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Hospital windfall

By Mikayla Van Loon, Taylah Eastwell and Jed Lanyon A new adult emergency department and a pediatric zone at Maroondah Hospital have been promised by the state government in its 2021/22 budget.

The $100 million investment will be shared by five hospitals across metropolitan Melbourne and create 300 jobs.

The budget also included $99 million to expand the Angliss Hospital with a new in-patient unit. The project will support around 220 jobs at the peak of construction.

A futher $5.7 million was allocated for the business case and initial planning for a new adult emergency department at the Ringwood East hospital.

Another area of focus was strengthening the justice system, providing more support for victims, especially family violence victims and preventing Aboriginal deaths in custody.

To help achieve these aims, a new family violence centre will be established in Ringwood to service the Outer East as part of the $78 million package for specialist family violence courts.

The local government area of Maroondah will also share in $47 million aimed at helping those sleeping rough get into secure housing, which may help ease increasing homelessness in the Lilydale area.

Health Mental health received a lot of budget attention as funding will continue for the Live 4 Life and Be Well in the Ranges programs. These are bespoke regional mental health programs that work closely with young people and those affected by bushfires.

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Sue Thompson speaks about George Hamilton.

Rotary plaque of Len Morecroft left at his grave. 238148

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Tour for Melba’s birthday

By Mikayla Van Loon Wednesday 19 May marks a special day in Lilydale’s history - the birthday of Dame Nellie Melba.

But instead of just remembering her on her own, the Rotary Club of Lilydale and the Lilydale and District Historical Society came together to celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Australia as well.

On the 160th birthday of one of Lilydale’s greatest talents, members of the two groups, along with descendents of the rotarians being honoured in a special cemetery tour, gathered at Lilydale Lawn Cemetery.

Family members came from Bairnsdale and the other side of the city to hear about the lives and stories of parents, grandparents and other relations.

The names of those honoured included Charlie Arnold, Snow Castles, Keith Fraser, Jim Grover, George Hamilton, Ken Hawkey, Ivor Maggs, Len Morecroft and Doug Pulllyblank.

Amazement crossed peoples faces as they reminisced about their families and the links that formed between the different families.

Lilydale Historical Society president said it was great to see how many rotarian families also had connections to Melba and her father David Mitchell.

“It’s something very different. It’s made us do research on people, the more recent people and we made contact with the descendants of the people who were in Lilydale in the ‘60s which we hadn’t done before, so it’s good for us and it’s good for them,” Ms Thompson said.

“It’s good to celebrate rotary and the work they do, as well as Melba and the work that she did.”

Flowers were laid on Dame Nellie Melba’s grave by Rotary District 9810 governor nominee Ken Millar.

Mr Miller is from the Emerald Rotary Club

but will be taking on the role of District Governor in the next year.

As part of his role, he has overseen the organising of the 100 years celebrations within the district.

He said each club has taken on a different way of celebrating but this was the one and only cemetery tour, which he said was a unique and interesting way of remembering past rotary members.

Lilydale Rotary Club president Madalyn Parlett said the rotary club were fortunate to have Dame Nellie Melba’s birthday fall within the period of their celebrations.

“The rotary club has celebrated its 50 years so we thought it would be a good idea, if there were rotarians in the cemetery with Dame Nellie Melba, that we might be able to recognise the 100 years where rotary has been working in Australia to serve in the community. So it was a good opportunity to combine them,” Ms Parlett said.

Listening to all the stories of past rotarians, Ms Parlett said it made her proud of the work that rotary continues to do.

“It’s quite heartening to see the consistency, even though here we are serving in rotary in 2021, 100 years after it started in Australia.

“Listening to those families’ stories of people who were involved in not just one or two community events, many of them five, six, seven things that they were all doing and the amount of service, the years of service that they gave to the community.

“It’s quite heartening to know that we’re still doing the same things that our parents and our grandparents were doing.”

The people who joined in the cemetery tours couldn’t have asked for a better day.

“Melba would be very proud, she would be pleased that we’re celebrating her and she’s done the weather for us. She wouldn’t have anybody rain on her day,” Ms Thompson said.

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Descendants of each of the Rotarian families.

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IN BRIEF

Tractor targets roo

By Jed Lanyon Disturbing video footage showing a man running over and killing a kangaroo with a tractor has circulated online.

Footage was posted to the Yarra Valley Noticeboard of a man shouting at a kangaroo as he chases and hits it with a harrow off the side of his tractor.

The man can be heard yelling, “he’s mine.

He’s f*cking mine” in the since deleted video.

Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick said the man appears to live in the area and called on the Minister for Environment to act with tougher laws.

“I am calling on Minister Lily D’Ambrosio to ensure this man is made an example of. He needs the book thrown at him,” he said.

“As shocking as this cruelty is, we will continue to see animals treated in this way while their recreational slaughter is permitted. We

need to see real protection for our native animals, and we need to see it now.”

There have been several local cases of animal cruelty recently as Mount Evelyn and Wandin residents found sulphur crested cockatoos pierced with arrows in February. One of which survived and remained mobile before being captured days later.

Prior to that, a brushtail possum was found after being shot by an arrow in Badger Creek, according to police.

Wow, job well done SES say young fans

Police are seeking assistance to identify these boys.

Suspicious fire help The Yarra Ranges Criminal Investigation Unit are appealing to the community for information about a suspicious fire that was lit in a shed on Quarry Road, Lilydale.

The fire happened on 13 April around 3pm.

A group of males were seen near the site and have been photographed walking through bushland.

Police are requesting public assistance to identify those pictured.

To view more photos head to the Eyewatch - Yarra Ranges Police Service Area Facebook page.

If you have any information, please contact: Detective S/C Potter at Yarra Ranges CIU on 9739 2401 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https:// bddy.me/3bIj2qe

Lilydale SES volunteers visited the Community Kids Heathmont Early Education Centre on Wednesday 19 May as part of their WOW Day celebrations.

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Hospital funding windfall in state budget From page 1 Ambulance Victoria and paramedics were also high on the priority list to provide better support to patients. The budged included $759 million to employ more paramedics, as well as more triage care and support staff for Ambulance Victoria to reduce the pressure in emergency departments. $842 million in funding will deliver 3000 jobs, training and placements in the mental health sector.

Infrastructure Gembrook will soon be home to an all-new school after $491.57 million was announced towards construction. The school, temporarily known as Officer Rix Road Primary School, is expected to open in 2023.

In Mount Evelyn, upgrades to road safety along York Road between Swansea and Mon-

bulk Roads will also take place in an attempt to ensure roads meet ongoing traffic needs as the electorate of Evelyn continues to grow.

The budget also allocates $74.3 million towards improving bus services across the state, including Lilydale, Yarra Glen and Healesville to increase services on routes.

Mooroolbark’s Manchester Primary School will also receive upgrades to classrooms and school buildings.

The Big Build project has received more funding to improve Victorian roads and railway lines, helping ease congestion across the state.

Unfortunately, the much needed duplication of the Lilydale line was overlooked for funding.

Environment $44 million has been allocated towards pro-

tecting Victorian waterways and ensuring they are both preserved and enjoyed by communities. However, no mention was made of the Yarra River.

The budget announcement also revealed the largest funding package to date for Forest, Fire and Regions, with over $517 million going towards reducing bushfire risk. $15.6 million was also allocated towards removing long grass and flammable undergrowth.

The state has also placed a focus on indigenous cultural burning as a means of bushfire prevention, putting $22.5 million towards the initiative.

Producers of the Yarra Valley will benefit from $6.4 million invested in a Victorian Fruit Fly Strategy set to be released next month in a bid to combat Queensland Fruit Fly outbreaks.

Have you seen Kayla?

Kayla is missing Lilydale police are looking for 15 year old Kayla who was last seen at her Lilydale address about 4pm on Monday 17 May. Police believe she may have travelled to the Traralgon area.

Anyone who sees Kayla is urged to call Lilydale Police Station on (03) 9739 2300.

Purple ring lost A purple diamond ring with a gold band has been lost at Chirnside Park Shopping Centre near Kmart and Woolworths.

The ring was last seen on Monday 17 May between 5pm and 6.30pm.

Police are asking people to come forward if the ring has been found or if anyone has any information to contact Constable Hancock at Lilydale police station on 9739 2386.

The ring is a significant heirloom with sentimental value to the owner.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with digital storytelling and creative writing tutor at Coonara Community House Upper Ferntree Gully, Sierra Laird

1. What is something people don’t know about you?

I am also an American citizen, thank you Dad! 2. What is the best thing about being involved at the Coonara Community House?

I’ve been connected with Coonara since I was young, being involved in the ‘girls together’ project which focused on body positivity for young women. The house itself is just gorgeous, being converted from a stone household. Being with Coonara has shown me the true value of community and connection.

3. What was it like winning the short film competition at the Warburton Film Festival in 2015?

I must say that I was surprised, and completely honoured. I created a stop motion film which accompanied a poem by Canadian poet Shane Koyczan, who gave me permission to use his poem. His message was so powerful, I really credit him for his inspiration. I actually had the pleasure of meeting him when he performed at the forum in 2016.

4. What is your favourite movie?

Back to the Future... or anything by Quentin Tarantino.

5. What is your favourite show on TV? I was raised watching the Simpsons, it will always have a special spot in my heart. An honourable mention goes to Bob’s Burgers.

6. At school I......

Indulged in art subjects like media and visual communication, yet surprisingly didn’t do English literature, which is funny considering how much I love analysing books.

7. Favourite holiday spot in Australia?

Port Douglas up in Queensland is incred-

ibly beautiful. However, I feel incredibly spoiled growing up so close to the Dandenong Ranges. Nothing beats the mountains.

8. Which 6 dinner guests, dead or alive , would you invite to dinner?

Andy Warhol, Chris McCandless/Alexander Supertramp, Louis Theroux, Caitlin Doughty, Hamilton Morris, George Harrison.

9. What’s your favourite book?

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer.

10. What is the best concert you have been to?

I was very lucky and honoured to see Paul McCartney in 2017.

DON’T FORGET YOUR FLU SHOT

Three of my favourite podcasts Do Go On: Three Melbourne comedians take it in turns weekly to do a report on a randomly selected topic. A great way to have a crash course in any topic that interests you! Previous episodes (only to name a few of over 250) have included Amelia Earhart, Salvador Dali, the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, and the War of the Worlds radio play.

Oooh Spooky: also by three Melbourne comedians! Each week tell 5 ‘spooky’ stories from various sources from the past including ‘mysteries of the unexplained’ - a readers digest anthology.

Book Cheat: a spin off podcast of Do Go On, featuring special guests wherein a classic book is explained and discussed. They read the book so you don’t have to!

THREE … easy ways to volunteer

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Share your talents. Every one of us has been blessed with different abilities, talents and capabilities. Why not share them with others? Whether that’s by mentoring someone in your field of work, by teaching someone to sew or paint, or by creating online content for volunteer organisations.

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Visit a resident at an aged care centre. Volunteers are often a source of entertainment and learning for people in care. You could teach a class, read a book, or just share tea, biscuits and stories. Volunteer opportunities for those interested in visiting older people living in care centres, or at home, are often advertised online.

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Help the homeless. There are plenty of ways you can help those in need. Donating warm clothes, blankets, food, and sanitary items to a homeless shelter takes very little time but can dramatically improve someone’s every day.

Reach out to the shelters and support services near you, and ask how you can help.

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

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Back to school!

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

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

$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.

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The 350 tonne and 500 tonne cranes work together to lift the beams.

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The beams being put in position.

A Mooroolbark milestone

By Mikayla Van Loon Milestone progress has been made on the Manchester Road level crossing removal project, with the first two of four bridge beams being installed on Monday 17 May. The 120 tonne L-beams will form the base of the new skyrail bridge that will improve congestion in Mooroolbark around the railway crossing.

More than 100 locals went to watch the 31 metre-long beams be installed from a viewing platform.

Transported from Kilmore, the beams had to be lifted into place by a 350 tonne crane and a 500 tonne crane working together.

It is expected that boom gates will be gone ahead of schedule and the new station will be open by Christmas.

Different view of the beams in place.

Locals sit and watch the beams be positioned into place.

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Reconnect to a green lifestyle

Mahamevnawa Buddhist Meditation Centre in Mt Evelyn received $365,274 in federal funding for safety upgrades.

Monks safer with beefed up security

By Taylah Eastwell Nestled in the hills of Mt Evelyn, many would pass-by the Mahamevnawa Buddhist Meditation Centre without even realising the village town is home to Australia’s largest Buddhist monastery.

A place of complete peace and tranquil, where all are welcome, the feeling as you leave the long driveway after a visit to the centre can only be described as an overwhelming sense of calm.

Having once operated as the Melba Centre for children with disabilities, the site was purchased in 2014 by the Mahamevnawa Buddhist movement.

Although tucked away, the sense of community at the centre remains strong, with people coming from all over south-east Melbourne to learn buddhism, join in mediation classes and many community members volunteering their time to help with various upkeep jobs around the site.

Members of the monastery have in the past taken part in Keep Australia Beautiful rubbish collections, tree planting days and have put together food boxes and given firewood to people in need.

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The monastery also purchases “every piece of medical equipment it can” from Victorian hospitals, from beds to walking sticks, machinery and wheelchairs - cleaning and repairing the equipment before sending the items to Sri Lanka where they are distributed by monks to community members in need.

But despite the peace, community spirit and acceptance exhibited from the centre, the site has been victim to its fair share of crime over the last seven years.

Peter Cameron, a Mt Evelyn resident and devotee of the Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery, said the site had been broken into on numerous occasions, with vandals breaking in through a rear door and stealing a voluntary contributions box full of money donated by those who attend the centre.

“And then, a year to the day, they came back again and attempted to steal another voluntary contributions box,” Mr Cameron said.

The second time, a new security door installed through generous community donations helped to prevent the theft, alongside security cameras also funded through donations.

Mr Cameron said Mt Evelyn police were able to track down the offenders the second time as a result of the security footage.

The thought of theft and criminal activity is alarming for the monks, who reside on site permanently and require 24-hour protection as a result.

Moving through the centre, other rooms intended for learning and prayer sadly tell stories of similar crime, with an attempted burglary also occurring after thieves tried to force their way into a medical supply room.

Mr Cameron said the road from the monastery to a local primary school had its bollards broken by thieves in a truck who used the road to gain access to the school and steal $11,000 worth of student computers.

“We’ve also had drug deals going on inside the driveway in the past,” Mr Cameron said.

With a new monks residence currently under construction, the monastery will soon be home to more monks who visit Melbourne from all-over.

The Mahamevnawa Buddhist Meditation Centre recently received a $365,274 grant from Latrobe MP Jason Wood as part of the Safety Communities Fund to assist with upgrades to security at the centre.

Picture: TAYLAH EASTWELL Mr Wood recently came under fire for his choice to fund a number of places of worship across the south-east, accused of handpicking a number of centres over others who ranked higher on a merits test.

Speaking to the Star Mail, Mr Wood said the centre expressed specific concerns over the safety of monks during one of the his visits to the site.

“When the department gets an application, they don’t visit all their applicants and hear their concerns firsthand. The ones who are successful may engage a professional consultant, so there isn’t that equal playing field. The key was the fear and concern for the monk’s safety, and I was in the position to do something about it,” Mr Wood said.

Mr Cameron said the successful grant will offer greater security to all at the monastery, as well as neighbours.

The monastery plans to use the grant money to fence the currently-open perimeter of the property with chain mesh and appropriate gates.

It also plans to increase the number of CCTV devices, add security steel mesh to doors and add additional lighting in the car park, driveway and building surrounds.

“Monastery monks and the Buddhist community need to be protected whilst attending the monastery. We may have in excess of 300 members attending at any one time, and more at other times,” Mr Cameron said.

As the Reconnect Festival comes to a conclusion at the end of May, all organisers, sponsors, presenters and participants deserve a heartfelt THANK YOU for helping to bring our community back together.

Week Four explores the theme of Sustainability, featuring a series of talks, workshops and activities that create a cleaner, greener and more sustainable life. All of them are free, but bookings are essential.

Below is a list of interesting events recommended by Christine Yunn-Yu Sun, the Star Mail’s book reviewer.

For booklovers wanting to “Be Connected”, the “Discover Your Digital Library” workshop (Rowville Library, Friday 28 May, 10-11am) will help you discover all the fantastic resources available at your local library, including free courses on everything.

And, for those who love this beautiful quote from St. Charles, Missouri – “Each time you open a book and read it, a tree smiles knowing there’s life after death” – the “Handmade Paper” workshop (Mooroolbark Library, Thursday 27 May, 2-3pm) will demonstrate how to transform recycled paper into beautiful greeting cards and more.

For those who enjoy eating while reading, the “Sauerkraut-Making” workshop (Belgrave Library, Thursday 20 May, 2-3pm) will introduce some tasty and healthy fermented food. You can learn to preserve your garden’s goodness, German-style.

Meanwhile, participants in the “Vegan Cheese-Making” workshop (Belgrave Library, Wednesday 24 May, 2pm) will learn from Unwrapped Pantry how to make delectable and nutritious vegan cheese, including rocket pecan cheese balls, stretchy melty cheese, and sliceable vegan cashew cheese.

For extra nibbles to prolong your reading time, Claire from Pick a Potion will share the basics of foraging in the “Edible & Medicinal Weeds” workshop (Rowville Library, Wednesday 26 May, 2pm). More appetising plants will be shared by Doris Puzzi in the “Edible Weeds” workshop (Lilydale Library, Friday 28 May, 10:30-11:30am).

Those who want to eat healthy in order to read more books can make acquaintance with members of the Knox Community Gardens Society Inc., whose “Growing Healthy Food” workshop (Bayswater Library, Wednesday 26 May, 11am-12pm) will discuss how to grow your own food in a community garden.

You can also join their “Veggie Gardens” workshop (Boronia Library, Friday 28 May, 2-3pm) to learn how and where to start your own vegetable garden.

Finally, for those who need more bags to carry the books they have bought or intend to buy, the Boomerang Ladies in the “Bag-Making” workshop (Belgrave Library, Wednesday 26 May, 10:3011:30am) will help you make simple shopping bags using recycled material.

In the same spirit that booklovers can never have enough books, Henry David Thoreau asserts: “We can never have enough of Nature.” For those aspiring to read in beautiful gardens, the “Growing from Seed” workshop (Ferntree Gully Library, Wednesday 26 May, 2-4pm) and the “Seed Bombs” workshop (Realm, Friday 28 May, 4:15-5pm) will highlight how a whole garden can grow from a single seed.

The “Growing a Sustainable Garden” workshop (Montrose Library, Thursday 27 May, 2:15-3:15pm) will present tips and tricks for environmental sustainability in the home garden. mailcommunity.com.au

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Young career on the boil

By Jed Lanyon Yarra Ranges boilermaker Carley Attard has been named as the State Apprentice of the Year at the annual Master Builders Victoria awards held at Marvel Stadium.

Ms Attard, who works at Nuform Steel Fabrications in Bayswater, also won the MBV Employer Nominated Apprentice of the Year award.

Having arrived at the 18 May event, Ms Attard’s employer Greg Cole suggested she should write a speech “just in case” she won, to which she thought wouldn’t be necessary.

“It was awesome. I was not expecting it at all,” Ms Attard said. “It was a good feeling having all the hard work I’ve put in recognised,” she said. “There’s not many boilermakers that get nominated or even make it that far.”

And despite not being prepared to go on stage and deliver a winner’s speech, Ms Attard made the most of the opportunity.

“I asked for a day off while my boss was on stage with me, so he couldn’t really say much,” she joked.

Ms Attard received her qualification from Chisholm last August and has since been working as a foreman on site in Lilydale helping construct Yarra Ranges Council’s new offices.

“Having won this, it opens more doors for me, people are starting to realise that I do actually know what I’m talking about and take me a bit more seriously.”

Ms Attard said she hopes other people can realise their opportunity to join a trade after seeing her success at the MBV awards.

Metalwork wasn’t always on the cards for Ms Attard as she previously worked at Coles, but found the job wasn’t taking her to where she wanted to be. So determined to find a new career path, she set out to nearby businesses to hand in her resume.

“I was working in the deli and I initially wanted to move up into management there.

But I wasn’t given that opportunity and I wasn’t going anywhere and I wasn’t happy anymore so I decided I wanted to do something else,” she said.

“I thought a trade would be good. I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands and I’m not afraid to get dirty. Where I was working in Coles was in Bayswater where there is a big industrial area.

“I started handing out resumes and talking to different people and Greg pretty much gave me a job on the spot. That was it. I was welding on the second day. He said, ‘anyone who wants to come in here and ask for a job, I’ll give them a shot’.”

It was that sense of initiative of entering a new industry by approaching various employers that impressed the MBV judges. Ms Attard was also commended for her creativity and passion for the process of building, not just the result.

“I like the fact that I can look at something from nothing and see what it’s going to be. Or be handed a set of drawings and be able to make it into something awesome.”

Having taken home two awards, Ms Attard

Carley accepting her award. collected a pool of prizes from vouchers to power tools. And while they may not be applicable to her unique trade, she said she’ll be using them to renovate her Woori Yallock home.

MBV CEO Rebecca Casson said the win was a fantastic achievement and proof that there is a place for women in the building and construction industry to develop successful and rewarding careers.

“We know that women – when given the opportunity – thrive in our industry, and we know their workplaces benefit too.

“Carley’s win is a testament to her ability as a young woman to tread her own path and follow her dreams even when they weren’t presented to her as a first choice,” Ms Casson said.

“A career in the building and construction industry is for everyone, and I encourage anyone looking for work to consider it.”

Ms Attard shared her experience of being a woman in the male dominated construction industry and said she wouldn’t want to be treated any differently.

“It’s been great, all the guys I’ve worked with have been fantastic. On site, most of the guys are pretty good. You get some weird looks though, I’ve noticed. Most of the time I’m wearing a hardhat and all my hair’s tied up and I’ll have people turn around to me and say, “hey buddy… oh sorry”.

“I’ve had some guys pick things up for me.

I can do it and if I need help I’ll ask for help. I appreciate it, but I’m really fine. I’m not a little delicate flower, I can do this. I wouldn’t have gone into the trade if I couldn’t.”

State Apprentice of the Year Carley Attard.

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DRAFT BUDGET 2021-22 The 2021-22 Draft Budget, along with the draft Council Plan Action Plan and Rating and Revenue Plan, is now available for community feedback.

You can take a look at the draft budget highlights, the initiatives earmarked in the draft Council Action Plan, and the Rating and Revenue Plan and share your feedback in a number of ways:

Come and have a chat with us at our pop-up session at Lilydale Marketplace on Thursday, 27 May 2021 between 3pm and 5.30pm or • Online through Council’s website: shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/draftbudget

You also have an opportunity to speak to your submission at a Hearing of Submissions Meeting on Tuesday, 15 June 2021 – just add a note to your submission if you wish to do so.

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Marion blazes a long trail

By Mikayla Van Loon A Trailblazer, an Order of Australia Medal recipient and a woman with a big heart, Marion Stott, 70, has been serving her community in Mooroolbark for 37 years but now it’s time to pull back.

As one of the founding members of GymbaRoo in 1982, Ms Stott has been helping children develop essential motor skills for all those years.

Working alongside Margaret Sasse, Ms Stott helped create the kindy-gym and toddler-kindy gym to support children with motor development delay and to get children learning in a playful environment.

Soon after, the program would be taken across the country and overseas to Europe and Asia.

“Our little Australian program that came from knowledge, from learning, from viewing the children, from seeing what worked and what didn’t work in a group situation and also a lot of input from staff that came from a wide variety of areas and that’s how GymbaRoo was born,” Ms Stott said.

It wasn’t without its challenges, especially when it came to learning how to run a business.

Within the first ten years, Ms Stott was involved in the setting up of many centres around Melbourne before it changed over to a franchise system in 1994.

As a nurse and mother, teaching children and having an interest in child developmental stages was a passion Ms Stott found.

“You do the whole thing for the children, there’s no other reason you do it,” she said.

“There’s a lot of work behind the scenes but it’s the children and watching the children develop and catching problems early, getting things sorted out early is our aim so that when they get to school they’re on a flat playing field.”

But after doing it for the children for 37 years, it’s time to hang up the boots.

“It was sort of back in 2016 when I had my first knee replacement and I thought ‘ok this is a sign that the body is wearing out’ and I had turned 65 and it seems to be the magical number, so it was a thought then,” Ms Stott said.

“So my body is telling me, not that the heart is not willing but the body is telling me.”

Although not sad about her decision to leave GymbaRoo, it was a big part of her life.

“I know it’s not far away, I know I can go online and see anything I want to see, I know I would be welcome to pop in to any centre and say hello to the girls,” she said.

“You have to say goodbye, it’s like your children leaving home.”

With the extra free time up her sleeve, Ms Stott said she wants to start enjoying the finer things in life, like travelling and exploring Australia with her husband.

Marion Stott OAM is honoured as part of the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum exhibition Trailblazers: Women of the Yarra Ranges. 237436 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS And even though she is retiring from GymbaRoo, Ms Stott is not giving up on her community involvement.

As president of the Mooroolbark History Group, Ms Stott will still contribute to teaching children about the history of Mooroolbark and organising Anzac and Remembrance Day events.

“That’s what I’ll be doing I guess. It’ll be history, it will be the thing I do next,” she said.

“And that’s great and that’s interesting and I learn something every time I go Googling and researching.”

Not recognising her contributions to the community herself, it did come as a bit of a surprise when she was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for her service.

“Initially the whole thing is a bit embarrassing but now I’m taking it very proudly that I’m being recognised for what I have done,” Ms Stott said.

Always a curious child who wanted to be a part of everything, Ms Stott joined nearly every club at school including the choir, debating club and theatre group.

And she hasn’t changed one bit.

Only now she is involved in the history group, the Victorian Boer War Committee, Compassionate Friends and talks at schools.

“I’m just a very inquisitive person, a very inquisitive child and there is always a question,” she said.

“I’ve been on committees and so forth because I feel I have something to offer, I have something to say.

“I guess I had never really thought of the term ‘trailblazer’, I suppose I just see a niche that needs to be filled and help out.”

But a Yarra Ranges Regional Museum Trailblazer she is, and now officially Marion Stott OAM. “The accepting of the award and coming to grips with it is that I’m doing it for my family that volunteered and my nanny that ran the op shop in our little town and all the things I saw them do is obviously what I’m doing

Marion Stott says goodbye to her legacy at GymbaRoo, ready to take on retirement. 237164 Picture: ROB CAREW “And then it’s for anybody who ever thought I had a good idea and anybody who has ever encouraged me and supported me and that is my peers and my friends and my family.

“I have accepted it on their behalf because I wouldn’t be here, nobody’s here without support” “I’m very proud.”

Performers return to the stage as theatre reopens

By Peter Kemp Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company’s first production for 2021 was Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads which ran from 15 April to 1 May. A three-piece monologue with three stories: A Lady of Letters, A Chip in the Sugar and Her Big Chance and each was introduced by a narrator.

As there was only one performer for each story the director, Alan Burrows designed the stage to suit the performers by making them the centre of attraction.

This was achieved by having a smaller stage on top of the normal stage, a writing table and chair to-audience-left and a lounge chair to-audience-right.

Each artist made use of such a set in different ways thus utilising the whole stage area but differently from each other.

The narrator, Fiona Carter opened each scene and handled her role with finesse.

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Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre. 234335 the disappointment of her recipients. Upson handled such a character professionally with good body language, clear diction and good presentation.

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS The second monologue, A Chip in the Sugar, was a story of a middle-aged man with some form of mental problem still living at home with his mother.

This was performed by Phil Lambert giving a great interpretation of the character.

Lambert projected well and was greatly appreciated by the audience.

The third monologue, Her Big Chance was a story of a film extra who is given a big chance to play a starring role in a film.

Angela Glennie gave an outstanding performance in such a role. Very believable and allegedly shows the extremes some girls will go to get a part.

Glennie certainly covered all aspects of such a role giving the audience a view of what goes behind the scenes of show business.

A great welcome back to theatre by the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company after such a disastrous 2020.

The next production will be This Way Up

by Elizabeth Coleman, running from 24 June to 10 July.

Peter Kemp is Star Mail’s resident theatre reviewer. He has worked all around Australia reviewing productions of different kinds and has a background in journalism. mailcommunity.com.au

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Lilydale SES volunteer Lauren Daykin, Deputy Controller of Operations Louise Andrews, volunteer Sam Caulfield, Unit Controller Shaun Caulfield and volunteer Robert Barker.

Lilydale SES Unit Controller Shaun Caulfield with son Sam, a fourthgeneration SES volunteer.

Call outs keep SES busy

By Taylah Eastwell At Lilydale SES’s Monday training nights, the volunteers in their orange overalls just kept piling in.

But with the Lilydale unit currently listed as the busiest VICSES unit in the state, the unit needs as many hands on deck as possible – having attended 1,299 calls for assistance in the last 12 months.

Lilydale SES Unit Controller Shaun Caulfield said he was surprised to learn his unit held the top spot.

“When we look back, we thought geez, didn’t think we’d done that many jobs. It was a bit of a surprise, but we knew we were busy.

Last year was busy for us. We had three separate storm damage events where we had 200 jobs each one. That accounts for 600 jobs in just three singular events,” he said.

“We would average 700 to 800 jobs in an ordinary year,” Mr Caulfield said.

Despite Covid-19 lockdowns resulting in less people on the roads last year, call-out numbers to road incidents remained high.

“There really wasn’t much of a change in our numbers with road rescue jobs, the numbers remained the same which was surprising, we expected they’d take a dive,” Mr Caulfield said.

The SES unit saw a “flurry of crashes” on

Melba Highway, Yering, which Mr Caulfield said resulted in VicRoads lowering the speed limit from 100km to 80km.

With Emerald attending the second highest number of callouts across the state, Mr Caulfield put the high local figures down to the storms that lashed the Valley and Dandenong Ranges mid and late last year, as well as the high number of road crashes and rescue jobs on local mountain terrain.

“We had quite a number of jobs where we had to assist Ambulance Victoria when people were injured walking on inaccessible terrain. I think we did 13 of those jobs last year and had a number of jobs on Scar Track, Mt Dandenong,” Mr Caulfield said.

But the opportunity to attend over a thousand jobs in a year doesn’t come without a dedicated team, with the Lilydale unit boasting 75 volunteers and an impressive number of new, younger recruits.

In recognition of National Volunteers Week, the Star Mail caught up with some of Lilydale SES’s volunteers to hear first-hand why they continue to devote their time.

Mr Caulfield’s teenage son, Sam, recently became the fourth-generation Caulfield to pull on the orange overalls – a moment that made Dad Shaun extremely proud.

“It’s pretty cool having him here as the fourth generation. My dad was involved in the

SES and Civil Defence which was the precursor to the SES, and so was my grandfather,” Mr Caulfield said.

“It makes you proud. He is doing year 12 this year, there are a lot of things he could be involved with that are more self-centred than this, so it’s nice to see,” Mr Caulfield said.

But for 17-year-old Sam, the concept of volunteering has never really been a strange one.

“I like the fact that I get to help people. Dad has always been an ambo, mum was an ambo, and they were both in the SES. We would sit down for dinner and dad’s pager would beep and he’d say ‘gotta go’. I think it’s kind of like an obligation, because I can help I think I should help, there are people less fortunate and less able and therefore I feel like it’s something I should do,” Sam said.

Family ties aside, Mr Caulfield said the unit has volunteers “from all walks of life”.

“We have students, people who are retired, ministers of religion, stay at home mums, working mums, people in professional careers, career fire fighters, career ambo’s like myself and everything in between. I think that’s the beauty of it, once we put on the orange we are all the same. It doesn’t matter where you’ve come from or what you’ve done before, we train everyone in the skills they

need,” Mr Caulfield said.

Lilydale SES Deputy Controller of Operations, Louise Andrews, has volunteered with the local unit for 18 years.

“I love just being able to help the community and show my kids that they should find something they’re passionate about and volunteer. I think everyone should volunteer at something and we have a lot of younger ones coming through now,” Ms Andrews said.

“The past history of the SES is people thought it was the retirees who would come and join, but we have everyone here from 17 to 73, so there is a very large range. Some have been in the service for 45 years,” she said.

For volunteer Robert Barker, the rewarding feeling of helping the community is what keeps him coming back.

“I’ve volunteered for six years now. I enjoy helping out the community, it is quite rewarding to go and help your neighbours in their time of strife, it has its own reward,” he said.

Fellow volunteer Lauren Daykin has given her time to the Lilydale SES unit for around a year-and-a-half.

“I just love giving back to the community and making a difference. I’ve gone to some searches and on some storm jobs. This is an awesome place to volunteer, there are a lot of good people here,” Ms Daykin said.

Council tackles ageism

Yarra Ranges Council have joined a new campaign tackling ageism. mailcommunity.com.au

Yarra Ranges Council is challenging stereotypes against older people as part of a new ageism campaign.

The campaign, titled ‘Tackling Ageism Together: EveryAGE Counts in Melbourne’s East’, began last week as part of National Volunteer Week as a way of highlighting and recognising the many wonderful volunteers in our community, many of them being our older community members.

Yarra Ranges Council mayor Fiona McAllister said there were over 32,000 volunteers across the Yarra Ranges shire who each dedicate approximately 10 hours each month to help deliver vital services to the community.

“This year we also want to highlight that 32.5 per cent of our 32,000 volunteers are over the age of 55,” she said.

“Older people are often portrayed or believed to be a burden on the economy, But economists suggest that the true value of the millions of hours of unpaid and volunteer work done by older Australians could offset the total cost of the aged pension,” Ms McAllister said.

Common voluntary areas include work in aged care, child care, arts and culture,

youth services and in the environment.

Cr McAllister said that ageism is our last acceptable form of discrimination and is far more widespread than most people realise.

“Ageism is a serious issue affecting older people. It comes from negative attitudes and beliefs about what it means to be older.

It affects the confidence, quality of life, job prospects, health and self-esteem of many older people in our community. At its extreme, ageism contributes to elder abuse,” Cr McAllister said.

Coordinated by the Inner East Primary Care Partnership with support from the state government, the campaign is being undertaken by seven local councils, including Knox and Maroondah.

The campaign also ties into and supports the national EveryAGE Counts campaign and the Eastern Community Legal Centre’s work on preventing elder abuse.

Cr McAllister said Yarra Ranges Council will be raising awareness over coming months about ageism, and encouraging people to learn more about the issue and take action.

For more information visit yarraranges. vic.gov.au/TacklingAgeism.

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Pursuant to my last article on the amazing heart, that was about the created machine that drives life blood through our bodies and those of animals. My particular attention last month was on the humming bird and the blue whale - each displaying spectacular variance in heart beats per minute.

From school days I remember in science being taught Hooke’s Law, and from what I remember of it, it is, in essence: “A machine is a device whereby an effort at one point is used to overcome a resistance at another”.

Regardless of my rusty memory, it adequately describes what that magnificent machine; the heart does, and the effort it puts in to overcome the resistant pressure required to pump blood - pushing sometimes great volumes as it does for the blue whale.

Recently our media was flooded with discussion around new research findings on a phenomenon called ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’.

We have all heard stories of people reputedly ‘dying of a broken heart’. This is often observed in older couples who have been married for a long time and it is often the case that when one spouse dies the other follows quite closely.

I love country and western music and there are lot of songs about cryin’ and dyin’ and broken hearts that can never recover, e.g., Sinatra - ‘I’ll never be the same again’ and George Jones - ‘He stopped lovin’ her today’ singing of a man who loved his wife right up to his death, and then there was the tear jerker by Elvis, ‘Old Shep’.

As sloppy as they sound, they reflect real emotional states of loss that many of us have felt.

However we are now talking about a new kind of broken heart and not the type that produces heart attacks or operations or emotional deaths. But a syndrome, where, when severe psychological damage is done to the heart, through hard grieving following a traumatic loss in death, or even relationship separations and divorce, physical heart damage occurs.

Focal Point Graeme Dawson This study, researched at the Monash University, found that during deep stress the heart swells resulting in physical damage. Researchers there were first to uncover medical ways to prevent and reverse that kind of damage to the heart.

Last year on our Covid journey I wrote an article on Hope and how important it was to our mental health and in some cases our actual survival.

I want to leave you with some comforting words of hope from the heart maker’s manual - God, who not only invented the above machine, but is also able to maintain it and repair its emotional damage.

In my Easter article, I talked about the Old Testament prophet who predicted the birth, death and burial of Jesus some 742 years before He was born. It was he who also wrote the following words that Jesus would eventually stand up in the temple and read out about himself all those years later.

“The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, because He has sent me to bring good news to the suffering and afflicted. He has sent me to comfort the broken hearted, and tell those who mourn, of God’s comfort”.

So we know to whom we can turn to ask that it be true for us when our hearts break.

Many blessings as you claim His promise and comfort.

(Feedback, questions and need for support can be fielded to my email, csrsmokey@gmail. com) Graem Dawson Chaplain to Community

COMMUNITY DIARY Landcare Field Half Day Yarra Ranges Landcare Network invite you to Yeringberg in Coldstream for a field day on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from farm dams. Researchers are looking for your help in selecting 50 dams in the Yarra Ranges to measure emissions and formulate mitigation plansSaturday 29 May 2pm to 4pm. Please contact Anne to register at landcare@yrl.org. au or call 0488 766 113.

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 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.

Mr Perfect’s free men’s health barbecue A night of music Mr Perfect is a grassroots charity bringing men together for free barbeques across Australia to help from connections and a sense of community. Get out of the house and meet some new people at Melba Park, Lilydale on Sunday 30 May from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Walking and adventure group Mount Evelyn Walking and Adventure Group

The Dandenong Ranges Music Council will present the annual Youth Music Awards Concert on Saturday 29th May at 2pm at Upwey High School. The concert will feature performances from the Ranges Young Strings and YMA winners. Tickets available at the door $10 Adults $5 Concession/Student and Under 12 Free. All welcome.

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Supernova Starring Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci Rated M Supernova is a deeply moving portrait of a couple coming to terms with mortality.

Sam (Colin Firth) and Tusker (Stanley Tucci) embark on a holiday in their old RV to enjoy their remaining time together as the latter succumbs to young-onset dementia.

Firth and Tucci have remarkable chemistry as a long-time couple still deeply in love and weathering a tragic diagnosis. Firth is sombre and focused, while Tucci is confident, endlessly charming and subtly conveys Tusker’s decline through cautious motion and instances of stumbled dialogue.

Supernova bears some similarities with Nomadland, featuring a relaxed journey in an RV across beautiful rural landscapes, but I think Supernova shows the importance of conflict for a truly substantial, satisfying narrative. Tusker carries the awareness of his slipping mind with dignity, and the couple’s differing approach to this eventuality forms the film’s main thread of tension. Sam is utterly devoted to Tusker but terrified of the challenges he faces as Tusker deteriorates further, Tusker does not want to be a burden on the man he loves, and the couple clashes when Sam discovers a heartbreaking secret.

Supernova is an affecting and stunninglyacted drama.

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EDUCATION WEEK 2021 Celebrate Education Week from 23rd - 29th May

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Vocational opportunities Mountain District Learning Centre (MDLC) provides opportunities for the community to engage in vocational learning.

Currently offered are Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) for those wishing to work in the hospitality industry and White Card for those people wishing to work in the construction industry.

The Community Cottage Program has been designed to support adults (18 years +) whose life experiences have inhibited access to education, training and employment. This course provides learners, who need assistance with literacy and numeracy, which the opportunity to build confidence, re-engage with learning and pathway into further qualifications or work.

MDLC offers Youth Programs including the

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Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning VCAL (Foundation, Intermediate & Senior) and the Cottage Program to young people who may be disengaged from learning and who wish to continue their education in a warm and supportive environment.

In 2021, MDLC is offering the Skills for Work and Study courses. These are tailored to specific industries where there is a demand for workers. These course will help improve reading, writing and maths skills.

Skills for Work and Study courses are funded by the Victorian Government and delivered at Neighbourhood Houses. Nearly 30,000 Victorians undertake pre-accredited training each year with a registered Learn Local in their community

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Get certified or continue your education at Mountain District Learning Centre in Ferntree Gully.

We provide quality,low-cost courses taught by experienced educators.

Visit www.mdlc.com.au to enrol today!

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Lending a helping hand Ranges TEC was approached by Kerrimuir Neighbourhood House in Box Hill North at the start of the year, to see if students could support them as part of a Year 11 Community Project program.

Kerrimuir’s front garden was in need of rejuvenation in order to make it more welcoming to the members of the community. They also wanted a garden labyrinth to provide users of the house with an opportunity to meditate and reflect in a relaxing garden space.

Students organised many aspects of the project including design, supplies, mulch, plants and budget. Students will complete the project next week by adding mondo grass to separate the labyrinth paths. Ranges TEC has been invited to share a lunch with the Kerrimuir Neighbourhood House community at the completion of the project.

Students developed skills in their VET trades and VCAL subjects and are grateful to Kerrimuir Neighbourhood House for the opportunity.

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Cire offers years 5 and 6

Principal of the Yarra Junction campus, Brian Dodd. schools registered for years 5 to 12. A third secondary campus was opened at Berwick at the start of this year.

The school enjoys a strong reputation and track record for engaging students who have previously struggled; some have not attended school for up to 18 months or more before enrolling at Cire. Successful outcomes include students transitioning to TAFE and further education, employment including apprentice-

ships and traineeships, and returning to mainstream school.

“Local young people who need this type of education will have access to better opportunities to learn and grow and become successful adults,” Brian said.

Cire Community School’s success is underpinned by specialist wellbeing teams and dedicated staff on each campus, where each student is respected as an individual with unique needs.

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A hands on approach We deliver quality education and persona development programs for to learning with a vocational focus, providing students in grade 5 to year 12 VCAL at our Yarra Juncti on campus and years young people with the skills they 7 to 12 VCAL at our Mt Evelyn campus.

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“Our flexible and innovative approach is reflected in individual learning plans for each student, enabling them to achieve at their own pace and in their own way,” Brian explained.

Cire Community School campuses offer a welcoming environment to ensure students have a sense of belonging, purpose and growth, and are supported in their learning, wellbeing and life goals.

need to further their education or gain employment.

We deliver quality education and personal development programs for students in years 7 to 12.

Tuesday 8th June Drop in between

Complimentary bus service 4.00pm andfrom 7.00pm is available for students Healesville, Lilydale, Chirnside MT EVELYNEmerald, CAMPUS Park, Mooroolbark, Cockatoo, LaunchingRd, Place, 20 Old Hereford Mt Evelyn Mt Evelyn and surrounding areas.

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Come along Drop to our open in between evening to find out about the 4.00pm and 7.00pm programs we have on offer. We will also be presenting a year 7 information session to talk about the transitioning process from primary to secondary school.

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Upper primary school-aged children who experience difficulty with mainstream education will benefit from Cire Community School’s expansion at its Yarra Junction campus.

The campus is now offering years 5 and 6 for those who require a positive alternative to regular school to help ensure engagement in their education and learning and support them to work towards future pathways with optimism.

Campus Principal, Brian Dodd, said the upper primary levels have been introduced in response to an identified need in the region and with the support of local primary schools.

“Children can disengage from their education for a whole host of reasons, so it is critical to ‘catch’ them early. We know this from welldocumented research as well as our own experiences at Cire as a specialist school in this space which are informed by the journeys of our students”, Brian said.

Brian also added that having years 5 and 6 at the campus gave older students an opportunity to step up as big brothers and sisters and experience the rewards and personal satisfaction of mentoring and helping others.

Cire’s successful registration from the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) to offer years 5 and 6, highlights the school’s reputation for catering for young people who are disengaged from their (mainstream) education or at risk of doing so and need a positive alternative, as well as realistic employment pathways.

Cire Community School is a choice, and a leader in specialist education, drawing on a range of research into trauma informed education, including the Berry Street Education Model. It has established co-educational secondary campuses at Yarra Junction and Mount Evelyn and is now only a few special assistance

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QUIET AND HOMELY THE home is comprised of 3 good sized bedrooms, each with a built in robe and a country kitchen with breakfast bar, dishwasher, electric hot plates and electric oven. Polished timber flooring is complimented by carpet in the living and bedrooms and internal climate control is guaranteed through mains gas heating and a large electric split system unit.

The property covers 1261m2 in area and a real feature is the large, secure back yard with its commanding (8m x 4m) lock up studio/workshop perched in the rear corner.

Additional improvements include a spacious carport which allows ‘drive through access’ to the back yard and a separate lock up, steel Colorbond, garden shed is located close to a slide boundary.

Loads of extra storage room available under the home and rear deck area! ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 17 Joyce Road, SEVILLE EAST Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $630,000 to $680,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Richard Taylor, 0407 081 957, STOCKDALE AND LEGGO, LILYDALE, 9735 3999

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42 ACRES VIEWS, PASTURE & POSITION On the Melbourne side of Healesville. Gently undulating pasture, sunny slopes, corner position with sealed road frontage and side road access, superb views across surrounding farmland to distant mountains.

AUCTION SATURDAY 17th December 11am.

61 Camms Road Inspect by appointment.

11 ACRES - 2 HOMES - 20SQ & 18SQ. Scenic park like and peaceful setting on sealed Lusatia Park Road. Mains gas, water and NBN. 7 paddocks and laneway.

7m x 15m approx. lock up steel shed with concrete floor, electricity and water. Home orchard and vegetable patch, multiple sheds. Home one is Cedar timber with wide verandahs. 2 spacious and separate living areas, 4 bedrooms, en suite, a country kitchen with a large St George stove, ducted gas heating. Home 2 is brick veneer, wide verandahs. 2 spacious and separate living areas, 3 bedrooms, en suite. Timber kitchen, ducted gas heating. Beautiful presentation and immaculately maintained. Price range $1,500,000 to $1,600,000.

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42 ACRES VIEWS, PASTURE & POSITION On the Melbourne side of Healesville. Gently undulating pasture, sunny slopes, corner position with sealed road frontage and side road access, superb views across surrounding farmland to distant mountains.

45 ACRES PLUS 7 ACRES ON THE CREEK. Rich creek flats and gently rolling country, pasture, shelter trees, sealed road. Cattle yards, loading ramp, covered work area. Approx. 14m x 22m lock up high clearance steel machinery with concrete floor and power, additional lock up steel workshop, large hay shed. A spacious brick veneer home, approx. 38sq. under roof. Formal lounge, huge kitchen and family room, 3 bedrooms, provision for en suite. A separate self contained area with its own kitchenette, lounge room, bedroom, study, bathroom and laundry. 3 car garage. A versatile property suited to both cattle and horses in a very convenient central location. Price range: $1,700,000 to $1,800,000

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AUCTION SATURDAY 17th December 11am.

61 Camms Road Inspect by appointment.

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HOME FOCUS

PERFECTLY PRESENTED HOME THIS move-in ready residence makes a marvellous acquisition for those seeking style and substance in one inviting home.

With quality upgrades, a convenient location short walking distance from Upwey South’s Primary School, Preschool and Tennis Courts, and a separate rumpus room/studio with sizeable shed, new owners will be enamoured with the lifestyle offered here.

The interior is an impressive display of contemporary design with exquisite elements at every turn. The open concept lounge and dining area frame the fabulous kitchen with generous island, glass splashback, gas cooktop, and rich floorboards to create a seamless flow. With views of the manageable garden and access to 2 covered decks, this home captures the essence of indoor-outdoor living in the Hills.

With the inclusion of generous bedrooms with plush carpet and built-in robes, a luxury main bathroom with rain shower and slipper tub, updated laundry, security system, and gas ducted heating and refrigerated heating/ cooling for year-round comfort, it is easy to visualise living here. Inspection will impress.

Featuring: · Sealed driveway and highly useable block for kids and pets to run amok · Perfectly presented home, family-friendly neighbourhood, quality location · Open plan lounge and contemporary kitchen with SS appliances and glass splashback · Spacious bedrooms and luxury main bathroom with slipper tub · Covered decks, separate rumpus room/ studio, and storage shed ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 8 Melaleuca Drive, UPWEY Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 garage Price: $795,000 - $870,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Sam Adamson, 0421 023 760, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE, 9754 6888

Healesville

$760,000 - $795,000

Don Valley

$630,000 - $690,000

JUST A FEW YEARS YOUNG AND READY TO IMPRESS

PEACE, PRIVACY AND TRANQUILITY

Just a few years young this beautiful home is superbly presented and perfectly positioned to enjoy great views and all set amongst picturesque semi rural surroundings. Offering 3 good size bedrooms all with built in robes including an ensuite and walk in robe in the main bedroom, large open plan lounge/family room with a feature gas log fire and entertainment unit. The kitchen area is very impressive as well with quality appliances and plenty of bench and cupboard space plus a separate family size meals/dining area, entertain all year round with a covered entertaining area with large sliding doors seamlessly bringing the outdoors inside, a quality home presented to perfection in a picturesque peaceful location, it’s the perfect place to call home.

If you’re looking for the ultimate in peace, privacy and tranquility you won’t find a more desirable property to get away from it all, sit back relax and enjoy the alternative self sustainable lifestyle being well and truly off the grid, situated in the picturesque Don Valley the position is glorious, surrounded by acres and acres of state forest and national park your only neighbours are the wildlife and birdlife, the rustic ranch style log cabin home is very unique and offers a very flexible open floor plan with 5 bedrooms, large open living/family rooms and kitchen area. Outside is a nature lovers paradise surrounded by the bush and wildlife and with endless places to explore and enjoy, the yard is a park like setting with established gardens, ponds and pathways and even a fresh crystal clear spring water creek next to the property, 2 separate carports, workshop and covered bbq area complete this picture perfect property, a truly amazing hidden gem is glorious surroundings, a property you won’t want to leave.

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: By Appointment

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 34 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 35 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 9 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 18 years

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Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 4 years

Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 4 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 14 years

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Jenni Milne Licensed Agent 19 years

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Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

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COUNTRY LIVING ON ACRES THIS property is perfectly positioned on four flat fabulous acres with something for everyone to enjoy.

The surrounds are simply stunning with neighbouring mountains, farmland, and established trees to sit and admire.

The home is spacious comprising 4 bedrooms, 1 updated bathroom and plenty of living space throughout including a delightful sunroom which overlooks your luscious land. The kitchen is open plan with an adjoining dining area which has a wood fire as the main feature.

Venturing outside there is a generous decking which for entertaining would be a delightful spot amongst the gardens, this area is fully fenced so gives the dogs and children a good secure area to play.

For the horse lovers there are 4 paddocks, equimesh and electric fencing, 1 stable, 3-day yards, float shed, and a huge shed completes this perfect property.

All this is conveniently located just off the Warburton Highway, a short drive to shops and public transport and properties like this are hard to find so be quick to inspect. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 265 Gembrook Launching Place Road, LAUNCHING PLACE Description: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 garage Price: $930,000 - $990,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Rebecca Doolan, 0401 832 068, BELL REAL ESTATE - WARBURTON, 5966 2530

JUST A FEW YEARS YOUNG AND READY JUST a few years young this beautiful home is superbly presented and perfectly positioned to enjoy great views and all set amongst picturesque semi rural surroundings.

Offering 3 good size bedrooms all with built in robes including an ensuite and walk in robe in the main bedroom, large open plan lounge/family room with a feature gas log fire and entertainment unit.

The kitchen area is very impressive as well with quality appliances and plenty of bench and cupboard space plus a separate family size meals/dining area, entertain all year round with a covered entertaining area with large sliding doors seamlessly bringing the outdoors inside, a quality home presented to perfection in a picturesque peaceful location, it’s the perfect place to call home. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 8 Grant Crescent, HEALESVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $760,000 - $795,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: David Carroll, 0419 539 320, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5966 2530 18

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Richard Taylor 0407 081 957 $680,000 - $730,000 Quiet and Homely The home is comprised of 3 good sized bedrooms, each with a built in robe and a country kitchen with breakfast bar, dishwasher, electric hot plates and electric oven. Polished timber flooring, carpet in the living and bedrooms and internal climate control is guaranteed through mains gas heating and a large electric split system unit.

The property covers 1261m2 in area and a real feature is the large, secure back yard with its commanding (8m x 4m) lock up studio/workshop perched in the rear corner.

Additional improvements include a spacious carport which allows ‘drive through access’ to the back yard and a separate lock up, steel colourbond, garden shed is located close to a side boundary Loads of storage room available under the home and fabulous elevated rear deck area!

$220,000 Sharyn Manning Looking to own your own business and be your own boss? This fresh pet food (minced and packed on the premises) and pet related products business has been in business for 17 years and has many loyal customers. Well located with plenty of passing traffic and lots of space, opportunity and potential to increase both production, service and range. Large list of chattels.

Everything you need to run the business. The current owner is looking to retire.

Training will be provided. $220,000 plus stock at valuation.

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Max Manning 0419 777 595 Forthcoming Auction 3 Bed 3 Bath plus self contained studio 2 Garage Massive 3 Bedrooms home plus Self Contained living Quarters Located opposite Lilydale Lake parklands, in a private and secluded laneway, this solid sandstone residence on 2006m2 (1/2 Acre), needs to be inspected to be appreciated.

The enormous living areas, kitchen, bedroom and living areas in this property are amazing with the following features: Ground Level Huge double ‘plus’ garage with work benches on 3 sides, with internal stair access to upper level and self contained living quarters. Side of home double parking bay for caravan/boat plus visitor parking bay. Large Formal home entrance area. Enormous fully self contained open roomed living quarters/man cave with Kitchenette, laundry plumbing and full bathroom.

Level 2 Towering timber lined ceiling beams. Massive open plan Lounge and dining areas with adjacent family room/ meals area with gas log fire separating the 2 living zones. Solid blackwood kitchen fully applianced with loads of cupboard space and large enough to cater for any extended family. Separate laundry. Three huge bedrooms, master bedroom with FES and WIR. Gas ducted heating and refrigerated a/c. Rear yard built in bbq centre. Paved and landscaped low maintenance gardens.

This is a ‘One Owner’ home built to last forever in a prominent prestige location, all inspections by private appointment only.

Di Goodman, Sharyn Manning, Richard Taylor and Max Manning With a team of dedicated real estate professionals guiding you every step of the way, you can feel confident knowing that you’re getting the very best service possible. Get in touch with us today to speak with someone from our friendly staff!

Helping you sell or buy the perfect property in Lilydale, Mooroolbark, Mt Evelyn, Coldstream and throughout the Yarra Valley & beyond Whether you’re purchasing a new property or gearing up to sell your current one, or you are looking for help with management of your investment property - you’ll want to get help from a real estate professional who knows the area like the back of their hand. With our real estate agents, that’s exactly what you get. Whether you’re in Coldstream, Chirnside Park, Mooroolbark, Lilydale, Mt Evelyn or anywhere the Yarra Valley or beyond, we can rouse interest

Auction 26th June @ 11 am (unless Sold prior) Max Manning 0419 777 595 3 Bed 1 bath DLUG 860m2

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Family Home with Development Potential STCA Surrounded by existing developments in every direction, this prime development site (STCA), offers huge potential for the astute purchaser to either retain the existing 3 bedroom bv home, with the potential to subdivide the rear yard, or alternative development subject to council permits.

Land size 860m2 The existing bv home offers 3 bedrooms, formal lounge, 2 meals areas off a large kitchen, full bathroom and separate laundry. Double garage has rear yard access that leads to a large paved vehicle bay.

A covered pergola to the rear of home adds to privacy or is great for outdoor entertaining.

The perfectly level rear yard has a large work shed.

Don’t miss this brilliant opportunity!

in your property from serious potential buyers and find you the home or lifestyle property of your dreams.

Whatever it is you’re looking for, we at Stockdale & Leggo can make sure that your experience is second to none – guaranteed.

Call us today on 9735 3999 to speak with one of our friendly professionals and hear how we can help you! We see more than property.

What our clients say about us.

Hi Sharon and Max, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you both for the excellent service you provided on the recent sale of my house.

I couldn’t have asked for better agents who kept me informed at every step of the process and showcased my property to its full potential.

I felt so well looked after and especially appreciated how you both went out of your way to assure me that you had it all in hand and that I could relax.

Thank you again for everything you did.

Kindest Regards, Lisa Barnes.

“It is a difficult time when you have an elderly relative that can no longer manage to live independently and the family home for nearly 50 years needs to be placed on the market.

The staff and especially Sharyn Manning from Stockdale and Leggo managed the sale of my mothers’ family home with sensitivity and efficiency that took all the stress out of this difficult time. Empathy and care was at the forefront in the dealings with our family.

Thank you so much.

Ian Hack and family.

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We ’ r e h e r e t o h e l p FOR SALE

$795,000 - $870,000

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PERFECTLY PRESENTED HOME IN PREMIER LOCATION

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1683 Burwood Highway, BELGRAVE

$590,000

SPACIOUS RETAIL BUILDING IN GREAT LOCATION

This move-in ready residence makes a marvellous acquisition for those seeking style and substance in one inviting home. With quality upgrades, a convenient location short walking distance from Upwey South’s Primary School, Preschool and Tennis Courts, and a separate rumpus room/studio with sizeable shed, new owners will be enamoured with the lifestyle offered here.

This superb retail freehold in Belgrave is for sale. Occupying 104sqm of a high profile position in the heart of the Belgrave precinct. This is a high exposure site located in close proximity to Belgrave train station, Puffing Billy, on street parking and is ideally suited for a retail store.

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Glenn Chandler

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3/10 Nathan Street, FERNTREE GULLY

$590,000 - $610,000

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31 Ropley Grange, UPWEY

$695,000 - $760,000

INVESTMENT IN LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE

STYLISH HOME WITH SUPERB HILLSIDE OUTLOOKS

Stop shopping and start building at this beautiful block. A rare offering in a revered location only 45 minutes from Melbourne CBD, this property promises to be an impressive investment in both location and lifestyle.

From this slightly elevated allotment exquisite hillside outlooks are offered. Ready to remain a joy for owners for years to come, your new home will capture the views, so there is no need to shop around when you can settle into a beautiful brand-new home.

This home takes treetop living to an entirely new level by layering it with spectacular hillside views, a sunny aspect and vintage industrial style. Framed by a fenced paved courtyard, front deck and rear covered balcony, this home beckons buyers looking for someplace special in park-like surrounds. The interior sprawls over 3 unique levels loaded with natural light from cleverly positioned clerestory windows.

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Mt Evelyn under 17s stand linked together.

Bridget Vallence presents Iliro Smit with the Jai Reed Medal.

The Jai Reed Cup was won by Mt Evelyn in 2019 in the first annual Epilepsy Round.

Loyal supporters watch on as presentations are made to the winning team, Mt Evelyn.

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Kicking goals for epilepsy

By Mikayla van Loon Junior football teams from Mount Evelyn and Wandin helped raise awareness and funds for epilepsy in their Epilepsy Round on Sunday 23 May. In memory of Jai Reed, who died from complications of epilepsy in 2018, the two teams have made it an annual event to continue raising awareness around the condition.

Former Mount Evelyn club president Anthony Burns said in June 2019 the two teams came together to honour the former Mount Evelyn under 16s player in what was the first annual game. “[Jai’s death] of course really affected our club and all the youngsters,” Mr Burns said.

“From that point on we decided to dedicate a round to him and epilepsy.”

This year the two teams faced each other at Wandin’s homeground, where the under 17s played for the Jai Reed Cup and the best on ground Jai Reed Medal. “[It’s about] bringing two clubs together, two rival clubs together because we’re so close together in proximity, Wandin and Mount Evelyn, there’s a bit of healthy rivalry there,” Mr Burns said.

“And just to have one day for all of us to get together and just have one aim, it’s not about winning football as much, it’s just all about getting together, sharing the awareness and remembering Jai.” Mount Evelyn ran away with a ten-point lead at quarter time and didn’t look back. They won 137 to 74 in what was a proud day for all who played.

As the sun set over Wandin Football Ground,

Bridget Vallence presented the Jai Read Medal to Iliro Smit who was named best on ground for his tremendous performance and the Jai Reed Cup to Rovers captain Rian Sharp.

Mr Burns said money was raised all throughout the day, with an optional gold coin donation upon entry into all the games, raffles, tin rattlers and merchandise was on sale from the Epilepsy Foundation, which Mr Burns said sold really well.

In 2019 crowds of over 500 people turned up to help support the family of Jai Reed and the club, raising over $3000 for epilepsy.

This year, Mr Burns said over 500 people came all throughout the day and a couple of hundred people lined the boundary fences to watch the under 17s.

All proceeds, which are still being tallied and counted, will be donated to the Epilepsy Foundation.

In what was a poetic moment on Sunday, with Jai Reed’s dad, Nathan Reed coaching the under 17s team and his brother Kayden Reed playing in the game, it was also be an emotional day of remembrance.

Mr Reed later commented on social media, “Thank you so much to Anthony Burns and all involved from both our wonderful club and the Wandin Footy Club for all their efforts today. Your support means so much to Belinda Reed, Kayden Reed, Chase and myself as well as all Jai’s family and friends.”

Mr Burns also wanted to thank the Wandin Junior Football club for being a part of the Epilepsy Round.

“They were amazing with the support and respect they showed all day,” he said.

Mt Evelyn vs Wandin game in 2019.

Presentations begin after the game.

Bridget Vallence presents the Jai Reed cup to Mt Evelyn captain Rian Sharp.

Barkers’ brave battle gives ladder leaders a scare

By Peter Stephenson Saturday afternoon at Esther Park saw the Barkers men’s soccer team take on Old Scotch.

The reserves pitted fifth-placed Barkers against the side one place above them, but the hosts went down 0-3 to goals from Rohit Patil and a double from Ryan Martin.

The senior game was remarkable, and proved that when you’re down, luck just doesn’t run your way.

Barkers were sitting second-bottom, while Scotch were top and had only dropped two points all season. Predictably, Barkers gave them an enormous scare on an incredible day at the Kennel.

Scotch captain Sam Shearer gave the visitors an early lead on six minutes, but veteran mailcommunity.com.au

Barker Brett Tronconi equalised in the twenty-fifth minute.

He set a new men’s Barker record of scoring in 12 different seasons. However, Shearer restored the visitors’ lead three minutes later – half-time Mooroolbark 1, Old Scotch 2.

Nobody could have foreseen what was to come.

In the fifty-first minute, Barkers’ Sean Perrin made it 2-2, but two minutes later, Kaishan Jones made it 3-2 for Scotch.

Barkers just would not lie down, and on 56 minutes, Ross Clark made it 3-3.

Barely a minute later, Jones struck again to put Scotch 4-3 up – which made it four goals in six minutes.

Fully 11 minutes elapsed before Adam

Carter finally gave Scotch a 2-goal cushion at 5-3.

Yet again Barkers hit back, with substitute Max Burrows netting his first senior goal five minutes later to make it 5-4 for Scotch.

With the last kick of the game, Barkers had a free-kick. Liam Seaye, who had scored a beauty at North Caulfield last week, put the kick inches wide.

For the first time in their 57-year history, Barkers had scored 4 times and lost.

Barkers remain eleventh, and next week travel to local rivals Knox City (5th) on Saturday afternoon.

Sunday afternoon saw the Barkers women, in sixth place, visit Brunswick Zebras.

Lisa Walsh gave the Barkerettes an early lead in the second minute, putting her in

equal second place in the all-time Barkerettes goalscorers.

However, Zebras equalised ten minutes later through Liza Stephens.

Amy D’Ortenzio restored Barkerettes’ lead in the twenty-eighth minute, and the halftime score was Brunswick 1, Mooroolbark 2.

The second half was dominated by Barkers. D’Ortenzio made it 3-1 after 47 minutes, then nine minutes later, youngster Isabella Vorpasso scored her first senior goal to make it 4-1.

Two further goals from the lethal D’Ortenzio in the seventy-eighth and eightythird minutes cemented a comfortable 6-1 win for the Barkerettes.

They rise to fourth, and host the secondbottom side, Ashburton, at Esther Park next Friday night.

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