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Racing pedigree

By Taylah Eastwell

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Clay and dad Steven Richards with the 86’ Clay will race this season as part of the Toyota Gazoo Australia 86’ Series. plete with his Yarra Valley and Croydon Toyota sponsor plastered across the bonnet.

“It’s a really cool car, it’s got ABS which means you don’t lock front or rear brakes. Toyota has done really well supporting us young drivers

and they are a really fun car to drive,” Clay said.

The weekend’s race marked the beginning of a career Clay has been working towards his whole life.

“As far as I can remember I’ve always had

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an interest in racing and what Dad and Grandpa did. The earliest memory I probably have is Bathurst 2004 and the next Bathurst 2007,” he said.

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He may be taking the Richards’ surname into its third generation of racing, but Coldstream’s Clay Richards is determined to make his own mark in the professional racing industry.

The son of five-time Bathurst winner Steven Richards and grandson of touring car legend Jim made his professional racing debut on February 26, 27 and 28, tackling mighty Mount Panorama as part of the Supercars season opener, the Bathurst 500.

The 20-year-old youngster took on the world-famous track as part of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia 86 Series, a “grassroots” support category for the 2021 Supercars Championship.

Speaking to the Star Mail prior to the race, Clay Richards described mixed feelings.

“I’ve never raced Bathurst before so it is very exciting, I’m also very nervous. There’s a little bit of pressure but not too much,” Clay said.

“A lot of people get caught out at Bathurst, you make one little mistake and it could be all over. If we could get through all sessions fairly unscathed then that’s a good weekend,” Clay said.

Clay said his goal for the weekend was to “just get through it, finish all the sessions and learn a bit as well”.

The Toyota Gazoo 86 Series is designed as an affordable entry-level series that provides the “perfect development environment” for drivers.

“It’s a grassroots series that lets young drivers like myself make their mark on Australian motorsport. Each race they invite professional racers like Supercar drivers to come on board and teach all us young guys about race craft and race with us on track. It’s a great chance to put your name out there,” Clay said.

All competitors drive a near identical Toyota 86, modified with a high performance race package that can have them out on the track for about $50,000 including the cost of the original car.

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Booting blood cancer

By Jed Lanyon

Eastern Ranges co-captain El Chaston will take part in the World’s Greatest Shave.

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Eastern Ranges Under 19 Girls co-captain El Chaston is pledging to shave her hair as part of the World’s Greatest Shave to help Aussie families fighting blood cancer.

The 19 year old said that while she loves her “luscious locks”, she loves helping people in need and has vowed to raise $4000 for the cause.

Chaston said she chose to donate to the World’s Greatest Shave as one of her high school friends had lost his mother to cancer while her friend and former teammate, now AFLW player, Mietta Kendall also participated in the cause during lockdown.

“That was a pretty confronting thing,” she said about her high school friends experience.

“He did the World’s Greatest Shave for his mum and I thought it was a really good charity. They do a lot of hard work with the emotional and physical support to not only the people who have cancer but the families around them and those who are most affected.

“I thought, why not? There’s no better time.

I’m always looking to get behind charities and organisations that help those who need it.”

In just a week the NAB League star raised over $2000, which is enough to aid future breakthroughs by funding a major blood cancer research project for one week.

Eastern Ranges head coach and former Collingwood premiership player Travis Cloke said it was “fantastic” to see one of his players making a difference.

“I love and encourage our girls to try new things off the field,” he said. “Obviously the World’s Greatest Shave is a great organisation and it’s a big commitment too for a female to shave her hair.

“I love it, she’s very open about how she’s going and wanting to improve our group with a lot of mindfulness. So i’m not blown away by

it. It’s just El, and I’m really proud of her as an individual and a person as part of our community here in the eastern suburbs.”

Chaston aims to one day play at the highest level in AFLW, while outside of footy she is studying Environmental Science at Deakin University. She described the type of player and leader she sees in herself.

“I’d like to think that I’m a team first player.

I love celebrating the little wins. I love getting on to those team goals and getting behind everyone and following the team’s values. Helping others achieve their goals, while trying to achieve my own.”

“I’ve always found myself in some sort of leadership position, because I always like to help out around and get behind everyone on and off the field. I think this is just something that is part of my nature.

Teammate Georgia Wilson shared her support for El’s fundraiser.

“It’s so great. She’s the most caring, supportive person I reckon I’ve ever met in my life.

She’s always up for a chat, always looking out for other people.”

Chaston urged those to donate what they can.

“Please donate, however big or small,” she said. “It’s a really good cause to get behind and if everyone donates just a little, at the end of the day it’ll tally up and we’ll be able to make a big difference.”

Chaston will be fundraising through 23 March. To donate to the World’s Greatest Shave Fundraiser go to Eastern Ranges’ Facebook or Instagram page, or visit: https://bit. ly/2Mu2qcA

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How long are you expected to live?

It’s good news for Kilsyth residents as they are found to be most likely to live the longest out of all Yarra Ranges suburbs according to new life expectancy data from Torrens University.

The study revealed that where you live in Australia can influence your life expectancy.

Kilsyth residents were found to live tol the ripe old age of 86, while it’s not so great news for residents in the Belgrave area (Yarra Ranges southwest) as their life expectancy sits a whopping 12 years lower at 74.

The suburb of Kilsyth, on the fringe of the Yarra Ranges, stands alone in being four years higher than the second ranked Yarra Ranges suburbs of The Basin, Boronia and Bayswater

which sit at 82 years of age.

The bulk of Yarra Ranges townships of Healesville, Yarra Glen, Lilydale, Coldstream, Wandin, Seville and Ferntree Gully residents all experience a life expectancy of 81.

The further along the Warburton Highway you travel from Lilydale, the life expectancy lowers slightly as Yarra Valley residents experience a mean age expectancy of 78 years.

Other fringe Yarra Ranges suburbs of Chirnside Park, Montrose and Mooroolbark can expect to live to 80, while Monbulk, Silvan and Mount Evelyn residents sit quite lower at an expected 76 years.

Across the state, Ashburton citizens ranked the highest with an age expectancy of 89, while

Melbourne residents sat at the low age of just 59, the lowest across Australian cities and the lowest region in Victoria.

Professor John Glover, from the Public Health Information Development Unit (PHIDU) at Torrens University, said various factors influenced residents’ lifespan.

“Variations in the median age at death between suburbs are impacted by many factors including socioeconomic disadvantage, as influenced by unemployment, education, housing and income,” he said.

“Events like road traffic accidents among young people lower the median age, and the location of residential aged care facilities raise the median age.”

Clay is part of Richards racing royalty From page 1 “Dad got me a go-kart when I was around 11 and we just went for a couple of test days.

It wasn’t until I was 14 that I started my first race at Gippsland Go-Kart Club and ever since then I’ve been hooked.”

Clay raced karts until he was 19 before stepping up to the single seater, open-wheel Formula Ford series – however, Covid-19 was quick to put the brakes on that. The weekend’s race marked the beginning of Clay’s first full racing season in a tin-top racecar.

While he admits his surname carries “some expectations”, he refuses to let the pressure get to him.

“I don’t really feel any pressure. I just go out on track and always do the best I can, that’s all I can do. People will have expectations no doubt but it doesn’t bother me at all,” he said.

His dad’s advice – “keep it off the walls, try not to crash the car”.

“I’ve learnt most of my racecraft from dad. He said the most important thing was to keep learning each session, if you can move forward from your starting position then that’s good,” Clay said.

When asked how it feels to step out of the hot-seat and instead cheer from the garage, dad Steven said he is comforted by the fact that Clay makes “good decisions when he is out on his own”.

“You always worry because anything can happen but he is making good decisions.

His first race at Phillip Island in the Formula Ford, it started to rain, and he had never driven in the wet before so I thought, ‘here we go’,” he laughed.

“You just feel really proud of the fact he’s doing it and has wanted to do it. There’s no

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Scam alert Yarra Ranges Eye Watch are urging local residents to be wary of scammers impersonating authorities including police and the Australian Tax Office (ATO).

Scammers will tell you that: Your ATO tax file number has been hacked Your ATO account has been involved in criminal activity They’re calling from your local police station To deposit money into an account over the phone To hand money over to ’authorities’ in person at a meet up point To verify your personal and banking information over the phone You can pay with online gift cards and other methods.

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Winery robberies Healesville’s No. 7 Restaurant and Urban Winery has been broken into and burgled twice in the past month.

Detective Senior Constable Leigh Kellet said a “lone male offender” broke into the winery in the early hours of Thursday 25 February.

The offender stole a safe containing $600.00.

The burglary happened just weeks after a previous burglary on February 5, where $300 was stolen from the safe.

Detective Senior Constable Kellet said it is believed both burglaries are believed to have been conducted by the same offender.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Lilydale Police on 9739 2300.

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Clay Richards. doubt he has lived and breathed it since he was born, so it was probably a bit premature to think he wasn’t going to go in that direction.

“There’s no doubt that if you grow up involved you naturally take things on, and I was the same, just because you’re around it all the time,” Steven said.

While Clay’s out tearing up the track this season, dad Steven will be busy communicating with his son through the radio, con-

veying messages from race-control and during breaks, he’ll be found throwing spanners to make sure the car is mechanically perfect.

“Now I’m so busy from the other side during the time his on track that you don’t really have time to think about it, there’s so much going on. I’m concentrating on communication or anything seen on TV that might help and if there are any issues with the car, I talk him through it and help us get to the end of the race,” Steven said.

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Four young males who allegedly stole a beer keg from the Yarra Glen Grand Hotel have been identified according to Yarra Glen Police.

The youths stole the keg approximately 1.15am on Sunday 21 February and headed north along Bell Street towards McKenzie Reserve.

Those responsible were identified thanks to the Yarra Glen community who contacted the police after seeking the public’s assistance.

Healesville resident Alma Mitchell recorded just 36.2mm of rainfall across eight days in February. Much lower than the 115.8mm of rainfall she recorded in February 2020 on 15 days of that month.

Meanwhile, Coldsteam received just 11.5ml of rain in February.

February 2021 was a lot drier than 2020 when Coldstream’s Peter Stuart recorded 94.5ml.

Peter’s records show 31.0ml fell in 2019 and 5.5ml in 2018.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with Annemarie Manders

ANNEMARIE MANDERS is the owner and founder of Warratina Lavender Farm at Wandin Yallock. This Q&A is part of an ongoing series highlighting small agri businesses in the Yarra Ranges.

Why did you start growing lavender?

Back in 1991, I planted out a small plot of lavender, on land which had once been a cherry orchard. I knew nothing about running a business initially. My first career was in medicine working as a theatre nurse, and my husband was a brewer for CUB. We had a love of fresh air, enjoyed meeting people and had loads of energy and enthusiasm.

How is lavender grown and harvested?

The is harvested annually between Nov-Jan, early morning, by hand, using a traditional sickle. The harvested bunches are then taken to the drying shed where they are hung to dry before being stripped on a machine. The stripped lavender is sifted three times to remove any unwanted leaves, sticks and dust.

Our dried lavender is used in cooking, as decoration, and in household and beauty products.

How did the business develop?

The farm began as a hobby, but soon people began coming up the driveway, asking what time we were open till – they wanted to come and see the lavender growing. And so, over the years the farm gradually expanded and now has over 10,000 lavender plants and is visited and much loved by tourists from around the world.

What steps did you take to expand the business?

In 1996 a retail and gift shop were added to the farm, but by 2001 the gift shop became too small. In 2002 the tea rooms were built, and the business made a natural shift to Agritourism. The tea rooms were very busy in the summer and on a must-see route with visitors from China, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Over recent

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years the business has embraced a retail and wholesale online shop.

As I got older, the strain of running the tea rooms became a challenge. The tea rooms have recently closed, and the building is now leased to a company producing wholesale confectionery.

How has Covid-19 affected your business?

During the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown the business was able to keep operating due to government support. Job keeper was a lifesaver. The closure of the farm and assistance allowed me to do some much needed catch up in the office and paddock.

Tell us about the Farm2 School program?

The farm has hosted five presentations through the duration of the program. Farms-

2Schools introduces students to farmers and agricultural industry workers from their local area, who share information about farming through a range of visual and practical activities. This project was delivered by the Port Phillip & Westernport CMA in partnership with AUSVEG VIC and is supported by the Victorian Government’s Working for Victoria initiative.

If you could choose one meal to have for dinner, what would it be?

Stir fried celery, carrot, bok choy and capsicum with pasta and cheese.

This Q&A was developed in conjunction with Agribusiness Yarra Valley. For more information, visit www.agribusiness-yarravalley.com or contact cab@agribusiness-yarravalley.com.

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Warburton Rail Trail The trail represents a great family ride as cyclists can choose where to jump on and off as the trail cuts through many townships across the valley. Take time to travel through vineyards, beautiful mountain scenery, farmlands and forests and enjoy the picturesque Yarra Valley.

Silvan Silvan features a variety of mountain bike trails for the more adventurous riders tucked away in the forests. Most of Silvan’s trails are described as intermediate and built on hard packed clay. Access to the trail network is from either the Silvan Reservoir car park, or slightly further away from the Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve or the Mount Evelyn Aqueduct Trail.

Healesville Queen’s Park features a roll play space bike track for younger riders as this specially-made track allows children to learn traffic skills. The path criss-crosses the grassy areas near the Queens Park Kindergarten and the Healesville Tennis Club. Just along Don Road, is a BMX dirt track for the older riders to ride the bumps and jumps.

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Stepping on centre court

By Jed Lanyon Wurundjeri woman and Healesville resident Chenile Chandler performed a moving rendition of ‘I am Woman’ alongside Debra Byrne and Angie Hart at the Australian Open Women’s Final.

The moment was especially significant, as part of the iconic song was sung in Woiwurrung language and broadcast live for the world to see.

Ms Chandler described the performance as “the most amazing experience” of her life.

“Performing with Debra Byrne and Angie Hart, it was truly an honour to share that stage with them as well as being able to celebrate my culture on that grand stage,” she said.

Ms Chandler admitted to feeling “a lot of pressure” leading up to her big moment on stage.

“My family can probably vouch for that, I was pretty quiet and kept to myself leading up to it, but it was all worth it to receive messages from cousins, sisters, aunties and uncles that said they just felt that immense pride in being able to share who we are.

“And who we are comes from our language, it was such an honour to represent that and show people who we are as Aboriginal people.”

Ms Chandler said she considers herself “lucky” to have witnessed the Australian Open Women’s Final live.

“We’re in a very difficult time at the moment and I think it’s great to have this sort of tournament to showcase for the people watching at home.

“I understand some people can’t come along, I was lucky to be there in person to watch a great game I love and look forward to each year.”

It was a busy week for Ms Chandler, who also helped launch the inaugural AFLW Indigenous Round with an Acknowledgement to Country on 23 February.

Senior Aboriginal Elder of the Wurundjeri People of Melbourne and surrounds Aunty Joy Murphy AO was selected as the 2021 AFLW Indigenous Round Honouree, celebrating her contribution to Australian Football. Ms Chandler, the granddaughter of Aunty Joy Murphy, accepted the honour on her behalf and said she owes a lot to be in the position she is in.

“Again, I am so honoured, I owe a lot of my career to her,” Ms Chandler said. “Especially being involved in culture and community, she was really that sort of role model in connecting me to Wurundjeri land and people.

“I said, what do you want me to say? I want to do you justice and it was just incredible to be a part of this round. We’ll be going to a game this weekend, but apart from that, it’s all been left to the players, and I’m so proud of those girls in leading the conversation in getting this Indigenous Round up and running.”

Despite Ms Chandler’s work, she said she still calls Healesville home.

“Yes, I’m still living at home in Healesville, it can be tough trekking around going to these gigs all the time, but it’s where I feel most comfortable and closest to my family and closest to culture, so I want to keep that going as long as I can.

“I owe a lot to my family, they are the biggest supporters in what I do and I owe that to them and I’m going to do whatever I can to showcase my culture in a respectful way in doing these gigs in saying, we are here, we are strong, we are going to keep this legacy going as Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander people.”

With negotiations toward treaty underway, Victorians will now have the chance to explore stories of pride in Victoria’s rich heritage of Aboriginal cultures, resilience and communities, and share pride in the state’s progress to treaty and truth and justice.

The Victorian Government has launched an online platform deadlyandproud.com. au, to share stories from Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians about why all Victorians can feel pride in the state’s rich Aboriginal heritage.

Victorians can learn more about the land on which these stories are told and the connection to country by exploring the interactive map of Victoria on the platform.

‘Deadly’ to Aboriginal people means strong, amazing and awesome, it’s been used in this campaign to describe the storytellers and advocates, and the stories they share.

Tony Briggs, Yorta Yorta and Wurundjeri man, Deadly and Proud campaign director, and renowned actor, writer, producer and performer, said “the platform gives all Victorians the opportunity to see why they can share in our pride as Aboriginal people.”

“Stories told through this campaign, highlight the resilience of our people to survive and thrive in Victoria, the unique practices of our cultures and our strong connection to country and community,” Mr Briggs said.

“All Victorians can and should be proud of what we have in Victoria. Our state’s history is shared, as is our future.”

Archie Roach, Gunditjmara and Bundjalung man, musician and Deadly and Proud storyteller, said the campaign provides an opportunity for open and meaningful dialogue with the wider Victorian public.

“Country is sacred, and we want all Victorians to understand why. The rich history of this land is something everyone can be

Gunditjmara and Bundjalung man Archie Roach. proud of, and a treaty is an integral step in that journey,” Mr Roach said.

“Treaty will allow us to sit down with non-Aboriginal Victorians and talk truth, about past wrongs and current struggles.”

“For me, being “deadly and proud” means being the best I can be. To be proud of who I am, of where I’ve been and what I’ve gone through to get to this place. To be proud of my people, my country and treaty.”

Deadly and Proud is the next iteration of the Victorian Government’s Deadly Questions campaign, which launched in June 2018.

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In recent weeks we have received many comments and much concern about attending our event.

The general uncertainty related to new arrivals and the risks of attending, even with the precautions and safeguards we must implement to meet the Victorian Government’s COVID Safe requirements for Tier 3 public events have provoked a lot of thought and discussion.

In the interest of community health and concern, we have decided to move Dogs Day Out to the 4th quarter of 2021.

On the positive side, as the rollout of COVID 19 vaccination has commenced, we should see a big difference over the next 5 months, in easing of infection and easing of restrictions.

We should see a better situation to conduct a relaxed event more in keeping with those of our past meetings. We will keep you informed as we monitor the situation.

In the meantime we value your continued support and look forwards to a relaxed and successful time together.

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Delve into 13,000 years of history PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN appear to us the most beautiful of all, is superior to the others by its genius, courage and activity.”

Then, in Dublin, the prehistoric creature became embroiled in the failed Irish rebellion of 1803. The mammoth’s sympathy towards the prosecuted revolutionaries is obvious, with the tone of its narrative turning increasingly tender and detailed.

However, it is the mammoth’s recollection of the plight of the mysterious O’Neill siblings that is most heart-rending. Through skilful storytelling, we are reminded how individual sufferings can seem so minuscule against the backdrop of epic-scale conflicts between nations and even civilisations.

Here the mammoth – or perhaps the Belfast-born author – quotes the O’Neills: “The Irish condition is a dichotomy of restlessness and fidelity. You’ll always love the aul country, and yet you’ll always hate it a wee bit too. You want to be home, but you want to leave. We Irish are natural explorers, yet we carry our nationhood with us.”

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Excavation and removal of the damaged road surface Strengthening under the road layers Laying new asphalt

Three other landslip sites nearby – along Acheron Way and Donna Buang Road in Warburton, and East Warburton – have been assessed by geotechnical experts and detailed designs are currently underway for the repair of these roads. Works will commence after the completion of designs later this year.

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School students across Victoria made their return to school following summer holidays, while 2021’s preps got their first taste of primary school life. Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy conducted a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony for Badger Creek Primary School students and staff.

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Back to school!

School students across Victoria made their return to school following summer holidays, while 2021’s preps got their first taste of primary school life. Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy

A worthy brand

By Jed Lanyon It’s February, but Santa Claus’ gifts keep on coming for several charity organisations who benefited from a partnership between Saint Nick and Seville’s Branded Burger Bar. The burger bar came to the rescue when they partnered with Santa, who had seen his role replaced at Chirnside Park Shopping

Centre in the lead up to Christmas. Many locals far and wide were able to keep up their Christmas tradition in getting a family photo with ‘The Real Santa’ who they had grown to love.

The unlikely tandem tallied upwards of $30,000 from their family Christmas photos and then selected four charities to each receive

$8400 to help make the lives of children better.

The four recipients of the funds included: Backpacks 4 Vic Kids, A Better Life For Foster Kids, HeartKids and Chum Creek’s Good Life Farm. The organisations shared how the funds had already been put to good use.

Backpacks 4 Vic Kids CEO and founder Sally Beard told Star Mail the donation came as a “delightful surprise”.

“We’re very, very grateful on behalf of the children, whose lives that it will impact,” she said. “We have absolutely put that money to good use.”

Ms Beard shared that the $8400 donation from Branded is aiding 112 children in need with care packs filled with toiletries, spare changes of clothes, a toy and more.

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Find out more Visit vicroads.vic.gov.au and search “Repairing landslips on Woods Point Road, Reefton”.

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During works, one traffic lane will remain open with traffic controllers on-site to manage traffic flow in both directions.

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Crews will be working on weekdays; Monday to Friday between 7.00am and 6.00pm. Some weekend work may be required.

A similar dichotomy is observed as the mammoth and its fellow fossils conclude their conversations: Although the lives of humans are replete with tragedy, humour is all we have to get us through the hard times.

Thus we have Mammoth, a fascinating book that is at once hilarious and heartbreaking, spirited and somber, witty and warm.

Chris Flynn’s Mammoth was published by University of Queensland Press in 2020. You can find a digital or print copy of the book in your local library

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Repair works at Woods Point Road are expected to begin in early March 2021 and be complete by late March 2021.

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While 2017’s Happy Death Day was essentially Groundhog Day as a horrorcomedy, Boss Level is Groundhog Day in action movie form, and shares its ancestor’s heart and strong character development. Trapped in a time-loop, retired Special Forces soldier Roy Pulver (Frank Grillo) keeps reliving the same day only to be murdered by a group of assassins, and is determined to find out why.

Roy’s foreknowledge and wry commentary result in plenty of brutal physical comedy, and as Roy’s present keeps resetting, he steadily matures and comes to terms with his past. Roy’s interactions with his estranged son Joe (Rio Grillo) provide a tender, moving contrast to the bombast and bravado of the rest of the film. The plot does a superb job of balancing empowerment and helplessness: with effectively infinite retries, Roy can triumph over any challenge, but still feels overwhelmed by his inescapable ordeal and the growing mystery surrounding the loop.

The abundant action sequences are tense, well-composed and easy to follow, and the film is full of fun stylised characters. The plot is extremely airtight, with no loose plot-threads, and this is the second time travel film of 2021, after Synchronic, to end on a perfectly-judged ambiguous note. Boss Level is a thrilling, deeply-affecting and very funny sci-fi action film.

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Mammoth, by Chris Flynn, is a humorous and honest critique of human history from the perspective of a 13,354-year-old mammoth.

While waiting to be sold at a natural history auction in Manhattan, the mammoth shares its story with a range of fellow fossils, including a tarbosaurus, a palaeo penguin, and a pterodactyl. Also present is the severed hand of a mummified Egyptian pharaoh.

The mammoth recalls how it died while leading its herd in fighting against bipeds.

“What a boon man is to the world, helpfully clearing away its original inhabitants to make room for their grubby dwellings and mewling spawn. You really have to hand it to them – they’ve taken a pristine wilderness that spanned the globe and brought it to heel with their concrete and firearms and technologies.”

The mammoth’s journey in our modern world began in 1801 when its bones were dug up. In New York, it noticed the desire of leaders such as Thomas Jefferson for America to appear bigger and better than everyone else.

“Nothing compares to this nation’s willingness to promote patently false notions about itself in order to create a myth of American potency. Politics in this country has at its core an overcompensation for feelings of inadequacy.”

In Paris, the mammoth eavesdropped on some leading European scientists proposing the “theory of scientific racism” that became entrenched in Western society for many years to come.

Quoting the renowned French naturalist Georges Cuvier: “The white race, with oval face, straight hair and nose, to which the civilised people of Europe belong, and which

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A bridge of many thanks

By Jed Lanyon Lilydale’s Bridge Builders Youth Organisation held a partners dinner to say thank you to many local individuals and businesses who have shown support on their journey, in some cases dating back a decade.

Bridge Builder executive officer Beck Mitchell said it was a “pretty special night” as donors got to meet the volunteers of Bridge Builders, who were able to give thanks for their support.

“It’s the first time in our organisation’s history where every type of supporter for us is in the same room, whether they be volunteers, sponsors, donors,” she said. “Our supporters got to see where their money is going and the faces of the people who are on the ground.

And then our team were able to see the huge amount of support from the people in the background.”

Bridge Builders honoured those who had provided tremendous support over the years with an honour board featuring their names.

Ms Mitchell said community contributions over the last decade tallied $487,000.

Ms Mitchell said it was a night to put a spotlight on those who had otherwise been silent in their bid to help Bridge Builders, including the organisation’s biggest supporter over the last decade in Leanne De Bortoli.

“She’s often giving out of her personal purse and she’s always supporting our girls retreat and she’s often used her maiden name on the paperwork.”

Another supporter, Linda Furneaux, started donating because her son needed support and was a participant in the Bridge Builders program.

“She’s the kind of lady who likes to give silently and doesn’t want the bells and whistles attached, but wants to support us because of her personal experience.

“We’re always trying to give honour where honour is due and that’s what the night was all about ... We were all excited to see her face and shake her hand.”

Another long-term contributor was Wendy Scott, who has made over a thousand jars of jams, chutneys and sauces to sell to residents of Lilydale’s Tudor Village, who are always hap-

Bridge Builders supporters, volunteers and staff joined for the partners event. py to support the worthy cause.

Ms Scott has a personal connection to Bridge Builders as her grandchildren went through the program.

“I’ve always had an interest in education and children,” said Ms Scott, who worked in primary, secondary and tertiary education or over 40 years. “I felt Bridge Builders was probably my cup of tea in more ways than one.”

She described the partners event as “a happy night”.

“It was a bit embarrassing when they announced what I had done, the young people went woo! It was lovely because they don’t know me and I felt really honoured and it was lovely to have the recognition.”

Ms Scott helped raise about $8500 over four years, including one generous, but anony-

mous, donor who contributed $50 a week to the cause for quite some time.

But it’s not just the monetary donations that were recognised and tallied.

“Some people give in kind, but we still count that as a contribution as a dollar figure,” Ms Mitchell said. “We see that as an equal contribution as it’s something we may have had to pay for anyway.”

An example would be David Baxter, who helps service Bridge Builders’s photocopier, one that he had provided over ten years ago.

“It’s just the small things, you run out of ink and we just call him up and he turns up the next day to swap it over, no questions asked.

It’s just taken care of.”

“It’s such an odd thing but just one of those small things that because of his skillset and time availability, it’s community funding we

10 year members were recognised on the Bridge Builders honour board. don’t have to spend on office admin costs.

Some people might not think of it as a valuable resource, but to us it’s gold.”

Students embrace pedal power and ride to school Over 350,000 students across Australia are set to ride, scoot, skate or walk to school on Bicycle Network’s National Ride2School Day on Friday 19 March 2021.

National Ride2School Day is Australia’s biggest bike riding party and the peak of the Ride2School program which works to help children get their 60 minutes of daily exercise by riding a bike to school.

For Millwarra Primary School, it’s an annual tradition as students swap out their usual car trip or bus ride and put on a helmet and cycle to school.

“It’s great for the fitness of the students and it is a part of our curriculum, we run bike education programs at school. So it all fits in with what we teach the children and they just love bike riding,” said teacher Jill Cooper.

She said the event serves as practice for the schools three day bike riding camp at the end of the year.

Bicycle Network General Manager of Public Affairs Anthea Hargreaves said that National Ride2School Day is a great time to start going to school the healthy way.

“National Ride2School Day is a fun way for students and parents to experience the joy of riding a bike. There’s no better time to make riding to school part of your routine,” said Ms Hargreaves.

“Riding to school is free and fun and can also help students perform better in the classroom. Studies have shown students arrive at school energised, alert and more ready to learn.”

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Bailey ready to ride to school on the 19th of March. kids have been doing more walking or bike riding during coronavirus than they did in January and February this year.

“If you got a new bike or dusted off your old one during 2020, it will love to get a ride on National Ride2School Day”.

National Ride2School Day is a free event open to all primary and secondary schools in Australia. Schools that register for the day receive a resources pack including posters, promotional material, stickers and a count sheet to tally the number of students who

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ride to school.

“National Ride2School Day is a great introduction to the wider program and can be the catalyst to creating a school of healthy, active students,” added Ms Hargreaves.

“Ride2School helps break down the barriers to active travel, with schools in the program reporting more than double the national average of students who ride, walk, scoot and skate to school.”

Students won’t just be doing it for themselves, with many schools also fundraising

Aliyah tending to her bike. for World Bicycle Relief to send specially designed Buffalo Bicycles to villages in Africa.

Buffalo Bicycles give children in developing countries a way of getting to school safely and quickly. Without access to bikes many children miss out on an education or can be put in risky situations by riding to school.

National Ride2School Day is part of Bicycle Network’s Ride2School program which has been running nationally since 2006. Registrations are now open at ride2school.com. au.

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Hiking for a new plaque

By Taylah Eastwell Over 50 joeys, cubs and scouts from the 1st Croydon Hills Scout Group recently embarked on a hike to raise money to replace the Mafeking Plaque that was stolen from Lilydale’s Melba Park last year.

The 120-year-old plaque was a commemoration of the Boer War siege and was bolted to the iron-guard surrounding the Mafeking Tree in Melba Park. The theft of the plaque sparked outcry from historians and the local community after a passer-by noticed it missing in September last year.

The plaque was the oldest war memorial plaque in the Yarra Ranges, leaving the Lilydale RSL and historians saddened and appalled by the senseless damage to the old and most sacred war memorial in our region and one of the oldest in Victoria.

The Mafeking Tree was planted in Lilydale in 1900 to commemorate the relief of Mafeking, South Africa. The defence at Mafeking was overseen by Lord Baden Powell, who, following this campaign, wrote ‘Scouting for Boys’ which started the world scout movement.

Cub Leader at the 1st Croydon Hills Scout Group, Ben Gillson said the joeys, cubs and scouts embarked on the hike in celebration of Lord Baden Powell’s birthday, which is marked by scouts all over the world as ‘Founders Day’, on February 22.

The group hiked from Lilydale Lake to Melba Park on Tuesday 23 February and were greeted by President of Lilydale and District Historical Society Sue Thompson and Yarra Ranges Council arborist Nick Magree upon arrival at the park.

Ms Thompson spoke to the fascinated group about the history of the Boer War, before handing over to Mr Magree who explained the history of the tree.

“Your contribution to help recreate the plaque that was stolen is really important to

First Croydon Hills Scout Group with Lilydale & District Historical Society President Sue Thompson and Yarra Ranges Council arborist Nick Magree under the Mafeking tree. help tell the story and we thank you for becoming a part of that history now,” Mr Magree told the group.

The scout group raised over $280, bringing tears to Ms Thompson’s eyes as she was presented with the funds at the conclusion of the

hike on Tuesday 23 February.

“I’m overcome. Most kids don’t care about heritage, and for them to turn up and do this is just wonderful. They are our historians of the future, they are the people who are going to look after our history when we are gone,”

Ms Thompson said.

The remainder of funds for the plaque will be met by Yarra Ranges Council, with the new plaque set to be embedded into a large rock in order to keep it safe and ensure it remains at Melba Park.

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Harvesting the sunlight

Healesville CoRE member Ron Roberts watches first load of PV panels being loaded onto roof of RJCC now, the installation is happening. Finally, after a lot of work from Healesville CoRE volunteers, with significant financial, professional and technical support from Yarra Ranges Council, the solar panels, the inverter and the monitoring system are all being installed.

There is a great sense of satisfaction and relief that we have finally achieved our goal.”

Funding for the project was obtained through the Federal Government, who enabled Healesville CoRE to apply for $20,000 for the RJCC in addition to $70,000 for other projects, which will soon be started in Healesville.

Healesville CoRE was quite creative in structuring this $90,000 finance. To leverage this funding and to enable it to go much further, the group has developed an interest-free

Fruit fly concerns as more detections uncovered Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) has now been detected across five Yarra Ranges townships as council again urges vigilance when it comes to stopping the spread of the fly.

The fruit fly has again been detected in Silvan, Hoddles Creek, Mount Evelyn and in Badger Creek. Council say they were notified of the Silvan detection in early January and the Badger Creek detection in early February, while flies were detected in Mount Evelyn and Hoddles Creek (and nearby Kinglake) in mid-February.

QFF was also detected in the Yarra Valley in February 2018, in January 2019 and March 2020. Containment and eradication treatments were then put in place by private landowners.

Residents in the immediate surrounding area were notified in writing and provided with information on how to prevent the pest spreading.

The QFF is active in the fruiting sea-

son, though populations increase in spring when temperatures rise above 16 degrees.

They can remain active in autumn and winter in warmer weather.

Fruit flies attack a wide range of fruit and vegetables including tomatoes, stone fruit, citrus, cherries, berries and grapes.

Council and Agribusiness Yarra Valley say they will work with the landowners to contain and eradicate any QFF. Here are some tips to contain and eradicate QFF: follow good garden hygiene such as picking fruit and vegetables as they ripen dispose of unwanted fruit and scraps carefully regularly monitor for fruit fly presence in your garden protect trees, plants and produce through netting, gazebos and bags use bait, traps and insecticide control.

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‘Revolving Fund’, which means that RJCC will repay the funds over 7-8 years from the estimated annual savings on their electricity bill of around $4,000, with the RJCC being cash positive on their first electricity bill, once the system starts producing. At the end of the payback period, they will have a further 20 to 25 years of free solar electricity.

Together with the other two projects currently being developed, Healesville CoRE will have $90,000 in this fund to redistribute.

As the interest-free funds are repaid from these savings, Healesville CoRE will then reallocate the funds to another community solar energy project, so the funds keep recycling in the community in perpetuity.

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tor said there is much interest and excitement from staff and children around the RJCC with the solar system being installed.

“Robyn Jane Children’s Centre is very excited about the installation of solar at our centre.

The joint partnership with Healesville CoRE and the Yarra Ranges Council has brought this project to fruition. We look forward to learning more about how solar will benefit our centre and the wider community, as well as incorporating this information into our children’s learning,“ Ms Copp said.

Healesville CoRE has made a point of working very closely with Council to achieve its aims over the past four years of its existence, including with this project.

Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Fiona McAllister said, “Council is very supportive of the work that Healesville CoRE is doing - such a great example of community-led change that will have a positive impact on all our futures.

Installing rooftop solar systems on local community buildings will benefit the community members operating these facilities greatly. A great initiative that will lower costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the process.”

Healesville CoRE has also been running free renewable energy community events over the past four years, funded by grants from Yarra Ranges Council, and these are continuing in 2021 with their first event on ‘Switching to Solar’ on 2 March, 2021.

The three expert speakers will inform the community about all things solar, and members of the community can find out more by going to www.healesvillecore.org.au where there is a lot of information on the group’s activities, including their quality community offerings of solar panels and batteries with Council’s Solar Savers’ project, and solar hot water heat pumps, at discounted prices.

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The children at the Robyn Jane Children’s Centre (RJCC) in Healesville will soon be learning how their building is ‘harvesting the sun’ to produce 50 per cent of the electricity they use.

And in the process the centre and the parents will be saving an estimated $149,000 on electricity bills, while reducing greenhouse gas production, by an estimated 621 tonnes, over 25 years (depending on solar production, electricity price rises and how much electricity is consumed).

This significant financial saving will be retained in Healesville to be used by the RJCC instead of the money going to a retail energy company.

“What a fantastic outcome for the RJCC, for the Healesville parents and children who use it, for the Healesville community, for the environment and for Healesville CoRE,” said Jeff Barlow, President of Healesville CoRE. The first of the 56 solar panels for their brand-new solar electricity system were lifted onto the RJCC rooftop in the darkness of the early morning on Tuesday 2 February, with Mr Barlow and some committee members and volunteers watching excitedly from the sidelines.

Healesville Community Renewable Energy Inc (Healesville CoRE) is a not-for-profit community group run by volunteers whose intention is to transition Healesville to a renewable energy town by 2027.

The group has been working on getting solar panels for the RJCC for over two years.

“We are so excited about this moment,“ Mr Barlow said. “We have been working for over two years to get a solar system installed on the RJCC - discussions, developing ideas and plans, collaboration with council, upgrading the electrical infrastructure, sourcing finance, developing contracts and much more. And

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 8 MARCH

Celebrating local women In the Yarra Ranges today, we reap the benefits of the women before us - from artists and activists to sport stars, these inspiring women have made a difference to our community. The Yarra Ranges Regional Museum is celebrating some of these local champions and agents of change in an exhibition called Trailblazers: Women of the Yarra Ranges.

Trailblazers: Women of the Yarra Ranges, tells the remarkable stories of women, their achievements and their lasting impacts on the region and beyond. From Edna Walling and Dame Nellie Melba to Mandy Nicholson and Rebecca Barnard, learn how these women have shaped our culture and community in the past, present and future.

The exhibition has been locally produced and will feature the work of local writer and researcher Lindy Schneider, designer Lisa Cain and artist Cat MacInnes.

A series of programs will be released in line with the exhibition, including curator talks, seminars with artists, writers, historians, singers and songwriters. The April school holiday program will feature workshops with local

Warburton locals Lindy Schneider and Suyin Chan.

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makers and performers - some of whom are represented in the exhibition.

Other women to be celebrated in the exhibition include Aunty Dot Peters, Suyin Chan, Heather Ellis, Emerson Woods, Lesley Porter, Brooke Wandin and many more.

Nominate your own trailblazer online through My Local Trailblazer. Submit stories

with pictures, poems, and videos of a member of the Yarra Ranges community that is a trailblazer to you. An online poll will see the winning entry receive a portrait of that person made by artist Cat MacInnes.

The exhibition will be running from Saturday 6 March until Sunday 25 July. Entry is free and no bookings are required.

Dame Nellie Melba.

Listen to your body’s story Yarra Ranges women are invited to participate in The My Body’s Story project with a free taster event on International Women’s Day. Project coordinator and body image consultant Louise Wigg said, “Our body-centred culture can objectify and judge bodies. Simultaneously we have well-intentioned but often stigmatising messages about the risks of weight gain. This can leave many people feeling confused and distressed about weight issues”.

She said growing evidence supports the view that a focus on weight and weight loss can lead to stigma, poor body image or body shaming, unhealthy dieting, eating disorders and/or weight gain. Weight stigma and poor body image can lead to a range of mental health issues and eating disorders.

Conversely when women are supported to listen to, connect with and celebrate their body’s story with acceptance and compassion, this can build self confidence and improve physical and mental health and wellbeing, which in turn creates healthier families and communities.

Ms Wigg is teaming up with body empowerment yoga teacher, Cat McKay, photographer, Suzanne Phoenix, This Girl Can Ambassador and fitness instructor, Natasha Korbut, and dietitian Carla Johnson to find and select a diverse range of local women who might be interested in participating in the project.

“Cat and I are really excited about our My Body’s Story project,” Ms Wigg said.

“In many ways our weight-centred, objectifying culture forces us to disconnect from our bodies and, as a result, most of us stopped listening to our body’s wisdom long ago.

“We see this project as a great opportunity for women to reconnect with and celebrate the journey they have shared with their amazing, unique bodies.“

The women will be led through a process of reconnecting with their bodies and trusting their body’s wisdom, preparing them to feel comfortable with sharing their body stories and being photographed.

Women from diverse backgrounds are invited to participate, including Indigenous women, women with a disability and the LGBTQIA+ community.

While the project celebrates body diversity, bigger bodied women will be specifically invited share their stories. This project aims to promote diversity and inclusivity and is open to all Yarra Ranges women who are over 18.

A project introduction and workshop taster will run on International Women’s Day, Monday 8 March, followed by an online information session later in March. A ‘Body of Empowerment’ workshop will be held in early May to coincide with International No Diet Day and the final exhibition will be held at Warburton Arts Centre and/or online in early September to coincide with Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week. “‘It is such an honour to be part of this important community project,” Ms Phoenix said. “Photography has the power to change people, communities and lives. I believe this project will do all those things.”

“Everybody deserves respect and to feel safe,” Ms Korbut said. “My Body’s Story Project provides a platform for women to connect, explore and then share the miraculousness of their body.“ My Body’s Story is a project auspiced by Eating Disorders Victoria and funded by Yarra Ranges Council through the Arts and Heritage Grant scheme.

This project is an incredible opportunity for Yarra Ranges women. To find out more or to register your interest in participating go to http://www.bodyofwellbeing.com.au/ my-bodys-story/ or contact: Louise Wigg 0407 838 961 louise@bodyofwellbeing.com. au

This Girl Can Ambassador and fitness instructor, Natasha Korbut.

Documentary honours ‘brazen hussies’ who led change Celebrate International Women’s Day with the free screening of the documentary, Brazen Hussies, followed by an inspiring panel discussion.

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Following the documentary, Yarra Ranges Council is thrilled to present a line-up of acclaimed critical thinkers, thought-provokers and opinion writers who will speak briefly and field questions from the audience.

The panellists will speak about gender equality, the privileged position of white feminism and challenging the status quo, in line with the 2021 International Women’s Day theme, Choose to Challenge.

Panellists include: Feminist writer, organiser and advocate, Karen Pickering.

Co-author (with Jane Bennett) of About Bloody Time: The Menstrual Revolution We Have to Have, Pickering is the cofounder and

director of Girls On Film Festival, and the creator and host of long-running salon, Cherchez la Femme, which is returning as a podcast in 2021.

Brazen Hussies Producer, Andrea Foxworthy.

Andrea produced On Her Shoulders (2011) to commemorate the centenary of International Women’s Day. On Her Shoulders was nominated for an ATOM Award (Best Short Documentary), won ‘Best Short’ at the 2011 La Mirada Film Festival, screened at Revelation Perth International Film Festival, and was broadcast on ABC TV. Arrernte woman, opinion writer, trade unionist and public speaker, Celeste Liddle.

Aside from her popular blog, Rantings of an Aboriginal Feminist, Celeste has written for a

number of publications, including Daily Life, The Guardian, New Matilda, Tracker Magazine, Eureka Street and others, and she has contributed chapters to anthologies such as Pan Macmillan’s Mothers and Others.

The events will take place at The Memo, Healesville on Tuesday 9 March 7pm-9pm and at the Arts Centre, Warburton on Friday 12 March 7pm-9pm.

Can’t make it to the event? Book your ticket and then tune into the live stream from the comfort of your living room. Watch the screening then listen to the stimulating discussion at the question and answer panel afterward.

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‘Get your Pomme on!’

The Napoleone Cider Orchard Bar is hosting a day long garden party for Australian Cider Day, a national event championing craft cider produced from 100% Australian grown fruit.

“It’s harvest time in the Yarra Valley and traditionally a time of celebration – we want people to come and join the party. Taste something new, listen to some live music and revel in the harvest,” Sales Manager Cameron Gordon said.

From 10am until last light on Saturday 13 March (peak harvest season) the team will be celebrating with food trucks, live music and specialty ciders.

Napoleone’s cider team has crafted a pear cider for the festival - 100% Beurre Boscs, natural fermentation, aged in American oak -affectionately named Ap-pear-lachian, after the mountain range famous for American oak forests.

The team has secured a limited number of highly coveted Johnny Ripe apple pies (if you know, you know) from the Mornington Peninsula, which will be available from 10am until sold out and from 12pm they’ll be joined by food truck hero Jenny Chen of Ghost Kitchen, serving up Taiwanese street food from 12 until late.

French Gypsy Jazz band Hot Club Swing will be letting loose from 12 until 3pm and Palm Tree Paddy from Ports of Paradise fame will be spinning tunes of exotica, bossa nova and calypso from 4 until 7pm.

The team is excited to be part of Australian Cider Day and supporting the new 100% Australian grown trust mark.

Launched by Cider Australia in 2019, it’s designed to help consumers identify and buy cider made from locally grown fruit.

“It’s a great time to be in craft cider, there’s

Caitrin invites cider lovers to join the fun of Australian Cider Day. a shift happening. People who might not have tried cider since their youth are realising there’s a whole world of cider makers out there creating really clever, nuanced products - nothing

like the sweet strawberry and lime things they had 10-15 years ago,” Cameron added.

A door prize is on offer for attendees too.

The crew will host the winner and up to ten

people for an exclusive party in the orchard, valued at $500. Full details and event registration via https://napoleone.com.au/australian-cider-day-festival-2021/

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The Biosafety team.

Managing Director of Biosafety Brett Cole ready to decontaminate the UK factory.

Vaccine clean up experts

By Taylah Eastwell A Ferntree Gully business is playing an integral role in the worldwide roll-out of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine, having recently been chosen to decontaminate a UK warehouse to allow more doses of the vaccine to be manufactured at the site.

The local decontamination company, Biosafety, recently sent two employees to the UK to complete the decontamination process, including Managing Director Brett Cole.

Having returned from the UK on Sunday night, Mr Cole said “the project was a big project to be involved in”.

“So for a local Ferntree Gully business we do alright,” he said humbly.

Biosafety Operations Manager Michael Francis described the business as a “high

containment decontamination company”.

“We offer a chlorine dioxide decontamination that is of a really high level. We are the only company in Australia licensed to do that, and one of a very small number of companies around the world that can do it,” Mr Francis explained.

“Because of who we are and what we do, our owner Brett Cole is widely regarded as one of the most knowledgeable people on the planet in decontaminating large spaces and was identified as the person that needed to be there to oversee the project to make sure it is done correctly,” he said.

Biosafety’s work typically involves decontaminating large “ultra clean environments” and controlled spaces, including laboratories, pharmaceutical companies and hospitals, but this UK job is the company’s largest decon-

tamination job to date.

“A vast three-storey manufacturing facility is being completely sealed up and pumped full of chlorine dioxide gas to kill any little bugs so that it is a completely sterile, clean environment for Pfizer to complete the vaccine in,” Mr Francis explained.

Mr Francis said the UK job required around 290 cylinders of gas.

“As a comparison, we did a job in Bayswater where we used 72 large bottles. That was considered a very large job. So in the scope of what’s happening in the UK, this is huge, it’s a vast job,” he said.

“Imagine a building being wrapped up in plastic. It has to be humidified to over 65 degrees, then gassed, and then all the gas is sucked out. The entire process takes around three days.

According to Mr Francis, Biosafety had been in consultation with the hygiene and decontamination companies for “almost 12 months”, but the complexities of Covid-19 and the extreme scale of the project meant it couldn’t happen overnight.

“It wasn’t as simple as just turning around and saying everyone jump on a plane. Australia has its own rules in regards to overseas travel and the UK risk is quite huge so we had to pull all those things together,” Mr Francis said.

Mr Francis said it is great for a local company to be recognised as a world leader.

“We are just a tiny little company out the back of Ferntree Gully with a handful of employees but in many ways we are leading the world in what we do, which is a really great thing,” he said.

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Farewell to Nellie Melba This is a significant month and year in the life of Australia’s first colonial born international star Dame Nellie Melba.

Melba was born on May 19, 1861 - 160 years ago. Her death occurred on February 23, 1931 90 years ago.

During her illness in Sydney days prior to her death, the press from around the world reported on it in depth.

Her death took over the front pages of the newspapers both here and overseas. Melba was a superstar, loved by everyone, young, old, rich and poor.

Melba passed away in Sydney but wanted to be buried at Lilydale Cemetery. Her coffin was put in a special train carriage in Sydney and changed trains at Albury. The train was running several hours late when it arrived in Melbourne as it had to stop at every station along the route as people wanted to place their own flowers and pay their respects to the great lady.

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Lilydale and District Historical Society president At Scots Church, the church built by her father David Mitchell, Melba’s coffin laid in state and thousands of mourners slowly walked past.

The funeral service was held on February 26 at 1pm and afterwards the cortege drove slowly to Lilydale. Whitehorse Road and Maroondah Highway were lined with people, heads bowed.

There was no sound at all. The traffic was stopped and the only sound Melba’s family

heard was the sound of the rubber tyres on the road.

At Lilydale, a horse drawn gun carriage waited. Melba’s coffin was transferred to the gun carriage and escorted by troopers and scouts and led by the workers of Cave Hill, Melba journeyed to her final resting place. Even today, our society is contacted by people from around the

world wanting information on Melba or to visit her grave to pay their respects.

Never before or since, has the world media given so much coverage to our town Lilydale.

Every article, many photographs featured and recorded Melba’s arrival and departure from our Main Street near the Lilydale Band Rotunda and war memorial. Several years ago our society created the only website in the world dedicated to Dame Nellie Melba. We have just completed our third upgrade of the site just in time for these special dates in the life of Australia’s greatest international artist.

The site is: www.nelliemelbamuseum.com. au Melba was an international opera star but she was first and foremost a proud, down-toearth Australian. As she wrote in her biography: “If you wish to understand me at all ... you must understand first and foremost, that I am Australian.”

LETTERS Consultation continues I write with regard to Mr Smallman’s letter to the editor (Carpark Concerns,Mail 23 February), and thank him for the invitation to respond.

There have been many consultations and discussions that have taken place over the past few years regarding the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination. Opportunities will continue to be available for the community to provide feedback on this project, with another round of consultation for the Environment Effects Statement due to begin in just a few weeks.

It’s important to note that information about this project has been readily available to our community, particularly through the rideyarraranges website. This site was established as a ‘one stop shop’ for information related to the project, as well as the Yarra Valley Trail, and has been updated regularly as the project has progressed.

Through feedback we have received so far, we are well aware of concerns around traffic and infrastructure. While traffic assessments have found our existing road network will be able to accommodate future traffic forecasts, other studies have identified opportunities for carparking at a number of locations, including the Warburton Golf Club, to help reduce congestion.

The notion of ‘collusion’ as mentioned in Mr Smallman’s letter is unfortunately misinformed – the golf course has been discussed as a potential site for carparking for some time, with information included as part of ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ on the rideyarraranges site, and in other information.

Council has been negotiating with the Warburton Golf Club Committee for the past two years on this matter. We have appreciated the club’s support for the mountain bike project and are committed to continuing those

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Work together for roos The battle to save the kangaroos trapped in the Kinley development site has become deeply complex with two distinct teams vying to relocate the mob.

The original team is Save the Kinley Kangas (STKK), a community-lead volunteer organisation assisted by Andy Meddick MP who fought to prevent the scheduled cull. We assembled a team of highly qualified veterinarians and wildlife experts to create a professional, proven best-practice relocation protocol that was submitted collaboratively with the developers.

After months of immense pro-bono effort, the STKK proposal had reached the final stage of ethics approval when the developers inexplica-

bly ceased contact, leaving our experts feeling exploited and disrespected.

The developer then submitted an alternative, what I will call ‘Proposal B’, containing research methodology so concerning that our experts believe it will kill many of the kangaroos through stress myopathy. If this occurs, it will further entrench the State Government’s outdated resistance to translocating kangaroos. The STKK experts know how to safely translocate kangaroos from extensive experience, there is no need to use the mob for risky experimental research.

The STKK team secured the ideal relocation site at a wildlife shelter bordering the Kinglake National Park. This shelter refused access to Proposal B as they share our concerns about the team’s methodology, meaning Proposal B must now seek an alternative site.

We are disappointed that the developer is accusing STKK of spreading misinformation when we have repeatedly, and fruitlessly, been seeking open communication. This includes inviting them to our community meeting and sending a formal request for collaboration to the managing executives.

As a community we have been unfairly excluded from the process and have done our best with the information we have. Despite our exhaustion and distress at this convoluted situation, the community is still conducting online activism and vigils with STKK, demonstrating our commitment to a safe forever home for the mob.

Whilst Proposal B has academic credentials, they do not share the STKK team’s extensive practical and logistical expertise in low-stress macropod relocation, our connection with the proposed release site or our community support. STKK remains willing to work collaboratively and we suggest there can be a role for both teams. The road has been rocky, but we can still start afresh and combine our strengths to achieve a wonderful outcome for the community, the developer and, most im-

portantly, our beloved kangaroos!

Alyssa Wormald, Save the Kinley Kangas

Wildlife act review It was devastating to hear of the inhumane and unlawful killing of two sulphur crested cockatoos in our local community near Wandin recently. It is understood that the killer cruelly shot these birds with a bow and arrow and left them to die with the arrows sticking out of them. They were found dead two days later, presumably having suffered immensely.

The community is grateful to those who reported this, and to local authorities who went into action promptly.

This dreadful and cruel act highlights the need to reform the Victorian Wildlife Act. Even if the killer is found the Wildlife Act will not allow them to be punished in line with community expectation. This was demonstrated recently when a farmer was not prosecuted under the Wildlife Act despite ordering the unlawful killing of 406 wedge tailed eagles.

The penalties available under the Wildlife Act do not reflect community expectations and it must be amended to introduce penalties that recognise the level of horror the community feels towards this type of senseless cruelty.

While the Government has announced a review into the Wildlife Act, so far the consultation has been narrow. Consultation must be broadened to include all affected stakeholders, including industry groups and animal welfare organisations to produce a clear and modern framework that includes appropriate penalties that reflect community expectations and provide for a strong disincentive to hurting or killing wildlife, and combines current science with the practical difficulties of dealing with wildlife across Victoria.

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productive conversations, working together to find a solution to carparking that has both the club’s and the community’s best interests at heart.

We know there are people in the community who have concerns regarding the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination. We also know there are a lot of people excited by this project: business owners that see the opportunities to leverage off nature-based tourism; residents with families who want more recreational and employment opportunities for their children; bike riders who love not just the thrill of riding through a forest, but the solace and opportunity it brings to immerse themselves in nature – all in a place that is, unarguably, one of the most beautiful destinations in the world.

I encourage everyone to stay tuned to rideyarraranges.vic.gov.au for updates on this project and to provide their feedback as we continue to engage with the community. Our project team members are also just a phone call away should you have any questions or concerns.

Cr Jim Child, Yarra Ranges Council

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

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

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

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

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

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All female dental clinic Valley Dental Family Clinic is an all female clinic based in Lilydale.

The clinic is owned by Dr Rupali Prabhu and Dr Sonali Prabhu.

Rupali graduated from dental school in 1999. She has worked in private and public community clinics both in, and around Melbourne. She has also lived out of the city, spending a period of time in Benalla in rural Victoria.

Rupali is passionate about providing high quality dental care and takes pleasure in sharing a story and a laugh with her patients. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and always strives to provide dental treatment in a relaxing and comfortable environment.

Rupali believes her practice and approach to dentistry creates an experience that will change your notion of what a trip to the dentist is. Outside of work she loves to spend time with family and her young children, sharing her passion for reading and traveling with them at every opportunity.

Sonali graduated from dental school in 2003. She has worked as a dentist in both community and private practices. She has also worked various roles within the dental industry. Sonali believes that your mouth is the gateway to better wellbeing, and that a great healthy smile will leave a great lasting impression on people.

Sonali loves interacting with patients and ensuring they are comfortable and at-ease. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry. She particularly loves working with older clients. In her spare time, she loves cooking delicious Indian dishes and enjoying time with her family and friends.

The third dentist, , joined the Valley Dental team 2 years ago and has been an integral part of the team ever since. With over 10 years of experience, Merhaz believes that world class

Starry, Dr Rupali Prabhu, Chelsea, Dr Sonali Prabhu and Paige. 229053 dentistry should be delivered to each and every patient. Mehraz has a keen interest in aesthetic dentistry and is studying a certificate of Cosmetic Dentistry to introduce lip and cheek fillers to the clinic for our Valley Dental patients.

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“Staff are very approachable and compassionate making everyone feel at ease coming to the dentist,” she said.

The clinic offers a wide range of dental services including general dentistry, fillings, crowns, bridges, veneers as well as chair and

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HIDEAWAY COTTAGE AND PROVIDENCE BARN NESTLED into a private and tranquil allotment of approx 5.5 acres, at the end of a country lane, the home is one with the natural surrounds, with abundant birdlife, beautiful vistas and magnificent gardens.

The 5 bedroom residence is an organic masterpiece having been originally built by a German artisan using recycled timbers from an old Queensland Woolshed, pitted Mount Gambier Limestone and features raw Stone fireplaces, Spotted Gum flooring and various hardwoods throughout.

You will enjoy the expertise shown in the extensive hand carved lintels, door surrounds, window ledges and far too many more hidden gems to note as you meander through this home that is a piece of art in itself.

The Providence Barn B&B, completely separate from the main residence and fully self-contained, is a double storey barn-style dwelling also constructed from Limestone and recycled timbers and features polished brick flooring and stunning vistas through picture windows to the gardens with 2-3 bedrooms and stunning unique features.

The magnificent garden setting will bring back your childhood fantasies with a little bridge across the duck pond, meandering curved paths, the chook abode and the fruitful veggie patch, or it might be the hidden garden clawfoot bath and shower with hot and cold running water that will enthral you.

There are also paddocks for the horses or alpaca, a large open field that would be ideal for a horse arena and various sheds, outbuildings and shelters.

Presented here is a lifestyle opportunity, with a sprinkle of magic, that you would be hard pressed to match in this superb and tranquil part of the Yarra Valley. ●

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Warburton

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Presented to Perfection, Spectacular Location presented to perfection this home offers 4 great size bedrooms including an ensuite in the main bedroom and robes in the other bedrooms, 4 separate living areas comprising of lounge/family/living and separate meals/dining giving the whole family loads of space to spread out and relax, the kitchen is very impressive as well boasting quality appliances with plenty of bench and cupboard space. Outside is simply sensational and backing onto the picturesque Warburton golf course you wouldn’t find a more desirable location, beautiful landscaped/manicured gardens surround the property with a colorful array of flowering trees, shrubs and roses, entertain in style all year round with a covered entertaining area perfectly positioned to take in the beautiful mountain views, just minutes stroll to the Yarra river, walking trail.

Just sit back, relax and enjoy the relaxed country lifestyle.

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Convenient low maintenance living Only minutes walk to the township of Yarra Junction and everything that it has to offer including shopping, Doctors, Sporting Facilities, Public Transport, Rail Trail, Yarra River and more - you will find this brick unit tucked away at the back of a complex of only 4 - so quiet and private. Consisting of 2 bedrooms, semi ensuite, single carport with secure storage room - every buyer will find something to like here! Updated kitchen along with open plan living give the feeling of space, a new bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles and plenty of room with definitely make you smile! Split system heating and cooling has all climates taken care of. Extras include solar power on the roof, walk in pantry, huge private yard, new gates and new fencing. Just come in and add your own stamp to call this one home, call now for inspection!

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Hideaway Cottage and Providence Barn Nestled into a private and tranquil allotment of approx 5.5 acres, at the end of a country lane, the home is one with the natural surrounds, with abundant birdlife, beautiful vistas and magnificent gardens. The 5 bedroom residence is an organic masterpiece having been originally built by a German artisan using recycled timbers from an old Queensland Woolshed, pitted Mount Gambier Limestone and features raw Stone fire places, Spotted Gum flooring and various hardwoods throughout. The Providence Barn B&B, completely separate from the main residence and fully self-contained, is a double story barn style dwelling also constructed from Limestone and recycled timbers and features polished brick flooring and stunning vistas through picture windows to the gardens with 2-3 bedrooms and stunning unique features.

A lifestyle opportunity in this superb and tranquil part of the Yarra Valley.

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CHUM CREEK – 15 ACRES

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PASTURE AND VIEWS. At the end of a short country lane. Beautiful views to nearby hills, mature garden surrounds, tennis court, extensive outdoor living areas, home orchard. Formal entry, lounge, separate rumpus room, 4 double bedrooms, en suite, country size kitchen and informal meals. Brick garage and workshop. 3 paddocks, animal shelters, stock yards and loading ramp. Approx. 50m x 10m timber shed, concrete floor and power connected, ideal to work from home. Separate 3 bay hay and machinery shed. Price. $1,400,000.

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Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has received the following application to issue a Long Route Licence which permits work to be undertaken which will result in an alteration of an existing discharge, or a change in the way waste is treated or stored.

3037346 The Yarra Valley Dairy Pty Ltd, 70-80 McMeikans Road Yering Victoria 3770 is currently operating as a dairy manufacturing facility. It has been identified the facility requires an EPA licence for operating as a scheduled premise under the Environment Protection Act 1970. The site operates an onsite wastewater treatment facility.

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Glenmac Sales and Service is the local retailer for John Deere products in Pakenham, Knox and Lilydale areas. We specialize in the sales, service, spare parts and finance of all John Deere products ranging from agricultural and compact tractors, to ride on mowers, and golf / turf equipment.

We also offer sales, service and spare parts for the high quality range of Stihl products from our Lilydale store.

Due to continued growth we are seeking to employ an additional qualified Motor Mechanic, preferably ( but not essential ) with diesel experience for our Knoxfield branch. You will be responsible for carrying out servicing, minor and major repairs to John Deere and other industry related products.

The person we seek We need a reliable and motivated team player with a positive attitude, the desire to learn, and the ability to produce high quality work. Ideally you will have grounds care machinery or turf experience, however people from other related mechanical fields are encouraged to apply however you must have trade qualifications.

Workplace culture We are a customer service oriented business and seek to hire people that share this value.

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We offer stable employment, ongoing training, a supportive, friendly workplace atmosphere and well above award wages.

Please email your resume / expression of interest to Dieter Kaiser at dieter.kaiser@glenmac.com.au or call 9763 8255 for further information or a confidential discussion.

All applications to be received by March 12 Successful applicants will be required to undertake police and medical checks.

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All applications to be received by March 19 Successful applicants will be required to undertake police and medical checks

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The person we seek: We need a reliable and motivated team player with a positive attitude, the desire to continue learning and the ability to produce a high standard of work.

Glenmac counts it’s success within the agricultural industry by offering ongoing support and training and never loosing sight of family values.

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Machinery Sales Consultant Glenmac Sales & Service Pty Ltd Sales Consultant - Agricultural Equipment Glenmac Sales and Service is a successful and respected family owned and operated business for over 40 years with 3 locations throughout Melbourne.

Specializing in the sales, service, spare parts and finance of all John Deere products ranging from agricultural and compact tractors, ride on mowers and golf / turf equipment. We also sell and support other leading brands such as Pottinger hay and tillage equipment, Merlo telehandlers, leading implement brands of Burder, Howard, John Berends and Kanga and most recently have added Polaris utility vehicles and ATV’s to our exciting range of products. From our Lilydale branch we also offer sales, service and spare parts for the full range of high quality Stihl products.

Due to movement of staff we are seeking an enthusiastic knowledgeable , self motivated individual that has a good understanding of local conditions along with knowledge of machinery sales and the agricultural industry.

Key qualities for the role; • Familiar with John Deere and competitor’s products (preferred) • Ability to use standard computer programs; email, internet, Microsoft etc • Able to work autonomously and as part of a team • Strong communication skills and an appreciation of customer needs • A commitment to high quality customer service • Proven time management skills • Strong negotiating skills Glenmac counts it’s success within the agricultural industry by offering ongoing support and training and never loosing sight of family values. The position offers stability, good earning potential, company vehicle, mobile phone and laptop.

The position could ideally suit a person with varying experience from either machinery sales, an agricultural diesel mechanic looking to make the transition into sales or someone with extensive farming knowledge. This is a rewarding position for an enthusiastic individual to join our Glenmac team.

If you think this position is for you please forward your resume to jason.mcmillan@glenmac.com.au All applications to be received by March 12 Successful applicants will be required to undertake police and medical checks Only successful applicants will be contacted Glenmac is an equal opportunity employer 12484129-CG09-21

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ond Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the rear meeting room behind the hall. Enquiries: Kathy 5962 3639.

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Tennis players wanted Female tennis players of any age and skill are wanted to join Hoddles Creek Tennis Club for the Tuesday Maltta competition. 14 week season around the Yarra Valley for good fun healthy exercise suitable for active retirees.

Enquiries: Val 9728 5079.

WHAT’S ON AROUND THE VALLEY

Probus Club Giant book sale Grab a bargain as Yarra Junction Library is holding a giant book sale on Saturday 13 March at 1pm. All proceeds will be donated to the Upper Yarra SES unit. Enquires: 9800 6462.

Ladies, keep the third Monday in the month free. Healesville Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at the Senior Citizens Club Rooms at 11am. You are welcome to join in on the friendly get-together meeting. For more information contact 0447 055 264.

Voices in the Park

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Want to have fun at the long weekend? Stay local and get on down to ‘The Markers’ at Coronation Park on Saturday 6 March from 12:30pm. Enjoy live music with some fabulous community talent - and see the Ephemeral Art Play project take shape under the oak trees.

Check updates on Facebook @HealesvilleCommunityGarden.

A fresh food program takes place each Friday at 10.30am at the Wandin Senior Citizens Hall allowing residents in need to come along and grab food items and ready to eat meals. For more information contact 5967 1272 or visit yarravalleychurch.com.au

Late night at the Sanctuary Healesville Sanctuary invites visitors to enjoy the last warm evenings of the year by enjoying Sundown at the Sanctuary.

For three Saturday evenings from 3pm until 7pm the grassy Koala Lawn will be open to picnickers with live music, food tent and pop-up Sanctuary Cellar bar.

Lawn games and a visiting bubbleologist will delight the kids, while adults can enjoy the best of the Yarra Valley’s wineries.

Entry is free with admission on 27 February and 6 and 13 March.

two Healesville musos, Josette and Hoel Durand and festival performers Great Aunt, visiting from Melbourne. BYO snacks and drinks.

Tea and Coffee provided. Tickets $20. Call: 0417 002 793.

Ephemeral Art Play Free community sculptural art project. 1-28 March, Coronation Park, Healesville.

What was your experience in the pandemic last year? Come along to Coronation Park throughout March to share your story through sculptural art play. Artists will be onsite Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays to lead the way. Sculptures will be created over the month. Come along. See for yourself.

Add to the story.

Writers and rhythm returns

Selling crafts

Come along to a night of celebrating local original musicians and writers on Friday 26 March at Healesville Uniting Church, 7pm seating for a 7.30pm start. Hear newly written songs from

Do you make crafts or products and would like to sell them somewhere? Warburton Valley Handmade inside the Warburton Waterwheel Visitor Centre is looking for local craft-

ers and makers who are interested in selling their handmade goods. If you live within the Shire, you can join the handmade retail shop.

You pay rental for a box display from as little as $12 a month and what you sell is commission free. open 7 days a week 10am-4pm. Enquiries: 5966 9600.

Foster carers needed If you’re looking to give back to your community and want to support a vulnerable child in need, consider becoming a foster carer. Learn more at Anglicare Victoria’s next online information night on Wednesday 10 March at 7.30pm. Choose from several different care options including Emergency, Respite and longer term care. Visit www.anglicarevic.org.au/fostering or call 1300 889 335.

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Due to continued growth we require an additional qualified Motor Mechanic with diesel experience (preferred but not essential) for our Knoxfield branch.

You will be responsible for carrying out servicing, minor and major repairs to John Deere and other industry related products. Upon completion of qualifying period there is potential to advance to field service which would include a company van.

The person we seek: We need a reliable and motivated team player with a positive attitude, the desire to continue learning and the ability to produce a high standard of work. Ideally you would have some grounds care machinery or turf experience, however people from other related mechanical fields are encouraged to apply provided you have relevant trade qualifications.

Glenmac counts it’s success within the agricultural industry by offering ongoing support and training and never loosing sight of family values.

If you think this position is for you please forward your resume to david.warton@glenmac.com.au All applications to be received by March 12 Successful applicants will be required to undertake police and medical checks Only successful applicants will be contacted Glenmac is an equal opportunity employer 12484130-CG09-21

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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 and drink including vegetarian options. Children and pets welcome. More information: https://bit.ly/3nHcICH

Barefoot bowls 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.

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Glenmac Sales and Service is a successful and respected family owned and operated business for over 40 years with 3 locations throughout Melbourne.

Specializing in the sales, service, spare parts and finance of all John Deere products ranging from agricultural and compact tractors, ride on mowers and golf / turf equipment. We also sell and support other leading brands such as Pottinger hay and tillage equipment, Merlo telehandlers, leading implement brands of Burder, Howard, John Berends and Kanga and most recently have added Polaris utility vehicles and ATV’s to our exciting range of products. From our Lilydale branch we also offer sales, service and spare parts for the full range of high quality Stihl products.

Due to continued growth we require an additional qualified Motor Mechanic with a focus on outdoor power equipment, 2 stroke and residential & commercial mowing equipment for our Lilydale branch.

You will be responsible for carrying out servicing, minor and major repairs to John Deere and other industry related products.

The person we seek: We need a reliable and motivated team player with a positive attitude, the desire to continue learning and the ability to produce a high standard of work. Ideally you would have some grounds care machinery or turf experience, however people from other related mechanical fields are encouraged to apply provided you have relevant trade qualifications.

Glenmac counts it’s success within the agricultural industry by offering ongoing support and training and never losing sight of family values.

If you think this position is for you please forward your resume to jason.mcmillan@glenmac.com.au All applications to be received by March 12 Successful applicants will be required to undertake police and medical checks Only successful applicants will be contacted Glenmac is an equal opportunity employer

Glenmac Sales and Service is a successful and respected family owned and operated business for over 40 years with 3 locations throughout Melbourne.

Specializing in the sales, service, spare parts and finance of all John Deere products ranging from agricultural and compact tractors, ride on mowers and golf / turf equipment. We also sell and support other leading brands such as Pottinger hay and tillage equipment, Merlo telehandlers, leading implement brands of Burder, Howard, John Berends and Kanga and most recently have added Polaris utility vehicles and ATV’s to our exciting range of products. From our Lilydale branch we also offer sales, service and spare parts for the full range of high quality Stihl products.

Due to continued growth we require an additional qualified Motor Mechanic with diesel experience ( preferred but not essential ) for our Pakenham branch.

You will be responsible for carrying out servicing, minor and major repairs to John Deere and other industry related products.

The person we seek: We need a reliable and motivated team player with a positive attitude, the desire to continue learning and the ability to produce a high standard of work. Ideally you would have some grounds care machinery or turf experience, however people from other related mechanical fields are encouraged to apply provided you have relevant trade qualifications.

Glenmac counts it’s success within the agricultural industry by offering ongoing support and training and never loosing sight of family values.

If you think this position is for you please forward your resume to jason.mcmillan@glenmac.com.au All applications to be received by March 12 Successful applicants will be required to undertake police and medical checks Only successful applicants will be contacted Glenmac is an equal opportunity employer

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Parts Interpreter - Trainee Glenmac Sales and Service is the local retailer for John Deere products in Pakenham, Knox and Lilydale areas. We specialize in the sales, service, spare parts and finance of all John Deere products ranging from agricultural and compact tractors, to ride on mowers, and golf / turf equipment.

We also offer sales, service and spare parts for the high quality range of Stihl products from our Lilydale store.

Due to continued growth and our commitment to the future we are looking to hire a Trainee Parts Interpreter for our Lilydale branch. Ideally you will have an enthusiastic nature, keen interest in mechanics and a desire to forge a career with endless possibilities.

Key responsibilities and qualities for the role; • Able to listen and follow instructions • Mechanically minded • Assist our service technicians with parts for the maintenance and repairs of John Deere and related products • Ability to produce a high quality of work • Safety minded at all times • Motivated and wanting to learn this interesting trade • Customer focussed We offer stable employment, ongoing training, a supportive, friendly workplace atmosphere and well above award wages. We are a customer service orientated business and seek to hire people that share this value.

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Back in the winner’s circle Healesville Bowling Club Healesville played Mooralbark at home on Saturday and were hoping for a win, as they fell short by 6 shots when playing them at Mooroolbark last time.

It was a great game on all rinks with a lot of pressure throughout the game especially towards the end when rink 1 was struggling.

It came down to the last couple of ends on two rinks and could have gone either way, but in the end Mark Ward and Rod Zunnerbergs rinks held on to win 83 - 80. A special mention to Zunna for getting his team home comfortably.

Adrian Beales, Bob Brown, Robert Ayres, Ian Milgate 16 -26 John Clark, Gayanne Hutt, Rob Broadhurst, Barry Parker 15-19 Rod Zunnerberg, Rita Featherstone, Gerry Gommers, Gerda Otto 29 - 21 Mark Ward, Mark Hoffman, Ed Maxwell, Chris Hawting 29 - 14 A big congratulations to Chris Hawting for winning the Club’s Singles Championship Friday night.

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Yarra Junction Bowling Club Yarra Junction Bowling club had mixed results this week.

The 6 aside Tuesday team were well defeated by Mitcham on their home ground whilst the Yarra Junction 1 team scored two solid rink wins with the third rink being decided on the last end which went in Glen Waverley’s favour.

However it was an overall win For YJBC of 8447 with three rounds still to be played before finals.

Having a bye for Saturdays pennant allowed for extra practice and playing of clubs singles men’s semi finals games. Well done to Stan, Adrian, Liz and Fida who will battle it out in the Finals.

The club was delighted to host a group of students from Yarra Junction CIRE on Friday of last week for the first of four planned bowls sessions. The students learnt basic bowl delivery techniques, and had fun learning that bowls have a bias. The club looks forward to seeing them again this week to build on skills gained.

Barefoot bowls was again a fun night and well supported on Friday evening and will continue for the next few weeks.

Another ladies only night will be held as part of the This Girl Can initiative and to celebrate International Women’s Day, on Sunday 7th March at 6.pm Women of all ages and abilities are more than welcome to come and enjoy an evening of bowls and companionship.

New members are always welcome to join this friendly Club.

For more information visit: https://yarrajunctionbowlingclub.org.au/ - Elly Byrne Warburton Bowls Club A successful week for the Warburton Bowls Club with all Pennant teams winning. The Midweek Warburton 1 and Weekend Warbur-

ton 2 sides consolidated their positions on top of the ladder. A wonderful victory to the Weekend Warburton 1 side moved them back into the top four with two rounds to go. The Warburton 6-a-side team recorded a great victory over Mulgrave C.C. to finish their tough season on a high.

The Weekend Warburton 1 side played the highly fancied third placed Croydon 1 at home.

The Burras had a slight overall lead for most of the match before Croydon fought back to hit the lead with only a few ends to go. The Burras never say die attitude responded as they too steadied and finished the match full of run to win 77 shots to 70.

Rink scores were as follows: P. Woods 20/ 14; A. Donohue 21/ 20; P. Caneva 19/ 16 and J. Van Der Zweep 17/ 20. They play a strong Vermont South 1 side away this week in another vital game for the Burras.

Warburton 2 side started sluggishly overall against Heatherdale 2 away on grass. They were three rinks down at the break before every one lifted across the green to record a solid come from behind victory, 81 shots to 71.

Rink scores were P. Summers 13/ 24; G. Lewis 31/ 11; G. Wynd 21/ 21 and T. Heyward 16/ 15.

They play Boronia 3 at home this week.

With the top Warburton side encouraging them on, the Warburton 3 6-a-side team finished their summer season with a tremendous win over Mulgrave Country Club at home, 37 shots to 16.

Rink scores were Glenys Lewis 23/ 6 and M. Van Meurs 14/ 10.

Athletes score championship success

By Jamie Strudley Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes had a busy weekend of athletics as club athletes enjoyed a twilight round, Region Track and Field Championships and weekend two of Athletics Victoria State Track and Field Championships.

Twilight rounds are always a fun, enjoyable evening and a perfect way to end the school and work week. Athletes and parents really made the most of the environment to post some excellent results and destroy far too many hamburgers for dinner before being back to a regular Saturday morning round next week.

A fantastic team of little athletics athletes represented the club at the Eastern Region Track and Field Championships, held on the Knox Athletics track. There were far too many awesome performances to highlight.

Once again athletes excelled on and off the competition arena with their efforts, sportsmanship and team support.

Thanks also to the parents for doing duties as required. Congratulations to medallists Sasha Carroll, Scarlett Wheeler, Kayla Paton, Zoe Clarke, Madison Wheeler, Emily Fiedler, Tia Crossland, Arizona Peel, Ky Harris, Bailey van Bert, Mitchell Pointon and Beau McKinnon.

Full results from the weekend were: Girls 15 Sasha Carroll 100m: 14.27 (3rd); 200m: 29.08 (2nd); 90m Hurdles: 16.19 (2nd); Shot Put: 8.90m (5th); G14 Scarlett Wheeler 1500m Walk: 9:32.36 (2nd); Summer Hathaway Javelin: 8.07m (5th); Triple Jump: 4.99m (6th); G12 100m: Kayla Paton 100m: 14.20 (4th); 200m: 29.23 (2nd); 400m: 67.99 (4th); Long Jump: 3.76m (3rd); Zoe Clarke 800m: 2:38.14 (3rd); 1500m: 5:24.57 (1st); Madison Wheeler 1500m Walk: 11:57.63 (3rd); G11 Emily Fiedler 100m: 14.83 (7th); 200m: 30.33 (2nd); 80m Hurdles: 15.51 (2nd); Long Jump: 3.57m (5th);

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Horsburgh 100m: 16.34 (15th); · Brookley 80m Hurdles: 17.94 (7th); High Jump: 1.15m (6th); Stone 100m: 15.75 (11th); 80m · Tanaya Hurdles: 18.26 (8th); Long Jump: 3.00m (11th); Shot Put: 4.99m (7th); Pointon 1100m: 8.15 (18th); 200m: · Caitlyn 40.32 (15th); Discus 9.16m (10th); Long Jump: 2.61m (12th); Tori Kincaid 1500m: 6:49.24 (6th); Discus 14.93m (6th); Ella Kempson Discus 11.21m (9th); Hannah Downward High Jump: 1.15m (5th); Shot Put: 6.66m (6th); Triple Jump: 7.38m (4th); G10 Sarina Hathaway 70m: 13.43 (14th); Long Jump: 2.37m (12th); Shot Put: 3.94m (13th); Grace Vuarchoz 70m: 13.87 (15th); Long Jump: 2.14m (15th); Shot Put: 4.35m (11th); Tia Crossland 200m: 33.46 (4th); 1100m Walk: 7:14.35 (1st); Discus 18.04m (2nd); Shot Put: 7.02m (2nd); Lily Clarke 800m: 3:26.34 (10th); 1100m Walk: 8:31.39 (4th); Quinn Downward 60m Hurdles: 14.04 (9th); High Jump: 0.95m (11th); Long Jump: 3.12m (5th); Shot Put: 5.24m (7th); G09 Arizona Peel 70m: 12.94 (8th); 200m: 37.66 (6th); High Jump: 0.99m (2nd); Shot Put: 3.46m (9th); Holly Yorke 400m: 84.04 (6th); 800m: 3:12.12 (4th); 60m Hurdles: 12.42 (4th); Emma Young 60m Hurdles: 13.53 (8th); Discus:9.92m (5th); Boys 16 Ky Harris 1500m: 4:45.39 (1st); 100m Hurdles: 19.19 (2nd); B15 Bailey van Bert 800m: 2:30.59 (2nd); B13 Wilbur Davidson-Tuck Discus: 23.69m (5th); Javelin: 22.14m (4th); B12 Mitchell Pointon 800m: 2:36.09 (4th); 1500m: 5:15.23 (2nd); 1500m Walk: 9:59.49 (2nd); Javelin: 22.51m (1st);

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B11 Rossthorn 400m: 77.64 (7th);80m Hur· Finn dles: 15.31 (4th); High Jump: 1.25m (4th); McKinnon 1100m Walk: 6:20.41 · Beau (2nd); Javelin: 13.45m (3rd); Triple Jump: 7.01m (4th); B10 Tobyn Harris 100m: 17.24 (10th); Discus: 10.51m (9th); Jack Batten 200m: 37.41 (8th); 400m: 80.02 (9th); 800m: 2:50.33 (6th); Long Jump: 3.39m (10th); Jakob Knapman Shot Put: 7.03m (5th); B09 Zack Paternoster 70m: 12.13 (5th); 200m: 37.26 (7th); 700m Walk: 5:03.93 (4th); Shot Put: 4.06m (5th); Ilikimi Tove 100m: 17.00 (6th); 400m: 77.73 (6th); Discus: 13.35m (6th); Long Jump: 3.00m (7th); Bryce Fiedler 100m: 17.66 (9th); 200m: 38.56 (9th); Long Jump: 2.71m (8th); The senior club competed at Lakeside Stadium on Saturday and Sunday. Congratulations to medallists Kiara Flavel, Ashleigh Rooke and Hayley Wilkins.

Results from weekend two are: Tiara Willis W16 200m Hurdles: 31.08 (7th) Kiara Flavel W17 800m: 2:13.47 (2nd); Madeline Laven W17 3000m: 10:23.97 (4th); Ashleigh Rooke W17 Discus: 30.00m (2nd); W17 Javelin: 27.65m (5th); Hayley Wilkins W20 Discus: 22.50m (8th); W20 Javelin: 31.30m (2nd); Camden Hewitson M20 800m: 2:07.22 M20 400m Hurdles: 63.06 (5th); Hayden Rooke M20 400m Hurdles: 64.07 (6th); Noah Wright M18 800m: 2:01.58 (7th) Angus Norman M20 3000m: 10:00.83 (14th); Registrations are open for both Little Athletics (lavic.com.au) and our senior team via Athletics Victoria (athsvic.org.au). The club welcomes and encourages all athletes of any age or ability.

For information on training, how to join or trial, photos, results and updated news, visit the website at yarrarangesathletics.org. au or check us out on Facebook. Run, Jump, Throw ... too easy.

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The Midweek Warburton 1 side recorded a solid 66 shots to 42 win over City of Heidelberg 1 at home with three rounds to go. Rink scores were as follows: G. Walsh 18/ 14; P. Woods 22/ 10 and S. Lord 26/ 18. They play a strong Heathmont 2 away this week.

The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition continued following the break and an exciting draw between Bolters and Green Machine 8 shots all in the second round of games for the evening was a highlight. Brendan Green (Green Machine) was the first person to hit the jack and the Pensioners, once again, were the highest first round winner. One more night of round robin games before the Finals’ night. Practice and coaching is available from 6pm to 6.30pm, particularly for the new and beginning teams and players.

The club is looking forward to its Centenary Day on 13 March with several past members returning to celebrate the occasion.

The Warburton Pink Day Barefoot Bowls Triples Tournament will be held on Sunday 11 April from 12pm. This will be a female only event with all proceeds going towards the Breast Cancer Foundation. Entries to be in by 31 March. $10 per player. Contact the club or Max Reynolds 0438 184 428.

Any interested people who are looking to perhaps take up the game of Bowls are encouraged to please contact the Max Reynolds or check out the club website: www.warburtonbowls.bowls.com.au - Garry Lewis

Fog blankets course Healesville Social Golf Club Inc. This Sunday saw a good turn out for the last day of the club’s calendar year.

They started out playing in a thick fog but fortunately it quickly disappeared.

Ken Arnott (16) came in with the best score of 69 (Stroke) followed a little way back by Tom Bergin (26) on 72. Third for the day was Travis Carroll (9), who hit a nett 75.

Nearest to the Pins were hit by Tom Bergin, Greg Urquhart and two to Ken Arnott.

Tom Bergin won the skins on the 2nd hole, being the only one to hit par (3). The Secret Holes (1,9,12 and 16) were won by Travis Carroll.

Travis Carroll defeated Wayne Fenner in their Singles Match Play Grand Final.

- Karl Hradsky Warburton Golf Club Darren Wyatt had a good round of 39 points to take home the A-Grade voucher in Stableford on 20 February. B-Grade was won by Jimmy Stewart, with 43 easily the best score on the day.

Kempton Junior was runner-up with 39 points also. The ball rundown extended to 34.

NTP’s went to Peter Fox (3rd and 12th) Alan McDonald (5th) and Michael Batten (15th).

Neil Leckenby won the day with a +3 on Wednesday 24 February. Phil Garside snared the runner-up prize with a +3 also. Balls got down to square. NTP winners were David Waterman (3rd), P.K. (9th and 12th), Barry Maltman (15th) and John Haynes (17th).

On an afternoon when the conditions were very pleasant for Twilight golf, the winning scores were surprisingly moderate. Sean Kennedy won with 18 points. Geoff Fall had the next-best score with 17. There were, of course, plenty of others on 17, meaning the balls only got to 16. NTP’s were won by Peter Fox (12th), Jim Stewart (15th) and Steuart Hawke (17th).

Club members took to the course with their chosen partner, to play Ambrose on 27 February. The pair who combined the best were Des Ray and Flynn Cousens, who scored an excellent Nett 59. Father and son combo, Noel and Jon-Cross grabbed the runner-up vouchers with a Nett 60.25. NTP’s were won by K.B. (3rd), Happy Gilmore (5th), Andy Lockey (9th), Timmy McKail (12th) and Junior Gill (15th).

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