colonisation and integrate it into govern-

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“One of the things Firestick does really well is it responds to climate change very effectively,” Mr Detez said. “Aboriginal people have been responding to climate change for 60,000 years. It is flexible enough and it draws on that ancient knowledge to actually work with the strengths of nature to actually heal country.

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A life devoted to the arts

By Jed Lanyon Reggie Clark was recognised with the Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the arts.

Ms Clark has had a lifelong connection to art. Her late father, Ernst Fries, was a renowned sculpture artist who created works such as the 2009 Bushfires memorial in Yarra Glen, along with public art sculptures in Wandin and the Victorian Coat of Arms at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

She has been involved in Yarra Valley Arts for years, serving as president and working on cornerstone events such as the Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition and overseeing the opening of Yarra Valley Arts’ (YAVA) Gallery and Arts Hub in main street Healesville.

Ms Clark has held numerous exhibitions at Art at Linden Gate Ernst’s property in Yarra Glen. The property was sold in November as Ms Clark retired.

Ms Clark said receiving the award was an “honour” and that it came as a surprise since selling the property at Art at Linden Gate and retiring in “I was inspired by my father who was very creative and a sculptor and he introduced me to a lot of the artists in the Valley,” she said.

“Once I started meeting them and running the gallery, it was a no-brainer to become involved in the arts and then to start looking at different ways of encouraging people and promoting it.

“There is a lot that people don’t see or know about, so I just want to promote it. There are all these amazing artists here and I think, hello, why doesn’t everyone know about you?”

For several years Ms Clarke would host YouthArt, an exhibition aimed at encouraging the next generation of Yarra Valley artists to showcase their own work.

“I had been running the gallery for three or four years and thought I hadn’t seen any

Yarra Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister and Reggie Clark. young artists. They’d come visiting but I don’t see their work,” she said.

“I was wondering if all the young artists had a forum for them to exhibit their work and really, apart from the high schools they didn’t. So I thought, we’ll do a youth exhibition for 15 to 25 year olds.”

The major prize for YouthArt was a solo exhibition at Yering Station.

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“It’s amazing for them, it gives them confidence and tells them that their art and what they are doing is worthwhile.

“Some of those artists have remained artists. That was their goal in life and some of them went on to art school.”

Despite her retirement, Ms Clark said she plans to stay involved in the Yarra Valley Arts community. She said she had missed the Yarra

Valley since temporarily moving to South Yarra.

She said she has high hopes for the future of the arts in the Yarra Valley.

“I’d like to see it keep growing a bit more. I’d like to see it involving a lot more of the other arts like music and dance and not just the visual. It’s all there in the Valley it just needs to be a bit more obvious I think.”

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Role model recognised

By Taylah Eastwell Yarra Ranges Council’s Young Citizen of the Year is 17-year-old Upper Yarra resident, Ashlee Shotter.

Ms Shotter devotes her time to numerous initiatives, including at her local netball club, where she coaches under 11’s and co-ordinates fundraising activities. She also volunteers at a local aged care facility, has served as President of the Student Representative Council and was College Captain at Upper Yarra Secondary College.

Just when you thought that was impressive for a 17-year-old, Ms Shotter was also involved in the CAN for Cambodia project, where she raised money to benefit victims of Cambodian landmines, served as the Cambodian Captain and Head of Fundraising, and took on the responsibility of choosing places students would visit during their trip to Cambodia. The Cambodia trip involved humanitarian work, visiting schools, reading to children and conducting work in the villages.

Upon hearing that he had been named as Young Citizen of the Year, Ms Shotter said it was “unexpected, somewhat shocking but exciting that I’ve been recognised and that what I’ve done meant something to other people”.

Ms Shotter said she began getting involved in the community around grade six.

“I had coaches for netball who I saw help us

develop as people. I did cubs and scouts and that taught me how to be a leader. I saw how fun it is to lead and now try to continue that spectrum,” Ms Shotter said.

“I try to take on roles that can pass on my knowledge that I’ve learnt to some of the younger people in the Valley, and hopefully they can find the experiences I did and continue or find their own path,” she said.

When Covid-19 put a halt on Ms Shotter’s volunteering, she still found a way to uplift others, creating origami cranes and placing them in letterboxes around town alongside a funny quote. Ms Shotter’s mum saw on Facebook that a member of the community had donated money to a charity, and wrote that they were inspired by the kindness they received in their letterbox, not knowing that it was from Ashlee.

“She did it without any recognition, she is just amazing. She worked to be able to get to Cambodia, it just makes you want to cry because you are so proud of all the kids,” her mum said.

Ms Shotter also won the Upper Yarra Community Enterprise’s Ian De le Rue Youth Initiative Award last year and the Australian Defence Force’s Long Tan Award. She plans to go back to Cambodia to teach and continue humanitarian works in the future.

She has recently been accepted into a nursing course, telling the Star Mail she “wanted to continue on the path of helping others”.

Yarra Ranges Council mayor Fiona McAllister with Young Citizen of the Year, Ashlee Shotter.

Picture: JESSE GRAHAM, YARRA RANGES COUNCIL

Healesville sporting clubs kick goals on Australia Day

By Taylah Eastwell Healesville Soccer Club and Healesville Futsal Club are Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Group of the Year.

The clubs were recognised for their joint efforts in creating a Covid-safe competition once restrictions allowed last year, and for making players and family members feel valued, supported and included at their clubs.

Healesville Futsal Club owner and coach Steven Campbell said players were unable to play for six months last year, with the club turning to zoom and one-on-one sessions in line with Covid restrictions.

“We put out a program where kids could perform against themselves and get up to different levels in terms of certain skills. I think we drove parents mad in terms of submitting videos every week, but the community and the communication was fantastic across the board,” Mr Campbell said.

Healesville Futsal Club joined forces with Healesville Soccer Club to create an outdoor

Mayor Fiona McAllister with vice president of Healesville Soccer Club, Suzanne Tyzack and Healesville Futsal Club’s Courtney Campbell and Steven Campbell. competition while indoor restrictions remained stringent, with the event receiving significantly positive feedback from parents and players who got to experience a small re-

turn to normality.

Vice President of Healesville Outdoor Soccer Club Suzanne Tyzack said both clubs “really wanted to do something but were not

able to because indoor restrictions were pretty tight”.

“We talked to each other and said, why don’t we just do it outdoors. We (Healesville Soccer Club) have the facilities and the canteen, and Steven and Courtney from Healesville Futsal Club are really good at putting events together,” Ms Tyzack said.

The event was a success, with Mr Campbell saying there were about 200 kids and their families present for the games.

“There was a real good buzz about the air.

All in all it was about clubs working together for the greater benefit in terms of kids getting back into the game,” he said.

When asked how it feels to have been recognised by council, Ms Tyzack described it as a “surprise”, while Mr Campbell said he was “absolutely delighted”.

“It’s nice, like anything you’re just going about your day to day business not really thinking about it, just trying to put a program together for everybody, so to get recognised out of the blue was fantastic,” Mr Campbell said.

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Summer this year is warm and humid, perfect for Queensland Fruit Fly, a pest native to the tropics. You may come across Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) in other parts of NSW and VIC, but hopefully never in the Yarra Valley. We have an early detection network, if we know it has been imported to our region, we can act to eradicate it. We want to keep the Yarra Valley Fruit Fly Free. Last week we detected QFF in Silvan, so all Silvan residents need to be alert for signs of QFF. Our summer “harvest season” is focused on stone fruit now. There may be excess fruit left hanging on the tree or lying around on the ground. This ripe fruit scent is highly attractive to QFF, and the fruit left hanging can support another generation of QFF, that in turn builds up QFF numbers. The QFF can overwinter into next spring as adults. Acting now to eradicate QFF is the best way to ensure QFF does not make it to the next ripe crop or even into next season. Harvest all fruit. Pick up all fruit. Leave nothing for QFF to breed in. Treat any suspicious fruit.

Queensland Fruit Fly larvae found inside a peach. This fruit was treated by freezing for about a week until it was frozen solid, then sealed and binned.

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Repair work on the way

By Jed Lanyon Permanent repair works to Badger Weir Picnic Area are slated for March following delays caused by coronavirus restrictions and heavy rainfall, according to the state government.

Temporary repairs to the area took place last year but were again in need of repair following storms.

The repair works are set to include the installation of a new culvert to improve drainage and the resealing of damaged sections of the road surface.

A government spokesperson told Star Mail, “We’re making sure Badger Weir picnic ground is accessible and safe for the community to enjoy.

“While wet weather has delayed permanent repair work, this will be undertaken as soon as possible.”

Eildon MP Cindy McLeish had long called for repairs to take place.

“The road repairs are well overdue. The entrance into the picnic area is covered in deep potholes and eroding in parts, making it dif-

ficult and dangerous for people to drive over.

“It has been near five months since I first raised this matter with the minister in parliament and surely enough, the road has become progressively worse over time due to the lack of maintenance.”

Temporary works were conducted in September last year.

“I had hoped the road would be fixed by the busy summer period to provide easy and safe access for visitors and locals,” Ms McLeish said. “Disappointingly, summer will most likely be over by the time the repairs commence, leaving the pot-holes as a safety issue during peak season.”

“For months many locals have expressed their frustration at the lack of road maintenance provided to this popular destination.

This issue needs to be permanently fixed sooner rather than later.”

The upgrades will come as part of a $52.4 million investment by the Victorian government to maintain and upgrade visitor facilities across the state.

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A new exhibition exploring Indigenous culture and heritage is on at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, featuring local Wurundjeri Elders as well as Wiradjuri man and respected journalist, Stan Grant.

Yarra Ranges Council presents Our Country, Our Future: Nourishing the Conversation, which focuses on how the community can learn from Aboriginal knowledge in order to create a shared future.

“In the Yarra Ranges we live on Wurundjeri Country,” Mayor Fiona McAllister said.

“This region has a strong Aboriginal community with a living culture, which we are fortunate to learn from. The new exhibition is an accessible way to learn more about local Indigenous heritage.”

The experience was inspired by this year’s live-streamed Reconciliation Week event, Our Country, Our Future: Igniting a Shared Responsibility, viewed by thousands of people, and is aimed at continuing the

conversation around reconciliation.

“Reconciliation is more than about shaking hands and nice work,” Mr Grant said. “Let us look to a place where we understand each other and share a place together as one people.”

The exhibition can be viewed at the museum and experienced online, featuring curated videos and content aimed at furthering the conversation about Indigenous heritage and the ongoing story of reconciliation.

Yorta Yorta man Ralph Hume said, “This is about understanding and a responsibility and also a shared history and a shared future.”

The exhibition will be at the museum in Lilydale from Thu 7 Jan to Sun 28 Feb 2021.

Bookings are essential at culturetracks. info or the online experience can be viewed at yrc.vic.gov.au/ourcountryourfuture

ALWAYS DISPOSE IN A DOUBLE PLASTIC BAG

DOUBLE BAG

Report suspect Queensland Fruit Fly to the Yarra Valley QFF Coordinator on (text) 0490 381 999 or qff@agribusiness-yarravalley.com—if possible send a photo too.

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AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS

A true leader recognised

By Taylah Eastwell When Josh Martin found out he had won Yarra Ranges Council’s Ian De La Rue Award for Community Leadership, he tried to turn it down.

“I really didn’t want to accept it to be honest, it’s not the reason we do what we do,” he said.

But the humble Wandin North man said he would take it for the 17,000 blokes that he and his team support through the ‘Victorian Brotherhood’ Male Support & Suicide Awareness Facebook community.

“It is great to be acknowledged for things,” he said.

Drawing from lessons learnt during a time he was struggling with his own demons, Mr Martin co-founded the Facebook group as a platform for other men to express themselves, support each other and reach out for help.

With the help of Ben Mac, Des Robinson and Ben Ramage, the men created a platform where almost 17,000 men from various walks of life gather to talk about their lives, feelings and problems in an effort to break through stigma and improve mental health.

“It comes back to a simple conversation, it’s OK to not be OK. The biggest thing with men is taking away that stigma that you’re weak if you put your hand out for help,” he said.

“We are told men don’t cry, boys don’t do this, but it’s not the case, we are all human.

Mr Martin has personally assisted a number of local men and young people, who had talked about taking their lives.

With help from his team of three admin and 12 moderators on the page, Mr Martin said they “probably call triple zero for welfare checks on average of three times a day for people reaching out for help”.

“In 2018-19 it was eight men per day succumbed to suicide, and that was just counting the men,” he said.

Mr Martin and the team have done community work in helping the homeless, given out food vouchers, bedding and clothing, and has run gratitude sessions with hundreds of local men talking about things they are thankful for in life.

They have raised money for veteran suicide, for families struggling to put food on the table and for those experiencing homelessness throughout the Yarra Valley.

They have also financially assisted single fathers, such as by providing vouchers at Christmas time to allow dads to buy gifts for their children, and funded drug and alcohol programs for those struggling with substance addiction.

Mr Martin said their financial assistance totals over $12,000 that has gone back to local people in need, with money raised through selling ‘Victorian Brotherhood’ merchandise and generous support from sponsors backing the cause.

He has also set up long-term support for four family’s in the Yarra Valley who had a loved one end their life.

“Everybody is always around when someone passes away for a week or two, our goal is to be around long-term,” he said.

Mr Martin runs Zoom support sessions for men four days a week, alongside Vaughn Williams, under the slogan “Raise a Pen”.

“If someone commits suicide everyone says raise a glass. We say raise a pen and write down your issues and your experiences and together we can share those notes and work on those together,” he said.

Mr Martin was also a CFA volunteer, with 17 years service to the CFA and six years as captain to the Badger Creek Fire Brigade.

“I don’t look at it like I should get an award or medal or write-up in the paper. I’ve been to the lowest of lows, what I do is just to let people know that there are still people in the community that love and care,” he said.

Josh Martin.

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ALL VICTORIANS RE-ENTERING VICTORIA WILL NEED A PERMIT

To help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), all Victorians travelling interstate must apply for a permit to re-enter Victoria.

Do not travel to a red zone.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with Zak Zakharia, co-owner of Ninja Nation Ferntree Gully

Four years ago, ZIAD ‘ZAK’ ZAKHARIA and his wife Amanda were the first husband and wife duo to attempt the extremely challenging TV series, Ninja Warrior. Now, they co-own Ninja Nation in Ferntree Gully.

The Star Mail caught up with Zak for a Q&A. What is something people don’t know about you?

I am an avid horse rider and chase brumbies in the high country.

What was your most memorable moment?

Being present when my wife was having our children.

What’s the best thing about Ninja Nation?

It brings families together to move and have fun.

What is your favourite movie?

So many to choose from. But I do love Forrest Gump. The human spirit is remarkable.

Are you keen to give Ninja Warrior another go?

Absolutely YES. Waiting to hear from them now for season five.

At school I.... am the Vice-Principal.

Favourite holiday spot in Australia?

Myrtleford or Phillip Island.

Which six dinner guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner?

Mum, Dad, Jesus Christ, John F. Kennedy, Musashi (the world’s greatest Samurai that lived), Mahatma Gandhi.

What’s your favourite book?

The Count of Monte Cristo (full version).

Best concert you have been to?

Dire Straits, Brother in Arms.

Zak with his daughter Ariana.

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THREE … meat-free meals to try

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Bean tacos Never fear, a meat-free Taco Tuesday can still go ahead just swap your usual mince of choice for red kidney beans or black beans. These work well with smoky paprika and cumin.

Simply simmer down with your choice of taco sauce, top with guac and sour cream, and enjoy!

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Stuffed capsicums Who doesn’t love a colourful capsicum? Eat a rainbow and get a few extra serves of veg in by stuffing the cups with rice, spinach, and even small vegies like corn or peas. Mix through some delicious herbs and spices, bake in the oven and top with your choice of cheese (we recommend feta). Easy, and delicious!

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Pasta bake It’s so easy to create a delicious pasta bake without any meat at all - and we promise the kids won’t even notice! Experiment with different flavour combinations you could rock a Mediterranean style pasta bake one week with plenty of tomatoes and oregano, or make the most of in-season produce with broccoli, cauliflower, and plenty of rich bechamel sauce.

EVERY TEST HELPS US KEEP CATCHING UP WITH MATES Every test keeps us on top of this virus.

And keeps us doing the things we love.

So even if your symptoms are mild, or you’ve been tested before, every test helps.

For testing locations visit CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

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Preparing a for new pet If there is one thing we know, it is that in the past 12 months a record number of families have brought new animals into their homes.

At Animal Aid, our adoption animals were out of the shelter and in their forever homes more quickly than ever before!

This is a fabulous thing for animal welfare but highlights the important work our shelter teams do in ensuring new owners are prepared and well equipped for the new addition to their family.

Every year Animal Aid receives thousands of calls and emails from heartbroken pet owners, whose animals have gone missing or managed to escape. We work closely with local councils and the community to reunite pets quickly with their rightful owners. If an animal is mi-

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aid Mark Menze Animal Aid CEO crochipped and registered with council, we can have them back home very quickly. 9/10 dogs are reunited with their owners; but only one in four cats are reunited; this is largely due to a lack of microchipping, council registration

or other identification.

We appeal to you, keep your pet’s microchip details up to date and mark the date 10 April in your diary, as the annual deadline for pet registration. You won’t be penalised for not having previously registered your pet.

Additionally, ensure you know your pet’s vaccination schedule allowing you to be certain that they are protected from Parvovirus.

Hepatitis virus. Distemper Virus and more. Animal Aid has fantastic animal experts who are always willing to lend their expertise or advice if you have any questions or concerns.

Animal Aid continues to be a service of support to adopters and pet owners in the community.

We are confident that the animals adopted

from Animal Aid have gone to excellent new homes, we have received countless stories of how the furry companions in our community have been a source of great comfort during this past year.

We spent months in isolation reflecting on the things most important and appreciating the things that were available to us.

Pets bring us joy and keep us grounded. it is so important that you are doing everything we can to keep them safe.

For further information on Animal Aid, animalaid.org.au or call (03) 8756 1300.

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created onsite February to March 2021. For more information contact FoodPatchArt@ gmail.com

NDIS support

Barefoot bowls

Yarra Valley Support Coordination is a new registered NDIS provider in Healesville. Services include support coordination for NDIS participants, domestic assistance, personal care, assistance with community participation, counselling, cooking courses, mental health peer support and much more. For more information visit: https://yvsc.com.au/

Yarra Junction Bowling Club is hosting barefoot bowls every Friday evening from 6.30pm.

The bar will be open, as well as music and a sausage sizzle. $5 per person with equipment supplied.

COMMUNITY DIARY

COMMUNITY DIARY WHAT’S ON AROUND THE VALLEY

tions they received for Christmas. All gifts are equally appreciated and even more special this year considering the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Your generosity has truly made a difference.

HICCI is here to help people in Healesville, Yarra Glen and surrounds who need practical support. This may be people who have never needed assistance, but whose circumstances may have changed. For more information and support, phone 5911 6000

Men’s health barbecue

HICCI says thanks Healesville Interchurch Community Care Inc (HICCI) would like to sincerely thank the local community for the generous dona-

Mr Perfect men’s mental health community barbecue will be taking place on the last Sunday of every month from 10.30am to 12.30pm in Melba Park, Lilydale. Free event with food

Film full of bright talent

Ephemeral Art Play Co-create artworks with the community at Coronation Park, Healesville. Artworks will be

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CARTOON

Shadow in the Cloud Starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Taylor John Smith and Beulah Koale Rated MA15+ Shadow in the Cloud is an enthralling, extremely well-paced war monster movie.

In 1943, flight officer Maude Garrett (Chloë Grace Moretz) is assigned to deliver a vital package onboard an American bomber plane, but a deadly creature begins sabotaging the plane and hunting the crew.

Shadow in the Cloud features phenomenal sustained suspense in an ever-evolving scenario, and director Roseanne Liang shows a flair for small-scale yet vivid storytelling.

A claustrophobic sequence set inside the plane’s gun capsule develops the characters, the creature and Garrett’s mission entirely through dialogue and tight bursts of action.

Liang also superbly manages several interweaving conflicts: the prowling creature, deteriorating plane, distrust and sexism from the crew, and Garrett’s mysterious personal connection to the mission all feed into each other and spur Garrett onward.

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Like Alien Covenant in 2017, Shadow in the Cloud builds steadily from confined terror to bombastic action with dashes of dark comedy. This shift in tone feels natural rather than disorienting.

Some viewers may be put off by Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper’s anachronistic electronic score, but I found it cool and eerie, save for one grating music choice early in the third act.

Shadow in the Cloud is a chilling thrill-ride with a great blend of horror, action and character development.

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Retirement with a view

By Jed Lanyon Warburton is set to see eight new retirement living units built in a project by AdventCare.

An official sod turn took place on Thursday 22 January allowing many vested parties celebrate the project, which overlooks the picturesque Warburton landscape.

AdventCare CEO David Reece said, “This is a special day for AdventCare and Warburton as we are able to provide much needed retirement accommodation for the people of Warburton and the surrounding areas”.

Mr Reece said the project would be the first retirement living units built in the township for many years.

“We’re in a wonderful location,” he said.

“We realised when we had this site that it was something special.”

Mr Reece was joined by pastor Graeme Christian, chair of the AdventCare board and O’Shanassy Councillor Jim Child for the ceremonial sod turn on the vacant lot behind AdventCare’s aged care units.

“We’ve got the units here and now we’re going to have another eight here. If that’s not a true vision of aging in place in the Upper Yarra, then I don’t know what is,” Cr Child said.

The units will be designed across two levels to ensure each property can enjoy the views of Mount Bride and Mt Tugwell Half of the two bedroom units have already been snapped up prior to the beginning of construction. The project will allow some longtime Warburton residents to remain in the town they love as they reach the elder stages of their life.

Warburton residents Betty Stormer and Norman and Joan Way were some of the residents to watch on to see the sod turn at the location they soon hope to call home.

Ms Stormer and Ms Way were both born and raised in the township.

Cr Jim Child, Pr Graeme Christian and AdventCare CEO David Reece turning the sod for the new retirement units.

“It’s very exciting, we’ve been waiting for a long time. I’ve had my name down since it was first talked about.” Ms Stormer said.

“I live up the other end of town near the golf course and the house and the garden has become too much for me now. But I don’t want to live anywhere else ... This is my chance to be able to stay here.”

The longtime Warburton residents shared what they love most about the town.

“Good, clean country air and you’re away from the rat race of the city,” Ms Way said.

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“The views change with the seasons. In wintertime there’s no leaves, then in the springtime you get beautiful wattles coming out and the mist on the mountain,” Mr Way said.

Mr Reece was happy to see the strong early interest from the local community.

“The fact that they turned up today is great recognition that they’re looking forward to being here. Some of them remember the house that was on this site years ago.”

Mr Reece said construction is scheduled to complete by October.

Getting emergency ready Yarra Ranges Shire Council will receive funding to get ready for emergencies thanks to the Victorian government’s Municipal Emergency Resourcing Program.

Budget 2020 provided an extra $1 million for the program, which helps Victoria’s 64 rural, regional and outer-metropolitan councils with the costs of emergency planning, bringing the total funding available to $5.6 million.

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing says Cardinia Shire Council will receive $73,200 to make sure its communities are as well-prepared and resilient as they can possibly be should the worst happen.

Yarra Ranges Shire Council, in partnership with Knox City Council and Maroondah City Council, will share in $292,800 in funding.

Program funding can be used for a wide variety of different emergency planning work, ranging from education for culturally and linguistically diverse communities in at-risk areas, to fire suppression.

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By Jed Lanyon Healesville’s Grand Hotel has fitted out the pub’s exterior with several posters in a bid to lift community spirit.

Pedestrians and drivers passing the iconic hotel can easily spot the signage, which has been created by locals to share messages of support for those doing it tough.

Healesville resident and pub-goer Kersten Gentle said the idea came from her daughter Nikita, who pitched the idea to the business owners of the hotel.

“We recognised how community minded Lisa and Tom are and my daughter said, ‘why don’t we do some posters to brighten up the place as people are walking’ and the response from people has been amazing,” Ms Gentle said.

“This town has gone through a lot in the past and I know that if the community comes together now, we will make sure that everyone gets through this. And that’s what these posters are about; making sure that everyone comes through the other end of this pandemic.”

Business owner Lisa McKay-Campbell invites locals to design their own A2 posters to display across the pub as they enlist the services of Breen Printing to create their positive posters. Relatives of Ms McKay-Campbell, who were in Mallacoota at the time of the recent bushfires were involved in a similar feat paying respects to the nation’s firefighters.

The idea initially started as a home-schooling art class activity but is now open for people of all ages with time to spare in isolation.

“One of the biggest problems with the pandemic is the effect on people’s mental health, so if these posters can put a smile on someone’s face then the Grand is doing a good job ...

To me this is the perfect canvas for our town,” Ms Gentle said.

Ms McKay-Campbell said that some of her

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

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

“It’s something that we would never had or-

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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Councils often use the funding to appoint an emergency management position, with some councils collaborating with their neighbours to fund a shared specialist position. In 2021, it can also be used for planning recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and emergency work in a COVIDSafe environment.

Councils’ extensive local knowledge and close connection to communities makes them a vital part of Victoria’s response to emergency events.

Before, during and after emergencies council responsibilities include support for vulnerable people, running relief centres and enabling economic and social recovery, while continuing important services.

A Yarra Ranges woman will be among the first to benefit from a new Victorian government program to boost gender equality and support the local building sector.

Yarra Ranges Council will receive $150,000 to recruit and train a new building surveyor through the Women Building Surveyors Program announced by Local Government Minister Shaun Leane on 19 January.

Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing said the Yarra Ranges Council successful candidate will begin an Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying or Bachelor of Building Surveying this year, gain work experience with the council and attend professional development events and opportunities through program partner LGPro. The $6.3 million program attracted wide-

spread interest from councils and council staff according to the state government. Of the successful councils, seventeen are rural including , five are regional cities and eighteen are in metropolitan Melbourne.

The Women Building Surveyors program has been established to improve the gender balance in the construction industry, fill a skills shortage and drive construction stimulus projects as a key part of the state’s economic recovery from coronavirus.

Employed by councils, municipal building surveyors issue permits that allow construction work to commence and ensure that work complies with legal requirements and building codes. They also carry out inspections to ensure work is completed correctly and issue occupancy permits or certificates of final inspection. mailcommunity.com.au

DISCOVER AN OASIS ESCAPE the craziness, clear your mind and listen to the sound of Ure Creek flowing through the peaceful parklike surrounds from the balcony of this truly unique, architecturally designed split level home amongst 8.5 acres (approx.) of nature.

The main house features polished concrete flooring through the 4/5 bedroom, 2 bathroom and 2 large living areas. Infrastructure includes solar panels, automated fire sprinkler system, excellent water capacity and plenty of car accommodation with room for extra vehicles and equipment.

“The Cottage” was the original residence and offers an ideal retreat for permanent / part time living. Perfect for a dependent, relative, teenager or Airbnb. Call to make an appointment, bring your walking shoes and allow plenty of time.

This home is for sale by Open Negotiation. (Open Negotiation is an auction that is conducted online and allows flexible terms for qualified buyers). The property can sell at any time. Please contact us to register today. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 60 Ure Creek Road, LAUNCHING PLACE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Auction: Open Negotiation. (Open Negotiation is an auction that is conducted online and allows flexible terms for qualified buyers). The property can sell at any time.

Contact: Mark Gunther, 0448 623 030 and Gary Lucas, 0407 595 113, MARK GUNTHER FIRST NATIONAL

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RURAL FEEL IN THE HEART OF TOWN THIS stunning townhouse will suit those looking for perfection and excellence, offering exceptional presentation throughout this craftsman built home is simply faultless.

The home has 3 large bedrooms all with built-in robes and an ensuite in the main bedroom, spacious family/living areas with polished floorboards and fresh wool carpet throughout, ducted heating and a split system, beautiful open plan kitchen with quality appliances and with plenty of bench and cupboard space.

Entertain all year round in style with a covered entertaining area perfect for the cool summer days and nights, stunning landscaped gardens with an array of plants and shrubs and pathways meandering through the low maintenance yard.

A superb property presented to perfection and ideally located just minutes stroll to the bus stop, schools ,shops and the ever popular walking trail, the perfect home in the perfect location. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 5/1 Crescent Road, YARRA JUNCTION Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $595,000 - $630,000 Inspect: Saturday, 10.30am-11am Contact: David Carroll, 0419 539 320, BELL REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

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Don’t just take our word for it - Yet again another outstanding sale result via Openn Negotiation and another Happy Vendor!

“Hi Gary, Thanks again for helping us achieve such an outstanding result in the sale of our property.

Your dedication to the sales process is second to none.

We have bought and sold many properties with you over the years, but never before via the Openn Negotiation platform.

Our experience with Openn Negotiation was outstanding. The process provides a fair and transparent process for both the vendor and purchasers. It enables the sale to benefit from selling in a competitive environment, while simultaneously providing comfort to the purchasers that they are not offering above market value.

We will most definitely be turning to you and Openn Negotiation for our next sale.”

Paul Keeble.

If you’re interested in selling, call us to ask us how we can achieve this result for you.

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Millgrove

$490,000 - $535,000

Immaculate 4 bedroom home, unique location!

If location is paramount and privacy needs to be assured then don’t let this one go! The moment you arrive it feels like you are in your own private oasis, away from it all surrounded by garden and nature and opposite the beautiful Yarra River. This immaculate property is prime Yarra Valley real estate, there are 4 bedrooms or 3 plus a study - you make the floor plan work for you in its flexibility. The main open space living area has its own private outlook to a lush ‘rainforest’ like garden and convenient to your own private decking where you can listen to the trickle of a beautiful mountain stream.

Most can only imagine this and that’s why these types of properties are very rare! Minutes walk to public transport, local shops, school and pre school all complete with ducted gas heating and double carport.

Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266

15 Brisbane Hill Rd Warburton $870,000 - $910,000 A great investment in an exceptional location!

Something a little unique in the Warburton township, an excellent investment opportunity, this property offers 2 residences currently leased to excellent long term tenants and returning a total of approx. 28,000 p.a, both offering 2 bedrooms with upstairs and downstairs living, spacious light filled lounge/living room and separate kitchen and meals/dining area and boasting fantastic valley views from the private balcony’s overlooking the picturesque Warburton township and the ever changing mountain ranges, just a stones throw to the Yarra river, walking trail and the ever popular Warburton main street offering an array of cafe’s, shops and eateries, a great investment in a sensational location.

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: Sat 1:30-2:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Warburton

$510,000 - $550,000

Peace and privacy and close to town Looking for a gorgeous home in Warburton that is close to town and has everything you may need? This will tick all the boxes! 3 large bedrooms all with built in robes, the master has a semi ensuite effect which is convenient.

The updated kitchen has an island bench that overlooks the open plan living and dining area which has a gorgeous new wood fire to create the perfect ambience and a split system for the warmer days. Stunning new flooring and modern blinds are just another bonus for you. Beautiful picture windows look out onto your neat and easy to maintain yard which is fully fenced. The corner block provides for privacy and with a lovely treed outlook what more could you desire. To complete this neat package there is a carport, garden shed and 6x4 garage with concrete floor. This property will suit those looking for a first home, downsizing or an Airbnb potential, so be quick to inspect!

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068

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Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 35 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 9 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 18 years

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Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 4 years

Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 4 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 14 years

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Jenni Milne Licensed Agent 19 years

Carly James Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Julianne Spendlove Administration

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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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Acidic (4) Picking up from where you left off (10) Subvert (9) Fierce weather (5) Coagulate (4) Spreading to wide area (9) Ultimate (7) Cleaning scoop (7) Withstands (7) Siblings (7) Displace (bone) (9) Cut (with axe) (4) Lack of order (5) Meddle (9) Medium-size naval vessels (10) Throne platform (4)

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The Midweek Warburton 1 side hosting Mooroolbark 2 won two rinks and lost one, but lost overall, 54 to 61, after a tight contest.

Rink scores were S. Lord 22/20; G. Walsh 24/21 and R. McKail 8/20. They will play Yarra Glen 1 away this week.

The Weekend Warburton 1 side played a strong Mooroolbark 1 side away in superb conditions. The Burras handled Mooroolbark’s new green extremely well to win overall, 80 shots to 60. Rink scores were as follows: A. Donohue 20/13; P. Caneva 23/11; J. Van Der Zweep 18/24 and P. Woods 19/12. They play Lilydale 2 at home this week.

Playing at home the Warburton 2 Weekend side won well against Monbulk 2, 93 shots to 54. Rink scores were T. Heyward 26/17; C. Gell 18/14 and S. Freestone 30/15. G. Wynd’s team came from a long way back in the second half to snatch victory, 19/18, following a brilliant last roll by the skipper, Graham Wynd. They play Donvale 3 away this week.

The Weekend Warburton 3 6-a-side team went down valiantly to Bennettswood 3, 21 shots to 38, in the grand final of the Spring Season. With mainly beginning players, the Burras struggled on the new Croydon green, but the experience will prove to be invaluable in the future. Rink scores were M. Reynolds 15/ 12 and M. Foord 6/ 26. The Summer Sea-

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This year the Warburton Bowls Club is celebrating its centenary. Past Players and families are invited to attend the Club on Saturday 13 March from 1pm to watch the club’s top team in action against Mooroolbark 1. A social evening will be held in the clubrooms after the game.

The Warburton Pink Day Triples Tournament will be held on Sunday 11 April from 12pm. This will be a female only event with all proceeds going towards Breast Cancer Research. Contact the club for further details.

Any interested people who are looking to perhaps take up the game of bowls are encouraged to please contact the club accordingly 0438 184 428, check out the club Facebook Page or www.warburtonbowls.bowls.com.au - Garry Lewis Healesville Bowling Club Healesville came up against fourth placed Ferntree Gully on Saturday 23 January, and knew it was going to be a tough ask on their very fast greens as well as the Healesville side being depleted of players due to illness. The club wished them a speedy recovery so as to be back on the green soon.

The match was a close one 35-35 up until about the 12th end untilFerntree Gully pulled away for an impressive win 107 to 65.

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Ian Milgate 20-16 Alan Phillips, Robyn Turville, Gerry Gommers, Rob Broadhurst 13-31 Rita Featherstone, Mark Hoffman, Gayanne Hutt, Gerda Otto 21-23 Mark Ward, Rob Ayres, Mike Adams, Chris Hawting 11-37 - Ian Milgate Yarra Junction Bowling Club The Yarra Junction Midweek Pennant 6-aside celebrated a strong win in the semi-final of their section and now move into the grand f,inal which will be played against ChurchillWaverley at Eastwood Golf Bowls Club on Wednesday 27 January.

Having qualified for a home semi-final, Yarra Junction won both their rinks against Mulgrave Country Club to register a 32 shots to 18 victory.

The Weekend Pennant side and the Midweek Pennant 12-a-side sides suffered similar fates. Both were scheduled to play away fixtures against the top sides in their sections, and neither were able to overcome slow starts on unfamiliar greens. The Midweek 12-a-side side travelled to Croydon and were defeated 70 shots to 57 while the weekend side visited Mitcham and went down 88 shots to 56 in hot conditions.

A beautiful evening on Friday 22 January brought out a large and happy crowd for Barefoot Bowls at Yarra Junction, and good fun was had by all. Barefoot Bowls will continue on Friday evenings starting at 6.30pm. For information contact: 0419 685 425.

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Healesville Social Golf Club A very strong win to Howard Vaughan (18) with a +6 playing par on a hot humid day. This was followed closely by Peter Mathieson (11) scoring +5 and Tony Druit (11) coming in third with +1.

Nearest to pins were struck by Karl Hradsky, Grant Handasyde, Peter Mathieson and Wayne Fenner. Nobody won the skins hole (16) outright or hit an Eagle to win the Eagles nest. The Secret Holes (3, 6, 16, 17) were shared by Tony Druit, Peter Mathieson, Laurie Tormey and Howard Vaughan.

- Karl Hradsy Warburton Golf Club With a par round to cope with twice in a row, great scores were always going to be rare to come by on 20 January.

Spenceley Junior matched his dad’s round from Saturday, winning the day with a fine +3. But he only scraped in on a tight count back, as David Murch also recorded a +3. Balls got down to square.

The nearest to pin (NTP) balls went to Steve Wyatt (3rd), Ron Hottes (9th), Max Carvill (12th), Andy McMath (15th) and a great 2nd shot to Flynn-Cousens (17th).

With a hot afternoon to contend with in the Twilight Competition, you just knew that hot scores would follow.

The hottest result was recorded by Sam Patrick, with 20 impressive points. He won on a count back from Darren Wyatt, whose 20 points at least grabbed for him the runner-up prize.

The ball rundown got down to 18.

NTP winners were Steuart Hawke (3rd), Flynn Cousens (7th) and Adam Patrick (9th).

The hot weather continued for Stableford on Saturday 23 January. It’s always pleasing to see a guest win the day, and Lewis Moran, from Eastern Golf Club, blitzed the A-Grade field to take the voucher with 41 excellent points. It’s also equally pleasing to see Mr. Evergreen, Ossie McClay, return to his usually-consistent form, with 41 points, to grab the B-Grade voucher.

The daily runner-up was another guest, Rob Gallagher, scoring 39 points.

With these size scores coming in, no one would be surprised that the balls only got down to 36. NTP’s were snared by Andy McMath (3rd), Danny Fox (5th), Ken White (9th), Matt Wappett (12th) and P.K. (15th).

‘Old Man River’ Hubbard did it again as his 75 earned him 39 points and a ball, as well as many accolades from admiring members.

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More time to cool off The weather is slowly warming up and Yarra Ranges Council is trialling some changes to keep pools open longer on hot days this summer.

Changes include, extending the hours at Healesville Outdoor Pool on Monday to Sunday from 6pm - 7pm; and offering morning lap swimming hours at Healesville Outdoor Pool on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 6.30am-8.30am and Sunday mornings 8.30am-10.30 am where the temperature is higher than 23 degrees.

In addition, council is also making changes to allow the outdoor pools at Healesville, Belgrave, Lilydale and Kilsyth to stay open longer on hot days.

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• Three Stage Low Battery Cutout • Digital Temperature Control 15L • High efficiency • 12/24VDC power • 240V mains adaptor sold separately • Battery protection

60L BRASS MONKEY DUAL ZONE FRIDGE / FREEZER

Brass Monkey 36 litre fridge/freezer for car, 4WD, or RV use.

Dual zone with controls to set for optimal temperature for different applications.

• Temperature setting -20°C to +20°C • 12VDC and 240VAC power leads included

Brass Monkey 60 litre fridge/freezer for car, 4WD, or RV use.

Dual zone with controls to set for optimal temperature for different applications.

• Temperature setting -20°C to +20°C • 12VDC and 240VAC power leads included

Dual fridge and freezer zone - AC or DC power connections - High-efficiency DC compressor and conversion module - Dual mode operation (Max & Economy) - Digital temperature display with adjustable control - 3-stage low voltage battery protection - Handle and wheels - USB port to charge USB devices - R134a Refrigerant - Average power consumption over 24 hours is 0.2kWh - LED internal light for easy finding of food in the dark

Dual fridge and freezer zone - High-efficiency DC compressor and conversion module - Dual mode operation (Max & Economy) - Digital temperature display with adjustable control - 3-stage low voltage battery protection - Handle and wheels - USB port to charge USB devices - R134a Refrigerant - Average power consumption over 24 hours is 0.2kWh - LED internal light for easy finding of food in the dark

$

49995

$

55800

IMPACT IG3002 2000KG RATCHET CHASSIS STANDS PAIR SKU: 90785940 | PRODUCT NO: IG3002

IMPACT IG3004 4000KG RATCHET CHASSIS STANDS PAIR SKU: 90785941 | PRODUCT NO: IG3004

Impact Automotive Equipment ratchet chassis stands offer an essential safety support when working on raised vehicles.

Impact Automotive Equipment ratchet chassis stands offer an essential safety support when working on raised vehicles.

Fitted with a dual purpose handle, you can release the saddle column or easily carry and position the stand.

Fitted with a dual purpose handle, you can release the saddle column or easily carry and position the stand.

The one piece multi-position ratchet bar provides super strength, durability and quick adjustment.

The one piece multi-position ratchet bar provides super strength, durability and quick adjustment.

Coupled with the four legged steel base, these heavy-duty constructed stands are a great choice for when safety matters.

• HEIGHT LOWERED 295MM • HEIGHT RAISED 434MM • WORKING LOAD LIMIT 2000KG • Complies with mandatory vehicle support stand standard AS 2538:2016

Coupled with the four legged steel base, these heavy-duty constructed stands are a great choice for when safety matters.

• HEIGHT LOWERED 392MM • HEIGHT RAISED 613MM • WORKING LOAD LIMIT 4000KG • Complies with mandatory vehicle support stand standard AS 2538:2016

$

6995 INC GST

$

9995 INC GST

IMPACT IG5000 2000KG HEAVY DUTY GARAGE JACK SKU: 90785927 | PRODUCT NO: IG5000

IMPACT IG5002 2500KG HEAVY DUTY TROLLEY JACK SKU: 90785928 | PRODUCT NO: IG5002

IMPACT IG6004 1400KG DIY TROLLEY JACK

The Impact Automotive Equipment 2000KG Heavy Duty Garage Jack offers a convenient lifting solution for at home or in a workshop.

The Impact Automotive Equipment 2500KG Heavy Duty Trolley Jack offers a convenient and efficient lifting solution for at home or in a workshop.

This heavy-duty jack features two swivel castors for improved manoeuvrability and a gear type release mechanism for precision control.

In just one pump of the quick lift foot pump, you can rapidly raise the jack arm to the vehicle chassis.

The Impact Automotive Equipment 1.4T DIY Trolley Jack offers an easy, at home lifting solution.

The safety bypass feature prevents use beyond its capacity.

This heavy duty all steel constructed jack features two swivel castors for improved manoeuvrability and contains a built in safety overload system, preventing use beyond its capacity.

Always use this jack with suitably rated vehicle support stands.

• HEIGHT LOWERED: 130MM • HEIGHT RAISED: 465MM • WORKING LOAD LIMIT: 2000KG • Complies with mandatory trolley jack standard AS 2615:2016

$

19900

Always use this jack with suitably rated vehicle support stands.

• HEIGHT LOWERED: 142MM • HEIGHT RAISED: 500MM • WORKING LOAD LIMIT: 2500MM • Complies with mandatory trolley jack standard AS 2615:2016

SKU: 90785930 | PRODUCT NO: IG6004

They are a compact design with a two piece handle for convenient storage.

This durable, all steel constructed jack features two swivel castors for improved manoeuvrability.

$

21900

Always use this jack with suitable rated vehicle support stands.

• HEIGHT LOWERED: 129MM • HEIGHT RAISED 338MM • WORKING LOAD LIMIT: 1400KG Complies with mandatory trolley jack standard AS 2615:2016

$

INC GST

INC GST

INC GST

6995

KINCROME K3030 COMBINATION SPANNER SET 30 PIECE SKU: 90841051 | PRODUCT NO: K3030

KINCROME K5526 S/DRIVER SET TORQUEMASTER 13P SKU: 91930130 | PRODUCT NO: K5526

KINCROME LOKON SOCKET 33PC SET

Based on the American ANSI standard and style of spanner, these spanners feature a full mirror polished chrome finish with thick walls and a longer handle to give higher leverage and extra torque, offering an alternative to European style spanners.

TorqueMaster® represents decades of fastening innovation. Incorporating a Tri-Lobe design that dovetails with the hand, and Gel-Grip for increased torque and turning power, as well as precision machined S3 SVCM Alloy Steel blades for durability.

Kincrome LOK ON 3/8” Drive Imperial and Metric Standard Socket Set, 33 Piece. These LOK ON sockets offer unique patented features such as the ability to loosen up to 85% rounded and damaged fasteners, a subtle cam integrated with the LOK ON grooves which prevents further rounding and a kurled finger grip for speed on loose fasteners. Set contains; • 17 x LOK ON 3/8” Drive Metric Sockets - Sizes are 6mm to 22mm • 7 x LOK ON 3/8” Drive Imperial Sockets - Sizes are 3/8 to 3/4” • 1 x LOK ON 3/8” Drive Ratchet Handle • 1 x LOK ON 3/8” Drive Flex Handle • 1 x LOK ON 3/8” Drive 70mm Extension Bar • 1 x LOK ON 3/8” Drive 175mm Extension Bar • 1 x LOK ON 3/8” Drive Universal Joint • 2 x Spark Plug Sockets, 16mm (5/8”) and 21mm (13/16”) • 2 x Adaptors, 3/8F x 1/4M and 3/8F x 1/2M Supplied in a LOK ON heavy duty metal storage tin that offers a dual-tone metallic powder coat finish with a stainless steel riveted overlay. Inside each Socket Set you will find a custom designed world class EVA tray which includes a hard-shell top with clearly printed sizing details.

Covered by the exclusive Kincrome Lifetime Warranty.

Manufactured from quality chrome vanadium steel, these spanners are constructed from high quality materials, exceeding Australian standards and providing excellent quality and value for money.

• Metric Sizes:6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24mm Imperial Sizes:1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 5/8”, 11/16”, 3/4”, 13/16”, 7/8”, 15/16”, 1” • Offset: 15°Finish: Mirror PolishType: CombinationMaterial: Chrome Vanadium Steel (Cr-V)Standard: ASME & DIN

TorqueMaster® incorporates professional grade features such as colour coding and drive indicators that are visible from all angles and make it incredibly easy to find the screwdriver that you need, whether it’s in your tool box or tool belt.

$

25900 INC GST

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This 13 Piece set also includes a handy storage blow moulded case (BMC) to keep your screwdrivers together, and can act as a storage tray for your tool box simply by cutting the hinges to remove the lid.

$

9900 INC GST

3/8 DRIVE AF & METRIC

$

21900

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36L BRASS MONKEY DUAL ZONE FRIDGE / FREEZER

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