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Rally for cancer

By Jed Lanyon

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Paul Reid and Mathew Grayling will be taking part in the Mystery Box Rally. hopefully it’s in a condition to drive it home,” Mr Reid said.

And then there’s the added issue of recent Covid-19 lockdowns across different states. Mr Reid and Mr Grayling were set to head off by the end of July, and while the event is still going ahead for now, the pair are prepared if they

have to detour through South Australia and the Northern Territory to get to Queensland.

The pair have already raised nearly $13,000, well over their original target of $10,000 with plenty of time for locals to donate. Funds from the Mystery Box Rally go to the Cancer Council, where the event has raised $24 million to

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date. “It feels good just to be able to help and hopefully we can make it a bit better for everyone. Mr Grayling said. “Everyone’s been affected by cancer in all shapes and forms. It’s a good reason to raise money for research into cancer and to help others.”

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Two Healesville residents are gearing up for the Mystery Box Rally and have raised thousands of dollars for a great cause.

Paul Reid and Mathew Grayling bought a run down old ute that had been laying waste in a Shepparton paddock. With the help of a local mechanic, they’ve restored the ’89 XF Falcon and will be flying the flag for Healesville under the team name ‘Duct Tape and Cable Ties’.

Despite the ute’s engine failing twice on them after 288,000 kilometres of wear and tear, the duo are confident the ute will hold up for the big rally, which will see them face 2500 kilometres of dirt roads in Queensland.

“I think the trying conditions will be interesting, because you’re not allowed to spend more than $1000 on a car. That’s the catch. We bought the ute for $800. Freddy (Fast Freddy’s Tyre Service) gave us some tyres that will be pretty good for out in the bush. We’ve done a lot of work on it to get it up to roadworthy,” Mr Reid said.

“We do roughly 500 kilometres each day without knowing where we’re going,” Mr Grayling said. “We’re given an end destination after each day and you end up there by that night.

All we know is you start in Rockhampton and you’ll end in Rockhampton.”

Vehicles often break down during the rally but a “never leave anyone behind” approach is taken by rally members, who then camp beneath the stars and celebrate the day’s achievements.

The rally makes for an opportunity to see Australia’s vast countryside and make lifelong friends, many brought together after experiencing cancer themselves or seeing cancer impact family and friends.

The 2500 kilometre, five day rally through the bush might be the least of the team’s worries as they embark from Healesville next month.

“We’ve got to get it to Rockhampton as well, it’s probably 2000kms just to get there. Then

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Cheers to a decade of good wine and wildlife Healesville Sanctuary is celebrating a decade of Wine and Wildlife this July by opening its doors to local brewers for visitors to taste the delicious drops from some of the region’s best producers.

The sanctuary has teamed up with Fireside Yarra Valley to welcome visitors to live like a local for one special weekend in one magical location.

Visitors are encouraged to throw on their winter woollies and meander through the sanctuary’s iconic bushland surrounds with a BPA-free, reusable wine glass in hand to taste the offerings of local producers including Innocent Bystander, Oakridge Wines, Zonzo Estate and Watts River Brewing.

A pop-up Cellars Gin Bar will keep spirit enthusiasts occupied, while a hearty winter menu will nourish the soul and refuel between viewings of the Sanctuary’s native animal species.

Visitors can also take their pick of warming stations - huge teepees and open fires – and enjoy live acoustic tunes besides the bonfire on the Koala Picnic Lawn.

Funds from Wine and Wildlife ticket sales help Healesville Sanctuary continue its rescue and rehabilitation of injured wildlife.

Healesville Sanctuary’s wildlife hospital is one of Australia’s largest. Vets and nurses treat thousands of wild animals every year, as well as looking after the health of every animal that calls the Sanctuary home. Last year, the wildlife hospital treated more than a dozen koalas injured in the Black Summer bushfires, with some needing intensive care for months to heal their wounds, receiving around-the-clock care.

A Wine and Wildlife ticket will give visitors access to the entire Sanctuary, including the opportunity to visit the wildlife centre where the glass-walled public gallery allows everyone to watch the care of the wild and resident animals taking place.

Daniel Mason competing in the Australian Ninja Warrior.

Wine and Wildlife will take place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July. Zoo members and visitors are reminded that all tickets to the Zoo must be pre-booked at www.zoo. org.au/wineandwildlife

Ninja up for challenge

By Jed Lanyon

Proposed Changes to Timber Release Plan Stakeholder and community feedback period: 2 July – 30 July 2021 VicForests is seeking stakeholder and community comment on proposed changes to its Timber Release Plan (TRP).

The TRP identifies potential operational areas for the coming years and is updated regularly as part of VicForests’ ordinary planning process.

The proposed changes will add new operational areas (called coupes) for harvesting and access, amend areas already on the plan and remove coupes that have been successfully regenerated or are no longer required.

Community feedback is sought on matters that should be considered by VicForests in deciding whether to include specific areas in the plan or as part of more detailed planning undertaken prior to commencement of activities in the proposed new areas.

All VicForests’ timber harvesting and regeneration operations are conducted in line with Victoria’s strict environmental regulations and the State’s Forest Management Zoning scheme and are subject to oversight by an independent regulator.

A schedule of proposed timber harvesting areas, maps indicating approximate locations and a feedback form for public comment are available at www.vicforests.com.au/proposed-timber-release-plan-july-2021.

Submissions can also be provided via email to vfs.trp@vicforests.com.au or made in writing and sent to: VicForests, GPO Box 191, Melbourne, 3001 from 2 July until 5pm on 30 July 2021.

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The interactive maps and schedules show detailed information on the coupes including location, forest type, planned area and intended method of harvest.

Healesville resident Daniel Mason is set to compete in the semi-finals of hit TV show Australia Ninja Warrior.

The local Ninja Warrior is competing in his fifth season of the show, which sees athletes compete in giant obstacle courses of increasing difficulty, with the fastest named as Australia’s ultimate Ninja Warrior.

Mr Mason said he’s “pretty excited” to be competing in his third semi-final in four years in hopes of making his second grand final.

“Every year is a new challenge, we don’t know what we’re coming up against until we’re there. It’s always a good atmosphere and the competitors are great in supporting each other… It’s been pretty fun this year coming up against new obstacles.”

Mr Mason’s strength is the ‘Salmon Bar’, an obstacle where he holds the record of 58 consecutive jumps and one that he likens to climbing a ladder with no rungs.

“You’re basically hanging onto a bar and that bar is sitting on two rungs and you have to jump up 30 centimeters to the next rung, while holding the bar.

“It provides good preparation for a lot of the obstacles of the course that require similar types of strength and movement.”

The Healesville osteopath explained how he became a Ninja Warrior.

“I had a background in gymnastics as a teenager and into my early twenties and then I got into rock climbing. I’ve always had an interest in sports that require strength and control.

“I was never at the top of either of those sports, but when combined I make for a really good Ninja Warrior.

“I always watched the Japanese and American version of the show, so when it came to Australia, it was something I always wanted to have a shot at and I was lucky enough to get a chance.”

If you see a barefooted athletic looking man along Healesville’s parks and playgrounds, chances are it will be Mr Mason, who is nicknamed the ‘Barefoot Ninja’.

“I do just about everything barefoot. Not unreasonably, I got to work in shoes and will be wearing shoes in a restaurant, but all my training and competition is done barefoot and I’ll walk around parks barefoot. I even got married barefoot!

“It was a preference for me coming from that gymnastics background and I extended that out into everyday life, I suppose it’s a bit of a habit of mine.”

“I think it’s a bit of a giveaway when they see the bare feet when people try to figure out where they know me from. It gives them a hint. I’ve had a lot of support with locals when I take the kids down to the playgrounds and parks a lot.

“The show’s very popular with kids, they’ll recognise me before the parents do. It’s nice to know people enjoy the show and enjoy watching what we do… It’s cool seeing the influence we have on kids being active.”

The Ninja Warrior moved to Healesville with wife Maddi five years ago. The couple are now raising two young children, Fletcher and Andie.

“I really love the area and the community coming from the inner suburbs. We just really enjoy that country feel of Healesville and the sense of community and having a bit more space.

“Having two kids now, we’re loving the family friendly area that it is.”

Mr Mason’s children could be future Ninja Warriors in the making.

“You never know what they’ll get into when they’re older. Fletcher likes to play Ninja Warrior, he has a rock climbing wall on his bedroom wall and a trapeze in the hallway. I used to take him to training with me so he’s sort of grown up around it and a lot of the people who are competing in Australia Ninja Warrior where he sees it as an everyday thing.

“Andie is one year old now and she’s very adventurous and seems to be heading down that path as well.”

The Barefoot Ninja had some advice for kids looking to take up the competition.

“Lots of my training happens on playgrounds when I’m there with the kids. It’s such a diverse sport and you don’t know what you’re coming up against. The best way to train for it is to figure out what your body can do. It’s a pretty fun and easy sport to train, it does take a lot of hard work, but you just get out there and see what you can do.

“Really, that’s what I love about it, no two training sessions are the same and I can be down at the playground with the kids and still feel like I’m training for the show.”

Mr Mason will also be competing in the upcoming Australian Ninja Warrior: Record Breakers, where fan favourite Ninjas will go head to head on five epic individual obstacles that have been transformed into their toughest forms.

“It was such a fun thing to film, I think it’d be great if people tuned in for it. It’s something a bit different than what has been in other seasons, so hopefully it’ll be one of the most exciting episodes aired yet.” mailcommunity.com.au

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The Green rezoned

By Jed Lanyon The Healesville Green was recently reclassified as a commercial zone making a move for private ownership of the space closer.

The controversial move was long feared by some local residents as a monthly local market makes use of the 13 Green Street block for trade.

The vacant block located on the corner of River Street and Green Street (13 Green Street) was recently approved for amendment by the Minister for Planning. The amendment came into effect on 28 May and saw the space rezoned from public use to a commercial 1 zone.

Uncertainty of the future of the land has lingered for years as local residents had hoped Yarra Ranges Council would purchase the land to keep it in the hands of the community.

Healesville Action Group (HAG) spokesperson John Anwin spoke to Star Mail about the latest development.

“Not unexpectedly the Planning Minister Richard Wynne has approved the Amendment C187 to allow for the sale of 13 Green Street.

The Green, as it has become known over the 10 years that HAG has been fighting to have this area placed into local government hands, to be retained for community use.

“HAG along with many others in the community have appealed to the various ministers in the state government, from the Premier down, to exercise their powers of intervention to have this VicTrack owned land retained for community use but all have refused, obviously placing the relatively few dollars gained to the overall state budget, over the benefit to the Healesville and wider community.”

Mr Anwin and fellow Healesville resident John Rosser represented HAG at a committee, which heard submissions on the issue last year.

“It was obvious that the Committee terms of reference precluded them from recommending anything that would not return the maximum financial benefit to VicTrack,” Mr Anwin said.

A Healesville resident has taken aim at McDonald’s by posting large signs at the site of the 17 Maroondah Highway development voicing their disapproval of the fast food franchise.

The sign reads, “McTrash” in place of the McDonald’s logo and puts a different spin on their usual slogan, “I’m hatin’ it”, while encouraging residents to “eat local”.

In May last year, Star Mail reported that McDonald’s Australia submitted an application to amend an approved planning permit to Yarra Ranges Council, confirming the global fast-food giant was keen on becoming a tenant at the block of land known colloquially as the “gateway to Healesville”.

Visit Star Mail’s Facebook page to view the sign.

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Late submissions made by the CFA addressing bushfire risk described the landscape as being “heavily forested with likely high to extreme fuel loadings creating an extreme risk to Healesville township”.

Based on the CFA’s submission, the committee concluded that planning controls for the site should be prohibited from being used as accommodation, education centre, a fuel depot, hospital or medical centre, a place of assembly, and for use of trade supplies or a timber yard.

It also required any permit for the site to include the condition of a bushfire emergency management plan.

Mr Anwin spoke passionately of what the

From page 1 Mystery Box Rally funding has led to a research study to develop a vaccine that protects against lymphoma cancers, a research trial to standardise international guidelines on melanoma removal as well as a research grant to revolutionise the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

“It’s awesome. We had a big fundraiser at my place,” Mr Reid said. “We ran raffles on the night and probably had two and a half thousand dollars worth of raffle prizes. We raised about $7000 in one night.”

The pair have been busy selling custom made stubby holders and have enlisted the help of several local businesses to aid their fundraiser.

Healesville Community market brings to the township.

“From a personal point of view, you always go down to the market. Everybody goes to the market,” he said.

“It’s also about the money that is brought into the town. You speak to any of the retailers in town and they’ll tell you on a market day that business is definitely better.”

He said that while he understands why Council might not be in a position to purchase ‘The Green’, he still holds hope that VicTrack would come to the table with Yarra Ranges Council.

“In the overall grand scheme of things, it’s a million bucks. It’s nothing to them.”

Healesville restaurant put a month’s worth of their tips towards the fundraiser, while the local RSL donated their venue for the raffle event. Stars Hollows Quilts and Home donated contributed over $5000, while Four Pillars, Global Ballooning, Main Street Quality Butchers and more pitched in to help the cause.

For more information and to donate to Duct Tape and Cable Ties, visit: https://2021. mysteryboxrally.com.au/duct-tape-and-cable-ties

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Croydon will soon be home to a new specialist family violence outreach centre, the state government has announced.

A lease has been signed in Croydon for a primary site of the Orange Door Network, a specialist family violence outreach service allowing all supports to be accessed under the one roof.

The Croydon site will be supported by additional access points to ensure residents across the Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox government areas have the support they need closer to home.

The Orange Door Network was established as a result of a recommendation following the 2006 Royal Commission into Family Violence.

It has helped more than 140,000 Victorian’s since 2018, including more that 55,000 children by bringing together workers from specialist family violence, child and family, aboriginal and men’s services.

For more information visit https://orangedoor.vic.gov.au/.

Shave fundraiser Last month, Star Mail reported on a young Millgrove resident, who was preparing to shave her head in anticipation of taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave.

Jazz Cole managed to raise over $4000 for her efforts, which coincided with her 10th birthday celebrations. The funds will go towards helping find a cure for blood cancer.

Paul Reid and Mathew Grayling are hoping their ‘89 XF Falcon will last the 2500km journey.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with Mt Evelyn RSL secretary, Anthony McAleer

What is something people don’t know about you?

In 1983, while in outback South Australia, I witnessed a light plane explode in the sky in the distance. Later found out 12 people were killed in the tragedy.

What was your most memorable moment?

Why? The day my daughter was born. A close second was being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2018. It felt like a validation of the work and effort I had put in to the community over a long time.

What do you love most about the Yarra Ranges?

The strong sense of community, the history and heritage and certainly the scenic beauty of the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges.

What would your last meal be?

My wife’s special pumpkin soup and crusty sour dough bread.

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

There are so many from history I would love to see but I’d probably go to New York on December 8 1980 and save the life of John Lennon.

Favourite book?

Power Without Glory by Frank Hardy.

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

Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Dame Nellie Melba, Chips Rafferty, Mrs Aeneas Gunn. Not sure they’d all get along but I would have an unforgettable evening with any one of them.

What has been your most embarrasing moment?

Any time I can’t remember someone’s name.

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Whole roasted cauliflower.

“For a vegan alternative to a classic roast, this spiced, roasted cauliflower is just the ticket” This Jamie Oliver recipe is simple to follow and all you need is one large cauliflower, four garlic cloves, smoked paprika, fresh thyme, olive oil, a lemon, dry sherry, a tin of tomatoes, flaked almonds and fresh parsley. Go to Jamie Oliver’s website for the full recipe.

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What are your hobbies?

Visiting historical sites, researching and writing about history. I’m lucky I have a wife who loves to mow the lawns and look after our garden.

What was your favourite subject at school?

Not surprisingly, Australian history and politics.

Easy vegan wellington.

This vegan wellington looks impressive, but it is beyond easy and delicious to make! Savoury vegies wrapped in puff pastry and cooked to perfection, what could be better? This vegan mushroom wellington will be the star of your Christmas dinner. Go to the Hurry The Food Up website for the full recipe.

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Take a different reading route and discover new genres Most of us as readers have one or a couple of preferred literary genres. Because there is never enough time to consume all the books on our TBR list in our favourite genre(s), it is unlikely that we will venture outside of our reading comfort zone and explore those authors and books unknown and unfamiliar to us.

Perhaps you, too, have wondered what you have missed and are still missing. Still, life is too short to fully try out everything. Instead of diving straight into a different genre and then realising you have no idea where to start – like a tiny boat launching into a vast ocean without an experienced navigator on board – perhaps you just want to dip your toes into those strange waters from time to time.

Which is why Lighthouse – An Anthology (Lorikeet Ink, 2020) is refreshing, as it offers a

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Those who are biased towards horror and sci-fi will enjoy ‘Alice’ by Carleton Chinner, ‘In the Dark’ by Sophie Evans, ‘The Sound the Sea Makes’ by Alyssa Mackay and ‘Bereft of Morna

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But, for those who try to remain openminded, the special treats are ‘A Gift to the Sentinel’ by Kelly Lyonns and ‘Light the Way Home’

by Sharyn Swanepoel. The former’s loving tenderness lingers, while the latter is smooth as silk and highly satisfying.

It is likely that you, too, will discover your own favourable stories in Lighthouse – An Anthology. The book reveals how the same literary theme can be explored and enriched by writers of diverse backgrounds and genres. It is also an excellent and empowering demonstration of short story writing styles and skills.

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In the words of Chris Foley, the anthology’s organiser and contributing author: “Each contributing writer accepted the challenge of setting their story in a lighthouse, applying their own special brand of creativity to produce this collective work... The willingness by everyone to be involved, and additionally to offer other talents, is truly inspiring.”

Each story leads down a unique path, with its author serving as a guide – not only to that particular literary genre, but also to his or her writing style and vision. Indeed, some of the stories make you want to know more about their creators. It would be interesting to find out if these authors can handle novel or novella-length projects as well as they do short stories.

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Wandin North’s food drive

By Jed Lanyon After seeing the devastation of last month’s storms on the Yarra Ranges community, Wandin North Primary School students decided they wanted to help those in their community who were doing it tough.

Junior school council organised a free dress day allowing students to dress in their pyjamas, while encouraging classmates to bring in non-perishable foods and goods to be donated to those in need.

From canned food, long life milk, torches, batteries, hot water bottles, board games, and much more, the school filled their office foyer with goods that were recently taken to Kalorama and Mt Dandenong by principal Paul Bailey.

He spoke of the school’s efforts to rally behind those in need after 9 June.

“As a principal, it makes you really proud that we’ve got a great community that really looks after each other, whether we have families that are out of power looking out for each other in helping students get to school and helping with meals and then we as a school seeing how we can help others.

“Throughout the last week of term we did a donation drive for goods and we filled our whole office foyer. It shows that some of our families are amazingly generous.

“With the recent storms, a lot of our community was affected, but not so much like up in the Dandenongs. We had a number of families without power for a week and we had to hire generators for the school.”

Thankfully the school avoided any major damage from the storms. “We were lucky, we did have a lot of trees uprooted, but it didn’t impact on buildings and play equipment. We did have to hire a big industrial generator for three days after we came back following lockdown. It was very cold but we got the school up

Wandin North Primary School’s office foyer filled with goods for those in need. and going as best we could.”

Mr Bailey said the decision to source a generator for power was one to boost the morale of staff and students in a difficult time.

“It was to provide a warm environment for staff and students, when they might not have

been able to have that at home. That was really important for us in our students returning to school.”

Mr Bailey said acts like these are an important experience for the students.

“For the children to be able to give without

the expectation of receiving, it sets a good tone and a good environment as a school in terms of that selfless side for the children to learn as they become young adults. That’s what we’re trying to set up here at Wandin North, that selfless attitude and community spirit.”

Storm Relief & Recovery Meetings and Drop Ins STORM RELIEF AND RECOVERY COMMUNITY DROP-INS Council, emergency services and State Government agencies will be hosting drop-in sessions for the community to provide an update on storm recovery, a look at what’s ahead, information on how to access help from existing services, and to answer questions.

These sessions are open to ALL residents of Yarra Ranges who may have questions regarding the current situation and what’s next after the storms. Registration is not required.

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Registrations are essential due to Covid safe regulations and venue density limits. If venue capacities are reached, other dates will be announced.

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A taste of the Kimberley

By Jed Lanyon As borders close and interstate travel is restricted with Covid-19 outbreaks, two local artists are bringing a taste of Western Australia to Warburton with a new exhibition at the Waterwheel Gallery.

Pastel painter Gina Baines and photographer Paul Colcheedas are hosting a co-exhibition titled, The Kimberley and Beyond, which highlights some of the stunning landscapes and flora fauna of the Western Australia outback.

The two artists share their experiences of the region, in which they both spent a significant amount of time travelling.

“My husband and I went for a trip up there,” Ms Baines said. “It was to fulfill a yearning I had for 25 years to go to Purnululu ever since I saw some photos from someone who went there. I had always wanted to go there.”

“My wife and I travelled around the Kimberley around about the same time Gina did.

We didn’t bump into her there,” Mr Colcheedas said. “It made sense to do it considering we both visited these respective places.”

“We spent two years away and probably travelled 50,000 kilometres throughout Australia and probably spent most of our time in Western Australia. I’m a horticulturist as well as a photographer, so the wildflowers in WA were just amazing.”

“Hopefully they (visitors) get a glimpse of the Kimbereley through our eyes really and hopefully encourage people to go out there as well. It’s an amazing place. There’s a baroness about it but there’s an awesome beauty about it as well.”

Ms Baines, a long time East Warburton resident, describes herself as a self-taught artist who works exclusively with pastel paintings.

“It’s so vastly different to the Yarra Valley.

We have a lot of beauty and greenness and up there it’s a whole different colour scheme and

different plants and wildlife,” she said. “I hope it encourages people to see it from another set of eyes as well. There’s a very rich Indigneous presence up there that remains untouched.”

Picture: STEWRT CHAMBERS “A lot of people yearn to look at the north west and other people might not be aware of how beautiful it is and they’ll be pleasantly surprised.”

The Kimberley and Beyond opened on Thursday 1 July and will be exhibiting for three weeks at the Warburton Waterwheel Gallery.

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Want to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? How about heading to one of almost 80 lakes across the state which have just been stocked with catchable size rainbow trout.

The Victorian Fishing Authority (VFA) have been busy transporting and stocking more than 35,000 catchable rainbows into family fishing lakes just in time for the break, including 1000 for Lillydale Lake, 450 for Marysville Lake, 400 for Don Lake in Healesville and 500 for Emerald Lake.

Rainbows are a great option because they’re easy to catch and take a variety of baits and lures so they’re perfect for children and beginners.

The rainbow trout stocked are advanced yearlings and are suitable to be caught immediately. Rainbow trout are a good option for children or those trying fishing for the first time, because they are relatively easy to

catch and take a variety of baits and lures, according to the VFA. This stocking program aims to encourage families to go fishing, particularly during school holidays.

Anglers are reminded that a daily bag lim-

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Fish stocking is funded by recreational fishing licence fees and the State Government’s $35 million plan to get more people fishing, more often.

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Councillors back budget

By Jed Lanyon Yarra Ranges Council formally endorsed its budget and 10 year capital expenditure program at the 29 June council meeting.

The meeting saw councillors debate the 1.5 per cent rate increase, which had been a contentious issue amongst councillors and residents.

Mayor Fiona McAllister said that while the budget was heavily geared towards recovery from Covid, she admitted it would now become one of recovery from the devastation of last month’s storm.

“The four million that we had set aside for Covid recovery, suddenly seems insubstantial and the many millions, if not tens of millions that will be needed to fund a storm recovery, has become very front of mind,” she said.

The Mayor admitted that this may cause the budget to come under review in the near future.

“We may need to review our budget in the next three to six months time as the truth of the impact of what has happened to all of us is revealed.

“Of course we see the challenges that we will face with recovery from storms and supporting the community that is still reeling from covid and is now absolutely reeling in terms of recovery from the storms. Times are hard for many within our community, so it isn’t easy that we lean in with a very small rate increase of 1.5 per cent. But we do it knowing that we will support our community Councillor Cathrine Burnett-Wake pushed to see an amendment that would see no rate increase, that would equate to a reduction of $1.9 million in general rates revenue.

Ms Burnett-Wake argued the impacts of lockdown and the impact of the storms, where her Streeton Ward was worst impacted, as reasons why a rate rise should be on hold.

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fusing messaging around this rise. Although this year’s budget has a 1.5 per cent increase, in practice there will also be an additional 2 per cent added from a carry over from last year,” she said.

“If this budget goes through as is, already struggling residents will suffer a real terms 3.5 per cent rate rise. There is nothing we can do to prevent the increase rolled in from last year.

That is a consequence of decisions made by the council of last year. I was not a councillor at that time, I did not vote for it and regretfully I cannot take action against it.

“Yes, there are some people who can absorb a rate increase. However, there are many who cannot. The draft budget introduction set out that the rise would equate to an aver-

age of $43 for the year.

“That amount is misleadingly calculated on the 1.5 per cent. It does not include the buried per cent. And let’s not forget that the calculation of our rates is tied into the value of our properties as per the Valuer General. On average, across the whole municipality the rateable value increase is 3.99 per cent.

“Streeton Ward, my ward, sees the largest increase at an average of 6.56 per cent - some suburbs in Streeton are even higher, Sassafras tops out with a 11.45 per cent value increase.

The reality is that the increase far exceeds the touted $43. The bottom-line real cash outlay will be, on average, more. A hypothetical average Sassafras resident might see a raise of $430. Ten times the meaningless $43 figure be-

ing used to argue against concerns about increases. For some it will be less, but for others it will be far more.”

Cr Burnett-Wake argued that recovery costs associated to the storms should not be seen as an excuse to increase rates as state and federal government disaster and relief funding should shoulder the damages as opposed to victims and local government.

Councillor Tim Heenan shared the views of Cr Burnett-Wake and supported the amendment to the budget, while Councillors Jim Child, Johanna Skelton, Richard Higgins, David Eastham and Fiona McAllister voted against the proposed changes, ultimately succeeding.

“We’re in dreamland if we sit back and think the state and federal government are going to fund recovery, all of it. We as a level of government, do have a responsibility to our residents as well,” Cr Child said.

“I think we can do more benefit to the community with the rate rise, than if we were caught short without the money,” Cr Eastham said.

Highlights to the budget includes $4 million specifically for Covid-19 pandemic recovery grants which includes $1 million for Community Recovery Committees across the Yarra Ranges, where community members will soon be able to make decisions about recovery projects in their area. Council also budgeted for $1.3 million in funding for youth mental health programs to fill an increased need after the lockdowns last year.

Capital expenditure works totals an estimated $73,714,000 for 2021-22 which includes upgrades to footpaths, playspaces, sports and recreation reserves, bike paths and road maintenance.

Council will spend approximately $19 million on roads, footpaths and bike paths, which was listed as one of the highest priorities amongst local residents from a council survey.

Warby’s place plan put out for community feedback

By Jed Lanyon Yarra Ranges Council has made its plans for Warburton public with the endorsement of the Warburton Place Plan.

The place plan will now be put out for community consultation which will highlight council’s vision for projects to benefit Warburton such as upgrades to the recreation reserves at Warburton and Wesburn, the East Warburton playspace, stage two of the Warburton Water World and the contentious Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project.

Councillor Jim Child said the place plan would act as a “blueprint to shape the town of Warburton”.

“The place plan forms a strong foundation to deliver on the community’s hopes. It will provide clear actions to start addressing community concerns and will guide council’s decision making for infrastructure, programs

and services for Warburton to achieve maximum positive impact for the community.”

A motion to place the draft plans on public exhibition for eight weeks was unanimously approved by councillors at the 29 June meeting.

Research and community consultation undertaken by Yarra Ranges Council uncovered the following as priorities for Warburton: Support local jobs and businesses Focus on community wellbeing, access and inclusion Celebrate people, culture and place Improve public spaces and walking amenity Improve traffic and transport connections The Warburton community’s feedback from the place plan will be addressed at a future council meeting.

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Strength and resilience Over the last 18 months Victorians have been truly tested. From the long lockdowns to natural disasters, it is hard to imagine that things could get worse. The storm that hit the Dandenongs, Yarra Valley and the outer east of Melbourne four weeks ago was yet another test of our community’s strength and resilience.

The force of nature is devastating. It is easy to see how this could be, for some, the last straw. But, as we have seen so many times in the last 18 months, the spirit of our local community shone through.

In times of crisis, people’s first thoughts are often for others; family, friends, and even strangers all looking out for each other. It was clear on the night and into the next morning

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Federal Member for Casey that our community was binding together.

As always, our volunteer CFA and SES crews were the first responders. Their tireless dedication to the recovery and relief effort was on dis-

Suspenseful horror-comedy Werewolves Within Starring Sam Richardson, Milana Vayntrub and Wayne Duvall Rated MA15+ Based on the 2016 video game, Werewolves Within is a suspenseful, endearing and very funny horror-comedy.

Trapped inside the local inn after a snowstorm, the residents of Beaverfield, including new forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson), begin to suspect a fearsome creature is hiding among them.

Werewolves Within draws clear inspiration from John Carpenter’s 1982 horror classic The Thing, with its snowy claustrophobic setting and paranoid characters, but with a more offbeat tone.

Richardson is an instantly likeable lead, with Finn growing more assertive as the crisis escalates, and has very sweet chemistry with Milana Vayntrub as plucky postwoman Cecily.

The characters are well-defined and quirky

play around the clock, with crews often having to stand down because the conditions were too treacherous to continue.

While for most, the power is back on and key local roads are clear, much still needs to be done. A whole host of local organisations and informal groups have since mobilised with precision and efficiency thanks to local knowledge, relationships and know-how.

As with any natural disaster, government plays a central role. All three levels of government have worked co-operatively to deliver assistance. Initially, my focus was to ensure the scale of the storm was well understood in Canberra, so that the affected areas of our community receive financial and practical assistance.

The Federal Government has provided Australian Defence Force personnel and is helping fund Disaster Payments and Recovery Allowances, while also working with the Victorian Government to support residents as they get their power back on. I continue to work with the team at Yarra Ranges Council as they co-ordinate the local response effort and I will continue to work with the Emergency Services Minister to deliver further support as it is needed.

Let’s not forget that it is the strength of our community that will guide us through this time. It is never easy to recover from something like this, but from what we have seen so far, it’s the care and concern for others that drives us. Long may it continue.

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without going overboard. Finger-pointing resentment simmers among the townspeople through both the unexplained animal attacks and a controversial gas pipeline pushed by shady industrialist Sam (Wayne Duvall). The scares are intense but leave much to the imagination, keeping us in the dark and our attention hooked.

The third act abandons the inn for the wider town, which is slightly disappointing because the film does so well with suspense in a confined setting, but it’s still a great culmination of the preceding mystery, as the mounting suspicion erupts in grisly, hilarious ways. Even then, the film has some clever misdirects, keeping us on edge until the shocking, superbly-acted climax.

Werewolves Within is an intensely enjoyable horror-comedy and a new addition to the all-too-small pool of good video game movies, and is playing in select Victorian cinemas.

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COMMUNITY DIARY WHAT’S ON AROUND THE VALLEY

Over 50’s friendship The Over 50’s Friendship Group meets every Monday and Wednesday 12.30pm - 4pm at the Yarraburn Senior Citizens Centre.

The group provides a venue for elders to meet, play cards and games, chat and share knowledge and create friendships.

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Notes on Sunday will be back on 25 July at the Darron Honey Centre in Healesville. Together with special guests (including a surprise guest) the Riddell Ensemble will present selections from works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Debussy, Suk, Piazzola, and Bernstein.

Bookings and enquiries: sundaynoteson493@gmail.com.

Yarra Valley View Club will meet at the Dorset Gardens Hotel on Tuesday 27 July as guest speaker Marion Wheatland discusses spinning.

Visitors are welcome but bookings are essential. Enquiries: 0429 007 728

Community Bank grants

Weeds can suffocate native plants and destroy habitat, damaging the delicate ecosystem.

They can damage our natural landscapes, waterways and bushland areas by displacing native species, contributing to land degradation and reducing food and habitat for wildlife.

At this webinar Councillor Johanna Skelton and local experts will show you what environmental weeds are, why they are a problem and

An information session for the upcoming Community Grant Round – Community Banks Warburton and Yarra Junction will be held on Monday 26 July, 7pm at the Yarra Junction Bowls Club.

Registrations and enquiries: admin@upperyarra.net.au

Environmental Weed Control

how you can remove them without defaulting to chemicals. Monday, 12 July,12pm.

Another webinar will be held on Sunday 18 July, 10am-11.30am.

Visit the Yarra Ranges Council website for more information.

Edible Weeds Most common urban weed species of Melbourne are not only edible but remarkably nutritious.

Learn how to identify weeds such as dandelion, chickweed, mallow, amaranth, wild onions, stinging nettle and many more.

You’ll also learn how to use edible weeds safely and incorporate them into delicious meals. Sunday, 14 August, from 10am-11.30am.

Visit the Yarra Ranges Council website for more information.

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Evergreen Dental Care is a family owned dental practice established by husband and wife team, Dr Baz and Dr Nirosha. They were both born and raised in Victoria and completed their dental degrees with honours from the University of Adelaide more than 10 years ago.

Baz and Nirosha have fallen in love with the Yarra Valley and are delighted to call this beautiful part of the world home.

Dr Baz is the principal dentist at Evergreen Dental Care. He is an enthusiastic and passionate family dentist who will go that extra mile to understand the human being attached to the teeth he is treating!

His gentle, caring and non-judgemental nature will support you through every step of your journey to dental health. He obtained his fellowship and membership to the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS/FRACDS) and has a particular interest in dental implants, wisdom tooth extraction and invisible braces. In addition to his commitment to ongoing training, he has supervised and mentored several dentists over the years at one of Australia’s largest dental service providers.

Dr Nirosha is a gentle soul and understands the importance of empathy, patience and building trusting relationships when treating her patients. Through further education, Nirosha has obtained her membership to the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS) and a Fellowship of the International College of Continuing Dental Education in GP Orthodontics (FICCDE). Nirosha has a

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Evergreen Dental Care offers a range of comprehensive dental services including general, family and children’s dentistry, anxious patients, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, wisdom tooth extractions, orthodontics and Invisalign. The practice also participates in the Child Dental Benefit Schedule with eligible children being able to receive $1013 of general and restorative dental treatment, with Medi-

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Help kids avoid myopia Myopia, also known as ‘short-sightedness,’ is rapidly becoming a serious public health concern. Myopia causes vision difficulties in the distance; this is due to an elongated eye that results in light focusing before the retina. Australia’s leading Brien Holden® Vision Institute predicts that half of the world’s population will become short-sighted by 2050.

The recent Covid-19 lockdowns have resulted in less time spent outdoors and more time in front of devices. This has resulted in an increase in vision problems reported by children. A recent study reported a 400% increase in short-sightedness during confinement. This has been labelled “quarantine myopia” by optical professionals.

Kids with myopia will have trouble seeing the board at school. It is known that kids with vision difficulties can fall behind their peers in school work. Aside from vision difficulties, there are also health implications for myopic patients, due to their elongated eyeball. Myopic patients are at risk of developing ocular diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts. Patients with higher myopia levels are at an even greater risk. For kids, myopia tends to continue to worsen each year.

With increasing public health concerns, myopia control options are now available to slow progression. MiyoSmart Lenses are a new technology for managing myopia in children.

It has been proven to reduce the progression

of myopia by up to 60%. MiyoSmart lenses are only available to accredited independent optometrists. Yarra Junction Optical is pleased to be able to offer this lens option to patients.

It is important for all children to have regular vision checks from an early age, and certainly during school years. Parents should look out for signs of their children squinting, reporting headaches, rubbing their eyes and getting close to objects and/or the TV to see.

A visit to the optometrist will show if there is a problem and a plan can be made to help.

It is recommended for children to: Get a vision check - optometry visits are covered by Medicare and are painless and can even be fun.

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outside - at least two hours per day is es· Get sential for kids, especially before the onset of myopia. Time outdoors has been shown to help prevent myopia from progressing.

Get some variety - reduce screen time or near-vision work and take breaks (remember the 20/20/20 rule – focus on something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes).

Get further away - don’t hold books or devices close to the eyes and adopt a Harmon working distance (closed fist to elbow) Get more sleep - ideally, more than nine hours per day for children. Staying up late in bed with a table or phone is a bad idea.

If you have any concerns or would like to book you child in, please call 5967 2065.

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Recovery Options partners with families and their networks to optimise the entire community’s transformative healing.

Bridging the service gap Recovery Options is a boutique registered NDIS support provider, bridging the gap between large corporate-style organisations and those wanting a more personalised service.

Established three years ago from an office in Yarra Junction, Recovery Options is focused on providing world-class, in-home disability and psychosocial disability supports to NDIS participants in the Yarra Ranges and surrounds.

The organisation’s mission is to match local, qualified, disability support staff with clients and their families so that the entire valley has exceptional opportunities in life.

Recovery Options services a myriad of disabilities such as physical, neurological, psycho-social (mental health), vision impairment, autism spectrum disorder, complex high care and behavioural supports to name a few. Services include domestic assistance, personal care, positive support, psychosocial support and community access. Clients can also access round the clock and end of life care.

Recovery Options is based in Yarra Junction.

At Recovery Options staff offer tailor-made short-term accommodation respite trips for participants to locations across Australia (Covid-19 permitting). Participants can be supported to stay in resorts, motels, farm stays and cruises for up to 14 days! Staff make sure clients have choice and control over where they want

to go and how long they want to go for.

Recovery Options has its own team of support coordinators who provide advice and assistance on how to get on the NDIS. They also connect with architects, gardeners, cleaners, plumbers and carpenters, and allied health professionals so participants do not have to

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Recovery Options is currently in the development stage of building four Supported Disability Accommodation Houses (SDA).

These houses are specialised two-bedroom homes with separate ensuites. Each are fully wheelchair accessible and include state of the art benchtops and cupboards that can be adjusted electronically for wheelchair height.

Five vacancies are currently available for occupancy in 2022.

Recovery Options works hard to achieve 100% customer satisfaction and is striving to become a world class player in the disability sector by investing in the development of the culture and education of staff. The organisation intentionally partners with families and their networks to optimise the entire community’s transformative healing.

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Students learn to drive their future It was a true case of determination and resilience – and “third time lucky” - for a group of Cire Community School students when they recently attained their Learner Driver’s Permits.

Having completed their Changing Gears pre-Learner Driver education program at the school’s Mount Evelyn campus, their Learner Permit tests on the fifth and final day were postponed due to the recent Covid lockdown and then again as a result of widespread power outages and disruptions caused by the damaging storm event.

It’s an anxious time for anyone preparing for their Learner permits with candidates keen to sit their tests as soon as possible when they are ready. The Cire students truly showed their determination, resilience and competency on the third successful attempt with a 100 per cent pass rate and, on the day, having to enter the centre one at a time over several hours to undertake their tests due to Covid social distancing restrictions.

The Mount Evelyn students are among 18 Cire Community School students who have gained their Learner Driver’s permits in recent weeks thanks to the Changing Gears program which focuses on the knowledge required for safer drivers and passengers and good decision making.

A third program had to be rescheduled to August, again due to the recent Covid shutdown.

The program has become an important

part of Cire Community School’s offerings, helping students attain one of the “rites of passage” which may not otherwise be within easy reach, as well as contribute to keeping our roads safer. With 100 per cent pass rates for almost every program over the past several years, it provides students with a real senses of achievement and boosts their confidence in their ability to work towards a positive goal.

Changing Gears has been made possible by support and funding through the Department of Transport and VicRoads Community Road Safety Program. Of significance is that Cire has recently been awarded funding for the safer driver and passenger interventions for 2021/2022 including Changing Gears as well as Looking After Our Mates, an interactive drink/drug driving information presentation about responsible driving and looking after each other.

Cire will also be helping roll out a new intervention, Safer Vehicles, which is set to be a benchmark in the region for providing young drivers with a sound knowledge base about what to look for when purchasing a vehicle to ensure it is safe and compliant.

“Changing Gears gives students, and their families, the confidence to undertake their Learner’s permit test and then gain invaluable time driving under adult supervision,” explained Cire teacher Karen Swankie who coordinates the program at the community school.

“It provides a supported environment that breaks down the road rules into manageable

learning opportunities and, as a result, our students have been incredibly successful in gaining their Learner’s permits over the years.

We are now very excited to be able to extend our offerings to the additional interventions of Safer Vehicles and Looking After Our Mates.”

Karen and Willa Vale, who helped coordinate the recent program at the Mount Evelyn campus, emphasised the importance for Cire students to experience success.

Willa explained, “Changing Gears gives students, particularly those with low literacy levels and self-confidence, the opportunity to achieve success by learning the road rules in a supportive environment with their peers.

Facilitators work with individual students on areas where they may require extra support and students are able to learn with their peers, which further embeds the learning. Being able to sit for the test with a group, rather than alone, helps to alleviate nervousness associated with testing. It is such a valuable program for our students.”

The following feedback from students further highlights the value of the program: “I joined the Changing Gears program to hopefully gain a clearer understanding of the Learner’s permit test and to get started on my journey to becoming a responsible driver.

The program exceeded my expectations, our teacher was a kind and patient lady who was willing to explain what and why the information she was presenting was valid. I found it to be incredibly helpful and encouraging and

Luke was one of the Cire students who successfully gained his Learner’s permit.

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PUZZLES SUDOKU

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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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JUST A FEW YEARS YOUNG & READY TO IMPRESS 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.

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In PK’s words

Hole in one for PK

By Jed Lanyon Warburton golfer Paul Kennedy spoke to Star Mail following his hole in one on the 3rd at Warburton Golf Course.

“It was funny, I just bought these clubs last Thursday, they are 1980 models. I took them up and just flushed this seven iron perfectly,” he said.

“I thought it went out the back actually, I heard it hit the flag but thought it went beyond and then the guys on the 9th green said, ‘no, no, no, it’s gone in the hole’. We were pretty pumped and high-fiving, it was crazy. Everybody came over and shook my hand, it was fun.”

But it’s not the first time Kennedy has holed out at Warburton.

“I’ve holed out on the 9th at Warburton and once at Long Island, I can’t remember what hole that was. That’s three in competition and then I’ve had about eight just practicing and stuff like that… They all add up I suppose.”

Kennedy shouted a round at the bar to celebrate the achievement.

“The days are gone where you used to shout the bar,” he said.

“Twenty or 30 years ago, I probably would have been drunk as a monkey, but we had one beer and that was it.”

He is now looking forward to having his name etched on Warburton Golf Club’s honour board once more.

“It’s pretty special to me, that’s the main thing that you get your name on the honour board.”

But despite the massive feat of a hole in one, it still wasn’t enough to bring his team victory.

“I finished up playing pretty second hand actually, we had 32 points and my partner and I finished runner up on 66 points.

“You almost feel embarrassed in the end, it’s sort of funny.”

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Sometimes the best of moments can still have their frustrations. The ‘moment’ I am referring to was a hole-in-one achieved by popular member, ‘PK’ Paul Kennedy, on the 3rd hole.

The news spread around the course in no time at all and of course, your loyal scribe went to congratulate PK when our paths crossed.

“Well done, is that your first one?” I said.

“Oh, I’ve had a few,” was the casual reply…

A FEW? Most of us Never get one. Now, that’s genuinely frustrating, so well done to PK, who takes home the booty, but did shout the bar afterwards.

Ironically, he and his partner did not win the day. He and Deb Hamment were the runner-up team with 66 combined points, to take home the $20 voucher. But they were pipped on the day by those young tyros, Seth Spencely and Neil Leckenby, with a most impressive 68 point total.

Balls got down to 62 and NTP’s went to PK (3rd, of course, 9th and 10th), finishing off a superb day. The other 2 NTP’s were won

by Neil Leckenby (12th) and Barry Maltman (15th).

In inclement weather and with a sodden course to deal with, the surprisingly strong field tackled the challenge on Saturday 3 July.

The best member up for that challenge was Darren Wyatt, with 36 points, to take home the A-Grade voucher. Due to the heavy conditions this month, the medal-day was decided on Stableford points as your loyal scribe won B-Grade and the medal, with 37 points, a rare treat as I won my last M/Medal in the 1990s, I think.

The daily runner-up was Paul Osbourne, racking-up 36 points, too. Balls only got down to 33 points. NTP winners were Maxxie Parker (3rd), Flynn Cousens (9th), Roger Mataele (12th) and Mitch Hatt (15th).

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Rival’s clash ends in draw

By Nick Creely Woori Yallock and Cranbourne are beginning to form one of the genuine rivalries of the AFL Outer East with yet another drama-filled clash on Saturday.

The Eagles and Tigers played out yet another draw - their second since the inception of the competition - in an absorbing battle at Livingston Reserve, 6.3 (39) to 5.9 (39).

Free space was at a premium in the highly contested slog, with almost nothing separating the two sides who threw everything into the contest.

It would have delighted footy purists.

The lead was swapped at every change, with the Tigers taking in an 11-point lead at the final change, before the home side managed the two majors to force the draw.

As has been the custom all season, Kane Thompson was absolutely brilliant for the visitors, Liam O’Dea was all class, while for the Eagles, and emerging tall Corey Ellison once again showcased his elite traits with two goals and a towering presence around the ground.

With the sides not fixture to play again this home-and-away season, could the two rivals meet once again in a final, similar to 2019?

Down at The Superdome, Upwey Tecoma banked a morale boosting win against Olinda

Ferny Creek, 4.15 (39) to 4.11 (35).

Finding the middle of the big sticks was hard for both sides, with eight goals from a total of 34 scoring shots, however Stuart Hill’s side lifted for its home fans to knock off the inform Bloods.

Bailey Oates was once again the standout for the Tigers as he puts together a brilliant 2021 campaign, while the likes of Glenn Costas, Haydn Stanley and Sam Waters were huge in the win.

For the Bloods - who will quickly pick themselves back up - ex-Pie Matthew Scharenberg once again found stacks of the footy in another flashy display.

Wandin also picked up its first win of the season, and as a result have sent Doveton to the bottom of the table, 9.15 (69) to 5.14 (44).

The Doggies have been valiant this season without much reward, but found their bark to register a 25-point win over the Doves at home.

The clash was tight for the first half before Nick Adam’s group slammed on five goals to one in the third and fourth quarters to win comfortably.

John Ladner was the standout for the Dogs, Pat Hodgett snared three majors, and while for the Doves Jake Basa was simply brilliant in a losing cause.

In the remaining match, ladder-leading Bea-

consfield held off a fast-finishing Narre Warren to bank a four-point win, 12.13 (85) to 12.9 (81).

In Division 1, meanwhile, Emerald banked arguably its most important win of the season to date against Gembrook Cockatoo, 12.10 (82) to 8.12 (60).

The Bombers always held sway in the contest at Heatherbrae Recreation Reserve, leading by as much as 29 points at the final change.

It was a strong all-round team effort from the Bombers, with the likes of Mehdi Daoud, Ty Ellison, Pat Chin (four goals) and Jarrod Marshall all in the best.

At Don Road, Healesville was clinical in a 67-point win against Belgrave, 14.20 (104) to 5.7 (37).

The struggling Magpies were always behind the eight-ball after trailing by 24 at quarter time, and kept extending that margin throughout the afternoon.

Ruckman Will Kristelly-Kelety was particularly instrumental in the win, while Nick Mende and Cody Anderson were also strong contributors.

Seville inflicted Mt Evelyn with its second loss of the season, with the Blues holding on for a 20-point win at home, 13.7 (85) to 10.5 (65).

The Blues blew the game out of the water in the first quarter, playing some of their finest footy for the season to slam on seven goals to one.

As good sides do, the Rovers fought back but were always up against it with the home side always having the answers.

It’s a particularly important win for the Blues, who move to a 4-4 record.

Big man Deng Nai was electric for the home side, with Dom Aloi and Rob Petracca combining for seven goals to be the main attacking threats.

In the remaining match, Officer had too much class for Berwick Springs, 15.11 (101) to 2.6 (18) at Mick Morland Reserve.

Powelltown was at its snarling best in Division, brushing aside Yarra Glen by 91 points, 22.12 (144) to 8.5 (53).

The Demons could do no wrong, leading comfortably at every change, and in particularly were damaging in the second half, slamming on 11 goals to three.

Michael Fowkes snagged six for the home, with Jayden Mullan and Jack Garthwaite among the best.

Yarra Junction were also big winners, defeating Yea comfortably, 17.16 (118) to 3.5 (23), Warburton Millgrove did what it needed to at Harley Hammond Reserve against Broadford, 12.17 (89) to 2.3 (15), while Kinglake defeated Alexandra by 51 points, 10.16 (76) to 3.7 (25) in a top-of-the-table clash.

Ranges win a thriller

By Jed Lanyon The Eastern Ranges Under 19 Boys put their season back on track with a thrilling two point win over the Dandenong Stingrays on Saturday 3 July.

The Ranges took a 15 point lead heading into the last quarter after breaking open the game with a three goal third term. But it was the Stingrays who rallied by kicking four rapid goals to take a hold late.

The game looked all but over for the Ranges as an attempted set shot on goal was quickly turned over for a coast to coast goal by the Stingrays, who had all the momentum and a raucous crowd behind them.

But a composed Eastern side kicked the final two goals and maintained possession until the final siren sounded. Coach Travis Cloke was impressed with his team’s victory.

“They were outstanding, showed real grit and determination. From both teams, but our boys persevered and got over the line,” he said.

The win came without two of the Ranges senior midfielders in AFL draft hopeful Tyler Sonsie, who remains out with bruising to his knee, and captain Josh Clarke, who was called on to play for Sydney’s VFL side on Sunday.

Ball-magnet Jake Soligo and Max Hall were called on to shoulder the midfield load against the Stingrays with both kicking a goal each and being named amongst the team’s best.

Both had been chosen as Vic Metro representatives in the Under 19 trial matches alongside Jackson Weatherill, Corey Preston and Jake Arundell.

“It feels really good, the boys got up and about. We’ve had a bit of a tough patch, but we’re back in it,” Jake Soligo said.The Ranges have now won back-to-back games after beating the Jets in Williamstown the week prior, snapping a four game losing skid.

That match was won in a similar fashion as the Ranges wrestled a few goals off the Jets to run away with a 27 point win. Josh Clarke led his team with an inspiring 38 disposal, one goal performance in just his second match back from a long-term leg injury.

Eastern Ranges 1.3 2.5 5.10 7.10 - 52 Dandenong 0.3 2.5 3.7 7.8 - 50 Stingrays Goals: M. Hall, J. Soligo, F. Kroeger, T. Charlton, J. Eales, P. Haasbroek, J. Arundell Best: M. Hall, F. Kroeger, J. Soligo, J. O’Connor, L Hill, J. Diedrich

Corey Preston celebrating on the final siren.

Callen’s column: playing the Par 4, 5th

By Ian Callen For golfers playing the RACV’s Par 4, 5th, there’s two giant gums you need to be aware of. They are the fairway guardians, one on the left, the other to the right and for as long as they stand, they’ll repel the wayward.

So it’s recommended that you hit straight and slightly to the right in order to avoid a strategically placed bunker and to create a better line to the green at the Ryans Road right angle.

It’s worth noting that by the time you pick your ball from the bottom of the cup it has journeyed 350 metres; for the ladies they have been given a 9 metres concession. A bit harsh considering most men struggle to reach the putting surface in regulation (two shots).

Even the most powerful who’ve plateaued their ball to the area on the right of the sand pit or beyond, cannot be certain their second shot will hold the putting surface. There are a variety of gradients that encourage the golf ball to roll, and often they do, into an area some describe as the “dry moat”.

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to right draw in his game to be playing off the respectable handicap of 17.

As Kennith addresses his ball it has become customary for him to perform an unusual flexing ritual and for those who play regularly with the Scotsman, they’ll say it’s a given that his ball will fly towards the gum on the left like a swooping plover before banking sharply to the right to land safely in the fairway.

On this day however, his Titliest ventured too close to the guardian and was abruptly slapped to ground.

Kennith found his ball just inside the out of bounds line beside the 6th fairway but his direct access to the green was blocked by a clump of large gums. Given his slice he could have risked it all by flying one down the sixth to bring it back into play or even onto the green and it would have been magnificent to watch.

But not this day, I think Kennith considered himself lucky to be playing a second. So he looked back to the fairway proper, chose an iron and went diagonally across between the gums and the bunker.

This gave him a pitching wedge to the pin if he dared but unfortunately, it was located on the highest point of the green and I think Ken

could see himself playing a 4th from somewhere deep in the moat below the green. So he turned his attention to the lower section of the putting surface where his ball virtually plugged dead some 20 feet short of the pin.

Apart from that wayward drive, Kennith, to his credit, had recovered well and I think he was more than happy to be walking towards next week’s Par 4, 6th, “The Junction”, having taken 2 stableford points from the Ryan’s Road right angle.

I must admit, as Kennith lined up his Par opportunity I thought to myself that he’d have about as much chance of holing the putt as his beloved “Dons” (Aberdeeen not Essendon) might have of winning the title.

Then I remembered that under Alex Ferguson Aberdeen had done exactly that and two European Trophies to boot. Maybe next time Kennith!

Congratulations to last weeks Competition winners: Tuesday; Bruce Thomas Wednesday; Bidelia Nolan Thursday; Laurie Tormey.

Saturday; Graham Cosham

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Quicka bowls

By Ian MacGregor The long summer days normally associated with lawn bowls are a distant memory but the game continues to be played in the Upper Yarra Valley. The four local lawn bowls clubs, Cockatoo, Healesville, Warburton, and Yarra Junction, are currently competing in a weekly Quicka Bowls competition.

This week’s round was held at Yarra Junction in decidedly cool but mainly dry conditions. Congratulations to Warburton B.C.(35 pts), who won the round, hotly pursued by Yarra Junction (30pts), Cockatoo (24pts) and Healesville (7pts).

Quicka Bowls provides a fast moving, fun competition for experienced bowlers and is also a great introduction to competition bowls for new players.

All clubs are eager to recruit new players so if you have always fancied playing lawn bowls please contact your local club: Cockatoo (Gwen) 0438 544 586, Healesville (Adrian) 0418 465 411, Warburton (Max) 0438 184 428, Yarra Junction (Ian) 0419 685 425.

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