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YAVA’s got you covered YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub’s newest exhibition compliments the upcoming Yarra Valley Writers Festival as local artists create works inspired by a reimagining of their favourite books.

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YAVA gallery director Dakini and gallery volunteer Sylvia enjoy the new exhibition.

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Saving the Cerini

By Jed Lanyon

“Because it’s got problems with titles, it’s a difficult parcel of land and building to sell.”

The circular building has a unique history.

It was built by Father Charles Cerini in 1952 to provide a Catholic school for Upper Yarra students but closed in 1992 when the new St Joseph’s school was built in Yarra Junction. It was then home to community programs for eight years leading up to its 2015 closure.

“The final death sentence for the building was when, for health and safety reasons, the toilets were deemed not to be up to standard,” Mr Wolstencroft said. “Over the years the building had been alive with community life - bush dances, annual celebrations for clubs

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such as the Warburton Football Club, a toy library and early childhood support.”

Mr Wolstencroft said Father Cerini would not have been daunted by the current obstacles faced by the centre, calling him a community builder and an activist.

“I think it’s a bit like Boinga Bob’s in Warburton, they represent something different and in terms of architectural style, I think it’s a pretty unique building.”

“I think it’s a jewel and I just see its potential and think only people really appreciating it are the vandals who see it as a good target for mischief they’re the only people appreciating it at the moment, but it’s got much more value than that.”

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A Warburton resident is pushing to see the Cerini Centre restored to its former glory as an asset to the community.

Ivor Wolstencroft has made attempts to see the building receive a heritage listing to ensure its protection as vandals continue to desecrate the site. He had even made repairs to the building to help secure it from those attempting to break in.

“Given the continuing vandalism and graffiti it only seems a matter of time before the Cerini Centre is burnt down,” Mr Wolstencroft said. “If it does burn down it will mean a lost opportunity to do something special with this

building and the bush that surrounds it.”

Mr Wolstencroft believes the centre has the potential to be a great community resource and has attempted to lease the building from the Department of Education to see it be utilised as an art gallery, but to no avail.

“I’d like to see it back in use for the community,” he said. “That really was a plan B. I’ve got an art interest and thought it’d be a great place to have an art gallery open on weekends and perhaps in the evenings in what is a strong tourist market in Warburton.

He says a complex issue surrounding the property’s title means the Cerini Centre is put in the “too hard basket”.

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Bringing literature to life

By Jed Lanyon Coinciding with the Yarra Valley Writers Festival, YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub has released its latest exhibition titled, RE-COVERED. YAVA’s gallery director Dakini Maddock explained the meaning behind RE-COVERED. “RE-COVERED was set up by Andrew Chew (YAVA’s outgoing director) in response to the Yarra Valley Writers Festival,” she said. “I think it’s nice to have that cross pollination and be mutually supportive of each other.

“Brook (Powell) does amazing work with her partner Michael Vietch and they do a lot to support the writing element of the arts in the Yarra Valley and it’s a really nice crossover and collaboration between the visual arts and the written word.”

The exhibition features illustrations by artist Elise Hurst, who is the illustrator of The Ocean at the End of the Lane, by Neil Gaiman and Girl on Wire by Lucy Estela.

“We’re very excited about it,” Ms Maddock said. “She’s a Melbourne based illustrator and her work is very beautiful and moving. Some of her books are quite profound. When I read Girl on Wire for the first time I actually cried because it’s a great story for everybody, even though it’s a children’s book, I thought it was very inspiring in overcoming fears.

“Especially as the theme for the writer’s festival is all about resilience. Having the year we’ve had with Covid, we’ve all had to draw deeply on that resilience.”

Ms Hirst’s art sits alongside works from 18 of YAVA’s member artists, which are inspired by a reimagining of their favourite book, poem or book cover.

“I hope it allows people to see deeper their relationship with literature. I think literature creates pictures in your head and we’re fortunate enough to have a lot of talented artists who can actually draw that picture from the story.

“I think people will go away with thinking about literature in a slightly different way and maybe going back and reflecting on their own favourite books. Maybe it will inspire them to start creating works of art the next time they sit down with a good book.”

Warburton photographer Suzanne Phoenix produced an image inspired by the work of fellow Warburton writer Maya Ward and her novel Comfort of Water: A River Pilgrimage.

Ms Phoenix described the book in beng “instrumental” in her moving to Warburton.

“That’s a really nice pairing and they’re both speaking at the Yarra Valley Writers Festival,” Ms Maddock said.

RE-COVERED will be exhibiting at YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub from 8 June to 1 August.

Girl On Wire accompanied by Elise Hurst’s illustrations.

Elise Hurst’s work titles The Fox. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

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Elise Hurst’s work on display at YAVA.

Writers festival brings big names to the Yarra Valley A word-filled winter weekend in July awaits in Warburton as the second Yarra Valley Writers Festival can be enjoyed in real life or from the comfort of home.

The Yarra Valley Writers Festival program features an extraordinary line-up of contemporary Australian writers and thinkers discussing the theme Resilience: What is it good for? providing book-lovers with heartwarming and thought-provoking conversations to be experienced in person or through the curated digital program.

With topics covering sex, history, motherhood, environment, crime loneliness, music, vulnerability and family, Warburton will become the home of conversations and ideas with Don Watson, Helen Garner, Jock Serong, Tony Birch, Kate Mildenhall, Nardi Simpson, Stuart Coupe, Rick Morton, Jessie Tu, Victoria Hannan, Garry Disher, Monica Dux and more featuring across the program.

Yarra Valley Writers Festival Director Brook Powell said the winter weekend of words is for readers, thinkers and wine lovers who are seeking inspiration and creativity as well as wanting to be challenged through thought-provoking conversation.

“This year’s program will champion resilience. Conversation by conversation we will dissect what society thinks it is, what we believe it to be and how it shows up in both 2 MAIL

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daily life and global acts.

“The program explores how true resilience can often sit in the small repeated acts of survival, as well as the enormously impressive ‘against-all-odds’ stories. The authors will discuss cultural, personal, financial, creative, environmental and community resilience and together we will leave feeling inspired, humbled, joyful – and maybe even ever-soslightly changed,” said Ms Powell.

Taking place in Victoria’s sumptuous Yarra

Valley throughout July, the Yarra Valley Writers Festival will feature talks, lunches, workshops and special events. The main winter weekend event will be held across various locations in Warburton 16-18 July. Bookings essential prior to arrival.

Tickets to the Yarra Valley Writers Festival digital and in-person program are available now. To reserve your spot and peruse the program, visit yarravalleywritersfestival.com.

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IN BRIEF Fuel station burgled

A sticky message

Yarra Glen Police and Yarra Ranges CIU are investigating a break in to the United Fuel station on Bell Street.

The incident occurred on the evening of Sunday 11 July as cigarette packets were targeted in the store.

Police are currently assessing CCTV footage of the surrounding area as the investigation continues.

By Jed Lanyon A small Yarra Ranges anti-vax group met at Lillydale Lake on Sunday 11 July with the aim of distributing stickers with anti-vaccine messaging.

The stickers have been found in public areas recently as Yarra Junction Library staff were alerted to them appearing on their signage last week, while they were also spotted at a location along the Warburton Trail.

The stickers read, “You can say no” to face masks, vaccinations and Covid tests. Others read, “This sticker was harder to remove than your bodily autonomy and civil liberties were” and referred to vaccines as “gene altering”.

The group, which uses an encrypted messaging app, planned to distribute 1500 of the stickers at the Lillydale Lake meeting.

A spokesperson from the Department of Health encouraged residents to rely on reputable sources of information when it comes to vaccinations.

“The Australian Government is a strong supporter of immunisation, as it is a safe and effective way to prevent the spread of many diseases in the community that can cause

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hospitalisation, serious ongoing health conditions, or even death.

“The Department of Health regularly promotes evidenced-based information about vaccinations. Australians are encouraged to rely on reputable sources of information such as health.gov.au to help them make informed choices and stay up to date.”

This comes as a list of Melbourne business-

es circulated informing members across the state of which locations to boycott for simply adhering to the state’s QR check-in and mask rules upon entry.

The list features several Yarra Ranges businesses including several from Emerald, Ferntree Gully, Belgrave, Coldstream, Kilsyth and Lilydale. They are rated from a scale of 1-5 and listed as either good, bad or ugly.

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then on he became a bit of a train enthusiast.

“He still remembers it from the home movies when he was three,” Ms Paget said.

“He’s been hanging on for it to come back again. He was nearly devastated when it was postponed, luckily it wasn’t cancelled because he’d been waiting for so long.”

The man in charge of operations on the day, Joe Kellett said everything had been running smoothly, not even fog or cold weather could dampen the excitement of the day.

Mr Kellett said the novelty of having steam trains run along a standard train line is what it’s all about, particularly since it had been quite some time since Steamrail Victoria had had a train out in the eastern suburbs.

“We have had other services but we haven’t been out on the eastern side for some years, it might be five years ago,” he said.

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Place Plan Community members are encouraged to share their thoughts on the draft Warburton Place Plan, which has opened for community engagement until the end of August.

The Place Plan was created to help prepare the wider Warburton and Upper Yarra area for future increases in tourism, the planned transition of the timber industry and to maintain the feel and culture of the region through coming years.

The draft plan is available on Council’s website and open for comment until 27 August 2021.

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on Sunday 1 December 1963 and was out of service for 50 years until Steamrail Victoria refurbished her and got her back on the tracks in 2015.

Sam and Rob, both current and past Metro workers and lovers of trains, said getting to see a steam locomotive at the old station building was what made them head down to witness the event on Saturday.

“It was the historic nature of the day and it was a nice day. It’s been a while since they were out here so it’s good to have something out this side of town for a change,” Sam said.

For Kylie Paget’s son and husband, getting to ride the steam train from Lilydale to Ringwood was something they had been waiting to do for 10 years.

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The Hetherton family would like to announce the service and life celebration of Graham Hetherton at Heritage Funerals, Woori Yallock at 2pm on Wednesday 14 July.

Following the service, they would like to invite everyone back to the Wesburn Hotel for some light refreshments.

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Celebration of life

A set of keys were handed into the Lilydale Police Station after being found in the Mount Evelyn area. A lanyard was attached to the keys.

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By Mikayla Van Loon With the sound of the whistle and the puff of smoke, anticipation built as two steam engines rolled into Lilydale train station on Saturday 10 July.

Children and adults alike stood in amazement as the steam train made its way down the hill and slowly pulled into the platform, with hundreds of people awaiting its arrival.

The historic moment paid tribute and said farewell to the old Lilydale station building before it is replaced with the new skyrail station in coming weeks.

Steamrail Victoria hosted the event so people of all ages could enjoy the novelty of steam locomotives.

“We try to operate our steam engines around Victoria and we decided it was a good opportunity to go down and use the station prior to it all being changed,” member of Steamrail Victoria’s operations team Edward White said.

The two steam engines used were a Victorian Rail A2 Class number 986 and Victorian Rail K Class number 153.

In what was a poetic moment, the A2-986 steam engine and Lilydale train station met again, both in their original forms, one last time.

“Now A2-986, its final day that it was used in the Victorian Railway Service, it actually ran down to Lilydale. So its final line prior to going into storage actually ran down to Lilydale,” Mr White said.

The A2-986 had its final day of operation

It was a very wet month in the Valley in June as Healesville resident Alma Mitchell recorded 206.3mm of rainfall over 26 days last month.

This comes after experiencing 99.8mm of rainfall across 23 days in the same month in June 2020.

For her 9am reading on 10 June, she recorded a whopping 116mm following the storms that struck the Yarra Valley.

Over in Coldstream West, local resident Peter Stuart recorded 103ml of rainfall for the month of June. He said it was the wettest month recorded since his records began all the way back in 1998 and eclipsing his highest figure of 100ml collected in 2010.

Mr Stuart recorded 57ml of rainfall for the month of June in both 2020 and 2019.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A What is something people don’t know about you?

I’m a romantic. I write poetry and dislike singleness atm. I was a builder for 26 years, with display homes in Doncaster. I had Appaloosa Horse Studs in Victoria and Tasmania, and had dairy and beef farms in both states. Then through a traumatic life event, God called me to study for the ministry and counselling which I have been doing now for almost 40 years. I am now in my 18th year writing in the ‘Mail’ and ‘Star-Mail’ papers.

What was your most memorable moment?

Why? Over the years having love reciprocated – see above.

What do you love most about the Yarra Ranges?

Green, peaceful, pollution free – my Garden of Eden.

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

The birth of my three children.(Men were banned from the birthing suite in those days) Favourite book or movie?

Apart from the bible, Long Walk to Freedom: Nelson Mandela.

Movie: The Man from Snowy River.

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

Jesus, C.S.Lewis, Johnny Cash and the Rev. Dr. Harold Taylor What are your hobbies?

As a teenager it was swimming: achieving in lifesaving, the Bronze Medal and the Bronze Cross. Although I have had horses most of my life, pack horse trekking was the thing in later years (A Mate and I have trekked on the BNT from Healesville to Khancoban in NSW), oil on canvas painting and gardening have also been part of my life for a long time.

What was your most embarrassing moment?

Post op, an in-hospital anal explosion on the shower seat, and to have to watch the nurses

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Learn skills for tough times There’s no doubt about it - life can be really hard sometimes. From relationship issues, to work and study stress, to simply feeling low - we all go through stressful and emotional periods. When this happens, our coping strategies kick in - things we’ve learnt over time to help us feel better.

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Debut novel offers readers a slow build to a crescendo Sheerwater is the debut novel of Leah Swann, award-winning author, journalist, and chief speech writer for the CEO of World Vision Australia. While Swann is known for her critically acclaimed collection of short stories and a fantasy series for middle-grade readers, this full-length novel demonstrates her exquisite skills in weaving a gripping tale.

Sheerwater is not a book for impatient readers. Quite the opposite – although the story unfolds over just three days, it delves into the deepest corners of the minds of its characters and exposes them scratched raw and bleeding.

Hence we have a slow but delicate read, full of details that sometimes remind this reviewer of Stephen King’s Rose Madder (1995).

The book has a seemingly cliched start – a woman and her two sons embarking on a road trip in an attempt to escape the violent, coercive control of her husband. Sadly it is a com-

PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN mon theme these days, one that has been employed in too many literary genres. But Swann still manages to blow your mind in Sheerwater by creating the most unbelievable plot twist.

Set along Victoria’s southern coast, the story begins with Ava driving and dreaming of a quiet new life with her kids when a light plane crashes by the roadside. A trained rescuer, Ava

has to stop and help, but it is in that process that her children somehow disappeared from the car. Have they gone wandering about? Did someone take them?

It is gut-wrenching to read Ava’s emotional and psychological trauma as her past is slowly revealed. While we never get to know her full story, it is her being tormented by her loss that tugs at our hearts. Swann is clever not to linger on what makes Ava the way she is, as the story sufficiently explains why an experienced emergency worker can be driven to near madness by her sense of grief, guilt and self-doubt.

The same deliberate omission of background information applies to the other characters, most notably Lawrence, Ava’s husband who is determined to make her suffer. Instead of telling us why Lawrence is dangerous, the story shows how manipulative and fearsome

he can be. Swann’s ability to strike straight at our emotional core is amazing, prompting us to almost forget and forgive the lack of answers about Simon as an important third character.

As the story slowly builds to a crescendo in the end, we are pushed to the edge of our seats.

Again it is our emotional response that Swann seeks and seizes, and the quickening pace and the accumulation of tension and suspense is nearly unbearable.

In short, Sheerwater is an emotional read for dedicated readers, whose patience will be richly rewarded as they reach the last page.

Swann’s language is beautiful and captivating, and her capacity to use small details to shape both characters and circumstances is impressive. In this sense, we note the use of shearwater, the migratory seabird, as a symbol of the love, strength and sacrifice of a mother.

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Clean-up continues Yarra Ranges residents are encouraged to register for the Victorian Government’s storm and flood clean-up program which is being facilitated by Bushfire Recovery Victoria (BRV) as a result of the massive damage during the June 9 and 10 storm and flood event.

The free Victorian Government Storm and Flood Clean-Up program covers the demolition and removal of any structures on eligible private property that were destroyed or damaged beyond repair by the June 2021 weather events.

The Storm and Flood Clean-Up program is also accepting registrations for the assessment of dangerous trees on private property which pose a risk to a place of residence or personal safety.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister said last week’s announcement of $8.2 million for ten impacted Councils, and this week’s announcement from Bushfire Recovery Victoria (BRV) about a new clean-up program were welcome news, but Council continued to work with recovery agencies to understand the municipality’s longer term recovery needs.

“While we understand the impacts from the recent storm were widespread, the damage in Yarra Ranges was of a magnitude we have never experienced before from a storm,” Cr McAllister said.

“We’ve had flooding in some parts of our municipality, while in other areas, thousands of trees have fallen, leaving behind massive trunks, logs and debris that all need to be cleaned up before the fire season.”

Cr McAllister said the latest clean-up announcement from BRV would help respond to part of the problem, where people whose homes, sheds, businesses or vehicles were destroyed will be eligible to apply for the cleanup program.

Residents are encouraged to contact BRV to discuss their particular issue and to assess their eligibility for the program. BRV is also taking registrations for assessments of hazardous trees which pose a risk to a place of residence.

For fallen trees on private property that haven’t damaged or destroyed a structure, VicForests is offering to provide property owners with advice or an assessment on whether the material might be suitable to be used for timber products.

Cr McAllister said Council and BRV were aware other residents were facing the significant problem of removing massive trees that have fallen on their properties five months before the start of a fire season.

“It’s a complex challenge but one that isn’t currently being addressed with the current program being offered,” she said.

Cr McAllister said that Council and government agencies and services continued to assess the damage and impact from the storm across the municipality, and Council was focused on both the immediate needs and the longer-term support that would be required to help residents and businesses recover.

While significant progress had been made

in the past four weeks, with many roads being cleared and power restored to most affected people, the damage was extensive and there was still much work to be done.

“This disaster comes on top of successive lockdowns that have left our communities reeling. Further damage inflicted on them by the recent storm, not to mention effects from the ongoing pandemic, could potentially be felt for years,” she said.

“While the practical and financial support provided to community members and businesses so far through the State Government and the recent BRV announcement has been appreciated, we are continuing our discussions with the State and Commonwealth about the longer-term recovery needs of our municipality.”

“The Yarra Ranges is a much-loved part of Victoria, but at the moment, while many regions in the state are enjoying the benefits of an intra-state tourism boom as a result of Covid restrictions, there are many parts of Yarra Ranges unable to open up to visitors because of the impacts of this recent storm.

Cr McAllister thanked the hundreds of emergency services and relief agency personnel working alongside Council staff and community members that had provided much needed help to storm impacted communities.

For more information about BRV’s storm clean-up program, phone 1800 560 760 or to register for the clean-up or hazardous tress assessment, visit www.vic.gov.au/storm-cleanup-program.

Sign makes clear that some are hatin’ it

By Jed Lanyon 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”. Another sign read, “I’d rather eat my own s***”.

The signs were taken down just days after they popped up, but were replaced with new signage featuring a similar anti-McDonald’s message.

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 at the entrance to Healesville.

The application from McDonald’s Australia went to advertising in May. The application to feature a ‘convenience restaurant’ had already been approved by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in July 2016, but the tenant of the potential convenience restaurant was not yet known.

That previous decision allowed for the “use and development of the land for hotel, market,

The sign along the Maroondah Highway. restricted retail premises, service station, takeaway food premises and convenience restaurant.”

Some of the changes outlined in the current application amendment by McDonald’s include an additional drive-through lane and waiting bays, as well as an increase in the height of the building.

The signs caused quite a stir online. Here’s what the locals had to say: Debby: At least, now something is open for tourists at night after the Rochford concerts.

They will be busy.

Picture: JED LANYON Dianne: Don’t want Maccas here. We have enough beautiful cafes without the big guns.

Daniel: I guess it will give us somewhere to eat when you can’t find somewhere to get lunch on the weekend with all the tourists and everywhere being at capacity due to Covid restrictions.

Fletch: Everyone hates Maccas until it’s 3am and they’re 9 beers deep.

Sandra: Getting Tecoma flashbacks.

Danny: Nothing against it. As long as the patrons do the decent thing and put the rubbish into the bin.

Businesses have a say

By Taylah Eastwell Yarra Ranges Council is hosting a series of business forums to give local business owners and residents a voice towards the multifaceted and ongoing post-storm recovery effort.

Concerned locals have filled halls and meeting spaces across the shire over the last fortnight to share their experiences both during and in the aftermath of the the superstorm on 9 June.

In Monbulk on Wednesday 7 July, council officials were joined by representatives from the NBN, SES, Bushfire Recovery Victoria, Victoria Police, Department of Transport (VicRoads) and the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, among others, who each answered questions from the community on behalf of their agencies.

VICSES Regional Emergency Management Officer Alan Barnard gave an update on callout figures, and said the SES is now transitioning its work from immediate response to ongoing recovery.

“During that night (9 June) and in the time after we’ve had four landslides reported in the area. Landslides vary from being a rock on the road through to something major. We’ve had 730 trees on power lines, 477 access issues and 95 people reported as trapped in their properties.

“We had four vehicles damaged on the night, one of which was a week old, completely written-off. That’s pretty scary when you consider the people had just gotten out of the car. It wasn’t pleasant to be out there,” he said.

Mr Barnard said the SES has set new parameters and raised their “trigger levels” so crews will be on standby ready for similar future weather events.

A spokesperson from the Department of Transport (DoT) said hearing from the public at the council-run meetings was useful in guiding the agency on where to prioritise works.

The DoT is aiming to return to a “business as usual” model by the end of the week by removing traffic blocks, but workers will remain on the mountain for some time to repair damaged pavements, sign posts and clear drains full of debris.

Yarra Ranges Council and various other agencies recorded comments made by members of the public to help shape recovery efforts in coming months.

Forums were also held in Upwey, Lilydale and Healesville. The final forum will be held at Yarra Junction Community Link, 2442-2444 Warburton Hwy on Thursday 15th July - 5pm-7pm Registration is essential and can be made at https://www.yarraranges.vic. gov.au/Experience/Events/BusinessForum-Storm-Flood-Event.

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Running to stop violence

By Jed Lanyon Local residents are running to pave the way to prevent sexual assault and family violence.

Local runners and walkers alike are participating in the fourth annual Run Against Violence (RAV) Virtual Team Challenge, a nationwide movement to raise awareness of family violence by running 1300 kilometres.

Launching Place resident Rebecca Cochrane will be taking part this year in a team of ten. Their goal is to run 1300 kilometres across 19 days equating to approximately 1.7 million steps, one for each of the estimated number of Australians who experienced physical abuse before the age of 15.

“The idea is about just getting people talking about domestic violence and getting the word out there. It’s more prevalent than what you realise,” she said.

Ms Cochrane is the leader of the team ‘Twisted Sisters’ and like many, she has someone close to her who has been impacted by domestic violence.

“I’ve got a friend, who is one of the team members, who is a survivor of the most horrendous of domestic violence situations. It’s many years on and she still battles her demons daily to function and be a member of society.

Ms Cochrane has been taking part in the Run Against Violence since 2017 and taking part in other similar events such as Run4Blue, Move4Dignity each year her group of teammates growing bigger.

“When you do a virtual run there’s usually some sort of forum where you chat or post your challenges and you sort of make those virtual friendships with other people. There’s doctors, nurses, mums, survivors taking part, a whole cohort of different people.”

“For me, running and being the team captain for the Run Against Violence, it’s about getting people talking about it. Since doing this I’ve had another couple of ladies approach me and tell me they either have been or still

Run Against Violence participants. are victims of domestic violence at home.

“Through lockdown it was really important to support each other and keep each other motivated and get out there. Winter in the Yarra Valley can be pretty tough running. It takes some enthusiasm to get out there some days.

“It just creates a supportive place to talk about all sorts of things going on. It’s not all doom and gloom about domestic violence.

It’s about families and running challenges and connections with like minded people raising awareness for a good cause.”

Ms Cochrane encourages other Yarra Valley residents to take part as registrations are still open before the challenge commences on 30 August.

“Doing something for a cause like this is the motivation someone needs to make changes in their own lives for health and fitness reasons.

It makes you feel good getting out there and doing the kilometres. It being a team effort, it makes you more accountable for what you’ve pledged and motivates you to keep going.”

The latest data from the Crime Statistics Agency found that one in five offences recorded across the state were family violence-related (21.1 per cent). Despite overall decreases in criminal offences recorded, family violencerelated offences increased 11.3 per cent in the year ending 31 March 2021. The increase was particularly driven by breaches of family violence orders and family violence-related common assaults.

CSA Chief Statistician Fiona Dowsley said, “Victoria has recorded the highest ever number of family incidents and family violencerelated criminal offences during this period.

“The number of family violence-related victim reports has continued to increase, while

other types of victim reports decreased over the past 12 months.

“This increase in family violence-related victimisation has been seen for the last three years, reflecting more than pandemic-related impacts.”

Kirrily Dear and Brad Smithers established the charity Run Against Violence in 2015. The RAV Virtual Team Challenge was established in 2017 in conjunction with Ms Dear’s solo run from Broken Hill to Sydney which was held over 19 days.

Ms Dear said RAV highlights family violence is a significant problem in our communities.

“Our job is to engage the broader community in conversations about family violence to reduce the stigma and isolation of people who have lived with domestic and family violence.

“When that stigma is removed people then share their story, reach out for help. We deliver awareness campaigns and community activities in order to create the platform for these conversations around family violence to be heard”.

During the challenge, teams of up to 20 people will walk or run in their local area.

Daily uploads of their distances onto an online tracker keeps them in the competition.

RAV has recently joined forces with the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) to help ensure that every teenager in Australia has the opportunity to learn about what healthy relationships look like for them.

NAPCAN’s Deputy CEO, Leesa Waters said she is “very excited” to have the support of RAV in their work.

“Both our organisations are particularly concerned about the impacts of violence on children. Both our organisations believe that we all have a part to play. And both our organisations believe that educating young people is key for short and long term change.”

To sign up to RAV, or for more information, visit: https://www.runagainstviolence.com/

Help to uncover the history of Toolangi and Castella

By Jed Lanyon A new local history project is taking place to explore all things relating to the Toolangi and Castella region.

The project started last year as part of Murrindindi Shire’s Toolangi-Castella Community Plan with support from the ToolangiCastella Community House.

Local resident and one of the projet’s coordinator’s Bernadette Miller shared more about the history project.

“Our local group is looking keenly for any information readers might have to contribute… We won funding from the shire and then further funding from Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal (FRRR) which allowed us to expand the project,” she said.

The Toolangi/Castella Bushfire Memorial.

“Keenly involved are a group of local residents from Toolangi and Castella, some with community connections across several generations and some newer to the area, as well as Taungurung representatives.

“The project has four aspects. We are filming interviews with a cross section of older long term residents, to preserve an oral history of the farming, logging, guest house and social history of the area. Three of these filmed interviews are now complete and a final one will be made in July.

“We are also collecting and copying some great historical photos and documents on three dates, at the Toolangi-Castella Community House.”

The first collection days took place in March and June at the community house and will again take place on Sunday 25 July, 10am-12pm.

“We encourage readers with any historic photos or documents, to bring them in on those days and they will be returned that

same day after scanning. Collected material will be used for the local history website, which will be up in September. The website will also include some great history summaries and stories of the district,” Ms Miller said.

“We have an exciting exhibition planned at the C.J. Dennis Hall on the 16th and 17th of October, which will open with a Taungurung Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, live presentations on the rich history of Toolangi-Castella, excerpts from the filmed interviews and some fantastic visual displays. Toolangi School will hold a history week leading into the exhibition, to celebrate 125 years of the school.”

Ms Miller encourages interested readers to contact her on 0409 313 877 or docbernie@ hotmail.com for further information.

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Bank loses its marbles

By Jed Lanyon The donations are rolling at Healesville Community Bank as a marble in a jar competition saw four lucky local organisations benefit from funding.

For the past six months, new and existing customers who take advantage of the bank’s services have been given a certain amount of marbles to place into four jars, each labelled with the name of a community organisation HICCI, Badger Creek Primary School, Healesville Cricket Club and Healesville Tennis Club.

Healesville Community Bank branch manager Keeley Mahoney explained the process.

“Every time a customer comes into the branch to open a new account, credit card or home loan they are allocated so many marbles and they get to choose which jar they’d like to pop their marbles into,” she said.

“All four jars win a prize. The top prize is $2000, then $1000, $500 and $250, so everybody wins. The customers have thoroughly enjoyed it. They get their marbles and they stand there and decide where they are going to put them.

“Kids have enjoyed standing there with four marbles and deciding whether they’re going to put all the marbles in one jar or to give some here and there... Other people have been a part of the cricket and tennis clubs and have wanted to support them. It’s lots of fun.”

Support organisation, HICCI, was the beneficiary of the major prize.

“It was very close between HICCI and the Badger Creek Primary School and then between the tennis and the cricket club it was very close also,” Ms Mahoney said.

“HICCI supports people who aren’t in such a good position perhaps as other people, they might need support with food, clothing, blankets and advice on where to get help. Alison is a great community leader here in healesville, so we’re more than happy to support her.”

Healesville Community Bank branch manager Keeley Mahoney and HICCI executive officer Alison Gommers at the bank’s ‘Lose Your Marbles’ display.

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS HICCI executive officer Alison Gommers said it was “overwhelming” to see the support of Healesville locals and the community bank.

“It says a lot for HICCI really, that people have chosen us over the other groups. I was surprised actually, I thought the sporting

clubs and the schools would have been more popular, but it’s really nice that the community has thought of us and we appreciate the bank’s ongoing support and partnership to help us help people in our community.

“We’re lucky in where we live and that we have people who are so willing to help and

think of others when they are doing it tough themselves.”

For the next six months, there will feature four new organisations vying for the funds Healesville Pony Club, Healesville Swimming Club, Healesville Primary School and the Robyn Jane Children’s Centre.

IT’S NONE OF OUR BUSINESS BUT… Hungry rumours leave locals starved

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The rumour mill (...Facebook noticeboards) created a buzz when talk about Hungry Jack’s and other fast food outlets moving into the former Degani’s site at Healesville Walk circulated.

Locals remarked about how they heard HJ’s would be coming to town, while others believed a KFC was in the works at either the vacated shop or the adjoining land on the corner of Maroondah Highway and Wilson Street.

Is it real? Or just a fast food frenzy from the news that McDonald’s would be keen on setting up shop in town?

Yarra Ranges Council’s director of planning, design and development, Kath McClusky shared that there are currently no applications for a development.

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Blank brick walls and graffitied spaces are on the out at Wandin as a local artist has been commissioned to spray paint native Australian flowers and birds outside the Wandin Florist.

Works are coming along well and are set to be complete in the coming weeks for the piece brought together thanks to a council grant and artist Brad Colling of Buzzart.

This work is the first of a few murals that will be going up in the township that aim to beautify Wandin.

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Hooping up in Healesville

By Jed Lanyon It was hoops galore in Healesville last weekend as a hula hoop gathering took place in town.

Some of Australia’s best hula hoopers set upon the Yarra Valley at the Maitripa Centre for a weekend hula hooping retreat.

‘Hoop Away’ is an event run by HoopSparx, a business founded to inspire creativity, fun fitness and social connection through hula hoop dance.

Founder Donna Sparx said her love for hooping started when she joined a community circus program as a way of staying active.

“I was really sick of going to the gym and I used to go a lot… Someone said to me, ‘I think you’d really like the circus’. I was in my thirties and had never done gymnastics, I’d never done dance or circus, so my immediate thinking was that I can’t. Now one of my favourite sayings is that I can’t... yet.

“I joined the women’s circus community program and we had to specialise in something after 12 months. I said I wanted to do aerials because I thought that’d be cool flying through the air on a trapeze. Then I injured my shoulder before classes started and I was so disappointed and I said I don’t want to stop training circus.

“They said you can hula hoop. I thought, flying through the air on a trapeze versus playing with a plastic circle… Not that impressed right now. But I did it, then I discovered hula hoop dance and I fell in love with it.

“Within six months I started teaching and then in another six months I quit my big grown up job on an executive management team to start Hoop Sparx and do this.”

Now Ms Sparx hosts workshops, retreats, birthday parties and even makes her own hula

Hoop Away’s participants in Healesville. hoops to sell.

Over 30 hula hoopers of all ages and experience descended upon Healesville to take part in Hoop Away. They took part in activities such as yoga, ukulele, juggling, meditation and more.

“There’s two people I know where two years ago it was their first time hooping in front of

anyone and they are now performing. They are paid performers. And then there’s people who perform at Hoop Away and never did it again but had a great experience.

Speaking prior to the Hoop Away event in Healesville, Ms Sparx said, “I’ve got people coming who have never hooped before and then people who have been hooping for five

years. I think the main thing I hope people walk away with is an increased connection to self and the hoop community and a newfound perception of what’s possible.

“I think that when we discover that through play and through movement it translates into your life and how we view ourselves in the world.”

A non-alcoholic alternative

By Jed Lanyon

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A new non-alcoholic spirit made from botanical ingredients of the Yarra Valley is marked as an alternative to alcohol this Dry July.

Banks Botanicals is an award winning distilled organic spirit that’s causing a stir by winning a silver medal at the London Spirits Awards in April and was then named the Regional Alcohol-Free Producer of the Year at the New York International Spirit Competition.

Banks is a celebration of Australian flavour. Named in honour of the Banksia, the non-alcoholic spirit combines mountainfresh Yarra Valley water with five distinctive ingredients - cassia, lemon myrtle, lime, wattleseed and pepperberry.

The five carefully selected botanicals each have their own unique flavour: wattleseed with its nutty rich aroma, lemon myrtle and its fresh citrus notes, limes for their floral citrus flavour, cassia’s cinnamon sweetness, and the spice of pepperberries.

The arrival of Banks Botanicals confirms increasing international interest in, and demand for, non-alcoholic alternatives, according to Banks’ co-founder Yolanda Uys. “We are aware that more people are looking for a drink that is sophisticated, non-alcoholic and taste-driven, yet still allows all of us to be part of the mix. Whether it is mixing it up with friends midweek. or mixing in a big day out today with a big day coming up tomorrow, they want to enjoy the best of spirits while being part of the moment.”

The arrival of Banks Botanicals corresponds with a new wave of interest in nonalcoholic products. The 2021 IWSR Drinks Market Analysis found no and low-alcohol volume in Australia increased by 2.9 per cent last year and is expected to grow by 16 per cent in the next three years.

“The post-Pandemic impact has accelerated the demand for non-alcoholic drinks with the category now being one of the fastest growing categories in the drinks industry,” Ms Uys said.

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SUPPORT YARRA RANGES

Buy, employ, enjoy local We all know that the Yarra Ranges is the best place to live, work and play, and perhaps no time has this been more evident than over the past 18 months. The incredible Yarra Ranges spirit shone with communities coming together to support each other and we spent more time closer to home, exploring our local surrounds and making new discoveries.

As we look to recover from the impacts of the pandemic and the recent storm and flood events, now more than ever it’s time to celebrate all that our wonderful region has to offer and to look for ways to continue to support local.

Buy |Employ |Enjoy Local is a Yarra Ranges Council initiative designed to put our community front and centre of our recovery efforts and daily life. We want to showcase everything we have right here in our own backyards. Did you know we have over 400 hairdressers in the Yarra Ranges? Or more than 22 local galleries?

From dentists to florists, new cars to secondhand books, butchers, bakers and even candle makers – you can find what you’re looking for right here in the Yarra Ranges.

Local businesses play a huge part in our communities. They keep our high streets thriving, give us the convenience of popping to the shops, and the thrill of finding something unique. They employ our family, friends and neighbours, support local schools and sponsor community groups. When challenges confront our community – be it pandemic, storm or flood – we’ve seen them at the forefront of relief efforts, raising money, providing food, coffee or a warm place to sit and recharge, even as their own livelihoods are impacted. Now it’s our turn to give back to them by choosing to Buy Local whenever you can.

To help local businesses to Employ Local, we’re launching the Yarra Ranges JobLink - an online employment portal for those who want

to live and work local. It’s free for both employers and jobseekers to sign up, and helps connect prospective employees with local employers.

For those looking to develop an exciting career in our vibrant hospitality and tourism industry, our Hospitality Jump Start for Jobs training programs are free for locals looking to gain professional skills and employment. Run in conjunction with our partners Cire Training and Box Hill Institute Lilydale, students are also connected to hospitality businesses looking for qualified staff.

When it comes to Enjoying Local, Yarra Ranges has something for everyone. From our

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pristine natural environment teeming with forests, rivers, lush valleys and wildlife, to our 55 unique townships, every pocket of Yarra Ranges has something to discover and enjoy.

Why not try a new playground or swimming pool, hiking or bike path, or perhaps a library or sporting facility? Keep an eye out for new Parklets popping up in townships across Yarra Ranges too. The parklets are happy relaxed places to catch up with friends over coffee, or just sit in the sun and enjoy a book. They’re designed to help reinvigorate communities – and you might even discover new favourite artworks created by local artists!

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Across the year, the Yarra Ranges host hundreds of events celebrating all the region has to offer. Think art, food, wine, flowers, gardens, fun runs, markets – there really is something for everyone. And whilst winter may be dreary in other parts of the world, it is what we do best. Watch the mist lift over the valleys on crisp winter’s morning walk or enjoy a cosy evening by the fire at your neighbourhood pub or cafe. This winter, stay close and Enjoy Local.

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YA R R A R A N G E S As part of council’s recovery efforts, Yarra Ranges Council is launching Buy Employ Enjoy – a campaign created to encourage our community to choose local. We’ve been kind to each other, to business and to ourselves. Now it’s time to #BuyEmployEnjoy and support our local business and community.

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Homeless housing crisis

By Mikayla van Loon Finding a long term home is difficult in the best circumstances let alone when facing homelessness.

And in the Yarra Ranges it is even more challenging to find safe, secure and stable housing when the prospects of social and public housing are minimal.

Anchor’s CEO Heidi Tucker said the homelessness crisis both in the Yarra Ranges and around, not only, the state but the country is related to the 80,000 Australians waiting for social housing.

“There is very, very little social housing in the Yarra Ranges, very little. There’s certainly not the availability for people who would want to live there, there is the occasional one but it’s very scarce,” she said.

“It’s related to the underinvestment in public housing for more than a decade in Victoria.

It’s also related to probably all the people falling through the cracks with mental health services particularly.

“I think there are a lot of people who have that dual diagnosis of mental illness and addiction, particularly to alcohol and I think it is fair to say in the last ten years the services in those areas have probably decreased and are under-represented in the Yarra Ranges.”

Ms Tucker said the part of the solution to the homelessness crisis is to provide permanent housing at an affordable rate.

“I would say that permanent housing is desperately needed and looking at state statistics, they show and I’m going to say I think Yarra Ranges has about 0.9 per cent of social housing from memory.

“Somewhere like the north, like Melton, anywhere between three and five per cent of the whole stock is social housing. So you’re very underdone in that area and have been for many years.”

Public housing is just part of the housing equation but Ms Tucker said emergency accommodation also needs to be a priority in the shire. “[The Yarra Ranges] doesn’t have any, it simply has none,” she said.

“We don’t have any crisis accommodation

SLEEPING ROUGH IN THE RANGES and we certainly don’t have a youth refuge, we don’t have a refuge type thing that you could just walk in and stay the night.”

Although Ms Tucker said churches play a big role in emergency accommodation, it is not widespread or known about by many people who need a place to sleep.

Part of Anchor’s role is to assess someone’s situation and help them find the next step, which includes offering them a night in motel accommodation if they have nowhere else to go.

“The caveat to this is that priority is always given to women and children and so the actual support available to a single male or a single female or a couple with children is very, very limited throughout the whole system, throughout Australia actually,” Ms Tucker said.

“If a woman and her children come in we will do everything possible to get them into shelter for the night, into a motel.”

And while those emergency shelters and accommodation solutions are important, Ms Tucker said it doesn’t help someone in the long term.

“Emergency accommodation is one thing and it is certainly part of a continuum of housing but it’s not the answer. So getting someone in for the night, ok that gives them a night of opportunity but in fact what changes people’s lives is actually a long term home.

“Just to rely on emergency accommodation might just mean a revolving door, if they’ve got nowhere to go to make their home, then it’s just a revolving door and we’re not really doing anything useful for anyone.”

Ms Tucker said often when people have nowhere else to go it’s because they are escaping

Rough sleeping is becoming more common in the Yarra Ranges which can be put down to a lack of social housing in the area.

Picture: SUPPLIED violence and emergency accommodation will keep them safe for a night but getting them to the next stage of transitional housing is what Anchor works towards.

Transitional housing is the transition between homelessness and long term accommodation in a social housing setting, where the cost of living in that home is only 25 per cent of a Centrelink benefit.

“While people are in transitional housing what we’re also trying to do with them is try and look at their other issues, possibly issues of addiction, family violence, children may have a disability.

“There’s often a lot of other issues that are travelling with people, with these families and individuals and we try to link them into other services.”

But linking people to those services can be challenging when they are not readily available.

Ms Tucker said the Yarra Ranges doesn’t lend itself to well placed services with a lack of public transportation and such a large area to provide for.

“When you look at these issues, they are complex. Things like public transport feeds into this, socio-economic status, jobs and availability of jobs, it all integrates together, coordinates together to cause these perfect storms at the other end.”

Another hurdle Anchor has been trying to

overcome is the perception of the Yarra Ranges as the wealthy, leafy, winery region and the idea that homelessness can and does occur in the area.

In trying to fix this, Anchor has been working with Yarra Ranges Council and the Salvation Army on a pilot outreach project to engage with rough sleepers in the Yarra Ranges.

“In the Yarra Ranges there does tend to be a lot of rough sleepers. You would think ‘city’ but in fact in the Yarra Ranges there’s lots of places for people to hide,” Ms Tucker said.

“I might admit that if I were homeless I’d probably want to be somewhere like the Yarra Ranges because it’s safer, you can go into the national parks or you can find little places to park your car if you live in your car, that sort of stuff, it is a lot safer than in the city.”

Anchor offers a number of services, whether that be providing funds to top up someone’s private rent or helping people apply for Centrelink payments they didn’t know were available to them.

Ms Tucker said people can self refer themselves for help but most of the time they are notified through Centrelink, hospitals and sometimes jails about someone in need of assistance.

For housing support services within Anchor, call them on 03 9760 6400, email openingdoors@anchor.org.au or visit them at Box Hill Institute - Lilydale Lakeside Campus, Jarlo Drive, Lilydale.

Op shop emerges from lockdown to offer help

By Jed Lanyon Warburton’s Community Op Shop is trading again after emerging from another lockdown.

The store has put a callout to help those in need who might be doing it tough after losing employment.

The store’s committee chairman, Charlie Pizarro-Gaultier, is a former social worker and holds concerns about the current situation developing in the area.

“About two years ago, I got the lease to this shop and I basically just wanted to bring back some thinking about the community and what we can do to help the community,” he said.

“During that time there was a lot of people down at the oval sleeping rough. I know from working in social work, there’s a lot of family violence and AOD (alcohol and other drug) use in this area.

“I’m a business owner, so I one-hundred per cent back development and bringing in tourism and jobs. But I also believe the community needs to be supported as well. We can’t just turn our back on them.”

Mr Pizarro-Gaultier shared that a new five year lease had been signed to continue the op shop’s trade, which sees some of the store’s profits donated to the Warburton CFA and the Upper Yarra Wildlife Rescue.

“I encourage people to come down. We are grassroots. We are here, all the money stays within the community. Anyone who needs provisions or needs a referral, just have a chinwag to someone here,” Mr PizarroGaultier said.

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“A lot of what we’re finding is that it’s basic provisions needed these days. A lot of single mums and parents, people that are homeless are coming in and we give them provisions.

Blankets, plates, bowls, cutlery, just the basic needs. We’ve been getting a lot of that lately.

“It generally starts with a conversation.

Someone comes in and they don’t have much money. The girls will ask, what’s your situation? If it’s a situation where someone is in real dire need, I have a few links with services and welfare organisations from my social work background.”

Mr Pizarro-Gaultier said he’d like to see all levels of government support the issue locally to see greater avenues for affordable housing as well as emergency accommodation.

“Good luck getting a private rental here, it’s so hard… There’s a big issue and it needs to be addressed.

“Some people are only ever one paycheck away from being homeless.”

Op shop manager Alison Pitt rents locally, but holds fears if her landlord decided to sell the property in a valuable market.

“I’ve been in the same one for 23 years in Warburton. I’ve been lucky with it, but if I lost it I’d be in trouble,” she said.

“I have actually applied for public housing because I am really worried I am going to lose it. There are so many properties where people are buying them and turning them into AirBnB’s because there is no cap on them in this area.

“I just have my fingers crossed that it doesn’t happen.”

Charlie Pizarro-Gaultier and Alison Pitt at the Warburton Community Op Shop.

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HLLC is pleased to announce the appointment of two new staff.

Education Coordinator Merryn Auldist comes to HLLC with an extensive background in promoting community wellness and resilience through a range of local and regional services. Merryn is excited to hear ideas from the community so HLLC can enhance people’s learning and leisure experiences.

Community Development Coordinator Shona Rimmer is strongly connected to the community in numerous ways. Shona has a passion for working with the community to build and strengthen connections and embrace the unique qualities of Healesville.

HLLC offers a range of courses and programs including business training, computing and digital media, art, creativity, health and wellbeing, work skills, environment and sustainability, writing and languages, return to work training, resume writing and job application assistance.

Courses are affordable and are provided in a welcoming and supportive environment by a team of qualified, enthusiastic facilitators who bring a wealth of knowledge and skill. HLLC offers information and referral to local services, community walks, mental health and other support programs. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities including reception/office, gardening, East End Opportunity Shop and Board of Management.

If you would like to know more about how you can be involved, please phone 5962 5982.

Healesville Living and Learning Centre is open at 1 Badger Creek Road, Healesville, Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30 pm. Email: contactus@ hllc.org.au

The team at Healesville Living and Learning James, Shona, Merryn, Melinda and Carol. 243052

Healesville Living and Learning Centre has been providing quality programs and activities, focusing on supporting and encouraging life long learning, for more than 40 years. We are a Neighborhood House and an Adult Education provider, delivering pre-accredited training, recreational and support programs to the local community.

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Free cat microchipping Animal Aid is a place of refuge for the lost, unwanted and abandoned animals in our community. We work diligently to reunite lost pets and give a first rate second chance to homeless animals. When an animal comes through our doors, we do our best to learn as much as we can about them. The very first thing we will do is scan them for a microchip – if they are ‘chipped and the owner’s details are up to date we are able to quickly and easily contact the owner.

When much loved pets arrive at Animal Aid, we can tell they have been well cared for and know their family will be desperate to have them home – yet they aren’t microchipped and

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aid Mark Menze Animal Aid CEO the shelter team has no way to contact their family. With one simple procedure pet owners can ensure that if their pet is lost, they will be notified quickly and their furry friend will be

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Wellspring Wellspring Warburton are hosting an open day on 17 July 10am-3pm for taster classes of yoga qi gong, dance, massage, counselling, numerology and more. Event will feature giveaways from an online raffle. Located at 3424 Warburton Highway, Warburton. Enquiries: wellspringwarburton@gmail.com

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 and provides support for those struggling to cope with the isolation and lockdowns.

View 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

Notes on Sunday 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 12 MAIL

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Animal Aid is actively addressing the number of unidentified cats in our community by offering free microchipping for up to two cats/kittens to residents of Yarra Ranges, Maroondah, Knox, Whitehorse, Murrindindi councils.

Our experienced veterinary team will deliver this quick and painless microchipping process within minutes, and you will have comfort knowing if the worst were to happen your cat would soon be back at home.

If your cat is not yet microchipped, please take up this free offer. Bookings are essential – please contact our clinic on (03) 9739 0500 to book or to enquire further.

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back in their arms in no time.

Last year Animal Aid received 2320 dogs and 2783 cats into our care. Of those, 75 per cent of dogs were reclaimed by owners, most within 48 hours. Sadly only 16 per cent of cats found their way home. This is largely due to the number of cats in our community lacking microchips.

When your cat is microchipped and your details are up to date, you can be sure if they go missing you will be in the best position to have them home safely. Having your cat microchipped is a legal requirement, moreover, it truly is the best thing to do for your peace of mind and your cat’s safety.

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Community Bank grants 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

Common Weeds of the Yarra Ranges Environmental weeds pose a serious threat to the native biodiversity of our region. 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.

This webinar will talk you through the most common weeds found in the Yarra Ranges, how to prioritise which ones to target and the best techniques for removing them. 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.

Reach out Is there a free or low-cost community event you’d like to share with our readers? Send an email to editor@mailcommunity.com.au by 5pm on Wednesdays for inclusion in the following week’s edition.

During the night of Wednesday the 9th of June, many of us lay awake wondering and thinking as the winds raged. Wondering if the new pergola roof would lift, or in my case, wondering if the temporary carport over my caravan would hold or rip.

Then for some of us, there were horrendous crashing noises, followed by massive holes appearing in our rooves and rain soaking all our precious interiors.

Then the lights went out and we were stumbling around in the dark trying to find candles.

If we had elderly parents or children living with us, there was an urgent rush to see them safe – but where was safe?

We rushed to the car only to find it flattened by a huge tree and we can already see, even by torch light that the road was blocked anyway.

YES – A NIGHTMARE. To make things worse, it had been raining solidly all that day and night, and in the morning, I gasped to find 120 Mil. in my gauge, the highest I had seen in Victoria since ’97 When daylight came, the enormity of the disaster struck. We could hear, but not see emergency teams with chainsaws trying to get through to us. At this point, early as it was, with us trying to get our heads around the real loss, or losses, we didn’t know where to turn or what to do.

As a former grief counsellor, I would like to help you comprehend the validity of your responses.

Our first response was fright and flight, gathering our flock for safety and the second was disbelief, which turned into denial - then a type of bargaining. As if we could change what happened. “Why me?”– “Why us, we have only just moved in?” – “But the kids have suffered so much with the lockdowns”. Then despair sets in. “It’s too big for us to handle”.

Then a familiar neighbor arrives, and we

Graeme Dawson sob. Not long after, the SES arrive with a community help van, and takes us to a hub where we get a change of clothes and a hot meal.

We are then likely to move to anger, which is a preservative driven by fear, and without wanting to cause more pain, snap at someone for whom it is too much.

“Damn wind and rain’, we yell – as if they have ears – VUTILE. Then as days go by in temporary accommodation we wonder if this nightmare will ever end.

In grieving terms, some losses have ongoing, never ending effects, e.g., a child born with a disability, or a partner who has died and will never be coming back.

Yes for many, things will never be the same, while for others, they have the capacity to build new lives, but even those lives will have emotional scars in the heart and mind which can never be erased.

Even though the homes of the elderly who live alone are rebuilt, there will still be a fear, and a loneliness, that will be hard to assuage.

SUPPORT THEM. Some words to encourage from the maker’s Manual -‘When we don’t know how and what we ought to pray for, His Spirit helps us in our weakness and He intercedes for us with words we cannot express’. I hope you can find some comfort in these words.

-Graeme Dawson, Chaplain to Community

Black Widow the prequel Black Widow Starring Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh and David Harbour Rated M A Marvel prequel set before Avengers: Infinity War, Black Widow is a poignant character piece that flops on the action and finer plotting.

Former Russian super-spy Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), aka Black Widow, teams up with her estranged sister Yelena (Florence Pugh) to battle the Red Room, the cruel institution that created them.

Johansson remains bold and elegant as Natasha, and Pugh is both compelling and endearing as Yelena, who has a steely persona offset by a bratty sense of humour.

The film’s core is a moving dynamic between Natasha, Yelena and their secret agent “parents”, as they reforge old bonds and realise the truth of their connection while living as a fake family undercover in America. The plot has some well-planted details which return in satisfying ways (something I always appreciate in film narratives), including a beautiful moment with Don McLean’s classic folk song American Pie.

However, the mind-control-reversing gas driving the plot feels redundant when Natasha broke free from the Red Room without it long before, and the climax has an irritating tendency to explain every twist with a brief flashback, diluting the impact.

The action is a let-down, often shot too close and shakily to follow, which is a common problem in modern Hollywood action, and the final explosive set-piece is bombastic but lacks tension because we already know Natasha survives to Infinity War. Black Widow is carried by its engaging performances and character writing, but the title heroine still deserved a better movie.

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PUZZLES No. 037

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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CALLING ALL ASTUTE BUYERS IDEALLY located with an easy walk to Healesville’s vibrant eateries, Four Pillars Gin Distillery, and tourist rail train station, you will discover this fantastic opportunity to purchase this property.

Walking into the home, you are greeted to a bright and spacious open plan living area, large functional kitchen with plenty of bench and cupboard space for the budding chef.

The generous master features a walkin robe, stylish ensuite and access to the undercover entertaining area, while 2 additional bedrooms have built-in robes and are serviced by the family bathroom with bathtub.

The features keep coming with polished timber floors, gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ensuring you are comfortable all year round and a double garage with internal access completing this home. The home is currently tenanted returning $1716.00 pcm.

This home is for sale by Open Negotiation, an online flexible terms Auction system and is open to all qualified buyers allowing for flexible terms (pending Vendor approval). The property can sell at anytime.

For information regarding the price guide, please refer to the Statement of Information. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 3 Pemberley Close, HEALESVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Online Auction - Open Negotiaion Auction: Online Auction Contact: Gary Lucas, 0407 595 113, MARK GUNTHER FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE

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FAMILY HOME PLUS ENORMOUS SHED OFFERED for sale, is this fantastic home set on the high side of the road on approximately 800m2, which features views to the nearby mountains.

Ideally positioned at the back of the property, you will discover an awesome double roller door shed of approximately 6M X 9M X 5.5M high. It has been designed to accommodate a hoist and mezzanine floor ideal for car a enthusiast or for a tradie.

Next to the shed there is extra parking for your caravan, camper, or a boat.

Walking into the home, you will immediately notice the new flooring, carpets in the bedrooms and a fresh coat of paint

throughout. Featuring a generous master with BIR’s, plus 2 additional bedrooms and a central family bathroom.

Boasting ample under house storage, plus a double garage and workshop. This great home is located close to school, transport and the famous Healesville Sanctuary making this an ideal family home.

This home is for sale by Open Negotiation, an online flexible terms Auction system and is open to all qualified buyers allowing for flexible terms (pending Vendor approval). The property can sell at anytime.

Contact agent for price guide and to arrange your inspection. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 20 Fauna Avenue, HEALESVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 7 garage Price: For Sale via Online Auction | Open Negotiation Inspect: By appointment Contact: MARK GUNTHER FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE, 5962 3030

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Currently tenanted until mid July at $1716.00pcm.

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SOLD! This low maintenance, brick veneer home set in a small group of only 4 units. The home features a light filled kitchen/meals area, good-sized lounge plus courtyard garden at the rear which offers access to the single garage. Ideally located close to town.

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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.

FOR SALE

This property features large living areas, 5 bedrooms, including a large master bedroom with ensuite, functional kitchen, fully fenced backyard, outdoor entertaining area & a large double garage. There is potential to build another dwelling (STCA) at the rear of the property. The home is tenanted until early June 2022 at $2,173.00 pcm.

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How to play ‘The Junction’ From Ryan’s Road the 6th fairway invites you to hit southwards between the tree lines to the left and right, over a bunker to an area before the second trap some 40 metres from the green. The difficulty for golfers on approach, is to leave direct access to the front of the Junction green.

Too far to the left means a well judged pitching wedge to land from height so the ball sits and stays like a well trained pooch; or a perfectly weighted shot to hit the mound beside the green side bunker to enable the ball to kick slightly to roll the slope and stay on the green.

This is part of the course where golfers arrive and depart in all directions. It’s a hive of activity, a meeting place and it’s the reason it’s called the junction.

Our Professional Ben Eaton-Jones likens the design of the green to that of the St. Andrews Road Hole; rather narrow but longish, made difficult because of that third trap inserted into the front left side of the green to create the mound. Hitting out of sand to try and prevent the ball from disappearing into the abyss behind the green is difficult as the writer has found.

Making my way to the junction green last Wednesday evening, I noticed a ball lying well past the plateau area of the 5th fairway.

A mammoth hit by any accounts, so I looked to the 5th tee block in the distance and wasn’t surprised to find Ryan Akkers boarding his cart.

By the time I had picked my ball from the cup at the sixth, Ryan was addressing his ball in order to make his way up the same fairway, so with no one else around, I took the opportunity to spectate.

Ryan was introduced to the game as a teenager at the Dorset Golf Course and he’s been developing his game with passion for 16 years.

He now plays off scratch and I have been fortunate to accompany him on the course many

Callen’s column Ian Callen times over the past months. I find Ryan to be a very impressive young man and one of the best strikers of the ball I’ve seen in any sport.

From a distance I see him unleash his recognisable and well balanced power swing. The ball was well on its way, flying high… before the sound of the strike reached me. Isn’t it a magical sight to watch the ball reach its zenith as it comes towards you to land and come to rest.

Ryan put his ball down just beyond the line of the second bunker. It was a perfectly placed drive, creating open access to the pin. It only needed his soft hands to place it by the cup and this is what he did. I waited for him to drop the birdie putt and then asked, “Did you have the same result on the 5th”?

“Yes, I’m 4 under, not bad eh! Let’s play the next,” he said with a smile.

I have to finish here by writing that by the time we’d finished the ninth, Ryan was 7 under. It could have been better but he missed an eagle putt on the 8th. For me I had just seen an exceptional golfer displaying his talent. It was like a private viewing of a golfer who owes it to himself, to take the next step to start playing qualifying events.

Next week we play the 7th, ranked the hardest ranked hole on the course.

In the latest news at the club, it has been confirmed that RACV Season Pass Holders will be participating in an Inter Associate home and away tournament to decide the “RACV

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By Nick Creely Woori Yallock continues to build into some ominous form in the AFL Outer East’s Premier Division, knocking off Wandin by a whopping 113 points on Saturday at home, 21.15 (141) to 3.10 (28).

The great rivals did battle, but it was oneway traffic from the outset as Jack Cole’s group strolled to their second win in three matches in the process moving two games clear inside the top six as finals beckon for the Tigers.

While the Tigers were perhaps a touch wasteful in the opening stanza, the home side opened up a 30-point quarter time advantage to set the game up, with 17 goals to three kicked in the remaining three quarters in what was a flattening performance.

Impressively, the Tigers didn’t rely on just a few to kick a winning score, with 12 individual goal kickers, including six multiple goal scorers in a well-rounded performance that would have made for a happy coach.

There was plenty to like around the ground for the Tigers - Liam O’Dea turned in yet another class performance, big man Ryley Monkhorst was once again a force to be reckoned with, while the likes of Zach Monkhorst, Bailey Syswerda and Luke Boontjes were all in the best.

The Tigers host Olinda Ferny Creek - coming off a bye - in what looms as a blockbuster clash this Saturday.

Down at The Superdome, Upwey Tecoma was outclassed by Pakenham, 20.17 (137) to 10.9 (69).

The Lions were smarting after a loss to Woori just prior to their bye, and played like a side on a mission.

While the Tigers desperately tried to keep pace in the opening quarter, Ash Green’s side broke the game apart with a dominant six goal second term to open up a 48 point lead.

With the likes of Josh Tynan (four goals), Liam Tyrrell, the returning Darcy Hope (three goals) and Zac Stewart all turning in eyecatching displays, the Lions played some of their best footy of the season.

In the remaining matches, Beaconsfield ex-

Mt Evelyn secured a huge win on the road on Saturday against Officer in the AFL Outer East.

243410 Pictures: ROB CAREW tended its unbeaten season another week with a class 33-point win against Cranbourne, 11.14 (80) to 7.5 (47), while Narre Warren was too good for Doveton, 17.22 (124) to 7.6 (48).

In Division 1, Mt Evelyn banked a massive win on the road against Officer, in another sign of the Rovers’ premiership credentials, 9.8 (62) to 6.16 (52).

Like good sides do, the Rovers made the Kangaroos pay for their wastefulness in front of goal, leading at every change and showcasing some tough footy with flashes of brilliance.

In the second quarter alone, the Kangaroos booted a woeful 1.10 to 2.1, and didn’t allow the home side’s attacking threats overwhelm them in an impressive display.

The second-placed Rovers will take plenty out of the win on the wide expanses of Starling Road, with the likes of Rob Hartfield, Kaleb Van Beek (three goals) and Bayley Forbes all putting together excellent individual displays.

Mark Fisher’s group has been a remarkably

Muddy challenge for aths

By Jamie Strudley A foggy start to the latest round of cross country for Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes as they took on the challenges presented at Margaret Lewis Reserve in Coldstream. Some mud, a couple of hills and eventually some sunshine made for a fantastic morning of cross country.

Our senior team travelled to Cruden Farm, Langwarrin for round 4 of the XCR season. Always a fun but testing course, made even more so by the recent rains making for very soft underfoot conditions. The course was a little different to previous years meaning not as many shoes lost in mud pits and much faster times.

The club had 18 members competing including debut cross country participation from Jared Byrne, Chris Grundy and Abi Hyndman.

Results are: M20 6km: Camden Hewitson 19th 28:35; M18 8km: Angus Norman 14th 29:31; M14 4km: Mitchell Pointon 9th 15:12; MOpen 12km: James Laven 44th 41:25; Seamus Dwyer 47th 41:51; Caleb McInnes 104th 45:49; Jared Byrne 129th 46:55; Chris Grundy 135th 47:39; Michael Clarke 166th 50:30; Michael Willey 229th 56:42; Jamie Strudley 231st 56:47; Bryan Ackerly 233rd 56:59; Craig Hewitson 272nd 1:05:32; W14 4km: Zoe Clarke 4th 15:25; W16 6km: Ciara Willey 15th 30:27; W18 6km: Madeline Laven 3rd 23:39; W20 8km: Georgia Laven 2nd 32:16; WOpen 12km: Abi Hyndman 24th 50:15; Congratulations to medallists Georgia Laven, Maddie Laven and Zoe Clarke. It also looks like our open men have won both divisions (3 and 6) to retain their respective positions at the top of the ladder.

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Chris Grundy debuting in the cross country. torian All Schools Cross Country Championships at Bundoora. They will be joined by our open athletes as they compete for the club at the Victorian Cross Country champs. Our Saturday morning XC will be at Lillydale Lake.

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 all ages on Thursdays from 5.30 at Victoria Road Primary School gym.

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

consistent, well-drilled machine in 2021, but this win - with the visitors’ crowd watching on - is their most impressive and eye-catching to date.

Gembrook Cockatoo held off a plucky Berwick Springs at Mick Morland Reserve, 15.16 (106) to 10.10 (70).

The Titans held a quarter time lead after an eye-catching opening term that saw nine goals scored between the two clubs, but the bigger bodies, and experience of the Brookers started to gain control thereafter.

The Brookers were wasteful in front of goal in the second and third quarters, but set the game up nicely as the home side battled valiantly to stay in the contest.

Craig Clarke was outstanding for the Brookers, while the likes of Aaron Firrito, Josh Tilly and Lochlan Taylor were all in the best.

There was some big margins in the other games - top-of-the-table Monbulk bounced back with a 111-point drubbing of Healesville,

Kaleb Van Beek celebrates a goal for Mt Evelyn. 243410 21.16 (142) to 4.7 (31), while Seville enjoyed a whopping 53 scoring shots on the way to a 160-point win against Belgrave, 24.29 (173) to 2.1 (13).

Dom Aloi slotted eight for the visitors, while Nathan O’Keefe also got in on the act with four.

Division 2 saw some drubbings, plus a draw in a fascinating round of footy.

Down at Alexandra, the Saints drew with Yea, 8.11 (59) to 8.11 (59). There was almost nothing in the contest all day in an absorbing contest between the two clubs.

Yarra Glen found its kicking boots with a 205-point win against Broadford, 32.22 (214) to 1.3 (9), with Callum Morison slotting 10 and Adam Moate eight, Powelltown banked a strong win at home against Yarra Junction, 17.22 (124) to 8.13 (61), while Kinglake were also on song in a commanding performance against Warburton Millgrove, 21.19 (145) to 4.3 (27), with Will Graf absolutely dominant with six majors.

Young gun continues to impress at Warburton Warburton Golf Club Bag-day was our qualifier this month on Wednesday 7 July. For this popular event, the winner was none other than our resident young gun, Flynn Cousens. Flynn amassed 40 points, which means, playing off 1, this future star shot a remarkable 65 off-the-stick, perhaps his best raw score ever.

We members who play with him are very proud of what he has been able to achieve in the last 18 months, progressing from keen newcomer to the in-form A-Grader in the whole club. Great effort, Flynn.

The runner-up to this mighty effort is Aaron Henderson, who snared that voucher with 38 solid points. Balls progressed to 34 points. NTP winners were Junior Garside (3rd), President Hatt (9th), Warren-Sheargold (12th), Flynn grabbed one on the 15th, on the way to his 65. Finally, Andrew ‘Mr Professional’ McMath hit two great shots in a row, to grab one on the 17th.

Andy Lockey is a hard-working member at our club, having been the vice captain in recent times among other duties. But Andy worked very hard on-course on Saturday to win the top voucher with 42 most impressive points. He even impressed ex-captain Noe. Well deserved, Andy.

Craig Staggard should also be highlighted, not just for being the runner-up, but for being only just behind Andy, with 41 points.

The balls extended to 35 only. NTP’s went to president Hatt (3rd), the very talented Ryan

Smith (5th), Snorks (9th), Bruno Kennedy (12th, to show that P.K. is not the only talented one in the Kennedy clan) and to Troy Murphy (15th).

- Ron Hottes Healesville Social Golf Club Sunday was a very busy day with some good scores even though we started out in thick fog.

Karl Hradsky (11) won the day with a score of 38 Stableford. Second was Laurie Tormey (14) scoring 35 and it was a three way battle (or countback) for third place which was taken by Tony Druitt (11).

Tony also managed to get two of the Nearest to Pins while the other ones were hit by Travis Carroll and Karl Hradsky. Karl Hradsky also won the Secret Holes and scored an Eagle on the Par 5 8th hole.

There were a number of Club Singles Championship matches played. Most of them finished on the 18th hole with one match going to a Putt Off to decide the winner.

Shane O’Brien def Greg Urquhart, Laurie Tormey def Tony Druit, Wayne Fenner defeated Greg Hay, Howard Vaughan def Jan O’Brien, Travis Carroll def Vince Gillett (WO), Tom Handasyde def Travis Ferris (WO), Karl Hradsky def Stephen Oates (WO) and Peter Mathieson def Craig Stewart (WO). Good Luck and Ball Skills in the next round to the winners.

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