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Bike trail push

By Taylah Eastwell Hills residents have formed a committee pushing for the establishment of a set of mountain bike trails in Cockatoo.

The new Cockatoo Mountain Bike Trails committee recently began reaching out to different groups and authorities in hopes of kicking off a discussion on a new mountain bike area for the scenic village.

One of the driving forces behind the push, Ben Anable said there had always been a

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lack of short, quick mountain bike trails with “jumps and berms” in the local area.

“There is nothing in the whole Cardinia Shire that caters for what we are trying to do here. Lysterfield Lake is the closest place for trails, but that is focused more on cross country, the trails we want would be around 1km long with a two to three minute descend at the bottom then you’d ride back up and go back down again,” Mr Anable explained.

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“You couldn’t buy bikes, they were sold out or you couldn’t get one for under $1500 because they were in such high demand,” he said.

Mr Anable said the potential for local businesses, cafes, bakeries and AirBnBs in Cockatoo and surrounds was “huge” if the track were to go through.

“Harcourt, south of Bendigo, recently built a mountain bike system and have had 31,000 visitors in 18 months. They estimate the spending of $1.6 million locally after the trails went in.

“There’s another place in Derby, a sleepy little town in Tassie, they spent three million on some trails that now average 30,000 visitors a year and puts around $31 million back into the Tasmanian economy,” he said.

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Mag marks a new era

By Taylah Eastwell When Era Magazine rolled off the press in January this year, the tears rolled too.

Happy tears, tears of joy, achievement and relief, rolled down the cheeks of co-founders Sonya Murphy and Sue Williams, who finally got to flick through the pages on the magazine they had spent the last 12 months creating.

Sonya Murphy, a designer from Olinda, approached Sue Williams, a business mentor from Boronia, at one of her business mentor meetings and raised the idea of starting a magazine for women.

“One day I just posed the question and she said yes,” Ms Murphy said.

“We very quicky came up with the idea of a magazine for women in small business because there is nothing in the marketplace for women who operate small businesses. The women working from home, women doing it on their own,” she said.

The magazine is designed to be kept on a bookshelf and referred back to time and time again, with informational and inspirational articles contributed by women in the Hills and far beyond.

“We just put it out to our networks, we have strong, inspiring networks in the Hills and further afield and have been really lucky that people have been open to contributing. The articles are very much about women inspiring others, with a nice blend of mindset and looking after yourself and professional business advice,” Ms Williams said.

A financial advisor and an empowerment coach also contribute to each issue, with readers encouraged to send in questions to receive answers in print.

While no two pages are the same, each story is focused on informing and empowering women – which reflects the meaning behind the magazine name.

Ms Williams explained Era was chosen as the name given the mag is “all about women stepping into a new era of business”.

“We are becoming much more feminine in the way we do business and it is necessary that we step into that, our politics are changing, everything is changing in this world and becoming a little bit more feminine and we are targeting that step into that new era for women in business,” she said.

The women celebrated an official launch with advertisers, contributors and their families on March 20 and have loved watching people’s faces as they open Era Magazine ever since.

“The most exciting part is when people see it and they go, ‘oh wow’,” Ms Williams said.

“Our business relationship has been really important. Our connection and communication and ability to talk through things if something is not right has been a beautiful thing.

We have celebrated together, laughed and cried together, some days we’ve laughed so much that we’ve cried, but for me it has been all about the journey to get to this and to see the incredible people we know put words on paper,” she said.

The magazine, published quarterly, is compiled in Olinda and printed in Mulgrave onto 100% Australian-made recycled paper and using organic inks before being distributed to over 1100 newsagents across Queensland, New South Wales, the ACT and Victoria.

Locals can pick up a copy at Shop 5, 15261528 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda, or in local newsagencies.

Digital copies are also available, see www. eramagazine.com.au for more information.

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A 30-year old Wantirna woman was caught speeding in Lilydale over the weekend.

The woman failed a preliminary breath test and later returned a reading of 0.171, more than three times the limit. Her licence was suspended for a minimum of 12 months and her car was impounded at a cost of $1150.

By Taylah Eastwell Within seconds of snapping a photograph of Emerald SES volunteers at the site of their new headquarters, the volunteer’s phones began screeching with alarm bells.

Five men, already in their gear, piled into the SES four-wheel-drive and raced through the main street with lights flashing. In that moment, nothing else mattered.

Rushing to the aid of the community is nothing out of the norm for local Emerald SES volunteers, but recently, the Emerald community came together to give them something long-overdue in return.

After a 30-year fight to get a new SES shed with reasonable facilities, over 1100 residents from Emerald and surrounds came together to sign a petition created by Gembrook MP Brad Battin.

Following many speeches in Parliament, and years of pushing, the Andrews Government finally announced it would fund the new station in Emerald last year.

There were smiles all round as SES members met with Mr Battin on Monday 26 April to show off the first stages of construction of their new base.

Emerald SES Unit Controller Ben Owen said it was surreal to see the station finally being built.

“It is exciting to see it grow. I’ve been in the unit 17 years and it was in the planning phase then, we were being told it’s not going to be far away, won’t be far away, it’s now 17 years later,” he said.

Mr Owen said there was also a plan in the 80’s for a co-location site to be shared with the Emerald CFA that never eventuated.

“So it’s taken over 30 years to get a purpose built facility,” he said.

Opening his car boot on the side of the road, Mr Owen points to his clothes and says that is the closest thing he has to a change room and locker, with the current site on Old Gembrook Road not offering these facilities or an appropriate training space to teach new members the ropes.

Highway patrol report Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol officers handed out a number of $413 fines over the weekend.

Fines were given for unsafe vehicles and numerous defect notices were also given.

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Gembrook MP Brad Battin recently met with members of Emerald SES at the site of the unit’s new shed.

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager, Hayden.

The 15-year-old was last seen in Dandenong on 26 April. He is described as 165cm tall, of slim build, with brown hair and may be wearing an army print jumper with black sleeves, black vest, black pants with a cream stripe, black runners and a black cap.

He is known to frequent the Endeavour Hills, Frankston, Mentone, Dandenong, Lilydale, Ringwood and Sale areas. Police have concerns for his welfare due to his age.

“A lot of us just put up with it because we don’t know any better, we’ve never been at another SES unit, but the current shed compromises our ability to have meetings and training, even just to have a chat with a member and see how they’re going, because we just don’t have the space,” Mr Owen said.

“We do on average over 1000 calls a year so we are busy, so not being able to adequately provide meals for volunteers at times or a hot shower after coming back from a rainy job, it’s that sort of stuff,” he said.

A VICSES spokesperson confirmed that Emerald SES is the “second busiest VICSES unit in the entire state, with 1,283 requests for assistance in the last 12 months”.

“This includes calls to trees down, building damage, flood, road rescue, landslide, assisting other emergency agencies and more,” the spokesperson said.

The only unit with a higher call-out rate than Emerald is Lilydale, attending 1,332 incidents in the last year.

The new site at Emerald will include five drive through engine bays that will fit up to 10 vehicles and trailers, administrative offices, a

A man had to be cut from his crushed vehicle after losing control in Chirnside Park on Wednesday night.

The vehicle is alleged to have hit two cars at speed before coming to a rest in the front yard of an Edward Road home. Lilydale SES unit controller Shaun Caulfield said his unit received the call out around 9pm on 28 April.

“When we arrived it was evident that, judging by the spread of debris, that the vehicle may have been travelling at significant speed before it crashed,” Mr Caulfield said.

“One male was trapped inside the vehicle.

We used hydraulic rescue equipment to free him before he was taken to hospital,” he said.

Mr Caulfield said debris from the wreck spread over 150 metres, with the driver also hitting some bins and a parked car before coming to a rest. A scrape on a nearby power pole also indicates the driver has narrowly missed the pole.

“It’s very lucky, if he had of hit that power pole we would be having a chat about the impacts of road trauma instead,” Mr Caulfield said. Police are investigating whether speed, drugs or alcohol were factors in the collision.

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training room, wellbeing area for volunteers, and a turn out area to facilitate efficient operations.

“We currently have to store one of our vehicles at Cockatoo CFA because we just don’t have the space, so it’s going to be huge,” Mr Owen said.

Mr Battin said the volunteers had “known for a long time they were left in a facility that was not anywhere near OHS standards anywhere in the world”.

“Yet they had to work from it and still protect the community. They deserve the rewards, they’re a wonderful volunteer organisation, they put in so many hours and go out and do wonderful jobs, it’s an exceptional outcome for a great group of people,” he said.

“This wouldn’t of happened unless the guys and girls of Emerald SES fought, yelled and screamed because there was no intention of the government doing this, it was only because they continued to push it and got the community to back them.

The new site is set to be complete in July or August 2021.

Riders lobby for mountain bike trails From page 1 “If we could pull a bit more tourism up into the Hills, the potential for community benefit is huge. It’s a long term trend.”

The trails Mr Anable and the Cockatoo Mountain Bike Trails committee is proposing are considered “stepping stone” tracks.

“We’re not trying to be the biggest, best and greatest, but more like a stepping stone, with a bit of something for everyone,” he said.

“What we’re looking at is basically being able to start on the first trail which might just be a casual zig zag down the hill, and then moving onto the next trail that’s a little steep-

er with a few roller jumps, and then progressing down the line to the last trail.”

The idea behind the proposal is that the trails could cater for anyone interested in getting on a bike, with mountain biking being one sport that anyone can have a go at, with strong mental and physical health benefits.

“It would prompt people to have stronger community connections with their environment in both Cardinia and the broader Yarra Ranges.

“If you live in the Hills, we have basketball, footy, netball, soccer, tennis, lots of ball sports, but not much infrastructure for

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anything other than ball sports. If you’re a teenage kid and don’t fit into that category of wanting to play those sports, there’s not much else on offer,” Mr Anable said.

The site the committee is proposing for the trails is off Bailey Road, opposite the Wright Forest Bushland Reserve.

Mr Anable said the committee was thankful to be receiving auspice assistance from the Eastern Dandenong Ranges Association to help bring the vision to life.

For more information head to Cockatoo Mountain Bike Trails on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/455359765841129

Cockatoo mountain bike enthusiasts gathered on Sunday 2 May to show their support for the establishment of a MTB track in their town.

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Charlie, 5, enjoying the opportunity to be creative.

Selby Primary School’s Scarlet loved drawing on the tanks.

Artist Sebastian Fransz draws alongside Evie and Viggo.

Artist Sebastian Fransz with the chilren who drew on the tanks.

Tank-you for colourful art Children of the Hills transformed the Olinda Community House water tanks into a sea of colour recently, forming the next step in a collaborative community art project.

Kids of all ages from various schools across the Dandenongs, including those who are

homeschooled, expressed their artistic flair on the side of the water tanks on Saturday 24 April.

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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 conducted a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony for Badger Creek Primary School students and staff.

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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.

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“We love our community arts. I think the main thing is our kids need to feel like they are a part of the community and by doing this it’s that real link to them that this is their place,” Ms Goodger said.

“I think particularly for the last year, that link to the community is really important for our kids,” she said.

The next step in the community art project will be a workshop on 8 May, where kids can join Mr Fransz for a spray-painting ‘how-to’ workshop.

“It will be an introduction to spray-painting as a technique and will allow the group to have a go and add to the build up of the mural, we will start doing background and things like that,” he said.

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coloured drawings when designing a final mural piece for the tanks.

“This is a community engagement aspect and first and foremost it is about the kids having fun. There aren’t many opportunities for them to just go for it like this, it is often all very controlled. This is a really nice way to kick off the creative flow for the project to try and develop some ideas that I can work into the final artwork,” Mr Fransz said.

Standing back and looking at the tanks, patterns in the children’s drawings emerged, with many enjoying the opportunity to draw animals, trees, insects, butterflies, cars and write meaningful quotes.

“Children’s creativity has patterns to it and there are lots of patterns with the animals and landscapes, suns and trees, so that is basically what I’m going to be doing except in a more refined and professional way,” he said.

Mr Fransz said the final design on the tanks will be spray-painted, and is likely to feature some endangered local species such as the helmeted honey-eater and some species of tree.

“Then I’ll work some suggestions of what the children have drawn into the final artwork,” he said.

“I think that this type of community artmaking is really important and it often doesn’t get the funding or attention it deserves,” Mr Fransz said.

Principal of Sassafras Primary School, Stacey Goodger said the school had been involved in the project “right from the word go”.

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Artists open their doors

By Taylah Eastwell Tracey Roberts has been opening the doors to her magical dome-shaped art space for over 13 years as part of the Dandenong Ranges Open Studios program.

The opportunity to share her home studio and her artform with those who visit is something Ms Roberts looks forward to each year, having formed many friendships with visitors to her home.

“I love so many things about it. I guess it is an opportunity to connect with the artistic community up here in the Hills and to showcase the Dandenong Ranges to people all across Melbourne,” Ms Roberts said.

Now celebrating its 18th year, Dandenong Ranges Open Studios is an annual weekend event that invites the public into the hidden creative spaces of Hills artists to meet, greet, and learn about their various forms of art. This year’s program, set to take place on May 8 and 9, is bursting with 37 participating studios, including 15 artists who are participating for the first time.

“It’s a great chance to showcase the artwork and music that I produce and it is a wonderful weekend. I have met some amazing people, children come and get inspired which is always very gratifying,” Ms Roberts said.

Ms Roberts said her art is musically-themed as she was blessed with synesthesia, meaning she ‘sees’ colours and images in her mind while listening to music.

“It is a way of associating music with colour. I have this wonderful thing that happens, when I hear music I see colours which really

Tracey Roberts. helps,” she said.

A signer, pianist, artist and a graphic designer, Ms Roberts loves to create colourful artworks with a musical undertone. She also creates steampunk top hats.

“I very rarely create a piece that isn’t musically themed,” she said.

While her dome is where most of the magic happens, her art also moves outside, where she has created a quirky music garden full of broken instruments planted in the ground.

Picture: BRENT LUKEY “People love it. It is also an interesting way for people to understand the construction of musical instruments and also watch how they decompose,” she said.

Ms Roberts will be hosting grand piano concerts on both days of the Open Studios weekend at the dome at 2pm.

“It will be really great fun. There are lots of great things for visitors to do while they listen to music, they can colour in or play some other musical instruments with me. I’ll also be ex-

plaining how my art and synesthesia are connected,” she said.

Over the years, the highly anticipated event has seen over 7500 studio visitations each weekend, but this time, event planning has included making sure everything is Covid safe.

Co-ordinator of the Dandenong Ranges Open Studios Program, Toni Main said the amount of artists participating this year “goes to show the tenacity of our local artists”.

“To just pick up everything and go ahead and make it all happen even though the process hasn’t’ been simple is amazing. Every artist has had to write a Covid safe plan. You never know what is around the corner with this virus so we have had to cover every base and they’ve all been so incredibly giving with their time to do so,” Ms Main said.

“We didn’t know how the public were going to participate this year, given there was a chance people weren’t ready to do private studio visits due to Covid. But if our opening exhibition at Burrinja is anything to go by, we had an RSVP list of over 200 people, which is a lot more than we usually would get, so it’s looking really promising,” she said.

An opening exhibition titled ‘Wabi Sabi’ was held at Burrinja on Thursday 15 April and remains open until the Open Studios weekend in May. “Every artists in Open Studios has a work in the exhibition, and what that means is it creates a space where we can invite people to come and see their work and a teaser of what they could see in the open studios so they can plan their route for the weekend,” Ms Main explained.

Ribbon cut on redeveloped Burrinja Cultural Centre The newly-redeveloped Burrinja Cultural Centre was officially opened on Friday 16 April following a multi-million dollar building project to improve artist, gallery and social spaces.

Monbulk MP and Acting Premier, James Merlino and Yarra Ranges Mayor, Fiona McAllister, opened the venue with Wurundjeri woman Julie Coombes, Burrinja Creative Director and CEO, Gareth Hart, President of the Burrinja Board, Holly DeMaria and a group of artists and community members.

The $3 million redevelopment project started in 2019, with a goal of improving foyer and circulation spaces, artist studios, the kitchen/cafe and social space and the galleries at the venue. Works were completed mid2020, but an opening event was not able to be held due to the COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings at the time.

Cr McAllister said that a passion for art was woven through the history and culture of the Yarra Ranges, particularly in the Dandenong Ranges and Burrinja.

“It’s a part of people’s day to day lives and it’s one of the many, many reasons why people travel far and wide to visit our beautiful

Mayor Fiona McAllister speaking at the opening of the newly-redeveloped Burrinja Cultural Centre. corner of the world,” she said.

“The work that’s been done here will set Burrinja in good stead to keep growing with our community - to keep bringing worldclass art and performance to the hills and to bring new artists and visitors through the door.”

The project was funded by Council with the support of the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund.

Events and exhibitions have resumed at Burrinja following the easing of restrictions earlier this year.

Burrinja Creative Director and CEO, Gareth Hart with Yarra Ranges Council mayor Fiona McAllister and Monbulk MP and Acting Premier James Merlino at the Burrinja official opening.

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Reconnect with libraries The Reconnect Festival, presented by the Eastern Regional Libraries, is about bringing the community together. Throughout 1-31 May, book lovers are invited to reconnect, rediscover, reestablish and renew their link with their beloved local libraries.

The festival features a great variety of engaging talks, practical workshops, and exciting initiatives. Nearly all the events are free, but bookings are essential. Week One explores the theme of Community, with events that support healthy living, community safety, and lifelong learning. Below is a list of interesting events recommended by CHRISTINE YUNN-YU SUN, the Star Mail’s book reviewer.

For those who love history, the must-see event in Week One is a multimedia presentation telling the story of the 1903 wax cylinder recordings of Fanny Cochrane Smith (1834-1905), who was officially recognised as the last Tasmanian Aboriginal by the government of the Colony of Tasmania in 1889.

Smith’s wax cylinder recordings of songs are the only audio recordings of any of Tasmania’s indigenous languages. In 2017, these were inducted into the UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register. Other fascinating facts will be shared by award-winning songwriter, performer and researcher Bruce Watson at Belgrave Library on Wednesday 5 May, 2-3PM. For those with an artistic bend, Week One introduces two valuable workshops. The first is on Friday 7 May, 2-4PM, at Lilydale Library, where Lauren will lead you through the process of creating your own art journal, a fully private and personal space.

The other is the “Illustrate Me” Digital Art Workshop (cost $10), which will take place at Ferntree Library on Saturday 8 May, 1-4PM, or Tuesday 18 May, 4-7PM. Melbourne-based artist Ashley Ellis will lead you through a series of

mini projects using Procreate on iPad, to help you unlock creativity and illustrate yourself.

Particularly worth mentioning is the Writing the Rainbow Festival, which celebrates LGBTIQA+ writers and readers. Week One begins with author Michael Earp, who will explore the vital importance of queer representation in young adult literature at Realm on Tuesday 4 May, 6:30- 7:30PM. There is also the “Find Your Voice, Tell Your Story” Writing Workshop, which will be hosted by Melbourne-based award-winning writer Narrelle M Harris at Knox Library on Friday 7 May, 4-6PM. And – because storytime is the heart and soul of the library – LGBTIQA+ and disability advocate Jax Jacki Brown will present Rainbow Families Storytime at Rowville Library on Wednesday 5 May, 4-4:30PM. Another Rainbow Families Storytime will be delivered by Dolly Diamond, comedy cabaret performer and Artistic Director of the Melbourne Cabaret Festival in 2017 and 2018, at Croydon Library on Saturday 8 May, 10:30-11AM. Finally, for thrill-seekers, local author Bob Menzies will launch his book Benito’s Gold: Treasure, Pirates and murder at Yarra Junction Library on Monday 10 May, 2-3PM. Don’t miss this story of baffling mysteries and hidden danger, as people have been searching for this pirate treasure in Australia for over 150 years!

Readers are advised to check out the full festival program at the ERL website: https:// www.yourlibrary.com.au/reconnect/

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By Taylah Eastwell Monbulk College’s student representative body, Monbulk Student Voice (MSV), recently hosted a free-dress day to raise money to send old Monbulk College uniforms overseas to be re-used and recycled.

Rather than send the burgundy and green collection to landfill, students, with the support of staff and parents, liaised with Textile Recyclers Australia, an organisation that collects clothing donations to be recycled. It was decided the uniforms will be sent to India to be deconstructed and used to produce recycled yarn, while any excess stock will be sent to Tonga to be distributed to under-privileged communities.

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Director of participating business, AKTIVATE Yoga and Wellbeing, Tonia Corrone said “I’m so excited for this to be our first community event. We opened our business in November during the pandemic, so this is an awesome opportunity to connect with the community and other businesses. It’s like an Open Day to say, ‘Welcome back’ to the community, where people can contribute to local and small businesses.”

Discover new Yarra Valley businesses, meet the business owners and have all your questions answered. There’ll be door prizes, expo offers and a range of engaging speakers, a petting zoo with Pinnacle Pets and the Point of View cafe will be open with great coffee and bites to eat.

The event will take place at the Lilydale Lakeside Events and Conference Centre.

For more information, visit: https://www. yarravalleybusiness.org.au/expo-2021/

Maria McCarthy from Yarra Valley Business, Belinda Kelly from Lilydale Lakeside Conference and Events, Shire of Yarra Ranges representative Amy Endall and president of Yarra Valley Business Jason Olszewski.

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pressed that the college uniform was outdated and lacked warmth for the Monbulk winter.

The new Physical Education t-shirt was designed by Monbulk College Visual Communications and Design student, Rahni Denton, who won a college-wide competition with her design.

Pant and shirt styles, as well as the designs for the college beanie, hat and cap were selected by students through a voting process.

“MSV gives the students of Monbulk College an opportunity to make real changes,” says student representative, Amy Archer.

“We have reinvented the school uniform and instead of sending the old uniform items to landfill we have had a fundraiser to cover the cost of recycling it,” says Tahlia Heitmann.

“I am proud of this exciting initiative which demonstrates how students can create positive change,” she said.

The Yarra Valley Back to Business Expo will open its doors to the public for the first time on Friday 14 May. For decades now, visitors from around the world have come to the Yarra Valley to experience the beauty of our landscapes, the fresh produce of the ‘Yarra Valley food bowl’ and lifestyle.

Now it’s time for Victorians to find out what the region has to offer and why it attracts visitors from across the globe.

Following the darkest year for businesses worldwide, we’ve all realised the importance of shopping local, in supporting the local economy and sustaining local families. President Jason Olszewski is passionate about the work of the not-for-profit group, Yarra Valley Business, who are hosting the exhibition.

“For me, there are lots of different reasons for carrying out the work that we do and in hosting the expo we achieve many of our goals,” he said.

“It’s an opportunity to give back to the community, to provide local businesses

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IT’S NONE OF OUR BUSINESS BUT… Flying the flag Council was also asked if it will fly the rainbow Pride Flag on 17 May, 2021, for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT Day).

“Currently, we fly the Australian Flag, Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag on our three flagpoles at the Lilydale Civic Centre, and are guided by the Federal Government’s protocols on flag use.

“As part of our Civic Centre Redevelopment, we will have a fourth flagpole constructed to allow us to fly flags, such as the Pride Flag, in support of causes for the community. A policy is being developed to support the use of Council’s fourth flag pole.”

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Baby boom at library The post-Covid-19 baby boom has hit and the Emerald Library is ready to support new parents in what can sometimes be a challenging life stage.

Each week, librarian Trish Bardwell will host Baby Rhyme Time, a free and fun session for carers and their babies.

Enjoy songs, sensory experiences, rhymes and dancing, meet other parents and get connected to your local community.

Baby Rhyme Time is held Mondays at 11.15am at the Emerald Library.

And just in time for Mother’s Day, Tarryn Priest, from Room to Spout, will be hosting sessions for new parents to learn all about sleep, settling and postpartum well-being at a free new parent information session.

Tarryn is a certified child and infant sleep consultant, birth educator and postpartum doula, supportsing women throughout their motherhood journey with gentle, sensitive advice and guidance.

Head to events.cclc.vic.gov.au to find out more and secure your place.

Hard-working Hills residents could be missing their slice of up to $13.8 billion in unclaimed cash - with no idea they are even entitled to it. According to the Australian Taxation Office, $2,272,046,530 in unclaimed superannuation is waiting to be collected across the state.

In the Hills, Emerald residents are in luck, with over $2,198,176 up for grabs - the highest amount on the mountain. Ferntree Gully residents are also good to know, with over

$1,654,311 waiting in unclaimed or lost superannuation accounts between FTG, Upper Gully and Lysterfield.

Lilydale residents are missing out on up to $671,945, while friends up the hill in Mt Evelyn are living without around $359,929 in super owed from hard-earned wages. Around to the right of the mountain, luck starts to decrease, with Monbulk locals missing out on $238,457 and Olinda’s total sitting at $115,462. Belgrave and Tecoma residents are missing their share of $412,014, while the Monbulk community could be filling their pockets with up to $209,581.

To find lost or unclaimed super: 1. Login to MyGov. 2. Link the ATO portal to your MyGov account.

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Lilydale has a newspaper again as Star Mail launched a new masthead for Lilydale and surrounding townships this week. Make sure you grab a copy of what will be a historic first edition. If you’ve got a story tip for Lilydale, or just want to get in touch to say g’day, contact: editor@mailcommunity.com.au

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An old soldier’s last wish

By Mikayla Van Loon It might have been wishful thinking when Bill Morris, 96, told his nurse he wanted to attend one last Anzac Day march but little did he know it could all be possible.

On a day like none other, Mercy Place Montrose staff, residents, family and strangers joined to give Mr Morris his final wish, by bringing Anzac Day to him.

What was meant to be an intimate service with just Mr Morris’ family, turned into a heartwarming ceremony of people from all over.

Lifestyle coordinator at Mercy Place, Dee Halligan said she looked into getting Mr Morris into the city but it wasn’t going to be possible.

“Physically and with his medical condition, it just was not possible to get him into the city.

So I thought, well, I’ll bring Anzac to him,” she said.

“He’ll be lucky if he sees another Anzac Day.” After getting in contact with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Ms Halligan said the process was not easy but everything seemed to fall into place.

200 hand-made poppies turned the courtyard into a sea of red and an Australian flag raised to half mast stood in the centre.

The feeling of community spirit has never been more poignant than it was standing together as one.

Residents who were able, filed out and took their place among the crowd.

Others watched from the glass windows above.

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A guard of honour was formed and entered Mr Morris, championing his Australian Army slouch hat.

Because of the significance of Mr Morris’ efforts during the war, Canberra army major Gary Bergman and Melbourne major Sean Hobson were both in attendance.

Major Hobson joined volunteers from Aussie Hero Quilts to present Mr Morris with a custom made quilt depicting his history in the war.

William Harold Morris, born 12 November 1924, joined the Australian Infantry Battalion in 1942.

In 1944 he was deployed from Brisbane to Torokina, the Australian base on the Island of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea.

Mr Morris is one of Australia’s last remaining ‘Island Hoppers’, who helped retrieve control of Japanese fortified islands across the Pacific during World War II.

Lasting up until 15 August 1945, Australian troops were subjected to long range Japanese attacks and booby traps, as well as shelling from artillery fire.

In a poetic moment while the Australian anthem played, the sound of a kookaburra singing in the distance of the Mount Dandenong’s, saluted Mr Morris and his fellow veterans in attendance.

Service Manager for Mercy Place June Murrowood said she didn’t realise how many residents have had a war career until now but even if they haven’t served, Anzac Day means so much.

“I think it is irrespective of whether they have served or have not, it’s such an important thing for our residents and their families,” she said.

“We’ve got families we didn’t even know were serving members of the forces and they’ve turned up today with their medals and they’ve come to see their loved one and it’s brought all our people together.”

Although poor health may have prevented him from attending Melbourne’s Anzac Day march, his mind was as strong as anything.

Humbled by the occasion that commemorated his service, Mr Morris was very overwhelmed.

“It’s very awe inspiring but it’s very hard to come to terms with it, really it is. All these people that think you’re somebody special when there were millions, it just so happens I’m still alive, they’ve all gone, that’s just the difference,” Mr Morris said.

“Just a couple of very close friends you lose, different blokes you lose, friends that you’ve

been on a boozy run with, misbehaved together, but that’s the way it is.”

And although still grieving the loss of many of his mates who died during the war and after, his memories of all the good times still flood him emotion.

Reminiscing of the days at war, he said they always got up to mischief and loved attending all the picture shows when the war ended.

“And it was good, we enjoyed ourselves at the end of the war, a few funny things happened,” he said.

One of those being a close encounter with a crocodile.

“The Americans built a swimming pool, diving boards, floats, the lot. Of course we took over from the americans. We were told about crocodiles and I happened to say to one of [the Americans], ‘Did you get all the crocodiles out?

Yeah they’re gone’,” Mr Morris said.

As he swam and stood on the banks, he felt a number of pointy knobs along the bottom of his foot, just like a crocodile’s back.

“The war had ended, I got out and I was reading an article, a native had been swimming in the river in New Guinea and saw a croc on the ground. He went and got his mates and decided to tie it up and catch it, they got it half way tied up and it came to life,” he said.

“And I thought to myself ‘I might have been standing on a crocodile’, I don’t know, I’ll never know, I don’t want to know,” Mr Morris said with a wide grin appearing on his face.

Out of all the bad memories he still remembers the good ones, to which he said “of course.”

Preps get a lesson in the proud history of Anzac Day

By Taylah Eastwell Prep students from Lilydale’s Edinburgh College were treated to a guided tour of Emerald’s Anzac Walk last week, in an effort to increase awareness around the meaning behind Anzac Day. Emerald RSL president Peter Maloney and RSL member Daryl Bristowe guided the preps and their teachers along the audio walk, with students listening to a different story about local war heroes at each stop.

The Anzac Walk was a vision brought to life by the Emerald RSL in 2014. Beginning in the centre of town near the Cenotaph, the walk makes its way down Memorial Avenue and finishes near the Emerald RSL clubrooms at Anzac Place memorial.

Students learned that over 100 people working and living in Emerald enlisted to fight in 1914 when the government called on a generation in the country’s hour of need.

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Emerald RSL president Peter Maloney answers the preps questions about the war.

Emerald RSL president Peter Maloney said the fact the children were interested was great.

“The school reached out to me which is always great, but the fact some of the kids wanted to continue listening was important.

We’ve just sowed the seed I guess, which is the important thing,” he said.

Mr Maloney encourages other schools and classes to take part in the guided Anzac Walk.

“It’s part of our history and that’s important,” he said.

Emerald RSL members recently have Lilydale’s Edinburgh College students a guided tour through the town’s Anzac Walk.

“What happens in families is people talk about their aunties, uncles, grandfathers fighting for Australia and we as an RSL rein-

force that and give them something to think about. That’s what our job is, to make sure we don’t forget,” Mr Maloney said.

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broad variety of classes and workshops, ranging from health and wellbeing, creative arts, pre-accredited training and various workshops. For those looking to hire, the house offers a variety of wonderful rooms, an amphitheatre, a nature playspace, an outdoor pizza oven and also has a full kitchen for catering purposes.

The house’s exciting new exhibition space provides a place for exhibitions to take place to showcase the work of established and emerging artists. The outdoor area boasts a thriving

ECH is the oldest, continuously operating Neighbourhood House in Cardinia Shire. Initially created to support women returning to work, childcare needs for working families, youth groups and adult education in 1977, ECH continues today to stay true to its role as a community development practice. With local staff, volunteers and committee, ECH keeps its finger on the pulse. The vast majority of our funds are earned, created and spent locally, with ECH as the largest funding body on its own.

indigenous bush foods community garden.

The house will open its doors on Saturday 15 May between 12pm and 3pm for its Wombalana Wild Garden launch and community day.

There will be free barista coffee on offer, as well as free vegan and vego savoury and sweet food sponsored by First National Real Estate and a wildlife show at 12pm.

Paperlab will be at the house offering craft activities to the sound of music by local musicians. A mini eco expo will be held in the

lounge from local environmental groups, including Southern Dandenong Community Nursery will also be providing information and free plants.

House Manager Anna Reid has worked in the community arts sector for over 15 years and in the not for profit and council sectors.

Ms Reid is passionate about bringing the community together and providing experiences that provides great joy, and encourages the community to come and enjoy Selby Community House.

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Serving the community since 1975, Selby Community House offers opportunities for both formal and informal community participation at a local level. The house provides a place where people can come together, through classes, workshops, forums, meetings, exhibition spaces, social or community events.

Selby Community House also provides childcare four days a week and a playgroup session one day per week in a nurturing and welcoming environment.

The warm and welcoming house offers a

Courses in computer use and free internet access, permaculture, yoga, Qi Gong, cooking, literacy, wellbeing, free food and venue hire are all on offer this term. Affordable, licensed occasional childcare and out of school hours childcare are also available.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE WEEK

Where community thrives Japara Neighbourhood House has been a welcoming venue for life-long learning and social connection for the people of Kilsyth and beyond for 40 years.

Japara Neighbourhood House was born from the Montrose Village Network. Formed in 1977, the network was created to provide a space to bring people together to learn crafts and socialise. The Montrose Village Network secured its own home in 1979 when Lillydale Council purchased the home on Leith Road. In 1980, Montrose Community House was officially named Japara, after an aboriginal leader who was instrumental in bringing tribes together. Over four decades, Japara has grown from a small group of passionate and committed volunteers to a professionally run community organisation.

Six years ago Japara moved from its Leith Road home in Montrose to a purpose built Living & Learning Centre in Kilsyth. The centre now serves both Kilsyth and Montrose and manages Japara Living & Learning Centre and The Bridge Community Garden Centre.

CEO Joanne Scanlan said everyone is warmly welcomed at Japara with respect and passion.

“We are a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment that inspires life-long learning, individual growth and friendships. A place where everyone belongs and where everyone can thrive,“ said Joanne.

“At Japara House, we offer a wide range of educational, recreational, and social support programs. We provide these programs and services through our state-of-the-art Living and Learning Centre, our purpose-built Early Years Centre and the historic Bridge House, bordering the beautiful Elizabeth Bridge Reserve.“ Classes and programs include numerous

Early years is a focus at Japara. hobby and leisure classes such as yoga, mindfulness, macrame, card making and tai chi.

Several groups meet at Japara including seniors fitness on Tuesday, puzzle enthusiasts on a Friday, three craft groups on different days, a walking group and a guitar group.

The centre also hosts special interest information sessions such as free hearing checks, real life assistance and community events.

Japara also supports families with young children offering occasional care for 0-5 year olds, grandparents’ playgroup and parent run playgroups.

“We are the local Kilsyth hub for groups to meet, families to connect and residents to seek information, participate in classes and community events,“ said Joanne.

Japara is at 54-58 Durham Road, Kilsyth. To enquire about any courses, groups or venue hire phone 9728 3587 or email info@japarahouse.com.au

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We offer a wide range of educational and social support services for the people of Kilsyth and beyond; all with an aim to nurture and facilitate individual growth and social connections.

What’s On This Term 2 at Japara Beginners Tai Chi with Jeff Thursday 6 May-24 June | 11am-12pm | $120 per person Tai Chi helps coordination, balance, relaxation, posture and muscle tone.

It is beneficial for all ages and abilities.

Seniors Fitness with Mary Tuesday 20 April-22 June | 10am-11am | $8 per session In-chair exercise to assist with strength, mobility and flexibility. Great for all fitness levels. BYO drink bottle.

Mindfulness for Wellbeing with Anja Thursday 6 May-10 June | 7pm-9pm | $155 per person Mindfulness meditation, Chi Kung, Mandala drawing and developing your inner resources. Through relaxing the body, calming the mind and exploring your creativity.

Macramé Dream Catcher with Lynn Friday 14 May | 10am-1pm | $35 per person (including materials) | Catch your dreams by making your very own dream catcher. Once you learn the art of Macramé you won’t look back.

Macramé Wine Bottle Holder with Lynn Friday 28 May | 10am-1pm | $30 per person (including materials) | Make your own Macramé wine bottle holder with Lynn. It would make the perfect gift for someone special or for yourself.

All Occasions Card Making with Lynn Friday 4 June | 10am-12:30pm | $25 per person (including materials) | Create your own cards for any occasion in this crafty class. You will make 3 gorgeous cards for that someone special adding your own personal touch.

Mini Album Making with Lynn Friday 18 June | 10am-1pm | $35 per person (including materials) | Make your own personalised mini album for photos, memorabilia and much more. All materials are included so all you must bring is your creative flair.

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Children and Family Services Childcare Service | Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-2pm $15 per hour for one child/per hour. CSS approved service with flexible booking times.

Playgroups Grandparents Playgroup | Tuesday | 10am-12pm $40 per child/per term General Playgroup | Tuesday | 9:30am-11:30am $50 per child/per term Payment to Playgroup Victoria is required.

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Information Sessions Reverse Mortgages and Over 60’s Finance | Wednesday 12 May | 10:30am | $5 Donation Are you curious about reverse mortgages? Let Martin hand out his free information on this subject without the pressure or sales tactics. Morning tea will be provided.

First Home Buyers | Wednesday 19 May | 7pm | $5 Donation A must do for those looking at financing their first home.

Join Martin to find out how in this informative info session.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Community Events Free Hearing Tests | Tuesday 11 May | 11:00am Hearing Australia will be providing a free information session on gradual hearing loss. Make some time for individual hearing tests in a safe, confidential space.

Neighbourhood House Week | Saturday 8-15 May Celebrate a week of activities to reunite us all after the year 2020. Japara will be celebrating your Centre and all the joys of the past year.

National Families Week | Saturday 15 May 9:30am-11:30am | Japara welcomes our community to come and celebrate this very special week with us.

Got Spare Nappies? | Monday 17-28 May | Once again Japara will be collecting new nappies for the Nappy Collective to pass on to families in need.

Biggest Morning Tea | Friday 28 May | 10am-11:30am Join us in raising funds for the Cancer Council. Bring a plate of goodies and share stories all for a good cause.

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Full term two program out now!

Sign up now for art and dance classes for preschool and primary aged children.

Adult classes include Sourdough and Kombucha Workshops, Ancient Weaving, Sound Healing, and Rock ‘n’ Roll, Latin and Ballroom Dance.

Free activities include Random Acts of Creative Kindness, Women’s Business Network, Intro to Art, Carers’ Workshops, Craft Group, Chess Club and Coffee Hour.

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Family and youth counselling is available, and the Food is Free Cockatoo pantry is on our porch.

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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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Facts back the vax The strain of prolonged and repeated COVID lockdowns has taken a toll on Victorians, most notably those in affected small businesses and workers who have lost jobs. The mental and financial strain will continue to linger. Yet when presented with a vaccine, Australians are becoming more hesitant to be vaccinated. Part of the answer to combatting vaccine refusal or hesitancy lies within each of our strong social networks, and I don’t mean Instagram or Facebook.

Doubts about effectiveness of the vaccines and concerns around the safety and side effects are the main reasons for Australian’s refusal or hesitancy. There is also a growing cohort who would prefer to wait for the next vaccine in the hope it is more effective, or who believe they are so low-risk of illness that they don’t need to be vaccinated.

As a small business owner who had to deal with all the ups and downs of closures/openings, staff lay-offs and renegotiating leases and finances, on top of navigating home-schooling, my first reactions to vaccine refusers are bewilderment and thinly-veiled-anger-emojis.

However, a more useful reaction would be an unbridled positivity for the vaccine and the

Body

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Physiotherapist, Dandenong Ranges Physio, Olinda science behind it, and a willingness to share this positivity with my family, friends and local community in order to influence their behavior.

Professor Damon Centola, a change expert from the University of Pennsylvania, writes that the way behavioural changes spread are through strong social ties. His research shows that social confirmation amongst peers is necessary for people to view a new behaviour, technology or idea as legitimate and credible.

We need to see members of our own community, friends or family confirming a behav-

iour for us to adopt it. Social media influencers have only superficial influence amongst their digital networks. Real behaviour change must be reinforced by people we know and trust intimately, not celebrities. The upshot is that changing the mind or behaviour of a vaccine-refuser is impossible unless they view vaccination as credible, legitimate and acceptable amongst their own community, friends or family.

Regardless of personal beliefs or doubts about the vaccine, individuals need to consider the health and wellbeing of others when choosing whether to be vaccinated or not. The vaccines approved all reduce the risk of serious illness or death in at least 85 per cent of people. And it appears increasingly more likely that vaccines will reduce community transmission rates to enable the achievement of herd immunity. Yet this won’t be possible unless most Australians get the jab. We can all help by positively promoting the importance of vaccination within our own networks.

Jerome Higgins is the owner and a physiotherapist at Form and Practice, and a Master of Health Economics student at Deakin University. His thoughts are his own.

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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, swimming and some fundraising. The group go swimming on Tuesdays and walk Mount

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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

The Father Starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman Rated M The Father is a heartbreaking, masterfully-directed character drama starring one of the world’s greatest living actors.

Anthony (Anthony Hopkins), an elderly man with dementia, is convinced he can look after himself, and his daughter Anne (Olivia Colman) is at a loss on what to do with him.

Director Florian Zeller draws us deep into Anthony’s decline through ingenious editing and casting choices.

Anthony seems harmlessly addled at first, with an articulate, wilful nature, but grows more furtive and less talkative as his memory degrades.

The narrative feels like endless permutations of the same day, with subtlychanging set design, events seemingly running out of order and characters changing actors from scene to scene and even between shots. This creates a supremely disorienting effect, through which we and Anthony question reality and what we think we know of his situation.

Hopkins’ measured, hard-hitting performance earned him his second Oscar, and Colman superbly conveys Anne’s weariness, resentment and dogged love for her ailing father.

While the film mostly succeeds in leaving us as confused and distressed as Anthony, this effect is undermined somewhat by a handful of scenes outside of Anthony’s experience.

Through these, we know objectively what Anne, her partner (Rufus Sewell) and the new carer Laura (Imogen Poots) look like. This creates a disconnect between us and Anthony, as our memories are more intact than his.

The Father may not fully commit to its central narrative device, but it’s still a tour-de-force of acting, pathos and finely-constructed confusion.

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A FAMILY SIZED LIFESTYLE PROPERTY ENTER VIA GRANDVIEW AVENUE Spanning over almost 1 ¼ acres, this fantastic family home offers everything you could wish for – Plenty of outdoor space, great outdoor entertaining with in ground, heated pool plus multiple living areas for everyone to enjoy.

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around timber verandah and paved barbecue area where weekend dinners with family and friends will be a huge hit. New European Oak engineered floorboards have been laid throughout the front living room and extend throughout three of the bedrooms to really help to modernise this well-built home.

There is gas ducted heating throughout along with evaporative cooling, a new split system and a cosy wood heater for those winter nights.

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yard. There is plenty of parking and the sealed driveway leads to a double garage which is currently being used as a rumpus / workshop which is ideal for a separate living space if required. Look forward to next summer where your days will be spent enjoying time in the salt chlorinated pool which will be a highlight of your holidays and weekends.

With NBN connected, working from home has never been so great – You will never want to leave your property. Simply stunning both inside and out, this family sized home will delight you on every level. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 25 Sunnyside Terrace, EMERALD Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $860,000 - $940,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Sharyn Chandler, 0439 884 442, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE

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NEW BOARD CHAIR COMMUNITY Bank Upwey, Belgrave and Cockatoo have recently had a change at the top! New company Chair, Deb Weber was appointed at the March Board meeting, taking over from outgoing Chairman, John Waters.

John Waters had been in the position of Chairman since March 2016 when longtime Chairman, Peter Marke, stepped down.

Deb Weber has been Deputy Chair since December 2014.

“It’s a great honour to be elected Chair of such a great company that assists our communities in so many ways. I hope to be able to continue the great work that John has achieved during his time as chairman.

We are a dedicated group of volunteer directors who help manage a fairly sizeable company,” Ms. Weber said.

Outgoing Chairman, John Waters said, “Because my wife and I have recently moved down to the Mornington Peninsula I have stepped down as Chairman, but the company is in very good hands with Deb taking over as Chair. Deb’s knowledge and understanding of the business will continue to drive the company in assisting the community.” ●

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Jacqui Ryder 30 Years born and bred in the Hills.

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10 Moola Road Cockatoo

800,000 - $880,000

5 Poplar Crescent Emerald

$850,000 - $930,000

Location, Location, Acreage!

Location & Lifestyle!

Located in a quiet Cockatoo location, this 2.5 acre, mud brick home is literally on the fringe of Wrights Forest so you can easily enjoy the best the hills have to offer. The heart of the home is the large kitchen with bay windows and gorgeous thick timber bench tops with servery windows on either side that can be closed or opened, depending on your requirements. Either side of the kitchen there are large living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and laundries, providing a great opportunity for independent living where you close off both sides so everyone has their privacy and you can still meet in the middle to break bread. Each side has its own access so there is a a great opportunity to utilise as a B&B. The home also features an outdoor entertaining area, a large 3 car lock up garage, cubby house, a horse stable and woodshed, plus solar hot water.

This large brick, family home on over ½ acre of meticulously maintained gardens accessed by a driveway bestrode by pencil pines off Lakeside Drive is bound to impress. The interior of the home features spacious living areas with cozy wood heater in addition to slab heating with 7 zones. The kitchen has plenty of natural light from the kitchen window and double sliding doors in the connecting informal dining area. The sizeable bedrooms are located along the hallway, the master with large walk through robe to ensuite, the remaining bedrooms conveniently located close to the main bathroom. The gardens outside have been exquisitely maintained and driveway access to the rear year provides the possibility of a second entrance. The home also features garden shed with concrete floor, power and water, plus a double garage.

Contact: Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Aaron Day 0407 365 994

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

1/1138 Burwood Hwy Ferntree Gully FREEHOLD Investment Opportunity with Excellent Returns!

- FREEHOLD - Prominent Street Frontage - 375 sqm Floor Area - Excellent Annual Return - 4.7% - Onsite Parking - Roller Door with Separate Access - Existing Lease with 2 Further Options - No Outgoings The current lease is held by The Pot Belly Stove Co. who have been in business for almost 50 years. This presents an excellent opportunity for those looking to invest in commercial real estate.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994 Grant Day 0417 565 745

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1/2 Acre on Ogilvy!

This brick home on 1/2 acre features a large open plan kitchen with plenty of bench space and adjoining dining area plus large living room with cozy wood heater, timber flooring, and glass doors with transom windows leading onto the balcony overlooking the gardens. The 3 robed bedrooms all feature ceiling fans and are serviced by the main bathroom and separate toilet with the laundry conveniently located close by. The balcony provides a lovely place to sit and relax, and around the corner adjoins a very well built undercover decking area. The ½ acre has been well maintained with fruit trees and is fully fenced with a number of entrance gates, a circular driveway, shed with power and an enclosure for chooks or ducks and you can actually see Puffing Billy as it passes!

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032 Declan Palmer 0427 062 148

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Style meets substance at this lifestyle development just steps from Westfield Knox City Shopping Centre. Whether your day calls for meandering the nearby Dandenong Ranges or taking Eastlink to the CBD, this apartment offers an abundance of choice and convenience. With open plan living, a modern kitchen with stone benchtops and the dining and lounge area adjoining the covered alfresco entertaining that takes full advantage of the nearby views.

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24 Acacia Avenue, UPWEY

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Beautifully detailed throughout, this character home offers not only a wonderful floorplan for a growing family but also a wonderful location, close to local schools, public transport and shops. With 2 living spaces to enjoy, the floorplan of this home has been thoughtfully laid out. Warm and inviting, the family room can be found off the front entrance hall and feels both cosy and contemporary with its wood fire and pendant lighting.

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Spanning over almost 1 ¼ acres, this fantastic family home offers everything you could wish for – Plenty of outdoor space, great outdoor entertaining with in ground, heated pool plus multiple living areas for everyone to enjoy! Tastefully updated throughout, the home consists of 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms (ensuite to master) and a well equipped kitchen with timber benchtops and brand new Bosch appliances.

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71 Alexander Avenue, UPWEY

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Take a short stroll to Upwey township and train station from this elegant Edwardian residence. Rich with character and in the right location for a convenient lifestyle, look no further than this fabulous home. From the gated drive with single under-house carport this striking home stands out from its neighbours. With a commanding character exterior with established gardens and wrap-around verandah, the appeal is undeniable.

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By Jed Lanyon A father son duo are walking across the state to raise funds and awareness for Type 1 Diabetes.

Avondale Heights pair Colin and James Charles are currently on a road trip that will take them from the northernmost point of Victoria near Mildura, to the southernmost point at Wilson’s Promontory while walking 21 kilometers in 21 days.

Day 13 of their trip saw them arrive at Healesville for a two night stay, before venturing off to Gembrook to complete another 21 kilometres. The pair spoke to Star Mail about their journey.

“I’ve got Type 1 Diabetes and I’ve had it for 13 years and just recently we came up with this idea to raise awareness and funds for Diabetes Australia. So we’ve started this walk doing 21 kilometres everyday for 21 days,” James said.

The pair wear bright yellow hoodies featuring logos to highlight their feat. They said it’s helpful as a conversation starter where they will explain why they’re taking part in the daily walks.

They started at Lindsay Point, about an hour and a half from Mildura. Then to Ouyen, down to a small town called Hopeton, Dadswells Bridge then to Castlemaine before arriving in Healesville.

“For me I’m feeling alright. I’m feeling better than I thought I would. Dad not so much, I think he’s got a few blisters on his feet,” James said. “The last few days have been a bit hard, we’re starting to get heavy legs and heavy muscles, sore legs and feet.”

They’ve had to endure changing weather conditions from 30+ degrees to mornings of about 5 degrees celsius in Castlemaine.

“We’re not trying to race anyone or get to a particular place at any point in time, we’re just enjoying our time while we’re walking.”

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Colin and James Charles are walking 21 kilometres each day for 21 days.

River Street, along the golf course where they came across a mob of kangaroos and then were able to chat to some locals to share their cause.

“It’s a beautiful place. The Yarra Valley is gorgeous and there are some great walking tracks.

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you got the yellow jumpers on?” Colin said.

“People are surprised when we tell them but mainly they are supportive and will say well done,” James said. “My goal is to raise $10,000 and so far we’re at $4600.”

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system is activated to destroy the cells in the pancreas which produce

insulin, according to Diabetes Australia. The cause of the autoimmune reaction is not yet known. Type 1 diabetes is not linked to modifiable lifestyle factors. There is no cure and it cannot be prevented.

To learn more about the fundraiser and to donate to Diabetes Australia, visit: https://bit. ly/2QbggSR

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Williams bags 13 majors

By Tyler Lewis He had threatened in the opening two matches; something big was coming.

Leigh Williams has certainly made an impressionable start to the Seville Football Club and one that has echoed across the Outer East Division One competition.

The Eastern Football League legend booted 13 majors for the Blues in a thumping win over Belgrave.

In the previous two rounds, Williams kicked four and four.

But now, he has sent a message to the competition, politely reminding defenders he is going to be a handful.

The Blues opened the match with a scintillating first term, kicking 11.6 to the Magpies 0.0.

It didn’t get much easier on the eyes for the Magpies fans, as the Blues piled on 25 goals for the day in the 25.12 (162) to 2.2 (14) win.

Nathan O’Keefe also bounced back with a handful, booting five.

In just three rounds, O’Keefe and Williams are sitting first and second in the league goal kicking with 15 and 21 respectively.

Mount Evelyn, meanwhile, has proven it won’t be an easy beat in the race for the Division 1 premiership, topping Officer 15.17 (107) to 11.12 (78).

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change, before slotting five in the fourth term, but the horse had already long bolted.

The Roos now slump to 1-2 ahead of its bye this week.

The Rovers have claimed two scalps in as many weeks, keeping the twin towers of Seville quiet last week and now toppling fellow frontrunner Officer.

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Bloods Under 19s remain undefeated

By Frank Seal Following a sizzling start to the 2021 season, Olinda-Ferny Creek’s u/19s group looked to extend their undefeated run to 3-0 against Gembrook-Cockatoo on a warm Saturday morning in Officer.

After a hard-fought win in the previous week against Upwey-Tecoma, the Olinda seniors were treated to an early season bye, allowing for some notable inclusions into the 19s team.

In the first quarter the Bloods dominated possession but poor disposal gifted Gembrook a high number of turnovers. At quarter time the margin was 19 points with the Brookers still in touch.

The Bloods adjusted in the second quarter with fewer players drawn into the contest and more runners on the outside to move the ball forward.

With senior defender Pat Seymour enjoying an unfamiliar role up forward and finishing nicely, Olinda kicked ahead to enjoy a five goal half time lead.

Olinda stepped up a gear in the third quarter with Tyler Belloni winning explosive clearances, and both the mids and the forwards sharing five goals.

By three quarter time the Bloods’ lead had blown out to ten goals.

In the energy sapping conditions, rotations were increasing and the players were happy to come off for a breather and a drink

week is bigger for the Rovers than it may appear on paper.

A Taylor Joyce half a dozen has handed Monbulk a big win over Healesville.

The Hawks kept the Bloods goalless in the opening half, while they added just three themselves in a low scoring affair. The Hawks kicked a further five goals to one in the second half, on its way to a 8.16 (64) to 1.5 (11) win.

Joyce slotted six, while Tom Taylor was named best afield.

Shaun Donkin kicked the solitary major for the Bloods and Daniel Senior was judged the best for the losing side.

Wayward kicking from Gembrook Cockatoo has prevented it from recording a large win against Berwick Springs.

The Brookers had the troubles the Titans didn’t in front of goal, kicking 14.20 (104) to 12.4 (76).

The Titans had a handy buffer at the main break, leading by three goals despite having less scoring shots.

The Brookers overran the Titans in the second half, kicking 11 goals to five on its to collecting the four points.

Ryan Ladd was crucial for the Titans, while Liam Henzen was impressive for the Brookers.

A difficult loss to stomach for Berwick Springs fans, however the early signs are there for the new group to compete with the best for periods of time.

Juniors have a mighty win Monbulk Under 13 Junior Boys took on the might of Seville Junior Footy Club on what was a beautiful sunny autumn weekend.

After an early scare the boys worked very hard to stay disciplined and follow team structure and coaches instructions and as the game went on, they reaped the rewards, running off the field comfortable winners at 88 points to 8. ‘ The players kept their structure behind the ball and the ruckman gave the boys first use of the ball after great link up from the centre bounces.

Ryder Koelwyn was awarded player of the match. Awards also went to Harry Brooks (2 goals), Lincoln Fraser (2 goals), Griffin Bright and Arley Gray.

Josh Meadows marks the ball. which are not allowed on the field with a ban on water carriers.

The final quarter continued the pattern with the rock solid Josh Meadows pushing forward to kick goals and the Brookers struggling to contain the damage.

The final siren saw Olinda-Ferny Creek running out winners by 78 points. With nine goal scorers and solid contributions on every line it was a powerful performance by the Bloods who now sit second on the ladder

Picture: SUPPLIED alongside other undefeated teams Officer and Emerald.

In the women’s Division 2 competition, it was neck and neck all the way with Olinda ultimately going down narrowly to Thornton Eildon 2-2-14 to 2-6-18.

In A Grade netball Olinda Ferny Creek took the points in a 50-33 victory over Berwick.

Next week the senior footballers and netballers take on Woori Yallock while the Under 19s play Wandin.

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Ferntree Gully driver speeds away with Victorian title

By Dean Thompson Nyora Raceway hosted the Victorian Sports Sedan title on Saturday night as the highlight event, along with the annual running of the Miles Cup for Standard Saloons.

The Junior Sedan racing from the Standard Saloon, 1200cc classes and some Ladies Standard Saloon drivers also competed.

The two main events were won by visiting Alexandra club drivers.

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beat Jayde Aarts, Jake Blencowe, Harry Orme, and Robert Garlick in the title race.

“It feels great to have won that race. Victorian champion, tough competition, and at a track that has done really well to grow our class at their own venue and did their absolute best to get the title in, despite everything this year.

“Well done to the other place getters, thank you to my family, friends and supporters and my own club Alexandra for the acknowledgement of the title win,” Mr Beach said.

In the Miles Cup for Standard Saloons, the field had plenty of the states best drivers vying for the important blue-ribbon victory.

Wayne Sheerman, a Lilydale local and also an Alexandra member took out the race in front of four Nyora members, all top running

Victorian competitors.

Bradley Hill from Drouin was second, Kasey Ingram from Warragul third, then Chris Miles and Koo Wee Rup’s Rhys Lansdown.

Nyora hosted the Victorian Speedway Council 1200 Junior Sedans. Arthur Hutchinson won the feature from Nathan Miles from Catani, Jemma Woods, Bryce Leek and Sam Cherry.

The class has plenty of interest from South Gippsland and looks likely to be included in some future events into the new season.

Junior Standard Saloon title action was won by this season’s Victorian champion Damon Ingram of Warragul.

The Cecil brothers Harry and Owen finished in second and third with Blake Smith and Hunt-

er Carey rounding out the top five places.

Unfortunately for the Ladies Standard Saloons the night did not quite go their way.

Victorian champion Trish Dike and young gun Courtney Meakins won heat races before a major accident at the track entry gate and then an accident during the race.

A medical emergency in the crowd meant the race could not be completed and the feature was not run later due to time constraints.

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