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Lilydale residents clean up the trail

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Golf returns

Tyson and Paul practice their putting at Eastwood Golf Course in Kilsyth before taking to the course for 18 holes.

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Golf has returned much to the joy of many Yarra Ranges residents who fought rain and hail to play as many games as they could.

Some had been members of clubs for 30 years, others used it as a social catch up with a friend.

For teachers on school holidays, the return of golf couldn’t have come at a better time and for a father and daughter duo, it was great to finally see each other.

Star Mail went along to some golf courses to see people in action.

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Crime rates drop Crime across the state and in the Yarra Ranges has seen a reduction over the last 12 months, much of which can be attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Data released by the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) on Thursday 30 September showed a 3.8 per cent decline in the total number of criminal incidents committed in the Yarra Ranges.

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Yarra Ranges detective sergeant Ross McDonald said it was quite apparent that crime had reduced in the last year. He said this was generally because of the pandemic and the restrictions placed on people.

“We know Covid-19 restrictions have reduced opportunities for would-be criminals but this has certainly not been a time for complacency,” Superintendent Cooke said.

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Worryingly though breaches of family violence orders did increase from 875 to 1101 for the year ending June 2021.

This was a trend that was seen across the state, with Deputy Commissioner Regional Operations Rick Nugent saying breaches of this kind reached 55,252.

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Cooke said despite the rise in enforcement needed around Chief Health Officer directions, it was pleasing to see a small decline in criminal activity.

In particular he said it was good to see declines in offences such as theft, which fell 19.3 per cent and drug dealing and trafficking decreasing by 45.5 per cent.

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Pavilion impact ignored

By Mikayla van Loon The Mount Evelyn Environment Protection and Progress Association (MEEPPA) were disappointed to hear about Yarra Ranges Council’s failure to consult a major stakeholder in the Mount Evelyn pavilion build.

MEEPPA president Clare Worsnop said she could never understand how the council were expecting to remove 20 metres of crown land vegetation without approval from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP).

A new law brought in by the planning minister Richard Wynne in March, stated that objectors could not take a council’s decision to VCAT nor did the council have to share any details of a project if its total cost was under $10 million.

“We were concerned about that because the council had indicated to us that we couldn’t do anything, that they could remove the vegetation to their liking,” Ms Worsnop said.

“We were concerned about that because of the endangered species that we have discovered there, especially since we’ve done all the work, we have 15 years of revegetation work with grants from Melbourne Water, which is a lot of commitment from any community.”

Yarra Ranges Council had told MEEPPA it had an exemption for removing vegetation on crown land.

“There is a spot where [the law] says a council can remove native vegetation from areas whether it’s planted or not but not if it’s on public land, not if it’s been done by community with community funds, which Melbourne Water grants are and if it was planted to improve the biodiversity of the site,” Ms Worsnop said.

“Which is absolutely what we’ve done and that’s why we’ve got the endangered species, the yellow bellied gliders, the owls and the bandicoots that have returned after 50 and 60 years.”

Ms Worsnop said she wanted to make it clear MEEPPA never opposed the upgrade of the Mount Evelyn pavilion but was rather op-

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“We never objected to the upgrade because the clubrooms were built in the 1970s and they’re not fit for purpose with females and anyone can work out that after that many years, it probably needs an upgrade.

“The only time we started to ask questions was when they came and told us that they were going to remove vegetation, important vegetation on top of the fact that we’ve had these massive storms that have taken down so much vegetation and so many hollows and so much of the homes for all the critters that are dependent on it, you’d think they’d be thinking about adding, not taking away.”

Billanook ward councillor Tim Heenan said he was “bitterly disappointed” in the council’s oversight and the delay it has now caused.

He wanted to reassure people that MEEPPA had no part in the delays but rather it was the wrong doing of the council.

As part of the planning permit, the CFA requires 50 metres of defensible space, meaning 20 metres of vegetation surrounding the building would need to be removed.

Doing so only leaves 10 metres of vegetation between Olinda Creek and the car park, potentially changing the creek’s temperature, making it difficult for some creatures to survive.

MEEPPA has been protecting the reserve’s environment since 1927 and Ms Worsnop said she would like the council to consider that as it deliberates the new conditions around the pavilion build.

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“That’s a long history of caring for and providing recreational space of all kinds, not just for sport but for everybody,” she said.

To date, MEEPPA hasn’t had any form of official communication from Yarra Ranges Council to notify them of the changes.

“We [need] a clearer picture of what the new restrictions and conditions that DELWP has imposed on the council and that means there is not really a great deal we can do until then but we will keep an eye on it.

“We’ll keep asking for updates until we find out what’s happening and we’ll make presentations as we feel appropriate.

“We’ll do what it takes to make sure we get the best outcomes for the whole community, not just a few.”

Covid cases rise in the region prompting vaccine calls Health officials are urging residents in the eastern suburbs to be vigilant of Covid-19 as cases rise in the region.

Daily case numbers over the past week have highlighted a spike in local cases in the east in the Yarra Ranges, Knox, Maroondah and Cardinia.

At the time of publishing, Yarra Ranges had 58 active cases, Knox had 127, Maroondah 98 and Cardinia 169, as the state’s Covid-19 numbers rise to 12,711 The data can be found on https://www. coronavirus.vic.gov.au/victorian-coronavirus-covid-19-data

Residents in these areas are urged to check the exposure site list daily on https:// www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/case-alertspublic-exposure-sites Vaccination numbers have also risen, allowing Greater Melbourne to see restrictions ease on community sport like golf and tennis from midnight Tuesday 28 September.

This is part of the State Government’s road map out of lockdown, as we hit the milestone for 80 per cent single dose.

Health officials are maintaining the message for Victorians to get vaccinated to slow the spread.

Areas that have seen a spike in case num-

bers have been praised for their swift vaccination take up.

“Other outbreak areas that have exceeded the state average growth in the past week include Wyndham, Milton, Dandenong, Mitchell, Cardinia, and Casey,” Health Department Deputy Secretary Kate Matson said.

“So again, I thank all of those residents for coming forward for vaccination as we all know that is the best way through the other side of this outbreak.”

Vaccination rates for Victorians over the age of 16 are sitting at almost 82% single dose and 52 per cent double dose.

Covid cases have risen in Yarra Ranges by 10 in the last 24 hours.

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Serving up staff An innovative and hands-on job skills program has ignited a passion in Yarra Ranges hospitality and tourism for Damien Bongouvert and provided him with much to hone and look forward to when the region re-opens to the hundreds of thousands of visitors it normally welcomes each year.

The 23-year-old has already applied some of his new expertise at his uncle’s vineyard and restaurant at Seville and equally importantly the opportunity has provided him with the confidence and pathway to secure an on-site traineeship in hospitality.

“I never imagined I would have had these kinds of opportunities when I moved to Australia,” he said.

Damien has been working at Killara Estate since arriving from France at the start of the year but only after his mandatory two week’s hotel quarantine.

During a timely out-of-lockdown period, the 23-year-old enthusiastically participated in the Hospitality Jump Start for Jobs program, a joint initiative between Yarra Ranges Council, Cire Services and Box Hill Institute Lilydale.

He then had a window just before the current lockdown to apply his new front-of-house skills at Killara’s restaurant and was delighted by just how much he had learned.

“The course was totally hands-on, covering barista training, food and beverage skills and customer service and responsible serving of alcohol (RSA). The skills are so important to have in any restaurant setting and I was really proud to use them confidently at Killara,” Damien said.

“As part of the front-of-house course Cire had a pop-up cafe day where we served lunch prepared by Kitchen Skills students. It was a great experience and also a fun way to apply our learning.”

Manager of the Killara Estate restaurant Kevin Sheehan said Damien had really benefited from the Jump Start for Jobs program with a new level of competence and knowledge of the sector, and confidence.

Kevin described the Jump Start for Jobs program as a great initiative to help the region’s hospitality and tourism sector rebound from Covid.

“The impact of Covid has been devastating and it is vital that we draw on everything we can to work towards a great future,” Kevin said.

The Hospitality Jump Start for Jobs program comprises two face-to-face training courses focusing on Front of House and Kitchen Skills to help local people learn the essential skills most needed by the region’s hospitality and tourism sector.

Each of the week-long courses is free to those who are unemployed or underemployed and include certificate level components such as RSA. Front of House is conveniently delivered

by Cire Training at Cire’s Chirnside Park Community Hub and Kitchen Skills at Box Hill Lilydale’s lakeside campus.

Keen to build a life for himself in Australia, Damien initially consulted a careers advisor at Box Hill Institute Lilydale who recommended Jump Start for Jobs and then the traineeship.

“It was a perfect fit because I was already working for my uncle and wanted to improve my skills and what I could contribute to the business,” Damien said.

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Damien Bongouvert has learnt a number of new skills through the Job Start for Jobs program, including how to make an excellent coffee.

Picture: SUPPLIED “Everyone in the program has been so helpful and encouraging.”

With an Aussie mum and French father, Damien is from Perpignan at the foot of the Pyrenees and the last major French city before the Spanish border.

Damien has often visited Australia to catch up with relatives and particularly loves the Yarra Valley and “the stunning views from Killara Estate”.

He is excited to be upskilling to help the region’s hospitality and tourism sector rebound from Covid.

“Hospitality and tourism businesses are at the heart of our Yarra Ranges lifestyle and economy. Our cafes, restaurants, vineyards, gardens and other attractions draw thousands of visitors to the hills and valleys, and makes our region such a vibrant place to live,” Yarra Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister said.

“Having local training providers like Cire and Box Hill Institute means that community members can learn skills locally, then put their

hands up for jobs locally and put those skills to the test.”

Due to on-going lockdowns, local businesses, particularly in the hospitality industry, have had to stand down employees, many of whom have sought alternative jobs where possible.

The Hospitality Jump Start for Jobs program helps boost confidence in the sector that they will have access to local staff with appropriate skills when the sector re-opens.

According to Victorian Government preCovid statistics, tourism in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges was estimated to be worth $778 million in 2018/19, representing 7.8 per cent of the region’s economy.

It generated employment of approximately 9,300 people, 9.1 per cent of the region’s employment, directly and indirectly.

The Yarra Valley and Dandenong ranges is the second largest tourist destination in Victoria outside of Melbourne with approximately 6.6 million international and domestic visitors in a normal year.

Crime rates drop in Yarra Ranges From page 1 “Challenging as it always is, family violence incidents have increased over the last 12 months, increasing to 93,440 which is a 5.9 per cent increase,” he said.

“Some of the biggest increases of family violence were in October to December coinciding with easing of restrictions last year where people were able to travel further and leave home for more reasons.

“Many of the increases have been driven by adolescent offending and also elder abuse.”

DC Nugent said offenders have also been moving to online platforms to harass their partners or former partners.

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original communities, LGBTQI communities it’s under reported as it is with the elderly and those with disability.”

Superintendent Cooke said family violence remains a priority for Victoria Police, even though the Yarra Ranges did see a small drop of 3.6 per cent in the total number of incidents.

At the beginning of the pandemic, DC Nugent said Victoria Police had a strong focus on protecting victims of family violence by ensuring those with bail conditions or intervention orders were checked on regularly.

Right across the board and particularly in the Yarra Ranges, theft, robbery and burglary each saw a decrease.

Items stolen from a motor vehicle decreased from 754 to 520, while other thefts de-

creased from 529 to 376.

Sergeant McDonald said this was most likely because restrictions meant more people were at home with cars in garages and offenders were unable to access properties or vehicles as easily.

Lilydale recorded the most offences in the shire with 1799. The urban areas of Chirnside Park, Mooroolbark and Kilsyth, as well as Belgrave, rounding out the top five.

“With Covid-19 restrictions expected to ease in coming weeks, more people will be on the move - giving would-be criminals the chance to do the wrong thing,” Superintendent Cooke said.

“The community can be assured police will be eagle-eyed as always to stop these people in their tracks.”

Box Hill Institute is excited to welcome more students next year after the State Government expanded its Free TAFE Initiative adding 60 new courses to the list.

Some of these courses include, Cert IV Vet Nursing, Cert III in Tourism, Cert IV Training and Assessment, Cert IV Outdoor Leadership and Cert III in Information Technology.

CEO Vivienne King said the tourism and outdoor leadership studies will be great for the Yarra Ranges and expects 60 per cent of enrolments in 2022 will be for Free TAFE courses.

“It’s been really great to see some of the courses that were under Job Trainer move across to Free TAFE for 2022, expanding the Free TAFE offering for Box Hills students.” Vivenne King said.

The Free TAFE program first began in 2019 and has helped many people study in fields they’ve always been interested in.

Ms King said Box Hill Insitute has see bigger enrollment numbers, especially in the second year when more people knew how the program worked.

“Today, Free-TAFE is approximately 30 per cent of our domestic governmentsubsidised course commencements, with 1857 students undertaking a Free TAFE course in 2021.

“An example of a very successful Free TAFE course is the Certificate IV Cyber Security, which was introduced as part of the Free TAFE funding in 2019.”

Ms King believes the demand for courses is due to the connection with sectors that need workers and it’s helping many pursue new careers without the financial burden.

“I think a large reason for the increase in continued growth in enrolments is the strong alignment to government priority areas, with people needing to get back to work after losing their job during the pandemic or needing to re-skill for an in-demand job for the future.”

Cert IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping student Tina Aslanidis is grateful her course is part of the Free Tafe initiative.

“I’m absolutely loving it, I never thought I would be in this situation going back to school given the age that I am and I have just found it so valuable and it has given me confidence,” Tina Aslanidis said.

Ms Aslanidis started looking into studying during lockdown last year and said being free helped her make the decision as a parent to pursue it.

“I think lockdown really gave a lot of people the opportunity to sit back and really re evaluate their lives.

“I’ve always wanted to do something and I never went to uni as a youngster, as a parent you always put yourself last you, you never want to spend any money on yourself in case it didn’t work out.

During the pandemic much of her studies have been online but Ms Aslanidis said that it’s been a positive experience all round.

“It’s great to have a teacher there and it’s great to have other students of all different backgrounds and ages - it made me feel a little bit more confident in myself that I made the right decisions during the course.”

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Rubbish rescuers

By Mikayla van Loon Changing people’s littering habits is not an easy task but that hasn’t stopped Lilydale’s Emma Featherstone from giving it a go.

Noticing more and more rubbish ending up in the car park on Creek Road near the Warburton Rail Trail and in sections of Olinda Creek, Ms Featherstone and her family have taken it upon themselves to pick up rubbish regularly.

Ms Featherstone said rubbish has always been an issue along this part of the trail but since construction started on the Level Crossing Removal Project, she has definitely seen an increase in the amount of rubbish being left around.

“There’s often a lot of rubbish anyway with people dropping their masks and coffee cups and stuff,” she said.

“So one day my husband and I set up and went out there with gloves on and with some garbage bags and started picking up all the rubbish from around there and it ended up being like two bags of rubbish.

“We’ve just made it part of our weekly thing.

My husband and I and our six year old son, we go out there and just spend a couple of hours on a nice day picking up the rubbish along the Olinda Creek.”

While construction has been halted at the level crossing, less rubbish seems to be floating from the site onto the rail trail and into the car park.

“There definitely hasn’t been as much around the car park so things haven’t been blowing from their site over into the car park.

There is still a little bit and there’s still a lot along the creek from people just throwing things or just leaving them if they’ve drinking by the creek or whatever,” Ms Featherstone said.

“It’s horrible because at the moment there are families of ducks with their ducklings down there and there’s so much bird life down there and obviously it’s a massive threat to it.”

But even without the construction workers, Ms Featherstone said herself, her husband and her son picked up a full bag of rubbish on the grand final public holiday.

“It was good though because it was a nice day and so many people were riding past and they’re like, ‘you guys are doing a great job, thank you’.

Patrick, Alex and Emma hope they can start to set an example for picking up rubbish along the Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS Warburton Rail Trail. 252325 “I feel like that’s obviously rewarding in a way but it’s also kind of showing people that you can get out there and do it and also it’s encouraging people not to litter.

“I feel like if they see us picking it up they’re like, ‘oh it’s actually not council staff or garbos picking it up, it’s just these folks who live in the area’. So maybe it’ll discourage people from just leaving their litter everywhere.”

Ms Featherstone understands the rail trail is used frequently for exercise by people not from the immediate area who may not have the same attachment to keeping it clean but she said that’s no excuse for leaving rubbish behind.

“People that might not actually live in this area don’t take that ownership of like ‘I’ve got to look after this area’,” she said.

“So maybe the more people that actually get out and help or that see us going out and helping, it will bring more awareness around just keeping the area and all the flora and fauna free of litter.

“It’s such a beautiful area and it does be-

Alex, Patrick and Emma have made it part of their weekly routine to pick up rubbish. 252325 come a massive threat to the local environment.”

Having left a note for construction staff and after emailing the Level Crossing Removal Authority, as well as Yarra Ranges Council, Ms Featherstone has been reassured steps will be taken to help reduce the amount of waste left lying around when workers are back onsite.

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Police are investigating following a collision in Chirnside Park on 28 September.

It’s believed a red Lexus and a motorcycle collided at the intersection of Yarra View Road and Paynes Road about 4.15pm.

Paramedics were called to the scene and the air ambulance departed shortly after.

The driver of the Lexus, a 68-year-old Chirnside Park woman, was transported to hospital with minor injuries. The passenger of the vehicle, an 11-year-old boy, was uninjured.

The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old Wonga Park man, was was treated for lower body injuries and airlifted to Royal Melbourne hospital with serious injuries.

The pillion passenger, a 10-year-old boy, was was also treated for lower body injuries and taken by a road crew to the Royal Children’s hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Both patients were in a serious but stable condition.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or anyone with dashcam is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com

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Grants awarded to sports clubs Sports clubs across the Yarra Ranges will benefit from improvement to buildings, facilities and land after the council voted to approve a number of capital works grants.

Successful clubs include Yarra Glen Bowls Club, Lilydale Croquet Club, Olinda Ferny Creek Junior Football Club, Seville Pony Club, Woori Yallock Community & Sports Club, Upwey South Tennis Club and Mount Evelyn Netball Club.

The capital development grants program allows clubs to partially fund improvements to facilities with a contribution of up to $30,000 from the council.

This year’s grants will fund 13 clubs from all over the shire with a total of $160,304 awarded.

Councillor David Eastham said for many of the clubs listed in the grant program this year, it has taken quite a few years for them to fundraise at least 50 per cent of the funds needed for these upgrades.

“I think this is a great example of where the council partners up with the community to deliver great outcomes. These are not ideas the council has put on the table, these are ideas that the community have come to us with, which I think is always great when we can support them,” he said.

Councillor Jim Child agreed and congratulated each successful club for the effort they went to to raise funds to apply for the program.

“The contributions from those clubs that have been successful, that is just amazing for us to look at the outcome there of a spend of 160 odd thousand dollars, the commitment from those clubs to put their

Chirnside crash

Under the TAC funded road safety operation being conducted by the Knox, Yarra Ranges and Maroondah highway patrol units, a number of drivers have been caught while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

On Friday 1 October alone, two drivers were caught in Lilydale.

A 49-year-old male driver returned a positive result for illicit drugs after a road side test on Gardiners Street, Lilydale. He was fined $545 penalty notice, with a six month licence suspension.

Another male driver, aged 46, underwent an Evidentiary Breath test (EBT) on Albert Hill Road and returned a positive recording of 0.108 for alcohol.

He received a $772 penalty notice and a 10 month licence suspension.

Search warrants lead to arrests Yarra Ranges Criminal Investigation Unit detectives conducted a number of search warrants last week, leading to arrests across the shire.

On Tuesday 28 September, two houses, one in Mount Evelyn and one in Woori Yallock, were searched by detectives in relation to stolen property.

The occupants from both those homes were arrested by police. It is believed the arrests were connected.

Detectives also made an arrest in Healesville in relation to an aggravated burglary.

The offender was remanded and attended court on Friday 1 October.

Police returned to the address to conduct a search warrant in relation to stolen property.

School is back Year 12 students across Metropolitan Melbourne returned to onsite learning on Tuesday 5 October to complete the general achievement test (GAT) and will resume face-to-face learning on Wednesday 6 October.

From Monday 18 October, Prep students will be able to return to school from Monday to Wednesday each week, while Years 1 and 2 can attend on Thursdays and Fridays.

All students will be able to return to onsite learning on selected days by Tuesday 26 October, with a full return expected by Friday 5 November.

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Graham Rhodes and other Lilydale Croquet Club members will be excited to get back to Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS playing with new court facilities. 241964 contribution in for their capital works on their particular site is just amazing,” Cr Child said.

Upgrades selected by the applicants range from new court and pitch surfaces to new clubrooms, as well as fencing, lighting and security.

Although some clubs were unsuccessful

in this round of funding from the council, Cr Eastham encouraged them to keep working towards the 2022/23 application intake.

“I know there were a couple that were unsuccessful but if this list is anything to go by, some that were unsuccessful in previous years have come back to be successful this year.”

The State Government announced mandatory vaccinations for authorised workers on Friday 1 October.

The public health team has advised that all workers – in Melbourne and regional Victoria – on the authorised worker list will require their first Covid-19 vaccine dose by Friday 15 October in order to continue working onsite.

They will need to be fully vaccinated by 26 November.

The authorised worker list can be found at https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/authorised-provider-and-authorised-worker-list The 15 October deadline will not apply to workers who already have existing requirements under CHO directions – groups like construction, freight, healthcare, aged care and education will still have to comply with previous advice.

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A growing damage bill

By Mikayla van Loon It’s been four months since those frightfully unprecedented storms occurred in the Yarra Ranges and the recovery efforts have really only just begun.

The council has identified 135 private homes that sustained significant damage due to the storm event and 74 of those have been assessed as being uninhabitable.

The kerbside tree branch collection has been underway in recent weeks, with most of the urban areas now complete but only six per cent of this green waste has been collected in the Valley and none has been collected in the Hills.

Online forums have been held to establish what needs to be improved should another event like the one seen in June should occur.

The telecommunications improvements to ensure reliable connectivity during emergencies, as well as electricity and NBN services was a key feature of these meetings.

While these are positive steps in the right direction, the council, in particular councillors Catherine Burnett-Wake and Johanna Skelton, are concerned about the lack of government funding to ensure recovery efforts are completed.

The current estimate of storm recovery is $65 million, of which Yarra Ranges Council has received $3.5 million.

Having submitted five business cases to apply for funding streams in areas such as branch kerbside collection, recovery structure, road rehabilitation, green waste disposal and bushland recovery works, the council has been unsuccessful in receiving additional funding.

Cr Burnett-Wake said it is not the responsibility of the council to “burden the cost of disaster.”

“While we are grateful for the support received and the commitments made to date,

Uprooted trees are common at places like Silvan Reservoir and other parks across the Yarra Ranges. 252445

Fallen trees still remain piled high in Silvan. 252445 it’s clear that an enormous shortfall remains and we are not receiving any firm answers or advice on what relief we can expect,” she said.

“This is not good enough. In my view, the State government is letting us down. Our communities are still very much impacted by the storm event. What we’re asking for is not unreasonable.”

The items most in need of financial support are telecommunications, assistance for residents so they can clean up their properties

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

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

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Centre in the lead up to Christmas. Many locals far and wide were able to keep up their Christmas tradition in getting a family photo with ‘The Real Santa’ who they had grown to love.

The unlikely tandem tallied upwards of $30,000 from their family Christmas photos and then selected four charities to each receive

$8400 to help make the lives of children better.

The four recipients of the funds included: Backpacks 4 Vic Kids, A Better Life For Foster Kids, HeartKids and Chum Creek’s Good Life Farm. The organisations shared how the funds had already been put to good use.

Backpacks 4 Vic Kids CEO and founder Sally Beard told Star Mail the donation came as a “delightful surprise”.

“We’re very, very grateful on behalf of the children, whose lives that it will impact,” she said. “We have absolutely put that money to good use.”

Ms Beard shared that the $8400 donation from Branded is aiding 112 children in need with care packs filled with toiletries, spare changes of clothes, a toy and more.

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before the fire season, assistance for residents who have to rebuild so they know the planning specifications for their land, mental health support after a major event and business support.

“There’s growing concern at the lack of announcements and this is creating pressure on our financial sustainability to the point now needing to consider slowing or stopping important recovery activities, or even reducing our services for the broader municipality,” Cr Burnett-Wake said.

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“These are scary things to think about, but we’re gonna have to think about them and act if we don’t get funding.”

Cr Skelton echoed her fellow councillors concerns but stated that she wasn’t sure how the council was expected to make any more decisions about other areas of council duties without an informed knowledge of what funding would be provided by State and Federal governments.

“We need that information so that even if the money doesn’t come now, we need to know what will come because without it, I don’t see how we can continue making well informed decisions,” she said.

Cr Burnett-Wake said to even have to consider halting services particularly during Covid-19 is hard to contemplate.

“It’s just unfathomable but the reality is we’re going to have to think about these things and make some really tough decisions.

“It’s just not good enough that it is falling on our shoulders. We need the State government to step up. We need urgent help.”

A resident from Milgate Court in Mooroolbark has urged Yarra Ranges Council to remove a native tree because it has become a danger to local pedestrians.

Csaba Szabo expressed his concerns at the most recent council meeting on 28 September about how dangerous the debris from the tree can be.

The native tree drops what Mr Szabo described as “very hard fruit or nuts” on his nature strip and the footpath outside his house.

“In my opinion it causes a great walking hazard. Somebody could slip on it, it’s very hard, it rolls under your feet and somebody could get hurt,” he said.

At 70 years old Mr Szabo said he is not physically capable of maintaining the nature strip and footpath on a regular basis, nor can he afford to employ someone to do so.

When Mr Szabo does mow the grass, the lawn mower flicks the nuts and he said it did cause him an injury because the nuts “shoot out like bullets.”

Mr Szabo urged the council to replace the tree on his nature strip with something more friendly and ideal for the environment.

According to the council, a survey was conducted by other residents and no one opposed the removal of the tree, as long as it was replaced by something else.

Councillor Richard Higgins moved an alternate motion to remove the tree and replace it with another of a different sort.

The motion to remove the tree was passed with a vote of five to three.

The tree on Milgate Court which has been approved for removal by the council. mailcommunity.com.au

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By Mikayla van Loon Improving mental health support and programs in the outer east has been a priority for some time but after experiencing a global pandemic and witnessing the strain on services, a group of councils is urging the Federal government to act now.

The Eastern Region Group (ERG) of Councils, comprising Knox, Maroondah, Yarra Ranges, Manningham, Whitehorse and Monash, is calling for the expansion of headspace services in the east.

ERG chair and Maroondah councillor Kylie Spears said more so than ever, mental health services are overworked, hard to navigate and difficult to access.

“Access to mental health services in the eastern region continues to be an extremely important issue that desperately needs to be resolved,” she said.

“We are at a critical point in time as we navigate the pressures of the pandemic, on the back of bushfires and recent storm damage that has impacted so many in our region.”

At least 25 per cent of young people have some form of mental illness, exacerbating their inability to complete school, find employment or go down the path of self-harm and suicide.

According to ERG’s research, the Yarra Ranges has one of the worst rates for mental

health in the state and family violence rates in the outer east are among the highest in Victoria.

But accessing services close to home has become a challenge, particularly as waitlists grow across the east and a lack of public transport prevents people from accessing the services they need.

The Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) oversees headspace services in the east and said the demand in the Lilydale area is quite significant.

“The average wait time from referral to intake appointment for young people is around six days but it can be a few months before they get ongoing counselling, which can range from a single session up to 20 sessions, depending on need,” an EMPHN spokesperson said.

In some cases, headspace has introduced single session therapy for young people when it is clinically appropriate, to help address the increasing need for mental health support.

“Eastern region councils are asking for immediate Federal Government investment to expand outreach from headspace services across the region and reduce the backlog in demand, particularly Monash, Knox and Lilydale,” Cr Spears said.

“We are also calling for an additional headspace service in Manningham so those resi-

dents can have access to much needed mental health services.”

Lilydale’s headspace is also now home to the Lilydale Youth Hub, operated by Inspiro Community Health Service.

Working together, the hub offers housing assistance, legal advice and education services as well as counselling, alongside headspace’s services of helping young people access a GP or mental health professional, physical and sexual health appointments, alcohol and drug assistance and work or study help.

EMPHN said there are number of things in place to help reduce wait times including funding for tertiary service mental health providers to be seconded to headspace to help young people with high needs.

The ERG councils also want to see a ‘single door’ system established to help improve the navigation of services but it will require specific planning and coordination.

“It’s important to strike a balance between meeting immediate mental health needs alongside early intervention or even prevention,” Cr Spears said.

“We need to improve planning and coordination to help make the system easier to access, both in terms of physical location and availability of appointments, to reduce delays for people who are in need of support right now while we work to support community health, wellbeing and resilience.”

Maureen’s positive outlook on life

By Mikayla van Loon After 39 years of volunteering at the Lions Op Shop in Mooroolbark, Maureen Reid has finally entered retirement and is ready to start the next chapter of her life, whatever that may be.

At 80 years old Ms Reid’s outlook on life is inspiring.

“The way I look at it, we’ve all got cycles we go in, and I’m just evolving and I don’t know what cycle I’m evolving into but I’m moving on to something else,” she said.

Moving from South Australia to Mooroolbark 47 years ago, Ms Reid joined the op shop when her late husband started volunteering with the Lions Club and from then on she stayed to help out at least one day a week.

Mooroolbark changed in front of her eyes and Ms Reid said she witnessed what was a country town change into a small suburb.

“That’s what I liked about it when I first came here because it was like a country town and you knew most people and it wasn’t the hustle and bustle. It was just an easy going lifestyle but now it’s busy and everything’s radically changed.”

Over the years generations of the same families would keep returning to the Lions Op Shop to come and say hello to Ms Reid.

“One lady came in and she said ‘I used to come in here when I was a little child’ and I said ‘yes, I remember you, I know your mother very well’,” Ms Reid said. mailcommunity.com.au

Maureen Reid has retired from the Lions Op Shop in Mooroolbark after 39 years. Now she hopes to see the world when she can. 252327 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS The friends she has made and the relationships she was able to form is something Ms Reid will miss the most about the op shop.

“I’m a people person and people used to tell me all their stories and about their families and used to bring their grandchildren in to talk to me.

“I used to like the camaraderie of the people and I have still got three or four friends that I keep in contact with.

“I didn’t call them customers, I called them friends.”

The last two years of lockdowns and restrictions did prevent Ms Reid from working at the op shop in her normal capacity.

Not having the consistency of going to the op shop every week helped to break up the habit of getting up and driving to the shop week in and week out.

“It was a big part of my life for many years.

I suppose it just grows like a habit, you just do it and you think ‘oh it’s op shop day today’ and you go.”

“Things are happening all your life and nothing stays the same. Life is like that, from one week to the other you never know what’s going to happen.”

Ms Reid also thought it was time to give up working, to hopefully enjoy life by travelling the world when she can.

“We were going on a Mediterranean cruise last year for my birthday but we didn’t get there. We’ve done well though, we’ve been to 22 different countries.”

Closer to home, Ms Reid is also eager to visit friends in Warburton and to get back to see family in South Australia.

“Most of my family are in South Australia so I haven’t been able to go there. I’ve got a grandson I haven’t seen all that much and I’d like to go and see him play football,” she said.

But even though Ms Reid said life has been in a state of turmoil for the last two years, her positivity has remained.

“You’ve got to be thankful for what you have had, you can’t worry about what you can’t get now.”

The Lilydale and Yarra Valley Netball Association (Valley Netball) which is based at Pinks Reserve in Kilsyth is one step closer to being able to play in all weather conditions.

Three courts have just been approved to have shelters built by Yarra Ranges Council, ensuring the sport can continue during the winter months.

Councillor Len Cox said the netball facility is the largest hub for female sport in the shire, catering for at least 1500 girls and women every Saturday.

“Since the council built those courts, it has been very well used. There’s 12 courts, two of them have got a roof on them at the moment and of course it means in bad weather there’s really only two courts that are usable at the moment,” he said.

When Star Mail spoke to Valley Netball president Simon Grimes in July, the vision was to have a further four courts covered by the end of the year.

“We are very disappointed with the result but are also happy that construction can finally begin,” Mr Grimes said.

“After two years of delays in a time when we’ve had no netball, it would have been great to have the construction works already completed but we’re happy to see things move forward.”

The State government awarded Pinks Reserve $10.5 million three years ago for upgrades for all clubs that use the facilities.

Due to the delay in construction, only three court shelters can now be afforded under the close to $2 million budget assigned to the netball association.

“Unfortunately, in those three years costs have apparently gone up considerably and so the $2 million isn’t enough for four courts to be roofed,” Cr Cox said.

Valley Netball have offered to put $200,000 towards the building of the fourth court but it will still leave a funding shortfall of $310,000.

The additional funds need to be located by 16 November to ensure the fourth court shelter can be built with the others.

“It is court three that is not fully funded which is our show court. The shortfall is only $310,000, which is comparatively not much when compared to the funding council have committed to other facilities. It’s also a blow considering how underfunded Pinks Netball Facility is,” Mr Grimes said.

So far, through a $10 player levy over the last 10 years, Valley Netball has funded close to $1 million worth of upgrades to court surfaces, new seating, additional shelters, security and timers.

Yarra Ranges Council CEO Tammi Rose has been delegated the role of liaising with the State government and Pinks Reserve’s Project Reference Group to establish whether funding from other parts of the reserve’s upgrade can be adjusted or if initial funding can be increased.

Although not the outcome the council or the netball association was hoping for, Cr Cox said it will give players better facilities than what they have currently.

Greenline Construction has been awarded the tender for the construction of the netball court roofs for a total cost of $1.9 million.

Three more of the netball courts at Pinks Reserve will be covered with the construction company now awarded.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A Healesville Sanctuary is celebrating the amazing work of animal keepers, this International Zookeeper Day [Monday October 4]. Meet just one of the of incredibly dedicated and skilled keepers – JAMES GOODRIDGE. Why did you become a zookeeper?

It may sound silly, but I want to save the world by inspiring people to care about animals and our environment. My passion is to shine a spotlight on saving endangered Australian animals, and not just the cute fluffy ones!

Did you always want to be a zookeeper – why?

I did not really think being a zookeeper was a possibility. I studied to be a park ranger at first and then decided I really wanted to work with animals, and followed my interest in free flying birds because I find them aweinspiring.

What is the most rewarding thing about being a zookeeper?

The most rewarding part of what I do is free flying birds, and seeing the reactions of visitors who have a close encounter. I love the feeling I get when watching birds be birds, especially raptors! I also love teaching people about these wonderful creatures at Healesville Sanctuary’s Spirits of the Sky show.

What is the most challenging/unusual task you have done as a zookeeper at Healesville Sanctuary?

I would have to say the most challenging part of being a zookeeper is picking up poo, and lots of it.

How did you become a zookeeper? What did you need to study?

It was tricky initially to become a zookeeper. I have studied a wide range of topics including Natural Resource Management, Captive Animal Management, Heritage and Interpretive Eco-tourism, and specialist animal training courses.

with Healesville Sanctuary Zookeeper James Goodridge What advice would you give to anyone wanting to become a zookeeper?

I would say go for it. The career path can be difficult and competitive but also incredibly rewarding - you can end up caring for animals many people don’t know anything about, and experience moments in animals’ lives that few people get to see. It is an amazing, privileged position.

Why is Spirit of the Sky such an important part of visiting Healesville Sanctuary?

The Spirits of the Sky free-flight bird show at Healesville Sanctuary is a fantastic opportunity to educate and inspire thousands of people a year about native animals and their need for habitat, and to empower visitors to take action to ensure a future rich in wildlife.

What is your favourite animal at Healesville Sanctuary and why?

I have lots of favourites! But if I had to narrow it down, I’d pick Australia’s largest raptor the Wedge-tailed Eagle because they look fierce (and can be), but our female Magra is incredibly gentle to people she knows. At the other end of the scale, I also really love the smallest raptor, which is our Australian Kestrel named Rusty. Magra is about 3800g in weight, and Rusty is about 150g, so he’s a fast little falcon who keeps me on my toes, while the eagle looks scary but is big and cruisy.

What is a fun fact about these birds, that few people would know?

Both birds have a third eyelid known as a nictitating membrane. It is translucent and comes across from the side to act like a blaster shield, to protect the eye when they are hunting prey.

Crocodiles have the same thing.

Lastly, what is your hidden talent?

I am an incredible baker who makes the best chocolate banoffee pie, and I am a trivia fiend.

Healesville Sanctuary Zookeeper James Goodridge.

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Lessons to learn With the ABC now showing the six-part drama series Fires to highlight the story of everyday Australians at the front line of the Black Summer bushfires, there is no better time to read Australia’s Natural Disasters by Richard Whitaker.

Fully updated since it was first published in 2005, the book is a fascinating chronicle of the ferocity of nature and the dramatic effects it has on all Australians. The author has been working in meteorology since 1971 and is now Senior Meteorologist with The Weather Channel. A passionate meteorological educator, he has authored and co-authored several books in this field.

From the 1939 Black Friday bushfires to the Millennium Drought, to the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and the 2016 epidemic thunderstorm asthma event, and then to the 20192020 bushfires and floods – these and many other natural disasters recorded in this book are proof that we are increasingly feeling the impact of climate change.

Whitaker uses engaging words and photographs, maps and weather charts to explain the causes and effects of a diverse range of meteorological events. One impressive image features the 300 metre-tall dust storm that dumped 1,000 tonnes of soil on Melbourne in February 1983. A photograph taken also in that

PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN months shows families huddling in a tunnel while the Ash Wednesday bushfires destroyed their homes.

Meanwhile, a remarkable photograph captures raging floodwaters engulfing Melbourne’s Elizabeth Street in 1972. The awardwinning image was paired with another one from 2003, which shows people taking refuge on the roofs of their cars submerged in muddy water in West Melbourne.

In his efforts to document Australia’s natural disasters dating back to 1857, Whitaker helps us learn from them. In his words: “Although these events have caused tragedy, they have also led to progress, both in the prevention of a repetition, and in more effective responses to similar situations in the future.”

Whitaker affirms the significant progress already made in recent decades in planning for, predicating and reacting to natural disasters, including the enhancement of satellite photography and computer simulation of the weather and improvements in weather radar and automatic weather station networks. Various government agencies and emergency services organisations have also developed considerable expertise and are training regularly for disastrous events.

Still, Australia’s ferocious natural hazards are as famous as its rich environment. Whitaker stresses the need to constantly “educate, train and practice all aspects of natural disasters, in a similar way that the armed forces ready themselves for war-time situations”. Also critical is better understanding of drought and the reasons for its onset, which has enormous economic and social benefits, particularly in relation to bushfires.

As for those meteorological events on the other end of the time scale, such as severe thunderstorms, cyclones and floods, it is vital to not just disseminate warnings quickly and effectively but also to heed them. In this sense, Australia’s Natural Disasters is a timely book that helps us remember the lessons of the past and take action to plan and prepare for the future.

A look into Lilydale Athenaeum Theartre The Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre venue has a history going back to 1888 when it was erected as the Mechanics Institute and meeting hall.

It was certainly used by the Lilydale community, as the local picture theatre from 1922 to 1974, it provided a venue for concerts, bazaars, public meetings, roller skating, badminton, volleyball, dances, church services, wrestling, baby shows, chest x-rays and one has heard of a rifle range.

It also was a venue for Dame Nellie Melba who put on performances for the troops funding in WWI. But in 1975 the picture theatre aspect closed, and it lost its attention for other functions resulting in the Hall being in a sad state of repair.

Along came Russell Johnson and Geoff Page who approached the Lilydale Council with a proposal to turn the Mechanics Institute into the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre. They promised to restore the theatre to its former glory and make a place that Lilydale could be proud of.

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Kemp’s curtain call In 1975 Russell and Geoff sponsored two amateur theatre productions in the local Athenaeum Hall, and in August 1975 they arranged a meeting of people interested in forming a Lilydale Theatre Club. This was the foundation of the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company.

A long process of repairs and refurbishment ensued with the complete rewiring of the building, installation of heating (it can get cold in Lilydale) and the construction of a partition to create a foyer and an intimate theatre atmosphere.

It was not easy as the Company had to overcome obstacles such as the Health Department regulations, severe financial crises

and political adjustments and disagreements over the use of the Hall and the right of other groups to use it.

In 1977 the name of the building was formerly changed from the Athenaeum Hall to the Athenaeum Theatre with the next few years more refurbishment resulting in the enlargement of the backstage area, construction of dressing rooms and a wardrobe department, widening of the proscenium, installation of new seating, new velvet curtains and a fire safety curtain and fire escapes. And the official opening on July 7 1985, by the Minister of Arts, the Honourable Race Mathews Now Lilydale has a theatre of which it must be proud and in addition the sub foyer has a great collection of Dame Nellie Melba’s possessions.

The Lilydale ATC is a non-profit organisation, administered by a board headed by Alan Burrowes and supported by a large group of volunteers.

The Company produces four shows annually (subject to COVID-19), each running for weeks.

A solid foundation

Foundation Starring Lou Llobell, Jared Harris and Lee Pace Rated M Foundation is a lavish, riveting TV adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s iconic novel series. In a galactic empire on the verge of collapse, young genius Gaal Dornick (Lou Llobell) joins famous mathematician Hari Seldon (Jared Harris) in a bold plan to preserve the empire’s knowledge before the fall.

Foundation’s two-episode premiere is a triumph of acting, world-building and art direction.

The plot is driven by duelling rhetoric, cruel ceremony and numbers as almost a matter of faith. The stunning sets, costuming and effects feature a beautiful combination of futuristic technology and ornate Baroque style.

The first episode, The Emperor’s Peace, establishes Seldon’s prediction of the empire’s downfall, with two warring smaller kingdoms, Anacreon and Thespis, caught in the crossfire. Gaal shows resolve and craftiness in an ever-worsening situation, Harris is warm and wise as ever, and Lee Pace is a deeply compelling antagonist as Brother Day, the current cloned emperor: Day is warm and good-humoured one moment, and shockingly cold the next.

The second episode, Preparing to Live, contrasts a sense of dogged hope among Seldon’s exiled followers with the hopelessness of the kingdom delegates, whom are falsely-accused of terrorism.

Gaal has a very touching relationship with Seldon’s son Raych (Alfred Enoch), and Terrence Mann is the stand-out performer as Brother Dusk, the conflicted former emperor who comes to question his order’s brutal privilege.

Foundation is thus far an outstanding sci-fi program of vast scale and intimate impact, and is streaming exclusively on Apple TV Plus.

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Spring has sprung in Lilydale

By Giselle Leonard Spring has sprung and now it’s time for you to get into the garden or even just get a pot plant.

Here’s a couple of top tips to get you started this spring.

1. Moist soil is good soil Not toooo wet or that’s a puddle but certainly damp! You should water it most days depending on the plant, check the label.

2. Worms = Good. Snails = Bad. Yes, believe it or not little pink squiggly things are good for your garden! (not indoor pot plants though!)

3. Check how big your plant will grow Nothing worse than wanting a shrub and planting a tree!

Now it’s time for you to go out and try it yourself. Have fun!

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Founded by senior audiologist Shipra Ojha in May 2006, HearSmart Hearing Solutions provides hearing assessments, hearing aid repair and maintenance, noise exposure tests for industry and assessments and treatment for tinnitus and hyperacusis.

HearSmart is also the only provider of vestibular audiology services in the region, assisting customers in areas concerning balance and vertigo issues.

Clients range from young babies and children to adults and the elderly, with Hearsmart’s wide range of services going above and beyond to help you on your hearing journey.

The nature of practicing as an independent audiology clinic allows HearSmart to access a range of brands and products best suited to a customer’s hearing requirements.

As opposed to affiliated audiologist clinics, HearSmart is not obliged to recommend or provide any particular market brand or service to clients. Rather, their independence is something that will greatly benefit their customers.

“Our clients always come first,” says HearSmart’s marketing manager, Madeline Jones.

“We have no manufacturing affiliations and are free to recommend the correct and best solutions for each individual, based on their hearing needs.”

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Rick watches as his shot glides through the air and onto the fairway.

Joe and Paul have been members at Eastwood Golf Club for 30 years and would normally play three times a week.

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Josh looks on as grey clouds roll overhead.

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By Mikayla van Loon Golfers of all ages were keen to return to the course last week, rain, hail or shine, making the most of the easing of restrictions on contactless sport.

For high school teachers Tyson and Paul, the final week of their school holidays were spent playing as many rounds of golf as possible, braving the unpredictable weather at times.

But as much as it was about getting back to the sport itself, Tyson said it enabled him to catch up with friends and be active in a different way to just walking.

“I suppose the difference between being at home and chipping in the backyard and putting down the hallway, it’s nice to be able to get fresh air for a more extended time and be able to play with one of your mates and have a catch up with them as well,” he said.

Apart from the competitive nature of golf, Paul said the social aspect was one of his favourite parts about the sport.

“Being able to catch up with your friends while you’re playing was a big part of missing it and the activity itself and being able to walk around the grounds outside, it’s something we can’t really replicate very easily outside of playing golf,” he said.

After such a long break from playing and not being able to practice all that much, apart from some putting down the hallway, Adam Ward was surprised by how his skills had remained.

He was even more surprised to hit a hole in one on the seventh hole at Gardiners Run Golf Course on Thursday 30 September.

“That’s my third one. I was lucky enough to have two in competitions but because we can’t play competitions that was just a social one.

It’s been 15 years since I had one and I didn’t think it would come back again. It’s so much luck so I was pretty stoked,” Mr Ward said.

“It’s just so euphoric and you just don’t think it’ll ever happen because you get close so many times.”

Having not seen it himself, Mr Ward only found out about his successful shot by the cheers coming from staff and the golfers ahead of him.

“I knew it was going to be close because it was right near the pin. They all started cheering and that’s when I knew it went in.”

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Golfers wait patiently as those in front move through the course.

Joe lines up to take his swing on hole seven.

Dark grey clouds teased golfers on Friday 1 October but the rain held off until the end of the 18th hole for these Yarra Ranges golfers.

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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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The Yarra Glen store This photograph appeared on the Facebook page ‘Growing up in Healesville’ recently and raised a few questions about its location and possible family connections.

The site, on the corner of King and Bell Streets, Yarra Glen, is now occupied by the Commonwealth Bank. A General Store operated here for about 100 years from the mid1860s until 1964 during which time the proprietor changed several times and the buildings were replaced or modified.

In the late 1860s Phillip Joseph Kiernan bought an acre on the corner of King and Bell Street from William Herbert and is listed in the 1868 and subsequent Trade Directories as a storekeeper in Yarra Glen. On the 19th August 1887 he advertised in the Evelyn Observer that his ‘Old Corner Store’ was to be demolished and that his extensive stock of ‘Drapery, Hosiery, Groceries, Ironmongery, Boots & Shoes, Crockery, Brushware and Sundries’ was being removed to the ‘Old Cheese Factory’ to be sold by auction on 26 August. Mr Kiernan stated that he was going to build a new store, but this never eventuated. Kiernan disappears from the records and indications are that he may have suffered a mental illness. His wife managed the store for a while until in May 1890 another advertisement appeared, this time by Robert Hart & Co, stating that they are instructed by Messrs Gilmour and McGibbon, agents for the Trustees, to sell by public auction items from the assigned estate of P.J. Kiernan.

The next person known to own the store was George Rose who appears in the Trade Directory from 1893. The store was managed for him by Mr W. C. Andrade. In January 1895 an advertisement appeared for his ‘first and final sale’. It was immediately taken over by Mr Rene Yde, who previously managed the Lilydale Cash Store. His tenure was also short-lived.

Finally we come to the name of A. H. (Anthony Henry) Scott (1868-1949). Anthony was the fifth child of John Scott and Margaret Walters. His grandfather Joseph Scott and some of Anthony’s uncles settled in Steels Creek in the 1860s but John and Margaret Scott made their home in the Greensborough area. Anthony’s maternal grandparents lived in Dixons Creek and as a child he attended the Dixons Creek Primary School for a couple of years. In 1894 Anthony married Edith Bennetts of Daylesford and he was obviously looking to settle down in his own business when he bought into the Yarra Glen store in 1895. He invested in a new building as shown in his advertisement in the Evelyn Observer 22 May 1896 which includes the statement “new buildings” under the banner “Scott’s Stores” Anthony Scott employed Samuel John Allen (1867-1934) in the store. It is possible that Sam was related to Anthony’s wife Edith, whose mother was Catherine Allen, because both Allen families came from Daylesford. Even if they were not related to start with, Anthony and Sam definitely were from 1899 when Sam married Anthony’s cousin Alice Evelyn Scott (known as Nettie). By 1903 Sam had become a partner in the business and the store was then known as Scott & Allen General Merchants.

Disaster struck on Saturday 8 February 1913 when the wooden store and neighbouring buildings were destroyed by fire. These mailcommunity.com.au

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For the next couple of years Scott & Allen conducted their business in Lilydale, firstly in a building on the corner of Main and Clarke Streets Lilydale, and then they moved to the corner of Main and Hutchinson Streets. This business was purchased by R. Oliver and Son early in 1915 when Scott and Allen resumed trading in Yarra Glen. The Scott and Allen partnership continued until 1923 when Anthony Scott left the business and retired to Ivanhoe.

Sam Allen died in September 1934 but his daughter Doris Myrtle Clarke (1900-1977) remained associated with the business until the late 1940s. The picture taken during the 1934 flood, displays the initials of Sam’s son Norman Allen (1903-1963) who took over for a short period but chose not to keep the business. Albert Woodroffe (1883-1955) bought the property about 1935.

There were several changes of ownership and management during the next fifteen years: Eric Thomas managed the store in the early 1950s. Some will remember Charlie Papworth who also worked at the store during this period. Thomas was followed by Lyle Minns who is reputed to have been a detective before becoming a store keeper at Yarra Glen. He taught the local boys boxing in the Presbyterian Church Hall. Ivan Cazaly had the store from about 1955 until the early 1960s.

This General Store was never modernised for self-service in the 1960s like it’s opposition which was located at the corner of Herbert Lane. After the grocery business was terminated the building was used only for temporary purposes, and was often unoccupied, until another fire gutted it on 28 June 1964.

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In accordance with Section 163 of the Local Government Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the Yarra Ranges Shire Council at its meeting of 28 September 2021 has resolved of its intention to declare a special charge for the Morna Street and Oaks Street, Lilydale - road improvement works, for the purpose of defraying the expenses incurred in the provision by Council of road improvements carried out under Sections 8 and 10 of the Local Government Act 2020.

The special charge is intended to be declared in respect of those properties shown within the designated area for this special charge scheme as outlined by heavy lines on the plan below, being properties that have abuttal to or gain primary access via Adrienne Court and Maxwell Court, Millgrove.

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In accordance with Section 163 of the Local Government Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the Yarra Ranges Shire Council at its meeting of 28 September 2021 has resolved of its intention to declare a special charge for the Hearse Road, Millgrove - road improvement works, for the purpose of defraying the expenses incurred in the provision by Council of road improvements carried out under Sections 8 and 10 of the Local Government Act 2020.

In accordance with Section 163 of the Local Government Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the Yarra Ranges Shire Council at its meeting of 28 September 2021 has resolved of its intention to declare a special charge for the Black Street and Robert Street, Lilydale - road improvement works, for the purpose of defraying the expenses incurred in the provision by Council of road improvements carried out under Sections 8 and 10 of the Local Government Act 2020.

The special charge is intended to be declared in respect of those properties shown within the designated area for this special charge scheme as outlined by heavy lines on the plan below, being properties that have abuttal to or gain primary access via, Hearse Road, Millgrove.

The special charge is intended to be declared in respect of those properties shown within the designated area for this special charge scheme as outlined by heavy lines on the plan below, being properties that have abuttal to or gain primary access via Black Street and Robert Street, Lilydale.

A copy of the proposal to levy is available online by searching Council’s website for the Agenda of the 28 September 2021 Council meeting.

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In accordance with Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989, any person wishing to make a submission on the proposal must do so in writing to the undersigned by 3 November 2021. Submissions should be addressed to:

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Public Submission The Chief Executive Officer, Yarra Ranges Shire Council and can either be hand delivered to the mailbox outside 61-65 Anderson Street, Lilydale (entrance via the Coles carpark), emailed to mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au or posted to PO Box 105, Lilydale, Vic. 3140.

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By Renee Wood Coldstream is still beaming with Demons pride a week on from the AFL Grand Final with one player shining bright for residents to admire - Bayley Fritsch.

The Demons forward put in a stellar performance in the big game, clearing six goals, leaving his family glued to the screen at home cheering for 31.

“It’s the most amazing thing to happen for our family, we’re unbelievable so happy for him and the demons,” Bayley’s dad Scott Fritsch said.

“We were yelling that loud at every goal he got, wow what a buzz, I was proud as punch all of the family was, he did so well.”

The town was painted in blue and red for Fritsch last weekend, decorations were placed along Maroondah Highway, on homes and fences.

“Everyone got behind him from this great town, we got a heap of stuff to put out around the place and heaps of friends and family helped we are so grateful.”

A celebration through decorations was unfortunately the only way they could support Bayley while Covid-19 restrictions are in place.

Scott said it’s a great thing for the area as well and expects Bayley will inspire many young players from the local club the Coldstream Cougars.

“He will sure push kids from our great club to push and have a crack at getting to the high-

est level, we will have a get together at the club with all the members as well.”

The Coldstream Cougars were also very proud of its past player, sharing their praise through social media.

“We would like to send a MASSIVE congratulations to Bayley Fritsch on a magnificent game in Saturday night’s Grand Final.

Your Coldstream Football and Netball Club family is more than proud of your absolute determination throughout your football career.

Not only being a part of a team playing in a significant game but kicking a whopping six snags, in a GRAND FINAL! Well done Fritta and all the best in the celebrations,” The Cougars wrote on Facebook.

New cougar coaches for women’s team

By Renee Wood The Coldstream Cougars have announced two new leaders for its women’s side heading into the new season.

Cougars player Chelsea Willis has been named as coach, while North Ringwood player Sherie Wood will work alongside her as assistant coach.

Chelsea joined the club in 2020 for the Cougar’s inaugural year but suffered an injury at the start of the 2021 season.

Despite the setback, Chelsea continued to support the team and the new recruits in a non-playing role - something the club saw great value in and asked her to step into the lead role.

It’s Chelsea first time in a coaching position after playing two season of women’s footy and school football.

The new coach is excited to take on the role and said she’s extremely passionate about growing women’s footy.

“Football has always been a big part of my life, that’s why I made the decision to come across to Coldstream in 2020 to be part of creating a pathway for junior, senior women’s football, and being a part of that initial stages of setting up a club,” Chelsea said.

Chelsea and Sherie already have a strong bond from playing together for the North Ringwood Saints and being part of the team’s premiership win in 2019.

Sherie will bring prior leadership skills to the role from coaching teams between under 10s and under 16s and time as an assistant coach to other youth sides.

The new assistant coach also has years of experience on the field with around 180 games under her belt.

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Chelsea Willis has been named as the new coach for Coldstream Cougars’ women’s team.

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Sherie Wood has been named as the Coldstream Cougars’ women’s assistant coach.

I can see it from a coaching perspective and how to explain why we need to do something a certain way,” Sherie said.

“Also, being able to develop the girls skills, I’ve been taught a lot of different ways how to do things so being able to be diverse in my coaching.”

The duo will lead a strong committed squad who has stayed connected in the midst of two interrupted seasons, with everyone hopeful a preseason will start in November.

“It’s a great opportunity to work on and educate the girls around injury prevention, there is an element of strength and conditioning that we really need to focus on as women are

more susceptible in some areas,” Chelsea said.

“Motivation isn’t an issue for the team which has been really great, they’re itching to get started now and players are doing stuff individually, so trying to keep that up and not lose momentum through the off season.”

The team is also keen to see new players join the Cougars for the upcoming season.

“The culture at Coldstream is really solid and initially that’s what enticed me to want to stay on in some sort of capacity,” Chelsea said.

“The women we do have in the team range from from 16 years olds through to 38 and the friendships they’ve made have been amazing.”

More vouchers to help pay for sporting equipment, uniforms and memberships are on offer for young Victorians to lap up more activity this summer as restrictions continue to ease.

Community sport minister Ros Spence announced applications for the third round of the $21 million Get Active Kids Voucher Program opened at 10am on Monday 4 October.

“Community sport should be a part of every child’s life regardless of their circumstances and this will help make it more affordable and accessible,” she said.

“By removing financial barriers, even more kids can join their friends at local pools and play the sports they love.”

For the first time kids under four will be eligible, providing an opportunity to enroll toddlers in a range of activities including life-saving learn to swim classes.

Recipients in previous rounds are also eligible meaning young Victorians can continue playing sports like basketball throughout the year or switch seasonal sports from football to cricket.

With almost 23,000 vouchers snapped up the program has helped 31 per cent of voucher recipients join a local sports club for the first time.

Importantly, 43 per cent of voucher recipients to date have indicated they would not have been able to participate in their chosen sport or activity without this financial support provided by the Victorian Government.

The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps young Victorians facing barriers to participating in sport and recreation.

“This program will provide vital support to kids wanting to get out there and give sport a go as we prepare to return to play,” Ms Spence said.

To be eligible, kids need to be aged 0 to 18, a Victorian resident, named on a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and named on a valid Medicare Card at the time of application.

The program also provides a special consideration stream to support temporary or provisional visa holders, undocumented migrants and international students aged up to 18 years at the time of application.

Eligible expenditure dates (for membership, uniform and equipment costs) in round three are from 1 January 2021 – 30 November 2021.

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 30 November 2021. To apply or for more information visit getactive.vic.gov.au/ vouchers.

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