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Workers wanted for the summer harvest

All grades return to the classroom

Local history advocate honoured

Local homes get dressed for Halloween

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Storm response It was a wild morning of winds and storms on Friday 29 October as trees fell across the Yarra Ranges, leaving power outages and the SES swarmed with calls for assistance.

Cars and houses have been destroyed in the second bout of wild weather in four months.

But as always generosity came pouring in, with people offering up homes and community centres for warmth and power.

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Emergency services attended the scene where a tree fell onto a car in Mount Evelyn.

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Restrictions lift The countdown was on for retail to open and regional and metropolitan Victoria to be reunited once more as restrictions eased across

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the state on Friday 29 October.

Shopping centres like Chirnside Park welcomed customers back with open arms over the weekend, who were ready to battle crowds to return to shopping in store.

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Retail wasn’t the only thing people were excited to return to, with regional travel opening up to Yarra Ranges Shire residents and vice versa.

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Ranges that are on the fringe of regional and metropolitan Melbourne, the joining of these two entities was a welcome relief for the region.

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Seasonal workers needed

By Renee Wood Farmers are facing yet another summer harvest with a labour shortage as the Covid-19 pandemic still causes issues for international seasonal workers.

Yarra Valley Agriculture’s Kylie Ammerlaan said in the past mostly backpackers have serviced the Yarra Valley.

“At the moment we’re quite limited by the fact that we don’t have those people waiting around the Valley anymore,” Ms Ammerlaan said.

Yarra Valley Cherries is one of many producers who have relied on backpackers but Packing Shed Manager Robyn Hall said they’ve heard from very little in the past two years.

“We normally have a lot of backpackers contacting us mid year in the hope of finding themselves a farm job for the harvest season, but these last two years I have been very lucky to have maybe a couple of backpackers make contact with us,” Ms Hall said.

And for those still in the country, Victoria hasn’t been the most ideal place to visit.

“They’ve been unable to make it to Victoria before the harvest time, and then they run the risk if they’re in Victoria for the harvest, of trying to get back out to follow the harvest trail up the East Cost.”

Last season there was some crop losses reported in the area to Yarra Valley Agriculture due to not enough seasonal workers to pick the produce.

Yarra Valley Cherries thankfully secured picking contractors but this upcoming season is one they will need all hands on deck for with a harvest expected of around 100 tonnes.

“It’s not very often we go over a 100 tonnes, so I would still like to have a few more names of people who are looking for work and essentially who can work most days of the week is pretty important for us.”

Ms Ammerlaan said the industry is trying

The Yarra Valley Seasonal Work Hub has many jobs advertised waiting for prospective workers to apply. to lure in local workers to help fill hundreds of positions ahead of the summer harvest.

“They may be students, they may be people who are unemployed, lost their job during Covid, or looking for a change, or they want to earn some extra money for the season coming up to Christmas,” Ms Ammerlaan said.

“There’s lots of lots of opportunities to come and make some decent money in the next couple of months.”

Yarra Valley Agriculture has created a dedicated online hub, funded by the state government, to draw in new workers.

The Yarra Valley Seasonal Work hub is an

interactive web based platform with videos about seasonal work, information about harvests, and more importantly a jobs board where farmers can advertise jobs and prospective employees can apply.

“The other part of that website is a growers hub as well, so lots of information about employing people and lots of links and helpful templates that can help, a lot of Covid information and they can upload their jobs on there as well.”

Many jobs have been already advertised with a variety of producers, including Yarra Valley Cherries who is looking for a retail work-

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er and packing shed manager.

“We’re looking for someone as a team leader in our packing shed, hopefully someone with a little bit of packing shed supervising experience to help us run our team in the shed, and a retail person in our retail shop where we sell our farm gate sales,” Ms Hall said.

“There’s a lot of different areas - the packing sheds quite a nice environment, it’s air conditioned, we make it a pleasant work experience, keep everybody focused, and it’s fast and exciting.”

For more information visit www.yarravalleyseasonalwork.com.au

Works continue near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 47 already gone. We’re also continuing works to prepare for major construction on North East Link.

Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions

Road disruptions: Closed lanes

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IN BRIEF String of collisions

Generosity flows

Yarra Ranges CIU are investigating a series of collisions and near misses through the Lilydale CBD early from the afternoon of Wednesday 27 October.

It is alleged a 35 year old female was driving a 2007 Toyota Corolla, with the registration UWY224 from near Nelson Road and Britannia Way, Lilydale, through the Lilydale CBD before being arrested near the corner of Maroondah Highway and Cavehill Road.

It is alleged the female collided with vehicles throughout the CBD and had a number of near misses with vehicles, pedestrians and construction workers.

Police are requesting that anyone who has dash cam footage of the incident, or witnessed the driving, or is a victim of a collision or a near miss, contact Detective Senior Constable Kellett at Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit on 9739 2401.

By Mikayla van Loon Some wild weather has left a trail of destruction once again only four months after the last major storm event, with power outages and trees down across the Yarra Ranges.

A playspace at the Maroondah Community Assist in Croydon saw some major damage occur to its play equipment and boundary fences after trees fell at the property over Thursday night and Friday morning.

But the generosity already started to shine through on Friday 29 October, with people offering up houses and community centres for warmth and power.

The Parents Hub in Mooroolbark opened up its doors to members and non-members who were without power so they could charge phones, get a cup of coffee or warm up some milk for their children.

Founder and CEO Erin Bourke said they had some of their members come to use microwaves and get warm in the morning after losing power.

“We’ve had a couple who are already members who have had no power. So they’re happy coming down, just to get a nice hot coffee, let the kids play for a bit, so it’s been nice,” she said.

As the lucky half of Mooroolbark that still had power, Ms Bourke said because they were already running a playgroup session, it just seemed logical to offer help to people.

“We just figured while we’re here and we’ve got power, we might as well open it up to anyone who needs help.”

After the storms in June, Ms Bourke said she had really wanted to offer support to more people and create a hub but the restrictions didn’t allow it.

This time round she felt The Parents Hub could do so safely, following CovidSafe practices.

“Last time a big storm happened it was ob-

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A Kilsyth childcare centre has had a tree fall into the playground area in wild winds on Friday 29 October.

Picture: SUPPLIED viously a stricter lockdown. So we were really wanting to open it up then because there were so many more people that needed it but we just didn’t have the freedom to do so.

“We just thought, being that it was so windy, we’ve even had a tree down in our yard here, so we just obviously got straight on to it and wanted to get the word out early so that people knew that we were able to offer it this time around.”

The Parents Hub had space for children to play inside, even though children were a little bit disappointed they couldn’t play in the sandpit or on the swings.

“Most of the kids are happy enough being inside which is great because obviously we’re just worried about the kids playing outside with all the trees, you just never know if another branch is gonna fall.

“I’m sure a lot of the kids are disappointed

Boundary fences and play equipment have been damaged. because they love playing in the sandpit and we’ve got slides and swings and stuff.

“Thankfully, we had a back up plan in case there were storms or even just some rain. We’ve had a few activities set up inside and a facilitator has just gone and set up a few more.”

SES respond to jobs after huge storm

By Parker McKenzie Victoria’s State Emergency Services (SES) responded to hundreds of calls for help including power outages, fallen trees, and building damage across Melbourne’s South-East after a storm and wild winds hit on Friday 29 October.

Lilydale SES unit controller Shaun Caulfield said the damage was still nowhere near as extensive as the June storms.

Mr Caulfield said as the weather calmed the SES would respond to as many jobs as they could before an expected next wave of bad weather came through.

“Emerald has got a few jobs on their plate so we might go give them a hand later today as long as everything is made safe here,” he said.

In the past 24 hours the SES received ex-

A car was crushed in Mount Evelyn by a falling tree. tensive requests for assistance in the Yarra Ranges area, with Emerald SES receiving over 40 requests by 9.30am on 29 October.

One request for assistance involved a person trapped in a house when a tree came

down and blocked their driveway and front door in Lilydale.

Emergency services also attended the scene where a tree fell on a car at the bottom of Priestley Crescent in Mount Evelyn but thankfully no one was hurt in the accident.

The storm hit at around 4am, with most residents on the energy network losing power between 6am and 8am with a total of 141,000 homes affected by power outages.

More requests for assistance were expected as the damage was surveyed. The SES had 1638 requests from across the state.

Ausnet cancelled all planned works to focus on restoring power and clearing faults while urging people to take care around power lines that have fallen as they are likely still dangerous.

At about 4:30pm on Sunday 31 October, a white Nissan utility lost control and collided with a tree on Swansea Road at the intersection of York Road in Montrose.

The 37-year-old male single occupant was conveyed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

A number of people stopped to assist the driver.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the vehicle travelling in the area prior to come forward and provide their details.

Anyone with dash cam footage is also urged to contact police.

Contact Leading Senior Constable Bull at Knox Highway Patrol on 9881 7900 should you have any information regarding the collusion.

Alternatively, make a confidential report via Crimestoppers by contacting 1300 333 000.

Enquiries as to the cause of the collision are ongoing.

Changes to electoral boundaries The Evelyn District was nearly 10 per cent below its quota for electors, meaning the region needed to expand to gain enough voters.

There were two options available for the Evelyn District, the first being to gain Montrose from the Monbulk District, which would allow it to grow by nearly 10,000 electors.

The second option would have seen the Evelyn District expand into the Croydon District to capture Mooroolbark, uniting the localities of Lilydale, Mooroolbark and Mount Evelyn.

The final decision made by the Victorian Electoral Boundaries Commission (EBC) will see the Evelyn District assume Montrose, while losing a small section of Chirnside Park.

Highway road works The transport department has advised of upcoming road works at the Maroondah Highway and Warburton Highway intersection in Lilydale.

Works are scheduled from 2 November to 6 November between 8pm and 5am each day.

Detours will be in place around the intersection during this time.

For more traffic information visit the department’s website.

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Opening up

Students were able to bask in the sunshine on campus at Mount Lilydale Mercy College.

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All back together

By Mikayla van Loon It’s been a slow and staggered return to normal school life after lockdowns but last week students were all welcomed back to onsite learning.

Those in Years 7, 10 and 11 returned to school on Friday 22 October and were able to enjoy the sunshine while seeing friends and reconnecting over lunch.

Students in Years 8 and 9 at Mount Lilydale Mercy College spent there first morning back at school on Tuesday 26 October catching up with friends, while sharing breakfast together.

Teachers were overjoyed to see the faces of their students in person rather than through a screen - something they hope is behind them for good.

It was great to have the courtyards and school grounds filled with students.

Year 7s were able to reconnect with their friends and enjoy lunch together.

Corridors were bustling once again with students.

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Students were able to bask in the sunshine on campus at Mount Lilydale Mercy College.

Year 8 an 9 students were spoiled for choice with a range of breakfast snacks supplied on their first day.

Year 8 and 9 students were welcomed back to a courtyard breakfast and time to spend with their friends and peers.

From page 1 Yarra Ranges Tourism CEO Simon O’Callaghan said it was a big positive for businesses to get back on track after the pandemic and heading into the summer season.

“I think it’s a much awaited reopening of the whole state as one that’s really important for people’s confidence around where they can go and what they can do,” he said.

“The most important thing is that I think a lot of people weren’t fully aware that they could travel to the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges with it being part of the metropolitan Melbourne classification, yet in their minds, they feel that it’s a regional destination.”

Mr O’Callaghan said the previous weekend was essentially a ‘soft launch’ for businesses with the removal of many restrictions placed on movement.

“We saw a lot of people in particular in the Dandenong Ranges, which was fantastic after the storm event back there in June. That part of our region is going to need some really strong trade to support its recovery from that event.

“This weekend, we’ll see more businesses who are opening who simply weren’t viable to open at the 70 per cent mark due to the restrictions, so with those coming off on Friday at 6pm that’s really exciting for our businesses.”

The summer period, right through autumn, is typically the busiest time of year with people coming to the area for day trips or overnight stays.

The launch back to statewide travel has already seen positive signs of a busy summer season, Mr O’Callaghan said, a trend which occurred last year as well.

“We’re already seeing strong bookings for the weekend ahead right into Christmas,” he said.

“We saw that last year, where many of the businesses in the region we’re having some of their best December’s ever, particularly in accommodation, which traditionally can be a bit softer, in the lead up to Christmas.”

Travellers from Melbourne make up 44 per cent of overall visitors to the Yarra Ranges, while 38 per cent come from regional Victoria.

“So that really strengthens the argument about why the opening up of those boundaries is so important for us.”

Mr O’Callaghan said it was evident that people came to the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges to experience the open air and natural environment, alongside the two other important pillars of wine and food.

But he hopes the wedding industry can return to the region, as well as midweek business conferences, as they are also extremely important events for the region.

Yarra Ranges Tourism will also be leveraging some of the major events happening in Melbourne to draw people to the region.

“We’ll be looking to sort of leverage key Melbourne events as well. We know that Melbourne has a strong reputation for the theatre and the arts and we’ve got some really key events happening in that area in Melbourne.

“Moulin Rouge, for example, we’ve got the Australian Open so we’ll look to capitalise on those events and leverage state travel on the back of those events as well and for people looking to do a bit more than just have a city experience.”

Travellers from regional Victoria will be welcomed with open arms by the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley as tourism gets back on track.

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YR vision adopted

By Mikayla van Loon Yarra Ranges Council has adopted its council plan, vision, action plan and financial plan after draft documents were consulted on by the community last month.

These plans outline what the council would like to achieve over the next four years and by 2036.

Some of the community feedback received through the advisory panel and from online submissions noted the importance of including First Nations heritage across the municipality by way of signage and flags, as well as Aboriginal history.

Other points raised related to the financial stability of the council, economic recovery from the last two years, rate increases, environmental management, bushfire preparedness, the importance of local agricultural businesses and local assets.

“These documents are our commitment, the promise that we make to our community,

about what we will deliver. The council plan in particular is the heart of every local government and this one involves the voices of a large number of our community,” Mayor Fiona McAllister said.

“Whether you live here or visit, you will see how much we care for Country, how inclusive and connected our communities are, and how balanced growth makes us the best place in the world.”

Lilydale and District Historical Society president Sue Thompson elected to speak at the council meeting on 26 October to address the Value of History Statement.

Ms Thompson said Yarra Ranges Council was the first in Victoria and most likely Australia to adopt the statement as part of the council plan.

“You are all true trailblazers, and I congratulate you. While you’re only now adopting the statement, your planning staff have been doing amazing work under the guidance of Ali-

son Fowler (heritage officer), on the protection of the natural and built history features of the municipality,” she said.

With 14 historical societies in the shire, Ms Thompson said a heritage officer was meant to support these groups but had since been redeployed, leaving historical societies in a questionable position.

“The support of history groups has fallen away and the groups have faced huge challenges, including aging, as we all do, and Covid.

“The lack of people and volunteers has seen five history groups in the Shire of Yarra Ranges facing serious issues. Their membership, remaining incorporated, is a key issue when you are in charge of collections, promotion and limited ability to open the doors.”

Ms Thompson said she would like to see a full time heritage officer assigned to the role to “ensure all groups, their collections and their knowledge survive and thrive.”

Gym to be built on Canterbury Road

By Mikayla van Loon A planning application for a gymnasium has been approved for Montrose by Yarra Ranges Council on the proviso that better landscaping and fencing will be included on the property.

The site located at 53-55 Canterbury Road, Montrose had had a permit application approved two years ago to build 48 warehouses, 79 storage units, a service station and convenience shop, food and drink premises and restricted retail premises.

James Burton, on behalf of the applicant Human Habitats, submitted an updated permit application to remove the warehouses and storage units to build a gymnasium and medical suite, with extra car parking and a restaurant instead of a food and drink premise.

“What you have in front of you is a very comprehensive and detailed report prepared by your officers. We’ve worked positively with them for the best part of a year now,” Mr Burton said at the council meeting on 26 October.

“The report has considered all relevant planning considerations, including some of the objections received and gives due consideration to the many planning conditions that already exist on the permit that enable the orderly and neighborly development of this site.”

Under the new permit, the proposal includes a three storey building, 322 car parking spaces, 40 bicycle spaces, four retail premises, outdoor seating and an outdoor exercise area.

Half a million dollars will be going towards supporting projects across the Yarra Ranges as part of the council’s annual Grants for Community program.

Councillors unanimously supported the funding at the Tuesday 26 October meeting for 68 projects across the municipality ranging from events, health and wellbeing projects and Covid-19 recovery ideas.

Councillor Sophie Todorov said they support the council’s strategic plans and will create a sense of belonging and identity for local communities.

“I must say our calendars will be jam packed over the next 12 months or so, so many fantastic initiatives and events coming up,” she said.

The grants were broken into community development, arts and heritage and festivals and events.

“They will involve many community volunteers, in fact we can never underestimate the monetary value of our volunteers in running these fantastic events and programs as well.”

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At the council meeting on Tuesday 26 October, Yarra Ranges Council gave an update on the Civic Centre redevelopment and when it is likely to be completed.

Councillor Len Cox said due to the pandemic, the building of the new centre had been delayed but it is expected construction should be finished by early January.

While being built as the council offices, Cr Cox said it has been built with purpose and is very much in line with the needs of the community.

The redevelopment began in 2019 but had been on the cards for several years prior.

Council is working in partnership with an artist team of Aunty Joy Wandin, Jonathon Jones and Tom Nicholson to deliver an integrated artwork installation at the new building, sitting within the pavement and area next to the main entry.

Land use framework In partnership with the fellow councils of Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash and Whitehorse, Yarra Ranges Council has submitted its Eastern Metro Land Use Framework Plan to the State Government.

It is a 30 year plan outlining the use of land for infrastructure, provides a long-term framework to manage growth, focus on resolving regional and metropolitan issues and ensure projects align with the planning scheme.

The council’s submission specifically asks for acknowledgement of how the Yarra Ranges fits into and contributes to the eastern part of Melbourne, as well as raising the key issues and challenges for the region and what can be done to address those issues.

Councillor Sophie Todorov said the framework submitted by the council focused on the importance of tourism, transport, social community housing and the local economy.

Unused land sold

The site of 53-55 Canterbury Road Montrose has had an application approved to build a gymnasium.

Picture: GOOGLE MAPS On the ground floor of the building, the design suggests a cafe, reception, crèche, rock climbing and cardio area will be built.

The first floor will be home to the gym and various rooms for group fitness, while the top floor will see a physiotherapist move in.

Spartans Gym and Fitness in Kilsyth South has expressed interest in relocating to these premises once constructed.

Councillor Len Cox said he was very pleased with the amended application and he believed it was better than what had been

approved two years ago.

“I’d have to say, from a personal point of view, I think it’s a far better application than what the previous one was,” he said.

Cr Cox said he did have reservations about the plan for this site based on an ongoing water issue and the effect on adjacent residential properties but moving an alternate motion to include better fencing and landscaping would remove some of those worries.

The motion was passed unanimously by Yarra Ranges Council.

Half a million dollars for the community

By Renee Wood

Civic Centre update

funding recipients will be looking forward to getting back together after cancellations due to the pandemic.

“We know that in 2022 there is a lot more certainty for our community to have these great events and to do these great things in the community than what there was in 2020 and even 2021,” he said.

Local grants include: Community development Re-invigorating the Mt Evelyn toy library $3000 Eastern Area Multiple Birth Association to support their offerings $2,197 Mooroolbark community connector project $10,000 Japara Neighbourhood House for a mobility scooter workshop $1,750 Mums of the Hills to deliver a ‘resilient mums’ support project $8,000 Mt Evelyn Community House empowering carers project $5,250 Australian Chin Community’s free afterschool homework club $10,000 Parents Hub mums drop in program $8,000

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Domestic Violence Sevice’s Level · Eastern Playgroup $5,000 · Outer Eastern LLEN youth career expo $5,000 Big Sister Experience for a series of men· The tal health and wellbeing workshops $4,000 Arts and Heritage Auspicious Arts Projects to build on from a 2021 documentary about creative women $7,000 Yarra Valley Arts for a series of textile art classes $5,000 Katu Katu for a mentoring project for local artists $8,000 Community Houses Assoc. for ‘Healing Harmonies’ to heal through creative and song writing $4,000 Yarra Ranges Heritage Network for a research project with 15 historical societies $10,000 Forgotten Heroes Vietnam and Veterans Music reminiscence project $10,000 Festivals and Events Kilsyth Community Action Group for the Kilsyth Festival $10,000 Eastern Volunteers for a volunteer expo showcasing community groups $9,000

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A section of council land on Ida Grove in Olinda has been resolved by councillors to be sold to the owner of the abutting property.

The 762 square metre portion of land was an unconstructed road reserve used as a driveway and for car parking.

This land was part of a three way subdivision in 1953, with one owner occupying the land for more than 20 years.

The landowner formally submitted a request that the land be discontinued from the council’s control.

Councillors moved to approve this motion at the council meeting and were successful.

Declaration of a special charge Menzies Road in Menzies Creek will join the list of roads to be sealed, with the council approving a declaration of a special charge.

The special charge scheme allows residents and the council to fund the sealing of dirt roads, with assistance of $150 million from the Federal Government.

After consulting with residents along Menzies Road, the council shared its intention to levy a special charge.

Since the submission stage has finished, the council moved to approve the special charge scheme for this strip of road.

All those liable for the special charge will be notified by the council, explaining in writing the decision and what happens next.

June storm update Yarra Ranges Council supplied a storm recovery update at the 26 October council meeting, noting the impacts still remaining.

Of 135 houses which sustained significant damage, 74 are still uninhabitable, 49 have been assessed as habitable and 12 are still awaiting assessment. Several properties are still struggling to re-establish a reliable water supply.

From council surveys of the land, it is estimated over 25,000 trees fell in the region and a number of places in the Dandenong Ranges show just 10 per cent canopy coverage.

A community consultation has just wrapped up, showing 789 people completed the community impact survey about the storms and the pandemic, of those 613 were storm affected residents.

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Yarra Ranges Council asks for consumer support The Indian myna bird, also known as the common myna, is a pest species that’s causing havoc on the local biodiversity. 141051 Picture: DELWP

Myna issue

By Renee Wood Yarra Ranges, Cardinia and Knox councils are joining forces to reduce the Indian myna bird population which is creating biodiversity havoc across the south east.

An online webinar was held on Thursday 28 October where Darebin Parklands Head Ranger Peter Wiltshire was a guest speaker to share his knowledge of the pest bird and how it displaces native species.

It’s hoped those who watched the webinar will join a voluntary community action group to help solve the Indian myna problem.

Mr Wiltshire, who’s been a ranger for 40 years, has been researching the myna’s behaviour for decades after noticing Eastern Rosella numbers decreasing.

“We have 155 nest boxes throughout Darebin Parklands, but the problem is the Indian mynas invade the boxes and so we decided that we would trap them and reduce the population,” he explained.

“We’ve court over 1500 birds out of our park and that changed the biodiversity dramatically, but they remain a threat and we decided that we wanted to research the behaviour of the birds to understand it.”

The bird from Southern Asian was first brought to the country in 1863 to Werribee, Victoria to help control insect pests.

However, it is now prolific through suburbia in Australia’s south east causing great harm to other bird populations.

During the webinar several videos were shown, providing insight into the highly intelligent bird and how they evict natives species from hollows and bird boxes.

“If you watch the video you’ll see how tenacious and how good they are at problem solving, when we saw this [the bird finding its way into a ‘myna proof’ bird box] we were quite distraught to be honest with you.

“When we saw that we thought we need to understand the capacity of these birds, so we set up a network of trials.”

The videos went on to show several ways that the myna was still able to get into the nest box and take over the nest.

Several videos were distressing, showing the myna breaking other birds eggs and throw-

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Back to school!

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

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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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ing chicks out - the true nature of the destructive bird.

“As you can see, they bust the eggs up and then they take them outside. They don’t eat them or anything, they just drop them outside.

We’ve found evidence of eggs and chicks at the base of trees, with tree hollows and our nest boxes.

“We tried every combination, every paper we read said how you could stop mynas getting in - we found that if you designed a box that could stop mynas, it stopped everything, and there is no solution to it other than to make sure if you put boxes out then to patrol quite regularly and secondly, if you do put boxes up that you keep the holes to a smaller size so the mynas can’t get in.”

Also part of the webinar was discussing how residents can use traps to capture the bird and humanely dispose of them to reduce their numbers.

“If you’re going to trap them, you’re best putting the trap somewhere as open as possible and where they can actually keep an eye on from a higher point, that seems to be the main thing. They’re also attracted to the colour red so the red dried pet food is one that seems to be more popular with them.

“Regarding euthanizing we’ve used cervical dislocation. It’s basically breaking the neck and we’re obliged to be humane with these animals to kill them instantly as best we can.

Mr Wiltshire recommended residents don’t feed chickens scraps and switch to pellets, also don’t leave pet food out which attracts the birds and plant more native trees to reduce wide open spaces for mynas to feed on.

They are also known to nest in roof tiles and open eaves, with residents encouraged to block up holes to stop them roosting.

“We have the opportunity to actually be part of a voluntary community action group.

If what you’ve seen tonight really interests you, if you think you’d like to be a part of trying to solve the Indian myna problem that we’ve got across all our regions, then do fill out the surveys,” Jen Ellison, Environmental Volunteers Support Officer for Yarra Ranges Council said.

The webinar will be uploaded to the Yarra Ranges Council website in the next couple of weeks for those who missed it.

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Yarra Ranges Council has asked for the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) to appoint a manager of business to resolve orphaned surveying permits, an area of concern that the VBA believes is a council duty to resolve.

Yarra Ranges Council issued a statement regarding an ABC News article detailing how Victorian homeowners are being stranded with building permits that are unable to be completed.

This occurs when the original private building surveyor is no longer in business and other surveyors are unwilling to complete the job because of the risk of crippling insurance liabilities.

“We understand this is a complex and frustrating issue for members of our community who have found themselves in this position. Council has been and will continue to advocate to the VBA and State Government to assist residents in finalising these outstanding building permits,” the statement said.

“Council is also working with the Victorian Municipal Building Surveyors Group to advocate for action on behalf of the thousands of home owners across Victoria.”

Yarra Ranges Council said in these situations many homeowners have been left unable to occupy their homes and has called upon the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) to use their powers to appoint a manager of business to resolve the issues.

The issue of orphaned permits has been worsened by building surveyor skills shortages, disciplinary activity and the Covid-19 pandemic.

The council said that the VBA is the only

authority with jurisdiction to resolve the issue, and they will be secured against liability for their actions.

“Under Victorian legislation, the VBA has the power to intervene in these matters and in doing so, would be indemnified against any risk under the Building Act. The Victorian Building Authority is the correct and appropriate authority to resolve these issues, and should exercise their powers to appoint a manager to the business, as they are the only authority with jurisdiction under the relevant part of the Building Act being section 83B(b) to do so.” Yarra Ranges Council said.

VBA State Building Surveyor Andrew Cialini said the authority is looking at potential solutions, however councils have a responsibility to resolve the issue.

“The VBA has been active in seeking improvements to the regulatory framework to better support consumers impacted by orphan permits. Councils have statutory obligations to support consumers to resolve their building works,” he said.

“Given the local impacts on consumers it is imperative that all councils uphold their role in Victoria’s building control framework by accepting building permit applications, including the transfer of functions, and enforcement of compliance with the Building Act, where deemed appropriate.”

The VBA is currently collaborating with a host of organisations including the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors, the Municipal Association of Victoria and the Victorian Municipal Building Surveyors Group on potential options to resolve orphaned permit issues.

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History advocate

By Mikayla van Loon Sue Thompson has been a fierce advocate for the continued celebration of history in Lilydale and surrounding areas for the last 30 years, something she has now been recognised for by the History Council of Victoria.

As the inaugural winner of the Jane Hansen Prize for History Advocacy, Ms Thompson’s dedication to history not only as president of the Lilydale and District Historical Society but even prior has been acknowledged.

Ms Thompson said given the list of worthy recipients she was “gobsmacked” by the announcement made on Thursday 21 October.

“I’m a little overwhelmed at the honour the History Council of Victoria and Jane Hansen has just given me,” she said.

“I accept it on behalf of all those people throughout Victoria who actively promote the value of history in their communities.”

The prize was established in 2020 to applaud the efforts of groups or individuals who advocate for the value of history, the work of historians and the need for history in education.

It is named after Jane Hansen AO who has always had a passion for history and has been a supporter of the History Council of Victoria through her philanthropic work.

“I think Sue’s ongoing energy and advocating history is wonderful. As well as a respected public speaker, she has embraced current technologies to reach new audiences through two important websites,” Ms Hansen said.

Commended for her role in advocating for the Value of History Statement to be adopted

by Yarra Ranges Council, Ms Hansen said Ms Thompson embodied all the reasons why she supported the establishment of such a prize.

Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Fiona McAllister said the council was “thrilled” to hear of Ms Thompson’s award.

“I think I can speak on behalf of all the councillors, we absolutely admire all the wonderful work that you do for our community but we love your voice and your presence in our council meetings,” Cr McAllister said.

“I have to say for me as mayor, having you there and the voice that checks in and knowing that you have views everytime that add huge value to our council process is greatly appreciated.

Sue Thompson has been awarded the inaugural history advocacy prize by the History Council of Picture: ROB CAREW Victoria. 200586 “We are absolutely thrilled about this award and we couldn’t have thought of a better person to be an inaugural recipient.”

Having worked as a journalist for 40 years, Ms Thompson said she was able to combine her love for history with her storytelling skills.

“Way back in the very early 60s I had a school assignment about my family. This started my lifelong love of history,” she said.

“After a brief stint in the law, I found my niche in journalism where I spent the next 40 years working with and promoting local communities and their stories.”

It was her work on the Lilydale Express’ centenary edition of the newspaper in 1987 however, that allowed her to join the Lilydale Historical Society.

As president of the historical society, Ms Thompson has been a voice for change, expressing her passion for history at every turn and embedding the need for history across a range of platforms as technologies develop.

Ms Thompson said often the historical society was known as the “hysterical society which was full of old people.”

“To me there is only one way to counter that description – be active, be innovative and use technology to promote the value of history and its importance in society.

“As historians we have to accept change but we should always try to ensure our community’s history is woven into all new projects and activities to ensure its stories are preserved and told to present and future residents.”

MLMC blends a top winning wine

By Mikayla van Loon Mount Lilydale Mercy College (MLMC) has added yet another award to its belt for best school wine at the Royal Adelaide Show.

The 2019 Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, produced entirely by students, also took home the national gold medal, while the 2018 wine of the same making took home silver.

Farm manager and agriculture and horticulture teacher Tim Thompson said the students involved in the winemaking program were thrilled with the result.

“You’d be surprised how interested students get when you set the bar high and you tell them this is what we’re setting out to achieve and this is what we’ve done in the past and this is what you are expected to do,” he said.

“They really switch on and get engaged and it’s not just a school project, it’s a real thing.”

Students are involved in the process from start to finish, first by testing the quality of the grapes and picking a harvest date, through to managing the fermenting temperature, plunging the juice twice a day, barreling the wine and then finally bottling it.

Mr Thompson said the program has been around for a number of years but it’s only in the last six years that MLMC has really focused on building it up.

During that time the school has won a dozen or so awards, not just in school competitions but in national competitions against some of the leading winemakers in Australia.

“It got an honorary gold in the James Halliday Cabernet Challenge last year which is the national commercial wine competition.

It’s not a school wine competition, it was up against some very good wines from all around Australia,” Mr Thompson said.

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Diverting landfill Yarra Ranges Council has joined 14 other councils in Melbourne’s south east to form a company to deliver an advanced waste processing alternative to landfill.

This type of company is called a special purpose vehicle (SPV) and is common in projects where there are many organisations working together.

The SPV—called South East Metropolitan Advanced Waste Processing Pty Ltd—will help councils deliver an advanced waste processing facility that will process household rubbish instead of burying it in landfill.

“By signing up to the SPV we are strengthening our ability to secure the economic, environmental, and social benefits from the facility,” Yarra Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister said.

“The SPV has its own legal identity and will enter into a contract for advanced waste processing on behalf of participating councils.”

Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group (MWRRG) is facilitating the procurement of advanced waste processing for councils.

“Councils coming together to form a SPV is a major milestone in what is the biggest tender for new waste management infrastructure ever undertaken by councils in Melbourne,” MWRRG CEO Jill Riseley said.

“The new facilities are expected to attract multi-million-dollar investment and create up to 400 temporary jobs during construction and up to 100 permanent operating jobs.

“Advanced waste processing facilities are being used safely and reliably around the world, including in the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and North America.”

Advanced waste processing facilities are regulated by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA). Any facility will need to be appropriately located, constructed and operated according to strict regulations that minimise risks to the environment and people.

Cr McAllister said advanced waste processing solutions would play a significant role in achieving the State Government’s new target to divert 80% of household rubbish from landfill by 2030.

“Yarra Ranges Council is excited to be part of this historic tender process,” she said.

“Advanced waste processing will do more with the resources that are being put in landfill and achieve better financial, environmental and social outcomes.

“This facility will provide a great solution for household rubbish that would normally go to landfill, complementing the continuation of kerbside recycling and green and food waste collection services as part of our total approach to managing waste.”

Students from Mount Lilydale Mercy College have just received best school wine at the Royal Adelaide Show.

Pictures: SUPPLIED in the winemaking and agricultural classes on the school farm at MLMC. Younger year levels learn how to produce wine, breed sheep, prune the orchard and propagate plants in the nursery, while VCE students learn the more mechanical side of things like shearing sheep and maneuvering heavy equipment.

“I think it’s an important job of schools to

connect students with local industry and set a purpose for them and I think our principal’s done a great job in promoting a program that does that,” Mr Thompson said.

“Some of these students end up with jobs in the industry and they can converse with winemakers and vineyard managers quite intelligently and are quite successful when they go out into industry, which is just wonderful.”

VCE students learn to shear sheep and drive tractors, preparing them for jobs in the industry.

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

I’m a pretty open book so there isn’t much people don’t know about me, but a fun fact about me is I used to play the trombone in about 5 of my high schools jazz bands.

Why and when did you join the CFA? I joined in 2010. Ever since I was three years old I had the classic young child’s dream of being a firefighter. One year my family was at a festival and we found out about the junior program CFA offered, and every year on my birthday I would ask my mum if I was old enough to join. Then the week after my 11th birthday I joined up, and the rest is history.

What do you enjoy most about your role and being a part of the CFA? It’s a challenge to pick out just one thing, but I would have to say it’s the amazing people I get to interact with, be it from my own brigade, other emergency services or regular people.

What have been some of your most memorable moments with the CFA? Why? One of the stand out moments for me would be when I was deployed up into NSW during the black summer campaign fires for a week.

We were sitting down to have some lunch on the side of a road, and inside some of our lunch packs were handwritten notes from some people in the community, just to say ‘thank you’ for travelling all the way up to help some strangers. The note is still pinned to my wall today, and it’s a nice reminder of why I chose to be a part of CFA. What do you love most about the Yarra Ranges?

Hands down it has to be all the hidden gems scattered around. The hidden walking tracks, secret lookout spots, stunning photo opportunities. You can go to the exact same location every day and there is always something new to discover.

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James Gluskie has been a member of Montrose CFA for over 10 years.

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

It’s pretty far-fetched, but I would have loved to be able to witness the formation of the earth overtime.

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

My Nan and Pah, and then my mum and sister.

I never got to meet my Pah, and I would love a chance to meet him, see my Nan again and then just enjoy a nice meal with them and my family.

Who do you admire the most?

My amazing mum, without a doubt. She has always been a strong supporter of me being apart of the CFA, driving me to callouts before

I got my licence, driving me halfway across the state for competitions with the CFA competition teams, the sleepless nights when I race out the door in the middle of the night. She’s just amazing.

What are some of your hobbies?

When I manage to find some free time I enjoy teaching myself music on the guitar, relaxing in the sunshine, or spending time out with my family and friends.

What is your favourite book and/or film?

I don’t really have a favourite book or movie, I enjoy each one in a different way. In saying that, the Harry potter books and movies are always enjoyable, as is anything involving The Avengers, because what’s not to love about super powers!

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The first Melbourne Cup took place in 1861. The winning jockey’s name was John Cutts, who came through with the first place position riding his horse, Archer. John Cutts and Archer then backed up in 1862 for another win and so became the first multiple winners of the great race.

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No horse has ever won the Melbourne Cup from barrier 18.

Since 1924 no one has ever been successful in the Melbourne Cup from barrier 18. No one is quite sure why and the mystery remains. Surely, one day the jinx must be broken!

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Outside the cocoon Were you one of those who let your hair down on ‘Freedom Friday’?

I didn’t celebrate it as I was too busy trying the retrieve information and data from my phone which was lost a week ago, then found flattened by X number of cars. However I did a ‘big freedom trip’ (WHOOPEE) across to Healesville for Sunday lunch with some of my family.

WOW it all looked new and it was a lovely drive. That was my first real sniff of freedom from a daily 4.5 km drive to a coffee van.

Interestingly, freedom for some can be a scary thing with fear of what lies outside of home. (Which was the lockdown capital of our then known world.) Many of us where locked in there for a world record time.

Having been locked down for that time, some of us are experiencing strange feelings.

In long past eras being incarcerated in prison meant being thrown into a dark dungeon, with no light and no orientation.

A book on my shelves tells the story of a young Christian pastor, being horrifically treated in a terrible prison in China at the turn of this century, simply for being a Christian. For decades before 100s of 1000s were eliminated as the church was persecuted. A lot of that time in prison, he lay naked on a bare concrete floor and was thrown scraps of

Focal Point Graeme Dawson food and each time the guards walked past, they urinated on him. When released he came out, jubilant and refreshed in his faith and like Mandela, refusing to be bitter.

Now of course, our being shut out of many aspects of our lives, really does not compare with the suffering those poor men and women went through, but many of us have gone through deep grief and sufferings of different kinds.

Let us never forget that over nine hundred families in Victoria have had to say goodbye to loved ones under very restricted conditions and regulations.

With sustained deprivation and suffering there is a phenomenon known as ‘Brain Fog’, a fog-like experience, that over time, envelopes a person - a psychological affect that has become a real ‘Pea Souper’.

‘Brain Fog’ can hang around for years if not treated medically and or psychologically.

Part of that ‘Fog’ has risen from a lack of a known future – so there has grown a despondency about even thinking about holiday plans, making a new garden, and in my family, a hesitancy in setting a new date for a twice cancelled wedding.

Many of our older readers have created a cocoon type world to protect themselves from the ‘big new bad world’ out there, so that when they do come out they find they are not free at all, as the cocoon has now taken on another form – another prison?.

Now we find the battle through the ‘Brain Fog’ is entrenched and seems permanent.

Without exaggeration and with scientific backing, these psychological states are now bordering on a form of PTSD. (We have gone through the trauma, now we are dealing with the stress of the disorder) I would let my readers down if I didn’t bring some encouragement from the book of life; the maker’s manual.

‘God helps us in our times of weakness; even when we don’t know what to pray He intercedes for us with words we cannot express’.

Apostle Paul.

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The benefits of Pilates

By Ben Croxford Pilates has become hugely popular in recent years – but why do physios, personal trainers and others love Pilates so much?

Let’s understand the basics first. If we simplify things right down, the body has essentially two types of muscles.

The first of these are called prime movers that are the muscles responsible for most functional movements of your limbs and spine - muscles like your quads, calves, biceps, pecs or your rectus abdominus (your ‘6-pack’).

These muscles are generally quite powerful but if they were all we had we’d be poorly controlled and get injured often.

The other group of muscles are our synergists or stabilisers.

You may have heard of some: your rotator cuff, transversus abdominus (often taught in Pilates) or your Pelvic floor are good examples.

Arguably, these muscles are just as important as our prime movers!

These muscles are often smaller and deeper in the body and are responsible for control, co-ordination, stability and protecting a joint from injury.

Every joint has these muscles, whether it’s your shoulder, hip or joints in your spine.

To move optimally, your need a good interplay between your stabilising muscles and your prime movers.

Think of it like having a good quality of movement rather than just being strong.

When someone injures themselves, of-

ten this balance gets thrown out a little as the stabilising muscles waste away and the prime movers will try to compensate and take over.

If you have chronic or long-term pain, it’s almost certain that this balance is out.

That’s why a physiotherapist may recommend specific exercises to rehabilitate these deeper, stabilising muscles.

Pilates is a system of exercises and movements that we use to do just that - improve the balance between your stabilising muscles and your prime movers.

Clinical Pilates is the practice of using the Pilates system to treat and rehabilitate injuries of the spine, hip and shoulder girdle.

Pilates focuses on quality and controlled movements...and it is definitely hard work!

A Pilates Studio like ours may also include some specialist equipment like Reformers, Trapeze Tables, Gym balls and many other bits and pieces.

It’s also important to remember that Pilates is great for everyone – young, old and everyone in-between!

So go on…give it a go!

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Looking back at 1984 Dune adaptation Dune Starring Kyle MacLachlan, Francesca Annis and Sting Rated MA15+ With Victorian cinemas now open again but Denis Villeneuve’s Dune not coming out in Australia until December 2, let’s look at David Lynch’s 1984 Dune adaptation.

Based on Frank Herbert’s iconic novel, Dune follows Paul (Kyle MacLachlan), heir to the spacefaring House of Atreides, who becomes a messiah to the Fremen, the natives of the desert planet Arrakis.

Dune is a tedious, poorly-paced visual masterpiece.

Maclachlan is rather wooden as Paul, the performances are generally staid and flat, and the film is choked with inorganic exposition. mailcommunity.com.au

Nearly every minute detail is described with dry spoken dialogue or inner narration, which is unnecessary and even patronising.

The Emperor-backed siege of House Atreides by grotesque rival House Harkonnen is a visually exciting set-piece, but the build-up

carries little suspense after every privy character relentlessly explains their plans.

In contrast to the long, plodding first act, Paul’s time with the Fremen and his showdown with the Harkonnens are extremely rushed.

Despite its severe narrative flaws, Dune is one of the most visually breathtaking films of the eighties, with stunning sets, costumes and miniatures.

The film has a rousing score by rock band Toto and a majestic theme by Brian Eno. Dune also has several thrilling battle sequences, although Lynch is not good at directing smaller skirmishes or hand-to-hand fight scenes.

A beautiful but intensely frustrating watch, Dune is available on DVD and iTunes.

- Seth Lukas Hynes

Libraries open again PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN Readers rejoice! Our public libraries are opening up! Apart from browsing and/ or checking out the latest books, magazines, newspapers, CDs and DVDs, all on-site and in-person services are becoming available once again.

For those wanting an outing in the city, State Library Victoria (SLV) will reopen on Wednesday 3 November, although the Russell Street Welcome Zone and Readings bookshop will stay shut until January 2022. Masks will remain mandatory inside the library at all times.

All visitors to SLV will also need to check-in using the Services Victoria app and provide proof that they are fully vaccinated, either with a digital certificate or a printed copy of it. We are just in time to view SLV’s first Window on Collections display, the “Rural and Regional Photography Commission”. It features a selection of 30 photographs highlighting the lived experiences of rural and regional Victorians in 2020, during the devastating bushfire season and then the COVID global pandemic.

These images shed light on local stories of courage, loss and resilience, captured by photographers from rural and regional communities with which they each share a deep and personal connection. Many of them feature Victoria’s unsung heroes, from frontline workers such as nurses, firefighters and supermarket staff, to parents doing homeschooling and those helping neighbours and strangers alike.

Another exhibition worth seeing at SLV is “The Changing Face of Victoria”, which explores the spirit of activism and invention and its impact on our modern state. There are everyday themes – water, workers’ rights, camping and coffee – with more than 150 objects, artworks and photographers carefully curated to showcase some of the ways we can all make a difference in shaping our world.

90 percent of these collection items have never been exhibited before, including a series of funky espresso machines that were introduced to Australia

by European migrants in the 1950s. So little was known about these machines that cafe owners across Melbourne were required to obtain a boilermaker’s license before they could operate them.

Now, surely you would say, you don’t need to go to the city to enjoy a nice cup of coffee? Indeed, for those preferring to stay local, Eastern Regional Libraries (ERL) will throw open their doors on Monday 8 November. The aforementioned rules such as wearing masks, checking in and providing proof of vaccination will apply.

It is worth mentioning that ERL supports all readers in proving their vaccination status and accessing all 13 branch libraries. Readers can send in their digital certificates to be printed and ready to collect when they arrive at the library.

Those who need help setting up their digital certificates can access the highly succinct and user-friendly guides on the ERL website.

Meanwhile, ERL will continue to offer a diverse range of online events and services, including but not limited to storytimes, guest speakers and presenters, and tech help sessions. “Click & Collect”, which has helped so many readers across Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges during the lengthy lockdown, will also continue.

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Halloween comes to town Houses across the Yarra Ranges put on some great displays for Halloween this year, creating a map of houses to visit in the shire to experience the ultimate spookiness.

Yarra Valley Haunters, created by Narelle Stillwell, allowed families to plan their route for trick or treating and where to find the very best Halloween-esque houses.

Decorated houses spanned from Healesville, to Coldstream, Lilydale, Chirnside Park, Mount Evelyn and Woori Yallock, leaving a trail of happy children and parents.

It was a frightful night for some as spiders dropped from trees but most left with smiles on their faces, filled to the brim with lollies and sweet treats.

The spooky season may be over for another year but it just means Yarra Ranges residents have a full year to plan for next year.

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G’day – health and community colleagues, family members and mates The Yarra Ranges Men’s Health Project is excited to share with you a brand new health support program. We have partnered with the Australian Centre for Heart Health, who will present this event on Tuesday 23 November at 9.30 am. We are managing the logistics and will mentor the outcome – which we hope will be the first Heart Health Peer Support Group in Yarra Ranges.

Despite just about every health organisation claiming these days that its focus condition causes the greatest number of deaths, heart issues remain the single most common cause and especially of preventable deaths.

General heart treatment is available at Box Hill Hospital but for open heart surgery you are referred to a major teaching hospital outside our area. After that, you may be lucky enough to be referred to Lilydale, Wantirna or Ferntree Gully for a cardiac rehab program which ends three months after you are discharged from hospital. Then there is nothing in our area.

We aim to change that.

The Australian Centre for Heart health, based here in Melbourne, will share its latest research linking heart issues and recovery with the effects on our brains/minds, along with their new services which are available to support you. The program includes a recent Australian film on the subject called ‘Pumphead’, an expo of take-away resource information, and ends with a heart-healthy light

lunch. The chance to create a Heart Health Peer Support Group will be offered at the session, but anyone can enquire about this. It is free of charge, thanks to support from Yarra Ranges Council, Tasty Az and the Rotary Club of Lilydale.

Note that carers and key family members are welcome to join those who have experienced a heart attack, open heart surgery or any other heart malfunction.

The live event will be held at the Lillydale Lake Community Room on Tuesday 23 November. Anyone attending is required to have had the double doses of a Covid-19 vaccination. Masks may be required indoors, too. If you have a medical exemption from either requirement, this will be accepted if in writing from a recognised GP or medical specialist.

Only registered people will be advised as to how the event is proceeding and get the Covid-Safe instructions.

This is a major step forward for heart illhealth people but only the first of several steps in the pipeline.

If you miss this session don’t worry. ‘Minding the Heart’ will be offered for staging in Healesville, Monbulk, Ringwood, Bayswater, Rowville and Ferntree Gully next year, subject to local community organisations being willing to host and promote it. A hybrid digital version will also be produced to offer when a live version is not possible.

For more information or to book, contact Brian Mier on 0418 326 670 or email yrmh@ yrmh.org.

Brian Mier, Yarra Ranges Men’s Health Project

On a brighter note

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The Lunchtime Battle I sit still,my fingers twitch as I count down the seconds – 10… 9… – My teacher scribbles another note on the board – 6… 5… - I copy the instructions down distractedly – 3… 2… 1! DING DING DING! As the class leaps from their desks, I hasten to untangle myself from my chair, I grab my lunch and throw my body into the mass of students flowing out of the room.

The glaring sun blinds us all briefly as we are spat out into the fresh air.

I quickly gather myself and sprint off in the direction of my friends - I know the importance of claiming a good spot early.

I am fortunate today though, as we settle on the grass, in the shade of the giant gumtrees, munching our sandwiches, talking and laughing the hour away, until the bell rings again.

We struggle back inside and I’m already looking forward to doing it all again tomorrow.

Giselle Leonard is a young aspiring writer who hopes to inspire more young people to read and write.

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The caring family dentists A visit to the dentist can be a challenging thing to do, but the team at Evergreen Dental Care is committed to giving you the best patient experience possible by providing a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere, high quality care, and supporting you throughout your dental experience.

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

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

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

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

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

Stef, Dr Baz Ghosh, Stella, Francis, Dr Nirosh Ghosh and Ollie the dog. 241390 in GP Orthodontics (FICCDE). Nirosha has a particular interest in fixed braces and childhood facial development.

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

and restorative dental treatment, with Medicare bulk billing available.

Take advantage of their great New Patient Offer including a comprehensive dental examination, oral cancer screening, all required dental x-rays including a panoramic OPG scan, digital photographs and a personalised treatment plan for just $99. Include a professional dental clean, polish and remineralising treatment for $199. If you are part of a health fund the new patient offer will be $0 with no

gap payment. Evergreen Dental Care accepts all major health funds and are preferred providers for NIB and CBHS. Payment plans are also available through Zip Money and Afterpay.

Evergreen Dental Care is located at 3/362 Warburton Highway, Wandin North and is open 6 days a week with late night and weekend appointments available. Get in touch with the friendly team on 5929 3011 or book an appointment online at www.evergreendentalcare.com.au.

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Electricity savings with solar panels Solar panels will be installed on six community facilities in coming months, as Council’s rollout of solar systems edges closer to its 4000th panel.

New solar power systems will be installed on Seville Preschool, Hanson Park Preschool and Palm Grove Preschools, the Golden Wattle Club, CIRE’s Community House in Mt Evelyn and the Warburton Waterwheel before February 2022.

The funding for these systems has been provided by Council and the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Fund, with Council installing each system.

Chirnside Ward Councillor, Richard Higgins, said the systems will help community facilities to reduce their ongoing power bills, and their environmental impacts.

“Though COVID-19 restrictions have kept a lot of us at home, our teams have been working to install more solar power systems on buildings throughout the community,” he said.

“In recent months, Council has installed systems on three preschools in the Chirnside Ward – Bimbadeen Preschool, Chirnside Park Preschool and Rolling Hills Preschool. These projects, also funded by the Federal Government, will save our local preschools money, while reducing greenhouse emissions from electricity.

“These new systems, and those set for preschools and community buildings, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and give something back to the community, by dramatically reducing power bills for the people using these facilities.

“Earlier this year, we ran a survey for community members using buildings that could benefit from solar installations. More than half of respondents said that they would use savings to update existing equipment and resources, while 32 per cent said they would be able to offer extra programs or services to the community.

“I’m proud that we’ve been able to help these community groups with installations, which will put money back into the community, instead of sending it to power companies.

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Rolling Hills Preschool is one of the community buildings to receive solar panels from the Yarra Ranges project.

Picture: SUPPLIED Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Fund for supporting these projects and helping us to get this work done.”

Council has installed 3973 solar panels to date, on 52 public and community facilities.

These solar installation projects align with Council’s Liveable Climate Plan, which outlines major goals for reducing Council’s environmental impacts and switching to renewable energy – such as 100% renewable energy use in Council services and infrastructure from 2030, net zero operational spend on electricity by 2040 and net zero emissions by 2040.

Cr Higgins said that all the solar systems installed by Council has resulted in a total capacity of over 1.17 MWp – enough to power over 650 homes.

“There’s been an incredible body of work at Council to help reduce our impact on the environment, since the mid-2000s. We’re seeing the benefits of that work now, as we save hun-

dreds of thousands of dollars in electricity bills and watch our organisation’s emissions plummet,” Cr Higgins said.

“I’m proud of the work being done here, and look forward to us meeting our goals and helping the community to adapt to this space along the way.”

Yarra Ranges Council is part of the Solar Savers program, which helps provide community members with affordable solar panels for their home; Energy Savers for Business, which assists small businesses to save money by installing solar, switching to energy-efficient appliances and lighting and; Environmental Upgrade Agreements, where large businesses can access funding to upgrade to more energy efficient equipment and install renewable energy systems with a low-interest loan.

For more information about Council’s work in environmental sustainability, visit yarraranges.vic.gov.au/sustainability

How to protect ducklings this season Duckling season has commenced and with this, RSPCA Victoria, BirdLife Australia and Wildlife Victoria are encouraging the community to be on the lookout for ducklings who have been separated from their parents and raising awareness of how to respond and care for ducks in need.

Ducks will commonly choose to nest in suburban backyards, especially those with pools and places to nest in safety.

By seeking a nesting site away from her home watercourse and predators, a mother duck increases the chance of her ducklings’ survival. Within just 24 hours of hatching, parent ducks will escort their ducklings back to their home territory, which is sometimes when ducklings become separated from their parents and may require assistance from the public.

RSPCA Victoria CEO Dr Liz Walker is encouraging Victorians to arm themselves with knowledge of what to do if they find ducklings who have lost their way.

“This journey home is the most important trip of a duckling’s life - the parents are teaching them how to make this trek by themselves and learn their way home. This important lesson time also teaches ducklings how to avoid predators and other dangers such as cars, along with how to feed properly and navigate the neighbourhood,” Dr Walker said.

“If you do come across ducklings who have been separated, often the parents will not be far away. The best approach is to observe the ducklings at a safe distance until their parents return. If after a few days, you’re still concerned about the welfare of the ducklings, you can contact a local wildlife carer for advice.” mailcommunity.com.au

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Duckling season has begun and the RSPCA are calling for people to be on the lookout.

Dr Walker said the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s (DELWP) ‘Help for Injured Wildlife Tool’ can help you locate the nearest wildlife carer in your area, and Wildlife Victoria’s Emergency Response Service can advise you on what to do with orphaned ducklings while you’re waiting for a volunteer rescuer to arrive. They can also help with advice if you find sick or injured ducks.

“As urban Melbourne continues to expand, natural duck habitats are more likely to be in suburban areas . When you’re driving near waterways or wetlands remember to look out for ducks on your journey. The changing environment also means that some ducks may choose a backyard to raise their ducklings, especially those with pools,” Dr Walker explained.

“If you are lucky enough to host a family

of ducks, it is best not to disturb them, chase them or try to contain them. Once the ducklings are a little older, their parents will eventually move them to a local pond or lake.

“If ducks do choose your backyard as a home, avoid feeding them human food such as bread – this is like junk food for ducks. Feeding wild animals such as ducks can also create food dependency. This is detrimental as it means that they need to spend less time foraging, which allows them to build their strength.

It can also cause malnutrition, as the nutritional value of processed food differs greatly from their natural diet.”

Australia is home to 17 native duck species, with the most common the Pacific Black Duck and the Australian Wood Duck. Learn more about Victoria’s ducks at discoverducks.org.au How to help lost or displaced ducklings: Avoid intervening to give them their best chance of survival Keep a safe distance. Scrutiny from people can make parent ducks extremely stressed and they may abandon their ducklings If safe, alert oncoming traffic and allow the family to cross roads safely. Always make sure no one puts themselves at risk in order to help the ducks across the road.

Watch this video for tips on how to help ducklings Wildlife Victoria’s Emergency Response Service can be contacted on 03 8400 7300 or visit www.wildlifevictoria.org.au to lodge a wildlife emergency report online. This service is available 24/7.

Learn more about Victoria’s ducks at www. discoverducks.org.au

If you’re looking for a way to shake off the lockdown blues and start planning for that long overdue get together with those you’ve missed – then this is for you!

To further highlight this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Trials has launched an exciting new campaign to support research and clinical trials, which aims to ultimately bring Australia’s breast cancer mortality rate down to zero.

As the country’s largest breast cancer clinical trials research organisation, Breast Cancer Trials has launched the 3 Course Challenge, encouraging food lovers all over Australia to ‘stay in and entertain’ over the months of October and November.

Endorsed by celebrity chef Sarah Todd, a highly renowned Aussie chef that specialises in Indian cuisine, the 3 Course Challenge invites Australians to take on the challenge of cooking a threecourse Indian feast to raise money for life saving breast cancer clinical trials research.

Sarah’s own mum Lorraine was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 50 years old, so Sarah has personal experience and understands the impact of this disease, so is very motivated to make more research, treatment and cures possible.

To get involved in the fundraiser, invite your friends and family for a COVIDsafe dinner party at home or at the park.

Dinner party hosts will then reach out to their networks of family and friends to encourage them to donate to Breast Cancer Trials research.

Dinner parties can be held any time until November 30, and Breast Cancer Trials encourage participants to follow government restrictions and safety regulations pertaining to visitors in the home and gatherings in public areas.

This is your opportunity to cook a delicious three course meal for your friends and family, whilst also supporting new research to save the lives of those diagnosed with breast cancer.

Nothing brings people together like the promise of a dinner party with delicious food! Plus, you’ll be changing the future for people affected by breast cancer. Now that’s worth cooking for!

For more information or to register for the 3 Course Challenge, visit www.3coursechallenge.com.au.

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Celebrity chef Sarah Todd’s mum Lorraine was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 50, so Sarah is determined to raise funds for Breast Cancer Trials.

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Jessica Stirling will be leading Warburton Golf Club’s women’s program.

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By Renee Wood Warburton Golf Course has roped in a PGA professional to launch a new beginners golf program for women to attract more to the sport.

PGA player Jessica Stirling will lead a four week course, teaching basic techniques and skills for on the greens.

Ms Stirling said she’s excited to be a part of the program and encouraging more women to play golf.

“It is common for golf to take a couple of years of play, coaching and practice to have the players game at a competent level,” she said.

The pro will be sharing her best advice with the participants and said the key is to have patience and stick with it.

“It may take the whole hour to see the ball go in the air, or see it go in the hole, but it is part of the learning process and perseverance will help you overcome. It’s the type of sport that if you stick at it, you’ll reap the rewards.”

Participants will cover green reading and speed control for putting in the first week.

“The second and third lessons covers chipping and pitching and how to manage short

Women will be learning on the Warburton course.

Picture: RENEE WOOD shots onto the green. The final week we will cover full swing and how to hit the long shots for golf,” she said.

Teaching others how to play is a passion of Ms Stirling.

“It also allows women the opportunity for exercise which we know benefits mental and physical health and the opportunity to play in competitions and feel a sense of achievement and self pride.”

Promotions officer Vicki Hottes created the

program to encourage more women to join the sport.

Currently the club has around 15 women who play regularly in a monthly social competition but Ms Hottes would like to see this grow.

“Our plan is that hopefully twice a year we would run this for program for beginners and there’s the opportunity for them to have other lessons and then hopefully join in on our social day, which is a Thursday,” she said.

Ms Hottes is aiming to create a nine hole competition for women in the future.

“I would love it if we would have about 20 to 30 women for a regular nine hole competition, a lot of other courses do that – thinking outside the box to get more people in.”

“I think nine holes is a really good format that you can do in around one and a half to two hours, depending how many people are playing in the group, and you’ve got the rest of the day.”

The first lesson will be held on Sunday 7 November and will continue for the following three Sundays.

For more information contact the club.

Grants open for First Nations athletes The Labor Government has launched a new round of grants to support Aboriginal Victorians to cover the cost of uniforms, equipment and travel to participate in events.

Community sport minister Ros Spence opened round two of the 2021-22 Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program on Monday 1 November, with more than $87,000 available to boost sporting activities.

“This program has already made an incredible difference by supporting Aboriginal Victorians to get involved with local sport – creating healthier, happier and more united communities,” she said.

“I encourage community sporting clubs, Aboriginal organisations, local participants, volunteers and passionate communities to take advantage of this opportunity and support the next generation of Aboriginal champions.”

Teams can apply for grants of up to $1,500 to participate in state or national sport carnivals, up to $1,000 for uniforms and sporting equipment, and up to $750 for travel and accommodation expenses.

From Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist and NBA star Patty Mills to Olympic 400m champion Cathy Freeman, Aboriginal athletes have made a huge impact in the sporting arena and beyond.

The Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program supports communities to harness the social and health benefits that sport and active recreation can provide.

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Aboriginal athletes from all sports will be able to apply for grants through the Victorian Government program.

Picture: UNSPLASH Aboriginal affairs minister Gabrielle Williams said sport makes up a key part of Victorian culture and these grants allow all Victorians to participate.

“Sport is a wonderful part of Victorian life and we want everyone to have the chance to get involved and progress through the ranks.

The benefits of sports participation extend

beyond the individual and enrich the community,” she said.

Since the start of the program in 2020, the Labor Government has provided 128 grants totalling more than $138,000 to Aboriginal community organisations, clubs and individuals across the state.

To apply for a grant, visit sport.vic.gov.au.

The ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Racquet Roadshow has returned to Victoria, celebrating a major milestone with the 200,000th racquet set to be gifted to one lucky first-year primary school student over the coming months.

Thanks to ANZ, the successful initiative will see 30,000 new racquets delivered to students in more than 700 primary schools across the country. This builds on the 170,000 racquets distributed across the country over the past five years.

As part of the initiative, Tennis Australia ambassadors Todd Woodbridge, John Fitzgerald and Casey Dellacqua will pop into schools virtually to inspire students to pick up their new racquets and swing into action. Some states will also enjoy live visits from local ambassadors.

The fifth edition of the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Racquet Roadshow comes as new survey data shows that 92 per cent of Australian parents surveyed believe children should learn tennis from a young age. The desire for children to partake in sport and physical activity is particularly relevant, as nearly half of parents surveyed say they are concerned their families are not as fit when compared to the start of the pandemic.

From 2020 to 2021, tennis has seen a surge in popularity due to the sport’s Covid-safe nature, with court bookings up by 209 per cent year-on-year. As a socially distanced sport enjoyed outdoors, tennis has been tipped as one of the best ways to exercise safely.

Two thirds of those surveyed said they would be more likely to try a new sport if they knew it was considered Covid-safe.

The survey responses suggest that: Almost half of Australian families surveyed noticed a decrease in their family’s level of outdoor physical activity during the pandemic Nearly 40 per cent of Victorians are somewhat concerned with a change of physical fitness in their children since the start of the pandemic Almost half of Victorians (49 per cent) and NSW (46 per cent) residents believe their family is not as fit when compared to the start of 2020 Three quarters of Australians surveyed believe they would give tennis a shot if their families owned the necessary sporting equipment (specifically racquets and balls) 82 per cent of Australians surveyed are aware of the benefits associated with playing tennis as a child including physical fitness, coordination, confidence and social skills.

It is hoped the program will also encourage Aussies to pick up tennis again, with threequarters of those surveyed expressing an interest in either returning to the sport or giving it a shot.

“The ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Racquet Roadshow has been an outstanding success and is a credit to our team involved in the Tennis in Schools’ program and our longstanding partnership with ANZ,” Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley said.

“Getting more kids involved in tennis is part of what we do every single day, and to be able to put racquets in the hands of 200,000 kids across the country is a tremendous milestone to celebrate. I look forward to seeing more courts across the country full of kids playing tennis with their friends and families.”

“We hope that by supporting grassroots programs like the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Racquet Roadshow we can help inspire the next generation grow a lifelong love of tennis,” ANZ managing director of retail banking Katherine Bray said.

“ANZ and Tennis Australia’s five-year partnership that has delivered 200,000 racquets to communities right across Australia is an outstanding achievement.”

Twenty-two-time Grand Slam champion Todd Woodbridge has handed out thousands of racquets to school kids across the country over the past five years and has continued his classroom visits virtually over the past year.

“The ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Racquet Roadshow is a project I’m excited to be involved with every single year,” Woodbridge said.

“To be able to introduce so many kids, and their families, to the sport I’ve loved for my whole life is so rewarding. As is seeing the positive impact tennis can have on their lives.”

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