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Rescue mission

By Taylah Eastwell When Donna Grundy first approached wholesale nurseries asking if she could have their waste, she felt as if she “may as well have been asking people to fly to the moon with [her] tomorrow, because it was such a strange concept”.

Fast-forward a few years, Ms Grundy’s passion for reducing waste in the horticultural industry has come to fruition, with her Silvan nursery successfully rehoming plants that would otherwise end up in landfill.

Her nursery, Recycled Roots and Leaves, takes “discarded” plants from wholesale nurseries across the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley and gives them a second chance at life.

“Some people say it’s the op shop of plants,” Ms Grundy laughed.

Ms Grundy said the whole concept of rehoming plants came to her after working in the horticultural industry for over 25 years.

“I was at a crossroads with my work and thought, what am I going to do from here? I could see all these viable plants going into landfill or dumped out the back because they weren’t perfect, whatever perfect means,” she said.

Ms Grundy put a message on Facebook with her idea of a recycling-oriented nursery and received a “phenomenal response” from locals.

“So I came up with this idea of approaching wholesale nurseries and asking if I could help deal with their waste,” she said.

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A garden rescue mission From page 1 Ms Grundy said waste in the horticultural industry is “absolutely huge”, with plants that are “slightly-crooked” or not visually “perfect” often finding themselves tossed into the rubbish pile.

“They either get tossed out of site or into a skip bin with or without the plastic. The issue is that plants are full of fertilizers. The buildup of fertilizer gets into the soil which gets into groundwater. Most wholesale nurseries operate off ground water, or dam water. That water is contaminated with fertilizer so, in a sense, the extra fertilizer in the water is propping new plants up even more. In my experience, plants are grown way too quickly with far too much water in environments very different to the garden,” she said.

“The problem is, when plants are taken home to a garden, they don’t get the same attention they got in the wholesale nursery,” she said.

Her secret – “toughening up the plants”.

“Because they were rejected from the start, they toughen up here very quickly which makes it a tougher plant and not reliant on fertilizer or water, so when it gets into someone’s garden it’s a similar environment and I’ve given them the advice and the plants end up flourishing and surviving,” she said.

And the process seems to be working, with a wooden sign out the front of the nursery stating Ms Grundy has saved 21,000 tubes from one nursery in just 12 months.

“That is a drop in the ocean. That’s one nursery up here in the Hills, and they are everywhere up here,” she said.

But Ms Grundy isn’t just giving plants a new life, she’s also helping to improve the lives of locals.

She runs a range of disability programs, a community garden and supports women by providing a “safe, inclusive happy and positive environment”.

Donna Grundy at her Silvan nursery.

Ms Grundy said a girl, who has a disability, has been able to drop a few days at her full time job after Ms Grundy encouraged her to sell her “little suckers” at the Silvan nursery.

“She has become a business woman, making her own decisions and empowering herself, which is really important,” she said.

Several volunteers also attend the site weekly to help with potting, mulching, and most importantly – to feel included.

“I’ve had women with specific issues going on who don’t feel safe and have all sorts of demons they might be dealing with, and they

come here and it provides them a safe space where they feel inclusive,” she said.

From the moment you step foot on Ms Grundy’s site, the eyes struggle to find something “new”, from the recycled pots, to the once-loved tables, rusted signs and labels - everything has had a prior life.

“That is very deliberate. It’s about sustainability. Even down to the wheel on my wheelbarrow, I needed a new one, and thought, where can I get one that’s not new,” she said.

“My underlying message is all about sustainability and helping to reduce waste and environmental issues,“ she said.

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Reform on the way for Green Wedge

By Taylah Eastwell The lush green rolling hills, open pockets of land and ability to produce food and wine are what make the Yarra Ranges so beautifully unique.

Just a stone’s throw from built-up suburbs and retail hubs, the options for rural living across the Ranges only exist due to the careful management of Green Wedge zones.

Yarra Ranges Council Director of Planning, Design and Development Kath McClusky said the region has a long history of legislated planning protection which has prevented ad hoc planning decisions, land speculation and urban sprawl.

“This protection has played a substantial role in the growth of the Yarra Valley as a highvalue agriculture and tourism region,” she said.

“Yarra Ranges Green Wedge land plays an incredibly important role in protecting productive agricultural land, rare and significant biodiversity, recreation and tourism facilities as well as rural industry (quarries and forestry).”

With the State Government currently reviewing how it can strengthen legislative and policy frameworks to protect Green Wedge Zones into the future, a number of options for reform have been mooted.

One recommendation is to legislate a ‘right to farm’. Such laws, if introduced, would mean necessary agricultural work on farms would not constitute a ‘nuisance’, provided they were conducted lawfully and the zoning of the land supported agricultural use as a primary purpose.

Right to farm legislation is being considered due to concerns raised during community consultation indicating that conflicts consistently arise between neighbours over inappropriate use and development of farming areas.

According to the government’s consultation paper, the laws would be aimed at minimising land use conflicts that constrain the ability to farm, ensuring buffers separate agricultural land from other land uses such as residential developments and ensuring planning regulations do not hinder farming activities.

Right to farm legislation is currently in force in NSW and Tasmania.

If enacted, laws would mean those who build residential developments close to existing farms would be responsible for adapting to the existing farm environment. The person who introduces the new development would be responsibile for mitigating the impacts of lawful farming, including dust, noise and odour.

Ms McClusky said Yarra Ranges Council’s planning team works with applicants to ensure planning applications meet the requirements of the planning scheme and encourage land owners to get in touch to discuss any pro-

Life lost An elderly man has passed away in hospital after being hit by a car in Ringwood earlier this month.

The 74-year-old man was crossing Maroondah Highway when he was struck by a Ford Explorer about 11.20am on 5 March.

He was taken to hospital but sadly passed away on Saturday 27 March.

The driver of the Explorer, a 33-year-old Mooroolbark woman, and her two passengers were not injured in the incident.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and are appealing to anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au

Operation Nexus Operation Nexus was conducted by Victoria Police over the Easter long weekend targeting speed, drink and drug driving and mobile phone use.

With large numbers of people travelling long distances or on unfamiliar roads to get to holiday destinations, police were on the lookout for fatigue, asking drivers to plan their trip and rest regularly when on Victoria’s busy roads.

Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Driver Reviver sites were operating at 25 roadside locations to encourage drivers to stop, rest and refresh.

Drone found Lilydale Police are seeking to find the owner of a white drone.

The drone was found in Coldstream about 10 March.

If you can provide evidence that you are the owner, contact the Lilydale Police Property Office on 9739 2300.

Bike thefts Warburton Police are urging bike-riders to be careful where they leave their bicycle after a number of recent thefts in the area.

Police urge those out enjoying our many beautiful trails to consider their bike’s security when stationary.

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Siobhan Priest at her boundary fence. posals for development.

Narre Warren East’s Siobhan Priest knows from personal experience what happens when conflict arises between neighbours in the Green Wedge.

Ms Priest said she held grave concerns about work being carried out on a property adjacent to hers. She claims her neighbour has altered the native landscape with trucks coming “at all hours of the day” to deliver and dump soil, clay and gravel into “what was a natural gully” on the property.

“He recently purchased 20 acres in a Green Wedge Zone in Narre Warren East and has been coming out and doing work. He is bringing in all this dirt and gravel and filling what was a dam. There is a little stream further along that he hasn’t touched yet, but he is filling up the gully to a level that I assume is more workable for him,” Ms Priest said.

“I’d like him to show a bit more respect for

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the land he purchased and what was already there. People should not be allowed to move in if they want to totally disregard the character of the land.”

Ms McClusky confirmed her department was aware of Ms Priest’s concerns.

“Council is aware of the matter and we are currently talking with the property owners to ensure any works are brought into compliance with the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme,” Ms McClusky said.

“We encourage land owners to get in touch or use our ePlanning platform to discuss any planning proposals for their land.”

According to Planning Victoria, anyone who contravenes the planning scheme is guilty of an offence and subjects themselves to the risk of hefty fines and enforcement action.

The Mail contacted Ms Priest’s neighbour for comment.

Lilydale Police are seeking public assistance in relation to a road rage incident and assault in Lilydale recently.

The incident allegedly occurred outside Anytime Fitness in Main St, Lilydale around 9am on 1 March.

Police would like to speak to the driver of a Nissan Patrol with a black bull bar and roof racks about the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Senior Constable Campbell on 9739 2300long weekend after a number of recent thefts in the area.

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The 18-year-old man from Montrose underwent an oral fluid test at the scene on Sunday 14 March, which has been sent away for testing. If confirmed, the man will lose his licence for six months.

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Old bakehouse’s new life

By Taylah Eastwell Emerald Community House will soon offer a complete community food hub out of the National Trust listed Old Emerald Bakehouse, after years of restoration works on the building.

ECH House Co-ordinator Mary Farrow said the community house recently received state government funding to open an all-new foodhub in the old bakehouse.

“We are going to be selling and providing food in the community that is otherwise not accessible, bulk food and food for diverse diets, in addition to our free food program,” she said.

“It will help people who have to go off the hill to get things, or those who want to buy in bulk or support local community food providers as we are going to invite local providers to sell their things in the shop,” she said.

Ms Farrow said sales from the food hub will help fund the house’s free food movement, which it currently funds on at its own expense.

The community house also self-funded the restorations, which included paying three engineers, installing a brand new roof and new insulation.

The National Trust listed bakehouse is leased to ECH by the Commonwealth Bank and sits behind Emerald’s CBA building.

The bakehouse is home to a rare, century old wood-fired oven that dates back to 1914.

Ms Farrow said there were a couple of bakers in Emerald during that time and the oven was a part of a bakery at one end of town that burnt down. The oven components were relocated and built into the current bakehouse in the 1930’s.

“It was where the bread was made and laid on tables and shoved into the oven before it was loaded onto a horse and cart in the laneway and distributed to the people in the community,” she said.

Restorations of the Old Bakehouse included a brand new roof.

According to Ms Farrow, the building was dormant for decades, used sparingly in the 70’s as a music room but “sat there derelict” until the community house got involved by doing tours of the bakehouse as part of their PAVE Festival.

“From there we arranged to get a lease with the bank of the building and grounds to run a community enterprise in the bakehouse,” she said.

The bakery is the only building in the Emerald village that runs “totally of the grid”.

“We got funding from the Federal Government to put on solar on one of our buildings, so we chose the bakehouse. It has solar and a battery and a powerpoint for a generator to back up the battery should we not have sun,” Ms Farrow said.

ECH also purchased a generator with state government funding, which Ms Farrow says

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“It’s the wholy trinity – business, community and government all working together to achieve a beneficial sustainable outcome in

the community, it doesn’t get better than that,” she said.

It is hoped the food hub will open in Spring or Summer.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with Tara Walton, Director of Dance Empire in Tecoma

What is something people don’t know about you?

I used to live and work on Cruise Ships.

What was your most memorable moment?

Why? Growing two humans in my belly. I never knew my body was capable of such things!

What do you love most about the Yarra Ranges?

The community, the backdrop of nature and trees, the culture of arts from live music, art, theatre, street murals.

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Reduce, reuse, recycle While not always possible, aim for zero-waste. Bring a reusable bag to the shops and refuse purchasing products in excessive packaging. Opting against plastic straws and coffee cups by investing in metal straws and keep cups is a great start.

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Try Meatless Monday It’s no secret that meat production requires a large amount of land and water and also produces fossil fuels, animal methane and waste. Experts recommend that cutting down your meat intake, even for just one meal or one day a week, could drastically reduce your environmental footprint.

What would your last meal be?

Smashed avo with poached eggs of course!

What event, past, present or future would you like to witness?

The Pyramids being built in Egypt.

Favourite book?

The Thesaurus. Does that count?

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

My Mum, her Mum, Liza Minnelli, Amy Schumer, Steve Carell and Jon Stevens (for my Mum!) What has been your most embarrassing moment?

Falling down the stairs on stage while hosting a cruise ship show in front of 200 people.

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Anzac Day tribute When Covid-19 restrictions plagued Anzac Day commemorations last year, members of the Dandenong Ranges RSL were saddened that they could not pay tribute to one of their late life members.

Kevin Dowsley sadly passed away in January 2020, and while the club couldn’t commemorate his life last year, they intend to do so at this year’s Anzac Day ceremony.

Dandenong Ranges RSL president Bob Richards said paying tribute to Mr Dowsley is “very important to all members”.

“He was a past president and the last living male RSL Life Member of our sub-branch,” Mr Richards said.

Despite his age and fragility in later years, Mr Dowsley remained an active member of the sub-branch and a “staunch supporter” at the club’s commemorative events, such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. Between 1987 and 2005, Mr Dowsley held the position of president for nine years, followed by seven years as vice-president.

RSL members during that time know all too

well how close the sub-branch came to permanently closing, but with Mr Dowsley’s determination and strong leadership, the club remains today - with a club house in Sassafras and a presence that covers the entire region.

Mr Dowsley was titled a Life Member of the RSL in 1999, one of just three members to have been recognised in the 90 years since the sub-branch was formed. He was also a well respected life member and founding member of the Olinda-Ferny Creek Football Netball Club, with his involvement spanning the entire 74year history of the club at the time he passed.

In the early days, Mr Dowsley served as a Private in the Australian Army during the end of World War II, from 14 August 1945 until 22 January 1947.

He was a member of the Australian Army Services Corps and saw operational service in Rabaul on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea between January and July 1946.

Mr Dowsley is greatly missed by the Dandenong Ranges RSL. Club members will pay tribute to his life at their Anzac Day service at Sassafras Reserve at 10.30am on 25 April.

Yarra Ranges Council voted to endorse the Pandemic Recovery Framework as the guiding document that will inform its priorities and investment in support of community recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic a meeting on 23 March.

The framework allows for an ‘agile’ approach to respond to the changing needs of the community over the next four years as the true impacts of the pandemic unfold.

Multi-level car park on the way Councillors voted to approve a planning application to construct a multi-level commuter car park, alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1 and removal of vegetation at 2A Belgrave-Gembrook Road, but not without some alternate recommendations being made.

These recommendations included altering the permit conditions to allow for infrastructure that will enable future electric vehicle charging, as well as having a suitably qualified ecologist on hand to handle the flora and fauna with care.

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Club brings the sweet gift of Easter joy

By Taylah Eastwell The Rotary Club of Emerald and District delivered some Easter joy to residents of Emerald Glades recently.

Community Service Member at the Rotary Club of Emerald and District Susi Wilson said Rotarians decided to give the residents Easter gifts after the loving feedback they received after delivering presents to the Glades at Christmas.

“They really enjoyed our presents for Christmas, so we want to do something nice for them again,” she said.

The sweet treats were delivered on Thursday 1 April and were given to residents on Easter Sunday, including Easter bunny table decorations that were placed on the tables during the residents Sunday celebrations.

“The primary school created little Easter baskets, it is good to involve the little ones and create that connection between the young and the elderly,” Ms Wilson said.

While the Rotarians could not deliver the goodies in person, they dropped them off at the door and hoped the gifts made residents “feel they are still a part of the community”.

“We wanted to show them we are always here for them, even if we can’t be close, just to brighten up their lives a little bit,” Ms Wilson said.

Pandemic recovery

Council voted to approve a variation of the Development of Environmental Effects Statement (EES) for Warburton Mountain Bike Destination (WMBD), to increase the contract budget to undertake the EES from $980,000 to an upper amount of $1,500,000. Council voted to ensure that all costs associated with the EES process and incurred against the existing overall budget allocation for the project.

Council’s agenda provides an update on the EES progress, schedule and budget and details the reasons behind why the EES schedule has been delayed.

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Council moved to again seek urgent action by the Department of Transport to have the pedestrian bridge at McMahons Creek, Reefton reinstated by writing to Minister for Roads Ben Carroll, Cindy McLeish MP and executive director for the Metropolitan South East Region of the Department of Transport.

This is the third time that this issue has been raised at Council, with safety being of high concern for local community members at the McMahons Creek location where school children and locals are forced to walk dangerously along the roads edge with a lack of visibility of passing traffic. The removal of the bridge in 2017 has brought to light this issue.

School site purchase Council passed the motion that officers investigate the process and costs to purchase all or part of the State Government-owned land at 150 Cambridge Road, Kilsyth for the purpose of public passive recreation open space.

Monbulk MP James Merlino will also be kept informed, and a report will come to Council outlining the findings of the investigations.

A community petition signed by 7129 residents has shown the level of importance that the community holds in the former site of Pembroke Secondary College in being retained as open space. If Council was to decide to buy the land, it would be required to submit a formal expression of interest that outlines the proposed use for the land.

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A history in the making The Australian Garden exhibit - the first and only Australian garden exhibit to win the Best in Show Gold Medal at the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show in London in 2013 - will soon be recreated at the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens in Olinda.

In the show’s more than 100-year history, it was the first and only time that the judges reached a unanimous decision for the Best in Show Gold Medal. This incredible achievement was accomplished by two local residents, renowned Melbourne landscape designer Phillip Johnson and leading horticulturist Wes Fleming and now we will have a permanent display so both local residents and visitors to the Dandenong Ranges can enjoy this wonderful garden.

I was delighted to recently announce the State Government’s additional commitment of $2.8 million for the recreation of the Australian Garden through the Stimulus Round of the Regional Tourism Investment Fund. This investment in shovel ready projects is on top of $1 million already committed to the project at the last State election and over $300,000 raised through philanthropic fundraising and will inject immediate stimulus into our local economy.

The construction of a permanent garden will be a massive drawcard for the Dandenong Ranges and will attract visitors from around the country and the globe. Once completed, this project will also be complemented by the State Government’s investment in the Olinda Precinct which has already delivered a wonderful

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affairs James Merlino MP Member for Monbulk nature-based play space, dog-off lead area and a new sporting oval for local clubs and will soon deliver two new netball courts and upgrade the existing cricket nets.

We’ve also provided an additional $3.4 million for the next stage of the project which will improve car parking areas, address drainage issues and tree risk works, and upgrade and redevelop access paths connecting the site to the Olinda township, recreation trails and access into the nearby Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens. This will ensure that the gardens can cater to both local residents and visitors to our State.

I am truly excited about this project and so proud that the unprecedented achievement by two locals will be given a permanent place in the Dandenongs which will be enjoyed by generations to come. I hope that you will all find the time to visit and wander through these gardens once completed.

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SNIPPETS swimming and some fundraising. The group go swimming on Tuesdays and walk Mount Lofty on Thursdays. They also walk Lilydale Lake together on Saturday mornings. The group provides a place for the community to come together and enjoy likeminded activities. You don’t need to be an expert at anything to join. All events are BYO equipment. If interested in joining, phone Elly on 0402 429 405.

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Friendship Cafe Men wanted Monbulk Men’s Shed is seeking new members to join in and be involved in meetings and helping the shed progress.

Men of all ages are encouraged to come along on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9am until 12pm to share stories and have a chat.

You may also like to tell your experiences and work that you have done in earlier years.

The group of friendly men create woodwork masterpieces and complete various other projects for the local community.

They meet in the shed behind the Open Door Church in Moxham’s Road, Monbulk. For further details ring Phipps Gay, President of Monbulk Men’s Shed on 5968 4101.

Walking and adventure group Mount Evelyn Walking and Adventure Group are looking for new members. The group meet regularly for a range of activities, including kayaking, cycling, yoga, hikes, forest walks,

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The Women’s Association South East Melbourne Australia (WASEMA), a registered charity, offer a welcoming environment where all women can relax, make friends and contacts, share experiences, learn new skills and find pathways to connect to services and opportunities through weekly meet-ups at Emerald Friendship Cafe.

The Friendship Cafe aims to build community resilience through increasing the ability of women to connect and support each other through both opportunity and adversity and empower families to identify and provide local solutions to local issues.

The group meet every Thursday from 10am until 12 noon at the Hills Hub, 402 BelgraveGembrook Road, Emerald.

Women of all ages, abilities and cultures are welcome to come along and develop friendships while participating in info sessions, workshops, exhibitions, expos, mentoring, coaching and wellbeing programs.

For more information contact Anu Ravindernath on 0432246674 or email: emeraldwfc@wasema.org.au

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Talk to gardening experts 2021 sees the return of the Yarra Valley Autumn Plant Fair and it is building up to be a great one.

It is the first full plant fair since Covid hit in March last year forcing organisers to cancel the 2020 autumn and spring fairs.

The Yarra Valley Autumn Plant Fair is a stunning event where visitors can spend a day or two looking at and learning about a wide range of plants, how to use them, how to grow them and how they fit into a home garden.

The fair is organised by the Larkman family, long term residents and nursery operators in the Yarra Valley and passionate growers of all sorts of plants.

“We have invited other passionate plant people from all sectors of the nursery industry.

Some are regular attendees at plant fairs with new and different varieties and others who rarely sell direct to the public,“ said Clive Larkman.

“You will see thousands of different plants and talk to the growers, collectors and breeders who have a great knowledge of their plant types and are a wonderful source of information.

“We will have talks from special growers each day all being managed by the passionate horticulturalist – Stephen Ryan. The talks will be on the main stage and will cover specialist plant types, garden tools and fertilisers.

“Vasili will be on his site both days ready and willing to answer all your home garden questions. A garden needs more than just plants so there will be experts displaying and advising on ancillary products like irrigation, design, fertiliser and so-on. To complete the day, we will have several food outlets as well as coffee, wine and beer stalls as well as horticultural advisers and lots of other interesting products.

“Like our very successful Herb and Chilli Festival, the Yarra Valley Plant Fair is a place

Talk to experts at the Yarra Valley Plant Fair. where people from all over Melbourne and surrounds can come and spend time in the beautiful Yarra Valley.”

Children and dogs are welcome and the site’s flat ground makes for easy wheelchair ac-

cess. There is free onsite carparking and dedicated bus parking.

Organisations that pre-book for 10 or more attendees receive a 10% discount on the entrance fee.

The event will be Covid-safe with hand washing facilities, contact tracing and constant cleaning.

Tickets will be available at the gate, however organisers prefer people to book online.

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When world-views clash PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN willingly and deliberately trashed the Afghan restaurant owned by Mina’s stepfather.

Michael’s parents claim ignorance that organisations like theirs can and sometimes do help to breed hate speech, religious discrimination and even racially based harassment and violence.

He now faces a choice – either he continues to blindly adhere to their views, or he tries to explore other perspectives and make his own, independent decisions.

Both Michael’s and Mina’s parents want their children to be happy, healthy, safe and successful.

Indeed, all parents want their children to have a fair and open mind, to respect others in ways that they themselves want to be respected, and to have empathy for those in need and pain.

All parents aspire to be good role models, so that their children learn to contribute to society. Really, no one wants their kids to grow up as bigots. Nor is there any kid desiring to see their parents as bigots.

Randa Abdel-Fattah’s When Michael Met Mina (Pan Macmillan Australia, 2016) won the Prize for Writing for Young Adults and the People’s Choice Award in the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards 2017.

While this thought-provoking book is suitable for teenage readers, parents may also find it informing and inspiring.

Friends of Olinda Creek at their working bee on 28 March.

Friends care for creek

By Taylah Eastwell Friends of Olinda Creek is celebrating the success of a recent community initiative aimed at getting new and younger volunteers involved in building biodiversity along the creek.

Friends of Olinda Co-ordinator Paul Dempsey organised the community rally on Sunday 28 March, describing it as a “success” with members of the community showing interest in the initiative.

“People over the years have come through asking if we have working bees. So we thought we would try and involved more people and get young ones involved,” he said.

“A lot of people have been enjoying what is happening in Lions Park and it’s inspiring confidence in the whole thing,” he said.

Mr Dempsey said a number of people came along, helping collect bags of rubbish from alongside the creek and clearing an “impressive” area of periwinkle.

Members of Friends of Olinda Creek have decided to meet on the first Sunday of each month to continue works towards building biodiversity and enhancing wildlife along the creek.

“I had a great connection with this guy on Sunday, him and his wife are keen to come along once a month,” Mr Dempsey said.

Mr Dempsey said it was great to see some interest from younger generations, with a young woman stopping past, who was unable to stay and help, taking the time to share the initiative to her social media.

“For a few years it hasn’t really been ‘friends’, its been more like ‘friend’,” Mr Dempsey said.

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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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$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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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

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A worthy brand 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

But after the weekend, things are looking up, with conversations also struck up with another community organisation and talks in the works for a collaborative planting event on World Environment Day on June 5.

Mr Dempsey also said the group plans to “enhance and beautify the creek” and create more access and install some seating so it becomes a “healthier place and an enjoyable healing space”.

“When it is more attractive, the young ones will be more encouraged to be involved and keep it going, which we need because biodiversity is in trouble in Lilydale as it is everywhere,” he said.

“It changes the energy of the space and the whole energy of the middle of town, by lifting the space and cheering it up, which makes people throw less litter and people feel less angry,” he said.

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Randa Abdel-Fattah’s When Michael Met Mina opens with two teenagers meeting at a rally for refugees – standing on opposite sides.

It seems easy to immediately understand Mina’s plight. Mina and her family fled Afghanistan after the Taliban murdered her father. She witnessed her brother’s death in a refugee camp in Pakistan before arriving in Australia by boat.

Having been finally processed and released into the community, she only wants to live an ordinary life.

But there are those in Mina’s adopted country, in her neighbourhood, in her school, who demand that she and her family be grateful for their good fortune.

Refugees like her are expected to abandon their memories and beliefs in order to conform to the stereotype of silent and assimilated “ethnics” on the fringe of our society.

Mina’s stepfather is falsely accused of selling halal food to fund ISIS terrorists.

As a result, his restaurant is trashed, its walls stained with hateful words such as F**k Off We’re Full.

His words are heart-wrenching: “I cannot return to my homeland. And so I must simply stay in somebody else’s homeland, as an outsider and a guest. I am the guest who brings a gift of food to their host. Except what I think more and more is that they do not eat the food, they eat us here... When they don’t like the taste of us, when we have too much flavour and spice, and do not follow their recipe, we are like indigestion and they want to vomit us back to where we came from.”

In contrast, it may be difficult to appreciate Michael’s position. Michael grew up adoring his parents, who are well-educated, white-collared, highly rational, and widely respected.

They are also the founders of a political party called “Aussie Values”, whose members

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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Family fun at the circuit The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Visitor Centre and Go Karts is a destination for the whole family with many hours of entertainment and enjoyment on offer and these school holidays are the perfect time to visit.

Go Karts and Tandems If you haven’t tried the exhilarating Go Karts then you need to strap yourself into the allnew Sodi Karts for a thrilling session on the 750-meter track - a replica of the world-renowned Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.

With 9 horsepower Honda GX 270cc engines, the French-made karts provides an ultimate karting sensation and are tested to meet the stringent Australian standards.

The RT8 Evo2 single karts can reach up to 65k/mph and feature a high front blade for greater safety and a roll bar with all-round protection to avoid wheel-to-wheel contact. The harness seatbelt and easy to use seat adjusters allow for greater comfort and custom fitting.

The 2Drive tandem karts allow the whole family to get involved as the twin seats provide children the thrill of go karting. The dual steering allows children to get involved while under the safety and supervision of an adult driver.

Bookings are recommended.

Grand Prix Motorcycle Collection at the Circuit The star exhibit in the History of Motorsport Display is the superb collection of 25 Grand Prix winning motorcycles from the two famous Italian marques, Aprilia and Cagiva, with the two-wheel treasures permanently installed in the display at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Visitor Centre.

In total these sleek racing machines have won 9 World Championships, 51 Grand Prix

Go Karts wind around an exhilarating 750 metre replica of the GP circuit.

Take a friend and have double the fun. wins and 106 Podiums. Make the time these holidays to take in these magnificent pieces of racing history.

Champions Cafe After all the excitement, the Champions Licenced Cafe delivers with its fresh menu with plenty of choices. Fantastic coffee and deli-

Racing fun for the whole family. cious scones, cakes, slices, muffins, pastries, sausage rolls and pies hit the spot Merchandise The gift shop at the Visitor Centre offers a wide selection of stylish apparel, merchandise and souvenirs to choose from so you can take a memento home with you.

Covid-19 operating conditions Due to current restrictions Guided Circuit Tours, Hot Laps and Push Bike Ride Days will not be available.

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Advice to help kick goals With the football starting up again the Star Mail caught up with local podiatrist Ryan Cornwall to talk about footy feet.

“For me, good footy starts with good boots” Ryan says.

A podiatrist who knows what it’s like to strap on the wrong pair of boots. Ryan suffered a stress fracture in his foot as a junior when he chose a footy boot that put more pressure under his big toe than what it could handle.

“Back then I used to get so sore in my big toe after the first few games of the season.

This was pre-podiatry for me so I had no idea

what was happening, and like most teenagers I thought I knew everything and it would settle down eventually. It didn’t.”

So this year after the missed 2020 season Ryan and his fellow podiatrists Laura, Tanya and Jasmine at PridePlus Health in Emerald and Monbulk are on a mission.

“We’re here to keep everyone playing footy and not missing games with foot injuries” Ryan’s most important advice is to get your footy boots right for you. He has three main things to look out for.

“Make sure your boots fit properly, nowa-

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days we have some widths available from brands like Asics, New Balance and X-Blades.

Don’t go jamming wide feet into narrow boots” he says.

“Next, get the right midsole for your foot needs and position. If you’re covering a lot of ground like Trent Cotchin make sure your boots have a layer of cushioning and a thicker sole under the heel. This takes load away from your calf muscles to allow you to go furtherwithout getting tired.

“Finally, get the stud pattern right. Key position and rucks who jump and land should use smaller studs to reduce landing injuries. Blades and moulds work well here. The trade off is the risk of slipping over and getting a spray from

the coach. I’d rather slip than do my ACL.” Ryan is also first to admit that in the past podiatrists have struggled to fit orthotics into footy boots due to old style innersoles being big and chunky. He’s proud to say that his team were one of the first in Melbourne to be 3D printing the thinnest and lightest modern orthotics that can fit comfortably inside footy boots to reduce injury risk.

“If I could have treated 16 year old Ryan’s feet with what we know now as podiatrists I’d have had a much longer career. I just want to keep footballers out there playing and loving the game.”

You can learn more about footy feet from the team at prideplus.com.au

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Benefits include access to government grants that help keep bulk-billing practices like HFMC running to service the community.

From April, HFMC is pleased to announce it will be an approved Covid-19 vaccination provider and will shortly begin to offer the vaccinations to the eligible phase 1a and 1b members in the Hills community.

Phase 1a priority population groups include quarantine and border workers, frontline health

We are offering a number clinics to ensure that your whole family can be vaccinated and kept safe this winter.

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prepares the logistics of the vaccination clinic, including the necessary pre-vaccination paperwork and the booking system.

Details will be released by 7 April through HFMC’s various media channels when the vaccination clinic officially begins.

It is recommended that each dose is given 12 weeks apart for maximum effectiveness.

Towards the end of April, HFMC expects its flu vaccinations will be available depending on instructions from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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Hillscene Family Medical Centre (HFMC) has had an incredibly busy last couple of months with several updates and improvements for a bigger and better 2021.

In February, HFMC welcomed onboard Dr Hasantha Jasinarachchi, FRACGP, who works full-time and Dr Vijesh Soni, FRACGP, who works on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The HFMC team wishes them a warm welcome to the Hills community and looks forward to providing high quality continuity of care for patients.

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The chef’s kitchen delivers designer style including waterfall Caesarstone island bench, mirrored splashback, stainless steel appliances and is serviced by a butler’s pantry complete with a servery window.

Sliding doors from the family/meals area lead out to the covered alfresco entertaining area that has 2 heaters and a ceiling fan for climate control and hot and cold water.

Imagine birthday, Christmas and milestone celebrations here; the indoor/outdoor flow of the home will make get-togethers with family and friends treasured memories for all.

Added to this the swim spa with waterfall is just another way for you to enjoy your time here. A separate media room with integrated speakers and sound proofing will cater for movie night or provide a place to listen to, or play, your favourite music.

The indulgent master suite is the ultimate in spoiling with enough room for the largest of furniture, a parents retreat, fully fitted dressing room/walk in robe and luxury ensuite with walk in frameless shower and raised double vanities.

The remaining bedrooms have their own zone and feature a central kid’s retreat that is ideal for them to enjoy their favourite hobbies

or television shows and there is also a study area where homework can be done plus a family bathroom complete with a bath.

Your year round comfort is ensured with dual ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling systems that are zoned to every room of the home. Internal access to the triple car remote garage makes all weather

access a breeze and an additional double garage with mezzanine storage will house additional vehicles and ‘toys’ or give you the space for your hobbies.

A home of this calibre has an endless list of features but the most important one of all is that no expense has been spared in creating the most outstanding, state

of the art home in an ideal location that is just a short drive to central Emerald or Beaconsfield where both offer renowned schools, eateries, shops and sporting facilities. This property has set the benchmark in quality country living, your inspection is recommended. Please email us for a comprehensive list of inclusions. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 60 Hepner Road, Emerald Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets, 5 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment Contact: BARRY PLANT, EMERALD, 5968 4522

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An unrepeatable land Opportunity!

This rare parcel of level vacant land spanning a huge 972m2 in area is situated so close to town you could sell the car.

Cleared with pleasing local views, it’s situated approximately 150 meters walk to Main Street, and that’s taking the long way.

Services available: Made Road, Mains Water Connected, Mains Gas, Power and Sewer.

This property is all about position and potential (STCA) so If you’re thinking of moving closer to town now or at some stage in the future you couldn’t wish a better block in a more convenient location.

Contact Joseph now on 03 9755 1888 or miss out on arguably the best land find of 2021.

CAPTURE THE CHARM OF HILLS LIVING BALANCING natural habitat and native wildlife in your yard with bustling shops, restaurants, and train transport only moments away, this revered pocket is right place to start a new way of life.

This architecturally designed home’s timber-lined foyer establishes the palette that creates a warm and welcoming feel throughout. Exposed brick, vaulted ceilings, cork floors, walk-in pantry, and an original wood fired rotisserie fill the classic kitchen with character.

The lounge with ornate gas fire leads to

the wrap-around deck that admires the leafy landscape.

The corridor leading to the upper level bedrooms is lined with custom shelving ideal for an avid book collector. With external access from each room, adaptability becomes an additional feature.

The lower level living area also enjoys its own private patio. With slate flooring, a gas log fire, and a private study behind bespoke doors, this space can be set to suit any family’s needs. ●

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Situated in the heart of Upwey, this two bedroom hills home will win your heart with its character charm and unique features. Spacious and bright, the large lounge room features a cosy wood fire while ducted heating and evaporative cooling runs throughout the home.

The functional kitchen offers updated appliances along with an original, ornamental wood stove which is a truly beautiful highlight of this home.

Set on a quiet, no through road, this spacious family home is situated in a prime location and is only a short walk to the Belgrave South Primary School, local shops, public transport and sports reserve.

Be sure to inspect this amazing family home quickly as properties of this calibre and in this area do not last long!!

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That magic moment has arrived when a property opens options and opportunities for new owners. With 2 dwellings situated on this sensational 2,304sqm (approx.) corner allotment steps from Belgrave Lake Park and bus transport, this is a unique offering in an ideal locale.

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3 Innes Road Gembrook

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620 Beenak Road Yellingbo

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Located in a quiet street of Gembrook, this brand new home masters the balance between character style and modern functionality with a contemporary design and layout. Featuring spacious rooms with 9” ceilings and wide passages with windows that provide good natural lighting for the entire day. The home is a clever split level design with the formal living room and master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite located on the first level, the secondary bedrooms and main bathroom zoned away by the split level.

A separate split leads you to the impressive open plan family room, dining and kitchen which is a modern masterpiece with stainless steel appliances, stone bench tops and Butler’s pantry with servery window. The outdoor space has a double deck, one undercover and an open lower deck. Don’t miss!

Set on 5.5 sensational acres with views to the ranges in the distance, this brick veneer home epitomises the country lifestyle with gorgeous features such as colonial windows, dado panelling, timber floors, wood heater, cathedral ceilings and exposed timber beams and columns. There are 3 bedrooms serviced by the main bathroom and separate toilet, the master with double robes and ceiling fan and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and servery window to the indoor/outdoor room. The property also has stables for the horses and 5 fenced paddocks, only a few minutes ride to Kirth Kiln Regional Park plus a 6 x 9m shed and an additional man cave or studio. With 50,000 ltr water tanks and netted orchard, this property provides the possibility of a subsistent lifestyle!

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994 Kayla Turner 0448 440 495

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994 Kayla Turner 0448 440 495

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Proudly offered for sale is this gorgeous story book character home located at the top end of Gembrook on a just under ½ acre of Commercially zoned land. Like something out of a fairytale, this home impresses with its white weatherboards, colonial windows, French doors, stunning dormer windows, and double landing timber staircase. Featuring 5 bedrooms, master with ensuite and private balcony, 3 living areas, galley kitchen with large walk in pantry and huge 11x11m shed with hardwood floors and 3 phase power. Less than a minute walk to IGA, Spencer’s Store, local bars and restaurants, this home ticks all the boxes for someone with the vision to deliver its promise.

Contact: Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Grant Day 0417 565 745

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GUIDE $1,050,000 - $1,150,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Gayle Barrot 0408 195 767 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

GUIDE $635,000 - $695,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

156 Emerald Monbulk Road, Emerald

27 Caroline Avenue, Cockatoo

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Gayle went above and beyond in her approach to selling the property her service was amazing and without her help I don’t think we would have achieved the result we did. Gayle sold a property for me 20 years ago and her service was exceptional and nothing has changed. I highly recommend Gayle to sell your property she has so much experience and her honestly and gentle way of getting things done puts her a cut above the rest.

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Call Gayle today to see why so many people say ‘Gayle is the agent I choose to sell with’.

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Bloods gear up for 2021

By Nick Creely Olinda Ferny Creek understands that even though it placed seventh in 2019 with five wins and 11 losses, it wasn’t truly reflective of the competitiveness, hunger and development of the group.

The Bloods banked some super wins, and pushed some of the Premier Division’s top sides, and in those 11 losses learnt valuable lessons that it will take into 2021.

Bloods coach Brendan Donovan said that 2019 was a season that he looks back on as a crucial one in forging the path forward.

“We broke it down into 10-to-20-minute passages of bad concentration through lack of depth, and probably lack of talent,” he said.

“But we thoroughly enjoyed the challenged - we managed to beat Cranbourne, pushed Berwick hard, and had a reasonable push against Narre at Narre.

“And then Cranbourne absolutely torched us down there, it was probably the best opposition we played for the year that day.

“But we now know we need to be more attacking, and I think our defence was solid, but it was a whole different way of thinking about our footy.

“At 5-11, we had nothing to lose, so we were trying things in games, and if we were fighting for a finals spot we probably wouldn’t have tried.

“We’ve recruited well over this summer we’ve tried to change our list demographic a bit.”

The Bloods have recruited sharply in the off-season, namely in 25-year-old ex-Collingwood defender Matt Scharenberg, who has arrived at the club after playing 41 games at AFL level, but was cruelled by knee injuries throughout his seven years at the level.

Donovan said the club was thrilled to land the prodigiously talented defender.

“The biggest thing with Matt straight off is how polite, and well-mannered he is,” he said.

“His first session, he went around and introduced himself to all the players on the ground.

“He’s unassuming - he doesn’t really like the limelight, so we’re treating him like anyone else at our club, and he’s enjoyed that.

“We’re really lucky - it was bloody exciting behind the scenes, and we were so thrilled to get it done.”

The Bloods have also brought back South Croydon star Pat Crosier alongside his brother Mat, Ben Watson from Upwey Tecoma, as well as recruited Trent Falzon and Alex Mackinnon from North Ringwood, and James Royal-Young from Upper Ferntree Gully, with Donovan also saying that 2017 premiership players Dale Rohrmann, Jay Rankin and Brendan Cooling as well as potentially a few others to return.

Sean Atkinson, Mitch Low-Morris and Dylan Arnold are also expected to return from injury.

After showing plenty of promise in 2019, Olinda Ferny Creek will be looking to charge in 2021. 194080 The only notable departures are star big man James Charge to Eastern footy outfit Mooroolbark, and Ethan Greenall who has signed with Monbulk in Division 1.

He said that the list demographic has shifted somewhat, with the youth expected to get chances throughout the season.

“We think we played our best side in Round 18 in 2019 against Wandin, and my gut feel is there will be some who will retire or not play,” he said.

“We’ve increased our senior depth by about 12 or 13 players.

“Pat will be a massive addition - he was in South Croydon’s Team of the Decade and one of the premier EFL defensive forwards in the league, so he’ll come back with his brother (Mat) and add plenty of speed to the outside.

“Overall, its looking good, but it’s the kids

coming through, we’ve got a couple of them at Eastern which is great for them, and our Under 19s are going to be a really solid side as well.”

A huge away clash against reigning premiers Narre Warren awaits Donovan’s group in the season opener on Saturday 17 April.

It’s an almighty challenge - but one Donovan’s group will not take a backwards step from.

“I think Narre are still the benchmark,” he said.

“When we were offered the opportunity to open the season, we didn’t hesitate to accept the challenge.

“What better way to set up your season than to take on the reigning premiers - I don’t know any footy club in Australia that doesn’t want to take on the team that unfurls the flag.

“We’ll have a look at them, they’ve lost

Picture: ROB CAREW some absolutely stars, but at the same time, good clubs evolve, and it gives more kids a go - they’ve got so much talent, they’re the most skilful side in the competition.

“Narre are going to be at the top of tree I think.”

But overall, Donovan expects the Premier Division to be a closely-fought season where anything can happen.

“Every game is going to be huge,” he said.

“You only need to lose a bit of cohesion, or have a bad run with injury and you can fall away, or the opposite to that, if you have a good month of footy you can really set yourself up.

“It’s exciting, and its good for the league Pakenham and Doveton come in, and they’re good grounds to play at.

“The old Valley sides are really building and stepping up the challenge nicely I think.”

Sod turns on redevelopment of Knox netball courts Highly anticipated upgrades and expansions at the Knox Regional Netball Centre are a step closer to beginning, with an official turning of the sod occurring on 29 March.

Bayswater MP Jackson Taylor broke the ground to officially start work on the redevelopment of the indoor courts at the centre, funded through a $5 million grant from the government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program.

With 18 outdoor and two indoor courts, the Knox Regional Netball Centre is home to over 2,900 players, including Mountain District Netball Association and teams in the Eastern Football and Netball League.

It is believed the netball centre had been struggling to cope with its growing demand, due to limited indoor court spaces.

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Once complete, the redeveloped centre will provide a venue for local netball to host more teams and competitions. It is also hoped it will enable an expansion on local development and pathway programs.

Member for Bayswater, Jackson Taylor said the investment will support local economies by creating economic activity and jobs.

“Congratulations to the teams here from the Mountain District Netball Association and Eastern Football and Netball League this boost will go a long way to support the growing number of people in Knox keen to get involved in local sport and recreation,” he said.

Mr Taylor acknowledged the Australian Government and Knox City Council for their commitment and financial contribution to the project.

For more information about infrastructure grant opportunities available through the Victorian Government visit www.sport. vic.gov.au

Bayswater MP Jackson Taylor, Knox City Council mayor Lisa Cooper and Aston MP Alan Tudge officially turn the sod on Monday 29 March. mailcommunity.com.au

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