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Healthcare boost

By Jed Lanyon Healesville Hospital now boasts a dermatology clinic service in boost for public healthcare for the Yarra Valley.

Eastern Health received funding to provide the service to outer east residents in a bid to ease expensive and limited dermatology services.

For Healesville resident Ashley Groome, it means he no longer has to travel to Box Hill to see his dermatologist to manage and medicate his skin conditions.

Mr Groome was treated for cancer some years ago and still requires weekly dressings to his foot after developing a skin condition from his treatment, as well as receiving a check-up every six weeks.

Mr Groome shared how grateful he is to be able to use the service, which has been in operation for about a month.

“There’s the obvious benefit of the simple convenience of it. But in my case, when you’re covered in blisters and you’re not feeling terribly well, not having to drive all the way into Box Hill is a great blessing.

“Box Hill is a very large hospital. And when you’re not feeling well and you’re in a totally unfamiliar environment, it is really quite daunting.

“Then you’ve got to get through the process of getting back home again. It’s bad enough if you have to drive, but I can’t imagine what it’d be like having to catch public transport.

Dermatologist Dr John Su has been working from the Healesville clinic.

“Currently there aren’t any services for dermatology closer than Box Hill, so to navigate one’s way there does take a lot of time and a lot of people who have gone there have made the comment that it’s quite stressful.

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Dermatologist Dr John Su and Healesville resident Ashley Groome with Eastern Health staff at Healesville Hospital.

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Pumped for action

By Jed Lanyon Coldstream will soon be the site of a BMX pump track as the old Coldstream Station is set for an upgrade.

The station, which is now the site of the new Yarra Valley Trail, will have a pit stop that will feature a pump track and an informal network of trails, allowing for additional car parking spaces, public toilets and footpaths connecting the station to Coldstream businesses.

Yarra Ranges Council unanimously approved to put the master plan out for community consultation at their 22 June meeting.

Mayor Fiona McAllister said she was “very happy” to move the item through council after successfully receiving a $539,680 grant through the State Government’s growing suburbs fund.

“When I was elected to council many years ago now, the focus on Coldstream was something that was really important to me and the revitalisation of Coldstream and working with the incredible community that live there has seen a lot of things achieved,” she said.

“It won’t just be for those using the trail, and there will be many tens of thousands of those, but for the hundreds of children who live in Coldstream and their families.”

Deputy Mayor and Chandler Ward Councillor David Eastham also voiced his approval at seeing the project go ahead.

“I think this is absolutely great to see for the Coldstream community as something that they will be able to hang their hat on and

People have been seen collecting fallen timber for firewood following the recent storms, however CFA District 13 urges residents not to collect this timber due to a number of safety risks, including dangerous trees and branches which are continuing to drop along with fallen power lines.

Authorities are still in the middle of an emergency response and these areas are highly dangerous.

The collection of domestic firewood, including any roadside or state forest collection, is only allowed in designated firewood collection areas during firewood collection seasons from 1 March to 30 June and 1 September to 30 November.

Recognising that the recent storm was a very significant and unusual event, Yarra Ranges Council is providing a Special Storm Event Tree Branch Collection for residents throughout the Yarra Ranges who have been impacted by the storm.

This collection will enable residents to remove bulky tree branches from their property that are up to around 200mm by 2m in length.

These branches should be left in a safe spot outside your property.

Council will organise contractors to pick up the branches over a six to eight week period.

Material will then be mulched and made available for community members to pick up from designated spots. Visit Yarra Ranges Council’s website for more information.

Rural crime The Coldstream Station site. something that we know the community will activate, use and come together to have that social cohesion,” said Cr Eastham.

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS The draft master plan also includes shelter, secondary trails, station platform, lawn and tree areas to further activate the site.

Valley dermatology healthcare boost From page 1 “It is much more accessible for local people and it means that we can deliver a range of services that we otherwise can’t… There are some treatments that require quite regular visits and then there are some that might be just for every couple of months.

“To make that trip down to the city regularly is really quite untenable.

“We first had the possibility raise about two years ago and it’s taken a lot of groundwork to structure, especially given in a climate where resources are limited and being a relatively small specialty, even though skin disease is one of the most common things that does interfere with quality of life.”

Dr Su said it’s the first public dermatology clinic accessible in rural Victoria.

Services for Healesville Hospital Action Group (SHHAG) had campaigned to see a dermatology outpatient clinic at Healesville Hospital.

SHHAG’s chairperson, Jane Judd, and deputy chairperson and Yarra Ranges Council Mayor, Fiona McAllister, penned a letter to Eastern Health and requested a video meeting following a “groundswell of support” for the initiative late last year.

The letter noted that the Yarra Ranges has

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Dr John Su and Ashley Groome at Healesville Hospital. elevated skin cancer rates due to the rural outdoors environment of work and recreation for a substantial proportion of the local population.

Cr McAllister said the provision of dermatological services at the hospital was “great news”.

“Our push for these services started with one voice from the community who contacted SHHAG asking for our help. With a skin condition requiring very regular treatment

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it meant hours and days travelling down the line to see specialists at Box Hill.

“As you can imagine this was taking its toll and after finding out via Facebook that many others were doing the same, we reached out to Eastern Health. The commencement of a dermatology clinic at Healesville Hospital is another wonderful outcome for the community.”

SHHAG, formerly known as ‘Save Healesville Hospital Action Group’ has long been

Yarra Ranges Police have deployed additional police to patrol storm-affected townships in the Hills.

Both uniform and undercover police units have been tasked to proactively patrol the Yarra Ranges as a means of community reassurance following a string of thefts since the storm.

Anyone who observes suspicious activity is urged to contact their local 24 hour police station (Lilydale or Knox) as soon as possible. For immediate police assistance, call 000.

Roadblocks remain in place to allow workers ease of maneuverability with heavy machinery in the area. Non-locals are advised to stay away.

Lilydale Sargeant Leigh Thomson reassured residents that if they hear a car slowing down outside their home it is most likely police conducting patrols.

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Healesville Sanctuary has come out of lockdown with a brand-new arrival: a Kangaroo joey who is just starting to poke its head out of its mum’s pouch.

Despite being eight months old, the Kangaroo Island kangaroo joey is not yet venturing fully out to brave the brisk Healesville winter.

However, visitors can frequently see the active little baby poking its head, tail, ears or feet out of mum’s pouch.

“We don’t know what gender the joey is yet, but we’d expect to see it venture completely out of the pouch in the coming weeks,” said Sanctuary keeper Katherine Sarris. “Once it does, we’ll be able to give it a full health check and name it.”

Ms Sarris said mum Penny is a calm and caring mum and already has another youngster born at Healesville Sanctuary, who is the

big sister to this new joey.

“We’d expect to see the siblings playing together once the joey is out of the pouch. The young ones love to jump around and play-fight, which is an important part of socialisation.”

Kangaroo Island kangaroos are a relatively small and delicate subspecies, known for their long eyelashes and easy going temperaments.

“There are no native predators on Kangaroo Island, so they’ve evolved to be really relaxed,” Ms Sarris said. “Our Kangaroo Island mob are huge favourites with visitors because they’re so curious and friendly.”

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Yarra Junction’s mystery millionaire lotto winner has been found, as a self-described “tired” couple came forward with their $1 million ticket.

A $1 million lotto ticket was purchased at the Yarra Junction Newsagency for the Wednesday 23 June lotto draw, but the winner didn’t immediately claim their prize leading to a search for Yarra Junction’s newest millionaire.

“We only just found out,” the winning woman said.

“My husband checked our ticket this afternoon online. He didn’t say anything to me after he did check it. He just handed it to me and asked me to look at what we’d won online.

“I was so shocked. My husband actually collapsed on the ground after I saw it. He could barely say a word after that. He was hyperventilating.

“I started screaming when I saw the win come up. We’re millionaires. What the hell.”

The couple said celebrations would be low key as they tried to comprehend the news.

“We are going to have a cup of tea and some cake to celebrate,” she said.

“There’s a few chores we need to do around the house, like washing and stuff like that, so it’s just business as normal this afternoon. But I am sure it will be a lot more enjoyable knowing we are about to receive this prize in our bank account.”

When asked how they planned to enjoy their prize, the winning woman said it would be used to enjoy their retirement.

“We are going to look after ourselves,” she said.

“There are so many things around the house that we’ve been putting off doing, so now it means we can finally do all of those things.

“We have a few bills that we need to pay, and we might even get a new car.

“I actually have a list of things I would do if I won the lottery, so now I am going to do all of it.

“We are quite tired, and we can’t wait to use our prize to relax and enjoy life.”

Yarra Junction Newsagency manager Matt Sartori said he was delighted to make some of his customers overnight millionaires.

“When I first found out, I was so excited to see we’d once again sold another division one winning entry,” he said.

“This is the second division one winning entry we have sold this year. We’ve sold a total of five division one winning entries over the years.

“We always sell so many division two and division three winning tickets, which is wonderful, but it’s fantastic to sell another division one winning ticket. We have decorated the store and been sharing this wonderful news with all of our customers.”

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An injured kangaroo found at Heritage Golf and Country Club.

Roos left on ‘killing field’ The Chirnside Park community is in anguish after a number of “beloved” kangaroos have been found dead, injured or decapitated at a local country club.

The Heritage Golf and Country Club was forced to halt the planned cull of a mob of kangaroos in April this year following public outcry and a number of vigils from surrounding residents and activists.

Residents were notified at the eleventh hour that a licenced shooter had been contracted to conduct a mass shooting at the club overnight on Tuesday 27 April.

After a number of protests, the golf course announced that the shooting had been called off, but fresh evidence presented to Wildlife Victoria indicates there has been daily killings of kangaroos in recent weeks using other means. * Wildlife Victoria CEO, Lisa Palma, said the state wildlife rescue organisation had received a disproportionate amount of call outs to the Heritage Golf and Country Club over the last few weeks.

“What we’re seeing is the result of a prolonged and sustained attack on the kangaroos living at the property. Someone is clearly attempting to reduce kangaroo numbers on the grounds by stealth,” Ms Palma said.

Killing kangaroos is illegal without a permit in Victoria.

“I have personally attended some of these cases and am deeply traumatized and troubled by what I have seen,” Ms Palma said.

Wildlife Victoria was called to the site again on Saturday 19 June after a local resident witnessed six deceased kangaroos in the driveway to the property.

The resident reported that one kangaroo was still alive but appeared to be too injured to move.

Upon arrival at the site, Wildlife Victoria’s

lead vet, Dr Natasha Bassett could not find the injured kangaroo.

Victoria Police were requested to attend, as Dr Bassett needed to undertake a proper assessment of the injured animal.

Ms Palma said that Wildlife Victoria would be seeking a full investigation into recent kangaroo killings from the local council, Victoria Police and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

“Wildlife Victoria will be providing case files on all the incidents to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning,” she added.

“For any human being to deliberately inflict pain and death on an innocent animal is just horrific. It’s just sickening to know that a person or group of people are deliberately engaged in a sustained and lethal attack against these beautiful creatures,” she said.

Ms Palma said that she would be calling in professional psychological support for volunteers who had been exposed to the traumatic circumstances.

Member of Save the Kinley Kangas, Alyssa Wormald said the killings have caused “enormous distress” to the local community, describing the feeling as “like whiplash” after being led to believe the cull had been cancelled.

“There is extreme distress and frustration, it’s really traumatic to know this is happening and there isn’t much we can do. People are outraged and horrified,” she said. *The Star Mail is not suggesting the killings were carried out by any member of the Heritage Golf and Country Club staff, just that a number of kangaroos have been found dead and injured in recent weeks at the site. The Heritge Golf and Country Club was contacted for comment.

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Woori Yallock resident, Lisa took this stunning picture on the morning of 22 June, the day after the winter solstice. Nature put on a magnificent display showcasing a beautiful pinky orange sunrise.

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Bowling over 130 years

By Jed Lanyon This year marks the 130th anniversary of the Healesville Bowls Club, one of the oldest bowls clubs in Australia.

Formed in 1891, you can see the history and development of the organisation when standing on the club’s green, where the two original clubhouses stand and are now used as storage sheds.

Today, Healesville Bowls Club prides itself on being a family club faulting many longtime members, in some cases 50 plus years. Some Healesville families have several generations tied to the club’s membership.

President Adrian Beales said the club is the fourth oldest sporting organisation in Healesville after the football, cricket and tennis clubs.

“We’ve been situated here for the entire time over the past 130 years,” he said.

The club was one of the founding members of the Yarra Valley Bowls Association and when the competition dissolved, moved to the Metropolitan Melbourne Bowls Association just over ten years ago.

Club treasurer Leonie Fitzpatrick is coming up on five generations of her family playing bowls for Healesville.

“My grandfather was a member, my father is a life member, my husband and I are members, both my sons were members and my grandson is an upcoming member.

“The club’s in a lovely spot… It would be nice to think that the club will be here for another 50 years for a few more generations.

“I like seeing the people out here having fun. That’s what I enjoy most. People coming together with a common interest and just enjoying themselves.”

Long serving member Ted Upton said, “It’s a good sport to take up. You meet a lot of friendly people across the state from over the years.”

Mr Beales said the club plans to host formal celebrations later in the year without the burden of Covid-19 restrictions. His aim is to align the bowls club with Healesville’s other sports teams by incorporating some of the iconic red and white featured by the football, netball and cricket clubs.

“We’ve been green and gold since 1906, but it will be nice to incorporate a little bit of the other sporting club’s colours, while keeping our own identity.”

Mr Beales said the club is always looking for new members and encourages locals to get involved and break the stigma of lawn bowls being considered a game only for the elderly.

“It’s anyone’s game, but oftentimes old people are the ones who can afford to play it in terms of having the time to practice.”

Mr Beales moved to Healesville nearly 20 years ago and said that some of his friends, who have lived in Healesville their entire lives admitted they’ve never set foot in the historic bowls club, something he wishes to change.

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Ted Upton is a life member of the Healesville Bowls Club.

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Warby’s housing ‘crisis’

By Jed Lanyon A Warburton social worker holds fears about the future of housing in the township after seeing more local families struggling to make ends meet and in some cases sleeping rough.

Redwood Community Centre Manager Kate Barratt said she has seen more and more families pushed out of their rentals as landlords look to sell their properties in a favourable market or turn to AirBnB. “We’re a referral support centre and we are getting phone calls, usually to do with material aid, food and referrals to council. But recently it is just so much to do with housing and the fact that people can’t find a rental.

“People are given their notice period and they are actively searching for rentals but there are none around here… If you look at Realestate.com.au there’s virtually nothing.“ A search on property website on 28 June nets just two rental opportunities in Warburton at $430 and $360, well above the $250 mark that Ms Barratt believes is realistic for the single parents coming into the community centre.

A similar search on AirBnb for two adults to spend one night in Warburton nets about 18 results across the town.

Ms Barratt said that families are being forced to pull their children out of their schools as they move away from the area.

SLEEPING ROUGH IN THE RANGES “It’s at a crisis point and it seems to have come when the new tenancy act came in. It’s not attractive to be a landlord anymore. It’s great that tenants have rights, but a landlord is going, why would I rent my property out when I can get more having it as a holiday house?”

The new tenancy act coincided with the ending of protections for renters throughout the Covid-19 pandemic last year where landlords could not increase rent or evict tenants.

“We’re just seeing more and more homelessness. And it’s actually homelessness, not just people moving out of the area.

“We try to support people as best we can, but ideally, they need a roof over their head.”

Some of that support by the community centre includes helping those in need to apply for rental applications.

“I took someone to a rental, she didn’t have

A woman has taken to a local community noticeboard to seek accomodation. a car so I took her out there, and there were over 30 people there just to see the place. You’re in competition all the time. Also now because of restrictions, you have to book and you’re only allowed to book about 20 and so inspections are being booked out really, really quickly.

“It’s a real struggle for people who have no mobile phone to be searching, applying and booking… If people are up against it with learning difficulties as well, it’s just impossible.

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“People are having to lower their expectations. They’re used to having a three bedroom home, well you may not be able to find a three bedroom home. You’re used to having a yard, you may not be able to have a yard.”

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Firefighters alarmed at the risks taken to stay warm “The concern that we have is that, like this person did, they did light a fire inside a building to keep warm and obviously the fire, there was no chimney so the building filled full of smoke.

“And smoke kills because obviously when you’re asleep you can smell anything, you can’t smell smoke, so smoke can kill you.

“It is a big concern in terms of homeless doing these types of things and the reality of it is turning up to the worst that could happen.”

With the White Dog Hotel and old fire station both abandoned, Mr Simpson said the possibility of abandoned building fires and break ins is high.

“The big problem here with the White Dog Hotel or be it the old fire station is that people are not willing to do anything with those properties.

“Leaving them empty and abandoned gives homeless people, I suppose, the option and chance to break into them and squat in them.”

Cr Eastham said a building notice on the former CFA building in Lilydale has been escalated to a building order.

“This means that the fire-damaged building must either be demolished or made safe by removing sections of the buildings that have been compromised, then securing the building,” he said.

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As Lilydale’s homeless population increases, so too does the risk of people going to extreme lengths to stay warm during winter.

A fire at the old CFA station in Lilydale in May has raised concerns about the potential danger people will put themselves and others in by lighting indoor fires.

Lilydale CFA lieutenant Paul Simpson said he was aware of a number of fires which had been lit out the back of the old CFA building by those who were homeless.

“It’s quite obvious that there were homeless people living behind the old fire station and it was quite obvious that one homeless person was lighting fires behind the old fire station. This person is quite well known for lighting fires to keep warm and to cook,” Mr Simpson said.

A man who is known to police, is suspected to have lit the fire which caused extensive damage to the building.

“These people fall into a bit of a gap. The council has tried to help them with accommodation but this individual doesn’t want to live in a house, he likes the idea of squatting somewhere and he likes the idea of sitting around a fire at night. If people don’t want to be helped there’s not much anyone can do about it.”

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Community shines In the two weeks since the storms hit our region, we’ve seen an incredible response from our community.

Countless community members, even those experiencing the worst impacts of the storms themselves, have stepped into the fold - setting up and providing donations, giving out coffee and food for those doing it rough through local businesses and even opening their homes and offering what they could to people around them.

We’ve heard stories of people offering their washing machines for laundry, lending out tools and generators to those in desperate need, and, of course, so many stories of generous donations for groceries and supplies.

We’ve also had huge support so far from relief agencies and local businesses, including the Red Cross, which brought staff out immediately to support community members with conversations and welfare checks, and the locals that set up community relief sites for their community.

There are more people, groups, agencies and businesses that have contributed to the storm response than we could ever begin to name, but what I wanted to say in this column is simple – thank you.

From my

desk David Eastham

Yarra Ranges Deputy Mayor Your time, your effort and your support means the world for so many.

Of course, the clean-up work is continuing.

Our tree crews have been working on more than 1500 requests, while assisting State Government agencies and AusNet with the crucial work to clear every road and get services connected back up.

AusNet is still working towards a 10 July date to get power back for every community member, with more than 150 staff members working around the clock to rebuild infrastructure damaged or flattened during the storm.

We know there has been significant distress in the community about how long power has been out. So many are living through a trau-

matic event and the end, while in sight, is still a while away.

I would just like to emphasise that AusNet staff are working to fix the problem – they’ve been working long hours in challenging conditions and, on top of the logistical challenges, have been subjected to some poor behaviour by frustrated people.

When you encounter other people in the community – whether they’re at a relief centre, behind the counter of a cafe, working on the side of the road or passing you in the supermarket – remember that we’re all going through so much, and a little understanding with others can go more than an extra mile.

On a last note, if you’re considering making donations to the storm recovery, I’d encourage you to check in with local relief organisations, such as Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service, to see what is needed most.

Donate through registered charities and relief organisations and you can rest easy knowing your donation will have a very real and very significant impact on the people it’s going to.

If there’s anything you need, please give us a call on 1300 368 333 and we’ll do our best to help.

LETTERS Rezoning ‘The Green’ I write this letter with anger and disappointment at the state Labor government.

In reference to the authorising of the rezoning of what’s known as “The Green” in Healesville – to commercial.

This is a party I have always supported BUT NEVER AGAIN!!!

This parcel of public land is a great asset to the Healesville Market and the general public, for passive recreation.

Myself and others have put in a great deal of time attempting to retain the land for the public, and the future erection of a music rotunda on the site.

The land has cost the government financially next to nothing, from the time it was acquired in 1887 for £50-. In fact they actually earned rental from the site for a number of years.

They now expect the Yarra Ranges Council to pay $1m for the land.

In view of the alleged waste of $78m on hotel quarantine due to the Covid-19 virus, I find it deplorable that they can’t just hand the land over to the Yarra Ranges Council for public use.

I understand there were 90 plus submissions for the land to stay within public ownership, and NIL supporting the sale of the land.

It seems to me there is plenty of taxpayer’s money for new rail way crossings etc. – but nothing for the country cousins.

I conclude by stating I did not think our local member Cindy McLeish has been over

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Lapsis Starring Dean Imperial, Babe Howard and Madeline Wise Rated PG Lapsis is a tense, subtle and immersive science fiction drama about the gig economy in the near future.

Ray (Dean Imperial) takes up a job laying cable for the new quantum computing service to pay for his little brother Jamie’s (Babe Howard) medical treatment.

Writer-director Noah Hutton uses futuristic concepts such as quantum computing and robotic labour to craft an all-too-familiar world of exploitative corporations and their disadvantaged contractors.

The CBLR quantum company feels like a parody of an MLM (multi-level marketing scheme, or pyramid scheme), with its shallow cheerfulness and largely-unfulfilled promise of huge pay-days for its workers.

Hutton develops an intriguing mystery and hints at revolution through well-planted details, interweaving Ray’s immediate job with his brother’s illness and CBLR’s broader machinations, and the plot has a compelling give-and-take rhythm.

As Ray adapts to his job, covers more ground and befriends journalist Anna (Madeline Wise), various scammers tighten their grip and the tireless robot cablers remain a constant threat.

Ray has a scrappy nobility as a kind, committed man willing to bend the rules for his family, and Wise has remarkable wisdom and confidence as Anna.

The dialogue feels witty but natural, and the cinematography juxtaposes the lush wilderness with unnatural, ominous computing cubes and Jamie’s stark hospital.

Lapsis features rich world-building without bogging the viewer down in details, and tells a well-paced, intimately human story with fanciful ideas.

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Communities reconnect

By Jed Lanyon The Black Spur was reopened ahead of schedule on the evening of Tuesday 23 June, once again reuniting the Maroondah Highway from Healesville to Marysville and townships in eastern Victoria.

More than 3000 tonnes of debris has been removed from the highway since the wild storms earlier this month thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Department of Transport crews, contractors, arborists and geo-technical engineers. Crews worked to work to clean out drains, clear mudslides, and remove large trees blocking the road.

32 hazardous trees identified by an arborist have been pruned or removed and an additional ten hazardous trees identified during works have also been removed, according to the Department of Transport. All 12 landslips identified within the Black Spur have been repaired – with works continuing on the two remaining landslip sites in the coming days.

Heavy machinery was brought in from the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, including a crane. The narrow nature of the Black Spur meant that the crane took up the entire width of the road.

The Department had originally aimed to see the Black Spur reopened by about Friday 23 June.

Department of Transport executive director metro south east, Vince Punaro, said, “It is great news that the Black Spur has re-opened and communities can be reconnected once again.

“This has been a huge co-ordinated effort

One of the many trees fallen across the Black Spur. to reopen the road - the scale of the debris cleaned up by crews and contractors along the Black Spur cannot be understated.”

For Taggerty resident Rose Inserra, it means she no longer has to take an additional 30 minute detour through Yea to reach Yarra Glen,

where she babysits her granddaughter.

“It’s a long detour for me to get wherever I need to go,” she said.

She said the Spur being closed puts extra vehicles on the detour through Yea, at a period where the road is already busy as Victorians take to the slopes for snow season.

The recent storms, coupled with past incidents of trees crushing cars along the Black Spur, means she will opt to wait for clear conditions before venturing the highway.

“It’s worrying with the trees and the wind and when you factor in the rain, you can get a landslide. To be honest, it is worrying, you’re looking at the weather and you hope for the best. Sometimes if it’s too windy or wet, you have no other option than to go the long way.”

Despite the reopening, works are still taking place to clear the damage to the road.

“There is still more work to be done and – we thank the community for their ongoing patience as we work to ensure the Black Spur is safe for all road users,” Mr Punaro said.

In the coming days and weeks, Department of Transport crews will be on-site removing timber and debris from the Black Spur, as well as repairing drainage. During works, there will be lane closures and reduced speeds in place to help keep our crews safe.

Motorists are urged to please drive safely, allow extra time on their journey, and look out for traffic management signs.

For further information about road closures or traffic updates, visit traffic.vicroads. vic.gov.au or follow VicRoads on Facebook or Twitter.

The football loving Woods sisters form ‘The Forest’

By Jed Lanyon Three sisters ran out onto the field to play footy together for the first time ever when they lined up for Healesville’s senior women’s team.

Emerson, Alex and Gabby Woods all put on the bloods’ guernsey on Sunday 20 June when Helaesville faced Beaconsfield.

Despite all having strong sporting backgrounds, the trio were yet to have the opportunity to play the game they love together, until now.

“It was pretty cool to all run out together,” Gabby said.

“It was good to be able to just chuck on a jumper and all go out for a run together,” Alex said. “When the team was uploaded, Gabby was starting on a wing, Emerson was in the midfield and I was a forward.

“In terms of our natural positions, we’re all different, which is good because we don’t get in each other’s way,” Alex joked.

“At three quarter time, the magnets got moved and we were all put in the forward line

Alex, Gabby and Emerson Woods playing for Healesville. together for a 15 minute stint.”

And as the three Woods sisters played alongside each other in the forward line, their teammates were quick to nickname the trio, ‘The Forest’. Alex kicked a goal in the third quarter of the match as the Bloods went down by two points to the Eagles.

“I ran straight down and celebrated with her,” Gabby said.

“Emerson, apparently, couldn’t be bothered to walk down to give me a high five,” Alex joked.

The game marked the return of community sports, but spectators were restricted as crowds were locked out of local grounds.

“It was a bit funny with no crowd there,” Alex said. “At first, dad was a bit bummed he couldn’t go, but he ended up filling a role as the umpire’s escort and mum was able to watch as she drove Gabby up because she’s underage.”

“If there’s an opportunity for us to play with each other again, it’ll be good. Hopefully The Forest can stay around for a little bit.”

The three sisters have a strong connection with local footy and are leaders in the sport that has grown rapidly across the region in recent years.

Emerson achieved a lifelong dream when she was drafted to Carlton in 2018, making her debut against Collingwood in Round 5 the next season, but wasn’t offered a contract

after the 2019 season.

Alex has been with Healesville’s seniors since its inception, where she played in the team’s undefeated premiership season. She recently moved on from a role as the Eastern Ranges Girls team manager.

Gabby, who usually plays for Mt Evelyn’s U17s team, is currently playing for the Eastern Ranges in the AFLW pathway system where she played eight games and featured in the club’s recent finals campaign.

All three are connected through AFL Outer East’s Interleague team, where Gabby is a player, Alex is the team manager and Emerson is an assistant coach.

Gabby said it makes for an interesting dynamic where she makes sure to keep on her sisters’ good side in the interleague program.

“I kind of try not to be annoying because when you get home, there’ll be some tension in the air.

“It’s good to have Em’s football knowledge having played at a higher level and Alex is the brains behind it all on game days. I just go to her and listen, it’s really good actually.”

“ I NEVER THOUGHT I’D BE HOMELESS.” More people are now facing homelessness than ever before.

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Taking it to new heights

By Jed Lanyon A Yarra Valley township received a temporary name change thanks to some pranksters who decided to give the town’s signage a fresh look.

Earlier this month, local Facebook noticeboards lit up with an image of a Yarra Ranges Council sign that read ‘Healesville Heights’, a new take on the historic Badger Creek township.

It had locals asking if council had pulled a sneaky one on them by changing the name, while some others rejected the idea of a new name and wanted to preserve the history of Badger Creek. Yarra Ranges Council were quick to investigate the issue and remove what was found to be a sticker covering the original Badger Creek name. Yarra Ranges Mayor, Fiona McAllister, posted on one of the noticeboards to clarify the matter.

“Sticker has been removed now,” she said.

It turns out the Healesville or Badger Creek prankster has some excellent sticker making skills and perhaps too much time on their hands as they managed to match a custom sticker to council’s aqua green colouring as well as their typical signage font to fool passersby.

The Badger Creek name is believed to have derived from early settlers who mistakenly believed the resident wombats, that were frequently seen in the area, to be badgers.

Here’s what the locals had to say.

Katie: Did I miss something?

Tom: embrace it I say. The fancy side of Healesville.

Peter: Look, we live in ‘Healesville Heights’ now. It’s like the Brighton of Healesville.

Stu: Property prices just went up.

Jo: It’s not even April 1!

Denise: What the? Was there any consultation with the residents? Did I miss it? Will Chum Creek be next?

Elaine: Better not be. I am still getting over the fire station being changed from Chum Creek to Healesville West.

Sally: Sounds a bit posh!

Gabriella: The fact that it’s out the front of my house and I didn’t even notice.

Katherine: That takes planning and execution.

Whoever you are, can we be friends?

Steve: They are trying to bring the prices down in Healesville by cheapening its good name by

including Badger Creek residents. I suggest we build a wall.

Ash: Get a Badger Creek sticker made if it’s a

war they want, it’s a war they’ll get!

Kerryl: Badger Creek is gorgeous. Healesville Heights is crap (and) pretentious.

TAX TIME

What can and can’t be claimed on tax With the end of the financial year just around the corner, a Deakin University financial planning expert has some timely advice on how to get the most out of this year’s return, including how to claim Covid-19 work from home deductions.

“Many people dread the thought of preparing for tax time but putting in a little effort now can reap rewards,” said Deakin Business School’s financial planning scholar Gurbinder Gill.

“Dig out the receipts and logbooks to make sure you can justify claiming expenses and go through the information in your MyGov account diligently. While we expect all information to flow correctly into the MyGov portal, there are bound to be some errors such income being over or understated and inaccurate interest or dividend income.

“Being prepared will help take the pain out of the tax return process.”

While you can’t claim the cost of raising children or your gym membership, Mr Gill provides the following tips to ensure you get the

most out of what you can claim:

your return on time to avoid penalties · Lodge – if you are doing it on your own the deadline is 1 November 2021 and if using a registered tax agent and depending on the complexity, extensions are possible up to 15 May 2022.

Only claim work-related expenses and where personal and work use overlap, only claim the portion used for work.

For those people who worked from home due to COVID-related restrictions, the short cut method is to claim 80 cents for each hour of work that encompasses all eligible tax deductions for working from home. Alternatively, you claim 52 cents for each hour and then claim other deductions.

Other work-related expenses you might be able to claim include: - uniforms and protective items, shoes etc that are required for work - professional association and union fees can be claimed along with other subscriptions related to your job - education fees where it is relevant to your current job and or a

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new job (this area is a little grey, but it can be justified provided you end up in this job in the short term) - tools and equipment such as sunscreen and sunshades if you work outside, computers and software if you have a home office - GST on a new vehicle. If it is used partially for personal use, only claim the portion that is for business use.

Don’t forget to include interest, dividends, and other investment related expenses such as if you have borrowed to invest.

Gifts and donations to charity can be claimed provided they are classified as deductible gift recipients.

If you use a tax agent for your return their fee is deductible.

Mr Gill said it was also not too late to boost superannuation pre-tax contributions.

“If you can, optimise your pre-tax (concessional) contributions into superannuation by topping up to the $25,000 cap,” he said.

“If your super balance is below $500,000

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you can make catch up contributions for five years from 1 July 2019 and claim a tax deduction. This is over and above your $25,000 per annum pre-tax limit.

“There are also post-tax contribution options such as claiming an 18 per cent tax offset on up to $3,000 of a super contribution for your spouse, this works out to $540. Or if your total income is equal to or less than $39,837, you make a $1,000 contribution to super and receive $500 as a co-contribution from the government.

“If you have not made a personal after-tax contribution for this financial year you can add up to $100,000 to your super.”

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AN incredibly rare opportunity has arisen to purchase superior elevated allotments in the heart of the beautiful Yarra Valley.

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Enjoy nature, food, wine, wellness and fresh air. The Yarra Valley is one of the world’s finest wine growing regions and now becoming recognised for craft beers, gin and whiskey. Live within minutes of more than 80 cellar doors as well as the areas superb restaurants and stunning forest, fauna and flora.

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3.25 ACRES IN RARE INDUSTRIAL ZONE THIS parcel of land is one of the very few industrial zoned allotments anywhere in the Yarra Valley. Located just off the Warburton Highway in Yarra Junction, this 3.25 acres (1.314ha) offers an opportunity not seen before and should not be missed.

This land represents an ideal opportunity for development, with the possibility of a large factory building or multiple smaller factories depending upon your needs and council approval, zoned Industrial 3 (IN3Z).

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This home features a light filled kitchen/meals area, good-sized lounge plus courtyard garden at the rear which offers access to the single garage. Whether you are a downsizer, first home buyer or investor, this may just tick all the boxes.

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This neat & tidy home features a generous open plan living area, polished floorboards, master complete with ensuite & WIR, 2 additional good-sized bedrooms, split system air conditioning & oversized double garage. All this set on a fully fenced, low maintenance block, close to the township of Yarra Glen. Perfect for investment or a first home buyer.

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Ideally positioned at the back of the property, you will discover an awesome double roller door shed. It has been designed to accommodate a hoist & mezzanine floor, ideal for car enthusiast or tradie. The 3 bedroom home offers ample natural light, a central family bathroom, new flooring, new carpets in the bedrooms & a fresh coat of paint throughout.

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1/2556 Warburton Hwy Yarra Junction $500,000 - $550,000 Great views with space and Convenience Great views and a convenient location are just the start of this very neat property, comprising of 2 good size bedrooms both with built in robes plus gas ducted heating and a split system. Enjoy the fantastic ever changing Valley views from the sun lit lounge/ living room plus a separate meals/dining area and a spacious open plan kitchen with loads of space. Outside offers a securely fenced courtyard and a lock up garage, a great property in a superb location situated just a stones throw to public transport and the sensational Gladysdale bakery and just minutes stroll to local schools and the Warburton trail.

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320

2 Devon Street Warburton

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Soaring Above the Tree Tops of Warburton!

This charming property on 1/3rd of an acre (approx) is the perfect weekend getaway or permanent home in our Warburton Valley. Nestled above a beautiful Fern Gully that will give views for days on end below our iconic Mount Little Joe, here you will fall in love and be ever so comfortable! A great size and full of light, split level home consisting of 3 bedrooms - all with robes and great quality roman blinds, drapes and wool carpet. Family bathroom has been tastefully updated and is conveniently also semi ensuite to main bedroom. Downstairs you have kitchen, meals, lounge and sun room that leads onto the most amazing decking where you feel like you can reach out and touch the mountain! Hours of bird watching will be had here! A big wood heater and split system has you cozy and cool when needed, the property is fully fenced, has under house storage and sizable wood shed.

Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 Inspection: Saturday 1 - 2pm (Photo ID Required)

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The Perfect Lifestyle change - on over 2/3 acre.

This property is an absolute ripper for anyone who is seeking that perfect lifestyle change, an escape to the country like no other where you can really enjoy the peace and quiet that your treed escape offer’s yet only a few minutes’ drive from all the conveniences of the Warburton township. Situated on a large block of 2713sqm approx the home is setback from the road and has a spacious yet versatile floorplan with 3 bedrooms all with robes, French doors from the master are a lovely touch. A cosy wood fire is the centre piece within the home and works a treat, a split system in the main living room will satisfy your heating and cooling needs. Lots of room to spread out with 2 living areas, the main living being open plan to the kitchen and dining and big windows to enjoy the aspect and access to the back decking makes this a super space for entertaining.

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 Inspection: Tuesday 4.30-5.30pm (Photo ID Required)

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

Carly James Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

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PUZZLES SUDOKU

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Golfers take on The Gully In readiness for last Thursday’s RACV’s competition day, weather apps were predicting rain, then more rain and by first light, for those teeing off early; it looked ominous.

Surprisingly though, skys had cleared by the time the first grouping were walking the ‘Humpback’ 3rd fairway.

Umbrellas had been shaken, wrapped and returned to their respective golf bags. The course, now bathed in sunlight, looked picture post card perfect and well done to the ground staff who have battled weather events and better than average rainfall.

For those not familiar with our course, it is ranked in the top 100.

Perhaps not as long as some; but more than challenging, nonetheless and for golfers like yours truly… who can’t resist taking up its challenges, will more often than not, find themselves in trouble, a fact, reflected by their handicap.

It is not surprising therefore, that an alternative approach to the game might be sought.

To this end, I was fortunate indeed to have been held up at the 5th. It gave me an opportunity to observe a couple of club legends, Laurie Tormey and Tony Druit as they played the 4th.

I have seen the pair on the course many times since my return to the sport and have been an admirer of them for they are often mentoring fellow golfers.

Intrigued to learn, I was more than interested in how they might approach the Par 3, ‘The Gully’. For it can be a treacherous trip, from an elevated tee position to the pin and the distance; ever so deceptive, to a sloping green.

A miss hit to the left and you’ll be playing a provisional, fall short and you’ll be searching the watercourse or a bunker. Over club and it’s in the bracken or traps to the left and right which means club selection and accuracy more so than power is a must.

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Ian Garside. Junior racked up 36 solid points for the runner up prize. Balls extended to 32.

NTP’s were won by Flynn Cousens (both the 1st and 3rd) and Lynda Dickson (9th).

A-Grade Stableford winner, Roger Mataele, recorded the best score of 38 points on 26 June. The B-Grade voucher was taken by Milton Dyer, with 37 solid points. Shane Campbell’s 36 points was good enough to give him the runner up voucher. A large field allowed the balls to get all the way down to 32 points.

NTP winners were Scot Leckenby (3rd), Geoff Fall (5th), Ms Nursey and Bagel (9th), Old Man River Hubbard (12th) and Gator Atwell (15th).

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- Ian Callen Healesville Golf Club Your loyal scribe cracked it for a rare win on 23 June with a score that he hasn’t achieved for many a long day. 42 points was good enough on this day to take home the voucher from

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The Bloods on fire

By Nick Creely Olinda Ferny Creek continue to surprise and excite in the AFL Outer East’s top-flight.

The Bloods enjoyed a ruthless victory on Saturday, brushing aside Wandin to the tune of 109 points, 18.10 (118) to 1.3 (9).

Now in fourth position on the table, Brendan Donovan’s group is rising quick and fast.

While the Bloods managed 28 scoring shots in a powerful attacking display – led superbly

by Hunter Greenall and Lachlan Taylor who combined for 10 goals – the home team, who were playing the fixture at Woori Yallock, conceded just four scoring shots and didn’t conceded a goal until the final term.

Kelsey Currie’s outstanding season continued with a best afield display, while Dale Rohrmann and Pat Rosier were also strong contributors.

The winless Dogs were well served by John Ladner and Josh James who battled hard.

Woori Yallock, meanwhile, picked up a huge scalp on the road and a confidence-boosting win, overcoming a deficit to register a 22-point win against Pakenham, 10.14 (74) to 8.4 (52).

The Lions were up by as much as five goals in the contest before Jack Cole’s side found another edge to run all over the top.

It was an incredible impressive performance against a side also expected to feature in finals.

As he so often does, Ryley Monkhorst was at another level, while his brother Zach was a colossal and kicked some important goals.

Kane Thompson’s impressive season continued with another assured display.

In the remaining games, Beaconsfield had too much toe for Upwey Tecoma, 11.11 (77) to 3.3 (21), while Cranbourne edged out Narre Warren in a thriller, 7.9 (51) to 7.7 (49).

Division 1 saw Gembrook Cockatoo and Seville play out a nail-biter, but in the end the Brookers had just enough in the tank to hold the Blues at bay, 7.8 (50) to 7.5 (47).

The Brookers surged out with an impressive first half, taking in a 30-point lead into the major break, but the Blues worked their way back into the contest with an impressive five-goal third term to level up the scores.

In a nail-biting last term with momentum swinging rapidly, the Brookers did just enough to bank the all-important four points.

Tyler Joosten was best afield for the Brookers, while Nathan O’Keefe provided a constant threat to snag two goals for the visitors.

Mt Evelyn continues to knock every challenge out of the park, banking a 22-point win on the road against Emerald, 8.13 (61) to 6.3 (39).

Mitch Bonuda playing against his old side in Olinda’s 2017 Seniors Premiership win.

Ryley Monkhorst could barely be contained in Woori Yallock’s massive win on the road. 241978 Picture: ROB CAREW It took until the third term for the Rovers to break clear with scores level at half time, putting together an ultra-impressive four goal to zero third term to run away with the victory.

The ladder-leaders had many winners across the park, namely Noah Beamish, while Daimon Kift will almost certainly be in the votes again with another classy display.

For the Bombers, Matt Livermore and Jarrod Marshall were in the best.

In the remaining games, Officer had the better of Monbulk in a potential finals preview at Starling Road, 9.11 (65) to 5.9 (39), while Berwick Springs took the points in its first ever home match, defeating Belgrave by 42 points, 9.17 (71) to 4.5 (29). The Magpies stuck with the Titans for the first half before Rodney Benstead’s side kicked five goals to one after the main break.

Healesville had the bye.

Kinglake and Yarra Glen played out a close-

ly fought affair in Division 2, but the Lakers got the job done by 13 points, 7.5 (47) to 5.4 (34).

The home side always had a narrow lead at every change, but to the visitors’ credit managed to stay in the contest.

Yarra Junction banked a huge win against Broadford, 28.12 (180) to 7.5 (47).

The Eagles did what it needed to, registering 40 scoring shots in the hefty win, including a bag of 10 from David Johnson and six from Leigh McCombe.

In the remaining matches, Powelltown had the better of Yea, 19.9 (123) to 7.4 (46), while Alexandra banked a gritty 20 point win against Warburton Millgrove at Mac Sparke Oval, 10.5 (65) to 7.3 (45).

The Saints were actually training by five points at the final change before flexing its muscles with an unanswered four goal final term to seal the win and consolidate its top spot on the ladder.

Mud at the lake for cross country

By Jamie Strudley Yarra Ranges Athletics returned to their favorite course at Lillydale Lake on the weekend. Some fantastic clearing work by council staff meant the normal course was possible, albeit with some additional slippery and muddy sections.

Athletes were determined to run hard with the prospect of a choccie frog for a course PB, so there was plenty of intensity and lots of mud. Well done to all our finishers, helpers and the set up crew for another fun morning of cross country.

Next weekend we return to Margaret Lewis Reserve where we hope to find some more mud and puddles.

Yarra Ranges Athletics welcomes and encourages all athletes of any age or ability.

Club training continues with 6-12yo training on Wednesdays at Morrison Reserve from 4pm with Kate and open age training on Tuesdays from 5.30pm at Morrison Reserve and Thursdays from 5.30 at Victoria Rd Primary School gym.

For information on training, how to join or trial, photos, results and updated news, visit the website at yarrarangesathletics.org. au mailcommunity.com.au

Kaylah and Noah competing in the 2000m.

300th game was one to remember

By Jed Lanyon Olinda footballer Mitch Bonuda notched up his 300th senior game in unique circumstances on Sunday 20 June.

Bonuda said the 300th game came as a “relief” after having the big occasion delayed due to Covid-19 restrictions. The return of community sports saw spectators locked out of local grounds meaning friends and family couldn’t be there on the day for Bonuda.

“I’ve had a lot of people contacting me from all the competitions and teams I’ve played for throughout the years, it was a really nice experience and shows how far reaching the football community is.

“It was a funny one, a real strange buildup to the game. People told me to have a couple weeks off to get the crowds back up, but I just wanted to get it out of the way.”

Olinda coach Brendan Donovan made the occasion special by organising for some of Bonuda’s former coaches and teammates to prepare video messages that were played in the lead up to his 300th game.

“It made the days really special and dulled the fact that a lot of friends couldn’t come and got me excited about it again,” he said.

And despite there being no crowds in attendance, the Olinda players insisted on celebrating a big win over Doveton by carrying Bonuda off the ground on their shoulders.

“It was very strange, the guys put me up on their shoulders and walked me off after the game,” he said.

“You’re meant to sort of give a wave to the crowd but there was no crowd there, so there wasn’t much point to it but it was a nice experience.”

Bonuda started his senior career with Mooroolbark aged 16 and has now played for Woori Yallock, Vermont and now Olinda. He said he’s fortunate enough to have played in four premierships, each being special for their own reason.

He shared how the club was faring after being close to the devastation of the storms earlier in the month.

“A few of the players’ families have been impacted by trees fallen on houses and having their power drop out. We’ve tried to rally behind them, our netball coach had his property pretty damaged as well.

“We’re lucky enough to have generators up at the footy club and we’ve been sharing the ground with the community, so we’re seeing firsthand people coming in and out who have been affected by it.”

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Poor preparation: Amazingly, RACV research has found that tyres were often neglected, with one in five cars on Victoria’s road having at least one unroadworthy tyre. Many car owners also forget to look at other critical items, too.

Check your tyres, windscreen wipers, the battery, lights, brakes, heater and cooling system before heading off.

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Tyres must have plenty of tread depth and no damage.

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Not reacting to the worsening winter weather: If it is foggy, don’t put your lights on high beam, because this makes the road harder to see.

Instead, use low-beam, as this keeps the lights on the road.

Use front and rear fog lamps if the condi-

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tions are bade enough, but remember the rules about when they can be used.

In wet weather, use your air conditioner to prevent your windscreen from fogging up.

However, if visibility is so limited that you can’t see the edges of the road, or other vehicles at a safe distance, it’s time to pull over and wait for the conditions to ease.

At some alpine locations, snow chains are compulsory.

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