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Victoria’s health system enters a Code Brown

Hot air balloon hard landing investigation

Storm timber going to Rural Aid free fencing

Upper Yarra Museum opens for Aus Day

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By Renee Wood and Callum Ludwig Victoria Police, Yarra Ranges Council and the Warburton Advancement League have come together to install 14 river safety signs along the banks of the Yarra River in the Warburton and East Warburton area.

Two signs will also be installed in Yarra Junction, all to alert visitors of the changing river conditions and to always watch and supervise children around water.

The project first began when Warburton Police Officer in Charge Sergeant Jason Kelly considered what risks had evolved around swimming due to the pandemic.

Yarra Ranges Senior Sergeant Stewart Thompson said a lack of swimming lessons due to lockdowns sparked concerns for local police.

“The premise we have used is an 18-monthold that was locked down two years ago is now a four-year old, so the 18-month-old hasn’t been able to do those vital swimming lessons in that first phase of life,” Snr Sgt Thompson said.

“Then all of a sudden, a four year old down by the river with mates is often running and jumping in and fearless.”

An increase in tourism was also a main driver with large crowds of up to 4,000 people attending Warburton Water World and the rivers.

Police reached out to council and the Warburton Advancement League to create the joint river safety campaign.

“The key messaging was development of water wise habits and know your swimming abilities but also to reinforce to parents or guardians, that they must actively watch their children in and around the waterways.”

Read the full report on page 5 Snr Sgt Stewart Thompson and Mayor Jim Child with the new river safety signs at Warburton.

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Code Brown called

By Renee Wood Eastern Health has joined the state’s healthcare system in entering a Code Brown to alleviate the stress on hospitals and ambulances due to rising Omicron cases.

On Tuesday 18 January, the Department of Health called the coordinated Pandemic Code Brown from midday on Wednesday 19 January and it’s expected to run for up to six weeks.

Yarra Ranges residents needing to access care should be aware of possible changes at local hospitals now the emergency management system has been activated.

An Eastern Health spokesperson said the Code Brown will help to focus on workforce availability.

“The main focus of the Code Brown is to ensure we have workforce availability to support the rise in Covid-19 patients attending the health service,” they said.

Changes are still being considered and Eastern Health expects to have more knowledge of what sites and services will be affected soon.

“Over the coming days and weeks, this picture will become clearer and this will dictate further what sites and services will be impacted.

“We will endeavour to keep all patients and community up to date as changes happen, noting that this is a rapidly changing environment.”

The Health Department has also removed IVF services off the suspended elective surgery list and will allow it to go ahead following outcries from specialists and Victorian families.

Acting Health Minister James Merlino said the government thanks Victorians for their patient as they work on having other services restored.

EACH will be opening a Covid-19 pop up vaccination clinic in Healesville this week for three days at The Memo.

Vaccination staff will be seeing walk in appointments on Monday 24 January, Thursday 27 January and Friday 28 January from 10am to 3pm each day.

Pfizer, AstraZeneca and booster vaccines will be available to anyone aged 12 and over.

Changes to booster shots The state health department has reduced the recommended wait time for a booster shot down to three months for Victorians over the age of 18.

Premier Daniel Andrews said it is part of a vaccination blitz launching this week.

“This is a big push. Thousands of appointments are available, walk-in capacity has been expanded, opening hours have been extended, and more vaccinators will be on the floor,” he said.

“If you got your second dose in October or earlier, now’s the time to come along to one of our major state-run centres and get your third, to protect yourself and the community for the busy year ahead.”

The drop to a three month wait will mean 1.2 million more Victorians can now receive their third jab.

State run facilities will see vaccination appointments increase and longer opening times to accommodate the blitz.

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Eastern Health said more information will soon be known on what sites and services will be impacted by the Code Brown. 242408 Picture: ON FILE “IVF is a challenging journey for anyone to go through, let alone in the midst of a global pandemic, and we’re deeply sorry for the distress caused by affected services in recent weeks,” he said.

The health department is also looking into other services that can b restored, with some other cancer and rehab appointments included in suspended services during the Code Brown.

Large pine tree causes traffic chaos

By Renee Wood A large pine tree has fallen across Healesville - Koo Wee Rup Road just after midday Wednesday 19 January, causing traffic to come to a halt while emergency services, council staff and community members worked to clear the road.

Healesville SES crews attended the scene after receiving an assistance call at 12:19.

Yarra Ranges Council staff helped crews, while Eyton on Yarra manager Merv Steer arrived with a tractor to help clear the way and remove debris.

The road quickly turned into a parking lot with cars backing up not long after the tree fell.

Police were also on the scene, diverting drivers around the area - stopping traffic at Launching Place and turning cars back to Healesville.

The massive operation took crews two hours to clear the road.

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The Yarra Ranges Solo Team are expected to be seen patrolling some of the more remote areas in the shire and division, hoping to catch unlawful drivers and riders.

Over the next few weeks, members will be checking that riders have the appropriate licence category for the type of motorcycle being driven.

They will also be conducting speed checks, general licence checks and vehicle registration checks.

As part of their duties, highway patrol members are able to conduct random drug tests of both drivers and riders at any location.

Intercepted motorists will also be breath tested for the presence of alcohol.

Police motorcycles were recently patrolling at Dom Dom Saddle in Fernshaw, located just 16.4km from Healesville along the Maroondah Highway.

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The large pine tree fell around midday Wednesday 19 January.

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The 54-year-old male driver was found to be disqualified due to a previous drink-driving offence.

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Local CFA crews help in Lilydale factory fire The ATSB is investigating a hot air balloon accident which saw two people seriously injured.

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Air balloon hard landing An investigation is underway following a hot air balloon ‘hard landing’ in the Yarra Valley which saw two passengers seriously injured.

The balloon left from Glenburn on New Year’s Eve and was destined for the Yarra Valley, when upon landing the accident occurred four kilometres north-north-east of Lilydale Airport.

The operator was Picture This Ballooning with a Kavanagh Balloons B-350, and was carrying 16 passengers when the balloon’s basket was ‘dragged’ during windy conditions just before seven in the morning.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the incident and wrote in its summary: “While landing in windy conditions, the

balloon initially touched down in a field before the pilot decided to manoeuvre the balloon over the fences of adjacent fields to land. While landing, the balloon’s basket was dragged about 30 metres before coming to rest, resulting in serious injuries to two of the 16 passengers on board.”

Weather data, operator procedures, and pilot and witness interviews will form part of the investigations.

“A final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. However, should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties so appropriate safety action can be taken.”

Multiple firefighting crews were required in Lilydale on Tuesday 18 January to help contain a factory fire and reports of multiple explosions.

The CFA were called to the factory on Beresford Road at 7.55pm, to what appeared to be a fire next door to Gecko Signs.

“Seven CFA fire trucks and volunteer firefighters from Lilydale, Mooroolbark, Coldstream, Yellingbo, Chirnside Park and Mount Evelyn fire brigades responded to the incident, supported by the Yellingbo rehab van and Bayswater BA (breathing apparatus) van and other support vehicles and crews,” a CFA spokesperson said.

“Upon arrival, firefighters found a tilt slab factory involved in fire.”

The fire was brought under control by 8.20pm, but firefighters remained on scene blacking out until about 11pm.

The CFA have confirmed that Ambulance Victoria attended the scene and the council and WorkSafe have since been notified.

Smoke billowed out of the factory as crews arrived onsite.

Smoke could be seen from nearby houses as a factory fire burned in Lilydale.

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Lilydale firefighters were called to put out the fire that engulfed a factory on Beresford Road.

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River safety signs

By Renee Wood and Callum Ludwig The Victorian state government has released their plan to avoid Covid-related disruption to term one. Picture: ON FILE

Schools to stay open

Snr Sgt Stewart Thompson and Mayor Jim Child with the new river safety signs at Warburton. 265725 Picture: RENEE WOOD “Mum and Dad you’re bringing your kids to a great facility like this but for goodness sake be mindful of their safety and look after your family and you’ll enjoy this precinct so much more,” Mayor Child said.

The community involvement through the Warburton Advancement League was also appreciated by Mayor Child.

“To have a local community body and the agencies get involved with this is just outstanding.

“We hope this really rings home to families to look after the kids and look after their children’s safety.”

Snr Sgt Thompson recommended river-goers to check the river for underwater hazards, with dark waters meaning it’s important to be

aware of tree branches and moving rocks before swimming.

Knowing your child’s and your own ability is vital to also swimming in the river.

“Ask yourself the question - can you swim?

Can your child swim? You need to know your own ability and your ability to help out and rescue family members or friends,” Snr Sgt Thompson said.

The river conditions are also expected to change as the the reservoirs are released.

“We’re going to have a release of water from the O’Shannassy and Upper Yarra reservoirs beginning on the 21 January, so we’ll be seeing the river actually increasing in level so we want people to be aware of that as well,” Mayor Child said.

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Dr Steventon said rehabilitated animals need to regain a certain level of fitness before release, so they not only survive but thrive.

Birds need to hunt and catch their food, as well as escape potential predators.

The Eagle was transported back to its wild home in the new Wildlife Response Unit vehicle, which was purchased as part of a Zoos Victoria and RSPCA Victoria partnership utilising funds from RSPCA’s National Bushfire Appeal.

The Australian Wildlife Health Centre based at Healesville Sanctuary can assist with injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife, and is open from 9am to 4pm every day of the year. Call (03) 5957 2829 or visit zoo.org.au/wildlife response.

Sanctuary visitors can also see the veterinary team at work via the internal glass walls of the hospital.

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A majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle has been successfully returned to its wild home after receiving specialist care at Healesville Sanctuary’s Australian Wildlife Health Centre.

The bird – Australia’s largest bird of prey was found unable to fly on the roadside at Upper Beaconsfield south-east of Melbourne.

Associate Veterinarian Dr Chloe Steventon said the Wedge-tailed Eagle was very likely hit by a car, judging from the extensive soft-tissue bruising it received. Fortunately, X-rays confirmed that there were no fractures across its impressive two-metre wingspan.

“This eagle was extremely lucky and recovered quickly while in our care for eight days,” Dr Steventon said.

“He was able to sustain about 40 metres of flight and get up about two metres off the ground, during flight testing. That’s how we knew he was ready to return home.

“It’s always wonderful to send wildlife back to where they came from, and seeing this bird literally fly off into the sunset was something special.”

The Victorian state government has released a four-week plan to ensure school and education settings stay open for the start of term one, with a focus on the use of Rapid-Antigen Tests (RAT).

Premier Daniel Andrews and Education Minister James Merlino announced on Sunday 23 January the plan to use RATs for surveillance testing along with improved ventilation, vaccination coverage and workforce planning to ensure education is not impacted by Covid outbreaks.

Mr Andrews said face-to-face learning is the best option for kids’ learning and well-being.

“That’s why we’ve done the work to get students safely back in the classroom from the start of Term one, and make sure they stay there.” he said.

The government said they will deliver more than 14 million RATs to schools, early childhood education and care services, with 6.6 million tests earmarked to be delivered in the first week of term one.

The state government is recommending all primary and secondary student and staff, and early childhood education and care staff, test twice a week at home before school or childcare.

“With vital Covid-safe steps in place like surveillance testing, improved ventilation and high rates of vaccination, we’ve done everything we can to make schools as safe as possible and we can’t wait to welcome all students back for Term 1.” Mr Merlino said.

Education staff will be added to the list of workers who must receive a third-dose of a Covid-19 vaccine by 25 February if they are currently eligible, or within three months and two weeks of receiving a second dose to continue working in education.

51,000 air purification devices will be delivered to government and low-fee non-government schools by the start of term one.

Mask wearing will continue for students in grade three and above while indoors. Teachers will be required to wear masks at all times when not actively teaching or communicating with students.

Remote learning will be considered as a localised and short term last resort. The department of Education and Training will provide online resources for students in Prep to year 10 if they are isolating.

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Victoria Police, Yarra Ranges Council and the Warburton Advancement League have come together to install 14 river safety signs along the banks of the Yarra River in the Warburton and East Warburton area.

Two signs will also be installed in Yarra Junction, all to alert visitors of the changing river conditions and to always watch and supervise children around water.

The project first began when Warburton Police Officer in Charge Sergeant Jason Kelly considered what risks had evolved around swimming due to the pandemic.

Yarra Ranges Senior Sergeant Stewart Thompson said a lack of swimming lessons due to lockdowns sparked concerns for local police.

“The premise we have used is an 18-monthold that was locked down two years ago is now a four-year old, so the 18-month-old hasn’t been able to do those vital swimming lessons in that first phase of life,” Snr Sgt Thompson said.

“Then all of a sudden, a four year old down by the river with mates is often running and jumping in and fearless.”

An increase in tourism was also a main driver with large crowds of up to 4,000 people attending Warburton Water World and the rivers.

Police reached out to council and the Warburton Advancement League to create the joint river safety campaign.

“The key messaging was development of water wise habits and know your swimming abilities but also to reinforce to parents or guardians, that they must actively watch their children in and around the waterways.”

Yarra Ranges Mayor Jim Child said council agreed signage was vital at such a popular destination.

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Timber put to good use

By Parker McKenzie Rural Aid, Bushfire Recovery Victoria and Yarra Ranges Council are working together to recycle the large amounts of fallen timber from the June Storms and turn them into free fence posts for businesses and farms.

While the program is still in the early stages, Rural Aid chief executive officer John Warlters said the program was a “virtuous circle”.

“We’re collectively working together to gather up that timber that’s become available and then have that that timber milled to turn it into fence posts that will be collected and then distributed back to eligible farmers,” he said.

“Rather than having that resource destroyed, cleaned up and burnt, pulped or disposed of, we’re able to capture that resource by collectively working together to have it milled and turned into fence posts.

Six local councils – including Yarra Ranges and Cardinia Council – have been bought on board to aid and develop the initiative.

Mr Warlters said by working with likeminded organisations, Rural Aid can achieve greater results.

“If it was just simply Rural Aid, or Bushfire Recovery Victoria or even just one of these six councils seeking to do this, then that the impact can still be significant,” he said.

“It can be magnified a whole lot more when you get other parties involved.”

Mr Warlters said often a natural disaster – like the June storm – can capture headlines, but the rebuilding takes time.

“People want to help where they can, but very quickly we then move on and we forget about it, it’s just human nature,” he said.

“We don’t realise that the person who’s been impacted still has this recovery period ahead of them that takes months, “We don’t then get to appreciate the frustration that an individual or a group of people that have been impacted might be experiencing.”

Fallen timber will be used to create free fence posts for businesses.

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Help needed to uncover Yarra Glen’s unmarked graves The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT), who looks after the management of the historic Yarra Glen Cemetery, is seeking community input in uncovering any potential unmarked graves.

To meet the future needs of families wishing to purchase a plot in the Cemetery, GMCT is planning new grave works in the Wesleyan and Lawn areas of the cemetery.

Prior to commencing any works, GMCT is conducting an extensive search to check if there are any historical unmarked graves from the 1900s in these areas to ensure these graves remain undisturbed.

Previous cemetery trusts lacked the technology to map grave locations in the way GMCT can do today. Additionally, the historical records are inconclusive as to location of the individuals buried in those areas.

“As guardians of history and heritage it is our purpose to hold the stories of those laid

to rest and who remain in our care, for all time. We are asking family members or descendants of individuals buried at Yarra Glen to help us achieve this purpose,” said GMCT CEO Deb Ganderton.

GMCT is already working with some families and individuals on the location of their ancestors graves after a public notice was published last month.

If you are a family member or descendant of an individual buried at the Yarra Glen Cemetery, and know the unmarked location of your ancestor’s grave within the Wesleyan and Lawn areas of the cemetery please contact GMCT’s Customer Care team on 1300 022 298 or email community@gmct.com.au.

GMCT is looking to uncover unmarked graves in Yarra Glen Cemetery before beginning future works.

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Donation to save lives

By Renee Wood A new public 24 hour defibrillator is now available in Yarra Glen to be used in times of emergency thanks to a local Good SAM member driving the need for the life saving device.

Yarra Glen Masonic Lodge purchased the defibrillator which will be installed at the CFA after Intensive Care Paramedic Peter Scott approached them for support.

Mr Scott started reaching out to local community groups and businesses following the passing of local resident, Frank Wood, who died from going into cardiac arrest.

“As a result of a Good SAM dispatch in the early hours of the morning, I went around to Frank Wood’s house, and with his Son we tried to resuscitate him but we were unsuccessful, “ he said.

“It occurred to me during that time that we had no public defibrillators for 24 hour access and I wasn’t prepared to allow that to happen again within the town.”

The Lodge was honoured to be part of purchasing a defibrillator in honour of Frank Wood, who was also previously a member.

“We had no hesitation of saying yes,” Master of Ceremonies Wayne Barry said.

“Frank did a lot for the community as well, through Freemasonry and the CFA as a captain and things like that.”

The Lodge’s only request was that it be placed on the CFA building in honour of Mr Wood’s role there and the station being in close proximity to the park.

“It benefits the whole Yarra Glen community, not just a few or only Good SAM members.”

This will be the third defibrillator in town that can be accessed 24 hours, including one at the Yarra Glen police station and another on the external walls of the childcare centre near the primary school.

Another is also available during trading hours through the IGA. The community’s also being reminded about the Good SAM app which is a vital notification service that people can sign up to if they’re willing to perform CPR. The app is a free global smartphone app which alerts members to nearby cardiac arrests to respond to assist in the emergency.

“They don’t need to know CPR, they don’t need to have any experience in health or emergency services or even first aid, all they need to do is be prepared to have a go and then the triple zero call taker will take them through the process of doing CPR if they need to,” Mr Scott said.

Mr Scott said 16 other Good SAM responders have shown up on the app’s radius around him and hopes to do more local community engagement to get sign ups and teach CPR techniques.

“Part of my grand plan will be to have information sessions for the town once the defibs are out and maybe some practical classes where we can all get together to learn CPR, learn how to use a defib.

As many people as we can get on board to Good Sam – the better.”

Intensive Care Paramedic and Good SAM responder Peter Scott, Yarra Glen Masonic Lodge Master Kevin Ryan and CFA Captain Bill Boyd at the handover. Picture: WAYNE BARRY

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Help to save open space

By Mikayla van Loon The campaign to keep an old school campus in Kilsyth as open space has been a constant battle for residents but those instrumental in the fight have reason to believe a decision will be made in early February.

With support from over 7000 Yarra Ranges Shire residents who signed a petition to keep the land, senior campaigner and Kilsyth resident John Phillips said he hopes those people will show their support again by contacting the council and ward councillors to plead for the land to be kept as open space.

The site at 150 Cambridge Road, once home to Pembroke High, has been used as community land since the school was demolished in 2013.

Mr Phillips said late last year Yarra Ranges Council were officially given the opportunity to purchase the land from the State Government for $6.44 million.

“In a way it means we’re still on the agenda and for the community, the ball is still rolling. I guess that means if it’s not sold [to developers], we still have a fair chance,” he said.

Councillor Len Cox has been working alongside Mr Phillips and other concerned residents to get this item on the council’s agenda at one of the meetings in February.

The Walling Ward councillor said it would be a disaster if developers got their hands on the vacant block because it would mean more medium density housing would be established in an already overcrowded area.

“There’s more and more backyards disappearing and we need more public open space, more passive open space than what we’ve got.

150 Cambridge Road, it’s absolutely essential that the council can get hold of that and retain it as more public open space,” Cr Cox said.

Although the debate about whether the council can afford to purchase the land in the current landscape has been raised, particular-

Thousands of ribbons have been tied to the fence noting the support from the community day in and day out. Mr Phillips said ribbons are added daily. 264615

Signs asking for the land at 150 Cambridge Road to be saved have been permanent feature for quite some time.

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ly after the storms in June and the costs associated, Cr Cox said in 10 years time no one will remember how much the land cost.

“This happened 30 years ago, when the then council, which was Lilydale at the time, looked at building Lillydale Lake.

“A lot of them didn’t want to spend the money on building the lake. Can you imagine

Victorian Greens parliamentary leader Samantha Ratnam who noted the need for open space in Kilsyth.

“Look what the last two years has done to people’s mental health and well being and the scars on children that will carry that through decades in their life and adulthood, they will need this space,” Mr Phillips said.

what we would have missed out on if they’d got their way and we hadn’t built it.”

Support from politicians on both sides has also been offered, with Croydon MP David Hodgett requesting the government offer Yarra Ranges Council a five year peppercorn lease during a parliamentary speech in November.

Mr Phillips has also received support from

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Karl the feline superstar

By Renee Wood It’s not very often you come across feline celebrities but it’s safe to say Karl Lagerfeld, a Ragdoll Cat, is the closest thing to it.

Karl, who lives in the Yarra Valley with his family, has garnered a social media following and has even featured on an Advance pet food TV commercial.

The Ragdoll may also be a familiar face to some after being a frequent visitor to Lilydale’s Harrow and Harvest Cafe and Hahndorf’s Fine Chocolates in Montrose.

Owner Lisa Leckie said it all started with harness and trick training when he was a kitten.

“I used to put the harness on when he was eating or playing because distraction’s the key to try and keep their mind off having something around them,” Lisa said.

Although Karl is the third cat in Lisa’s household, he’s the first to be trained as a trickster.

“I worked out what treat he liked and I taught him to high five, to sit, jump through hoops and jump up when I asked. There’s quite a few little tricks he can do on demand.”

Lisa has shared Karl’s skills on a dedicated Instragram account for her ragdolls, @cocochanelandkarl, which gave him the leg up when applying for the Advance pet food gig.

“They wanted him to eat and clean himself and that was for a 10 second commercial which took about took about two and a half hours to film.

“He did really, really well - there was all the film crew around so everyone had to be silent and let him relax, so he could get use to the room first.”

Karl’s obedient nature on a harness and lead has not only been beneficial for his acting career and social life, but also vital living in an area with a 24 hour cat curfew.

Lisa said he’s an indoors cat due to the Yarra Ranges curfew and is frequently taken on

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A superstar moment for Karl with his commercial on the TV. walks around her property.

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By Renee Wood The Upper Yarra Museum will be rumbling with the sound of yesteryear on Australia Day as it joins forces with the Yarra Valley Machinery Preservation Society for a special event.

Heritage engines and machines of all kinds will be on display, while the museum’s exhibits will also be open to attendees.

Upper Yarra Museum President Lee Pannett said the day will help both groups get back in action after more than two years without events.

“It’s a great way to get out to celebrate Australia Day with a sausage sizzle down at the local museum and support the volunteers who put in all that hard work to preserve and look after our local history,” he said.

Volunteers have worked throughout the lockdown periods to update and change the displays throughout the museum.

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around with the dog.”

Lisa said perseverance is the key to training your cat to use a harness.

“Quite often when you put it [harness] on a cat, they’ll flop over, and then people think it’s not going to work but you’ve just got to get them use to it so they don’t even think about it when it’s on.”

The lead is also used when Karl visits cafes with Lisa, which provides an exciting opportunity for other customers.

“I have found that the reaction is really good. I think it’s something so different – little children especially get very excited.

“The dogs you have to be so careful of, but it’s great – you can use a harness and lead when you’re on your own property or even visiting friends.”

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“Our main display room now holds a photographic display of townships along the Warburton Highway.

“And we’ve been working on refreshing some of the older exhibits and giving them a spruce up and changing a couple of those exhibits as well.”

The Railway Cottage has also undergone a make over with new paint, weatherboards and roof, and the display has been rearranged.

The Australia Day event is a precursor for Crank Up in March, to work out the nuts and bolts needed for a Covid safe event.

Crank Up has been running for decades and draws in hundreds of visitors with various displays of heritage items, draft horses and a wood chopping event.

“From what I understand it is the longest running event in the Upper Yarra.

“We have had about 2,500 people in over the two days.”

Crank Up will be held on 26-27 March.

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Students studying health Yarra Valley students in health science tertiary studies are being encouraged to apply for a scholarship from Inspiro.

Community health service Inspiro will be awarding scholarships to the value of $22,500 to Yarra Ranges students to inspire the next generation of health professionals. For over a decade Inspiro has been supporting young people who have decided to pursue a career in health.

“For the seventeenth year, we’re giving back to young brilliant people who are already giving back to the community. We find these people absolutely inspiring,” Chair of Inspiro’s Community Advisory Group and Scholarship Panel Hamish Russel said.

Inspiro’s 2021 scholarship recipients Ellie Davis and Belinda Battey.

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accredited health science course at an Australian university or through the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system.

Courses under the ‘health science’ umbrella may include occupational therapy, speech therapy, dentistry, psychology, podiatry, medicine and many more.

Judges are looking for applicants who show determination and commitment to their studies and the health and wellbeing of the community. Many recipients contribute to the community in several ways, including volunteering and other essential unpaid community roles.

Last year’s winner, Ellie, is undertaking a Bachelor of Exercise Sports Science while do-

Draft asset plan input needed

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Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging members of the community to give their input into its upcoming draft asset plan.

The plan establishes how council will manage its assets including buildings, roads, bridges, footpaths, stormwater drainage, parks and recreation facilities.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Jim Child said it is important for the community to have input on the drafting of the plan.

“The Asset Plan takes a long-term 10-year view of how our assets are managed, so it’s crucial that we capture the community’s thoughts on where our priorities should lie,” Cr Child said.

“The plan is also closely tied to the Council budget process, and given that the funding available for assets year to year is typically lower than the wants and needs of the community, this is the framework that sets out how we make decisions on our assets.”

A new asset plan is required to be drafted and prepared by council every four years.

People can participate in an online poll to highlight where the community believes priorities should be focused or register their interest in joining a deliberative panel to support of the development of the plan.

“No one knows our community better than the people who live in it, so I encourage as many people as possible to leave their thoughts and feedback throughout this consultation process.”

Mayor Child said.

Applicants chosen for the panel will be paid for their time. For more information go to www.shaping.yarraranges.vic. gov.au/asset-plan.

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nating time to a youth camp and swimming school.

“This scholarship allows me to purchase textbooks, equipment and additional certifications and helps relieve financial stress as I work, study and complete placement,” she said.

Inspiro’s scholarships make an enormous difference to the lives of recipients, and many go on to work at Inspiro and other local health services.

Applications for Inspiro’s Health Scholarship are now open. All entries must be in by Thursday March 17, 2022 at 4pm.

Further information and details of how to apply can be found at: inspiro.org.au/get-involved/tertiary-scholarships

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Creating for stress relief

By Mikayla van Loon

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Anyone can If you have a mobile phone and an idea, you can make a film.

That’s the message Healesville film-maker Adrian Jeffs has for aspiring filmmakers ahead of Yarra Ranges Film Society’s Show Us Your Shorts (SUYS) film festival in Warburton on Saturday, 5 February.

The free festival will showcase 11 short films shortlisted from more than 40 entries from across Australia.

Adrian and festival organiser, Laurie Hastings, say the festival can provide a third key ingredient – inspiration.

Adrian won Best Local Film Maker at SUYS in 2017 with A Good Day To Die, and in 2018 with Life Disrupted.

He had a young family and not a lot of spare cash for expensive camera equipment when he came across SmartFone Flick Fest which made filmmaking accessible and has literally opened up a world of opportunities in the short film genre.

“I didn’t know just how good the camera on my phone that I had in my pocket was,” he said.

He’s had the idea for A Good Day To Die for a while, and he ran with it.

“In the space of three weeks I went out and put the story together and it just got easier from there.”

That was on an Iphone 6plus and with today’s phones, Adrian says you can now shoot, edit and upload on the one device.

For Adrian filmmaking is about telling stories with meaning, and a message.

“A Good Day to Die was about mental health and sharing what I was going through.

It was quite cathartic; releasing a lot of the demons,” he says.

Life Disrupted tells the story of his life-long friend, Mark who was struck down with a rare viral disease Acute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis in his 30s.

“Going from a high-ranking business manager and father to having his whole life turned around and learning to walk and talk in his 30s, it’s like a wake-up call to me to not to take life for granted, he is a true inspiration” “I want people to feel something, so to cre-

ate something and have it on the big screen, and have people get something out of that, it’s about the message and knowing that your words have meaning.”

His films have screened and won numerous awards at festivals including Toronto SmartPhone Film Festival, The International Mobile Film Festival IMFF 2018 in San Diego and The International Mobile Motion Film Festival Switzerland where Adrian was also invited to judge this year.

Premiering Life Disrupted at the Sydney Opera House as part of MadeOnMobile festival however remains a highlight.

“From the start of our friendship of 40 years to doing the film and to have it premier at the Opera House at SF3 with Mark there to share that was quite a moving experience,” Adrian said.

Adrian’s passion for short film has led him to a role as co-curator of the world’s longest running smartphone filmmaking festival, MINA, locally he has produced more than 15 artist videos for Open Studios and a mentoring role with YAVA’s mentoring program in Healesville.

“All these opportunities have opened up for me after I hit ‘record’ on my phone,” Adrian says as encouragement to others for dive into the world of short film making and to go along to the SUYS festival as inspiration.

For Yarra Ranges Film Society, the event is a chance to showcase the films which were originally destined to be part of the cancelled 2021 Warburton Film Festival.

“The films are between five and 10 minutes and they are across a variety of genres including animated, documentary and drama films,” Laurie said.

Over the life of the SUYS competition, almost two decades, Laurie said it has proved a launching pad for a lot of film makers who start off with short films.

“We have these amazing films, made by passionate filmmakers, like Adrian, and we want people to see them.”

Bookings can be made online at culturetracks.info, by phone on 1300 368 333 or in person at The Arts Centre, Warburton or The Memo, Healesville.

Art can be an excellent way to relieve stress and distract the mind from what is happening in life but often learning a new skill can be daunting.

Textile and clay artist Caz Rogers has been funded through Yarra Ranges Council’s Art Attack program to host six art workshops in an aim to improve people’s mental health.

“It definitely helps with depression because you’re not concentrating on feeling left out or being really concerned, your mind is busy creating and solving problems and building things. So textile art is a very good way of allaying negative thoughts,” she said.

Having worked in the past with women who have been diagnosed with mental health conditions, Ms Rogers said she has seen the power of art in relieving stress.

“I’ve seen the freedom from anxiety that it’s given them when they’ve been in the studio, just playing and half the time it is just playing but it’s tactile, it’s color, it’s movement and texture, and you just see the worried look disappear off their face.”

Ms Rogers said even throughout the last two years of lockdowns, not being able to see her grandchildren or other family and feeling scared about the future, having something tactile and visual to work on helped her get through the difficult stages.

“Over the last two years with the lockdowns and things, it’s been the way that I’ve actually helped my mental health and stayed in a good mental place,” she said.

Seeing the value in what Ms Rogers was teaching, Yarra Ranges Council approached her to apply for the grant, providing her with funding to subsidise the art workshops.

Designed to be a taster class for six different people each week, Ms Rogers hopes those who attend will find a passion for tex-

tiles and learn new skills.

“People can come along and learn to felt, they can learn to do other textile pursuits that maybe they’ve never heard of before,” she said.

“Maybe they have a creative spirit and they want to do something but they haven’t quite worked out what it is yet. So the taster classes are basically to give them an idea of what is out there with textiles and to get them started on the path of being able to create beautiful pieces of work.”

Since retiring Ms Rogers has had more free time to dedicate to her art, something she started doing 38 years ago.

Now she wants to pass on her knowledge to those who need a little bit of a lift and inspiration, while also harnessing her own skills to ensure she stays motivated.

Although Ms Rogers has taught classes in her home studio, this will be the first time she has branched out to host workshops at the Chirnside Park Community Hub. “Stepping into a new direction and taking my teaching outside of the studio and taking it to the Chirnside Park Community Hub has been one of the best decisions of mine for a while.”

Wanting to reach as many people as possible, the full day of Tantalizing Textile Tasters are open to new people each time, with six places available for people over the age of 18.

The first session will start on Monday 21 February and run concurrently until Monday 28 March from 9.45am to 4pm.

The sessions are $25 per class, with tea and coffee, as well as all the supplies provided on the day but lunch will need to be brought by the participants.

To book go to https://www.trybooking.com/BWVSK or contact Caz Rogers via email ripplesonthepond1957@gmail.com.

For anyone who misses out, Ms Rogers will be hosting more classes in May.

Caz Rogers has been creating textile art for 38 years, a love of hers she has turned into workshops to teach others the joys of art.

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Secrets of submissions Many of our readers are writers aspiring to one day becoming successful authors. Perhaps one of our New Year’s resolutions is to finally complete and submit that fiction or non-fiction manuscript that we have been working on for so long.

But a manuscript submission is much more than getting someone.to read and hopefully publish our written words. Rather, it is quite similar to applying for a high-flying job.

However talented we think we are, we need to “Show, Don’t Tell”.

As fantastic as our stories are, we need to convince publishers of their full potentials. And that requires some serious, savvy persuasion.

Interestingly, Carolyn Martinez, Director of Brisbane-based Hawkeye Publishing, recently posted a series of useful tips on how to stand out – for the right reasons – when submitting our manuscripts to publishers.

First and foremost are the essential rules that our manuscripts are professional edited;

PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN that we as aspiring authors understand our target audiences, marketabilities and potential competitors; and that we abide by the submission guidelines.

Next, Martinez reveals some amateurish mistakes that often cause a manuscript to fail in the first few pages. Perhaps the most noteworthy is “Passive Phrasing”, which means the subject of a sentence is the person or thing acted upon or affected by the verb’s action.

For example, “The powerful cyclone destroyed the town” is straightforward. In com-

parison, “The town was destroyed by the powerful cyclone” seems verbose and weak.

Furthermore, Martinez highlights several issues that can still cause a manuscript to fail even after it has attracted a publisher’s attention.

Among these, perhaps the most common is “Too Many Characters”. This can lead to so called “head-hopping” while considerably decelerating and weakening a story as the writer gets busy illustrating the actions, thoughts and feelings of every character included.

Another troublesome issue is “too many redundant words”, which can slow down a story’s pace. It is here that American author Stephen King’s warning comes to mind: “The road to hell is paved with adverbs.”.

Other readers may recall the following words from English writer Arthur QuillerCouch: “Whenever you feel an impulse to perpetrate a piece of exceptionally fine writing, obey it – wholeheartedly – and delete it before sending your manuscript to press.

Murder your darlings.”

Finally, Martinez provides a list of ten features commonly shared by successful manuscripts. The publisher’s words are worth quoting to some length: “It’s hard work selling books, and the only way that books sell well beyond an author’s own personal network is when readers fall in love with a book, are so moved and changed by the experience of reading, that they rave about it to anyone who’ll listen. And that only happens through masterful writing.”

Also eye-catching is Martinez’s sound advice on how to be a good writer. To this reviewer, one particular sentence stands out: “Read books. How can you possibly expect to know what modern audiences devour if you’re not reading?”

Carolyn Martinez’s helpful tips on successful manuscript submission can be found here: https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/stand-out-forthe-right-reasons-pitching-to-hawkeye/

Dog adventure challenge

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By Mark Menze We’re getting ready for an adventure!

Animal Aid is welcoming all dog lovers and their canine pals to take part in Adventure Dog - A Cross Country Challenge, to help raise funds to care for all of the animals at Animal Aid. On 3 April at the picturesque Wandin Park Equestrian Centre, participants will be mentally and physically challenged by 25 obstacles spread over almost 4km.

Following a hugely successful 2021 that raised over $70,000 for homeless animals, 2022 promises to be bigger and better.

There will be more mud, more obstacles and more fun for humans and dogs alike. This is the perfect event for dogs that love getting out and about, leaping and bounding, wading through water and muddy meadows.

Friends and family are welcome to come along on the day to give their support, there will be plenty of activities to keep them busy while you hit the course.

After completing the challenge you and your four-legged friend will have a chance to

re-join your supporters and refuel with plenty of food and drink on offer in the event village.

Adventure Dog has become Animal Aid’s flagship event and an essential element in our annual fundraising.

We are asking all entrants to rally the support of their family and friends to support their individual fundraising. We’re challenging our participants to raise $250 to support our work to care for homeless and unwanted animals.

Those who accept the challenge and reach their fundraising goal, will join the ranks of our fundraising heroes and will receive a specially commissioned Adventure Dog - A Cross Country Challenge t-shirt.

Animal Aid has been helping animals in need for over 70 years, we receive no government funding to operate and rely heavily on fundraising activities and community support.

Every year over 6000 animals come through our doors, each one receives the highest quality care and support until we can get them home.

For more information and to register: animalaid.org.au/adventure-dog

Great actors and great director equals best Scottish play The Tragedy of Macbeth Starring Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand and Kathryn Hunter Rated M The Tragedy of Macbeth is a film of staggering craftsmanship and may be one of the greatest film adaptations of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy.

Directed by Joel Coen, The Tragedy of Macbeth is steeped in fine old-fashioned craft – emphasis on actors and dialogue, long steady takes, black-and-white cinematography and a quiet soundscape throwing strong emotions

into sharp relief – and tinged with the Coen Brothers’ unique subtle surrealism.

The vast sets dwarf the actors, suspended in voids of mist or darkness. These ominous backdrops heighten Macbeth (Denzel Washington) and Lady Macbeth’s (Frances McDormand) unnatural deeds.

The entire cast delivers Shakespeare’s ornate (to our modern ears) language with pathos and passion without it feeling staged.

Washington conveys phenomenal charisma even as Macbeth’s paranoia and arrogance deepen. McDormand is captivating as Lady

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Macbeth, driven by a toxic ambition and confidence, and her repressed grief at King Duncan’s murder is harrowing to behold.

Both actors completely embody their characters but also have so much of their poise and small mannerisms come through; it’s great to see such talented actors powerfully make these classic characters their own.

Coen’s Macbeth features some clever reinterpretations of the source material. Thespian and contortionist Kathryn Hunter plays the Witch(es), with her uncanny movements and unruly voice suggesting the traditional three

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witches within one body. Ross (Alex Hassell) is a mere medium of exposition in most adaptations, but now has a gratifying arc from a cold servant of Macbeth to a remorseful agent of justice. The climax has a second fight before Macbeth’s duel with Macduff (Corey Hawkins), thereby raising the stakes.

As a very late 2021 release, The Tragedy of Macbeth rivals Nitram as my film of the year.

The Tragedy of Macbeth is playing in select Victorian cinemas and streaming on Apple TV Plus.

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Healesville Living and learning.

A year to shine at Centre Over the last two years of the pandemic, Healesville Living and Learning Centre has remained open to the community. This year we are excited to be back with more energy and drive than ever before.

Education coordinator Merryn, has created a calendar that offers a range of opportunities to assist with gaining employment as well as activities for fun and leisure.

Merryn says “We have a great line up of courses and programs this year. The older programs such as the women’s shed fill very quickly. Women bring their carpentry projects

and ideas and learn how to use all of the equipment they need. AB Bishop from Gardening Australia and Kurunga Nursery is leading our bush tucker program and Teagan Booma, our fabulous water colour journaling teacher, is back to teach this really popular class. We also have a great new short course that supports people to enter the retail industry. ” The link to the Program Guide for Term 1 2022 is hllc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Program-Term-1-2022-FinalDraft.pdf Community development coordinator Sho-

na is looking forward to exploring more support groups building on the success of our mental health support group, Arts and Minds.

She will also be seeking involvement for the inclusion day event. Shona says “This year will be our year to thrive and embolden the great work we have started.”

HLLC offers information and referral to local services, community walks, mental health and other support programs.

If you have a group or project that you would like to start, please come in and have a chat about how we can help.

Our service relies on the great support and relationship we have with the community. We are supported by a group of incredible volunteers. If you are interested in joining them, we have a variety of opportunities including reception/office, gardening, East End Opportunity Shop and board of management.

Please contact us if you’d like to know more.

Healesville Living and Learning Centre is open at 1 Badger Creek Road, Healesville, Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30 pm. Phone 5962 5982 or email contactus@hllc.org.au

WE CAN HELP YOU RECONNECT WITH EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION AT NO COST TO YOU!

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

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LOCATION, PRIVACY AND CONVENIENCE AN easy stroll from Healesville’s popular main street leads to this beautifully presented, low maintenance home. Light and bright this 3 bedroom, brick townhouse would be ideal for those looking to downsize, seeking a weekend retreat from the suburbs or investors alike.

With the durability of polished boards in the living areas and the warmth of carpet in the bedrooms, practicality and comfort have obviously been considered in the creation of this home. A split system air-conditioner in not only the living area but the master bedroom as well, along with gas ducted heating and ceiling fans ensures year round comfort.

Adjoining the dining area, the modern kitchen with S/S appliances provides plenty of storage while allowing easy interaction while prepping culinary delights. Step outside to the private courtyard, where you can relax with friends and family or just sit back and unwind.

With home offices becoming ever more popular the inclusion of a separate area is highly desirable. The third bedroom offers the perfect location for a home office while the 2 remaining bedrooms are tucked privately to the back of the home.

With such an easy, level walk to Town and it’s close proximity to all facilities, this home offers many options. So whether you are

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Only a short stroll to the main street is this modern townhouse. Featuring 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen, hardwood floors, large open plan living area opening out to a undercover entertaining deck, full ensuite & WIR to the master & a double lock up garage with internal access to the home along with rear access to the property.

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Telling tales of local golf Stowed away in the holds of ships arriving from the “Old Country” where the ancient implements needed to play the game of golf and thanks to the efforts of a few wealthy members of the Union Club in Sydney the Australian Golf Club was formed in March 1882 and the game grew.

Then on the 2nd of May 1891 the Melbourne Golf Club, now Royal Melbourne Golf Club, was formed. Two months later (July 4th 1891) the Captain of the Melbourne Golf Club attended the official opening of the Geelong course. Appearing resplendent in his official club uniform, Scarlet coat with guilt buttons knickerbockers and a Tam O’Shanter, the latter in recognition of the strong influence of Scottish golfers in the early years of the sport in Australia and it was with no sense of occasion during the Captain’s round, that a cow swallowed his ball.

The first recorded evidence of the game in Healesville came in the early 20th century. The Healesville and Yarra Glen Guardian, referred to a golf links at Penlea Guest House on St. Leonards Road and later at Mrs Wilson‘s Airlie Road Guest House in 1910.

The local newspaper thought it was timely to write a few words on how the game is played and proceeded to go into great detail.

“As not everyone, in Healesville or Yarra Glen knows exactly what golf (this simplest of games) is”.

Some locals took up the challenge wishing to form a golf club more central to the township.

A meeting summoned by Mr Sydney Bradshaw was held in the Shire Hall in July 1910 to establish The Healesville Golf Club.

At this inaugural meeting, Miss Eliza McAuley, the owner of Wildwood Guest House was elected president. This was not because Miss

Callen’s column Ian Callen McAuley was a golfer or even particularly interested in the sport but principally because she made available a 15 acre block of land she owned on the Farnham estate (in the present Farnham - Auburn roads area) for the use as part of the links… at a peppercorn (token) rent to supplement an area in the recreation reserve (now Queens Park) where the Healesville Golf Club would play.

Clearly a great deal of work needed to be done to make the available land suitable for a golf course, as the park itself was very rough in parts; the grass long and cattle grazed in some sections of it. McAuley’s block had been described as a “tussocky flat area” with a gradual rise at the rear. There were bushes, birks and braes, trees, ditches and all kinds of hazards could be found.

It was an understatement for the newspaper to suggest; “A little judicious clearing is necessary hereabout”.

In the meantime, anxious to get matters underway, while the grounds were being made ready and contrary to the long held local understanding; “The Opening Day” 11th of November 1910” was not held at recreation reserve but at Penlea Guest House. The local newspaper reporter lauded, “The beautiful grounds set under the blackwoods beside the Watts (river) and placed at the disposal of the committee of the golf club by Messrs Black-

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Junior golf champs The Australian junior golf tournament gets underway this week, with the entire shire invited to watch some talented young golfers show off their skills in Lilydale.

Gardiners Run will host the opening day on Monday 24 January, followed by Yering Meadows on Tuesday 25, Eastern Golf Club on Thursday 27 and the final day will be back at Yering Meadows on Friday 28.

Yering Golf Club president Trevor Mair said these are three of the best courses in the area and will provide a challenge for up and coming golfers across the week. “[Golf Australia] thought of this area because we’ve got three golf clubs in close proximity, and it is a great opportunity to operate a competition across three different clubs with different styles of course,” he said.

“I am sure anyone who visits will quickly see what opportunities lie in the local area,

and all visitors can be assured of seeing some exciting golf.”

Although a difficult course spread across the 330 acre property and designed by architect Ross Watson, with lots of water and bunkers, Mr Mair said junior golfers at this level are usually pretty skilled and they will be able to work out the course after playing it on the Tuesday.

Those who attend the tournament throughout the week can expect to see some of the best junior golfers on the circuit, who will be travelling from all over the state and country to compete.

The event has become one of the major tournaments in the country, as an Order of Merit and World Ranking competition.

Spectators and players alike are welcome to visit the golf clubs for drinks and light meals during the day, with a sit down menu provided

on the final day, Friday 28 January at Yering.

Yering Meadows hope the final day is one of excitement and encourage people to attend the event to see the presentation of the championship.

“We are hoping to create a similar atmosphere on Friday as when we held a pro am about three years ago. On that day Marcus Fraser won and the balcony overlooking the 18th green was filled with spectators who saw a wonderful finish,” Mr Mair said.

The first tee time is at 7.30am at both holes one and 10, with staggered tee offs all throughout the day up until 12.42pm on Monday and Tuesday.

Mr Mair said he also hopes the championship brings life back to Lilydale, to help support small businesses who have struggled over the last two years.

Covid-19 affects Warburton Bowls teams

By Garry Lewis A difficult week for the Burras as Covid presented challenges for selection. However, it was a credit to our small club to still be able to fill all the teams. Conditions were extremely hot for the Weekend Pennant.

The Weekend Warburton 1 side played the top side Yarra Glen 1 at home and went down fighting 67 shots to 80 and sharing the rinks two all. A wonderful game played with great spirit!

Rink scores were as follows: A. Donohue 22/ 18; S. Lord 13/ 31; P. Caneva 15/ 17 and C. Neale 17/ 14. They play Ivanhoe 1 at home this weekend as they look to finish the first half of the season with confidence.

The Warburton 2 team played top side Mooroolbark 3 at home and battled hard before going down 64 shots to 87.

Rink scores were M. Reynolds 10/ 24; G. Lewis 22/ 18; G. Wynd 15/ 27 and after a great second half fightback, S. Freestone 17/ 18.

They play Boronia 2 away this week.

The Mid Week Warburton 1 side played Monbulk 1 away and went down in a close contest, 59 shots to 64.

Rink scores were S. Lord 22/ 23; R. McKail 22/ 23 and G. Walsh 15/ 18. They play Donvale 2 away this week to commence the second half of the season.

The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition will commence on Wednesday February 2 2022. There are still vacancies

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The Pink Triples Tournament, sponsored by Professionals Real Estate, will be held on Sunday February 6 2022. Women and Men of all abilities may participate in this most worthy cause with all proceeds going towards Breast Cancer Research. A BBQ Sausage Sizzle, Raffles & Prizes during the day. $10 per player Entry Fee. Contact Rayna Zunneberg 0419472450 for further details.

New Players, including beginners & experienced, are always welcome to join our small but progressive club. Social Bowls continues to be played every Monday from 12 midday.

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Any chance Healesville’s 1st XI had of participating in the RDCA Steve Pascoe Shield finals were blasted all over the Ainslie Park cricket ground on Saturday.

The home side scoring at will to amass 3/231 with only Nicholas Lowe escaping the brutality, bowling his eight overs for a miserly 15 runs. mailcommunity.com.au

Wednesday 19 January Stableford: As the weather heats up, so does the scoring at Warburton - two of our most popular members battled it out for the daily voucher.

Ken-Barratt won out, on a C’back, with 37 solid points. Good result K.B. Paul-Kennedy also had 37, but had to be content with the R/ up prize.

If you scored 35 plus points, you can collect a ball at your next visit to the Club.

NTP’s were won by Senior-Spencely, (3rd), Laurie-Doyle, (9th), Alan-Johnston, (12th) and to “Old-Man-River” Hubbard, (15th).

TWILIGHT: Pat-O’Regan had a day out this week, with 22 super points, accrued over only nine holes.

Mr. Scotland, Neil-Leckenby, is continuing his excellent Twilight season, this week snaring the runners up prize, with 20 points.

With these scores, it will surprise no-one that balls only extended to 18.

Max Carville scored the NTP for the 11th hole second shot. Paul-Osbourne grabbed the 12th and Aaron-Henderson the 15th.

Saturday 22 January Stableford: With the course now giving up BIG scores to those who can keep the ball straight, you know that 40 plus scores were always going to be the order of the day.

The most impressive order of the day was recorded by none other than our President, David-Hatt. Hatty racked-up 40 points to take home the A-Grade voucher.

B-Grade was won by Rod (Junior) Kempton, also with an impressive 40 points. Good work by both of you. Shane-Campbell was the daily runner up, recording a none-too-shabby 38 points. Balls extended to 36.

Our NTP prizes went to Junior-Spencely, (3rd), a guest, Bryan-Moore, (5th), Ben-Lever, (9th), “Old-Man-River” Hubbard, (12th) and to Lance “Gator” Atwell, (15th).

By Ian and Julie Milgate Team 1 for the Mid Week Pennant played at home against Montmorency, with a bowler from away side suffering a sudden illness on the green,resulting in the decision to forfeit the game giving Healesville 16 points. Later in the day we contacted Montmorency to see how the female bowler was and we were advised that she was recovering well.

Team 2 played away at Heatherdale on a grass green that was in excellent condition. 2 rinks had a tight match all day while Len Cosson’s rink played extremely well all day, giving Healesville an overall win 66 - 49.

Len Cossons, John Fitzpatrick, Glenda Graham, Karl Tok, 30-16, special mention to Karl for a great game.

Wally Mays, Ian Milgate, John Howard, Dan O’Donnell 17 - 18 Rob Broardhurst, Anne Holland, Len Stewart, Leoni Fitzpatrick, 19 -15 Keep up the good work next week against Mooroolbark.

Saturday’s Pennant team played away at Heathmont on a very hot day. Healesville were playing well against Heathmont up until the break with scores being fairly even across the 4 rinks. After the break we started to drop a few ends to finish up losing 56 - 87. Albie’s rink the only one to get up after a great 2nd half.

Allan Phillips, Colin Lowe, Mick Featherstone, Chris Hawting 20 - 17 Mark Hoffman, Mark Ward, Rita Featherstone, Brad Chandler 10 - 27 Steve Graham, Chris Boland, Gayanne Hutt, Ian Milgate 10 - 19 Adrian Beales, John Clark, Bob Brown, James Beales 16 -24

· · · First game as skip for Carol Beament at Eastwood Golf.

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Healesville cops hiding from Ainslie Park

By Ian Callen

By Ron Hattes

Team two tight match

By Ian McGregor The Yarra Junction Bowling Club’s win/loss pattern for the season continued this week with a very strong 87 – 42 shot home win over Boronia for our Midweek Pennant side.

The 16 points gained from this victory keeps the Eagles firmly in finals contention as we enter the second half of the season.

Summer has well and truly arrived, and Yarra Junction Bowling Club’s Weekend Pennant fixture at Eastwood Golf was played under clear blue skies with temperatures approaching the mid 30’s C. Unfortunately circumstances conspired to leave the Yarra Junction Weekend side seriously undermanned, and this, together with the Eagles’ inability to master the slow grass green at Eastwood Golf Bowls Club resulted in a heavy loss with only 2 points gained from one rink win.

The warm summer evenings have provided excellent conditions for the popular Friday Evening Barefoot Bowls at Yarra Junction Bowling Club. All are welcome to join in on a Friday (starts at 6.30pm), for an evening of fun on our green with music, a sausage sizzle and of course, the bar will be open.

Warburton Golf Club results

In response Healesville were bowled out for 134 with only Max Minney (27) and youngster Cam Nyko (24) providing any resistance.

2nd Xl Healesville 7/169 Defeated Montrose 9/151 Michael Jackson 53 Liam English 34 Premdeep Singh 4/25 Brodie Grace 2/12

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3rd Xl Healesville 10/137 Lost to Lilydale 1/140 Blake Ralis 22 Darcy English 18 4th Xl Healesville 6/183 defeated Launching Place 5/165 Dave Plunkett 50no Rob Nolan 34no

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